Sunday Snippet{Happy Easter}

The boys coloring some beautiful one-of-a-kind Easter eggs.

Cooper suffers from three year old mood swings and was devastated that we finished all the eggs, but in true mood swing fashion he was smiling in .4 seconds!

We actually had our Easter Egg Hunt last Sunday since Wesley was having surgery on April 20^th, and would be unable to participate this weekend. I love my family so much for arranging an early Easter for him!

Amongst all the fun and Easter celebrations may we all take the time to truly remember why we celebrate this Holiday! "He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Matthew 28:6. Christ love is precisely something worth celebrating! I am humbled, and thankful for his grace, truth, joy, and love that He has shown me. Wishing everyone blessed and Happy Easter this beautiful Sunday!

Couple of My Favorite Easter Quotes:

"The joyful news that He is risen does not change the contemporary world. Still before us lie work, discipline, sacrifice. But the fact of Easter gives us the spiritual power to do the work, accept the discipline, and make the sacrifice." ~Henry Knox Sherrill

"Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness." ~Floyd W. Tomkins

"Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there." ~Clarence W. Hall





Random Facts(Sunday Snippet)

This little Sunday Snippet is dedicated to my kid brother not really because it is directly about him, but just because his brain is filled with random information.  No one I know absorbs randomness like he does. Not only does he absorb, it but he stores it away to recall it for later use. So today’s random facts about nothing inpredicular It’s just me wishing to be a little more like my kid brother.  Here are five random little facts that have nothing to do with each other!
 
FACTS
1.       The First Person ever to ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive was Annie Edson Taylor in 1901. A teacher she was 63 years old.

2.       The word astronaut literally means ‘Star Sailor’. It comes from Greek words ‘astra’ meaning star, and ‘nauta’ meaning sailor.

3.       The largest toyshop is Toy ‘R’ Us in New York Times Square. It contains a full sized Ferris Wheel

4.       The first know story of Cinderella comes from ninth century China

5.       The Bible is the best selling book ever. Estimated that six billion copies have been sold and it has been translated into 2,000


 

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Sunday Snippet{Halloween Past}

For today's Sunday Snippet thought I would share a couple photographs from 2009 Halloween Party!

Sunday Snippet{Family Fun Facts}

We have come to the final Sunday of Family Fun Facts series. Today's family fun facts are about yours truly and written by today's guest writer my darling husband. To be honest this took a tad of bravery on my part. =)

Photo Credit to Kelli Trontell
20 Facts about Jaime

1. She sticks her tongue out when she coughs
2. Gets hooked on old TV shows that no one's ever heard of ... Usually sci-fi
3. Self-proclaimed Geek
4. Very Underrated as a cook
5. Fights sleep more than our 2 yr old, BUT
6. Would surrender fundamental liberties in order to sleep late
7. Loves Christmas
8. Hates Winter
9. Loves Reading
10. Hates Football
11. Loves Horses
12. Hates Driving on the Interstate
13. She is a brilliant writer
14. Is an incredible mother to our children
15. Dream Vehicle: Yellow Volkswagen
16. Teaches me more than she will ever know
17. Loves family in ways words can't explain
18. Favorite Flower: Yellow Roses
19. Double clicks on web links
20. Made perfectly for me

Sunday Snippet{Family Fun Facts}

Photo Credit Josh Marx
So I have been married to my husband for 10 years this past June. I started dating him when I was fourteen years old so we have know one another a long time. He is my best friend, the love of my life, a great father to our three beautiful children. He challenges me to be a better person, yet loves me to infinity! I am one lucky girl. Hope you enjoy these 20 fun facts about my dear old hubby! Oh and come back for next week's Sunday Snippet featuring guest writer Stephen Garrett with a few fun facts of his own about his dear old wifey! I admit...I am a little scared, but figured it was only fair.

