What would summer be without VBS

We are in VBS this week at Daybrook Methodist Church. The theme is "The Galilee at the Sea". We have 8 of the 12 tribes of Israel. The tribe that I teach is Naphtali. I am enjoying wearing Bible costumes, the marketplace of crafts, and the synagogue. I would recommend this program, it's great! God is so good, and it's awesome to teach the children, and listen to what they learn. David is in charge of the playground sports. They have been casting a net into the sea (a swimming pool) to try to catch a large nemo fish, flipping frogs in a basket, rope pulling, walking with baskets full of fruit on their head. He is really enjoying the kids. I can't end without saying how wonderful the snacks have been, the ladies put together a beautiful tray filled with lots of fruits, fruit dip, veggies and dip, cookies, chips, mini muffins, bite size bagels with cheese. Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this a great success!!

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Happy Fathers Day!!

I want to say Thank you to my husband David for being such a wonderful father to our children. You are the best!! I have loved how you can sit in the floor and hold a barbie for Emily, and then turn around and dress camoflouge and head out to the hills with Austin hunting. You have been a great husband to me, better than I ever dreamed. I thank you for showing a christian example, and teaching the kids how God needs to always be first. We are so blessed.... We love You. I am also very thankful for my Dad, I know that I can always count on you for support, and for keeping me covered in prayer. I'll never outgrow your hugs and kisses. You have become The Worlds Best Papaw, Austin and Emily look so forward to moving back to TN so they can love on you all the time. Be careful that you don't get caught telling all your grandkids they are your favorite... We love you, Daddy Thank you Dad Marcum for being such a good dad and grandpa to us. You have always shown us such kindness and patience. We love you.

Our Wonderful Beach Vacation

Our vacation this year was to our very favorite place, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It feels like going home for us. We've been going there the last six years. We love the "Low Country" as the natives call it. Hilton Head has such charm being in a southern state. You can see the beautiful sea pine trees with the moss hanging down, tropical palm trees and such beautiful flowers. We love taking long bike rides that end up at the icecream shoppe,or the Island bakery, walks on the beach, and eating the most delicious seafood. This year David and Emily went on very early shell searching walks on the beach {at around 5:00 or 6:00am}. Emy searched for the perfect shells. We enjoyed our vacation with Brian and Angela, Sydnee and Jack.{David's brother and family} also our friends from Georgia the Rhynes and Neals. It was neat to go on the beach and see someone you know from home. Our kids also loved playing with their friends. One of the highlights of the week was when we rode the Trolley Car over to Harbor Town. There awaits The Crazy Crab Restaurant with the most delicious hushpuppies, and the famous Greg Russell singing-underneath the old oak tree next to the harbor...a favorite with kids and adults. One day while swimming in the ocean, Emily tells me she saw shark fins, soon the life guard sees the shark and the ocean is cleared. That was pretty scary!! Thru the years, we have gotten used to seeing Big AL the gator and the unlimited sea gulls. As always, time flies by when your having fun and Saturday rolls around before you know and it is time to check out. We added an extra day enjoying Savannah, Georgia. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch from Paula Dean's Restaurant "The Lady & Sons". The food was scrumptious!!! It was like eating @ my dear mothers table. We didn't have reservations, and it was so booked up so we did the next best thing we took our food to the beautiful park next door. Have a good summer and we hope you will enjoy your vacation!