Let me just start out by saying that it has been a very long time since I have posted anything on this blog. Unfortunately, there is not one specific reason why I haven't blogged, maybe it was because of
Facebook or maybe it was the lack of time or maybe it was because I felt like there was a lack of followers. For whatever the reason was I have since realized how much I enjoyed blogging and
missed keeping up with my fellow
bloggers.
As I begin 2010, I want to turn over a new leaf and start
back blogging again, so I will begin with a brief summary of the highlights that have
occurred in my life since my last post in May of 2009.
In July, our little girl decided to put Christ first in her life and was baptized by her daddy at church camp. We were so proud of her decision. Courtney is maturing into a wonderful young lady right before our eyes. She has a heart of gold.
This past summer we had a couple of visitors from the sunshine state. My mother in law and nephew came up in July and spent a couple of days with us. During
their visit we did a little sight seeing and visited Abraham Lincoln's childhood home.
Now that I am posting this, I realize that July was a very busy month for us. My dad celebrated his 68
th birthday in July. He had told me about a birthday party that was going to happen in his honor but never did he imagine that the kids and I would make the trip down to Florida for it. Boy, was he surprised!!! The party was a blast, an all day event. Dad even played a few songs on his new guitar.
At the end on July, the four of us took of to Chicago for a weekend get away before school started. It was a quick trip but we were able to see all that we wanted to see of the windy city. Of course while on Michigan Ave, Courtney and I had to visit the American Girl store.
We also went to the Aquarium. I love this picture of Phillip and the kids with the Aquarium in the background.
Of course, when you go to Chicago you have to go to Navy Pier, there we rode the infamous Ferris Wheel.
While the kids were not at camp during the summer and in between our mini vacations. We again enjoyed many summer days being lazy by the pool at
Southland. This is one of those fun photos that I snapped of Jonah going of the high dive with his board. I love the action shot!!!
This was the first year for the Bowling Green Hot Rods, a minor league baseball team. We were fortunate enough to enjoy several games.
In August, Courtney attended her first ever concert,
Demi Lovato. We had great seats,
thanks to a wonderful friend.
September 4
th, marked Phillip and my 16
th wedding anniversary. I can not believe that it has been that long. Where does the time go????
During fall break we took off for the beach. Nothing like a little R&R in
Destin. What a nice and relaxing vacation!!!
Since we were in Florida for 18 months I missed watching the leaves change, however I did not miss the raking of the leaves. Which we had lots to do this year in our front yard alone.
Is she not growing up too fast??? For Halloween, Courtney dressed up in her poodle skirt that my talented neighbor in Florida made for her.
After five years of homeschooling, we decided it was time for both kids to try a new chapter in their life....public school. With much prayer, we made this decision and have been pleased with the adjustment. Both kids brought home straight A's, which makes us very proud of them.
In December, the 6
th graders at Courtney's school hosted a parent/child dance. Phillip took Courtney to the dance and out to dinner on the special night.
This year Courtney has discovered a true love for music. First she tried out and made it into chorus and then she decided to play the flute in the 6
th grade band. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow and learn new and exciting things this year in school.
Jonah decided this year that he would play football, yes this was a total shock to Phillip and myself, but we all enjoyed the season even though we were sitting on the edge of our seats for most of the games, praying the he would not get
injured.
Jonah was inducted into the National Junior Beta Club in December...we are so proud of him.
And yes, we were very blessed with a wonderful Christmas this year. We were unable to make it to Florida so that was a very big change for us. However, I will admit that spending the entire day at home in front of the fire with my pj's on was nice.
Well like I said a brief summary of the highlights over the past 7 months and maybe this will be the kick start that I need to begin blogging again. I hope that all of you had a blessed Christmas and I wish you all a great 2010.
Blessings to all~
Carla
In 12 days Jonah turns 15 and more then anything he wants to go snow skiing (not that he didn't just go with his Adventure Crew), so in the morning, since it is a snow day, Phillip has taken off work and we are heading to Paoli Peaks to hit the slopes. Wish us, I mean me luck. I'm not a BIG skier like my son is. I promise to post a few pictures.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday! 
Courtney ran a PR of 15.46 for the 3000m and a PR of 21.10
The varsity boys won AA Region Champions. We were all so very proud of them.
