Prayer request...

Please pray for my cousin Terry's son, Josh, and family.
Josh is the nephew of my cousin Phil, who passed away in February of this year. (see PHIL Foundation in sidebar)
You can read Josh's story here, at CaringBridge.
Pray for the Adcock family as a whole. I don't get to see them like I would want to because they live in another state, but prayer reaches for miles.

The unforgettable fair....

If you read my "Fall Fest" post, we finally did my favorite activity related to fall, attended our local fair. Kylie had a FANTASTIC time! She rode the Ferris wheel, unbelievable, and each ride after when I asked how she liked it she said, "I do it again, mommy?!?!". We had a great time.

Scrapbook Heaven!

O.k., so I love scrapbooking but only get to do it ONE TIME A YEAR since I now have a two year old, who also loves stickers, glue, scissors and other sparkly accessories one tends to pull out when scrapbooking. My cousin Allison, who is getting ready to have her first child, also desires to be in this crazy, obsessed thing we call "scrapbooking" but says she is not "creative" enough--I beg to differ--however, so she up and has this "Heritage Makers" party. I go, because I love her, and because I LOVE scrapbooking and this is scrapbooking digitally. Two of my favorite things together. It is also, card making, board book making, canvas making, bracelet making and any other making your photo heart desires.
WELL, went to the party, bought the T-shirt, boy was I a shew in!
In the past week, I have made 7 12x12 scrapbook pages, which are on its way to being shipped to my house, and a bracelet. No scissors, scrap pieces of paper, stickers stuck on the bottom of my shoes, or tiny fingerprints on my photos.
Now, to those whom I love in-person scrapbooking with, I will still be there with my rolly tote of fun items because I still have much I want to "really" scrapbook--wedding, college album and finalizing some of Kylie's albums.
However, I feel like I am in scrapbook heaven with Heritage Makers. Check out some of my first few pages!

Happy Fall Ya'll

My friend, Leigh B. tagged me in this Fall Question Fest. I love fall, so I felt compelled to participate---maybe if I participate it will FEEL more like fall--suppose to be in the 70's on Sunday--woo hoo!

Do you like Starbucks? And are you a fan of their seasonal coffees?
Oh my, how I LOVE Starbucks. Their gift cards are on my birthday wish list EVERY year (and Christmas list, Valentine’s list, anniversary list.......) However, I tend to stick to the same flava’ every time, “tall mocha in a GRANDE cup with extra whip”---too expensive to “try” something new, however, with a gift card I will branch out a bit.

How do you decorate and prepare for Fall?
I have a fall wreath on EVERY door! I have glass pumpkins, orange and a cream color, with leaves on the mantle and place mats in the dining room are fall-ish. I have a pumpkin, fake, carved up with flowers coming out of the top on my kitchen table AND I put in my fall spice “welcome home” Scentsy for the fall season. I know, OVERBOARD!

Will you participate in your college's homecoming activities?
Probably not. I know, I am a party pooper. Go Pirates!

What is your favorite Fall clothing item or accessory?
blue jeans and a 3/4 length shirt and closed in shoes so my toes don’t have to look GOOD ALL the time

What was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid?
Hmm....hard to remember dress up for Halloween but my sister and I dressed up as Strawberry Shortcake one time. I think being a cheerleader was my favorite.

Do you like Halloween/Horror movies? Do you have a favorite?
Absolutely NOT--can’t even stand gory stuff on t.v.

What is your favorite Fall Activity?
The fair, the fair, the unforgettable fair!

What is your favorite Fall recipe?
Pumpkin dip with ginger snap cookies.

First Cotton Candy!

I know, what a deprived child, but Kylie had her first true cotton candy at our church's community day. She LOVED it! (Mommy did too)

Is it time for the kids to come back to school already?

Yes, and I am sure you didn't hear it here first! We are still in "summer mode" around here, thus the ORANGE love going on in the photo! Daddy brought us home flowers this weekend just because he loves us! We are going to need all that love when we have to be at school SOOOOOO EARLY this week!
Enjoy your school-year everyone!
Atleast cooler weather will be coming and no more having to mow grass :)

Gotta hear her sing!

Saw this little girl's video on Jonah's mommy's blog (matt and patrice williams--see sidebar). Everyone has to hear her sing and read her story. Kylie says, "I want her that girl sing..." and so we go!