Summer Fun!!

Family Fishin'

We have some friends that have a pond behind their house and they are so wonderful to let us come and fish whenever we want. This is one of our new found family hobbies. All you need is a hot dog for bait and a couple of poles and there are hours of entertainment for all.

GO BOBCATS!!

Homecoming was Friday night. Our Bobcats are having a great season. We love going to these games. This is one of the few places where the community still gathers for the Friday night game.

Do you remember when the sound of the "Popsicle Man" coming made your heart race and want to jump out of your chest. Well the feeling is still the same with my kids. They won't hear a word I have said all day long but they can hear the ice cream truck 5 miles down the road. Oh to be a kid again...

Carter is playing fall baseball in Greenbrier. So far their team is undefeated and they have 3 or 4 more games left. After fall baseball comes Upward Basketball. Never a dull moment but I wouldn't trade it for the world. We are so blessed to have healthy happy kids!!

Sorry mom and dad...

OK, so I have been somewhat infatuated with tattoos forever. I think they are so interesting. I think it is such an art and I like the stories behind the tattoos that people get. I'm not talking about the tattoo from the drunken night before the wedding or anything. I'm talking about the one's that truly have some meaning behind them. I have to admit, I am a regular watcher of "Miami Ink" and "LA Ink" on TLC. So all of this to say...I got my first tattoo. It is on my ring finger. And yes, it can be covered up by my wedding ring. Needless to say, my parents were less than thrilled. But Tim, thought it was pretty cool. I didn't tell anyone that I was getting it done. I just came home with it one day as a surprise. Tim's reaction..."Is it real?". Dad's reaction..."Well, now you don't have to show your driver's license for people to know you live in Robertson County". For those of you who know my dad, you know that was the typical David Batson reaction. All that matters, in actuality is that I LOVE it. It is always a reminder of how permanent my love is for my wonderful husband. I love you Tim, now and forever!!

Where I am meant to be!!!

Well, I have completed the first 4 1/2 weeks of school. So far things are going great. I keep wondering when all hell is going to break loose. I am loving what I am doing. I can honestly say now, without a doubt, that this is what I was put on this earth to do. I love teaching. 6th graders can be very challenging, but they are also craving so much attention, love, and understanding. Don't get me wrong, I have a couple of goofballs that I could do without seeing everyday but the good out weighs the bad by so much more.
Things, so far, are working out really well at home. I was really unsure how things would work out with me working full time. Tim works nights so he is able to pick up the kids everyday from school. He loves having that extra time with them. Life is still pretty crazy with fall baseball and dance but I wouldn't have it any other way.
God has blessed our family beyond what I ever thought possible. I spent so much time worrying about a job and what about the kids and how will I ever get things done. Well, I could really kick myself and I am still asking for forgiveness for the doubt that I had. I guess the learning experience that came out of this has been a great testimony to share with others. Isn't it amazing how hard times can make for such a wonderful testimony once you see that you lived through it?