Teen Service

 Tonight was the 5th teen service that we have had, there were 28 teens! And I love to hear them sing! There is so much potential and talent! Seems like just yesterday I was one of them....but reality hits and I realize its been longer than I even thought. :o) These guys need to be loved and encouraged by you and me! A pat on the back or a kind word can go a long ways.

 ~My handsome husband~

This my friend....is T-R-O-U-B-L-E! The three girls on the left!:o) We have an ornery bunch!

Kerrie Roberts- No Matter What **With Lyrics**

This is one of the songs that Tyra had me listen to(we were always sharing songs)last summer. I had forgotten about it until I heard it again. 

 As I was pouring a glass of juice for Courtney this morning, she was talking about how grandma Ruth put pop in her juice just like Aunt Tyra did. And of course, she always liked to have a straw! :o) Something we had in common! Miss her so much!

Nichole and daddy!

 Our favorite man is leaving in the morning to go to Seattle for a week of training. We will be counting down the days until he gets back home!

 Watching landyn play a game.

Finally, some snow!

 Nichole was so excited to see the snow when she got up that she sat on the back of the couch to look at it. When she went in the kitchen to eat breakfast she was beside herself to see that we had snow on the other side of our house too! She said , "Landyn, look, there is snow over here too!"

The girls played in the snow for a good 2 1/2 hours!! I was surprised they lasted that long. We made a snowman to their request too! Courtney had all kinds of positive things to say about the snow, "I love the snow, I love the sound of snow(when people walk on it), I love to play in snow". You name it! :o)

My favorite little guy!

 This little guy is such a happy baby! And I think he is pretty special!

You would think he saw food coming!

Our new addition...

Nope, it's not a baby! It's a new table!! I love it!! We have been needing a new set for a couple years and it worked out for us to get one! Who wants to come over for dinner to try it out?!

Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt Super Bowl 2012 Commercial - "The Tease"

I love this commercial!

~Baking and Making~

We had a PFF Fundraiser last night, I went out on a limb and tried something new, it took alot of time and energy but turned out cute! I made chocolate sucker, hard suckers, dipped oreos on a stick, and sugar cookies on a stick, then made them into arrangements! It was fun! Thanks mom for the idea!

 Also made homemade bread and plates of sugar cookies!

 And cupcakes...

And these! My kids think these are the coolest. Being the nice mommy that I can be at times...:o) I kept four for my kids! I felt bad with them coming home from school everyday asking if they could have this, that or the other and my reply was always..."they are for a fundraiser, not us."  Landyn was even willing to by one with his own money, you know they are desperate when they offer that, especially Landyn because he is a penny pincher!

Teen Service

Our church has started a new ministry, Teen Service! Ryan, Seth Herring and John Davolt are the 3 that are heading it up, with the support of our church board. When your husband is involved in something like that, you get thrown in the mix too! Which I am totally fine with! It makes it a little crazy for us with 4 kids and the children's church being across town and during the same times. But we will figure it out! We aren't super moms for nothing!! ;o) We had the first service on Wednesday and there were 21 teens! That was exciting and to make it more exciting, they were excited! If you could hear them sing, WOW! It brought tears to my eyes. If you think about it, pray for everyone involved, I know this is where Ryan's heart is, it wasn't that long ago that we were there ourselves. At least we like to think that it wasn't that long ago...Ryan will be 30 next month! :o) If you have any ideas or suggestions, let us know! It is new territory for us all!  

~2012~Goals~

~A Few of My Goals~

A few things that are some of my goals this year is to be a little more positive instead of always seeing the negative side of things. *Please note: I haven't gotten there yet and it may take longer than you think it should!*

I want to be a little kinder to people who I feel are the least to me,  even if I am having a rough day too, I have no clue what that person may be going through or has been struggling with. Sometimes in our carelessness and business of life we miss the opportunities to be the help and encouragement to others when they most need it.

I want to do better with prayer and devotions in my personal life! Even tho 4 kids can seem to be a very good excuse at times! :o) 

 I want to spend more time with my family. Life is short and you never know when it may be your last day. We have learned that the hard way this past year. My kids and husband are my world, my life, my everything, that is what my choices and decisions are based on, even the meals I cook! :o) The most important thing to me is that we raise our kids to love and serve God and to know him personally. I want my kids to make it to Heaven, to know that you don't have to dress or look a certain way but that it is all in your heart and God will take care of you from there.