So, I have been listening to this song over and over..

For those of you who know me in "real life", you may know that I have been having a difficult time lately with something/someone. Sometimes God doessn't answer your prayers in the way you expect, but he listens. My prayer has been answered but in a way I hadn't imagined. I love the words to this song...

And I am so nervous about the adoption thing. I can't eat much, (could be good, ha!)I am sleepless, and I feel constantly nervous. I hurt so bad..I want this little girl so bad. It bothers me to see her and know that it's not just that easy. It's very difficult and especially since I am dealing with the state. I need your prayers...I have also had some of my family members say very negative things about this, and I haven't figured out why, it has been hurtful. I just think they don't understand how we feel.

Also, we have a lake house we no longer need. It has been on the market for a year and a half. I need it gone! It is a huge burden for us right now.

That's all for now! I hope that everyone is having a fabulous Thursday wherever you may be. I am looking forward to tonight so I can see my wonderful husband, it is very hard for be being away from him!

Happy (Early) Mother's Day

Mother's day is just around the corner..I love Mother's day. My kids always do the sweetest things for me, and I love the stuff they make me at school. Last year Caden did a Q & A with his teacher, and I just wanted to share!

Caden Anglin, 2008 Age 6

WHy did God make Mothers?
Because we need them

How did God make mothers?
bones and blood

What kind of little girl was your mom?
She was a nice pretty little girl, I think.

What did your mom need to know about your dad before she married him?
If he was nice and not mean, and he doesn't kill noone

Why did your mom marry your dad?
Because she needed to find a right man that is ver nice and handsome like daddy


Who is the boss at your house?
Mom and Dad :)

What's the difference between Moms and Dads?
They are not the same because one is a girl and other is a boy


What does your mom do is her spare time?
She works on the computer on the webspace. (HAHA!)

WHat would it take to make your mom perfect?
To wear a beautiful dress and a ponytail in her hair, beautiful shoes and things like that.

If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?
I would change her to a boy so we could play.

I will save this forever...I love it!

And since it's almost Mother's day and my Birthday, I want to tell my Mom I love her and thanks for being my mom! Love you!

Childhood Memories

What are some of your fave memories of being a child? I was lucky to have a blessed childhood. Today Camden and I went out to go run some errands before picking up Caden and Laiken. As we stopped in our local meat market to get some smoked chicken, I had this strange flashback of me in there with my mom as a kid. It was a weird thing....(oh, and BTW I bought Dr. Pepper and A&W Root Beer BBQ sauce in there..I had to try it!)

But some of my fave memories of being a kid are:
(alot involve food, lol!)

going tothe laundromat with my Memaw and it was so hot, she would always get me a grape soda. I loved it!

My mom's fresh squeezed lemonade

My dad's lasagna and his grilled steaks

Playing with my Nana's costume jewelry

Having dinner at my Memaw's house and eating watermelons on her back porch

going on neighborhood walks with my mom and dad

I miss my brother..but we hated each other as kids, and I miss the fighting. :(

My Nana Great. She was the greatest woman ever and I miss her and her angel food cake. I miss walking with her to the dollar store, and picking blackberries with her.

Meeting my friend, Ashley O. at "the corner". Our corner was so special to us. We rode our bikes there every afternoon. We thought we were something...

sleepovers

My mom and I shopping...ALONE!!!!

These are just a few of my fave memories..what are yours?

Awards, Hair, and Pics

Happy Tuesday!!!! Ok peeps, I am not so blogger savvy...so, I may need some help. But, I recieved an award from Becca and I am not so sure how to get it. And I also got an award from Courtney and I haven't done anything with it yet! But I wanted to say thanks to these girls!!!! :) I love Becca's blog, so go read it! And Courtney is a "real life" friend..

Ok, and my hair has been an issue for me lately. I have a great hair girl, and I am happy with my color for the most part...my biggest issue is to wear my hair poufy or straight!!! So, I need some advice because I don't know....

So this is the sort of poufy look...



And the straight look...



Whatcha think???

