I guess...Was talking to a friend today...a very honest friend who will tell me the truth...not just what they think they want me to hear...I am dealing with an issue with someone and honestly asked my friend their opinion...and bless her heart she was honest. Though I love honesty sometimes it's hard to swallow isn't it?? I knew in the back of my mind that the person in question was someone I most likely would have to approach and air my feelings to, which is just not me...but I knew because of the issues I was having that it was the truth. It's hard though...I always feel like the bad guy in these situations. Thing is this situation has affected my spiritual walk...and I know Satan loves that...and that I've allowed it...and now I have to confront it...but it is so hard for me, cause the person I'm confronting has a very strong personality and can be very defensive. As my friend said though...God will never give you more than you can handle...not only that He will give you the strength and words to get through it...if I earnestly pray about it. So true...and I know I need to do it...just not sure how or when...man I hate that when I think my feelings are justified, that I know in my heart I'm just hurting myself.....lessons in life...gotta love 'em. I know my attitude has been negative in many ways lately too...this needs to be addressed...not without lots of prayer and thought first of course...God grant me the strength, words and right timing to make things right in your eyes and in my heart. And I do thank you for placing honest friends in my life.
Thanks for listening.
August 25, 2006
August 23, 2006
First Day Of School...all the way around ;-)
Well believe it or not summer is officially over for us...today started 
another school year. Went last night to the school Open House to get the boys's desks set up, meet their teachers and all...God answered our prayers as far as teachers went...thanks LORD!! Only glitch we ran into was that they put Austin and his cousin next to each other which we knew would never work...the poor teacher would never get any teaching done so we remedied that real quick and so far everything seems good. Austin and Brennan came home in a good mood, got their homework done quickly...no barking from me (another praise Jesus there) and they are off playing their Gameboys. Austin even said his first day was GREAT...a huge relief to hear since he really wasn't looking forward to going back. Brennan also is opening up so well and blossoming so much...last night he went right up to his teacher and said hi...before he would have hidden behind my legs and held on for dear life...I was so very proud of him. I think they were ready to go back.
My twin girls started preschool at the Christian School in town yesterday...man everyone is growing up too quickly...
I decided to keep Colton at home and teach him myself instead of doing the preschool thing. Today was our first day and surprisingly it went really well...We started after the boys left for school, started with some Art (coloring) then moved on to learning about the letter "I"...then onto learning about the color Red...then reviewing our numbers 1-5...he can count to fourteen, but I wanted to help him with recognizing which number is what. I even packed him a lunchbox like the boys and we and the neighbors ate our lunches outside...it was cute with Colton and the twins with their little lunchboxes. We then had Gym class outside (jumping on the trampoline and running) and then had Recess too...it was a good day. I think Colton enjoyed learning like a big boy. It's so hard to watch how fast time flies...way too fast.
So here are a few more pics from our first day back into the ole' routine. Hope you had a blessed day!
another school year. Went last night to the school Open House to get the boys's desks set up, meet their teachers and all...God answered our prayers as far as teachers went...thanks LORD!! Only glitch we ran into was that they put Austin and his cousin next to each other which we knew would never work...the poor teacher would never get any teaching done so we remedied that real quick and so far everything seems good. Austin and Brennan came home in a good mood, got their homework done quickly...no barking from me (another praise Jesus there) and they are off playing their Gameboys. Austin even said his first day was GREAT...a huge relief to hear since he really wasn't looking forward to going back. Brennan also is opening up so well and blossoming so much...last night he went right up to his teacher and said hi...before he would have hidden behind my legs and held on for dear life...I was so very proud of him. I think they were ready to go back.My twin girls started preschool at the Christian School in town yesterday...man everyone is growing up too quickly...
I decided to keep Colton at home and teach him myself instead of doing the preschool thing. Today was our first day and surprisingly it went really well...We started after the boys left for school, started with some Art (coloring) then moved on to learning about the letter "I"...then onto learning about the color Red...then reviewing our numbers 1-5...he can count to fourteen, but I wanted to help him with recognizing which number is what. I even packed him a lunchbox like the boys and we and the neighbors ate our lunches outside...it was cute with Colton and the twins with their little lunchboxes. We then had Gym class outside (jumping on the trampoline and running) and then had Recess too...it was a good day. I think Colton enjoyed learning like a big boy. It's so hard to watch how fast time flies...way too fast.
So here are a few more pics from our first day back into the ole' routine. Hope you had a blessed day!
