spencer is 5!

spencer is 5!

kids grow up so fast...then u realize they are 5 and we treasure each day.

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ICE CREAM SPECIAL

Spencer got a special birthday ice cream at Johnny Rockets. He is so excited about turning 5.

God has blessed us with our son and I look forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for this little man, my buddy!

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Our Biggest Risk

our daughter takes great pictures; she just doesn't always cooperate with us.

However, we went to visit the White House this summer and she princess-posed for this pic.

Every time I look at pictures of my kids I think about what are they going to become? How will our parent-child relationship develop? Will they serve the Lord with us?

I am convinced that children are a blessing from the Lord and they are the biggest risk on earth. You do not know what can happen with and to them. You don't know what decisions they will make in life and you have to completely trust the Lord for the outcome.

Lord, I thank You for my kids. Thank You for blessing us with them. I ask that You give us the grace we need to train them and trust You. Amen.

while visiting my wife's mother we went to Busch gardens. Fun was had by all! Lilly got to take flight on this airplane and then ride bumper cars and even go on the BIG swing!
sometimes being the smallest and youngest (and only girl) has its advantages.

the purpose of a storm...

bring us back to an honest fear of the Lord.
a double rainbow...a promise, i'm sure!

Dave's Day @famousdavesbbq YUMMY!

FWD:full sink empty dish washer?

why is the sink full of what the dish washer is made for?

Cheerwine Cake from Cooks.com

My wife wanted to make a Cheerwine Cake. So, we did a little Google action and vuala!

Cooks.com gave us a simple and tasty recipe...for the icing she added extra powdered sugar using about 3 1/4cups total to thicken it up a bit and uses NO nuts. Go on, give it a taste!

CHEERWINE CAKE
Printed from COOKS.COM
Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,181,145183-230196,00.htmlContent Copyright © 2011 Cooks.com - All rights reserved.

1 box Devil's Food cake mix1 c. Cheerwine1 tsp. almond extract
FROSTING:
1/3 c. Cheerwine 1/2 c. butter 1/4 c. cocoa 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. nuts, chopped
Heat Cheerwine, butter and cocoa together until mixture comes to a boil. Pour mixture over powdered sugar and blend until smooth. Stir in almond extract. Mix in chopped nuts. Cool slightly. Spread over cake.

Last Night's Dinner

Well, we tried...

Our new oven decided to quietly sound the alarm when the

pizza was done so, consequently we didn't hear it!

The good news about it all is we called Domino's Pizza and they

made us a pizza that was awsome! The price with a coupon was

just right and the taste was too! (we did not eat any coupons)

Fortunately, we ate together and enjoyed each other's company and antics at the dinner table, which is most of the fun around a meal.

Lesson Learned: if at first it burns, takeout always soothes!

King Street Blues -Comfort Food That's Out of This World!

We have visited King Street Blues in Alexandria twice now and are blown away at the great food, service, atmosphere and best of all: PRICES!

If we were to visit other BBQ places the pricing would be $2-3 more and the service would probably be predictable? I am so glad that King Street Blues was easily found by our 3 year old GPS in our car.

We will definitely go back to this one because...

When asked by our server, "how is everything?" Spencer replied, "I LOVE IT! It is DEEEELICIOUS!!!" Then he told me we should make bbq sandwiches at home. Maybe we will...maybe we'll just head over to King Street Blues again?

http://kingstreetblues.com/

Ball In A Cup Toy

Lilly helps me explain just how this nostalgic game works. Get you one and enjoy!

Why Don't I Just Listen?

It is August 1st. It is hot outside and I can barely find relief indoors. So, let's sit back and watch a movie right?

What movie would the kids like to watch? Home Alone.

I put up a fuss because my movie tastes have changed and I am hot and grumpy and don't want to watch a Christmas movie! It is funny, nice and good; I hear from my kids.

Halfway into the movie I realize that they are still and quiet and laughing during the movie, which is unheard of most of the time.

Why don't I just listen?