Let's Paint!

This makes me laugh.  Mia was getting art supplies ready to paint, and in her typical rush she closed the drawer with stuff hanging out.  Sweet  Mimi!

Look at at that smock!  This girl is a mess!

'Morning Cubby!

My Friend Emilie

Today we celebrated the life of Emilie Bohannon, she is in heaven as I type this.   It has been a week filled with lots of tears and even some laughter as I remember a friend that has impacted me forever.  For those of you that didn't personally know Em, let me try to sum her up in a few words, her words, "Wife of Jason, Mommy of Ella (6), Miller (4) and Brooks (2), and Servant to God."  Emilie was solid in her faith.  She lived a life that was prioritized, God, Family and Love.  She taught me that not understanding this world is living in the presence of our creator, and to question His will is arrogant.  Emilie was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and through her journey I witnessed blessing after blessing.  She fought an incredible fight.  My friend "lived" every day, she never let the small stuff matter, instead she cherished each moment.  She wrote on her facebook page "Everyone should be so in love with each day."  She lived that.  Em left all of us that knew her an amazing gift, the assurance that she is with Our Savior.  I have always been a person that has prayed, but Em taught me to be on my knees praying.  I have grown closer in my walk with God because of her.   I will miss so many things about her, her smile, our conversations, her wit, her unfailing friendship and love.  She touched my life in a way that is difficult to describe.  She told me on many occasions, "God doesn't make mistakes."  She participated in a relay for life walk  and her t-shirt slogan was "Don't tell God how big your mountain is, tell your  mountain how Big Your God is." 

Emilie, I will never forget you.  Thank you for allowing me to love you on this journey, and teaching me that "All things are possible with God."  I miss you my friend.  I will continue to be on my knees praying for your beautiful family and for all of us to carry on your legacy.  I love you Em. 

A Night of Writing!

Just to clarify to all of those in my family this says, " My mom makes the best muffins."  Yep, my girls think I can cook! :-)

Christmas List!  I teared up, as this will be the ONLY list that is absolute thought and letter-sound written!   

First Performance!

I was sitting on the wrong side.  She is standing next to the little boy int he orange shirt!  Here are CUMC's Jubilee Singers!

Ansley has long dreamed of singing on the steps at church.  Today her group did their first performance.  She didn't miss a word! 

Sunday Morning!

Mia was giving Cubby one last hug before heading out for church.  

The Sunday paper is almost as big as she is!

RTR

All geared up and ready to watch the game!  Unfortunately it ended in a disappointing loss!

Whoo Hoo.....Big Life Moment!

No Training Wheels!  Ansley has been practicing for awhile, she is able to go short distances on the sidewalk, but today Daddy took her to an open parking lot and she was off!   I am not sure I have ever seen her smile so big!  We are VERY proud of her determination and success!   Our girl is growing up!

Playing at the Park!

B-U-B-B-L-E-S

Indoor water fun!

Saturday Fun!

Lazy Sat. morning at home!  I don't remember the last time we had nothing planned!

Pilgrim

Mia is learning all about Thanksgiving at school.  She came home with a pilgrim hat, I must say she would have made a beautiful little pilgrim   

Missing Bella

Mia was giving the picture of her friend Bella a hug before  bed the other night.  I see a play date in our near future!  

After School Snack!

Ready.....

Let's tackle hump day!

Morning Snuggle

Mia loves her time with Cubs each morning!   I think he loves her too!