following grace

In our family, we are some hard core Wolfpack Fans. Every year Mom takes one kid and one of her best friends brings one of her sons and they go to the game. Two years ago was me and Jake, Then last year Landon and Will. and this year Wilson and Jed. He was SO hyped he couldn't stand himself. Free expression tunnel. They played the Clemson Tigers. The campus is SO gorgeous. They had so much fun tailgating and touring before the game. And they brought home QUITE the collection of cups. yet it bothers me out of the SEA of red cups theres only ONE white one. ughh. I think we counted 200 something cups. plus last years 200 something. We've installed a permanent place for them in the pantry. :) They had a fabulous time and We WON!!!! :) -Austyn

Today my mom went to my sweet little thing's 1st grade Pow Wow. Her pictures were blurry because of the lighting so when he got home from school i scooped him up for some more. I am so so thankful every day but during thanskgiving season i am extra thankful that God chose this sweet little munchkin to complete our family. I honestly can't picture a day without him being here and i don't remember a day without him. Goodness i just want to chomp a bite out of him. Thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU Lord for blessing me with this special gift that has changed my life forever. and thank you for this time of Thankfulness as we celebrate all that we are thankful for and that you've blessed us with. -Austyn

This weekend was our annual youth trip to the Nursing home, Since my dad was working and my siblings had sports tournaments out of town i had Stephen for the day. We woke up bright and early and after taking dad to work we headed to visit and play some Bingo. This sweet sweet lady was so cute in asking for my help and she made sure to thank me several times. So sweet. She tried so hard to do it by herself but bless her heart she couldnt read the bigger numbers. Stephen did SUCH a great job with his numbers and knowing which columns to look in. I was SO so proud of that sweet little fellow. And Giordanne was so sweet in helping him as we both managed to help the two older people at our table also. Thanks for that Gio! This lady ran in all kinds of late and when i saw her hat, immaturely i just had to giggle. Old people are so cute. All of us teenagers got a good belly roll! I wish i would've gotten her name. She was such a doll! And last year Me and ...

I haven't done one of these in a long while. and with Thanksgiving next week and alot happening i figured i should do one. On this Thursday I am very thankful for the one person in my life that i can truly say has changed me more than anyone else. the one person who i love more than anything in this world. My best friend. - Im thankful for her smile that makes me giggle with joy everytime i see it. - Im thankful for her words of wisdom that have gotten me through the thick and the thin. -Im thankful for her loving kindness to me always, no matter the circumstances. -Im thankful for our inside jokes that can brighten my day any day. -Im thankful for her love for God. -Im thankful for that little ole pool ladder at youth camp that led us to meet each other, therefore being where we are today. -Im thankful for the 4 1/2 years of friendship with her. -Im thankful that she is the reason i am half the person i am today. -Im thankful that the time we share ...

Going into Middle school the eldest brother decided he wanted to try the band, i can sing and play piano but instruments are not my thing. He has done wonderful improving and although he knows no songs in the 4 months of class he has definitely improved. I never said that hearing him play ALL day long a few days ago didn't make me want to CRASH my head through a wall. But as i tried to sleep and was annoyed i was indeed able to capture the "glorious" moment. Bless his heart he tries so hard. Can't wait for your Christmas Concert buddy. Maybe someday you'll compare to Louis Armstrong.. -Austyn :)

There are some days i look at this kid and just want to ring his neck. but rightly so every other day of the year i want to scoop him up kiss him all over and never let him go. Bless his heart being the baby of 4 kids, 3 being teenagers is no easy task. As spoiled rotten as he is. He also, as expected doesn't always get the 100% attention 24/7 that he would love to have. He's very independent so it works well. But when he gets attention. We get these 3 pictures. How couldn't you just want to eat him up. Goodness i can't stop laughing long enough to chase him down. He's so precious. We've been going through alot lately and he's stuck through all of it. and for that he deserves a gold star. And who knew that giving him two balloons and a camera would produce so much cuteness. I love you silly little boy. Never grow up. Never stop enjoying the pure entertainment of a balloon. -Austyn :)

In high school, we just don't get field trips. They DO exist but only once in a blue moon if your in so and so club and have so and so absences. to the point where it's almost impossible to attend anyways. So a few months ago the leader of the club im MOST involved in at school mentioned a field trip to the local bounce house place. and yesterday was the day to go. yesterday was just an awesome day. We watched movies in class. My sweet buddies came to visit me in my most boring class. We cut up and had a great time. We had a peprally. Everyone was in great spirits for Tonights BIG game and it was just fabulous. {Me and my girl Chelsea} After school we had a meeting and then the fun begann.. Me and Sarah were loving time together on the bus. We were all like kids in the candy shop. Not every day teenagers get the ENTIRE bounce house place to themselves and it's legal for them to actually play. We all ran right in and did every obstacle course, racing...