Women's Conference

Last weekend, our church hosted this year's Louisiana Christian Women's Seminar. The speaker was Connie Dietrich and the topic was Extreme Makeover. The day before, a few of us took Connie to the Acadian Village (It's a place where they've brought old houses, church, doctor's office, barn, etc. to the same place. It was very interesting to see how the Acadians used to live. I am so glad that I live now instead of then!

I didn't get any good pictures at the conference itself. Connie (God working through her!) did a superb job speaking, the decorations were absolutely beautiful, the worship was excellent, and all the laughter was the best! If you ever need someone to speak at a women's conference for you, I highly recommend her.


There was a building there where they recycle the Mardi Gras beads and also make things out of them. They had some fun masks there, also!

Esther, Connie, Lois, Michelle

Princess dress-up

One day when Gracie was over last week, Kylee put on her flower girl dress from the wedding last November. I couldn't believe how much taller she is now! Gracie wanted to dress up like a "princess", too, so I found one of Kylee's old Easter dresses. Kylee found our corded phone that wasn't in use, and Gracie found one of Kylee's play cell phones. Supposedly, they were both talking to Gracie's mom. It was quite amusing.

Math 911 Call

I hadn't seen this before, but it is too cute. Enjoy!

Kylee's Announcement

Hurricane Gustav

When we thought that Gustav was going to be a category 4 when it hit, I decided that I didn't want to be around for the aftermath of no electricity, etc. Joshua needed to stay here, but Kylee and I drove to Montgomery, AL and stayed with some wonderful friends that we met while we were living in Biloxi, MS. Another friend and her kids also came there to get away from the hurricane. We had such a great time. The kids played and played. Us girls talked and laughed all day and late into the night! Since Gustav weakened so much, our electricity only ended up being off till Wednesday morning, so we were able to be home by Wednesday night. While we were in Montgomery, we were able to see some of the historical sites there. We actually only went to one museum, but stopped outside the others. Oh, and before we left, Ben let me drive his mini cooper. It is my most favorite car ever!! Now I really, really want one!

Joshua boarded up our windows.

Michelle, Netti, Esther

The church that Martin Luther King Jr. preached at

These pictures below are at the Mooseum (It was about cows, hence the name!)

Emilio, Elysia, Kylee, & Mara

Elysia (isn't she adorable!)

Kylee (she wasn't into posing for pictures at the moment)

Netti and the weird talking guy!!!

Emilio, Mara, Kylee

In Memory of Madilyn Bourque

Madilyn Alyese Bourque
May 8, 2007-August 27, 2008

On Wednesday, August 27, our friend's 15 month old girl died unexpectedly. That night at the hospital seemed like a nightmare that we never woke up from. I can't even imagine what our friends are going through. They also have a 3 year old whose name is Kylie Jo. The visitation was today and the funeral is tomorrow. This is just the beginning of the hard days for them and their family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Jesus Said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 NIV

Birthdays

Kylee 's 3rd birthday was on August 5th. She has been really into the Backyardigans, so she wanted a Uniqua cake. When it was finished, Kylee told me that it looked like Uniqua, so I gues I did an ok job! The silver platter had been my grandmothers and when Kylee saw it, she wanted her cake on it!!

Her hair was getting a little to close to the candles!

Joshua's parents, his sister, and my parents were all here. So, along with them, Gracie and her family also came over for Kylee's birthday dinner.

Kylee and Gracie are enjoying two of Kylee's birthday gifts (Table & Chair set and Playdoh).

My birthday came 3 days later on the 8th. Kylee was actually very excited that I was having a birthday too. Guess she just loves birthdays, regardless if it's hers or not. Oh, and Kylee only wanted to put 3 candles on my cake and she arranged them herself!

My strawberry shortcake that Joshua made for me (with some help from his mom and dad). Yummy!


Kylee helping me open my gifts. I couldn't open them fast enough to her liking. :-)


And....with help from Nana (Josh's mom), Kylee gave me an adorable card and a pair of cute shoes that I had been looking at earlier that day. It was so very sweet because she was extremely excited about her surprise for me.

NYR

Last week, we were at NYR (Nationwide Youth Roundup) in Colorado. It was a great week with many inspiring and convicting sermons, classes, and music. We saw some friends that we hadn't seen in awhile (some since last year). We went to Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and swimming in the river during the week. Here are a lot of pictures from our week. There's a lot!!

Garden of the gods

Near the base of Pikes Peak

Sara, Kylee, & Scott

At Nationwide

Kylee & Dianna

Kylee & Cambell

Kylee & Cambell - This is a little girl that is 6 weeks younger than Kylee. They have played together for the last couple years.

Jared & Kylee - He was at our church camp with us this year and also rode part of the way with us to NYR. She was extremely excited about that because she likes him a whole lot!