boy meets girl…

2010-04-17T17:13:00.002-05:00

ANNIVERSARY
For our 5 yr anniversary we went back to a cabin we went to on our 1 yr anniversay! This time we stayed a week and had lots of fun! I'm usually the one that wants to 'stay in', but this time it was Cale! We went canoeing for the first time and it was a lot of work b/c it was calm water...which I was thankful for. The weather was beautiful the whole time! Glad we got to go! Love you honey!

2010-03-23T21:25:00.003-05:00

~NEW PIX~
Here are some new pix! When we picked Jax up for church on Sunday he said we all looked like we were going to take a family picture. I thought it sounded like a good idea so here are some...Jax looks silly in the 1st one b/c I had the camera where it would take 2 pix and I'd run to get in. Well Sophie was doing the same so we were laughing and that's why Jax face looks so funny! LOL!

My Crew ;-)

Me & My Sweetheart

Cale stepped in front of the camera right before it went off, while I was say, "oh! it's taking another one...so he posed! Silly man!

Daddy & Jax...we stopped half way up the mt and took this...Jax was a lil nervous!

Jax & I on the Mt...we couldn't stay long b/c it started raining :-(

2010-02-28T20:44:00.003-06:00

OOPS!
I forgot all about my bday pix! I put them on facebook, but I'll post a few on here too! I forget to put stuff on here b/c I have facebook...I'll do better Jen!

See Sophie on the side? Isn't that the prettiest cake you ever saw?! I loved to watch the Wizard Of Oz when I was little so here's my cake!

Cale & I

Luke, Lauren, Me, & Mom

Me, Dad, Lauren, & Nicole

2010-02-28T20:23:00.002-06:00

Cale's Bday
For Cale's bday we went to a Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse where they cook in front of you! I had been there right before we married in '05 and thought it was the neatest thing! Cale had never been so we went with my sis and BIL and had a great time!

Then we had 'the family' party at a local Chinese restaurant. Here we are in our family photo!

Cale plays games on his phone and so I had my aunt make his cake a blackberry curve with Texas Hold 'Em on the screen...he had no idea what it would be!

His mommy & Duane got him an Oregon Ducks hat which he had been wanting..(wonder who told them that's what he wanted?!)

He had a great bday party and I want to thank you all for making it so special! Love you honey!

2010-02-28T19:23:00.003-06:00

~New Addition~

We got a new dog named Miley! She's a yellow Lab and VERY playful! We thought it would keep our Abbie home, but so far she is still wondering around! And of course I couldn't leave our Sophie out, so here's a pic of her on V-day! What can I say...we love our dogs!

Miley Faith

Abbie Joy

Abbie Joy & Miley Faith

Sophie Grace

2009-12-30T22:12:00.003-06:00

HATS
This Christmas I had some hats made for some of the kids in our family! I started out just searching for my neice and ended up have several made! Cale even got me two for my bday! The girl that made them is super nice and you all should go look at her website! She does an awesome job! THANKS JYL! Love ya girl! Here's the website...www.jylholidaycreations.com

Nicole

Brooklyn

The girls love their hats

Cale got me a hat too!

And another one...

2009-12-12T18:38:00.003-06:00

~Christmas Parade~

We had a float in our parade this year and it won 3rd place out of like 200 cars/floats (that's how many we heard were in it this year anyways)! Here's some pix from then!

2009-12-12T18:25:00.004-06:00

Sophie-1st Christmas do!

Isn't she cute! I thought the lady did soooo good!

Front view

Side view (the bandana has candy canes and peppermints on it)

2009-12-03T20:03:00.002-06:00

Thank God and the Angels
Well tonight I am extra thankful for God and his angles! My g-ma's b-day is today so we went to her house for cake and ice cream. I got off late so I told Cale to bring Sophie to play with my g-ma's dog Brittney. Sophie gets extra excited when she has a playmate, or when we go anywhere really! My aunt has a 3 month old baby and so all night I'm making sure that she stays away from the baby and basically just keeping up with her like a kid, except it's a little more difficult b/c she's a small dog and goes everywhere FAST! So we have a great time at the party and then it's time to depart! My aunt and uncle are getting their stuff together and head out. About that time my sis says, "Oh we are parked behind them" and opens the door for a few seconds. I think nothing of the people going in and out b/c she knows not to go out the door...at home...Sophie darts out the door!!! They say "oh no Sophie just went outside!" I hear it, but it doesn't register for a few seconds and I say "OH CALE" and we dart out the door! My g-ma lives in town and it's not a very busy road, but it's DARK! I see her just dart around the un-fenced yard and then across the road she goes! I am still in shock at this point and am just like "what's going on here?" We go across the road and we hear other dogs barking and it's kind of a small field then the next block over has yards, with other dogs! Cale says "you better start praying" and heads behind a shed....again, I'm still just in shock trying to figure out what exactly happened, but say, "God bring her back" and kind of just stand there helpless! About 30 seconds goes by and here comes Cale with Sophie in his arms! Whew, what a relief! I said, "Sophie you bout made mommy's heart jump into her throat" while I hugged my sweet lil Soph! Now, I know what you're thinking, "mommy?" but really she's like my other kid! Even though she's a dog, she's my friend! She's always here when I need a sweet lil doggie hug! I was sooooooooo happy God brought her back to me, in the dark, around other big dogs! I send my angels out everyday to help me and they were 'shooing' her back to me! PRAISE GOD! He knows she's important to me and loves me so much that he took care of it!

2009-11-05T17:23:00.007-06:00

Fun New Pix

This weekend we took some fun new pix! I don't know if these are going to be used for Christmas Photos or not, but I can always use some new pix!

2009-11-05T17:00:00.003-06:00

I just got my cd and I love it! I just love that she's my age! That gives me hope to one day do what she's doing with my sister!

Love Songs for the King is the debut worship project from Sarah Hart Pearsons. If you are a worshipper and if you love to be in the presence of God, you’ve got to get ahold of this. There are 12 original songs, written by Sarah. This new music CD will ignite the heart of worship that’s within you.

About the Artist
Sarah Hart Pearsons is a worshipper, singer-songwriter, and teacher of God’s Word. She and her husband, Jeremy, minister out of their desire to see people from all walks of life come to know the life changing power of Jesus Christ – the Living Word of God. They minister to congregations in their hometown of Fort Worth, Texas and around the world. Sarah and Jeremy teach believers of all ages to hold fast to the same spirit of faith as those who have gone before and to reach behind to those who will follow.

2009-09-26T18:03:00.010-05:00

BRANSON TRIP

Aug 20, 2009

This has got to be one of my favorite vacations I've ever been on....it was probably the company! We stayed at the Radisson Hotel & Suites and we were right on the strip where everything is happening! We didn't have alot to spend so we just went to Ripley's Believe it or Not and went to Keith Moore's church! It was awesome! Cale had seen our Pastor on TV at Keith Moore's church and he was like on the 2nd row. Cale had told me he wanted to sit where Pastor did. I told him, I'd rather not so he didn't say anything else. So we get there about 15 mins before church started and they are the friendliest people I've ever met! There's like usher every few steps greeting you! We get to the door and an usher asks us if we've ever been there before and we say no so he escorts me and Cale down, down, down the row and ends up on the first row, I am just standing there in shock, thinking to myself...I didn't even dress up, this ministry is on TV, I can't even go to the bathroom if I need to....not only the first row, but front and center! Cale is smiling from ear to ear and I just grin at him and say..."is this close enough for you?" It was an excellent service and just goes to show that God does have a sense of humor! ;-) I will defiantly be going back there! We also got to stay with the Joneses and they keep our lil Sophie! She had so much fun with Kinley! They played non stop! Thanks for letting us stay and feeding us that yummy lunch! Love ya'll!

