Sunday, October 29, 2006

Mason's Soccer Saturdays

My daddy helped coach our team this year....Thanks daddy you are the best coach!!

Mason kicking the ball for the first time

Way to go Falcons!!

Mason loved it when he would actually get the ball!!

Mason stuck in the net...He enjoyed playing around rather than playing the game sometimes.
Daddy doing a halftime devotion with the team

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Soccer Pizza Party

Isn't he the most handsome soccer player?
Mason 4 years old
Upward Soccer
Falcons


Yummy cookie cake from our end of the season pizza party

Way to go Falcons!!

Mason was so excited to get his trophy from Coach Moss


Mason's friend's Collin and Parker

Way to go Mason!
We are very proud of you and your effort in your 1st Soccer Season.

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Words of Encouragement

I received this from a friend and she was right about being blessed from this movie. If you need a little encouragement for your day be sure to turn your volume up and spend some time with yourself and the Lord.
I pray that the Lord will give you all a special blessing today!

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Pumpkin Patch

Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff-- including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see.
Happy Fall!

Mason found the pumpkin he wanted to carve right away

Mommy, Mason, Taylor and Daddy at our annual Pumpkin Patch

After changing her mind several times Taylor finally found HER perfect pumpkin

Taylor and Mason fell asleep after a wonderful time picking out their pumpkins

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Cancun Trip


Hilton Golf and Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico
October 18-22 2006

Tony and I visited the wonderful country of Mexico during Fall Break. It was 95 degrees and sunny the entire time. We were definately overdue for a little FUN IN THE SUN!! We were blessed with this awesome vacation through USA Track and Field where Tony is Vice-Chair for the Athletes Advisory Council. It was an Elite Athlete Retreat where only the Top 10 in the world in their event were invited. Needless to say I met some of the best track athletes in history. Oh and did I mention it was all-inclusive so all we did was eat, eat, and eat some more.


I love my hubby!!

Tony getting in the "Mexican Mood"

Hazel Clark (00' & 04' Olympian), Tony(00' Olympian of course), Winston (Hazel's boyfriend) and Me!

Beach Party on last night with all staff and athletes


Allen Johnson...1996 Olympic Gold Medalist (110 Hurdles) and Tony

Yes that's actually me touching a SHARK!! Call me crazy but they assured me that it wouldn't bite me.

And here is Tony touching a STINGRAY!!

And FINALLy my life long dream of swimming with dolphins was fulfilled. I have been waiting all my life to swim and interact with these beautiful creatures. God blessed me with more than just a quick swim like most people get. There are usually about 10-12 people per group but there were only 3 of us this time (Me, Tony and a man from Spain). We were the last group of the day and the first dolphin we swam with didn't want to work that day. So they had us move over to another tank with 5 DOLPHINS!!! Never did I imagine I would swim with 1 much less 5 dolphins at one time. I think this was special for us because they don't normally do this. We also got a lot of extra time to play with them. My favorite part was when the dolphins pushed me up out of the water by my feet. It was truly a dream come true!!


Here is a picture of Tony and his dolphin. All of the dolphins just LOVED him. They all spent more time swimming around Tony than anyone. The dolphins just loved to have Tony rub their bellies. This was a wonderful experience we will always remember.