2010 in Photos

November 26

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We decorated “The Cottage” (which is my new name for the little house in Muscle Shoals). And by “we,” I should be very honest and say Scott did most of the decorating. I merely placed ornaments and ribbons on the tree.

And the girls played outside ...

Apparently the all-night shopping caught up with Scott ... he slept through the second half of the Iron Bowl. :)

Thanksgiving – November 25

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Enjoying Thanksgiving at Mama and Aunt Norma’s house.

A quick nap for Uncle Greg before marathon Black Friday shopping.

November 24

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Thanksgiving at Mama and Papa’s house …
This was Harper’s first Thanksgiving and she was absolutely adorable!!

November 23

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Traveling to Alabama involves:

Daddy on the phone

Casiday watching movies

Mommy taking pictures

November 21

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The American Girl picnic …

This made me exceedingly happy.

November 19

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Christmas in the Front Room and Dining Room

November 18

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The girl's Christmas tree ... it's very "Casiday"!

November 17

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A little touch of holiday cheer in our bedroom ...

November 16

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Remembering Papa David ...

And a few vintage-y touches of Christmas for the kitchen ...

November 15

2010-11-15T19:48:00.000-08:00

This year we did our first Nativity tree ... the ornaments are all nativities, angels, stars, and crosses. It turned out beautiful. And in the den the only decorations are Nativities and Crosses.

November 12

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We saw some of the most beautiful fall colors on the trees during our four-day trip. I failed to take pictures until we got almost home. Here are a few I snapped during our last two hours in the car.

November 11

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We all enjoyed some deliciousness from Causbie’s Bakery in Kennett before we went to the funeral. But I think Anderson enjoyed his the most.

November 10

2010-11-10T11:01:00.000-08:00

In Kennett, MO, for Nana Jo’s funeral. Went out to eat with Granny Sue, Papa Terry, Heath, Beth, Gwynn, Malcolm, Jeffie, Daniel, Heath, Terry, Paulee, Anderson, and Georgia Beth.

Terry’s hamburger was as big as his head!!

November 9

2010-11-09T10:59:00.000-08:00

Mommy and Daddy spent the night in Alabama on the way to Missouri for Nana Jo’s funeral. We enjoyed a little time with Bauer!

November 8

2010-11-08T10:58:00.000-08:00

End of soccer season …

Warming up.

In the game.

Daddy watching the game with Mr.. Sid. (We played Laura’s team.)

Team party!!

With Coach Colon

November 7

2010-11-07T10:09:00.000-08:00

{Today was a difficult day. We received word while in Orlando that Nana Jo had passed away.}

Casiday took three more classes today at DR … Theatrical Jazz, Modern, and Tribal Funk.

And a little Mommy-Daughter lovin’ …

November 6

2010-11-06T10:09:00.000-07:00

More Dance Revolution.
Getting ready for the showcase …

Casiday’s Junior group danced to “Heartbeat.” They were great!!

Miss Lexi was very proud of them!

Miss Lexi with Casiday and Victoria.

November 5

2010-11-05T10:10:00.000-07:00

Dance Revolution … Orlando, FL.

November 3

2010-11-03T10:10:00.000-07:00

Teri Lynne's new website launched!!

www.terilynneu.com

October 31

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Our gangster girl … first time to trick or treat! {We’ve had Trunk or Treat at our church every year until this one.}

October 30

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Pumpkin Carving …

October 28

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Teri Lynne’s first ever apple pie!

October 25

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And more soccer …

October 24

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Heading home from Relevant10 …

{Yes, all that luggage was for only TL.}

October 23

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Relevant

October 21

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Flat Kristie went to Relevant with me!

October 20

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A day at the park with Sandra and her boys!

October 19

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Teri Lynne flew to Pennsylvania for a combined visit with Sandra (my roomie from She Speaks) and the Relevant conference. It was gorgeous!

October 18

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More soccer …

October 17

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Children’s Choir singing at BIBC. Casiday had a short solo in “In Christ Alone.”

October 15

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Big Jay started making the donuts at Dunkin Donuts … so we went to visit him at work!

October 14

2010-10-14T14:34:00.000-07:00

Soccer

October 11

2010-10-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

Flying home … Bauer came with us so he could tell Uncle ‘Cott bye.

October 9

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The girls played dress-up in Mama’s clothes … so Bauer got in on the action in Papa’s jogging suit.

October 8

2010-10-08T14:06:00.000-07:00

Muscle Shoals Football!! Go Trojans!!!

October 7

2010-10-07T14:02:00.000-07:00

Flying to Alabama …
Daddy was already there for a one-day revival at FBC, Florence. Mommy and Casiday flew in for the weekend.

