My Life!

It's Done

2010-03-16T17:48:00.002-05:00

At 5:45 p.m., I submitted my application to be considered. I submitted cards 2, 3, 4 and 6. I will hear from them by the 27th. There are only 3 spots open, but I wanted to try anyway. Wish me luck.

Card #6

2010-03-16T17:42:00.001-05:00

One of the things my DH and I are involved in is the Host Family Program with our church. We "adopt" college students and have them in our home from time to time while they are here attending school. Through the years, we have hosted nearly 50 students. This card is for a former set of students who have since married and moved away. They recently welcomed a daughter. I love how this card turned out. What do you think?

Paper: Stampin Up--solid card stock, Unknown designer series
Ink: Stampin Up
Accessories: Misc. Ribbon, Silver Skittles

Card #5

2010-03-16T15:50:00.002-05:00

Another attmept at a masculine card.

Stamps: Stampin Up
Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black; Stampin Up, Chocolate Chip
Paper: White, Georgia Pacific; Others, Stampin Up
Markers: Copic
Brads: GinaK Designs

Card #4

2010-03-16T15:46:00.003-05:00

I don't know why, but masculine cards are hard for me to do. I am not 100% happy with this one, but Courtney liked it.

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps
Markers: Copic
Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black; Stampin Up Real Red and White Staz-On
Accessories: Chic Stand; Paper Piercer and Paper Piercer Pack, GinaK Designs
Ribbon: Stampin Up

Card # 3

2010-03-16T15:41:00.003-05:00

Paper: GinaK Designs, Stampin Up
Stamps: Stampin Up
Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black
Ribbon: Stampin Up
Punches: Stampin Up: Scallop Edge and Ticket Corner
Markers: Copic

Card #2

2010-03-16T15:35:00.004-05:00

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps
Markers: Copic
Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black; Stampin Up, Old Olive
Paper: Variety Pack, Tuesdays Mornings
Flower: Prima
Brad: Misc. Hobby Lobby
Ribbon: Stampin Up, Old Olive
Accessories: Stampin Up Top Note Die, CuttleBug

Card #1

2010-03-15T19:13:00.003-05:00

I made this card for a color challenge. The color choices were red, black and white.

Stamps: Wagon Full of Fun, Stampin Up
Paper: GinaK Designs
Punches: Stampin Up, Three Flower,and Scalloped Edge
Brads: Hobby Lobby

It's official....

2010-03-15T15:12:00.001-05:00

One of the things I have always wanted to do is join a design team. So, without further ado, I am going to apply for one. I don't know how I'll do my first time out, but I think it would be awesome for a stamper like me who is not a professional or a sales person to do it. I will keep you posted on the out come.

I will post the pics of my enteries here, so watch for them.

cindi

Ice, Sleet, Snow storm of 2010

2010-01-31T17:45:00.003-06:00

We were expecting a huge snowstorm, but as usual the weatherman got all mixed up. We were told to prepare for 6-12 inches of snow and instead got 1" of ice, 3" of sleet and 3" of snow. We ended up making a place in the backyard we could sled, snowboard, and fall down! We used a giant jelly roll pan to sled and snowboard on.

Ari going down on her knees. She tried snowboarding but ended up falling pretty hard. She decided that she was closer to the ground if she was on her knees.
Daddy attempting to snowboard. He made it down once, but fell on the second try.
Connor did ok snowboarding, but like sledding down on his rear the most.
Hunter was an excellent snowboarder until he got tired and then he couldn't do it and spent some time in his rooming because he kept crying!
This is the only way Connor will ever hit Ari with a snowball---through a window!

Christmas with Bobby and Amy, January 2010

2010-01-31T17:39:00.004-06:00

Grandpa and his boys
the grandkids
uncle coconut and griffin
connor singing karoake, he accidentally said the bad word in the song that I told him to skip!
Hunter singing karaoke, he was so embarrassed, he covered himself with a blanket.

Being Lazy

2010-01-31T17:36:00.001-06:00

Connor
Emme
Daddy
Ari and Hunter

Christmas with Courtney's Family

2010-01-31T17:21:00.002-06:00

Penny and Nolan
Brittni with her Large Drawing Pad
Hunter with Duck Hunt
Connor and his Pixos with Ashley
Ari and her new Camo Coat
The kids

Ari and Brittni

Connor and Hunter, RA Racer Tournament 2010

2010-01-31T17:16:00.002-06:00

Hunter eventually lost to Brandon, but Brandon won the whole race in the younger division.
Connor lost to Colton, who also won the whole race in the older division
The three musketeers, Grant, Hunter and Benjamin
Connor cheering his car
Hunter cheering his car

Christmas with Danny and Nancy

2010-01-31T17:08:00.002-06:00

Danny and Nancy looking at the Giant Twistie Tie that we got them for the camper
Connor watching his new Charlie Brown video
Brittni helping Hunter put together a Transformer
Ari modeling her new duds
Danny and Nancy and her NOEL foldout I made her.
Danny and Nancy came out the day after Christmas to celebrate with us. They couldn't come out Christmas day because of the weather. The kids also opened their presents from my dad and step-mom.

Christmas Day, 2009

2010-01-31T16:55:00.006-06:00

Connor and his Club Penguin card
Brittni and Ari
Brittni, Connor and Hunter
Boys with PS2 and Wii game
Luci waiting for hers
Hunter with his new Transformer
Brittni and Ari

Because of the snow, we were limited on family. My step-dad arrived safely from Hinton and we had some friends over, but most of our family couldn't make it to our house.

Christmas Eve with the family, 2009

2010-01-31T16:46:00.005-06:00

Hunter reading the directions to put together his Bionicles!
Brittni's new boots
Ari and Connor playing Battleship
Hunter and his haul
Connor showing off his haul and Ari looking at her Yankees Photo
Ari's UGLY shirt
Brittni

Christmas time's a coming....

2009-11-30T17:54:00.002-06:00

Well we survived the Thanksgiving holiday. It seems we rush and rush to get the cooking done and in 30 minutes its all gone, we're all tired, and then its clean up time. We enjoyed our dinner and some crafting time after lunch and then the boys, Birttni and I headed home. Ari and Court went back to deer camp. Brittni and I got the tree up but not decorated because I like each person to put their ornaments on the tree. So we waited to do that. We did get all the other stuff out and up so it is looking rather festive around here.

Courtney and Ari were tired of getting cold, so they came home from deer camp early and helped me put the outside lights up. Then we put the ornaments on the tree. We have an easy week compared to some we have had but this weekend will be go, go, go.

