Thursday, November 20, 2008
We Are Here!
We arrived in Myrtle Beach late Sunday night. We went to Longhorns for dinner (I am SO excited to live near a Longhorns!) and soon went to bed. Karoline and Anderson have both been sick so it has been a little more difficult. So far we have unpacked a lot of boxes, painted the kitchen red, ran to Home Depot like a million times, and now TJ and I are on our way to the DMV. We still have a lot to do but we are really enjoying our house a LOT and love Myrtle Beach. TJ and I got to go on a date last night and we just talked about how God's has done so much for our family. We know that moving here and helping start Wellspring won't always be easy but we KNOW God wants us here and that He is going to provide and bless our family and Wellspring. God is so good! Pictures to come!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Across The Country- Our Time In Georgia
We went to Chick-fil-A to see Jackson and Pressley real quick after school. Since TJ was leaving Wednesday morning this was his only time to see them. Karoline just LOVES her cousins and they take great care of her. They played for a while and enjoyed some ice cream.
Tuesday night we had dinner with Judy, Eddie, Roy, Debbie, Kim, & Kylie. Kylie is just PRECIOUS! Karoline asked to go to bed early (she was SO tired!) so Kylie and Anderson got to play for a long time. It was so fun!
Wednesday-
We stayed at Judy and Eddie's house (Natalie's parents) and had a great time. They are like my second parents. Karoline is crazy about Judy and enjoyed "resting" with her on the sofa. Also, they have this dog statue and Karoline LOVED it. She kept calling it her dog and asked me to take a picture of her with it! So funny!
Thursday-I was HORRIBLE and I did not take any pictures on Thursday! It was a crazy day! Karoline and I got to have a fun lunch with Kim and Kylie and another good friend Sarah. It was wonderful but too short and Karoline was in quiet the mood! As a fun surprise we ran into our old pastor, Pastor Mike Woods! I was so excited because I have been wanting to call him and tell him about our new life adventure. It was so great to see him!
Thursday night we had a great Italian dinner with Juanita. It was kind of sad because Anderson got really sick and was not himself. It was still fun to catch up and hear cute stories about her grandson, Pearson. When we got back to the hotel Anderson had a 104 degree temp and slept on my chest most of the night. It was so sad!
Friday-
We drove to Griffin to see my Aunt Betty Jo and my Mama Perkins. They have never met Anderson. It was so cute because while we were driving Karoline said "I want to go see Mama Curtains and The Jo"... HAHA! We had a great afternoon with my grandmother but only got to see Betty Jo for a second. I missed my cousin's wedding last March so I got to watch the DVD. It was beautiful!
Saturday-
We spent Saturday with Brent, Leigh, Jackson, and Pressley. We had a great time playing and cooking out. It was FREEZING so they built a fire in their fire pit. Karoline enjoyed snuggling with Jackson and Pressley in front of the fire. Even though Auburn lost to Georgia, we still had a great night! Karoline and Anderson LOVE being with their cousins!
Tuesday-
Tuesday night we had dinner with Judy, Eddie, Roy, Debbie, Kim, & Kylie. Kylie is just PRECIOUS! Karoline asked to go to bed early (she was SO tired!) so Kylie and Anderson got to play for a long time. It was so fun!
Wednesday-
We stayed at Judy and Eddie's house (Natalie's parents) and had a great time. They are like my second parents. Karoline is crazy about Judy and enjoyed "resting" with her on the sofa. Also, they have this dog statue and Karoline LOVED it. She kept calling it her dog and asked me to take a picture of her with it! So funny!
Thursday-I was HORRIBLE and I did not take any pictures on Thursday! It was a crazy day! Karoline and I got to have a fun lunch with Kim and Kylie and another good friend Sarah. It was wonderful but too short and Karoline was in quiet the mood! As a fun surprise we ran into our old pastor, Pastor Mike Woods! I was so excited because I have been wanting to call him and tell him about our new life adventure. It was so great to see him!
Thursday night we had a great Italian dinner with Juanita. It was kind of sad because Anderson got really sick and was not himself. It was still fun to catch up and hear cute stories about her grandson, Pearson. When we got back to the hotel Anderson had a 104 degree temp and slept on my chest most of the night. It was so sad!
Friday-
We drove to Griffin to see my Aunt Betty Jo and my Mama Perkins. They have never met Anderson. It was so cute because while we were driving Karoline said "I want to go see Mama Curtains and The Jo"... HAHA! We had a great afternoon with my grandmother but only got to see Betty Jo for a second. I missed my cousin's wedding last March so I got to watch the DVD. It was beautiful!
Saturday-
We spent Saturday with Brent, Leigh, Jackson, and Pressley. We had a great time playing and cooking out. It was FREEZING so they built a fire in their fire pit. Karoline enjoyed snuggling with Jackson and Pressley in front of the fire. Even though Auburn lost to Georgia, we still had a great night! Karoline and Anderson LOVE being with their cousins!
Tuesday-
Monday, November 17, 2008
Across The Country Day 7 & 8- Rayville and Birmingham
Rayville, LA
Sunday TJ lead worship for FBC Rayville, TJ's parents church, in the mornings and that night. Mom, Karoline, Anderson, and I left Ft. Worth that morning and made it just in time for the night service! We got to share our vision for Myrtle Beach and Wellspring. They were so generous and took up a love offering for our family & TJ sold many CD's. We had such a great time and we were so blessed.
