We had the best time at Nai Nai and Yei Yei's this weekend. We left North MS on Thursday afternoon and made our way to our favorite Catfish Restaurant in Walnut Grove, MS. Seriously, they have the BEST catfish and steaks you can find anywhere! We've tried MANY Catfish Restaurants and have never found better service, prices and most of all food. We had so much fun.
Since Nai Nai and Yei Yei had to work on Friday, CDP, the girls and I headed to Jackson to visit with Meme. We decided to take a chance and see if some of our friends from Madison were planning a day at the park and sure enough, they were. We met up with MWC, Sam, Audrey and Alyssa at Friendship park and they had a BLAST! We have not seen them since we left in February and it was a great time. We had lunch with our friends and then headed back to Lorena to get ready to go.....FISHING! CDP has been wanting to take SJP fishing for some time. This weekend turned out to be the perfect opportunity.
Yei Yei has a friend who has a 15 acre pond LOADED with Bream and Florida Bass...rumors are that some of those Florida Bass have been breaking 20lb test fishing line...That was enough for CDP. He had to check it out. So, we rigged up everything and loaded up the crickets, minnows, luers, poles and headed out. We arrived at our location and SJP was just itching to get out. I had forgotten she had never been riding in a pasture before....poor thing....living in the asphalt jungle has sheltered her. She was ready to get out from the minute she saw the cows. We made our way to the pond and got set up.
Now here this....what I'm about to write is TRUE...with my hand up! CDP dropped his line in the pond and within 45 seconds, got a hit.....this just took the cake...he then gave SJP a pole and cast it in the pond and within approx 45 seconds.....You guessed it....SJP hauled in a 1lb Bream as big as Yei Yei's hand!
Now, before you get excited to see the pics, I need to confess that....... I FORGOT THE CAMERA! I know, go figure. I guess I had no faith.
Anyway, we had the best time. After about 2 hours of fishing, we took home about 12 NICE size Bream and to be honest, Mom and I hauled in the most....of course, we must give credit where credit is due. Yei Yei and CDP were too busy baiting hooks and taking fish off our lines to do much else! I have to say...Yei Yei and CDP were troopers and they didn't get frustrated one time. Thank Yei Yei and CDP......even though we didn't get any pics....like Yei Yei said...."we'll have memories to last the rest of our lives!"
So, the moral to this story is......DON'T FORGET THE CAMERA!
Thanks to Mr. Bill for letting us make wonderful memories this weekend....Signing off for now....Church tomorrow and I need to get to bed! Night Night!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
We're Still Alive....
Hey All,
Well, it's been a long time since I've checked in with anyone so I'm going to try and catch up tonight. It's been a long couple of weeks. My 90 year old grandfather passed away on Wednesday of last week. His funeral was on Friday and so I've been at my Mom's for the past few days. I had forgotten how wonderful it is to be able to visit and go without worrying about work and etc. God really knew what He was doing when He called me to be at home. I am loving every minute.
I received a precious gift in the mail this week. A great friend of mine from Madison sent me a book and a great card along with a recipe and some helpful hints and just sweet stuff. I am so grateful. I've not had the chance to sit down and start reading the book but I plan to do that on Monday.
We have lot's of stuff going on at church this weekend so it's not going to be a restful one I'm afraid. We are so excited to be in our new Ministry. We know God has us here for a purpose. CDP made the comment at church on Wednesday that he had not felt such Spritual Warfare as he has in the last few months. I thought about it and it sort of disturbed me for a moment but then I realized that God must be up to something or the devil wouldn't even bother.......right? We are praying really hard to God to move and work in our church in the coming months. There are many opportunities being placed before us. It's exciting! I'll keep you posted....
Well, the girls are just growing up sooo fast. SJP is almost grown....she just amazes me with her candor and conversation. She understands so much and we really have to watch what we say. Her ability to reason is really coming through. "Why" is not only her favorite question but she really contemplates things....she has asked some really thought provoking questions lately....scary! She is almost able to completely spell her name (the a before o is throwing her off.....sorry baby) and has started writing some of her letters. She loves to dance and sing. I'm in the process of finding her a ballet class so she can spend some of her energy.