Courtney and Connor are in the Living Christmas Tree at church so that takes our Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It will be an amazing performance but busy for us.

I hope you have a great week.

A super quick update

2009-11-17T16:21:00.002-06:00

Just wanted to let you guys know the tooth fairy visited us last night. While a visit from the tooth fairy might not normally be worth writing about, Connor's visit is. You see, he went to the dentist yesterday to check on a tooth that wasn't getting loose and the new tooth was coming in and when we left, he was short 3 teeth! That's right, "3" teeth. His baby tooth weren't getting loose, but the big teeth were right underneath them, so the dentist pulled 3 teeth in a row. While he has a big gapping hole in his gums, his face is also scratched up. Not sure why or how, I guess using his chin as leverage. He was a good sport and the tooth fairy rewarded him for his pain and suffering!!!!

Senior Night, Cross Country, October 30, 2009

2009-11-02T06:39:00.004-06:00

Fireworks in honor of the 2010 Seniors
More fireworks. The kids didn't know about them and thought it was really cool that the school did that for them!
The three seniors during the National Anthem
Cross Country Seniors, 2010
Mi Familia
Ari, Senior 2010

Halloween, 2009

2009-11-02T06:36:00.001-06:00

My Mad Scientist and Luke Skywalker!

Some of the latest things I have been working on

2009-10-18T17:22:00.004-05:00

Boo Wall Hanging
Frankenstein Box
M&M Treat, open
M&M Treat, closed
Thankful Banner, open
Thankful Banner, closed--this is the project I did with the Baptist Women at church!

First Deer, 2009

2009-10-18T17:18:00.001-05:00

Ari shot the Unibuck Saturday night. I don't have the pics yet, but as soon as Courtney sends them to me from his camera, I will update. By the way, yes they name all the deer they see. It helps them keep up with what animal they see where. The other deer she is after is Lucky. She calls him that because she hasn't been able to get a shot.

Watch for pics soon!

Welcome to the Family

2009-10-16T21:26:00.003-05:00

Caleb, Amy and the kiddos
Caleb and Amy
We were blessed with a new addition. Caleb married Amy in August. What fun she has been. We are truly blessed with our host kids.

Courtney's 20 year Reunion

2009-10-16T21:14:00.003-05:00

Misti Pryor, Misti Chennault
Amy, Court, John
Misti and Jennifer Tiner Shaw
Court, Circa 1989
Court, Nate, Tera
Patty and Julie, Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance

The McDonald's Crew. This is the only reason my kids will never work fast food! This was one rowdy group of friends!

School pics

2009-10-16T21:00:00.003-05:00

Ari and her daddy
My 3 kids, it's funny not having Brittni in the pics, but she was already gone to SWOSU. Ari-Senior; Connor-5th; Hunter-2nd. Take note of how tall Connor is. He grew 6 inches over the summer. He is only about 2 inches shorter than Ari and he wears a mens size 8.5 shoe. The same size his daddy wears!

Hunter, 2nd grade
Connor, 5th grade

Happy Birthday Mom

2009-10-16T20:56:00.002-05:00

Picture from my 40th birthday in May.

Wednesday was my Mom's birthday. I called her, but never got a chance to post anything! I am working on her birthday present, just what she wanted--food!

SLACKER!

2009-10-16T20:44:00.002-05:00

I know, I know. Slacker, that's me. Wow, things have been busy around here. I will try to give you a quick run down.

School is in full swing. Brittni is living in a private/not private room at school. She was blessed with a new room, that is private, but we don't have to pay private fees. They were created out of rooms that were already there, but not being used. The only down side, no sink in her room. Otherwise, she loves it. It is off the beaten path, right next to the RA, and on the ground floor. What more could you want?

Ari is enjoying her senior year. She is starting to make some decisions about college, etc. One of which is the military. She has a meeting Monday with a recruiter. I am not sure her health will allow her that luxury, but we will see. If any of my kids are "military" kids, its her! I don't know how I will handle it, but if that is what she chooses and it works out, so be it!

Connor is doing well in 5th grade. We are having some issues with him being mean to his brother and losing his temper. We are working hard on that, but the influences at school are pretty strong. I went to his class room about a week ago and witnessed first hand the things his teacher hears and deals with everyday. She deserves some sort of medal for putting up with that stuff. Lucky for him Connor was not among the trouble makers, atleast not that day!! His grades aren't the best, but I am confident they will improve. He is more like his dad everyday.

Hunter is really doing well in 2nd grade. His 1st grade teacher wanted us to hold him back because she didn't think he was mature enough to handle second grade, well he has proven her wrong! He is doing quite well and with the exception of some talking, his teacher is pleased with him. He meet his AR reading goal and made all A's! Way to go.

Courtney has not been traveling as much as he once was. He is staying home a lot. He and Ari work out at the Y about 4 times a week. They are the best of friends. That will be another hard adjustment for us, if she decideds to join the military. They are gone right now to our hunting lease and won't be home until late Sunday. That is pretty much there home away from home until December or January.

We are starting the Fireproof series in our Sunday School class this week. Although, Courtney and I have been married almost 20 years, I am excited to see what this can do for us. I will be teaching 1/2 of the classes, and that will be new to me. Give me a room full of 2nd or 3rd graders and I don't blink an eye. Put me in front of a room full of my peers and I sweat, talk fast, and forget what I am supposed to be doing and saying!

I hope all of you are well. We have had the flu here. Connor and I had it, although we weren't tested. Our doctors offices were closed because entire staffs were sick. Connor was out of school 4 days, and had a fever for 3 straight days. I had a fever one day and missed 2 1/2 days of work. It was hard to be home, but honestly I was exhausted. I forgot just how bad you feel when you are feverish. He was a trooper and did quite well. He even stayed home 1/2 a day by himself. I called and checked on him every 30 minutes. He did fine for the most part; until it thundered. That scared him, but he did fine.

Well, I am off. I will try not to go so long without posting again.

