Visit with the Rector Family!

We decided to drive by our old house in Chattanooga. This really stirs so many different feelings. My Z was born in Chattanooga and brought home to that house. I can remember wanting to move "back home" so bad but then meeting the most wonderful friends and by the time we left, I was SAD to leave. I miss the Rectors and the Jenkins so bad still to this day!! Love you guys! On the way to the beach, we had extra time and Doug wanted to drive by, just happen to see Sheila at home and ended up having a quick little visit and seeing the kids together was funny!! Sad but funny, I know that if we still lived there, our kids would be such dear friends.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAYCI...SHE IS ONE!!!!

We prayed for Kayci long before she was born. A few weeks after she was born we found out she had craniosynostosis and we prayed for a very detailed and extensive surgery and here she is today and 3 months after her surgery that was such a breeze. It is really hard for me to believe she is ONE!!! Happy Birthday Kayci, we love you!!!

Spring Break 2009 in the mountains

For Spring Break 2009 we headed to the Smokey Mountains with Granny and Pap. We stayed at the Riverstone Resort which we highly recommend. We spent time relaxing, swimming, putt-putting, enjoying Cades Cove where we saw over 100 dear and several turkeys. I've posted a slide show with captions to capture our trip. Our only tragedy was while we were driving through the mountains and found a picture perfect waterfall and we all got out to look. There was a wall that you could sit or prop on to see the river below. Si began this adventure thinking he was going to go fishing so he brought his favorite rod along on this trip and just happened to bring it along on this day. As we got out of the car he brought his rod and immediately got it tangled up and hooked in Doug's jacket. We take care of that and sent him on down the wall a ways and he starts casting into the river very frustrated that his line would not reach the water. His idea of making it work was to throw harder and he threw too hard and CAST THE WHOLE ROD into the river. I screamed because I knew the tears were coming...other tourists however I'm sure thought it was a child that went over the wall by the looks on their faces! Don't let anyone tell you that I'm dramatic that is Natalie!!! Anyway, that helped put it in perspective that it was just a rod that went over and not a child!! You can certainly tell which pictures I took just after this because of Si's sad face. We continued on without any major issues and had a wonderful Spring Break and we are sad that it is over!!

Catching up with FRIENDS from long ago!!!

Through facebook I have met up with friend from long ago!! It has been so fun catching up with everyone! We enjoyed this day so much and letting our kids meet each other. Thanks Debbie, Pam and Stacie...let's do it again!! Sarah and Kellie had fun looking at our "ancient" yearbooks and had lots of questions!

BRUSTER'S JAMMIE NIGHT with GRANDMA & GRANDPA

The kids are familiar with this but as Grandma was standing in front of Bruster's could not believe she was in the middle of town in a robe!!!

"Mommy, can I play with this sword"?

The question sounded so innocent and I thought how sweet for him to ask permission!! As I walk around the corner only a few minutes later I realize that his sword was one that he was making from a LARGE piece of styrofoam!! It took us hours to clean up and I made him help. In the end he looked at me with THOSE eyes and said "I don't think I should have "dude" that, Mommy". How could I be upset even after cleaning for hours......

Kayci Lynn's Dedication

Our friends Gary and Angie had their new baby Kayci Fleenor dedicated and we began a 31 day of prayer for her. She will be having surgery on March 19th, please visit her website and pray for her!! www.caringbridge.org/visit/kaycilynnfleenor