Long, Busy, Relaxing Weekend

Yes, our weekend started out a little fast. Ballgames, Ballgames...but we are wrapping them all up now. We finally got to have Dalton's Birthday party. It was a good time. Friends and family at my mom and dad's visiting and swimming. It was nice and peaceful. Every year I try to get him to do something else, but he always chooses the same ole thing. I guess that is just what he likes to do, and I don't blame him. Quick and easy and painless. This year he was a little too old. "No candles and no singing and no gift! I want money to buy my new phone." Boring!!! Chad and I surprised him though, and bought his new phone as a gift. I think he was really excited. Now his birthday money is all his. He is growing up tooo fast. Hopefully I will be able to get one more party out of him next year.

After all the going and going, Chad and I took a long needed break. Since I was already out of school, but our kids still had to go; we took off Sunday morning on the motorcycle and headed to Beavers Bend. IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Three days of just us two...riding, hiking, fishing, and canoeing in that beautiful place. No cooking, no cleaning, and no chasing kids. It was just the little get-a-way we needed.

I promised Chad I would tell everyone about a conversation we had with the waittress in the park...She asked us how long we had been together. Chad said, "forever" and I said, "about 20 years." Then we explained the whole married-divorced-remarried deal. She said, "Well yall get along so good, we thought yall were newlyweds!" We just laughed and said, "If you only knew!" Chad was sooooo excited. I think that was the highlight of the trip for him. I didn't take just a whole lot of pictures, but I did get some really cute ones of the two of us.

Lastly, Dalton had his first game of the end-of-season tournament. They won 11-7. So we play again tonight at 6:30. I got some good pics of him, even though he didn't want me to. I also threw a picture or two of the girls and their daddy on the bike.

Happy Birthday Dalton!!!!!!!! We Love You!!!!!!!!

I know, I know. It has been a long time. This month has been quick and busy. This is the first time have been able to get free to sit and type. So, I have alot of catching up to do. No, not really. I will just give you a brief account of what we have been up to.

Friday, May 15th.....Everyone took a day off and we headed to the Dallas Zoo. It was great. The kids really enjoyed getting to skip school and Denim thought the animals were amazing. She had been to the zoo before, but she probably doesn't remember it. She will this time though.

Later that night Caitlyn and her friends were in a talent show at the High School. They had practiced for a couple of weeks. It was really cute, even though Caitlyn got a little stage-fright and kinda lost her pizzazz. She complained the rest of the night about not feeling good. So that might of had something to do with it. I also added a picture of my cousin's daughter Victoria. She sang during the talent show and did a terrific job.

Friday, May 22nd....Caddo Mills Elementary Field Day. All the grades Pre-k thru 5th got to compete in different events raging from the Turtle Hurdles to 400 Meter Run and softball throw to tug-a-war. Our two, plus all of our neices and nephews, cousins and friends were involved. It was a fun time.

May 22nd-25th....We spent Memorial Day Weekend at Chad's grandmother's house at Lake Tawakoni with most of his family and my cousins Wesley and April and their children. Some other friends came over from other areas of the lake. We had a few boats and Cindy's Sea -Doo. The kids had a ball and the adults did too. It was really nice to get away and take a break from Caddo and ballgames. Just what we all needed. Don't miss the beautiful picture of our adorable niece McKenna.

Wednesday, May 27th......Happy Birthday!! Where did the time go? We hadn't planned a party for Dalton yet, because he can't decided what he wants to do. So, on his birthday we went over to Shananigan's. We ate at Rozie's Grill, rode go carts, played laser tag, bowled, and then we all played games for a while. It was a fun, fun, fun family night. Unfortunately, I ran off without my camera. So, no pictures. We are planning on having some kind of celebration next weekend, I will let everyone know. Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALTON!!! Hope you had a great day. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, May 30th.....Motorcycle ride. Well yesterday we went on a very long ride. There were 34 people on 19 bikes. To name a few people who went: my parents, Chad's mom and Frank, my brother, our friends from church, and a few couples from town. We rode out thru Commerce to Sulphur Springs, to Yantis, to Alba and Grand Saline, and then to our final destination Edom. In this small town there is a great little stop for dinner called The Shed. We had a nice meal and a short trip home thru Canton and Quinlan. You know... you can't really ride very much longer after you get your belly full. I again, didn't take a camera, but if I can get my mother-in-law to email me a few; I will try to get some posted.

Sunday, May 31.....Jesse Duplantis. Today was the big kick off for our new Sanctuary. Bro. Jesse had told my dad a while back that when we got ready for this service, he wanted to be a part... And so, he was. It was an amazing service about Vision and Dreams and losing the past. It really hit hard for Chad and I. LIFE CHANGING!!!!!!!!!!! After service, we all headed to the ranch to annoint and/or bless the property. As a church family, the devil hit us hard financially, but it didn't stop the Vision. When you get hit, you don't stop, you just press harder and get through. VICTORY!!!!

Well, I hope it wasn't too long. Sorry. I will post sooner next time. Especially since I will soon have alot more time.. SCHOOL ALMOST OUT FOR SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!! I only have 31/2 days with kids and two 1/2 days to get my classroom in order and then I'm outa there.

Fox Fest

We have a yearly celebration in Caddo called Fox Fest. It started Saturday morning with a 5K run, which my crazy sister-in-law Jennifer ran in this year. No just kidding, she did great. I am just kind of jealous because I am soooo out of shape. We had a parade at 10:30. It was very short this year, but I guess that is because everyone had some kind of booth downtown. There are games, food, retail booths, entertainment, and all kinds of contests. It was really a fun time. I got to take a few pictures before the rain came down. Of course, there aren't any of Dalton. He took off with his friends and stayed gone.

Sunday, at church, we also had a blast. We had a Cinco de Mayo celebration. It was great. Every Sunday we have a translator for our Spanish speaking family, but this week we had a bilingual service. The praise and worship, children's classes, and the sermon were all bilingual. Afterwards we had a huge Fiesta catered by Fiesta's. The whole thing was truly an amazing experience.

Well, I just wanted to tell everyone about our weekend.

Have a blessed week

Enjoy the pics.

Waiting on the Parade.

Fox Fest

Denim's 1st time in rollers. It might have lasted about 10 minutes.

Spring Has Sprung!

It is so nice to have such beautiful weather! The kids can get out of the house. We have wonderful warm days and cool nights. I just love this time of year. God's undeniable miracles sprouting all around us. Spring feels like such a new beginning this year. PEACE, JOY, HEALTH, LOVE, and PROSPERITY are promised to us. We just have to walk in it. He has created everything for us. I choose from this day forward to walk in the fullness of his blessing.