Wow... I Haven't Posted Anything Yet!

Well, a lot has happened since December 10th, 2008!
*Richard finished exams and did very well...I'm so proud of his discipline and hard work!
*We were able to go to our amazing home church, Nazareth Presbyterian, for the last Sunday in Advent, and Richard was able to participate in the worship service
*We had a Simple and Glorious Christmas!
*After Christmas we went to Orlando, Florida where our oldest child participated in a "Talent Showcase" with a company called AMTC ...she received three callbacks and an audition...pretty exciting. She also sang the National Anthem at the December 14th Georgia Tech basketball game. When I learn how to do so I will add a YouTube link to her National Anthem singing.
*Richard (the fourth...not Daddy Richard) knocked a tooth out going down the sliding board...ouch! Thank the Lord it was a baby tooth! And, wow is he ever growing into an amazing athlete!
*Martha Bryan is...well... Martha Bryan...and even if nothing spectacular is happening with or around or to her..well, (for those of you who know Martha Bryan) she's just neat to be around and to watch and to listen to. You never know what she might have to say! I have certainly been amazed at her capability of understanding and "narrating" back to me some of the facts from the historical non-fiction books I read aloud to them.
*We played "musical rooms" in the upstairs of our apartment and combined Richard and Martha Bryan in order to have an official School Room...IT'S FANTASTIC!!! Maybe I'll learn how to post pictures and show it off!
*We also got a Guinea Pig for the children as their BIG Christmas present. I am WAY to freakishly worrisome about the little fella though...I'm always wondering if he is scared or hungry or happy or thirsty or sleepy or loved enough or loved too little...(see what I mean)!! The children named him Buddy...and he is absolutely adorable...again, maybe I can post a picture of him soon.
*THE most exciting news in the family though is that my sister had a baby on December 14th. She was born six weeks early (I think six weeks) but is doing very well! I haven't been able to hold her yet (Moss Evelyn is her name) but hopefully will be able to by the end of January.
*Richard is taking a short but intense January course called New Testament Sprituality. That class will be completed on January 23rd. Then full-time Spring Semester starts February 2nd.
*I was able to spend the night and help out at a Women's Shelter at First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta the other night and had such a good time. I met some outstanding ladies that I wish I could have spent more time with, but there was work to be done. I will MOST CERTAINLY be going back and doing that again! It was an unforgettable experience and I learned so much in my very short time there.

I think that is about it for now! Blessings to everyone!!

Growing In Christ,
Shay (for The Carr Family)