SCP is the most precious little girl. She now has 2 teeth (on the bottom) and smiles at everyone and is most loveable. She is up to around 20lbs....just 8lbs shy of her Big Sister....UH OH! She loves vanilla ice cream and most any vegetable except for green beans....oh well. She eats mostly baby food except when we have mashed potatoes.....she loves those....and yogurt! She is now crawling although she seems to be a bit lazy about it. She would rather me or Sissy just come to where she is....go figure! I'm afraid she has inherited my allergies though. God bless her....She's almost 8 months old.....I'm getting sad....I'm going to miss that little baby face....
Nai Nai and Yei Yei are doing good too. We spent a few days with them last week and we had the best time. We will seen them again next weekend too. We will be working at the Steven Curtis Chapman concert in Clinton for our Adoption Agency on Thursday night. I just love him and can't wait to worship with him.
Well, I'd better get things in order for bed.....I started back walking today......I'm pooped! I'll chat again soon....Good Night!
Well, it's been a long time since I've checked in with anyone so I'm going to try and catch up tonight. It's been a long couple of weeks. My 90 year old grandfather passed away on Wednesday of last week. His funeral was on Friday and so I've been at my Mom's for the past few days. I had forgotten how wonderful it is to be able to visit and go without worrying about work and etc. God really knew what He was doing when He called me to be at home. I am loving every minute.
I received a precious gift in the mail this week. A great friend of mine from Madison sent me a book and a great card along with a recipe and some helpful hints and just sweet stuff. I am so grateful. I've not had the chance to sit down and start reading the book but I plan to do that on Monday.
We have lot's of stuff going on at church this weekend so it's not going to be a restful one I'm afraid. We are so excited to be in our new Ministry. We know God has us here for a purpose. CDP made the comment at church on Wednesday that he had not felt such Spritual Warfare as he has in the last few months. I thought about it and it sort of disturbed me for a moment but then I realized that God must be up to something or the devil wouldn't even bother.......right? We are praying really hard to God to move and work in our church in the coming months. There are many opportunities being placed before us. It's exciting! I'll keep you posted....
Well, the girls are just growing up sooo fast. SJP is almost grown....she just amazes me with her candor and conversation. She understands so much and we really have to watch what we say. Her ability to reason is really coming through. "Why" is not only her favorite question but she really contemplates things....she has asked some really thought provoking questions lately....scary! She is almost able to completely spell her name (the a before o is throwing her off.....sorry baby) and has started writing some of her letters. She loves to dance and sing. I'm in the process of finding her a ballet class so she can spend some of her energy.
SCP is the most precious little girl. She now has 2 teeth (on the bottom) and smiles at everyone and is most loveable. She is up to around 20lbs....just 8lbs shy of her Big Sister....UH OH! She loves vanilla ice cream and most any vegetable except for green beans....oh well. She eats mostly baby food except when we have mashed potatoes.....she loves those....and yogurt! She is now crawling although she seems to be a bit lazy about it. She would rather me or Sissy just come to where she is....go figure! I'm afraid she has inherited my allergies though. God bless her....She's almost 8 months old.....I'm getting sad....I'm going to miss that little baby face....
Nai Nai and Yei Yei are doing good too. We spent a few days with them last week and we had the best time. We will seen them again next weekend too. We will be working at the Steven Curtis Chapman concert in Clinton for our Adoption Agency on Thursday night. I just love him and can't wait to worship with him.
Well, I'd better get things in order for bed.....I started back walking today......I'm pooped! I'll chat again soon....Good Night!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Tagged...
Well, I've been tagged by my friend Andrea. I hope I get this right so here goes.
Here are the rules:
List 7 random things people might not know about you. The rules are to link the person who sent this to you and leave a comment on their blog so their readers can visit yours. Post the rules on your blog. Share 7 facts about yourself. Tag 7 random people a the end of your post, linking their blog. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1) I don't like tight spaces. I don't even like to pull the covers up over my head during a thunderstorm. I can handle elevators, but for example, the other day while SJP was playing at the park, she asked me to slide down one of those enclosed slides with her....I couldn't do it....yep...wimped out.
