Monday Night Dinner @ Kuckie and T's

Momma and Melissa enjoying "Peace and Quiet"

PS: Jennah and Jaiden are at our house :)))

These pics show how truly different they really are!

Jennah with her "Bitty Baby" doll.

Jennah climbs in T's lap and says "Give me a sugar HOTTIE!"

Jaiden with her "Lightening McQueen" racecar.

Jaiden asks Momma every Monday if her Kuckie is at home.

How blessed Tim and I are with these 2 precious, full of life and questions little girls!!

They cried to stay later to make cookies with Jacob, Kendal and Landon. Their Mommy gave in!!

Saturday's Activities

Tim, Landon , Brent and Kelsie fished in the KIDS Bass Tourn for the 3rd year in a row!

I got there in enough time to get a pretty far away shot of them. It's amazing what you go through just to get a picture!! They caught 1 "KEEPER" to weigh in. Landon won a DVD player and Kelsie won a bicycle!! GOOD JOB!!

Sister's Shopping Trip!!

We went to the Mall and then to Sevierville, to where else but the Scrapbook Superstore. She is laughing at me because of the Sevierville Police officers we "accidently" got aquainted with.!! You will have to ask us about the story, I am not posting it on my blog for fear that "WHAT I TYPE MAY BE USED AGAINST ME"

Last stop of the night: Wal-Mart and they just let anyone in there anymore(Keith) HAHA!!

This is my cousin Steph, her husband Keith and 2 of their brood! McKenzie and Ellie Grace!! We were going in as they were coming out. You know there is always time for a phot opp :)))

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This is the 1st time I've done this w/out pics. It's different. This blog entry is different.
Some of the Chandler's had a conversation last Sunday RE: A NORMAL FAMILY. We all have people at work, church and friends that think our family is not because we see our Aunt's more than 2 times a year and we go to our cousins kids b-day parties!! (like tonight) :))


I choose to go w/ mine and Rusty's opinion on the matter: That we are normal and everyone else may not realize it :)))


I have had a hard time over the last few weeks and was truly needing a blessing from God.
He has given me a revelation I wasn't expecting along with some peace and healing. I HAVE PONDERED THE THOUGHT ABOUT FAMILY FOR A WEEK AND GOD HAS FILLED MY HEART!!!

Each and every member of our family is special and I will share with you how God let me remember this. Normal, who knows. The things I do know.... He's in the midst of our storm. He's in the great and small things. He's always on time and doesn't make mistakes. He loves me!

Page 2 of this blog is things I have wanted to speak thanks to you for lots of times, but now is the right time.


APRIL 2007 THANK GOD FOR MY FAMILY!


And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts through Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:7

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Aunt Diane: for filtering the phone @ Momma's when my heart couldn't bear to talk to anyone else and for sitting with me on the porch. Aunt Susan: for telling me you were proud of me for taking care of Momma and for your need to make sure we had food. Gregg:for the blessed gift you and Susan gave and you know what I'm talking about; also, for your humbleness. Brent: for worrying about the insurance stuff so we didn't have to and for our conversation in my front yard. Randy:for talking to Momma by herself and reassuring her. Jeremy: for loving my Daddy like he was yours. Matt:for finding the "PERFECT BLACK LAB" figurine. Whitney:for coming over after work I know you were tired. Steph:for reminding us of childhood stories of all the time you spent @our house. Keith:for your compassion. Russ: for all the work w/the pics. Summer:for you and Rusty bringing another SingStar game so the kids would have another one to play with. Jess:for going shopping w/Melissa and I. Chris:for your humble heart and tight hugs. Mindy:for talking to all the people that brought stuff and keeping a record of it. Meg:for hunting the pic @your wedding that I actually had and helping us go thru pics. Michael:for caring about my Jacob and you and Meg taking him out to eat. Robin: for coming in and just being there for all of us; also for you and Nels making us laugh. Nelsie:for letting my little sister cry on your shoulder. Todd: for not really knowing how to comprehend and finally just lettting it out. You have Daddy's sincere heart. Jimmy: for the hug you gave me at the hospital. Melissa: for understanding why I didn't answer all your questions in the car on the way to the hospital and for your arms around my neck needing comfort from your big sister, but also giving comfort to me.

My wonderful God-given Tim: for being the "Spiritual Rock" that you are; for telling me over and over that God knows and doesn't make mistakes; for your arms that wrap me in so much love that lets me know everything is gonna be OK; for telling me that my Daddy was your best friend and for loving him, Momma, Melissa and Todd as much as I do! YOU ARE TRULY MY INSPIRATION AND I THANK MY JESUS THAT YOU ARE MINE !!

I love all of you and thank God for each and every one of you. I have experienced some healing and peace this week and I didn' t really see it coming. That's the good thing about God; when it's time for something, it's right on time and He doesn't make mistakes.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:7

Goodnight, Monica

Ben's 1st B-Day Party

Tonight we went to a park in Sevierville for Ben's Birthday!

He had on the cutest outfit(you can kinda see it)

It had a cupcake with one candle and had his name on it! TOO CUTE!

Here's the Birthday Boy with Aunt Susan and Uncle Gregg(Ben & Addie's:: Nonny & G)

Jacob and Kendal came after her swim meet.
Landon was Ellie's buddy tonight!!

She wanted him to slide with her.

She would reach back for his hand if she thought he wasn't coming with her!

She is such a doll!!

THIS WAS FUN AND REALLY HIGH!! It was Steph's idea to climb :)))

This is my cousin Steph on my right, then my cousin Meg(Kylah's mommy) then my cousin Summer(Addie's mommy and my cousin Rusty's wife). I am hoping to get pics of all my family and post them so everyone that's not in the Chandler Clan will know who is who! As much as we're together it will not be very hard! Thank you Lord for my family!

