because He lives...

Today I'm thankful to serve a living God.

Last night I cleaned out a closet and in a stack of "junk" was an old church directory from when I was somewhere between 15-18 months of age. For some reason it didn't have a date on it but by the looks of all of the kids I know....that's how old it is.

It was really weird flipping through those old pages. I thought about throwing it away at first but then decided to keep it so I could remember all of the faces of the church memebers that I remember from when I was young....it's amazing how many I had already forgotten...not the names but the faces....the "hat lady, Miss Ava" the VBS snowcone lady we thought was mean because she wouldn't let us have a rainbow snowcone...(she wasn't mean)...the list goes on of dear men and women that were the backbone of the church I was raised in...men and women of faith and perseverance.

Also on the pages of that stuffy old directory were families that are now broken marriages, wayward children and lives that haven't set foot in church in years....it saddened my heart to see the families that I looked up to...the "good Christian families" that looked good on the outside to me as a little kid. I can't judge them, only God knows their intentions, motives and hearts but I do know that we as Christians can be known by our fruit. It was very disheartening for me looking through pagee after page after page of those no longer living a life of faith.

Instead of letting Satan rob my joy, the Lord pointed out families that have stood firm and are still persevering. Couples that have been married for umpteen years, who have raised children in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord, couples and families that have been and still are serving the Lord wholeheartedly. As my feeling of disappointment was slowly turning to a feeling of hope....the Lord led me to pages of families who have kids that are serving the Lord...some are big names...some are not...but they are all walking in the path the Lord has for them....a family friend who has been a missionary to Africa for several years now, others with ministries of their own..music, speaking...even ones I don't know about. Those that have been able to bless a child through adoption...the list goes on....another family friend who has come to be a world-renowned worship leader. It was refreshing to rememeber these families who the Lord has not forgotten but has blessed because of their obedience and willingness to serve Him wholeheartedly and to stand firm and persevere.

I think a lot of people are going to be dumb-founded the day our Lord comes back for His church. Too many people know ABOUT God but don't really KNOW God. Too many people "play" church and not enough people have a relationship with the one true God. Thank you Lord for sending your son, Jesus, to die on the cross for MY sins. Thank you for drawing me to you, Lord and for preparing a place for me with the Father.

Matthew 7:13-14
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

It's easy to let ourselves get bogged down in all the horrible things and to let ourselves be discouraged and feel like all we do is in vain but like I told a friend this week...Satan is good at what he does...he comes to steal, kill and destroy. BUT...I serve a good God...a living God that offers grace and meets all my needs. I pray that you too will let Him meet your needs this very day and may you find peace and rest in Him as you go about your doings this week. Persevere in the faith dear friends.

Matthew 10:22
All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.

On a lighter note because I just uploaded some new pics.....

The boys treat Princess Kate like she is royalty...she really is the Queen of the house. (Parker looks mad but he wasn't...don't know what this face is!) Yesterday I let Kate play in the backyard for the first time without me being out there. Brett carried her around and they followed her like she was a delicate little baby. They were so cute. Brett even managed to get her strapped into her swing and swing her.....I guess I should've paid them for babysitting!



Yes I have tons of pictures of Kate but I do of the boys their first 2 years as well so.....here is a picture of last year and this year in the same box....she has grown so much!

Put 'em in the evan.

I thought about my friend Kathy this morning....yeah YOU, Evan's g-ma! The boys are playing with Play-doh and baking cookies. Crew said, "her put 'em in tha evan!" He's so cute.....it made Kathy (and the rest of the family) pop into my mind because she has always said, "My Evan from Heaven!"

That got my mind rolling about friends....and that Brownie/Girl Scout song...and my sister in-law singing it and being made an honorary girl scout or something ridiculously funny even though I can't remember all of the details....anyway,

Make new friends,
but keep the old.
One is silver,
the other is gold.

I'm so thankful for good friends...there are many kinds of friends.....whether they're old or new, silver or gold...they're all treasures.

I googled "define a true friend" and it took me to this link if you want to check it out but here's a recap.

Friends find time for each other and I'm thankful that although all of my friends are super busy being great moms to their kiddos...if I needed them I know I could call them and they would drop whatever they had going on and meet that need.