Also, I was gonna share some pics of the rescue boats..I only took pics as they were driving away and didn't take any pics of any of the action..




Well, I hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

Thanks..

Thanks everyone for the sweet comments and the E-mails. I am a little traumatized, and I think Scotty really is having a hard time dealing with it...
My head is still hurting from all that screaming and crying...
I am so thankful that my baby is ok...
But, I will never every forget that day. I took a few pics after it was all over, I may post them later. I cannot imagine being 7 years old being in the middle of the rough lake all alone for that long. He really is so brave. And I am so thankful Scotty didn't give up. We were both praying so hard. It took an hour before I saw them again, but it seemed like an eternity.
On another note, we are going to start parenting classes this week(never thought I would have to do that!) so that we can begin the fostering/adoption process. I am so thankful Scotty is so supportive of this..
Right now, I am so thankful for Scotty and my babies, and that they are healthy. My family is everything to me. God is so Good!

So Thankful!

God, thank you so much for keeping my family safe!

I don't know how much of the story I can tell, but I am going to try. We went to Lake Ouachita on Saturday and were going to hang out on the party barge and swim and have a picnic. I never let my kids anywhere near the boat without a lifejacket. Caden decided to jump off the boat while we were out in the middle of the lake and the water was so choppy. Scotty had no lifejacket on and didn't think twice about jumping in after Caden. The current was so strong that they started drifiting away and Scotty was having a hard time holding on to Caden. The boat was not anchored and I started floating away. I ended up miles away from them. I could not get the boat started and I was trying to call 911 and it took forever to get through. I was screaming hysterically and they could not understand me. I was screaming at boats to stop and noone could hear or see me. I thought they were dead...after about 20 minutes, I threw down the phone and got on my knees and started praying. I knew they were gone, I felt like dying and it was the most helpless I have ever felt in my life. I couldnt see them and I had drifted so far. Some fisherman heard me screaming after about an hour and went to help. The Game and Fish had told me there were people in the air and on boat looking, but I had to hang up on them. The fisherman found Scotty and Caden on a shoreline. Scotty had swam about 600-700 yards and he had to let Caden go because he couldnt hang on to him. Scotty was so sick when we found him. Caden was fine. But apparantly Scotty had felt like giving up and he though he was going to die. He prayed and prayed. Somehow he said he was screaming at Caden across the water and Caden eventually floated close enough to him he could grab him. Caden stayed in that water for about 45 min before Scotty got him back. He said he felt terrible for letting him go, but knew he had on the life jacket. It was the most scared I have ever been, I have never felt so desperate. I am so thankful that God was listening to our prayers and I am so thankful for the old man that was willing to help me. He was our angel yesterday. I am so much more thankful for my family today than I was yesterday. And the thought that my boys were gone was the worst feeling I have ever experienced. Anyways, they are both feeling better today, Scotty is a little sore though.

Nervousness

I don't have much time, as I am about to go get fingerprinted. Today is the day of my homestudy. It is so scary! I mean, I don't want my house to look like a showplace, and I also don't want it to look like a messy nasty house!! I am trying to just let it be..but it's hard! I have an amazing husband for going through this with me...I don't know many men who would do this. Just pray for us! And pray for Abby, she had surgery last night! You can go to carepages.com via the last link I posted and search for Abby Patterson. PLEASE pray for her and her family, her Bday is coming up. I was going to list some links, but I am running low on time. I may be back later this afternoon. TGIF!!!!

Oh.My.Word.

My baby colored all over his face with an ink pen. And ya'll, I wanted to take a picture so bad but my camera is broke thanks to Big C. It wouldn't come off and Laiken has a play tonight so it just had to come off. I scrubbed and scrubbed! Until his race was red and he was crying. Still there. So ya'll, I thought about it and then I decided to get a Magic Eraser to his face. Came off like a charm! So please tell me that the Magic Eraser doesn't have horrible chemicals in it that are gonna rot off his skin!!!! What is that little miracle thing made of anyways???? (He had ink all over his legs and arms too.)

My news....

Ok...here goes, people! Get ready!

