Guess Who's Having a Birthday!

19 Years Ago today, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in Nashville, TN.

She is very much our "princess"!

We met her and her young man at Cheddar's Restaurant here in Kingsport.

We had great service and wonderful company!

We so enjoyed hearing about how she celebrated her day while on campus. Her dorm mate got up at 5:30 this morning and strung a Happy Birthday Banner across the room. She received several texts messages wishing her a "Happy Birthday". Her only issue was, the messages were interrupting her "beauty" sleep. LOL

She went to lunch with friends and they have another night out planned for tomorrow.

While on vacation this summer, she discovered a new line of jewelry, Kamelon. She picked out the above ring with the understanding that it was for her birthday. One day we were shopping at one of our favorite stores in Kingsport and realized they carried the same jewelry line. We surprised her with a necklace to match the ring. She is wearing them both below.

The two young adults you see in these photos are an absolute joy to be around! She turned 19 today and he will celebrate his birthday on Monday. She's only 3 days older than he. He tells her he will still be in his 40's when she turns 50. LOL

Happy Birthday!

I love you !

Camera # 2

We used the new camera, a FujiFilm, S1000 to take the following photos on Sunday. M & D Burton joined our church during the Sunday morning service. This is a milestone for us as we have been in the ministry for 30 years and this is the first time we've had family members as church members.

After church we went to Cootie Brown's for lunch. The atmosphere in this restaurant is eclectic at it's best! They have old flatware and kitchen equipment hanging from very traditional chandeliers. I don't know if you can tell from these photos?

The outside windows are garage doors. The weather was perfect and they were raised for fresh air. It was refreshing. Of course, the bee that decided to join us for lunch was a very unwelcomed guest!

The border you see on the wall behind us is old pieces of broken china.

Beautiful!

The food was tasty too! DH had the best fried shrimp! He shared one and then generously gave me another. YUM! Our table also had a chicken salad, vegetable plate, and grilled chicken sandwiches. No one left the table hungry!

What do you think of the new camera? I think it may be a keeper.

I am praying you are having a wonderful week in your neck of the woods.

XOXO

Theresa

Happy September!

I have a new camera! I love it! Actually, I have two new cameras. One for school and one for home. Kodak Z1285 took the pictures below.

I thought you might like to see a picture of Nikki, the cat. She moved in with us three weeks ago tonight. She has adjusted well to her new surroundings. She loves it on Wednesday nights when the kids come home for supper after a "bowling" class in Kingsport. They get in the floor and play. Here she is showing love.
Mom and Dad Burton helping me celebrate my birthday.

Yes, I had a birthday this week.

My beautiful daughter and her sweet boyfriend brought me this "pretty in pink" cake. It not only looks pretty, it was very tasty. Thank you all so much. I love you!

The flowers below were sent to my by my sweet sisters. It was a nice surprise waiting for me when I came home from school. I can't remember the last time I received flowers. Thank you all for remembering me!

I also received several cards with well wishes. I had so much fun opening the cards and reading the precious words. I felt loved. Thanks!

I hope you have a wonderful fall weekend.

XOXO

Theresa

Thankful Friday

What are you thankful for?

I am thankful for a husband that is committed to our marriage, for children that not only make me proud to be called mom but are an example to their peers in their Christian faith. I am thankful for parents that loved me and gave me a childhood that was "perfect" for me! I am thankful for the parents that I acquired at the age of 19 when I became a wife. I am thankful for sisters that inspire me, for a niece and great-nephew, I love to brag about them!

I am thankful for friends that have encouraged me to continue on the journey, even if the road is bumpy and full of pot holes!

I am thankful for a career that allows me to earn money doing what I truly love.

I am thankful for the educators that prepared my lessons, even when they felt unappreciated. I am thankful for colleagues that are committed to the philosophy "all children can learn". I am thankful for an administration that offers encouraging words after I have fumbled the task before me. I am thankful for the young people in my life that are willing to tackle any challenge I throw their way. I am thankful for each and every name that is on in my roll book. I am thankful for the young man in my class who encourages me with his strength. He is 17 years old and taking chemotherapy.

I am most thankful for a God above who loved me enough to send His one and only Son to save me from my sin.

What are YOU thankful for?