2009-09-26T15:31:00.004-05:00

Here's some pix from when we went to the park for Uncle Jason's Party!

Here's when we had a get together. Our cousin from TX moved here so we wanted to make him feel at home! We had lots of fun that night! Bless his heart, he's not used to so many people in one house! LOL!

2009-08-15T11:03:00.006-05:00

Youth Trip 2009
Here are some pix from our trip! We had so much fun. 1st went to an aquarium and then to incredible pizza! We had some bonding & restoring and it was just a great time in the Lord! Praise God he can use us with these wonderful young people! We will miss you Jacoby & Katie! I guess you had to grow up some time tho huh?! We had a great time with you in our class!

Our Youth Group

Me, Katie, & Steph

Sam & Ta Ta

Cale & Linz

Heather, Taylor, Sam, & Alexa (after seeing the sharks)

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We also had our youth room remodeled. Isn't it nice?! The ceiling tiles were taken out and the ceiling was painted black, then we of course had it painted. We have new chairs and a sound booth which is really nice! We really like it and it was just one of the changes we made. We, as leaders, have decided to step it up in the Lord and we have had some great results! Praise God!

Front view

Back view

2009-08-01T09:58:00.004-05:00

Sophie's 1st Hair do!

I took her yesterday to get her 1st haircut. The lady gave her a bath, trimmed around her eyes, ears, feet, filed her nails, and just trimmed under her belly for only $16! She even put a bow in her hair! It's day 2 and it's still in...all though she has tried to get it out...we'll see how long it lasts! I am going to try and keep one in though so she gets used to it and b/c it's cute and it keeps the hair out of her eyes!

She is standing on the back of our chair. It's perfect height for us to pet her when we stand behind it and that's the only way (for now) for me to brush her hair without her trying to eat the brush! I just have to remember she's only 6 months old! Now's the time to get her fix and maybe that will calm her down a bit?! Cale wants to breed her, but I don't think we will! She's to little I think! Well we are going to the city today so I better get of here so I can get ready!

2009-07-24T19:09:00.003-05:00

Jones Family Fun!

We have picked Tues for our 'family night'. This last Tues we went and played putt putt! We had lots of fun! Cale was merciful to me and Jax b/c we weren't very good at it! LOL!

Cale showing Jax how to hit the ball

Jax about to hit the ball

I always take the pix, so I had Cale take one of me!

This pic is especially funny b/c when my sis was little she did this same thing!

2009-07-06T20:31:00.002-05:00

I thought this pic was neat of the fireworks!

Me, MY hubby, and Sophie

Dave & Lauren

Daniel & Luke

Lea, Jules, Linz, Lauren, & Mom

These are our 4th of July pix. The reason we aren't all patriotic is b/c it rained on Sat so they did them on Sun instead...I did wear red, white & blue on Sat though!

2009-07-03T22:57:00.003-05:00

Jax just LOVES Sophie

Sophie

Me & Sophie

Her waitin for Cale to get back in the car...she just wines when one of us don't take her with us!

Her shirt says 'Lil Miss Bow Wow! She'll wear it tomorrow!

We just think she's the cutes lil pup!

2009-07-02T19:52:00.002-05:00

PRAISE THE LORD! (as done by Kate McVeigh)

Well, I have a few things to praise the Lord about! For one, I am so excited to be a Christan! God is sooooooooooo good to us!
For starters I got to teach our youth one Sunday morning about intercessory prayer and share what God laid on my heart. I explained to them that when someone comes to mind that we should pray for them. Then I told them a story that happened a few yrs ago...
One morning I heard a name of one of my old bf's. I thought it was weird, but I prayed a short prayer and then felt the urge to call my mom and have her pray too. So I did. Two weeks later my mom runs in to his mom (they don't live in the same town as us so that was God too) and they talk for a min and then his mom says, 'Did you hear what happened to Timothy'...and goes on to say that two weeks ago he was on some land doing a controlled fire when his fourwheeler flipped and he got pinned underneath. He was by himself and the fire was coming his way! He was yelling for help and all of a sudden someone gets him out! My mom immediately called me and told me the story! I was so grateful God used me to pray that very moment! I also shared with them that a few days ago a girl I went to school with came to my mind. I haven't seen or heard from her since 4th grade! I told them that I prayed and was expecting to hear something about her soon! When I said that I thought...huh? I didn't know I was expecting to hear anything, but hey I will now! Well, two days later a girl walks in to my work. She has the same last name, and the same eyes my friend does...I think, okay do I ask if she's related or not?...Guess what?! It's her sister! I got her email, and myspace info! I emailed her the other day and can't wait to hear back from her! WOW! I teach on Sunday and I get to tell them all about it!
Then, about three weeks ago our internet modem broke! We had to wait til we got paid to get it fixed, b/c with insurance it was going to be $50...well pay day comes and we decided not to and pay something else. So here we are with no net and we can't break the contract or it'd be $200! So, today Cale goes to the phone place to ask a few questions and the lady I talked to asked Cale if we'd done anything about our net. He said no and she said, well there has been a lot of people call in about this modem so the company recalled it and if you bring your modem in then we will replace it FREE!!!! OMG! I was soooooooooooo excited about that! So now we have internet and guess what...it's an upgrade too so it's even better....and FREE!!! Did I mention FREE! :-) Praise GOD! Well, I'm going to go spend some much needed time with my hunnie! Bye for now!

P.S. You would just have to hear how Kate McVeigh says. Praise The Lord! She has a story about it and everytime I hear 'PTL' I hear her say it! LOL!

2009-05-08T16:20:00.003-05:00

"My First Veins"

Last night Jax was in the shower and he said, 'Mom you missed my first veins.' I said, "What do you mean?" He said, "you know my first veins, in my arm (as he makes a muscle in his bicep) b/c I am working out!" I said, "Honey, you have always had veins"...he said, "No, mom these are my first veins!" How could you argue with that?! I just let it go and said, "okay honey!"
Then today we were watching Full House and he looks at my feet and says "Mom you are working out b/c you have veins in your feet!" The only thing I can think is that he's seen body builders with big muscles and veins popping out and now he thinks that means you have worked out! LOL! He's so silly!

2009-04-25T00:55:00.003-05:00

Sophie

This is my cute lil Sophie! My sweet hunnie got her for me for our 4 yr anniversary! Isn't she cute?! We took her to the vet today and he said she was healthy and gave us some guidelines on how to take care of her...like potty training, disipline, food...ect! She weighed 2 lbs 4 oz today! We think she'll be about 4 - 5 lbs. Her parents weren't very big so she wont be either! She's been really good! She learning to potty on her potty pad and of course she has some mistakes, but what can I expect really...I've only had her a week! Well I gotta get to bed! It's WAY past my bedtime and Cale is already in bed!

Me and Sophie - The night I got her!

Easter at my mom's

2009-03-20T15:56:00.002-05:00

~Chess~

Cale & I played chess the other day and he did a good job teaching me. He was patient and even silly with me. I like to joke around and be funny and he didn't even get aggrivated at me! He's doing alot better at being sensitive and sweet! So now I can say I've played chess. I'm no pro, but can play! Oh, ya and neither one of us won...it's called stalemate when neither one of you win! Yeah! The 1st time playing and I didn't lose!

