Today begins week 6 of our couch to 5k workout.  Last Wednesday I ran 21 minutes....without stopping.  The reason it was 21 minutes is because my sister Tracy pushed me to run more than my goal of 20 minutes. The girls conveniently spent the night with Giny to avoid this run.  I am excited to finish up this program and be able to run 3 miles.  I am going to run my very first 5k on Dec. 10th.  The kids are going to do the 1 mile fun run.  Not sure they are as excited as I am :)


We had a good Thanksgiving holiday. We got to see alot of family, do some shopping, and spend alot of time at home being lazy.  I celebrated my 37th birthday on Friday doing some Christmas shopping.  Saturday we spent the day at home watching football. 


Dave and I fly to Houston next Tuesday for his first scans since surgery.  He is already getting a little anxious about it.  I have to not think about it or I could get overwhelmed.  I feel like we are gonna get good results. Please pray for peace.  Stupid Cancer!!  It really changes things.  Even though surgery was a success.....there is always a reminder of cancer.  Whether it be knowing there are scans coming up, pains that make Dave wonder if there is something wrong, or just the memories of the treatment and how sick he was last year.  One positive thing about having to go to Houston every three months for scans is that we get to see Sarah and Ron.  Always have to find something positive in there :)

Samuel's first Alabama game

Samuel and Uncle Kenneth



Mamaw and Samuel



He had the best time.....cheering the whole game.



 Thank you Mamaw for taking him.  Thanks Uncle Kenneth for the tickets!!  He had a great time!

What are we? What do we believe? a post from Aimee's blog

My friend Aimee did a blog post last we about what we believe as a church.  It was so good and I thought I would share it with you.  She did a great job explaining what we believe. So go to  Aimee's blog  and check it out.   Thanks Aimee for letting me share your post.   Enjoy the read!

We started week 4 of the couch to 5k today.  We ran a total of 16 minutes.  Woohoo.  I am loving this!!  The kids are still not liking it as much.  There is alot of complaining and yes...even some tears. I keep telling them how proud they are going to be of themselves when they can run 3 miles in a few weeks....and they keep telling me they don't want to run 3 miles.  Oh well....I guess since I'm the mama and the PE teacher we will be running :)  anyway, it's good for them.

Samuel had a great birthday.  He got a new #3 Alabama jersey and a dirt bike.  He has been one happy boy to say the least!!

Dave and I are fighting off colds and sinus problems mixed with some bronchitis and sore throats.  It is just holding on.  I have been to the doctor 3 times in a month. 

We put our Christmas stuff up this weekend.....don't judge.  I know it's early.  We usually wait until the weekend before Thanksgiving, but our weekends are packed for the next few weeks.  Anyway, we missed Christmas at home last year so we were anxious to get our trees up and enjoy looking at them.  We love decorating for Christmas.  We make an entire family day out of it.  We usually go have breakfast at Cracker Barrel and then pick up anything we need for the day...usually a trip to Hobby Lobby...then home for decorating. 

The next few weeks are jam packed with activities. Good, fun activities!!  I could get overwhelmed thinking about all we have to do, but I won't.  I won't because I am so thankful for what a difference a year can make.  I can't help to think back in every situation and almost everyday to what we were doing this time last year.  At the time I was just running on auto pilot...by God's grace...and just doing what had to be done.  It's crazy how looking back on it stresses me out so much, but I didn't feel stressed in the middle of it all.  I am really enjoying this Autumn.  I have taken time to stop and just watch the leaves falling and appreciate the beautiful outdoors.  I know I seem to repeat myself, but this is what is on my mind. 

So what do we have going on you may ask...ok well I'll tell you.  again....enjoying the busyness...not getting overwhelmed :)   This weekend is family fun day at our church.  It's from 12-3 and will be lots of fun.  Then Sunday  we are having a baby shower for our friends Christy and Jason.  We are so excited about their baby girl that will be here in January :)  Next week is filled with lots of Thanksgiving dinners.....Monday with Campus Outreach, Wednesday with my side of the family, and Thursday with Dave's side of the family.  Then...drum roll please...I will be 37 on Friday and get to shop Black Friday sales.  Saturday we will tailgate for the Iron Bowl.  Lots of fun stuff with people we love!!!

11-11-11 Samuel turns 9



Samo's new dirtbike!!

 Happy Birthday to my boy!  He is 9 years old today.  What can I say about Samuel?  He is a very energetic little boy. To say he loves football is an understatement. He is a very devoted Crimson Tide fan.  He also loves taking karate.  He loves playing  Lego's and  football with his friends.  He is such a sweet tenderhearted boy.  I am looking forward to seeing what kind of man he grows to be.  My prayer for Samuel is that he would love the Lord with all his soul, mind, and strength.   

Andrew's Turkey

My nephew had to complete a small project for school.  He was supposed to camouflage a turkey.  My sister wanted him to do it in LMS stuff.  We cut some of the plastic bracelets with Dave's name on them, used a picture from one of the prayer cards the school made, and on the face we cut out words that tell you about LMS.  I think it turned out pretty cool!!  I hope he wins, but even if he doesn't, this will bring more awareness to this rare and horrible cancer.

A Sweet Surprise

Look what came in the mail today!!  Toasted Cinnamon coffee beans from The Buffalo Grille in Houston!!  Thank you my friend Pat from the prayer ministry at Second Baptist Church.  They have been so sweet to check in on us from time to time and even came to the hospital when Dave had surgery.  I can't wait to brew a pot and have a cup of this delicious coffee.

We've Been Running!!

No really...the kids and I have been running.  We are about to finish our 3rd week of the couch to 5k running program.  It is a nine week running program.  I have been so proud of the kids...and me.  We should be able to run 30 minutes (without any walking) by Christmas.  WOOOOHOOOO.  Needless to say the kids are not as excited about this as I am.  I'll keep you updated on our progress :) 

Dave is feeling good these days.  Well other than the sinus infections and colds we all have.  I had it bad last week and this week he is coming down with something.  We are hoping the kids will stay clear of all the sickness.  That's all the time I have for now.  Thanks for checking in on us :)

Trick or Treat

My bunny, transformer, and doctor!