The Greenbrier

Mark and I were blessed to attend a conference with Samaritan's Purse at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. It was like a second honeymoon for us! What a beautiful place, with an interesting history, delicious food and peaceful serenity!

Our first evening began with a birthday celebration for Billy Graham's 90th birthday. Each day we heard a challenging message from Dr. Joseph Stowell and great worship music led by the Tommy Coomes Band. We saw presentations of all God is doing around the world through Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Association.

Olivia stayed with her nana and papa in Asheville. It was our first time being away for each other and everyone did well. I was a little nervous the first day but after talking to her on the phone and hearing her say "mommy I don't want to call you later tonight,"
I realized all was well.

Fall Festival

Our Little Princess

Olivia had a great time tonight at the fall festival!

We enjoyed the hayride with our friends Andy, Angela and Tori.

Fall is Here!

Olivia had her face painted at the Apple Festival.

Apple Festival petting zoo.

Olivia playing with some of her cousins
at our annual fall get-together.

On the dock with daddy.

Our sweet precious Olivia!

Sweet Ms. Mabel

The Lord has placed within Olivia a love for the elderly. To give her an opportunity to share that love we adopted Ms. Mabel. She lives in a nursing home and has no family. We are enjoying our weekly visit as you can see below.

Olivia and Ms. Mabel

Olivia enjoys brushing her hair.

Today we gave her a pedicure.

Just a Wonderful Wednesday

It's days like this that remind me how blessed I am to be a
stay-at-home-mom. I cherish these moments with my daughter!

Outside painting enjoying the beautiful fall weather.

Flying my Kite!

Putting out apples for the deer.

My First Day on the Fiddle

Olivia was so excited to get her fiddle and start lessons today.
Here she is with her teacher Mr. Larry and then below playing her first notes.

Happy Grandparent's Day 2008