Amicalola Falls

Saturday began early for us as we headed toward Dawsonville. We met our friends, Todd & Amy, near the Mall of GA and were still trying to warm the car as we arrived. Chick-Fil-A coffee and Biscuits hit the spot though and we were on our way. We started the drive with a great map and a thorough discription of the gravel road off of Highway 53 we were looking for. Thank goodness it was somewhat light outside by the time we got there so we knew we were in the right place. After bundling up the best you can to go for a hike we took pictures and were on our way. After about 1/2 a mile we decided we had probably gone the wrong way so back we went to the car to make sure we followed the directions. After deciding what was North and South we found the trail head at the North end of the parking lot and we were on our way. It was beautiful. Most of the hike was in the woods but the beginning was along the Amicalola River and we LOVED it. The sound of the river was calming, the cool air invigorating and the fellowship...priceless. Halfway through the hike the sun was rising through the trees and it was all worth it!! Get up, Get out and enjoy the hidden trails all around. We had a great time and are going on another hike next month.

Monday-Monday

Another Monday rolls around and we have gone to the grocery, folded some laundry and now I am only a few moments away from my nap (that is if the kids cooperate). It is raining outside and getting colder here so I am ready to snuggle in for the rest of the day. Maybe I can get Larry to build a fire when he gets home. One thing I do love about Mondays is that they are very slow and predictable unlike most of our weekends. Weekends just seem to fly by here at our home and this one was especially busy. Friday night we went to a cousin's b-day party and the kids were cute as could bee. Saturday Larry and I went hiking along the Amicalola river with some friends(early), afternoon brought naps and Shopping. YEAH. Sunday we went to two churches watched a terrible Falcons ballgame and went to our church Fall Picnic. All of that while my sister stayed with us because my parents were out of town. See why I need my nap today.

Our Hike

What an awesome time!!
Larry and I went on a five mile hike with a group of friends and stayed the weekend at the Len Foote Hike Inn. It was a great trip and I would advise anyone going for time away to seek God and spend time in the Mtns of N. GA. We walked, prayed and just meditated on the beauty of God's handywork while we were there. We have been so inspired that Saturday we are going up near that area again to spend a day hiking with some friends of ours. Happy trails to all of you!!

Throughout my day

I am sitting here and I am trying to remember why I love being home so much. There are dishes in the sink, a load of laundry to be done and a napper that is talking instead of napping. We have been doing the same thing every day for weeks and I am wondering if my two year old will ever learn how to use the potty.

Thank goodness for the fall weather, it is drawing me outside with it's cool breeze and beautiful colors. It reminds me that there are seasons of life and that my season with my children everyday will not last forever. It shows me how the Fall has to come before the Winter and the Winter before the Spring. I said to Larry the other day, if I never had the Georgia humidity I would never appreciate this cool breeze. All this to say I am now thanking the Lord for this time, this day, this moment of life that is helping me appreciate the other parts of life. I love how snuggly Katherine is when she gets up from a nap and the sweet sounds Evan makes as he is playing around on the floor discovering new things. I love holding hands with my husband as we take walks with the kids at Stone Mountain and most of all I love knowing that I wasn't just thrown on this earth to take up space I am here with a purpose and right now it is to love my liitle ones and give them a solid foundation to live the rest of their life by.

Family Time

We love spending time with each other and our family. Here are a few pics that we have taken over the last few weeks.

Starting Fresh

Good Morning!
We are up and ready to receive His new mercies. This is a new adventure for me(Char). I am exploring the world of blogging and I am hoping to be able to keep up with a lot of you through this website. This is my first post and I am hoping to perfect it as i learn more. Have a day full of grace and the ability to do what needs to be done. I will be drawing on Him to lead my little ones throughout the day.