Pictures-Phase 10!

Love love love these people ;)

Judging

Pictures-Migraines

On the days where Mama gets migraines.....these are the "littles" that make me feel better ;)

these 2 decided to cuddle when they saw ellie cuddling with me :) love it....

Her Daddy

Her hair was up in a pony tail, Her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at school, And she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, That she probably should stay home. Why the kids might not understand, If she went to school alone. But she was not afraid; She knew just what to say. What to tell her classmates Of why he wasn't there today. But still her mother worried..., For her to face this day alone. And that was why once again, She tried to keep her daughter home. But the little girl went to school Eager to tell them all. About a dad she never sees A dad who never calls. There were daddies along the wall in back, For everyone to meet. Children squirming impatiently, Anxious in their seats One by one the teacher called A student from the class. To introduce their daddy, As seconds slowly passed. At last the teacher called her name, Every child turned to stare. Each of them was searching, A man who wasn't there. 'Where's her daddy at?' She heard a boy call out. 'She probably doesn't have one,' Another student dared to shout. And from somewhere near the back, She heard a daddy say, 'Looks like another deadbeat dad, Too busy to waste his day.' The words did not offend her, As she smiled up at her Mom. And looked back at her teacher, Who told her to go on. And with hands behind her back, Slowly she began to speak. And out from the mouth of a child, Came words incredibly unique. 'My Daddy couldn't be here, Because he lives so far away. But I know he wishes he could be, Since this is such a special day. And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know. All about my daddy, And how much he loves me so. He loved to tell me stories He taught me to ride my bike. He surprised me with pink roses, And taught me to fly a kite. We used to share fudge sundaes, And ice cream in a cone. And though you cannot see him. I'm not standing here alone. 'Cause my daddy's al ways with me, Even though we are apart I know because he told me, He'll forever be in my heart' With that, her little hand reached up, And lay across her chest. Feeling her own heartbeat, Beneath her favorite dress. And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, Her mother stood in tears. Proudly watching her daughter, Who was wise beyond her years. For she stood up for the love Of a man not in her life. Doing what was best for her, Doing what was right. And when she dropped her hand back down, Staring straight into the crowd. She finished with a voice so soft, But its message clear and loud. 'I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star. And if he could, he'd be here, But heaven's just too far. You see he is a soldier And died just this past year When a roadside bomb hit his convoy And taught all of us to fear. But sometimes when I close my eyes, it's like he never went away.' And then she closed her eyes, And saw him there that day. And to her mothers amazement, She witnessed with surprise. A room full of daddies and children, All starting to close their eyes. Who knows what they saw before them, Who knows what they felt inside. Perhaps for merely a second, They saw him at her side. 'I know you're with me Daddy,' To the silence she called out. And what happened next made believers, Of those once filled with doubt. Not one in that room could explain it, For each of their eyes had been closed. But there on the desk beside her, Was a fragrant long-stemmed rose. And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, By the love of her shining star. And given the gift of believing, That heaven is never too far.

Take the time...to live and love. Until eternity.

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THE BOOK TO UNDERSTANDING WOMEN :)

Put on Your Armor

"Satan never wastes a fiery dart on an area covered in armor."

- Beth Moore

Blue Goodness

WE promote BLUE GOODNESS around here ;) And Baby Monkey's mustache will prove it ;)

Am I a Hero?

http://itsalmostnaptime.blogspot.com/2011/09/am-i-hero.html


Love, Love, Love this blog.....and love this post.

The Rain

http://youtu.be/9Tdy7F8td78


Love this video as it has the farm and the countryside where I spent so much time as a kid in it.
And love the song......Paul...you have amazing talent. Can't wait to see what God
has up His sleeve for you with your music :) Can't wait for more videos and music!

Check this guy's music out!

Pay it Forward

Lily Hardy Hammond once said:

"You don't pay love back; you pay it forward".

Pictures-Bring Your Sunshine

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine..."

Little Is Much

http://buildingtheblocks.blogspot.com/2011/09/heart-of-worship.html

"Little is much when God is in it..."

