December

OK SO IS IT JUST ME OR HAS THIS YEAR FLOWN?!
I could not believe that it was Thanksgiving and now here comes Christmas. What a year though! Work for me has been very busy since the beginning of Autumn. I have been very very busy which I thought I would not see for sometime but here I am.
Today is our real winter front. It is right down cold. Temperature is one thing but add in wind and a few rainshowers... WOW... Christmas is definitely on the way.
I was listening to AFR yesterday on the way home from Church and they were talking about the overload/stress of the season. I guess I had never thought of it like that at all or at least not for sometime. It really can be quit overwhelming but welcome to life. It is great to have family around and have something to do to keep my mind of the season and old memories that like to haunt me. Let me explain: Christmas was very special and dear to me because that was time that my Grandmother and I would bond (decorating and musical ablities.) After all, she was the one who taught me to sing prpoerly and with SOUL. After her death, I fell into to a deep depression and did not want to have a thing to do with God. BUT, with the mercy of God, HE reminded me of the good things and pulled me back under his wing...closer. It was not until I was at tech training for the Air Force that I truely accepted Christ but the ol'feelin of sadness tries every year to get me down and I refuse to give into it.
SO on that note...
If the money, stress, and sorrows of the seasons, get you down... PULL YOURSELF OUT FROM THE WORLD AND INTO GOD'S TIME. HE WILL SHOW YOU THE TRUE MEANING OF THE SEASON AS WELL AS GIVE YOU THE HOPE, JOY, AND PEACE THAT YOU LONG FOR THRU HIS SON!


****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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Ode to Clara Mae: Granny Laman

For those read this blog, today is a rejoicing but sad day. For a great women, mother, sister, and grandmother has taken her last sleep on earth. At 2:00am this morning, she went to the Lord. I was not told about this until alittle before 7:30am. When that time came, I know that it was time even before I was told. It was either my grandfather or Granny Laman. The only sadness in my heart is that I had not seen her in a while, but I knew in all my heart, that she loved me and my littles too. I don't know that details but I know that there will be much aching and longing to see her again. If you are follower of Christ, we know that we will see her again. If you can't say that you will see your loved ones again or know what will happen after death let me take this time to tell you that we are hurting because we will not see her again but we will miss her on this earth. We rejoice for she is in heaven with the Father and all her loved ones that have gone before her. There is nothing more comforting to know then that we will see her again.Jesus gives us that promise that He is waiting for us and all we have to is live for him as he gave his life for us.

I will never forget the SLUGBUG that she would drive to church and back every Sunday and around town. She loved her dogs and her roses. I will always remember the taste of her cinnamon rolls, her decorated christmas tree, her smile, and her loving presence. She would ask me to sit next to her and sing Soprano so that she could her me.... most of her daughters sang alto. She would tell me that I sang like my grandmother. TEAR.
So many memories of joy and pleasure, how could a heart not rejoice.
She was and is a strong follower of Christ and had lived a long and hard life of service to our Lord. From Christmas breakfast to hearing her sing in church, what a joy. She knew that this life was just a passing phrase to get to our Lord and she served her family well. She out lived her life partner,friend, and hubby and had to bury many children. I could not begin to image what that was like but she stood on the bible as her foundation and pushed on. It was an honor and privilege to have known Clara Mae Laman in my life and I will always remember her. Thank you Granny for all your love, and being such a great rolemodel to us all. WE ARE BLESSED BY YOU and I pray that we will bring God honor from knowing you and living for him as well.
THANK YOU!


****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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THIS PAST MONTH (SEPT-OCT)

CONGRATS TO SUNNI, DANIEL, and KODY!!!
Life has been busy this past couple of weeks so hopefully it will started to slow down a bit. This past week my sis gave born to a handsome son while I traveled every night out of town to church to get a mural painted: needed for our ladies retreat that was that Friday and Saturday. It came out great. The retreat was wonderful and the painting, let's just say that it will not be painted over anytime soon. They have decided that they are doing to put it up in the fellowship hall for all to see.
It was an amazing night and morn-afternoon event. My sis and new nephew are home and like most new babies he is not quite on any schedule but to sleep deprive his mommy. I am so very excited to see them all. I have not seen any of them in person since August. It seems like forever. It is homecoming week here and the school is also holding red-ribbon this week as well. TALK ABOUT A BUSY WEEK! The kids are great and the hubby just clicking along. There is a lot to do to get certed for a teacher these days. As for myself, I am great. I am alittle under the weather but it is not just me. I am keeping very very busy at work these days and I am loving it. There is always something new everyday. I could find something to do everyday that I could stay late but I try to save it for the next day. It gets more that way every week and apparently it will continue this way for a while. I love challenges and therefore I am loving my job. THANKS GOD FOR PUTTING ME IN MY PLACE!
This past 40 days I have been reading the BOOK (See prior post) and It has amazed me how my life perpective and drive has changed. The one thing that really has struck me is that I live with fear and should give it to God, and God has me at the right size (body sz), place, and time for his divine purpose. I Should be thankful that I can give it to him that God would not want me any different from right now in order to fulfill his purpose. Granted it has reminded me that life is not going to be easy, but it is not suppose to be. When you get comfortable in life, you are not being challenged and are not growing. I want to make a change to that. SO I am trying everyday to work my way to stepping out into the water a little deeper every time so that I will no longer hold onto to the reality of earth but cling to the truth of God. Please pray for me to do this. I know that I can't do this alone! THANKS in advance!

