Great Dad

I don't have to say much....this photo says it all. What a Great Dad!!!!

This is linked to ABC Wednesday and Wordless Wednesday

Give Back Thursday #5 - Grace

Grace. Grace can mean so many things. Grace is what God shows us each and every day. Grace is also the name of a very dear friend of mine. She babysat Savannah for me when Savannah was a baby. Savannah dearly loves Grace and Grace dearly loves Savannah. When Grace went back to the "real" working world, I was afraid we would see her again. Fortunately for us that was NOT true. Grace has continued to be a wonderful friend and visits us quiet often! Savannah is always so happy to see her and her wonderful dog Pip. This weekend Grace stopped by for a visit right before I was going to head out to the store. She volunteered to stay with the kids so I could go shopping.........ALONE. It didn't matter that I was shopping for things such as fruits, vegetables and a bag of sugar, it was the fact that I was ALONE. I was only gone for a little over an hour but Grace showed me some grace by giving to me her time so she could make my little girl happy and letting me get out by myself. Something I very seldom get to do!!! How did you give back this week? Did anyone do something particularly nice for you too? Please share with us so we can inspire others to Give Back!!

This post is linked to Give Back Thursdays, Thankful Thursdays

Baseball Baby

We took the kids to there 3rd baseball game this season. Savannah and Atlanta always have a great time at the game. The Tampa Bay Rays make it very fun and afordable for familes to go to the games. Many people ask me how I can get two kids as young as my kids to be good during a baseball game. Here are some tips and ideas.

• Get them involved by having them clap, cheer and root on their favorite team.
• Remember, if they are loud, who cares it is a baseball game!!!
• At Ray's games people love to ring cow bells. What kid wouldn't have fun with that? Even my little man had fun shaking his bell!
• Bring a little activity book that fits in your purse....just in case the game gets a little long.
• Don't be afraid to get up and walk around. I usually take Savannah with me to get a refreshment just so she can stretch her legs.

This photo was taken at the end of the game.
Clearly, it was past their bedtime.

We have had a great time this summer going to baseball games and hope to catch one more before the season is through. Savannah, our two year old already says "Go RAYS!" every time she sees baseball on television. Nothing like starting them young!

This post is linked to ABC Wednesday , Wordless Wednesdays, Works for Me Wednesday and The Mommy Club.

Give Back Thursday #1 -- Police Officer giving back

My husband is the epitomy of what it means to be an American and to give back. He served in the United States Navy for 5 years, used his G.I. Bill money to go to college, and is now protecting and serving his community as a police officer. This year has been a trying year for his department. They lost 3 officers this year in the line of duty. They gave the ultimate 4th of July sacrifice by keeping their community safe and free from crime. This 4th of July I would like to thank my husband for going out every night and for coming home every morning to be with us. I took this picture this morning when he got home from work.
This post is also linked to Spiritual Sundays.

¹ Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, ² then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. ³ Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, ⁴ not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

Philippians 2:1-4 NIV

Father and Son

My husband is the epitomy of what it means to be an American. He served in the United States Navy for 5 years, used his G.I. Bill money to go to college, and is now protecting and serving his community as a police officer. This year has been a trying year for his department. They lost 3 officers this year in the line of duty. They gave the ultimate 4th of July sacrifice by keeping their community safe and free from crime. This 4th of July I would like to thank my husband for going out every night and for coming home every morning to be with us. I took this picture this morning when he got home from work.

Water and Sky

My mom comes to visit us about 3 times a year. Her "vacation" isn't always a vacation. She babysits, cleans, cooks and organizes. She always has to stay busy and get something done. I always feel bad that she works so hard trying to help me out while she is on "vacation". I try to make sure we get out and do something that is fun and relaxing to help balance her time. These wonderful photos were taken at Pass a Grille beach in Florida. Enjoy!!

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Let's hear it for the boys!!!

In honor of Father's Day, I would like to share these photos of my two favorite men. We celebrated by going to a Tampa Bay Rays game and watch the sunset on the beach. It was a wonderful weekend.

Baby Smiles!

B is for baby smiles! Boy are those hard to capture on camera! These where taken while waiting at a doctors office. I never did capture his best smile....but they were still cute :0)

Wordless Wednesday's

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