Costume Night

Each month at Awana there is a special night of dressing up. Some times it is tacky night, some times crazy hat night. Well this year on crazy hair night Matt bought a mullet wig for his look. We ended up playing with the wig and putting it on Ella. Well, we could not stop laughing. Ella looked so funny in the wig that we thought for Halloween she would go as Joe Dirt from the movie Joe Dirt. Now I know that most little girls go as Cinderella or some other Disney princess, but I am a weird mother, and I like to be a little different and maybe a little creative.



Okay, so this month is costume night so the whole family had to get dressed up for church. Our family is the all American Joe Dirt family. What won't we do to support our Awana program.

Sunday Afternoon

Sunday afternoons are the best. It really is the most restful time of the week for our family. If the weather is nice, we will try and find some where outside. A peaceful place where we can spend time as a family. Today we decided to try Kennesaw Mtn. The colors were so vibrant, and a good reminder of why fall is my favorite season.



Over the years, Matt and I have become masters at taking self portraits. We have it down to an art, and our girls think we are so crazy as we run back and forth from the camera to being in the
photo.

This moment is my favorite. I think it captures the kind of daddy Matt is. He loves being outdoors and he loves his girls. I hope they cherish their time with him and in the place he loves most.

At the end of our walk I feel like God has given us a glimpse of His love. He allows us to walk in His amazing, colorful creation, with little blessings at our side. Matt and I always talk about how we feel most connected with our God when we can rest in these places. I only pray that our girls will learn to find peace in this way.

God you are so good, and you have given us so much.

Psalms 139:1-14

1 O LORD, you have searched me
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.

3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.

4 Before a word is on my tongue
you know it completely, O LORD.

5 You hem me in—behind and before;
you have laid your hand upon me.

6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.

7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?

8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, [a] you are there.

9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,

10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.

11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,"

12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.

13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

Saturday at the Play Ground

On Saturday morning, we were invited to a friends 4th birthday party at a near by park. Ella and her friends ate pizza and cake and played for hours in the freezing cold. All three of these little girls are such great friends at church, and it is fun watching them have so much fun.

Great action shots of them on the tire swing. They were spinning and spinning,

around and around.

Ella in mid-slide

Fall is my Favorite time of year

Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. The weather is wonderful, the scenery is gorgeous, and fall marks the beginning of great holidays with family. This year we took the girls to Berry Patch Farms. This was our first time there, and we had so much fun. They seem to have everything; a playground, pumpkin patch, and petting zoo.

They had a baby cow that was so cute, and we got to see it being fed.

They had a tractor that the kids could climb on and play with.

After playing on all the playground equipment, we made our way out to the pumpkins. They had a huge selection, and the girls loved running and playing.

I think Ella loves a little too hard

They also had a hay ride that took us to and from the pumpkins. I love watching the girls get to experience fun things.

We were there for several hours playing and exploring. One of the many traditions I love to share with my family

Third Day in Concert

A few months ago, we heard that the band Third Day was coming to Atlanta, and being huge fans, we had to get tickets. The day Matt went on ticket master, he saw a link where Third Day wired fans could get this great package deal. We are not apart of the fan club, but somehow, Matt was able to click on the link. Long story short, we were able to get third row seats and back stage passes. This was so awesome, and we were so excited to be going to the concert.

You can see how cool our seats were. It is good you can't hear how loud it was.


When we were in line to meet the band, these people walked up to us and started talking to us. It turns out it was the mother and brother of one of the guitarist. The brother; seen here with Matt, is the kid on Matt's shirt.


The meet and greet was kind of short, but we got to shake hands, get pictures, and autographs from the band members. Matt has been following Third Day since they first started. He was around when they were only playing at local churches here in Marietta. His claim to fame is that he helped them set up stage at a few concerts.


The band really like that Matt was having them sign their first t-shirt. They called it "vintage."

After we returned to our seats, we were able to see Jars of Clay.

Then a Kenya Orphan choir performed. Those kids were so cute.

Next, the newest band Glory Revealed hit the stage. Mac Powell is apart of this band, so we got to hear him twice

Now, the moment we had been waiting for, Third Days show was about to begin.

So loud, such great seats. You can see Mac Powell over Matt's shoulder

Over all, we had a great night. I hope we get to see them perform again.

The Fair is in Town!

Every September the fair comes to town. I get so excited, because I absolutely LOVE to go. I love risking my safety on the rides, eating deep fried food, and my most favorite part; people watching. There is really no place like it, and I want my kids to make their own fun memories here.

This year, Ella absolutely had a blast. After looking at the photos, I realized I had to do a comparison from last years trip. You can see for yourself...

Last year, Ella had just turned two.

Now, see our trip this year.

Wren was too little to ride the rides, but she loved the bright lights and watching Ella go round and round. One of the only words she can say is Ella. She would scream and point every time Ella would circle around.

yes, that is Ella's little hand poking out.

Wren did get to play at the petting zoo.

By the end of the night we were tired, dirty, and had big stomach aches. Aaahhh. I can't wait until next September