Friday, December 19, 2008

Babies, babies everywhere

It seems like everyone is having or recently had a baby. I have the baby bug but swore I wasn't having any more babies until I got married. Maybe if I get a ring, I will have something else to focus on :)

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Santa's Helper







Jacob did wonderfully at his pictures on Saturday, especially since we waited an hour just to take them. Mom and I are pros at this though so we came prepared. I just love this little guy! We are hoping to send them out this week.




Tuesday, December 2, 2008

You go Jacob!

Jacob started at a new school today. We went this morning to turn in all the paper work and fill out some forms. Then off he went. We walked him down to his temporary class (may be permament). The teacher was very sweet and the class size was much smaller. He is the fifth boy and I'm not sure how many girls but obviously more than the boys. She said they have everythign he will need. He just needs a backpack, jacket for outside (a.m.), lunch or money, snack, small blanket for 20 min rest time and that's it! I am so excited to see how his day went. The teacher said she would be sending a note how about his day. He will be getting out earlier than the last school so that's good. Next week I think he will start going to after school some. That will be good for him. I am really excited for him and have a great feeling about this. I just love him so much and am so very proud of him!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Where does the time go??


It is preserved in memories and accompanied photos. He will ALWAYS be my baby!
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Where the hell was I???

I was browsing Yahoo and saw that DeAnna Pappas was the top search for today. So I started thinking ... man I haven't seen much about her and Jesse. I wonder how they are doing and BAM! They broke up the other day. I really liked them. Jesse was my pull the whole show. I can't believe this. I really thought they would make it. But how did I not know this already?? Oh well ... I guess that's what happens when you miss TMZ.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Making pancakes

Six year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes. He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on the floor. He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands, mixed in most of a cup of milk and added some sugar, leaving a floury trail on the floor which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten.
Brandon was covered with flour and getting frustrated. He wanted this to be something very good for Mom and Dad, but it was getting very bad. He didn't know what to do next, whether to put it all into the oven or on the stove and he didn't know how the stove worked! Suddenly he saw his kitten licking from the bowl of mix and reached to push her away, knocking the egg carton to the floor. Frantically he tried to clean up this monumental mess but slipped on the eggs, getting his pajamas white and sticky.
And just then he saw Dad standing at the door. Big crocodile tears welled up in Brandon 's eyes. All he'd wanted to do was something good, but he'd made a terrible mess. He was sure a scolding was coming, maybe even a spanking. But his father just watched him. Then, walking through the mess, he picked up his crying son, hugged him and loved him, getting his own pajamas white and sticky in the process!
That's how God deals with us.. We try to do something good in life, but it turns into a mess. Our marriage gets all sticky or we insult a friend, or we can't stand our job, or our health goes sour. Sometimes we just stand there in tears because we can't think of anything else to do. That's when God picks us up and loves us and forgives us, even though some of our mess gets all over Him.
But just because we might mess up, we can't stop trying to "make pancakes" for God or for others. Sooner or later we'll get it right, and then they'll be glad we tried... I was thinking and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that need rekindling or three words needing to be said, sometimes, "I love you" can heal & bless! Remind every one of your friends that you love them. Even if you think they don't love back, you would be amazed at what those three little words, a smile, and a reminder like this can do.
Just in case I haven't told you lately... I LOVE YA!!!Please pass some of this love on to others.... suppose one morning you were called to God; do all your friends know you love them?