LETS NOT FORGET GREAT-GRANDPARENTS!

We cannot leave out our great-grandparents! Even though the late Edward Carroll Ellerman is not with us on this earth, we we always remember him and that he got the chance to see Caiden and Bailee.

And we are so blessed to have my grandparents still here to see Caiden and Bailee grow!

We love you all!

HAPPY GRANDPARENT'S DAY

Caiden and Bailee just wanted to say "Happy Grandparents Day" We hope everyone had a great day and they really are so glad to have Pap paw Larry, Mimi , Kay Kay and Pappy as grandparents! They love to come and visit and they are so blessed to have each one of you all! They love to be with you all!

WHAT WE WILL MISS...

Jerry got the call... we knew it was coming and we were prepared for it. We are just so grateful
that he got deployed to Baton Rouge.
This means that he is not far, and we can go and see him on weekends.
We are just so thankful to God for the time that we had with him.
Just his presence, made us so happy.
Though, we weathered storms here, and didn't get to do much was not a issue.

These are the things that we will miss.
When we go and visit Jerry in different places, we usually have a great weekend planned.
But, when he is home, we stay home and soak up every bit of time we have with him.
These are the things that we miss when he is gone. The family time that we get when he is home is priceless. These are the things that we will miss most. Just having him here, makes us feel so complete and content. Jerry, we love you and we are always thinking about you. Thanks for all you do for our family. You are already missed and we will be praying for you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIMI

Happy Birthday Mimi!

Caiden and Bailee just wanted to tell Mimi Happy Birthday!They put so much into making her birthday cardsCaiden had is own way of showing how Mimi loves him and about how much she loved him He wanted his card from him too show her how special she really is him. Bailee Grace wanted to show you her special hard work that she did too special Hope you had a great Birthday! I know that the kids did. They didn't want to leave you on your special day

JUST PRAY

As I sit here tonight, I have realized now more than ever how blessed I am. I cannot sleep, for I feel so much hurt for those who have been affected by Hurricane Gustav. I have sat and watched the news, I have seen the devastation, the loss, the destructive paths, the loss of homes, business, and the pure existence of life. I have seen the heroic efforts of doctors, nurses, and parents. The ones who put there needs aside, and have put so much effort in making sure others were taken care off. The sick, disabled, and those who have no where to turn or to go. There are so many without, and there are those who are simply living moment to moment, minute by minute. How could I ever think that I am doing without. I have electricity, I have shelter, I have food and necessities, and most of all, I have my family.I even feel guilty for having all these blessings. I think that this tragedy had made me realize that no matter what happens, there is always hope. Hope is what keeps us alive, for me anyway. There is always tomorrow, a new day, A clean slate, a new beginning. I have racked my brain tonight trying to figure out what I could do to make these people's lives better, for they have been through so much , and lost everything. Should I go to these shelters, prepare a warm meal, give them clothes, or simply just talk to them. I want to do my part. But, it hit me, JUST PRAY. There is such much power in prayer. We may not get the answer we want, but the Lord is listening. How He chooses, and when
He chooses to respond is up to HIM, and HIM only. God's way are not our ways, and are above our thinking. But, we can rest assure, He hears, and He will respond in His time. God bless those in this tragedy, and bless those who are willing to put their lives on the line in order to safe another. There is always a rainbow waiting for us on the other side. God Bless everyone.

WE ARE PREPARED

I believe that it is ALWAYS better to be prepared for emergencies, no matter the situations that life can throw at you. With Hurricane Gustav approaching new territory, it has made realize the severity and danger that we can be in. Even though we are not scheduled to get hit here, we will feel some effects of it. Our schools have been closed to due to people evacuating New Orleans and they need places set up for shelter for those who have no where to go. My heart hurts for those who will be left without a home, food and any where to go, or no idea how to go from here. I can even imagine the devastation and tragedy that has happened and that will continue to happen. This hurricane is bigger than Katrina, and will do more damage than any of us can fathom. We have been taking all the precautions that we know to do. As of right now, it is expected to hit landfall Monday. Gustav has 115 mph wind speed. It is 263 miles from New Orleans. One of Jerry's best friends and co-workers lives in Houma, which is directly right where it is expected to hit. We have talked to him several times this weekend, via phone and e-mail. He was completely boarded everything, and is waiting out the storm, We have tried to reason with him several times, telling him that we have room for him and to please evacuate, but he is going to wait it out. Now, all we can do is wait... and the unexpected is frighting, but I am just so glad that Jerry is here with us. It's not that I can't handle situations like this, I have many times before, It's just a feeling of safety and security that only comes from having my whole family with me. I just feel like we can conquer anything that comes, together. We have been in preparation for this just about the whole weekend. We have filled both cars with a full tank of gas. We have towels, blankets, and pillows ready in case of bad winds and tornado warnings.Today, after church, we went to the grocery store, stocked up on bottle water, canned goods, and any non-perishable items. We have batteries for radios, portable fans, candles. I have also made sure we have all sorts of medicines, aspirin, Caiden's asthma medicine, and A first aid kit on hand. I have been cooking this whole weekend. So, we have everything in easy access range and not have to worry about what to eat. I have cooked everything from casserole dishes to desserts, being banana pudding and lemon pies, Jerry's favorite. We have paper plates , plastic cups, and plastic forks and spoons. I just feel more ready for anything this way, for the unexpected is frightening, the the anticipation of this hurricane is the worst feeling. I am just so thankful that God has allowed Jerry to be home right now. I think the worst part of this all is not only the devastation that is about to come, but about where Jerry will be called to. We are praying not only for the safety and protection of people, but also for Jerry. He very well could be in the middle of all this. Anticipation, waiting, for that call that he will deployed. And where he goes is crucial to us, and if we will be able to travel on the weekends to see him. So, we are here as of right now, as a family, enjoying and appreciating every moment we have together. The circumstances maybe bleak, but no matter what happens, we are here going through it as a family. God please watch over us all, and we know that are prayers are being heard. We will be protected by the Lord no matter what happens.

THERE BACK!

Caiden and Bailee's build-a-bears are now out of their boxes!
They have been in those boxes just sitting there
With Mimi taking Bailee to build-a-bear, they have fell in love again with playing with them!
Bailee has enjoyed putting the new outfit on that Mimi bought her. And Caiden had forgotten how cool they really are. They have been playing with them all day!

GIRL TIME !

The Ellerman girls had a girls time this weekend! Mimi got Madison, Bailee, and Jayden for a fun filled weekend! They got to go to Build-A-Bear! MiMi bought each girl a new outfit for their little bears. And they got to ride the carousel at the mall!They got to do arts and crafts!
Bailee was so proud to show us her little house she made !

They got to eat McDonald's!

They also got to do a fashion show! Bailee has such a wonderful time with her girl cousins! Thank you MiMi for letting Bailee have fun with you and her cousins! She always comes back with many happy times to remember!

SCHOOLS CLOSE FOR USE OF SHELTERS

We have just gotten word that our school will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to Hurriane Gustva.
They will be using the schools as shelters for those evacuating New Orleans. I-10 is packed from those trying to leave New Orleans. I am so scared for those in harms way. I am soo thankful that Jerry is here to be with us! We all pray for those already traumatized by this horrible tragedy and for those who will be hit from its effects.