We are trying to become foster parents! *gasp*
Why you ask? Here's what I have heard from the few people I have told. (Mostly fam)
You have your hands full with the three you have.....
You can barely handle them.....
How are you gonna handle another?
What are you going to do if they have lots of problems?
What about your own kids? What if they feel left out?
The list goes on and on.....
BUT, I really don't have any answers. I DO know that it has been weighing on my heart and in the back of my head for some time. I have wanted another baby, and then thought about adoption. But I really thought about the 3500 kids in our state in foster care and how they deserved to be loved, and to have a family. So I decided I wanted to adopt a foster child. I have thought very deeply about this and prayed my little heart out. I know that God wants me to do this, I really do. It is something I can't push aside. There is a certain little girl who may be available soon for adoption. Her parents rights have not been relinquished yet but I think they will because they simply don't want her. She is in my daughter's class at school and we love her, and I want her to be mine. I am trying to get my hopes up for her specifcally, because then I would be heartbroken. But please ya'll pray she can come to live with us forever! She is currently in foster care. And I am open to fostering other children until she is ready. I believe that we have been blessed and that we are able to give a child a shot at a happy life. I think in return, that we would be so blessed to have another child. So please pray for us..this is very difficult and we are having a home study tomorrow. I can't get this little girl out of my mind. I watch her every day when she gets on the bus when I am picking up the other kids. She waves at us and I just want to grab her up and hug her. Have a great Thursday, ya'll!!! :)

Being Southern...

Only a Southerner knows the difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit, and that you don't "HAVE" them, you "PITCH" them.

Only a Southerner knows how many fish, collard greens, turnip greens, peas, beans, etc., make up "a mess."

Only a Southerner can show or point out to you the general direction of "yonder."

Only a Southerner knows exactly how long "directly" is -- as in: "Going to town, be back directly."

Even Southern babies know that "Gimme some sugar" is not a request for the white, granular sweet substance that sits in a pretty little bowl in the middle of the table.

All Southerners know exactly when "by and by" is. They might not use the term, but they know the concept well.

Only a Southerner knows instinctively that the best gesture of solace for a neighbor who's got trouble is a plate of hot fried chicken and a big bowl of cold potato salad. If the neighbor's trouble is a real crisis, they also know to add a large banana puddin!

Only Southerners grow up knowing the difference between "right near" and "a right far piece." They also know that "just down the road" can be 1 mile or 20.

Only a Southerner, both knows and understands, the difference between a redneck, a good ol' boy, and po' white trash.

No true Southerner would ever assume that the car with the flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn.

A Southerner knows that "fixin" can be used as a noun, a verb, or an adverb.

Only Southerners make friends while standing in lines. We don't do "queues," we do "lines"; and when we're "in line," we talk to everybody!

Put 100 Southerners in a room and half of them will discover they're related, even if only by marriage.

Southerners never refer to one person as "ya'll."

Southerners know grits come from corn and how to eat them.

Every Southerner knows tomatoes with eggs, bacon, grits, and coffee are perfectly wonderful; that red eye gravy is also a breakfast food; and that fried green tomatoes are not a breakfast food.

When you hear someone say, "Well, I caught myself lookin'," you know you are in the presence of a genuine Southerner!

Only true Southerners say "sweet tea" and "sweet milk." Sweet tea indicates the need for sugar and lots of it --- we do not like our tea unsweetened. "Sweet milk" means you don't want buttermilk.

And a true Southerner knows you don't scream obscenities at little old ladies who drive 30 MPH on the freeway. You just say, "Bless her heart" and go your own way.

To those of you who're still a little embarrassed by your Southerness: Take two tent revivals and a dose of sausage gravy and call me in the morning. Bless your heart!

And to those of you who are still having a hard time understanding all this Southern stuff, bless your hearts, I hear they are fixin' to have classes on Southernness as a second language!

And for those that are not from the South but have lived here for a long time, ya'll need a sign to hang on ya'lls front porch that reads "I aint from the South but I got here as fast as I could."

