Thankful Thursday

1. I am starting to feel better (allergies)
2. My sweet husband took care of me and the kids while I was out of comission
3. Chocolate
4. Rocky seems to be ok from his big fall
5. We are going to see my brother and his family tomorrow night
6. MOPS tomorrow
7. Christian's healthy appetite, he actually asked to eat a whole bowl of green beans
8. Reed looked so cute today and was so happy
9. We did not get hail last night
10. 6 more days of Sonshine, and this school year is done

Mommas don't let your babies grow up to be Cowboys...

I understand that song a little more now. Seeing how cute my baby is dressed up in his boots scared me a little. He truly is growing up and one day he is going to steal the heart of a little girl. I am not ready for that day, but I am praying for that little girl whoever she may be.

Today at Reed's Preschool, they had Rodeo day. He had so much fun wearing his boots and hat to school!

Yummy!!!

I found some great recipes that I am dying to make, so thought I would share. Since I am sharing these recipes...I think I should be invited over to eat if you make any of these!

Surprise Cookies:
http://madaboutmartha.blogspot.com/2008/02/martha-stewart-surprise-cookies.html

German Apple Pancakes:
http://madaboutmartha.blogspot.com/2008/04/breakfast-of-champions-german-apple.html

Moist Ginger Pumpkin Bread:
http://madaboutmartha.blogspot.com/2008/03/moist-ginger-pumpkin-bread.html

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats:
http://www.blissfullydomestic.com/2008/04/sweet-treat---c.html

Best Chicken Ever:
http://jenshomecookin.blogspot.com/2008/04/best-chicken-ever-not-my-title.html

Thankful Thursday

1. Rain held off long enough to play our t-ball game
2. My friend Brandi (she turns 30 tomorrow)
3. We only have 8 more days of Sonshine Academy till summer break
4. Weekend is almost here
5. Chance got off early yesterday to work on the boys room
6. Chance fixed my shower drain
7. The storm seemed to have missed us, we just got some good rain!
8. Sleeping, bathed children
9. Dallas Mavericks won last night
10. Mavs play NO Hornets first in playoffs, GO MAVS!!!

My Dad

His birthday was April 9th and I meant to do this then, it has just been crazy around our house, so here is my tribute to my dad.

My dad is Godly, funny, silly, goofy, sarcastic, talented, frank, loving, laid back, creative, thoughtful, adventurous. He is a father, daddy, friend, helper, guide, listener, instructor, advisor to me. He loves his granchildren and they think the world of him. Christian and Reed smile just saying the name Grandpa. We are so blessed to have him in our life!

Thankful Thursday

1. my brother and his family are all home in Tyler after 3 years in Latin America (hopefully we can see them very soon)
2. no damage was done during the storm last night
3. the sun is shining today
4. my new H (wall hanging)
5. I get to scrapbook with friends Saturday
6. dinner with girlfriends tomorrow night at church
7. our hometeam ministry will be up and running by the end of this month
8. sopapilla cheesecake
9. my Keepers of the Home Bible Study
10. that I did not get the upper respitory infection that my family has had

Mom will you get this out of my nose?

Oh the joys of being a mother. Last night Reed stuck this little yellow sponge from a magic trick from Chuck E Cheese up his nose. It was the perfect fit so it wasn't easy to pick it out. I couldn't tell him to blow it out, because when we tell him to blow his nose he does the opposite. I got it out and all is good! Thank you Reed for always making life interesting.

Papaw David

We went this past weekend to Mabank, TX to visit Chance's Papaw David, Aunt, Uncle & Cousin. The boys love going out there. They have a trampoline, fort, and cows. We stayed outside the whole time we were there. When we left we both were ready to move to the country. It is just a simpler, more relaxed way of life out there. The boys didn't fight once!!!

Papaw David has had a few strokes lately and we don't know how much longer we will have him around and wanted to spend time with him. He was having a great day while we were there, he is very happy and loves his cattle! Chance's Aunt and Uncle spoil the boys rotten. They give them anything they want and even send them home with treat bags.

Mr. Baseball

We are playing T-ball again. Chance is still the coach and we have almost the same team. We have 3 new kids on the team and we are doing so good! The kids have had some great defensive plays! It is so cool to see the kids actually "get it." It shows Chance they have been listening and paying attention at practice. Christian would rather be playing t-ball than pretty much anything else. Reed is very ready for his turn to play. As soon as the game is over he asks if he can go run the bases, it is so cute!!!! My future has a lot of baseball games in it, and I wouldn't change a thing!

God is so Great!

God knew how much I needed His word today and I was so blessed at church this morning. As I shared I have been struggling and I have been praying about it, but not truly spending as much time and effort on praying about it as I have been worrying about it. This morning Pastor Craig spoke on prayer, but it wasn't your typical message on prayer (or it may have been, but it was so powerful for me this morning). What God showed me this morning: to pray boldly, passionately, fervent, and out loud.

Prayer is God's channel of blessing in your life.

Channel of Presesnce
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

Channel of Provision
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7

Channel of Power
...'Not by might nor by sword, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6

Prayer Needed

As the boys have gotten older Chance and I have had a desire for another baby for about a year now. I am so thankful for the family that God has blessed me with, but we started to feel like our family was not complete yet. The past year has been an emotional roller coaster. I get excited when I feel neasaus or any other symptoms, then I take a test and it says I am not. I know God is in control and will bless us just like he has in the past in His perfect timing, but I have started to loose a little bit of that faith and have started struggling with questions...why wouldn't God want us to have another baby...will I never be pregnant again...is there something wrong with me that I don't know about yet...I know that I am so blessed and I don't want to come off as selfish or that I don't appreciate how much God has already blessed us with. We just have the desire for another baby and I am sharing my struggles to ask for your prayers. Pray that I will give it to God and not keep taking it back to try and control. Pray that I will turn to God daily for His love and strength.