Finally....A Car To Hold All Of Us!

We are so excited that the Lord has helped us to find the perfect car for us. There is no way for all of us to fit everyone into our Camry, not with the upcoming scenario of 3 cars seats, two parents, and one grandparent who often travels with us. We didn't know what we were going to do. We have been praying for a new vehicle for quite some time. It's so much like God that the one He helped us to find is the identical car that we were looking at 3 years ago, right down to the SAME EXACT color! The difference is that by waiting 3 years to purchase it our car payment is cut in half. What a blessing! The funny thing is we heard a live broadcast on Saturday from a local Honda car dealership where they were talking about this particular car. That's what made us decide to start pricing vehicles again, in case we might find a great deal. We prayed about it, and planned a trip to Atlanta to go car shopping, thinking that we might find a better deal there. We did make a very tiring trip to Atlanta, only to return home to BUY the EXACT car that we had heard about on the radio broadcast! LOL! Well, at least we knew that we had found the right vehicle at the right price (Oh by the way, it's a 2005 Honda Odyssey, in case you were wondering. I almost forgot to tell! ). God's provision has been so amazing in our lives, and we are so excited to have more room for when the baby joins us!

It seems like everything is lining up perfectly for him/her to join our family! As we pray about it we know that our referral is not far off. Please pray with us as we are seeking the Lord to connect us with a Godly foster family who will love and care for our baby until we can bring him/her home.

Play Day: Oatmeal Dough Recipe

We have had a fun day at home today. Since the children enjoy crafts and play dough so much, I decided to search for a new dough recipe. We had fun mixing up a batch of oatmeal dough. It obviously had more texture than regular play dough, but we had fun with it. Even added a little cinnamon for a great smell. Here is the recipe:

One part flour, Two parts oatmeal, One part water. Mix all together with your hands until it forms a dough.

We used LESS water than the recipe suggested, adding a little at a time. Otherwise it would have been too sticky.

The children really enjoyed the new concoction! Hope yours do too.

Anita

Play Day! Oatmeal Dough Recipe

We have had a fun day at home today. Since the children enjoy crafts and play dough so much, I decided to search for a new dough recipe. We had fun mixing up a batch of oatmeal dough. It obviously had more texture than regular play dough, but we had fun with it. Even added a little cinnamon for a great smell. Here is the recipe:

One part flour, Two parts oatmeal, One part water. Mix all together with your hands until it forms a dough.

We used LESS water than the recipe suggested, adding a little at a time. Otherwise it would have been too sticky.

The children really enjoyed the new concoction! Hope yours do too.

Anita

"It's Kinda Like Gospel Music!"

I never get tired of the wonderful comments that come from our precious 3 year old. Last night she got a splinter in her foot, and later at the table during dinner she had a very pensive look on her face. She was obviously in deep thought, and then soon declared, "It's kinda like gospel music!" We had NOOOO idea what she was talking about. When we questioned her she said, "You know, when you get a splinter in your foot, (keep in mind that she was demonstrating this WHILE explaining) you raise your hands into the air and dance around like this, kinda like gospel music!" Can I tell you that we were CRACKING UP! I just adore the insight of little children!

Saturday At The Zoo

The weather was really beautiful today, so the whole family piled into the car for a fun morning at the zoo. We were able to get some nice photos during our visit, and will post them soon. Today we purchased a zoo membership, which also includes free entrance to the Knoxville Zoo and Baton Rouge Zoo and half price admission to the Atlanta Zoo. What a great bonus! We have been wanting to visit the Knoxville Zoo, so this is a wonderful benefit for us! It was another fun family day!

Happy Birthday Nina!! We love you!!

Daddy's Home!

We loved having daddy home today! We decided to use one of our last membership days at the Creative Discovery Museum. Playing in the sand digging up dinosaur bones, and playing in the water were some of the highlights of the day. Matthew loved the Little Yellow House, especially the small slide in the toddler area. I think that he discovered about every way possible to ascend and descend that thing! He was quite the little comedian! Matilyn also enjoyed creating an optiacal illusion of a fish in a fish bowl during craft time. We love that place!

We are so thankful for Good Friday, and spent time today talking with the children about Jesus and what a wonderful Lord that He is! We explained Good Friday and the importance of remembering all that the Lord has done for us. Later we did some coloring and enjoyed lots of family time.

Thursday 70 Degrees, Today SNOW! (Photos coming soon)

It was just two days ago that we were enjoying a sunny afternoon playing outdoors with our family. Today we awakened to snow! The children had a great time running and playing together as the large flakes fell from the sky. Afterwards we enjoyed homemade cinnamon rolls. It's been a nice day!