2) I almost married a drummer. I prefer not to elaborate and no we were'nt engaged but the subject was talked about and in my mind...pretty much settled. (He later dumped me. Actually, just didn't show up to a very important event....like my Jr College Graduation.) I saw the light pretty quickly. No, I'm not bitter. I'm just thankful God took GOOD care of me and didn't let me make some STUPID mistake.
3) I have a sister. She is actually in heaven with her Savior today but still very much alive. She and I actually were born again during the same Revival Service. I am so grateful that God allowed me to share that special moment with her. She was killed 2 months after our spiritual birthdays. I miss her terribly....I wish my girls could have known her.
4) I love to listen to Lionel Ritchie.....I won't say which is my favorite song....too racy for my blog!
5) I could watch Father of the Bride I and II over and over. I absolutely LOVE those movies. I love everything about each of them. I love the house, the yard, the street....the cars they drove, everything. I cry each time I watch it, too.
6) My mom was to originally name me Jenny. Actually Jennifer Pauline after my grandmother, Pauline. My cousin, Jennifer, was born in August....oh well, I like the name Tracy better anyway.
7) Ok, this may seem a bit forward but if you were to ask my husband about our first kiss, he would tell you that I kissed him. He would be telling the truth. He wouldn't hurry up so I just laid one on him. It worked....January 2008 marked 11 years! I love him so!
Ok, that's it. Whew, that was tough.
I tag:
http://thecoxfamilyblog.blogspot.com
http://www.thestormfront.blogspot.com/
http://www.thes5.blogspot.com/
http://www.007family.blogspot.com/
Here are the rules:
List 7 random things people might not know about you. The rules are to link the person who sent this to you and leave a comment on their blog so their readers can visit yours. Post the rules on your blog. Share 7 facts about yourself. Tag 7 random people a the end of your post, linking their blog. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
1) I don't like tight spaces. I don't even like to pull the covers up over my head during a thunderstorm. I can handle elevators, but for example, the other day while SJP was playing at the park, she asked me to slide down one of those enclosed slides with her....I couldn't do it....yep...wimped out.
2) I almost married a drummer. I prefer not to elaborate and no we were'nt engaged but the subject was talked about and in my mind...pretty much settled. (He later dumped me. Actually, just didn't show up to a very important event....like my Jr College Graduation.) I saw the light pretty quickly. No, I'm not bitter. I'm just thankful God took GOOD care of me and didn't let me make some STUPID mistake.
3) I have a sister. She is actually in heaven with her Savior today but still very much alive. She and I actually were born again during the same Revival Service. I am so grateful that God allowed me to share that special moment with her. She was killed 2 months after our spiritual birthdays. I miss her terribly....I wish my girls could have known her.
4) I love to listen to Lionel Ritchie.....I won't say which is my favorite song....too racy for my blog!
5) I could watch Father of the Bride I and II over and over. I absolutely LOVE those movies. I love everything about each of them. I love the house, the yard, the street....the cars they drove, everything. I cry each time I watch it, too.
6) My mom was to originally name me Jenny. Actually Jennifer Pauline after my grandmother, Pauline. My cousin, Jennifer, was born in August....oh well, I like the name Tracy better anyway.
7) Ok, this may seem a bit forward but if you were to ask my husband about our first kiss, he would tell you that I kissed him. He would be telling the truth. He wouldn't hurry up so I just laid one on him. It worked....January 2008 marked 11 years! I love him so!
Ok, that's it. Whew, that was tough.
I tag:
http://thecoxfamilyblog.blogspot.com
http://www.thestormfront.blogspot.com/
http://www.thes5.blogspot.com/
http://www.007family.blogspot.com/
Friday, March 21, 2008
New Pics and Post
OK. I finally got a new camera and was able to upload some pics of the house. We are very happy here in Hernando and are getting used to living in the NORTH. It is colder up here but the allergy season seems to be easier. CDP had a small bout with an allergy attack 2 weeks ago but made it thru without going to the Dr. HOORAY!
