Easter, 2009

We spent our Easter weekend in Interlachen and Tallahassee. The kids had a blast at the Interlachen Easter Egg Hunt, and us grown-ups had a wonderful time visiting. Joey got some awesome pictures for me.

Interlachen

Once we got back to Tallahassee, we went to bed for an exciting Easter Sunday.

We went to church Sunday morning, and then, headed over to Grammy's house for lunch. Grammy's church had an Easter Egg Hunt that the kids really came out on top of. I'm tellin' ya, they're competitive...just like their Mama! I don't think that anyone had as many Easter Eggs as the Corleys did! After the Egg Hunt, we went back over to Grammy's. We went there like we have never been before.

Cody drove us there!

Yes. It has happened. My kiddo has gotten his Learner's Permit, and he drove for the very first time. He was somewhat freaking out with Rusty in the front seat. I think that he was intimidate, scared, excited, etc all in one instance, but, Cody did an amazing job. We let him drive nearly every day this Spring Break. He even drove himself back to his Mom's today (interstate and all)! I'm so proud of him! He's such an awesome kid!

Tallahassee

The Big Jump

Brett, my nephew, went sky diving for the very first time yesterday. He said that it was AWESOME. We were talking about it, and I'd have to say that, as much as I would absolutely LOVE to jump out of a perfectly good airplane, I think that I'm gonna have to pass on this excursion. I will now be living vicariously through Brett when it comes to insane stunts. If I didn't have the "littles", I would seriously consider doing it, but I have to be responsible.

Now, you too, can live vicariously through Brett. Here are some of his pictures!

Try Not to Laugh

I've seen this video before, but I had forgotten just how wonderful a baby can make you feel. No, this is not one of mine, but this kid is too cute!

More Than Just a Makeover

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition aired Easter Sunday night. Thanks to my friend, Stephanie, I got some good pictures to add to the blog. The story of George Kadzis' illness reminds me so much of my Dad's illness, so this episode hit close to my heart. You can Watch the Episode Here, but you may have to download the software to watch it. Heads up, it's a 2 hour episode, so set aside some time.

One way or the other, I made it onto national television - right near the 60 minute mark. I'm wearing a blue t-shirt and my "fru-fru" sunglasses!

This entire experience was such a blessing to this community. People came from all over the place to support this family in their time of need, and it just gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling to know that we live in such a wonderful city!

Text Talk? Oh My!

Language has taken a turn for the worse. Anymore, if you use manners, proper grammar, and well spoken words, you may very well find yourself being looked at strangely. I had Cody help me with this post because frankly, I could not do this on my own. I will give you the "teenager" version, and then the "proper English" version below. Bear with me here.

Text Speak
C: sup
R: nmh u?
C: same, jus watchin tv. hbu
R: eatin goldfish. watcha watchin?
C: Batman Begins yo! tis awesome
R: i herd u jus got ur lisence
C: yup. i drove a bit 2day also. it was fun
R: yea i kno. ur dad told me bout it. he said he nearly died.
C: =P i think i did pretty gud.
R: k. gtg. ily ttyl
C: aight. ttyl call u l8r

Now, in English
C: What's up?
R: Nothing much is going on here. What's going on with you?
C: The same, really. I'm just watching television. How about you? What are you doing?
R: I'm eating a snack. Goldfish are amazing! What are you watching on the television?
C: The movie, Batman Begins. It is a very good movie. The critics raved over it!
R: So, I hear that you just got your learner's permit?
C: Why, I sure did! I've been wanting to get it for quite some time now! I'm so glad that I did! In fact, the test was not too terribly difficult. I actually got the opportunity to drive today for the very first time! It was an amazing experience. I am so thankful for such awesome parents! I had the time of my life!
R: I heard of this news! I am so proud of you, Cody. You have really grown up into a wonderful young man! Your Dad told me about your trip today. He said that you did a great job except for when you nearly killed him! I'm sure his heart can handle it for a few more years, at least! You'll get better with time, I'm positive!
C: My, how funny you are! I thought that I did relatively decent considering that this was my very first time behind the wheel. I think you're right. I'll get better with more experience.
R: Okay, well I've got to get going. I love you, bub. I'll talk to you later.
C: All right. I will talk to you later. I'll give you a call back on my cell phone.

I am glad that you all could benefit from reading this little snippet of youth. Maybe now, you, too, can read text speak!

OK. BBL. TTFN. TTYL.

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Okay. Be Back Later. Ta Ta For Now. Talk To You Later. Love You. God Loves You.

Emmy - 4 Months Old

Emmy has everyone at church wrapped around her little fingers! She is chuckling from time to time now, and is starting to gain more and more Independence as the days go on. She is a traveller too! She rolls over, and over, and over again! It's hard to believe that she is 4 months old already. She constantly keeps her hand in her mouth, so you can only imagine the gallons of drool that she can produce. In case you were wondering, she is still a red head, I promise! Rachel & Sam absolutely adore her, and Cody will get to see her again this coming weekend. She can't wait to see her big bubby!

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Sitting in the Closet

A few years ago, I would have argued that if I were to sit in a closet in the dark with no way in or out, God would not provide me food because He would want me to fend for myself, and I would not be "following" Him if I didn't at least make an attempt to get food.

It still sounds silly to some, but others will easily understand my next statement.

If God wants me to have food while I sit in the closet in the dark with no way in or out, He will provide it for me. He is Perfect. His TIMING is Perfect, and who am I to question that.

From time to time, I just have to remember that one constant, and maybe the person that stumbles onto my Blog or is a faithful visitor needed to be reminded as well.

Whatever it is that is troubling you, just know...

God's timing is Perfect. You'll be just fine.

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