Our third year homeschooling is well underway. Sara was able to take her SATs as a 7th grader at the local highschool because of her Stanford Achievement test scores. It was a little overwhelming for her when she saw there were 250-300 other highschool students there!
We had a baby shower for my niece and our great-nephew was born into the family. Gabriel is precious and of course, a gift from God.
We had the most exciting time at Biltmore this year. It was absolutely breathtaking. It was completely covered with snow before we left. Saluda Grade was a little tricky but we made it home safely.
Sara got her braces! She was very excited about getting them and will now smile without covering up her mouth!
Sara and Emma had another piano recital. I am so excited about the gift God has given them!
Our business has been suffering for a few years now. Chris had to get a non-self-employed job. That has been quite an adjustment for our family after having our business for 18 years. We are still undecided about equipment decisions and such right now. We are working through those issues daily.
We are back at Milestones Church. We NEVER left them angry to begin with, just to clear up any ugly rumors. We felt led to help a church planter in Spartanburg. Our purpose was fulfilled and we came back. We have to admit, we were hurt by some issues with church planting and clashes of personalities but I have no regrets for following where we believe God led us. Sometimes we don't understand why things happen the way they do. I also don't think it's meant for us to always understand. I do know it is always opportunities for God to teach us about life and draw us closer to Him. End of story.
Emma had been asking and praying privately for a baby kitty for her birthday. I looked around for about three weeks prior to her birthday. We checked everywhere: the shelters, pet stores, Craigslist, homeschool loops, and even Facebook. We couldn't find any kittens! Emma even wished on her birthday cake, before blowing out her candles, that she would receive a baby kitten. We felt so bad! Well, about 2:00 am, I was going to bed and heard a cry outside. Can you believe it was a baby kitten outside my window? It was scared and alone. I woke up Emma and had her come outside to help me catch it. We couldn't! It wanted to come to us but it was too scared! I told Emma we had to get to bed. She asked me to pray with her at 3:00 am to help us catch the kitten. I woke up at 7:00 am, hearing her cry again. Emma and our whole family was outside trying to catch the baby. God answered Emma's prayers! AWESOME story!! Her name is Snickers!
Mama and Emma celebrated another big birthday together!
Two of my besties got baptized.
Sara had a big birthday this year! Don't they look like they are up to something?
We had our annual pumpkin carving with Grampy. Nannie couldn't make it this year.
Sara and Emma's Co-op pictures this year! God blessed us with beautiful girls!
Emma joined the Upstate Singers this year and performed at a nursing home and a Homeschool Christmas Recital.
Sara had a tumor on her eye and had surgery to remove it. Thankfully it was benign.
Sara and Emma got their own mobile phones for Christmas! I believe they were excited!
We are expecting our first grandbaby on August 9, 2011! We are very excited!
Chris turned the big "50" this year. I love that man! We celebrated 24 years of married life this year! Oh my!
I have to give a shout out to my mom. She is beautiful inside and out. She is more self-sacrificing than anyone I know. She has sacrificed much to take care of my 93 year old grandmother, without much appreciation it seems at times. She is very convicted about what she believes the Bible says about taking care of your parents. If she is able, she does whatever she can for ANYONE! I love you beyond measure Mama.
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Such a wonderful and beautiful family! It has been a great year with lots of memories to cherish! Love you guys!
Jessica
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