Light

"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy is when men are afraid of the light"

Heart of the World

My favorite country group came out with their new album this week....and so far....it's their best.....every.single.song. is amazing....here's at the top of my list....



http://youtu.be/2qjjs2SA5ro


tin cans on rattlin' pavement
confetti scattered everywhere
she falls asleep in the seat beside me
grass caught up in her hair
i don't mind it, i keep drivin, flying on these wheels of steel
a bit anxious, a bit nervous
the moments all that we can feel


if fall is the soul of the engine
and wine is the drink of the gods
forgiveness the road to redemption
faith can still beat the odds
we're meant to be baby hold onto me
you'll never not be my girl
cause love is the heart of the world

i leave him sleepin as i rise early
always up before the dawn
the house is dark, but i see clearly
kettle sings a morning song
the bacons frying, babies crying
i soke up the sights and sounds
minutes turn to days and i wish that i could slow it down

chorus 2
if grease is the soul of the kitchen
and coffee the drink of the gods
routine too perfect to mention
time is a thief i would rob
we're meant to be baby hold onto me
i'll never not be your girl
cause love is the heart of the world

ohh, and hope is the soul of the dreamer
and heaven is the home of my god
it only takes one true believer
to believe you can still beat the odds

were meant to be baby hold onto me
you'll never not be my girl (i'll never not be your girl)
cause love is the heart, love is the heart,
love is the heart of the world

Firewood For Sale

Our friends, Bryan and Whitney, will be cutting/selling firewood this weekend.

All proceeds will go towards their adoption from Congo, Africa

Please let me know if you are interested!

Hamburger & Biscuit Casserole

A new recipe for supper tonite: Ours on the left....Gabe's gluten/dairy free on the right.....

yes.....those yummy white pools are melted butter.......you know yer a country chick when EVERYTHING has to have real butter ;)

HAMBURGER AND BISCUIT CASSEROLE

1 lb. hamburger meat
1 med. onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10) biscuits
3/4 c. Cheddar cheese, grated

*I added 1 bag of cooked mixed veggies to the hamb. mixture
& poured 1/2 stick melted butter on top of biscuits right before I threw it in oven

In 10 inch skillet brown meat and onion. When browned, add salt, pepper and garlic powder; drain fat off mixture, then add soup. Stir until mixed well.
Pour into greased casserole dish and top with cheese. Then top with 10 biscuits. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

Our Country

A little girl wanted to know what the United States looked like. Her Dad tore a map of the USA from a magazine and then cut it into small pieces. He told her to go to her room to see if she could put it together. After some minutes she returned and handed the map correctly fitted and taped together. The Dad was surprised and asked how she had finished so quickly. She said, "On the other side was a picture of Jesus and when I put him back then our country just came together."

We Remember

http://youtu.be/u_clidR7drg
For the husband who told his wife I love you one last time before his plane went down in a field, for the wife who stopped in the stairs to call her husband to say I will love you forever,

for the mothers and fathers who kissed their kids goodbye the morning they died,

for the policemen who rushed in with the firemen to help get others out only to die themselves, for the soldiers who fought back and lost their lives.

today, tomorrow, ten years from now, we will remember♥

LOVE

THESE ARE MY PEOPLE....AND I LOVE THEM.

Bricks

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."

-David Brinkley

Pictures-Gabe's First Days of School

Our firstborn started school......*sigh*......he was so ready ;) Day 1---we all go to school

Sister in the back was NOT HAPPY that he was going and she was not...

Our cute lil cowboy ;)

Day 2.....the camera dies as i try to get a picture of him riding the bus for the first time

Day 3.....MamaMonkey is finally prepared with new batteries ;)

THE BUS IS COMING! THE BUS IS COMING! HURRY UP MOMMY!

Kindergarten for Gabe has finally arrived....

Not Naturally

http://www.prayfit.com/?p=8217
“You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” –1 Corinthians 6:20

"Running up the first steep hill of her half-marathon this weekend, Loretta came up behind a man going maybe half her speed. But since hills are hills, they struggled up together, each at their own pace — two warriors needing the same air to answer the call of the hill. Halfway up, Loretta passed him, but not before they gave each other verbal encouragement.

You know, we’ve received a number of heartfelt emails and messages lately from many of you in dire need of encouragement to exercise. You’ve expressed that, for whatever reason, you just don’t feel motivated. Well friends, we’re praying for you. But at the same time, truthfully, not feeling motivated to honor the body is like saying you’re not motivated to be honest. Remember, just because something doesn’t come naturally to you doesn’t mean you’re not called to do it.

So please be encouraged. And do what God has mandated by respecting your body as one of His valuable tools. And oh, yes, the man Loretta was running with on the hill? He had no legs. Using his arms alone, he slowly turned the wheels of his chair over and over and over. Why did he climb? Well he probably had a few good reasons, but the fact that it came naturally, probably wasn’t one of them. But no matter what (or why), like you and me, He was simply in the race and the hill was in the way. Answering the call of the hill isn’t easy, but because Jesus said yes to His, you can say yes to yours.

–J.P. "

Raising Girls...

This is the echo of my heart:


http://www.kingdomtwindom.com/2011/08/raising-girlsto-be-real.html

Girls Night Out

Love love love this girl ;)

Psalm 34

"17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them;
he delivers them from all their troubles.
18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

19 The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the LORD delivers him from them all;
20 he protects all his bones,
not one of them will be broken. "