Just finished with...

...family devotion and thought I'd post a quick one.

This morning Chandler and I went to pick up his car from the place that fixed it....this time. We have had so much trouble out of that car. We have put way too much money into it but what do ya do? You can't sell it not running, right? When it broke down this time, Steve said...."O.K. this time we sell it!". Well, after having it fixed, we don't know whether to sell it or keep it. We don't know if this time it will go forever or break down again. So, we came up with a solution. Steve put it on Craigslist tonight at a higher selling price than even we bought it for. And, we are praying becasue the Lord is the only one who knows if we should get rid of it or not. Our prayer is....if it sells for the higher amount, then we sell it. If it does not sell for the higher amount, we keep it. We don't come down past a specific price, therefore we know we should keep it. Who knows? Just have to trust the Lord on it.

I ran errands today. Paid bills. Went to the bank. Went to Kohls and spent a gift card that I got for Christmas. I got a $50 picture frame for 60% off. I only paid $19.99. And, it's a big one, a 11x14. I have this great picture of my kids and my brothers kids that I needed a frame for. It looks so good. I now have it hanging in my family room.

Tomorrow I need to clean my house. We are not having service at church tomorrow night so I decided to have a band service here at the house. In case you are not familar with a band service, it's on the lines of a prayer service with a smaller group of people. The church membership is broken down into smaller groups and have monthly meetings. We "band" together in prayer and devotion and such. Should be fun. We are gonna have a good season of prayer for the new year and something else on the lines of new years resolutions. (I don't want to tell what it is cause I don't want to give it away until after tomorrow night). And, we are gonna eat Mexican food. And, of course, play catch phrase. (I keep saying.."And"..) That has become our regular band service game.

Until next time...
later

Christmas stuff continued

You need to read my previous post before you read this one if you haven't casue this one just continues from before.

O.K. I think I was up to Christmas morning. It was fantastic, as always. I love my gifts, all of them. But, one of my favorites was my trash can. Yep, that's right. My trash can. For years, I've had this pitiful looking white trash can that was in a cabnit. I would have to take the trash out at least twice a day because it was so small. I used the tall kitchen size bags that were taller than the trash can, so I ended up wasting about half of the trash bag. But not anymore.....I got this beautiful stainless steel/black one that matches my kitchen. It is almost twice the size of the dinky white one. The tall kitchen bags actually fit so no more wasting the trash bag. I'm so happy with it. And, it sits right out in the open not under the cabnit. For 5 years the old one has been in the same place so every time any of us go to throw something away, we go to the old place, not where the new one is. We will probably do that for months. All four of us do it. And, it's funny, you always know who goes to the old trash can spot, cause whoever it is says....AH, MAN....how long am I gonna do that?" It's funny. Probably sometime this summer we will get use to where the new one is.

So, ya wanna see it? Here it is.....

And, the old ugly one.....

Much better huh?

So, after we open our gifts we get ready and head over to Steve's family. We rotate houses and this year we were at Denise's house (Steve's sister). Guess what we had for Christmas dinner?

Nope...not turkey and ham and dressing.

We had lasagna. Yep, regular lasagna and chicken lasagna. Yummy...good! It was a great day.

I was really excited about what we got my mother-in-law for Christmas. Her grandkids call her Mimi. There is this cafe in Murfreesboro that is called "Mimi's Cafe". Steve had the idea of taking a picture of the sign out front and framing it for her to hang in her kitchen. Isn't that too cool? So, we did. Denise took the picture for us, she's the photographer in the family, and a good one at that. And, I got a nice frame with a mat. It turned out really good. So, now Barbara (Steve's mom) has a picture in her kitchen that says..."Mimi's Cafe"....pretty clever, I thought!

Then on Friday, we went to Portland and spent the day with my dad's family. I think it was the best Christmas we've ever had up there. It was just fun!

All in all, it has been a GREAT Chirstmas!

I'm blessed.... very, very, blessed!!!!!!!!

Christmas stuff

Christmas Eve at my parents house......The Best! This year was extra fun and exciting because of my nephew, Tristan. He is two and a half and boy did he make that night special. My mom always does stockings for the 5 grandkids first. When Tristan got his, he pulled the stuff out and got to some match box cars. HE WENT NUTS with excitement. I'm not kidding you. There are no words to describe how excited he got, but I'll try......

He saw the cars and his eyes got huge and he started squeeling and jumping up and down saying..."Nanny, Nanny, Nanny.....look...cars....cars.....cars, Nanny. " Then he runs and leaps into her arms with a huge hug. IT WAS PRICELESS!!!!!!

From there, every gift that he got, he did the same thing, hugging whoever was the closest to him. The night and the gifts became about him. AH! It was soooooo sweet.

We had so much good food at my mom's. She had this new desert thingy that someone had made for them while on one of their Georgia trips.....YUMMY! It had grapes, condensed milk, nuts, and I think brown sugar. I can't really remember but it was oh so good. I had 2 helpings, and I think Les had 3. ha!

Christmas morning, of course, we have our Christmas. The 4 of us. And, yet again, it was wonderful. We have had a tradition since the kids were little that they sleep in our floor on Christmas Eve night. Just so we can all be together. Morgan has no problem with it at all. Chandler doesn't have a problem with it either, he just really likes his bed. lol. And, he's 16 now. But, just for his momma, he did it. They both made a pallet in our floor. AH! I loved it. About 5ish, I wake up with Chandler standing over me, wide awake, saying...."can we just get up now?.....I cannot sleep....I've been up since 4 something (I think). Bless his heart, that floor was miserable, I guess. HA! I told him to go get in his bed for a while until we got up. He didn't even say a word, just grabbed his pillow and went up. I have to give him credit for trying to sleep in the floor. Later after we got up, he said he could not sleep. He had even gotten up to watch some T.V. before he woke me up. Poor thing. But, he did it just for me. What a kid!

So, I would continue but Rick just texted me and we are meeting them for Mexican. So, I will continue my Christmas talk next time.......

MERRY CHRISTMAS

IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE

YAH! It's Christmas Eve. I love it!!!!! So far today, I stayed in bed until 9 this morning. I've done some cleaning in the house and some laundry. Oh my goodness....speaking of laundry, let me share what I did.....I'm getting so old or something....Vic, you will love this one.

I washed a whole load of laundry this morning with NOTHING in the washing machine. LOL! I put the detergent in, started the water....and that 's it...HA! I went to put my liquid fabric softner in when it was time for the rince cycle, I opened the lid, looked in and thought..."what in the world?!" I put my hand down in there and there was nothing in it except water and suds. I totally forgot to put the clothes in. HAhahahahahaha!!!! Now, that 's bad.

Here shortly, Lynn, me and Steve are gonna go for a run. How's that for dedication, on Christmas Eve?!

And then tonight at 6pm....I will be where I have been for the past 40 years on Christmas Eve (except for the one year after Brad's accident, then we were at my Nanny's house). My favorite place to be on Christmas Eve....my parent's house. I love this night! Really, with all my heart, I love this night. It's special. With our traditions of me reading the Christmas story from the Bible, and then all of us getting in a circle, holding hands and sharing what we are most thankful for this past year. It never fails, we cry. Most all of us, we cry. But, I love it! I have the BEST family in this world. Ah! Thank you, Jesus!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you have Jesus in your life, truly, you have so much to be thankful for. And, if for some reason, you don't have Jesus, you don't know what your missing. I can't imagine any day with out Him and especially Christmas. He IS Christmas!!!!!

love you all!

