A little bit of this and that with picture fun.

Our kids have been out of school since last Wednesday.

We are having a great time.

This week we got a bunch of snow dumped on us in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Monday we got about 9 inches.

Then we got another 7-9 Inches between Wednesday night and today.

It's midnight and just now tapering off. You can see the bottom picture to the left is my three year old and that is the snow at her height.

I don't have many pictures of Connor, because he really doesn't like the cold for to long. He enjoys it for a bit and then loves the hot chocolate afterwards. Secretly I think he goes inside and plays star-wars thru the whole house.

Below is some serious redneck ways of playing in the snow. When we lived in Michigan we had all the snow gear you could possibly think of; sleds, boots, shovels. Well when we moved to Georgia I got rid of most of it and the stuff I didn't get rid of well accidently got left behind in Georgia.

The top picture is my neighbor shoveling his grass ?!?! FOR HIS DOG!!!

Reason #598 why we don't own an animal.

Picture two to the right... Sled in Georgia = Sand box lid as lid in Colorado.

Hey whatever works right ?

The last one on the bottom... doesn't everyone use shovels, and sand buckets when they play in the snow ?

30 toes.30 fingers.

Sometimes after baths we take the extra time...

we clip and file...

we trim...

we paint...

we blow...

we giggle and smile because it tickles our toes...

30 toes...

30 fingers...

now look oh so sweet.

Thank goodness my little man only gets trimmed and isn't into polish.

Fear Struck Down....

So I have a had a few fears in my life.

I know fear isn't from God, however this is something that has been ummm very real in my life.

Since living in the area we have lived in the last almost 2 years, some people have suggested for me to get a weapon.... specifically a gun. Ummm NOOOOO!!!

I hate them. Backstory to why I hate them but I do. Everything about them.

Well today I was at a birthday party and they live on some acreage and well the opportunity presented itself. With the encouragement from some friends I shot it!!!

I had tears, and was scared out of my mind but I did it.

That puts me no where closer to purchasing one or having one in my home, however I held it, and shot it and well.... not sure how I feel but I did it.

Here are a few pics....

Oh and yes I'm in a skirt (at least i traded the heels for flip flops)

Oh and my stomach is sticking out and ummm making me look prego and I'm totally Not... I blame on camera angel.

So please tell me a fear that you need to stand on.... even if its completely strange!!!

Worth It.

Valentine's Day.

Many years this day has held unnecessary expectations.

Having to out due every other date of the year.

Flowers.

Chocolates.

Great Sex.

In our home those expectations in my mind were never met. I built it up to something that was not even possible. The day usually ended in a argument because I was to selfish to admit that my expectations that were way high in the first place were not being meet.

Now it wasn't because my husband didn't try because he is amazing and ALWAYS does his best to meet my needs, wants, and desires.

We came to the conclusion that we have awesome, fun dates all thru the year and those have no expectations because of a "day". It's just us. 365 days are dedicated to us loving each other like crazy so why on earth do we put so much pressure on Valentine's Day ?

So this year.... We decided we would give up 1 day since 364 days we get to sleep in each others arms. We decided on this 1 day we would dedicate to those who didn't get to have that significant one with them, or haven't meet them.

I cooked a fun dinner, used our great china, Lit some candles and when we were all done eating we tore down the table set- up and got our Wii on.

Nothing over the top.

Nothing spectacular.

Just a fun time with some great people.

Worth Every Minute of giving up our Valentine's Day to share with others.

My expectations were beyond met and we had a great time!!!

The 3rd one... sigh...

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The third child is defiantly calling for my mother resignation.

How does this sweetness...

Turn into this...

Ellianna Rejoyce we love you with all our hearts, however I have never had to work so hard thru the 2 year old stage ever(and one would think i'm an expert since I've done that 2 x now).

* You love to make a mess yet insist when we say it's time to go and are leaving something a mess to SLOWLY take your time and clean up. However if I ask you to clean up and we have nothing to do or nowhere to go you pretend you can't hear me.

* You love to kiss and snuggle your sister yet will smack her in a heartbeat.

I am puzzled how a 5 year old and 7 year old can be brought to tears by YOU... a 2 year old.

However... You will pray over a boo boo on someone, give kisses on the lips, and say Hey Ya'll in a true southern fashion just as quick as you can turn on a temper tantrum.

