Jackie and the kids
Mom and Dad and the kids
All the kids and my parents
Alex, Dad, Mom, Hannah, Allie, Avery, and Anna
Allie was playing wit my camera and she took a cute picture of Anna and Avery.
Anna took a cute one of Allie and Avery.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Grandparents Day
Friday was Grandparent's Day at Arlington. Allie was so excited to have the grandparents come to school. The kids did a little program and the grandparents visited their classroom. Chris' mom came and my parents came too. My niece and nephew that live in Alabama were on Spring Break, so they came down with my parents. We were really glad to see them. The weather was terrible! It rained the whole weekend, so we really didn't do anything but hang aroung our house. I got some good pictures if the kids with grandparents. (Thanks to Jackie.) I actually forgot my camera, but she let me use hers.
Allie was playing wit my camera and she took a cute picture of Anna and Avery.
Allie was playing wit my camera and she took a cute picture of Anna and Avery.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Times Are Changing
So I can't believe Avery is 2 and 1/2 already. She has been asking for a big girl bed. So, I decided to take the rail off her crib. So she was very excited about her "big girl bed". Which is actually the same bed, but with a small rail. Anyway, She has done really well. She went right to sleep the first night. It was kind of weird for me the next morning. I heard her wake up and then in one minute she was standing in front of me, very proud of herself. She didn't take a nap today, but she stayed in her bed until I told her she could get up! We will see if that lasts. I am sure in a few days she will realize she can get up and ask for water, potty, to get in our bed, and all the other things her sister asks for. We will hope she continues to do well.
All ready for bed
Silly faces!
She asked if Allie could sleep with her. "No way"
Don't you just love sleeping children? These are some of my favorite pictures. They look so sweet and peaceful.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Update
I thought I would give some updates about what is going on here in the King house. Allie's cheerleading has ended for the year. She is enjoying kindergarten and I can't believe it is almost over. I am amazed at how much she is learning. Avery is now potty trained! We are very happy about that, but now we have to visit every bathroom in every store. We are about to make her crib into a big girl bed. She is growing so fast. Chris has been really busy with school lately. Arlington boys and girls basketball teams won the state tournament this year. We were all very excited about that. But the biggest news is that we will be having another baby in October! We are all very excited about this too. Please keep us in your prayers.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Alanta Zoo
So we finally took the girls to the zoo. We have been wanting to go for a while. Maybe I should say the girls and I have been wanting to go. Chris could have cared less if we ever went, but he went with us anyway. He did have a good time and we even got a year pass so we can go back. Chris and Allie were out of school for President's Day and so went after Chris' doctor's appointment. It turned out to be right at Avery's nap time, but she was very good and didn't get tired until the very end. The girls liked seeing all the animals. We saw the pandas, but our favorite were the the gorillas. There were lots of babies. They were wrestling around together. Allie and Avery liked that. They talked all the way home about coming home and playing monkeys.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Valentine's Day and Warm Weather
It has been a long time since I posted last. I just realized I had hardly taken any pictures in January. I am going to try to do better. We have been enjoying the nice weather lately. I took a few pictures when we were outside the other day. Also, Allie had a Valentine's party at school.
Valentine's Party at School
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sunrise
I read this devotional thought today and I thought I would pass it along.
Written byVan Walton
"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete…" James 1:2-4 (NLT)
Have you ever risen early in the morning with one purpose, to watch the sun rise? I especially like to take time for sunrises, so I purposefully chose to rise early each day during my vacation.One morning I found myself sitting on the dock facing east, looking for the sun to rise up over the lake.
Another morning I sat on the long veranda of a century-old hotel gazing at the Ohio River, waiting for the golden glow that would announce the sun's arrival.
