Memphis in May

We recently met our good friends, the Willistons from Mississippi, (Paul, Megan, Matthew & Thomas)  for a weekend in Memphis.  We visited the Zoo, the Big Back Yard at Memphis Botanical Gardens, the Children's Museum of Memphis and Mud Island River Park.  Although the weekend's activities were completely centered around the kiddos, we had fun too!  Thanks for driving more than 1/2 way to meet us Willistons!  We had a wonderful time catching up and look forward to our next mini-vacation!  Here are some pics of James from our trip:

Memphis Zoo, Dinasaur Exhibit

James was in awe of the Big T-Rex!

Dada & James at My Big Backyard

The only picture I could get of the three kids.
 At My Big Backyard (L to R): James, Matthew & Thomas

Children's Museum of Memphis

Driving an old fire truck at Children's Museum

At Kroger Mini-Mart at Children's Museum

 

Walking the "Mississippi River" at Mud Island River Park

Now this makes me happy!

Dirt work in progress!

Our Future Homesite!

We just closed the construction loan on our new house and dirt work is scheduled to start this week.  We are very excited to finally have this project underway, but also a little overwhelmed with the endless decisions to be made.  We hope to move in before the baby arrives in December.  I have my doubts, but our builder says it can be done. Cross your fingers! :-)

our lot

our backyard view-looking over a beautiful valley

Coming Soon...

Easter Celebration!

We celebrate His love, grace, and mercy today.....and for us, also His great healing power! Easter was extra special as James got his bandages removed on Friday. All burns have healed well and there will be no permanent damage! Praise the Lord! Thank you everyone for all your prayers & support!

What a Wonderful Day....He's Alive, Alive, Alive, Hallelujah; Alive, Praise & Glory to the Lamb!

My Sunday Best!

Two weeks ago in his bandages at Children's.

We had to get out one day and see the Easter bunny!

Dying eggs with MooMoo!

Easter egg hunt at Grandmothers! The best part-bandage free!!!

The Easter Bunny was very generous.

Easter morning! So Fun!

First Fish!!!

House Party

The hazy days of winter and a busy two year old require a little creativity. Luckily for me and James, there are some great websites with clever ideas to keep us busy. I really like Play at Home Mom, http://www.playathomemom3.blogspot.com/  We made a list, headed to the craft store and let the fun begin...

Face painting...

Roarrrrr!

Arg Matey!!!

James's original.

Bath color fizzers and plastic cups....

"Whew, look at it fizz!"

Floral sponge, play hammer and "nails" (golf tees). This was by far James's favorite!

What a fun discovery....water beads!!! 

I picked these up at Michaels.

It kept James's attention for over an hour! :-)

Stay tuned....more fun to come!