2nd post of the night...just trying to catch up!

Last weekend our Arkansas family came to see us! There was a big CFS golf tourney that all the men came to play in and we reaped the benefits of getting to see everyone! J.David and Eden played so well together! The interacted far more than I thought they would. They definitely love each other, what a blessing that these two cousins were born so close together. This weekend we saw only a glimpse of the fun and friendship these two are going to have.

Friday before everyone arrived Morgan built a retaining wall in front of our house. I don't have any after pics but it looks great! We are really excited about finally completing our landscaping! J.David LOVED helping his Daddy outside. It was so cute! Here are some pics from the weekend. I will have to steal some of the Grants Farm pics from Leanne soon, I still can't believe I forgot my camera! UGH!

**Side note on the yard pics: JD has started to develop an opinion on his wardrobe and Friday morning as I was folding his laundry he saw his xmas pj shirt and HAD to wear it! By had, i mean cried until i put it on! ha ha ha. He also picked out the shorts to go with it. A typical toddler outfit but I had no reason to fight him on it, so there he is! ha ha ha. oh and the messy face is thinmint, not mud!

JD and Eden getting reacquainted.

JD and Mimi waiting for Jay Pops and Eden outside of church. PRICELESS!

I love this one of him (and his monkey packback) and mimi walking out of church!

Mother's Day Weekend (post from a week ago..sorry!)

We had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!! Morgan came home last Wednesday night and will be home for a while!! That is a Mother's Day gift within itself!! A family again, at last!! Saturday Morgan had to work in the morning and JD gave me the sweet gift of sleeping til 10:15...WHAT!?! Yes, I said 10:15!! So, I too slept in and it was FANTASTIC, especially after the crazy week we had last week. Sunday we had a special morning at home before heading to church and i received some adorable sandals and earrings from my boys! We then had my family and grandma over for lunch after church and then headed to my Uncle's house for dinner to celebrate with my other grandma. It was busy but wonderful!! It is such a blessing to have so many wonderful role models to celebrate on Mother's Day. We only wish Mimi could have been here to honor her as well.

Saturday another special gift came in the mail. The Heartprints organization (they are the group that helps families that have lost a baby. Because of them we have photos and keepsakes of our Alexander.) had sent out a special Mother's day gift. They made little rings that spelled out MOM with a little poem that read as though Alexander was writing it from Heaven. It was such a touching thing to receive, I just can't get over how much this organization goes above and beyond. I wore the ring on Sunday morning and it was like having a piece of Alexander there with us.

Sadly I didn't get too many pics on Sunday but here are a few:

CRAZY BOY!!

Just wanted to share this cute pic of JD from about a week ago. I need to upload new photos for my next post. And yes, that is the dog's toy basket that he carried, dumped, and climbed into. But before he decided to flip it over and stand on it! ha ha...boys.

Pray, Pray, Pray

Please pray for the family and friends of Micah Rine Pate. She will be missed!!

http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/050109_Missing_Bartlett_Woman_Found_Dead

Calling all Prayer Warriors!!

Micah Rine Pate, the daughter of Dennis and Terri Rine and wife of Thomas Pate, is missing. She and Thomas live in Bartlett , TN , a suburb of Memphis . She went for a walk at 8:00 last night and has not been heard from or seen since. A missing persons report was filed late last night and the police are searching for her.

Description: She lives off Oak Rd in Bartlett, near Memphis. She is 5'5 , 115, short strawberry blond hair- wearing khaki scrub pants, dark blue shirt & tennis shoes . Call Bartlett Police if you can help..

Micah attended Harding University at the same time Morgan I did. Her mother was the primary professor for my area of study. They are a wonderful family and desperately need prayers right now!

Please Pray for her quick and safe return home! Thank you!!

Here is a link to the Pray for Micah Page on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92471745070