2009-03-19T09:47:00.003-05:00

~ABBIE~

Its 12:50 a.m. and I decided that was worth blogging about!
My dog, Abbie, (a German Shepard) is little over a year old and she is very playful! Tonight, we left for church about 6:30 p.m. this evening and after church we visited till about 11pm. We drive up and are walking to our house when we notice Abbie didn't greet us at the car like she usually does...in fact she is no where to be found! So we,Cale, Jax, and I, all call her name & whistle and still she's not coming. Just about that time Cale says 'she's in the house!' We were gone about 5 hrs with her locked in the house!!!! My heart sank as I walked in the door....all the while thinking the worse!! Surprisingly she only did minor damage...considering how long she was in the house she did very well! Really God watch out for Cale, me, and Abbie!!! LOL! I didn't have to hurt anyone!! She didn't tear up anything valuable. Part of Cale shoe and mostly trash from the trash can was all that she'd gotten in to!
This is what must have happened...when Cale went to get in the car for church he left the door wide open. I am usually a ways behind him and so she must have came in and was very quiet b/c I didn't notice a huge dog in my living room! She must have laid down in her usual spot and I didn't even see her. Which is amazing b/c it’s in plain sight!!! Thank God he watches out for Cale....he could have been in BIG trouble!!!! LOL! Needless to say Cale got to pick up the mess while I was in the shower since he was the one that caused the whole thing! All Jax could say when he came in the house is..."mom is going to be real mad!" LOL! He's so silly! Here is my Abbie…

2009-03-17T18:02:00.003-05:00

SPRING BREAK

Well, it's my second day off and it was a pretty good day! I got up and watched my ol time favorite "Saved By The Bell"...we have a DVR and I recorded them. Yah, maybe it's a lil 'childish' but oh well! It's fun to watch them again! Then a movie came on that I'd never seen before, 'Fried Green Tomatoes'. I watched as I cleaned house and it was a good movie! I can't believe I'd never seen it! Then I cooked pizza and it was ready for Cale when he got off! Yum, it was good! He was very impressed that I'd done all this...he thinks on my days off I will just sit around and do nothing...I showed him! LOL!
Cale is about to teach me to play chess so I'm gonna go! I'll let you know tomorrow what the verdict was! If he was patient or not....we'll see!

2009-03-08T21:58:00.002-05:00

~ Dave & Lauren's Wedding~

Here are some pix from their wedding! I finally got some loaded on here for you to see! These are some of my favs!

2009-03-08T21:46:00.006-05:00

"Just Because"

On Thurs I mentioned to Cale, just in conversation really, that I needed to look at getting a new purse because my handles on my purse had started to tear away from the purse....because I have too much stuff in my it! On Friday Cale went to town to do some stuff and when he came home he had this for me! Isn't it really cute? He did a great job picking it out! I love it! He's doing sweet things like when we were dating & I like it! Keep up the GREAT work honey! He's a great guy and I'm so blessed to have him as my husband!

2009-03-08T20:52:00.002-05:00

Valentines Day

We didn't go anywhere for V-day, but we did spend time together! Here's a pic of us!

2009-02-08T19:15:00.005-06:00

CURLY SUE...is that you???

My sis & I decided we wanted a body wave. So we made an appt and told her that we just wanted some curl, but not like 'curly sue'! She did a good job and I'm not sure any other way to do it anyways...but here's what it looks like. Now, I haven't washed it b/c she said we have to wait til tomorrow night, so hopefully it will 'tame' down an lil! I think it's pretty, but I have to clip it back b/c I look funny! I told Cale this morning it looked like a poodle died on my head! I have so much hair it's just really full!

2009-02-08T18:37:00.002-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALE!

His bday was last week, but we had his party today! There was about 16 that showed out of 36 I invited, but we still had fun! Hopefully one year Cale's brother and fam can come...that will prolly be when it's a 'surprise' party....shhhh...:-)

2009-01-18T18:50:00.002-06:00

~Christmas~

Here's some pix from Christmas! We had a great time! We went to Cale's G-ma's and then his moms and then my moms and then my g-ma's! So many places and not enough time!

2008-12-19T14:39:00.002-06:00

Today is mine & Cale's 5 year anniversary...dating anniversary that is! This marks the day of our 1st date and the 'rest is history'! Love you Babe! I'm so glad you picked me!

2008-12-19T14:13:00.003-06:00

Christmas Party!!!

Jaxon had a fun time at his Chrismtas Party today! It started at 10:30 and ended at 12:00. I wasn't to sure about going b/c I hadn't planned on it. But I'm glad I did. He had so much fun decorating cookies, making a reindeer, and Christmas Cards. Then we got to eat yummy Pizza. The kids were pretty good...I guess it was party day so what would I expect! I'm so used to Jaxon listening that I forget that he's a very good boy. He was so happy that I got to come. I also went to Nicole's class and took a few pix! It was just a fun time!

2008-12-10T07:42:00.002-06:00

Birthday Flowers!

2008-12-09T22:42:00.003-06:00

MY MOST FAV PIC

The first picture was the very first time we had our picture taken! Gosh how different we look! This next picture was taken the 1st Easter after Cale & I met. Man, where did the time, & my body go? LOL!

2008-12-09T22:37:00.003-06:00

MY BIRTHDAY!

Today is my bday! I'm 25! Wow...how the years have gone! My mom rented a local room to have a 'dance' at and we had cake, presents, and fun! Cale even danced with me! What a sweetheart! We even took a silly picture! Thanks Dave & Lou for the idea!

2008-12-09T22:30:00.003-06:00

CHRISTmas it almost here!

While Cale and Jax put up the tree, Lou and I wrapped presents! I've got almost all of them wrapped! Gosh Christmas will be here before we know it! I've got to get the last min stuff together!

2008-12-09T22:23:00.002-06:00

Thanksgiving, where did you go?

Here's some pix from Thanksgiving...we only went 3 different places and I only ate 2x's! Then we went to see some Christmas lights which we do every year! What fun!

2008-12-09T22:18:00.003-06:00

My lil sis turned 7! I can't belive it! I remember when she was born...isn't that only what 'old' people say? LOL! It was at the local skating rink and we skated til we dropped!

2008-12-09T22:11:00.002-06:00

Here's some pix from Oct when we had a bombfire...if that's how you spell it...at our church! What fun!

2008-10-03T19:00:00.006-05:00

This is when we went to Matt & Jen's a few months ago! We had so much fun! Here's the pix I took!

2008-10-03T18:05:00.002-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD & PAPAW!!!!
We celebrated my dad & papaw's bday together b/c they are two days apart...not their age of course!! LOL! They do construction work so we had my aunt make his cake.

2008-09-04T23:13:00.002-05:00

Teaching the Youth...

Cale, myself, and another young couple have been teaching back in the youth for almost a year now. About 2 weeks ago one of the other leaders taught about relationships. God put it on my heart to continue on that topic. I had shared my testimony months ago to just the girls, but I knew it was time to share with the whole group. I taught on Sunday & Wed and it went really well. We have a great bunch of youth & I'm really starting to feel more comfortable standing in front of them teaching! I have to remember that I'm there for Jesus and it's not about me, but what God has done in me and brought me through! These aren't the scriptures that I taught on, but we played a game with the youth & these are the ones that came up...

Ephesians 2:10 - We are the workmanship of God
Joshuah 1:8 - Keep Gods Word before you
Psalm 5:12 - All things are possible

Remember it's All about JESUS!

2008-09-02T22:45:00.003-05:00

~FAMILY~

We took these pix for my dad's bday present! I just wanted to share with all. The one of Cale, Me, & Jax we might even use for our Christmas pic...Cale's hoping so anyway!

