Jr High Swim Party!

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Eatin n A Movie

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Sonic Play

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Dressing Up

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Fun Day

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Amazing Day with 4!

With the three oldest still at a friends I decided it was time to take the four youngest out for a fun day! We began by eating at a Chinese buffet with hubby. Then we headed for the Mississippi Children's Museum for some fun...they have a wonderful splash pad ... great for a hot day! Sonic nearby has s great playground and we were just in time for half price drinks! We patiently waited for Hubby to get off work and headed for a quick supper before taking them to s movie to finish off a great day ! Now Hubby and ate watching our movie quietly in the living room while the children are tucked away in bed,worn out from a wonderful day of fun !

Down To Four

Last night my 3 oldest decided they wanted to spend the night and a friend house... with some very gracious parents.. so off they went... all 3! Needless to say my day was much different with just 4 children 8 and under here...I felt like I was 5
Years back again. So tonight we're watching a movie and hitting the sack! Being blessed with so many... i'm lost without my whole crew but I'll make it I'm sure! We missed a waterpark day for the kids due to a few running fever... hubby is planning a special Saturday coming up really soon! Our Church is so wonderful at providing so many opportunities for the children! God has blessed us beyond belief in so many areas!

Sometimes School Is A No Show!

After yesterday's great start to school I had high hopes for today... that is till 2 of my blessings woke with high fever at 3 and 4 in the morning. I quickly decided school was a no show and we all needed rest more! Now I am believing for a much better day tomorrow... for everyone...especially my sick babies !

Let The School Year Begin...

Even with the late start we're beginning school today... late in the day I mean... very early in the year really. Though I know it is good for us it will not be easy... it will be interesting! I feel like it has been forever since writing in my blog... even though only a few days. Today marks a milestone in my life... I am now the teacher to 6 life officially and with just the baby to come...it won't be long. God is changing so many things in my heart that I don't have time to share them all.. hopefully soon they will become evident in my walk!


Yes we did finish a whole day of school ... even with the youngest 2 !,Not half bad for the late start! Tomorrow we'll do it all again and throw in a trip to the library!

I Feel Special!

Today my sweet hubby took me to Sams to get my new smartphone! Technology has come a very long way since I was a child. Having a phone that can not only call but text and get.on the web is very neat! I know my kids are thrilled and I am pretty happy myself!
Now I must pull myself away from this gadget and work on my lesson for my preschoolers tomorrow! Remember you are blessed beyond measure... Say Thank You Today for all you've been given !

No Computer....

Since my computer has been on the fritz... my blog is suffering and for that I do apologize. Even tonight I've tried to write several things only to hit. A wrong button. And delete it all... oh well.I'll try again tomorrow!

Quick Note... God is moving on my heart to take a Leap of faith... Stepping out to make a change that I'm not sure I can is scary but it needs doing! Hear I Go!

New Challenges,

Our family is facing some very interesting and exciting challenges in the coming weeks! I am. Sure the details will become easier and clearer as we walk through them.. the steps are just not easy yet. God is providing us with unbelievable peace and wisdom! Stay tuned to see all God is doing!

Growing Ministers!

As in the previous picture you may not always "get" what is God asks of you... So therefore have faith! God knows what's best... I PROMISE!

Sometimes You May Not Understand!

He's still my Baby!

As my baby sleeps his last night in Florida i'm wondering of all the stories he's going to come home with! I'm also hoping tonight i can sleep much better than last night... my chest pain seems to be much worse! i'm tired and really don't want to go back to the er but it might be best! I'll wait it out a little longer then decide what to do! This is not going to be the best weekend though it it will be much better when i get to see my son tomorrow!

I'm really too tired to blog so for tonight simple message... Sometimes even the good stuff is not the right stuff ... We need a direct connection to the ONE!

Over The Hump

Since Wednesday is traditionally called hump day i figured i've made it through almost half the week:) Tomorrow will be only 3 days till i see my oldest again and i'm ready! I know it's not the first time he's been away but him being a youth has seemed to change everything in my mind! I know he'll come back with a new sense of who he is and how God truly wants to use him! I'll prepare to listen for hours on end to all the memories he's made just as my mom did for me what seems like years ago! I miss him greatly... more than i ever imagined i would! I love him greatly and i am very proud to be his mom... to be chosen by God to raise such a Godly young man! Thank you Lord! I'm in awe of All God is doing in the lives of our family!