October 5

2010-10-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Homework time … on the kitchen counter??? Only at Chez Underwood, I suppose.

October 3

2010-10-03T13:58:00.000-07:00

Mommy’s 39th bday … but somehow no photos were taken of her!! {Sneaky Mommy!!}

However, the girl did enjoy practicing some soccer skills with Uncle Ed and we were all glad to have Uncle Ed and Aunt Molli stay with us.

October 2

2010-10-02T13:52:00.000-07:00

Soccer season begins!

Blitz … Opening Ceremonies

Listening to Coach Colon

Casiday’s own pep squad

October 1

2010-10-01T13:45:00.000-07:00

Autumn decorations …

September 30

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Chocolate pie … yum.

September 28

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Squirrels in the backyard.

September 25

2010-09-25T10:36:00.000-07:00

Making muscadine jelly, jam, butter, and cake!

It’s a messy event!

September 20

2010-09-20T10:33:00.000-07:00

A very rainy Monday …

September 18

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Going a little more blonde …

Oops! No after pictures!! {sorry}

September 15

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Halfway through our crazy month!!

September 14

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Beautiful night.

September 13

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Autumn decorating begins …

September 9

2010-09-09T19:03:00.000-07:00

After soccer Tuesday and Wednesday and three dance classes tonight, the girl had no problem falling asleep …

… looks like Kit, Julie, Lanie, and Felicity were exhausted too!!

September 8

2010-09-08T18:42:00.000-07:00

Soccer practice …

She’s not really a fan of the running part of practice. :)

September 7

2010-09-07T07:34:00.000-07:00

It seems like every time we look at Casiday she looks older. Today was no exception.
Filling up her water bottle … which she left in the car when she got to school.

September 4

2010-09-04T18:38:00.000-07:00

The girl wanted to go shark fishing … so surrogate grandpa, Mr. Laymon, took her (and Mommy and Daddy).

She caught her shark …

… though it appears she was a little afraid of it!!

She also got to drive the boat …

…which she liked.

And her daddy enjoyed the ride!

September 1

2010-09-01T17:43:00.000-07:00

The girl got to be in the Care Net banquet video. She and Jessica were hilarious … and I’m looking forward to seeing the final result.

August 31

2010-08-31T07:22:00.000-07:00

Soccer draft …

Mr. Laymon & Mrs. Barbara, C’s adopted grandparents, came out for the big draft.

August 26

2010-08-26T07:25:00.000-07:00

Soccer fields … looks like this could be our new home. While Casiday, Lucy, Laura, and Tara played on the field, Ella played off it.

August 24

2010-08-24T07:32:00.000-07:00

Soccer. We entered a new world this year … soccer! Casiday decided she wanted to play last spring so this year she has joined the Rec. Dept. league here in Glynn County.

One week of drills before the big draft! Her friends Lucy, Laura and Tara also play.

August 23

2010-08-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

Our girl … ready for school.

August 21

2010-08-21T09:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, so this isn’t a picture from today … but I got it this morning and it’s of my newest niece, Georgia Beth Buster, with her sister Paulee. I love this picture!! So, it’s getting a place in our record of the year … cuz this is my blog and I can do that if I want to!! :)

Congrats to my brother Heath and his wife (my sister in every way!) Beth! What a beautiful EIGHTH child to welcome into their family!!

August 19

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First day of 5th grade …

Cute outfit – check!

In the car line after school – check!

Great first day – check! check!

Mommy’s one thought … whew.

August 18

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Buying C’s first pair of pointe shoes. We went with our friends Natalie and Victoria. Had a great time!

And then … the fun with Victoria and costumes.

August 14

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Craziest thing we saw in Orlando …

And that is saying a lot since the Star Wars convention was also in town.

August 13

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Day 2 at Aquatica … and we loved it just as much the second time!!

August 12 (More)

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The wonder that is Sea World …

August 12

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Sea World with the Carters!!

August 11

2010-08-11T09:30:00.000-07:00

Our first trip to Aquatica, Sea World’s water park. We LOVED it!!

These are the Commerson’s Dolphins – one of the slides goes through their tank. Casiday saw them swimming over her as she went through the slide. VERY cool.

Daddy’s sunglasses broke as soon as we got to the park. So he was squinty all day long … but Casiday & Mommy noticed that all the boy lifeguards were wearing girls’ sunglasses, so when we left the park, we figured Daddy could easily wear Mommy’s extra pair without looking goofy. Maybe we were wrong?? :)

August 10

2010-08-10T10:04:00.000-07:00

Last summer hurrah in Orlando! We drove down after eating lunch with the Senior Adults at Olive Garden in Jacksonville. Got there in time to check in to our hotel and hit the evening shows at Sea World.

