Tuesday, July 31, 2007

eagles' wings


We have learned to wait on the Lord - He has taught us that "they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, and they shall mount up with wings as eagles."

Our journey to Atlanta is complete. We have found a house which will become our home, and all 30 years of our stuff will fit in. I moved my ping pong table and there is plenty of room to play on our screened back porch. I brought along my "first" stereo which I bought with my own money in high school. I also brought my broken antiques, and my music collection of printed music, Cd's, tapes AND record albums - even though Cindy asked me about 15 times if I was sure I wanted to take all of that to GA! AND OTHER STUFF! No one ever told me that when I became a grandpa, that I would be buying pack-n-plays, strollers, and high chairs! It is all here and we are loving it!


God has been good to us and has blessed us with providing a wonderful relocation package. It is amazing sometimes to think how God takes care of us, in his time. We just have to wait on the Lord.

Sunday, July 29, 2007

never a dull moment


As you can see, there is never a dull moment around my three sons.
Of course, what would a vacation in Florida be without gators?

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Happy Birthday, David!


Happy Birthday wishes today go to Uncle David Baggett in Arkansas. Hope you enjoyed the day and we wish you many more!

Friday, July 27, 2007

Happy Birthday, Noah!




Happy Birthday to our niece Brandy's youngest son - Noah McDonald. He celebrates his 2nd birthday today in Texas! This photo was from Christmas, so I bet he doesn't use the pacifier now!

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

photos from our vacation

Stephen almost talked Natalie into riding the Polaris


Stephen, Leah and Natalie had a front seat for the wilderness ride at Silver Springs


Natalie in a serious conversation with the Terrells - nice view of the island lake scenery!

Natalie finally rode in the boat, thanks to Curtis

Brielle enjoys her floating turtle






Brandon and Rachel feeding the giraffe


That's Brielle touching the baby gator.








Just a few photos to remind us of our fun in the sun last week.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Happy Birthday, Joann!



A late happy birthday to Aunt JoAnn in Arkansas. We were at the lake last week with no access to the internet, so I am just now posting this birthday blog! Hope you had a good day and ate a lot of cake. The movers are coming tomorrow and we hope Cindy will be flying to her new home this weekend.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

the journeys continue

Things are coming together for our move to GA. We found a ranch style house to rent for awhile until we can decide where we really want to live. This is a huge place and we really like the NE Atlanta suburbs. The house we will rent is in Duluth, in a nice quiet neighborhood. My company will be moving us by the end of the month, so there is a lot to do to get ready for that. We still have temp housing provided thro Tuesday, Aug 14th.

Now I am getting ready to head back to Florida for our family vacation. (Been a long time since I thought about going to Florida for vacation!) Janelle and Brielle arrived Monday afternoon, so Cindy has enjoyed spoiling her, especially since Janelle was sick the last few days. Josh will be flying in tonight and I just found out that my mom and dad are coming with April today to enjoy a long weekend with all the great-grandkids. Stephen and family will be flying into Orlando Friday night, and I am flying in tomorrow afternoon. We are looking forward to a full house and lots of fun for the next week. I have been so busy adjusting to my new job, new location, etc. that I have not had time to even think about vacation plans. I guess I will leave it all up to the kids this time.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

The Cadets 2007 warmup to Philip Bliss "It Is Well"

It is the middle of summer and we are in the midst of DCI competition. Logon to DCI.org to find the locations, as somewhere every night there are drum and bugle corps competing. Last night the Blue Devils competed against the Cadets in Allentown PA for the first time this season. In the meantime enjoy this warmup by the Bergen County (NJ) Cadets playing "It Is Well"

Monday, July 09, 2007

Happy Birthday, Stephen!




Our middle son, Stephen, turns 28 today! Happy birthday! This photo was taken when Natalie finished swimming lessons.

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Happy Birthday, Caden!


My sister Loretta's grandson is one year old today! Happy birthday Caden!

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

An American Anthem

Happy 4th of July to everyone as you celebrate America today!