Of course I could not resist including a family photo. This was taken on 01/11/11 at their banquet. Can you believe how fast my kiddos are growing? 
Just recently one of my high school friends tagged me on face book with this picture taken at our High School Graduation on June 6, 1991. The moment I saw this picture I started laughing for several different reasons BUT most noticeable..... look at our hair, I can only imagine how much Aqua Net we used and how much volume our hair still has even with our caps on. Then I paused and realized that this year will be our 20 year class reunion. WOW!!!! Where does the time go??!!
This past summer we had a couple of visitors from the sunshine state. My mother in law and nephew came up in July and spent a couple of days with us. During their visit we did a little sight seeing and visited Abraham Lincoln's childhood home.
Now that I am posting this, I realize that July was a very busy month for us. My dad celebrated his 68th birthday in July. He had told me about a birthday party that was going to happen in his honor but never did he imagine that the kids and I would make the trip down to Florida for it. Boy, was he surprised!!! The party was a blast, an all day event. Dad even played a few songs on his new guitar.
Of course, when you go to Chicago you have to go to Navy Pier, there we rode the infamous Ferris Wheel.
While the kids were not at camp during the summer and in between our mini vacations. We again enjoyed many summer days being lazy by the pool at Southland. This is one of those fun photos that I snapped of Jonah going of the high dive with his board. I love the action shot!!!
This was the first year for the Bowling Green Hot Rods, a minor league baseball team. We were fortunate enough to enjoy several games.
In August, Courtney attended her first ever concert, Demi Lovato. We had great seats, thanks to a wonderful friend.
September 4th, marked Phillip and my 16th wedding anniversary. I can not believe that it has been that long. Where does the time go????
During fall break we took off for the beach. Nothing like a little R&R in Destin. What a nice and relaxing vacation!!!
Is she not growing up too fast??? For Halloween, Courtney dressed up in her poodle skirt that my talented neighbor in Florida made for her.
After five years of homeschooling, we decided it was time for both kids to try a new chapter in their life....public school. With much prayer, we made this decision and have been pleased with the adjustment. Both kids brought home straight A's, which makes us very proud of them.
In December, the 6th graders at Courtney's school hosted a parent/child dance. Phillip took Courtney to the dance and out to dinner on the special night.
This year Courtney has discovered a true love for music. First she tried out and made it into chorus and then she decided to play the flute in the 6th grade band. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow and learn new and exciting things this year in school.
Jonah decided this year that he would play football, yes this was a total shock to Phillip and myself, but we all enjoyed the season even though we were sitting on the edge of our seats for most of the games, praying the he would not get injured.
Jonah was inducted into the National Junior Beta Club in December...we are so proud of him.
And yes, we were very blessed with a wonderful Christmas this year. We were unable to make it to Florida so that was a very big change for us. However, I will admit that spending the entire day at home in front of the fire with my pj's on was nice.
For her Birthday supper Courtney picked her favorite restaurant, Tumbleweed. Courtney has been heart broken ever since Tumbleweed closed their doors in BG but was excited when her daddy said that he would drive an hour in order for her to be able to eat at her favorite restaurant for her Birthday.
One of Courtney's birthday gifts from me was a mother daughter manicure and pedicure. Courtney especially enjoyed her pedicure and the message chair.
On the 8th, yes the day after Courtney's, Phillip turned...well we won't say but Courtney was his 30th birthday present, so you do the math. After spending the day recovering from Courtney's sleepover I surprised Phillip with his favorite dinner and for dessert, an ice cream cake from Baskin Robbin's.
Since moving to our new house last month, both kids have enjoyed watching the new life that comes with spring. Jonah found this young bird on Mother's Day that basically took to him. The bird would sit on his shoulder, finger and even his head (I wasn't crazy about that one but Courtney took a pic for me). As the afternoon went on this bird would follow Jonah every time he came in contact with the bird, it was really cute.
And before you think that I am trying to publish a book...the last thing in my May Happenings post is Mother's Day pictures. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful kids, without them I wouldn't be mother.
Blessings to all~
Here's a side view...
I hope that everyone had a great weekend, the weather here in Ky was beautiful. Hope you have a great week. 