****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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Weekend Warrior

Ok it was a busy weekend but so so much fun. Saturday was a cousins b-day party so my hubby took the kids to that one and I went to a treat. I went to see Michael English in Concert. One of my Girlfriend, (aka the Cher) took me to the concert and to a girls night out for my B-day. No it was not this weekend but it was a great gift. We went to dinner, then the concert, and then for desert afterwards. I did not fall into bed until 1:00AM. Considering that I am usually in bed by 9 or 10 everynight, that was late for me. But totally worth it. Michael English was really amazing. I have never seen someone sing and perform as he did. I am telling you, that guy has got some SOUL to him. Then, I slept in that morning and did not get up at 6 as I had planned to cook my little ones bday cakes and so we missed Church. I felt like I was skipping on life all day. I guess that is a good thing. However as I worked, I was able to go to tv church... Sunday program at a church telecast. It was really good.
I don't have pics just yet from the party but I can tell you that everyone we invited except one came. We had an awesome turn out. The weather was cool and have a great breeze, the older kids just played and played, and it all just went so smoothly after everyone got there. I don't know how long it lasted but it was so peaceful and fun. By the time the bday boy got thru with his cake it was green everywhere to include in his nose and hair.
Needless to say the late night and busy day did not catch me until later that night when we were relaxing for the evening. What we will actually do for my Bday when it gets here, who knows... BUT this weekend was a totally blast and an amazinf treat and joy!!!
As soon as I get some photos digitally, I will try and post them... Til' next time, God Bless and guide you....
(As a side note, our Church is doing the Purpose Driven Life and I will tell you that if you have not read this yet, you are miss out. It is amazing how it is change my life views and life in general for the better. It is a definite read I think for those that strive to know our Lord.)

Walking Miracle

1979 Septemeber 30:
A baby girl was born with gastroschisis weighing in at 3lbs and 5 ozs. Born about 2 months before the due date of full completion, the 1st of their children t be born. Gastroschisis being when the outer skin and stomach muscles are not developed therefore the organs are outside the body. When this baby was born they had no idea that it had this. With just a kiss and a few tears the baby was wheeled away to surgery. While the parents awaited, doctor placed these very small and elicate organs in a sealed package and laided apon the baby's chest. As the days went by the closed contact the parents had with the little one was via protective gloves and plastic incabators. Once the swelling has gone down the organs were placed into the babies tiny torso. Organ by organ they planted each one. The end resolute of a babys body sealed using the stomach muscles, skin, and surgical wire. After months in the hosptial, the little one was allowed to go home. The Doctors did not have much hope but the parents knew that she would survive. She is now 26 going on 27 and has had two children without much stress and one of the healthiest childhoods. That is ME...
Once again another parents lives hang in time as one of their own who was 2 months early and has gastrochisis weighing in at 3lbs 7 oz... Duquesa Hunt Lamer gave birth to her first child named Jerome Andre Lamer on August 25th of 2006. Please keep them in your parents!!! As you can guess, my mom and dad know what they are going through... Please see the photo below of the precious gift from GOD!!!! WE LOVE YOU JEROME!!!!!! and so does GOD!!!!!!!JoLee and Jerome

SELFISHNES...

I beleive that I am guilty of this... For the last 2 years I have been part of our Church Choir and I love it. Due to one of my little ones starting school I can not long attend practices on Wednesday nights or least until after Christmas. I am having a very hard time with this and I think it is because I am have been being selfish. My children need me to be there and get them to bed at night and that it my job. I feel that I have been neglecting my duties and I feel very ashamed. I don't want to short-change my family anymore and I think that this is the first step in fixing this matter which is admitting that it is problem and fixing it. As most know, Music and I click and for once, I realize that my passion will needs to cool down and my responsiblity to heat up like it should. I mean after all I am their mother and God gave them to me to take care of and raise and so I must clean up my life for them. Of course this does not mean that the Lord has closed the door forever but maybe just temporary. I can still be apart of Choir but just step back from it alittle. Please pray that I will stick to this and see the rewards for it. I know that it will be tons of fun being able to be with my children more and I am excited about it but I just needed to get this off my chest and be honest with myself.
My Hubby is doing great. This is his first week of school and like most teachers it is a little bumpy road. I think he is going to do GREAT. Did I mention that he is an assistant coach now too...? That will start in the spring. SO much going on....
WOW life is great is it not... THANKS GOD...

So it begins

Well, it is that time again and the schools are starting to buzz with activity. As some may know my Hubby is a teacher now and also an assistant track coach. This will be his fist year as a teacher and I am sure that it is a bit overwhelming. I know that once he gets passed the TEACHER REQUIREMENTS, his students will learn a lot and enjoy it...He'll do great! My oldest will start Pre-K as well and she is so excited. I am of course excited and sad. That means that my little one is growing up. Thank goodness I will not be taking her but her daddy...aka BUDDY. She asks everyday if she is going to school tomorrow and to ours and her dismay we tell her not yet. Then on top of that, my sis in law is now at College getting ready for her freshmen year. I am sure that it has not hit her yet but it will and I hope that she will rely on God for her strength. It sure will be sad not getting to see her in Church every meeting day...Tear...
So the world turns and each moment we get closer and closer to the begin of our eternity...May I always remember that even though life changes, his love remains the same.

FOLLOWING THE LIGHT...

Well, now we know. We will be staying here for awhile now. The decision has been made and there will be no changes from what it is now except for my Hubby will be now at home wtth us and can go to church. I am totally excited. That is pretty much it at this point. Hopefully my girl will be in swim lessons sometime in the near future with her buddy. It is pending her buddy's time to be ready and able. I guess time will tell. Well, I better run for now. I just wanted to let those that read this thing know about the update.... ANYWAYS...BYE ;)

HMMMMMMM.......

