Bittersweet

Menu Plan 10/10 - 10/16

2010-10-11T17:49:00.005-04:00

Sunday: LifeGroups
Monday: Taco Night with Spanish Rice (Crunchy and tortillas)
Tuesday: Crock-pot Easy Santa Fe Chicken with rice (we will use the left over tortillas)
Wednesday: Pork loin, rice, broccoli
Thursday: Chicken and Rice, green beans and rolls
Friday: Stuffed Pasta Shells
Saturday: Not Sure!!

Menu 8/5 - 8/11

2010-09-07T08:35:00.004-04:00

Sunday: Fuddruckers!

Monday: Chicken Enchilada Ring
Tuesday: Creamy Italian Chicken, white rice, little green peas, & rolls
Wednesday: Chicken Pot Pie
Thursday: Pinto Beans & sausage, with cornbread
Friday: We hopefully will be leaving after Allison's game to head to the family retreat so we will more than likely eat out!

Menu 8/22 - 8/28

2010-08-20T11:44:00.003-04:00

So I figured if I posted this for all the world to see MAYBE I would follow it.. We have eaten out so much over the summer it is really going to be hard to get back in the habit of cooking every night.. My goal is to plan to cook every night and stick to a menu.. I really want to start saving more money.. I have heard so many people say that when they plan a menu they seem to save money that way.. I could see how helpful that would be so I am going to give this a shot. We spend so much on eating out and well I am just sick of it.

Sunday: Chicken roll ups, white rice, & corn
Monday: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, & rolls
Tuesday: Chicken & green bean bake, white rice, breadsticks
Wednesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce & garlic bread
Thursday: Crock pot chicken & stuffing, little green peas & breadsticks
Friday: Perfect Pot Roast, carrots, mashed potatoes & rolls
Saturday: Taco Soup, with grated cheese, chips, & sour cream

And here is just a picture of summer fun that I will miss so much! Summer 2010 you were so good to us..Yes it was hot but we had lots of fun and enjoyed all the memories we made.

Aloha Friday #10

2010-08-20T08:52:00.003-04:00

Wonderful, Amazing Friday you have finally arrived! Oh how I have missed you!

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that they take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link Here.. (click on the island life button)

I've asked this question before but its been awhile..

Have you read any new books that were just wonderful that you think are a must read??!!
Over the summer I wanted to read more but really have not had the time.. I will list a few I have read.. I have a wish list a mile long on my reader.. I love to keep adding to it.. I will never have to think about what do I read next!

Think of a Number by John Verdon -currently reading..

I will carry you by Angie Smith -be ready to cry..

The Scent of Rain and Lightning - good book

You Capture- In the Kitchen

2010-08-19T18:05:00.003-04:00

I decided to use pictures from Sunday night.. I had some of my very best friends over to celebrate the ending of summer with pizza, ice cream, and games.. I love how everyone (especially the women) tends to stay in the kitchen area.. It has to be my favorite part of our house just for that reason.. I am always trying to make it feel more inviting..But for now it's perfect for us! I love my friends.

Allison being goofy!
Some of my very best friends!

Melissa enjoying her waffle bowl!
Katie.. she is too funny!
Jason making his ice cream creation!

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W... W... W... Wednesdays

2010-07-07T14:37:00.004-04:00

This is my first time to play along.. but I love to read so I think this is perfect for me!

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

* What are you currently reading?
* What did you recently finish reading?
* What do you think you’ll read next?

* Currently Reading: "Strong Women Soft Heart" by Paula Rinehart and "Preparing your daughter for every women's battle" by Shannon Ethridge... Both of those are more for study so I will probably add something in there for fun in the next day or two!

* Just finished Reading: "23 minutes in Hell" by Bill Wiese, "I Will Carry You" by Angie Smith, "The Scent of Rain and Lightning" by Nancy Pickard

* Reading Next: "Every Breath You Take" by Judith McNaught, or maybe "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer... I have a list a mile long of books I want to read!

the 4th

2010-07-06T15:39:00.003-04:00

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you

- Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.

One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

I read that on lots of status updates on facebook yesterday and wanted to share. I love when a holiday falls on a Sunday.. Something about being in the Lords house worshipping him and singing Him praises for all that He is just is so moving to me. We sang America the Beautiful and said the pledge of Allegiance. We are so BLESSED to have been born and raised here. I pray that my kids and even grand kids one day will know what an honor it is to live in our great country! Thank you to all those that have and still serve our great country and fight everyday for our freedom.. That I sometimes take for granted.

Aloha Friday #9

2010-05-07T08:33:00.004-04:00

What is your favorite movie? This can be an old favorite or a new favorite?

The reason I ask is because I have decided that I am going to try and watch at least one new movie a week.. I know that this is going to be a hard task to accomplish but I really want to try. This week I got a free rental from the RedBox and decided to watch lovely Bones. I sat on my bed and folded a few loads of laundry and just watched the movie.. It felt great. I'm sure my goal will be short lived with summer right around the corner but I will keep a list of all the movie you suggest and come August I will catch up.. And you never know there are some summer days you just want to be lazy and watch a movie!

Have a Great Weekend!

1000 Gifts

2010-02-15T10:31:00.007-05:00

102. Banana Nut Bread
103. playing chicken foot with friends
104. books that a good friend sends from far away
105. holding and looking through all the books I love
106. making hot chocolate in to go cups for the kids to take with them to the bus on cold mornings.
107. phone call from my grandmother to just check in because the days have been to long.

108. hanging up the phone knowing that one day I wont have her.. she is special to me and I should remind her more. Thank you God for reminding me.
109. her telling me to read a book that was so good only to realize I was right in the middle of reading it!

110. the entire house sleeping late on a Saturday morning!
111. a wonderful husband running to get us breakfast because I haven't had time to go to the store.

Aloha Friday #8

2010-01-22T13:38:00.005-05:00

My Question this week is:

Do you use cookbooks when cooking and if you do which one is your favorite?? (Or if you have a favorite blog you get ideas from.)

I am so excited that on March 2ND Point of Grace is putting out a cookbook! I love their music and I know I will love the cookbook too. It seems like I get most of my new cooking ideas from other blogs.. I can't wait to hear some ideas. I really do love to cook it just seems like I cook the same things all the time.

