More pictures from our weekend...

6:51 AM

Here is Livvie standing by the fountain where Uncle DJ proposed to Aunt Rachelle...



My girlies giving Bambi some love


Avery would never go through this as a kiddo...Liv had no fear of Mr. Gingerbread Man


Livvie getting ready to enter the Land of Oz


This photo is showing us looking at newborn baby goats that were just born 30 minutes prior.



Thanks for the fun weekend Nana Judy and Bapa Ron!

"you spin me right round,baby right round"

5:42 PM

The girls had a blast visiting Nana and Bapa this weekend.
I think their favorite spot the carousel!!!

Daddy had lots of fun with the camera...he thinks these shots are so neat...







Of course, Bapa couldn't resist, and let them ride!
Here is what Liv thought of her first Carousel ride!

A lil' gift

10:37 PM

I received a wonderful gift in the mail on Friday from my new "friend", Vicki Courtney....

Here are 3 of her books that she has out....



and, a few words she had to say to me....

good thing she doesn't "really" know me, otherwise I think she'd have some more things to say as well! :)

8:07 AM


As I was going through Avery's school folder, I noticed how much better she can write her name now! WHOO HOO for school!!!

8:06 AM

Here is what Avery made at school her last week....a hand-print sun painted shirt!

9:04 AM

Avery wanted to write a "speech" on Friday. Here is what she had to say...
"God made good stuff. And God is really good."

yes, Avery...he did, and he is...

12:36 AM

I was so desperate to take a shower, that I asked Avery to babysit Liv for me for 5 minutes. She did inform me, however, that it would cost me "lots of dollars". we'll see about that....

This is what I saw when I was done with my shower.....




things that make you go hmmmm.....

7:19 AM

Avery: "Mama....I'm pretending that I'm married. Guess what my husbands job is?"

Me: "What honey?"
(thinking, ooh....maybe a doctor, a pastor, heck a singer?)

Avery: "He has a job where he is creative with pipe cleaners."

yup...that's what she said....no lie....

He shows His love in mysterious ways....

2:19 PM

Today, I am fully aware that Jesus is in my house...

WHY, you ask?

Well, I just know it....I KNOW it!

He must have seen that my kids were really loud and singing the chipmunk songs so often that I was going to scream.

And then, He saw that my cupboards were bare of chocolate...which is something I NEED!

So, how did He show me He loved me today?

He sent 2 boys raising money for a trip to Washington DC who were selling chocolate bars for $1.00 each to my house....to my front door! I didn't have to go the gas station to fulfill my chocolate fit...

Thanks for looking in on us today, Jesus! And, thanks for the chocolate (*wink*)

Goodbyes are hard....

9:55 AM

Here is our family with our dear friends, Rod and Opal. Opal is 93, and Rod is in his high 80's. We've known them for 3 1/2 years, and we said goodbye to them Monday night. They are moving to Arizona on Saturday.

How do you say goodbye to someone, with whom you know you will not see again? These 2 will most likely live the rest of their lives in Arizona, and we will never see them again.

So, it was kind of somber, and strange, to say goodbye to them. I think we all "knew" that it was the final goodbye....

So sad, but also, so great for them as well....they are going to be face to face with their creator before we see them again....

I think I can smile about that...

My big news.....

7:24 AM

I'm sure you all have been waiting and checking my blog multiple times a day for the reveal of my "big news", haven't you? (insert smile here...)

Well, here we go.....

About a month ago, I got an email to do a blog design for a woman that was an author. She needed her blog done quickly, and actually, I just finished it up last night.

Over the past 3 weeks, I have gotten to know this author and her assistant, Shawna, very well through email. They are both wonderful, and I have been so happy to work for them.

So, who is this author, you ask?

Well, her name is Vicki Courtney. She is a well known Christian author and speaker. HERE is her site. I have to admit, I didn't know much about her when she wrote me. But since then, I have learned quite a bit! HERE is a link to all of her books that she has out right now. And, HERE is the blog that I designed for her.

And, if that wasn't flattering enough, she asked if she could give my name...my name...to LifeWay, for their web-campaigns! Seriously? I was flabbergasted! What an honor!

And, there's more. She has also asked for me to help them in designing their weekly email newsletter that has over 5,000 women subscribed.

