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Here yah go Suzs...

This is my youngest at his 2nd bday. Seems just like yesterday. It was at my house in our front year with family. It was so much fun. I just can't believe how much different he looks now... HE AIN'T a BABY MUCH ANYMORE....
Ok so now it is your turn Sunni... go to your picture files, open the 4th folder in there, then upload the 4th picture and explain the picture...hehehehehe
THANKS SUZ

****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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Winter is on its way!!!

Well... since last time... life has been passing without delay regardless if we are ready or not.

Both my babies are in school and are greatly enjoying it. My Hub is happier in the higher grade so it seems quit good. This month he ran in a 1/2 marathon in corpus christi, and did extremely good. I am very proud of him. As for as myself, I have got to get back to regulation my intake and health in general. I havenot been able to exercise in over two weeks due to all the fall festivies and man, I feel it.

This past month we have had lots going on. My hubby's run, a private ladies retreat,hunter education course, fall festivals, carnivals, and hunter's roundup. Our ladies retreat was private this year to allow the ladies in our church to bond. It was a wonderful one as always. I was in charge of our music, and it was a bunch of fun. It is always such a joy. Immediately, after that I head out to support my Hubby in his race. It went very well. Upon return I started taking the education course on two days of the week for two weeks in the evening. During this time as well I volunteered to create the signs for the event as well as do the face fainting for our fall festival. I never do things simple... well, I did about 40 kids in two hours and made full face paintings in about 10 minutes for each. Needless to say, I was so tired when I finished and even had little ones still wanting more even after we had to close up. It is amazing how much my back hurt after that night. We had a GREAT turn out and it was fun and warm... The following week, was the schools carnival and once again I found myself in it for the long haul. Please keep in mind, I was wearing a electric blue curly wig, red fiesta skirt, black corset, full orange and halloweeny skirt, true blue petticoat (squaredancing), shimming tights, striped gloves (to elbow), witchy heeled boots, and my face was decorated as well with blue lashes too.
I was referred to as a doll, witch, clown, new orleans confused, and thing 1 and 2 (Dr Sueuss). I love them all. The whole part was to bring laughs and enjoy myself. Trust me, this was accomplished....Once again I was reminded about my back and exhaustion. Would I do it again... TOTALLY but would like a bigger break in between next time to recover. ;) The roundup was very busy!!! I am part of a committee at work that does fundraisers for scholarships and this was one of our events to be apart of. We sold raffle tickets all night and have a good time collecting money and watching life revolve around it.

I am thankful that its November so I can get back into my schedule. It is way off. At least I know that I will be home on most the weekends to clean house and get our little ones back on schedule!!! We are planning on a very laided back holiday but who knows. I hope that your November will be a slow one that you will be able to enjoy the changes of the season and have time to reflect.

I teach a preschool choir at my church and loving it. It has it moments when I would like to just throw up my hands and scream.. (we are talking about 10 4yr olds). Most of the time, we are learning songs, and being crafty. It amazes me everytime how these little ones are so bright and are being used to bring praise to God. They can be devises but can also be very kind and understanding...


Take the time to inhale the scents of the season and exhale all the stress that comes with this time of the year. Enjoy the season and until next time....
****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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SO LONG GONE.....

Once again I find myself in total awe of how FAST the year has flown by.
Wasn't Christmas just yesterday?! WOW

It has been quit a long time since I have been on here to update so this might be rather long winded...

We are now half way thru the summer months and I can't even quit recall what we did for the first half. Every weekend we had something going on for us. We attended two family reunions, and made some trips to the big city for various events. My eldest was in a play put on by a out of states drama team which was so cute. While my whole family is at home this summer, I am working. My Hubby is actually work as a stay at home dad with my youngest in the trying 2s while my eldest has been able to go to some educational programs at our local library with friends to fill her month of June.Of course I wish I had it off like them, but I don't envy teachers in the least for what they have to go thru with all those students and the new requirements every year added to their already taxing job.

The Steece Quadsare doing great and just growing so fast. I had the chance to love on them in May. What sweet bunches of God's love?! They were and are some of the best looking babies on the block if you ask me. You can check them out by clicking on the link above.