Thousand Words Thursday

2010-01-07T07:40:00.002-05:00

I really haven't taken that many pictures since Christmas.. But I do have several of those that I absolutely love. My son could not take a serious picture for anything. I guess that is about right for a 3 year old little boy. My niece is in the picture with him and well lets just say she is fixing to be 5 next week and she does not have the patience for his silliness!

Wordful Wednesday

2010-01-06T08:29:00.004-05:00

I never know what to get Jason for Christmas so after weeks of thinking and looking around I decided to do something alittle different. I decided to surprise him with a small trip to Grapevine to stay the night at the Gaylord Texan. I had read about it online and I thought it would be fun for both of us! When we walked in I was taken back at how totally beautiful it was! We decided right then and there that we would make this a yearly trip. It was like we had walked into a winter wonderland! Lights, Christmas villages, trains, it was amazing.

One of the main reasons we went was because ever year they have an ice exhibit. This year happen to be The Grinch. I wish we would have had the kids with us. It was so much fun looking at all of the ice sculptures that told the story from start to finish! There was even a giant ice slide. It was great! I felt like a kid!

Here is one of the ice sculptures!

As we were finishing up we turned a corner and much to my surprise there was an amazing nativity ice sculpture! It was huge and there are no words to describe just how beautiful it was!

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1000 Gifts

2010-01-04T16:35:00.002-05:00

92. A new year

93. A new beginning

94. the feeling of belonging

95. true/real friends

96. a challenge to myself to show God's amazing grace to others

97. People whose hearts burn with desire to share God's word with others

98. Backpack Buddies.. may families see God's love through the ministry

99. A friend that helps because she knows the need and can feel God's call

100. good lyrics to a song.. especially the ones that can bring you to tears

101. God reminding me daily of what I have seen and what I now know. (West Africa)

Wordful Wednesday

2009-12-02T14:22:00.003-05:00

Saturday night we headed down to Galveston to enjoy the Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens! The weather was perfect! There were so many cute lights! I took almost 100 pictures.. I decided against bringing my good camera so I guess I have to deal with the poor quality of some of the pictures. Next time I am so bringing my other one! We are definitely going back if not again this year we will for sure go next year!

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New Moon

2009-11-23T17:11:00.010-05:00

Yes! I admit it! I was one of the crazy people lined up to see New Moon Thursday night for the midnight showing! We bought are tickets weeks ago and I have been so excited to see it. But while I was waiting patiently for the release My friend Melissa and I planned a party for our daughters to surprise them. I had an awesome time shopping for all the party supplies and setting everything up! We left the house around 10pm because we were also one of the crazy people who went and got a number for the line earlier in the day so we didn't have to be there so early. It truly paid off and I have to say everything was very well organized. The girls were so shocked and excited about the dinner party! I'm not sure if the grown ups or the kids enjoyed it more.
Our Last minute Welcome to Forks sign! (Thanks Shana)
Ready and waiting.. The red velvet cake was wonderful!
You cant really tell but the white things in front are little baseballs. Apples are in the glass container.
It wouldn't be a New Moon party if the book wasn't on display! We served Blood to drink. AKA Hawaiian Punch! We served yummy Italian food from one of our favorite restaurants!
I covered all my pictures with pictures of the cast.

My husband might think we are crazy! We had a wonderful time and I can't wait till we can do it again!!

1000 Gifts

2009-11-23T12:31:00.005-05:00

83. watching the excitement the kids have getting ready for the Friday night football game.
84. fun football rivalry that is passed down from generation to generation
85. being the first one up in the morning
86. Celebrating our exchange students 17th birthday
87. The sadness my heart feels knowing this will be the one and only birthday I will give her.
88. Homemade strawberry cake with cream cheese icing
89. Planning the Thanksgiving meal
90. Having a home to welcome people into
91. Making the phone calls to invite family and friends over to share the Thanksgiving meal.

1000 Gifts

2009-11-16T14:46:00.003-05:00

72. the smell of boiling tea
73. warm coffee on a cold morning
74. lamplight at night
75. clean folded laundry
76. someone asking about my day
77. and truly taking the time to listen and care
78. Allison making A team Basketball after a hard week
79. Thanksgiving meal with our church family

80. Celebrating Blain's 3rd birthday

81. Spending my Saturday shopping at the Nutcracker market with my mom.
82. For having a husband that insisted on me going and having a great time.

Wordful Wednesday

2009-10-28T07:58:00.004-04:00

I have to say I love Halloween. Not for all the scary stuff but just watching the kids dress up and have a fun day! I took this picture yesterday morning before I took the little goblins to their Pumpkin Parties! My niece has started going to the same school as Blain. I added all the little extras to the picture just for fun and I have to say they thought it was soooo cool! Blain was suppose to be a skeleton but he ended up being scared to death of it so needless to say I had to make a late night trip to find him something else.. He loves trains so he loved being Thomas for the day! I really had a hard time finding a cute boy costume for him.. Next year I might end up ordering offline if the selection is better. They weren't allowed to wear all the accessories for their costumes but my niece is a witch! A good one of course! The kids had a great day and so did I watching them.

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1000 Gifts

2009-10-19T14:10:00.002-04:00

61. Friends who pray even when they have no idea what they are praying for.. they just see your pain.
62. A friend who feels your hurt and pain and sheds a tear with you and never has to know a detail of what is bothering you.
63. My husband putting up with me
64. A friend who stops by right at dinner time and makes herself at home at our table.
65. Our Church starting Financial Peace University at a much needed time.
66. Wonderful fall days in Texas
67. Windows open airing out the house
68. The smell of coffee on a cold morning
69. Saying no and it being ok
70. For once realizing I don't have to do it all
71. A reminder to listen to people and hear their story

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-10-08T08:43:00.006-04:00

I finally felt it was time that our 8 year old daughter learn to ride her bike without training wheels.. She doesn't ride her bike that often but when she does I have to say she looks alittle funny heading down the road using the wheels.. With alittle help from Dad and Little Brother she got the hang of it!

