Vacation 2009

We just returned from having one of the BEST vacations ever. We met up with our friends the Spradling's and the Detweiler's, rented a cabin and went to the Chinese Children's Reunion at Cirque De Chine in Sevierville, TN. Let me tell you; if you have not had the pleasure of seeing the Acrobats at Cirque De Chine you are missing a wonderful show. They had a day set aside just for adopted children from China. It was filled with games, activities, Chinese Food and the show. Mary Beth said that the drums hurt her ears and that the dragon scared her, but she loved the show none the less. After that fun filled day we spent one day doing absolutely nothing however we did go swimming that day. Then we let the guys set out for their day of adventure and all of the girls spent the day shopping. Each night we were able to return to our beautiful cabin and cook our own food and sit back and relax. We enjoyed everything so much until we have already started making plans for next year. On the trip home yesterday Mary Beth kept asking the same two questions: When are we going back to Charlie Ann's house and when are we going on vacation again? Charles even said this morning that he didn't feel like driving, but if I said let's pack our bags and go to the mountains he would do it.

We thank God for a wonderful and much needed vacation, time well spent getting to know our friends better and making lasting memories for our daughters.

These are the photos. Now if you are wanting to make copies of these photos they do have some spots on them, because of my scanner. However, please let me know if you would like copies and I will be glad to make them for you.

Update

I know I have been absent for a little while, but we have had a lot going on and still do. We have had sickness in our family (on both sides) and they have been our main focus and continue to be. Also, Charles and I decided to Vacation Bible School together this year and we had a wonderful time doing it. We were amazed and blessed all at the same time that we had 13 children in our class. Even though we did not have any children come to Jesus, we pray that they will.

Mary Beth is doing great she is a lively little 3 almost 4 year old. She stays wide open from the time her feet hit the ground until she goes to sleep at night. I have talked with her teacher at school and she is very pleased with the progress Mary Beth has made and believes there is no reason why she can not move up to the next level even before her time. Since Mary Beth's birthday does not fall until November she will not start school until she is almost 7, therefore at daycare she will be in the 5 year old class before it is time for her to be. YEA!!!! I think we might have us a smart child! (Yes, Doc. Jones I know you told us that in the very beginning!!!)

I will post the pictures that I said that I would post a couple of months ago, but with everything going on like it has, I have not had the chance to do so. So at the top of the page you will have glanced at the photos before you even get a chance to read this.

We hope that all of you are having a great 2009 so far and we pray that you continue to do so! Take care an until next time - God Bless all of you!!!!