The girl at the hotel:

Will the storms hit us??

We LOVE Sea World!!

Family pic graciously taken by the kind man behind us!

August 9

2010-08-09T10:26:00.000-07:00

He figured out which can held the food … and worked hard to get the lid off! It was hilarious!!

August 8

2010-08-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

Relaxing on Sunday afternoon.

August 7

2010-08-07T18:13:00.001-07:00

Tonight we celebrated Big Jay’s 40th birthday with an 80s bash for friends & family. It was so much fun!

Casiday decided to wear this:

I am not sure how I feel about seeing my 10-year-old in a formal that I wore my sophomore year in high school but she had so much fun.

Mommy & Daddy also dressed up:

Here’s a better picture of Billy Ray Underwood:

It was a great night – even with the black frosting on the cake which Ella & Casiday (and every other child there clearly loved!).

Happy birthday, Jay! Sorry I failed to get a photo of the birthday boy!! :)

August 6

2010-08-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

Finally, Summer & Casiday are home at the same time … this hasn’t happened since May 25!

They were, suffice it to say, a little happy to see each other!

August 5

2010-08-05T18:21:00.000-07:00

New project for Teri Lynne ….

August 3

2010-08-03T17:30:00.000-07:00

August 1

2010-08-01T17:31:00.000-07:00

Last day of She Speaks.

Kristi & TL

Sandra & TL

From the prayer room

July 31

2010-07-31T17:35:00.000-07:00

She Speaks

Writing a second book proposal in an hour

It is I!!

Scripture Dig team

July 30

2010-07-30T17:44:00.000-07:00

She Speaks

Sunrise out my car window instead of my patio doors.

A little self portrait of me on the way.

July 29

2010-07-29T18:13:00.000-07:00

The girl enjoying the cookie dough for Kristi's birthday snickerdoodles!

The propsal. Wow.

Ready to go with five full proposals.

July 28

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July 27

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A little FBing in the midst of all the proposal writing.

It. Is. Done.

July 26

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Business cards are here! It's all getting real.

July 25

2010-07-25T18:09:00.001-07:00

Christmas in July at Chez Underwood!

Our Yummy Dinner

Chicken & dressing, Turkey, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, English Peas

{And no picture … but we had Pumpkin Pie, and Red Velvet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting, Peppermint Bark for dessert!}

Isn’t she beautiful?? She made the cornbread and did the biscuits for the dressing. Such a sweet homemaker-to-be.

Of course, the Christmas Eve candle!

And, because this is too sweet a picture not to add, here is Casiday holding Preslee Joy at church this morning. Remember when we kept Landyn while her momma had a baby? Well, this is the sweet baby!!

July 24

2010-07-24T17:54:00.000-07:00

Today I worked a bit on my book proposal for She Speaks … this, in case you ever want to know, is the motto I have adopted:

Writing away,

P.S. In case anyone is wondering, She Speaks is THIS weekend ... July 30 - August 1

July 23

2010-07-23T07:15:00.000-07:00

VBS FUN!!

Casiday’s “Water Day” ensemble … she’s such as fashionista.

Pastor John getting his new hair color!

Fun with friends …

We had a blast on our High Seas Expedition!

July 21

2010-07-21T07:27:00.000-07:00

High Seas Expedition at BIBC

July 20

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Teri Lynne began a new project in June … Scripture Dig. A website designed to equip, encourage, and empower women to DIG into God’s Word.

One of the features of Scripture Dig is “Your Turn.” An opportunity for our readers to share their perspective and insights and to put into practice what we are teaching.

Today, “Your Turn” was all about how we mark in our Bibles. Here are pictures of my Bibles that I shared on the site.

If you haven’t joined us, we’d love to have you!

Come dig,

July 19

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It’s VBS time!! Tonight I was the one who taught the lesson … so, here I am in my costume (with a 2010 twist!).

Like the Converse shoes – which matched by the way! And how about my sunglasses/headband??

July 18

2010-07-18T19:05:00.000-07:00

Tonight Casiday made dinner for us … hamburgers and french fries! It was delicious!

July 17

2010-07-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

So, we have these birds that have made a nest in our chimney. This is the second or third year they’ve done so. But the first year it’s happened since we moved our den back into the room with the fireplace.

The little chimney swifts have finally hatched from their eggs … but they continue to chatter in the chimney. Tonight, Casiday and I were the backyard watching them fly around and then go back down the chimney.