Bless your hearts, ya'll have a blessed day.
~Anonymous

Hope ya'll had a great Wednesday! I am feeling a little under the weather, I have been feeling icky all day. But it was a beautiful sunny Arkansas day. I love the 90 degree weather!!!!
P.S. More to come later on my big decision.... :)

I hope everyone had a great Manic Monday! It was such a beautiful day here! I so needed that..and the forecast for the rest of this week? Perfect. Well, Miss Priss had a ballgame tonight and she played her cousin Maycee's team and well, we lost. I am just proud that those little girls are out there playing. Tomorrow night the boys and Laiken all play so it will be a busy night. I seriously love going to the ballpark, though. Other than chasing Little C. He is SUCH a handfull. One of my fave thing at the ballpark is....

Seriously, these and Sour Patch Kids are two of my favorite foods! Or are they considered food? Well, junk. I love them. And Sweet Tart shaved ice from Tropical Sno. That's all I have wanted lately for some reason. Healthy, I know.
I want to ask ya'll to pray for Abby. She is a precious little girl I know who lives in Tennessee and she has an immunodeficiency disorder. You can go to her care page and read more about her and her family by clicking her link. She has gone throught alot lately and is now back in the hospital. Please pray for her. Her mom works with Scotty.
Another prayer request, people! I feel like blogging is a good way to get people to pray for each other. My next prayer request is kind of a story...
Last Dec. I googled Laiken's name. Just to see what popped up..ya know, I was bored. And this name Laiken Kenwood came up over and over and I was reading an article about this precious girl with this beautiful name who had leukemia. I found that she had a care page and I began reading from the beginning. I felt so drawn to this little girl, I loved that she shared this name with my baby. Her mom touched me and I prayed for this little girl so hard. I really felt like I knew her. She went to spend her future in heaven on April 22nd, 2008 and I cried so hard for these people I didn't even know. Her mother, Stacey is so sweet. We have E-mailed several times over this common bond we have.. Precious girls named Laiken. I know God had something to do with me finding her. If you could please remember her and say a prayer for her this week? I can't begin to imagine how hard this is for her. I will be praying for you on Wednesday, Stacey. If you would like to read her story, click here!
Also, I am considering a huge decision that kind of requires a huge leap of faith..and without saying too much, pray for me!
That's all for now!

blah, blah, blah.

I have been feeling really kinda blah lately...don't feel much like blogging. I am hoping I get out of this funk. Maybe this upcoming week's warmer weather will lift my spirits some...
Laiken had a ball tournament today and the weather was yuck. During the last game of the day, it started storming so the game will be tomorrow after church. Not liking having a game after church, but oh, well. I just love watching the girls play, they are so cute. Well, I hope everyone had a great weekend!

I love this song..

Every time I hear this song it makes me smile..
Wake up to the sunlight with your windows open
Don’t hold in your anger or leave things unspoken
Wear your red dress use your good dishes
Make a big mess and make lots of wishes
Have what you want, but want what you have
And don’t spend you life looking back


Turn up the music Turn it up Loud
Take a few chances Let it all out
Because you won’t regret it
Looking back from where you have been
Because it’s not who you knew and it’s not what you did
It’s how you Live


So go to the ballgames and go to the ballet
And go see your folks more than just on the holidays
Kiss all your children Dance with your wife
Tell your husband you love him every night
Don’t run from the truth cause you can’t get away
Oh no
Just face it and you’ll be ok


Turn up the music Turn it up Loud
Take a few chances Let it all out
Because you won’t regret it
Looking back from where you have been
Because it’s not who you knew and it’s not what you did
It’s how you Live

Where ever you are and wherever you’ve been
Now is a time to begin

So give to the needy and Pray for the grieving
Even when you don’t think that you can
Cause all that you do is bound to come back to you
So think of your fellow man
And make peace with God and Make peace with yourself
Oh yeah
Cause in the end there’s nobody else

Turn up the music Turn it up Loud
Take a few chances Let it all out
Because you won’t regret it
Looking back from where you have been
Because it’s not who you knew and it’s not what you did
It’s how you Live

Because it’s not who you knew and it’s not what you did
It’s how you Live

And, read my last post and snatch a RedBox DVD!! :)

Movie Contest!

