House for Sell

Here we go again. We are selling another house. Just call us the traveling gypsies. We have no idea were we are going to end up this time but hope to sell the before January just in case Obama gets elected and we have to pay 28% of our property gains on taxes. Here are a few Pictures:

Here is the link for more information:

http://rightway.tennessee.remax.com/listings/ListingDetail_r4.aspx?LID=50221765&RFRSKNID=85&#aTop

Dinner Party

We had a dinner party at our house last night with some great friends. I ordered Pizza, bread sticks and Pasta so no one was left cooking in the kitchen. We were all able to relax, catch up and watch the kids play. They are all growing up so fast. I have learned over that past 18months there is not a lot of time left to foster relationships with our own friends. So times like these are just that much more special.

Coco (19 months), Luke(15 months) and (Abe 18 months)

" They always want the same toy..."
"Girl clothes are so cute"
"Going in for a kiss"
After dinner we all went out to feed the horses.

Cast Away

We went to Abe's follow up appointment with the orthopedic surgeon today. Thankfully his leg has healed and they removed the cast. He did awesome when they sawed his cast off. I covered his ears and TW blocked his view and he just smiled the whole time (no joke). Apparently, the vibration of the saw tickles.
The doctor just told us with very stern voice that Abe has a extremely high pain tolerance. She said that if he ever falls and it looks like he could possibly be hurt, we need to get an x-ray. She said that some kids just don't cry and it's better to be safe than sorry. After having a few weeks to think about it, TW and I think that Abe broke his leg about 6 weeks ago. We could not pinpoint the time or the place but that is when his constant falling was at its worst. Hopefully, the broken leg was the only reason for his clumsiness.
Since we now know that Abe has such a high pain tolerance and he always leads with his head when wrestling, TW is ready to sign him up for football. He thinks that thinks he would make a great safety.

At the doctor's office today (he looks so big)

We went to Maggie Moo's for desert to celebrate the "Cast Away Day"
Got Milk?
As soon as we got home we went swimming to continue the celebration.

It's Show Time

Yesterday, a local movie theater showed "The Bee Movie" for FREE. Maw, Bentley, Macauley, Gill (a family friend), Abe and I went to the show. I tried to get several friends to join us but they all said that their toddler would not sit down and watch the movie. I had no idea if Abe would be interested in the movie but I was very hopeful and wanted to try. Even TW said I was crazy to take an 18 month old to the movie. My thinking was the fact that Abe always acts better than expected, it was FREE and I drove my own car so I could always get up and leave if necessary. But to every one's surprise he was a perfect angle. He did not make a peep and loved the 90min. movie. On the way home he just keep saying, "bee bee bee bee..." What a great memory!

Mama and Abe before the show

Bentley and Abe
He was not heavy enough to keep the seat down. TO CUTE!!!

Contentment

It is amazing how much we learn for our kids. Contentment is an understatement when it comes to Abe. The cast does not bother him at all. He started walking on it within 24 hours of getting it and has not slowed down yet. He has not complained once and always had a smile on his face. What a blessing:-)

Playing with Luke

Cool Dude

Seeing Abe this week has made me think about contentment in my my own life. A word study took me to this scripture:

"I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
Phil 4:10-13 (NIV)

Are you content in any circumstances you face? Paul knew how to be content whether he had plenty or whether he was in need. The secret was drawing on Christ's power for strength. Do you have great needs, or are you discontented because you don't have what you want? Learn to rely on God's promises and Christ's power to help you be content. If you always want more, ask God to remove that desire and teach you contentment in every circumstance. He will supply all your needs, but in a way that he knows is best for you (see the note on Php 4:19 for more on God supplying our needs).
—Life Application Bible Notes

Holiday Weekend Highs and Lows

Weekend Highs
1. We took off work and spent a extra long weekend at the lake with Maw and Paw. We had a wonderful time just hanging out, playing with Abe, watching movies, and swimming.
2. TW and I went out on a date Saturday night. Yea!!!
3. We found a different lake to go swimming at with a great beach just a few minutes away from our place. We had no idea there was so much to do around there because we are usually always out on the boat.

Helping mama pack.

My new favorite quote:"Trucks are red - Tractors are green"
Helping daddy and paw move some brush.
Daddy's big helper
Swimming in the lake and playing in the sand.

1st Doctor visit today:
Abe had his 18 month check-up with his Pediatrician this morning. He weighed 22 pounds and is 31 inches tall. He is between the 5%-10% in height and weight. He got four shots and was given a clean bill of health. It is so heard to believe that he is 1 year and a half old.

"Look! I am a big boy now."

The happiest kid in the doctor's office

Weekend Lows

1. The boat died. My parents have a 1987 Fourwinds that we got in 1989 and it is in mint condition for its age. It has been well taken care of but after 19 years of fun the motor finally gave out. We were not able to go out on the lake at all weekend.

2. Abe was outside playing with TW when I spotted a snake right by them.

3. Abe got spider bite on his arm before we left home. We had to doctor it every few hours to keep it from getting infected.

4. I pulled off a tick that was embedded in Abe's head on Sunday. Good Grief:(

5. 2nd doctors visit today (this is the kicker): TW and I took Abe to an orthopedic surgeon today because he falls down a lot more than a typical toddler. I booked the appointment over a month ago. We just wanted to make sure that his bones were developing properly and we wanted to get his left leg checked out because it turns out sometimes when he walks... Well the Lord was taken care of us because we found out that Abe has a fracture in his right leg that happen (according to the Dr.) a few weeks ago. We had no idea!!! You would never know it by just looking at him. He has been going 100mph and has not slowed up since he started walking. We were shocked and we feel total horrible but thankfully we went to the Dr. today. They put him in a cast and we have to go back in a few weeks for another x-ray. After the fracture heals we will hopefully get to the root of why he is falling so much.

The snake

The spider bite
The broken leg
Abe and Papa

Please pray for us and for a fast recovery for Abe. Even with the cast, he still has not missed a beat. Praise the Lord!!!

Trip to the Zoo

We took our first family trip to the zoo today. Abe liked looking at all of the animals but he was more interested in watching the FedEx planes that flew over every 5 minutes.

Bowling at Home

We used a regular outdoor bouncy ball and some maga blocks as the bowling "pins". I tried to teach Abe to roll the ball toward the "pins" to knock them down. He was only interested in walking over to the "pins" and push them over while still holding the ball in his hands. He thought it was the greatest thing.