And I have to say Little Brother has had a great time playing with the training wheels. He shows them to anyone that comes over. He is so proud of his Big Sister!

After riding lesson number one was over the kids found something they really thought was cool!

It was so neat how the butterfly let them so close and finally I guess when it had enough it flew away.. I told my husband it might have been sick.. But the kids loved it and so did I. It was beautiful!

I hope everyone has a blessed Thursday! Click on the button below to head on over and play along.

1000 Gifts

2009-09-07T11:47:00.005-04:00

Wow.. I can not believe that it has been almost a month since my last post..
53. A busy but wonderful beginning to a new school year.

54. Allison starting her last year of junior high!

55. Allison making A team for volleyball! All the hours of hard work paid off!

56. Hailey starting public school this year and loving it so far.

57. Blain starting preschool for little people. He only goes for a few hours Mon-Thurs but man do I miss him.

58. Getting an Exchange student and her blending in so well with our family and our community.

I could go on and on.. but I must go because

59. I have wonderful family and friends that I will be spending this wonderful Labor Day with that will be here soon.. and also

60. I have a house full of youth girls that stayed the night at my house last night and need to eat breakfast at 11am!

1000 Gifts

2009-08-10T11:25:00.010-04:00

48. The smell of freshly mowed grass49. The little man who works so proud to help his Daddy.

50. A cake baked with love for a special birthday girl.

> 51. Daddy taking the time to help his little boy bowl.

52. Fresh Fried Okra

Aloha Friday #7

2009-08-07T08:23:00.004-04:00

How much TV time do you allow your kids?

All of my three children love to watch TV... I have never set a certain time limit or really any limitations for that matter. My two youngest would rather watch TV than do anything else. I feel like it is time to put some rules in place but would love to hear how you do it and how it works for you.! Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!!

I Don't Wednesday

2009-08-05T09:41:00.003-04:00

- I don't like listening to my children argue all day long! Why can't we all just get along?

-I don't like that today my youngest daughter is turning 8! Where did time go?

- I don't like talking in front of really big groups of people.. but I guess that's what happens when you step out of your box.. God has a sense of humor.

- I don't like that my 2 year old son loves to spit!

- I don't like to get pedicures.. I only get them because I need them! Really it makes me feel all funny and uncomfortable!

- I don't like flying but I have realized that sometimes to get where you want to go you have to get on a plane!

- I don't like my cell phone.. It is so old... I need a new one and just can't bring myself to get one!

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Wordful Wednesday

2009-08-05T09:27:00.003-04:00

Happy 8th Birthday Hailey!!

8 years ago today I held you in my arms for the first time.

I remember your first cries.

You were so small and looked just like your Daddy and from that

moment on you have had him wrapped around your little

finger. I thank God for you each and everyday and

I feel so blessed to be your Mommy!

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Menu Plan Monday

2009-08-03T12:13:00.003-04:00

I have not actually planned out a menu in weeks! Summer got the best of me but with school starting in just a few short weeks I need to get back organized and save some money! I find that when I don't have a menu planned out I spend more at the store and we end up eating out way more because I don't have everything handy that I need for most of my recipes! I stocked up on things at the store yesterday and I think I am ready to commit to my menu planning!!
Monday: Baked Chicken, fried Okra, corn, and rolls! Yummy.. I think I will use one of my Mrs. Dash seasonings to add some flavor to the chicken..
Tuesday: Baked Fish (seasoned with Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper!), green beans, and rice and some garlic bread sticks.
Wednesday: We might order pizza and have family over because it will be Hailey's 8th birthday!!
Thursday: Poppy seed Chicken, mac and cheese, and green peas
Friday: Roast, carrots, and potatoes in the crock pot!
Saturday: Hailey's Birthday Party so we will eat at the party!
Sunday: Life Group, not sure what I will make yet!
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Aloha Friday #6

2009-07-31T10:06:00.004-04:00

Do your children go to public or private school or do you home school? And Why?

STELLAN

2009-07-27T19:14:00.003-04:00

PLEASE PRAY FOR STELLAN!! Click on the button to head over to his moms page to read about his journey and to find out why this brave little boy needs prayer!

You Capture - Black & White

2009-07-23T13:02:00.006-04:00

Please head on over to http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/ to join in the fun and check out other great photos!!
I love black and white pictures so I thought I would share a few that I really love!

This is one I took of my Grandfather a few weeks ago when he came into town for a visit!

These 2 are of Blain helping himself to my Sonic DP after playing outside in the hot Texas heat!

This one my sister actually did of Allison and I just love it! She loves zebra print!

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-07-23T12:42:00.005-04:00

What a busy week this has been! Our Church is having Vacation Bible school this week and tonight is the last night! I love VBS and what it means to our community! To share the word of God with children that would other wise not be exposed to it. I am working with the kindergarten and it broke my heart to know that a little girl in our group did not know what the Bible was! Wow! Right here in our own town there are people that are not hearing the word! We can be missionaries right in our own cities! Thank you God for reminding me of that! This picture is of one of my very best friends Katie and I asking alittle girl questions about herself to fill in a chart so that we can talk about how God loves us and being different is how he made us!

On another note.. Here is a picture of Blain with his new big boy bed that was delivered this morning! He will be 3 in November and we decided it was about time to move out of the baby bed! Not sure how well you can see it but yes it is a TEXANS bed!! Jason picked it out! What can I say!!