Cindi

First Day of School

2009-08-21T17:18:00.001-05:00

I will update the pics soon, but I wanted to tell you about our exciting first day of school. About noon, Ari calls to tell me she doesn't feel good. I am thinking, ya right. I don't feel good either after being off all summer... Anyway, she was diagnosed with asthma on Monday and she is complaining of shortness of breath so I told her to take a puff of her inhaler and let me know in 10 minutes if she felt better. 10 minutes later she calls, doesn't feel better. So, I tell her take another puff. Within a few minutes she calls to tell she is worse. Severe chest pain on the left side, can't take deep breaths, ashen color. I freak. Called Courtney because I had no one to cover for me and told him to take her to the ER. He brought her by the school first, she looked terrible. Long story short version, she has Pleurisy. Used to be more prevalent, but is making a come back. They tested her for several diseases and injuries that could cause it and decided hers is viral. Which is a good thing. No underlying chronic illness. She felt much better after some pain meds. She is coping well and hopefully it will run its course in a week or so. She goes to our regular doctor on Tuesday for another check up! What a way to start the school year!!!

BTW- That is her third ER visit in 2 weeks. She is getting awfully exspensive!

************updating again

2009-08-18T20:36:00.000-05:00

We have started back to school, well atleast I have. The kids go back on Thursday. Today was my first day to be back all day with kids. We had enrollment today. My feet hurt! I forgot what it was like to wear dress shoes all day. I have to figure out a way to wear my super cool purple nikes to school everyday so my feet don't hurt!

We meet everyone's teachers today except Ari's. They were in a meeting this morning. Seems weird to have enrollment to meet the teachers and then have a meeting for them!?!

We got Brittni moved back to the dorm. She is in a private room--6.0' x 10.0'. Pretty sure that is the same size as a jail cell! It is weird, but she likes it.

Courtney is actually home this week, but we are expecting him to go out of town again next week.

We are headed to Webber's Falls this weekend for the marriage of our "college" son Caleb. He and Amy will marry on Saturday and then honeymoon. Then they will move back to Weatherford. We are so excited for them and can't wait to add Amy to the family.

Ok, that's all for now. I am trying to do better at keeping you updated!

**********Quick Update

2009-08-14T16:59:00.003-05:00

Wow, sorry! It has been a while. There has been so much going on, I guess I haven't been doing very good keeping up with the blog. Here is a quick update.

Brittni is leaving tomorrow to go back to college. As you know, this was not what she had planned. She was planning a wedding for July, but it just didn't work. As things have calmed down from the fall out of their break-up, we are very glad. We are learning somethings that just don't make us happy. Unfortunately, she was in a very controlled relationship. We are starting to see our sweet Brittni return to us slowly. She is now very excited to get back to the dorm and be a "college student".

Ari has been having some serious issues that stem from her blood sugar. We seem to be getting a better control over it, but it has affected her ability to participate in CC. Since this is her senior year, she is bummed about not being in top form. She is doing the best she can with what she has, it is just harder.

The boys are ready to go back to school. Hunter will be in my building this year and Connor is in his last year of Elementary. Wow, where did the time go. I now have no more children at the K-1st grade center. I still remember taking Brittni their for her first day. Sadly, her 1st grade teacher died over the summer after an extended battle with cancer.

I have been back at work for a couple of days. My assignment was switched at the last minute, so I am scrambling to get my things in order. I will be with 3rd graders this year. I have done it before, just thought all summer I was doing 2nd. Trying to move my head to 3rd grade work....

Courtney has traveled 6 out of the past 7 weeks. Today marks his 12 day of work in a row. He did come home early and is spending the weekend at his hunting lease with Ari. (with Brit's blessing, of course) Brittni doesn't want her parents to set-up her room this year, so I am helping her move her stuff in and then leaving her to get it the way she wants it. She has the school thing figured out! Anyway, Court is doing well. We have successfully made the change to a new insulin. He is adjusting to it and it appears to be working really well. Changing his meds is never easy, and frankly I wish it didn't have to happen but he becomes resistant to his insulin about every 3-5 years. We are on our 5th type of long acting insulin in 10 years. This is the 10th year. He was diagnosed in December of 1999.

Well, sorry for the long update. Hopefully I will do better about keeping up!
Happy weekend.

************One of the cards for class Saturday

2009-07-08T08:38:00.002-05:00

I have been teaching stamping classes at my mom's scrapbook store for a while now. This is one of the cards we will be making this weekend. Looks hard, but it really isn't. And they are super fun to make!

A little something for Charlee's Room

2009-07-08T08:33:00.003-05:00

I cut the letters and the crown on my Cricut. I glittered the crown and added some buttons. I wrapped the canvas in matching ribbon. It matches her bedding. I think it turned out cute, what do you think?

Oh, and Courtney as decided that he would like Charlee to call him Papa Coconut. Cute, huh?

Where in the world is Tico the Tom Cat

2009-07-07T06:14:00.004-05:00

As most of you know, we are a haven for stray cats. It seems if there is a family in town who doesn't want their cats, they bring them to our neighborhood and drop them off. Well, Tico is among those that have "found" us. He has been sickly lately, so we took him to the vet where we learned he has an abcess. He just finished is $45 bottle of tuna flavored anitibiotic! He is feeling better, but probably will need one more round!

Anyway, Ari hollered for him yesterday morning and he didn't come. She thought he was out roaming and didn't worry about it. When she got ready to leave for cross country, she found him sound asleep in Brittni's planter on the side of the house. She came and got me and we took a picture because it was so darn cute! Tonight when we got home he was sitting in the same box watching everyone. He just looked at me when I took his picture. I don't think he could figure out what all the fuss was about!

A view of the 4th from my phone

2009-07-07T06:08:00.004-05:00

Our 4th of July celebration was a little different this year. We started the day with friends at Foss Lake. We had a blast. The weather was overcast and cool for July, but somehow I still managed to burn like a candy cane. I apparently missed 2 places on my back. Now I have 2 huge red burns and the rest of me is white as a ghost. My back literally looks like a candy cane. Anyway, we then came home and went to the city fireworks display in the park. They had a new band and we were excited. However, we were meet by rain and cool weather. My kids and I had SWEATSHIRTS on in July. And honestly, I was still chilly by the time the rain cleared and the fireworks started. The girls spent the time dancing with friends. They even taught Ari the Electric Slide. Wish I had got that on my phone.

Griffin Kenneth

2009-07-01T23:44:00.003-05:00

The newest addition to the family. And since his daddy likes UFC as much as our daddy, here is his introduction:

Standing in the red corner, he is a mixed martial artist, specializing in sticky poop and peeing in your face submissions, lyeing at 19 1/2 inches long, weighing in at staggering 6 lbs 6 oz, we introduce to you.......Griffin " the brown spider"

Charlee Nicole

2009-06-28T17:26:00.003-05:00

It seems life has gotten away from me. I have so much to update, and so little time. I do want everyone to meet the newest addition to our family--Charlee Nicole. Charlee was born to some of our college students on Thursday. As you know, my college kids are just like my own, so technically, I am a grandma. I have decided to go with Grammy. What do you think?

