I don't realy know how to do this...re-cap on the last 6 months...with the holidays and everything? (unfortunately I cannot get any of my pictures to save on the blog so you will just have to read...blah, blah, blah!)I guess to start we can talk about Jackson and how he is all boy. In November he fell off his 4-wheeler and broke his olecranon (the tip of the elbow). He was casted for about 5 weeks which made bath time so much more interesting. Thankfully he did not have to have surgery. The surgeon eventually removed the cast after Thanksgiving and said there were no restrictions. ( if you see the neon green cast in the pictures you will know.)
The holidays were spectacular! I can't remeber the last time I was so giddy! Jackson received a train set...which I totally knew he would love, which he did. For 20 minutes he would not say a word-just wanted to play with his train set. We ended up opening all of his other presents from HOHO!
Mark and I have also been very busy. Unfortunately since October we have been plagued by sickness( his first year teaching, he's bringing home all kinds of fun germs!haha), from two rounds of the stomach virus to Mark's bout with pneumonia to the most recent with me having all four of my impacted wisdom teeth removed. Things have definately been interesting. We have all learned much patience. It's a good thing I'm reading the "Love Dare" or things would have gotten ugly!ha!
Yet we have also been busy in wonderful ways. Mark just returned from WV with our youth on a snow ski trip. Wish I had pictures-he dosen't realize that he is approaching 30 and the black slopes should be left to the more agile! I've been enjoying some great time with the female side from our church. Myself and two of my closest girl friends teach the teen girls Sunday School. If you don't come in contact with teenagers please be in prayer for this group. It is unbelievable the lies that the world and Satan tempt them with. My heart is so burdened for these girls. I just pray for Spirit-led time with this awesome group! We also just returned from a couples retreat to Dahlonega-very moving. We made cardboard testimonies. If you don't know what that is go to youtube-it's a great idea for churches. The Lord is so good. We have grown so much in the past 6 months and He continues to give us a hunger for Him like we have never had before.
And lastly, we have a wonderful new addition to our family: John Clay Talley 7lb.12oz. on Jan. 14, 2009. Lesli, Jason, and Jase are all doing well. He is a good baby and Lesli has had a great recovery. What wonderful blessings!
Hope all of you are well. I hope to be up to speed with my blogging before too long. love you all!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Fall 08
Can you believe this is my little one 2 whole years ago!
And now!!! Jackson turned 2 on Oct. 26th.
Isn't it amazing how they grow and change. He is such an amazing blessing. Here are some pictures from his birthday party.
I think Charlie and Will enjoyed the cake!
God has blessed us with such wonderful friends. And in return Jackson has been blessed with many young playmates. Many of you know that we are avid UGA fans and so every weekend we get together with a fun group of young families from church and let the kids play as the dawgs play.(kids including Mark-the big kid!)
And then we had our Halloween fun...Jackson was a fly-fisherman-after his dad, uncle and grandaddies.
and Jase was a UPS man-how hilarious is that!
This has been the most beautiful fall. The Lord has blessed us with such amazing color with the leaves. It is such a fresh reminder of his love for us. We took some pics of the kids sitting on the dock at the lake house (Jase, Jackson, Evie)
Many of you have asked about Mark and his first year in teaching. He is doing so well and the kids love him! It can be stressful at times, but the Lord contiually affirms to us that this is HIS plan. Here is his class on a field trip. (Mark is the kid in the middle!haha)
We are all doing well. We have had a wonderful fall season with our family. Please be in prayer for our family as we said goodbye to my Papa on Nov. 15. He passed peacefully in his sleep. We will miss him, but we know that it is a blessing that he dosen't have to suffer and that we have hope in Jesus that we will see him again!
I think Charlie and Will enjoyed the cake!God has blessed us with such wonderful friends. And in return Jackson has been blessed with many young playmates. Many of you know that we are avid UGA fans and so every weekend we get together with a fun group of young families from church and let the kids play as the dawgs play.(kids including Mark-the big kid!)And then we had our Halloween fun...Jackson was a fly-fisherman-after his dad, uncle and grandaddies.and Jase was a UPS man-how hilarious is that!This has been the most beautiful fall. The Lord has blessed us with such amazing color with the leaves. It is such a fresh reminder of his love for us. We took some pics of the kids sitting on the dock at the lake house (Jase, Jackson, Evie)Many of you have asked about Mark and his first year in teaching. He is doing so well and the kids love him! It can be stressful at times, but the Lord contiually affirms to us that this is HIS plan. Here is his class on a field trip. (Mark is the kid in the middle!haha) We are all doing well. We have had a wonderful fall season with our family. Please be in prayer for our family as we said goodbye to my Papa on Nov. 15. He passed peacefully in his sleep. We will miss him, but we know that it is a blessing that he dosen't have to suffer and that we have hope in Jesus that we will see him again!(Sept. 07)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Happy Birthday to me.