After church we went home and Barna had made Anderson a WONDERFUL birthday cake. He really enjoyed it!
Before heading to have dinner in Birmingham we had to close on our house, by mail. We went to Barna and Kerry's bank and it took a little more time than we thought... so we got off to a late start! Anyway, when we came back Barna dressed Karoline up in a cute little outfit. It was precious!
Birmingham
We ended up only staying in Bham for dinner and I had wanted to be there longer. We had a great time visiting with TJ's family! They are always so fun and Ella and Karoline just had a BLAST together!
Sunday TJ lead worship for FBC Rayville, TJ's parents church, in the mornings and that night. Mom, Karoline, Anderson, and I left Ft. Worth that morning and made it just in time for the night service! We got to share our vision for Myrtle Beach and Wellspring. They were so generous and took up a love offering for our family & TJ sold many CD's. We had such a great time and we were so blessed.
After church we went home and Barna had made Anderson a WONDERFUL birthday cake. He really enjoyed it!
Before heading to have dinner in Birmingham we had to close on our house, by mail. We went to Barna and Kerry's bank and it took a little more time than we thought... so we got off to a late start! Anyway, when we came back Barna dressed Karoline up in a cute little outfit. It was precious!
Birmingham
We ended up only staying in Bham for dinner and I had wanted to be there longer. We had a great time visiting with TJ's family! They are always so fun and Ella and Karoline just had a BLAST together!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Half Way Across The Country- Day 5 & 6 In Texas
Karoline and Anderson really enjoyed spending Friday morning with GiGi and PopPop before they headed on to Rayville. TJ stayed with us and enjoyed the day! We got to see some sweet friends, April and Eric with Alli and Sam, at the Neighborhood Grill. It's one of our favorite spots in Ft. Worth. It was so good to visit with them!
Alli & Karoline
On Saturday we ate brunch with Greg, Kristin, and Maddy! I really wish we lived closer...
After TJ left for Rayville to stay at his parents we rode the little Ft. Worth train. Karoline was SOOOOO excited. I thought it was just a little 5 minute train ride and it was more like 30 minutes all over Ft. Worth! The kids had a great time!
Alli & Karoline
On Saturday we ate brunch with Greg, Kristin, and Maddy! I really wish we lived closer...
After TJ left for Rayville to stay at his parents we rode the little Ft. Worth train. Karoline was SOOOOO excited. I thought it was just a little 5 minute train ride and it was more like 30 minutes all over Ft. Worth! The kids had a great time!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Across The Country Day 4
Moving On To Texas
Before heading out of Albuquerque we ate at my FAVORITE place, The Craker Barrel. We met a friend of Barna and Kerry's, Ashly, and then headed out of town. I was SOOOO ready to see my babies! It has been 5 days without them! It was HORRIBLE- okay not horrible but I wanted TJ to drop me off at an airport and let me fly to Forth instead of driving 10 1/2 hrs!
TEXAS
We arrived around 9PM. Mom kept Karoline up for us and she was shaking when she ran into my arms to give me a hug. I will never forget how excited she was! It made me cry... I was SO thrilled to be holding my little girl again. Call me a selfish mom but I wanted to hold my baby so I woke him up! I just had to see his sweet face! I was so happy to be with Karoline and Anderson!
Before heading out of Albuquerque we ate at my FAVORITE place, The Craker Barrel. We met a friend of Barna and Kerry's, Ashly, and then headed out of town. I was SOOOO ready to see my babies! It has been 5 days without them! It was HORRIBLE- okay not horrible but I wanted TJ to drop me off at an airport and let me fly to Forth instead of driving 10 1/2 hrs!
TEXAS
We arrived around 9PM. Mom kept Karoline up for us and she was shaking when she ran into my arms to give me a hug. I will never forget how excited she was! It made me cry... I was SO thrilled to be holding my little girl again. Call me a selfish mom but I wanted to hold my baby so I woke him up! I just had to see his sweet face! I was so happy to be with Karoline and Anderson!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Across The Country Day 3
The Hoover Dam
We left Vegas and started driving... first we stopped at The Hoover Dam. It was beautiful.
After our quick stop at the Dam we enjoyed the beautiful drive to the Grand Caynon.
The Grand Caynon!
THe Grand Caynon is one of those places that you look at and think how could anyone NOT believe in our Heavenly Father! What an amazing place to see the beauty of this complex world. I could have stayed there for days... not camping out, in their nice lodge! We were there right at sunset and it was captivating! After our short visit we drove 6 1/2 hours to Albuquerque, New Mexico! It was a LONG driving day... over 10 hours!
We left Vegas and started driving... first we stopped at The Hoover Dam. It was beautiful.
After our quick stop at the Dam we enjoyed the beautiful drive to the Grand Caynon.
The Grand Caynon!
THe Grand Caynon is one of those places that you look at and think how could anyone NOT believe in our Heavenly Father! What an amazing place to see the beauty of this complex world. I could have stayed there for days... not camping out, in their nice lodge! We were there right at sunset and it was captivating! After our short visit we drove 6 1/2 hours to Albuquerque, New Mexico! It was a LONG driving day... over 10 hours!
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