There comes a point in every summer where the days of remaining relaxation seem to be flying by too fast. That's where I find myself this morning, wondering, where did the summer go?
I must say that this summer I have tried to fit in so many things I really wanted to do.
We had a great vacation to Orlando - Magic Kingdom and Sea World. Then, we visited Daytona for a day.
We came home and did some things around the yard and in the house - new mulch, still working on getting some more gravel for the driveway and making a new turn around, painted my bathroom, cleaned out some space in my storage building by having 2 yard sales with Moma and Ashley, and gave my kitchen a little revamp too by buying new rugs (funny how that can make such a big difference!).
Recently, we went to Myrtle Beach for a few days to just really play at the beach with Callie. We had fun. This time she did like the ocean and it was hard to pull her away from the water. We stayed out 3 hours one morning which seemed like a long time with a 2 year old! She had a fun time at the ocean and then loved the pool too. She does not like to be in water where she cannot touch though, so we hung out by the kiddie pool. That's okay with me too!
Anyway, we've done a lot this summer. It's been fun, and I've tried to soak in every minute of it and spend a lot of time with Callie. She grows a little more every day, and I've enjoyed being with her since the end of May.
So, today, I find myself being thankful for a great summer, but also looking at the 2 weeks remaining as the close to a great summer which I wish didn't have to end quite so quickly!
This school year will definitely be filled with challenges as we struggle through another year implementing a new curriculum, and the kids are always challenges in themselves, but I guess it's time to get back at it!
Hope you have a blessed week!
P.S. Our youth revival starts on Thursday at 7:00p. We would love to see you and any one you would like to invite! Thursday - Bro. Chad Shook; Friday - Bro. Chris Porter; Saturday - Bro. Ken Petitt
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Purple Passion Portrayed in the Potty Place
Okay, so the title is corny but I was aiming for some alliteration!
The bathroom is finished. I did it in about 8 hours from start to finish. I'm pleased with the color, but the pictures don't really do it justice! There are some glares and reflection things going on that you can't see in person, due to the camera I guess. I also am not finished with the decorating part yet. I am waiting for a second wave of creativity (and money) to hit me!!!
It cost me around $80 to buy the paint, new rugs, a few towels, toothbrush holder, trashcan, soap dish, painter's tape, etc. to get the job done. That's not too bad I guess.
Anyway, call me crazy, but I like purple. Some people said I was a little crazy for doing it, but I like it.
Have a good day!
Callie playing my mandolin. I helped her hold it right for the picture! She usually plays it in her lap and she MUST have the pick! :)
The bathroom is finished. I did it in about 8 hours from start to finish. I'm pleased with the color, but the pictures don't really do it justice! There are some glares and reflection things going on that you can't see in person, due to the camera I guess. I also am not finished with the decorating part yet. I am waiting for a second wave of creativity (and money) to hit me!!!
It cost me around $80 to buy the paint, new rugs, a few towels, toothbrush holder, trashcan, soap dish, painter's tape, etc. to get the job done. That's not too bad I guess.
Anyway, call me crazy, but I like purple. Some people said I was a little crazy for doing it, but I like it.
Have a good day!
Callie playing my mandolin. I helped her hold it right for the picture! She usually plays it in her lap and she MUST have the pick! :)
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy July
Okay, so I finally broke down and updated this poor blog. I believe eventually I will have to give up blogging since I'm so horrible at keeping up with it. No one is just on the edge of their seats waiting for me to update anyway. :)
This past month, we were very busy. We went to Orlando at the beginning of the month. We took Callie to Sea World, Magic Kingdom, and even drove over to Daytona to spend the night one night. We had a good time, and I even got in free to the Magic Kingdom on my birthday! They gave me this pin that said "Happy Birthday, Brittany" and every time someone in the park noticed it they would say, "Happy Birthday, Brittany!" It was weird, but very nice all at the same time. Callie enjoyed herself there and now since we've been, she's a little into the whole Disney thing now. It's a little after the fact, but maybe we can go back in a few years, and she'll actually remember what she saw then!
