So Simple, but So True!!!

"We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine.”"
Author: Dwight Moody

"Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone."
Author: Unknown

""If you want to know how much I love you, count the waves.""
Author: ?

Psalm 139:9-10 "If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me."

Just Thinking....

We are still praying for our adoption and God's leading for what to do next.

NOT one day goes by that we do NOT think of the boys, but we do know that God is still in control!!

"But these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, be patient! For it will surely take place. It will not be late by a single day." Habakkuk 2:3

Last of the Vacation....I promise!!!

The Sting Ray touch pool!!

Brooklyn pushing Uncle Matty (as she calls him=) in the pool!! =)

Vacation Part...4

Myrtle BeachOf course we would find the only Christmas store in town!!! Oh, and we did buy an ornament to help us remember our wonderful trip to Myrtle Beach!!
Brooklyn had a blast on the Euro Jump!!!

She got jumping really high! She is a brave girl!!

My water loving girl!!

She loved the Ocean, but how can you not love the Ocean!!

What a sweet smile...I think someone enjoyed her vacation!!! =)

This is were she spent most of her time...jumping in the water! lolOne of my favorite pictures from our trip!!

The loves of my life!!! They are my life!! I thank God everyday for giving me my WONDERFUL husband and for giving me a beautiful, smart, healthy and sassy little girl!!

Catching some waves with daddy!!

Jason could of stayed in the Ocean all day!!

Digging for seashells!!

My beach Baby

Down the water slide....

at least a 1,000 times, but she had such a blast!!!

Our Hotel

Marriott Resort and Spa at Grand Dunes!!

What a great place to stay!!

I love Palm Trees....Someday I would love to have Palm Trees in my yard!!!I think I need a pool just about this size!! It was wonderful!! lol Got to love the hammocks....nothing better then laying in a hammock and listening to the Ocean!!

We are so thankful for being able to take a family vacation to such a wonderful place. God knew just what we needed and he gave it to us....We were truly blessed!!! I think we might even go back next year. It is a beautiful place.

Thank you Ben, Leah, Kobe and S for helping out with Maggie Sue

and thank you Aunt Paula for coming a staying at our house and helping out with Maggie Sue!!

I think this is the end of the pictures, but I might have some videos to post later. I know you all can't wait!!! lol

Vacation Part...3

Greenville, South Carolina

Brooklyn and Kendra at Chris' Graduation from Police Academy!! We were so glad we were able to be down there to help celebrate!! Thanks for inviting us to come down!! =)

Brooklyn and Elle Belly!!

Down Town Greenville...So much FUN!!

Uncle Matty teasing Brooklyn.

Down by the falls. It is so pretty down by the falls!!

Brooklyn was getting way to brave and way to close to the falls!!

Mom and Dad!!!

This is such a cool Fountain that the kids can play in and it is free. Greenville has lots of free family things to do. It is a great city!! =)

We told the girls NOT get to wet, but when we looked....this is what we saw.....

and this!!! They sure do love the water!!! lol

Good Buddies!!

At least Elle Rain stayed dry!!! lol

Sweet Brooklyn in the falls!!

Uncle Matty, Grandma, Elle and Brooklyn in McDonald's play place!!

This is a sweet picture!!

Elle Rain's birthday party!!

The kids playing in Elle pool and having lots of fun!!

Kendra and her little bug she found!! She is so cute!!

and the Cool guy in the back!!

We had such a wonderful time in Greenville and the weather great!! Thank you Chris, Alyssa, Kendra, Grant, Matt, Lindsay and Elle for giving us a great time in South Carolina!! We had a great time with you all...miss you guys!!

Matt and Linds....thanks for driving us EVERYWHERE....it was lots of fun!!

Vaction part...2

Walking to the Georgia Aquarium

Inside the Georgia Aquarium

The river...All critters and fish that belong in the rivers!! It was so very neat to see all the critters that live in and around the rivers!!

Under river...this was so cool to see the fish this way!!!

Brooklyn loved the Alligators!!

The touch pools!! The touch pools were my favorite part of the Aquarium!!

Brooklyn loved to touch the Sharks and the Sting Rays!!

The second touch pool....Starfish and other sea critters!! The water was so cold!! They had other touch pools with Shrimp and crabs,but we opted NOT to touch the shrimp because they were ugly!! lol

Some of the largest King Crabs. Brooklyn said they looked like Mr Crabs from Sponge bob!! Too Funny!!

It's Patrick from Sponge bob. Brooklyn loved this Starfish!!

The Beluga Whale!!!

They were very entertaining!! I think they liked all the cameras!!!

Isn't she Cute!!! My Little Mermaid!!

The Jellyfish were so cool to watch swim!! I really like them. Brooklyn thought they were boring!!! =)

This was the coolest room. From ceiling to floor and wall to wall....nothing but fish!!! Very cool!!

This picture was taken in the same room!!

The fish tunnel!!

Lots of Sharks!!

Whale Shark!!

She was so tired and fell a sleep as soon as she got in the car, but she had a blast at the aquarium. It was well worth money to go and we would definitely go again!! Thanks Matt and Lindsay for talking us into to going!! =)

Next up...Greenville Fun!!