Busy-ness

Saturday night was the "ugly sweater" party. This was a party Erika had while she was in town. Morgan took pictures so I will have to get her to post some for me. My mom won the "ugly sweater" contest. When you see her picture, you will know why. It was super great visiting with Erika this past weekend. I wish with all my heart they lived here. Kailee and Maddie got to participate in the children's Christmas program and they did a great job. Kailee even had some lines that she had been practicing and she did it like a pro. So cute. Also, the children at Antioch have been practicing the "bell choir" for several months and they played Joy to the World. Kailee practiced one time with them and did it like she had been doing it the whole time. She was even telling the other kids when it was their turn. It was so cute.

This morning when I went to clean my Monday house, they had left me a Christmas gift. A very pretty candle arrangement. Not only that, but she had added an extra $25 to what I normally get. It was super nice. I really did appreciate it.

Tonight we went over to Jeff and Laura's house for Christmas. For years, we have gotten together with them. They are like family! It's a tradition that will last forever. Our families share a special bond that has come from the Lord!

Can you believe it's the week of Christmas?! I'm excited! I love it!

Oh yeah, Bradley is CONSISTANTLY drinking from a straw. I know that may not seem like a big deal, but it is. It's progress. Until now, he couldn't do it consistantly. It was just too hard for him. But, I thank the Lord for any progress. Please keep praying for him. I know it's been a while, BELIEVE ME, we know...but I don't want people to forget to pray becasue it has been a long time. I know life does go on for everyone, but please don't forget.

I'm still believing with all my heart for that miracle! That Complete Miracle!!!!!

Making a list and checking it twice

Man, from now until after Christmas is gonna be a whirl wind. Today, Morgan and I have to be at the church for the children's christmas party and play practice. Then we have to stop at the Goodwill for our "ugly sweaters". Then we get to show off our "ugly sweaters".

Steve and Chandler went to Knoxville today. The Vols are playing Belmont in Basketball. They were super exctited about this. Belmont is where Steve graduated from and where Chandler wants to go to college and the Vols are their favorite college team. So, who do they cheer for? They will have fun!

Tomorrow, of course, is church with tomorrow night being the Children's Christmas program. Monday evening we have a traditional gathering with some friends. Tuesday, I think I'm baking with Lynn. And, Wednesday, is Christmas Eve. Good Grief!!!!! Where did the month of December go? That's what makes me sad, it goes by wwwwwwaaaaaayyyyy to fast.

Anyway, I've gotta run.....and I don't think I'm stopping until 2009.

Headaches are NOT my friend

Although I have eliminated chocolate and it has helped my headaches tremendously....there are still those times that I get slapped pretty hard with one. I woke up early yesterday morning with what felt like jack hammers going off in my brain. I got up and took some Excedrine migraine and went back to sleep only to wake up and still have that stinkin thing. I had several people pray for me and it did ease up a bit only to come back later in the afternoon. By last night, I was miserable...again. Steve wondered if it was a sinus headache?! hmmmm, I didn't think of that.

We had some Tylenol Sinus. I took it and within about 30 minutes, my head was much better. When I woke up this morning, it was screaming at me again. I figured it was sinus related since the sinus medication worked last night. Bad thing about it, I didn't have any more. So, I went to the Dollar General to get some. Sure enough, it worked. I had no idea these headaches were sinus related. Anyway, I'm just glad it's better.

Every year around Christmas, my Nanny likes to have the family over at her house for dinner. We don't do any gifts, that's only for Christmas Eve at Momma's. We just get together and eat. Tonight is that night.

This is going to be a very busy weekend. Rather than tell everything now, I'll just try and post each day so I have something to post about.

Oh, Chandler's car broke down AGAIN! Stupid car! Steve is WAY over putting money into this car. This time we are selling it and going to get him something else. Back to the auciton with Rick, I guess.

Have a good Friday....

They almost got me

Last night the youth got together and hung out at Emily's apartment.  Chandler called to make sure it was O.K. for Josh to stay the night at our house.  Of course.  A few minutes later Morgan called to see if she could go stay the night with Andrea.  Sure.  

A little while later, the front door bell rings.  Why Morgan doesn't carry her house key is beyond me.  Anyway, I open the front door and Morgan has this "look" on her face and says....."momma, Cha got pulled over".    "what, are you serious?".   "Yes, I promise, he got pulled over.  He and Josh are coming right behind us".  "Did he get a ticket?"  "I'm not saying anything, ask him."

Chandler and Josh are walking up the sidewalk.  I say to him....."Did you get a ticket?"  

Let me say here.....we've told him that if he ever gets a speeding ticket that his car keys are ours for a while.

He doesn't say anything, he just hands his keys to me.  "CHANDLER"!!!!!

By this point, all 4 of them...Morgan, Andrea, Chandler and Josh are in the house.  I look over at Josh and he's laughing.  I thought he was laughing AT Cha for getting a ticket.  Cha thought he was laughing because he couldn't "keep it up".  They were pulling one over on me, and I must say...."they got me"

AH!  Yes, he did get pulled over but it was not for speeding.  Come to find out, your not suppose to drive in the left lane unless you are passing another car.  Chandler did not know this.  When the police officer asked Chandler if he was aware of this and Cha told him no, he just said..."well, don't do it again."  

It scared Chandler to death.  For real...it scared him silly.  This is the first time he's ever been pulled over.  It was at night, and the policeman shined this big light throughout Chandler's  car. HA!  You know that "sick" feeling as soon as you see those blue lights behind you?!

Anyway, it was funny....after I realized he did not get a speeding ticket!!

Shopping, Brad, & Josi

My plan for today was to shop and I did just that. For 4 hours, I shopped. I got alot done. I'm finished with my children which is the biggest part of my Christmas shopping. I have one other thing to get for Chandler's stocking. AH! It feels great to have theirs finished. I only have just a few more things for other people to get and I'll be completely done. Yah!

While I was out, I visted with Brad. He loves company, so anyone that wants to stop by to see him, that would be great.

Autumn just called and asked me to do her a favor. Actually the favor is for her best friend, Josi. Josi's parents are divorced and her dad just recently got remarried. This has devestaed her. (of course). To make a long story short, Josi's dad is flying to Kentucky by himself to be with his new wife's family. Josi gave him tons of church tracts for him to read while he was flying. She wants us to pray that the Lord will speak to his heart and intervene in his life. She wants as many people as possible to pray so she ask me to put it on my blog. So, please say a prayer for Josi's dad. Thanks!

ALOT

ALOT to pray about........ALOT!

Not too much to post about

School is officially finished until after the first of the year. Cha still has a History test. I told him to have it done by Wednesday.

Hmmmmm......

I ran 4 miles today. The Y has new treadmills. They are alittle confusing to get the hang of but they're nice.

hmmmm.....

Lets see....

Erika and family are coming in town Wednesday. I'm glad. Can't wait to see them.

I'm going Christmas shopping tomorrow. I'm gonna try to get as much finished as possible.

Morgan goes to the ortho. in the morning.

I'm SUPER excited for Wednesday night's service. We get to watch the much anticipated movie put on by our youth.

I'm gonna go visit Brad tomorrow too.

that's about it

I have to tell this story....

So, Chelsei and I had our "date" today. We had lunch at Panera, which by the way, was my first time and I must say..."yumola". We went to Goodwill after that. When we walked in I immediately saw this horrible looking coat. I said to Chels..."too bad we don't have a camera, I would so make you put that on so I could take a picture".