True friends are with you through thick and thin...they stand by your side no matter what you're going through. If I make a bad decision, my friends are good enough friends to give me their opinion and lead me in the right direction. I'm thankful for friends that don't always agree with me but desire for us all to become better women/wives/mommas and lead me in that way.

I'm thankful for my friends that don't give expecting something in return. I have the best, most generous group of ladies that surround me....if I needed them to watch my kids...they do wholeheartedly without ever keeping tabs about when they can get the favor back. Thanks to you that have let me drop my kids off in last minute emergency situations....I'm grateful.

True Heart friends remember the mundane stuff in life....yes, sometimes we (I) forget to get the card in the mail on time or text right before midnight on the day of something special but true friends have you on their mind on the days you have stuff going on...stressful doctor's visits, b-days, sick kids, etc. It's nice having prayers lifted up on our behalf from good friends.

I remember blogging about seasons of life and I believe there are seasons of friendships. Childhood friends, high school friends, college friends, mommy friends, couple friends, lifelong friends, church friends, family friends, homeschool friends, blog friends, adult friends....many many kinds of friends that meet different needs at different seasons of our lives.

Childhood friends....what's there not to love about these treasures....they make up most of the silly memories we have from growing up.

College friends....the friendships we create because we have something in common...not because we're all thrown together in a small town and there's no other option....these ladies ROCK. I have a few college friends that shaped me and made me see what's out there...that God is big and wants to do big things. Even now, in the lives of my college friends...God has blessed and is working in their lives in a mighty way...it's amazing to watch/see/hear all that God is doing in their families. I love those treasures. They make me strive to be a better mom.

What's exciting is when childhood friends and college friends carry over into adult/mommy/family friends. Not because it's what we're use to but because we can encourage one another on toward the prize He has set before us. Making other friends in the mix but always able to come back to what's familiar and be able to admonish one other.

The Mommy friends I have now that are also family friends, couple friends...our kids are friends, they are within driving disctance...these friends are who keeps us going, eager to serve with each other in the mundane tasks of life...lifting each other up during the hard days of snotty noses, sleepless nights, and idiotic people...they are the ones we share fun parties and get togethers with, help each other with home projects, baby showers, recipes, kids clothes, hot meals when someone's sick....they are the ones that meet the day to day. I'm so thankful for you treasures out there. What would I do without your encouragement and friendship.

I have a conglomeration of many other different kinds of friends that I may talk to only on facebook/email/blog/text simply because that's what works best for both of us. Play dates and family get togethers are out of the question because we're too far in distance but I know they are true friends....friends that encourage, lift us up, spur us on....friends that will meet a need if a need arose, friends that aren't a burden but a blessing, friends because we have the same end goal in mind for the raising of our little ones....just friends in every sense of the word! Friends that may say a quick prayer for us because we came to their minds....those are true heart friends.

I'm thankful to have friends the Lord puts on my heart to pray for...to be able to be apart of His work in their lives is a blessing and thankful for friends that do the same for us. Thanks to you out there that are a joy!

Here's a great song by Watermark for you....

come home....

Mimi...Poppa....we miss you...come home already!!!!



My parents with my kids and nephews!

I'm on this old...but new to me again...computer that has been in the schoolroom and it has such old pictures saved on it. Here's one of Parker and Brett from I have no idea but before Crew and Kate joined the fam.



This doesn't happen very often...they won't kiss now for anything because "we're both boys!!!" At least they have that idea right!

people people....

This post is in response to a comment on my last post....geez people...if you don't like my blog....Please, (I'm asking nicely) just stop reading it!

My first thought was, "oh...you must be one of those....." You may fill in that blank with whatever you like. My second thought was, "not responding to stupidity" Third thought, "if I don't respond, Ms. No Name might think I agree!" Not good...don't agree! Fourth thought, "I should go monogram!" Did that...now I'm back.

