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Moving

2009-11-05T13:38:00.000-08:00

Moving to Branson was crazy! Moving with children can be hectic no matter when or where you move. There were some fun and sweet moments in the mist of the choas. Here are a few pictures that capture some of the sweetness. The first picture is of Benjamin packing up his toys on his own. Thanks to our friend Laurie we had new crayons to color on the boxes with, and it was good entertainment. They colored and played inside the boxes, -always a fun toy, big empty boxes are. The next picture is Brody with my Young Life friend Jamie who the boys love. Jamie was very helpful during the move. She took the boys to the park and played with them a lot while we were packing up. She has been a sweet blessing to our family and we will miss her very much, especially me. Then there is the big yellow truck that was a huge hit with the boys.

While Ray was driving the big yellow truck to Branson and unloading it with my sweet mother, me and the boys went to Jackson, TN for a few days. The last few pictures are of our time with our best friends the Spann's. Leslie and I took the kids to the train museum so that Benjamin and Brody could have some time playing with their best friend Brayden or as Brody calls him "BB". It was a sweet time!

We Moved to Branson

2009-11-05T13:20:00.000-08:00

Branson, MO is our new home! It's crazy to think that this is now home but so far we have enjoyed exploring our new town. The boys love their new home and the new adventure that comes from living in the woods. Our house sits on a property with 13 other log cabins in a very woody area that is right across the street from the theme park Silver Dollar City. What more could you want as a child, especially as a boy. Woods and rollercosters, what a great combo! So, here are a few pictures of our house and the boys with their favorite discovery so far, stick bugs. Brody calls every bug a "Buggy". We are greatful for the opportunity to follow God's leading here to Discipleship Focus and to take our children on this adventure. We are thankful for the many prayers and encouraging words that we have recieved during the process of hearing Gods voice. We can't wait to see what he does with our family and individually in our lives here with this ministry. We are blessed to be play a role in the discipleship of college students. Please continue to pray for us as we lead young men and women to the feet of Jesus.

BREAKING NEWS

2009-09-18T12:19:00.000-07:00

Benjamin and Brody want to tell you something...

Benjamin Rocking!

2009-07-22T10:33:00.000-07:00

Benjamin learned a song at Vacation Bible School. The words are "On the boomerang express it all comes back to Jesus." This was his spin on the song.

Easter Fun

2009-04-22T19:35:00.000-07:00

The first two pictures are from a free Easter Egg Hunt at a big park here in Southaven. We were late for the actual egg hunt, which is not really something you want to be late for. Benjamin didn't really know the difference because they gave him eggs at the gate when we went in to play on the big blow ups. One of our favorite things about Brody is to discover all his funny faces in pictures we've taken and if you look closely he has one in the picture with the goat his eyes are huge but the best is in the picture of him and Benjamin. He is so funny!

On Easter morning after church we went to another park here in Southaven called Central park and took a few family pics in the cold wind. Hope you enjoy!

Winter Wonder Land

2009-04-11T14:42:00.000-07:00

12 inches, Who new it could snow that much in Tennessee. We were headed home to MS after Brody's party in TN and got snowed in at the Spann's. We took the kids on a walk down the street because they couldn't play in the yard, it was too deep. Fun times in the snow but Benjamin always ends up crying by the end because he's cold. It will be better when he's older I hope.

Brody's Birthday

2009-04-11T14:17:00.000-07:00

Brody had his first Birthday and celebrated with the family and our best friend's the Spann's. He loved the cupcake that was bright red.

The Boys Lately

2009-02-24T19:28:00.000-08:00

Benjamin's good buddy Damian came over for some lasagna!

Benjamin and Brody looking at a polar bear at the zoo!

Benjamin and Daddy got to bowl!

Mommy and Brody at home and the zoo. Brody makes great faces in the sun!

The Latest From Boom Boom

2008-09-15T19:34:00.000-07:00

Benjamin loves the song Two Step. Enjoy this little 12 second delight

Benjamin Loves to Dance!

2008-08-19T20:25:00.000-07:00

Benjamin loves to dance! He first fell in love with the Cha Cha Slide but it is now Low by Flo Rida. This video is a peek into a daily routine of his dancing. In the video he is dancing with Blake Spann and Brayden joins in on the fun too.

Jaybird on Workcrew!

2008-08-18T14:20:00.000-07:00

One of Ray's boys Jay Johnson went with us to Frontier where he served on the ODC (outdoor crew). Jay had a life changing month and soaked up every minute of it. It was really fun to get to see him everyday at camp working, playing and being in community with the others at camp. Here is a picture of us with Jay.

Colorado!

2008-08-18T11:16:00.000-07:00

TNT and Benjamin

Peyton Manning mowing the sidewalk!

The Family after the staff volleyball game.

More Pics From Colorado

2008-08-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

Brody is Sitting up!

Brody's First Pony Ride!

Down the Road from Frontier!

Still got it!

More Pics From Colorado

2008-08-17T20:28:00.000-07:00

What's Going On!

2008-08-13T22:00:00.000-07:00

The Pettigrews have jumped into blogging in an effort to keep those who would like, filled in on what's going on with us!
Here is a recent picture of the entire family at Frontier Ranch in Buena Vista, Colorado. Ray played a character named TNT (short for tent) and his objective was to take over the camp to set up his World's Largest Fireworks Tent. As you can see the rest of the family was in western attire.