1. He has more talent in his pinky finger than I could even dream about having.
2. He is a fan of the Chic Flick
3. He hates to lose at anything
4. He screams at the TV during football season
5. He often forgets the words to songs he wrote
6. He gave up his Coca-Cola habit
7. His brother and him often have hour-long phone calls
8. He does most of the grocery shopping
9 He has a wedding band tattoo
10. He competed in Southern Baptist Bible drill tournaments as a youth
11. He is loyal
12. He works very hard to support his family
13. He plays music by ear (sorry Aunt Maxine but he faked his way though piano lessons)
14. He started piano lessons at the age of 4, and played his first guitar at 9
15. When he smiles his ears move
16. He is an amazing Father to our three children
17. He is afraid of horses
18. He loves new gizmos: computers, phones, Ipods, etc....
19. Fantasy football is serious business to him
20. He spoils his wife!

Sunday Snippet{Family Fun Facts Series}

Rest in Peace Sweet Starr Baby
November 2007 - January 2011


20 Fun Facts about our family Pet, Starr

1. She was a Christmas gift
2. She was named after the star of Bethlehem
3. She has a patch of fur in the perfect shape of the letter P
4. She hardly ever barks
5. She loves table scraps
6. She was born in November
7. She is shy toward strangers
8. She loves attention of children
9. She peed on Nana's Christmas tree skirt, I think Nana still holds a grudge =)
10. She has survived an attempted flush down the toilet
11. She is a pacifier thief
12. She hates the water hose
13. She is hyper
14. She has been very ill once
15. She is a pure breed Beagle
16. She never got very big. She is very petite
17. She is very strong for her size...she is all muscle
18. She can't have puppies
19. She is a good traveler
20. She made a terrible house dog..she likes it outside much better =)

Sunday Snippet{Family Fun Facts}

Photo Credit to the amazing Kelli Trontell

Cooper Monroe is the youngest of my three little monkeys. Cooper is a bright light in this family. He is totally cute and not afraid to use that against you. You have been warned. He is my baby, only he is not so little anymore. He never fails to make us laugh and smile!

20 Fun Facts about Cooper

1. He could sing Beatles songs before he could talk
2. His first word was Daddy
3. Everyone thinks he is older than he is.
4. He loves Mickey Mouse
5. Rough Housing is what he lives for
6. If he pees in the bathtub, he will not sit down in it (Smart Boy)
7. He will try any kind of food, but if he doesn't like it beware it's coming back out
8. He climbs and jumps off everything. He has no fear. (scares his mom)
9. He was almost a Leap Day Baby. I begged the Doctor for him not to be.
10. He recognizes The Beatles by sound and pictures
11. Every letter is the letter A, and if you ask him how many it is always 8
12. His favorite toys are blocks and drum sticks
13. He loves to be outside
14. He loves to be on the go
15.He still takes a pacifier....UGH (I am a big softie)
16. His eyes twinkle a little when he laughs
17. He thinks anything can become a drum
18. He adores his big brothers and follows them everywhere.
19. He has naturally curly hair
20. He is the only one of my three kids with a birthmark

Sunday Snippet {Family Fun Fact Series}

Wesley is the middle of my three sons. He is 5 years old and started his first year of school this month. He is spirited, loud, sweet and loving. He has taught me so much about hope and being stronger than I thought I ever could be. He makes us laugh everyday and is a great blessing upon this family!

Photo credit to Kelli Trontell{photograhpy}

20 Fun Facts About Wesley

1. He can write his name, but makes his S backwards
2. He is eager to learn
3. He is the bravest kid I know
4. He has had three surgeries in his short little lifetime.
5. He didn't learn to walk until he was almost 2
6. He loves to play pretend (He has to get into character)
7. He loves to perform in front of the family
8. He once tried to flush our puppy, among other things, down the toilet
9. He loves to play Blues Clues
10. He has a weird habit of tucking his ear inside his ear (it's a stupid human trick) Seriously weird you would just have to see it.
11. He is a terrible sleeper
12. He is a Mommy's boy (I secretly love it)
13. He doesn't like to be away from home for long periods of time
14. His favorite foods are pancakes, bananas, string cheese, popcorn and chicken
15.He loves The Wiggles (Greg is his favorite wiggle and he dresses like him everyday. I have to sneak his Greg Wiggle shirt to wash it)
16. He is a very social child
17. Even when you think he is not listening...He is
18. He has severe allergies
19. He worries to much
20. He has a big agenda ( He informed me over lunch one day that he wanted to be a fire fighter, police officer, rock star, doctor, drummer, actor when he grows up. He is going to be one busy grown up. Hey at least he has a plan! =)

Sunday Snippet ( Family Fun Facts)

I thought it would be fun for the next five Sunday's to do a little series called Family Fun Facts on Sunday Snippet . So for the next five Sunday's I hope you enjoy getting to read silly little facts about the five people that make up my family. Today's feature family member is my oldest son Carter. Carter will be turning eight years old this September.



