Hymns

I've been thinking about what kind of songs we might want played at the wedding and during this I realized what a LOVE I have for hymns. Gosh - the words, the instrumentals, the voices - they all add up to make such AMAZING songs. I have narrowed it down to about 5 songs that I will pick between later on in the process.

"Heres my heart Lord, take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above..."

What beautiful words.

"Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him. How I've proved you more and more. Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus, oh for grace to trust him more..."

I literally listen to these hymns over and over. They never grow old. They bring me such joy! In a crazy, messy and buzy life that I am living right now - these songs bring such a peace. Thank You Jesus for giving us the gift of music to praise You through!

On a side note... I saw this on a friends facebook status: "when your dishes are calling and so are your children... pick your children" I love it! I will definitely play by that when I have children. The house might get a little messy, the food might be a littler burnt, but our children will know that they are LOVED, by both their parents, but more importantly, by their Creator.

My Big Sister Singing

Although I am a tad partial, I have to say that my big sister has the best dad-gum talent this planet has seen! I LOVE watching her perform. She sings, dances and acts so well! And I must say, I don't have a tad jealous bone in my body - I'd SO much rather watch her perform than someone make me get up on stage and take a stab at a performance like hers. I am a PROUD PROUD little sister!





The group of family and friends that came to watch Jennifer perform!

Making lemon!

Although subbing isn't as desirable as having my own classroom, I really have tried my best to get to know the little ones and have a positive influence on them (even if I'm only with them 8 hours out of their life)!

I had the entire class lie on the ground in a big heart shape! I then printed the two pictures together and taped them together to make a big heart! The teacher had it waiting on her desk when she returned from surgery!

This teacher went on her honeymoon so we made a big welcome back sign! The "welcome back" is all their little handprints! The sign was huge, needless to say!

Just a really funny card one of the students made!

A sweet young lady in one of the classes I have subbed alot for - you can just tell by looking at her that she is angelic.

"I am a producer. I control the US. I wrote the declaration of independence. I live in the white house. I work in the oval office. I am the 44 what.."
Answer: "Barack Obama." ..... Who knew? lol

I love gummy smiles! :)

Photographer!

I think I have picked him - my photographer!!

These are photos he took of a couple that got married at Perkins Chapel and had their reception at Cityplace.

Perkins chapel...

Sweet picture...
Cityplace 42nd floor...
This is just a pretty picture at someone else's wedding...

An Evening with our Niece & Nephew

These babies are just too adorable for words! The pictures say it all....

Meet my 7-month-old, adorable neice, Isla. Beautiful blue eyes, bright red hair and ruby red lips...
She liked my ring. Uncle Brandon told her that one day she would have one too. It was a sweet moment :)Uncle Brandon decided he would sing to her....

Not a fan....
And then there is crazy fun Asher! He and Brandon laughed for about an hour straight!




What a night!

Billups Birthdays!

My niece,Karoline, turns two! (This was in January but I'm just now uploading the pics to my computer!)
I LOVE this picture of Brandon and Karoline. Karoline had just finished putting on her bday gift from us.. her first pair of HIGH HEELS!
Now onto Pawpaw's 70th birthday! This was his place-setting at the table. Pawpaw loves crossword puzzles. So we made one up about him!
(the scrabble letters say "Papa is a handsome dude". He used to get all the grandchildren to say that when they were little)

"Pawpaw is special because...."
Klaire with her momma! Look at those chubby cheeks!
Karoline with her Mimi (aka...Brandon's mom!)
The Birthday Boy!! I love him!!
My sister-in-law and I!Pawpaw had a clever game for Krystal, Brandon and I to play. It went a little something like this: "Put this plastic bag over your head...... Now, take take off something you don't need." If you can understand from the picture... Krystal and I were slow to understand the joke. Ha! (WARNING:Children, do not try this at home!!)
Playing "airplane" with far too many adult guys...This game ended quickly!
They love each other....
Alot...
The Men.
(From left. Grayson (Brandon's cousin), Ryan (Bradon's little brother), Brandon, Pawpaw (Brandon's grandad), Jared (Brandon's big brother), Bob (Brandon's daddi-o), Roni (Brandon's uncle))
Hello Me (and Krystal)!

Champ exhausted from a long day of birthday celebration (and from his first experience of being stepped on!)
Hope you enjoyed re-living the birthday celebrations!! Stay tuned for Klaire's and Debbie's birthday (both in the next two weeks!)