August 16, 2006
Lyrics I want to share
Even though I could waste your time telling you about my day, today I thought I'd change things a bit and share some lyrics...it's actually to the song I'm playing on my blog right now...it's by Jessica Andrews and you may recognize it from (I believe) the Prince of Egypt soundtrack. Though this is not a recent song...not even a spititual song (not that I think a song has to be sung by Christian artists to be spiritual to me) and (ACK!) a country tune to boot...I love the lyrics to this song...It reminds me of not just those people in my life who are there for me, but most of all My God who is always there for me...even when I seem to lose faith...even through the hard times He's always been there...and with all I have and with all I am I promise HIM all my life. Though I may screw things up, though I may stumble, though I may not make Him smile and let Him down...He's always there for me. Always listening, always holding me in His hand, always there. Hope these lyrics touch you the same way...
I Will Be There For You
When I lost faith
You believed in me
When I stumbled
You were right there
For every act of love you've done
I owe you one
There were hard times
I know I survived
Just because you stayed by my side
With all I have, with all I am
I promise you all my life
Whenever the road is too long
Whenever the wind is too strong
Wherever the journey may lead to
I will be there for you
I will be there for you
Through sorrow
Or the darkest night
When there's heartache
Deep down inside
Just like a prayer, you will be there
And I promise you all my life
Whenever the road is too long
Whenever the wind is too strong
Wherever the journey may lead to
I will be there for you
I will be there for you
Whenever the road is too long
Whenever the wind is too strong
Wherever the journey may lead to
I will be there for you
I will be there for you
I'll always be there
Hope your evening is a blessed one!
August 14, 2006
Happy 4th Birthday Colton!!!
Hard to believe that my little boy turned four today....Happy 4th Birthday Colton James Allen!!Even though you are ornery as all get out...probably have given me more gray hairs than your brothers
combined...even though
you push the boundaries every second...I love you with all of my heart and soul...you are an amazing young boy and I'm proud to call you mine!Hugs and kisses!
August 13, 2006
God blesses those who do His work...
I just have to say it for the thousandth time today....I am so proud of my son Austin!!!! Of course as most of you know we had Vacation Bible School this week. Well they had a challenge for the kids that the top three people who brought the most friends with them to Bible School would win a cool prize...and cool prizes they were this year...a 13" flat screen TV, a neat CD player and a water slide...well my Austin was pumped and determined to bring kids to Bible School so he started asking his friends in the neighborhood and his cousins. When he found out later in the week that he was "in the running" to win a prize...he worked even harder...calling kids from school (himself!) and asking them to Bible School...though ever person he called...all 13 of them were either not home or couldn't/wouldn't come. He was so discouraged. Then the only friend that he thought he had lined up to come the last day bailed on him at the last minute...he (and I) were a bit discouraged Friday, though he was pretty proud of the people he brought 
anyway. We pretty much thought there was no way that he would get a prize. Well this morning they announced the winners (who had to be present to win) and needless to say he did it...he won 3rd place!! I was so proud of him...they let the other two pick what prize they want and what was left was what Austin got...which is exactly what he wanted...can you guess what it was??? I am so thankful...so proud...so in awe that God blesses those who make an effort for His kingdom...God is so GOOD! I'm so happy for Austin and he's in seventh heaven right now.
We had Colton's b-day party Saturday...(yes it has been quite a weekend!!).
Can you guess what the theme was??? Colton was so excited...he so loved the Cars movie...his bed currently is sporting Cars sheets & Comforter, he pretty much got most of the Cars things...he was so happy too. It's hard to believe that my little baby turns 4 tomorrow...where does the time go?? He's so stinkin' rotten (and cute...which is his saving grace let me tell ya)!
Well needless to say I skipped church tonight to play and rest with the boys since this past week was dedicated to VBS...I'm officially pooped! I should sleep good tonight!
Hope you all had a great weekend! Only 10 more days until school....not sure whether to be happy or sad...well later peeps!
anyway. We pretty much thought there was no way that he would get a prize. Well this morning they announced the winners (who had to be present to win) and needless to say he did it...he won 3rd place!! I was so proud of him...they let the other two pick what prize they want and what was left was what Austin got...which is exactly what he wanted...can you guess what it was??? I am so thankful...so proud...so in awe that God blesses those who make an effort for His kingdom...God is so GOOD! I'm so happy for Austin and he's in seventh heaven right now.We had Colton's b-day party Saturday...(yes it has been quite a weekend!!).
