Loves!

There are many things we love here at Pace Place. This post is about three of them.

1. SNOW!!!!

Here are our snow pictures from the weekend.

#2. Valentine's Day!!!!

I set a special table for our Sunday lunch on Valentine's Day. There were candles and our cards we had exchanged. We had pork chops, rice, carrots, rolls, and heart-shaped rice krispy treats.

Mike told me that I'm cheesy.

Allyson asked whose birthday it was.

Ahhhh, I just love holidays. I know they really do appreciate me. :D

(Disregard the mess on the bar looking toward our living room. We are renovating!)

#3. My new Bible Class!!!!

I just started teaching 1st & 2nd grade mid-quarter on Wednesday nights. I have co-written the curriculum for this class. I have learned so much while doing all of this. We have very engaging lessons and my students are so sweet!

Here they are wearing the (almost) Full-Armor of God. I told them to pose as warriors for the picture. :D

I only had two sets of armor so they had to share.

They look great and I just LOVE them.

So, there are three things that we love.

THE END! :D

Allyson's Prince

This post is dedicated to Allyson's Prince Charming. Perhaps you didn't know that our little princess has her own Prince Charming. But, she does.

His name is Daddy.

Besides, Mommy (Mom, as I keep getting called lately!) Daddy is her very favorite person.

She loves to...

Pretend to be a teacher and make her daddy be a student.

Rub "him's" elbow.

Cuddle in his lab and watch Arthur when we get home in the afternoons.

And, play at the park, which is really a school playground.

When asked what Allyson likes to do with Daddy she says, "Read stories to him. Color with him.
Draw with him. And, climb on him."

And, her Daddy pretty much does whatever she asks. Which is why she's so in love with him.

Happy Valentine's Day, Daddy! You are my Prince!
Love, Allyson

By the way, I used Picnic for the first time. Very cool!

Valentine's Day Survey

I saw this Valentine's Survey on Kristen's blog and thought I might fill it out as well! Thanks for sharing, Kristen!

1. When was your "engagement" anniversary: MLK, jr. weekend 2005

2. When is your "marriage" anniversary: March 26, 2005

3. How long have you known your spouse: about 5 1/2 years

4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: 6 weeks!

5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time: A cookout at a friend's appartment. I was with someone else and I actually don't remember meeting him!

6. What is your spouses name: John Michael

7. Do you have any children yet: yes

8. How many: One, for now

9. Do you have any house pets: no

10. Do you own a house or rent: own 2; we rent one out.

11. Do you live in the country or town/city: outskirts of town

12. What is one of your favorite activities together: ummm...look at us! Eat.

13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: a cruise

14. How many siblings (including in-laws): 6

15. What church do you attend: WR Church of Christ

16. Is this the church you were married in: Yes

17. What is your favorite restaurant to eat at together: Shahenshah Diner (Indian), Longhorn

18. Do you work or stay at home: Work-Elementary School Media Specialist

19. Where did you honeymoon: Vegas

20. Leave a piece of marriage advice: Love means putting someone else's happiness first; which in turn, will make you happy. (Does that even make sense? :D)

July 2009-Elegant Night on our cruise

June 2005 Camping Trip-Helen, Ga

Allyson's 2nd birthday-Aug. 2008