It has been a long time since my last post. We have been very busy in a good way. The Lord is really blessing my family. I will post an update on everything that God has been doing in our lives as soon as possible. We are having a wonderful Christmas and hope that all of you are as well. Love everyone of you. And...

Thanksgiving

I just thought I would post a few random things that I am thankful for.

Braeden's fat kissable cheeks

A house to clean (even when I am not in the mood to clean it, like now)

My husband and Children

My God, I could not make it without him, He gives us the ability to be truly thankful

Downs Syndrome

I just saw a statistic on CNN that said 80-90% of mothers that find out that there baby is going to have down syndrome abort their baby. This is considered acceptable behavior in our "civilized" country. What are we thinking? At this moment I am more afraid of our law makers than I am of criminals on the street. I think that our government has done a great job keeping us safe, but who is governing congress?

When I was pregnant they asked me if I wanted to have the test done. I told them no. It did not matter to me. That was my child, and he was in the hands of God, there was nothing that I could do about it.

I don't know who all reads my blog but I am asking that you bind with me in prayer for these babies, for their mothers, and for our law makers. I would like to see a change and I believe in going straight to the top.

These are my boys and I wouldn't trade ANYTHING no matter what for them.

Thank You

Today is bittersweet. Veterans Day. We mourn the loss of our loved ones and we celebrate the freedoms that our Veterans gave us.
I think that it is appropriate that this day was set aside right before the "Happiest Time of the Year". Christmas! Without our Veterans we might not have the privilege to celebrate the birth of our Savior so openly.
So today I honor and Thank You for all that you have given to us.

A special Thank You to the Veterans in my life. My Handsome Husband, Kevin; my father-in-law, Dwyght and my father, Bobby.

My Awesome Husband

Let me brag on my husband a little bit. My husband took a test this morning for work and passed. He got a raise and a bonus. He is soo kind too. I needed a little more money so that I could start school in January and he gave his bonus money to me. I love him soo much. I could not ask for a better husband. Honey, I am proud of you!

Kids Fun Fest

One Day at a Time

The other day I was having a "bad day" and right in the middle of being mad and feeling sorry for myself I said "NO, This is NOT the kind of life that I want and since life is made of days then this is not the kind of day I am going to have" So I turned on MY Hope Radio and the rest of my day was good. Sometimes you can't change your circumstance but you can ALWAYS change your attitude.

When I was a little girl my parents would sing together and one of the songs that they would sing was One Day at a Time. It was really more of my mom singing and my dad howling but I digress. lol For those of you who do not know this song it goes something like this.
One day at a time sweet Jesus
Thats all I'm asking from you
Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
Yesturday gone sweet Jesus
And Tommorrow may never be mine
So for my sake teach me to take
One day at a time

I have a lot of things to post and I will try to catch up this week.

Back Home

Well we are back at home now. My children and I are definitely home bodies. When we walked in the front door my 2yr old said "MY HOME!" I enjoyed being with my mom and seeing The Boatmans.
My dad is still very sick. He is going to go from the hospital to a nursing home. He needs lots of prayers.
God doesn't always change the situation sometimes he changes you. I pray God always changes me for the better even while he is changing the situation.

New Quote and Scripture

I don't know if you guys have noticed but I have added a Quote of the Week and a Scripture of the Week on the left side of my blog.

Here's an extra one for free.
"In season's of change you either bloom or die"
me


OH yea my dad is in the hospital/emergency room right now. He needs prayer.

Buddha

I was reading through some of my old college books and I found this quote.

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."
Siddhartha Gautama

I really like it and then I found out that Buddha said it so I asked my husband "If you quote Buddha does that make you a Buddhist?" Then he reminded me of this scripture..

Pro 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:....

So I'm Christian again!!!

Anyways just thought I would leave with this quote and scripture. It is still good no matter who said it. Hope everyone has a good night and Sunday.

Too Blessed not 2 B Happy

You ladies will NEVER believe what happened to us tonight. I am sitting here in shock!!