Can you guess what the theme was??? Colton was so excited...he so loved the Cars movie...his bed currently is sporting Cars sheets & Comforter, he pretty much got most of the Cars things...he was so happy too. It's hard to believe that my little baby turns 4 tomorrow...where does the time go?? He's so stinkin' rotten (and cute...which is his saving grace let me tell ya)!Well needless to say I skipped church tonight to play and rest with the boys since this past week was dedicated to VBS...I'm officially pooped! I should sleep good tonight!
Hope you all had a great weekend! Only 10 more days until school....not sure whether to be happy or sad...well later peeps!
August 9, 2006
Still busy...
Another night of VBS...I'm going to be shot by the end of the week. So here what has been happening as of late...
Phone call from my ex-Pastor's wife Rachel this morning...so nice to talk to her!
Watched Dawson's Creek ( I know....I'm so lame)
My boys were beasts this afternoon..we went outside to play...today was perfect...not too hot. Like I said in the last post...I can tell that they have finally had enough of each other...must be time for school ;-)
Had an awesome late lunch with my cool neighbors...chicken chipotle tortillas....so spicy, but oh so tasty!
VBS...cool crafts...bead necklaces and pails made out of plastic cups.
Came home to upload my Dare page onto the Two Peas In A Bucket Site. The Dares are having a contest called The Last Scrapper Standing...and though I wanted to do it I wasn't sure with VBS that I'd be able to pull it off, but I did (lost a bit of sleep maybe but got er done)...here it is:
I thought it turned out pretty nice...I worked really hard on this one. I most love the message on the photo...go here to read the journaling. Not that I expect to win anything, but I just enjoy challenging myself.
Tonight...Project Runway! I don't watch much TV in the evenings anymore, but tonight is my night!
Colton's Birthday party is on Saturday...not even close to being ready for it...what was I thinking planning his party right after VBS?!?!? Can you believe that he's going to be 4 on Monday?!?!
Well tomorrow is another day...may have to watch my nieces tomorrow.
Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods...
Phone call from my ex-Pastor's wife Rachel this morning...so nice to talk to her!
Watched Dawson's Creek ( I know....I'm so lame)
My boys were beasts this afternoon..we went outside to play...today was perfect...not too hot. Like I said in the last post...I can tell that they have finally had enough of each other...must be time for school ;-)
Had an awesome late lunch with my cool neighbors...chicken chipotle tortillas....so spicy, but oh so tasty!
VBS...cool crafts...bead necklaces and pails made out of plastic cups.
Came home to upload my Dare page onto the Two Peas In A Bucket Site. The Dares are having a contest called The Last Scrapper Standing...and though I wanted to do it I wasn't sure with VBS that I'd be able to pull it off, but I did (lost a bit of sleep maybe but got er done)...here it is:
I thought it turned out pretty nice...I worked really hard on this one. I most love the message on the photo...go here to read the journaling. Not that I expect to win anything, but I just enjoy challenging myself. Tonight...Project Runway! I don't watch much TV in the evenings anymore, but tonight is my night!
Colton's Birthday party is on Saturday...not even close to being ready for it...what was I thinking planning his party right after VBS?!?!? Can you believe that he's going to be 4 on Monday?!?!
Well tomorrow is another day...may have to watch my nieces tomorrow.
Hope all is going well in your neck of the woods...
VBS and other craziness...
Well this is VBS week for me and I tell ya it's CRAZINESS!!! I'm in charge of crafts this year instead of teaching a class and though it's been different...and a LOT more work, it's been FUN! The kids are great and they seem to like the crafts they create...which tickles me. It's a beautiful thing watching a child create...and enjoy doing it. The night goes pretty quickly getting four classes of kids through...so that's nice too. We are doing an island theme this year and the kids LOVE it! Really has them interested. Even if only 1 child finds Jesus it'll be worth it.
After doing crafts this year I began to think maybe I should have become an art teacher. Not that I think I'm that great at teaching, but I enjoy watching kids use their minds to create stuff. I guess that's why Austin (my oldest) tickles me so cause he is so craetive and loves art and crafts.
On other things...boys have 15 days until school...honestly after this week I'm ready...boys have been BEARS this week..pickin' on each other and just getting on each other's nerves...as well as Mommy's. But it saddens me too cause it means it's back to routines, early mornings, fights with homework and tears over school...not looking forwards to Brennan starting 2nd grade. At their school there really isn't a great 2nd grade teacher...I pray for him that this year goes fast and smoothly...Please keep him in your prayers too if you could...he's my sensitive one and I'm just praying that he makes it through with as few tears as possible.