Days later, toward the end of my trip, I wrapped myself in a heavy blanket and curled up in the glider on the front porch of the cabin where I had spent the night. Peering over the Utah landscape, once again I searched the horizon.Soon a bright orange blaze appeared, forcing me to close my eyes because of its brilliance. In a few seconds, with wide-opened eyes, I continued my search for the morning's drama, only to see a half globe sitting on top of the mountains. I kept watching, not wanting to miss the spectacular sight. Then, in another blink of an eye, the sun lifted itself from the peaks, and hung there in the sky - a perfect golden circle.That was it. It went so quick. The sun had come up, creeping into the day, and now it simply dangled ��“ a yellow ball in the air, surrounded by blue, looking like a child's simple drawing.For a few minutes I pondered my disenchantment with this particular sunrise. Is there such a thing as an incomplete, imperfect sunrise? At that moment I believed there was. I had just experienced it. And, I remembered others like it, somewhat lackluster.Why had the sunrise not impressed me this day? Where was all the drama I had expected? Then I realized there is no drama in a sunrise without clouds.Clouds - they've been given a bum rap, but all along, these predictors of bad weather, these symbols of negativity, sadness, blues, and gloom really serve to expand light, reflect color, cast dazzling rays, and paint incredible scenes in the sky.A sunrise without clouds is like a life without trials and hardships. I do all I can to avoid challenges and difficulties, but the fact is the so called "clouds" in my life can cast me in a certain aura of God's splendor. A life free of complications and struggles can resemble a bland sunrise … little contrast, seemingly dull artistry, and little context in which I can reflect the Son.Truth is, the people I respect and admire most are those whose lives have been filled with "clouds" but they walk through any weather with God. These people walk in splendor, surrounded with a certain attractive and hard-to-capture beauty. They are people I seek out on a regular basis. I pursue them because I want to bask in their glow and confidence. They leave me in awe.One thing is sure. I'm never disappointed when I find myself in the company of those who have learned to rise up in the midst of clouds. They don't seek to avoid cloudy days; rather they stand up to walk in dignity, accepting the brilliant contrasts and magical rays God can create despite and through their adversity.It is in their presence I realize, a life free of clouds holds no attraction. Now I see cloudy days in a positive light. May I never shun them again, for I realize clouds build character, add color, and separate the bland from the brilliant.
Written byVan Walton
"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete…" James 1:2-4 (NLT)
Have you ever risen early in the morning with one purpose, to watch the sun rise? I especially like to take time for sunrises, so I purposefully chose to rise early each day during my vacation.One morning I found myself sitting on the dock facing east, looking for the sun to rise up over the lake.
Another morning I sat on the long veranda of a century-old hotel gazing at the Ohio River, waiting for the golden glow that would announce the sun's arrival.
Days later, toward the end of my trip, I wrapped myself in a heavy blanket and curled up in the glider on the front porch of the cabin where I had spent the night. Peering over the Utah landscape, once again I searched the horizon.Soon a bright orange blaze appeared, forcing me to close my eyes because of its brilliance. In a few seconds, with wide-opened eyes, I continued my search for the morning's drama, only to see a half globe sitting on top of the mountains. I kept watching, not wanting to miss the spectacular sight. Then, in another blink of an eye, the sun lifted itself from the peaks, and hung there in the sky - a perfect golden circle.That was it. It went so quick. The sun had come up, creeping into the day, and now it simply dangled ��“ a yellow ball in the air, surrounded by blue, looking like a child's simple drawing.For a few minutes I pondered my disenchantment with this particular sunrise. Is there such a thing as an incomplete, imperfect sunrise? At that moment I believed there was. I had just experienced it. And, I remembered others like it, somewhat lackluster.Why had the sunrise not impressed me this day? Where was all the drama I had expected? Then I realized there is no drama in a sunrise without clouds.Clouds - they've been given a bum rap, but all along, these predictors of bad weather, these symbols of negativity, sadness, blues, and gloom really serve to expand light, reflect color, cast dazzling rays, and paint incredible scenes in the sky.A sunrise without clouds is like a life without trials and hardships. I do all I can to avoid challenges and difficulties, but the fact is the so called "clouds" in my life can cast me in a certain aura of God's splendor. A life free of complications and struggles can resemble a bland sunrise … little contrast, seemingly dull artistry, and little context in which I can reflect the Son.Truth is, the people I respect and admire most are those whose lives have been filled with "clouds" but they walk through any weather with God. These people walk in splendor, surrounded with a certain attractive and hard-to-capture beauty. They are people I seek out on a regular basis. I pursue them because I want to bask in their glow and confidence. They leave me in awe.One thing is sure. I'm never disappointed when I find myself in the company of those who have learned to rise up in the midst of clouds. They don't seek to avoid cloudy days; rather they stand up to walk in dignity, accepting the brilliant contrasts and magical rays God can create despite and through their adversity.It is in their presence I realize, a life free of clouds holds no attraction. Now I see cloudy days in a positive light. May I never shun them again, for I realize clouds build character, add color, and separate the bland from the brilliant.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Merry Christmas
We had a great Christmas. My mom and dad came to Georgia Christmas eve. The past few years they have been spending the night with us on Christmas eve. Chris' mom also comes over and spends the night. So we have a house full. It is fun to have them on Christmas morning and they enjoy seeing the kids reaction to what Santa brings.