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Wordful Wednesday

2009-07-22T12:20:00.005-04:00

This is officially my first post since returning from Africa almost 2 weeks ago! My head and my heart have been so totally overwhelmed by all that I have seen and all that I now know. I can not honestly sit here today and say that I would go back. You see I'm just not sure my heart could take it all in again. It was the hardest 12 days of my life and I will forever be changed. In Matthew 28:19 Jesus told the disciples to go into the nations and tell them about him.. Those words spoke to my heart as if Jesus was speaking them to me.. I followed where he lead me and that was to Senegal, West Africa. One day when the words come more easily I will write more about my journey there and all that God showed to me while I was there. The picture you see above is the 2 ladies from my Church that I had the honor to work with while we were there and I am in the purple shirt. The other is just a picture of the ocean side of West Africa. As I stood and looked out at the huge ocean I was reminded how very small I truly am and how massively huge the ocean is.. And God our Amazing God is bigger than even that ocean. And yet he loves me and knows everything about me. My every thought, my every fear. As the waves crash in and I realize I am 5000 miles from home tears form in my eyes as I know even though I'm scared to death standing on this beach in this foreign land HE is with me.. Words play back in my head.. Are you scared to go?.. YES... Good then you are ready to rely on HIM! Big waves crash in and I think of all the battles we must face.. Compared to what I now have seen... My problems seem so small.. If God can control this huge massive ocean and all that is in it.. This huge world we live in.. Why would I ever doubt that he can control my life and my future.?
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Gifts

2009-06-23T13:41:00.003-04:00

47. My little man playing with his new animal blower. He loved it and I honestly loved it too. It is such a blessing to get to sit outside and watch him enjoy something so much. To watch him play and learn is so neat. He is so curious. He wanted to examine that blower to see how it was getting the bubbles out. Several times I had to tell him to get his face away from the front of it. What a wonderful afternoon.

You Capture- Emotion

2009-06-18T17:33:00.003-04:00

I almost didn't post.. I almost didn't even go to my blog this afternoon. I am worn out and totally beyond exhausted. However, I'm glad I came because just looking at these pictures brings a smile to my face. I haven't been able to spend alot of time blogging due to taking summer college classes and preparing for a mission trip that I leave for in 11 day.
I took these pictures at our family reunion last weekend. My Aunt Brenda rented one of those really cool water slides and the kids had a great time. Allison was nice enough to take Blain up and slide with him like a million times. She was so tired when it was all said and done. She is a great big sister! Look at the emotion on his cute little face. He was so happy..

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Aloha Friday #5

2009-06-05T08:21:00.003-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday. Thanks to Kailani at http://islandlife808.com/ for starting all this fun! I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog . Please be sure to head over to her blog to start your own and sign the Mr. Linky there if you are participating.
My Question this week is:
What kind of hobbies are you into?

I never can find a hobby I stick with.. Well besides reading and collecting books. I have so many books that if I didn't buy a book for the next 2 years I would be fine.. I have tried scrapbooking and well maybe the problem is that I'm just not that creative.. I do enjoy taking pictures but that's as far as it goes.. I just put them on the computer and well that's it.. I really would like to find something that interest me other than reading all the time.. Not that there is anything wrong with reading... I just want some variety!

You Capture- Feel

2009-06-04T16:49:00.007-04:00

Wow this week was kinda hard for me... I thought of lots of different things to use... But here is what I ended up using..
First... this was taken several weeks ago.. but I just now printed me a copy this week. I love this picture.. Blain is my curious little boy.

Then I thought I would share this.. I can't describe how looking at this picture makes me feel. I know that my MaMaw would have loved this picture and I know that she was just a smiling when we took it. Something about knowing that she is gone and that we wont always have him.. This picture was taken last Friday night at my Aunts house. How blessed we are to have this memory. Wow, all the ways it makes me feel!

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Thousand Words Thursday

2009-06-04T11:44:00.002-04:00

I just love summer! Blain loves to be outside and in the water so I went to Wal-Mart and got him a small blow up pool! He could have played for hours with his cars and honestly I could have spend hours watching him play. Maybe tomorrow we can go back out. The weather was awful yesterday and today is Allison's last day of school and they have early release so before you know it it will be time to head back to get her.

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Aloha Friday #4

2009-05-29T09:31:00.007-04:00

My Question this week is:

If you could go anywhere on vacation... Without money and kids being factors.. Where would you go??

The reason I ask is because I recently took a trip to Mexico.. It was a wonderful trip don't get me wrong.. I guess in my mind I had in visioned something totally different.. I think from now on I will stay in the USA and travel around. There really are so many things I would love to see right here.

My Package Has Arrived!!

2009-05-28T14:13:00.014-04:00

Well it really arrived Tuesday but I finally have time today to post!! It all started Tuesday afternoon.. I was relaxing on the couch.. When out of the blue I saw the mail lady walking up to my door. And then she was gone.. Hmmm.. I opened the door and to my surprise!!

I knew exactly what it was you see I joined in the Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap and my package had arrived!! I was so excited.. I picked up the phone to call my sister.. I needed to share the excitement with someone!? I opened it up and this is what I saw!

Let me tell you Cheryl you did great.. It felt like I was looking at my favorite things!
Ok Ok I'll share!! I have already used my new mug. It is so pretty! I think it might be my favorite now!

I love to read and Cheryl said the author is funny... even better! The first line in the book says "Men are like shoes. Some fit better than others", sounds funny and I can't wait to read it.. as soon as I am done with Breaking Dawn. She even put a little bookmark in with it.. I love to write and doodle so I know this journal will come in handy. And I always need a pen! PERFECT!

And guys that's not all... JUJUBES are you serious!! Yummy! And some coffee I can't wait to try. We both must love coffee! And I think tonight might be the night I try out the REFRESH tea! And yes she placed it all in the super cute basket!

And while I sip on my tea... I'll smell my wonderful vanilla cupcake candle! And I will be hiding this cute little bag so that my preteen daughter does not find it!!

Cheryl at http://shswarriormom.blogspot.com/ you did I great job and totally made my week! Thank you so much! You ROCK!!
Thank you Mamarazzi at http://www.ourdandelionwishes.com/ for hosting this fun swap and I can't wait to do another!!

You Capture. Family

2009-05-28T08:17:00.003-04:00

So let me be honest.. I love to blog hop and I love to participate in new fun things.. Especially things that I am prepared for. So I was checking out a blog I follow and next thing you know.. I'm a copycat!! So feel free to do the same..
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It is almost impossible to take a family portrait with a 2 year old boy. Especially one that just had to sit through his sisters piano recital! Tuesday night May 26, 2009 Take one.. Looking the wrong way!

Take 2! Would you please just smile! Look at NaNa (she was taking the picture!)

Take 3! Finally.. There were a few more in there.. but I thought I would spare you! This is after I cropped it! I can so live with it!