First off....Why I blog? I simply like to write, which I don't have time for, typing is faster and I like splashing the world wide web with photos of my cuties (for my family and dear friends to see). I've always had an opinion that I don't mind voicing. Good or bad in your opinion really is irrelevant to me. 99% of the time I can agree to disagree and go on and live a happy day. If someone doesn't like my opinion...more power to them...how boring would it be if we all thought alike! If you don't like my blog...again...just stop reading it...there are blogs I don't read because I don't like what they have to say, our values differ, etc....I don't read them and attack their character anonymously.

Secondly....you dear Christian friends that encourage me, admonish me and give me a desire to be a better mom....thank you. I hope you know who you are....yes...don't second guess...you are probably one of them! I cherish the time I get to spend with you, the emails/calls/texts/FB messages we get to exchange. You all make me want to be a better person. As for the rest of you....

Oh nevermind.

Okay...

Why did Jesus come?
Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I Timothy 1:15, " Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst."

He came to call sinners to repentance. Mark 2:17 "Jesus...saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

Jesus Christ came into the world to seek and save the lost. Luke 19:10 "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."

Christ came into the world to be a Light in the world. John 12:46 "I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on Me should not abide in darkness."

He came into the world that men might have the Abundant Life. John 10:10 "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."

So, yes...Jesus came and once sinners "see" the Light....they are to no longer abide in darkness..."Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"(2Corinthians 5:17)

No, you can't get into Heaven by your works but a true Christian can be measured by their fruit. (Matthew 5:16) “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." That light is the light of the gospel. Christians have been called out of darkness into His light. (1Peter 2:9) "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" We are set apart and shouldn't be like the world, dress like the world, live like the world.

I am not my own, I was bought with a price...the blood of Jesus and I will honor God with my body....God's holy temple. 1 Corithians 6:12-20 is full of "pearls"....go read it for yourself....here's a short part of the last few verses for those of you that won't go read it...."Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."

Here it is way into the midnight hours for the 3rd night in a row and I find myself feeling the need to even respond to such....I can't even think of the word...just lack of knowing what His word says.....

Phillipians 4:8

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."


That seems pretty basic to me...if it's not all of the above...we shouldn't be thinking about such things. Am I perfect...by no means! Have I ever said I was? No...do I fall short? Yes, daily. Do I see areas in my life that aren't pleasing to the Lord? Yes....talked with friends about them today! Do you know my heart? You should if you read my blogs frequently! If you don't know my heart and where I'm coming from....here's the "S" word for you...SHUT....geez...I can't even type it. Just stop reading my blog...leave me alone...No, I don't need to seek counseling from Dr. Phil but thanks for the poor advice...I shall seek counseling from the King of Kings and Lord of Lords...The Counselor....No, I'm not insecure.....I know I'm great because the Lord tells me so. I'm a royal priesthood for goodness sakes! If I offend you so why on Earth do you waste your time.....and please don't wish me a "blessed holiday" and attack me all in the same comment.

Just a heads up for the rest of you....if you find anything about the following that you don't like, disagree with, will get angry about and attack me with nasty remarks about my character which you know nothing about....I would suggest not ever reading here again...this blog is for my friends, for people wanting to see my kids and to get into my brain....

I don't like tv and I think people spend too much time in front of it. I don't like destructive video games and think people waste away their lives, I don't think people should get drunk and I don't think people with leadership roles in the church should drink at all....or do drugs. People who complain about being fat while eating a supersized big mac and fries get on my nerves. Stop complaining about things you allow to happen! (right, mom?) I don't watch Martha Stewart or Oprah...GASP! I voted for Bush a few years back and this Momma Ain't for Obama. We shoot animals and watch them die...and enjoy it.....they taste yummy. I am not a tree hugger, I don't recycle, after four kids we've filled up a landfill with diapers and I haven't once given it a second thought. I don't advocate divorce under circumstances that aren't biblical...(thankful for grace) I don't believe one is born gay...it's a sinful lifestyle....just like adultery, gluttony, my bad attitude....a sin is a sin but a marriage is between one woman and one man! You already know I think girls and mommas are dressing like hoochies these days and I think all the problems of society are because parents aren't doing their Biblical duty raising their kids.