My Adult Age

2009-06-07T16:38:00.002-05:00

One of my college students had me take a quiz to find out how Adult I was. I am happy to say I am 89% adult. I did quite well in some areas scoring 100%, but the areas of love and education got me. Who knew there was so much to know in those areas. It was a very interesting quiz. I can't wait to see what other quizes I can take from this site. They had several listed, but I haven't sat down to check them out yet.

Thanks for helping with Stampin Out Alzheimers

2009-06-07T16:36:00.001-05:00

Today is the final day to check out the SOA site. They are pulling it down until next year. Jenn's efforts raised over $6600 for the Alzheimers Society. I was happy to be a part and had fun participating in the daily giveaways. Some of my friends even joined to help the cause. I can't wait until next year.

************Can anyone explain this?

2009-06-02T18:26:00.000-05:00

This is what I found when I went outside this afternoon. I used my windshield wipers all the way home from church this morning and now this?! The picture shows the passenger windshield wiper. It was actually wrapped around my wiper and Ari un-twisted them so I could drive to Braums. Still have no idea what happened between 12:30 and 4:00. Do you?

Stampin' Out Alzheimers

2009-05-24T22:37:00.003-05:00

Tomorrow starts a fun week for me. I am joining with tons of other stampers to "Stamp out Alzheimers". This group was started by my former eye doctor's daughter. I stumbled on her blog while blog hopping a few months ago. Her dad, my former optometrist, has Alzheimer's and she is raising money to help research and find a cure. If you would like to join, click on the Badge on the right of my page and donate to join.

Let me know if you do. It will be fun. Join us!

Happy Birthday Brittni

2009-05-18T22:17:00.004-05:00

Today is Brit's 19th birthday. It has been a hard week for her. She and Justin wisely decided to postpone the wedding while he found stable employment and she found out one of her scholarships was not renewable. She is a little down, but all the birthday wishes from her friends and cards (with $$$) from her family cheered her up a little. Justin came and took her to eat and then they came back here and watched a movie. It is hard to believe that my "baby" is 19!

Change in date

2009-05-16T23:40:00.002-05:00

Brittni and Justin have decided to postpone their wedding until July of 2010. He has not had much luck finding a stable job since the market went down and he was laid off from Chaparral. Hopefully things will settle down soon and he will have a better chance of finding a job.

More plans to come at a latter date.

I survived 40!

2009-05-06T06:44:00.005-05:00

I can still blow out all those candles.
My cake and my shirt, made by my dear friend Laura.

What a week it has been. Yesterday was my 40th birthday. At first it was bugging me a little to be 40. I don't know what I thought 40 would be like, but it seemed so "OLD". Also, my husband reminded me that my mom was 40 when we started dating. That seems like such a long time ago.

But so far it hasn't been all bad. I have been reminded that I have great friends, a wonderful family, a life that, frankly, is pretty amazing.

My friends and family started the celebrating last week during our Survivor get together. Laura made a yummy cake and an adorable shirt. (I loved the shirt so much, I wore it to work yesterday.) Some of them even wore black, one of them ALL black, but he felt so sorry for me he went and changed!

During the day my classroom surprised with a party and an all black birthday cake. The kids made me all kinds of fun gifts and cards. Then after lunch, my husband had arranged flowers to be sent to me. (I will post the pics later) It meant a lot because he was out of town and had pre-arranged to have them delivered and had hand written the note!

My parents came in from Hinton and took Courtney and I to eat at the T-Bone last night. We had a great dinner and my Dad had arranged for them to bring me an amazing peanut butter pie slice with a candle on it for dessert. It was so good and rich, we had to share!

We left there and Courtney took me to pick up my new purse. That is what I really wanted. I am glad he let me pick it out, because I picked out something totally different than what I asked for. Then a friend from Yukon called and she was in town with my present. She met us in the Wal-Mart parking lot and we chatted for a few minutes before she had to head back to Yukon.

I got lots of birthday calls, texts and facebook posts. All in all, it was a GREAT Day.

Ari Prom 2009

2009-05-03T12:49:00.005-05:00

How much longer until I can take this crap off???
Walking the red carpet with Mason. She looks beautiful, but still walked like an athlete!
With her hair and make-up done.

I am really tired today. So, I will finish posting all the pictures another time. Courtney has some on his camera that he hasn't loaded yet.

************Happy Birthday Cathy

2009-04-24T23:01:00.004-05:00

Today is my baby sisters birthday. She is way younger than me, but I am still the better looking, wiser sister!!! I love you little sis. I hope you had a great day.

Since your birthday present in breakable, I am keeping it here until you come for the wedding.

Since I can't be there, I am sending you a virtual birthday cake!

Zoo trip with Brenda

2009-04-18T22:08:00.013-05:00

This year, Courtney's step-moms company hosted a zoo day. It is amazing to me that with the economy like it is, this oil company took all of their employees and families to the zoo, feed us, gave us all gifts, gave us all t-shirts and free ride passes. This is an outstanding company who realizes that moral will keep them a float during this slow time. We had a great time.

For the first time, we saw the Red Panda. There were actually two of them, but we could only catch one.
We love the Flamingos. There were 3 different kinds. The kids liked the ones with the black wings.
I kept my camera focused on their food. I was able to catch a couple eating. They would only stay on the food for about 5 seconds. I don't know how they eat like that.
Hunter wanted to go the nocturnal area. He wanted to see the bats. Here they are.
Hunter loved seeing "NEMO"
We had fun watching these turtles sneak up on the sleeping ducks. There were 3 or 4 turtles in the water and all of them were antagonizing the ducks while they slept.
Seal waiting for supper
Connor and Hunter's favorite animal--turtles. Especially the Gallapagos Turtles
Connor with Hunter
Brittni with Hunter
Ari with Hunter
Courtney with 3 of our kids.
Courtney with his step-mom, Brenda

Happy Birthday Courtney

2009-04-15T16:35:00.002-05:00

Today is Courtney's birthday; however, he is not here to celebrate. He left for New Mexico this morning. Lucky for him, he got his birthday present over the weekend and already broke it in by going hunting on Monday. He did get a phone call from his birth mom, step-mom and grandma. He was thrilled to hear from them!

