Field Day

Last Friday was field day.  We had a really fun day.  The kids played tug of war, sack races, relay races, tennis, long jump and water ball toss.  Here are a few pictures from the day.

Spring Trip to Botanical Gardens

We went to the Botanical Gardens on a Field Trip.  It was a beautiful day!  We learned all about the life cycle of butterflies - did you know they only live for 7 weeks or so?  We also got to go fishing in the Koi pond, not to worry, it was catch and release.  The kids all caught a tiny fish so it was a successful day all around.

Daddy Daughter Date

Kathryn has joined the Girl Scouts.  She loves it.  A couple of weeks ago they had a Daddy Daughter Dance.  Each girl/father combo had to bring a dessert to share that they had made without any assistance.  Kathryn decided a 'Barbie Cake' was just the thing.  I told them how to make it, but did not help in any other way.  Complete with a Brownie sash and badges on it, it was a hit at the party.  They were even accused of having me make it, but I have to pictures to prove that they did it all on their own.  So fun!

Weather Lesson

We have had a lot of thunderstorms lately and James took the opportunity to take the children outside and teach them what the sky looks like when the conditions are just right for a tornado.  

DON'T WORRY, there was not a tornado near us at the time and we have a safe place to go if one should come our way.  

James and the children went out in the back yard and had fun watching all the dark clouds in the sky - the best part was listening to Samantha yell "TORNADO, TORNADO, TORNADO!" at the top of her lungs.  Apparently she was listening to the lesson as well.  :)

The wind was a bit chilly for Emily so she was inside when I took the pictures.  We have had a bunch of rain - the entire amount we normally get in May all in the first 3 days!  Amazing!

Happy Birthday Sarah!

It was Sarah's birthday on April 22 - I am a bit late updating the blog.  Sarah turned 7!  Where has the time gone?  We are so blessed to have Sarah's tender heart and strong spirit in our family.  She is terrific!

Happy Birthday Emily!

Our sweet Emily turned 5 today.  She is the best!  We are so grateful to have her happy, cheerful spirit in our family.

Coon Dog Cemetery

James' Aunt Kim and Cousin Maya came to see the sights of the south.  We went to the Coon Dog Cemetery one day while they were here.  I thought it was defenitely blog worthy so here are a few pictures from the day.  The Cemetery was started in 1937 when a man wanted to honor his dog when he died.  Not just anyone can bury their dog here.  You must witness that your dog is a coon dog, have another person witness that your dog is a coon dog and have some one from the boardof the Coon Dog Cemetery see your dog and witness that it is a coon dog.  It is pretty serious business.  The cemetery is in the midle of no where (unlike the reinacted one in Sweet Home Alabama).  It is actually pretty neat and it was fun to see all the names of the dogs, the unique headstones and way that people really cared about these dogs.  So...if you are ever here for a visit, I know the way to the Coon Dog Cemetery if you would like to go...