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!!

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!!!

"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!!!

~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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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~

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 <><

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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