Andrew Graduates Kindergarten

Can't believe how fast they are growing up...

Too cute

This was taken before our church's end of the year choir program. It was the last time I was able to get Andrew to "match" Anna.

Mother's Day

All I want is one picture. It shouldn't be that hard.

On Saturday before Mother's Day, we had a garage sale. Towards the end, Andrew came out with a $10 bill, and told me why he love me, then Anna did the same, and then Andrew came back. That happened 10 times! So sweet. Towards the end, the kids were having a hard time coming up with reasons why they loved me. I was said to see the compliments and $10 come to an end! Thanks Dan for making me Mommy. It is really the only thing I have ever wanted! Thanks Andrew and Anna for being the most perfect kids any mommy could ask for! I love you all...

And thanks to my mommy for, well, EVERYTHING!!!

We gave the grandmothers webcams for their birthdays, definitely a hit, and a great grandparent gift!

Andrew - first to finish all Abeka books

Andrew was the first person in his class to finish all the Abeka books, and the 2nd person in the whole grade. So proud...

Anna in braids

I love Anna in braids!

Andrew wins the Good Manners Award

If I haven't said it before, we love Andrew's school, and had a great first year of BIG school. They did a unit on Manners, and to practice went on a field trip to the FANCY restaurant of Red Lobster. Andrew was selected from his class for having the best manners. Mommy is SO proud!!!

Grandparent's Day Program

Grandma came for the day to go to Anna's Grandparent's Day program, and then we checked Andrew out of school, and she took us to eat lunch at McDonalds.

Andrew loses his first tooth!

I am playing a little catchup right now, but since my blog is now my scrapbook, I feel the need to document, the BIG stuff!

When Andrew was 3 years old his tooth got hit by a see saw at church. We have been watching ever since. It did turn gray. That is hard on a Mama, but Mommy survived. Anyway, in January, Andrew walked in and said his tooth felt funny. I looked at it, and it was BLACK! I kinda freaked out! I turned him upside down, and there was a BIG hole in the back of his tooth now filled with oreo that he had been eating! I called our dentist and we went the next day. Our dentist is 2 hours away. But they pulled the tooth and Andrew was super excited that A. It didn't hurt and B. that he had finally lost a tooth. We ended up spending the night at Gigi and Poppy's so I had to go to Target and buy clothes to wear to school the next day, and a DS game as a reward for doing so well at the dentist. And we had to leave at 6:00AM to be back in time for school. Ahh, memories...

My Husband

I have to do a little bragging/advertising my most amazing husband. Some of you may know how truly gifted he is, but many of you do not, as he is so unlike me, and doesn't like to be the center of attention, but the opposite, he prefers the behind-the-scenes much more. That must be why we get along so well. In our family, he is the idea guy, the genius, and I am the detail girl, and make sure it gets done. It works, with LOTS of conflicts along the way!

God has done an amazing work in this man. I wish that I could say he was always this man, or that I saw him becoming this wonderful man of God when I met him; however, if I believe in luck, I guess I would have to say I just got lucky.

I can't put my finger on the change, but I will definitely give credit to Jeff Clark at First Baptist Hattiesburg to teaching us about Christianity in the sense of getting out of our comfort zone, doing God size things, and most importantly expanding God's kingdom. He first taught us there was simply more than just being "good" Christians, going to church, leading a godly life, and serving others. That our entire existence should be to spread and teach others about Jesus in ALL that we do, every aspect of our life. The other marker I have is our move here. Dan came in April, and we didn't come until September. He and God spent a lot of time together.

But the point to this sweet message is to brag on Dan, and his new "ministry." Go check out his website at http://www.kineticfaith.com/blog/. It is very impressive, and you may even know a church that could use it. By the way, he also did the website himself. And leave him a message, it makes his day when people go to his website!

I couldn't be more proud of the man you are, baby! I love you, thanks for everything!

We had a relaxing Easter day. First we checked out our loot, then we hunted Easter eggs, then off to church, then out to lunch with Reads, and then back home to pjs, naps, and rain. Andrew's Sunday School teacher told me that Andrew know every bible story she tells. He remembers EVERYTHING he hears! He is one pretty smart little boy, and already demonstrates a love for Jesus that is deeper that you would expect from a 6 year old!

Busy Saturday

What a busy Saturday, but it ended up being lots of fun! We started the morning with Anna's Trik-a-thon at school, then headed to Andrew's last soccer game and trophies. Off to eat lunch at McAlister's, and finally the church's Easter Egg Hunt!

Andrew's Wacky Feet Parade

Andrew had a "Wacky Feet" parade at his school! Basically, that means mommies have homework! Anyway he seemed to have fun!

Anna dances "Live on Stage"

Anna got to dance live on stage. As shy as she is, I didn't think she would like it; however, her shyness isn't a problem when she is on stage. She loved it! I think we have a performer on our hands!

Anna's Art Show

Anna had an Art Show at her school. As you can see, she was very proud. The Open House was Friday night, and she was thrilled Daddy got to come to her school!

Mrs. Indiana Jones

Grandma made Andrew an Indiana Jones outfit. Guess who found it? My favorite is the baby wrapped in the bandanna!