Katie's Doings

Katie had a busy and fun summer. When we got to Papa's house in FL she started swimming lessons and did a great job. A few days a week she would go to Ms. Brenda's as we call it (our friends daycare) and she would have some time with kids her age and older. She had some firsts at Ms. Brenda's- she went bowling, skating and got to go to the movies without mom and dad.

Katie celebrated her 5th birthday in July and with all that had been going on with Klaire we had a spur of the moment party and her good buddy Cade, from Georgia came down to help her celebrate. That in and of itself was the best present she could have had- she loves Cade! And he was such a good sport, wearing a princess crown for her party.

Well after much prayer- Kris and I have decided that homeschooling is what we are going to attempt this year with Katie. I have always felt convicted to homeschool since before Kris and I were married. I had figured that with Klaire being born so close to beginning Kindergarten that we should just put her in school, but a few months back I just felt that we needed to go forward with the homeschooling. And so that is what we shall do. Please to pray for us as I want this to be a positive experience for all of us. I am currently looking for a homeschool group in our area and have found a few. We already have all the curriculum, so now I am waiting for the first of September to go full speed ahead with it (hopefully that will give me time to get the house in order). I am very excited, although I think Katie is a little disappointed that she will not being going to "big" school as she calls it. But a five year old doesn't get to make educational decisions :). We will keep you posted on how it all fares.

Thought I would share that Katie does memorize more than TV slogan. We had started memorizing Psalm 23 about a year ago and she still can remember it. I think memorizing scripture for children is so important- it will not return void in the years to come. Katie will be starting AWANA soon and that will add to the scripture she has already hidden in her heart.

Our New K

Well, after much traveling we are finally home in Georgia with all of our family. Our beautiful little girl Klaire Austine was born on July 6th at 7:32 a.m. My dad got me to the hospital at 6:40 a.m. and shortly there after she arrived. Kris was not able to make it in time for the birth, mainly because my lack of knowing what a contraction felt like!


Please keep Klaire in your prayers. She has what we like to call it "poo poo problems". So to spare you the details, we have to help her poop. She is doing well though and pooping great, we hope that her problem will be fixed in the next month of two and that surgery will not be required. The techical name of her problem is anal stenosis if you want to look it up. But she is healthy and eating and sleeping great. She is a real blessing to our family and thank God she is doing so well.

Katie and Karoline are the best big sisters any baby could ask for. They both are very caring and gentle (for the most part). Karoline is very sweet to Klaire and is always concerned about Klaire having her paccy. Katie is a huge help and loves her little sister so much- maybe a little more than she does Karoline- simply because Klaire cannot mess with her "stuff" yet.

Well, that pretty much sums it up right now. Think I will go and take a 5 minute nap!

RED GREEN!

For those of you that aren't familiar with The Red Green Show...here is a clip. This show was awesome. I would classify it as Canadian Redneck. Remember, if they don't find you handsome, they should find you handy.

One Step Closer...

As of today we signed a contract for someone to purchase our home in MS. We are thrilled. The potential buyer has to sell their house. But, we are confident that God will take care of this as well. Personally (Kris), I am thrilled to be moving to Jesup, GA. Their is no place like Georgia. I believe that Shana is excited about being so close to family. In less than 1 month we will be in GA again and hopefully we will remain residences of the State for a long time.

Finally moving to Georgia!

Like the title says- we are finally moving to Georgia, just not the Atlanta area or back to the church.This is the story... Kris has had his eyes on a transfer closer to home since he started working for the BOP, we just figured that it would take a few years. Not so... he will be reporting to Jesup, Ga in June! We are both very happy about this move. It is funny how God puts you where he wants you to be, just in his timing. Kris will still be doing chaplaincy for the BOP, same position and same pay, just closer to what we think of as home. It will put me closer to my dad- about 2 1/2 hours, and a little closer to Kris' parents. So folks- we are for real moving this time from Mississippi.

Please keep us in your prayers, cause as you know I am due July 22nd. So basically the plan is that the girls and I are going to live with my dad in FL and have the baby there and then move to Jesup in time for Katie to start school. I am having to put my homeschool aspirations on hold till we get baby K a little bit older. So here is what we ask you pray for
- Sale of our house
- Easy Move and transition
- Place for Kris to live temporarly in Jesup
- Delivery and Birth of Baby K
- Be able to find a house to buy before Katie starts school in August

It is alot of ask for, but God will make it all work out, even if it isn't quite like we would like it. One way or the other this baby is coming and Kris has to be to Jesup in June- those things are certain!

Thanks for your prayers and we will keep you updated as our journey progresses. I must say that I am always amazed as to how the Lord provides for us in ways we couldn't ever image. He is such a great and awesome God.


Katie in her ballet and tap outfit
Karoline rocking away