We had VBS this past month at our Church. I had the opportunity to be a wild and zanny Science Professor for a daily skit as well as keeping my little brainy-acks in line when I was not acting. Let me tell you, it has taken me about a week to recover. We had about 120 total kids ranging from 4yrs to 6th grade (this did not including the babies in the nursery). Forty Four of them were all mine and were of the young ages of 4 and 5year olds. Somehow I ended up being the only adult leader of my group. Thank GOD literally for the two youth that volunteered their sanity to help me out. My group was great but the energy it took to corral and participate in the music and crafts was very tiring. I can't hardly wait for next years VBS. I really enjoy getting to act like a kid and sharing my love for the Lord with all those children. We had slimmed glowing walls, atoms, test tubes filled with yuck goo, and so much more. I think the kids really enjoyed it this year too. As always, I loved the music. The last two years I have been able to help out and be apart of the full program. I have both CDs of the music which I sing and act out often with my eldest. What can I say, it is like being at church camp for me....!

If you have never volunteered for VBS, you are missing out.. Go do it and get ready to learn from those kids. They are so amazing.

This past weekend, our sunday school class decided to have a summer outing at our local lake. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!!! Friday we had a great turn out from about 4pm to dark. We swam, talked, splashed, enjoyed a meal together, and even kayaked some. We didn't get to bed until about midnight or so. By the end of the night, my family was the only ones that camped out that night. Our babies were out before my spouse and I got to sleep. Saturday was a bit slower but fun none the less. We had a couple rent a boat and tube so we spend most of the day playing in the lake. I can tell you that the sun was out in full force both days and if you could see me...yah.. you got it... IM RED...YUCK.... OH WELL.... I would not have passed it up for nothing but next time, I will take more caution....

Our Choir had our red, white and blue presentation yesterday evening to kick off the week. It was a very small turnout this year but it still was very touching and enjoyable. To celebrate this day, our church will have be hosting a huge family shin-dig. If like last years, it will be so much fun that we'll be draggin by the end of the day. We will have relayes of all kinds for all ages, and LOTS of fun things to do all day. From Egg races to Water Balloon Volleyball to a Jalapeno eating contest it is sure to be a full day.

Well, that is a quick but full run down of life on the last few months. SO WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS MONTH AND FOR THE LAST OF YOUR SUMMER????!!! Feel free to share your memories with us as we have shared ours. Before you know it, school will be starting again and Christmas will be here again. I pray that you know our Lord and that you know that he loves you and longs for you be in heaven with him someday. Hang in there and don't let this world pull your wings down... Spread those wings and soar with our Savior.



****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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Relay for Life Event

WELL.... It was a long night cut short and wet. The event was so much fun this year but was cut short due to rain. We had a kiddy Corral set up by fence posts and temporary orange vinyl roll for kids to come and play with the bubble station and toys then a painting raffle and memory balloons for sale as well. We hauled in tons of stuff to include sleeping bags and tents for the entire night. Thank goodness we had all setup and ready by the time the event started. By 11:00pm or so we had the little ones all down in the tent while we sold items and waiting our time to walk. About 2am as we gathered in a group for a flag walk, the feild's automatic sprinkler system started and soaked several tents on the far side of the area. The maintenance staff finally got it all shut off. It was quit wet before the event due to misting all day prior to the event starting. Now that area was a mud pit. I walked an hour after they got the system shut down. Thank goodness I got a chance to lay down to rest for the rest of the night, or so I thought. About 4am I awoke to an announcement that we were officially shutting down and most everyone but us had already packed up and were loaded to leave. While I rested among the sounds of music and laughter, it had begun to mist with waves of heavy downpours. It took us about an hour to get everything wrapped up and loaded in the vehicles to include all the sleeping babies in the tent. WE WERE THE LAST ONES TO LEAVE THE FIELD!!! Our team constisted of 12 females but only about 5 of us were still there at those hours of the night. We were all exhausted, wet, and a bit sad that we had to close up shop so fast. Several were operating on no sleep, mental fatigue from the babies, and colds and infections. Needless to say I am still trying to recover from it. I slept in on the following morning into the early afternoon but still have not caught up on all my sleep yet. I will tell you however that it was just as empowering and awaking as it has been the last couple of years. There was not a dry eye in the whole stadium when they did the survivor walk and some moving speaches during the luminaria event. It is just so amazing how many people have been effected by cancer and those that have NOT survived. We have been doing this for 3 years in our town and each year we have smashed our money gained records. I could not tell you at this point how much we raised as a city but I can tell you that we broke our records last year of aobut $16,000. So to those of you who supported me and my team and all the others too, thank you for we could not have done it with out you. Our team alone raised about $1,500 dollars and enjoyed doing it. Not to mention getting to share some women bonding time. It is definitely a women event but is not limited to just us. Several men were there and had been touched or had had cancer in their life time as well. We actually have some of our high school students form teams as well and participate with us. If you would like to know what it was about and want to know more, I would be glad to answer questions or for best results, join the fight with us all across the nation to be apart of your areas RELAY FOR LIFE!!!!