We were at linens n things just looking around and this guy walks up to my husband and says "Me and my wife watched you and your family walk in here and we just wanted to give you this" and hands my husband some money.
My husband says thank you and asks the man if he could pray for him. The man said yes so my husband laid his hands on him and prayed for him. He started speaking in tongues and everything right there in the middle of the store.
We talk for a little bit and the man says "I want to give you this too" and he hands my husband more money. My husband thanked him again and tells him we will be praying for him. We get his name and he leaves.
A minute later he says "I feel led to give you all the money in my pocket" and hands my husband his change and all.
About 15 minutes later the man comes back into the store and says me and my wife discussed it and we want to write you a check for your ministry.
My husband and the man talk for a while and my husband got a really good chance to witness and invite him to church.
I have never seen anything like that in my life. I am still in shock!


OH yea and to top it all off the lady at the resturant liked me (I guess) and gave me a senior discount. lol

Too Blessed to be Depressed

I have been in a really funky mood lately.

Nobody likes me everybody hates me think I'll go eat worms kind of mood.

Last night I was laying in my bed unable to go to sleep because my children went to bed the first time I put them there and I had all this extra time I didn't know what to do with. I started thinking how blessed I am.

All during the day things happen that truely are blessings. Nathan says the cutest things; like he doesn't want to spend his money he wants to spend my money. Kevin comes up with the funniest things to do; like shooting something on my stove (thankfully he didn't actually do that one) I try not to laugh and encourage him but it really is funny. Braeden is learning all about his world; he got both his hands and one leg stuck together with rubber glue. And all of that was just yesterday!!! Most days I laugh all day long at what my children say, do or get themselves into.

And then I have a wonderful mother who I talk to several times a day. I have an Aunt Linda who loves me very much and would not want me to eat worms. I have a sister who is a lot of fun to be around. And then there is my most precious husband who could not treat me any better than he already does.

I am not even going to go into the monetary blessings that God has given me.
OK maybe one. I noticed this one yesterday.
We have been keeping a budget spreadsheet to see where all of our money goes. Well yesterday I was looking and we have spent about $200 more than his check was and we didn't go into to debt. That is the blessing you get from paying your tithes. Your money goes sooooo much further.

Sorry such a long post I am just feeling very blessed this morning. I will leave you with Anita Renfroe.

William Tell Overture for Moms

My new fav Song

My new favorite song

Since I already admitted to reading people's blogs that I do not know I will share something else that I found on a strangers blog. I love this song, I had never heard it until now. I hope you enjoy.

Personality Type

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Ok, I am pathetic!! I copied this off of someone's blog that I don't even know but I thought it was neat so I decided to take the test myself, again for the millionth time. LOL

My husband took the test too. As you can see we are complete opposites. LOL !!!!!!

Nathan's Versoin of Acts 2:38 and the Godhead

When I ask Braeden he runs around yelling JESUS JESUS JESUS; but he won't do it on camera

The River Walk

We went to the River Walk in downtown Savannah.

Quentin, Matthew (Dwyght's little boy) and Kevin AKA The Three Stooges

Dwyght and his new hair do. I think he should keep it.

Crab Shack

We went to The Crab Shack on Tybee Island. I think we had the most fun there. They had alligators that you could feed, talking birds, kittens, fish and a boat load of food.


The sign says Where the elite eat in their bare feet.

Kevin posing in his new hat.

Boys acting silly or maybe it was Paw Paw and Daddy that put them up to it.

Braeden posing or maybe he was protesting. lol

This was a picture of our food AFTER we had already gotten a plate full.

This is our food after we were done. No wonder I have gained weight on vacation. lol

Outlet Shopping

We went to a very large Tanger outlet mall in Hilton Head Island.
The boys are playing in a spaceship. I guess they were saying "mom you can shop but we're out of here"

Daddy and Nathan. Nathan is making a funny face.

Family Reunion Pictures

For anyone who waned the pictures of the family reunion, when we get back home my husband is going to put all of them on our family website so that you can download and print. I will put a link on here when he puts them up. We will be back home on the 13th.