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-05-28T07:57:00.003-04:00

Last Wednesday Jason and I boarded a plane to Cabo San Lucas. I am the luckiest person alive to have married such a wonderful man. God has blessed me beyond anything I could have even dreamed. It was an amazing trip and I give all the credit to God because he worked so many things out in my heart over the 5 days that we were there. As many of you know I will be leaving for Africa in about a month to do mission work for 10 days. God prepared me in ways that I hope I can share soon but honestly my words right now would never do it justice. Here are a few pictures and I'm sure as the weeks go by I will share more.

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Wordful Wednesday

2009-05-27T08:08:00.003-04:00

Last night was Hailey's spring piano recital. She worked so hard this year learning to play piano. It was her first year and she loved it and did very well. The song she played was Ring Those Bells. We were all so proud of her!

This picture is of Hailey and her piano teacher Mrs. Hall. Hailey has enjoyed Mrs. Hall so very much and we were sad to find out that this will be her last year for lessons. She is a wonderful person inside and out and we will always love her.

Afterwards we stepped outside to take a family picture to send to our exchange student that we will be getting next year! We can't wait!

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Not Me Monday

2009-05-18T11:13:00.004-04:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
I did NOT almost go crazy on my almost 13 year old daughter last week! She would never disrespect me.. No NOT her.. She agrees with her mother on everything and knows that I know best. She realizes all the sacrifices I have made for her and would NEVER talk to me in a disrespectful tone.
I did NOT buy the disrespectful daughter a new name brand purse.. I would never do that.. I know that she would never learn and should be caring a Wal-Mart bag as a purse until she can watch her mouth..
I did NOT open the door to my SUV to have my 7 year old daughter almost fall out of the car.. My children know to never lean on the doors of the car.. moving or not!
We did NOT eat out almost every night last week.. No I stay at home and have plenty of time to prepare meals and shop for all the food. If we did that I would be so embarrassed and ashamed..
I did NOT wear white pants to go out to eat at a wing place.. Who would do that? Someone as messy as me would surely know better..
And finally I must go now because you know I have already packed and I am totally ready to leave on vacation Wednesday morning... The laundry is done and neatly folded.. All the shopping is done and out of the way.. How do people wait until the last minute to get ready to leave the country.. NOT ME!!

Totally Talented Tuesday

2009-05-12T08:09:00.003-04:00

Blain loves to help or maybe just be nosey about whats going on especially when he knows he should be going to bed.. Here you see him helping Daddy find out what wrong with the washer long after his bedtime.
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Wordful Wednesday

2009-05-06T07:48:00.003-04:00

This picture was taken over a year ago.. Back before they started fighting all the time! Back when having a little brother was still really cool.. If this picture were taken today.. You would see pulling hair and more than likely one of those cute crayon things flying across the room!

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Totally Talented Tusday

2009-05-05T08:09:00.003-04:00

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These pictures are from sometime last year before we ever moved.. He has gotten so big he is no longer allowed to stand on the door to the dishwasher! He use to love to help me but not so much anymore.. Every now and then if he happens to be in the kitchen he will hand me stuff. I need to take some current pictures.. Maybe that can be one of the many things I try to do this week!

Not Me Monday

2009-05-04T12:38:00.003-04:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
I did NOT have a blast at my Life Groups get together Friday night.. And I did NOT crown myself Chicken Foot Queen!! I would never brag on myself like that! NEVER!
I did NOT go to see Kenny Chesney last night instead of helping out at the carnival my Church put on. I would never do that.. I have my priorities in order!! By the way he was so NOT totally HOT!
I did NOT take my 12 year old daughter to a concert on a Sunday night when she has school the next morning! I would never do that.. She would be way to sleepy in class!
I have NOT had two Starbucks this morning.. All before 11am.. I have better things to spend my money on and I should be drinking water!
I have so NOT been praying for these two babies none stop and sharing their stories with everyone I know!

Show Us Where You Live

2009-05-01T23:02:00.011-04:00

Welcome to Show Us Where You Live Friday hosted by http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/!!

Kitchen Edition!!

I love my breakfast room! It is huge and I would have to say it makes up for the small kitchen.. I love my light fixture. If you look close you can see there is a pineapple at the top!

This is a view from the living room. I would really like to get some bar stools to put there..

Looking in from the breakfast room.. You can see straight through to the dinning room..

Standing in the middle of the kitchen.. Looking at the sink! If you look closely you will see some yummy cookies that I made for a get together we had at our house tonight.

This is the far corner.. I had to put a lamp over there because it was just so dark! I love my canister set! You can also see my radio.. I like to jam out while cooking!

And at last here is a picture of one set of my dishes.. They match my canister set!

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-04-30T08:00:00.004-04:00

My sweet little princess (she would rather be called monkey than princess, go figure) was a flower girl in a family members wedding a few weeks ago. She loved every minute of everything about it.... She loved all the showers, getting her nails and toes done, and even walked down throwing rose peddles like she had been doing it all her life!

The night before she had it all lined out who she was going to dance with.. Yes.. she knew exactly who she would be dancing with.. People had already asked her and she was keeping a running list! Here you see her dancing with the groom!

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Wordful Wednesday

2009-04-29T11:06:00.004-04:00

A few weeks ago we took a weekend trip up to JellyStone. It's less than two hours from our house and the drive is kinda nice. The weather was colder than we would have liked but we still had a great time. There were so many activities for the kids to do. We stayed in one of the cabins and honestly it was way bigger than I would have thought. Some of our family also came up and stayed in their camper. We had a wonderful time! I can not wait to go back this summer and enjoy the pool area! We will definitely be making more trips there!
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Prayer Request

2009-04-28T11:15:00.004-04:00

Please pray for this family. My heart breaks for them. Only God can bring them the peace they need at this time.

Also it look like Stellan is heading home today! Praise God! And please continue to pray for the road ahead.

Totally Talented Tuesday

2009-04-28T10:20:00.002-04:00

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I was cleaning out my car Saturday afternoon when I noticed a bird in our rocks. As I moved closer I realized she was laying on eggs. I ran inside to get my husband and my camera.. She let me pretty close. This morning as I watch her sitting out there in the rain I am reminded of God's presence in all things. Today I was going to use another picture but I think I will save that one for next week so that I may share with you how Totally Talented this Momma Bird is. She is just like you and I.. She will do whatever is needed to protect her babies. Right now she is just a chirping away.. I wonder if the time is nearing for the eggs to hatch.. I will keep a watchful eye on them.. And just maybe I will get to witness the miracle of them hatching!

