School started...
This was taken on the first morning. Madison is a senior, McKenzie & McKayla are 6th graders- in the same class which hasn't happened since 2nd grade. It's interesting.
As summer wound down, we enjoyed the lake after school which allowed us to witness amazing sunsets like this one.
Everything is rosy! And I grew them!!!!
Madison got a "new"car. '09 Honda Civic. Great safety rating and GREAT gas mileage-38 MPG.
She also found a new "friend". This is Aleksey. They met over the summer and are attempting to further develop their long distance friendship. He is a fine young man and we've enjoyed getting to know him and his family a bit.
Madison also celebrated her 17th birthday in September. This is her reaction when her friend, Cally, gave her tickets to see Daughtery as a gift! Sweet as Cally is, she asked me first if it would be ok. I said "yes". Now I am already preparing to worry about their excursion...but I know they are growing up and I need to let them spread their wings. I keep reminding myself they've never given me a reason to distrust them....
At this point, I am thinking this should be Madison's blog....but nonetheless...sharing some of her senior photos (my hobby).
Trying to capture her love for piano...
And who's personality could be described as "high voltage"?
She continues her role as drum major. This year's show is entitled "Childhood Memories", hence, the piggytails and pink dress (the pants are just for warmth...not worn during show). Here, the seniors pull in their winning hardware.
This past week, during Fall Break, we took a few days to go to Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA.
Some of the countless scenes of beauty.... (that little person with the umbrella is actually mom).
Mom and Dad went with us...they were unaware they were being photographed.
Looking sassy in the Sibley Horticulture Center...McKayla, McKenzie & Randy.
The beautiful and peaceful Ida Cason Memorial Chapel. Wish I had room and time to share all the photos of the stained glass and interior.
One of many butterflies at the Butterfly Day Center. Isn't it unusual in color...almost transparent?
Ready to go to the cabin/hottub...you can only take so many plants and so much rain!
On Tuesday, we ventured to the Wind Animal Safari...I only wish I could upload all the photos...
This is a "zebra jeep". Rented one of these so our own cars weren't destroyed. As shown, everyone was "eager".
An elk was the first creature to find it's way practically
inside the vehicle.
Yes, that is my seatbelt in the corner of the photo...this guy intended to be fed!
I never knew a giraffe had such beautiful eyes...of course, I had never really looked one in the face before!!
Yes, those are hooves planted firmly on the side of our vehicle...then I was really glad we rented the "zebra jeep".
After the drive through safari, we took the "Walk on the Wild Side", where the creatures were behind bars. I thought this bear looked so sad...I wonder if that is an actual tear...
The drive through section was really wild with rhinos, camels, antelope, bison, ostriches, and more in addition to the uploads. The funniest thing happened when Madison and McKayla were feeding some Alpacas that came up to the vehicle. All of sudden there was a strange noise and some commotion...they SPAT...all over the girls faces!!! Yes, there was quite a lot of drama but we managed to survive.
The walk through section had baboons, alligators, snakes, lemurs, parrots, and more. When we are together, I'll share all the photos!
There is one other thing I want to include before I end. The weekend of September 17-20, I was blessed to participate in the 96th Walk to Emmaeus courtesy of my friend, Charmaine. It was truly indescribable. If any of you can or want to go on a walk, I'd love to sponsor you. If you've never spent the weekend alone with God...it's amazing.
Well, I've taken long enough. I keep thinking this blogging will be less time consuming one day, but I've been at this for several hours now. Perhaps if I didn't have to upload so much at once...anyway, I love all of you that will take time to read this, so it is worth it.
I pray that God will bless you as much as He blesses me and my family. I give Him all glory, honor and praise.
Take care.
Kim
As summer wound down, we enjoyed the lake after school which allowed us to witness amazing sunsets like this one.
Everything is rosy! And I grew them!!!!
Madison got a "new"car. '09 Honda Civic. Great safety rating and GREAT gas mileage-38 MPG.
She also found a new "friend". This is Aleksey. They met over the summer and are attempting to further develop their long distance friendship. He is a fine young man and we've enjoyed getting to know him and his family a bit.
Madison also celebrated her 17th birthday in September. This is her reaction when her friend, Cally, gave her tickets to see Daughtery as a gift! Sweet as Cally is, she asked me first if it would be ok. I said "yes". Now I am already preparing to worry about their excursion...but I know they are growing up and I need to let them spread their wings. I keep reminding myself they've never given me a reason to distrust them....
At this point, I am thinking this should be Madison's blog....but nonetheless...sharing some of her senior photos (my hobby).
Trying to capture her love for piano...
And who's personality could be described as "high voltage"?
She continues her role as drum major. This year's show is entitled "Childhood Memories", hence, the piggytails and pink dress (the pants are just for warmth...not worn during show). Here, the seniors pull in their winning hardware.
This past week, during Fall Break, we took a few days to go to Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA.
Some of the countless scenes of beauty.... (that little person with the umbrella is actually mom).
Mom and Dad went with us...they were unaware they were being photographed.
Looking sassy in the Sibley Horticulture Center...McKayla, McKenzie & Randy.
The beautiful and peaceful Ida Cason Memorial Chapel. Wish I had room and time to share all the photos of the stained glass and interior.
One of many butterflies at the Butterfly Day Center. Isn't it unusual in color...almost transparent?
Ready to go to the cabin/hottub...you can only take so many plants and so much rain!
On Tuesday, we ventured to the Wind Animal Safari...I only wish I could upload all the photos...
This is a "zebra jeep". Rented one of these so our own cars weren't destroyed. As shown, everyone was "eager".
An elk was the first creature to find it's way practically inside the vehicle.
Yes, that is my seatbelt in the corner of the photo...this guy intended to be fed!
I never knew a giraffe had such beautiful eyes...of course, I had never really looked one in the face before!!
Yes, those are hooves planted firmly on the side of our vehicle...then I was really glad we rented the "zebra jeep".
After the drive through safari, we took the "Walk on the Wild Side", where the creatures were behind bars. I thought this bear looked so sad...I wonder if that is an actual tear...
The drive through section was really wild with rhinos, camels, antelope, bison, ostriches, and more in addition to the uploads. The funniest thing happened when Madison and McKayla were feeding some Alpacas that came up to the vehicle. All of sudden there was a strange noise and some commotion...they SPAT...all over the girls faces!!! Yes, there was quite a lot of drama but we managed to survive.
The walk through section had baboons, alligators, snakes, lemurs, parrots, and more. When we are together, I'll share all the photos!
There is one other thing I want to include before I end. The weekend of September 17-20, I was blessed to participate in the 96th Walk to Emmaeus courtesy of my friend, Charmaine. It was truly indescribable. If any of you can or want to go on a walk, I'd love to sponsor you. If you've never spent the weekend alone with God...it's amazing.
Well, I've taken long enough. I keep thinking this blogging will be less time consuming one day, but I've been at this for several hours now. Perhaps if I didn't have to upload so much at once...anyway, I love all of you that will take time to read this, so it is worth it.
I pray that God will bless you as much as He blesses me and my family. I give Him all glory, honor and praise.
Take care.
Kim
