The everyday fun stuff!

Where should I begin? We had a fantastic time with Nana and Papa. We are greatly sadden that it came to an end yesterday. Its so fun having them here playing with the kids and watching them enjoy our everyday life. Andy went to work with Byron quite often. Which I know they really enjoyed those moments together. They also went to NASCAR which both of them thought was incredible. It will more then likely be a yearly tradition! Us girls and Jackson did some shopping and hung around the house. We made lunch and dinner baked a few yummy desserts and played a lot with Scooby and Zoe.

We played outside on the swingset, kicked the soccer ball, and flew the kite. We had a day of raking up leaves and the kids playing in them. Jaycee also got some new play-dough. I didn't realize how bad our play-dough was until Nana brought in some new packs. Now, Jaycee doesn't need my assistance at all. Jackson also got introduced to play-dough! It was an activity that Jaycee was allowed to do ONLY while Jackson was napping. Now, he can sit at the table and play now. Actually, he justs holds it in his hands. I am just thankful he hasn't tried to eat it! One last fun thing they got to enjoy with the kids, was the musicians we have in the making. Hands down Jackson will be playing the guitar! He has it with him most of the time. He loves it! Anytime he hears music he immediately gets his guitar cause he is ready to jam. Jaycee is our singer. She has a lot of songs to sing! I really need to get this all on video. So enjoy some more pictures!

Christmas in November!

Since, we aren't making it up to Washington for Christmas this year, we decided to do it while Andy and Marilee were here visiting. It was lots of fun. Now I am ready to by pass Thanksgiving so I can decorate the house and listen to all the wonderful Christmas music. We did have a little taste of Faith Hill's new Christmas album as we opened presents Saturday morning. The kids enjoyed it so much. They are so blessed to have such wonderful and giving grandparents. Here are some pictures of our early "Christmas Morning"!










Jaycee got the Littlest Pet Shop Tail Waggin' Fitness Center. Jackson got the GeoTrax Grand Central Station. They also got some extra accesories to go with them. Then together they got the Tonka Bounce Back Race Car. (If you are fans of Jon and Kate plus 8 you have seen it on their show.) Jackson is quite funny. He wants to chase the car with the remote instead of stand in one spot and watch is go! Jaycee LOVES her pet shop. It leaves the kitchen table only at eating time right now. Jackson LOVES his train too. He is starting to understand it better now. So thanks so much Nana and Papa for the wonderful gifts, all the love, and the great memories! We love you so much and are so blessed and thankful to have you in our lives! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!

October 2008 pictures!

Here are pictures of the new baby colt, Dusty! WOOHOO! Also,pictures from our pumpkin patch trip and from our church's fall fest! Enjoy!

Give me your eyes!

Give me your eyes by Brandon Heath

Look down from a broken sky
Traced out by the city lights
My world from a mile high
Best seat in the house tonight

Touch down on the cold black top
Hold on for the sudden stop
Breath in the familiar shock
Of confusion and chaos
All those people going somewhere
Why have I never cared

Chorus
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me you heart for the ones forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

Step out on a busy street
See a girl and our eyes meet
Does her best to smile at me
To hide what's underneath
There's a man just to her right
Black suit and a bright red tie
Too ashamed to tell his wife
He's out of work, He's buying time



I’ve been here a million times
A couple of million eyes
Just move and pass me by
I swear I never thought that I was wrong
I need a second glance
Give me a second chance
To see the way you’ve seen the people all along

This is my cry to the Lord. I have sat in complacency for too long. Please Lord help me to love all your people the way you do. Help me Lord to step out of my comfort zone and reach the people who need it most. Help me not to be silent anymore! You have placed me here on this earth for such a time as this! You have created me for your purpose and for your glory, not mine own! Thank you, Lord that you do give us second chances to see this world the way you see it!

Also, share this with you that through Aunt Ann and my mom God spoke to their hearts that we are to pray for the salvation of our President elect Obama. This is God's heart. For every person to come to know Him as their Lord and Savior. As my mom put it, this could have been the only way anyone would have ever prayed for Obama. As I think about that, regardless of what Obama has done or said, God loves him. He created him. If Obama was the only person on this earth, God still would have sent his only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for him. God would have done this for any of us.

Question!?

Can someone please explain to me how in the world people can vote that life for a person does not begin at conception?(Colorado was voting on this) I am totally astonished by this! First and foremost for me is that I know that God is the creator of all living things. So for any woman that has been pregnant or is pregnant did you ever doubt that you had a baby alive inside of you? With Jaycee I found out I was pregnant at 5 weeks. Well, that isn't at conception, but for my body to begin to change and for me to notice that there was something going on that means that something had happened 5 weeks before, right? Then for Jackson, we had an ultrasound done at 6 weeks we saw his heart beating. So for a person to be alive a person must have a beating heart right? To get to the point where we were able to see a heartbeat means that life and growth was going on from the moment of conception. I can't even fathom how someone can say that life is not present at conception OR at any other stage of pregnancy. Never for a moment with my children did I ever think of them being an embroyo, a fetus, or any other term. From the time I found out I knew I had a living human being inside of me! Not that any explanation would change my mind, but just to know what thoughts actually go through a Pro-Choice supporters head would be nice.

GOD YOU REIGN!!

How I did not realize how hard this election was going to be on me. I can't keep the tears from running down my face! Not because, I was this big huge McCain supporter who thought everything he said and did was great. More, b/c of the fear of what Obama can do to this country. How my flesh is scared beyond anything I have ever felt before in my life. I have no idea truly who this man is, President Elect Obama. BUT, I know with all my heart that God is in control. That He is not moved or shaken by the outcome of this election. So I rejoice because I know my God is a good God. That God's plan will not fail. In the bible, He has many promises to His people. I can stand on those promises knowing that God will see His followers through it all. My foundation is on the rock which is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Though the winds and rains will come, I will not be moved because I know God is with me. I know that God is greater then anything in this world! He is still on his throne, He reigns now and forever more. God is not done with this country and I truly believe that God will move like never before on this country regardless of who is in power! My God is mighty to save! I will sing His praises forever and always!

Randomness!

I haven't posted in a while so I thought since I had a moment I would give a quick update! Well, for starters Nana and Papa are here! WOOHOO! They arrived Thursday afternoon and will be her til November 10th. So we are enjoying that! Byron and Andy are going to NASCAR tomorrow at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth, TX! Nana, the kids, and I are going SHOPPING! It will be a great day for all of us and we will be all exhausted by the end of the day.

We went to the Velma-Alma Comets football game last night. We left at halftime because the score was 49-0. Great game let me tell you. It was fun to show Nana & Papa what Velma is like. So in a few years when Jaycee and Jackson are telling them stories they will know exactly what they are talking about.

Other news this week, my parents' horse Miss Molly gave birth to a colt! It was born on Oct. 28th. He is beautiful! They didn't even know until a month ago that she was pregnant. They bought her in May. They went riding one day and could hardly get her saddle on her. Dad knew she was getting big and had her and Tuffy (dad's horse) fenced off from one of the pastures. She continued to eat and eat! So he came to the conclusion that she is pregnant. She was pregnant when they bought her but no one knew. So he got 2 horses for the price of one! Not a bad deal at all, since now we get to watch the little colt grow up! No name yet, but WE are leaning towards Dusty. Dad is trying to push Jethro, but I have already told him that is forbidden to name anything! Dusty goes well with Miss Molly and Tuffy right? I do have pictures and will post when I have the chance. Also, we will see him today so hopefully I can get even better ones. Miss Molly is allowing him to come up to people now!

Well, I guess that is it for now! I will try to post pictures later tonight! Have a great day!