Well, the inevitable has come. I turned 30 years old! So far so good. Mark took me to a great sushi/japanese restaurant on my actual birthday and then we enjoyed time with both sides of the fam on the weekends. We hung out at the lake with the Beckler family the weekend before my b-day (Labor day). They surprised me with a great trip to the aquarium. There is nothing better than seeing your little boy awed into to silence! ha! He loved it and I loved it that he loved it! What a great trip. (the sarts (sharks) and pilgwims (penguins)were his favorite.
Jackson, Will and I in a shark cage. 
There was the coolest butterfly exhibit where they had just released hundreds of live butterflies.
Will, Bryan, Jaime, and Charlie
Thanks Beppie and Bo for a great day.
Totally happy and exhausted from a couple of hours of fun.
So to prove that I'm 30 and still cool, I decided to try wake boarding. Focus on the word TRY, because it will take me the whole year of 3-0 to be able to conquer this goal. HAHA. I really had a great birthday. The second weekend of my WEEKLONG celebration was at the lake with the Watkins side. CRAZY!!!
Jackson's first ride behind a boat. He loved it!
Jase watching dad ski....my insanity inspiration...haha! loveya dad. You are definately still cool.
Just to catch up on my almost two year old...he loves hats, shoes and sunglasses...in no certain order.
He also loves his new four-wheeler that his POP fixed up for him. He is so big!
And lastly we are all still enjoying some great DAWG time each weekend with the football games and friends. Check out my new addition to my friends list on my blog. Definately cool!haha.
In conclusion, please keep Mark in your prayers. Due to low numbers of children at his school, the county has decided that Mark along with one other teacher must be transferred to a school in need across the county. This has been a difficult transfer for Mark-moving his entire classroom, moving to a school that is the middle of renovation with a room that has minimal air conditioing, and just trying to settle down into his first year of teaching. We know that God can work through this in fact God has provided and already used Mark in many ways. Also pray for his first class of kids at Tunnel Hill-they also miss Mark terribly and are having a tough time. Thanks so much and love you guys.
Jackson, Will and I in a shark cage. There was the coolest butterfly exhibit where they had just released hundreds of live butterflies.Will, Bryan, Jaime, and CharlieThanks Beppie and Bo for a great day.Totally happy and exhausted from a couple of hours of fun. So to prove that I'm 30 and still cool, I decided to try wake boarding. Focus on the word TRY, because it will take me the whole year of 3-0 to be able to conquer this goal. HAHA. I really had a great birthday. The second weekend of my WEEKLONG celebration was at the lake with the Watkins side. CRAZY!!! Jackson's first ride behind a boat. He loved it!
Jase watching dad ski....my insanity inspiration...haha! loveya dad. You are definately still cool.
Just to catch up on my almost two year old...he loves hats, shoes and sunglasses...in no certain order.
He also loves his new four-wheeler that his POP fixed up for him. He is so big!And lastly we are all still enjoying some great DAWG time each weekend with the football games and friends. Check out my new addition to my friends list on my blog. Definately cool!haha.In conclusion, please keep Mark in your prayers. Due to low numbers of children at his school, the county has decided that Mark along with one other teacher must be transferred to a school in need across the county. This has been a difficult transfer for Mark-moving his entire classroom, moving to a school that is the middle of renovation with a room that has minimal air conditioing, and just trying to settle down into his first year of teaching. We know that God can work through this in fact God has provided and already used Mark in many ways. Also pray for his first class of kids at Tunnel Hill-they also miss Mark terribly and are having a tough time. Thanks so much and love you guys.Saturday, August 9, 2008
Winding Down.
Mr. Beckler has made it to 3rd grade!!! Yes, Mark started his first day as a Third grade school teacher at Tunnel Hill Elementary school. We have been exceptionally busy getting his classroom together (sorry for all those non-returned calls and emails!) Here is Mark's bulletin board that he created out of his own brain. How creative is he? We are so proud of him. He will do great, but continue to pray for him as he adjusts.
His classroom.
Good old dad (POP) helped us finish off the summer with a bang. He got us tickets to Lake Winnie amusement part. We absolutely had a blast a blast with the kids.
Riding Jackson's favorite...the choo choo!
Lesli, Jase and Jason
Nick, Evie and Stacy (I think the exhaust was getting to Nick)
Jackson will ride anything. I think he has a little dare devil in him...can't imagine that.
