Crazy Fall Times

I have not been on in a while because fall is crazy times around here.
Jonas started his new job and has been working some LONG, I repeat, LONG hours--it stinks.

Jeb starts school on Thurs.

I started school on Wed. My classes are smaller this year,which is SWEET! Fewer essays and research papers to grade! The online class is starting out much more smoothly this semester. I re-built the class to be more user-friendly and more instructor-friendly as well. The first week has been much easier for us all!

Caleb is eating some of the yummy food I made--so far he loves carrots and enjoys sweet potatoes.

Our dog, Rosie, disappeared and that has been sad for us. I hope she is in a good home or in dog heaven. I suppose I'll never know.

We went to the lake for the last time today--sooooo sad.
We went to the pool at Crosscreek with the Rays on Sat--suppose it's the last pool trip too--so sad.

Got trained for leading our small group this year. I am praying that all goes well. God has blessed us with some great folks in our church.

Faith got baptized and it brought tears to my eyes. I hope and pray everyday that my kiddos come to know the Lord at an early age and never depart from their faith. It is the most awesome responsibility to train them spiritually... I think when my kids get baptized I will feel relieved that they stepped out and made the choice, and also more devoted and even more convicted that now the real work of showing them how to flesh it out and explaining what it all means begins. There is so much to parenting well; I am glad God is with us.

Our small group had to think about these things for this week:
3 people that affected your life the most
3 places that are the most special to you
3 events that have influenced you the most...
It was fun for Jonas and I to discuss. You learn a lot about someone from hearing their answers to those 3 questions.

Jonas and I went on a date. WOW! It was great. We laughed so much. It was so good for us. Red Lobster is even better that I remembered it being. I never, ever, ever, ever have had an inkling of doubt since I made the decision to marry him. He is so good for me and such an awesome father. My dreams fulfilled.

The consignment sale is this week. I am pumped about getting my kids some new ...well new to us...goodies. Jeb always wants to know "whose was this?" He is so blessed to always look cute, thanks to generous folks like Jill and Ashley, Nana Mac's trips to Commerce/Belk, and my trips to consignment sales/stores! Libby is pitching in to make sure that Caleb (Noah's stuff) stays dressed to the nine's. I am so grateful. They always look cute and I don't have to work 40 hours a week to make it that way! God is truly a provider, even in the small things!

The tornado--we thought a tornado was coming around here this week. Thankfully, it missed us. I was so thankful that I was home with my love bugs. It was so peaceful knowing that they were with me and that I was not dependent on someone else to keep them safe. I remember being sick about it every time a bad storm/tornado warning came and I was apart from my child. So glad that Jonas makes so many sacrifices (and we all do really) so that I can be home...well, I'm home most of the time anyway (between fun stuff for the boys, groceries, errands, church, friends, and slightly working I am not really home that much!).

Gotta sleep.