We started looking at the sweaters. Now, I love Goodwill and I can usally find some really cute sweaters. But, there are those that are hidious and we saw a few. Again, I said to her...."we need a camera". She said...."let's go to my house and get mine and then come back". So, we did.

We came back and first thing we put on was that oh so ugly coat. We took her pic. Next, it was my turn. I put the ugly coat on and heard....r-r-r-i-i-i-p-p-p.

This was our conversation from here.....laughing our selves to death at the same time.

Tam - "OH NO, Chels...I think I ripped it. What do I do? Should I tell them?

Chels - "I don't know...why are you asking ME....you have the Holy Ghost..your the minister"

Tam - " Yeah, but you have the Lord too, what should I do?"

****HYSTERICAL LAUGHTER***

Tam- "I've got to tell them. I cannot just leave. I will not be able to lay my head down tonight if I just leave".

We get in line so I can tell

A lady says to us...."you girls are having too much fun in here". Ah! we were!

I told Chels...."I hope they don't make me pay for that ugly coat". ha!

I tell them what happened and they were very nice about it. He said things break all the time in here, it's O.K.

It was SO funny!!!!!!! We had a blast!

You can see all the pictures we took on her facebook.

Did you see it? Did you see it?

The Snow.....

It was beautiful!!!!!! Just about the whole way to our Christmas dinner tonight for Steve's work, it snowed...HARD! Seriously, there were times on the interstate that we could only drive about 25 miles per hour. It was one of those really pretty snows. The flakes were huge. I loved it! I think we got over an inch in Smyrna.

Another good thing about the snow is that the Christmas program that Morgan was participating in tonight at her tutorial, got cancelled. It's rescheduled for next Thursday night. That means Steve and I won't have to miss it. I'm glad! Not only did the program get cancelled but tutorial classes got cancelled for tomorrow. If Rutherford County schools get cancelled, then tutorial is cancelled as well. Cha is thrilled. That means he doesnt have to take his mid-terms. At least tomorrow anyway. So, I guess that means Christmas break for him has begun. He does have a History test to take but other than that, he's done for 3 weeks. WooHoo!

Morgan has some school to do tomorrow but basically we are school free for a while. Ah! gotta love it!

Tomorrow, if the weather permits, Chelsei and I have a date. We are having lunch at Panera (never been before) and we are shopping at Goodwill! Fun stuff!

So, for now...I think I'll go to bed!
good nite

I hope....

all this rain turns to snow. Wouldn't that be great?

I don't think I'm gonna get out of the house today until I have too. Steve and I have to go to his company Christmas dinner tonight. Not our favorite thing to do, especailly for Steve. He HATES that kind of thing. But, I'm not gonna complain seeing how the Lord provided us this job. It's a blessing to be able to have a job and a Christmas dinner to go to.

One bad thing about it is that I'm gonna miss Morgan's tutorial Christmas program. That I do hate. I feel like I need to go with Steve though. She's bummed, but understands. But, I'm gonna recruit family to be there. Cha is gonna take her for us. What a brother. My parents and Les and hopefully Rick will be there. And, I'm hoping my mother in law can come.

Denise, I know you will be reading this. If you can make it also, that would be great. It's tonight at 7. Just give me a shout on facebook to let me know....thanks!

I have extra kids at the house today. Jacob and Lindsei stayed the night. That Jacob is such a doll baby. He was planning on sleeping on the couch in the bonus room. When I got up this morning and came upstairs, he was not in the bonus room. I got to looking and he was on the floor in Morgan's room. So cute! I guess he didn't want to be in a room by himself. I'm gonna miss them, all of them, when they leave for S.C.

enjoy your day!

Every where you go

This time of year, every where you go there is something to eat. Last night was the goody swap. It was super fun. Les and Kim had tons of good food. We left with tons of good goodies. I do mean tons. Les had this long table set up and it was packed full of goodies. We all took some of everything (mostly everything). So, now I have two containers sitting on my kithchen counter just waiting to be consumed. OH! Will power.... I need will power. I think I can, I think I can....

From Thanksgiving until the first of the year, there's extra food around every corner. When I went to clean for the lady that I clean for on Monday's, she had a zip lock bag sitting on her kitchen table with "Tammy" written on it. It was full of cookies....oh good grief! Thankfully, I could not eat those. They had chocoalte in them. That is sometimes my saving grace, that I cannot eat chocolate. It saves me from indulging. I brought them hope and the family enjoyed them.

Ondra had these cake balls last night. OH MY GOODNESS! She said she just simply made a cake, had all the ingredients in a bowl, mixed it all up, made balls out of them, cooked them and then dipped them in chocolate. Some she dipped in dark chocoalte and some dipped in white chocoalte. Which, by the way, she said she did some research for me and there is not cocoa in white chocolate (I assume it's the cocoa that gives me the headaches). I've wondered before about the white chocolate, if I could eat it or not. Anyway, I did eat the white cake balls and man they were sooooo good!

Well, the house is quiet. Morgan is not here. HA! Cha is still in bed. The dogs are quiet. I guess I 'll get some things done

c ya!

things to do, places to go, people to see

That's my day.

Morgan and I have to sit down and do Algebra. We didn't yesterday. The day got away from us, so today, we will.

She has a job today. She is cleaning Kim's house to get ready for the goody-swap tonight. Speakin of goody-swap, I'm making this new thing. I found the recipe in a magazine and it looks o-so-yummy. We'll see. If you like peanut butter, which I do...it's my favorite, then you will like this. I have to make a trip to the store to get the ingredients that I don't have.

I NEED to do some cleaning in my own house. Yep, I do.

I would really like to make a trip to the Y at some point, to work off all those goodies I will be tasting from the swap.

2 weeks from Friday is Christmas. Can you believe it?! I don't want to rush it getting here. I LOVE all the "stuff" that goes with building up to that day. The shopping, the goody-swaps, the wrapping gifts (well, that's not really my favorite), the gatherings, the play's....all of it.....I love it.

that's about it for now....gotta get Mo up for that Math, so I can get her to Kim's.

have a good one

Double Date

O.K. so...here's my day.....

I have got to take Morgan over to Amy's house at 11:00. They are finishing up their Christmas movie. Chelsei says they are staying until they finish. Shew....could be a long day for them.

From there, Steve and I are going to clean the church. It's my weekend. Amy and I alternate weekends, and it's my turn.

After cleaning the church, not really sure. Probably just come home and do stuff.

Then tonight........YAH!......... my title.....Double Date.....

Steve and me...Rick and Les are going on a double date. We are going to eat at Hickory Falls for dinner and then we are going to see a play. There is this church in Smyrna that has a really good drama department and they put on plays for the public. They really are talented. I've been to several and have really enjoyed them. Tonight we are gonna see....."It's a Wonderful Life". That's one of our favorite all time movies. How can you not love that movie?! Should be super fun!

Rick and Les are our buddies! Rick (he's my uncle, just in case you didn't know, my mom's brother)...we have ALWAYS been extra close. My entire life, we've had a bond. I'm serious. I can't explain it. Even when I was little, he and I had something special. I'm thankful for this. And, now to make it even extra special...Les and I have a "best friend" relationship. She's my sister at heart! It's SO nice to have family that are friends and friends that are family!!!!

enjoy this cold day

I've noticed

that I don't sit up straight when I'm at the computer. Bad posture.

