Sadie You Can Drive My Car...

...Yes, I'm gonna be a star!

Um for those of you *cough, Tammy, cough* who aren't in the know, that is a line from a Beatles song. Ha! This is a cell phone shot of our Sadie, "driving". Isn't she adorable?!

Cardboard Testimonies

Saw this on another blog recently - what a powerful message of His grace! How amazing is His love for us. Struggles and sins and heartaches, things in our lives that once seemed impossible to overcome...with Him all things become possible. Thank you Jesus!

Sadie

We recently gained a furry family member! Sadie is our new pup and she is part terrier and part dachsund. In this pic, you can see more of Jarrett than Sadie, but she is the sweetest dog ever! She is quite the entertainer too, along with being a snuggle bug of a dog. She fits right in with our family!

A Special Sunday

Yesterday, the Clark Brothers were at ALC live! These guys really know how to get down! We so enjoyed getting to hear them and be blessed by their gift of music.

ALC also hosted a "Baptismal Sunday" event at a local indoor natatorium. Jarrett decided that he wanted to be baptized at this event, so he and 12 other people "took the plunge" to continue their walk ever closer to Christ. We are all so proud and happy for Jarrett. Jarrett's baptism took me back to when I was 11 years old and I was baptized by my Grandpa Blakey. Precious memories...

Woo Hoo!

Ok, so I have been an avid fan of Coldplay for awhile now. Their new album, Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends is due out soon and I can't wait! Just found out today that they will be returning to the AAC in November - yeah baby! I am SO there!

Friday Field Trip

Jarrett is off on his first long-distance-away field trip today, to Austin, TX! He was so excited this morning, and you know it's one of the few times I'll get him out of bed at 5:30 in the morning! Ha! I armed him with a disposable camera as I am curious to see Austin TX from Jarrett's point of view. :)I am glad he is getting this opportunity to see our State Capitol, and I will be gladder (is that a word?!) when he is back home this evening, safe and sound!

We'll be going to our church's Night of Worship Saturday night, with some good friends of ours. Other than that, we don't have too much on the agenda this weekend. This is a good thing!

We've been tossing around the idea of going to New York this summer to a family reunion on Danny's side of the family, along with his 20th high school reunion. I am really hoping we can go, I have always desired to see the Big Apple and meet "the family". We've got "connections" you know! LOL

And finally, thought I'd include a picture of my Malapie (Malachi) - that boy is such a clown! This is him at a recent family gathering we had at my sis' house.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Remembering Dad

If my Dad would have lived, he would have been 66 years old yesterday. Unfortunately, we lost him suddenly and unexpectedly when he was at the very young age of 41. I was 11 years old. Dad's passing was especially shocking to me because it was my closest encounter with death up until that point in my life.

Now as an adult with children of my own, it is even more evident to me the importance of a father's role in the family. Though my son's father and I are no longer together, I am glad that Jarrett has a Dad who loves him and thankful he has the opportunity to be close to his Dad. I am also grateful for a husband who goes above and beyond to support and love not only his own son, but mine as well.

I wish Dad had gotten the chance to see his children grow up and meet his beautiful grandchildren. I am sure he would be proud of his family.