Whew....this blog design business sure has been wonderful for me. I have been so blessed! :)

Meet Miley....

8:00 PM


our new next-door "neighbor" She's just toooooo precious! She's a 4 month old Cocker Spaniel. I had a Cocker growing up, so I have a feeling that this little one and I are going to be great friends!

long and lean....

11:47 AM

those were her Dr.'s words on Monday as we went for Liv's 18 month check up (a month late)
I have gotten used to the idea that my kids are just going to be on the small side.

Here are Liv's stats from today!
Weight: 21 lbs, 9 oz - 10%
Height: 31 1/2 in - 50%
Head: 18 1/4 in - 50%

Another funny thing worth noting.....

the doctor asked if Liv was saying 8-20 words by now. I looked at her and smiled. "Um, no", I said, "but she does know Chinese, and I'm sure not many 18 month olds know that!".

Liv says 3 words right now....English words that is. She says "Mama", "Dada", and "bye bye". She's a tad slow on the speaking side, but like I said, she can speak Chinese like you ain't never heard before.....

Did you know? My sweet Avery graduated tonight?

10:32 PM


that's right! She did it! Mom and Dad are so very proud of her!

Here is Avery on the first day of school, and then tonight! Aren't they both beauties?

Her cute little class was all dressed up in cap and gowns....so precious!

See her....she's there, in the middle....you know, the smallest one....

They sang some songs, and did some other fun stuff (if you want to watch the videos, they are in the post below)

Avery getting her diploma!

She's so proud of herself....

Yup...I let her put some blush on, and paint her finger nails AND toenails!

Why do I think this picture will be shown at her high school graduation someday....sigh....

I am absolutely, positively, head over heels in love with this girl. I'm SO glad she's mine!

Outside by the preschool sign (I took out the school's name! )

Congratulations Avery!!!!

10:29 PM

"The overarching guide for every father should be to live in such a way that his children can see what God the Father is like. They ought to see in their human father a reflection—albeit imperfect—of the heavenly Father in his strength and tenderness, in his wrath and mercy, in his exaltation and condescension, in his surpassing wisdom and patient guidance. The task of every human father is to be for his children an image the Father in heaven." John Piper

overheard today

9:15 PM

I filled in a work shift at my old part time job today, and I just had to share what I overheard...

A young woman, all of maybe 17 years old, wearing ripped up dirty jeans, a sports t-shirt, nasty flip flops (I looked), and hair up messy in a pony tail, says this to her little friend that is trying on a pair of jeans.....

"Believe me...I know clothes...I know what looks good. I watch "What not to Wear," ya know!"

and then, there was me, chuckling behind the counter....hope she didn't hear me! :)

exciting news....

11:03 PM

no, it's nothing like what you're thinking.....

It's something with my blog design business, and I'm excited to share.

BUT, I think I'll torture you all (if you even care) for a few days till I reveal....

yes, that's how I roll...

My mother in law sent me this.....

6:25 PM


The things people do for fashion, I tell ya! These feisty red shoes to my left are all the rage in Japan, I guess. Foot doctors/surgeons must be in high demand as well! Are you kidding me???



I also really never new much about Geisha's. She also attached these last 2 photos to show what they used to do for fashion....




Makes you want to put on your flip flops, doesn't it?

1:00 PM

Play date friend: "Your sister is SO cute!"

Avery: "Yeah, she is...but, she's a tornado!"

Play date friend: (kind of worried) "How is she a...tornado?"

Avery: "Cause she gets into EVERYTHING really really fast!"

another, 'things that make you go hmmmm'

10:57 PM


as I was bringing Avery her water that she asked me for...

"Mom...you're just like my servant!" she says (with a huge smile on her face)

...yes Avery, yes....
I'm glad you're FINALLY realizing that after almost 6 years of me being your mommy
...I am just like your servant....

This is what my husband posted on HIS blog today.....aww...how sweet, huh?

12:52 PM


Today I thank my wife for loving me enough to have stuck with me for 8 years...of marriage, that is. We've actually been together for more than 10 years now, if my math is correct. My wife is the best. She's a great Mom, a great friend, and I couldn't be happier. God is good. ...I am living Proverbs 18:22...

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing; and obtains favor from the Lord."

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