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We recently took Ash to the Montgomery Zoo and it was truly a great little family trip. Here Are some of the pictures from our journey. 

Watching the Elephant trainers.

The King of Hope, the weary world rejoices .... For yonder brings a new and glorious morn...

IChristmas 2013 was exciting for us. Asher loved every minute of the holiday. He loves to be surrounded by family just as we do. Here are some pics of our Christmas! 

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Our wedding day! We got married. Kenny and I finally said I do in a beachside ceremony in October. 

We were surrounded by our closest friends and family. The day was almost in ruins with the threat of tropical storm Karen. However, God has special plans for our day. He delivered us a beautiful day with an amazing sunset. Here are some pics from our day. We look forward to growing each day with one another in love. 

Thanksgiving 2012

"Give Thanks, with a grateful heart..." Thanksgiving 2012 was amazing. I am amazed sometimes at How much God loves us all. How he works wonders in our lives. How his love never fails. How he blesses us each and every day. Sometimes, I will admit, we fall short and fail to open our eyes to all of HIS wonderful works. God is great. He is a constant in my life. He loves me unconditionally. He is worthy of praise and Thanksgiving each and every day. I know that I am blessed beyond measure. I am so thankful for everything in my life and I owe it all to Christ. He has taught me how to love, how to forgive, how to hope, how to be faithful and so much more. I only pray that my son will grow to realize the abundance of  Love that God has for him.
This year we celebrated Thanksgiving with The Puent side of our family first. Oma prepared a large meal for us all and it was wonderful. Asher enjoyed making faces back and forth across the table with his OverOma, I enjoyed helping (if you call it that) prepare the meal and Kenny enjoyed watching football with his dad and Opa. We ended that trip with a sleepy baby boy and great memories.

After Oma and Opa's, we headed over to MeMe and Papaw's house for Round 2. I swear that my mother always prepares enough food to feed an army. With that being said though, our family does keep growing. We just added little Tate man in October to the bunch!!! This year was a little different. We had some of my mother's cousins visit from out of town. It made it all the more special to have them come down and join us. Time slips away from us all so quickly. It was a reminder of how special family is. 

Halloween 2012

Halloween was so much fun!! I think I may have enjoyed it more than Asher :) We, along with the help of Asher and grandparents, decided on an Elmo costume for little man this year. He absolutely loves "Melmo" so we knew it would be perfect. It worked out so well. He was the cutest Elmo in Houston County! Trick or Treat in Ashford was son Tuesday night. We all packed in Meme's truck and started the adventure through town. Asher seemed to get the hang of it pretty quickly. He tried his best to say "Happy Halloween" but all that really came out was "ween." He did say "thanks" or "tanks" in Asher lingo. 

On Wednesday night, we went Trick or Treating in Dothan with Oma and Opa. It was just as much fun the second time around. We stayed in their neighborhood but we went to just about every home. Asher' matching Elmo bucket was FULL of candy and prizes. We cant wait to see what next year bring with our little man and families. How Blessed we are!

Happy 50th Birthday to My Mom!!!

50?!? She would scream i she knew I was posting her age probably! I remember when I used to think 50 is old lol. --- tomorrow is my mom's birthday. I think she deserves everything. It's amazing and comforting to know that she loves all of us so unconditionally. If there has ever been a woman in my life whom I admire, i strive to be just like, love to talk to, and trust with my whole being.... It is my mama! In my eyes, she is perfect. When I think of someone who goes out of their way to help others, always wearing a smile....it's her. There is something about my mama that is so comfortable- I can go up to her and lay my head on her shoulder an feel like a child again . She embraces each of my siblings and her grandchildren and my dad in such a way that other people could learn from it. I was looking through photos of her and every photo I came across had her and a child in her lap. She showers them with so much love all the time. I am so so so very Blessed that God picked her as my Mom. He gave us to her and my dad and what an amazing thing to me. He knew that she would be perfect for me and I would be perfect for her. He has kept us close and kept love in our family that no one can deny. I love so many things about my mama that it's ridiculous to think I could sit here and pick out one to write about. She laughs at my quirky jokes. She picks on me when I have a blonde moment. She knows when I am sad and down without me saying a word. She makes me laugh and ALWAYS has the perfect thing to say when I ask or advice. My mom exudes everything that I hope to be as a mother to my own son. I could go on and on ........ Let me just end this by saying "mom, I hope you know just how much you are loved. How much you inspire me and others to be a better person. How much we all need you in our lives. You are the glue that hold us together. God gave me you and for that I am forever grateful. Happy birthday Mama! Love you.

Railey is 5!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I will never forget the day that my Rae Rae was born. It seemed like we waited forever for her to make her grand entrance. Finally, after hours and hours of telling Katie to "work harder" and "be patient" at the same time, Railey Brooke Turner decided to enter the world and meet all of those who were awaiting her arrival!!! June 21st we celebrated her 5th birthday and it was extremely bittersweet! She has grown so much over the past 5 years and has truly, truly brought so much JOY and laughter to my life personally. She is a supporter, encourager, believer and friend to me and is only 5!!! I honestly know that my Rae Rae loves her "Sacie" very much and I know that she knows I love her just as much, if not more. Her quirkyness reminds me of my sisters and I growing up. Her girly girl style reminds me of my sister to a tee! She is a great combination of the Watkins and the Turner families. She is very strong willed, beautiful, independent, smart, inquisitive, kind and caring, loving and shy little girl. There isnt a day that I dont think about her and there is never more than a couple of days that I go without seeing her. She is such a blessing to me, to my family and I am so thankful that God gave us her. Kudos to Justin and Katie for raising such a beautiful little person, inside and out. 

We celebrated her birthday with a "Mod Barbie" party at my parents barn. Alot of man hours went into decorating and details to make her special day spectacular. She had so much fun with her friends. Here are a few pics. Enjoy!!!

Courtesy of Angela Turner & Summers Bell

My little Asher

Mason

Railey's Outfit

Corey, Kel and Baby Boy Smith

Railey Brooke Turner