Sunday, December 7, 2014
Walk!
Monday, November 17, 2014
Quaker Steak and Lube
One of our favorite restaurants from North Carolina!
It's snowing! The kids were thrilled!
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Salsa
39 pints of salsa and 7 pints of spaghetti sauce.
I ran out of room for cooking the spaghetti sauce or I could have had 3 more pints. Great learning experience; all the kids helped. Lots of work, but 1 day to cook 364 to eat; definitely worth it!
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Donate!
http://www.gofundme.com/HiddenHeroes
Monday, August 11, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Lunch by Mack
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
What a great Daddy!
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
So Proud
Monday, May 19, 2014
Fall, Fall!!!!!!
Please, I would love a "new" truck and camper. It didn't fall, but at least the tires are changed.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
This is so Me!
Friday, May 16, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Perfect Words
Preserving Your Marriage
I love old homes. There’s something special about a building that’s stood unmoved for century while everything around it changes. It reminds me a lot of strong marriages.Old homes have unique character. The walls usually aren’t square, and the floors roll and dip. But what they lack in precise construction, they make up for in charm. They’re like stepping into a time machine. You can imagine generations of families running up and down the staircase or laughing at the dinner table. If the walls could talk, the stories would be endless.
But that rich history would disappear if not for thoughtful caretakers. A home can’t withstand decades of sun, rain, and wind without some attention. Cracks have to be fixed, siding repainted, and the roof kept weather tight. Because if the home deteriorates and is lost, so are the memories connected to the place.
Which brings me to marriage. A strong marriage impacts a family for generations. It’s an identity, a sense of belonging in a world full of strangers. But for a marriage to endure, you need thoughtful caretakers. When cracks appear in the relationship or the paint peels, the answer is not to level it and start over. It’s to give it the loving care it deserves to restore it back to health. Because when a marriage ends in divorce, it’s like an old house with all of its history being torn down. If your relationship is showing signs of wear, apply Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:32 – Kindness, a tender heart, and forgiveness can go a long way to restoring a marriage.
Ephesians 4:32 KJV
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
For a daily dose of encouragement and perspective, check out Jim Daly’s blog, Daly Focus, atJimDalyBlog.com.
Friday, February 14, 2014
My Special Valentine
Lack of Leadership!!!!
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Valentine's Strawberries
Mack and I dipped and decorated these for Valentine's Day! They are beautiful and delicious! These would have cost $65 from Shari's Berries, plus $20 for shipping. Not bad for about $5!
Taco Salad
We finally used our taco shell pans. We have had them for a year and never tried them. They were delicious!!!! A huge hit! A tip, heat the tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds, so they are more pliable.
Cute Hair
Addie wanted her wet hair off her back last night. Here she is in the morning. She looks so cute!
