Parent/Child Date Night

The kids had special dates tonight ~ Greg, Cooper and Bubba attended the Monster Truck show, while Reagan and I had dinner and a movie in.

Showing off her necklace Ms Vicki made her for Christmas

(a dolphin and a blue gem - 2 of her favorite things)

 Cooper spent his hard-earned pay on a snow cone

 watching the trucks in action

Girls' Night

Tonight, I was able to have dinner with some wonderful friends from Emmaeus ~Sharon, Liz and Melissa. Sharon was part of the "team", Liz was at my table, and Melissa was my "new found friend" on the very first night. We had a great time just catching up! Can't wait to do this again ~ soon!

Sharon, Liz, me and Melissa

Rafael, our cook
Big finish!

Women of Faith Weekend

This weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Women of Faith conference in Greensboro. There were over 10,000 women at the conference! We had an amazing time and really got to experience God while we were there!

Barbara, me, Jean and Miki

Jodee, Shawn, & Carly
the Women of Faith worship team

Speaker Patsy Clairmont

Lisa Welchel aka Blair from Facts of Life

Steven Curtis Chapman provided music

His sons, Will and Caleb, played in the band

Mary Beth Chapman gave the family's testimony from the past couple of years

I don't think there was a dry eye in the house as she was speaking

Sandi Patti sang and spoke

Speaker Marilyn Meberg

Me, Carly and Shawn

If you ever get a chance to attend a Women of Faith event ~ GO ~ you will be blessed!

Girls' Night Out

The BAM girls got together last night for a little fun away from the men and kids. We had a great time eating dinner and catching up (as if we don't see each other at least twice a week!)

Before I left home Reagan asked where I was going. Here's how the conversation went:
Reagan: "where are you going mommy?"
Me: "I'm going to meet some girls. I'll be home later and I'll check on you in your bed"
Reagan: "will you check on me about 2?"
Me: "Probably won't be that late, but I'll definitely come check on you"
Reagan: "Can you go meet some boys too?"
Me: "Not tonight sweetie ~ it's just the girls tonight!"

L-R: Jessica, Barbara, Jill, Cathy, Miki, Cheri, Dot, Amy, & me

Thanks to the fellas for taking care of the kids and letting the women get out and have a little time to ourselves! We love you for it!