Beach Comber

We went to the beach with the Jackson family. How rare that John and Jeremy get 3 whole weeks off a year and one of the 3 just happened to be at the same time...great blessing. The boys had a great time playing together or atleast Thomas had fun stealing Graham's passy and Garrett's blankie.We ate a lot of food, slept, and played on the beach a little. It rained a lot.
John turned the big 30 while we were there, so that was fun to celebrate....every birthday is better with a trip
In other news to celebrate!!
Jenny turned 27
Amanda is having 2 boys
Chrissie is having baby number 2
Our small group is growing very fast with the latest blessing-Ally Mattern born this weekend, and 3 more babies on the way.
I went with some of the girls in my tuesday morning bible study to Deeper Still and heard some great, great, great stuff from some awesome women. The Lord spoke so much truth into my heart. I just pray I can remember it all! The girls had way too much fun and made some new friends
Got to help with Beauty for Ashes at my church for single moms-such a blessing to be able to serve and meet some really neat women who have a great faith in God.
Ummm..other than that we are back to life as normal.

A New Blog

For those of you who don't really know me, I love to sew. I started "Kidthreads" my sewing company about 3-4 years ago..I can't really remember. So, I have ventured out and created a blog to share some of the things I make for Thomas and friends. I do have some things for sale, but this is not me starting my own business...just having fun and making making a little cash to support my hobby. I am working on some pumpkin tees for the fall....so check it out http://kidthreads.blogspot.com/

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Hi, my name is Thomas, I like big people's shoes, cell phones, and drool. Drool means more teeth and more teeth means more food:)



A little side note: I have a lot friends who have either had their blessing or are growing their blessing in their belly right now. Everytime I see a new baby, look at my own blessing, or hear of a friend's good news..I am reminded of the miracle of life God gives us. I am so thankful for all of them, thankful God chose us to raise Thomas, and thankful for all He is teaching us about Him through raising Thomas. Thank you Lord for every good and perfect gift comes from YOU!




DISCLAIMER: I love the internet and love to look at fabric especially. So my disclaimer for this week is to BE CAREFUL when you order stuff. I had a nice charge on my debit card this weekend becasue someone felt the need to steal my number and order $1,009 of flowers from 1-800 Flowers. They also felt the need to travel...to Turkey-however the plan tickets did not go through. Thankfully, we have a great bank that is working on getting our money back. So, please just be careful and ask yourself......is this site really, really ,really securet?

Big Boy Hair Cut

We went to see Mrs. Liza today for a real big boy haircut. Thomas was such the little man. He sat on the box in the chair all by himself. He was extremelty still. Mrs. Liza cut the front, sides, and even got the razor out to cut the back. I did tear up a little as I watched her cut his hair because he looked like a big boy and not a baby. So to go along with his hair cut, I had to dress him in big boy clothes...not my beloved john johns! Her are some pics from our photo shoot















Can you tell he wants what is behind that door?
Running through the house while I was trying to take his picture.

Babies, Babies, Babies

So many babies to rejoice about. Just wanted to give a shout out to all our friends who are expecting their sweet bundles of joy.
If I even attempted to write everyone's name down, I know I would forget somebody's sweet baby and I certainly don't want to do that!
So, if you are reading this and you do not have a blog, please please get one( especially if you live off) so I/we can see some pictures. If you are worried about the whole ... "everyone else has one"... or " I might become an addict"... its ok.....just give in to the pressure and join in the fun.

Feeding the Ducks

We went to Cock of the Walk with the Granthams a few nights ago. Here are some cute pics of our boys.





















This is Elias and yes he doesn't have any showes on...so if you know the Granthams and could donate some money to purchase sweet baby Elias some shoes...please, please, please send money now!! (The only reason I have to joke about this was that Chrissie felt so bad that she forgot his shoes...you know you think they are in the car and then when you get out of the car to go eat...they are not in there. So as we were outside..she said -I know everyone in there is talking about me and how they cannot believe I don't have any shoes for my baby)

I think Thomas was telling Elias he was sorry for the time he about pulled his ears off at their baby dedication..in front of his whole family. I don't really think that made them want
Elias to hang out with Thomas very much. But, it has not happened again...they are still good friends.