Ok... Life at the moment is at a Hmmmmm.... Today will be the day that we will find out if we are to reside where we are at or look to relocate. I am not nervous about it but I would say I am alittle on the "wantaknow" side of it. Of course this does not primary involve me. It is my most important other. I will be doing a bunch of praying about it today.
The weather is back to it heatstroke tempature and I am constantly praying for those that are out there in it all day like my Father. Some do not have the choice to be in it or not and well, he is one of them. I use to know and sometimes I really miss it. Like most things in this world, for some reason we always think the grass is greener elsewhere or crave something different.
My little baby boy has 5 teeth now and is working on more. It is just so hard to believe that he is 9 months now, and he will be year in September. He is so funny. If I am cleaning house or just walking from one room to another, if he is on the floor crawling or in his walker, he will follow me where ever I go. If I am gone for any length time, you can bet that he will follow. He is getting really good at crawling. He is not quit as good as it as his sister was but he will be there soon. But like his sister, he loves to sit at the screen/glass door and just look out there are it all.
My girl is doing great. She will be starting Pre-K this year which means she is no longer a toddler girl. She is getting so tall and is as thin as a beanpole still. We are frequently fighting her to eat. She and a friend will be starting swimming lessons very soon. I know that she will do great and have great time as well. She loves to sing and dress up. I think I know where those comes from. For instances, I have been practicing a choir peice that I had a solo in for the last couple of weeks. On the way to church, I was practicing and from her booster area I hear a little soprano voice just singing away. After sing all the way through while listening to her and she asked me to play it again. It is just so precious to hear. She loves to sing and does often. Some times, the boy will join in as well.
As for as myself, I am trying to stay dedicated to working out. When you have a desk job and can't get any from the desk often, you can just imagine how the lbs can add and go right to those problem areas. Like I have told most, it is not to wear a different size, but to look and feel better. I have got to find some energy from somewhere to be able to keep up with both my active kids and hubby. Wish me luck, and would you pray that I can stick to my guns and honor the Lord is my promise. After all, He is the only one that will be able to really keep my stomach in tacked, RIGHT?!
Anyways, that is pretty much it. I know that I don't post pics much but I don't think very many poeple look at my blog anyways. SOOOOO.... If you do and would like some photos or something, let me know....
Till next time....GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU...LADYBUG

4th of July...

Well, our 4th was not to bad. We got to send the entire day together -- our little family. The fireworks were good as well. We ventured to the great outdoors and watched our local community display this year, like we have for the last two years. It was short but worth it. We even got some rain that day as well. You forget what the smell of rain is like when it has not rained since October. I mean, over an inch at any time. It is getting pretty crisp. I love rain and the fact that it revives and renews life. After it rains here, it seems to clear the air of all the dust and grime of the day from the hot sun. Thanks so much GOD!!!!!
I hope that everyone has a great 4th. Our's could not have gotten much better....
LATERS!!!

Reunion and Teething...

Well, as stated before here is the run down of this years reunion.
70 Poeple and numerous kids including two at the time on the way. I think it was determined that we had been doing this for about 50 years now, give or take a few I am sure. It was a pretty laid back and very quiet get together this year. There was not much water but the kids still loved it. It seemed this year that everyone was a little tired and disconnected from the whole thing. It was rather dull is what I would call it, in a good way. Most folks just went and did their own thing while others just hang out at the camp ground not doing more than just sitting about, resting. Most rolled in on Friday then came the onedayers on Saturday. Come Sunday it was a "pack-it-leave-it" day. As it has become a custom, we had a large lunch on Saturday and were then serenaded that evening by a couple in our family. Through out the whole weekend some played volleyball and horseshoes but no big matches or games developed. As part of the tradition, kids played in the waterhole while some adults and teens went in search for the CAVES and fishing holes. Like most reunions I have been to, the wives stayed put to watch the kids and to visit. A few years ago, dominoes, card and ball games were always going on through out the whole thing but it has seem to have died out in the last years. We would have families playing families and the guys playing the girls and on and one but not this year. I really think everyone was just too tired and woren out from the past year. I know I was and guess what I still am. It was nice to get back to nature and relax but I tend to be a grooch when I lack sleep. SORRY TO ALL ....
The days were hot and the evening started that way and then were cool in the mornings. BUT, to our dismay... the nights turned out to be even longer than the days. Just as we would turn in for the night, the boy was up and fit to be tide. After three nights of very little sleep and tons of tears, and yawns, apparently he is cutting/breaking/chewing 6 teeth at the same time. That would explain the long nights with lots of screams, cries, and sleepy days. It is not like him to be so clinky and crying all the time. After all he is our SMILER in our little family. Talk about surprised as to what was going on.... WHOA!!!! Most don't cut teeth but one at a time but not this boy. The doctor at his checkup this morning told us this and said that it could be a good think... "If you are not lacking energy and sleep.." I am just praying for a complete night of sleep soon. We thought maybe his stomach was hurting or his schedule was just off but according to the doc, it might have been some of those but it is mainly to the teeth matter...
We got to see so many that we have not seen in a long time. There were many children there and most from the next generations which included my little ones. It was great to see them all but we sure did miss the ones that did not get to make it too. A few of the regualors did not make if this year to our dismay. All in all, worth the time and yes even the crying baby. Sorry we kept everyone up half the night.
Well, back to the real world of running for the money of life. Til' next time....CHERRIO!!!!