Aloha Friday #3

2009-04-24T07:30:00.004-04:00

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday.

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. Head on over to http://islandlife808.com/ to get all the details and join in the fun!

My question is: Do You have a chore list for your children? How do you manage chores?

My kids do not have a chore list and I feel like they are not keeping up with their responsibilities. I am seriously think it might be a good idea to have one.. My oldest daughter informed me Wednesday night at dinner that she likes her room messy because when its clean its ugly! WHAT!

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-04-23T07:58:00.004-04:00

Last summer we took a family vacation to Destin, Fl. for about a week! We stopped over in Gulf Port on the way there just to break up that long drive. The first picture is of the kids heading down to the pool! They were so excited. The second picture is of the girls (Hailey on the cellphone, Allison, my niece Madi and Jason). It was about to pour down rain and they didn't care. They were just being goofy.. By the time they got back from riding the luggage cart to the front it was pouring!

The next two pictures are of the kids waiting to eat. Look at those red faces!

This is one of my favorite pictures. It's of Hailey and Blake sound asleep by the pool! They didn't sleep long but still I'm sure they needed alittle nap! That sun can wear you out!

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Wordful Wednesday #4

2009-04-22T11:10:00.004-04:00

Last year for my birthday my family took me out to eat for lunch. We went to one of my favorite lunch spots, Antonio's Italian Grill! The top picture is of me with my dad and two sisters. The bottom picture is of my Grandmother, my Great Aunt Brenda and my Mother. My mom and dad both have their eyes closed.. But I still love the pictures. My mom had ordered cake balls and they were so good. I love to celebrate birthdays. Not just mine but others too. What a Blessing to have such a wonderful family to celebrate with.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-04-20T15:25:00.004-04:00

Monday: Taco Soup (chicken nuggets for the picky ones)
Tuesday: Poppy Seed Chicken, rice, and corn
Wednesday: Taco Night
Thursday: Chicken and Rice, green beans, and rolls
Friday: Relay For Life Eat There!!
Saturday: Eat out
Sunday: Life Group!! (not sure yet)
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Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap!!

2009-04-17T22:51:00.004-04:00

I am so excited!! My very first swap!! Hurry up and head on over to join Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap.. Space is limited and you don't want to miss out!!

Easter Gifts

2009-04-17T13:54:00.002-04:00

41. Watching my children have fun decorating Easter Eggs. Always with the true meaning being the reason for all we do.
42. God sent his son
43. He was crucified for us
44. On the third day Jesus rose from the dead just as scripture said!
45. He will come again
46. God's kingdom will have no end

Look at Hailey and her new hair cut! She had Hannah Montana and Animal stickers to put on her eggs!

Look at that Smile! Blain broke several eggs.. I'm not sure he ever understood that they would break..

Daddy helped him put his stickers on. He had Sponge Bob and Cars!

These are the ones that survived!!

Aloha Friday #2

2009-04-17T08:10:00.004-04:00

Answer my question and then head on over to http://islandlife808.com/ to check out other questions and join in the fun!
I'm new to this and well as you can tell I do not know how to put a link to another persons page without writing it all out... How do I make a link?? I've been trying for days!! HELP ME!!
One other question: How many times a week do you eat out??
I'm trying to cut back to once during the week! I would like to cut that one out too but with spring sports it seems almost impossible!
Thanks Guys for all your answers last week. I added all the book you suggested to my list!

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-04-16T08:00:00.003-04:00

First, let me say I know how dangerous it is for anyone let alone my then not even 2 year old to be cruising around on an electric scooter! While we were busy boarding up our house and moving stuff in to welcome IKE my older daughters decided to give me a heart attack! But I figured first I better snap a picture!

Next thing I know they have my SIL on the thing! Thankfully this did not end in a trip to the ER.

Wordful Wednesday #3

2009-04-15T08:06:00.003-04:00

Hailey and I rode a Camel for the first time last week. I liked it better when I was the one standing on the ground taking pictures. We were afraid it was going to rain but it didn't, Praise God, and the kids had a wonderful time.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-04-14T11:49:00.000-04:00

I had so much to do yesterday I never got time to post my menu..
Monday: Stroganoff, little peas and rolls
Tuesday: Baked chicken, broccoli & carrots w/garlic & herbs, corn
Wednesday: Crock pot 20-40 glove garlic chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans
Thursday: Crock pot maple ham, baked garlic potatoes, and corn
Friday: Ball park or eat out
Saturday: marriage conference (eat out)
Sunday: Life Group (not sure yet)
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Gifts

2009-04-11T20:21:00.000-04:00

40. Being at the hospital when my sister had my nephew

Aloha Friday #1

2009-04-10T08:20:00.000-04:00

Head on over to http://islandlife808.com/ to check out other questions and join in the fun!
Here is my question for the week: I'm a reader and always wanting more and more books to read! What is your favorite book that you would say is a must read??

I recently finished Yada Yada Prayer Group and it was great.. I really enjoyed it.. Twilight series for fun!

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-04-09T19:09:00.000-04:00

Clothes and all! Silly boy! This was taken several months ago when he still liked bathes.. BOYS!

Wordful Wednesday #2

2009-04-08T08:00:00.001-04:00

Sunday was our Easter Egg Hunt at Church. The kids had a great time (minus Allison, it would not be cool at almost 13 to be seen with your family at an Easter Egg Hunt!). I'm not sure Blain ever understood what was going on but he sure did enjoy that candy.

Blain loves Daddy. Daddy was making sure all the candy didn't go in his mouth. I had to hide it all later that afternoon. He didn't understand why he couldn't eat it all. And sister did not help!

You would never guess it but she was laughing at me.. Someone took this picture and sent it to me.. I wish I could remember what we were talking about!

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Chicken Pot Pie

2009-04-07T10:45:00.000-04:00

My family loved this recipe so I thought I would share.. I wish I would have taken a picture.. The crust was so perfect, thick and good! Yummy!