****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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Lost in Life and cyberspace

SO.... It has been months since I have been on here to post. I haven't been able to jump on here to update in forever. There is not much going on. My eldest just turned one year older and the school year is almost done for the 07-08 year. We are all the same as before just a bit older and wiser. No additions on the way for us or my sister thank goodness at this time.

In February I got to go to the Women of Faith conference. It was amazing and definitely something I will go back to next year and take some more girlfriends with me. I was blessed to have my mom, her sisters (2 out of 3), and my sister there as well as my bestest girlfriends. BIG BIG Kudos to my honey for watching the rugrats.

A few weeks ago one of our local churchs had a girls night which I was apart of here. (We don't attend that church but I would like to get more involved in our community). It was so much fun to act like a kid again and know that the girls there had a great time. We will be having one again before you know it, and can't hardly wait.

We took our oldest this past week to see Saltimbanco (Cirque Solei), the zoo, and the Museum for her birthday. It was so much fun. It was amazing to watch this event in person. It is just as good in person as on TV. Watching the strength and talent of these performers what amazing in person. Not to mention, the music and atmosphere was very mood setting and just awesome to experience.


The current event now is gearing up for the Relay for life event here in our community. I have been apart of it ever since it started here about 2 years ago and now we have formed our our team this year and are doing well on raising funds. We will adon pink camo and be called Hunting for a cure. Our event will be coming up in a few weeks so we are working hard to get there.

Not far behind that is a big sports event for work that all the profits of this go towards scholarships in our community. There will be numerous tournaments and a good time to follow with a dinner and dance. Everyone seems to be ready for summer but not to ready to welcome the heat. We have had strange weather this year and I am hoping that this years weather will cooperate with our events. Last year it came a flood of rain and almost rained us out of most of our events. Granted I love rain, and always welcome it by walking in it and soaking it in like the hard ground here, but if it would just rain every where else but where the events will take place. Oh Well, it will probably be so hot this year we will be wishing for the rain instead. I ran the volleyball last year and other than one tense moment, it was a blast, and tons of fun. The best part with that there was little to no alochol there so it was mostly a clean and family friendsly evironment. I hope this year promises to be the same or even better. At least this year, I will have some additional help. Standing in the sun from 6am to 6pm produces a monster of a sunburn. Not to mention, having to find someone to watch my babies.

Well, who knows that the next couple of weeks will bring so until next time, may you be blessed richly and know that God loves you so much that we could never fathom the extent. ----Texose


****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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Casting Crowns with Special Guests

God inspired, revealing, Amazing, and Soul lifting event that you do not want to miss.... We had an opportunity to see this band and guests this past weekend and let me tell you... YOU ARE MISSING OUT IF YOU DON'T GO..... Check out these videos from their websites....
CASTING CROWNS
The Altar and the Door Concert


LEELAND
(SONG TITLE: Yes you have)


JOHN WALLER
(SONG TITLE: STILL CALLS ME SON)



I will definitely go to see them again when I can. They were amazing. After seeing them in concert, it sounds like they are in a box singing... It was so refreshing and energic... A must if you can make it...



****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.)

This Weekend!!! (Sunday)

Kuddos for my sister for giving me an idea to what I have been sort of doing already... bible study notes to our lesson Sundays and all the things in between.