I got an idea!!! I was thinking (not often, i know) and I decided I should give away 3 of my Red Box movies! So if ya want one, leave me a comment and tell me which one ya want and maybe I will draw your name! You got three chances...And no, not all 12 are up for grabs. (A couple I wanna keep!) and alot of them are movies hubbby watched and I didn't. So here's what ya got to choose from:
Journey to the center of the Earth
National Treasure 2
Quarantine
Disaster Movie
Nights in Rodanthe
Secret Life of Bees
The Contract
The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emporer

Red Box

Ok, so we use Red Box alot...because it is so convenient and cheap. However, I forget to take movies back alot and b/c hubs does the checkbook, I don't realize I still have them. I just realized today that I now own 12 Red Box movies. Thats 12x $21. That's $252, folks! I abbout had a small coronary when I realized this. I am gonna have to be more careful about taking them back or go in the video store. Does anyone else go to Red Box on a regular basis? Or do you go to the video store? Or maybe Netflix?

Mud Baths!!!

I feel kind of bad posting this..well sort of. I had to, it's funny now. Tonight Laiken had a ballgame and I knew the ballpark was gonna be a huge mud puddle, so I made the boys wear their rain boots. I thought it was a good idea, they could play and not get too wet. WRONG. I was SO wrong. Oh boy, was I wrong. I let them go off to play where I could keep an eye on them, but I did not realize what they were doing. They were rolling in the mud puddles then jumping in a huge dirt pile. I had to take them home and leave Lake there to catch a ride home with a friend. I was SOOOOO mad. Like I was not happy with them at all, because I warned them about jumping in mud puddles. And they didn't listen. And that doesn't make a happy mama, ya know? So, Caden especially was soaked to the bone with mud and water. Head to toe. I made them strip in the garage before they came in. And, they knew I was so disappointed. It was written all over their faces. So I made them stand there while I took their pic! I wanted to be able to remember it forever, ya know for the good times and the bad!! :)
Notice how sad they look :(

And, poor Caden.

Oh, and tonight I had plans to go through old pics and frame them. I have so many pics in boxes of the kids when they were little. So, as I was going through this one box, I found this book that I used to read to Caden when he was a baby. I have looked all over for this book. He still remembers it and talks about it. I can't wait to show him this book when he wakes up! But it is Just in Case you Ever Wonder by Max Lucado. He is a Christian author.

A few excerpts from the book:


And since you are so special, God wanted to put you in just the right home..where you would be warm when it's cold, where you'd be safe when you're afraid, where you'd have fun and learn about heaven. So after lots of looking for the right family, God sent you to me. And I'm so glad He did.

Good night to all and Happy Monday!

Jessica Amber Morgan

April 11, 1978-December 20, 2006
I also wanted to pay tribute to my sister in law, Jessica. She was murdered in 2006 and her Bday would have been this past weekend. Her death was so senseless. I just wanted to take a moment out for her and remember...

Recap

Let's see... I haven't blogged since Wed...

Thursday, Caden had a baseball game and the storms brewed in. We got some hail and a tornado passed through here but we didn't get any damage. We went to Wal-Mart were there when the storm hit and they made us stay in the back, and we weren't allowed to leave. I wish I had my camera then. It was something, the kids thought it was funny we were locked in WalMart. Others weren't so lucky. The town of Mena suffered alot of damage and so did the city in Tenn I used to live in, Murfreesboro. My friend Megan's parents lost their whole house, and a girl and her 9 week old baby were killed. I love Murfreesboro, so please pray for all these families as well as the ones here in Arkansas.

Friday- it was cold and we didn't do much of anything. We went to eat @ Moe's and we washed our new boat. Laiken also cleaned out my car for me! (she got bribed with $5), but so what! It was a huge help. That girl found lots of french fries!

Saturday-We went to Lake Ouachita for a boat ride. It was a nice day, but a little chilly when the wind hit us on that water! My nephew also had a party at Party Central so we went to that.