That also means that Colton will be home alone with Mommy...only for a little while. I'll be watching the twins again 3 days a week beginning Sept 7th cause their Mommy is going back to school to be a teacher. So Colton will at least have someones to play with and I'll have a little extra $$ which is nice.
Well sorry for the long post...can you tell I had coffee tonight??? Have a great week folks!
After doing crafts this year I began to think maybe I should have become an art teacher. Not that I think I'm that great at teaching, but I enjoy watching kids use their minds to create stuff. I guess that's why Austin (my oldest) tickles me so cause he is so craetive and loves art and crafts.
On other things...boys have 15 days until school...honestly after this week I'm ready...boys have been BEARS this week..pickin' on each other and just getting on each other's nerves...as well as Mommy's. But it saddens me too cause it means it's back to routines, early mornings, fights with homework and tears over school...not looking forwards to Brennan starting 2nd grade. At their school there really isn't a great 2nd grade teacher...I pray for him that this year goes fast and smoothly...Please keep him in your prayers too if you could...he's my sensitive one and I'm just praying that he makes it through with as few tears as possible.
That also means that Colton will be home alone with Mommy...only for a little while. I'll be watching the twins again 3 days a week beginning Sept 7th cause their Mommy is going back to school to be a teacher. So Colton will at least have someones to play with and I'll have a little extra $$ which is nice.
Well sorry for the long post...can you tell I had coffee tonight??? Have a great week folks!
August 3, 2006
Warning...May be TMI...
For some this post may be TMI (too much information) but for those who have been tracking my health...here goes...
Went to the doctor today...says that my urine is too neutral...thus the reason for the kidney infections. He want me to take 1000mg of Vitamin C twice a day and Cranberry tablets to make my urine more acidic...then I'll see him in a month and see how I'm doing. So...that's it...I know TMI...but I just praise God that it isn't something at this point much more serious, which is what I was worried about.
God has been so good to me...in more ways than I can say, and I feel like in so many ways that I've let Him down and that I don't deserve all that He gives me, but I am most grateful and thankful that He obviously loves me the way He does. God is good...all the time...all the time...God is good.
Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers...they mean so much.
On another note...we may be going to COSI tomorrow (it's a science museum)...they have a Star Wars exhibit going on right now and I think the boys will have a blast...on last summer hurrah before school starts...Hopefully plans work out that we can go.
Have a great day!
Went to the doctor today...says that my urine is too neutral...thus the reason for the kidney infections. He want me to take 1000mg of Vitamin C twice a day and Cranberry tablets to make my urine more acidic...then I'll see him in a month and see how I'm doing. So...that's it...I know TMI...but I just praise God that it isn't something at this point much more serious, which is what I was worried about.
God has been so good to me...in more ways than I can say, and I feel like in so many ways that I've let Him down and that I don't deserve all that He gives me, but I am most grateful and thankful that He obviously loves me the way He does. God is good...all the time...all the time...God is good.
Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers...they mean so much.
On another note...we may be going to COSI tomorrow (it's a science museum)...they have a Star Wars exhibit going on right now and I think the boys will have a blast...on last summer hurrah before school starts...Hopefully plans work out that we can go.
Have a great day!
August 1, 2006
A Simple Post...
Just a simple post...a simple Bible verse...that speaks enormeous volumes...
Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. (Phillipians 4:6–7 – The Message)
Enough said...
I'll praise you anyhow...
Yesterday I went to church...felt like I'd been away forever since I missed last Sunday...I went to the altar to pray...pray for my situation with my health...and one of our church elders whom I dearly love prayed with me...and I just laid my burdens on that altar...I finally told God...I know it's in your hands...whatever happens happens...You are in control and I'm trusting you. I don't know why I'm going through all this but you do...it's my prayer that You may heal me, but even if you don't Lord I'm still going to praise You anyway.
I thank God for my church family...without them I'd be lost. They've fed me, watched my kids and most of all prayed for me while I was sick. Praise God for them...
Doctor's appts. tomorrow and Thursday. God is in control...He knows the plan for me. I put myself in His hands. Thanks for your prayers for me...the strength it gives me blesses me more than you know.
Happy Monday to all!
I thank God for my church family...without them I'd be lost. They've fed me, watched my kids and most of all prayed for me while I was sick. Praise God for them...
