Wednesday, August 1, 2012

 Another busy, I mean whirlwind busy, month has passed.
We had Super Summer Alabama, a Christian youth leadership camp at Samford.  This was the 5th summer of this camp and the first year of "graduates".  There were four graduates (campers who attended all five years), two from Fairhaven!  We are so proud of Johnny and Faith!

 This was our first year to take Alex with us, and we took 6 students from Fairhaven, who show strong leadership skills. 5/6 have been in our small groups for several years and we enjoyed our week away with them.  What an awesome week!
 We returned home and Alex auditioned for Aristocats Kids at the University of Alabama summer drama camp.  He practiced every day for two weeks, then performed as Edgar!  He had his first solos and did an exceptional job.  He is really growing up before our eyes this summer.  We were privileged to have Slash, Mimi, Noni, Aunt Carla, Ellie, Tyler and Reagan see the show with us...and Aunt Rach and Uncle Eric were able to watch a live stream online! What a great family we have!!

 The very moment the play ended, Alex and I headed to Talladega for Centrikid, a Lifeway children's camp for kids who have completed 3rd-6th grade.  He was a "yellow baby" and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the weekend!



August has come quickly.  This is moving month, so we are busy packing, organizing, selling/donating the unnecessary.  Reagan has her stage debut this weekend in Oliver! and we have a couple of fundraising dinners approaching, but we hope to relax and enjoy time with friends and family, too!!

Sunday, July 8, 2012

More Bday Fun/The 4th

 We continued Alex's bday celebrations in 
Somerville, Alabama for the 4th!
Noni made him a cookie cake! YUMMY!


 We had great fun on Noni and Mr Jack's acreage...driving the golf cart, feeding the horses, and bringing in the harvest!



 There was lots of laughter and pool time with cousins and pups, as well as a great firework show out by the pond!


Super fun family weekend makes being 9 very official!

Monday, July 2, 2012

ALEX IS NINE!

 IT'S OFFICIAL!
ALEX IS NINE!
Can you believe it?!?


 We had a "magical" celebration, based loosely on Harry Potter!



 The liquid potions were the big hit of the party!
We also made foam owls to hang at home, opened some awesome gifts, 
had a Quidditch ball hunt, roller skated, and laughed a lot!

Alex wore his glasses all night, to look like Harry Potter...
and Reagan dressed as a "good witch"!
What a fun night with friends and family!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BIG MAN!!!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

We're Here! Catch Up Time!




It has been SO LONG since I last blogged.  WHY?!?
Well, the short version, in pics, is...
We dyed eggs and hunted eggs for days! 



 We celebrated Noni and Mr Jack's marriage...


 We took a May beach vacation...





 We celebrated the start of summer with trips to the Tuscaloosa Barnyard and the Birmingham Zoo!





 Reagan and I went to GA Camp!


AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, OUR HOUSE IS UNDER CONTRACT!  WHAT A PRAISE!!!!

I AM BACK TO BLOGGING!  A FUN, BUSY SUMMER AND SOME MOVING POSTS ARE COMING SOON!  HANG IN THERE AND DON'T GIVE UP ON US!
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER BLOG AT WWW.SANFORDFAMILY.ORG, TOO!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Easter Fun

Our homeschool co op group had an egg hunt together this week!

Reagan was excited!


Alex was determined!


And they were both FAST!


Always fun to check out the loot afterward!


We had a ton of fun with friends and hunting eggs is such a fun tradition!
I am excited that, at the end of the day, this group of kids knows the real reason we celebrate Easter and gets excited when talking about it!
The big kids discussed Resurrection Eggs at the park and gave some great answers, which generated good discussion and further questions!



And when it is all said and done, what joy we find in interceding, to pray for and praise with our friends and family! Having direct access to God through prayer is such a gift!


May you enjoy time with family and friends this Easter, taking much time to consider the great sacrifice made for my sins and for yours.
"He became sin, who knew no sin, that we might become His righteousness!"
Friends, there is no greater love than Jesus!!!

HAPPY EASTER 2012!!!

First Tball Game 2012!


Thursday, April 5, 2012