Sunday-Easter! It was such a rainy, nasty day. I can tell you it was hard going to church in that mess and getting three kids ready. It was cold and the boys wore shorts, and Laiken had a sleeveless dress. Afterwards, we went to my Mom's house for lunch. I brought a ham, hashbrown casserole, greenbean casserole, and rolls. My mom made baked beans, deviled eggs, and a salad. My Memaw brought a cake and two pies. We had plenty of food. On the way to church, one of our families was involved in an accident. They were hit head on on the way to church. They have four kids, and they are all OK as far as I know. But, please pray for Kim and Phillip and their family. I am sure they were pretty shook up.

Today-I am a mess, I can not find my chihuahua, Bella. I let her out to go pee at about 7:15 and she scratched on the door to gt back in and I asked Caden to let her in and I just assumed he did. On the way to school, he told me he didn't. I came home, and she wasn't inside. She wasn't outside, either. It is not like her to run away. She will sit on the back deck and wait on me. She is scared of the rain. I have looked everywhere and the neighbors have not seen her. It is pouring. After the rain lets up, I am gonna go look some more. Please pray she comes home!

Just another head injury!

Last night's two ball games ended with a bang. Literally. Camden fell and hit the back of his head and busted it open. He fell off a ledge at Tyndall Park. Luckily, he's fine. No head trauma, and he only needed two staples. He doesn't like the staples too much, he is ready to take them out himself, I think. He did so good when the Dr. put them in. He only cried for a minute. The ER visit was great, the first ever visit where we have been to the ER and been in and out in 45 minutes. And his sister was soo worried about his head. She got a little sick when she saw all the blood. So today is the last day for the Benchmark tests at school, and I hate to say it but my kids didn't go to bed until about midnight with no baths. I had to wake them up cranky this morning for a bath and they were so whiny. Anyhow, a great Wednesday to all!

Easter Baskets

I was thinking and had an idea to have my kids put together Easter Baskets for battered women and their kids. Does anyone know of anywhere around here (if you live around me) that would take the baskets. Or, is there any organization that already does this? I am sure there is... I am going to call our local shelter and ask them, but I kinda need more ideas...:)

Take me out to the ball game!

I just wanted to share some pics of Caden in his baseball uniform. Last night was their first game of the season, and while they didn't win, I was proud of the little guys. I love summertime baseball/softball games. I love cheering for the kids, and I love the smells of the ballpark. Cheeseburgers and Nachos. YUM. Tonight Laiken and Camden both have games so I may post pics of them later. It is a cold spring day here in Arkansas and they say it is going to be 72 tommorrow. I sure hope so, because it doesn't feel like spring right now. We were out on Lake Hamilton Saturday night after Laiken's tournament and it was such nice weather. We pulled the boat up to the dock and ate at Doe's on the outdoor deck. I like Fisherman's Wharf better, I wish we had gone there. Anyhow, it was awesome to sit outside on the deck at Sunset and look at the lake. I love doing that, and I hope I have many more days this summer of doing that. We had sunburns Sat and today we need boots and sweaters. Anyhow, hope everyone is having a great Tuesday! And if you haven't read this blog, please visit and pray for this family. I am praying that mom and baby can stay together as long as possible!

Ya'll may hate me for this......

I was gonna post some cute pics of my kids I took yesterday, but I may just have to do that later. My current problem is coming first!!! I have to laugh, or otherwise I will start bawling again!
The half bath toilet..

The kiddos bathtub..

My shower...

And, my bathtub...

So, everything in my house and gurgling and bubbling and backing up. It smells like a zoo, and I cannot wash clothes, dishes, or myself. We have been having plumbing problems for a couple of weeks and on Friday, I thought they had finally fixed it. At least they said they did. So I think the septic is backing up. Anyways, I hope they get here soon, because I don't know how much more I can stand!