Doctor's appts. tomorrow and Thursday. God is in control...He knows the plan for me. I put myself in His hands. Thanks for your prayers for me...the strength it gives me blesses me more than you know.
Happy Monday to all!
July 29, 2006
What a week...
Not a week I care to relive anytime soon.
Lots going on...
Still trying to recoup...
Meds making me a bit spacey...and tired...
getting crafts for VBS ready...
trying to figure out the why's of what's going on in my life right now...
Going to doctor on Tuesday...not sure if there aren't other things going on...so please keep me in your prayers...
As much that has been going on I'm still trying to hold on to my verse...
Lots going on...
Still trying to recoup...
Meds making me a bit spacey...and tired...
getting crafts for VBS ready...
trying to figure out the why's of what's going on in my life right now...
Going to doctor on Tuesday...not sure if there aren't other things going on...so please keep me in your prayers...
As much that has been going on I'm still trying to hold on to my verse...
16-18Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. I Thess. 5:16-18 (The Message)
Praise God anyhow...
July 24, 2006
Thanks for your prayers...
After a miserable shot in the rear...(hurt like CRAZY!), a horrible migraine like headache from the awful meds I was put on, two days of pretty much staying in bed, though didn't sleep much those two days, surprisingly I feel better. I took the meds the doc gave me (not my normal doc BTW) and threw them away...I have a hard time with meds anymore...not sure why. Hubby got me new meds from our doc tonight, though I'm leary on trying them, but I know I should. But I feel much better...I'm up and around and actually got outside for about a half hour tonight...that was wonderful. I was even happy doing dishes tonight...amazing how two days of bed rest can make you even appreciate your chores!
Above all, I know that it's been the amazing prayers of my family, church and cyber family that have gotten me through all this...God is so good! I was so praising Him with my voice tonight when I was doing my dishes, which I almost always listen to music while I do dishes, but this time I was just really praising Him...I'm so grateful for His healing touch. He is so amazing!
Thank you all...you mean more to me than you'll ever know!
Above all, I know that it's been the amazing prayers of my family, church and cyber family that have gotten me through all this...God is so good! I was so praising Him with my voice tonight when I was doing my dishes, which I almost always listen to music while I do dishes, but this time I was just really praising Him...I'm so grateful for His healing touch. He is so amazing!
Thank you all...you mean more to me than you'll ever know!
July 20, 2006
Not feeling so well...
Not feeling so well tonight. Been secretly dealing with a UTI thinking I could take care of it myself...I'm just hoping it's not turning into another kidney infection...already had one of those this year...hated it...don't want it again. I covet your prayers cause I just really don't have time for that right now. Thanks.
July 16, 2006
Random bit of silliness I must share...
Been busy gearing up for our VBS in a few weeks so I can't be 
long-winded at the moment...but I have to share this tidbit...
Colton got up a couple mornings ago and I was getting ready in my bathroom...the boys have been on a Star Wars kick lately...anywhoo...Colton is playing by himself and then he says to me..."I'm holding them back with my forest". FOREST??? I say kind of confused....yeah my forest Mom...I'm getting them with my forest. Then it finally dawns on me...oh yeah the "Force"...I'll tell ya...this little guy has been cracking me up big time lately...such personality...
of course I won't go into the "Pirates and the care of beans"...I think you get it....
Well hoping that the "forest" is with you! Later all!
long-winded at the moment...but I have to share this tidbit...Colton got up a couple mornings ago and I was getting ready in my bathroom...the boys have been on a Star Wars kick lately...anywhoo...Colton is playing by himself and then he says to me..."I'm holding them back with my forest". FOREST??? I say kind of confused....yeah my forest Mom...I'm getting them with my forest. Then it finally dawns on me...oh yeah the "Force"...I'll tell ya...this little guy has been cracking me up big time lately...such personality...
of course I won't go into the "Pirates and the care of beans"...I think you get it....
Well hoping that the "forest" is with you! Later all!
July 12, 2006
Amby...if you read this...
One of the blogs I frequent Amby said how bad a day she had the other day from being late...I am not usually a late person (unless my hubby is with me...sorry honey, you know it's true), but today I totally forgot about our Youth Group's scavenger hunt and them wanting to borrow my van...now I'm usually a homebody so normally it wouldn't have been a problem, but today I had doctor's appts. then went to my sister's (which took longer than anticipated) and needless to say I was a half hour late getting the van to them...sorry guys! I felt only a smidge of your pain Amby....I hate being late!
