Williams Wednesday 9/23/09

Starting a Bible study at church tonight using this book. A friend recommended this a while back and it's made me so aware of what the media teaches young girls about their "worth." I've been reading this book and..YES..I'm aware that Ally is only TWO! But I want to be able to have purposeful discussions with her as she grows to help her learn the TRUTH. I'm hoping to learn so much from the other moms in the class.

Also, say a quick prayer for my friends Nancy and Candice. Nancy is in recovery after a surgery almost 3 weeks ago to remove some tumors that turned out NOT to be malignant. Praise God for the good news, but she has endured a long recovery and is still in the hospital. Candice, my longtime friend from Hartselle, has flown to L.A. to have a cyst removed from her spinal cord, on the base of her brain. She has endured months of peculiar symptoms..dizziness, facial numbness, pressure in face & sinuses..and now, after surgery, all is gone! Just having some post-op nausea. They will fly back to Memphis on Sunday night, spent the night w/us, then head back to Alabama. Not quite the "catch up" visit I usually enjoy w/her, but just keep her in your prayers.

Love and hugs to all!

God is good!!!

Williams Wednesday

Events of this week:

Ally began potty training ON HER OWN while visiting Nannie's on Monday - promptly went out & bought "big girl" underwear for her. The boys couldn't figure out why we were making such a big deal. They've obviously never changed a diaper.

We entered Ben's cabbage into the Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program contest, with the help of his 4th grade teacher, Ms. Spain. Click the link below & it should take you to the photo gallery of the contest. He is "Ben-TN." He was so excited and amazed at the other entries. Good luck, Ben!

http://cabbageprogram.bonnieplants.com/CabbageProgram/PhotoGalleries/tabid/67/AlbumID/4/selectedmoduleid/403/Default.aspx

Jake? Well..Jake is just still having fun EVERY DAY drawing and writing. This morning, he took so long getting ready b/c he kept thinking of words that start with "M." He would go into the bathroom and come right back out, "oh..Mom!" and "oh..monster" and "oh..movie!" and I said, "And..move it!"

Wacky Wednesday 9/09/09

How is it possible that our little girl is getting so big? Ally started Mother's Day Out today and is in the "Older 2's - Bears" class. She was so proud to go to her "sass" (class) today. Her teachers said she had a good time making new friends and she even took a nap! In fact, if you ask Ally, "What did you do at school today?" Her response will be, "seep" (sleep) - I guess that was her last memory of what she did. Anyway, I think we'll go back next week ;)

Also, here's Jake and his new obsession..artwork. I took these pictures on Saturday - him right in the middle of about 20 sheets of drawings. If you could only see our house - Whatever he draws..THEN he wants to cut it out! Patience...patience...I know - a budding artist at work! By the way - want to hear a kindergartener's perspective on Pres. Obama's speech today? Jake said "Try your best." From the mouths of babes...

Boys, Bullfrogs, and "No More Babies"

Here's a picture of the boys' latest "treasure" that they found in the pool. Well, actually Cory found it while cleaning the pool. They later released it into the lake at the park. Don't they look thrilled? Notice how Jake is BARELY touching that ole' thing - hehe.

This is the picture of a true "paci" addict! But the pacis are gone..."pacis are for babies" - Or that's what we're telling Ally. We talked for a day or so about how pacis are for babies and we might need to give them the pacis. We had just visited a friend in the hospital w/a new baby (Baby Noah) and all she has talked about it seeing the babies. So - one night, we rounded 'em up in an old wipes box. We just can't believe how willingly she cooperated. She's had a little trouble settling herself down at naptime and night-time, but we're managing. She's such a "big girl" - or so she's telling US!

Back to School Boys

Here are the much-requested "Back to School" pics. Ben is starting the 4th grade and...believe it or not...our Jakey is in Kindergarten! He's so proud to be at school with his brother. We're just so proud of both of them. Now, trying to decide what to do with only ONE child at home..haha. Ally will start Mother's Day Out soon, but will only go one day each week. Wishing everyone the best in this new school year!

Williams Family Beach Trip

Went to Pensacola Beach last weekend with Cory's parents and brother's family. It's a long trip down there, but we always enjoy our time together! Just wanted to share a few highlight pics :)

Long Time...No Post - St. Louis/Six Flags

Wow, this summer is flying by! Before we know it, we'll be rushing out the door at 7:45am each morning to get a 4th grader and Kindergartener off to school on time!!


Here are a few pics from our Six Flags/St. Louis vacation. We only took the boys, leaving Ally to stay with Nannie and Papa. They enjoyed having her, saying she is so much like I was as a little girl. We missed our little girl, but enjoyed our precious time with our growing boys. Ben is now tall enough to ride EVERY ride (upon the discretion of a few park workers) and Jake was tall enough to ride even some of the fastest roller coasters. We certainly had a few "Six Flags Days."

This was the view from our room. Jake got some kind of stomach bug on Thursday, so this is how we spent the entire day. Great view, though, huh?



>> Ahhh...the end of a Six Flags Day!!