Callie liked the beach too. Definitely her favorite part was the sand. She didn't care for the ocean. She didn't like the way the water chased her... :)
I would say her most favorite part of the whole vacation was the kiddie pool and the playground at the resort we stayed at. There were two pools; we discovered the better of the 2 the last day we were there, and it was awesome! It was so huge, and she could really just play while I watched her. There were no other kids in it either, so she pretty much had it all to herself. The playground was awesome too! It was perfect for her size. She wore herself out going up and down those stairs to go down the twisting slide.
After vacation, we had Callie's party. She got lots of wonderful presents! She had an Ariel cake, and she loved it. We had her party at church, and we really just tried to invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, and first cousins. We figured that would be enough. We had a good turn out and a good time.
After Callie's party, we pretty much have been doing things around the yard and in the house. I'm determined to redo my bathroom before we go back to school. Yuck, I have to go back August 3rd... :( I really want to paint my bathroom a purple color. I know, you're thinking ewww, but I want it a pretty purple color. Not Barney purple or grape purple or anything like that. I've got one color I really like. I'm thinking about going to get it next week! I've set myself a budget, too. I should document my bathroom makeover on my blog. Maybe that would get me more motivated to do it more often!
Anyway, I hope you are enjoying the summer. I am really enjoying mine. I'm trying to just have fun everyday and enjoy being with Callie (& Andy) as much as I can.
Have a great 4th, and a great month!
This past month, we were very busy. We went to Orlando at the beginning of the month. We took Callie to Sea World, Magic Kingdom, and even drove over to Daytona to spend the night one night. We had a good time, and I even got in free to the Magic Kingdom on my birthday! They gave me this pin that said "Happy Birthday, Brittany" and every time someone in the park noticed it they would say, "Happy Birthday, Brittany!" It was weird, but very nice all at the same time. Callie enjoyed herself there and now since we've been, she's a little into the whole Disney thing now. It's a little after the fact, but maybe we can go back in a few years, and she'll actually remember what she saw then!
Callie liked the beach too. Definitely her favorite part was the sand. She didn't care for the ocean. She didn't like the way the water chased her... :)
I would say her most favorite part of the whole vacation was the kiddie pool and the playground at the resort we stayed at. There were two pools; we discovered the better of the 2 the last day we were there, and it was awesome! It was so huge, and she could really just play while I watched her. There were no other kids in it either, so she pretty much had it all to herself. The playground was awesome too! It was perfect for her size. She wore herself out going up and down those stairs to go down the twisting slide.
After vacation, we had Callie's party. She got lots of wonderful presents! She had an Ariel cake, and she loved it. We had her party at church, and we really just tried to invite grandparents, aunts, uncles, and first cousins. We figured that would be enough. We had a good turn out and a good time.
After Callie's party, we pretty much have been doing things around the yard and in the house. I'm determined to redo my bathroom before we go back to school. Yuck, I have to go back August 3rd... :( I really want to paint my bathroom a purple color. I know, you're thinking ewww, but I want it a pretty purple color. Not Barney purple or grape purple or anything like that. I've got one color I really like. I'm thinking about going to get it next week! I've set myself a budget, too. I should document my bathroom makeover on my blog. Maybe that would get me more motivated to do it more often!
Anyway, I hope you are enjoying the summer. I am really enjoying mine. I'm trying to just have fun everyday and enjoy being with Callie (& Andy) as much as I can.
Have a great 4th, and a great month!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Happy June!
June is here! Hard to believe isn't it? The last few months of school really just flew by it seems like, ahem, NOT that I'm complaining! :) I have thoroughly enjoyed being out of school thus far. It has given me a chance to do some cleansing around my house, but there's still a lot of cleansing left to do! I've chunked some junk that I've been harboring on a bookshelf (still can chunk more), I've gone through my closet and drawers and taken out clothes I haven't worn in a while, and Callie helped me clean out the bathroom drawers this morning. She was the trash girl. I just gave her things and she would put them in the trash. Sometimes she tried to put things that weren't trash in the can, but she did a really good job! She is the best little helper. She wants to help mommy do EVERYTHING! And she also wants to do EVERYTHING I do! She tries to put on my underwear, bras, pants, shirts, etc. You name it. :) It's so sweet. She gets me tickeld all the time doing silly things like that.
We are getting ready to go on vacation soon, and I'm excited about that. I bet Callie is going to have a GREAT time! I will have lots of babysitters to help me and Andy out too! :) That's always nice!
