The kids sing Itsy Bitsy Spider

You can see so much of each of their personalities in this video. Lucas is LOUD and carefree. Loni is more quiet and has to have things HER WAY. :-) They are so fun and precious.

Sorry the video is dark - enjoy anyway.

We are going to Disney!

We have bit the bullet and are going to DISNEYLAND! We decided on California because it is closer and cheaper. Lucas is only 2 1/2 so the shorter cheaper option seemed best for this year. I foresee a trip to Orlando in the next 2 years, however. :-)

We will be there May 13-18! I can't tell you how INEXPENSIVE this trip is. We are staying in a 2 bedroom suite. So, in one bedroom there is a king bed and in the other are 2 double beds. Then there is a full kitchen and a living room with a pull out sofa. This hotel was 1/2 what it would have cost us to stay on property. We're thrilled!

Loni is doing the Bippity Boppity Boutique. Oh my gosh - she gets to go INSIDE the castle into their boutique. Gets her hair, makeup, and nails done. Then she picks out a princess gown (to keep), shoes, tiara, and septer. Then they take her picture. She is DYING and thinks that she is so special. Afterwards, we are having dinner with Ariel and the rest of the princesses....Even Lucas is excited about that.

The other fun fact is that our friends, the Briners, are going to meet us there!!!! So, a fun family vacation AND a chance to see some of our favorite Californian friends. :)

Expect pictures when we get back!

Yay!

Spring Break was GREAT!

We had so much fun in Mississippi for spring break! It is always so nice to go home and see family, friends, and eat the great food! :-)


While we were there, I had dinner with 12 of my girlfriends from college. It was so fun! Some of those girls I haven't seen since we graduated!! NONE of them have changed a bit. My only regret is that we didn't have more time together (or a round table). :-)

Left all the way around: Temple, Springer (Jennifer), Wendy Gayle, Tara, Natalie, Me, Lauren, Charity, Amy, Heather, Catherine, and Neely!



We also went fishing with Mimi and Papaw while we were down there. They live on several acres and are surrounded by lakes! We picked the closest one and pulled out our poles! Papaw caught 2 small fish and the 3rd (the big one) got away. The kids had a great time. Loni is so good at casting and Lucas thought he was a big boy and wanted to do it all by himself.





















































Loni and Lucas LOVED playing with their cousin, Walker. He's almost one and we cant' believe how fast he is growing! I love these pictures of him and Lucas giving each other "sugar." So sweet!





























The day before we were to go home, Loni found a "worm." She asked to put it in a jar. We said, ok but for only one night. The next day she would need to let it go so it would live. Well, the next morning, we woke up and couldn't find "Wormie" in the jar! We looked and looked and FINALLY found him....



He had formed a chrysalis!!! So, our wormie was no ordinary worm! He was a caterpillar!!! We are still waiting for the day when he becomes a butterfly! Mimi and Papaw are sending us pictures every day. Loni is so excited.


That about sums up our visit! It was a great time and we can't wait to go back this summer!

Headed to Mississippi!

I am packing and doing laundry today. (fun fun) We are headed to Mississippi tomorrow afternoon and we cannot wait! It is our spring break and Mimi's birthday! We hope to see many of our friends and family. Expect pictures and posts while we are there.

Monette White

Thanks to all of you for your prayers for my Aunt and our family. Aunt 'Nette went to be with the Lord on Tuesday night. She was surrounded by her family. We are thankful to know that she is in heaven today and is no longer suffering.

Happy St Patrick's Day!

The leprechaun came to our house again this year! He didn't make a big mess like last time, but left a trail of gold coins and left a few small presents. Loni was excited to see the note he left too.

Lucas got a new ball and Loni got a chapter book and a book light.

It was a fun day!

Pray for my Aunt

Please pray for my Aunt Monette (Aunt 'Nette) today. Last week, her heart stopped beating in her sleep. By the time she was revived, there was significant brain damage. She's been in a coma ever since then. Today they will do a brain scan and the family will have to make a decision about taking her off life support.

Our family is VERY close and this is so hard on everyone. She is my dad's sister and he's having a real hard time.

She is one of the SWEETEST people you will ever meet. She loves her family so much and I know she would hate for them to be in this position. Please pray for her husband, Bob; her son, Bobby and his wife Presley; and her grandchildren - Brad, Paige, and Madison.

I am praying for a miracle - that something will show on that scan to give us all promise that she can have a healthy and happy future. But, if that miracle is not there, I pray for mercy and that God takes her home quickly.