Today has been good. Chandler and I went and got a hair cut or as Steve says..."we got them all cut"...(cheesey, I know). ha!

A couple of weeks ago, Chandler went and opened a checking out. He wanted his own debit card. While he was there, they also opened him a savings account. Well, he already had a savings account but didn't think to tell them, I guess. Anyway, last week I went to the bank for him. I had his check from chick-fil-A, a checking deposit slip and a savings deposit slip. The savings slip that I had was for the one that was already opened. The first one.

A few days later, he says to me..."mom, my checking account money is showing up in my account but my savings deposit is not. Hmmmmmm....

He had already thrown his deposit slips away (mistake, number 1) so we really had no record to prove it.

Last night as I was looking through some stuff, I realized what had happened. I didn't realize that he had opened a savings account the day he opened his checking account, causing him to have 2 savings accounts. I made the deposit into the first savings account so that is why it wasn't showing up when he was checking it online. He was checking the one he had opened. Shew....did ya get all that?

Anyway, he went to the bank today to close the first savings account and have the money that was in that one swapped over to the 2nd savings account, so now things should be straight. Man!

Les called tonight and wants to go to Kohls tomorrow. I think we are gonna do some Christmas shopping. Yah!

That's about it

Oh, wanna hear someting kinda cool....
The four of us were talking tonight and Steve asked Chandler how much he weighed now. Chandler wasn't sure so it prompted Morgan to go get the scales from my bathroom so he could weigh. She brought the scales into the family room and we each weighed oursleves. This is the cool part. We each weigh about 20 pounds apart. Steve weighs....164....Chandler weighs 146....I weigh 124 and Morgan weighs 98. We thought that was kinda cool. Oh well, doesn't take much to amuse the Fox family.....ha!

Sara Noel

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR SWEET SARA....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Hope you have a great one!

On the agenda for today

Morgan spent the night with Katie so she's not here. Chandler is still in bed. He does not have to work today. He and I need to have a really good day with that Geometry book. He talked me into not doing math yesterday. He was tired from working and promised that we could do two lessons today to make up. That boy and his procrastination when it comes to school. Oh well.....

I will do some cleaning today as I always do. When Autumn was here, I drove her nuts with the cleaning. She said it made her nervous how quick I would pick things up. HA! I didn't give the house time to get messy. What can I say?! I like a clean house.

My plan is to run at some point.

I want to go to Kohls and get one of those valour (sp?) outfits. They look kinda like a warm-up outfit but a little nicer. They are really soft and comfy. Do ya'll know what I'm talking about?

I also want to find a lighted wreath for my front door. Maybe I'll try Big Lots....maybe.

This month is already filling up fast. If I don't write down every thing, I will over lap something for sure.

I need to wrap the Christmas presents that I already have but I need wrapping paper. Maybe I'll do that when I go to Big Lots.

This post has basically just been my random thinking....can you tell?

Oh yeah, did ya'll read Morgan's "L" story? Isn't that cool?!

Tammy & Morgan Day

Today, Morgan and I have spent most of the day together. After we did Algebra and a few other things, she and I went to make the church deposit and then headed to the Y. We had a good work out. We got really tickeled as she "tried" to do sit-ups. Her head looked like a chicken or something. I don't know, it was just funny. Guess you had to be there.

From there, we went to Kroger to get some stuff, lots of stuff actually. As we were doing our grocery shopping, we both realized the coolest thing. We realized a prayer that the Lord had answered for us and we didn't even realize it. I'm not gonna tell what it is cause she's gonna post all about it and I don't want to take it from her. So, go read her blog. I don't think she's posted it just yet but I'll make sure she does before the day is over. It's really cool! Let's just say, God is so good and cares about every "L"ittle thing. (you'll get it when you read her blog)

Tonight the menu is spaghetti and salad. Quick, easy and cheap but still yummy.

After dinner I'm gonna dive into something I'm doing for this up coming Sunday night's youth service. Thank the Lord for inspiration.

Hope all is well with ya'll....it is with me!

I did it

Morgan helped me tonight and I got a facebook.  The majority was that I do it, so I did.  I've still got some learning to do but it should be fun.  

***side note - I'm typing on Morgans Macbook right now and I'm SO not use to it.  I want my computer but Steve has already turned it off for the night and I didn't want to turn it back on so I grabbed hers.  I'm gonna type one sentence and not correct my errors just so you guys can see how horrible I am on this thing.....

Tonight I wnet to O'

charlery with andrea, chelsei, nd Moran.  We came back to the house and had coffee nd played Cach Phrase.  It ws a super fun niht.

OH MY WORD!!!!!

Morgan is cracking up at me right now.  I told you I could NOT type on this thing.  

What I was trying to say is....

Tonight I went to O'Charleys with Andrea, Chelsei, and Morgan.  We came back to the house and had coffee and played Catch Phrase.  It was a super fun night.

Whatcha think?

I've been "considering" getting a facebook. I wondered if I'm too "old" but there are those older than me that have one....ha!

When Chandler heard me mention it, he said........"MOM....NO!" LOL!

I guess the thought of his mother having a facebook is just....weird or something. I don't want to embarrass him but......

whatcha think?

Hope it's not too hard.....

....to get back into a "normal" routine. We were off all last week for Thanksgiving break. Steve goes back to work. He's been off since last Wednesday. The cool thing is that he likes the job so much that he's not dreading it at all. This job was made for him.

The kids and I have to get back to the books. Tomorrow is gonna be a different Monday for me. The girl that I usually clean for on Friday's ask me if I could try Monday's. She said when I clean on Fridays, by Monday it needs cleaning again from them being home all weekend. So, tomorrow will be my first Monday to do this.

Tomorrow night I have a dinner date with Andrea. She helped me with a project back in September and her birthday was last month so I'm taking her to O'charley's. Morgan decided she wanted to go and Chelsei is sleeping over at our house tomorrow night so she's gonna go with us too. It should be fun.

It's been a good day! Sunday's are always good. Church and church family....GREAT! Morgan and Steve, YES, Steve sang a special song in tonight's service. It was so sweet. They did a very good job.

Several went to I-Hop tonight after service. My kids, of course, went. They ususally do, especially Morgan. You say "go" and she's gone before you finish saying the word. HA! I just wanted to be home, in my P.J's where it was warm and not raining.

I'm getting tired....

NO MORE

I've eaten turkey and dressing and sweet potoatos and green beans and...well...you get the idea.... until I can't hardley move. We celebrated Thanksgiving again today with Steve's family. Although it was deelish again, I think I'm ready for a good ole salad or something for a while.

O.K....I posted a picture of Rick laughing and said something about the "grape jelly" cake. Let me explain. I made a huge cheesecake this year. I usually get strawberry filling but the store was out of strawberry so I got blueberry instead. That sounds pretty good, right? Blueberry cheesecake! Rick took one bite at Thanksgiving and said..."tastes like grape jelly"...."I need a biscuit" HA! He was so right. I had already eaten a piece and decided it was NOT my favorite either. When Les ate it, she said...."I don't think I like this as well as the strawberry". So, I will not be making a blueberry cheesecake again. I took it over to my mother in laws today and left it there. Ha!