Hair, Family, and Stuff

Ok.... I have gone and done it and I think that I like it or at let for now. My hair was getting to the point when it was just too long and I would pull it up in a ponytail or put in a butterfly. What is the point of having pretty long hair if all I do or have time to do is pull it up and that is it? So I have taken the cut approach. Picture this: Me with hair a little longer than my shoulders to..... basically a modernized Audrey Hepburn look. Talk about change. So far I have been told that it looks great except from my better half. It is growing on him he said. QUESTION:
What is it with guys? Do they all love long hair and want all ladies to sport it?! It never has made much sense to me. I guess it gives them something to PLAY with or something. I don't get it. From my dad and my other half. Don't get me wrong, I like long hair and even had it almost down to my waist at one time. It is hot and sometime a totally pain to work with... If they like it long, they should try it and see how long they would last.
I have asked a few close friends of mine if they thought I looked good with short or long hair. Most have said that it was both. Some have said short and some as it was. WELL, here I am today with my audrey do and yes it takes a little bit to get it to COOPERATE in the morning but now I know what it feels like to be able to let your hair blow in the wind and still be able to brush it afterwards with not knots. PLUS if I don't like it, hair grows. I guess it is ok, as long as I am allowed to sleep in my bed and not the couch, hehehehehe.
This weekend is our annual family reunion. The reunion we have is a totally camp out event and getting to see those that we don't see through the year, literally. Most we don't even see thru the major holidays like Christmas and stuff. My hubby and I love to camp out and be in nature. I am positive my little ones will too. Except for those that like their A/C and home away from home, most everyone are in tents. Lots of food, laughs, and very little water this year but I guess we will find a waterhole somewhere, :)
This week my little girl is away at VBS with her mema and papa. I sure do miss her but I will see her soon. It is amazing how our lives seem to change. I have another at home but I still miss my girl. She will come home with her daddy at the end of the week and we will head out for the reunion.
I just wanted everyone to have an update on life and to also let you all know that I am blessed in many ways. From the loving family of God I have to the shoes and roof over my head. THANKS!!!! I will blog next week at the reunion to explain the whole shindig(?). Til' Nextweek.....CHERRIO!

GIRLS GETAWAY/WEEKEND

Well, I met up with my sis and cuz in Austin this weekend and had a total blast. Friday we did not get to bed until 12:30 then Saturday @ 2:45. Left Sunday after lunch....
Friday we played cranium after we went to the Alamo draft house to discover that they were sold out of the movie we wanted to see. We then went to the Magnolia Cafe for a LATE dinner. So worth it... It was an experience and I would go back.... REALLY good. Saturday we got up and went in search for a purse, dress, and prego shopping. We finally caught our movie for lunch "The Break-up" and then went to the Mall afterwards. Movie was good and the food was amazing...even for eating in the dark and not really being able to see your food ;). Between the mall and movie house we sidetracked to a bead house and that was something. ALL those beads and so little time and money... After the mall we headed back to the apartment and took a dip in the pool and hot tub... After starting our creations, we decided that needed some more stuff so we headed out for Walmart. As we left W, we ordered PIZZA and watched an accident happen... Talked about scaring us all to death... It had to have hurt, not to mention it was really loud...We were in the next lane over at a light. They were going to have one long night ;( With pizza on the way, we decided we need some watching materials as well so be stopped and rent some movies then returned to the apartment. While we waited for our dinner, we watched our movies and BEADED. Before we left on Sunday we watched Amitville Horror--on TV... not to bad for being so old. Made it in that evening. All in all....
WE WILL HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN SOON...... THANKS CUZ....

MASSAGE

Massage..... What a treat and relief of pain. I have had about 3 of them in my life and will be getting another one done today.... If you have never had one, once you do... you will more than likely go back for more. The ones that I have been to have been very polite in regards to your preferences of exposure and your comfort level. Most of you will find that the therapist doesn't want to exposure you more than is needed to treat your body. Privacy is totally respected...Just remember that each person does this, has their own method of treatment and results can vary on the treatment you receive( meaning some can be more aggressive in the treatment than others.)
It is just amazing how wonderful and relaxed you feel even during the massage and of course more so afterwards. It is a great treat to be pampered. If you ever need a relaxing moment and want to get away, this would be a great outlet for that. It melts away stress and is calming. Try it sometime!!! As for as my experiences....great each time.....

Life starting to move...

Life so far in May has been quite slow but in the next couple of weeks until after June are going to be quite busy. My sister-in-law has PROM this weekend as well as there is a Birthday party for the kids the same day. Did I mention that I am also being a life donor?! I am a avid Blood donor and encourage those that I know to do it often. Next week, she will be graduating and I am singing the anthem for the event. That weekend as well is my daddy's families reunion. My hub and I have planned a trip on the last of the weekend for just us as well. TALK ABOUT BUSY!!!! That some week there is also a great church seminar that I would love to attend but I just can't do it this year!!!! In June (I think) is yet another reunion on my mom's side and I really like that one. It will last all weekend as well. June and July just happen to be large birthday months for us as well. I guess if I was bored and I will not be no longer. WOW!!!! Talk about head spinning and trying to come up for air....

ANYWAYS...
It is always good to know that there is something going on and that We are included in the event. It always is nice to know that you counted and that someone care about yah! Thanks to you all..... I love to sing if some of you did not know and anytime someone asks for me to (events) I will do my best and enjoy every minute.

TALK TO YALLS LATERS...CHEERIOS AND ALL THAT'S FUN.....

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL!

RELAY FOR LIFE

I volunteered to do RELAY FOR LIFE this weekend and it was so amazing. It was truly a humbling experience and I feel so blessed to have been able to be apart of it. I saw many people that I had not seen in a long time and the emotion of the whole thing was engergizing and encouraging. I stayed until 10:30 or so while others stayed until the end at 6am. The event started at 6pm and ended at 6 am. During that time team members walked in shifts. I took the first shift for an hour with my mom when it was still rather warm, but so worth it. While my son slept in the stroller and my daughter ran about playing, I walked. There were many other funderaisers going on as well durring the walk. From Raffles to Cake Walks to Live entertainment and food. DEFINITELY WORTH THE EFFECT....

IF YOU EVER GET THE CHANCE TO DO THIS, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT...

I learned first hand who had been affected by Cancer in our community. To see all of those come together for one unified purpose was "one not to miss"--Like most communities there are the ins and outs. I am sure that everyone has had someone in there life that has been effected by Cancer and knows that emotions of a disease that can strike at anytime and anyone.