First I wanted to share some memories and events from our youngest's b-day. I was just a simple parents and our kiddos get together. We did not want to make it a big thing so we just kept it in the close family. It was great!!! We are kinda in the dark age this time around because our digital camera was not working so it had to be the manual taking pictures camera. THANKS GOODNESS my SIL had her camera... THANKS MARY!!! (Slide show below)If one was to look back at all the gifts, they would think we were CATERPILLER nuts or country bumpins. WE ARE COUNTRY BUMPINS for sure... our littlest one just really likes machinery toys...He likes to get dirty..He got a small skidloader, larger button activated skidloader, huge stacking blocks, and a large crane all that brand. Also got a large tanka dump truck, collectable John Deer Diecast tractor, and two leapfrog toys (refrig toy that sings ABCs, and littleleapster)... plus some winter clothes and a full decked out western outfit from wrangler jeans to wrangler emborderied shirt. Out of all the toys there,He lovedthree of them and ea from every set of parents attending. The cake was my first FONDONT covered cake with my decorative art on top. There was a small one for him to distroy as well. It was a great time and relaxed and fun... Every package (excluding clothes) he opened had him hooked... HE WANTED TO PLAY WITH IT RIGHT THEN.... He probably would have been happy with just one of those items and play with it all day....hehehehehe. Fondant is some great stuff to cover a cake but buddy it takes from major muscles to roll it all out ... did not taste real well however... The insides at least were very tasty..

This coming weekend we are going on a minivacation-honeymoon and I can't hardly wait. It is going to be so much fun!!!! We will start out with a concert and who knows from there...

OK.... on to what we dicussed in Sunday School. We as a class as couples that are in the same journey of life and have started a new bible study on how to become a team in your marriage--team building lessons. Already we are halfway thru the first lesson--longer lessons broken into 2 parts-- and I am already seeing my faults. In the lesson it speaks about a team or business that you might follow, admire or have even been apart of. Then it asks why you follow that team and what would cause the team to fail or fall apart or not get anywhere and even those that have skills but still they get no were.
Reasons wer came up with:
they did not have skills, did not work well together, lost their focus, try to play a position that they aren't made for, make bad choices, or selfishness (wants not for the team achievement), etc... These all related back to a marriage. One of the ladies in our class told us that she had read in one of Beth Moore books that many times we look to our spouse for our affection, attention, and understanding and asking them to try to do this is wrong on our part. WE need to re-direct, refocus our attention to the Lord to provide that to us. They are as inadequate at supplying that as we are to supply to their needs. After all we are different so how can we ask them to understand us when we don't understand them... They could never fully supply our needs as our Lord in heaven could. If there is a problem in your relationship it usually can be tracked back to a communication problem with your relationship with the Maker, the one who created and ordained every marriage. We are to love each other above all starting with Loving the LORD FIRST AND FOREMOST... then to love each other. We discuss so many topics in class that I don't have the time or right words to write here. There is so much more to our classes but this is all I can share due to time so I hope that this has stired your thoughts to act for the Lord.

I am so very very excited about this lesson and can't wait until next Sunday to see what the Lord will reveal to me...As always I have a very long ways to go but with each prayer and passing moment I pray that I will increase in love and decrease in selfishness...

I hope that this has blessed you as it did me...


****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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Life in a Cyclone

Ever feel like the World around you is sweeping your time, and energy away and carrying you off into a crazy dimension. Well, I have to say that it is not all that bad all the time at least. My Cuz Suz has got her hands completely full. She had quads on August 1st and I am assuming that all are probably home by now. If you would like to know the latest update on their lives and read a God-inspiring journey...click on her name to be linked to her blog. It is an honor and blessing to know her and be related to her and all those beautifully crafted miracles of joy. I have not gotten to see them yet but I am hoping by Christmas maybe.... ;)and Now for my cyclone life... This month had promised to be busy and that it is.. I can say that when I do step back from myself and view the big picture it is pretty peaceful.

I have not been feeling very well for a while now and I finally went to the Dr and just got some blood work done. It is not official but believed that I have a thyroid problem. Being moody, shedding hair like loosing a winter coat, exhausted all the time, and can't seem to get enough sleep then add in chasing a 5 and 2 yr old in the evenings... needless to say I have been a little worn out everyday. Apparently it is very common for this to mess with emotions, and even the female cycles. These can also be associated with Despress however my dr did not think that was the problem. With in time, hopefully I will get more energy and drive to do the things that I just can't seem to work up enough energy to do...

