Rain = Floods + Birthday Party and more Rain = Floods

This weekend in middle Tennessee has been one like no other. Record breaking water fall, rivers rising, etc. We've experienced loss of lives, people have lost their homes and all of their belongings. The only inconvenience we (Gary and I) experienced was having to take detours just about everywhere we went.

We did enjoy our oldest granddaughter's 6th birthday party. Her Pop (Gary) bought Lola a new bike. She was so very excited. She called us later Saturday night to tell us that she was able to ride her new bike when they got home. She rode it in the home her dad is building for them. Too wet and still raining Saturday during her party.

Be safe!



Lola and her special ordered birthday cake with butterflies made by her mommy



Abe eating his cake like a cup cake and why not!?!?


Check out Maggie's eyes. She's loving the birthday cake and ice cream.


Lola opening her presents with Abe and Maggie looking and wondering! So sweet!


Lola and mommy


Lola and her new bike with her dad.


Lola, Grana and Pop



Now, for the flooding. I've never seen anything like the flooding we had Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday Morning Grins

In getting ready for church this morning, I reached in to turn the shower on. I smiled a great big smile when I had to "remove" the toys that were in the bathtub from where Abe and Maggie played in the tub while bathing. Love all of my grands to pieces....5 with 2 on the way = 7! I can't wait!

Brithday Card for Lola

Our oldest grand turns 6 on Tuesday, April 27th. Yes, I'll say it, "I just can't believe that 6 years have already past since Lola was born." Every second of every day is a gift.....cherish it.
I asked Lola last week what kind of cake/party she was having. She said "butterfly" or "Barbie." Tara, her mom (our oldest) looked at Lola and simply said, "I bet we can find some really cute butterfly things at the Dollar Store." Lola was thrilled with that answer.
So, we'll meet them for dinner Tuesday night (kids night at Chick-fil-a) and then attend her party next Sunday (new bike from Pop and Grana). Here's her very colorful birthday "butterfly" card (6 butterflies for her 6th birthday)! Until next time.....

Beth Moore, So Long, Insecurity

As promised, here is a follow-up to my post yesterday about attending the live simulcast from Woodstock, GA. I have to admit that I LOVE Beth Moore. I love the way she teaches, the life stories she shares, her love for Jesus and the Bible. Please visist Living Proof Ministries at www.lproof.org

Ephesians4:21-24 (the main scripture for her teaching)
Insecurity is not a weakness it's "unbelief."
Walk-out what God has called us to accomplish.
"Grace" is our excuse for being made new "not" to continue in our old lives.
Every baby girl born is worth what it takes for us as women to get over our insecurity.
JESUS IS MY SECURITY

Beth Moore - So Long, Insecurity

Attending "Beth Moore - So Long, Insecurity you've been a bad fried to us," this morning at my church (Gladeville Baptist Church). My sister and nieces are attending this live in Woodstock, GA. Connie, Casey, Carrie and Tiffany ENJOY your day together. I'll give a report later tonight or tomorrow. ENJOY your day.........until next time!

GRAND #7 due in mid-December

Oh my goodness, the best news ever. Brittany (our youngest) and Phillip are having baby #3 mid-December. UNBELIEVEABLE!!!! Tara (our oldest) and Jeffrey are having baby #4 mid-July....a baby girl. That makes "7" grands in 6 years. Again, UNBELIEVEABLE!!!! We are so very happy!

Baby Shower Weekend

Enjoyed a great time with family this past weekend. Spent Saturday and that night with Connie (my sister), Danny (brother-in-law) and all their children, in-laws and grandkids. We laughed a lot and had a wonderful time. Sunday was Carrie and Joe's baby shower. Food, decoration and fellowship were all good. They got lots and lots of very nice gifts. Sunday afternoon headed to mom and dad's to spend the night. It's very seldom that I get alone time with mom and dad and it was really nice to have that time with them. Enjoy the pictures and until next time...........

Carrie, Joe and baby Luke's "skull onesie"


Mom, Carrie and Connie



My dad and me


My mom and me