We had a very nice visit over there. I love my in laws. They are the greatest. We have a super relationship. We always have. That is such a blessing. There are families that cannot stand to be together but we have been blessed all the way around. We truly enjoy each other's company. And that Lexi Grace, my neice. She is a hoot!. She can running through the front door of my mother in laws today shouting....."HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYBODY". I asked her tonight what she wanted me to get her for Christmas and she told me, "an instrument....a triangle instrument". Isn't that cute?! So, I will for sure being finding a triangle insturment for that baby.

c ya

The day after Thanksgiving

Well, we did shop BUT we did not get up at 5 am. We all decided we wanted to sleep in and just go when we felt like it. We started about 10 and it was great. I still got the deals that I wanted. Target was only out of one thing that Morgan wants but I'm sure they will get more in before Christmas. I got a good start today on my shopping. Becasue Christmas has gotten so expensive, we have decided on my mom side to draw names this year. It's gonna be SO much cheaper. Instead of buying for 17, we will only buy for 2 (the name Steve drew and the name I drew) minus the grandkids. We are still all buying for the grandkids. This will be the first time in my enitre life that I will not get Christmas gifts from momma and daddy. Neither one of them drew my name. They didn't draw Tommy's name either. It's gonna be kinda weird but it helps us all out with the expense. And, there is really not anything that any of us "need" anyway.

After my shopping date with momma, Les and Deb, I came home and started in with my Christmas decorations. Last year after Christmas, I bought a new tree. It's one of those tall skinny ones and it rotates. It's really cool. Several years ago, I decided to put a "pretty" tree in my living room. I wanted it to match the decor in that room but at the same time I didn't want to not put out all of the "centimental" ornament and such that the kids have made for me over the years. So, I decided to have two small trees in a different room. One for Chandler with all his memory stuff and one for Morgan with all her memory stuff.

So, here are a few pics of my Christmas decorated home

Chandler and Morgan's "memory/centimental" trees. Cha's on left/Mo on right

The table in my fourier Buffet table in my dining room

My dining room table

My mantle in the living room

This is my "pretty" tree that I have in the living room.

Thanksgiving Day Pictures

Today was a GREAT day. I am blessed!!!!!!


There's my Nanny, that Hero of Faith...right, Vic?

EVERY family gathering, Bob falls asleep with his mouth WIDE open, today was no different...ha!

Deb is checking out the sale papers. She's such a doll!

Daddy and Cha

The girls and the Bradmyster

Momma and Dylan

The 3 stooges

Like father, like son. They sat right in front of the T.V. watching the Titans play. (they even hold their fork the same)lol!
Our baby girls are becoming young women...shew!!! stop it, now! ha!

Chesei Rae spent Thanksgiving with us this year....so special...our families go way back!

Sooooo much gooooooood food!

We played Catch-Phrase....too much fun!

Sweet, beautiful baby Tristan. Too bad he looks just like my brother...ha!

"What's so funny, Rick?" Could it be the "grape jelly" cake?! HA!~

Steve and Lady chilling out in the recliner

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I'm just so happy today. Not that I'm not happy every other day but it 's THANKSGIVING!!!!!

And, I have TONS to be thankful for!!!!!!

First and most importantly I thank my Lord and Saviour Jesus for saving my soul and making my life what it is today. I love Him and Praise Him and truly thank Him.

I am thankful for Steve, Chandler and Morgan. How did I get SO blessed to get them in my life?! I'm amazed and humbled to have the husband and children that I have. God is Good!

I am thankful for the rest of my family, all of them, I am blessed!!!!!!

I am thankful for my friends, all of them, I am blessed!!!!!!!

I hope everyone enjoys this day. Make the best of it. This is the "Thanksgiving Day" that the Lord hath made, I WILL rejoice and be glad in it.

As Brandon Shaw texted me this morning......NOW, LET'S GO EAT SOME TURKEY!!!!!!!

Screaming Headache

This morning when I woke up, I had a TERRIBLE headache! It's 1:30 in the afternoon now, and it's finally lightened up quite a bit. Thanks to those that I asked to pray...it worked!

I found a comforter set to go on the bed in what was Autumn's room. Thanks, Sis. Smith for those websites. I did look and yes you were right, they had some good prices. But, I actually found a set on sell at K-mart. I'll post a picture later. My camera needs charging right now.

I need to go to the store and get the stuff that I'm doing for Thanksgiving. We are going over to my mom & dad's tomorrow and then we will be spending Saturday with Steve's family.

And, of course, Friday will be shopping! Yeah baby....I'm one of those "CRAZY" people, as my husband says that get's up at 5 am (or earlier) to hit the stores. My mom, Deb, me and sometimes Les go shopping the day after Thanksgiving every year. We love it! Steve and I were talking about it just the other day and he said...."I think if someone told me they would pay for everything I bought that I day....I still would not go". HA! He says there is absolutley NO WAY he would stand in those lines.

It's the whole tradition of it for us, I guess. We have done it for years. It goes like this.....

On Thanksgiving Day, after we have stuffed ourselves to the point of not being able to breathe, we take all those sale papers and look, and look and look. The grandkids all "mark" the things that they want. They each have a "mark" that they use that belongs to them. For example, Morgan may mark everything that she wants with a star. Devan may mark everything that she wants with a check mark, Chandler may circle his stuff and Dylan will do something else. Or, they might just write their names on their stuff. However they do it, it's the same each year. Then we will take those papers with us the next day and shop till we drop! It's great!

Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Saturday morning when I woke up, I was still tired. I don't think I got enough rest the night before. I need at least 8 hours of sleep and I think I only got about 6 1/2 hours. Steve and I went and ran and when we got back home, he watched the TN Vols game and I laid down on the couch. That's the last thing I really remember for the next 2 hours. I fell SOUND alseep. Ah! It felt so good. I can't remember the last time I slept for 2 straight hours in the middle of the day.

After getting cleaned up, Steve and I went and did a little shopping. He needed new brown dress shoes, which we found at Off Broadway. I am looking for a comforter to go on the bed that was left here by Autumn. Her room is now gonna be my guest bedroom. I didn't really have any luck but I only looked at one place. I've got to check out a few more.

That's about it for Saturday....

Sunday was a great day. Bro. Sutton preached a super message, as always. I really enjoy listening to him. After service we had our Thanksgiving dinner. YUM YUM! The food was fantabulous. And then Sunday night was such a powerful service. There was such a spirit of prayer that revailed. I truly believe God is gonna answer some things soon!

Today, Monday, I spent with Kim, Vic, Morgan and part of the day with Chelsei. Oh yeah, a whole slew of us went to Taco Bell after service last night and Chelsei decided to spend the night at our house. That sweet Chelsei Rae! She reminded me of something that I had totally forgotten about. Years ago, when she and Chandler were 4 years old her family was living in White Bluff. They had come down for Chandler's birthday party (I think) and Chelsei decided to stay and spend the night. Sometime in the night, she decided she wanted to go home. Well, White Bluff is not exactly the next street over. It was at least an hour away, if not longer. SO, the ONLY way I could get her to stay was to stay up "all night" with her and just us two have a slumber party. And, thats just what we did. Ah! memories!

Kim had asked me if I would come help decorate her house for Christmas today. We had fun. Kim and Vic are those friends that you know, no matter what, thru the good the bad and the ugly, they are right there! Life long friends!!!

On a totally different note.....
please pray for my nanny. She is very sick. She is at my parents house so that my mom can help take care of her. My grandparents "house sit" for my parents when they travel on the weekends and this weekend she got very sick. She is 86 years old, so please pray.

Progressive Dinner

Last night was the progressive dinner for the youth. It turned out really well. Tons of fun! They started out at the Donnafields. I didn't make that one. I stayed at home waiting for them to arrive here. Steve on the other hand had to deliver kids so he went. They all made it to our house around 8:30, I think. Tons of people and I do mean TONS of people showed up. It was great.

