Family Wedding

We recently attended a family wedding at our church.  It was a beautiful simple 'Vintage' wedding.......I think the pictures speak for themselves....

.....a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. 
Genesis 2:24

Until next time....Have a Blessed Day

"SURPRISE' Party

I am going to try and do better about blogging.  When I started this blog I 'thought ' I had a lot to say but the thoughts sometimes just go away when I actually start to type. 

A couple of months ago I had a birthday.  It was the BIG '50'!!!!!  It bothers some people when they hit the  30th, 40th or 50th birthday.  None of those milestone birthdays has bothered me at all.  As I say 'IT IS JUST A NUMBER'!!!!  I don't feel 50....I probably look 50....I don't think I act 50 (well maybe sometimes).....I do go to bed by 9 or 9:30 if I can....

Of course you can always expect a 'A Surprise OVER THE HILL party for a 30th, 40th or 50th birthday.   Bill and I went out to eat on my actual birthday.  Both boys were at school.  But I have some wonderful friends, 3 in particular that I sorta did not think they would let this 50th birthday go by without a party.  The weekend after my birthday I was told that we (Bill, Trae, Tyler and myself) were going out to eat.  There is a new Japanese Restaurant in town so that is where I thought we were going.  Tyler was not home much that day as I was told he would be in Tupelo with some friends.  I text him after lunch and told him to meet me at a friends house as we were having a baby shower for his 4-H leader and they wanted some of the 4-H members there.  He text me back and said he could not come as he was still in Tupelo.  I believed him as he knows better than to lie to his momma!!!!! Trae even came home from MSU for the weekend.  I think he was told he better be home.

So about 5:30 one of my friends, Millie, called and wanted us to run by her house to pick up something for church for Sunday.  Bill had been told to have me at Millie's house by 6.  As you can guess we pulled in and the yard was full of vehicles.  I knew then where we were NOT going..... Japanese Restaurant!!!!  It was a surprise that so many people were there.  Millie, Mary Beth, Bronson, Gina and Sue had pulled off the 'SUPRISE 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY'!!!   But they were nice and it was NOT a OVER THE HILL PARTY!!!  AND I found out that Tyler was there all day, NOT in Tupelo, helping to get the party set up!!!!  Millie told him it was ok this one time to lie to his momma, she would understand!!!!




Waiting on my arrival.....

 




Yes there was 50 cupcakes and all were lit!!!!!

 

Bill and myself

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1John 3:18

It was a GREAT party!!!  Thanks to my GREAT friends and family.....I LOVE VERY MUCH!!!!!

Until next time....Have a Blessed Day!!

Band

Bill and I have been involved with High School Band since Trae was in the 6th grade.  He is now in his 5th year of college.  Tyler followed right behind his brother and was in band since 6th grade also.  Bill and I were involved in Band Boosters for a total of 11 years. Trae played the Snare Drum and Tyler played the Trumpet until his Junior year in High School and he was the Drum Major for 2 years. 

When Trae went to MSU he was on the Drumline for 2 years.

We bought season tickets for 2 years to MSU....it was hard because we are Ole Miss Rebels all the way but I guess that shows what we will do for our kids. 

Tyler is in the band at ICC.  He is playing his Trumpet in the band but hopefully he will be Drum Major next year.  We went to the 1st ICC game last week.

Even though we are 'Empty Nesters', we will always be there to support our 2 boys in what ever they are involved in.  The most WONDERUL difference is, I can go to a football game to watch the band and not have to worry about boosters meetings, working in the concession, taking care of the money or any of that.  I can go and sit and enjoy watching!  Not that we did not enjoy the High School Band.....we loved it or we would not have spent the time in it we did but this is so much better!!!!

Untill next time....Have A Blessed Day!

It Is Time...

The reason I started this blog a few months ago was for the reason of Bill and I being "Empty Nester".  Well that time has come..... and went.....  We got Tyler moved into his dorm at Itawamba Community College.  He moved in a few days earlier than the other students.  He is in the band and all band members moved in on the 5th of August.  Tyler had band camp from 7am until 8pm from the 6th through the 11th.  He started classes on August 12th.  He is enjoying himself and making lots of new friends.  But with Tyler......he never meets a stranger anyway!!!!!!  Here are a few photos of the moving day....