All is well and we are excited about Nai Nai and Yei Yei coming to visit on Easter Sunday. Since I have this new camera, I'll post more pics of our girls in their Easter Frocks on Sunday. We truly miss our friends in Madison but know without a doubt God has put us here. It is soooo good to be in HIS will.
Much love,
TRP
All is well and we are excited about Nai Nai and Yei Yei coming to visit on Easter Sunday. Since I have this new camera, I'll post more pics of our girls in their Easter Frocks on Sunday. We truly miss our friends in Madison but know without a doubt God has put us here. It is soooo good to be in HIS will.
Much love,
TRP
Friday, March 14, 2008
Whew!
Well, it's been a long time since I've posted so I'll try to be brief as you can see it's late...
SJP is absolutely the most hilarious child! She is growing up soo fast and I see so much of a little girl in her these days. She is no longer a toddler! She loves to dance and I mean jive! Whenever she hears music her foot starts tapping and her body begins to do some crazy moves. I'm tickled by her each and every day.
SCP is growing as well. She is now 6 1/2 months old and about to take off crawling! She sits independently very well and is eating us out of house and home. She weighed in at a whopping 17 lbs 12 oz on Tuesday and is 26 1/2 inches long. Her pediatrician walked in at her appt on Tuesday and asked what we had been feeding her? I'm hoping she'll start to lose a little when she starts crawling.
CP is doing great. It's so good to see fire back in his eyes and hear the excitement in his voice when he comes home every day. God is working in our church and I'm amazed each day at how good He is....all the time.
I'm good too and love being at home with my girls. I wasn't sure how I would be able to handle all the time spent at home but I've got plenty to keep me busy...namely SJP and SCP. I'm about to start helping another lady develop our Women's Ministry program and I'm really excited about what God is going to do with me thru this ministry.
This move has been a huge leap of faith for me. I now realize that God wants me to trust Him with the ordinary and every day stuff. I've been tested in this recently and I hope I've passed the test. He is in control and I'm learning to not worry and just let Him be God. Please pray for us when you think of us. We have a huge opportunity ahead of us and we don't want to blow it. Pray that we will hear God's voice and follow where He leads.....wherever that may be!
I'll try to post photos soon. I've got several of our new house and the girls but just have not had the time to get them uploaded. Hoping all is well with our friends back in Madison......we'll chat with you soon.
Later,
TRP
SJP is absolutely the most hilarious child! She is growing up soo fast and I see so much of a little girl in her these days. She is no longer a toddler! She loves to dance and I mean jive! Whenever she hears music her foot starts tapping and her body begins to do some crazy moves. I'm tickled by her each and every day.
SCP is growing as well. She is now 6 1/2 months old and about to take off crawling! She sits independently very well and is eating us out of house and home. She weighed in at a whopping 17 lbs 12 oz on Tuesday and is 26 1/2 inches long. Her pediatrician walked in at her appt on Tuesday and asked what we had been feeding her? I'm hoping she'll start to lose a little when she starts crawling.
CP is doing great. It's so good to see fire back in his eyes and hear the excitement in his voice when he comes home every day. God is working in our church and I'm amazed each day at how good He is....all the time.
I'm good too and love being at home with my girls. I wasn't sure how I would be able to handle all the time spent at home but I've got plenty to keep me busy...namely SJP and SCP. I'm about to start helping another lady develop our Women's Ministry program and I'm really excited about what God is going to do with me thru this ministry.
This move has been a huge leap of faith for me. I now realize that God wants me to trust Him with the ordinary and every day stuff. I've been tested in this recently and I hope I've passed the test. He is in control and I'm learning to not worry and just let Him be God. Please pray for us when you think of us. We have a huge opportunity ahead of us and we don't want to blow it. Pray that we will hear God's voice and follow where He leads.....wherever that may be!
I'll try to post photos soon. I've got several of our new house and the girls but just have not had the time to get them uploaded. Hoping all is well with our friends back in Madison......we'll chat with you soon.
Later,
TRP
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