Dream Dinners ROCKS!

Tonight Cora and I went to Dream Dinners and took the big kids with us. We had a great time preparing the food, and of course looking forward to eating it later. The owner was very nice and told me more than one time how good they were and what a "gentleman" my sweet boy is. It made me proud to hear that. The kids were a huge help, I look forward to going back there again with them.

Also, on the plus side, that is 12 nights I don't have to think about what to cook for dinner. All the meals we have had from there are great.

If you see my prince make sure you ask him about the wings at Ronni's (they rule by the way.)

So Long Little Wren's

Well, the good news is we had rain last night, the bad news is the birds drown. I moved them in out of the rain, but I guess not quick enough. I know it sounds stupid, but I feel bad for the mama bird, she was such a good mother and I know she loved them or she would not have worked so hard on her nest and then sat on those eggs for so long, I wonder does she feel loss now? I'm just being sappy I guess. We may have a proper burial for them later.

We Bought a RUG!!!!!!!!

Yes, one year after moving into this house, we finally decided on a rug for the living room. We went today, and picked one out without the help of my mom, Cora or Beth. Bravo to Team Holman for acting like independent adults! Go US!

Back By Popular Demand- VBS update!

I had no idea that my blog carried such anticipation among my (3) readers. So here it is... the VBS update!

VBS is going well. It is amazing how each day I think I can't get anymore tired, and then I wake up the next day more tired than before. The end is near, Friday will be here before too much longer. Yesterday we had 436 in VBS, I did not hear a number for today. For that certain hotel tycoon in Alabama, my hotdogs were cooked to perfection, all 350 of them, thank you for the kind (and original) words of advice. The pictures are of Donna and Bonnie with the VBS dog that Donna painted as well as, Linda (my second mom) and Cora working on the 700 cookies we made today. The decorations turned out great, as usual the Christmas lights make the room so much better. Things have gone smoothly and I have had no Chef Ramsey (Hell's Kitchen) moments, although I came close once.

******On another happy note Madelyn made the cheer team on Friday. She is very excited about being able to cheer this year and her dad is excited about it as well (ask him why.)

Thanks to all my fans for your dedication to this happy blog.

The Worlds's Greatest Dad

Happy Fathers Day, hubby dearest. I know it is a day late but you know how busy yesturday was for both of us. You are such an incredible dad. You are truly an equal partner in our parenting. You always changed diapers, gave bottles, took (some) turns at night, always (even now!)cleaned up puke and made the bestest jungle gym EVER! I am proud of the example that you are setting for our son in what a good father is, and showing our daughter what to look for in a husband. Thank you for loving me, even when it's not easy. Thank you for for being the World's Greatest Day!

VBS- Ready or Not Here We Come!

It is hard to believe that it is time already for Vacation Bible School. I love VBS, it so much fun. I always enjoy helping Carrie (our fearless leader, seriously, she is afraid of nothing!) with paperwork. I know I'm weird, but I love paperwork! We are working hard to make it special for the kids. Carrie, of course, at this point is going a little crazy, and this picture proves, that bible school can kill! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?

I am again especially appreciating Cora. She always takes on the task of buying enough food to feed 400 people X 4 days. She of course has it down to a science, documented in detail to help from year to year. I however, can not get it right. I have basically given up on doing it as well as Cora and just hoping to get it close to right.

I pray many little souls are lead to Christ next week and that we don't run out of food.

Get ready for more Game Day Central updates to come!

Welcome to the Year 2007

Sweet Hubby of mine figured out how to add pic's to my blog. So I have added a few to previous posts to make them more interesting (or not.)

Here is the birds nest that is in our hanging pot on the porch. I have no clue what kind of bird it is, but there are five eggs in the nest and we are enjoying watching "mom" take care of her eggs. Fortunately Larry is too busy, as you can see to notice yet.

Goodbye Purr

As expected my friend Valorie's grandmother died tonight. Even though I have expected it, held my breath everytime the phone rang, it was still a shock tonight to hear "my Purr died." I know unfortunately the pain that Valorie feels right now. I was there many years ago, and my heart was broken just like Valorie's.

I can't help but think that as Christian's- believers in Jesus Christ- that death is not something to fear, but something to rejoice. I went straight to Val's and we were talking about how the kids were handling Purr's death, and she was telling them about heaven. How excited Purr's friends were to see her again, how they were all hugging her and telling hew how glad they were to see her. As believers, we know that there is more, when we die, the best is yet to come. How desperate and bleak death must seem to those who do not have the hope that we have.

Purr is rejoicing with the angels, she is praising God, she is healthy and whole, and happier than she could ever imagine being on earth. We should rejoice in her happiness and wholeness and long for the day when we will be together again. Although, I am so glad that she is not suffering anymore, I will miss her just the same.

Thanks Purr for all you meant to us.

Summer Vacation Other Random Thoughts

Today was the second full day of summer vacation. We slept in a bit, then we had group exercise. I am determined to keep the weight off that I have lost and prehaps a bit more will fall off also. So for today's exercise we ran up the street (up hill) and walked down. We did this five times. It did not kill me, but it has been a lot of years since I have ran. The prince blew the princess and I away, obviously he exercises way more than we do. Mostly the princess complained and tried to quit the entire time. Anyway you look at it, it was good for all of us.

My kids are growing up, and you know what? I actually like them (most of the time.) They are funny, kind, compassionate kids who truly want to do the right thing, just sometimes they go the wrong way (don't we all.) I am so thankful that the Lord blessed me with wonderful kids. I am so thankful that I am fortunate enough to be able to stay home with them, it is a time I will always be grateful for, maybe one day they will see how they have benefited from it also.

My friend from forever Valorie, who has seen me through a lot of hard times is having a hard time herself right now, her grandmother or "Purr" as we call her is sick. She is 89 years old, and has been sick for years. It is still hard to see her as she gets ready to go be with the Lord. For some reason she is still fighting, still holding on, and still suffering. It is hard to see her family as they go through this with her. My prayer is that she will find comfort in her passing and her family will find comfort knowing that she is with her heavenly father. We'll miss you Purr, but we look to the day when we will all be together again.

I seem grateful for a lot today, maybe tomorrow I will make a list of everything I am thankful for. It will be a LONG list!

Until then.........