Kudzu Korner

I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. ~Phil 4:10-14

The weather cooperated and the kids went outside to play until food was ready.

Grill masters! (Andrew and my brother, Kenny)

LEGO CAKE!! 

I was very disappointed in the icing.  It was incredibly humid and the icing was separating before I could even get it on the cake.  They were delicious though!

LEGO LOOT!

Christopher was very excited that he could read his own cards this year!

This picture was too sweet.  The card that Andrew and I got for Christopher sang "You are my sunshine." when you opened it up.  Olivia exclaimed "I know that song!  I'll sing it to you!" and started singing to Christopher.  He's trying very hard to not be embarrassed, but I'm not sure he succeeded.  

And finally, they were well fed and hyped full of sugar and decided it was time for tackle basketball! 

Thank you to all of our guests for coming and Christopher loved all of his presents!  My mom was wanting a head count and we had 33 people here!  We had a blast and hope everyone else did too! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTOPHER!!!

1 day old - leaving the hospital

At Grandma Elsie's - 1 year

By the river at camp (2 years old)


On the land where our house was built (2 1/2 years)

At his Buzz Lightyear birthday (3 years old)


One of his 5 year old pictures

After his latest haircut

Then we were able to visit with Andrew's Great Aunt and Uncle at Blackwater Falls for the day.  It's a beautiful state park and part of me would like to go back in a couple of weeks when the Rhododendron  are in bloom.  They were EVERYWHERE. 

The 214 steps down weren't a problem at all.  I can't say they were fun to climb back up though!  (Although I did do better than I would have 5 months ago!) 

Timothy (Andrew's younger brother), Aunt Louise & Uncle Dudley, and Andrew

Blue is a Blue Jay.
Blue is the sky.
Blue is a color in the rainbow.
Blue is cotton candy.
Blue smells like blueberry muffins.
Blue feels like water.
Blue looks like my eyes.
Blue makes me feel happy.


Purple is grapes.
Purple is lilacs.
Purple is a baby bonnet.
Purple is jelly beans.
Purple smells like icing.
Purple feels like flowers.
Purple looks like jelly.
Purple makes me smile.