Jase and Evie.
Thanks Pop! 
And yes, it is that time again to get the hotdogs ready...college football season. Here is Jackson with Hairy dawg about a year ago.
Here is Jackson just seeing Hairy Dawg...totally freakin' out-the phases they go through. 
We also got to see Spike. (acutally Jeremy Talley at a Bulldog meeting...totally cool!)
His classroom. Good old dad (POP) helped us finish off the summer with a bang. He got us tickets to Lake Winnie amusement part. We absolutely had a blast a blast with the kids.Riding Jackson's favorite...the choo choo!
Lesli, Jase and Jason Nick, Evie and Stacy (I think the exhaust was getting to Nick)
Jackson will ride anything. I think he has a little dare devil in him...can't imagine that.
Jase and Evie.
Thanks Pop!Here a few fun pictures from the summer with Jackson and the Roy girls...kids gone wild or what!
And yes, it is that time again to get the hotdogs ready...college football season. Here is Jackson with Hairy dawg about a year ago.
Here is Jackson just seeing Hairy Dawg...totally freakin' out-the phases they go through. We also got to see Spike. (acutally Jeremy Talley at a Bulldog meeting...totally cool!)Go DAWGS!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Fire works and So Forth!
This has been such a great summer for our family. In June, Mark and I along with his parents, brother and sister-in-law traveled to San Antonio to attend one of our close friend's wedding-KID-FREE! We had a great time seeing old friends and visiting old places...such as the alamo...is that Dottie and PeeWee that I see? As much fun as we had, I just about went into withdrawals without Jackson., but it was good for us.
Randy...bless his soul...fell into a bit of bad fortune...being pooped on the very first day that he arrived in San Antonio. He was a good sport of course, but we had a good laugh.
Mark and some of his school mate buddies.
We also had the pleasure of making our way again to the Beckler lake house for the 4th. We had a great time with family and friends and of course being with the cousins....
Sweet Will
Fiesty Charlie
The three munchkins...never a dull moment.
We have also had the opportunity to share some time with the Watkins' side. We had a great time in Florida this past week.
Of course the guys had to have a little fun.
Me after a long day at the beach...haha. Acutally we found the coolest park where we found this guy. The kids loved it.
Jackson just kept saying "Sand box"!
He and his beloved Jay-Jay playing in the largest sand box ever.
Randy...bless his soul...fell into a bit of bad fortune...being pooped on the very first day that he arrived in San Antonio. He was a good sport of course, but we had a good laugh.Mark and some of his school mate buddies.We also had the pleasure of making our way again to the Beckler lake house for the 4th. We had a great time with family and friends and of course being with the cousins.... Sweet WillFiesty CharlieThe three munchkins...never a dull moment. We have also had the opportunity to share some time with the Watkins' side. We had a great time in Florida this past week.Of course the guys had to have a little fun.
Me after a long day at the beach...haha. Acutally we found the coolest park where we found this guy. The kids loved it.
Jackson just kept saying "Sand box"!He and his beloved Jay-Jay playing in the largest sand box ever.
HOT MAMA...literally! Don't kill me sis. I had a great time with ya this week.
Jase was hillarious the whole trip, but especially the night he enhaled crab legs for the first time.
What a great couple! Thanks for hanging out with the fam. We love you guys.
The boys had a great time with their pop. He is so patient and totally involved with everything they do. I don't know who enjoys the other the most!
Nee and her sweet boys, playing at the pirates ship. What would we do without Nee?
After laying in the sand, Jackson was covered so we just rinsed him off on the spot...couldn't help but catch this one.
Winding down.
Last day at the beach with cuz
What a great couple! Thanks for hanging out with the fam. We love you guys.The boys had a great time with their pop. He is so patient and totally involved with everything they do. I don't know who enjoys the other the most!
Nee and her sweet boys, playing at the pirates ship. What would we do without Nee?
After laying in the sand, Jackson was covered so we just rinsed him off on the spot...couldn't help but catch this one. Winding down.
Last day at the beach with cuz
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Baby news and summer fun
HaHaHa, I can imagine all of you rushing to your computer to see who's having the baby....surprise, it's Lesli!!! We are all surprised to say the least. In December, their fertility specialist told them that there was pretty much no chance of getting pregnant. Isn't God amazing. He consistently reminds us that He Is the ominopotent in all circumstances. We have already had such a great spring/summer, enjoying our families. In May, Mom and Dad took us back to our beloved river along with the Talleys. We had a great time together. Jase got to float the river for the first time.
