Natrual Marvel in NW Arkansas

I'd been telling Johnny I'd like to go see these cotton wood trees for a while now.  Last night we headed over to my cousins property to take a look at them.  These trees are estimated to be 128 years old.  I was simply amazed at how big these trees are.  You don't find trees like this in NW Arkansas.  We have hail, tornados and icestorms.  Trees simply don't normally have the opportunity to get that big without being damaged some way or another.  What a true blessing to see them.

Where does the time go?

Six years ago this week Xin Jing Shanguan became our Addie Jewell Cornelison. I can't believe it's been 6 years since Addie came home. Six years ago we anxiously waited in a hotel hall way while they called one family at a time and introduced each of us to our daughters for the first time. What a glorious day to see each child placed with their forever family. This year all 7 of the girls will be together again for the 1st time in 6 years. We've had 6 of them together several times now but this year will be the first to have all 7 together. I'm anxious to see all the families and spend time with such great families. We will travel in July to Tulsa to meet everyone and to celebrate Gotcha day with our kiddos.

Addie 6 years ago!

Addie last weekend!

Below is a link of my son.  My son is the skinny cop.  They were pursueing a guy that had just shot a cop.  I praise God that the Police officer that was shot is ok.  I also Praise God that all the other Police officers were safe.  It breaks my heart to say the guy in the car died shortly after they pulled him out of the car.  He shot himself twice.

http://5newsonline.com/2012/05/03/after-tense-showdown-with-police-rogers-shooting-suspect-kills-himself/#ooid=9tZWNtNDq1UfpGCY06mL1qjHQINfuMcV

Meet Julie

Sweet Julie Madison Rose

weighing in at 8 lbs 2 oz and 20 3/4 inch long

Bentley giving baby sissy some love.

We are thrilled and blessed beyond measure.

Misc Pics

5 Generation Pic

My Granny
Ricky and Johnny at Easter

Alex riding his bike.
Addie and her dance team. 1st place in the talent show.

Joe, Ashton and Bentley

Jonathon, Shawna and Jaylynn

Alex

Addie

What a pair!

Fun at work

Every year our department has an awards ceremony and during the ceremony the last two years they've asked for video clips from teams with specific themes. This year was a theme for year in review. If you are not a computer geek you may not get some of the video. I think it's halarious and we had a great time creating the video. We won first place! I hope you find it funny too.

We've almost met our goal!

I'm a tad bit behind on my reading but less than a day behind so hoping to finish on time on Thursday. I hope you've hung in there and read with me and will finish on time also!

Mon ~ Heb 1:1 - Jas 3:12
Tues ~ Jas 3:13 - 3 Jn 14
Wed ~ Jude 1 - Rev 17:18
Thur ~ Rev 18:1 - Rev 22:21

On a side note I'm training to run a 5k. Wish me luck. I will run a 2K on Saturday to prepare. I've decided this is a new year and I want to try to accomplish some things I've never done before.

Julie Madison Rose Cornelison should be here any day. Keep posted for pictures!
Blessings to you!