1 pkg 16 oz frozen mixed veggies, thawed
1 cup cut up cooked chicken
1 can 10 3/4 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup original Bisquick mix
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

1. Preheat oven 400.. Mix veggies, chicken, and soup in ungreased 2 qt. casserole dish.
2. Stir remaining ingredients in small bowl w/fork until blended. Pour onto casserole.
3. Bake 3o minutes or until golden brown.
I made some Mac and cheese to go with it for the picky one! I wish we had left overs for lunch today but I'm telling you it was just about gone!

Menu Plan Monday

2009-04-06T11:15:00.001-04:00

Monday: Chicken Pot Pie
Tuesday: More and corn bread
Wednesday: Creamy Chicken w/rice, corn and bread sticks
Thursday: Taco Night
Friday: Eat Out (maybe pizza)
Saturday: Not sure yet.. I'll update later
Sunday: We have not decided what we are doing for Easter yet.. Update to come!
On all holiday's I make pigs in a blanket for breakfast! Yummy!
If you noticed I added our Thursday and Friday from last week on this menu because we ended up eating out both nights due to a very busy schedule. Spring sports and school activities are always fun but take so much away from dinner time!
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My Kids Rock

2009-04-06T10:20:00.001-04:00

I posted this on Monday but thought it would make a great Totally Talented Tuesday!! Click on the button to head on over to check others out!

Hailey played in her first soccer game Saturday morning. She really did great.. Up until this point she would not play sports and showed no interest in them. She started talking about soccer in the fall and well we missed sign ups then so I made sure to get her signed up for spring. She said it was so much fun. I was so proud of her and can't wait till the next game.. We wont have one this weekend because of Easter but we will the next.

After Hailey's soccer game we rushed across town to try to catch some of Allison's softball game. It was almost over but thankfully she had another game that afternoon that we got to watch. She played pitcher half the game and did very well. She made a home run too! She has been playing for years and hopefully will continue and maybe hopefully play in high school and college!

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-04-02T07:38:00.000-04:00

One of the many faces of Allison taken by Shana!

Hailey at JellyStone last weekend!

Wordful Wednesday #1

2009-04-01T12:57:00.001-04:00

The first is a picture of Blain's second lunch that he just had to have. By the time I got it fixed and set on his table I found him sound asleep in the middle of our bed!
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Praying for Stellan

2009-04-01T12:39:00.000-04:00

Click on Stellan's picture to read his story! Pray for Stelllan and his family!

Laminin

2009-03-31T07:58:00.001-04:00

Please take a minute and head over to Kelly's Korner: Laminin to watch this video. I promise it will be worth the 9 minutes!

Menu Planning Monday

2009-03-30T11:51:00.001-04:00

Monday: Mexican Super Supper w/corn
Tuesday: Chicken and rice w/peas
Wednesday: Spaghetti @ Church
Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie
Friday: More & corn bread
Saturday: EAT OUT!!!
Sunday: Not sure yet what I will make we have Life Group!

Thousand Words Thursday

2009-03-26T07:51:00.000-04:00

#1

I do not take credit for this picture.. My daughter and one of her friends took it last summer.. Every time I look at it I laugh! They are so funny and have such wonderful imaginations! Never a dull moment!

Menu Planning Monday

2009-03-23T13:09:00.000-04:00

Monday: Chicken Pot Pie bowl w/ salad and bread
Tuesday: Fish w/ rice and green beans
Wednesday: Taco Night Spanish rice and refried beans
Thursday: Crock-pot chicken & stuffing w/ corn and rolls
Friday: headed out of town grab something on the way
Saturday: Grill Burgers
Sunday: Breakfast for dinner- pancakes

Not Me! Monday

2009-03-23T11:36:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
I did NOT convince my daughter and nephew to sneak out of the Shamu show in hopes that I would not get soaked. I would never do that.. We were there for the kids and if they wanted to sit in the soak zone and get wet then I would have sat with them and loved every minute of it!

I did NOT get rude with the front desk man at our hotel after driving around for an hour to only realize that the address I had put into Garmin was not a physical address. No I would never take my anger out on an Innocent man just because one of his co-workers failed to mention that to me when I called earlier that day to inform them we would be checking in late and to get the address! And I did NOT have an attitude with him when he informed me they could not find the cart to bring our luggage in with! Never I would completely understand that I hotel that size would only have 1 luggage cart! As you can tell I will so NOT be staying there again!

I did NOT settle for Ripley's Believe it or Not just because the line at the Alamo was a mile long. I would never do that.. History is worth waiting on especially when my daughter had never been there before.

I did NOT wait until the last minute to find a dress to wear to a very important wedding we had to attend Saturday night. And I did NOT spend way to much money on the dress either.

I did NOT rejoice this morning that spring break was over!

Texas Blue Bonnets

2009-03-22T14:27:00.003-04:00

39. Blue Bonnets

The Ultimate Blog Party

2009-03-22T13:10:00.000-04:00

Wow! My first Blog Party! I am so excited! Come on in and make yourself at home. Would you like some sweet tea? Relax and look around.. the kids are outside playing in this beautiful Texas sun.. Click on the link in my sidebar and head on over to check out all the info and start your own.. That's right where are my manners! My name is Brittany, nice to meet you. My first love is God. I am a sinner saved by his amazing grace! I have been married to Jason for almost 8 years. I am a SAHM to 3 wonderfully active children. Read more about me over in my profile. I'm not so great at writing but I could spend hours reading blogs!

Prizes I loved: 19, 21, 22, 26, 58, 68, 70, 71, 72, 88, 89, 91, 118, 123 by the way I love Target!

Wednesday Catch Up!

2009-03-18T13:04:00.000-04:00

So far Spring Break has been great!

Monday- Sea World

Tuesday- The Alamo, Ripley's Believe It or Not, all around the market, and HOME!

Wednesday- Rest so far

Thursday- Blue Bell

Friday- Bridal luncheon, rehearsal & dinner

Saturday- Wedding

Sunday- Church and Allison comes home!

Currently reading: NEW MOON (twilight series)

I got my first Buc-ee's t-shirt

Allison arrived in Dallas safe and sound and loved the plane ride! Her ears didn't pop and she loved the landing.. Go figure!

