Moving Right Along

I have officially achieved my Pre Emmy Weight and have lost even more. As of Monday, I have lost a total of 75.5 pounds since I began my Weight Watchers adventure in 2007.

Go me!

The Mother

I have seen these before, but never in a million years, did I imagine that I would have a friend that owned one!!! This is not only a blow-up bounce house, no! It's a water slide too! Rachel, Kate, and Laney has a blast on this at their "girl's night" a few weeks ago!

Oh My!

Only in Port St. Lucie...

My Movin' Man

Rusty and Sam went over to EYA this weekend to use Sam's "Big Muscles". They got a bookshelf and a side table. Sam thought he was just something moving furniture with Daddy! They even went to the Chinese Restaurant together. Rusty is SO proud of Sam! Sam's new most favorite food is Chinese now!

What an awesome Daddy day for Sammy!

An "Ah Ha" Moment

Last year, I talked about how Rusty and I were on a path that would take a TON of faith. Well, it seems that God's plan has been revealed to us in the most awesome way!

Rusty and I have been attending a marriage class at our church that has turned out to be more of a blessing than we would have EVER expected. We didn't think that our marriage was bad. We don't fight, argue, slam doors, etc., so we didn't think that we really needed any help. Turns out that marriages can always use God's help, and in putting Him first, our marriage will be and has become so much better!

Rusty and I were sitting on the newly inherited couch (thanks, Ang) last week reflecting on all of the things that we have learned and applied in our marriage. My ideal morning, inspired my by Aunt Corny and Uncle Sam, would include my Caffeine Free Diet Coke, my husband, and my morning devotional (not necessarily in that order). Rusty and I grow closer in our marriage each day, and to be able to spend the mornings with just him and me would be fantastic!

We've been going through a trial in our lives for quite some time now, and as we were talking, I mentioned to Rusty that I just wanted an answer to the reason behind our trial. Wouldn't it be great if God would just tell us "why" sometimes?

No more than 5 minutes later, we got that answer.

I had been going through my head, and Rusty had been racking his brain at the same time to try to figure out what the reason was that EACH of us had to go through this trial, and then...

WHAMMO!!!!

We've been going through this trial and not realizing the entire time that this trial was bringing our marriage closer and closer each day! For the last 7 years, we've been separated by it at some points, and even at wits end, but overall, it has brought us so much closer than we could have ever imagined. Then, top it off with our marriage class, and there you go! We are now AWARE of what God has been trying to show us!

I lay there, with my wonderful husband by my side on our newly inherited couch, humbled and amazed at God's power and wisdom! God's timing is perfect, and even though it took almost 7 years for our "why" to be revealed, it couldn't have come at a more perfect time!

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O, Brother, Where Art Thou?

This summer vacation with Cody has been amazing. We have grown so much as a family, as Christians, and as individuals as well. It is going to be difficult when Cody goes back to his Mother's this weekend. I think this may be the first year that Sam will truly realize when Cody is gone, so I worry for him, but Rachel will be strong enough for the both of them, as she usually is. The kids grow closer and closer each day, and when Cody goes back to his Mother's, a piece of the Corley Clan goes missing. We love you, kiddo!

Joey's Growing Up

Joey's not really growing up, but he did just buy his first home, and as a housewarming gift, we wanted to get him something that will mean something to him years down the road. We thought long and hard about what we could possibly get him. Then, it hit me! We decided to get Joey two Crape Myrtles and plant them in his yard for him as a family so that over the years, he can remember just how far he has come in life. I think, with all of the renovations that Joey has been doing, he's a little tired right now, but in time, he'll look out of his window when he leasts expects it and see the pink Crape Myrtles that the Corley Clan planted in his yard as a reminder, and he'll remember just what he needs to remember at that moment.

We love you, Joey, and are so proud of you!

We Have a Pool!

Rusty bought an inflatable pool at a yard sale last summer for something like $3 or $5 dollars, and we decided to break it out last weekend. I couldn't believe that we didn't get it out earlier, but I was so happy that we did. Kids don't care if a part of the pool doesn't blow up right. They had the times of their lives, and we look forward to many more days in the pool in the near future!

July 4th Mini-bration

We didn't do anything spectacular for July 4th this year. Normally, we spend it at SML, but last minute, we had to cancel that trip. So, instead of having some hot, humid, tired kid event at the park with the rest of the hot, humid, tired kids in Tallahassee, we stayed at home with our water guns and cheap ole fireworks. I'd have to say that with it just being us, this may have been one of my most favorite July 4th celebrations yet.

Earlier in the day, we went over to a church friend's house for an awesome cookout, and we had a great time. The kids know each other from church, so they all played real well together.

Rusty bought a watermelon, but it turned out to not look so great, even though it tasted pretty good. After the boys took care of it, they decided to play with their food. Who am I to argue?

Next year, we will more than likely be at the Lake again, but, believe it or not, it was pretty nice to just stay home this year. As much as I missed the lake, I am thankful for our time that we spent with "just us"!

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The Future is in Their Hands

...and I think I'm okay with it. These are some great kids!!

Bowling Trip

Back in June, we all went bowling with Angelyn, Chris, and their kids, Cole, Kate, and Laney. It took me a bit to get the pictures from Ang. My camera is broken, so she took pictures that day. The kids had a great time playing together, and after bowling, we took them all to Tom Brown Park so that they could run off some energy.