It's late, I ramble when it's late, don't think before I speak and I'm sure half of you are either asleep or steam is coming from your ears.


draw me nearer nearer nearer blessed Lord

vanity and modesty

Please tell me what the deal is with short shorts and Ugg boots....or Ugg knock-offs...or whatever. I think the jeans in the boots are super cute but the short Daisy Duke shorts and the boots just aren't doing much for me and I want to say to the chicks wearing them, "do you have a mirror?" Speaking of mirrors...vain people and modesty.....I think the reason so many girls are growing up insecure, vain and have no modesty is because there are Moms out there that have no business raising daughters. From this point on it's all my opinion so for those of you that don't particularly like when I step on your toes you might as well stop reading...for the rest of you...read on and I would enjoy your opinion!

Insecurity....girls (in my opinion) are growing up insecure because they are trying to find their self worth in what they look like, the clothes they wear, the looks they get from guys, etc. I pray that I can teach Kate to find her self worth in who the Lord knows she is and that she will desire to have an unblemished heart before the Lord. 1 Samuel 16:7 read, "Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." My prayer is that not only Kate but that I will be more concerned about what He sees inside than outside.

Vanity....vanity is something that is vain, empty or valueless...the quality of being vain. What does vain mean? You hear the word often, right. Here's a definition for you....having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements! Who do you dress for? Do you dress so others will see you and think you look so great, do you do things so others will see what all you've accomplished or achieved? How many times a day do you check yourself out in the mirror?

Ladies, I have 3 boys and those out there that don't teach their daughters to dress for godliness aren't helping our guys out one bit. Matthew 5:28 says, "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."

Modesty....on the same line as being vain and being insecure. One of the main reasons girls don't dress modestly is because they are insecure, they want guys to notice them and because it's in style. Yes, I will agree it is sometimes hard to find dresses that are long enough these days and I've tried on 20 or so in the past month....I've bought only 2 because they didn't show my hiney.

Why is it so important to dress modestly...what's the big deal? We should want to please the Lord and teach our daughters to do the same....and to teach them not to make guys stumble that are trying to please the Lord with their eyes. We should strive to be a godly example to others around us....having our boobs hanging out and hiney showing probably isn't acceptable in the eyes of the Lord.

Modesty shows what's in your heart and what you value....do you value teaching your daughter not to be a stumbling block and teaching her how to dress in a way that pleases the Lord? I sure would appreciate any help in this area as we strive to raise godly young men that desire to please the Lord with their eyes.

If you wouldn't wear it to church....you probably shouldn't own it...much less wear it! If you have a different Sunday School Party swimsuit and a different Friends Party swimsuit...you might have some issues with modesty. If your boobs are hanging out or you have to keep tugging at your shorts or skirt....you might need to rethink your wardrobe. Oh and come on.....if you've had kids...seriously....dress like it....accept the fact...you aren't a teenager anymore!!! Not to say that teenagers should dress the way they do either BUT...come on, Mommas!

Our daughters will dress the way we teach them to dress.....

Sidenote: annoyance of mine....
Hip Hop Cheerleading with tummy showing on our sweet little babies......if you're looking for a way to teach your daugther to find self worth in her image...you definitely need to sign her up for Hip Hop Cheer!

attempt at poetry...ha!

Okay so it's cheesy but it was fun.....

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Ev'rywhere you go;
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again, with candy canes and silver lanes aglow. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, toys in ev'ry store, but the prettiest sight to see is the joy that will be hanging with our fam....ily.

A pair of "wake up shoes" and a arrows that shoot is the wish of Parker and Brett;
Dolls that will talk and a chainsaw that will chop is the hope of Kate and Crew;
And Mom and Dad can hardly wait to kiss under the mistletoe. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev'rywhere you go; There's a tree in the dinning room, one in the den as well, The fake kind that doesn't have to be watered. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas; Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing right within your heart.


Merry Christmas from the Clampetts!

lesson learned

it's wordy but I'm listening to the ho-hum of the monogramming machine so I'll spill my thoughts...

Today was another one of those days that I've been having lately...should've just stayed in bed and let the kids figure the day out on their own. Woke up later than expected (with a headache), too much on the "to do" list, needed to catch up on monogramming-laundry-dishes, get the kids all educated up, etc. etc. etc. Parker was complaining and being lazy, Brett was nagging, nagging and nagging, Crew was being disobedient and mean to the siblings when I wasn't looking,and Kate in the mix is the only one that seems to be having a joyful day.....she did slap a few times and try to sink her teeth into a few brothers but by golly...if I were her I would get the baseball bat and bust some knee caps.