On the home front we have made some changes. Jackson decided one night to crawl out of his crib. He hit hard busting his nose and scaring us to death. Thankfully it was a great warning so Mark with his handyman skills changed his bed into a toddler bed. He is growing up so quickly.
Last weekend he also experienced another first. His first boat ride. 
Jase got to come along too.
He wasn't too sure at first, but...
It didn't take long for the wild child to kick in.
Cool hair...
Bo and Jackson (no pun intended)
Here's a funny shot. He fell asleep with his head propped on his life jacket.
Heading home after some time on the lake.
Just a cute shot taken on the porch of the lake house. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and to have so many wonderful experiences. Thanks Pop, Nee, Beppie, and Bo. We love you guys. (and Happy Father's Day!)
To end my blog we have two very concerning prayer request. Many of you have heard that on May 27th Luke Sponberg passed away. Please continue to remeber Greg, Nicol, and Summer in your prayers as they are still grieving. Please also pray for their extended family and friends as they bear this tragedy along with this precious family.
(Summer and Luke early May 08)
On the home front we have made some changes. Jackson decided one night to crawl out of his crib. He hit hard busting his nose and scaring us to death. Thankfully it was a great warning so Mark with his handyman skills changed his bed into a toddler bed. He is growing up so quickly.Last weekend he also experienced another first. His first boat ride. 
Jase got to come along too.He wasn't too sure at first, but...It didn't take long for the wild child to kick in.Cool hair...Bo and Jackson (no pun intended)Here's a funny shot. He fell asleep with his head propped on his life jacket.Heading home after some time on the lake.Just a cute shot taken on the porch of the lake house. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and to have so many wonderful experiences. Thanks Pop, Nee, Beppie, and Bo. We love you guys. (and Happy Father's Day!) To end my blog we have two very concerning prayer request. Many of you have heard that on May 27th Luke Sponberg passed away. Please continue to remeber Greg, Nicol, and Summer in your prayers as they are still grieving. Please also pray for their extended family and friends as they bear this tragedy along with this precious family.(Summer and Luke early May 08)We also ask that you pray for our sponsored child in Honduras, Maryuri. We have learned that she has left the protection of the orphanage at her own will at the age of 15. Pray for God's protection and guidance.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
It is finished!
Oh happy day!!! Mark completed his degree with his graduation from DSC on Friday night. What a relief. We are so proud of him!
This is Mark and Stacy (many confuse this picture as Mark and myself). This is actually my cousin Stacy. She was also a graduate of the education program. She and Mark leaned on each other many times throughout the program. 
After the last blog, many of you emailed me wondering what I have been up to. At the time, I couldn't say much, but I had been planning a surprise party for Mark since January. Friends from Louisiana brought fresh crawfish (mark's favorite) for a low country boil. Of course my close friends and family helped me pull this one off on old Curls.
This is Mark and Stacy (many confuse this picture as Mark and myself). This is actually my cousin Stacy. She was also a graduate of the education program. She and Mark leaned on each other many times throughout the program. After the last blog, many of you emailed me wondering what I have been up to. At the time, I couldn't say much, but I had been planning a surprise party for Mark since January. Friends from Louisiana brought fresh crawfish (mark's favorite) for a low country boil. Of course my close friends and family helped me pull this one off on old Curls.
We had over 150 pounds of food for friends and family to celebrate Mark! (these are the crawfish)
Mark's buddies took him to Blue Ridge to fish all day so that we could surprise him that night.
Thankfully the weather was perfect and so was the food and fellowship!
(definately a redeemable picture, Jeremy. See blog from Sept. 4th, 3rd picture down to compare)
Jackson just enjoyed the water !
This is Jackson's most favorite place...the sandbox. Just thought
these were some cute shots of our 18 month old (can you believe it)!
CHEESE!!!!
I've also stay busy with my gardening. I have a small garden at the edge of the yard just for tomatoes, herbs, squash, lettuce and cucumbers. Small but convenient. 
Mom, Lesli, Jase, Jackson and I made a trip to McMinnville, TN. It is the greenhouse capitol. Every year, the weekend after taxes are due, we load up and head to Mary's nursery. There are at least 30 green houses just at that nursery. We have a great time together.
Many of you probably also know that I am a physical therapist. I am currently working 4 days a week in the home health setting. This is a great set up for me-allowing quite a bit of flexibility, but also, God has allowed me to be blessed by so many people. I have the wonderful opportunity to develop a personal relationship with many of these people. Each day I am touched by people like Mr. Rollins- with their wisdom, kindness and thoughtfulness. My life is so full!
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