I have NEVER made so much spaghetti in my life. Steve told everyone that I had made a "bathtub" full. Well, it wasn't quite a bathtub full but it was alot. I think it turned out pretty good for being so much. There was just such "funness" (if that is even a word) in the air. Better yet, a great spirit of fellowship. I so love my church family!

I did the devotion on "progressive" sanctification. Wait just a minute before you "freak out" on me. I talked about there NOT being progessive sanctificaiton. That the blood of Jesus does an instant work. After talking on that, I spoke of receiving the Holy Ghost. And how I have such a desire to see ALL of our young people filled. I simply ask those that didn't have it yet....."what are you waiting on?"

After our spahetti dinner we all piled in cars and headed to the Mayberry's. She had some awesome deserts. But first, she had everyone put their names in a hat. We all drew a name and each had to share something we were thankful for about that person. It was neat!

When our fellowship was finished there, we piled in cars again and off to the church we went. Steve and I dropped off the ones that we had and becasue of the fact that I NEED my sleep we headed back to the house. We climbed in bed sometime around 12:30.

Chandler is home in bed and I probably will not see him for many hours. Morgan has not made it home yet but I'm sure she will go straight to her bed as well. Such fun times! Being a teenage, staying up all night, hanging out with friends. What a great life! And especially being with church people and "good clean" fun makes it even better.

changing books here.....

Autumn texted me about 8 this morning and said that they made it to Minnesota about an hour earlier. Thank the Lord for safe travel. Please continue to pray for her and her family. I'm sure they have many hard days ahead but God did promise His peace that passes ALL understanding. Life is hard sometime. I honsestly DO NOT know how people make it without Jesus!!!!!

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend. Only a couple of days until Thanksgiving. I'm so excited.

love you all!

URGENT PRAYER

Please pray......Autumn got a call this morning. Her aunt (her dad's sister) in Minnesota was found this morning dead in her home.

Autumn is leaving today to go back. She is driving. Sis Maudie and Keith are going with her, following. Please pray, she is devestated!!!!!

It turned out to be.....

.....the best Family Day!!!!

I love, love, love my family. Did I mention I have the best family in the world and I love them?!

This morning I texted Les to ask her if she was going to this certain thing that I had planned on going to tonight. She was, so I said, "we should just go together". O.K. done. A little while later I texted her again to see if she just wanted to eat chili with us before we went. (I break my fast on Thursday's at dinner time, she does too.) She told me to text Rick to see if he wanted to stop by to eat chili with us. I did, text him and he did, want to come over.

While I was out today, I stopped by to visit with my mom. We sat and talked for close to 2 hours. It was great! I love my mom so much. I'm so thankful for what we have. Anyway, when I mentioned to her that Rick and Les were coming over to eat chili with us she said..."I wanna come too". (she also breaks her Thursday fast at dinner). I said, "come on". So, she and my dad also came. I loved it becasue I love my family so much!

Fast forward to after dinner. Les, me, Morgan and Katie had something we were doing. We did it, took Katie home then Les, me and Morgan went to Starbucks (yes, I spent another $4.44 for coffee). We sat and talked about "girl stuff" and we laughed and laughed. It was SO much fun!

It's just been an all around good "family day". I am so, so blessed to have the family that I have.

Thursday

What a boring title.....oh well....

I've got to go to the store today and get the stuff for tomorrow night. Let me explain....the youth are having a lock-in at the church but they are starting out with a "progressive dinner". Let me continue to explain..... they are starting at the Donnafield house for appetizers and worship, then they are progressing to the Fox house for dinner and devotion, then they are progressing to the Mayberry house for desert and prayer. Then they are progressing to the church for the rest of the night. Cool, huh? I love this idea! Good job, Amy!

Well, for the dinner, I think I'm doing spaghetti. That's easy enough for so many people. And, for the most part, everyone likes spaghetti. For the devotion, well, I'm not telling cause many of them will read this and I don't want to give it away. It's too cool though, the inspiration that God has given me.

I'm also going today in search of a certain color skirt. I got a super cute sweater at Goodwill last week and I need a skirt to wear with it.

The Riddell children are coming over today. Autumn is going to be watching them for Rachel.

Hmmmm, I guess that's all for now.

Such a fun night

Last night, Lynn and I had a date. We haven't had a "girl night" in months, maybe even a year or longer. We are both just too busy and don't take the time. But, last night, we decided to brave the cold and I do mean COLD and try to get some shopping done. Hopefully, some Christmas shopping. I had no luck. I think she came away with 2 Christmas presents. I did find trash cans, though.

Morgan and Autumn have needed a trash can for their newly re-done bathroom. One day I noticed that the trash can in the bonus room was missing. Steve needs the trash can in there becasue that is where he does church books and he always has something to throw away. I had no idea where that trash can dissappeared too. Morgan had no idea, Chandler had no idea, and I knew Steve had not moved it, he uses it the most. AUTUMN.....that girl. She said she and Morgan needed it in their bathroom so that she didn't have to keep going to the bonus room to throw things away. She had taken it and put in under the bathroom sink. The rotten little thief! HA!!

I found a sorta cute trash can at Target for $5.99. We were wanting a pink or lime green one. The only lime green I found was $19.99. Not happenin for something you throw stuff away in. So, I settled for this little clear one. We headed to Old Time Pottery. Lynn wanted to look at these platter thingys. Guess what I found at Old Time Pottery? A lime green trash can for $1.19. Can you beleive that? So, I snatched that puppy. They also had the same one in purple, that would match Morgan's room (she needed one too). So, I ended up with 2 trash cans for cheaper than the $5.99 one from Target. I think I'm gonna keep the Target one and put it in Cha's room. It's weird how we needed so many trash cans....ha!

I did find 2 picture frames at TJMaxx. Steve needs some pictures of us for his office. I had the pictures but needed the frames so I got those.

The last place Lynn and I ended up was Starbucks. yum yum! I got a decaf ( it was getting late and I did not want to not be able to go to sleep) pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream. Those puppies are expensive!!!! $4.44....for one cup of coffee. And people do that everyday. Crazy!

Thanksgiving Journal

Last night I was reading through the WMB paper and read about starting a "Thanksgiving Journal". I thought.....I would love to do this. So, starting on Thanksgiving Day, I'm gonna start a journal of thanksgiving. The point is to write something you are thankful for each day. Love it!

Speaking of being thankful. Last night in our family devotion, Steve was saying how thankful he is for his job. I'm telling you, this job was Heaven sent. With his job before, there was SO much stress. With this one, it's basically stress free. I said to him, "it's just perfect". He said, "well, the perfect job would be to get paid for not having to work" ha! But, for having a job, this one is perfect.

All those months of waiting and waiting and waiting and wondering when and how and what? All that time, God had this one in store for us. A girl at our church sings a song, "you can't ask too much of my God", and its true. In His perfect timing, with faith, He will answer. And it's usually better than you ask for. Oh, what a Mighty God we serve!!!

Speaking of being thankful, can you believe it's the week before Thanksgiving? I LOVE IT! I absolutley love this time of year. I love the whole hustle/bustle of it all. The Christmas music playing in the stores, the Christmas commercials....all of it. It just makes me feel good. Wanna hear what I've asked for from Steve and the kids for Christmas? Well....I want lights to go under the cabnits in my kitchen. The kind that shine down on your countertops. I want nice ones, not just a rope light up under there. ha! My kitchen has never been light enough and I have always liked those shining down. I'm excited. I've gotta go to Lowes to check out what they have.

until next time.....