On Christmas eve, we had dinner and the girls put out reindeer food for Santa's reindeer. We usually go out the next morning and it is gone, but we forgot to even look this year.
Yeah! Avery ate lots of Santa's cookies. So we had to put out more. Then, on Christmas morning, when she woke up I told her Santa had come. She said, "Can I eat his cookies?" I said, "Santa ate all his cookies?" Then she said "Can you make me more?" I guess she might have been perfectly happy for Santa to bring her cookies instead of presents.
I didn't get many good pictures on Christmas morning. The kids were not too interested in stopping for pictures. I can't imagine why. We went to my aunt and uncles house for lunch and had a great meal.
Maybe we should have another baby. It looks like Avery could handle the diaper changes for us.
Our big family Christmas was Saturday after Christmas. I don't have any pictures. Why? Because Chris and I didn't get to go. We were at home with a stomach virus!! I was so disappointed. We always have a good time. This year we had to bring a white elephant gift. There is a pair of Grinch boxer shorts that show up in someones gift every year for about the last five years. That was of course among the white elephant gifts. The funniest gift this year came from my cousin Andy. Andy is an Auburn fan (of course) and he married a Georgia fan (We really like her in spite of it.) Andy took some of her Georgia Bulldog stuff and some of her parents Bulldog stuff and wrapped it up without her knowing it. They said it was so funny her expression as she figured it out. See all the fun we missed. I can't wait til next year, she will have a whole year to plan on how to get back at him. My parents took the girls, so they didn't have to miss it. Then Allie stayed at my aunt Connie's house and Avery and my parents stayed at my aunt Donna's house. I was so happy that we didn't have to take care of them while we were sick. Overall we had a fun Christmas minus the sickness. I can't believe it is already over. On thing I'm glad to be done with is Christmas decorations. I took down all the Christmas stuff today. The house looks sort of bare. And I love it! All that Christmas stuff starts to get on my nerves after a while.
Allie showing us some ornaments on the tree.
Avery doing the same
On Christmas eve, we had dinner and the girls put out reindeer food for Santa's reindeer. We usually go out the next morning and it is gone, but we forgot to even look this year.
We put out cookies for Santa. What happened to Santa's cookies?
I think I know
Yeah! Avery ate lots of Santa's cookies. So we had to put out more. Then, on Christmas morning, when she woke up I told her Santa had come. She said, "Can I eat his cookies?" I said, "Santa ate all his cookies?" Then she said "Can you make me more?" I guess she might have been perfectly happy for Santa to bring her cookies instead of presents.
I didn't get many good pictures on Christmas morning. The kids were not too interested in stopping for pictures. I can't imagine why. We went to my aunt and uncles house for lunch and had a great meal.
Maybe we should have another baby. It looks like Avery could handle the diaper changes for us.
Our big family Christmas was Saturday after Christmas. I don't have any pictures. Why? Because Chris and I didn't get to go. We were at home with a stomach virus!! I was so disappointed. We always have a good time. This year we had to bring a white elephant gift. There is a pair of Grinch boxer shorts that show up in someones gift every year for about the last five years. That was of course among the white elephant gifts. The funniest gift this year came from my cousin Andy. Andy is an Auburn fan (of course) and he married a Georgia fan (We really like her in spite of it.) Andy took some of her Georgia Bulldog stuff and some of her parents Bulldog stuff and wrapped it up without her knowing it. They said it was so funny her expression as she figured it out. See all the fun we missed. I can't wait til next year, she will have a whole year to plan on how to get back at him. My parents took the girls, so they didn't have to miss it. Then Allie stayed at my aunt Connie's house and Avery and my parents stayed at my aunt Donna's house. I was so happy that we didn't have to take care of them while we were sick. Overall we had a fun Christmas minus the sickness. I can't believe it is already over. On thing I'm glad to be done with is Christmas decorations. I took down all the Christmas stuff today. The house looks sort of bare. And I love it! All that Christmas stuff starts to get on my nerves after a while.
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