I'M HAPPY

Very busy, but very happy.

PROM NIGHT with Missy and Elijah

My baby decided this was the year to go the prom. It came as a bit of a shocker to me, and even more so was the idea that he had a girlfriend. It's not like I don't know the girl, he's been friends with her since pre-school but going from friends, to dating, to the prom was a little quick. But I, of all people, know that relationships work that way. So, with $200 less in the bank, here we are. It was a big night as you can see. Missy's mom knew the routine, having an older child who had already gone through this. Being the newbie we were, I was following Elijah's lead, which was very vague. So there were pictures at her house, fussing with the make-up and hair, and lots of entertainment before they even made it to our house. There was also a plan of more pictures later with the other 4 couples they planned to meet up with. Being the good son Elijah is, he came by for some quick shots. He couldn't take much of it, especially with all the instructions I was giving out so this is what we got. I'll be interested in seeing the other pictures, just to see if he is as animated. Started off nice.

Then I ask for one with his mouth closed (thinking a little more serious).

Still looks nice, I think they look very happy I must say.


I was still working on that serious pose.

I think it's getting worse. Notice, she does not change her look.

Ok, now we're serious. She's cocked her a head a little too.

But.....that look can't be held for long.

He's trying......and that's where we ended. With plenty of more smiles left on their faces and a night of joy and good times awaiting them.

MY LIFE

Joe ask if I put negative comments about him on Face Book. Wasn't sure
how to respond, of course the answer was no, but WHY would he even
question that?

Naomi ask that we start calling her Amethyst. I told her that I'd be
happy to at home but wasn't ready to call her that at school.

My CHRP (ladies group at church) ask that I give my witness in January
to the next group that decides to join. I'm not sure I want to do
this, I'm not sure I can even get up and speak in front of others
without coming apart. This is part of listening and taking action to
God's word. If I have to, I will be able to.

Sooo excited about so many other things going on!

FUNNY STORY

Today, while family was visiting, we decided to split up and do
several things at the same time. Joe and Levi did a scout thing, the
girls went to Georgia's house, Mary and I went to a jewelry party, so
that left Christopher and Elijah. Elijah decided he wanted to take
Chris to the guitar shop. Before they left, I told Chris he needed to
call Elijah "Dad" while they were in the store. He looked at me really
funny and said, "I know this is a trick". I tried to explain how it
was funny because he was so old and Elijah was so young. He wasn't
buying it.....

When they returned home I ask Chris if he called Elijah, "Dad" and he
looked me square in the eye and said, "I don't know his dad".

Silly boy!

EASTER TREAT

We just happened upon this sight Easter day at the farm. What a sight
to see! Click on the picture to get a better veiw.