Great COLD weekend

For the first time this season, I got to turn my fireplace on. It has gotten cold enough for it. Ah! I love it! There is nothing like snuggling close to a fireplace. Speaking of snuggling close to a fireplace....I kid you not this really happened.....on Sunday, while the fireplace was blazing, I looked up and Dakota (Morgan's dog) was standing right smack in front of it, warming herself. She really was. It was too funny.

Saturday was a great day. We had Ladies Day and it was super. I was really blessed. The Lord revealed to me something that day that I needed to "fix" about myself. Thank you, Jesus! You know, I pray all the time that if there is anything about myself that isn't pleasing to the Lord or that needs "fine tuning" as my dad calls it for the Lord to let me know. Well, Saturday, He did. Something that I had no idea I was doing but in His Grace and Mercy, he let me know and for this I'm so grateful.

Yesterday, Sunday was a good day as well. The Fox family taught in Children's church and I feel like it went well. Our whole theme this quarter is on Noah. Yesterday our lesson was on Noah being "the key" to his family. It went well, and the kids really got into it. I thought our craft was cute. I had called ahead of time and asked for them to each bring a picture of themself. I gave each of them a key. Not a small key, a big one that had been printed out on cardstock paper. We put their picture on the key with their name on it. We put magnetic tape on the back so they could put it on their fridge. It was to remind them that they could be "the key", as Noah was to the saving of someone in their family.

Gotta get moving. Everyone is still in bed and I need to get them up and going with school, after I have my devotion. Hope everyone has a super day.

It's back

Every year around this time, the stores start selling pumpkin spice creamer for my coffee. It's a seasonal thing for some reason and I just love it. I bought two containers of it yesterday. yum...yum

Let's see... oh yes, Chandler and my shopping date yesterday. Guess what we bought for him..............a hoodie. Yep, that's it....A hoodie. I was all ready to get the boy some church pants and we looked and looked and looked and well, you get the picture. Well, we only looked at Kohls, but we looked and looked and looked and had no luck. He needs a 30/34. That's not a weird size at all, but not one single pair, not one. Frustrating.

Today, I cleaned for the house that I clean for on Friday's, except today was a little different. I had company as I cleaned. They have a VERY LARGE dog. An inside dog. Well, if you remember from a previous post, I AM NOT a big dog person. They scare me (most of them, not all) Shelia, the girl I clean for knows that I'm leary of big dogs so she graciously puts Trixie outside before I get there. She called me earlier in the week to tell me that Trixie hurt her paw and is not suppose to be outside except to only potty. She wanted to make sure I would be O.K. with it. I told her I thought I could handle it. I have met Trixie before and she did seem like a very nice dog.

When I got there, Trixie met me at the door. I did say a prayer on the way that I would be O.K. After greeting me, she went back to laying on the bed. She stayed there until I had to get her up to change the sheets, but she did just fine and I did too.

I took Chandler to Steve's office this afternoon. They were going to the Belmont game tonight and it would have been silly for Steve to come home and then go right back downtown. Tonight is alumni night at the game and the guys got in for $1 each. Cool, huh?

Tomorrow is Ladies Day. I know it's gonna be great. I'm looking forward to it. I'm expecting blessings and encouragement from the Lord and each other!

God is Good....

ALL the time!

He knows ALL and sees ALL and I'm humbled by His Goodness in my life. I live to serve Him and please Him in my thoughts, words, and actions. I Praise His Holy Name!!!


Today....Chandler and I are going shopping together. WHAT?! Chandler and shopping are usually never used in the same sentence. But, the boy is in need of some clothing. Last Sunday morning as he was getting ready for church, he walked out in these pants that clearly were ready for a flood. I said, "you cannot wear those". Therefore, leaving him with really only 1 other pair of pants that he wears to church. I was going through his closet yesterday and found some long sleeved shirts that will still work for this year. You forget what you have from season to season and it's kinda like having new stuff again. "Oh yeah, Cha, remember this one?" "Oh yeah, I forgot you had this". So, he's not in need of shirts as he is pants.

He wants some new hoodies. And, he needs new tennis shoes. And, he could probably use one more pair of jeans. So, after school, off to Kohls we go. And, maybe Old Navy.

I'm looking forward to spening this time with him. Usually, Morgan and I shop together. She is indeed, a shopping queen. She has more clothing than him, but it's simply becasue she "wants" to shop and he does not. He waits until he truly "needs" things and will go. Shopping with him is MUCH different. He wants to go, get it, not try anything on becasue, well, just becasue he's a guy and leave. Morgan on the other hand, will grab more than she can hold, try on every single peice, mix and match, try it on again, just to make sure it fits right and then start all over again. Ha! Way different, those two are. He's such a guy....she's such a girl!

Speaking of shopping, I went to the Goodwill yesterday and found 3 sweaters. Only $5.99 each. You gotta love that. It's crazy to spend outrageous amounts on things when you know you can get them cheaper at the Goodwill for example. I don't always find things there, but most of the time I have really good luck. Love it!

later

up early

Today, I got up at 6:30. Chandler was already in the shower. This job at Chick-fil-A has been so good for him. He has been really responsible with it. He was suppose to go in at 9 this morning but they called and asked if he could come in at 7 instead. He wasn't crazy about having to get up so early but he called them and said yes. Good for him!

Speaking of him being responsible. He came home Friday and said that he wanted to go open a checking account and get a debit card. I called the bank to see if it was something he could do on his own or if I had to be with him since he was under age. They said that as long as he had a drivers liscence and his social security card that he could do it himself. So, he did. (yes, Autumn, ALL BY HIMSELF)(inside joke...ha)

What would you do? I have had my cell phone for about 2 years. There is nothing wrong with it and I'm very use to it. My sister in law gave me a blackberry pearl. She got herself something else. It is very different from the phone I've been using. I text alot and have gotten use to the keyboard on my phone. The keyboard on the blackberry is like a typewriter keyboard. I can type well on a keyboard using all my fingers but I don't think it will be that easy using only my thumbs on the phone. This phone is alot "fancier" than mine. It's very nice. I will just have to get use to it and re-learn all the keys for texting. If my phone works fine and I'm use to it, should I just keep it or should I up-grade to the blackberry? Whatcha think?

2 in the last 5

Wondering what my title is all about???


I've had 2 comments in the last 5 posts. What's wrong with you people? Ha! BORING! Is it that my posts are boring or that blogland is just boring?! Oh well, it 's a good diary for myself anyway. But you know as well as I do, everyone likes to get comments.....so do it, people!
O.K. enough of that tanget...... lol

Last night (as I posted yesterday that no one commented on) hehe....we had our Children's Church meeting about the Christmas play. It was a good meeting and we got it underway. Kim already had an idea and we just put our heads together to get more inspiration.

Today, I did some cleaning and laundry. Steve worked at the church for a while and then headed over to Sis. Peggy's house to clean out her gutters.

When he got home, after he rested for a bit, we went for a run together. We did about 3 miles. It was very nice running outside with my husband. We talked and laughed and he showed me this log cabin that he has always loved. He says he would love to live in a log cabin someday. It looks just like one that you would see in Gatlinburg.

