Life with my sister

I debated sharing my heart about this, but I just have to. I want all of you (whoever you are…we know we have lots of lurkers and we are thrilled you like us!) to feel my heartbeat at this amazing, scary, fun, life-altering, God-given and stressful time in my life. Tomorrow is my last day of work at ECS. My Mama and I were talking via cellphone during our commutes home this afternoon and she asked me if it would be an emotional day for me and I said "Nah, it shouldn't. I cried all the way home one day last week and got it out of my system". I actually believed those words until I sat down to type my boss, Rex, a good-bye letter. The past year has been an unexpected Gift from God. From the day my Aunt Babs emailed me while I was sitting miserably at the very worst job in THE world to tell me of the job opportunity at ECS, and until this very moment. I have become stronger, confident, sharper in my God-given talents, and rich in friendship because of (as Rex always says), ...

Oh my goodness! Abby and I found out about this book titled The Shack a couple of weeks ago from a fellow blogger and friend of Abby's. We looked around in a couple of bookstores and couldn't find it so she ordered it from Amazon(because she is an Amazon junkie! but that is another story!). When she was here for the birthday weekend, she let me borrow it since she was going to be reading a book she was getting from me(but I forgot to give her, again that is another story!). I started reading it Tuesday afternoon and finished it today. I would have finished it sooner had I not been so sleepy last night. It is a must-read book guys. One of the endorsements says that it is this generations Pilgrim's Progress and I think I agree. This book will touch your soul and change your heart. I loved it and will read it again just to see what I missed the first time. Go and get this book, read it and let us know what you think!!! Julie

Warning!! It is lawn mowing season again. Please be careful when mowing around your vehicles or this may occur. Julie

Two nights ago as I was tucking the twins into bed, David said his prayers. He prayed that all the flood and tornado victims would find shelter. And then he prayed this "shelter even better than what they had". I was blown away by that, how sweet that he would want them to have better than before. Last night as I tucked him in and he prayed, he prayed the same thing. So , I asked him why he wanted them to have better shelter than before. He said "so next time a flood or tornado comes they will be safe." I don't talk a lot about the twins different personalities, but David has a tender heart. He feels for others and wants the very best for everyone. He prays that everyone in the whole universe(he says he prays for the universe in case their are astronauts in space) will be saved. He isn't even a Christian yet. He is really a sweet boy, I can't wait to see what God has in store for him. David's mom-Julie

Egg Drop Goodness - August 2007 I feel terrible for not saying “Thanks” sooner to Lindsey for making our header. (She made 4 of them, actually!) Lindsey is super special to our family. Everyone that has met her from Memphis to Fort Smith has fallen in love with her and always asks, “How is Lindsey?” Her family is just as special too and I have a pretty good feeling they ask her, “How is Abby?” We will be friends until Jesus takes us home! She was/is my fellow bulk mail girl, brownie concrete companion, personal photographer, fashion & design expert, China Town patron, a firm & soft shoulder to lean on, a road trip buddy, a “Friends” watch party host, my laundry mat, a dance partner, a beautiful bridesmaid and one of the greatest friends I have ever had. I could go on and on about her, but I won’t because I have to get back to work. I just wanted to give her a little “Thanks” for always being so sweet to take pics and design things for us out of love. Linds, know that it never...

Whew! Birthday week is over! I think it is safe to say that we are all thankful that it is now a normal week at our house. There are no signs of streamers, wrapping paper, company, birthday cake, candles, or gifts! It is like regular. I am so glad. As much as I enjoy celebrating the births of my children, it is tiring. Planning, buying and stressing about it takes its toll. Stressing? you might say. Stressing? Yes, I say. I stress about the number of children that will attend the birthday party. I don't want my kids to be disappointed when no one shows up. Two of their friends didn't show up this year. I was surprised, I guess I should have reminded the parents, but I didn't and they didn't. Oh well. They had plenty of kids at the party and just enough cake, I think that if anyone else had been there there wouldn't have been enough cake. Speaking of cake. It was so cute, and just what the boys wanted. Thank you Aunt Abby!!! Well, I'm going to go relax! ...

We had a fun weekend celebrating birthdays. I love being with my fab four, my sister and my Mama. I always feel so loved for just being "me" when I am with them. Here are some snapshots from my camera. It was fun times! The Birthday Boys enjoying candy straws at the ballpark The Birthday Princess admiring her new mirror from Marmie My first Nephew is my special buddy...Love this boy! Loving that blue icing Birthday boys and the Blue Angels cake made by Marmie & Aunt Abby Pinata Fun - I love how this pic captures the excitement Camping at Cane Creek on their Birthday Birthday Princess with her cake made by Anna & Aunt Abby Abby