Hunter loves his Star Wars

2009-04-13T18:34:00.006-05:00

Easter Egg Hunt, 2009

2009-04-13T18:24:00.006-05:00

Hunter searching
Connor checking things with Tico's help
Hunter getting lucky
Connor standing on his tip-toes, the grass was wet and mushy!
Brittni and Justin talking about the eggs the boys have missed.
You'll notice Ari is missing. It was a damp, rainy day and she wanted no part of it. It is a good thing the easter bunny felt sorry for her and made her an easter bag anyway!

Birthday Pics, April 2009

2009-04-13T18:14:00.009-05:00

Courtney with his new trailer from the family. The ice chest is from Justin.
Hunter and his loot
Ari and her loot
His Star Wars model. He and daddy get to put it together.
The Yankee floormats she has asked for for 2 years!
The April Birthday Kids, unfortunately we weren't fast enough to catch the rabbit ears above Ari's head!
The Star Wars Cookie

He wanted sooo bad.....

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to go to Walmart and spend his money, that he was willing to vaccuum the living room. And here's the proof!

Where she spent her 17th Birthday

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Ari has always dreamed of seeing the Yankees. She spent her birthday with Dad, Uncle Bobby, Aunt Amy and The YANKEES!
He was thisssss close! Derek Jeter
Thanks Uncle Bobby and Aunt Amy for the tickets to see the Yankees!
The wildfires on I-35. It caused them to detour West and be over an hour and a half late to Kansas City.

Save the Date

2009-04-11T20:08:00.002-05:00

For sure, the date is Friday, July 17th. The time 9:00 a.m. The why, I do not know. The reception will be at 6:30 p.m. so even if you can't make the wedding, please plan on coming to the reception.

Happy Easter, Happy Easter

2009-04-11T20:06:00.001-05:00

Please stop today and remember the Why behind the celebrating. What an amazing gift we received.

I Am The Winner

2009-03-20T21:42:00.002-05:00

I signed up for a blog candy giveaway at http://www.stampingwithjessica.com/, and I won. Go check out her blog. Lots of cute ideas.

Fireproof!

2009-03-15T08:05:00.005-05:00

Have you seen it? If not, let me be the one to recommend it to you. Okay, the acting is not the greatest, but for the amount of money that they spent on it, it is great.

The message--Never leave your partner behind, especially in a fire! How powerful is that when you think about your marriage.

I am seriously considering the "Love Dare". Some of our friends have done it at a church here in town. I think I am going to buy the book and see what the rest of the days are. When you watch the movie, you will know what I am talking about.

Have you seen it? What are you waiting on?

Spring Break

2009-03-15T07:59:00.002-05:00

Our spring break started early this year. We got out Thursday at 3:30 and have been enjoying our break so far. Courtney is leaving in the morning to go to Carlsbad, NM for work. You don't know how tempting it is to get in the van and follow him for a quick break. But, smarter minds prevail. With the economy like it is, I just can't justify the money. The boys and Ari will help me do some spring cleaning. Hopefully we can find something fun to do around here. Brittni will be working during the week, so she will be in and out.

I am teaching a stamp class on Saturday, so some of my time will be used to get that finalized. I have really enjoyed teaching those classes. Hopefully they will continue to grow and we can do two each time.

We are still working on the plans for Brittni and Justin's wedding in July. Justin interviews with the State on Tuesday for a job. He was laid off in the last round of cuts at Chaparral a couple of weeks ago. He is currently building fences for people, one of which is my Mom and Dad. Thankfully they needed some work done and he knew how to do it!

I have some pictures I need to download and when I do I will update with some photos.
Until then, have a great week.

Re-post from August 2008

2009-02-21T16:45:00.001-06:00

WHile scrolling back through my posts, I found this. With the economy's drastic downturn, I thought it was worth posting again. This is from David Jeremiah book "A Bend In The Road" Experiencing God When Your World Caves In.

Sometimes we come to life's crossroads
And we view what we think is the end.
But God has a much wider vision
And He knows that it's only a bend---
The road will go on and get smoother
And after we've stopped for a rest,
The path that lies hidden beyond us
Is often the path that is best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger,
Let go and let God share your load
And have faith in a brighter tomorrow,
You've just come to a bend in the road.

So what do ya think?

2009-02-21T16:25:00.001-06:00

Of the new layout and picture? I thought it was time for a change and I wanted to share our newest family photo with everyone. Gotta love the smiles of 10 year old boys.....

Congratulations!

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The Albrightson's
He did good, didn't smash the cake in her face!
Courtney and Uncle Robbie

We have been in Eureka Springs since Friday to celebrate Nolan and Penny's wedding. They were married yesterday at the 1886 Crescent Hotel. We are glad to have her join our family, and Ashley too!
And thanks to my mom for going with us. She shared a room with the girls so we didn't have to worry about them at night!

my view from the jump seat!

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For those of you that asked, I am posting from my BlackBerry!

guess where i am?

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***edited to ad---besides the 2.5 hour 1 way ride, the museum was amazing. Lots of hands on stuff for kids. Aquarium, planes, courtroom, building area, dental area, doctors area, climbing area, bubbles area(my favorite), segway--fun!!, hospital area, grocery store, fire truck and lots more! Super, super time.

Riding in a jump seat of an activity bus driving down the bumpiest road in the world--I-40!

We are going to the Jasmine Moran children's museum in seminole. I told the driver they should charge to ride in this seat. It's like riding a roller coaster but without the heights!

Have you ever thought about what you would do if.....

2009-02-03T06:44:00.002-06:00

Your husband lost his job? We are facing that question now. For the past several weeks, Chaparral has had several cut backs. We took a hit to our time for the week, but this weekend they had their first round of layoffs. We WERE NOT laid off, nor were any of his employees. My thought, we might not always be so lucky. Courtney is in a supervisory role, not a field role. Who knows how long they will keep the middle man?

Our greatest concern is his medicines. Without a job, we have no insurance. We are looking at almost $2,000 worth of medication each month! I have already begun looking for a small part time job, or a better full time job. Just in case..

I keep hearing, make it to April and things will turn around. Well, I hope April is as far as we have to go before this market turns around!

Lots of catching up to do!

2009-01-17T18:07:00.002-06:00

Sorry for the delay in posting. Time just seems to get away from me.