Anyhoooooo....Well I guess in a round about way I was tagged so here it is:
1. How old are you? 29....plus 10
2. How many kids do you have if any? 3 darling boys...who can drive me crazy
3. Are you married, single, divorced, widow,? Married.
4. What is your occupation? SAHM...domestic engineer...cab driver...cook...maid...you name it.
5. What are your passions? Christ, my family, scrapbooking
6. Are you a dreamer or a dream seeker? dreamer....no time for seeking at the moment with three boys
7. Are you happy with the way you life has turned out? I know it could have been a lot worse
8. Are you a scrapper and if so how many hours a week do you scrap? Of course i'm a scrapper. And there are not enough hours to scrap...I'm lucky of I get 10 -15 hours a week....that's a really good week.
9. What do you want to do before you die? Share Jesus with someone with my family who will accept Him...fly overseas (of course they'd have to sedate me...I HATE to fly)...Own a Jeep Wrangler, black with a hard top 4L 6 cylinder manual transmission and then go to Camp Jeep!10. What is your favorite food? Chocolate is considered a food right?? I love all kinds of food.
11. What is the food you hate the most? Lima beans...baked beans...creamed corn...love corn but for some reason the look of creamed corn...yuk!
12. What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? Please....there are way too many for this category! I hate how nervous I get when I talk to people I don't know well...I always stumble over my words...it's so embarrassing.
13. What is the happiest day of your life thus far? Wow...many for that one too...Marrying my hubby and the birth of my boys of course...and when I gave my heart to Christ totally...can't beat those.
14. Are you a neat freak? Or a dirty house cleaner? Yes...depends on what day it is ;-) I try my best to stay neat...with three tornados...it's like a hamster on the wheel...
OK...so to all of you who actually do read my blog...I tag you...and let me know that you are doing this so I can check your answers out.
Have a great day!
Anyhoooooo....Well I guess in a round about way I was tagged so here it is:
1. How old are you? 29....plus 10
2. How many kids do you have if any? 3 darling boys...who can drive me crazy
3. Are you married, single, divorced, widow,? Married.
4. What is your occupation? SAHM...domestic engineer...cab driver...cook...maid...you name it.
5. What are your passions? Christ, my family, scrapbooking
6. Are you a dreamer or a dream seeker? dreamer....no time for seeking at the moment with three boys
7. Are you happy with the way you life has turned out? I know it could have been a lot worse
8. Are you a scrapper and if so how many hours a week do you scrap? Of course i'm a scrapper. And there are not enough hours to scrap...I'm lucky of I get 10 -15 hours a week....that's a really good week.
9. What do you want to do before you die? Share Jesus with someone with my family who will accept Him...fly overseas (of course they'd have to sedate me...I HATE to fly)...Own a Jeep Wrangler, black with a hard top 4L 6 cylinder manual transmission and then go to Camp Jeep!10. What is your favorite food? Chocolate is considered a food right?? I love all kinds of food.
11. What is the food you hate the most? Lima beans...baked beans...creamed corn...love corn but for some reason the look of creamed corn...yuk!
12. What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? Please....there are way too many for this category! I hate how nervous I get when I talk to people I don't know well...I always stumble over my words...it's so embarrassing.
13. What is the happiest day of your life thus far? Wow...many for that one too...Marrying my hubby and the birth of my boys of course...and when I gave my heart to Christ totally...can't beat those.
14. Are you a neat freak? Or a dirty house cleaner? Yes...depends on what day it is ;-) I try my best to stay neat...with three tornados...it's like a hamster on the wheel...
OK...so to all of you who actually do read my blog...I tag you...and let me know that you are doing this so I can check your answers out.
Have a great day!
July 11, 2006
Hard to believe that summer is half over..and other randomness
Randomness....
Was thinking today that summer is over half over already....though we went to Hocking Hills for a few days, we haven't done a whole lot yet this summer and that depresses me...hoping to play more and have more fun...life just seems to get in the way a lot...going to my sister's tomorrow...hopefully the boys will play with their cousins and it will be a good day for them.
Had a "date" day with my son Brennan yesterday...it was nice it just being him and I. The boys were starting to get "tired" of each other if you know what I mean...the oldest, Austin, went with the neighbor lady to play video games and see Superman, and Colton went next door to play with the twins...so it was just Brennan and I. Brennan is my shy and tender-hearted one so it was nice to spend one-on-one time with him cause he seems to always be overshadowed by the other boys. We went to McDonald's and picked up lunch and then went to Lake Park (a lake near us) and had a picnic lunch. We then tossed the football and frisbee for a little while and then he wanted to go to Wal-Mart so he could get the new Nintendo DS game he wanted...and since he's been helping me around the house I said yes. He was in seventh heaven...he's so easy to please...he's always telling me almost everyday, "Mom, this is the best day ever." I hope he continues to have a lot of "best day evers". He's my sweetheart...and I'm biased.
