Saturday, February 14, 2009

An afternoon at Picasso's Cup...

with Logan...

Courtney was sick so she couldn't go, but we had
a good time just hanging out & painting some
hearts for Valentine's Day to hang from our
chandelier with some ribbon!







And speaking of painting... look what has arrived!
I know for sure some of you will recognize the logo
on the box.  Kim did a beautiful job on the "C" for
Courtney's room.  It looks so cute hanging above
her dresser.  Let me just say her work is amazing,
the packaging impeccable, and the enclosed thank 
you note is just the sweetest.  I know... I've got to
get some photos of it up in Court's room.  Soon.

Blog interrupted...

by life...


Contrary to what Weight Watchers thinks... 
I'm not still at the Pig Fest!

I have been...

1.  On a one day retreat with 12o college students.  Three meals, snacks, a rotating schedule of overlapping activities, training, and praise & worship... exhausting!

2.  Completely overwhelmed by the fact that my director, mentor & friend is leaving SEU.  Her husband Dr. Mark Rutland, President of SEU, has been called to preside over ORU.  It was tempting to pray they wouldn't leave, but that wouldn't have been right.  The series of events leading up to this transition are clearly the work of God.  His hand has guided everything leading up to this moment and it is clear that it is His Will.

3.  When somebody leaves a position that position is filled... which means a new director for me.  Rev. Charlie Dawes will now direct FIRST Teams, which is the program I work for at SEU.  I consider the opportunity to work with Charlie a privilege & blessing.  At retreat I had an opportunity to get to know a little more about his wife and she is just a wonderful person.  A bonus... they're expecting their first baby!  Keep them in your prayers!

4.  Courtney has been sick... which was sidled by a whole other set of issues that I will be posting about soon.  She is fine now, but the issues still have me bent.

5.  Logan is getting sick now.

6.  My sister called last week and a lifelong friend of hers was murdered in front of his 3 children on Friday, February 6th, in a parking lot dispute.  Please pray for the children & family of Dutch Schwerin.  Some of you in TN may even have known him or know his family.  Absolutely senseless & tragic!

7.  Curtis & I have had 1 three hour break from work & the kids since January 6th.  Not really a break, but an opportunity to grab a meal and go purchase dress shirts for Curtis.  Other than that we have been in perpetual motion.

8.  Dieting!  Dusted off the old Weight Watchers stuff and signed up for free 1 week trial online.  I did not enjoy the online experience.  At 5'4 & 182 pounds it told me I am obese.  At first I thought it said if you eat anymore you will be obese... but no... it said I am obese now.  Oops!  Seriously... I weigh about 15 pounds more than I did in the family photo on my blog.  Good news... I'm down to 176 as of yesterday & will continue to work on it.

9.  Going through diet coke withdraw!

Ok... I'll just stop here with #9.

I have been reading everybody's blog, but haven't had time to make comments & make it through my favorites... all listed on the right side of my blog.  I'll be catching up tonight though since Curtis is working!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Lakeland Pig Fest

Lunch from Bubba Grills...


A film crew...


For who?


For our favorite guys to get BBQ from?


Maybe... we sure think they're worthy of the spotlight!!!
(their bbq & sauce is out of this world good)


Actually they were all here for this guy...


No... he's not naked...


but, he is The Naked Chef


While we were there we saw our neighbor Mr. Murphy...
and his boys David & BG...


Rice Crispy Pigs anyone?


Courtney & Logan at his favorite Pig Fest activity...
the driving simulator...


We left shortly after this and he was asleep before we got out of the parking lot!


Monday, February 2, 2009

Logan's Birthday Celebration #3... Yes #3

It was freezing so the kids & I just spent the day inside... in sweats.  Logan was totally engrossed in his new Lego set from Charles...
and now thinks he needs lots of Lego sets...
don't all boys?
Curtis finally made it home and the kids rushed out to play ball with him while he got the grill going.  Yes... it was like 38 degrees and the kids were outside with no jackets and one with no shoes.
Logan showing off his mad basketball skills!
He has gotten really good at basketball...
especially for 7 years old!
Curtis shooting one of his challenge shots!
What you can't see in this picture is Logan hanging from handle to adjust the net height and bouncing up and down to make it a moving target... over concrete... no jacket... no shoes... and it is freezing for Florida at 38 degrees.  Nice!  
Dinner... Logan's requested meal.
Let me just say these were the best ribs...
competition worthy!

Logan's Birthday Celebration #2

We had family over,
grilled some hot dogs
and made chili.

Yes... that is a bag of beans Logan is holding.  We went to Pottery Barn to get Logan a bean bag... after calling to verify they had the "oversized" bean bag in stock in the store.  When we got there we were told they don't have the "oversized" bean bags in the store... only available on line.  So... I put some beans in a bag to get a rise out of Logan and give him a hint of what is to come.  It didn't bother him at all!  He said he was going to plant them in the yard to see is they might be magical!

Logan's first set of big boy Lego's...

he read every card before getting into the gift (good boy)...

my mom sent him a real hammer & pry bar...

our neighbors (the best neighbors ever)... 
Mr. & Mrs. Murphy...
Logan tells everybody they're family!
and every 7 year old needs a parking assistant for their jeep!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Logan's Birthday Celebration #1

With everything going on we Logan ended up having a "Birthday Week" (a week of little celebrations) instead of a Birthday Party.  We started off by going to T-Rex, in Downtown Disney, with our good friends... The Peace Family!
Curtis & Courtney

Courtney & Logan

the Hancock family

Logan at the Harley-Davidson store...

cool dude...

with a super cute girl... Madeline!

A Mid-Year Morning...

at Panera with friends...
Courtney & Dominique...

Michael & Logan...

sister & brother.
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