Modular Dedication February 22nd, 2009

After much prayer, several years, and a lot of hard work, our pastor (Nate Nielson) and our elder board (of which Michael is the expansion elder) dedicated the modular buildings we now have on our property at Town Center Community Church. The classrooms will be used as a youth room as well as much needed space for classrooms. They are beautiful!


Michael thanking all those who contributed to the modular units as well as the patio area behind the church... A shout out to Jason Clark, who Michael forgot to mention...


Pastor Nate reading the Word and saying a prayer

Pastor Tammy cutting the ribbon to the classrooms.

Pastor Brent cutting the ribbon for the much needed Youth Room!

Daddy and Daughter...enough said

Too cute for words in her little tutu.....which I got made fun of for purchasing....Her little shirt says Rock Star in training....I bought that with Riley Jack in mind, He is constantly singing and playing his guitar.

If she isn't her daddy's daughter.....

The Tennessee Aquarium with the Joyners

Michael and I had the opportunity to hang out with Bernie and Faith at the TN Aquarium with their beautiful daughters Anneliese and Coralyn this past Saturday. We had a great time catching up and spending quality time with our kiddos. Anneliese and Riley Jack became fast friends and had a great time with each other. They both would take the lead through out the day and were content to just be together. It was a great day.

The two cuties cheesing it up

hugging on each other in the shark cage of all places

MollyClaire did great, the only time she got really fussy was during lunch, but she was super tired and dropped off in my lap as soon as she ate her lunch.

Tubby Time

Since MollyClaire started sitting up, the kiddos have been bathing together in the big tub. MollyClaire enjoys her seat most of the time. She is great in the bath and loves having her brother close by.

Working hard on his Valentines

Riley Jack had to take a Valentine Box to school so he would have something to put all of his Valentines in of course. He was very excited about this and we worked on the box for several days. We also worked very hard on his Valentines. He was so excited about his Valentines we had them addressed to all of his friends about a week early. He drew little smiley faces on each one. Little did I know...instructions were to follow...whoops, we had to redo all of the Valentines addressed To friend From Riley Jack, instead of addressing each Valentine with a name. Anyway, he had a great time and got lots of sugary sweets and sweet Valentines from his friends at Kennesaw First Baptist Christian School.

Riley Jack and his first Valentine Box

Riley Jack working on his very first Valentine Box.....he told me what he wanted and I complied with all of his wishes. He said he wanted a red box covered with hearts....all colors.


BaBa helped with the hard parts.....like glue (mostly because mommy didn't want glue everywhere)

Riley Jack showing off his finished product.

Good job sweet boy

Valentine's Day

A pretty smile, for a pretty girl

hmm, this Valentine is yummy.......

Riley Jack said I could have this one...he did I promise, he had to make his all over again, cause our mommy didn't follow the directions. Hee hee

MollyClaire - Happy Valentines Day!

Boo! Aren't I cute?

Look at me, I'm sitting up all by myself, which I have been doing since February 1st. BaBa is there to catch me in case I fall.

I couldn't let brother work on his Valentine's all by himself.....so I decideed to help

What....just cause I'm little doesn't mean I can't help

Addie Grace and MollyClaire

Addie Grace is helping MollyClaire out by giving her her pacie....they were hanging out while their daddies played ping pong and their mommies chatted.


Here ya go MollyClaire

Much better...ahhh, thanks Addie Grace

Ping Pong @ the Burns - 2-7-2009

DJ and Michael partnered up to play ping pong against Albert and his partner.

Michael attempting to hit the ball in for the winning shot......not

Pop Pop and DJ getting in a little practice time

Go Pop Pop go

Forever Friends

Michael and I with my mentor Kareen Pickett at the Lowry Park Zoo. We were able to coerce Kareen into joining us with our kiddos while we walked the zoo. We met early for breakfast at the Lake Wales Family Resturant...Whoo hoo! Headed to Tampa to meet up with the Fink family and Jenny and her daughter Marion.

Kareen with the Fink Family...Ben, Amanda, Sydney and Benjamin(was supposed to be Addison Grace)

Jenny and Me --friends since 6th grade!

Amanda, Kareen and I
After the zoo...(and after we dropped off Jordan back to his dad) we headed to the Fink's house for a meal and some relaxation. The last time the three of us were together was right before Amanda had Sydney....maybe I should post those photos.......
I love you forever friends.

The Lowry Park Zoo

Ahhhhh, the Birthday cake

Brooklynne was very hesitant about her cake.....

her mommy encourages her to try a bite and reluctantly she does.

Riley Jack's only concern..........."where is my piece of cake...and I want ice cream too"

As most one year olds do.....Brooklynne made a fabulous mess of her cake. She fed some to her mommy and some to her daddy and did a pretty good job of feeding her a good portion of it. Happy Birthday Brooklynne Kennedy