First, we are back to school and things are going well. Brittni's dorm was broken into by a sicko that they found shaving in a thong in the girls bathrooms at 5:30 in the morning. Lots of rumors and we don't know the whole story, but apparently he had been in and out of that paticular dorm over Christmas break. No one was there but I guess he was scoping the place out. Later that week, he attacked a girl in front of the other dorm. She ran into the dorm with him on her back. She tried to pepper spray him, but accidently sprayed herself. The RA called 911 and the police came. In the mean time they knocked the guy off her back and laid on the floor until the police got there. It was a really weird situation. They have also said he was involoved in an accident over the Christmas break and sustained a head injury. Not sure if that has anything to do with it, but apparently was never a problem prior to that. Brittni was never in danger, and has since started taking Jujitsu classes just in case.

Courtney's company had it first round of cut backs last week. A lot of hours were cut, including Courtney's and his departments, but the hardest hit for us was Justin. He was knocked down to part time. He is searching fast and furious for a full time job as he and Brittni have found a place and he was hoping to move into it in the middle of February. We are hoping this is the only cut and that the market turns around soon.

Courtney's dad got engaged over the break and we will be traveling with his whole family and my Mom to Arkansas for the wedding. It will be in Eureka Springs. It has been 6 years since we were there. We went for Bob and Amy's wedding in September of 2002.

I am sure I have lots of pics and stuff I need to post, but I don't the time right now.

Hope you are all well. Cindi

This is for a special someone. You know who you are....

2008-12-29T16:57:00.001-06:00

We haven't given up on you, don't give up on yourself! We love you very much

Fun with the Wii

2008-12-29T10:41:00.005-06:00

Santa brought the family a Wii this year. We have had great fun playing it. Courtney called it a W, I, I, as a code name. I think he really thought the kids didn't know what he was talking about! The pics below are of Courtney's dad, our friends "D & L", and Hunter's little friend "P".

A few pics from Christmas 2008

2008-12-29T10:30:00.007-06:00

Courtney modeling his GI, and staring at his cell phone. He had asked for a personal cell phone so Santa agreed. He put it in Courtney's stocking and then Justin called him Christmas morning. It was funny to see his face. The GI is for his martial arts that is doing. We are trying to convince him to enter into a tournament this summer. He won't agree, but we haven't given up.
Hunter and his Ipod.
Brittni and Justin opening before they had to leave to go to Justin's family. This was the first year we had to "share" Brittni. It went well, but it was weird not having her with us for Christmas Eve.
Connor loves SpongeBob, and yes he is that tall!
Ari loves them Yankees.
Our friends the "W's" joined us this year!
My mom and step-dad, Christmas Eve 2008. They had to be here then because my mom had cooked up a surprise for my sister in Florida. I can't believe we pulled it off!

Hunter lost a tooth....

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on a field trip! Mr. Independent even pulled it by himself. Here is a pic of him shortly after he got home from school. The second pic is of him holding the tooth. He was soo excited. The only problem, he only lost one so he couldn't sing "All I want for Christmas is my two Front Teeth". He is already signing, all I want for Valentine's day is my two front teeth, he is hoping to pull the other one shortly!

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A few things I am thankful for....

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In no particular order:

I am thankful for ALL of my college kids. We don't have a picture of all of them so I chose to leave pics of them off so as to not hurt anyones feelings. I am thankful for all of them!

I am also thankful for my friends. The ones who come through when I need them and don't expect anything in return. True friends are hard to find and I am blessed to have some in my life.

My father in law, and brothers in law and spouses. Not pictured Amy and Angela

My sister and her family. Not pictured my brother in law, nieces and nephew.

Justin, he makes Brittni very happy and that makes us very happy!

My husband

My children

Not pictured, my step-mom Kay.
My parents

Happy Veteran's Day

2008-11-10T20:12:00.005-06:00

I am a very proud grand daughter. See the pictures below to see why!

Tomorrow marks my 19th wedding anniverary but more importantly it is Veteran's Day. A day we should show our appreciation to all the veterans who have served, are serving and will serve on our behalf. We recently had a presidential election. Whether or not you liked the outcome, you had a chance to vote, thanks in part to the many veterans who have served. Currently, I know 3 people fom here in Dubtown who are serving in Iraq. That is three families whom I am personally connected too that are sacrificing on my behalf. Take a minute today and thank a veteran or a veterans family.

Grandpa Steve receiving special recognition from my alma mater, El Reno High School. He was one of 2 living WWI vets honored on 11-11-93. I lost my beloved Grandpa on 12-2-93.

Grandpa Steve and His Dear Friend and WWI buddy, Johnny Fitch

Which way to the gun show?

2008-11-05T21:58:00.002-06:00

That is a favorite saying of Ari's when she flexes her muscles. I have to admit she works out a lot and is very muscular. Well, today she must have pulled something because she is sore. So, we iced her biceps tonight. I couldn't resist the pics. You will notice she was not so sore that she had to quit texting!

Hunter with his new eyes

2008-11-05T21:54:00.003-06:00

Hunter got glasses today. He has been having trouble in school and we think this might be the cause. He has far-sightedness and astignatism (sp). He is sporting his new eyeware with his big sis. He wanted red, just like hers, but we were able to comvince him to get a more manly color. What do you think? Cute, huh?

Brittni and the Segway

2008-11-05T21:51:00.002-06:00

Brittni works for the General Tom Stafford Museum. One of the perks is getting to ride this cool machine called a Segway. She was chosen to drive it in the SWOSU Homecoming parade. I think she drives it better than she drives her truck!

Her grandpa and daddy where very sad when the loaded it up and took it back to the museum. I think they both wanted to give it a spin! Truth is, so did I!

Pics from Halloween

2008-11-05T21:47:00.004-06:00

This is a picture from our Trunk or Treat. Hunter was a soldier knight for this one. The lady with him is a dear friend of ours. She cooks for Falls Creek every year and courtney helps her. She is dressed as an old lady. She looked hilarious. She grabbed Hunter for a smooch and I just happened to be ready with the camera. Someday he will kill me for this!
Hunter the Dragon Knight, he wouldn't "pose" for a picture so I had to get him on the move.
Connor the ghost, I know creepy huh?

Pics from State

2008-11-05T21:40:00.003-06:00

Running her first state cross country meet
Ari, Grandma, and Brittni
relaxing after the run. Modeling her new attire. The beanie, a gift from the state cross country meet. The shirt, a gift from mom and dad. The shorts, a gift from Grandma and Grandpa Howard

State Bound

2008-10-27T21:23:00.002-05:00

Ari and the WHS Cross Country Girls team qualified for the State Run. She is way excited because they didn't make it last year. The coach told them they have a good chance of placing if they all work hard and run their best. Good Luck Ari!

She came home with a ring on her hand!