Since my last post, several not-so-fun things have already happened.
On the last day of post-planning, one of the assistant principals at Johnson, Mike Adcock, decided to end his life. Mike had come so far since his accident in August 2008. He almost died that day, but I guess (as Todd Henry put it) our prayers kept him with us for 10 more months. Mike was such an inspiration to the kids at school. They truly love him. I never heard any kid say that they didn't like Coach Adcock. He was hard on them, but they respected him at the same time. He truly had a special way with teenagers.
It's been the most bizarre thing that's happened to me in a while too. Wednesday morning I spoke with him in his office, and then within hours, we heard the news of his death. My principal is the one who found Mike. Our Johnson family has went through some very hard times this year, and next school year will not be any different. The loss of Mike is going to be felt all year.
His son, who also works at Johnson, will need our prayers as he's there everyday knowing his dad will never walk the halls of Johnson again.
Please be in prayer for the Adcock famliy, for Todd Henry, and Dr. Gibbs too. They are all very close. Todd and Dr. Gibbs were like brothers to Mike, so this is very hard for them as well.
Also, Andy's sweet grandmother, Hazel, passed away just Saturday. She had to be one of the sweetest little ladies I ever met. She always made me feel like I was one of her own grandchildren, and welcomed me with open arms when Andy and I started dating and got married. She's also the only other woman I've ever seen Andy walk up to and hug. She had a special place in his heart, and I know he will miss her. She was ready to go though, as was Mike. Both had testimonies that they had been saved.
Well, I guess I will get up and do something productive now that I've gotten my blog therapy finished with all of this typing! :) Life is short and fragile, and the devil truly is out to destroy people's lives. That's what I've learned this week.
Love!
We are getting ready to go on vacation soon, and I'm excited about that. I bet Callie is going to have a GREAT time! I will have lots of babysitters to help me and Andy out too! :) That's always nice!
Since my last post, several not-so-fun things have already happened.
On the last day of post-planning, one of the assistant principals at Johnson, Mike Adcock, decided to end his life. Mike had come so far since his accident in August 2008. He almost died that day, but I guess (as Todd Henry put it) our prayers kept him with us for 10 more months. Mike was such an inspiration to the kids at school. They truly love him. I never heard any kid say that they didn't like Coach Adcock. He was hard on them, but they respected him at the same time. He truly had a special way with teenagers.
It's been the most bizarre thing that's happened to me in a while too. Wednesday morning I spoke with him in his office, and then within hours, we heard the news of his death. My principal is the one who found Mike. Our Johnson family has went through some very hard times this year, and next school year will not be any different. The loss of Mike is going to be felt all year.
His son, who also works at Johnson, will need our prayers as he's there everyday knowing his dad will never walk the halls of Johnson again.
Please be in prayer for the Adcock famliy, for Todd Henry, and Dr. Gibbs too. They are all very close. Todd and Dr. Gibbs were like brothers to Mike, so this is very hard for them as well.
Also, Andy's sweet grandmother, Hazel, passed away just Saturday. She had to be one of the sweetest little ladies I ever met. She always made me feel like I was one of her own grandchildren, and welcomed me with open arms when Andy and I started dating and got married. She's also the only other woman I've ever seen Andy walk up to and hug. She had a special place in his heart, and I know he will miss her. She was ready to go though, as was Mike. Both had testimonies that they had been saved.
Well, I guess I will get up and do something productive now that I've gotten my blog therapy finished with all of this typing! :) Life is short and fragile, and the devil truly is out to destroy people's lives. That's what I've learned this week.
Love!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
School is Almost Over
School really IS almost over! I'm at school right now updating my blog. I'm taking a break from the cleaning and having really not much to do. I have two more 1/2 days with the kids, and then 2 more days for me for post-planning, and then it's over! I'm so ready for a vacation, and ready to spend more time at home.
Callie is already 23 months old! Hard to believe next month I'll have a 2 year old! She has grown so much over this school year, and in a year she's grown so much! She's so smart and learning so much every day.
There's not much else to update on except that Sunday morning Gerald Sweatman will be coming to our church to sing. He's wonderful! He's so cute, and you can tell that he knows what he's singing about and that he is really doing what God called him to do. I met him at a singing I went to to actually play for a lady at my church to sing. I fell in love with his sweet personality and singing, and invited him to come to Mud Creek. Hopefully he will truly enjoy our church, and other people in the community will also come to hear him sing.
