The beautiful skies of Alabama

Neither one of these pictures do them justice. But I tried to capture the sunset in Elba. It is absolutely breathtaking to see God's masterpiece in the sky.

Katy reading to Karoline

I know this is sideways, should have though about that when I taped it! Still pretty funny- watch what Karoline does. They are so sweet!

First day of school

Well, Katy has started first grade. We made the switch from homeschooling to public school this year and so far so good. She has dreamed of going to "big" school as she calls it, and after much prayer we decided that we would give it try in the small elementary school in our town. She has had a great week- didn't get her card pulled once- of course she is quick to give the list of others who did!

She has also lost some more teeth! She is officially part of the snaggle tooth club.

Ahh... The Beach

Some may think me uppity, but after spending the last few days at the beach, no ocean view, then I don't want to go! I am not that much of a beach person. I like to walk the beach and look for shells, but me and salt water just don't mix (not to mention I am a bit nervous with moving water). Kris really likes the beach, I have always preferred the mountains. But I believe I am coming around to his love of the beach. We had a great few days on our mini vacation before schools starts. Katy swam and swam. Karoline doesn't like the water, but enjoyed the sand immensely. Klaire loved it all! She giggled as the waves splashed her and was quick to walk right into the water with no fear whatsoever.

But the view! Absolutely amazing is all I can say. It makes me want to have a live worship service right on the beach with Chris Tomlin leading it! The majesty of God's creation is always around us, but when you see the beauty, power and grandeur of it right out your back door (or balcony) it makes you realize how small you really are and how enormous God is. I am ever so thankful for our little bit of beach and even more thankful for being reminded of our Awesome Creator. (And all of these picture were taken by me- this was our view.)Oh, and Kris has already booked a week next year for the same room. Needless to say we are saving our duckets and counting down the days!

Worth Reading

A friend of mine posted this on her blog and I wanted to share it with all of you, especially those with young children or grandchildren. It is worth reading about how fast kids are growing up.

Just click on the title to read it. Her blog is
http://mypeacefullychaoticlife.blogspot.com