The Sherwood Forest Adventure

 Once upon a time 4 girl cousins set out on an adventure in search of strange things in the woods.  Each had a bucket to fill it up with their great finds.  Come on kids....Lets go!

 Papa Joe was assisted by his faithful line leader Laura Jo...who self appointed herself as such.  She helped lead the way and quickly found a ditch full of murky, yucky water.  Everyone wanted to take a dip, but No .... wait.....(can you feel the suspense mounting?)

Papa Joe sees something ... Hey Kids!  Look.....Lets see what that is.....

So they continue their search for things to put in their bucket.  GIRLS...Watch out for bear poop, burrs, and things that can scrape, bite, & harm you.  This forest is a dangerous place!

Emily cries out....I have NOTHING in my bucket!  It is empty!  I must put it on my head and hide my shame!

 NO, NO....Emily!....says Aunt Stacy.....We will soon find the treasure of the bears.... they are probably watching us at this very moment!...but have no fear...I have a stick to fight them off with!

                               HEY!  Wait up!  Where did Papa Joe go?  Wasn't he leading us?

WOW!  We found a tree to stand on...it don't get much better than this!  Everyone smile for the National Geographic camera person to take our picture!

HEY EVERYONE!  I found the bear's treasure!  They love these berries!  I think I will pick as many as possible so they will have nothing to eat, but ME!  ahhhh!

And so goes the cousin adventure....Tune in next week when we will find the four girls bunjy jumping off Mt. Dora......

Introducing Norah Marie Sherwood! 3-18-2014

The night before we were all smiles awaiting Norah's arrival!

Claire and Mommy in the hospital afterwards.  Claire is not so sure of things! She is sporting her FAKE smile....

You are telling me that Norah is over there in that crib?  BUT I wanna play with her NOW!

My, my....These Sherwood's SURE do have PINK babies!...Weighing in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. and sporting the oversized fluffy diaper....She is 19 inches long....She has very long toes that will be able to pick up a dime off the floor before too long!

This is one proud Majo!

Can you say Majo loves me, this I know?

Ahhh, she has MY mouth!

What kind of face is that?

Thank you nurses for taking that bandaid off my nose and all those tubes off.....Ahhh...much better!  Am I cute or what?

Laura Jo has a birthday!

LAURA JO TURNS 5!

Strawberries were ripe for the pickin'!

the Harris' got their share of strawberries too!

Emily ate everyone she could get her hands on!

Laura rode the elephant and pony...way too much fun!

Even Sarah got on board!

Bottoms up!

giddy up!

the playground was a huge hit!

It was even topped off with a hayride!  So much fun!

Dedicating their girls to the Lord

January 26th we made a trek to Jacksonville to witness Stacy & Adam dedicating their children to the Lord.  Pastor Doug prayed over each child, praying that their parents raise them with the Lord as Number 1 in their lives.  It was a rather quick little prayer time before the service started that was sweet, sweet!  As Majo & Papa Joe, we didn't want to miss out on this one!  Annie called it a "delegation" which is close enough.  There were 2 other couples, so Millie got a little "antsie" toward the end. The adoption was 4 mths ago...the bond will last a life time.

"May the Lord bless you & keep you!"

Jesus loves you Millie!

Is it swing time?  

Some added assistant from Daddy was needed!

Birthdays

      The last 2 months my OLDER kiddos have had birthdays...most were lost in the busy holiday months.  Just wanted to do a shout out of birthday wishes!

Adam....You have taken on 2 little girls, have welcomed them into your home, and they call you "dad"!  Enjoy these years.  They go by so fast!  That head of red will turn gray before your eyes!  33 years and counting!

Stacy....my middle child...the one who is kind, sweet, loving, compassionate, caring...just like her mama!  You have grown into such a fine woman that I can hardly stand it!  Love you so!  31 and counting!

Philip....my baby boy!  This is the LAST year in your 20's!  Hard to believe it!  From a squirrely little kid to an amazing Dad, with one more on the way!  Enjoy your youth...it gets away from ya fast.  29 and counting!

Amanda....You are an awesome Mother, sister, daughter, friend, & especially daughter in law!  Could not have picked out a better match for my crazy son!  Happy Birthday and many many more.....28 and counting!

Christmas 2013

Claire is tasting her first cappaccino.....she is hooked!

Majo on Christmas morning!

Can I have some more?

COOKIES!  my favorite!

I love her!

What is your name again?

ok girls...listen and listen good....This is how to draw a tree....

Aunt Sarah, would you play with me?

SMILE!

OK, who has been eating sugar again?

Who are these people?  Am I related to them?

Feast for a king.....

Ok, everyone look away from the camera....good....good it....

More will be added in 2014.....and then there will be 7!

My burnt offering...I forgot these were in the oven when I turned it on...they were like rocks!

We LOVE to eat rocks!

THIS SAYS IT ALL!.....this is a penticostal who came to the manger scene to give praise to baby Jesus....This was added by Annie when no one was looking.  Guess she thought something was missing!....gotta love these grandkids!  Hope you all had a great Christmas!  Our hands are raised at the Sherwood Manor!....and we have lots of room at the inn!