Blain is running fever again...

Hailey had a blast at Sea World... and is in a wedding this weekend.. Pictures next week.

Jason is busy as ever.. work.. gym.. and he is also in the wedding.

My dad met some Amish Women at Wal-Mart.. Yes you heard me right! WAL-MART! They are from Tennessee and they are in Chambers County (I think) doing some work.. They are having some kind of something at a Church in Raywood Thursday night! My dad is going to get me the info!

Gifts

2009-03-18T12:49:00.000-04:00

36. Garmin aka Garman Without her we would have been lost in San Antonio.. We used her even when we were walking around!
37. Cell phones
38. Home phones

Wednesday Catch Up!

2009-03-11T12:35:00.000-04:00

Saturday my nephew had an awesome party at the roller rink! Blain had a great time stealing scooters and playing with Poppy! Between the party and the tea it was a busy Saturday. Hailey also made the front page of the local paper. Her friend invited her to an art show at the community college and well someone snapped a picture of the two looking at some of the art. She was super excited and wanted me to call and tell everyone! I did! Allison was home from school Monday and Tuesday with a sore throat and ear ache. Saturday she flies to her dads for Spring Break.. It will be her first time to fly so please pray for that. My BFF was suppose to come into town for Spring Break but it looks like its not going to happen after all! Hopefully sometime today I will be able to sit and make plans for next week so that we are busy and not bored! We will miss Allison but she will have a great time at her dads. Hailey lost another tooth last night! She is getting so big! Blain wanted to cheese it up too. As of right now I have not been to the Rodeo.. I plan to change that this weekend.. I've taken my cowgirl clothes to the cleaners!

Gifts

2009-03-10T13:11:00.000-04:00

This is one I wrote down May 2008.. I'm adding a few every now and then from my journal.
33. Summer Birthdays- Thank you Mrs. Mayo (Hailey's 1st grade teacher) for celebrating summer birthdays before the end of the school year. Hailey was so happy and excited! We ordered cupcakes that she picked out. Chocolate with hot pink and bright blue icing. Big rings on top!
34. Cupcakes, the way they can excite a room full of children.
35. Teachers for their patience with overly excited children!

Friendship Tea

2009-03-09T13:48:00.000-04:00

Saturday night our Church hosted a Women's Friendship Tea. Katie and I adopted a table and invited some of our friends. We had a great time. The food was great and the guest speaker was such an inspiration. I'm sure I was told there were over 100 people there! I pray seeds were planted and that everything done that night was pleasing to God. The top picture is of Me, Missy, and Holly and the bottom picture is of Katie and I.

2009-03-09T11:21:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
I did NOT wait till the last minute to buy my sister-in-laws birthday present. The one and only store that sold what I needed did NOT close 30 minutes before I called to check to see how late they were open.
I did NOT get rude with my daughter when she said she was not feeling well after staying at a friends all weekend and basically living at the roller rink!
I did NOT feel like an awful mother when she woke me up at 2:30am and let me know there was a mess to clean up all down the stairs!
I did NOT let my son wear his light up Spider Man Halloween shirt when it is almost Easter.
I did NOT almost cry when a friend I invited came in right when the service started. I do NOT cry that easy.
I did NOT question that God would provide the funds for my trip to Africa this summer. I would never do that because I have faith. And I did NOT let satan tell me I was not good enough to go spread the word of God. I would never question my calling.
I did NOT wake up this morning remembering that 2 years ago today God called my Grandmother home. And I did NOT for one second question Him. I did NOT for one second remember all the pain and all the days I was mad at Him for taking her. I would never do that because I know she is in a much better place.
I did NOT secretly get upset when my youngest daughter took Beverly Hill Chihuahua with her to a sleep over. It's not like I was going to stay up late Friday night watching it since I didn't get to see it when it was at the movies.

Gifts

2009-03-06T23:15:00.000-05:00

32. Sisters

Book

2009-03-06T23:09:00.002-05:00

Last night I finished Showdows of Lancaster County by Mindy Starns Clark. Great book. I love reading books about Lancaster County. One day I want to visit Pennsylvania and see first hand the Amish way of life.

Chicken Enchilada Ring

2009-03-04T14:39:00.000-05:00

Sunday night for Life Group I made my favorite Chicken Enchilada Ring! It was sooo good! It is one of the easiest things I've ever made. It is always a crowd pleaser! Chrystal helped me finish the rest off Monday for lunch.
31. Chicken Enchilada Ring w/ sour cream of course

2009-03-04T14:20:00.000-05:00

21. My little man in his hard hat
22. Jason and I taking a trip to New Orleans for his 30th birthday
23. doctors
24. a visit from an old friend to sit and catch up
25. the stranger in front of us in line who paid for our drinks at Starbucks on the way to Church
26. a friend introducing me to hot tea thank you Lea
27. A text message filled with just the right words/ verses to help you make it through the day
28. nap time!
29. computer/ laptop
30. KSBJ

Gifts

2009-03-04T08:01:00.000-05:00

11. Cookbooks! I love cookbooks all kinds.. Especially ones with pictures!
12. The smell of my favorite candle.. crushed pineapple
13. Chocolate milk before bed
14. Phone calls from husband during the day
15. tears of joy
16. the smell and feel of clean sheets on the bed
17. washing machine and dryer
18. dishwasher
19. friends and family who visit and make themselves at home
20. the promise of Heaven

1000 Gifts

2009-02-27T14:21:00.000-05:00

My 1000 Gifts are not in any certain order.. Just an ongoing list.. Never ending really..
1. Family
2. beautiful days (not too warm and not too cold)
3. Missionaries all over the world
4. Busy days filled with family and friends
5. The warm feeling you get when someone lets you know you helped them
6. A thank you note from a friend
7. Being able to forgive because I am forgiven
8. long hot showers or baths
9. longing to see others with the eyes of Christ
10. an old friends voice after months of not talking

1000 Gifts

2009-02-27T13:50:00.000-05:00

What are you thankful for? What has God Blessed you with?
http://www.christianwomenonline.net/One_Thousand_Gifts.html