Favorite Picture Friday

Since I have officially hit the road Jack, I thought I would post a short but sweet new thing. I copied my friend Kim. Her blog is Twice Blessed...you can get to it from mine.

Here is my favorite picture for this Friday. Enjoy. And love to all. And hi ho paint, let's get where we ain't.

Freaky Twin Aliens is what I like to call this one.

Book Review # 6

My summer is almost ending, and I have enjoyed many wonderful books this summer. One that I have started is Blue Like Play Dough, by Tricia Goyer.

Blue Like Play Dough, by Tricia Goyer

In the everyday stretch and squeeze of motherhood, Tricia Goyer often feels smooshed by the demands of life. In Blue Like Play Dough, she shares her unlikely journey from rebellious, pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own. As her story unfolds, Tricia realizes that God has more in store for her than she has ever imagined possible.

Sure, life is messy and beset by doubts. But God keeps showing up in the most unlikely places–in a bowl of carrot soup, the umpteenth reading of Goodnight Moon, a woe-is me teen drama, or play dough in the hands of a child.

In Tricia’s transparent account, you’ll find understanding, laughter, and strength for your own story. And in the daily push and pull, you’ll learn to recognizes the loving hands of God at work in your life… and know He has something beautiful in mind.

Tricia Goyer is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including Generation NeXt Parenting and the Gold Medallion finalist Life Interrupted. Goyer writes for publications such as Today’s Christian Woman and Focus on the Family, speaks to women’s groups nationwide and has been a presenter at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) national convention. She and her husband, John, live with their family in Montana.

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Love to all and happy reading!!

Funny Saying

We were driving down Appling Road in Cordova, and Drew was checking out the scenery going by. We got to Bellevue Baptist Church {which is, in fact, a mega church} with the 3 white crosses in front and Drew asked, "Mom, is that cross in the middle the one that Jesus was nailed to?" In all sincerity, with a straight face. I told him that, no, it was not. That cross was no longer there, and it was at a place near Jerusalem called Galgotha. THEN HE ASKED, "Did Pappaw and Grandma Sandy get to see it?" I laughed, because at first I thought he meant that because of their age. But then I realized he meant it because they went to Jerusalem last March. Funny. Kids and all that.

And no, I still haven't packed. Apparently, I work better under the last minute kind of pressure. I also do NOT procrastinate.

Whatcha Doin'?

We're just hanging out. Not doing much. I'm on this horribly addictive thing called the computer, 2 of my kids are on the other one, I have one upstairs playing something either on the Wii or the PS2, and I am watching iCarly while I write this.

We just got home from Costco. I love me some Costco! I think I said that yesterday, didn't I? I had to buy snacks for the road and while we were there, we ate lunch. Yum. I might have gotten some churros, too. Have you ever had one of those things?? Holy cow, they are delicious. They're these long pieces of bread with cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top. Yummy. The best part is that they didn't eat them all, so we'll have them as a snack later.

So our fun thing for the day was when Drew chipped his tooth. All the kid was doing was eating pizza. I don't know if he bit down too hard or if there was something hard on the pizza {it was cheese, so I doubt it} or what, but he got this horrible look on his face all of a sudden. Then he almost started crying. Just because it scared him. But he's fine now. It's a baby tooth, and even if I took him to the dentist, there's nothing he would be able to do. So. He's getting used to the weird feeling.

I wrote this post not to tell you about the amazingly exciting day we've had, but to share another blog with you. Go here and read all about Stellan. This family needs some serious prayer. I also pray for another little boy named Gavin, he's the one in the picture along the top right. Gavin needs prayer right now, too. Just in case you're reading this and need something to do. These little boys need a miracle three days ago.

For those of us with children that are perfectly healthy, we need to thank the Lord. Because I cannot imagine having to face what these families are going through. Love to all of you today, and say a prayer of thanksgiving for all God has blessed us with.

Ephesians 3:14~21 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as God's people should, how wide, how long, how high and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. 20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

Why I Love Rainy Days

I seriously do love them. Rainy days, that is. They're great for sleeping late, for sitting and doodling on the computer for hours on end, for an excuse not to get dressed until time to leave, and for organizing the tornado closet!!! My husband is SOOO going to fall in love with me all over again because of this.

He is the one who always has to go search through that closet for something or other, and every time he opens the door, he gets really mad and starts grumbling. I'm probably making him sound bad, but it is seriously the one room in the entire house that he ABSOLUTELY hates. With a passion. So today, I cleaned it out. Not because of him grumbling, because even though he may do that, he would never in a million kajillion years ask me to clean out that closet. He knows I would bite his head off if he asked me. I have really been meaning to do it forever, and I just never seem to have the time. Today I did. It was amazing. I am so happy right now. I want to do my entire house, but I know that if I attempt to do that, I will get overwhelmed and not finish.

So, we've got this great closet under the stairs {hence the "tornado closet"} that I fell in love with the minute I first saw this house. It's huge. Which is why it gets so messy. Anyway, there are shelves on one wall, and a coat rack on the other wall. And loads of space in between. Remember this post? In all that glorious space was just a pile of junk. Including 2 beanbags that belong to the boys. I'm not sure where the other 2 are. I hung up all the coats that just got thrown in there, I threw away a whole garbage can full of stuff...and NOT the indoor kind of garbage can. I mean the garbage cans that belong to the city of Collierville. Yup. I had that much junk and paperwork from the school year. Ridiculous, I tell you.

Since I got rid of all that junk, that cleared off all the shelves. Now 1 shelf is designated for extra school supplies, and the other shelves are all for the million and four games that we own. Since I put all that onto the shelves, it cleared off the floor. And now???? The only thing on the floor are the 2 beanbags and the sparkling, clean carpet.

I love me some clean closets, y'all. My hubby is going to be shocked that he can even see that clean carpet. It was all I can do, since he's having the worst day he's had in a long time. He's moving out of his GINORMOUS warehouse today. And tomorrow. But today has not been good. The guys they had scheduled to help had a scheduling conflict, so they weren't there. It's also been raining on and off all day. They haven't done all the things they wanted to for today.

So. I have 30 minutes to sit and enjoy doing nothing. I have to get dressed then, and leave to go to the choirpractor. And yes, I'm still misspelling it on purpose. After that we're going to eat Pei Wei at church, then it's VBS again! Fun times! I really am loving the VBS thing...it's fun doing registration b/c you get to see everybody, and the kids are having a blast.

Love to all! Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday!!!!

I'll Let You Guess...

Girlfriend Fun

Tonight I will be watching the above show with

these lovely ladies.

And I cannot wait.