I ask for your prayers...my Uncle Patrick is in the hospital. He had triple bypass surgery on Friday, and though he was doing OK, yesterday I got a call saying that his lungs were filling up with fluid, he was pulling out his tubes and being very uncooperative with the medical staff. They had to sedate him and he may also need a pacemaker if his heart doesn't start beating regularly. They took him off the morphine so he's in a lot of pain...he also is probably going through withdrawls cause of not having his cigarettes or alcohol for the past week...though I hate to say that, but it's true. He is only 44 and he's giving up. He's had a rough life it seems and I feel bad for him...he doesn't know Jesus and he lives in Miami, FL. Please pray for his recovery, but most of all that someone shares Jesus with him before it's too late.
Well have to get up early for boy's doctor's appts. tomorrow (just check-ups) and hopefully some fun. Hope you are having a great summer!
Was thinking today that summer is over half over already....though we went to Hocking Hills for a few days, we haven't done a whole lot yet this summer and that depresses me...hoping to play more and have more fun...life just seems to get in the way a lot...going to my sister's tomorrow...hopefully the boys will play with their cousins and it will be a good day for them.
Had a "date" day with my son Brennan yesterday...it was nice it just being him and I. The boys were starting to get "tired" of each other if you know what I mean...the oldest, Austin, went with the neighbor lady to play video games and see Superman, and Colton went next door to play with the twins...so it was just Brennan and I. Brennan is my shy and tender-hearted one so it was nice to spend one-on-one time with him cause he seems to always be overshadowed by the other boys. We went to McDonald's and picked up lunch and then went to Lake Park (a lake near us) and had a picnic lunch. We then tossed the football and frisbee for a little while and then he wanted to go to Wal-Mart so he could get the new Nintendo DS game he wanted...and since he's been helping me around the house I said yes. He was in seventh heaven...he's so easy to please...he's always telling me almost everyday, "Mom, this is the best day ever." I hope he continues to have a lot of "best day evers". He's my sweetheart...and I'm biased.
I ask for your prayers...my Uncle Patrick is in the hospital. He had triple bypass surgery on Friday, and though he was doing OK, yesterday I got a call saying that his lungs were filling up with fluid, he was pulling out his tubes and being very uncooperative with the medical staff. They had to sedate him and he may also need a pacemaker if his heart doesn't start beating regularly. They took him off the morphine so he's in a lot of pain...he also is probably going through withdrawls cause of not having his cigarettes or alcohol for the past week...though I hate to say that, but it's true. He is only 44 and he's giving up. He's had a rough life it seems and I feel bad for him...he doesn't know Jesus and he lives in Miami, FL. Please pray for his recovery, but most of all that someone shares Jesus with him before it's too late.
Well have to get up early for boy's doctor's appts. tomorrow (just check-ups) and hopefully some fun. Hope you are having a great summer!
July 7, 2006
Lyrics
Finally fixed the music on here....kind of goes with how I'm feeling...not a new song...the group is no longer together, but I love Creed...kind of something I needed to share right now...here are the lyrics:
My Own Prison
A court is in session, a verdict is in
No appeal on the docket today
Just my own sin
The walls are cold and pale
The cage made of steel
Screams fill the room
Alone I drop and kneel
Silence now the sound
My breath the only motion around
Demons cluttering around
My face showing no emotion
Shackled by my sentence
Expecting no return
Here there is no penance
My skin begins to burn
(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're all held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
I hear a thunder in the distance
See a vision of a cross
I feel the pain that was given
On that sad day of loss
A lion roars in the darkness
Only he holds the key
A light to free me from my burden
And grant me life eternally
Should have been dead
On a Sunday morning
Banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time
(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're all held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
[Guitar break]
I cry out to God
Seeking only his decision
Gabriel stands and confirms
I've created my own prison
I cry out to God
Seeking only his decision
Gabriel stands and confirms
I've created my own prison
(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're all held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're all held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
Should've been dead on a Sunday morning
banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time
My Own Prison
A court is in session, a verdict is in
No appeal on the docket today
Just my own sin
The walls are cold and pale
The cage made of steel
Screams fill the room
Alone I drop and kneel
Silence now the sound
My breath the only motion around
Demons cluttering around
My face showing no emotion
Shackled by my sentence
Expecting no return
Here there is no penance
My skin begins to burn
(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're all held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
I hear a thunder in the distance
See a vision of a cross
I feel the pain that was given
On that sad day of loss
A lion roars in the darkness
Only he holds the key
A light to free me from my burden
And grant me life eternally
Should have been dead
On a Sunday morning
Banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time
(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're all held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
[Guitar break]
I cry out to God
Seeking only his decision
Gabriel stands and confirms
I've created my own prison
I cry out to God
Seeking only his decision
Gabriel stands and confirms
I've created my own prison
(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're all held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
(And I said oh) So I held my head up high
Hiding hate that burns inside
Which only fuels their selfish pride
(And I said oh) We're all held captive
Out from the sun
A sun that shines on only some
We the meek are all in one
Should've been dead on a Sunday morning
banging my head
No time for mourning
Ain't got no time
July 6, 2006
So cheesy!
