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Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!

TJ has to work most holidays so I was going to take the kids to the zoo today, but with the high cost of gas and high probability of crowds, I decided against it. Instead, we are heading to the pool later this morning. I bought some new pool toys and floats, and I hope T.G. enjoys them more this year than she did last year. Last year I had to hold her the entire time she was in the water because she hated her baby float. The boys, on the other hand, love the water and I have to make sure they stay by the steps where they can somewhat touch the bottom. Nonetheless, they are excited, and were ready to go in their bathing suits at 7:15 this morning! LOL!

I hate that TJ has to work today, but he gets a week off between Christmas and New Year's to make up for it, and it's worth it then, especially since the kids are out of school for 3 weeks during that time. Well, I have to go pack some snacks and begin the process of getting everyone lathered up with sunscreen, towels packed, toys inflated and loaded in the van, shoes on, and in the car. Yeah, with all that to do, I should be there in about 2 hours!
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Anonymous said…
I hope that y'all had a wonderful day at the pool! It was gorgeous here all day long and I spent most of the day inside! Ashley had to work as they planted their last peanut crop today so yeah for that!

Ashley works all holidays too except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every other holiday I can count on him being at work. We did have lunch together so that was nice!

Thank you so much for the comment you left. I cannot even begin to tell you how inspirational you are to me and this journey. I am so blessed to have been given this opportunity and I truly believe that God is working through us for many different purposes.

I cannot wait to get the house done and the first family moved in. Please continue to pray for us, the foundation, the house and all CDH families!

Thanks for always putting a smile on my face!
May 26, 2008 at 10:07 PM
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