Pray for Nathan

We have some seminary friends in Louisville, the McLean Family. Please take a minute to visit their website and to pray for their son Nathan.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathanmclean

Homeowners!

The Tipton's are homeowners! We promise to post pictures as soon as we open the box that stashed the camera! We began working on the house at the end of December and moved in at the beginning of January. The major project we're working on right now is laying 17" tile in the kitchen. We can't wait to see the finished floor! More importantly, we can't wait to have our refrigerator, oven, stove top and dishwasher back in the kitchen. (Right now our appliances are enjoying an extended sleepover in the great room.) The last few weeks we've creatively cooked from the microwave, grill (yes it's been 12 degrees outside), and toaster oven. I think that at this point in the process I can agree with my college professor, Carrie Whaley, "The best thing I make is reservations."

In addition to visiting Lowe's and Do It Yourself websites, the last six weeks we've been recovering from a variety of common colds and flus that are rampant this time of year. Our illnesses have certainly caused a setback on the home improvement timeline. It's been the perfect opportunity to practice flexibility!

Christ is Born! Merry Christmas!

After worship this morning we smiled for the camera. Jonathan has learned to say cheese when we snap photos! Last night we spent the evening at Dana and Ernie James' with Josh, Ashleigh, Ella and Jackson Stegall. It was very good to catch up with our sweet friends. Our Christmas plans are to celebrate Christmas eve with Mindy's mom and dad. We'll spend Christmas morning at home and drive to Mississippi for lunch with Jason's family. Merry Christmas everyone!

Why You Should Always Know Where Your Kids Are...

Early this week I took advantage of a rainy day to clean out my car. As I worked I listened to the rain, but soon realized the noise I heard wasn't from falling raindrops. I peeked around the corner and caught a glimpse of Jonathan splashing in a mud puddle. I must have left the door open just enough for the "outdoor boy" of the family to escape. He was a fantastic mess and loving every piece of dirt! Although it's November the rain and temperature were surprisingly warm so we took a moment to splash and say cheese for the camera. Maybe there will be some rain boots under the Christmas tree near the end of December!

Enjoying the beautiful fall day in the backyard.... Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Pajama Party!

Disclaimer: No children were injured in the shooting of these pictures....

Happy Harvest!

Happy Harvest Everyone!

Jonathan the Lion had a roaring good time at Englewood's Fall Festival. He didn't quite understand the concept of playing games for candy, but by the end of the night, he did understand that he should put candy in the bag. His favorite activities were the ball pit and splashing in the duck pond! Maybe next year he should be a duck...



Before we went to the Fall Festival Jonathan and Maddison smiled for the camera beside the pumpkin and the mum. We found this beautiful mum downtown at the farmers market one Saturday morning.


Maddison and Hannah look adorable, don't they?


I learned why candy is associated with Halloween. Sometimes it's the only why you can bribe kiddos into their costume!

Jonathan - What's the lion say?

ROAR!!!!

This Fall Jonathan has learned what several animals say:

Lion - Roar!

Dog - Woof!

Cat - Meow!

Tractor, Motorcycles, Cars and Trucks - Varoom, varoom... oh wait that's not an animal!