Playing outside

Isn't this the greatest? She is laughing at Peyton launching his rocket.
My sweet baby boy!
My sweet baby girl.

I'm obsessed with their kissing pictures.
I love this look.

Allie asleep under the coffee table

When Allie gets tired in the afternoon she will find a random spot to take a cat nap. Isn't it adorable?

Book Character Pumpkin

Can you guess which book character this is? Yup, it's Franklin. My son came up with the idea for his head, I was so proud.

Allie

Christie

My best friend in the entire world came into town last week with her two boys. We had a blast, and we got to snap a few pics in the drive way for their Christmas card.



Here is Christie reading. We both started the Twilight series on Thursday and we will both be done tomorrow with book number 4 (that's 2300 pages of pure innocent entertainment).

This is so true

NINE WORDS WOMEN USE


(1) Fine : This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes : If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing : This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

(4) Go Ahead : This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh : This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay : This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks : A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . That will bring on a 'whatever').

(8) Whatever : Is a woman's way of saying kiss off or worse!

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it : Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.
* Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they know it's true!!!

Post Election

I'm going to admit I'm mourning, I have a heavy heart, but I am faithful in God's plan.

Romans 13:1-7
1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. 4For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. 6This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. 7Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

35 odd things about me

I copied this little quiz from Leah's blog

35 Odd Things About Me

1. Do you like blue cheese salad dressing? HATE it
2. Do you own a gun? I don't personally, but my husband has several.
3. What's your favorite drink at Starbucks? Venti, half caff, skinny vanilla latte (it's $4.17) can you tell I get it often?
4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? water
5. Do you do pushups? Like 6 years ago, but I have officially started back at the gym.
6. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring
7. Favorite hobby? scrapbooking
8. Do you have A.D.D? No
9. What's one trait that you hate about yourself? overly anxious
10. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: I hope McCain wins, I have a lot of photos to edit, I need to start working on my Bible study.
11. Name 4 drinks you regularly drink. Diet Coke, water, tea, venti half caff skinny vanilla latte
12. Current worry right now? keeping the motivation to get back in shape
13. Current hate right now? The election
14. Favorite place to be? Home
15. Do you like to travel? Yes, but not internationally
16. What color shirt are you wearing? navy blue
17. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Absolutely NOT, I only like white cotton with a thread count of at least 800
18. Can you whistle? Yes.
19. Favorite color? orange
20. If you could, would you be a pirate? No, puking my guts out constantly doesn't seem fun.
21. What song do you sing in the shower? Normally I'm yelling at my kids to close the door.
22. Favorite girl's name? Gentry (notice neither of my girls are named that huh?) Thanks Mattie
23. Favorite boy's name? Peyton
24. What's in your pocket right now? Nothing
25. Favorite bedsheets as a child? I can't remember
26. Worst injury? Concussion and HUGE gash on my face
27. Do you love where you live? No.
28. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
29. Who is your loudest friend? April, but she's not loud, just talkative
30. How many pets do you have? None, Sampson died in April after having him for 10 years
31. Does someone have a crush on you? Huh? NO!
32. What is your Favorite Book? Currently? 1000 splendid suns
33. What's your favorite candy? Whatchamacallit
34. Favorite Sports Team? Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros ( I worked for them for 5 years), TCU football team
35. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Do I have to take a shower? The answer was no, because I took one last night and I was headed to the gym.