BABY CARSON

Long time no update!

Whew! Things have been so busy! We are gearing up for baseball season. Scott is coaching and there are 10 teams in our age group. On Saturdays we are going to play teams from neighboring rec departments. This should be interesting - I don't know if I am looking forward to giving up our lazy Saturdays together!

Last weekend I got to spend time with Kimberly, Cory and Mom. We checked out all the cool new baby stuff. We also had all of our puppies together. Five Bostons running around at once was a little crazy. They had such a good time that they slept almost the entire day Sunday.

January 26, 2009

Wow have things been busy! I am coaching the academic team at school, working 5 days a week, teaching one night a week, and being wife and mother to my men! Needless to say, my housework has gone on the backburner. I just try to enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

The state (of Georgia) significantly cut the education budget recently and our county is now trying to cut over 8 million dollars from their budget. Well, when 80% of your budget is salaries - the news doesn't look good. I am in a precarious situation. I have over 8 years of teaching experience. But, this is only my second year in this county and have no idea if I will have a job next year. Also, my old system is under a hiring freeze. Education is in the same boat as so many other industries. Please pray that our economy straightens out sooner rather than later. I am still so fortunate and blessed!

Back to the Grind

Well, we have been back to school for a week and a half now. UGGG!!! I have been so busy! Andrew has started Upward Basketball. He hit a fabulous shot last week from mid court at the last second before the half! Everyone jusst hooped and hollered and he just grinned!! Now, if he only had that smile when he did homework!!

Christmas

Well, Santa was very good to Andrew this year! He got a Nintendo DS, some games for the Wii, an Iron Man figurine, Magnext iCoaster, and an iPod shuffle. Daddy seems to enjoy playing Guitar Hero more than he does. Scott and I are going to the Sugar Bowl so that is our gift to each other. Andrew gave me a massage at my favorite spa - ooolala!

Christmas Day Kimberly and Cory stopped by on their way to Alabama. We had steak, salad, and baked potatoes. It was great to get to spend time with just us. The dogs had a little reunion. Apparently Charlie didn't enjoy seeing her puppy because she leapt over the gate on the deck and over the 5 steps down to the yard! It was so funny to watch all 4 of them play. Needless to say, my two puppies had a long winter's nap after they left.

God is Good

Tonight we went to the Christmas Eve service at church. It is always so special. This year two little boys Andrew's age got baptized. It was so sweet. The sweetest moment came when our pastor spoke about a little girl in our church who almost died in August. She had a virus that began attacking her heart. She coded several times over a period of 2 - 3 days. She suffered a stroke and they weren't sure if she would suffer from paralysis or totally regain her speech or cognitive abilities. She read the Christmas story at the service and I just teared up! She has no evident speech problems, has been dismissed from physical therapy and has impressed her cardiologist immensely. Her family has been amazing and have shared their story. Anytime I read an update I realize that miracles do indeed happen every day. So, may God richly bless each of you.

Christmas Traditions

As the time for Santa grows near, I think about the things that have become traditions in our family. We normally visit Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens, play Christmas music while we decorate the house, go to our neighbor's house for appetizers one evening before Christmas and another neigbor's on Christmas Eve.

Also, we always go to the candlelight service at church. Normally, there are a few baptisms, the Lord's Supper and then we light the candles and sing. It is so spiritual. Andrew joins us because there is no nursery, it is a time for families. He has come to look forward to it as well - he wants to have a candle for the entire service!!