Finally... Now we're playing catch-up

Well, we have been super busy! Jayson is done with tutoring for the Summer, Aleah and Will are, well, they just are! The adults are working - 24/7!!! We finally got moved.. whoop! whoop! The kids are super excited because of the space they have, playtime and outdoor time just took on a whole new attitude.... there are horses in the back yard!

Personally, I am facing some difficult challenges with the whole job/training/advancement process. I can do so much, and I am open to it all, but which will make me happiest in the long run!!!???

School is right around the corner.

Lessons I have learned - yes, even at 33 3/4 you can still learn lessons.
1. It's never too much hassle to PLAY!
2. Remember that EVERYONE deserves a chance.
3. Even when you are sad, happiness still exists and it is usually in the one place you aren't looking!
4. It is important to take advantage of moments that will soon be gone too fast!
5. When you know it's right, just do it.... no regrets!

Just random thoughts.... More to come including pics...

Dream Center

Tonight was my first night volunteering at the Dream Center. I had the overwhelming sense and desire just to do something. I witnessed the love of Christ thru water baptism. Ya know, I passed out towels to the new in Christ, and even tho it was just a towel, I can't tell you how it felt to give one of the first expressions of love to someone after they become new! This center thru God, is doing amazing things in an area where skeptics claim nothing good can come from.

I am pumped up and excited for the next opportunity. Yes, folks, my Thursday nights are now taken. I am looking forward to working the volunteer sign in table and meeting some awesome folk. Stop by and see me! Come and fellowship, have a little dinner, learn about our Creator and begin feeling the awesome feeling that can only come from giving of yourself!

Graduation

Well, as the kids graduate from one grade to the next, the teachers (well, Aleah and Will's) gave us these Virtual Memory Books, a slideshow. I love this idea! It is all right there. I upload on you tube, but as you can see from my page, the videos are streamed to here. Why do this, well, with all of the people I know (haha), someone is bound to look over this convinence and go for youtube instead of blogger.

Enjoy these videos and look for our summer to begin this weekend (Memorial Day).

Growing Up

As I watched Aleah Graduate from Kindergarden lastnight, one thing hit me hard - like a freight truck... They truly are growing up.

So you think, "Ok, what are the basics? Do we have those covered?" then immediately "What about this or that?" which leads you to the all important question "What if?" where that goes, well, it never ends.

So, now that Summer is here (well almost) and I am working  and doing my volunteer stuff, I am trying to find things that are educational and fun, because in the blink of the eye it will all be over.

House contender no.2 just moves in first place.

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Staying Busy

This is a work in progress. It has started as a way to connect with family that does not have facebook, which is my main source of contact with well, everyone. So as it grows, join us for our adventures in parenting, living, loving and learning how to do what it takes to prosper and grow as a family in today's trying times.

So this is where it starts. My name is Tracy, I will be your honored guide. My husband Shannon and I have a total of five wonderful children between us; Jessica, Alysa, Jayson, Aleah and Will. I guess you can imagine what it is like to be busy parents to three active young ones (the babies are with us all the time). There is always something to do, somewhere to be and something to plan. Here is what we are involved in :

Shannon - Working a bazillion hours a week. If it can be built, worked on, tinkered with or if it is challenging: he's all about it.

Tracy - Although I work full time, I keep thinking I should work for the State or a State Agency. I want to change the world, but will settle for becoming a huge reformer of the politics in Alabama.

Jessica - She is in college and managing a local store.

Alysa - Lives in Helena, plays basketball and is very intelligent.

Jayson - Member of Boy Scouts Troop 230 in Moody.

Aleah - Wants to play T-ball next year but currently is just a shoe shopping fanatic - seriously we need to find her an addicts group (lol).

Will - The BRUTE. He wants to do Karate and play Football- so that is our next endeavor.

We love being outdoors, so with Camping season around the corner, look for more to come!!!