20 Fun Facts About Carter

1. He has an obession with The Beatles
2. He thinks he is a grown up. He has never played with toys or been interested in the small things of childhood.
3. He hates putting pen to paper
4. He has navigated a computer since he was 3 years old
5. His first word was dog.
6. His favorite foods are hot dogs, cheese, grapes and bacon
7. He is really smart, but majorly stubborn
8. He idolizes his Uncle Russ
9. He has learned to play his first cords on the Bass gutiar. He says it hurts his fingers.
10. He is picky about the way he looks
11. He had rather listen to music on his own or with his Dad than be soical with a group of kids.
12. He gets compliments on his red hair almost everyday
13. He would live in Livingston TN, with grandparents if I would let him.
14. He tries really hard in school.
15. His first name is actually Ethan. Carter is his middle name.
16. He fits the oldest child mold to a T
17. He loves to play cards and boardgames
18. He was born on one of my dear friend's Birthday
19. Flash is his favorite superhero. Only because he is super fast.
20. He cried tears of joy when he met his little brother Wesley for the first time, and to this day he looks out for both of his little brothers.

That is 20 fun facts about my oldest of three sons, Carter. I am so very blessed he is my son. He forever gave me the gift of motherhood. I am so proud of him. Come back next Sunday to read some fun facts about Mr. Wes the Mess.


photo credit to Mrs. Kelli Trontell

Sunday Snippet

Today's Sunday Snippet one of all my all time favorite Quotes! I confess I have many more favorites. This is just one of many! I Heart Quotes!


"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."
— Audrey Hepburn

Sunday Snippet

This week's Sunday Snippet...Pictures of my three boys enjoying some summertime moments! They are the greatest gifts I have ever received. I just love their sweet little faces!!! They are such a huge part of my happiness!



"With each spring comes new life, energy and green growth. In summer comes the sun, warm, kind and enduring. Fall brings its canvas of color in careful, gentle change. Winter brews into faithful strength, beauty in pure white. And then comes you. You are all that Nature offers, a blessing, a gift.. You are the fifth season."
— Jason F. Wright

Sunday Snippet

WWII Veterans Unknown Soldier, and My Grandpa Little


The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. ~Benjamin Disraeli

Sunday Snippet

We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty."... John F. Kennedy

Sunday Snippet (WWII Veterans)

It's Sunday that means it is time for Sunday Snippet here on my blog. Sunday Snippet is where I share a little snippet of my heart a thought, person, thing, short story, dream, poem, quote, or like today a photograph. Today's little snippet of my heart is some family history. Pictured below are my great grandparents and their two sons. My Great Uncle James Leo Little whom I hold very dear to my heart, and my Grandfather Charlie Little. I never had the honor of meeting my Grandfather, but he sure did look mighty handsome in his uniform! Both of these gentlemen served in World War II.

Pictured: James Leo, Ida May, Benton, and Charlie Little

Sunday Snippet

There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America. ~William J. Clinton


HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!

Snippet Sunday {Happy Father's Day}

Happy Father's Day to my amazing husband! He has been an wonderful Father since day one! My how our children have grown in just one year!


Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! ~Lydia M. Child, Philothea: A Romance, 1836

Sunday Snippet

So I figure for the most part on the weekends I don't have a lot of time to blog, but I still wanted to do a little something. So I figured I would make Sunday a snippet day. The day where I share a little something with my readers maybe a photograph, quote, or even just a silly little thought. So today is the first of my Sunday Snippets...Since this month we are focusing on LOVE. I thought I would share a little blast from my past, and one of the most amazing days of my life. We are going to be celebrating 10 years of marriage later this month, and I am truely blessed. I am sure I will share more about that later this month, but for right now here is a little snippet of my heart in the form of a photograph our first dance!

Picture taken June 24th, 2000