I've been tagged so here it goes...

Thanks to Dr. Jen, I've been tagged. Here's my answers to these burning questions:

1. If you could inherit a comfortable home in any city in the world that you could use but not sell, where would you want it to be?
Somewhere in Florida...a nice house on a quiet beach...we could go there any time we wanted to get away.

2. If you could be instantly fluent in one other language that you currently do not read or speak, which would it be? Why?
I've learned a little bit of Spanish in high school and college...I'd like to be more confident in that language.

3. If you were given an hour to spend an unlimited amount of money in any store in the world where would it be?
Couldn't pick just ONE!!! I'm a shopper! I'd go to Grapevine Mills Mall. I LOVE that place! It would obviously take more than an hour though!

4. If you had to give your children to the care of someone famous, whom would you pick?
Oh my goodness, I don't know of anyone famous I'd leave my kids with. I'm not real trusting I guess! Don't know the answer to this one...

5. If you could cast an actor now alive to play you in a new film, what kind of film would it be and whom would you choose?
Julia Roberts (not that I look like her or anything...she's way prettier!) in a romantic comedy (because I love romantic comedies). Adam and I got to meet her once. She was REALLY skinny and had that HUGE smile. She was really nice.

6. If you could have an elegant dinner alone with anyone presently alive, whether you know them or not, who would you want it to be?
My hubby. We'd go back to Mexico where we honeymooned and have a candlelit dinner on the beach. We never did that and I do not know why!

7. If you could resolve any single dispute, anywhere in the world what would you solve?
Where do I start? There's so many...

8. If you were instantly able to play one musical instrument perfectly that you have never played before, what would it be?
Well, I'd definately like to play the piano better, but I've played before so I guess it would be the clarinet.

It's my turn to tag someone -Amber and Jill. Have fun!

High on the Mountaintop

We had a very relaxing fourth of July weekend. We traveled to Mount Magazine State park where we met Adam's mom and dad and sister and her husband and kids. We all shared a 2 bedroom cabin complete with a hot tub with a mountaintop view. It was so beautiful there! The weather couldn't have been better. We didn't swelter in the sticky heat like we would where we live. It was 10-15 degrees cooler than down in the valley. The guys enjoyed nature hikes while the girls chatted, napped and did some cooking. Cory (my bro-in-law) got in the kitchen quite a bit too! He's quite the cook! We saw a couple of interesting programs about the bears that live on the mountain and about the soldiers back in the day that came to the mountain. We visited the beautiful lodge right down the road from our cabin and went swimming one day. Shelby mustered up the courage to slide down the slide into the water. That only happened once. She did not want to continue! July 4th, we went to an overlook to catch the sunset (which was gorgeous) and tried to see some fireworks but they were too far away. They looked like tiny flashes in the sky. We couldn't even hear them. Sunday morning before we packed up and left, we sang a few songs from a hymnal Adam brought. We were going to go outside on our back porch to sing but were afraid we'd wake the neighbors! Cory shared a devotional about fearing God and really did a good job relating it to the kids in a way that they could understand. It was nice! We all really enjoyed our little church service!
If you ever want a relaxing weekend away, check out Mount Magazine! We are sure glad we went!

My Busy Bee

I have a very little busy bee and her name is Bethany! She keeps me on my toes ALL of the time! Just today, she's "rearranged" my pantry, pulled down my cherry 7 Up from the end table and splashed it around on the floor (and herself), played with her toys all over the living room, tried to eat the cat's food (again) and opened up a package of cherry jello (yes, I DO feed the girl). You may think, "Is there anyone watching her?" And the answer is YES. She is quick. She moves in the blink of an eye! Speaking of...

Hi, Uh-Oh and Bye!

Bethany's learning new words all the time! She is now learning thank you, bible, mommy :) and daddy. Of course Adam eats up that she goes around the house saying daddy! In the video, Bethany is saying the 3 words she has down pat: hi, uh-oh and bye.

**Please pardon Shelby's messy room!**

Guppy/Dolphin!

Coach Matthews, Miss Sarah (Shel's teacher) and Shelby receiving her certificates

All done!


Shelby's last day of swimming lessons was today. She is officially a guppy and part dolphin! Next time she takes lessons, she'll complete the requirements for dolphin. She had so much fun taking lessons and is NOT afraid to do ANYTHING! Bethany and I enjoyed watching Sissy as she learned lots of new things.


Click on the play button to see Shelby swimming.

Just Daydreaming

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I want a vacation. A sunny beach with soft, white sand and crystal blue, splashing waves would be nice. I want to watch my kids play in the sand and use their imagination to their heart's content. I want to spend time with my husband...just talk and laugh and reflect. I want to spend relaxing, quality time with my family...just forget the daily chores and let loose and relax. I want to read a good book, watch an old movie, sleep in. Maybe some day. Hopefully...

Happy Birthday, Adam!

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WE LOVE YOU!!!