Other than that, nothing really exciting is going on at the Brown house, but we aren't complaining! We are blessed and well. I thank God for that, and I hope your family is doing well too.
Callie is already 23 months old! Hard to believe next month I'll have a 2 year old! She has grown so much over this school year, and in a year she's grown so much! She's so smart and learning so much every day.
There's not much else to update on except that Sunday morning Gerald Sweatman will be coming to our church to sing. He's wonderful! He's so cute, and you can tell that he knows what he's singing about and that he is really doing what God called him to do. I met him at a singing I went to to actually play for a lady at my church to sing. I fell in love with his sweet personality and singing, and invited him to come to Mud Creek. Hopefully he will truly enjoy our church, and other people in the community will also come to hear him sing.
Other than that, nothing really exciting is going on at the Brown house, but we aren't complaining! We are blessed and well. I thank God for that, and I hope your family is doing well too.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
More pictures of the Bug!
Callie has been keeping us busy as usual. I love her more and more everyday I believe! She's at the cutest stage right now, and we are enjoying it so much! I decided to post some more pictures of her since we've had Easter and NOW we have pictures with Uncle Levi and Aunt Ashley to put up here. I believe they were a little jealous before? :) They love Callie so much, and they are so good with her too. She loves both of them and thoroughly enjoyed them visiting with her at our house recently. They played pretty hard! I think she wore Levi out! :)
Enjoy!
Callie "swinging" with Levi and Ashley.
Easter Egg Hunt at church! She had a blast! The next morning at sunrise service, she thought we had gone there to find more eggs. Bless her heart, she was a little disappointed! :) I call this picture her moma pose. She looks like me with that little scowl on her face! Sad to say!
Group hug!
Right before the hunt!
Trying out her new shades she got in her easter basket. 4 for $1! I figured that wasn't bad!
Levi is spinning Callie around in her swing and then letting her go. She LOVED this! She kept saying "Again!" It was cute!
Now this one is cute - here are Levi and the Bug clearly breaking the weight limit on this wagon! :) Levi will be a good daddy some day. He is great with Callie!
Enjoy!
Callie "swinging" with Levi and Ashley.
Easter Egg Hunt at church! She had a blast! The next morning at sunrise service, she thought we had gone there to find more eggs. Bless her heart, she was a little disappointed! :) I call this picture her moma pose. She looks like me with that little scowl on her face! Sad to say!
Group hug!
Right before the hunt!
Trying out her new shades she got in her easter basket. 4 for $1! I figured that wasn't bad!
Levi is spinning Callie around in her swing and then letting her go. She LOVED this! She kept saying "Again!" It was cute!
Now this one is cute - here are Levi and the Bug clearly breaking the weight limit on this wagon! :) Levi will be a good daddy some day. He is great with Callie!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Pictures
Pictures of the Bug...
Callie with her bandana on her head like mommy's! I like to pull my hair back like this sometimes when I'm doing work in the house.
Callie loves "hose!" She will walk in my room and look in my drawer for hose. She just grins and says "hose" whenever she finds some or on Sunday mornings when we're getting ready for church. She's wearing some of my "half hose" in this picture and she just HAD to put on her church shoes after she put the hose on.
Here's my little Picasso painting at her easel. Callie LOVES painting and gets so excited when we start talking about painting!
Me and the Bug!
Callie and her daddy. She is such a daddy's girl. He's all she talks about when he's not home, and everyday she looks for him to come and get her out of the car when we get home from school.
Callie with her bandana on her head like mommy's! I like to pull my hair back like this sometimes when I'm doing work in the house.
Callie loves "hose!" She will walk in my room and look in my drawer for hose. She just grins and says "hose" whenever she finds some or on Sunday mornings when we're getting ready for church. She's wearing some of my "half hose" in this picture and she just HAD to put on her church shoes after she put the hose on.
Here's my little Picasso painting at her easel. Callie LOVES painting and gets so excited when we start talking about painting!
Me and the Bug!
Callie and her daddy. She is such a daddy's girl. He's all she talks about when he's not home, and everyday she looks for him to come and get her out of the car when we get home from school.
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