PIGnic

Yesterday I told the little boys we were going to have a picnic. Nathan was soooo excited. We get out there and Nathan starts crying saying "This is not a PIGnic there are no pigs here" I explained what a picnic was and everything was good then.

We have had a lot of fun today, at Outlet malls and Berkley Hall but I need to get dressed for church. Maybe I can post pic later.

Family Reunion

Our vacation has officially started. I am a few days behind blogging our vacation. Here are just a few pics that I took at a family reunion (our first stop)

Me, my mom and my sister, Carla
My mom and Aunt Lucy
My brother Chuck

My boys LOVED this thing

Happy Birthday Braeden

Can we PLEASE go play???

Smile!!!!!

He would scream at the top of his lungs everytime he hit one. It was funny!!!

I've taught him well.

Today is Braeden's birthday so we went to Chuck E Cheese. The kids had a blast. I can't believe my baby is 2yrs old. WOW!!!!!

New Pictures of the Boys

Reality: SFC

Everyone deserves a chance at a better life. Now you're given a chance to make a difference. Don't forget SFC!!

Is it just Me...

Is it just me or does anyone else out there start celebrating Christmas in July?

Every year around July I start getting in the christmas mood. I start singing christmas songs and listening to christmas music. On live 365 you can listen to christmas music all year long.

My husband never lets me put my tree up before Thanksgiving and believe I've tried. However I always manage to leave it up until almost February.

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!

I love everthing about Christmas. I love the guilt free shopping, the music, the family time, the food, the lights, the decorations, I'll admit the presents, giving presents and most of all the reason for the season My God and My Savior.

Oh and I also love Thomas Kinkade (the picture above) which is what I am hoping for this Christmas. HINT HINT HINT!! KEVIN that was for you just in case you missed the subtle hint.

And don't even get me started on christmas presents. I can never wait until the day of christmas to give them out, especially if I know the person is really going to like it. This last year we opened our presents the Friday before christmas which was really nice because we got to play with our kids several days before Kevin had to go back to work.

Well Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!!

P.S. To everyone who always thought I was certifiably crazy I guess I just removed all doubt.

We're Going On VACATION!!!

These are two pics I got off the internet. The top one is in Savannah GA and the bottom one is in Charleston SC.

We are FINALLY getting to go on a real vacation. The last time our family went on vacation was 4yrs ago. I REALLY NEED A VACATION!!!!!!

I am soooooo EXCITED !!!!!!! We are going to Savannah GA and Charleston SC.

We are not going until Labor Day weekend but I am already starting to plan. At this rate we will be packed by mid August. LOL

I know that it is a long way away and that things could change between here and there but not even that is going to keep my spirits down.

I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back from Visitation and Really Long Post

Well I visited modern America and I am back now, probably never to return again. LOL The ties were broken on the suits that I ordered (the lady cussed at me when I told her) and I quite myspace. I don't think myspace is for everyone. (hopefully I will keep in contact with my friends though) So now I am back to horse and buggy and I prefer it a lot better. LOL Give me good old fashion sales racks and lunch dates any day.

Anyways here is a thought that I had yesterday Ithought I would share with you guys. Hope you enjoy.

There is a difference in having a moment of weakness and living there.

A moment of weakness is when you make a mistake feel convicted and repent turning from the sin and trying not to do it again.

Living in your weakness is when you make a mistake feel convicted and instead of repenting you justify it until the conviction is no longer there.

Oh what a scary thing. JUSIFICATION.

There is a point in the human body where there is no much damage being done that your pain receptors shut down. You no longer feel pain. It is your bodies way of coping.
Those pain receptors were put there by God for a reason. They keep you safe from danger. If you cut yourself your pain receptors tell you to stop what you are doing before you create real damage or even kill yourself.

God also gave man a conscience. When you are doing something that is going to hurt you are possible kill you spiritually your conscience says “that is wrong”.

The devil gave man JUSTIFICATION. You can justify anything you want away until your conscience says “hey that is too much damage” and stops working. Otherwise your conscience would literally drive you insane. It is your bodies way of coping.

