Happy Birthday to our Sweet Boy

Today, Cullen turns 6 yrs old! I can't believe it! This picture is from last year at his 5th birthday because we are still celebrating today! We are leaving Fairhope today, so we'll make over him a little at lunch, drive home and give him a little present tonight.

God has blessed us with a sweet, smart, loving, precious boy- We are so proud of you, Cully Wully!
And, then, current pictures to come later...

Beach or Bust

Today we head down to Destin for a vacation/support raising trip for 8 days. We will be in Destin until Sunday afternoon, then we go to Fairhope to stay for the rest of the trip. I am excited, but just like every trip I have anxiety. So, once we arrive I'll be happy. I got up early to clean the house and finish packing. Um, I'm doing that. Can't you tell?

We will be speaking to two churches while we are there and hopefully some individuals who may be interested in supporting us. I hope we'll have Internet access while we are there, if not we'll go crazy!

Please pray for safe travel and for us as we speak to churches and individuals about England.

Have a great week!

He's Back!!

So, you think my new look is too busy? Chinese restaurant, huh?

Well, while I'm finding an acceptable template, check out Trace's blog! He has re-entered blog world!

Change

I really am tired of checking my blog and seeing the same old pictures. I needed a change, although I'm not sure this is it. I like this template, but I'm gonna keep looking. So, it might be different next time!

Today, I have a very chilled out sort of day. I've cleaned a little, done a little work on the computer, done a lot of school work and coloring with the babies and now I'm waisting lots of time by finding new templates for my blog.

I'm gonna enjoy my low-key day because tomorrow will be busy!

Sweeney Todd

Last night we watched the movie Sweeney Todd. Ever seen it? If you answered no, then don't! Trace picked it out and he has a horrible track record when it comes to picking out movies (just had to thrown that in). Here are a list of thoughts about Sweeney Todd (ya know how I like lists!)

1. Its horrible, dark, bloody and creepy.
2. It was directed by Tim Burton- need I say more?
3. It has Johnny Depp- which I have a fascination with. He's been a hottie for like three decades, although is very mysterious and creepy.
4. Its a musical, which is annoying. Its a gory musical!
5. It does not have closure at the end-which I hate!!! It must be wrapped up in a pretty litle package at the end. Do not leave me guessing!
6. It is 2 hours of my life I will never get back, and I have to keep thinking about it today. Darn it!
7. It looks like they are in London during the Plague, dirty, black, matted hair, rats, meat pies...
8. It won Best Actor and Best Film-what the heck?

I'm thoroughly creeped out!

Lesson in Humility #176

Sunday, we went and spoke at Avondale United Methodist Church. As we drive down the interstate, our front passenger hubcap flies off! It rolls down the road being dodged by cars, causing near-wrecks. Lovely. Ya see, the night before I asked him to check the air in the tires. He had to remove the hubcap to get to the air thingie (technical term) and put it back on. Not good enough,apparently.

I begged Trace to go find it and put it back on, but he wouldn't. He was afraid to "walk on the interstate". He might get "hit by a car" and "people get killed doing that sort of thing". What a wimp.

I hate to see cars without hubcaps! I mean no harm to my friends that may not have all their hubcaps. I just felt like such a stereotypical poor missionary family driving down the road to raise support. Yuck.

Trace just laughed, saying its a lesson in humility for me. "This is what your life will be like, girl" he said.

Random Tidbits About Today

My first time to blog in a couple of weeks...what do I say?

I'm watching Spiderwick Chronicles with Cully (Ansy's asleep on the couch). Its pretty cute but kinda creepy.

Today was a roller coaster of a day. We are planning the World Series Banquet again (what we lovingly call "the feeding of the 500")on Friday. First, I thought we needed to smoke 90 pounds of BBQ, which I've never done. Then, we found a restaurant to cook it for FREE, but then Food World knew nothing about the 90 pounds of Boston Butt we ordered! Well, they found the meat and quoted us a price, but once I got there to buy it, they wouldn't honor their price! Sooo, I (yes, little non-confrontational me) had to talk to the store manager, who told me that if I bring back my receipt tomorrow he'll give me a refund to match the price he gave me originally. Yeah, that's convenient. Thanks Mr. Store Manager. Love ya.

But, this morning I did talk to my friend Jessica. That was fun, to catch up.

I really need to be working on other things, like Children's Ministry stuff and Missions Applications. But, I really wanted to blog...about absolutely nothing. That's what you're thinking, if you got this far. I know.

My hands and feet are itching off! I am in the lingering last stages of Fifth Disease, which is a virus that comes with a rash. Cully had it two weeks ago, and I've had it over a week. My hands and feet itch so bad and are swelling a little. I couldn't even sleep last night! I now have a taste of what poor Ansy goes through with her eczema. Poor baby!

Well, I should wrap it up. No more things are popping in my head. Later...

Independence Day in the Hollow