Friday, May 29, 2009

Pretty in Pink
Yesterday Kate and I dressed dear little Esther up in the two gorgeous dresses that Nanny gave her and took some most adorable pictures of the cutie!!! It's so much fun to try little clothes on her!! Finally! A girl we can put bows and ruffles on!!! She's like a precious little dolly!!
Ron-man was there helping out and being such a ham!!! It's so cute! He loves hold her and give her sweet little kisses!! What a great big brother;)
Have a happy day!



Bethany

Hat styles with Zoey!!






-Bethany

Thursday, May 28, 2009

A visit from Family!!

On Wednesday Esther got a special visit from her Aunt Brenda, Zoey and Avery!!! We had such a jolly time talking, playing cards and going to the nicest little restaurant called J Henry's! (not J Christopher's;) sorry, HUGE Smithi joke;)
Kate opening some presents for Essie!!I think this dress is so cute and kinda Islandy!!! "It's such a happy dress" as Kate put it;)Esther enjoying her new really soft, uhh, hippo or cow or, I'm not sure what it is but it really was very soft;)Our rousing and vveerrryyy llooonnnggg game of Hand and Foot
I'm sure she'll be natural card player with all this experience!Ave showing me his Juggling act;)
Cuz-Cuz Zee-Zee and wittle Essie

The LORD remembers us and will bless us: He will bless the house of Israel, he will bless the house of Aaron, he will bless those who fear the LORD-- small and great alike. May the LORD make you increase, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalms 115:12

A truly blessed daughter, Auntie, sister,

Bethany

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The Premiere

I know it's a bit late but I thought I'd post a few pictures of the Premiere we did on the 9!!!
It was such a touching video, especially for those of us who personally knew Pop and it was really wonderful to have been able to show it at the church where he used pastor!! It brought back such a flood of memories as I walked through the building!!
The video "The Amazing Journey of Pastor Ron" is now available to watch at http://homeschooladvantage.us/Movies/MoviePlayer.cfm?MovieID=41 !!!
Oh, it is so exciting!!! Just this week we have had people from England, the Netherlands, Australia, Jamaica and Mexico as well as cities all across the United States visit our website!! How amazing to think that Daddy's messages and other's that he promotes are affecting people all over the globe!!!

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
Before we showed the movie we sang a few songs, one in particular Pop used to like called "I have something to sing about"
After the showing we went to the down stairs for refreshments and fellowship!I just love this picture of Daddy with his sister!!!Thank you to everyone who brought food!!Maud and Annie and Ronnie a-visiting in the kitchen



My youngest Smithie!! What a cutie you are!!!

Visiting with two precious young ladies

Mama and Auntie Niecie talking

Oh my, I think I have the cutest little nephews ever!!! (Can you tell I'm partial;)

Another of my cute Nephews!!My Uncle DavidAnd my cousin, Nathan

What special picture of Kate darling!! Whenever I think of Kate this is the kind of picture that comes to my mind, she just being so sweet, surrounded by bunches of children, always smiling, always ready with an encouraging word!! Thank you Kate for being such a wonderful sister and friend to me!!

Well, Daddy just called and he's almost home so I'd better hop off!!


Have a blessed week!!!

Bethany

Friday, May 22, 2009

Enjoying our sweet little Esther!!

OHH! we are having such a wonderful time with our precious little girl!! Kate weighed her yesterday and now she weighs 10 pounds!!! Wow!! The little cutie is currently sitting beside me in her Auntie Maud's arms! She has on the prettiest pink flowery dress and a pink striped blanket!!! She's wide eyed and enjoying all the attention ;)
Well, I just wanted to post a few pictures from the past couple of days so you could hopefully enjoy her along with us!!!
Definitely a daddy's girl ;) Look at those eyes!!
Getting her footprintsThis is her footsie next to Maud's hand. Isn't she tiny???Auntie D reading to the boys "On guard!!" Y'all are so cute little boys!
Getting my turn!!!


God Bless!

Bethany