Quote of the Day

Posted on January 13, 2011 by stephanieperdue

March 21, 2011-Just said something to my five-month old I never thought I’d say- “Baby, I love you but you can’t eat my iPhone.”
January 13, 2011- My 5 year old just voluntarily told me that he was thinking about giving up the Wii for a while so he could focus on God. -Jim Perdue

January 10, 2011- Both my boys just fell asleep on me while watching the National Championship game. I guess they weren’t interested. #priceless

Dec 26, 2010-No matter how old, it seems that a boy always wants to hear “I’m proud of you” from his dad. Dad’s, look your son in the eyes and tell him!

Dec 16, 2010-I bought my wife an electric blanket for our anniversary (you read that right)…and she LOVES me for it! Now that’s an amazing woman!!!

Nov 24, 2010-Thankful for simple moments…like sitting next to my wife on the couch. She’s awesome!

Nov 24, 2010-Blessed with salvation, a wonderful wife, four fabulous (and very active) children, and a Spirit-filled church – @cpcfamily. #thankful

Nov 23, 2010-At this time eight years ago, I married my best friend and the love of my life! I am so blessed by God with Stephanie. She is amazing!

Nov 23, 2010-Eight years ago today I married the most amazing woman in the world. After 8 years and 4 kids, I love her more now than ever. So blessed!

Oct 22, 2010-So blessed! Sadie Grace Perdue arrived at 10:05am. 7 lbs 1 oz and 20″ long. Stephanie and Sadie are doing great!

Oct 12, 2010-I went and got a flu shot because I love my wife and she asked me to. But, my three year old, Judd, keeps asking me why I got a flea shot.

July 19, 2010-Just got this text from my wife. I love her! “Yes I did just tape a pull up together so that I didnt have to us another one.”

April 17, 2010-Coaching 3-5 year olds in soccer helps develop the Fruit of the Spirit in my life. It is certainly an exercise in patience!

Snow Happy in 2011

Posted on January 12, 2011 by stephanieperdue

Today was filled with snow angels, sledding and having Daddy home for a snow day!

Long or Short? You decide…

Posted on January 12, 2011 by stephanieperdue

My hair is really long right now and I like it. Although, I am trying to decide if I want to cut it short again. I like it chin length also. Confused! My problem is this, I like it really long or really short. I hate the in between years! Just thought I would get your opinion.

Long

or Short?

Basketball

Posted on January 11, 2011 by stephanieperdue

We are right in the middle of basketball season. Both boys are playing for Crosspointe’s team this year. It has been so awesome to watch them play on the same team again. This is Judd’s first year playing and he is playing hard and aggressive. I think he forgets it’s basketball and not football. I must say that I have never really enjoyed basketball, but watching my boys makes it so much fun!

This is Jake making a goal!

This is Judd’s goal right before it went in! You can’t really see Judd. He is in the middle.

Cancel Church???

Posted on January 1, 2011 by stephanieperdue

This was my quick conversation with Jake tonight while he was putting away his clothes.

Jake: Mom, I am glad Crosspointe didn’t cancel the services. (We had to miss church last Sunday in Georgia because of a snow storm)
Me: Why?
Jake: Because Jesus is way more important than canceling church!

Spoken like a true Pastor’s Kid!!!!

He is such an awesome kid and I love his joy in Jesus!

Thankfulness

Posted on January 1, 2011 by stephanieperdue

As Thanksgiving approached this year and we were discussing what we were thankful for, I decided that my word of the year for 2011 would be Thankfulness. I have been reading Ann Voskamp’s blog and saw this One Thousand Gifts. This year I want to open my eyes to all of the many blessings that they Lord has so graciously given me. I do not want to take them for granted. So many times throughout my day I find myself focusing on my little daily troubles – the ever growing laundry pile, the messy toys thrown here and there, or the dishes that need to be put away. I loss sight of the good.
I know my personality is to be critical and dwelling on the negative, yet I want to be encouraging, affirming, and thankful. As I begin this year, I want to show joy and hope to my husband and children. I am going to take the One Thousand Gift Challenge. My goal is to record 1000 gifts over a period of 12 months. I pray God transforms my eyes to see the grace and beauty all around me, and that I will quickly surpass this goal. I want my mind, thoughts, and actions to be transformed as I intentionally look for the joy in each moment.

I am thankful for these four blessings!

2011

Posted on December 31, 2010 by stephanieperdue

Happy New Year! New Years Eve was spent watching the bulldogs lose, and with family and friends.

Here is a picture of Mema and the kiddos.

We let them have a few sparklers and then they walked Jim set off other fireworks.

They even gave him a round of applause during the finale.

2010 Year End Review with Pictures

Posted on December 31, 2010 by stephanieperdue

Wrapping Up Christmas 2010

Posted on December 30, 2010 by stephanieperdue

This year was very different than the others since moving to Tennessee. In the previous years, we have always stayed in Tennessee until Dec 25 and travel to Georgia after celebrating Christmas morning with our family. Jim and I decided to drive to Elko and spend Christmas Eve at my mom’s house. We knew that we needed to all be together this Christmas season.

On Christmas Eve, we celebrated Christmas with Papa Wayne at my Grandmother’s house. The boys enjoy playing with Papa Wayne.

Before continuing our tradition of opening one present on Christmas Eve, Jake helped Mema make our Happy Birthday Jesus cupcakes for Christmas morning. Each child got a new pair of pajamas. The boys received matching Mario Brothers pants. Anna Kate’s pajamas were monkeys and Sadie’s were cuddle bears.

Christmas morning is always fun! I just love stockings! We didn’t have stocking growing up so I enjoy watching my kids open their stockings.

Sadie slept through Christmas morning!

One other difference about the Christmas 2010, is the several lasts we experienced. This was our last Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion.

This year we were able to experience a White Christmas, although we didn’t get to enjoy the snow until the next morning. Don’t these two little girls look “snow” happy together.

This our whole family celebrating our last Christmas dinner at the Mansion.

Opening all the presents…..
Sunday night we took all of the grandkids to Big Buddy’s office at the Capitol to take pictures. They enjoyed taking pictures and then playing in the Capitol for a couple of hours.

This desk picture has a story. We have always taken a picture after each new grandchild/ren. The original picture was taken with Sunni and Mary Kate, the next with Jack and the twins, then Jake, Jack and the twins, etc…However, in 2008 their were three babies born in one year and then in 2010 their were two, Eleanor and Sadie. We started with two grandchildren and ended with twelve. Another point of interest, in each new picture the previous framed picture is sitting on the desk.