2008-09-02T20:45:00.002-05:00

Julie's Bday Party!
My aunt turned 40 yrs young & we decided to have her a surprise party! We rented the local ballroom & started the planning! She's the decorator & so it was a little difficult to not slip & tell her all the fun we were having getting it together. We actually thought of the party a year earlier, but didn't start planning until about 6 months before. We were also planning a wedding so we could be snicky & ask her things like her fav color, decorating tips, etc. So the day before, which happened to be the 4th of July we decorated the ballroom in red & black! It was so pretty & we couldn't wait til she saw it! It was so hard not to tell her that night! The plan was for her friend to ask her to go out an hour away for dinner for her bday! Well the plan fell through b/c Jules said no, she didn't want to go! GRRR....she wasn't playing well with others! So her sister, the one that was planning it, said she was just going to have to make an emergency call & tell her she needed a bow made for a wedding cake she was doing! She call her last min & Jules was like,'You owe me, b/c I'm about to head out of town, but I'll come help you!' Her sis had told her she had to do a cake for a 'wedding' (my aunt does cakes & is really good at it if I do say so myself) & the bride & groom forgot to get a topper for the cake so Julie was going to have to do a last min bow! No one in the fam can do a good bow so we were hoping she would take the bait! She did & when she walked up the stairs she was so surprised! Her sis had went to the local stores & picked out a few outfits for her to put on! It was so much fun! Julie is always doing stuff for the family & that day it was her time in the spotlight!

2008-07-13T14:02:00.019-05:00

My sis and her fiance' finally tied the knot! They have been dating as long as Cale and I have been together. She met Dave a week before I met Cale! I'm so glad that she's happy and that I have another brother! They are a blessing to Cale & I! I'm so excited because we all can go on trips and stay for a while! Hopefully we can talk them into going skiing next year with us! I went with my youth group and had so much fun! Well, here's some pix of the wedding shower and the wedding!

2008-07-05T00:07:00.008-05:00

This is other b-day party we had for Jaxon. We decided since we don't get to see Grant on his bday to combine the "Jones" boys together!

2008-07-03T21:54:00.006-05:00

Jaxon's bday!

Well, I know I'm a couple of months late on getting these pix on here, but better late then never RIGHT?! Happy 4th!

2008-04-11T19:34:00.011-05:00

~Time with the Family~

We all decided after the last week we had to go spend the weekend with my brother!!

Last Thursday (April 3rd) we had a scare. My mom called me at work & said, "Lindsay, be praying, because your brother just got attacked by a dog!" It was after 5pm & we were just finishing up, so I told the girls & they said to leave! My work is a block from the hospital & Cale & Jax had come to get me for dinner, but when I told Cale what had happened we went straight to the ER.

This is the story: My brother has a friend that moved away & then came back to live here with his grandma until his parents got to move here in the summer. Luke, my lil bro, had went over to play with him after school. They have a pit bull & Luke said it was tied up. The grandma's deaf daughter came over throwing a fit & screaming & about that time, my brother was coming outside to return a soccer ball to the neighbors. When he opened the door the pit bull jumped on him & knocked him down on the ground. Luke said all he remembers is that the grandpa had to pull the dog off him & when he opened his eyes the dog was growling at him & Luke thought he'd busted his lip. He got up & they realized what had happened! The grandma called my mom & said,'Tammy, there has been an accident, I'm sorry, the dog attacked, I'll meet you at the ER.

When they got there my brother was crying (OF COURSE!). We looked at him & the dog had bit the middle of his bottom lip off! I was trying to calm my brother down, while my mom is telling the grandma that the dog is going to be put down! The grandma said, 'No it wasn't the dog, Luke tripped over the dog cord & bit his lip, but that's not what she said on the phone! You can just imagine how upset we were then! I told my mom to calm down & just focus on Luke right now...the dog we will deal with later! They took him back & the doctor said it was defiantly a dog bite! The police were called & to make a longer story short they pretty much said that they didn't have to put the dog down, but instead had to lock the dog up at the vet for a week! The police did however put it in the police report that it was a dog bite! When the policeman told the grandma she said,"Can we get a second opinion?" Can you believe it...the nerve...a second opinion??!!! She wasn't even concerned about my 9yr old brother with no lip! Instead she wanted a second opinion for her dog!!!! Not a human, a dog! GRRRR!!!! She had told Luke on the way over to not tell the ER that it was pit bull!!!! To late, my mom already did!!! Meanwhile, the doctor said they really couldn't do anything for him other than give him some morphine for the pain & send him to Children's Hospital in OKC to do reconstructive surgery! My brother, needless to say, was terrified! He was shaking all over! So I told him I would pray for him. I prayed for peace, prayed in the spirit, & told him to receive it....he then stopped shaking & was more calm then. Praise God!

About 2 1/2 hours later the husband (of the grandma) came in the ER & said, 'I found his lip!' He was actually really nice. He was very apologetic, & said he prayed & asked God where the lip was & look down & there it was! About 30 mins later Luke came out & a friend from church, mom, Luke, my grandma & grandpa, & Luke's grandma were heading to the city. I told my mom she should be thanking God, because that dog could of killed Luke. He had a bruise & swelling on his cheek, a scratch below his lip, & then where the dog had bit his lip off. It was bad, but could of been so much worse!

The OKC doctor was very thankful that they had found the lip! He said that if the lip wasn't found the would of had to try to pull the skin up from below & work with that! We are so thankful to God, the angels, & our church fam for praying & all the support they have showed for this last week! Luke went to OKC for a checkup & they said it looked better than they expected! We prayed, & we believe he is going to have complete restoration to his lip & we will have justice concerning the dog!

On my way to my mom's I was listening to my Point of Grace cd & there is a song called, "He is Good" I just cried & thanked God again for taking care of my brother! I know that we have protecting from above & I can't express how thankful I am for that! Well, I better get off here. It's getting late & I think Cale & I are going to watch movie! Love you all!

2008-03-29T18:47:00.004-05:00

Motorcycle

Cale was blessed with a motorcylce! I think we are going to sell though b/c we have some things we need to take care of before we get another vehicle! So for now he's just having some fun before we sell it. I think my mom might buy it, so he will still get to ride it some!

These pix are from today when he was driving it around. Jaxon, of course, wanted to ride with him! I told him to HANG ON! He just wanted to sit there! When Cale took me around the yard, I kept saying,'Slow down!' and when Jax gets on there he just wants to sit & not hang on! Imagine that....NO FEAR...which is good is most cases! Well, I better make sure dinner isn't burning!

2008-03-29T16:18:00.010-05:00

EASTER 2008

We had so much fun this Easter! The guys hide over 200 eggs & those 'lil kids found almost all of them! I'm so glad that we have family to do things with. God Bless!

2008-03-21T12:19:00.008-05:00

CADO & ABBIE

Here are our new addition to the family. Cado & Abbie. Abbie is dark black all over with a lil tan on her & Cado is light black with more tan on him. I had been beggin Cale to let me had a puppie. He wasn't to fond of the idea, & then I said..."Do it for Jax" & the good 'ol "Didn't you like having a puppie when you were little?" He said, "My parents took care of the puppie when I was a kid, now I am the parent! So I had almost givin up when one of our patients came in & said that her dog had just had 10 german shepard puppies!! The last time her dog had puppies I begged Cale & he said NO! I told her I would ask & give her a call. I called Cale & he said he'd think about it. So when I got home & asked again & he finally gave in. He said he wanted a boy pup. I said that's not a compromise, b/c I wanted a girl & was the one that wanted a pup anyways. Then I suggested 2 pups. He wasn't sold yet, but I told him we could go look at them & then decide if we even liked them or not. So I called & set up a 'visit' time & when we got there all 10 pups were roaming around whining! Cado was the 1st puppie that Cale pick up & said, "I found mine." I couldn't decide, but new I wanted a girl so I asked the lady & she had to find one. Out of the 10 pups there were 7 boys & 3 girls! She handed me Abbie & I looked at Cale & said, 'PLEASE?' He agreed & the rest is history! We brought them home & the first 2 weeks they stayed in the house with us, but it became quite a chore keeping them barricadad in the kitchen. So I got a 'pop up' kennel & keep them in that in the house, but it was just becoming to much! So I prayed & put them outside & they love it! We still put them in the kennel at night, but during the day they play outside. I have to say it is nice to have my house back to normal.

2008-03-21T10:58:00.007-05:00

Cale's B-Day Party!