May I always remember to be thankful for my blessings in my life and the inspirations that have effected it...

FUNNY's

OK... this was around the weekend before Easter but I just had to tell all. The Cates come to Brackett and we went and played tennis. After little to no effort of playing tennis like 4 year olds...my Dad decided to get up and play Daniel. YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN HIM!!!
After his boots hurt his feet, he kicked them off and on he went. IT WAS amazing....40+ and he can move quicker and skilled than I could. This coming from the one that played tennis in school and dad not. Then mom stepped up. LITTLE TO NO EFFORT...she started serving that little thing like a pro...it was kinda cool but scarry....WOWOW....I mean after all she did go to State twice...

Oh well....
Every once in while GOD reminds us that they still got it and in some of the most unexpected places....
THANKS MOM AND DAD...LOVE YAH!!!

QUIZ TIME....WHAT DESERT PERSONALITY ARE U?

The Dessert Test
The concept of the test is very simple. Pick your favorite dessert from the list below. A team of cracked personality test writers have carefully researched each dessert and the people who choose them to come up with this chocolate-covered personality test.

Choose a Dessert:
· Angel Food Cake
· Brownies
· Lemon Meringue
· Vanilla cake with Chocolate Icing
· Strawberry Short Cake
· Chocolate on Chocolate
· Ice Cream
· Carrot Cake


Angel Food Cake
Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items. A little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.
Good for you.

Brownies
You are adventurous, love new ideas, are a champion of under dogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up, you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction. You tend to be very loyal.

Lemon Meringue
Smooth, sexy, & articulate with your hands, you are an excellent after-dinner speaker and a good teacher. But don't try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, but you have many friends


Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Icing
Fun-loving, sassy, humorous. Not very grounded in life; very indecisive and lack motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life.

Strawberry Shortcake
Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other people and can be counted on in a pinch. You tend to melt. You can be overly emotional and annoying at times.

Chocolate on Chocolate
Face it, sexy, you are always ready to give and receive. Very creative, adventurous, ambitious and passionate. You can appear to have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. You are not afraid to take chances. Will not settle for anything average in life. You love to laugh.


Carrot Cake
You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warm hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends.

FOLLOWING THE LIGHT...

Hello to all....I don't know who checks my site and I know that is is few. So those of you who do, thank you and staying patient and there. There has not been much but I can tell you that Life for us has started to go down another path. After waiting for the Lord's open door, he has showed us the way. I am still with my job and I greatly enjoy it. I get to servie my country in a different way now. Now my spouse is as well. He got a GOV job and since to be very excited and of course over whelmed just little learning what it is to work for the GOV. My little ones and myself are leaning what it means to miss those that we love since his has to be away from us for a short time. We miss you hunny and can't wait to see you.

This last weekend we went to a Easter hunt at Church and it was so awwesome to see such a great turn out. Over half of the families there where not from our church...God was witnessing for sure. I know my little ones loved and it appeared others did as well.

Things are good for us and we are very excited to see what the Lord has in store for us. Thank you as well for all your prayers and being patient with me again. It is a pleasure to be able to share my trials and joys with all those that care.

I know that I am boring but I am trying to make it more exciting. So Happy Easter to you all. Just remember....
The Easter holiday reminds of the horrible death our Christ took on to save us. The things he saw in the cup in the Garden he had to drink....THANK YOU FOR WASHING ME CLEAN...

NEW WHEELS

TRADED IN OUR OLD CAR FOR A NEW CAR!!!
2007 DODGE CALIBER

Keeping up with the Joneses...

Ha I have decided that those two Joneses who are near and dear to my heart are impossible to keep up with. Sometimes they don't even know what the other one is up to. And they both have more to do in each day than 24hours allows. So any way as for keeping with the Joneses it is never ganna happen for me I can not even catch up with the Joneses.

Keeping up with the Joneses...

Ha I have decided that those two Joneses who are near and dear to my heart are impossible to keep up with. Sometimes they don't even know what the other one is up to. And they both have more to do in each day than 24hours allows. So any way as for keeping with the Joneses it is never ganna happen for me I can not even catch up with the Joneses.

UPDATE

So life continues to speed one and here we are remembering the moments.

Life has been considerably slow for once lately and not much has been going on. My little ones continue to bring much delight into my life as does my wonderful husband and friend. We are still waiting to hear from the Lord as to what he has in store for us in the next year. Sometimes, I truly feel that I can be too impatient. Then again I guess it is not just me that it is that way. We recently had a bday party my my little girl and to make a long story short, It was a great great party until...
An Angry Mom showed up that had planned a party for that ssme day/same place we were. She started ranting and raving about how their party should have already started and that we had to leave
now. She had booked the place and we were in the way. WHOOPS!!!!
Apparently, I am NOT the only person in this world that gets impatient. I think on a more positive note that I handled it ok. Needless to say I let my anger rise which took a lot of work to hold back. I hope that I handled it in a mature and adult matter. ANYWAYS!!!!
WE are great on this end of life and just living it not to keep up with the JONES but to learn how to be CHRIST LIKE.....

PRAYERS PLEASE

Once again I am calling on all my prayer family...
My nephew we just found out have Pheumonia and is just 6 months old. He got some hard core antibotics and a big boy shot to help him out. Not to mention his parents are worried as well. Thank goodness they caught it in time so he wouldn't have to be hospitalized... YUCK!!!!
Another loved one of mine is not getting any better.She has lived a long and tough life and has recently had a huge HEART problem. Well, she has been recovering and does not seem to be feeling much better. I am afraid that it is only a matter of time. The doctors were calling her the MIRACLE LADY...
SO PLEASE PLEASE!!!! Send up pray mercies for her and my nephew.

