Wendy's Window: July 2014

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

July 29

Jonah received a special gift from Nana today. She and GrandDad had taken a trip to the Ozark's in Branson, Missouri and saw "Jonah" at Sight and Sound Theater while they were there. She couldn't resist getting him a special shirt to match his special name. He was very happy to have it!

July 28

Jillian and her BFF after school. Sweet girls!

July 27

Lucy has a bow in her hair. She acts like she likes it. She enjoys getting a little sun.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

July 26

This week I was going through my time capsule box and I ran across this old photo of Grammy and Papaw. I have always loved the story of their romance.

Papaw had been serving in the Navy. The soldiers had returned home and were all going to the local high school. Another sailor was in the hallway and saw my Grammy. He caught her and scooped her up, took her into the classroom where Papaw was and sat her down in Papaw's lap. He said, "Look what I found! Here, you can have this one!" Papaw asked her out.

Grammy's father was very strict. He didn't want her to have a serious boyfriend so he would not allow her to see a boy more than three times. He felt that more than three dates was too serious. They carefully spread their three dates out. On their third "date" they got married. They were married for almost three months by the time of their graduation.

July 25

Meet Drake! Drake will be 2 this month. He is going to start staying with me.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

July 24

Jillian and Corbin can't wait to get to school for the first day of First Grade!

July 23

Jillian and Lucy like to hide out and sleep in!

July 22

Jillian has been practicing again at braiding my hair since I have let it grow out more. She's getting the hang of it!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

July 21

Jackson is such a good help around the house. We cleaned and mowed the yard yesterday. After we moved the trampoline there was a spot that was left unmowed. My big boy got out there and took care of it for us! I just love this boy so much!

July 20

The kids have been told that they have to keep their beds make every day since we are trying to sell the house. Jonah has been very creative and careful to make sure his little friends are all placed "just so" so they can all be happy.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

July 19

John had to do the painting in here because it broke my heart to even think about doing it. I did take a picture of it first and I transferred all the marks to bead board that will go up in the new house. I am going to place the picture of the Family Wall by the new wall in the new house.

July 18

Corbin and Jillian...almost inseparable. Playing Mario Cart

July 17

Jackson Tate Apple and his favorite pastime. "Clash of Clans"

July 16

Jonah is such a cutie! He and his friend, Eli have created a little business this summer where they make bracelets and sell them. They each have a brief case. Jonah has awesome business attire!

July 15

We put our house on the market today and the realtor, Chad Crouch, said it would be a good idea to go ahead and take down our "Family Wall". I have been thinking about how to do this. It holds such special memories! On this wall, we have: The Apple's- John, Wendy, Jackson, Jonah, Jillian, Granny, Uncle Mark, and Aunt Lauren; the Corley's- GrandDad, Nana, Uncle Jeremy, Aunt Kelley, Caleb, Andrew, Matthew, and Ethan; Aunt Faye; and The Aranda's- Dimas, Rossy, Samuel, Gabriel, and Keren. I love our family! We are so blessed! Thank You, Jesus, for loving me this much!

July 14

I spent the day making William's infinity bibs for him. He was awake when I took them over to him, so he modeled them for me! Sweet William!

July 13

What a special moment today at church! GrandDad baptized Jillian. He talked about her being seven years old and how that seven is a special number to God. It was a beautiful service. Praise The Lord for my whole family is complete in Him!