Some of you didn't get to make his party this year so I thought I'd share these with you! Hope everyone is doing well. Enjoy!

2008-03-20T17:34:00.011-05:00

Concerts...

We, the youth leaders, took our youth to the Winter Jam Concert! We got to see Mercy Me, Mandisa, Barlowgirl, Skillet, & Newsong. It was fun, but would of been a lot more fun if we had been a bit closer...we were in the very top of the autitorium. We might of been able to find better seats, but we had 11 youth along with 4 youth leaders! It was good, but I didn't get very good pix of course b/c of where we were sitting!

Then the very next weekend we went to Albany, TX to see the Newsboys!!! It was suppose to be Jax's suprise, but it was the most fun I have every had at a concert! The first band was 'Article One' & they were really good! They had an awesome Violin player, who was actually the main singers' brother. The next band was 'Newworldson' & they were like soul singers & sang about the holy spirit & played the harmonica! The third band was 'Rush of Fools' who sing 'Undo' & alot of good worship songs & of course 'Newsboys' came out last & did a wonderful performance! We were so close we could of touched them! I liked all the bands, but I have to say Newsboys was the neatest! They did the coolest things & it was awesome b/c it they worshiped God in it all! We are thinking about taking our youth to see them when they come to Wichita Falls! It was so good that I want to go again! Jax also got to take a pix with Article One, Rush of Fools, & Newsboys' main singer! We got to talk to each on of them & I think that was another reason I really enjoyed myself! Well, I am going to get off here for now! Love you all!

Here are some pix from the Newsboys Concert...

2008-02-10T18:32:00.000-06:00

Weekend...What Weekend?

Well, it's almost 7 pm & I can't believe this weekend is already over! It seems like it just zooms by!
We had a pretty busy week ( as usual). On Wed we were suppose to have Jesse Duplantis come and minister at our church, but he couldn't make it because he had some plane problems! We still had a great service though. Pastor Paul taught on believers having Messiah's anointing and that we need to be aware of that! Then on Fri we had Mark Barclay come and minister. He was able to make it and it was a good message.
Well, I better get off here! Hope everyone is doing well!

2007-12-30T18:59:00.000-06:00

~This is for Jenni~

I know, I know...it's been like 9 months since I've wrote & a ton of things have happened! Here are the highlights...
* Cale & I celebrated our 2 year anniversary!
* Jaxon turned 5 years old!
* God blessed Cale got & he got a new position at work!
* God blessed me & I got a raise!
* I celebrated my 24 year old bday!
* My sis's bf proposed & they are getting married in June 2008!
* We had a great Thanksgiving & Christmas!
* We have a set schedule with Jaxon & get him more than we have in the past w/o going to court!
* We have had a blessed year & hope for more to come!!!!

Hebrews 4:12 - The WORD is POWERFUL!!!!

2007-03-31T21:44:00.000-05:00

~BFF~
I'm sure most of you remember writing that on a note when you passed notes in school. Well, I had a friend that I've known since 4th grade! We had talked in the past off and on over the years and one days she said that she was coming to see me! I was so excited!!! We got to spend the whole day together! We had tons to say after 12 years of not seeing each other! She is such a blessing from God and I'm so glad that "Friends are friends forever, when the Lords the Lord of Them!" That is so true! Love You Jess!! God bless!!

2007-03-31T21:03:00.000-05:00

~Spring Break~

We went to see Cale's brother and family and had lots of fun!

When we got into town we went to our hotel! The hotel was really neat. It had a water park on the bottom floor for the kids to play in! The kids had lots of fun!! They didn't want to leave!

The next night we went to The Incredible Pizza Place with our son and he had fun...I think Cale had more fun than we did...he's a big kid! LOL!! Then we went to an aquarium and the fish were really neat! The kids liked the sharks the best! It had a tunnel that you can walk through and the sharks swim over you! Kind of freaky!!

The last day we were there we went to Safari Zoo and the animals were so neat! They have animals that you can feed and pet! They had really pretty tigers and bears and my favorite were the monkeys! The monkey was so funny! They had a PVC pipe that you could put animal crackers down and the monkey would catch them at the bottom. There was a sign by the pipe that said not to put your mouth on the other end of the pipe because it would make the monkey mad. Cale thought he'd be funny and he put his mouth by the pipe and said 'hello'. The monkey freaked out and grabbed the other end of the pipe and pushed it up so that it would hit the person on the end of it! Thank God that he protect people that don't listen!!!! Cale was able to let go of the other end before the monkey could hit him with it! It was very funny though!!

We went back to Cale's brother's house and got our stuff and had to head out!! We were tired the next few days! Well, I better go for now! Have a blessed week! Lots of Love!!

2007-02-01T15:51:00.000-06:00

January has come and gone...

Well, a great deal has happened sine the last time I wrote! For starters, I had a great Birthday! My mom got me a beautiful bed set! It's palm tree! Who would of known! I had my party at my most favorite restaurant and all our family came and had a great time!

Christmas was great too! We had a 4 day Christmas with all of our family! We at a lot of yummy food and got lots of neat stuff! We even got Jesus a birthday cake so the kids could sing 'Happy Birthday' to Jesus! That was fun!

The end of December we had told Jax we were going to painted his room and one week while he was at his mom's house we painted his room green and put up really neat wall stickers of the movie 'Cars' on it and got him a 'Cars' bed set! When he came home we said...'go to your room and play' he walked in (we were watching from behind) and he said...'Hey, I like it!' He was so excited!

On Jan. 17 I finally got my wisdom teeth out! I had 2 cut and 2 pulled! I told Cale to have them knock me out! He said, 'Of course' LOL! He's so funny! Anyways it went good! Of course it hurt, and I did some funny things, but over all it turned out ok! Next year I can get braces! I'm excited! Well, I better go for now! Love you all!!

2006-12-05T13:09:00.000-06:00

Shopping, Shopping!!!

I am having a great day! First off, the lady's at work got me a cake and a $50 gift card to Goody's for my b-day! How exciting! I can't wait to use it!! I also get to go shopping with my mom this week sometime and get some b-day stuff!! My mom took me for my b-day to get my hair cut and I really like it! I was planning to grow it out, but you know how that goes....I was there with mom getting her's cut so I had to also!! Also, today is like Friday for me!!! We are off the rest of the week because the Doctor I work for loves going hunting so the rest of the week we are closed! I'll hopefully get most, if not all, of my Christmas shopping done this week!!! I don't have very many more to go! I hope to also get my son's room clean this week...it's a mess! I am going through his clothes that don't fit anymore and toys that he doesn't even know exist and we are going to show him what Christmas is really about...giving! He thinks it's a good idea. We also explained to him that you reap what you sow...and I think the 'reaping' part is what he likes best...but he's only 4 yrs, so I guess if I was 4 yrs I would think like that too! LOL! Well, my lunch is over so I better get going! Love you all!!!

2006-12-01T11:49:00.000-06:00

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!"
I know...it's a long title, but it snowed here!!!! I love the snow! I don't, however, like the slick roads!!! My wonderful husband drove me to work yesterday, but I had to drive myself today! It was a little slick, but my mom told me what to do if my car started sliding, and I didn't have any problems! Praise the Lord! I hope it snows on my b-day! That would be really exciting!

We had a great Thanksgiving! We had all my family come to my house and had a house full!!! Then on Friday morning we went to Cale's brother's house and took our son and little sister. Cale's brother's kids are about the same age and they had a blast!!! We went to The Incredible Pizza Place and they had more fun! They of course didn't want to leave, but we had to drive a few hours home. We'll get to see them at Christmas time! Well, I better go for now! Remember...Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

God Bless!!!

2006-10-24T11:55:00.000-05:00

~HELLO~
I know it's been a long time since I've wrote, but I started a new job on Sept 11 and have been busy! I now work in a Doctor's office and I love it! I am no longer a temp and I'm so glad! There is only 5 of us including the Doctor and I like working in small places...it's much more fun!