I know I need to be getting to bed...these late nights are starting to catch up with me...but I had to share this before I went to bed...my latest layout...a challenge to use a piece of paper that I didn't like anymore....I knew I wanted to use the 
Mac & Cheese paper but wasn't sure how...but the idea literally came in my dreams last night... so without further ado...here it is...
Brennan & I have this bantering thing we do when he asks for Macaroni and Cheese (which is often)...wanted to remember this forever...guess I will now.
Off to beddy bye now...night-night folks!
Mac & Cheese paper but wasn't sure how...but the idea literally came in my dreams last night... so without further ado...here it is...Brennan & I have this bantering thing we do when he asks for Macaroni and Cheese (which is often)...wanted to remember this forever...guess I will now.
Off to beddy bye now...night-night folks!
July 4, 2006
We interrupt the "Cave Pics"....
Happy July 4th all! Well I don't know how your weather was, but ours was rainy...loved it this morning though...I was praising God for the rain...I had the window open...listening to the rain...feeling the cool breeze and drifting in and out of conciousness...it felt so good!
Anyways...due to the rain my family canceled their picnic, so we ended up just veggiing around the house all day doin' the lazy thing. I spent most of my time scrapbooking....here's some of what I did... posted some on the Two Peas website.... 
it's kind of funny in a ways....I hardly get any pea-nut praise on there...not that that is what I'm there for...the site inspires me, I just keep hoping I will one day be as good as some of those gals on there. Anyways it felt good to scrap some and just have a leisurely day. Hope you had a good day yourself. 
Anyways...due to the rain my family canceled their picnic, so we ended up just veggiing around the house all day doin' the lazy thing. I spent most of my time scrapbooking....here's some of what I did... posted some on the Two Peas website.... 
it's kind of funny in a ways....I hardly get any pea-nut praise on there...not that that is what I'm there for...the site inspires me, I just keep hoping I will one day be as good as some of those gals on there. Anyways it felt good to scrap some and just have a leisurely day. Hope you had a good day yourself. 
July 3, 2006
Ash Cave
I've been meaning to update from our little getaway to Hocking Hills...been a little busy. Anywho...here are a few pics from our excursion to Ash Cave,
which was only 3 miles up the road from our cabin. First are a few pics from the actual Cave...so amazing in person...so vast...unbelieveable how God creates such utter beauty...I was in total awe the whole entire day. Next is Austin being his usual goofball self...gotta love him! He's wearing his "My imaginary friend beat up your imaginary friend" shirt...he loves it....next is a pic of me and the boys....I don't get a chance to be in the picture too often...I love pics like these...they make me smile Next pic is one that just 
moves me for some reason...I love the picture of the boys 
standing looking at this tree....Brennan standing against the tree...the others looking at him and the tree and the mist from the rain....I don't know what it is, but it speaks to me...I know...what a freak I am right?? Last pic speaks to me too...Kevin leading the boys down a path...the winding path...the fog...it all just speaks to me...I think it's neat...but what do I know right?? The whole day was just so full of God's splendor...the amazing natural formations of caves, waterfalls...amazing wildlife...the mist of the rain...the fresh smell after the rain was intoxicating...I sooo loved it. Hope the boys did too...I want them to enjoy nature as much as I do. God truly has created a very beautiful world...can't wait to see what heaven is like....until later folks...next time...pics from Cedar Falls...Remember God loves you! 
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