The pictures are blurry but we counted about 8 birds total.

The Story of Me ~ Part 6

2010-07-15T13:54:00.000-07:00

Yikes, huh? Nice Farrah Fawcett feathered hair ... and notice the pre-braces teeth as well. I'm guessing that for many people photos from 4th grade are not their favorites.

In 4th grade, we moved back to Oklahoma. Back to Prague, specifically. We lived in a different house there but still out in the country. My grandparents had moved from Missouri to Oklahoma and they lived just a quarter mile or so down the road from us. My aunt and uncle and their four children were living in the house we had lived in before we moved to Colorado. So, lots of family within a two-mile area.

We only stayed in Prague until Christmas ... then moved to Tecumseh, just about 40 minutes away. For some reason the main thing I can remember about living there is our address ... 405 Myrtle Drive. Our house was a little green one and we lived in a nice neighborhood.

P.S. Okay, we're up to 9 homes in 4 states - 7 towns/cities - and 4 different school districts.

July 15

2010-07-15T12:33:00.000-07:00

Today we had a little unexpected guest.

He was also an uninvited guest.

Nice, huh?

Here’s another shot …

With the help of my daughter, Mr. Laymon, a shoe box and the fly swat, our little guest was safely removed – unharmed – from the premises.

What the cat did with him once he got back outside … well, now, that’s just really not my problem.

July 14

2010-07-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

I was fascinated with the clouds on our drive home from Alabama today.

July 13

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Bauer and Aunt TL.

July 11

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Thanks to my cousin Mary for taking such beautiful photos for me!

July 9

2010-07-09T13:02:00.000-07:00

Greg’s Birthday

July 8

2010-07-08T13:02:00.000-07:00

Dinner with Ana

The Story of Me ~ Parts 4 and 5

2010-07-07T20:30:00.000-07:00

Sorry for missing last week ... life got sorta crazy here on vacation and it just didn't happen.

Second and third grade brought some changes to my little world.

My parents decided to separate the summer before second grade. So, my daddy took my brothers and me to live with our grandparents in Widefield, CO (a suburb of Colorado Springs). My Bigdaddy and Bigmama welcomed us into their home where we happily lived with my aunt Linda, who was 14 at the time, and their dog Honey. I loved my Bigmama's house ... it was on a big lot with lots of room to play. I made a new best friend, Christina, and we attended school together at Widefield Elementary. She lived only a few blocks from my grandparents and her family attended the church where my Bigdaddy pastored so we spent lots of time together.

I am sure that was a difficult year for all of the grown ups - and for Linda who had to share her home and space with three little kids - but somehow the struggles and heartache never seemed to be the prevailing theme in the house. I remember missing my mother terribly and can say with absolute certainty that I was thrilled when my daddy told me he was going to get her and bring her to Colorado to live with us toward the end of the school year.

That summer we moved into Colorado Springs. For the first time, we lived in an apartment complex complete with playground! While the yard for our townhouse was quite small, having swings, slides, and teeter-totters right outside the back door made up for it all. I remember that my room was upstairs and had a big window that faced the Rocky Mountains. I am not particularly artistic but I spent lots of time every day drawing the mountains with the sun rising or setting behind them. It was in third grade that I was baptized by my grandfather ... along with Christina, my best friend.

I imagine that for many children experiencing the separation of their parents and being so far away from one parent geographically has been traumatic. But to my parents and grandparents credit, the only memories I have stored away of those times are a new bicycle, drives through the mountains, and being loved.

All families face life's difficult times ... but it the ones who are bound more tightly together because of them that build the most solid foundation. I am immeasurably thankful for the rock-solid base my family has laid for me.

P.S. For those keeping track, as of this point in my story, at this point I have lived in at least 7 homes in 4 states and attended 3 different schools.

July 7

2010-07-07T13:09:00.000-07:00

Fords of Cypress

Rural Lauderdale County

July 6

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Fountain at Legends in downtown Florence

July 5

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July 4

2010-07-04T13:25:00.000-07:00

Fireworks at Nana’s …

Fireworks at Mama Underwood’s

Relaxing on the Porch

July 3

2010-07-03T13:29:00.000-07:00

Dawn, Valerie and TL took Greer and Casiday to see “The Miracle Worker” performed at Ivy Green (Helen Keller’s Birthplace) in Tuscumbia, AL.

Before the performance, the girls toured Ivy Green and played at the pump where Helen Keller first grasped how she could communicate.

The play was great. Casiday said afterward that she felt like she could learn all of Helen’s lines pretty easily. Such a witty child!