Update

FINALLY... I'm actually going to post something! I'm just going to warn you now, it's mostly tons of pictures from random occasions. So, here we go!

Every year in May, our church recognizes the children that have participated in Wednesday night classes. This is Amos receiving his certificate for being a "Mission Friend".

He claims he doesn't like to be on stage in front of everyone, but it look to me like that's not the case!

This was Kent's first year as a RA (Royal Ambassador).

I LOVE this picture. These are Kent's best buddies at church, Thomas Mason and Walker Williams.

In this picture they are saying the RA pledge as a class.

I don't have any pictures of Grace getting her certificate because I was her teacher and I was on stage with her. Ooops!

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Amos graduated the 3/4 year old class at Play Learn.

He doesn't look real excited.

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These are pictures from Kent's first baseball game...

Getting a little coaching from dad!

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Kent and his teacher, Miss Waterson, at the 1st grade graduation.

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Grace and Nana at her Kindergarten graduation.

Gracie and her teacher, Mrs. Stumbaugh.

It's hard to tell, but Grace is the one with the flower dress holding the orange paper.

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These are pictures from Grace's t-ball game in Westville, Oklahoma...

Kent and Grandpa (Billy's Dad)

Amos was mad that he fell down in the mud!

Me and my sweet girl!

Gracie and her Daddy

She looks so serious!

Next week we are flying to Colorado to see my family. I will try to update the blog when we get back!

I'm Still Here!

Oh my goodness... It's SO nice to have my hands on a computer! For the last few minutes I've been catching up on everyone's blogs, and wow, there was a lot to read!

I have a camera full of pictures from the last month that I can't wait to share! Hopefully I'll be able to do that soon!

I really didn't have anything important to say, I just wanted to let everyone know I'm still here!!!

I hope everyone is having a great summer so far! ;-)

Feels Like Forever

I know that's a bit dramatic to say it feels like forever, but for a girl that is used to checking email/blogs several times a day, it is huge!

First of all, thank you for all the encouraging words about our decision to turn off the cable and Internet. Honestly, it has been quite an adjustment. We find ourselves actually interacting with each other!!! We have been forced to have quality family time, and I LOVE IT!

Anyway, we have had several exciting things happen since the last time I posted. Kent, started baseball, he had basketball camp, and has been practicing for a role in the church play. Grace, had her cheerleading recital at the Walton Arts Center this weekend, and was so adorable! She also starts t-ball this week. Amos, well... he isn't involved in anything (yet), and that's okay with me! :-)

Here are some pictures of the recital...

Grace and her teacher, Miss Dara

Me and the kids

My grandparents with Grace

Uncle Adam

Loretta and my Dad

Mimi and Grandpa

Pawpaw Stan and Nana

I hope to blog again sometime soon!

Have a great week everyone!!!

Goodbye Internet

I'm sad to say, that as of Friday, we will no longer have our internet connection.  Billy and I have been talking for a while about turning off the cable and internet.  Since things are kinda tight right now, and our kids are watching too much television, we decided now is the time.  Not only will we be forced to do more family oriented activities together, we won't be filling our minds with trash.  My kids have picked up more filthy talk from cartoons than from school!  That's shocking to me! Anyway, I will keep my blog but it will only be updated when I have access to a computer.  I will do my best to keep up as often as possible, I promise!  

I hope everyone has had a wonderful week so far!  

Love,

Amanda

Lots to Say

First of all, I want to say "thank you" to all my sweet friends that prayed for my sickly family.  I hesitate to post about our illnesses, but at the same time, it's nice to know we are being covered in loving prayers.  We appreciate you so much!   :-)   

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......

I am happy to FINALLY report, that my entire crew is well!  Kent was feeling better by day two (on the antibiotic), and was back at school on Wednesday.  Billy, is still having some pain, but is MUCH better than he was this time last week.  Grace, Amos and myself, are healthy as can be!  Yea!!!

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Okay, I had to share this darling photo.  Is this not the cutest?!  

I forgot it was photo day at school, and sent her in pigtails.  Had I remembered, I wouldn't have done that, but I'm so glad I did now.  She just looks so stink n' cute!

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Yesterday, we decided to go out to the lake for some fishing.  Once again, I failed to catch anything, but it was fun!

After the lake, we stopped by Mimi and Grandpa's to have a look at their new baby ducks and chicks.  I have to say... the ducks were my favorite!  It kinda made me want one!  :-)

Pray it Away!

I know I post a lot about sickness in our family, but that's usually our life!  

Last I reported, Billy was doing great.  Now things are not so hot.  Friday he started hurting really bad, and now we think he may have infection.  I guess I am posting to ask you to pray for him.  I can't imagine someone cutting inside my mouth just to reach something in my sinuses.  His face is still puffy and he tells me inside his mouth (where the stitches are) feels hot.  This is not good. Please pray that God would heal him and make him able to rest comfortably.

One more prayer request... Kent started feeling sick on Saturday morning.  By Saturday night, he had a headache, his throat was hurting, he had fever an was vomiting.  By last night he developed a rash all over his abdomen and throat with stomach pain.  This morning we went to the doctor and he was diagnosed with Scarlet Fever.  The doctor tell me this is very contagious.  I can't imagine what would happen if this spread to Billy.  I have thrown away toothbrushes, washed the bed sheet and have disinfected everything in sight.  I would just ask that you pray this sickness away.  It has been a long weekend, and I am ready for the light at the end of the tunnel!    :-)

An Egg Party!

We had a lot of fun decorating Easter eggs today.  We started off with two dozen eggs, but ended up coloring only fifteen because I cracked eight and Grace cracked one!  Don't ask me how!!!  It started off kinda rough, but we had a great time in the end!   

Anxiously waiting for me to put the camera down!

Amos wanted me to take a picture of his blue egg

Ta dah!

Hunting eggs in the front yard...

It's funny how they all have their own method with the eggs... 

Kent, opens one at a time.

Grace, counts them carefully.

 Amos, opens all his eggs as fast as he can so he can pick out the best candy and eat it before someone else does!

Happy Easter!