Well, this month so far has been very properous. The first weekend as part of our flower committee (chairman and president) felt like two kids in a candy shop looking for the discount-flawed pieces of sugar. We went to 3 different craft stores and brought back half of ea one. It was great... I can see why some ladies can see shopping as therapy. I don't get to do this often since my hubby and I live on a very budgetted life style. I am very blessed to be married to an amazing man who has numerous talents and dealing with finances as one of them. However it is nice to be able to go a little crazy sometimes. We found many new treasures and needed replacement items for our Christmas season as well as some great deals on fall and harvest items.Out of all three stores we went too, Hobby Lobby by for had the best deals and an amazing assortment of general items from garland to home decor.

This past weekend, our church put on our annual Ladies Ministry Craft Bazaar. It went well but maybe not as good as last years. It was a bunch of fun and I think we made a nice profit too. I like to do crafts myself like floral items, and some simple sewing. I even got to use a surger and now I am spoiled to one now. I know why every semstress raves about them instead of a regular sewing machine. I ended up spending a modest $ amount for items there my daughter and I could not live with out. Cactus Jelly, dogbone pillows, vintage song and children books, and of course some baked goods... If any churches in your area do something like this, check it out... There are always some wonderful things for Christmas gifts...

This weekend we will be celebrating my youngest birthday. I still can't hardly believe that he is that old until he does something and I realize... yah he is that old... Just family and nothing big or specially crazy. No matter the number of toys, or poeple attending it is a sure bet that He will enjoy it all down to the last brown package box.

The following weekend, I will be attending a Casting Crowns concert and spending the two days after with my Hubby on a mini honeymoon. Nothing extravagent but us time which all couples need these days from the craziness of this world we live in. In addition to the gift of the tickets, my MIL will come and take care of the littles one while we are gone. I am so excited I can't hardly wait. The tickets were a gift from my Inlaws and my hubby... They are so sweet.. My MIL told me that when she read that they coming to our area, she knew with no doubt that that would be the perfect gift for me for my bday this month and for our anniversary.

Well, there went September. We have already started working on our Christmas Cantata in Choir and all solo peices assigned. It is going to be a fun and beautiful event. Meanwhile, all the supplies we purchased this month will need to be added, put together, and organized for the coming season of Christmas. As always the fall season is coming up like a hill that needs to be climbed. We are steadily gaining speed to climb that mountain of time and hoping to get it all done in a peaceful and calm manner.

The last two weeks in Sunday school we have been studying what GOD is. He is love (benevolence, and goodness), holy, Immutability, Truth, omni-presence-science-potent-transcience. It was a wonderful lesson stretched over two Sundays. It is amazing how when you get into your bible and look up these passages that state these character traits and who the Lord is...how it clears up all the muddle of life and shows us for who we are. (The all seeing eye,all knowing, unlimited power (can't lie)-infinite/eternal)If you ever want to be reminded of who we are in the big picture run your hand thru your hair to realize that God knows every hair on your head plus those that just fell out and stand watching the sunset, ocean waves, or the night sky and realise how small we are in comparison to the Lord's creations. I think the most eye opening information I realized is that God was not actually physically tired when he created the world and rested on the 7th day...it was an example for us to rest and have a day of reflection as to his creation and the awesomeness of God. He is not human and does not grow weary or worn out. He is not bond by time, or physical boundaries. (2 Tim. 1:8-10,12)(Pslams 90:2) (Gen. 21:31) God choose to step into time (Isiah 66:1) which he created to show us the way by giving his son as an example and our leader...

This of course is my opinion and thought. There are many places in the bible that elode to this thought and information. Get in that Bible and search Gensis and Relevation for some clarfication.

****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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Last of this month and next to come

It has begun! The schedule of life has started it run and the vacation time has been placed on the back burner. The hussle and bussle of the Holidays are already upon us and the Holiday months are still months away. While our local retailers are introducing the Holidays sooner and sooner every year, we have not choice but to have them on our minds. Christmas in October....WHAT?! I will say however that if you are a bargain shopper, there are bargains to be had right now at most of the craft stores in our nation for the Christmas season. As a member of our floral committee of our church, these are a welcomed sites when deciding what the theme will be for this years Christmas. Oh and it is not just Christmas...It is Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years all in one lump sum that continues to grow in surplus as each Holiday grows closer and closer. The turn over rates at retail stores are just amazing. One day you walk in the retailers doors and are assulted by back to school supplies/clothes and the next day they have changed to sales on supplies, and Costumes are this way... WOW... They have got it down to an art these days. Talk about time flying....