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Yep, Brittni and Justin are getting married. I can't say it was a shock to me. I knew it almost from the beginning. I often told people that I would be surprised if they DIDN'T get married. There was something different about Justin and you knew it as soon as you met him. We spent one whole evening talking to them. We are comfortable with their decision, but we have asked them to wait a year. More because of their ages than anything else. They have already started saving and talking about where they want to live.

Two very important prayer requests

2008-10-13T20:44:00.002-05:00

Tricia is recovering from her pneumonia; however, her cancer is not slowing. The second round of chemo did not do what they had expected and with today's PET scan came the news that it may have spread to lymph node in her chest. Please pray for Tricia, Nate and baby Gwenyth. Remember a Rose to pray for the Lawrenson's.

cfhusband.blogspot.com

Little Ashley has slipped into rejection with her transplanted bowel. It also happened to her about one year ago exactly. She is stronger, older and ornerier this time so hopefully she will not take this treatment has hard as last years. Please pray for her. I use a "Blue" dog to pray for Ashley. He is her favorite!!!

ashleyadamsjournal.blogspot.com

Thanks for praying for my online friends!

Latest on Ari

2008-10-04T09:15:00.001-05:00

We made it through the week and things seem to be calming down. The detective in charge of her case called yesterday with the news that the phone number that sent the text was a pre-paid number meaning no way to trace it. However he did speak with the people and feels things will be fine. The case will be turned over to the juvenille system next week. The girl tried to intimidate Ari all day Thursday, but when it didn't work she seems to have given up. Of course, the police being there to question her probably had something to do with it too. We feel confident that everything will be fine. We are going to continue on with our rules for Ari and watch to see how things progress.

Thanks for praying, cindi

Prayer Request

2008-10-04T09:13:00.001-05:00

My blog friend Tricia, who is breathing with the help of donated lungs, has become ill. Hopefully it is just a cold that will pass, but with her weakend immune system (From Chemo), and her donated lungs we can't be too careful. Remember I use a rose to remember to pray for the Lawrensons, so anytime you see, smell or think of one will you join me?

What great friends I have,

Cindi

Update on Ari

2008-10-03T06:53:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was the first day that the girl who attacked Ari was allowed back at school. Wednesday Ari got a text message from an unknown number telling her "I swear I wish you were DEAD!" The number was from an area that the girl had recently been in. The police have the text and the number. The school has been made aware and we are sending Ari to school. I know some of you will question that decision, but here is part of why we did it.

The school system is watching the girl very, very closely.

The police are actively investigating last weeks attack and Wednesday nights text.

We can't let bully's rule our lives.

Ari doesn't want her life to be different because of the actions of a bully.

Now, Ari does have rules. However, for her safety we are not posting them. We have offers from several friends from church to walk her to class, eat lunch with her, take her and pick her up from school, etc. We have decide to pass on those for now. Yesterday went pretty well. The girl tried to scare her by staring at her every where she saw her. Ari doesn't let that get to her. She is ready to defend herself again if she needs to but would really rather just go back to being "Ari".

I will keep you posted. THANKS a million for praying for my girl!

Happy 10th to #3!

2008-09-30T21:26:00.001-05:00

It is so hard to believe. My sweet Connor is 10! The big double digits. I still remember that early morning 10 years ago. You are a blessing Connor.

Ari

2008-09-25T17:55:00.002-05:00

Today Ari was the victim of an assualt at our high school. As a member of the school safety team, I realize the dangers that are in our public schools today. However, when the incident involves your own child, at least for me, I am at a loss as to how to handle it. Honestly, I don't want to send her to school tomorrow. Is she safe? I would like to think so, but how do we really know. The young lady that assualted her has been kicked out of school for 2 days, yes thats all! We did file charges against her because she already had a long list of incidents against her. Did we do the right thing? Did we provoke her into more anger aimed at our daughter? Will she retailiate? I don't want Ari to be a statistic of school violence. I see those every days, I don't want our area added to the list! I am at a loss!!!

If you know me very well, you know that doesn't happen very often. I would appreciate your prayers, and truthfully any suggestions you have!

Heart to Heart, My mom's entry

2008-09-23T16:20:00.001-05:00

This is the card my Mom is entering in the Heart to Heart blog candy challenge. It is going to an Alzheimer's caregiver. She is new to stamping, so the $1000 in blog candy would go along way in getting her set up!

A few random cards I worked on this weekend

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This card was a joint effort between my mom and I. It is for a man from my hometown for winning Citizen of the Year.
This card was made for a friend of mine going through a tough time. She is totally blind, so I did more embellishing than I normally would. I also used a cuttlebug embossed sentiment so she could feel it!
This was made for a friend of mine who feel out of a tree. I sorta pictured him on his back like the turtle!
I made this a couple of weeks ago for my DD's birthday. I colored the image with my Copic markers!

If you want any specifics on any of the cards, just drop me a comment!

Heart to Heart, Amazing Idea and Candy too.

2008-09-21T20:29:00.003-05:00

Check out this link: http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/. She is offering almost $1000, yes you read that right, in blog candy. The rules and info are on her blog. Here is the card I made to enter.

Vote on Angel's Blog

2008-09-19T16:37:00.004-05:00

Last year while searching for card ideas, I stumbled on a blog. She was in the midst of doing 31 days of card sketches to celebrate the month leading up to her birthday. She gave away the 31 cards as well as 31 different items as blog candy. She is considering doing it again. So here is how you help. Go to http://angelosity.blogspot.com/2008/09/butterfly-kisses.html and vote for Angel to bring her 31 days of Angelosity back. You can scroll through last years cards and even go back and find out what she is giving away as blog candy now. I have already voted, now it is your turn!

Hurricane Ike

2008-09-09T16:24:00.005-05:00

*****UPDATED 9-11-08*****
I spoke to Meredith today. She is in Uvalde (sp?) Texas. They think Ike is going to turn more Northward which takes her out of the path. Thanks for the prayers. She is going to go back to Kingsville as soon as they know for sure that Ike won't turn back to the Corpus Christi area.

Many of you have heard me talk about my "adopted" daughter, Meredith. She is currently in pharmacy school at the UT-Kingsville which is right in the path of Hurricane Ike. Would you join me in praying that Ike takes a turn and does not hit the Corpus Christie area. Meredith is prepared, but who wants to go through a Hurricane? Not me and certainly not her.

Hey Meredith just in case, you are welcome to evacuate to Weatherford!