ON A MUCH BRIGHTER NOTE...
There are many of my family/friends that are expecting and it is soooo exciting. For some it is there first and some not, either way it is a miracle from GOD...I pray they their time will be peaceful and full of memories to tell their children...

I know the Lord will take care of them all, but it helps to know we can lift it to the LORD.Prayers go along ways!!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHT AND CONCERNS!!!!

WEATHER

Well, In southwest Texas I do believe we might have spring. We used to just go from Winter to Summer over night but it is possible we might be having a spring here. The wind is blowing like crazy and you guessed it, NO RAIN....
It is getting a little crispy here and not looking good for Summer. All over the lonestar state we are having fires everywhere and now it includes us too....WHOA!!! that was scarry!!!
OH well... The Lord will provide.
For those that read my postings please keep us in your prayers. Let's just say that we might be making a change in our lives soon and well.... We are on God's time not ours right.... Mainly for peace, guideness, and open hearts to his will.
My little ones are doing great and grow more every day. I am so blessed to have them in my life as well as all of you as my friends, and family. SO just to let you all know...
I love you all and you bless my life so richly....... THANK YOU; )

WHOA!!!

Did we grow up in the same garden or WHAT!!! SUNNI

You Are A Lily

You are a nurturer and all around natural therapist. People see you as their rock. And they are able to depend on you. You are a soothing influence. You can make people feel better with a few words. Your caring has more of an impact than even you realize.

What Flower Are You?

THIS IS COOL!!!!!!

ODE TO "SQUEAKY"

Most of you probably did not know that my mom was raising a baby squirrel who she named squeaky.
Sometime last night sqeaky when to be with the other squirrel (passed away). SO here is to squeaky.
May your fur always be soft, your eyes keep a twinkle, and your belly always full. I know that my mom will
miss you and so will DESIREE my little girl. Thanks for the joy you brought into our lives!!!

This maybe the most accurate one for me or maybe not??

You Are A Lily

You are a nurturer and all around natural therapist. People see you as their rock. And they are able to depend on you. You are a soothing influence. You can make people feel better with a few words. Your caring has more of an impact than even you realize.

What Flower Are You?

Sunni is Chocolate

You Are Chocolate Ice Cream

Dramatic. Powerful. Flirty.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

Those that we love...

This past weekend, we nearly lost a very important person in our lives. She is a true inspiration to my faith, blessing to have as family, and an honor to know and love. It must not have been her time because the Lord gave her the strength to hold on and hold out.

My I always remember to tell those that I love that I love them as frequently as I can. I pray that when my time comes, that I will as richly loved as she...
WE LOVE YOU!!!! and Thank you for leading the way for us..... ;)

INSIGHT

IT HAS ALWAYS AMAZED ME HOW CHILDREN SEE THE WORLD COMPARED TO US, ADULTS!
I mean, my little girl loves the simple joys of her daddy swinging her and calling the goats (ranch) to come eat. There have been times when I have been driving down the road and watching out for deer or other drivers, and she says," Look Momma!" Instinctly what do I do. I look in the car. BUT what does she see, she sees a bird in the sky or something outside of my immediately thinking. This is my humble opinion on why CHILDREN can see heavenly things. I truly think that I am so wrapped up in my adult world and what is going on around ME, that I forget to look at the big picture. When we see a flower in a field, they see the wind blowing, the bird in the sky, and so much more. They just amaze me. I totally believe that a CHILD is so openminded that they see HEAVENLY THINGS when we don't. We all know that they are always there guiding and protecting us but we don't see them.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT... I love my daughter and newborn son and I can't wait to learn from them how to LOVE and see life as a child. Matthew 18:2-4 supports my reasoning:

He called a little child and had him stand among them.And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.


WHAT IS YOUR THOUGHT ;)?


****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
****

Sunni's Candy

I am not sure how accurate this description is any way here are my results

Your Candy Heart Says "First Kiss"

You're a true romantic who brings an innocent hope to each new relationship.You see the good in every person you date, and you relish each step of falling in love. Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a romantic dinner your sweetie cooks for you Your flirting style: friendly and sweet What turns you off: cynics who don't believe in romance Why you're hot: you always keep the romance alive

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

HAPPY VALENTINES!

--VALENTINES SWEETIES--

Your Candy Heart Says "Hug Me"

A total sweetheart, you always have a lot of love to give out. Your heart is open to where ever love takes you! Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a surprise romantic evening that you've planned out Your flirting style: lots of listening and talking What turns you off: fighting and conflict Why you're hot: you're fearless about falling in love

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

WEEKEND...

My weekend basically started with Thursday. My sis came over with her newbee, Kody and we stayed at my parents late giving the boys and my girl all a bath. It was quit an interesting bath. With my girl splashing with two newbees in the tub as well, it was a very wet and slippery affair.. But worth it. Friday I went into work early so that I could leave early. Well, early was not quit what happened. It was later than I had planned but with kiddos you never know. OH WELL....

Well, we went to the San Antonio Stockshow because my sister-in-law was showing in it and this will be her last year. She grads from HS this year and will be moving on to REALITY....College. It was fun. I tell you, if you like shopping, they got it there. The exhibits are pretty cool. SIDENOTE: She got a 4th out of 127 show-ers.

That is pretty good. We went down on Friday and came back on Sunday. We stayed with my Aunt in Boerne and had some cousins in too. We had a great time. We = included my parents as well.

THEN... I woke up this morning and was thinkin that it was a holiday. That is until I got a call about 8:45 from my boss. I got ready in a rapid 5 minutes and was headed that way. I tell you what though, it is amazing how BEHIND I feel. WOW... Note to self... CHECK CALENDAR better...hehehe


FOR THOSE PROCRASTINATORS....
Remember Valentines is TOMORROW!!! You can go to http://www.proflowers.com and they will ship the flowers you choose STRAIGHT from the growers to the recipient. They are always fresh and they usually have some that you can get next day.... I so totally recommend them for a gift. You just can't go wrong with flowers.... hehehehe

HAPPY VALENTINES....

