The Shrum Family Adventures: Our Big Night Out

Monday, June 20, 2011

Our Big Night Out

Friday Night Karlton and I went to a Black Tie Charity Gala at the Ballentyne Resort. I was excited because we got to play dress up! Can you tell???

I was ready before Karlton ( like always ;0) ) and while waiting had the kids take some pictures of my dress! I Love my dress! I want to wear it all the time! lol.....

The first 2 pictures Sara Ava took on my phone. She can't quite work my camera yet.

Then Jordan came out and took a few pictures of me while we were still waiting on Karlton.....

Then guess who was finally ready!!!!

Josiah took over the rest of the pictures. I think all the kids did pretty good taking pictures! Don't you?

We felt like we were going to the Prom! Since Karlton and I never went to the Prom together I told him this was our Prom. Karlton was not as happy as I was to play dress up though..........

Then it was time to go....

We had a good night....even though I thought the food could have been better.

6 comments:

The Hardy Family said...: How fun!!! Your dress was beautiful!! Any chance to dress up like that is always fun, especially for us Mamas!!!; June 20, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Mary Ann said...: Thank You Lea! And you are right! I Love to dress up!; June 20, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Melanie said...: What a great looking couple you are! I love that dress! So glad that you got an evening out! And your kids did do a great job taking the pictures!; June 20, 2011 at 8:27 PM
Mary Ann said...: Thanks Melanie you are to sweet!; June 21, 2011 at 4:50 AM
Jenny said...: You looked BEAUTIFUL and that dress is gorgeous! That color is one of my favorites!!! So glad you enjoyed a fun night out!!!; June 21, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Mary Ann said...: Thank You Jenny! I want to wear that dress alot more! If we go on another cruise I will be set!; June 22, 2011 at 10:13 AM

Verses that really spoke to me and helped me get through our adoptions.

(John 14:18) " I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you."

(Isaiah 43:5-6) "Do not be afraid, for I am with you,
I will bring your children from the west. Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth."

(Proverbs 25:25) "As cold water is to a thirsty soul : so is good
news from a far country."

(Matthew 6:25-34) The do not worry chapter.
This is the chapter that told me we would adopt again and the
baby girl woud be named Lily (Lilee). "The lilies of the field".
This is a great reminder of why we should not worry, God will take care of his people!

(Psalms 82: 3-4) "Defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Resue the weak and neady; deliver them from the hand of the wicked."

(Psalms 68: 5) "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling."

(Deuteronomy 10:18) " He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow and loves the alien, giving them food and clothing."

(Philippians 4:13) "I can do all things through him who gives me strength."

(Philippians 4:6-7) " Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your request to God. And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

(Romans 8:28) " And we know that all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

(James 1:27) "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after the orphans and widows in their destress, and to keep oneself from being polluted from by the world."