Back to School Bootcamp

So, I have been experimenting with "food painting"....... don't worry, it's all edible. This cake is for our churches Back to School Bootcamp Lock-In. Hence, the boot! Ha!

Happy Baby Cake!

This was a cake that I did for a dear friend of mine who is having her second child but her first girl! Very soon the world will be graced by Miss Elizabeth Abney Sawyer! Kinda hard to tell here (I am just glad Steph got a pic! I forgot!) but this is a 4 layer French Vanilla cake with hot pink/spring green/white fondant with light pink piping between the flowers. If you click on the picture, you can get more detail. Super fun to do- even though I was quite sleep deprived after a week at church camp. Love you Sawyers! Can't wait to meet you, Baby Elizabeth!

I'm a Pesca-Vegetarian!

So, I finally found out "what" I am ! Go to http://www.self.com/fooddiet/2009/02/different-types-of-vegetarians-slideshow#slide=2 and find out what you are!

Birthday Invites....

This one is really for Bailey Rose...... while she is away in Kansas with Grandma Sheila and Uncle Matt, I made up her birthday invitations for her spa themed birthday party. Michael and I were in Blytheville, AR (Michael had a work trip and I tagged along) and I found a kit to make these pretty butterfly cards. SO, here ya go Brp! Whadaya think? Not sure if you can tell, but these butterflies are coated in glitter. I love you!

Where Jesus Goes to Camp!

Let's go HOME!!!! Cute, little stinkin' kids... sweethearts..... everyone of 'em!

She had just come off the go-karts where she had a near miss driving experience- hence the scared expression... drives like her momma! Ha!

Can you see her? Our super duper children's pastor, Miss Stephanie, went with her! She had a great time!

Her first time down the waterslide.... she wasn't quite sure about it at first but after she went down the first time she was hooked!

Bailey Rose's bunk!

We just got back from church camp at "Dry Gulch USA" (near Pryor, OK). Our church took 32 kiddos (minus Ike... he spent the week with Grandtone and Grandpa Trumpet.. next year he gets to go) Lemme tell you, this is the place to be! We had a BLAST!!!! They had go-karts, bumper cars, horseback riding, a water park, bouncy, inflatables things, lake activities (with jet skies, a "Wet Willy" water slide, a banana boat), canoes, a trampoline over the water (called the "Blob"), a carousel..... that is all I can think of right now. But the best part was the incredible Chapel time we had in the morning and evening. A rockin' praise team, captivating speakers and a little humor mixed in for good measure. The kids experienced God in a very real and beautiful way. We are already making plans to go again next year! I always post pictures backwards so please forgive me and view these from the bottom up. I have LOTS more pics but these were some of my favorites!

Little Red River Trip and the First Fish!

Last Saturday we went to our friends cabin on the Little Red River in Pangong, AR. I am continually surprised by the beauty of Arkansas. The Little Red River is one of the MOST beautiful places on God's green earth. The weather was perfect (literally 72 degrees) with a cool breeze on the river. Not long after we arrived, the kids and Michael began pulling the most colorful rainbow trout out of the river. AND..... Isaac caught his very first fish! Miss Ann and I were visiting in their super cute cabin and suddenly Isaac appeared and was shouting and jumping up and down and saying, "I caught my first first fish! I caught my first fish! I did really, really!" The kids also enjoyed the boat rides (hosted by Mr Billy)- the faster the better! And Mr Billy was happy to oblige! We ate a wonderful dinner with lovely company. We headed home later on that evening and the kids were totally zonked! We will be back to visit Billy and Ann anytime they invite us!

Secret Keeper Girl Date

BaileyRose and I have been doing a bible study called, "Secret Keeper Girls: The Power of True Beauty and Modesty". It is a really great study and I think we will continue even after the official study is closed. (There is another study set concerning friendships and relationships). Our date this time was to visit an art gallery and look for pieces of art the included women. Then we discussed what significance the women had and why the artist used them in the piece of art. We had a super time. My girl is growing up so fast! I hear people say that all the time in regards to their kids but, gosh! This is really fast! I am glad that we are spending this time together. Our next date is to go to a vintage shop. Twist my arm! Not sure what the lesson is on this date. Haven't read that far ahead. I, for one, am really looking forward to this particular date. It is right up my alley!