We can't cross that bridge until we come to it,

but I always like to lay down a pontoon ahead of time.

Bernard Baruch

How many times would you want to cross it? LOL
Logan enjoying the mud puddles on the walk home.
Who says white boys cant jump?

Camping Pics

Jacob of the jungle watch out for that....tree!

My very own Jungle Boy

Jacob and his pet lizard.
A Double Weanie Roaster
Their pet Catepillar...Mr. Wormie was grean and had a red nose!

A Few More Summer Days

Jacob's response to "Can I take just one more picture?"

Double Trouble

David, Jacob, and Logan in a round of Olympic Yard Volley Ball


Jacob goes for the Gold!!

Ready, Set, Hut...Wait...I thought this was Volley Ball..?!?

David after Ready-Set-Hut Volley Ball

Do you see what I see? Yep...that's David in a tree! He was getting a ball out of the tree for the boys.

The Trip Back to Norfolk

This is the IWO JIMA...David will be deployed on this ship for approximately 7 months.

This is David's bed...room...yep...all 6 foot of it. He has a drawer under his bed that you can see and a half locker at the end....and We complain about LACK of SPACE!!

Me and my not-so-little brother!

They were taking the flags down when we got there.

I know...I know...

I know it has been a week since I posted last. We have been a little busy! David came in on Friday night for what might be his last time back until he comes home from deployment. Saturday we did some shopping for some things he is going to need to take with him out to sea. I also went to the "yard sales" Saturday morning. Even though I did stop at a few yard sales, this was my excuse to get out of the house without any questions so I could get the rest of the stuff we needed for his surprise party at church on Sunday.
Sunday rolled around and we managed to talk him into wearing his "working whites" uniform to church so that everyone could see him in uniform. He still had no idea...lol. As service was coming to an end, Preacher John announced that everyone was invited to stay for a cookout for David. He was SURPRISED! I must say, I was pretty slick at getting him to wear his uniform and him not have any idea...lol.
Then Monday, David, the boys, and I went fishing at the Southern Pines Reservoir. We were taunted by a fish when we got there. Just as David asked if there were really any fish in the lake, this fish flipped out of the water about 5 or 6 times in a trail about 10 foot long. I laughed and said yes...there are fish. Of course, we didn't even get a bite for the next 2 hours...lol!
Tuesday was supposed to be David's flight out, but it was cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday morning at 6:15 (ugh). I had planned on meeting an old friend in Raleigh and going to the NC Museum of Natural Science after dropping David off at the airport. I was going to cancel since we weren't going to be in Raleigh and David said he wanted to go, so we went and still met Terri and her kids. We had a great time. Me, David, and my sister Lisa grew up with Terri and her brother and sister, so it was like old times. Terri is like an old friend that you could go without talking to for a long time and when you do talk again, it is like you just saw each other yesterday. She is really a great person and I love her!!
While we were there Terri told us that the history museum was across the way, so we went to that too! We really had alot of fun, and I am glad David got to go with us!
Wednesday morning...we had to be up at 3 am after not going to bed until about 12:30 to go to the airport. It was just me and David. I know one thing....I have flown since 9/11, but I have never seen airport security SO HARD to get thru. It took us every bit of an hour to get thru the ticket line, (I must thank them for giving me a pass to go to the gate with David, because he was in his uniform) get thru preliminary security checks, and then thru the regular security. Then of course his gate was wayyyyyy down at the end of the terminal...lol. We got down there and the plane was already boarding...so much for a quick breakfast with him before he left...lol. But, he flew without any problems, got there very safe and sound and is now enjoying a few days with momma before he deploys.
I want to thank everyone that came to his cookout on Sunday and took part in it. The love from our church and friends is very real and I am very grateful that the Lord led Fred and I in this direction. I also want to thank God for keeping David safe in his past and future ventures, because I know he will!
I want everyone to know, God will ALWAYS make a way out of no way if you ask him. Follow the Lord with all of your heart, and MIRACLES WILL HAPPEN!!

Just a Swimmin'...

Cindy, Emy, and Luke invited us over to go swimming Friday before VBS. We had a wet and wild blast! Thank you a thousand times over to Cindy for inviting us over!! Here are a few pictures to show a sampling of the fun...
Logan, Jacob, Luke, and Emy
Logan
Jacob's "Candy Bomb"
Logan
Jacob

The REAL Beach Boys

We took off to the beach Saturday for a mini summer break. We haven't made it to the beach yet this summer, so we decided that one day would be good enough for now. Here are a few pictures from the day.

Lazy Days of Summer

Ok...I have to admit it...I have not blogged in several days because, well, we haven't done anything out of the ordinary! We have been stuck at home (due to a $525 fuel pump being replaced in the truck) for close to 2 weeks now. Ugh! Any idea how stir crazy you can go from staying at home? However....the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter! My truck is supposed to be finished this evening (waahoo), and my mom, David, and Scooter will be here any minute. Scooter will be here for the weekend, and moma and David will be here for a week. Moma is coming down to spend some time with David before he deploys in August. I am sure we will have lots of exciting stories to tell over the next week or so, so be sure to stay tuned...

Summer Vacation

Today is the first official day of summer vacation! Yea! I think Jacob is enjoying it as I have bent a few rules...like bedtime...Jacob and I sat up until about 1 am this morning laughing and giggling until his giggled himself to sleep! (Almost literally)! This morning has brought eating pop tarts while dressed in Spiderman Costumes, and watching cartoons! What a life!

Water Babies

Summer

I love summer!

Summer is hot.

It's sun and shade.

It's water to wade.

It's frogs and bugs.

It's grass for rugs.

It's eating outside.

It's a tree-swing ride.

It's tomatoes and corn.

It's dew in the morn.

It's dogs and boys

And lots of noise.

It's a hot sunny sky.

It's summer.

That's why.....I love summer.

Author Unknown

Summer Days

Summer days are coming. In fact with the almost 90 degree day, many would believe it is already here. Although I could really do without the high temperatures, I eagerly await the mid-morning swims, half melted popcicles, kids running thru sprinklers, late nights sitting on the porch watching the lightening bugs, and many other things. It seems like it takes forever for summer to get here...only for it to vanish in what feels like a few days....