I can't wait until I can send out our Christmas letters! I've been writing down every cute thing Jax and Nicole have been doing and it's going to be fun to read! Well, I don't have much more time to write and just thought I'd give everyone an update!
Love you all!

2006-09-07T11:05:00.000-05:00

Cuddles...
is the name of our new addition to the family! A lady at work had found a kitten in her garbage can and she's never home to take care of him so she asked around for a home for the kitten. My hunnie and I talked and agreed to keep him. He is sooooo tiny! We're having to bottle feed him and he's finally figured out how to eat from it. We've had him almost 2 weeks and he just started to use the litter box and I'm glad I don't have to 'help' him anymore! I think he's going to be an inside cat which will be fun! Next is a puppy....I want a miniature Yorkie. I wanted a Tea Cup, but since we've had this kitten and he's so tiny I just don't think I want one that small...who knows though! Well, I'll go for now! Love you all!

Encouraging Word: We are Blessed to be a Blessing!
scripture: Genesis 12:2

2006-09-05T12:25:00.000-05:00

Four More Days!!!
I have 4 more days until I start my new job! I'm excited. I can't wait to not be a temp anymore! I don't really mind being a temp if I was busy ALL the time! I'm so bored today... I'm also hungry! We are having a 'food' day on Thursday here and I looked up some recipes to get some ideas on what to bring and that made me hungry and I 30 mins before I take my lunch...ugh! Tomorrow I get to go to lunch with the ladies I used to work with and then on Friday my co-workers here are taking me out also! Yum! 3 days of yummy food...I feel special!!! I can't wait! Well, I hope to get a computer soon so I can continue to write on here, because I don't think I'll have time at my new job... Love ya'll!

Encouraging Word: We can live in PEACE!
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:17

2006-08-31T08:23:00.000-05:00

Give God the Glory!
I just want to let you all know that MY DAD is awesome! He's so good to me. Like today...I got out of bed with air in my lungs, with eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart pumping strong! I am healthy, happy, and have a job that I enjoy! And to top it all off I got 2nd row parking (I usually have to park at the very end of the parking lot) and got here on time! I'm so happy to be a child of the Most High God! He's awesome and I don't give him the glory enough! Love you all!!

Encouraging Word: Choose Life!
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

2006-08-25T12:57:00.000-05:00

The Whole Family??!!
The last blog I wrote I talked about the mice we had in our house. Since that blog the whole mouse 'family' has been caught! 5 in all! I do hope that is all of them! We are also working on our spare 'fixer upper' master bed room! My hunny found 3 black widow spiders in there and then an egg sack! He (being as cool as he is...) puts the egg sack in a jar and wants to keep them and see how many 'babies' there are!! If that's not bad enough, guess who gave him this 'brilliant' idea! You'll never guess....our Pastor!! Needless to say I had a little 'chat' with our Pastor and told him next time I'm sending MY 'brilliant' husband to his house!!! LOL! He (Pastor) just laughed!

Nothing much has been going on. I am looking into another job...not the company where I'm at now, but a Doctor's office! I know the people and think it would be good for me...not only that, but it will be permanent and not temporary like I've been doing for months now! I'm going to meet the people I'd be working with today and I'll keep you posted on my decision! I better get back to work! Much love!

Word of the Day: God has a plan for you!
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

2006-08-14T12:42:00.000-05:00

Rabbit or Mouse??
Ok, I know that's a strange name for a post, but hear me out! We live in the country and so we have field mice. A few however think that the field isn't a good enough home so, you guessed it, they come to my house! When I was a child I used to not like it when my mom would set traps and kill them...however now I COMPLETELY understand why she did! I remember one day I was babysitting and the little boy had decided to throw away his clothes. When I found out what he was doing, I started pulling them out of the trash to find a mouse on a sticky pad still alive...so being the 'but there so cute' girl that I once was I took it home to mom so she could cut him out of the 'sticky stuff' so I could set him free!!! I know what you're thinking..."You're crazy" but remember I was like 12 and thought they were cute little furry animals! Anyways, now that I'm all grown up I don't like them! I tell them to either choose life or death...and they usually can't resist the piece of bacon, so you know the rest! Well, the reason I titled this blog the way I did is because we had this one mouse that would hop across the floor every night and I told Cale the mouse had to be half rabbit! Well, we decided that 'hopper' and his friends had to go! Cale got some sticky traps (I didn't like the idea, but he insisted..I'd rather get traps) and we caught 2 so far...I hope that was all! I hate to have to kill them, but they shouldn't be in my house!!! Anyways that's about the only exciting thing (if you call that exciting) that's happened! I did get my nails done and they look fabulous! Well, I guess I'll go for now!

Lots of Love!

Word of the Day: God LOVES You!
Scripture: John 3:16-17

2006-08-04T15:49:00.000-05:00

New JOB!!
Hello! I know it's been a while since I wrote, but I have a good reason...I'm doing another job. I really like what I was doing, but in my previous post I mentioned that I am a Temp and my time was up there. I am now doing something different at the same company. It is very different, b/c I have to ask what I need to do. At the other place I knew what I needed to and my days were very busy, but here I have to wait until someone has something for me to do. It's been pretty busy here today b/c I am filling in for the lady at the front desk, but this week as been LONG!! I think it was long b/c I really didn't have a weekend. I had to work last Sat. which made this week drag on! I still have 1 more hour here and I'm pooped!! I hope I get to go swim tomorrow...so I can relax!! Well, that's just about all for now!

Much Love...

Word of the Day: See everyone like Jesus sees them!
Scripture for the Day: Matthew 7:1-5

2006-07-07T16:54:00.000-05:00

Being the teacher...
I have a few minutes before I leave for the weekend to write! In a previous blog I wrote about me being a temp! Well, my time is up...kind of...I am training a lady for my position. It is kind of sad because I really like my job. She is really nice and easy to teach! It's a little different me teacher her, especially since she could be my mom...but she said that I'm a good teacher and they should just hire me to do what I'm doing and then let her do the other things that they need her to do! I AGREE! My boss is trying to figure out a way to keep me, but she said it's up to her boss! I believe it's up to my BOSS (GOD)! He will make a way for me to either have this job or He will find me something else that is even better!!! Well, it's time to go! Yeah, it's the weekend (for me anywayz)! We will have Jax tonight til Sunday! Nicole is taking swimming lessons so we don't get to see her this week! Love you all!!

Scripture for the day:
Ephesians 2:10

2006-06-23T12:45:00.000-05:00

Baptizing or Drowning??
Well as most of you know when you ask Jesus into your heart you are suppose to get baptized. Wednesday night at our church 2 people got baptized! Praise the Lord!! Well my baby sister, Nicole, (she's 4 yrs. old) was there and was watching with a serious look on her face! She looked up at me and asked, "What are they doing?" I said, "When you ask Jesus in your heart then you get baptized." I couldn't go into detail because it was the middle of church. She looked up again and said,"Is there water in there?" I said yes and thought no more about it. After that I noticed that she acted very strange. Well, she lives with our Mema and she told me today that Nicole thinks Pastor was drowning them!!! Poor girl...if you look it from a 4 year old's perspective then that's what it looks like! We have church tonight and I'll have her this week, so tonight we are going to talk to Pastor and have him explain it to her!!! Well, I better get to lunch!

