Paddle Faster! I Hear Banjo Music

This weekend we went to Gatlinburg for some family relaxation and regrouping. It was a lot of fun, the kids especially loved it! We walked ALOT, went to Dollywood, swam in the hotel's indoor pool and jacuzzi and ate out for every meal. Good thing we walked so much or I'd gain so much more weight than I did!

One thing Trace and I got a kick out of while walking (besides people watching, our favorite) is reading T-shirts at all the shops. I finally got out a pen and wrote some down, just to blog about-

Redneck Tees:

1. You Mess with Me and You Mess with the Whole Trailor Park!
2. If You can Read This, Put Me Back on My Barstool
3. University of Pimpleton Pimps
4. Paddle Faster! I Hear Banjo Music! (Our favorite)

Christian Tees: (We truly despise cheesy Christian Tees)

1. I'm an Organ Donor- I Gave My Heart to God
2. Tree Hugger-I Cling to the Cross
3. UNDER THE INFLUENCE of the Spirit
4. U.F.C.- Ultimate Fighting Christian
5. A Blood Donor Saved My Life
6. OURAPOSTLE (like AEROPOSTALE)
7. Someday My Prince Will Come -John 14:3
8. Sorry, I'm Taken (by Jesus)
9. Body Piercing Saved My Life
10. It Was You Who He Died For ( YOO HOO chocolate drink

We will post pictures of our trip later!

Leeds, I'm Not Feeling the Love

I went to Leeds today. Twice. I had to go take back late library books and renew my library card. So, I FINALLY get out the door at 10:45 because it takes FOREVER to get everyone ready and motivated to leave the house. We roll in and library is CLOSED. Great. Thanks.

So, we go to Cully's school, go home and eat lunch and the kids start fighting again. So, about 1:30 I say "Wanna go to the park?" So, off we go again to Leeds. Agenda: Library, Bank, Park.

Library- I go and am denied a new library card! Apparently, it is absurd that I would have a card in my name and bring my husband's pay stub to show we are eligible for a Jefferson County Library Card (we live in St Clair Co). It hasn't been absurd the past three years, because they've renewed it with only his pay stub, but today its ridiculous. OK, denied. Whatever. But, before I leave she says "Make sure you sign up for our Summer Reading Program!" Yeah, that makes sense.

The park was fun too! We are sitting happily in the shade when a major confrontation happens right beside us. This cranky elderly woman is yelling at this young mother across the park who is playing with her toddler on the playground. Telling her its against the law to get on it if your over the age of 5 and she is on the Park Board and is going to call the police. "Can't you read the sign right in front of you?!" she says, completely humiliating this young lady. Then, she lights up a cigarette right next to Cullen and Ansley! HELLO! So, we move to the other side of the park, ironically next to a sign that says NO SMOKING ON THE PREMISES. OH, how I wish I was a confrontational person, so I could go over to her and say "Can't you read the sign that says No Smoking? Aren't you on the Park Board?" But, instead I just went over to the embarrassed girl and told her she did nothing wrong by helping her child on the play equipment. I can't help but think about that instance today with that bitter old woman and see the Gospel in it.

We forgot to go to the bank. So, you know what that means... Tomorrow's agenda: Leeds, AL.

What's Wrong with This Picture?

Summer Reading WHAT? I love Moody!

Farewell to Kindergarten

Isn't This Precious?

Look at this sweet little nest that we found in one of our hanging baskets on the front porch! So, knowing its in a hanging basket, imagine how tiny it really is!

Kindergarten Play

Cully was in an adorable Kindergarten play last week! He played a "sneezer". Here's a clip of his theatre debut...(he's to the right wearing the red robe)

Blogger's Block

Sorry for the absence from blogworld. I've thought of lots of things to blog about, but by the time I am able to sit and blog, I lose interest or am too tired, etc... Will write again soon and I have lots of pictures to post...