Christmas Play

Here are some pics from our church Christmas play called "A Jiminy Christmas". In the play Jiminy Cricket tries to find out the true meaning of Christmas. He asks all of his Disney friends who each have their own idea of what Christmas is really about. The "Cars" tell him that it is about the hustle and bustle, the "princesses" tell him that it is about parties (Tori was Cinderella), Peter Pan tells him that Christmas is about "Big Gifts", and Toys (from Toy Story) tell him that it is about friends, and Snow White and the seven dwarfs (Preston was a dwarf) tell him that Christmas is about Family. Then at the end an Angel comes and tells Jiminy that the true meaning of Christmas is about Jesus. Our children's pastors wrote this play and it turned out very cute. They did a great job!! Merry Christmas to everyone!!

Merry Christmas!!

These are pictures from our church Christmas Dinner. We had a Christmas karoake night. Here the kids are singing. In the second photo are my kids and my neice Alexis and my nephew Zane. The kids had a great time and also enjoyed a Christmas puppet show. I absolutley love Christmas and this year seems even more fun with two little ones. Preston just turned 18 months old and he is so excited about the lights and the Christmas trees!! It is so much fun for him. Our church Christmas program is this Sunday Night. It's a children's play about Christmas through the eyes of the Disney Characters. It is going to be really cute. Tori is Cinderella and Preston is one of the Seven Dwarfs!! Can't wait to see it!! Merry Christmas to all this year!!

Happy Fall!!!

Our church did a Trunk or Treat and the kids had a blast. It was such a nice weekend. On Friday we had beautiful weather in the 70's which is very rare for Ohio this time of year. Then Saturday our annual Trunk or Treat!! Then Sunday- two great services! Sunday night a lady received salvation and wanted freedom from a heroine addiction. We are right now in the process of getting her in a rehab. Think we have found a great one and she should be on her way there soon! How awesome that God not only saves you but he delivers you too!!! The devil has really been fighting us at every hand it feels like at times....but he knows his time is short and that what we have locked up inside of us is something that he doesn't want us to share. So I say SHARE IT...Share the love of Christ....win souls for the kingdom...that's what its all about!!! 30 days of deliverance and I can't wait to see what God does next!!!!

Our Cruise!!

Pictures from our cruise last month. We had such a great time. Just nice to not have to worry about being somewhere at a certain time, or the cell phone ringing. Relaxing is such a wonderful thing!! Everyone needs some "down time" once in a while and I was thankful that we got to take this much needed vacaction. The Lord has been so good to us and I am so thankful for what he done. God is so good!!!

The Kids

Here are some current pictures of the kids. They are getting so big!! Tori is in 2nd grade now and loves it. We are going for Basketball sign ups this weekend. She wants to try basketball. I am excited to see how much she enjoys it!! Preston is starting to talk a little more. He now says "Tori" and "Night, NIght", among other things. It is so fun watching them grow and play. My mom and I went shopping to get him a winter coat last week. He looked like the little boy in "The Christmas Story". My mom was laughing at me because I said "I'm not going to be able to carry him in this coat!" I guess its a good thing he walks now!! haha

Overdue Post

I have not posted in a while. I guess I have been to into facebook lately. It has been a wonderful summer. We took Tori to Kings Island two times and she had a blast- though these last two trips made me very nervous! She is now tall enough to ride some of the "bigger rides." I remember when I was younger how much I loved the rides at Kings Island. Now I still enjoy it, but somehow get the scared feeling more than before. I guess the thought of having two kids that depend on me makes me rethink a lot in life! Tori loved every ride, but I was scared for her. All in all she had a wonderful time.



Preston is now 16 months old and he is into everything!! So much different than Tori. We have had several "toilet" episodes in the last week. Yesterday he threw my cell phone in the toilet and Saturday I caught him with his little sock off, dipping it in the toilet!! Needless to say, Preston is not allowed in the bathroom, except for baths!!! It has been somewhat challenging-but he is SO much fun!!! Saturday he started saying "Tori"....it was so cute and so plain. Now he will not stop saying Tori. Tori thinks it is just amazing!!



Matt and I went on a much needed vacation without the kids. We went on a four day cruise to the Bahamas last month. I actually recieved the cruise free from my work!! It was a much needed blessing. We had a great time, although we missed the kids terribly. I will post pics soon!!

Pageant Time

We had our street fair in West Union last Friday night. Tori wanted to be in the "Little Miss" pageant. So, I agreed and we were able to borrow a beautiful dress. A girl from our church fixed Tori's hair and she looked so adorable!! I was so proud of her. She did such a good job and had so much fun!!

Here is Tori with daddy and Preston!

Mommy and Tori.

During the interview, they asked each child what they were going to do this summer. Tori said she is going to read books this summer. I am glad she likes to read. We have already been trying to read everyday since school has been out. I am also planning many trips to the library this summer for Tori to get more books to read. Last summer our public library had a lot of activities for kids. We took advantage of those and Tori really had a good time. Don't get me wrong, I think she is wanting to do a lot of swimming and going to Kings Island this summer also.

Tori won 2nd Runner up!! Good job Tori!!

Here she is waving at us. She is such a ham. Don't know where she gets that from!!

Tori we are so proud of you!! You are an amazing little girl, who is so sweet and kind. Daddy and I are proud to be your parents!!!

Gymnastics Recital

Tori had her Gymnastics Recital a few weeks ago. My mom was able to come and we were so excited. Tori was so happy because Grandma was able to stay all night with us and then we went shopping the next day. We had a great time. Thanks mom for coming to visit us!!
Tori did really well at her recital. The pics I had of her class actually doing their gymnastics did not come out very well. so I am not posting them. But here are a few pictures of the recital. Tori really loves gymnastics and she is very good at it. We are very proud of you Tori! We love you!!!

Happy Birthday Preston!!

Today is Preston's 1st Birthday!! I cannot believe he is one today. This has been the fastest year of my life!! We will be having a small party for him tomorrow. I sang Happy Birthday to him this morning and he just smiled at me. I know he has no idea what's going on, but I am so excited to see him eat his cake tomorrow. He is growing up way to fast! Happy Birthday Preston! We love you!!!

Pics from Master's Commission Graduation 09

Here are 2 pictures from our Master's Commission Graduation. One of me and Matt and on of Matt's parents, Boyd and Glenda Young. I forgot to take my camera to the Graduation, so someone sent me these pics. We had 2 students from New Mexico and 1 from Utah, and 2 others that were local. This was the first year that we did Master's. It went well. Made some great lasting relationships. I already miss my "girls". I spent a lot of time with them over the past 9 months. They were awesome and I really felt as if I was sowing into their lives. Really makes you feel like you are doing something. I miss them, Lizzy and Georgia...you are amazing and God is going to great things through you both. Can't wait till next year's Master's Commission starts. I will have to post pictures of the students later. By the way, if you don't know, Master's Commission is kind of like a Bible College for these students. But its even better than that, it's more hands on ministry. Giving 9 months of your life to seeking God and seeking his will in your life. Pretty amazing! I will post more later...been super, super busy!! Have an awesome summer everyone!!

11 Months Old

Happy 11 months to Preston! This 1st year has flown by!! The first pic is of Preston about a month ago. The next two are from last week. Preston is now walking all over the place and getting into everything!! So different than Tori!!

Easter Pictures

Here are some pics from Easter. I am so late in posting these...but better late than never, I guess. Hope you enjoy them!!!