First - Ryan Patrick turned 10 years old! He wanted a Transformer cake and the local Krogers made this for me - it looks like a cake but...it's cupcakes put together with icing over top decorated like a cake! So - no knives to carry and forks to forget..... just pull it apart! :)
For Christmas at our home - Santa surprised Patrick with a real bow and arrow set with target! He had a blast - we've been shooting bows and arrows with scouts for two years now and he's pretty good! :)
He HITS the target! I do NOT as much as I try and try! I try to not say too much except practice practice practice - and the dog is not allowed outside while he's shooting! :)
One of Rachel's new dresses - I knew she would love - and cute little knit hat - she loves hats!
While in Florida - you can pick just about any fruit from a tree you want - star fruit, grapefruit, oranges and we found this great tree of tangerines! They looked and smelled wonderful so Patrick went to take a bite and.....................................
NOT SO SWEET.............Probably the most sour piece of fruit he's ever had ...... doesn't even look like my boy!
Rachel sat in Uncle Bobby's 1941 Chevy Truck for a picture! She's a natural isn't she?
Children and I loved the porch swing at Uncle Bobby's and Aunt Sharon's house!
Later that night - still working on it........... :)
Her very first - and I hope the first of many !
Rachel and Grammy singing and dancing on a big tree - I think they were singing "Has Anybody Seen My Gal"or something - Uncle Bobby teased about putting it on You tube!!! LOL
My Uncle Bobby and Aunt Sharon with the my two precious kiddos.
Grammy and Grandchildren riding down the Suwannee River
One of my new favorite pictures of me and my girl............ :)
We went looking for manatee - Aunt Sharon saw one the week before right by their dock!!
Patrick and Lucy - nothing like a boy and his dog...
Our first snow on December 2nd. Goldie loves the snow!
Patrick and Goldie - before school
It was so cold I just drove them to school but the bell was getting ready to ring so instead of waiting in carpool line they walked the last bit to school! That's Rachel in pink! Yes - I carry my camera pretty much everywhere! :)
While the kids were at school the dogs kept warm on the couch! What a pair!
That's it - cannot believe 2009 is almost over - where has the time gone. In a year that has been one of the toughest in my life and could have been one of the worst - the Lord has blessed me with so much. My friends are amazing be it - just checking on me , helping me pack for our move, bringing me hot food when needed, just letting me cry or encouraging me. The Lord has provided me with family near and far that love me and pray for me. The Lord provided me with a house when with 5 days to move we didn't know where we were going! The street we moved to has been a true blessing - my neighbors are wonderful and so friendly - and lots of children who are always knocking on the door for my two! The Lord has provided me a church family that is gracious and kind. I would be lost with Him and those He has provided for me. God is good and His mercies are new every morning.
For Christmas at our home - Santa surprised Patrick with a real bow and arrow set with target! He had a blast - we've been shooting bows and arrows with scouts for two years now and he's pretty good! :)
He HITS the target! I do NOT as much as I try and try! I try to not say too much except practice practice practice - and the dog is not allowed outside while he's shooting! :) 
One of Rachel's new dresses - I knew she would love - and cute little knit hat - she loves hats!
While in Florida - you can pick just about any fruit from a tree you want - star fruit, grapefruit, oranges and we found this great tree of tangerines! They looked and smelled wonderful so Patrick went to take a bite and.....................................
NOT SO SWEET.............Probably the most sour piece of fruit he's ever had ...... doesn't even look like my boy! 
Rachel sat in Uncle Bobby's 1941 Chevy Truck for a picture! She's a natural isn't she?
Children and I loved the porch swing at Uncle Bobby's and Aunt Sharon's house! 
Rachel making her first gingerbread house!
Later that night - still working on it........... :)
Her very first - and I hope the first of many ! 
Rachel and Grammy singing and dancing on a big tree - I think they were singing "Has Anybody Seen My Gal"or something - Uncle Bobby teased about putting it on You tube!!! LOL
My Uncle Bobby and Aunt Sharon with the my two precious kiddos. 
Grammy and Grandchildren riding down the Suwannee River 
One of my new favorite pictures of me and my girl............ :)
We went looking for manatee - Aunt Sharon saw one the week before right by their dock!!
Patrick and Lucy - nothing like a boy and his dog...
Our first snow on December 2nd. Goldie loves the snow!
Patrick and Goldie - before school
It was so cold I just drove them to school but the bell was getting ready to ring so instead of waiting in carpool line they walked the last bit to school! That's Rachel in pink! Yes - I carry my camera pretty much everywhere! :)
While the kids were at school the dogs kept warm on the couch! What a pair!
That's it - cannot believe 2009 is almost over - where has the time gone. In a year that has been one of the toughest in my life and could have been one of the worst - the Lord has blessed me with so much. My friends are amazing be it - just checking on me , helping me pack for our move, bringing me hot food when needed, just letting me cry or encouraging me. The Lord has provided me with family near and far that love me and pray for me. The Lord provided me with a house when with 5 days to move we didn't know where we were going! The street we moved to has been a true blessing - my neighbors are wonderful and so friendly - and lots of children who are always knocking on the door for my two! The Lord has provided me a church family that is gracious and kind. I would be lost with Him and those He has provided for me. God is good and His mercies are new every morning. I do need to find a job and that is my next focus. I'll keep you posted - and if you think about me please say a prayer that it will be clear what direction the Lord wants me to head.... I want to work in the school system so I can be on the same schedule as the children - but have put applications in at a local grocery store, insurance company and now Frito Lay - so I'll keep you posted. :)