Loaded Vehicle!!!

Unpacking.....

Of course had to take a break to talk on cell phone!!!!

Trae moved back to Mississippi State University on August 17th and started his classes on the 18th.  He will be taking his Aerospace Engineering classes.  Hopefully finishing up this year and then maybe going to Grad School. 

Big Brother Trae helping...

We am very proud of both our boys and the young men they have become.  Through the years as parents, I know we have failed in lots of ways as parents to Trae and Tyler.  No one is perfect.  I think back over the years as they have grown and there is so much I would like to go back and do better as a parent.  I guess we all do.  As I have gotten older and as I have grown in my relationship and walk with God, there is so much I would love to go back and teach Trae and Tyler at an earlier age.  But I pray that with the wisdom I had at the time was enough to teach them how important it is to have a relationship with God. 

Each year on the Sunday before High School Graduation at our school, we have a special service at church to honor the Seniors. Trae graduated in 2006, and this song 'I Will Never Let You Fall' by Ray Boltz was a popular song on AFR radio station.  Here are the words:

As you step into the unknown

I know you're frightened

You feel alone

There's something you should understand

You are my child

You're in my hand

CHORUS:

And I will never let you fall

This is a promise to believe

I will never let you fall

Any further than your knees

Now I hear you praying for a child

You're so afraid they'll go wild

Don't forget my love is true

And I will carry them

Like I've carried you

And I will never let them fall

This is a promise to believe

I will never let them fall

Any further than their knees

Tyler of course graduated this year and my best friend Millie sang a song on the Sunday we Honored the Seniors at church.  The name of the song was 'Find Your Wings' by Mark Harris.  Hear are the words:

It's only for a moment

that you are mine to hold

the plans that heaven has for you

will all to soon unfold

So many different prayers I'll pray

for all that you might do

but most of all I'll want to know

your walking in the truth

and If I've never told you

I want you to know

As I watch you grow

I pray that God will

fill your heart with dreams

and that faith gives you the courage

to dare to do great things

I'm here for you

whatever this life brings

So Let my love give you roots

and help you find your wings

May passion be the wind

that moves you through your days

And may convictions keep you strong

guide you on your way

may there be many moments

that make your life so sweet

but more than memories

It's not living

if you don't reach for the sky

I'll have tears as you take off

But I'll cheer as you fly

I will give you roots

And I will help you find your wings

Our boys are pretty much on their own making choices and decisions everyday.  Our prayer is that Trae and Tyler will continue to grow in their faith  and always seek God for guidance in everything they do and  maybe
somewhere along the way a seed was planted.

Trae and Tyler, WE love you very much!!!!!

Proverbs 22:6   Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Until next time.....Have a Blessed Day.....

A Wonderful Visit

My brother lives in Kansas City, MO.  He recently came to Mississippi for a visit.  He drove his motorcycle.  That is a long 12 hours on a motorcycle or it would be for me anyway.   

My nephew and his wife also came to visit.  They are really still newly weds.  They were married a year this past May.  Trae, my mother and I drove to Kansas City for the weddings last year.  It was a beautiful wedding. 

Brad and Stacie - May 2009

Trae, my mother, me, Leslie (Anthony's Friend) and Anthony (my brother) at the wedding.

We had a family gathering at my house on Sunday while they were here.  I did not get many picture's but here are a couple of the visitors......Brad, Stacy and Anthony......

We were so glad they came to visit and that we had the time together.  So thankful for my brother and his family.

 My brother has come along way in his walk with God and it is a answered prayer!  Sometimes it seems our prayers are not being heard because we can not see the answer to our prayers.  One thing I struggle with is waiting on God's timing,  I like my timing better.  But my timing is not God's plan. 

Isaiah 40:31  but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Until next time...Have a Blessed Day

New Addition to the family

It is always a joyous and thankful occasion to welcome a newborn to the family. Just knowing our babies are a gift from God!   Our niece gave birth to a beautiful little boy a few weeks ago.  He weighed the same as both our boys and it is so hard to believe that Trae or Tyler was EVER that small.  My how time flies.  Brings back joyous memories of Trae and Tyler as babies.  Well they still are my babies even if they are 22 a 18 years old!!!!

Baby Cayson...

Until next time....Have a Blessed Day!!!!!

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb  Psalm 139:13