It is so alarming and amazing at how quick our weekends now fill up. Our little family already have every weekend in September planned. From a Anniversary/birthday trip, another B-day party, church bazaar, and shows.... it is promising to be busy and exciting Month. It is one of the busiest months for our little family because of birthdays and an anniversary. As usual we go from trying to jam everything we wanted to get done during the summer into the one month before school started back and then add in our busiest month--which comes next. Hopefully it will run smoothly and we will all build upon numerous memories.


The Steece Quads are all doing great! Big Ben will be going home very soon and his one and only sister to follow suit with in a couple of days of that. They are saying that twins are not quit ready to go home yet but they are making great progress. Their mommy and daddy are a bit nervous and excited to have them come home.It was truly sooner than they were expecting to everything is a bit rushed at this point. At this early in the game, they will have learn how to tag team in so that someone will be at home with with one or two and someone at the NICU with the other two. Please continue to pray for them and for all the strength and stamina that they will need to minister to this little miracles of life that God gave them. They are so blessed beyond measures.


God knows I can only handle the ones I have now. I learned this weekend what it would be like to chase 4 children around the same age and let me tell you.... GOD KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING!!! I can bearly bear my two but when you add 2 more... Talk about all the different personalities, and attitudes of life. I was exhausted beyond my limits of operation and was still trying to kept a watchful eye on my babies and a few others. I got so stressed and upset with in hours and broke down in pieces. This is exactly why God has only graced me with 2 chilren at different ages. I could not handle it. HOWEVER, I think that I am growing and learn everyday so how knows what our future holds...ONLY GOD DOES.

With that said, I would like to thank all those that helped me this weekend realize that its natural to be tired and have some lack of energy but only to a certain point. Thank you for your love, and support and understanding that I am not myself at times.

To my Hubby: I love your more than my own life. God had you in my plan before I was born and was/is grooming me to be your mate for the rest of our lives together. You are absolutely and positively the best thing that has joined my life. You complete me, and make me into a new and better person. I have a long ways to go to be what God needs me to be but with your help and his control on my life I have become that much closer and pray that I will continue to change and allow him to work through you and my life situations to groom me to be more so every day. With God as our controling force, we will grow in his likeness. I can't think of anyone else that I would rather be with to make this journey and lifesong with. I pray that the Lord will be in complete control over myself so that He can groom you too thru me.

I pray that who ever is reading this will see the Lord's hand working for his Glory in our lives. May you all be blessed by abounding spiritual riches uncompariable to earth riches and seek God's face and control everyday to chisel you into his majestic and Glorified being. The Lord watches, creates, makes, and directs everything that we know and see. Trust him to provide for you emotionally, physically, and spiritually. He will reveal great and amazing mysteries to you when you trust him with your soul and life.

I once had a co-worker as me," What if this god that you believe is not real and when you die you won't go anywhere, What if!!!????" I simple replied, "I believe with out seeing and if I am laid to sleep in the ground where there is nothing, I will do it with my whole being with complete faith and knowledge that the Lord Lord and King of Kings...He will raise me to be with him...Lamans terms: I will follow as one of the most devoted children anyone has ever known" He did know what to say other than... WOW...

We can plant the seed for Christ but sometimes we don't get to water it. Sometimes all we only allowed to do is plant it while someone will water it. GOD WILL CAUSE IT TO GROW!!! Our Christian lives are much like a seed and it's growing process. When you plant a seed, water it and it will grow, breaking free of the ground, it is no longer the same... WE AS CHRISTIANS ARE THE SAME !!!! Someone at one time planted Christ in our lives, if we listen to our elders and leaders for Christ, and study God word it is like watering our souls, through time, we will grow and break thru our earth grounded lives and join Christ in the sky in our spiritual beings...




****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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PHOTOs of the STEECE QUADS born 8/1/07

Photos taken from Suzanne's Blogsite



****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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