Awesome God!

Isn't it just the coolest when God opens new doors and you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He's about to move in a mighty way?!... And the really great thing is that He's going to allow you to be a part of it all!

I love it when that happens.

I'm so excited. :-)

I want nothing more than to be in His will and to make a difference for His kingdom. I want nothing more than to spread His love to a lost and hurting world.

"My Jesus, I love you. Use me in spite of my shortcomings and weaknesses. Use me, Lord. Through you I want to reach those that are lost and help ease the pain of those who are hurting. I will go. I don't know exactly what to say or do all of the time, but I have faith in you. I would rather die than live my life in vain. In your sweet and wonderful name I pray, Amen."

I. Am. Dizzy.

I'm happy. Things are great. I'm so blessed.

There, that said.

Am I the only one who feels like no matter what I do I'm spinning in circles and no matter how hard I try I just can't get ahead because once I'm done with a task it's time to do that same task over again plus two or three new ones on top?

A whole new world...

I never ever could have imagined in my wildest dreams how hard it was going to be to let him grow up. He's in school now making his own choices, friends and mistakes. I can't be there to help him make the right decisions, he has to make his own calls. Letting him do this is more difficult than anything I've ever had to do. He's becoming his own person, and the process seems so complicated. How do you easily teach a five year old how to be themselves and to feel comfortable in their own skin? I know I have to step back and let it happen naturally. I'll offer my advice and encouragement to help him along, but ultimately, he's the one on that playground... It's heart wrenching, but he'll figure it out.

God reminds me that he's in control, and that my love for my son can't begin to compare to the awesome love that he has for him. He's going to take care of my boy, and I know, that one day he'll be the strong man of character that God created him to be.

I love you my Stephen. You are wonderful, and full of so many amazing qualities. Soon, the world will see them as plainly as I do. Keep on truckin' kiddo.

My Terrific Kid!

This is Stephen, the headmaster (right) and the Kiwanis guy (left)



And this is what I had to keep still and quiet during the awards ceremony...You can just figure how well that went.


Every month at Stephen's school two kids from each class are chosen as a Kiwanis Terrific kid for being a "kid with character". Stephen was chosen as one of the two for the month of September. That's pretty special because this is the first month the award was given out. I couldn't be more proud of my terrific kid!

Belt Ceremony!

Yellow belts!!! Congratulations to my little ninjas! :)

I missed the rainbow

There is the most amazingly beautiful rainbow right outside my door at this very moment, and both...BOTH...of my camera's batteries are dead. Drat!

Princess Ryleigh turns 2!

Go-Go adores you baby angel!!!! HAPPY DAY!

First Bike Ride

I suppose I could write some long sappy post about how seeing him learn to ride a bike by himself is like watching him grow up in so many ways...yada yada yada. I'll just spare you and say I'm proud of this little guy. He rode the length of three houses all by himself, and when he fell it took all I had not to run to him. I stayed put, held my breath and watched him, determined, get back up and try again. The kid is tenacious. He always has been. I love you Stephen! Ride on buddy!

Daddy's helpers...what would he do without them?

Let's hope they're as motivated 10 years from now!

The Stupid Cat

I really don't like this cat. She bites. She doesn't let me pet her. She bites. She's got a terrible attitude. She bites. And did I mention SHE BITES!

If anyone has the free time to tame a wild feline, feel free to give me a call. you can have her!!

OK, I have to admit, I do admire her spunk. Here's a gal who knows how to get what she wants and she doesn't care who she has to hurt to get it, not to mention the fact that she doesn't give a rip if anyone likes her or not. Miriam's mean, but at least she knows who she is. I'm not going soft here...if you want her - you can have her!