Tonight, we went over and visited with Steve's family. His mom made a huge pot of veggie soup with cornbread. It was yummy. I had over half of that apple cake left from last night so I took the rest of it over to my mother in laws. I ate 2 big pieces. Thank goodness for those 3 miles earlier today.

It's almost 11pm. I guess I should head to bed. Church in the morning and I'm expecting a great day in the Lord!

good nite.......and......DONT FORGET TO COMMENT!

Friday again?!

Man, do these weeks fly or what? I'm serious, it's unbelievable.

It's raining. I think the rain is gonna bring in cooler weather. I'm glad. 77 degrees in November is just crazy. Another one of those signs of the times....crazy weather.

I'm gonna have to walk those dogs in the rain. YUCK!

We had Morgan's soccer banquet last night. She got her trophie. Yet, another soccer trophie to add to the collection. I can't tell you how many soccer trophies we have between her and Chandler. They love playing soccer. I love watching them play soccer.

Tonight, those of us that work in Children's Church are meeting at Kim's for a pot luck dinner and to discuss the Christmas Play that the children will be doing this year. I'm gonna make a apple cake with cream cheese icing. It's yummy!

I've really begun praying about Chandler's future. He graduates next year and I want the Lord to give direction for his future. I can't belive how old my kids are getting. More than ANYTHING for them, I desire that they love the Lord, love The Church of God and seek His Will everyday of their lives. If I see this in them, I will be a happy mommy!
If you will, please say a prayer right now for God to give Chandler direction after he graduates. Thanks!

Not too much going on this weekend. The men are having a work day at the church tomorrow. They are gonna be cleaning up the landscaping and such.

Hope everyone enjoys their day. Remember, God is good! He's coming back soon! Let's be getting ready!!!!

UNCONTROLABLE Laughter

I have NEVER laughed harder than I did tonight in church. Let me explain...

Gene Mayberry got up during service to go out, I guess to the restroom or something. He sits closer to the front than the back. The very first step he took, he started what looked like he was loosing his balance. I thought he had tripped on Brad's wheel chair which was sitting just behind where he had been sitting. Come to find out, he had not tripped. His foot was asleep and so I guess he had no feeling in it and because he could not feel it.... he couldn't walk. From that first step, all the way to the back of the church he was leaning and wabbeling and trying to catch himself but could not get under control. When he finally stopped, he landed on one knee, knelt down. He never did fall, he just wabbled down the aisle.

IT WAS HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm telling you, it broke the church up ....with laughter that is. I COULD NOT stop laughing. I could have made myself think of the saddest thing ever and it still would not have stopped me from laughing. I looked over at Kim and she was about to hyperventalate. I fianlly HAD to go out and when I did, several others did the same. We ended up in the nursery because we were so out of control.

It was Sis. White's WMB service and the funniest thing is she didn't miss a step. She had to see the whole thing because she was up front looking straight at him when it happened. If I had been up there, I would have LOST it. I would have had to dismiss the service or something. HA! I don't know how she did it. Kept going that is.

Andrea Yohe was laughing so hard that she had to read a scripture to herself to try to get distracted from laughing....it didn't work.

On the way home, we were talking about it and I said, it reminded me of someone doing gymnastics at the Olympics and you know how when they land, it's real precisce and quick?! OH...I'm still laughing!!!!!!

So, if you've read this and it didn't seem funny to you.... if you were there and saw it, there is NO WAY you could have not lost it too!

At the polls

I was waiting in line this morning at 9:30 to cast my vote. I decided to text Erika while I was standing there. I told her where I was and she said..."don't accidently vote for Obama". Ha! DONT WORRY!!!!! Can you tell who I voted for?! I can't wait to find out the results.

Last night Chandler said...."I hope Obama wins cause it means Jesus is coming that much sooner". Hmmmmmm????!!!

Either way.....I want to make Heaven.....Perod......and, by God's Grace and Mercy....I will!!!!!

changing books

Lynn and Katie left today for Virginia to visit family. Sometimes when Lynn is out of town, I will take care of some of her pet clients (she is a pet sitter). I only will take care of the really sweet ones. I don't care for big dogs. They make me nervous. So, I started walking these two cute little dogs today, Gracie and Prissy.

I was gonna go to the Y from there, but the weather was so beautiful, I decided I wanted to walk outside today. Autumn and Morgan went with me. I'm not sure exactly how far we walked but probably around 2 miles.

The kids are at the church tonight. They are having Christmas play practice. I can not believe it is time to start that already.

Well, I think I will go check out some of the results of the election.

Election Day

So, tomorrow is the big day, huh?! I'm not sure exactly what time I'll be going to vote. Not first thing in the morning, not at lunch and not when everyone is getting off work. I'm hoping to find a time where the line might not be as long. Hmmmmm....wonder who our next President will be? Whatever happens, God is ultimiatley in control. Right?...Right!

We are so close to the coming of the Lord....the handwriting is on the wall. What is it that the Bible says....that great and terrible day of the Lord. I'm so thankful for the blessed assurance that for me...it's that GREAT day of the Lord!!! I'm reminded of a song that says...."People get ready, Jesus is coming". It's so close....so, so, close. We have NO time to waste.

In other news......

Autumn made dinner tonight. It was deeeelish. She made Italian/Parmesean chicken, green beans, corn on the cob, rice, rolls and salad. She did every bit of it. Then, to add to that, she and Morgan cleaned the kitchen. I didn't have to do a thing. It was very nice.

My mom came by the house today to hang out for a while. Autumn invited her and daddy to eat dinner with us but they had something that they had to take care of. I love my parents. I'm very blessed to have them!

I guess that's all for now....

Lovely Day

What a wonderful God we serve. Hope you all had a great Saturday. I did!

The girls and I got to see the commercial today. It was really fun watching it. The out takes were hilarious. We got a big kick out of seeing it. It was a fun experience. At the end of us watching it, the director says, "we have a little something extra for you all to see".

Let me back up, just a little here....

One day last week Steve was in the Donelson branch. He was standing in the lobby and out of the corner of his eye, he sees something moving. We he looked out the front window, his truck was rolling backwards through the parking lot...HA! He goes busting out the front door, running to jump in and stop it from rolling. Thankfully, he got to it in time before any damage was done.

Well, the whole thing was caught on tape from the credit union camera. The manager of that branch, got the director of the commerical to edit it and put it on a CD for everyone to see. IT WAS HILARIOUS! You see Steve running through the lobby of the credit union and darting for his truck. Too funny! It was great.

The girls and I went from there to clean the church after stopping by Wal-mart for some cleaning supplies. I was mopping in the back and couldn't help but think about the day that Bradley had his car accident. He went and mopped the church that very day, having absolutley no idea how his life would change in a matter of hours. But, we are still praying and believing God for our miracle. It took 12 years for the lady with the issue of blood to get her healing, so it's NEVER too late!!!!!!

Tonight, the house is completely empty of kids. Chandler is in Cleveland until tomorrow. Morgan and Autumn are at the Sehrt's house for a band meeting and they are staying there for the night.

Steve is watching the Vols play right now and I think I'm fixing to take a hot bath and then make us some Pancakes to eat. I will fix chocolate chip pancakes for him and peanut butter pancakes for me. Mmmm....good!

Backing up, before Morgan and Autumn and I left the church today after getting it clean, we prayed at the alter for God to move in our services tomorrow. We prayed that every need would be met and that He would have His perfect will.

I hope and pray you all have blessed services as well!

Good nite!

Oh...don't forget to set your clocks back tonight!