Krispy Kreme

Unfortunately I missed National Doughnut Day (June 5th), so we decided to stop by Krispy Kreme while we were at the Old Spaghetti Factory celebrating my birthday last Monday! We were able to watch the doughnuts being made and even got a "hot" one to eat right off the "assembly line" YUM!!

The kids had lots of fun at Krispy Kreme, but Kinley finally had enough...she was ready to go home!! :)

Silly Saturday!!

Just some silly pictures of us that I wanted to share!!

Heidi's Birthday

I guess since I am the blogger I have to write about my own birthday!?! I asked Tommy if he had written a blog for my birthday and he just said "Yeah, I wrote a little something" and I thought how sweet...I didn't even realize he knew how to sign on to our account! Then I find out, he meant on Facebook!! He says "Facebook, blog same thing" So since my loving husband doesn't know the difference from making a comment on facebook and writing a blog, I decided to blog about my birthday myself...Mainly because I have had a wonderful day and I am so thankful for my family and friends for making me feel so loved and so special!! :)

This is me...I was born June 8, 1968 and I am 41 years old today!! This is a picture of me and my brother Robert, my sister Hollie is actually on the other side of my highchair and I am not really sure why only her hand made into this picture, but this is one of my favorite pictures...Mostly because I can make fun of my brother looking like Opie Taylor!! hahaha...Just joking Rob!! :) I came from a great family growing up...My mother died when I was only 8 years old, but the Lord gave me a wonderful dad and a great sister and brother and I love them all dearly!! And I now have my own wonderful family that I love with all my heart!! I have the best husband anyone could ask for even if he doesn't know the difference between blogging and facebook! Tommy gave me 3 wonderful sons that I love as my very own and our precious daughter Chase! and as our family continues to grow with daughter in laws and grandchildren...life just keeps getting better and better...I thank God everyday for my husband, my family and this great life He has blest me with!!

As far as celebrations went...Brian and Gerie took me out to the Olive Garden on Sunday for my birthday!! We had such a great time!! Olive Garden is one of my favorite restaurants...Thanks again Brian and Gerie for treating us to a great lunch...I enjoyed the awesome food and the wonderful time spent with our family!! We love you guys!!

Today, I have to be honest...I have been lazy all day and it was so wonderful!! :) And tonight we met Nathan, Hester, Jacob, Kinley, and Chase at the Old Spaghetti Factory (Chase is spending the week at Nathan and Hester's)...We all had a great time there tonight...The food is really good there, and the atmosphere is just so cool...and of course, I just love spending time with my family...Thanks Nathan and Hester for meeting us...I know it's a long drive with the kids, but we had so much fun...I really appreciate you coming out and spending the time with me on my birthday...We love you guys!!

I have had such a special birthday!! The only thing that would have made my birthday more special would have been to have Matthew, Sarah, Hannah, and Kaleb here to help us celebrate!! Maybe next year!! :) I just want to thank Chase, Brian, Gerie, Billy, Nathan, Hester, Jacob, Kinley, and Tommy for helping me celebrate this weekend...I have had such a great time just spending my birthday with all of you!! I also want to thank Matthew and Sarah for your calls and everything that you did to make my birthday special even from far away!! I love you all so much!! :)

Tommy's Installation Service

Today was Tommy's first official Sunday as Pastor of Luthersville Baptist Church!! The pulpit committee planned a special Installation service today, since this was Tommy's first church. It was such a special day for Tommy and for all of us!! Chase, Brian, Gerie, Billy, Nathan, Hester, Jacob, and Kinley were all there to experience this day with him...We missed Matthew, Sarah, and the kids, but can't wait until they come for a visit this summer!! And of course Tommy's parents were there as well!! (for those who didn't know Tommy's parents are members at Luthersville Baptist and have been for many years!!)

We had a great service...the Lord's presence was definitely felt in the service...It was a wonderful time of the church committing to Tommy as their Pastor and Tommy committing to the church and all of us as believers committing to the Lord and then a ceremonial signing of a covenant between Tommy and the church!!

Here are some pictures before the service today:

Here are some pictures from after the service:

Pastor Granddaddy Of course, the boys (Brian & Nathan) couldn't resist shooting a few hoops before leaving church!!!

Fun with Billy!!