Oh I pray that we will not give into our weaknesses and decide to live there. GET UP everyone has weak moments but you don't have to live there.

Well I finally did it!!

I finally joined modern America and bought something on Ebay AND I joined myspace. I bought two of these suits for the small boys. Aren't they cute? And my myspace page is www.myspace.com/seymourspot

To All Mothers

Cleaning and Scrubbing

Can wait till tomorrow....

For babies grow up-

We've learned to our sorrow...

So quiet down cobwebs...

Dust go to sleep...

I'm rocking my baby

And babies don't keep!!!

This has been by my kitchen sink and I thought that I would share it with everyone. It is a good reminder that dishes will still be there tomorrow but your kids will not always be there, and when they are gone you will still be there with your dishes and wish that you had spent more time with your children. I guess what I am trying to say is let your house be for a day and take your kids to the park. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Happy Father's Day

To my wonderful husband, my dad and my father in law. You are all great men. My boys and I are privileged to have you in our lives. Hope you have a great fathers day. We love you.

P.S. My dad is very sick and in the hospital. Please pray for him.

Silly Kids

I was folding clothes and looked over to find Nathan and Miranda (my niece) reading thier books like this. Kids are funny!!! Great break from folding clothes. LOL

Happy Anniversary

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Song for the pictures

A. Available or Single? Married to the most wonderful man I have ever met
B- Best Friend. Love of my life Kevin
C- Cake or Pie. BOTH!!!!!!!!!
D- Drink of Choice. not picky whatever is there
E- Essential Item. cell phone
F- Favorite Color. purple
G- Gummi Bears or Worms. BOTH!!!!!!
H- Hometown. Born in Nacogdoches, TX raised in Angleton, TX and Kilgore, TX
I- Indulgence. anything chocolate
J- January or February. they are both the same COLD ugh!!!
K- Kids. Three handsome boys. Kevin, Nathan and Braeden
L- Life is incomplete without… My God and my family
M- Marriage Date. June 8, 2002
N- Number of Siblings? 2; a sister: Carla and a brother: Chuck
O- Oranges or Apples? oranges; worth the work
P- Phobias/Fears. I don't think I have a fear.
Q- Favorite Quote. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God. Matt 5:9 (first scripture I ever memorized and it is still my fav)
R- Reasons to smile My boys and someone getting the Holy Ghost
S- Season(ing). SEASON - spring and fall; SEASONING - ketchup
T- Tag Three. Sis Patti, Tiffany and Staci Hallford
U- Unknown Fact About Me. My great Grandfather started numerous pentecostal churches in east Texas (I just learned about that this weekend I think it is neat)
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals. Oppressor of Animals
W- Worst Habit. talking too much and smacking my gum
X- X-rays or Ultrasounds. whatever
Y- Your Favorite Foods. chicken nuggets from mickey d's and chocolate
Z-Zodiac- who knows how to spell that stuff anyway; whatever December is

Happy Birthday Kevin

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Almond Joy

This candy bar describes me and my husband perfectly. I am the Joy and he is the Nut!!!!! JK I love you honey.

Lesson of the Week

We usually only see one side of a person because we see that person in the same setting every time we see them; and we judge them on that one side. We either like them or we don't.
Well this is were my lesson began. There was this guy that I really did not like. He is pushy and loud!!! Then a couple of days ago I say him in a completely different setting and the Holy Ghost pricked my heart. "This guy has good in him too just like the rest of us"
We all have faults and some may only see the bad but from now on I am going to find the good in EVERYONE.
This is probably the second or third time that I have learned this lesson but I pray "Lord as many times as it takes, please don't give up on me."

Disclaimer: Some people really are bad with bad intentions. Let the Holy Ghost show you and/or protect you. If you don't have the Holy Ghost, GET IT!!! YOU NEED IT.

New Family Picture

Thanks Carla, for all your help.

Thank you for letting us discover the world with you all over again. We love you!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Nathan

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