LAST ONE...Maybe?!

You are White Chocolate

You have a strong feminine side with a good bit of innocence thrown in. Whether your girlish ways are an act or not, men like to take care of you. You are an understated beauty, and your power is often underestimated!

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

ANOTHER?!

Your Scent is Rose

Delicate, feminine, and soft Your personality is fresh and understated

What Scent Are You?

QUIZZZZZZ

Here is another quiz/survey. If you want to create one and post on your site... GO FOR IT!!! It is kinda interesting.... I picked a few that I liked but there are much more on the site... ENJOY!!!

You Are an Orange Rose

You represent desire and enthusiasm Your vibe: Sexy yet familiar Falling in love with you: happens instantly - it's a fast ride

What Color Rose Are You?

CHEESE WITH MY WINE!!!

OK... SO I WAS WHINING... Everybody has those days. Seriously though.... I really hope my brain checks back in soon, I am getting cobwebs and I am not use to the silence (marbles rolling around in my head, get it....hhehehehe..) okay... YAH !
N*E*WAYS!
Today so far has been good. I am addicted to this thing I think. I was just thinking... Have you noticed how every time the news comes on and it goes to a commerical, that when you change to another channel it is also on a commerical break too. So much for getting your news in 15 minutes by channel surfing... I think it is a ploy(?).... You know, "We don't want our veiwing rate to drop so lets throw in a commerical at the same time as everyone else..." VERY SNEAKY...
I will say, they know what they are doing. UNLESS you fine Headline or Fox News...hehehe

Whatever...That is about the most of it...
FOR THIS MOMENT...
DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head and he gave his only son for you

Changes in Mind and Body--NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT :{

I have not posted in a while because of my SURVEY but I thought it was time to post again. Well, my huby has been looking for a job recently and we have been praying that the Lord will guide us where he wants us. He has had interviews in town and applied for others out of town. If out of town, we might need to move if not well, that is obvious. We are not completely happy with being here but then again Job was not happy about somethings God asked of him but like JOB we are going to make the most of what the Lord wants of us. Life is what you make of it RIGHT?!!
It is a long story in it's self... If you want to know, ask... It is a long one and I don't want to fret over spilled milk....We know that the Lord will let us know. We should know about the one locally Monday as far as the other, it will be awhile.
Life is never easy but sin has made it that way not God. It is how we handle it that makes the difference.

Myself I am just trying to figure out a new way to OPERATE. Ever since my new one has come into the world, it appears my effiency has gone out the window as well as my memory. Last week I lost my keys and could not remember where I had left them. What do you know 3 days later, they were in my shoes I took off outside. I have resorted to writting everything down to remember. That is bad.... I sure hope when my son gets older that I get it together or might forget my name. In my job being efficent is what I survive on and makes me that much more capable. I guess only time will tell....
Mondays Comics currently is my life... BABY BLUES---San Antonio Express NEWS.
The only thing I am efficent at is being inefficent ANYMORE!!!!
Did I mention that I am clumsy...! Yesterday I accidentally knocked over some very special milk just after I had collected it (Those that are or have breastfeeded, will know what I mean. I was able only save about 1/2 oz. I was so sick and sat and cried... I can only get better right?!

SAD but I will get over it..... blahhhhh...


-----DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head and he gave his only son for you!------

My survey too

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name:	Sunni
Birthday:	January 25, 1982
Birthplace:	San Antonio
Current Location:	Texas
Eye Color:	brown
Hair Color:	light brown
Height:	5'7"
Right Handed or Left Handed:	right
The Shoes You Wore Today:	flip flops
Your Weakness:	People Pleasing
Your Fears:	Snakes mostly and the dark outside I know silly
Your Perfect Pizza:	Mushrooms hamburger and sausage
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	memorizing scripture and being a mom
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:	No clue
Thoughts First Waking Up:	Kody please go back to sleep
Your Best Physical Feature:	My legs??
Your Bedtime:	Kody time (newborn)
Your Most Missed Memory:	playing with my Papas
Pepsi or Coke:	Coke
MacDonalds or Burger King:	Burger King
Single or Group Dates:	Group I guess with my bro- in law and soon to be sis inlaw
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	Lipton
Chocolate or Vanilla:	Chocolate except in pudding then Vanilla
Cappuccino or Coffee:	Cappuccino I am drinking one my Pastor brought right now
Do you Smoke:	nope
Do you Swear:	nope
Do you Sing:	yep
Do you Shower Daily:	Nope I take baths
Have you Been in Love:	Yep still am
Do you want to go to College:	I have and no but I will finish
Do you want to get Married:	I am
Do you belive in yourself:	sometimes I guess
Do you get Motion Sickness:	Yep since Kody got here
Do you think you are Attractive:	nope
Are you a Health Freak:	nope I wish maybe I would be attractive if I was
Do you get along with your Parents:	I like to think so
Do you like Thunderstorms:	yep great time to cuddle in bed with hubby
Do you play an Instrument:	Baddly yep
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	Yes I had wine on my b-day
In the past month have you Smoked:	nope
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	nope
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	nope
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	yep I got my nails done on my b-day
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos:	No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	nope
In the past month have you been on Stage:	Does in the choir count
In the past month have you been Dumped:	nope
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	nope
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	nope
Ever been Drunk:	nope
Ever been called a Tease:	Not sure ask my husband
Ever been Beaten up:	Yep in Junior High But I did fight back agianst 6 girls
Ever Shoplifted:	nope I was with someone who did In Junior High
How do you want to Die:	In my sleep I guess
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:	A Mom oh Guess that I am grown up then
What country would you most like to Visit:	USA I live here but there is alot of it I want to Visit
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color:	Brown
Favourite Hair Color:	Brown
Short or Long Hair:	short
Height:	Daniel's Height
Weight:	Daniel's Wieght
Best Clothing Style:	Daniel's non Style
Number of Drugs I have taken:	Prescription or over the counter meds who knows
Number of CDs I own:	alot
Number of Piercings:	two one in each ear
Number of Tattoos:	none
Number of things in my Past I Regret:	I would have to say my mouth as well
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

MY FAMILY

ONE OF OUR GOOD PHOTOS but little bit is upset...OH WELL...