What a great weekend we have had with Billy!! Chase had a youth outing to go to from our church and the youth leaders thought it would be nice for the new pastor to make an appearance at the cookout and meet some of the youth, so Friday night we went to Chuck and Carolyn's house for a cookout...Billy had a great time with all the "Big Kids", they were all great with him...the boys even let him play football, unfortuantely I forgot my camera, so I didn't get any pictures. On Saturday a few of the local churches were having a Block party in the little town of Grantville, where we are living right now, so we went and had lots of fun!! They had hotdogs, snowcones, lots of bouncy things and great music and speakers what a great event for the community!! Billy and Mimi slipped out early and we went to Wendy's for a cheeseburger and then stopped at a really cool park in Hogansville, GA that I have been wanting to stop by (I mean when I have the grandkids that is...not for me!!)

Here are some pictures of our fun weekend with Billy!! :)

Please pray for Tommy tomorrow, as it will be his first official Sunday as the Pastor of Luthersville Baptist Church...We are all so excited, they have a special Installation service planned. I will post a blog tomorrow more about that!! Thanks for your prayers!!

Happy Anniversary to Brian & Gerie

Today, Brian and Gerie are celebrating their 8th Wedding Anniversary, so that means that Granddaddy, Mimi, and Aunt Chase get to have Billy all to ourselves for the whole weekend!! We are very excited to have some one on one time with Billy!! We will post some pictures later of our weekend with Billy! Today, we just wanted to wish Brian and Gerie a Happy Anniversary...Have a great weekend and don't worry about Billy!! :) Go out to eat!! Table for two...No highchair!! We love you guys!!

Summertime is Here!!

Ok, so summer hasn't officially started, but it is hot and school is out, so it's close enough!! :) I have also started back to "work" ~ Although I don't really consider this work, it's more like I am back to fun!! I have missed keeping Isabelle since we have moved back to GA and of course no one could take her place, but I do have a little girl that I am keeping 3 days a week!! Her name is Kaleigh and she is 10 years old, she is the sweetest little girl and I know we are going to have so much fun with Kaleigh this summer!!

Isn't she adorable?? We went to the mall today, with Chase and her best friend Jade...I am not sure I will make this mistake again...I tried to pretend they weren't with me!:) LOL!!

What a group!?!

Chase's Chorus Concert

WOW!! The last 2 years Chase has been in year round school, so I don't think we have experienced the end of the school year "stuff " like we have this year!! It just seems like there is something else to go to or do everyday!! Don't miss understand...I am thrilled that Chase is getting involved and I am so proud of all the things that she has accomplished this year. Maybe this is a good lead in for next school year!! (Between Chorus, and Pep Squad, and Yearbook Staff...next year is going to be a full year and this is only extra-curricular activities)

Here are a few pictures from her concert!! We had a great time!! And we had a special guest to show up to see Chase perform...The Worship Leader from Luthersville Baptist came to support Chase. Chase was so excited to see Celeste there...It really meant the world to her!! Thanks Celeste for taking the time out of your day to come and support Chase we all appreciate it more than you know!!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: What Could I Say Really??

Thank you Veterans!!

Today is the day we observe Memorial day!

We remember those who have put their lives on the line to keep this country free and we remember those who have given their lives for our freedom!

I come from a Military family, my dad, his dad, and his granddad!! My dad is retired from the US Air Force, he proudly served his country for 22 years, first in the US Navy for 4 years and then in the US Air Force for 18 years! I am so proud of my dad and all the sacrifices he made to help keep this country free, for me, for my children, and for my grandchildren. Thank you Dad, for your service, thank you for teaching me to love this country, thank you for making me proud to be an American!!

This is my dad in the Navy:This is my dad in the Air Force:

Here are a few more pics of my dad from his years in the USAF

(My dad is the one in the white hat!)

This is my dad today!! Isn't he cute in his overalls??

I would also like to thank my brother Robert, for his service in the US Navy, thank you for the sacrifices you made to serve your country!

Thank you to my son Matthew, who is currently serving in the US Coast Guard, I am so proud of you, Matthew and I am thankful to you for all you do to serve your country!!

This is my Uncle Berryman Warren who served in the US Navy, he was my mom's brother!

My nephew Coy also serves in the US Navy!!

Thank you to all the men and women who have served this country or who are presently serving!! We know the sacrifices you are making and we are so thankful!!

Please remember Freedom does not come Free!!

And My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

(II Chronicles 7:14 NASB)