3 of us stayed in our pajamas today since I'm trying to catch up on laundry. I always say that..."catch up" on laundry but I always have the same amount. I guess I'm never cathing up...I'm just "doing" laundry....anyway...

It's amazing what captures their little minds. Parker and Brett sat like this for a little while debating on what color of flame is the hottest. Parker is distressed over Brett's opinion of purple flames! (A moment of blessing to my soul during this less than desirable day at our house.)



I was blessed by a sweet friend today. She called to share a scripture verse with me that she said reminded her of me and said that I/my family is an encouragement and a good example! Huh! She will never know how much I needed to hear those words and thank you so much, girlfriend! She called immediately after I unloaded on the kids, invited them to get out of the house and find a new family and that I was fed up and there were a million other things I could be doing with my time! That's the G rated version. After getting off the phone with her I told the big boys about the conversation and how she said we were a good example and we fall short...oh so short!

I went and took a shower....with Crew on the bathroom floor because he couldn't control his desire to throw toys at Brett's head. I finally had to say, "Crew...Momma loves you but I do not want to talk to you right now and...don't open that door because I don't want Kate in here either!!!" DOOR OPENS!!!! Crew says, "you going to spank me?" (not in a smarty pants way but a fearful question)

Why, Lord? Why do you desire for me to do this? Satan tried to lie to me and tell me how much I could get done with 2 in public school all day, my scrapbooks would be up to date, house clean during the way, shop, eat out, read, learn photoshop, sew, on and on and on. I was so frustrated (headache from morning still pounding away)...my exact thoughts were, "what is their problem...they don't do anything they've been taught, nothing I want them to do, nothing that pleases me, my efforts are in vain!" STOP...light bulb went on....the Lord said to my heart, "isn't that how you treat me?" OUCH.

I got out of the shower, sat the boys down, apologized that my actions weren't like Christ and that the Lord gives Grace and second chances and I too offer them the same....but please please please think before you act/whine/complain/nag and see if it is going to show that you're God's little boy.

I'm thankful that my Heavenly Father would NEVER invite me to get out of His house and leave His family. He has promised me..."I will never leave you or forsake you!" What a blessing...lesson learned. I've failed big time today with the kids as far as walking like Christ. Thankfully, tomorrow is a brand new day, God's forgiveness makes me humble.

On a lighter note......

The frigid wind took her breath away as I was taking her picture with Daddy after chuch.



Before the Rudolph Musical...Parker, Me, Mimi & Brett

randomness and poem...

I spent the entire day today shopping and eating...it was a lot of fun but I'm glad to have my shoes off and be in my bed. I will say that if I see one more t-shirt with Michael Jackson on it...I might barf. Who's great idea was that anyway...they were all on the sales racks!

My house is clean (let's see for how long), my hubby and kids blessed me with birthday cards to treasure, great Sunday school party last night, my Christmas cards should be in my hands in a week (hopefully), Rudolph musical tomorrow, my Christmas shopping is complete....da DAAAAAAAAAA! (high note) and I'm super excited that we stuck to our guns and didn't over do it this year.

We're doing The Twelve Days of Christmas this year but we're starting before Christmas instead of the original start on Christmas day. Each night at the dinner table we will eat dinner while the kids are crazy with anticipation over what's in the gift box. After dinner the kids will get to open a gift....some days individual, some family gifts....just fun stuff like candy, movies, cookie mix to bake for dessert, games to play, etc. This will start on December 13th and the boys are really excited.

On Christmas morning, each blessing is getting 3 wrapped gifts...yes, THREE, a book (tradition in the Kindle house) and a stocking full of goodies. For you over-achieving, making up for time not spent with your kids, have to be your kids friend, materialistic give your kids all they ever want parents....don't freak out!!!! My kids are getting so much this year in those 3 little wrapped gifts...they're getting exactly EVERYTHING they asked for. Yes...everything...can you believe we indulge our kids and are giving them everything on their list. TV isn't on much at our house and I throw away most mail order catalogs so my kids aren't always playing the "greedy grunt whiney hiney brat"...it's so nice.

