Urgent Prayer Request

I've never done something like this on my blog, but I feel so burdened to do so today.

A youth from our church, Katlyn Graham, was in an ATV accident yesterday (Wednesday) morning. To make a long story short, she is currently in a severe coma. At this point she is being monitored for any brain swelling. The next 72 hours are extremely critical from what I understand. So far, so good and no change is a good thing.  I don't really understand brain injuries, but I do know that the waiting game has to be excruciating. I also know that she and her sweet family need your prayers. I know that hundreds and hundreds of people in our community are already praying.  But would you please take a moment to lift her up? And continue to do so for the following days. It is truly amazing to see God's people come together on behalf of one young girl. But my heart hurts so badly for her family right now.

 Katelyn is a very beautiful, vibrant young lady who is such a wonderful help in our preschool department at church. And I know her sweet parents, little brother and little sister want her back. And so does everyone else.

Almighty God, we love you and we trust you with this precious life. Please be the strength, comfort and healing hand that this family needs. Bring peace that only you can. In Christ's name, Amen.

The Beach!

We got home yesterday from a wonderful beach trip with Nana and Poppa. We stayed for the 2nd year in a row at Seagrove Beach, FL which we loved! The weather was perfect, and the ocean water was the prettiest I've seen in a while. I chose just my favorite pictures, but there is still PHOTO OVERLOAD :)

Collin was ALL about hunting and collecting sea shells. 

Brantlee didn't love the ocean. It was still a little too cold and salty for her preference.

Enjoying the sun and sand!

We drove into Seaside for dinner and ice cream a couple of nights. 

Actually, the amount of ice cream consumed on this trip was a little out of control (for Mommy, as well ;) 

More beach time!

A new favorite place to eat is Old Florida Fish House. We got some nice pictures on the deck overlooking the lake. 

Here are the kids with "Flat Catherine." She made it all the way here from New York!! We are helping a cousin from up north with a school project. The kids loved it!

Back to Seaside one evening for some pictures.

Daddy, Me & Baby Crager (33 weeks 6 days) This is the most I am willing to post of this very pregnant body in a swim suit, but it had to be documented :) :) 

Truth be known, I should have taken more pictures of them swimming like fish in the pool because this is where they really wanted to be the whole time, ha! Not the ole hot, sandy beach ;)

No trip would be complete without hunting sand crabs. Collin was OBSESSED and had to go nearly every night. Overall, he caught 18 sand crabs by himself alone, ha. That boy and his creatures...

Everyone had a fantastic time! Thank you Nana and Poppa!!

A comparison

Collin's last day of preschool was yesterday and I can't get over how much both of these babies have grown up since August :( :(  I also can't get over the fact that Collin will start real KINDERGARTEN soon. Ouch. Brantlee will be starting K3 this fall, and I cannot imagine anyone being more excited. She is going to bust preschool WIDE open :)

May 2012

August 2011

On a very NOT sad note... It's SUMMER!!!!

What a weekend!

This weekend was quite eventful and very fun. Friday night I graduated with my Master's degree in education from William Carey (FINALLY). I started this program before Collin was even thought of. Between building a house, two children, and work, finishing the program took a back seat to say the least. Yay for no more papers and tuition!! :) :) I honestly think Kyle is more excited about this than I am ;)

Saturday morning we got up and ready to attend the traditional crawfish boil with Kyle's friends from MC. This year was the first year we brought the kids for some reason. They had a blast and played with lots of other little people. My how this event has changed from the B.C. (before children) years!

Brantlee and Ryder playing with Ms. Jan's very "special" dog. (You really had to be there ;)

Collin and Pace in the Perrett's fantastic tree house!

B having a grand time!

Collin is not only serious about playing with crawfish. He is serious about eating them too. He can almost peel them by himself.

Collin would say this was the most exciting part of the weekend. The first harvest of the year! 

Of course the best part of the weekend was waking up on Mother's Day to two bed-headed kiddos squealing for me to come into the kitchen to see what they had for me for Mother's Day. We all four sat down for breakfast (which NEVER happens, especially not on a Sunday). It was really very sweet! Collin was sooo proud of the plant he picked out for me, so of course it had to be in the picture. Here we are before leaving for church.

After a wonderful church service and afternoon, the Reid crew, Nana, and Lolly and Poppy came over for dinner.

Aunt Casey totally outdid herself on the dessert! Yes that is a cake underneath all the candy craziness. Delish!

 Nana and Lolly with one of their Mother's Day gifts. 

We are SO incredibly blessed to call them "Mother."

Life

It is definitely time for a cell phone dump! Gotta love cell phones for capturing all the little things...

Putting them to work

We have been doing lots of swimming for a while now.

Crawfish boil. Collin loves to play with and eat the mud bugs. Pretty sure Brantlee doesn't feel the same way :) 

Trampoline time with Daisy. I am certain this wasn't the cat's idea ;)

Here is my little monkey before getting her dance photo's made. Her recital is just around the corner. 

2nd official haircut. 

Best $4 ever spent. You would have thought we were at the fair, ha.

Mom always says digging in the dirt is therapeutic. I think she's right.

Resting and living the hard life.

Rocket City Diner with Nana and Poppa. Not everyone would cooperate :/ (see bottom left corner ;)

A very fun afternoon with our BFF Allie!

Saylor's 1st birthday- cutest birthday EVER!

Summertime= swimming and strawberry pie :) :) 

Because Collin has a summer bday, his teacher insisted we celebrate him turning 5 with his classmates just a tad early. 

Brantlee had Show and Tell at her school. She took her beloved "Tabby" but was adamant I not make her picture, ha

Muffins with Moms with my handsome man at his school                :) 

Last weekend was Day in the Park. Kyle ran the 5K and we met him there a little later. He placed 4th in his age group and 29th overall. Not too shabby Dad!

It was 1,000 degrees outside (maybe because I am rather large and preggo) but it was still pretty fun

A lunch date with these 4 little monkeys

Collin after his 105th haircut, ha! This boy can grow some hair! It was time for some summer hair.