March - In like a Lion...

March 1st brought us a "Snow Day." This was nice as Jerrel has prayed for snow a lot this season. God is good. We made sure that we thanked God for the snow and then we went out and enjoyed the day. This was a Sunday and our church services were cancelled for the day. We had a short service in the house and then we bundled up and headed outside. You will notice that there are very few pictures of Patrick in the snow. Once his hands got cold, he was done having fun. Bless his heart.

Jerrel received a call from a girl in our church early Sunday morning advising him that God had answered his prayer. This is Jerrel confirming God's answer.

Patrick wants to check it out too.

Hey Mom, take a picture of this.

Patrick checks out the snowball.

We did venture out a little later that morning and ended up at Papa and Mimi's house.

This "yellow bell" was beautiful.

Aunt Holly, Mommy, and Jerrel made a snowman out near the road.
Jerrel makes a Snow Angel.

The family goes for a walk.

Papa's Philosophy:

"Just because there is snow on the ground does not mean it is cold outside."

Jerrel is in hiding and prepared to attack.



"Fire!"
Oblivious to the danger, Mommy presses on.

Counter Attack!

Fox and Geese

More Fox and Geese madness.
Ben and Beth Fleming

Had to get this picture to prove I was there.

Ben agrees to be the target for large snowballs.

The snowballs hit their mark.

Jerrel picking up the snowman's head.

Dr. Dan and his trusted assistant, Ben prepare to embed an arm on "Frosty."

"Frosty" is just about complete when the sun comes out.

Group shot

What is it about cold hearted men?

Maybe the girls knew he would not be around long?

"Frosty", Daniel, and Holly
Once again, proving that I was there.

It was a fun time and a beautiful time.

God is Good!

Jerrel is Daddy's BIG helper!!!

The other day, I was working in the yard and I needed to plant some rose bushes for Krista. Jerrel stated that he wanted to help. Krista grabbed the camera and here are a couple shots of my hard working son.

Family Day - Trip to Gadsden Alabama.

On Friday, Feb. 13th we took a short Family Day Trip and went about 50 miles away to Gadsden Alabama. There is a Children's Museum there with lots of thing for children to do. The children are encouraged to dress up and pretend to be grown up. It was a great day. During lunch time, we walked down the historic street of Gadsden and saw a couple of rough looking men doing some brick mason work, restoring one of the store fronts. I spoke with them briefly and explained that I used to work in the brick mason field also. I introduced my wife and boys to them. We spoke for just a moment and then as I turned to leave one of the men looked at my wife and boys and said, "You are a blessed man." I turned to him and said, "Yes, I am, I know that I am." I turned and walked away and nearly cried as I pushed Patrick's stroller and watched my wife and Jerrel walking ahead of me.

"Lord, Thank you for my family."

Below are a lot of pictures from the day.

This place had a very cozy courtyard.

Jerrel, all dressed up like Uncle Micheal.

Me with the Fire Chief.

(at least that's what Patrick's hat said he was.)

I love this Dr. After a quick check of my pulse and telling me to relax, he told me,

"You need to eat more, that what you need to do, that will make you all better."

Now I would pay a co-pay for medical advice like that.

Patrick loved being buried in the rubber chips.

Jerrel and Patrick feed Mommy.

Patrick played in the "Kiddie Play Place."

It had items designed for children his age.

At lunch time we were just walking down the street and wandered into this store.

What a great place.

We ate lunch in the little deli inside the store.

The man who worked the counter said he used to come into this same store when he was a boy and buy ice cream for 5 cents. He was very nice.

Krista said that she had never seen so much "Radio Flyer" stuff in one location.
All the same store here.

Krista finds a hair piece that looks quite nice, don't you think?

She stated that she needed a picture of me in this hat.

I thought this old Movie Theatre was neat.

They advertised that they had "air conditioning."

In the deep south, I'm sure that helped business.

This was the street entrance to the cozy courtyard that was at the children's museum.

Isn't Krista just beautiful?

Once again, she wants me photo documented that I was there.

Like I've said before, She's beautiful.

Once back inside the PlayPlace, Jerrel shops at the "Squiggly Wiggly."

Hey, Someone has got to be the Cashier!

Jerrel took his turn. He was rough. He weighed everything and made sure that he punched in every item.

As I mentioned, Patrick loved being buried in the rubber chips.

I think it was too close to nap time at this point and that may have contributed to the compliant behavior.All in all, it was a great day of family bonding.

I am truly a Blessed Man.

My Darling Krista - Valentine Dinner

On Feb. 12th we had our very own private dinner at home. (We had gone out to the "Fancy" Restaurant the weekend before to avoid the crowds.) My wonderful mother and father-in-law agreed to watch the boys so that Krista and I could celebrate Valentine's Day without any distractions. It was nice to be at home and able to just focus on her. She is my darling and I love her more now than ever. I thank God daily for her. What a beautiful young lady!!!

Krista is putting the finishing touches on dinner.

Krista and I

My Favorite Dinner

(have I mentioned that Krista is an awesome cook.)

Dessert

I took advantage of the candles and roses to try and take some pictures.




KRISTA, I ABSOLUTELY ADORE YOU!!!