Mississippi Children's Museum

Our new addition since last yr and having a yearly pass makes it fun! Especially on hot days and when time is needed to just spend an hr or two to keep kids busy! It's not the best museum in the world but it is fun and the kids have a good time! Today we spent just over an hr there and then headed for vbs where 5 of the 6 had a blast! Ruth is only 2 so she stayed with us! It's been a wonderful day! God Bless!

Summer Fun:)

Refilling the pool makes for a fun treat... especially for the little ones who can walk for a change instead of being trapped in floaties:) Today has been different with my oldest @ youth camp... we've enjoyed just relaxing for a change... watching movies and keeping the little ones occupied:) Tomorrow the kids will attend their 5th Vbs... making for a very very fun summer! God is Good!

She is just 2 sweet... Even soaking wet!

Sometimes It Makes A Great Supper!

He's So Grown Up!

Over 13 yrs ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy! It almost seems impossible I'm seeming him off to youth camp tomorrow:) I'm so amazed at all God is doing in His life! I'll be so excited to hear all he's learned in a week! As i called his bags tonight it was almost bittersweet to watch his grow and let him spread his wings all at the same time! I love you Micah!

Favorite Family Time!

Our 3 older boys were treated to a movie by a wonderful friend of the family! So while they were out the younger 4 watched a movie and hubby and i played a game of Phase 10! Family time is any where any time spent with the ones you love doing what it is you love most:) I love my family!

Taught by A Child!

So tonight i was privileged to teach the 2-5 yr olds! God showed me the way He loves even the tiny little hearts of the children! Yes i missed worship and i missed the speaking yet i learned so much even about my own 4 yr old! thank you Lord for showing me a better way to love my own child!

My Youngest 4 Blessings!

We shopped for groceries for the family today and i'm trying a new technique of buying for a whole month at a time! Of course we'll need things like bread and milk but not canned or frozen foods:) God keeps showing me little by little how to be a better wife and a better mom! I love learning!

Fireworks and Family Time!

Hubby was off at noon today to after school was done we had a wonderful rest time! Kids played nicely till supper and we set off for a huge fireworks show in a town bout an hr away! we arrived early and had great seats! The kids played in the big open field and i passed the pic above! Ruth quickly showed us she did not like the noise and she spent the whole twenty min with her head buried! It was so great to spend the day with just the family and celebrate our independence! Happy 4th of July!

Happy 2nd Birthday Ruth!

She can be so funny!

I just love her smile!

She's still tiny enough to buckle up!

She loves to be read too!

She loves to dress up and be funny!

She discovered our little dvd player!

We ate an ice cream cake to celebrate!

Worn out after Birthday Fun!

Her cake by Aunt Anna!

Her cake board by Aunt Anna!

Happy 2nd Birthday Ruth!

Today my Baby Ruth turned 2! Usually i make post full of memories and pics of the honoree... today the memories will have to do... since my computer crashed! Ruth was born after a very tough pregnancy! For months she jerked from withdrawls of all the medicine i was on! Despite the medicine though she was very very healthy! Now 2 yrs later I often get asked if she is even a year because she is so tiny! i recently purchased some pants that were 3-6 mos and they were still too big... yet the top was 18 mos! When she talks she sounds much older than 2! Her vocab is amazing! She plays very well with others and is learning more each day! Today for lunch she surprised us all and ate 4 pieces of pizza! She may be tiny but don't let her size fool you! We love her and enjoy the love she brings to our family! Happy 2nd Birthday Ruth!

Summer Photo Shoot

Provided with a Very Talented 12 yr old Friend .. aka Samantha "Photographer" Straut we had a photoshoot and here is the Result!

Small Wonders!




MY 7 Wonderful Blessings!

 


What Miracles!



4 boys

3 Girls!

Ruth & Emily

Ruth 2yrs Old

Levi 4 yrs Old

Selah 6 yrs Old



Grace 8 yrs Old



Titus 10 yrs Old

John Russell 12 yrs Old

Micah 13 yrs Old

We Love Being SILLY!

Stairsteps!

How could I ask for anything more!

Thank You Samantha for using your talent for us!  They are Awesome! We Love you!