Karen and Terry

Randy's mom and step-dad at the pre-Easter lunch. We love you!!!!

Playing Catch Up

Hello everyone! We are still alive here, we have just been very busy. That seems to be the theme in our lives. Austin made it back from Florida safe and sound. The weather wasn't that great but they did play every game. Austin got to start all the JV games and dress and play Varsity too. The team didn't win any games while they were down there, but he said they played well.

Spring break was very relaxing for me. I worked out everyday. Spent an hour in the gym then I would go run in the park. The weather wasn't great, but it was enjoyable!

Grandmother, Grandaddy & Dottie at Dottie's House

Easter Weekend

Saturday before Easter, Randy and I went to an "pre-Easter" lunch with his family. Austin didn't get to come, he was volunteering at church for the Easter egg hunt with his youth group. We had lunch at Dottie's house, which is Randy's step-grandmother's house. She cooked a spread for us and we had a great time. We were able to say goodbye to Dan and Stephanie who are moving to the great white north - Michigan. Dan and Stephanie are Randy's uncle and aunt. Stephanie received a promotion with her job. Please pray for safe travel and an easy transition for them as they leave the life the have known for a long long time behind.

We went to church Easter morning, then we had a late Easter lunch with friends. Their daughter's both play volleyball for me and they are both good friends with Austin. The oldest is actually dating Austin's best friend Andy, so he was there too. It was fun to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus with family and friends.

This week is just as busy, Austin has 4 games in five days and Randy starts his softball season on Friday night. The volleyball girls are now lifting and conditioning 4 days a week after school so I will be with them and then travel volleyball practice 2 nights this week with a tournament on Saturday. I guess it is never boring around here.

We love you!!!

Thank You Danielle!

Just a short post to say Thank you to Danielle for the new blog design. We love it. If any of you are interested in a new design, click on Danielle's link to the right. Please keep her in mind if you need an updated look.

Thanks again!!!!

Happy Easter!!!

GOD is so good, and by raising Jesus from death, he has given us new life and a hope that lives on. GOD has something stored up for you in heaven, where it will never decay or be ruined or disappear. 1 Peter 1:3-4.

We love and miss everyone.
Soli De Gloria (To GOD alone be the Glory)

Spring Break 2008

We are officially on Spring Break! School dismissed at 11:30 today and we do not return until March 25th. Austin is headed to Destin, Florida tomorrow to play in a baseball tournament with the High School team. We are not going with him, Austin is riding down with his coaches, Randy has to work this next week, so I am going to do spring cleaning here. The weather is supposed to be ok. It will rain a few days so I will spend those days inside and hopefully be outside the other days. Boring I know, but I need a little boring in my life right now. These last 6 months have been non-stop.

On a sadder note, the basketball team lost on Wednesday night by one point at the buzzer. To say the last 15.3 seconds were the worst in basketball state tournament history would be an understatement. If you want to read what happened you can go to http://www.thetennessean.com/; sports, High School and you will see quite a few articles about CPA.

Pray for safe travel for Austin and his team. Blessings!!!

Elite 8

Just wanted to let everyone know that Austin's basketball team did win and they are headed to the State Tournament in Murfreesboro, TN. CPA plays Dyer County (team out of West TN) tomorrow, Wed. March 12th at 7:00. Loser goes home. Keep us in your thoughts tomorrow as the boys try to bring home the gold ball.

Soli De Gloria
(To GOD alone be the Glory)

New Furniture - Kinda.....

Randy's wonderful Mom and stepdad got new furniture for their house so they gave us their old couch and chair with ottoman. We also have end tables with really cool lamps coming once my wonderful, charming, loving (hint hint) mother-in-law finds what she likes....So one Saturday morning the three of us went and loaded up the furniture. The boys worked very hard and then we had some fun, pictures below to prove that. Those three together, always a party. Pops (aka Terry) missed all the fun, he was at work. Or did he miss the fun, or did he plan it that way. Hmmmm....

Randy and Austin loading up the furniture.

Larry, Curly & Moe


Trying to behave...

I guess Moe didn't want his picture taken any more!!

As Promised....

Tim McGraw at CPA coaching his daughter's basketball team. The picture isn't that great, like I said I was very star struck, so I took this picture from across the room. Faith was there too but I didn't get her picture.



Jessica, I hope you enjoy these...He really is better looking in person...

It's Already Friday

It is Friday, March 7th already!! The basketball team did win on Monday night against Creekwood so the team is headed to the State Tournament in Murfreesboro, TN. They don't know when they will play - there will be a blind draw this weekend to seed the teams. It could be Wed. night for sometime on Thursday. Last night the team practice at Memorial Gym on the campus of Vanderbilt University!! Austin said it was amazing, probably a once in a lifetime chance for him. He did get put on the floor for the last 4 minutes of the practice and he did score. The team practiced with the team from Antioch High School. Antioch is rated number 1 in the State of TN, but in a different division. Austin said it was very competitive.

It is freezing cold here. We are supposed to get 2 to 4 inches of snow tonight. For all my family in Ohio, yep schools are already closed or are closing early because "IT MIGHT SNOW". Laugh all you want, I think it is hilarious. I wonder what it would have been like when I was in school in Ohio to close school for snow. I don't think any of of would have graduated. I guess we don't get that much snow here, so just the talk of snow gets people excited. If we get snow, I will take pictures just for proof. Randy says he will believe it when he sees it..

Last weekend I worked at the High School for the West Nashville Sports League, yes basketball. What can I say, they were paying me 10.00 an hour. I was working the ticket table and up walks TIM MCGRAW!!! Yep...couldn't believe it. I don't usually get star struck, but I was. I couldn't talk, it was quiet amusing...He was there coaching his daughters team, and yes FAITH was there too!!! I have pictures and will upload them later. I must say, he is very handsome in person.

Austin went back to the doctor on Tuesday for a follow-up on his finger, and he has to wear his splint for another 10 days. The doctor said it is healing but still not strong enough to go without the splint. Stay tuned!!!

Champions

Above is a picture of Austin's basketball team after winning the Region Championship game last Wednesday Night in Spring Hill, TN. CPA won by 3 and the game was great to watch. Austin is front row, first one on your left. The boys play tomorrow (Monday, March 3) against Creek Wood(I think they are from West TN, but don't hold me to that). If they win this game they are headed to Murfreesboro, TN to play in the State Tournament March 13th, 14th, & 15th.

Pray that whatever happens tomorrow, will be part of a bigger plan GOD has for these young men. Soli Deo Gloria (To God Alone be the Glory).