~God Bless~

2006-06-21T16:55:00.000-05:00

Father's Day...
Hello again! I am about to leave work, but I will give you a quick run down about Father's Day! My honnie has to work on the weekends now so I didn't really get to spend the day with him. He told me not to do anything for him, but I made him one of his favorite dinners and I figured we could get a movie of HIS choice and watch it after dinner! So we decided to go to town and get a movie from our local Hastings! On the way we passed the movie theater and he freaked out! 'Over the Hedge' was playing and he just had to see it!!! I said..."Shouldn't we wait for the kids?" He said, "We can bring them later"...with an excited look on his face! So of course I agreed and we went to see it! Needless to say after paying for the movie, drinks, and popcorn, it was like a $20.00 movie!!!! Not that I'm to much into prices, but for Mother's day he completely bombed!!!! He waited until the last min and then got me a candle! I wont go into detail, but I will say that the year before when he forgot was better than this year!!! Ok, enough about that! He did really good yesterday! Out of the blue he sent me a HUGE bouquet of flowers!!! My co-worker thinks it's becasue I took him to the movie!!! LOL! I told him it was because my husband is a sweetheart! So he made up for Mother's Day! Well, it's 5 p.m. so I better get home and get ready for church! My honnie is singing tonight too! ;-0 (him singing)

God Bless <><

2006-06-16T16:50:00.000-05:00

Two became One...
Well, this last weekend my husband's sister got married and it was so much fun! The wedding was very beautiful and the reception was lots of fun too! Everyone danced and had a great time! I wish you two the best!!! Love you guys!

2006-06-06T15:21:00.000-05:00

Busy, Busy, Busy...
The last post I wrote was last month!!! I wish I had more time to write! Anyways, I am at work and I have a few minutes before I leave! Since I am a Temp, I have to keep looking for a job and in about 10 minutes I am leaving to go take a test for a new job! I was told it would probably take an hour and a half, but when I called today she said that she didn't that would be enough time!!! I am going and I pray that it will be! My Mema's b-day is today and I have to go to her party at 5:30! Anyways, prayfully next time I write I will have that new job and can tell you all about it! I better get going!

2006-05-16T16:50:00.000-05:00

I Gotta JOB!
It's been forever since I've wote but I have a good reason...I got a job!!! I gotta GREAT job, but it is temporary! The good news is I have plenty of time to look for a full time job here! My boss is Super nice and told me I could look and apply online and if I get an interview they will work around it! It's definatly a God thing and I'm so blessed to be here! I really enjoy it and I wish I could just stay here, but God has a better one somewhere for me! Well, Cale is waiting on me so I better get off here for now! I love you all and I'll try to write more often...if Cale would get me a computer I would! LOL!

Encouraging Word: God will supply ALL my needs!
Scripture: Phillipians 4:19

2006-04-12T11:46:00.000-05:00

New Job?
As most of you know I have worked at the same job for about a year and a half. I was working full time when I started here but for a while because we didn't have much business I have only worked 4 hours 4 days a week! You do the Math! So some stuff happened and so I put in my two weeks notice and now I am looking for a new job! I have an interview on Thursday and I have another job that is lined up for me too! I stepped out and God provided like ALWAYS! I prefer one over the other, but I want what God wants because he knows best! I know God knows what he's doing and he'll do what is best for me!
Enough about that....It's almost my anniversary! HOORAY! I can't wait! We are going to have so much fun! It is much needed too, because we haven't been able to see much of each other because Cale has had to work nights for 2 weeks! Wednesday our band is performing on the 19th! Then that weekend we are going to a women's conference and that will be fun too! If that's not enough then we are going to see family that we don't see very often for a birthday party the next weekend! So this month is very busy! I like it when I have things to look forward to!
Like I said earlier, God had a plan for me and everyone before we were even born! He has a plan and a purpose for each and everyone of us! I don't know everything God has for me, but I believe I hear his voice and I am going in the right direction. He does exceedingly and abundantly above all that we ask or think! That's my DAD! Is he yours?

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20
Encouraging Word: God has a plan for YOU!

2006-04-07T11:37:00.000-05:00

Yeah it's FRIDAY!
Hello everyone! Well I told you that my youth pastor from when I was in youth was coming to teach, and she did! She brought her family too! It was so good! She taught on value and that is what God has been telling us for a while! She also brought the youth band from her church! It was really neat! They did an awesome job! And her kids....WOW they have gotten so big! I used to watch them about 6 years ago and my have they grown since then! I hadn't seen them since they left and it was exciting to see them all!
Cale has been working nights and tonight and this weekend he is off! I can't wait to spend time together! It's been a long week! I'm also looking forward to our anniversary! It's going to be lots of fun! It's not to much longer! Well that's all for now! I love you all!

Quote:
If you want to know how valuable you are then ask your creator.

Verse for the day: Luke 12:7

2006-04-05T12:13:00.000-05:00

This was e-mailed to me and I thought it was so funny and true! Love you all! Enjoy!

The Guys' Rules

At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down Finally, the guys' side of the story. (I must admit, it's pretty good.) We always hear "the rules" From the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! Please note these are all numbered "1"ON PURPOSE!

1. Men ARE not mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.We need it up, you need it down.You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moonor the changing of the tides. Let it be.

1. Shopping is NOT a sport.And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months IS a problem. See a doctor.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to actlike soap opera guys.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makesyou sad or angry, we meant the other one.

1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have noidea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will Be scratched. We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing'swrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don'twant to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear Is fine... Really.

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discusssuch topics as baseball, the shotgun formation,Or golf.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men reallydon't mind that? It's like camping. Pass this to as many men as you can, to give them a laugh. Pass this to as many women as you can, to give them a bigger laugh.

2006-04-04T11:41:00.000-05:00

Practice # 2
This weekend went great! The kids were good and we had fun with them! Saturday I went to a women's thing at church and it was fun! We all had to fill out papers about us and then turn them in and draw from the pile and not let anyone or the person know who you got. It's called the Secret Sister and until December we are to pray for that person daily and get them at least one gift a month! It will be fun! Then December we revel to our Secret Sister who we are! I think it's a great idea! I'm glad Trina took me! Thanks girl!
Sunday we had a great service and then that night we practiced! Lee couldn't make it but Dave and Lauren came and we all practiced! It was better than last time! Dave is really catching on to his part and it sound great! I don't know if anyone's is going to tape it but my mom might! It will be our 1st band performance! It's going to be awesome!
Then tomorrow my 1st Youth Pastor is coming to speak! I can't wait! I haven't seen all of them in a long time! She always ministered to me and I know that she will the youth too!
Cale started working night yesterday! I don't like it but it's only for two weeks so he can train the new guys. I'm glad it's temporary, or he'd have to be looking for a new job! LOL! Well, I have to go for now! Love you all!

Verse for the day:.
Cast ALL your care upon the Lord; for he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7

2006-03-31T11:21:00.000-06:00

~Our 1st Practice~
I didn't get to write yesterday b/c there was a storm that came thru and it had hail and a possible tornado! It just rained really hard! I think the news said that they saw a tornado forming but it didn't touch down! Praise God! My boss said to go home b/c he thought it was going to get really bad, but I was at work when the storm came and I went thru it here! So really I could of stayed but oh well! I went to my mema's and visited with her until my honnie got home!
As most of you know my sister and I are called to sing, and for a few months we have stepped out and are doing specials at church. It has been quite an experience! We sang when we were little and it was no big deal, but now we are older and fear tries to come! We just pray and the fear goes! Hallelujah! Anywayz we sing again on the 19th and God gave me a song but I wanted to have our band do it. Lets back up....yeah we have a band...it's me, my sis, her boyfriend, and a guy from the youth group...Dave (Lauren's Bo) plays the guitar, and Lee (boy from youth) plays the drums, and as you already know Lauren and I sing! I wanted to do a different version of Mercy Me's "I can only Imagine." I have a CD that has it on there from when I went to Acquire The Fire years ago! So I asked our band if we could get together and work on it. They said yah, so last night was our 1st practice. Well, the song originally has a guy and girl singing but my sis and I figured that we could do it so we tried and it just wasn't working out. Our drummer can sing so he tried and said it was to hard to sing and play without looking! My sweet husband was there helping us with the cd and the sound system, so I asked if he wanted to try it. He did and it sounded great! So now he's doing that song with us! I can't wait! It's going to be awesome! The practice went AWESOME too! The guys had only heard it a few times and they really did good! It is just falling into place! GOD is so GOOD! After practice Cale and I had to go to my mom's for a few minutes and then went home and went to bed! We got a good night's rest! Today is going great and I'm glad it's Friday! That's all for now! Love ya'll!