Addie's Dedication Luncheon @Rusty&Summer's

This is my cousin Rusty with his baby girl Addie Hollis Pickel.

She was dedicated at their church today and we went to a luncheon

atfterwards at their house. She is such a doll baby and is growing like a weed!!

Benjamin Matthew has found a new buddy!!

Ben is my cousin Matt's(Rusty's brother) little boy.

He's is about to have his 1st B-day party!

He loved for Landon to play ball with him today!!

This is my cousin Jess who is holding Miss Kylah, and yes, she is the one who lives in Nashville and the person responsible for me getting in gear and having Mindy and Meg help me start my blog!!

(THANKS JESS-I luv ya) I told you this was a good pic!! :))

VACATION PICS

First, let me say that we had a wonderful vacation and Destin, FL

is beautiful especially the beaches. However, they had a storm

3 days before we arrived(I am aware that a greater power controls this)

and their usual clear water turned into GREEN SEAWEED POND-LIKE WATER!!

It was so thick and slimyJacob only stayed in for 5minutes and I didn't get out

past my knees.

This pic of Tim in it speaks for itself!!!

The beaches are beautiful!! The sand is like baby powder.

Landon and I built a castle with a mote.

SOOO..... We drove 40 miles up the coast between Panama City and Destin

(Laguna Beach..I think)to find clear water and boy did we!!

HUGE difference between this pic and the pic of TimTHIS IS WHY WE LOVE THE GULF BEACHES SO MUCH!!

CLEAR WATER!! It looks like they're in the bathtub!!

Look at my 3 sharks snorkeling and looking for shells. They find huge beautiful shells!! Momma, Jacob and I enjoying the day.

Momma spent more time in the water this year than I can ever remember!

She had such a good time :)))

MORE DESTIN PICS

How God can love them more than I do amazes me!

I stand in awe of Him and His goodness!!

Thank you God for my wonderful family!!
Momma and her boys :)))
This pic isn't posed. I caught them watching for the dolphin.

We saw dolphin every day we were there.

Momma said that was worth the whole trip for her!!

I am so glad she went with us.

My Momma is such a good Nana.

We thank God for our friends!!

We met several of our friends and their kids in Atlanta for a BRAVES game !

We ate at the Cheesecake Factory and got them to pose for a group pic even

though each one of them just ate a $6.95 slice of cheesecake !!

Back row: L-R: Landon, Dillon, Carolyne, Colton and Kaleb.

Front row: L-R: Garrett, Jeremy, Jacob, Carson, Carrie and Krista

Jacob and Carson
Landon and "G" (Garrett)
Landon and "J.T." (Jeremy)
Front row: Ginger and I

Back:L-R: Tracy and Crystal

Ginger's husband Greg is the one I have requested prayer for since his motorcycle accident. Please continue to pray for them. He is still in PT and will be out of work for 6months.

ATLANTA BRAVES GAME

On the way back from Destin we met about 30 of

our friends and their kids in Atlanta for a game!

WE HAD A BLAST and the BRAVES WON!!

Chipper Jones up to the plate
Chipper on second with a stolen base
Tim and Jacob were so excited that "Tim Hudson" was pitching.

He is their favorite BRAVES pitcher.
OK this is the first baseman and all I know is they call him TEX(I think) and Landon had to have this guys shirt from the BRAVES STORE!! I'm guessing he must be a good player???

GETTING READY FOR DESTIN!!

The night before vacation is always fun!

We grilled out and Jacob,Kendal, Landon, Jennah and Jaiden

played basketball and watched movies.

"Tim's hammock" draws lots of attention!!

JACOB AND JENNAH ESPECIALLY :))
THIS IS "URSULA" (Tim's GPS)

Meg and Mike named Jeremy's GPS "Alex" when they went on their

honeymoon, so Jacob said we had to name ours. For those of you who

are DEAL OR NO DEAL fans, Ursula holds case #5 and all my boys

think she's HOT! Tim says he likes her because #5 is Landon's baseball #

PREACHERS AREN"T SUPPOSED TO LIE :))))

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM!!!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband and the

best daddy that Jacob and Landon could ask for!!

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE PICS OVER THE LAST YEAR!

Tim and I on our cruise to the Bahamas

Tim and "his boys" at Sea World

The Louisville Slugger Museum in Kentucky Family photo at Melissa and Jimmy's FALL COOKOUT/HAYRIDE

WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH :) :) :) :)

Fun in the Mountains

Tim, Jacob, Landon, Momma and I took off to the mountains today for a picnic.

We had so much fun!!

Jacob and Landon standing at the bottom of the pull off for

BIG ROCK!!

Big Rock is across the water from them. I've been thinking alot about it and wondered what it looked like since it had been closed for a few years due to flood damage. Momma and I decided that THE CHANDLER CLAN needed to plan a trip and I will be calling my girl cousins and aunts to get the ball rollin'! :) :)
MY JACOB!!

He has always loved to climb and explore anything!

He had a good time today even though Kendal left for the beach this morning

Tim and Momma overseeing our activites below the bridge. The water was cold but the boys and I had fun!

Landon didn't want to go under since the water was so cold.

UMM.. Not the thing to tell your big brother :)

HOW WE SPENT THE 4TH

Tim's hammock is an early birthday present!

He said this was the best way to spend a paid day off from work!

He made good use of it :)

This is my niece "Smurfette", I mean Hayle. Nana had bought some new popsicles and she had to have BLUE, her favorite color!
Todd, Landon and Hayle in Momma's yard with sparklers.

We had a cookout and shot lots of fireworks afer the rain stopped!
This is a not so good pic of Landon lighting one of his many fireworks! HE LOVES THEM!!