Laiken had a game tonight. They lost. Bless her heart, she still hasn't hit the ball during a game and she is kinda sad about it. She seems to do better at home. But I had fun watchin her dance in the outfield! :) Right before the game...
WJA/
So tomorrow, they are playing in a tournament. (Sardis Fest) At least it's supposed to be a pretty day. I am so ready to watch Big C and Little C play. They all three have games on Monday night, and it so so hard to figure out who I am gonna watch. I think I am going to leave my mom at one ballpark where Lake and Little C are playing, and go watch Caden. He really would be brokenhearted if I wasn't there. It's his first game of the season. Well, I am off to bed! Have to be at the ball field at 9:30 in the mornin!

I have been thinking about somthing alot lately. Something I should have been praying about, but haven't. Today it was really weighing on me so I just opened my Bible and started looking for my answers. I knew where they were, I have heard it before, but I just needed read these verses and really pray about this. This is a huge part of my life. Something we all have, good and bad. I am talking about friends. Some of my friends choose to make bad decisions. It wears on me. It is a heavy load. I don't like all the negativity associated with their decisions. I try to be a true friend, I try to listen. I even pray for these friends. But should I stay friends with them? Do I need them in my life? Are they really my friends? Do I need someone to remain in my life when they never consider my feelings, thoughts, and emotions, only their own?
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. -Proverbs 27:17
The same positive formations that can occur with godly influences can be seen doing the opposite for wickedness through corrupt influences.

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. -1 Corinthians 15:33
God is telling us basically that the wickedness of our friends can weigh down on us. It can corrupt us, in a sense.

God wants us to guard our name, character, and reputation for the sake of the gospel. If a person wants to think evil of us, it needs to be in the way of righteousness.

God wants us to have friends. We need friends. But the company we keep says alot about our own character. I want and need more Godly friends. I am thankful for the ones that I have. I am just struggling with this. Please pray for me.

On another note, the kids and I are snuggled up watching a movie in the rain together. It feels so good to be with them. And, to not have to go anywhere tonight. I stayed all home all day and it was so nice. I am in my PJ's.

Please pray for this girl..

I became of this girl through baby Stellan's facebook. I just wanted everyone who wasn't aware of her story to please pray for her. I am lifting her and her precious baby up in prayers. Please go visit her blog.

My kiddos

Since I feel like I have been complaining too much, I want to let ya'll know...I really am blessed with beautiful, amazing kids. They do whine too much and are a little spoiled, but I want to make sure they know I love them more than anything. I just wanted to say a few good things about my babies.

SCOTTY CADEN


Caden is 7. He is so super smart. He can fix things and take things apart. He can fix the TV if I can't. He loves broccoli and celery. He adores chocolate. He is an awesome baseball player. He thinks I am beautiful. He loves to run. His blue eyes melt my heart. I love his freckles on his nose. He won't take a bath without his monkey towel, even though he is getting too big. He thinks he is so much more grown up than his brother and sister. I am so proud of him.




LAIKEN ADDISON


My Laiken Bacon is my lil princess. She does amazingly well at school. She never gets in trouble or whines at school. She is a little diva...She has a big heart, loves animals and wants to give all her toys away to those who don't have them. She loves to sing and dance. She loves to go out to eat...she loves her fine dining! She cleans her room when I ask, or I mean shoves her toys in her closet...she loves sweet tea like crazy. She is not very athletic, but is trying to play softball and I am so proud of her for trying. I love my only little girl soooooo much.

CAMDEN WILLIAM


My baby. He is so precious to me. He is spoiled rotten. He is the cutest thing, it is so hard to stay mad at him. He lives off of pancakes. He wants pancakes all the time. (He loves IHOP). He loves caffeine free root beer. He loves him some fruit snacks. He is so sweet and loving. He tells me all the time how much he loves me. He loes to kiss my "special places" (my nose, head, cheeks, eyes). He has the cutest voice, it is so husky and deep and country. He loves motorcycles and dirtbikes. He is so cute in his first year of baseball. I think he is gonna play football, though. He loves to tackle. He has the best hugs ever.

I thank God so much for these precious babies. I adore them. Even though I am a little stressed out, they are so amazing and I need to smell the roses!