ARKANSAS VACATION

We got to go on a little vacation and it was wonderful.  

We did a lot of bike riding, exploring, and swimming.  

It was just nice to get away and do a little relaxing.

DeGray Lake State Park and Resort was wonderful.

We also went to a amusement/water park and had a great time.

My camera didn't make it with us a lot of places 

b/c we rode the bikes a lot and it was overcast a lot.  

They had activities at the park every day.

One day we went to one and got stuck in the pouring down rain, but 

I enjoyed getting soaking wet and was thankful I did not take my camera.

DeGray Lake

Love the Clouds

Do I have to look?

Do I have to smile?

Kaleb loves taking pictures

       

bug!

Scenic Ride

NO!!!!

       

Ahh, more pictures!!! 

Love this one too

      

Our little armadillo friend

      

Scenic ride home and we got to see deer.

I just didn't get a good shot.

Long Due House Update

Right before cement poured

Zephy checking everything out

Pouring Cement

Slab

Nick envisioning all sorts of things

Ahh, I can see rooms

Main Frame

Kaleb playing in his room

Framing Roof

Roof

Beam

Almost all the roof frame

Back Door, roof, and our room

Cypress Siding

More of the Siding

Nick Got a Job!!!

Ok, so Nick has a job secured.  Nick & I were both getting a little anxious. We have been believing that both of us would find jobs.  Since we have not heard anything we have been fighting a battle to stand firm on this belief for a job and trust God's promises, but at the same time he didn't receive any phone calls and he applied in about 5 parishes/counties.  So, we had heard a lot about the Middle school in St. Helena from other church members.  Oh, our church is in St. Helena.  Not 1 student passed the leap test this year and so the Recovery School District was taking over.   Nick was also believing for a better school than he came from, but we are not sure if that has been answered.   The school day is a little longer, but the kids  don't have school on Monday and Nick just has to work 1 Monday a month.  Pretty interesting and so thankful for a job.

Coincidences

Well, we met Kaleb on May 28, 2009.  We got Jordan on January 28, 2010.  We then moved on May 28, 2010 and Jordan also moved out on this day.  We legally became Kaleb's foster parents on July 15, 2009 the same day as my parents anniversary.  So, tomorrow we will be celebrating Kaleb's 1st Gotcha Day.

Only Seen in the Country!!

Oh boy lots of friendly creatures.

This momma decided to make her nest on our front porch in a bin

of belongings.  She has inconvenienced me because I can not

rearrange and organize the porch like I want, but I do check on 

her often and today was the 1st day I saw Zephy trying to attack her

as she was trying to get out of the broken screen (which I also wanted 

to fix to keep the bugs out).

Oh, this has been really fun to do and I really feel like 

I've "gone country".  We have  a dryer  but it is gas

and we just need to take the time to convert it to propane.  

This is the dump!  Yes, our neighbor has a big hole 

and sometimes I think we use it more then him.

This cow enjoyed watching us dump our junk.

By the way...cows are very curious or should I say nosy!

Yep, you got it...cow bones!!!

Oh, Holly this one is for you!  My proof!!!

Horse and Buggy!!!!! 

Not 1, but 2!!!

I have actually seen this before,

but have forgotten about these since I had been living in the city.

Kaleb enjoying taking a picture with the fire.

Uncle Will and Dad messing with Kaleb

Will and his buddy Zephy

We have seen many other animals too: wild turkey, fox, deer...i just haven't seen a snake lately.

Starting to Build the House

House Pad (dirt)

Needs to sit for a lil while to settle.

Ben John: our contractor, he's a good ole' country boy!

Forming it up

Plumbing (rough in)

Nick inspecting the work

Nick & I (behind the camera) dreaming

All the lumber to frame up the house

We Have Moved!

"There are better things ahead than any we leave behind."  -CS Lewis  


Let hope this quote by Lewis holds true.  Nick and I truly believe it will and I also know that the enemy wants to attack us.   So we are prepared for the enemy to attack!!!!


Bye Bye Focis St.  We've enjoyed you, but couldn't stay any longer because the country was calling us sooner than later.


New Address:
7731 MS Hwy. 584
Osyka, MS 39657