In this Crazy Life

Everyday I wake up and think , " I wonder what will happen in in our crazy lives today." Sadly, our schools received the disappointing news of a huge budget cut. Unfortunately, people's lives will be affected. This concerns me. I have always prayed that I would have a melting heart of compassion for others and a desire to help those less fortunate. I am hoping the beauty will shine quickly after the rain for all who will endure this economic crisis.

Thank You Ryan, Nolan, and Haley for being my "Everything" in this crazy life! I added our song to the play list to encourage smiles of peace!

Nolan's 10th Birthday Sports Sleepover

Unbelievable! Our precious son is ten! We decided to go all out and let him plan the party. He quickly thought a sleepover would be cool. He wanted to take all of his friends to Little Rain Lake Park and have a football game, a soccer game, a basketball free throw competition, a game of man hunt on the playground at dark, pizza for dinner, a baseball cake, a campfire for roasting marshmallows or making s'mores, roasting hot dogs, a movie ( Facing the Giants), trampoline and pogo fun, and a camp out in the the backyard sleeping in the tent. Remarkable Nolan! It actually all worked out and the weather even cooperated. The most popular and almost comical gift was the 2008 Gator National Championship Shirt, because he received five of them. If his friends have any influence on whether or not he'll be a Gator fan or FSU fan, the Gators will definitely capture his heart.

Happy 10th Celebrating!

The Morning After Everyone Left

The School Celebration

Happy New Year 2009

Everyday our family prays for the continued blessings we hope to receive: our health, our happiness, our growing love to remain with each other, our strength to believe in the goodness of all others, our faith to carry us through the troubled times, and our love for family and friends to remain peaceful. We have been richly blessed with all of these this past year and we are forever grateful to our Lord Jesus Christ for this.

As we remember 2008, we recall just a few blessings that our close to our hearts...

• Cody and Staci found out that they will be having another baby.
• Cody and Staci were approved for their first home mortgage.
• Tyler spread his wings and moved to Chicago and realized Florida was was his place to be and returned home.
• Austin graduated high school with honors and began college.
• Austin went to state in baseball.
• Lauren and Chase both started driving.
• Jenn and John were married.
• Haley saw her missing tooth on an x-ray that she hasn't seen since she was two.
• Nolan survived the third grade FCAT.
• Nolan and Haley saw snow for their first time.
• Ryan dedicated much of his time to coaching Nolan & Haley's baseball teams.
• Celena began the family blog.
• Mary registered for college and plans to receive another degree.
• Valerie and Rick remain healthy and active with their family.
• Paul continues to catch big fish - he should of went pro!
• Mom started her last school year at work.
• Mom and Dad remain busy with all of us and continue to support us in all we do, no matter what!!!
• The Florida Gators made it to The National Championship Game - Go Gators!