Dear Blog world what is your 2 year old secret to keeping the peace ???

Black Friday?

So tell me are you all about it or can't stand it and want to stay inside all day and hide from it ?

I LOVE IT!!!

I love the sights, the sounds, the smells.

I go with no agenda (other than a peppermint mocha from bux) and have fun people watching and just taking it all in. If I find a great deal then I'm happy but if not it doesn't really matter.

So do you venture out ?

What are your top stores ?

This year I will be working on black Friday and I'm really excited about that! I really I'm. I love helping people find the perfect gift at a great deal!!!

Oh and what time will you brace the madness ???? 4am or earlier ?

This year I think I'm going to go to Tanger Outlets at Midnight!

Tell me all about your Black Friday...

Loads of Love...

Several Months ago my husband and I drove to Charlotte, North Carolina to lead worship for a conference. I don't know about you, but sometimes these little trips are exactly what we need to plan and brainstorm for the future of our ministry. I propped a whole bunch of sticky notes and a huge calendar up on my lap, with a pencil for notes. On the 5-hour drive we were able to accomplish so much, and get so much down on paper. We got to to dream and scheme without interruptions. Our church has a huge vision to love our city. Red. Yellow. Black. White. Gay. Alcoholic. Addict. We think you still deserve to feel God's love. We like that do do that through tangible acts of service. Doing things that leave people going "Huh?" Loads of Love was one of those acts of service. Continue Reading HERE

Woody's Birthday

My sweet Connor Benjamin turned 5 on October 12th and let me tell you that boy was so excited to have a party!

With starting a church plant sometimes you wonder how your kids will fare out in making friends.

Will there be any friends ? How will they meet them ? Well after homeschooling during our transition we decided public schools for elementary was our family decision. We prayed and that's where God led us.

Anyways, Connor started Pre-K and he loves it! He is doing fabulous and has made some great friends! His party was all Toy Story 3 and he dressed up like Woody.

Seriously he was so cute and felt so loved that day!

Thanks friends for loving on my little man.

Dessert & Games

I love having a community with other girls.

When your first building a church i can't tell you how valuable friendships and relationships are.

I love the fact that we can cut loose, let our hair down and have fun.

We had a girls dessert & game night Saturday at the church.

Every girl brought a dessert to share.

We decorated with fall decor.

We played some fun team games and Apples to Apples.

I think my favorite team game was telephone charades... you must try it.

I did a 10 minute devotion on your influence and spreading it on other people.

We gave away some prizes for best dessert and everyone got to take home a mini smores pack.

Here are some pictures to go with the night...

This is Nancy & Brianna, God brought them down here from Michigan! We are so thankful for their servants heart and willingness to serve where needed.

The Cafe' area.

All the girls/women got the pack of "Here's S'more Loving"

Some of the prizes included Gift Certificate for a pedicure.

An adorable watch from Jack & Darcy was one of the favorite prizes.

This is Nicole, she just loves kids!

Natasha & Rhonda what sweet ladies.

Emily & Anna what sweet sisters.

Where is Summer going Ya'll ????

Lord have mercy, this summer is flying by. My oldest two will be in school in like 15 days! What! I'm not sure what Ellianna and I are going to occupy our time doing but somehow I think our time will be filled up very quickly!

So I want to know what my Girlfriends are up to ? I have not heard from some of you in a while and to be honest blog hopping is a luxury right now. I think from sun up to sun down we are busy, laughing, playing sometimes some tears and just a whole lot of FUN!!!

I can't wait to get routine back in line.

So.... I must know for those of you who like to be organized what do you do in the morning during the school year to keep your life from being completely chaotic. I love hearing other people's ideas.

Do you pack everything up the night before ?

Do you have breakfast on the go ?

Do you do devotions...

Let me hear it cause it's almost that time again...

P.S - Isn't that uniform so stinking cute!!! I love the fact that my kids have to wear uniforms!!!

Toothpicks & Marshmallows & A Sale

Okay stop what your doing and go get

Toothpicks - $1.00

Marshmallows - $1.00

...and you will have hours of fun!

They built Sharkboy's ship

Barbies house

A boat

A horse

and many more things and guess what they used their imagination!

Have fun...

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