Congratulations Meredith

2008-09-05T17:12:00.001-05:00

Congratulations on your White Coat. Aren't you glad they don't look like this anymore? We love you! Your Weatherford Family

Last (official) Day of Summer

2008-09-01T17:51:00.005-05:00

Brittni came to visit for Labor Day today. She and I took the boys to the pool while Courtney and Ari went dove hunting. Hopefully they took some pictures.
Connor waiting on Brittni and Hunter to get to the side
Brit
Hunter resting during the break
Connor resting during the ten-minute break
Brittni resting during the break

Last (official) Day of Summer--Connor

2008-09-01T17:44:00.005-05:00

First, a small trick. Then I'll try a FLIP!

Did it!

Last (official) Day of Summer--Hunter

2008-09-01T17:27:00.005-05:00

Trying out the deep water
Look I can do tricks.
Back floating in the deep water
Maybe I don't need my floatie. But, I still need Brittni
Jumping In all by myeself!

First Cross Country Meet 2008

2008-09-01T17:22:00.002-05:00

On your mark, get set, go!!!
Finishing Strong!
A medal and a hug from her biggest fan, Brittni

First Day of School 2008

2008-09-01T17:18:00.003-05:00

First day of 1st grade and last year at Burcham
First day of 4th grade and a new school
Not only her first day as a junior, but her first day to drive herself!
Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of Brittni's first day of college. I am sure she wore her usual--shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes.

A quick update

2008-08-30T18:47:00.002-05:00

Wow, time really gets away from me lately. School has started and things are super busy. We have managed to get back on to a fairly normal routine that starts bright and early at 5:30. We are still trying to hit the Y several nights a week, so our evenings are pretty packed too.

I am loving my new group of kids. I am working 2nd grade again this year. They seem so small. I am working with a teacher that I have worked with before. We have a great working relationship and know pretty much how each other operates. Everything run very smoth! I have continued on my quest to get healthier. I haven't really lost any more weight, but I continue to workout 6 days a week. I have been doing the glider for 30 minutes a night, plus kickboxing on Mondays. This week I am going to alternate kickboxing and the glider every other night. I am eating lots of fruit, veggie, and low fat foods. It is easier for me to stick to than the low carb was. I think I was about burned out on low carb eating.

Connor loves his new school. He really likes his teacher. She has worked very hard to make his disablity a none issue. If you don't know Connor has CAPD, central auditory processing disorder. He doesn't process information correctly when he hears it. So, his teacher has adapted by writing all assignments on the board, and he writes them in a planner so he can look back an know for sure he is on the right track. It has made 4th grade super, so far. He even was chosen to do the announcements at school last week.

Hunter is working very hard to read. He has read 6 books since school started back and is working hard to read longer words. He is doing really well. He is loving math the best though. He has homework EVERY night including Fridays! That is my only complaint. I think they need a break on the weekends, but that is his teachers call.

Ari is continuing to do well. Her hypoglycemia has been a little bit of a problem for her since school started. She is having trouble eating enough during the day. We have spoken with her teachers, counselors and the school nurse and things seem to be leveling out. She is eating a small snack in every other class. It seems to be helping and she didn't go low at all Friday. She ran a race today and she did well in it too. Her blood sugar issues have caused her some small set backs with her running, but she is figuring out just how much protein she needs to eat to get through a race. She has also started taking a couple of mineral supplements that are helping.

Brittni is loving college. It is a little harder to keep up with class work because they are every other day, but I think she has finally gotten her schedule down. She is working two jobs still, but she is able to keep up with her work. Some idiot, sorry, stole her new bike from under our carport last week. She thought it would be safer her until she could get a bike lock. She and Justin finally found one at Tractor Supply and they ran by her to pick up her bike and it was gone. We filed a police report and they have called her to look at a couple of bikes, but they weren't hers. Justin picked up her old bike and fixed it up for her until we can get her another new one. Courtney special ordered the one that was stolen and is going to speical order her another soon.

Well, that turned in to quite a long post. Sorry I haven't kept up lately. I am going to try and do better.

It's official, she has moved out!

2008-08-18T17:15:00.001-05:00

We got Brittni moved into her new dorm room on Saturday. It only took us one trip up the stairs because we had so much help. Our church, FBC, and Emmanuel Baptist had volunteers up their helping the kids move in. They knew us and as soon as we had the key, they grabbed her stuff and took it up for us. We were one of the lucky ones as we only had to go up 4 stairs. She is on the second floor and it has a door in the back of the building!!! Thanks FBC and EBC for your help! What an amazing ministry.

Brittni is happily settled into her room, but I think she might be a little lonely. The kids moved in, but they don't start school until Wednesday. They haven't had too much for the kids to do because it has been rainy. She won't have a dorm meeting until tomorrow night so she is really not even sure of the rules. The cafeteria just opened today, so she has been eating in her room or coming home to eat. I can't figure out why we pay for a meal plan that they can't use until today?

If you want her address send me an email. For safety reasons, I am not posting it here.

Prayer for my Brother in Law

2008-08-18T17:10:00.002-05:00

Me with my pain in butt brother in law. I love him can't you tell!

My brother in law, David is having "some heart" issues. I was hoping to know more before I posted, but it seems his doctors are taking the hurry up and wait for our answer response.

He has been in the hospital since late Saturday night suffering from antricular vibralation--I hope I got that right. He has had some tests and they have switched his medications. I spoke to my sister a few minutes ago and she said the medicine kicked in this morning and David could really tell a difference in how he felt. They are hoping he can go home tonight or tomorrow. They didn't have the results of the testing, but the medication was working and I think they are both anxious to have him home.

I will try to post when I know more. Please pray for him, my sister and their children.

Just what I needed to hear....

2008-08-12T12:44:00.001-05:00

This is from David Jeremiah book "A Bend In The Road" Experiencing God When Your World Caves In.

Sometimes we come to life's crossroads
And we view what we think is the end.
But God has a much wider vision
And He knows that it's only a bend---
The road will go on and get smoother
And after we've stopped for a rest,
The path that lies hidden beyond us
Is often the path that is best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger,
Let go and let God share your load
And have faith in a brighter tomorrow,
You've just come to a bend in the road.

Enough said.

Birthday Card

2008-08-06T07:37:00.003-05:00

I made this card for a friends birthday. It is made with an Inkidinkadoo stamp set, ribbon from Wal-mart, skittles from an online store, Stampin Up designer paper and some card stock I had laying around. I used Apricot Appeal and Real Red. I also did some paper piercing in the bottom corner. The outside says "Age is only a number", the inside says "mine is unlisted" I thought it was cute.