The boys have known for months that they're getting 3 wrapped gifts on Christmas morning so they have been thinking really hard over what their heart desires. They've been very careful about giving me their lists which goes something like this:

Parker - baseball bat, glove and house shoes (called wake-up shoes for some reason?)

Brett - brown wallet...don't forget..."BROWN, MOMMA!", baseball bat, arrows for his bow (he's 5 mind you!) and a flashlight

Crew - chainsaw ("wheel one like Daddy's!"...hhmmm...he's not being indulged this year) and a toy.

Kate - she hasn't told us yet but she's getting a double jogger stroller for her baby dolls and a set of twin babies...how easy was that!

Their stockings are the fun part with too many goodies to share with you but rest easy knowing our kids are deeply in love with us and we didn't buy one thing on a credit card! Go, Jennifer...it's your birthday!!!


Side note....
A friend of mine was talking about the spelling of jr.high kids so I sent her this poem that I thought I would share with you all before I head to my beauty sleep.

Pretty Good
by Charles Osgood


There once was a pretty good student
Who sat in a pretty good class
And was taught by a pretty good teacher
Who always let pretty good pass.

He wasn’t terrific at reading,
He wasn’t a whiz-bang at math,
But for him, education was leading
Straight down a pretty good path.

He didn’t find school too exciting,
But he wanted to do pretty well,
And he did have some trouble with writing
Since nobody taught him to spell.

When doing arithmetic problems,
Pretty good was regarded as fine.
5+5 needn’t always add up to be 10;
A pretty good answer was 9.

The pretty good class that he sat in
Was part of a pretty good school,
And the student was not an exception:
On the contrary, he was the rule.

The pretty good school that he went to
Was there in a pretty good town,
And nobody there seemed to notice
He could not tell a verb from a noun.

The pretty good student in fact was
Part of a pretty good mob.
And the first time he knew what he lacked was
When he looked for a pretty good job.

It was then, when he sought a position,
He discovered that life could be tough,
And he soon had a sneaking suspicion
Pretty good might not be good enough.

The pretty good town in our story
Was part of a pretty good state
Which had pretty good aspirations
And prayed for a pretty good fate.

There once was a pretty good nation
Pretty proud of the greatness it had,
Which learned much too late,
If you want to be great,
Pretty good is, in fact, pretty bad.

another sidenote:
Jody...I haven't forgotten about the post you asked for...just haven't collected my thoughts!

Do you think she really knew?

Lyrics to Mary did you Know?

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby
You've kissed the face of God

Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am



Can you imagine the feeling of Mary holding the Great I Am? I can't even wrap my mind around whether or not she really grasped it. What hit me when this song was humming in my head...."this sleeping child you're holding..is a child of the Great I am!" My four little blessings are children of the King...The King of Kings....Lord, may I do them justice raising them in your Word.

Jesus is the reason

What a great time of year...I love Christmas and the reason we celebrate!



This week has brought cool weather, a warm fireplace, hot chocolate and family movie nights....what a blessing family is.

Action shot of the kids decorating their tree! Action shots are about all I can get of Parker and Brett these days.

December First

This little alarm woke me up around 4 this morning then again at 6.....he's too cute to throw out the upstairs window and this morning I realized that my words to him weren't "seasoned with salt" Colossians 4:6 - "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." I don't think I can justify being rude to my 3 year old just because his actions didn't fit my sleeping agenda.



Well...this post had a point but Parker just woke up and in the 5 seconds his horrible morning breath has graced my nostrils I have heard, "what are you doing?" way too many times to proceed.....

I'll leave you with this:

Jeremiah 8:7
"Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons, and the dove, the swift and the thrush observe the time of their migrations. But my people do not know the
requirements of the Lord."

I'm thankful this crisp 39 degree weather beckoned me to stay inside this morning and spend time in His word before the blessings all woke up and started asking questions about "how much longer till you're done, Momma!"

Holy is the Lord God Almighty.....