Smocking Again

Second smocked dress done. This dress was much more enjoyable than my first one. So much so, that I started praying about making and selling smocked dresses. I do think that the Lord has given me a name for a company. Connie Laine Clothing or Connie Laine's Legacy. Still praying about the details. I absolutely loved making this dress for Mrs. Amanda's baby. I love that I can take a dress with me anywhere and work on it. In the car, in the bed, anywhere. I have decided there is no such thing as a smocked dress that is too expensive. You couldn't pay someone enough for the time put into one dress. I'm not selling them to be rich. I just enjoy making them, so why not make a little extra money on the side? I'm going to see if I can make one in one week's time and pray a little more. Still trying to discern if this is God's will or mine.

The First Pocket Knife

I know,I can't even believe Im posting this. My baby has his first pocket knife. Britton came home from Papaw's house beaming from ear to ear with a new present. He opened up this beautiful box to reveal a new shiny pocket knife. My heart did a little flop in my chest. Excited, scared, fearful, but proud too. Keith, Britton and I went through all the important safety issues of owning your own knife, and the only times it was to be used. Britton was so proud of his new present. He had that look on his face like Ralphie opening up his Red Rider Bee Bee gun on The Christmas Story. Priceless! The best part of this neat gift from Papaw is that it has a train on the handle. Papaw has worked for the railroad most of his lifetime. A train, a perfect reminder of who gave it to Britton.Keith or I couldn't have picked a better "1st knife" for our son. Thanks Dad! You are now known as the super cool Papaw :) We love you.

My Boys!

On this day, Britton, you woke up and decided you wanted to start getting your little brother up and ready for his day. When you heard him crying out to get up, you ran up to his room changed his diaper and got him dressed. This is a picture of how you little guys came down for breakfast and school. Cade was so proud to be dressed like his big brother and even prouder that his big brother was the one that dressed him and took care of him for the day. Britton Im so proud of you. You truly are a gift to us all especially to your little brother and sister.
Two boys in overalls! Can it get any more precious than that?

We're off to the moon!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

This past weekend we spent went to Florence, Alabama to visit Aunt Holly and her family. We had a very full day on Saturday. We went to the Huntsville Space Center, bowling, and then out for Mexican food with 8 kiddos! We met up with some more friends of Mommy and Daddy's, The Dayani's at the space center. The day was busy and fun. It ended with free cheese dip at Rosie's thanks to Aunt Jeanie!!
Sunday morning we packed up and went to visit the college campus of UNA. We went to see their cool lions with the Biddy's and wrapped up our time with them at Zaxby's for lunch. On our way home Daddy decided to take a detour to Ave Maria Grotto. A cool little place that we was a great learning experience for us all. The kids got a good lesson in Catholicism. They also got to see the cool miniature sculpture of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Britton, you started got 2 new pins for your lanyard necklace. One space ship to remember our NASA trip. One cross to remember our Ave Maria Grotto trip. It was a wonderful weekend of fun with friends and family. The best kind of weekend!!

Keith and Brook Days!

My Dear Husband,

On this day 13 years ago, we awoke to a wonderful day. A day to make a covenant before our closest friends and family. We said "I Do" in Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. We had a most beautiful wedding. It ended in rain, but was the beginning of much sunshine :) I thought that I couldn't possibly love you anymore than that day. Yet today I sit here in awe of how our love has grown beyond measure. You are such a Godly husband and strong rock for me. Your leadership in our home, guidance, service and nurturing ways are more than I could have ever asked for or imagined. You are the Ephesians 5 man:
Ephesians 5:25-33 (New International Version)

25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
26to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
27and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.
28In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.
29After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church—
30for we are members of his body.
31"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."[b]
32This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

I am truly blessed to be called Mrs. Keith Alan Best. My Mom knew from the beginning of our relationship that you were a keeper. She was so right! It has been an incredible 13 years! It is an honor to be called your wife.

Orange Potatos 101

Wisdom on how to make orange potatoes from a 4 year old:

We were sitting at the table eating lunch today when Chesney says," Oh, I know how you make orange potatoes!" Mommy say's, "You do,how?" Chesney replies, " You cut open a white potato and pour orange juice on it. Then you wrap it up and put in the refrigerator until it turns orange."

Such a sweet moment my little chef!

Happy Birthday Nana

Nana, You mean the world to us. We praise Jesus for giving us you!!This scripture is a reminder of what you are to us:

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (New International Version)

4 Rose is patient, Rose is kind. Rose does not envy,
Rose does not boast, Rose is not proud.
5 Rose is not rude,
Rose is not self-seeking,
Rose is not easily angered,
Rose keeps no record of wrongs.
6 Rose does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
7 She always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Nana Rose never fails.


Praying that you have a wonderful, blessed day!! I love you! Brook

I Love you Nana Happy Brthday
Britton

What a great Nana we have! This day we thank God for your life and what an impact you have had on our family! I hope it is a great day! Keith

Chesney and Cade send big hugs your way today!!

WE LOVE YOU NANA!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!