I hope you have all been enjoying 2008 so far! I also hope you've been able to stay warm in the midst of all of this "global warming"! Fenori celebrated her 29th birthday last Wednesday with a surprise trip here and a stay at the Lodge and Suites with T. Deuce, Lili, Fess and Zoo stayed with us and we made a trip over so they could use the pool with mommy and daddy. Grandma forgot the camera on Wednesday night but brought it on Thursday morning. I missed some really great pictures on Wednesday, especially of Fess, who seemed to have the most fun of anyone! The morning found her a little sleepy and cold and not wanting to swim. She's still very cute in her "My First Speedo", though! Here are a few:
Fenori holding Zoo by the little pool.
Deuce LOVES to swim, especially underwater!
Lili has learned to go underwater, too, and loves it!
Fess didn't like the feel of the morning water.
Zoo was happy just watching his sisters splash!
Fess took up residence on a poolside chair.
When she wasn't in mommy's arms!
Deuce and Lili in front of the "waterfall".
Deuce after quite a few underwater swims.
Lili had a very good time going back and forth between pools!
We really had a wonderful time and T and Fenori were able to spend time together in their suite with a fireplace and Jacuzzi. It was a real treat for this home-schooling mom of 4! T really surprised her with this and treated her to a few restaurant meals. A very good 29th birthday! Then Grandpa and I traveled to their home on Saturday so that he and T could watch the younger two while I took Fenori, Deuce and Lili shopping for Fenori's birthday presents. She found a lot of nice clothes and a lot of good deals! We'll have to figure out a way to top this for her 30th next year!
Birthdays have always been very special at our house, but the most important birthday is the one in which we were re-born! Born again into the Kingdom of God. Have you received Jesus as your Lord and personal Savior yet? If not, you are missing the most important celebration of your life so far. Please check out my church website at the right to find out how and why to be born again. Receive Jesus as your Lord and personal Savior. Then you will have the promise of heaven as your home when you leave this earth and a wonderful, indescribably blessed rest of your life here!
Shalom!
Robin
