Random news...

 You ever get the bloggy blahs?  It has been one of those weeks for me, as you can tell.  It has been a WEEK since I posted!  

Summer is here and that means FAMILY visits!  We are looking forward to several of our family members visiting us this summer.  My sister-in-law is first on the list and we are looking forward to a great week with her. 
Also this week, our oldest daughter will be turning 16.  16.  Am I getting old or what??  Life is passing by in a BLUR. 

My husband and brother-in-law went to a mini conference at American Vision last weekend and they had an great time.  They also made contact with some new people!  That is a PLUS!!

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far.  Ours has been good, and of course, extremely HOT! 

Another milestone...

Liberty is nearly 10 months now, and this morning she pulled herself up in her crib for the first time!  Last year at this time I was waddling around with elephant ankles!  It was so hot and I was rather miserable.  I didn't think I would ever have "normal" ankles ever again!  (and just in case you are wondering....they are normal!!)  But anyway, time has a way of flying by whether we like it or not, and in Liberty's case, she is growing by leaps and bounds!  She is learning so many new things and it is such a joy to watch.  She has been *dancing* to music now for a few weeks, (she rocks back and forth), Daddy taught her to throw a ball a couple weeks ago as well, and just this week she has started clapping and saying "yea".  She has also been waving bye-bye for some time now.  It is hard to believe that in 2 months she will be 1 year old! 

Is it hot yet?

Do we live in Georgia??  Then it is definitely HOT outside!  This is what we get to look forward to for the next several months!  Nothing beats a good ole' Georgia Summer!

More Friday Photos...

Liberty - - - My chunky little sweetie pie!
She's wearing her Georgia Bulldogs shirt, showing off that cute *little* belly.





Ya think she looks like a little red-neck??

Father and son....and yes, son needs a hair cut! 

Another year older...

Well, it is officially my birthday!  35 years... yet it seems like yesterday I was riding my bike down the driveway as a 10 year old little girl without a care in the world.... Life is such a vapor.... But I have so much to be thankful for.  

The Lord has allowed me to live 35 years and it is a great blessing indeed!  But the good news....He didn't stop there!  I have been blessed with such a wonderful husband, who puts my needs and desires before his own, who loves me with a love that is unfathomable, who is my hero and best friend!  I've also been blessed with the greatest kids that a mother could ask for!  How they put up with me, I'll never know.  I am so thankful for the past 35 years, and I pray that the Lord will continue to bless me with many more. 

What happened on this day in history.....

June 10, 1752 - Benjamin Franklin flies kite during thunderstorm
June 10, 1775 - John Adams proposes a Continental Army
June 10, 1864 - Battle of Brice's Crossroads
June 10, 1922 - Judy Garland was born
June 10, 1983 - Johnny Bench announced his plans to retire  (He is my husbands all-time favorite catcher)
June 10, 1987 - An earthquake hit 15 states from Iowa to South Carolina

Surprise!

We woke up Sunday morning to a surprise under our porch steps....Kittens!  We weren't even sure our cat was pregnant, so.... nothing like a good ole' surprise!  She had 4, 2 black and 2 orange.  The kids sure are delighted!  Babies of all kinds always bring excitement, almost always... :)

On to other news, another birthday is approaching, only this time, it's mine.  It's hard to get too excited about turning another year older.  Wouldn't it be nice to stay 29??  It was hard for me when I turned 30, and THAT was 5 years ago....I still don't think I've gotten over it!  ☺

On to the best news....we are done with school for the summer!!!  YAY!  We don't have any major plans for the summer, but it is nice to take a break for a while.  And we are looking forward to having family visit as well.  What is y'alls plans for the summer?  

Liberty's new face...

Liberty is 9 ½ months old....where does the time go???  Anyone have a clue?  Out the window, I guess.  Anyway, here she is making her *new* face.  Isn't she so cute?  Her cheeks are SO squeezable!  Be careful...don't squeeze too hard!

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Everybodies Goin' Surfin'... not really.

While doing a little "surfing" this week, I have come across a few web sites that look to be interesting.  One is brand new, just starting out.  It is called Raising Homemakers.  They are having a couple of giveaways as well to kick-off the start of their new blog, so be sure to hop on over!

If your into coupons, then Shop At Home is the site for you.  They have coupons for every store imaginable.

Here is a great site if you like to shop from home.  It's called Ebates.  When you become a member (it's free) you will receive cash back when you order from many different retailers online.  You can't lose with this one!

And then of course there's Paper Back Swap.  This is my girls' favorite.  They have benefited from it the most so far.  If you love books, and especially FREE books, be sure to sign up!

This next one I absolutely love!  You will only understand if you are a true computer geek, design nerd, OKAY, if you like to design for your blog..... then you will like this one too!  It's called Pattern Cooler.  And let me tell you, it is Cool!  You can design your own backgrounds and choose from many different designs and colors.  Give it a try! Admit it, you want to.... you're a true computer geek at heart ♥

Here is another "design your own background" site.  It's called BG Patterns.

Okay, so here is one more for the graphically-challenged individuals...  Background Labs.

Home-school is coming to a close for us in about 4 days, *stops to sing the Hallelujah Chorus* but here is a site I don't know much about, but it said FREE Worksheets, so that grabbed my attention.  It's called School Express.  I don't know about you, but I look so forward to a summer break from schooling, I can't imagine doing it year round.  I'm not against any of you that do it, but it's not for me.  I also have a brood of kids that probably wouldn't like me very much if I incorporated year-long school.  (And yes, I know that technically we teach our kids every day...just not "technically") ... you know what I mean....

Well, that's it for now... I know there were others but they have slipped my mind at the moment.  So, until next time..... tootle loo!