Somethings about me.

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name:	Jo
Birthday:	Sept
Birthplace:	San Antonio, Tx
Current Location:	Brackett, Tx
Eye Color:	Brown
Hair Color:	Brown
Height:	5'5"
Right Handed or Left Handed:	Right
The Shoes You Wore Today:	Mules
Your Weakness:	Self-Esteem
Your Fears:	Not Telling
Your Perfect Pizza:	a little Hamburger with my CHEESE
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	Get in shape, grow closer to God
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:	Messenger...? Don't gotye
Thoughts First Waking Up:	5 more minutes PLEASE
Your Best Physical Feature:	Smiles or eyes
Your Bedtime:	Connor time (Newborn)
Your Most Missed Memory:	Christmas with Grandmothers
Pepsi or Coke:	Pepsi
MacDonalds or Burger King:	Neither- DQ
Single or Group Dates:	Group
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	Litpon TOTALLY
Chocolate or Vanilla:	Swirl
Cappuccino or Coffee:	Either
Do you Smoke:	No
Do you Swear:	Try not to
Do you Sing:	Love too..
Do you Shower Daily:	Of Course
Have you Been in Love:	Everyday--just might not like them sometimes
Do you want to go to College:	yes
Do you want to get Married:	going on 7 years
Do you belive in yourself:	only thru CHRIST
Do you get Motion Sickness:	no
Do you think you are Attractive:	Depending on the Mood...not all phys you know
Are you a Health Freak:	No
Do you get along with your Parents:	Sometimes
Do you like Thunderstorms:	Like them because they fullfill a promise to the world from GOD
Do you play an Instrument:	Yes
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	no
In the past month have you Smoked:	no
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	no
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	yes-Huby
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	the only thing we have here-YES
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	no
In the past month have you been on Stage:	yes-Church
In the past month have you been Dumped:	no
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	no
Ever been Drunk:	no
Ever been called a Tease:	Yes
Ever been Beaten up:	yes---Elementary
Ever Shoplifted:	no
How do you want to Die:	loved :)
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:	a GROWN UP
What country would you most like to Visit:	Ireland/Wales (Family Heritage)
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color:	Hazel/Green
Favourite Hair Color:	Brown
Short or Long Hair:	Short
Height:	taller than me
Weight:	althetic
Best Clothing Style:	preppy-country
Number of Drugs I have taken:	never
Number of CDs I own:	25-30
Number of Piercings:	ears only- 2 in each
Number of Tattoos:	none
Number of things in my Past I Regret:	a few---mostly to my big mouth
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

CHANGES--- ;)

OK for some reason I just can't seem to leave my template alone. I can't decided which one I like. SORRY ABOUT THAT. I think I will just keep it this way and get over it.... :)

Hidy Ho

Just wanted to drop a line and say Hidy Ho to all can not stay to chat since the Kody Bear has decided sleep is for the birds and fussing is for the Kody. Asta...

Update on Sum ;)

Ok...
In the previous post, I talked about my grandfather being ill and we were not sure about this week. Later that afternoon we found out that he was just dehydrated and would be fine. In other words, We went to my Sis's Bday dinner and had a great time.
I was wrong however about going to an event this week. It is next week and we will just have to see.

Today I lost a co-worker who I have grown to admire and greatly appreciate. She is going to continue her higher learning and could not stay here. I will miss her every much and I am sure the rest of the team that I work with will too. She is just such an amazing person and awesome friend. We visited frequently (everyday) and I greatly enjoyed getting to know her (what little I could :) ).I will never forget her and hope to keep in touch with her as well.

SO here's to you my friend. May you be richly blessed in all you do and be guided by the Lord come what may. YOU GO GIRL!!!!

SUM ;) OF JANUARY AND TODAY!

From ringing in the new year to today.... It has been busy. With littles at home and life around us in fast forward, it always seems to leave you standing in a room that is spinning. You truly begin to know how thankful you are when the one you rely on is ill and away for a few days. The word fatigue takes on a different meaning when it is both physical and emotional. THANK YOU HUBBY!!!

On a different note, if you ever get the opportunity to go CALLING do it.
At first it can be a little creepy in the complete dark with just a light and not knowing is out there, but it can be addicting. (CALLING=At night with just a flashlight or spotlight, and a sound system playing wounded animal sounds)You would be amazed what that little sound box can bring up. It truly is a sport in itself and is a way to preserve and protect the earth and helpless animals.

This week just got complicated... My sis had a birthday last week but we, whole family, were planning on going to dinner together today. HOWEVER, my mom's dad has just been taken to the ER and it does not look good. This might be one REALLY long week. On top of the, I have a long drive a head of me this week for church choir and we had been planning on going to an event this week, and I am not sure if we will be able to go. It all waits on my Grandfather....

I guess only time will tell.... Sitting here praying that Lord will have his will. NOT MATTER WHAT IT IS...

POSTED

HELLO TO ALL...
I THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE THIS A TRY TO BE ABLE TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH CONTACTS..
PLEASE BE PATIENT... I AM NEW TO THIS THING... AND IT IS ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
THANKS FOR STOPPING BY :)