Make Up Monday

My sister/bro in law/nephews were in town this week. Erik had to work in Charlotte and Ash stayed at mom's with the boys. They are so sweet and I enjoyed them so much. They moved to Idaho almost two years ago and the last time we saw them was last December. I had so much fun with them. Christian is 4.5 and Tyler is 2. What little sweeties. We spent everyday together and almost every evening. They left Friday and I wanted to cry. I wish they didn't live so far from us.

Here are some pics of the week. We went to Chuck E. Cheese with Ashley/Tyler/Christian and my brother Daniel/Marianne/Carson and Jonathan. Ryland had a great time! I thought he would hate the mouse, but he ended up loving it and kicking and screaming as we left. He wanted "mou"!!!!

Thankful Thursday

I am sooooo thankful for my new QUIET dishwasher!!! James installed it Tuesday and I love loading the dishwasher... I know that will last all of about a week. After 3 months of manually washing the dishes, James took the DW apart and decided it needed to be replaced. I told James I don't care about the bells and whistles, I just wanted a quiet one. And that's what I got. Yea Hyders! (it's bad when you get excited about a dishwasher)

I am also thankful for this weather. Cooler weather is wonderful to me.

I'm thankful that I'm done with my bible study and I went all weeks except one.

I am thankful my sister and nephews are in town...I've enjoyed them so much.

I'm thankful that the Mary Kay lady didn't say anything to me when I ran into her at Walmart looking like I did.

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Not Me Monday

This weekend, I did not feed Ryland 2 lollipops in 2 different stores back to back just so he wouldn't be loud.

I did not pick up a case of slim fasts and all six cans fall out in the middle of the aisle. I did not pick them back up, feeling like a big dork and put them back on the shelf and get a new case. And I certainly DID NOT chuckle to myself thinking about the next victim that would do the same thing.

I did not spill Ryland's gummy bears in the floor of the truck and pick them back up and put in him bowl for him to eat. Nobody saw me so that makes it okay right?

Share your Not Me stories....come on, you know you have them!!!!

Thankful Thursday

Just humor me for awhile until I get these silly titles out of my head. Who knows, this may become a weekly thing.....

I am thankful for many things but the things that come to mind are:

Jesus dying for my sins and the gift of salvation I have been given

My family and their good health

My friends and the fun times we have

Shelter, transportation, food

There are so many things I could add, but that would take up a lot. I need to be reminded of all I have been given and be thankful for it.

Leave a comment and let me know a couple of things you are thankful for. I get tired of reading my own stuff. hehe If you do leave a comment and sign in as annonymous, please type your name in the post so I know who sent it.

Happy Thankful Thursday!!!

Thoughts for Tuesday

I made this blog title up myself, hehe. I hope you enjoyed reading my NotMe Monday blog.

Today, I thought I'd share some thoughts. As a whole, I like to keep my blog pretty distant, no really deep thoughts, but today, I thought I'd blog about what I learned in Bible study this morning.

I am doing a Beth Moore study called "Stepping Up". I've really enjoyed it so far and I've gotten some good nuggets each week. Today, in the video, she talked about friends and how as a body of believers, we need to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with each other (Zeph. 3:9). As we stand shoulder to shoulder, Satan is going to want to break us apart and we CAN NOT let him. He wants to build a gap and try to destroy us. We need to encourage each other (Hebrews 10:25) and not tear one another down. I sometimes struggle with friendships b/c I feel like I give and give and don't get anything in return. But I'm learning that doesn't mean I stop giving. I think it actually humbles me more. Jesus gave and didn't expect anything in return. There was no condition, He died for me out of His love for me. Thank the Lord there were no conditions...

Beth also spoke about how people are just too busy for friends anymore. I don't ever want to be too busy for my friends. So for everyone reading this, friends and family, please know that I love you and want to continue to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with you as we continue this journey called life.....

Not Me! Monday...a day early

This is my first time doing anything like this. It's called Not Me! Mondays and it's a blog telling all the things you didn't do the week before. The idea is from a blogsite I've been following for many months. Click on the Not Me! Monday button on the right to see others who have done the same thing. It's hilarious to see what others DON'T do!

I know it's a day early, but that's ok!

1. I did not send Ryland in the other room so I could eat some of his M&M's. And when he came and asked for one, I DID NOT tell him they were all gone.

2. I do NOT hold up my hand to be able to tell the difference between right and left.

3. I did NOT agree that I tripped over a toy in the nursery just so I didn't have to admit I tripped over my own pantleg.

4. I am NOT addicted to my computer and I DON'T ever let Ryland just sit in front of the tv so I can look at some of my favorite websites.

5. I did NOT ask a lady at church when she was due and I DID not act shocked when she told me her new baby was right behind me with her husband. I DID NOT feel dumb at ALL...

6. I did not answer the door for the mailman delivering James's bike accessories in my tshirt, shorts and no bra b/c I didn't have time to put one on.....that would be embarrassing...good thing I didn't do that.

Happy Anniversary!!!!

I just want to say HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY to my husband and best friend James!!!!

I can't believe we've been married for 10 years now. We've had highs and lows, (like everyone has), but it's been a firm, solid relationship and I am so thankful for that. God has blessed us continually and I am thankful that He chose James to be my man.

Love you baby!

Can't wait to go to Outback tonight!! Whoo Whoo!!