Quote:
How would you act if you had what you prayed for?
ACT LIKE YOU GOT IT!
Mark 11:23-24

2006-03-29T13:22:00.000-06:00

God is Awesome!
Last night was great! As most of you know Cale and I attend The Christian Center. I love my church and God is doing awesome things there! Last month we had a Faith Conference and had 7 different speakers! They were Mark Hankins, Leroy Thompson, Billy Joe Daugherty, Creflo Dollar, Kate McVeigh, Charles Capps, and Jerry Savelle. Every night was awesome! They all had a great revelation from God and I was blessed to be apart of it! This month (Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th) we had a Faith Seminar with Keith Moore and Jesse Duplantis! These two nights have also been a blessing to be apart of! I'm so glad that God has brought us to this church to be blessed and to be a blessing! Praise God!
Well, our puppies are 5 weeks old and if anyone wants one then let me know! We are keeping one of the boy puppies, but there is a girl, and two boys that we can give away. We will miss them but we can't keep 5 dogs! I am praying they will go to a good Christian home! That probably sounds crazy but they are like my babies and I want them taken care of!
Well, that's all for today! Have a Blessed Day!

Quote:
You may be the only Bible someone sees....are you being the light of the world?
Matthew 5:14

2006-03-28T11:33:00.000-06:00

I Want a Horse...
Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Cale and I did! Friday Cale and I stayed home to spend time together and watch a movie! It's not very often we get to just be with each other! We're so busy! It was fun!
Saturday Cale said he had a surprise for me! Yeah! I love surprises! Well, he had planned to take me horse back riding, but when we got there all the horses were ready to go so we had to come back the next day at 2 p.m. It was a great idea, he just didn't make an appointment! So we planned to come back the next day and we went home to clean out the bedroom! I think every box was mine! Cale didn't have much to do b/c being a guy he just wanted to throw things away w/o me seeing what it was! So he fixed dinner and I went thru boxes! We got it cleaned out for the most part!
Sunday we went to church and had a great Word and it was late when church got out! I was hungry and we had an hour to go home fix something change clothes and get there (which is by Duncan Lake). Cale just wanted to go from church and then eat later! I objected and we had a little spat and he said he'd get me something to eat! ;-) So we get there and I'm a little nervous b/c it had been a few years since I'd rode, and almost every time I ride something happens! Like one time my horse sat down with me on him and I jumped off before he rolled over! Then another time when I was little my cousin didn't know what he was doing and kicked the horse hard w/ us on his back and he dropped the reins! I don't remember how we got off but we lived! I keep getting on but something usually happens! Anyways the man put me on the horse 1st! Yikes! I don't like just sitting there on a horse I want to be moving! I don't why, I just don't like it! Well, it seemed like an hour went by and finally we get moving! I get to go behind the leader! Then Cale goes behind me..and so on! We get to go on the trail for a little over an hour and on our way back the lead horse (which usually doesn't lead and doesn't like it might I add) gets spooked and jumps which is like a chain reaction! Praise the Lord I semi know what I'm doing and don't panic and just hold on to the reins and everything is ok! Praise God! We had lots of fun and I'm a little sore but I'd do it again! After we rode I looked at Cale and said..."I want a horse!" He just laughed! I will have a horse one day! I just know it! YEAH! Well, that's all for today! I love you all!

Quote:
Love not expecting anything in return!
Ephesians 3:17

2006-03-23T14:49:00.000-06:00

Almost Friday
I'm so glad that Friday is tomorrow! Yeah! I don't know what me and my sweetie are going to do but probably rest and work around the house! We are going to start working on our bedroom soon and hopefully get it cleaned out so we can start the fun stuff...REMODELING! I'm so excited! It's 400 sq. ft and we are planning to put a walk in closet and a bathroom! Cale wants a small bathroom but I want to go all out! I want to put my vanity in there and have the vanity lights and two sinks! That way we have our own stuff! I don't know if he'll go for it though! He always says..."Where are we going to put our bed?" LOL! I know it will work out and God will give us ideas to do what we want!
Well, that's all for today! Love you all!

Quote:
Is there enough evidence that you are a Christian?
If you are on trail would they have enough evedence to convict you?

2006-03-22T13:00:00.000-06:00

Cabins...Here We Come
As most of you know Cale and I are about to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and we are trying to figure our what we are going to do! We talked about going to stay at a cabin and so now we have to find one! It so much fun! I look at some and they are so beautiful! I think we have narrowed it down to one! You can look at it at www.hefnercabins.com and it's the Hefner Hideaway and Cale talked the guy down to a cheaper price! YEAH! If anyone knows of a better deal or have some ideas let me know! I'm open to ideas! I can't wait to go! I've been tanning and working out so I'll be slim and tan for our 1 year and hopefully for the rest of my life! I just had to get back into a routine! I'll go for now! Love you all!

Quote:
There are 3 types of Christians:
1) Jaw Bone - talk NO action
2) Wish Bone - I WISH someone would witness
3) Backbone - talk AND action

Which one are YOU?

2006-03-21T13:42:00.000-06:00

~A Great Weekend~
Well, I had a great weekend! We had Jaxon and Nicole and they had lots of fun! Friday we went to church and we did praise and worship and Nicole jumps to the fast songs and Jaxon dances! He says it's his "Power Ranger Dance!" It's hilarious! He gets to moving and I can't help but laugh!
Cale had to work a little bit on Saturday so the kids woke me up and I started my day off with some aerobics like every morning! The kids were playing and came in the living room to see what I was doing! They looked at me like I was crazy and I told them to do it with me! It was a sight to see them trying to do Tae-Bo with me! Jaxon gave up and did his "Power Ranger Dance" and Nicole tried to do it with me! Then the guy that instructs it said.."You're doing a great job" and Jax looked at me and said with a big smile on his face, "He said I'm doing a good job!" The kids think that people can see them through the screen b/c they can see them! They are so silly! When Cale got home we played Hungry Hungry Hippos and they thought that was so fun! It's funny to see my kids having fun with the same games that my sister and I had fun playing! It brings back memories!
Sunday was great too! We went to church and during praise and worship Jaxon did his "dance" and Nicole jumped and they enjoyed themselves! We had a great Word and then went home and played Bible Dominos with the kids! We had lots of fun this weekend and I know that we have lots more to come! Love you all!

Scripture for the day: Mark 8:34-37
Encouraging Word: Don't Quit!

2006-03-17T13:46:00.000-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Hello everyone! I'm so glad I figured out how to do this...it's so Neat! I want to start off by saying, Happy Birthday to my best friend Trina! Love ya girly!
Yesterday I finally got to go tanning! Yah! My sister and I went and my buns and back are a little tender! I'm going to go 2x a week so I can be tan for me and my honnies 1 year anniversary! YEAH! It's already been a year! Wow..it flew! I'm so glad that God put us together! Yah, we've had our ups and downs, but who hasn't??!! I just have to remind myself when a trial comes that, "love is not a feeling, it's a commitment!" I know we couldn't of made it this far without God, our church family, and our family to always encourage and help us out! Cale is definatly my match, but it doesn't mean there wont be problems! We just have to give it to God and let him work it out!
Well, I'm going to leave you with this scripture...Ephesians 2:10. God has brought this scripture to my attention lately and maybe it will help you too! Love you all! God Bless!