Look Mom, no training wheels!

Today Macy faced her fear and rode her bike without training wheels.  I had to run behind her numerous times before she would try it on her own.  We are so proud of her!  She recently asked us for a new bike and I reminded her that she got a new bike last Christmas...so she asked her Daddy expecting to get a big YES! But he told her No unless she learned to ride without training wheels.  SO, I think this was the factor which gave her the push she needed.  Granny taught her to ride a bike when she was 3 and she has been riding like crazy ever since.  Last year when she got her big girl bike we thought she would want to take the training wheels off but no way.  David did lift one so that she would learn to balance it some on her own a few  months ago.  You will notice in some of the pictures she had to check her heels to make sure she didn't have a boo boo.  She is still a little wobbly on the stopping.

A Christmas Angel?

Yes, this is my Christmas Angel, today!  I am so hoping my bestie will make me some cards?!!!

P.S.  I also put in a good word for your flooring, you better strike while the iron it hot.

God Built a Bridge with three nails

I've been so busy this week that I haven't had a chance to sit down and blog.  It seems time flies when we are home.  I must say I got everything done at home I wanted.  I had planned to go to the school at least one day and get some cleaning done and work done for the next three weeks but that didn't happen.  I have always been ready to go back but not his year.  I also didn't get to blog about what I was thankful for.  I am so thankful for my husband, daughter, mother and good friends.  There are lots of other things I am thankful for as well, good health, prosperity, my church family and to Jesus for his mercy.  The title of this blog is God built a bridge because David was asked by one of the ladies at church to build 2 crosses for the church Christmas decorations.  I pictured in my mind 2 boards...made like a cross.  Well I should have known that David just couldn't build it simple.  He cut the crosses out and then trimmed them all the way around with individually cut pieces to match to shape of the cross.  It did turn out beautiful, I thought.  He also ask me to write on the back...God Built a Bridge with just three nails.  He said he saw that saying some where and it made him think of the cross.  I am so thankful that God sent his son so that we may have everlasting life.

Snuggle Anyone?

My child finds many things to keep herself occupied in the afternoons.  I usually come in and begin to pick up, cook and get a few things done around the house and she would prefer to play than have to help pickup.  She found a corner of the kitchen to set up her afternoon activity and I look over to find her snuggling with the Snuggle fabric softener bottle that I had just purchased.  She was so excited at the store at the cute pink curved bottle and insisted I buy it.  However, I didn't know she would use it for a baby.  You all know that this princess must have 6 or 7 babies and many more barbies and so many stuffed animals that I threaten to throw half of them away once a month.  So, I ask...Why buy a doll when you have the snuggle bottle to play with? I thought I would give my friends a laugh on this Friday...eve to our much needed week off.

Sunday cutie!

We actually had time to take a picture on Sunday.  That is a rare thing around our house because someone is always running late.  It is usually me but Macy does her share to slow me down.  Daddy on  the other hand can watch TV until the last few minutes and then manage a shower, shave and still beat us into the car.  This past Sunday was my Sunday to work in Children's church so I don't usually insist that Mae wear a  dress since we usually paint, crawl around on the floor or something exciting. 

My Little Turkey!

I sure was glad to get back home to my little turkey and Daddy too!  I enjoyed my trip to Atlanta and picked up some great new stuff to use in my classroom but by Friday I was ready to get back home. 

Granny!

We love this lady!

Trick or treat fun island style!

Friday night was trick or treat at our house and we decorated the golf cart and took off around 7:00.  We started out with the neighbors for pictures and exchanging treats.  We were lucky to have Granny come this year and even talked her into staying the night!  Saturday was a busy day since we had church Fall Festival and then trick or treat at GG's house in Richmondhill.  We had a nice dinner with them and then off to gather treats again.  Macy had some more friends this time and I loved to hear her squeal as she took off towards each house. 

Friday night on Colonel's Island!

Cutest Cheerleader Ever!

Saturday Night with GG and friends!

Big D carves a pumpkin!

We got home on Thursday to find Daddy already carving a pumpkin.  He carved one pumpkin and saved one for Macy.  He had it ready for her to see so of course as soon as she got home he got busy on another one.  She wasn't really feeling like taking the yucky stuff out.  The one that is a little weird looking is the one Macy carved.  He let her draw the face and help cut out.  He wanted her to have all the fun and she did!