Summer is here...

We are full swing into summer around here. We slept late this morning....well, SJ did....SC was up at 7:30....UGH....and we spent this afternoon in the backyard pool (kiddie version)! Anyway, we finished up VBS and Swim lessons last week and I'm so proud of SJ. She took right to the water and her swim teacher was just PERFECT for her. She's pretty much got the swimming down pat...she still needs to work on her arms. SC is also Miss No Fear when it comes to water....she is NOT afraid. I must be on my P's and Q's when she's around water...and she's fast too! VBS was really great and the girls had a great time. I taught 4th and 5th grade Bible Study just like last year. I really enjoyed it and it seemed the kids were really eager to learn! I'm still amazed at how good the cirriculum is each year....great stories and great music!
I'm now a complete Tennis addict! I figured this would happen! Our newly formed league starts play tomorrow....We'll play doubles on Tuesday mornings and Mixed Doubles on Thursday evenings. CDP has even taken it up...It's really nice that he and I can play together! We have 2 weeks until we leave for KY and the SBC and then the first week of July CDP leaves for Peru and the girls and I leave for Nai Nai and Yei Yei's. August will have CDP and I in Nicaragua and then Family Vacation in PCB in September. Summer is full and in between trips we want to see another Redbirds game. Our Sunday School Class met at AutoZone Park 2 weeks ago for a double header and sat on the bluff. We had a great time. We hope to catch another one when my folks are up for a visit. We've not been to the zoo recently but heard the butterfly/birds exhibit was really great.....maybe we should take that in on a cool day...if there were such an animal in MS in JUNE. I'm sorry I've been so out of touch lately. Busy, busy and no end in sight. I hope all of you are doing well. I do keep up with you all via blogland and FB...although I may not post all the time. I pray you all have a great summer with your families...Enjoy God's blessings...Never take them for granted....We deserve NOTHING!

Sweet Sayings....

I just had to share a sweet moment I had with my youngest this evening. It's bedtime....she's clean from head to toe....she's asking for her paci's.....(one to suck, one to hold on to) I give them to her and rock her for just a few minutes....I finally put her into bed and I whisper...."I love you".....she whispers back..."too".........Priceless! Thank you, Jesus!

Summer is officially here?

I thought Summer was officially here until I stepped outside yesterday....WOW! 60 degrees never felt so cold! However, I have enjoyed being able to walk and not sweat so much! After tomorrow we will be full swing into Summer here at the Pace Household. I've already purchased ice cream, popsicles, jello, and all sorts of snacks to keep my two "hungry monsters" happy. SJ and SC's last day at MDO is tomorrow and it looks like our calendar is already full of events and happenings from now until September! VBS is in 2 weeks and I'm not prepared yet... but I will be. Tennis is actually going pretty well. We had a great lesson on Friday and I'm happy to report my serve is much better...amazing what a little coaching will do! The game now consumes me....I even watch it on TV! I'm sure that will fade with time but right now I'm addicted. The girls are so full of themselves these days. SC just talks up a storm and repeats most everything you say...careful there! SJ is growing up so fast. She's been sitting with me in church on Sunday's and I'm pleased to report is doing very well. She listens too. For example, her Daddy mentioned something Sunday about a decision that was...well...."stupid".Not a good word for Daddy to use. She picked up on it, looked at me and said...."Mom, that's a bad word!"
I tried to explain why he used that word and she seemed to understand. Be aware, little ears are listening...I'll update again soon....Have a great week!
Oh, and for all my good buddies who have already gone to the beach.....I hope you guys had fun.....but don't worry....my time's a comin.....LOL! Gotta run....SC is up from her nap and wants OUT! Later!

Better late than never....?

I didn't realize just how long it had been since I posted! Excuses are just that....however I have been really busy these last few weeks. Anyway, let's catch up a bit.....
My last post was of our Easter Egg hunt and the Hodge farm. Since then, I've hosted a Ladies Retreat Weekend, finished SJ's ballet classes, taken up tennis....(Steph, you will be proud!).....escorted BBQ judges (while getting to tast some good BBQ in the meantime), had a weekend alone with the hubby, visited my parents, changed out all the girls winter clothes, planted flowers, got the IRS satisfied and the usual laundry, house cleaning, grocery shopping, church stuff etc!
I'm tired just thinking about what all has been going on! The month went by so fast...I hardly knew it was April....and now May is here! Ouch! Slowing down is not even remotely in the forecast. May will be somewhat moderate in pace but June then picks up with VBS, SBC, Mission Trips, Bible Studies and etc. I mentioned to Cliff that time is passing by with WARP speed.
Our girls are growing up so fast! SC is as cute as a button! I have some cute pics to share with you of both of them. SJ finished ballet and has had a great time learning and being prissy! SC is now talking and getting into trouble....she likes to climb...I'm told my hubby liked to do that too...UGH! SJ will start K4 in the Fall at HBC 3 days per week. SC will stay at home with me...since MDO is on Tues/Thurs. I'm looking forward to that though. She and I will have some good quality time. SJ has become such a great helper around the house. I'm seeing her personality more and more. She is a helper...a peacemaker....soft hearted.....and very affectionate. She cleared the table tonight without being asked. She loves to be praised for hard work.... She really thrives on praise...and is also a "watcher". She's passive and really takes in if someone or something is interesting to her. Take riding her bike for instance.....she watched her friend MW ride her bike last week without training wheels. MW is 1 year older and her bike is actually smaller than SJ's. When we got home after our visit to the park, SJ immediately went for her bike. She wanted to ride. She had been sort of apprehensive about riding but I helped her on and she started pedaling....still with training wheels....but she's coming along. She needed coaxing....and praise....mental note!
SC on the other hand is simply....well....let's say.... confident! She doesn't meet a stranger...waves and says hello to EVERYONE....and likes to test the boundaries! The look she gives when I say "No" is actually priceless...however, it doesn't prevent me from swatting her little hand or uplifting that well padded bottom! Her most favorite game is "run the other way when Mommy calls me"! Her response when I finally reach her is "gotcha"....yes....it's all just a game...one that I dread having to wean her from! In all fairness, she is very polite and says "Thank You", "Bless You", and "Please" at the appropriate time. I know we have our work cut out for us with her. But, God is faithful....to help us parent both!
To be very honest, I'm having the time of my life! I love being a Mom and am overwhelmed every day at how blessed I am. God has given me so much...I'm beyond grateful....I'm simply amazed at how perfectly He has orchestrated our lives and our family. Watching them grow and learn is a privilege that I cannot and will not take for granted. God has provided an awesome opportunity for me to mold women of faith and women of the Word for HIM. I'm thrilled to have been able to be a part of such a great responsibility. I'm also humbled at the honor He has bestowed on me. It's time for me to put my oldest to bed. I hope everyone is doing well. I'll upload pics tomorrow....NITE!

Easter Egg Hunt 2009

We had a great time at the Hodge Farm this afternoon. Easter Eggs were everywhere!