A Wonderful Fall Day

Today was a great day. We started off with a soccer game this morning. Owen scored 2 goals. Then we met some friends at Cagles Corn Maze. It was alot of fun. We were led through the maze by a 7 & 8 year old. Interesting to say the least. The first time we ended up coming out the entrance (hey! we made it out!) The second time we actually made it out the way we were supposed to. After this we came home a rested a few minutes. Then it was time to carve our pumpkins. Why in the world did we agree to carve 3?!?! Well we did it. I think the kids enjoyed it. It sure was alot of work for Mom and Dad. We did Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and the Georgia "G". I know, Gran and Pappa, I am so sorry. I am doing my best! Here are a few pictures....

Pumpkin Farm

We went to the pumpkin farm at the beginning of this month while we were visiting with Granny and PawPaw. All 11 of the cousins went together (and a few adults). They learned how the pumpkins grew and then went on a hayride and got to each pick out their own pumpkin. They had a great time.

Why....

Sometimes I have absolutely no idea why God chooses to do or allow somethings that happen in life, to my family and to those I care about.....I guess that is why He is God and not me! Times like these I cling to verses that promise that God has our best interests in mind and He is in control. It is also good to remind myself of the fact that God LOVES. He is love.
Jason spoke about Job last Wednesday evening and I have been reminded of it often over the past days. How easy it is to praise God when everything is going exactly as planned (as I planned it) but am I as quick to praise Him in times of chaos and uncertainty?....Job did and he sure faced more "hardships" than I ever have or hopefully ever will.
As has happened so many times in the past-and I am praying will be true in my most recent case, I look forward to the day when I can look back on this and truly be in awe of the way He brought about His plan (even tho uncomfortable) and be thankful that He did it this way- His way.

Pictures From Owen's Baptism...

I wanted to share some pictures of Owens Baptism... "Thank you, Vanessa for taking these pictures so that I could enjoy the moment!"

House News!

I cannot believe that it has taken me so long to put this on our blog. That should tell you how busy we have been over the last week. WE HAVE A CONTRACT ON OUR HOUSE! Thank you Lord!

As I was driving into the city limits of Danville last Friday, my phone rang. It was Jimmy, our realtor. He said that we had an offer. I told him that Jason was in Cuba! I thought to myself that this was going to be interesting-house negotiations while one party is in another country. Anyway, long story short....we all came to an agreement on the price and I signed the contract while I was in Danville.

Owen and I went by the house on Sunday afternoon to grab flower pots, etc. While we were there, the people buying the house came by and we all got to meet. That was fun. Owen was sad. We took one last trek down to the creek and then took a few pictures of ourselves for memories sake. That is pretty much the only house my kids know. They all loved it so. Owen wanted to know if we could move that house to Atlanta. That is cute isn't it. I know that we will find a house that they all love just as much!

God answered our prayers (in His timing!). I am so very thankful. Hopefully closing will go off without a hitch!

We are having fun with Granny and PawPaw and all of the cousins. Today we went to the Pumpkin Patch and everyone got to pick out their own pumpkins. (I am hoping that doesn't mean that we have to carve them all.) We went on a hay ride and fed some goats too!
Please continue to pray for Jason. He has arrived in Cuba safely. He will be doing alot of speaking. I pray that the people will recognize "his" Spanish! Actually, he is pretty good at it! As I get updates, I will try to pass them along either on our blog or on twitter.