Amazing Grace

As I lie here in bed (my kids are still sleeping! Woo hoo!) I contemplate God's amazing grace. Someone so unpretty, loved and cared for by a God who still loves me even after seeing me inside out. At choir last night one of our leaders spoke for a bit on His desire that we draw near to Him. When a person is just married and in the honeymoon stage they would do anything to spend time with their spouse. They love them and want to be with them all the time. How much does it break God's heart when He, the only one who truly loves me unconditionally, sees me make choices to spend my time doing other things instead of spending time with him? Although I make so many mistakes and I've not clue which path I'm to take, I still know that God's amazing grace and His mercies that are new every morning will see me through. And after yesterday, boy do I need them!

New Layout

So I did a little changin' and rearangin' (much like what God's been doin' up in here) to my blog. I hope you enjoy the look and feel. I'll be posting a new blog soon when I get my creative juices flowing.

Not Me! Monday

It is January and it is so NOT 80 degrees outside today!

I can't believe how fast every Monday comes.
I don't have the patience or the will to write more clever things I didn't do this week.

Have a great week, friends!

Birthday Invitation

It turns out Cole did want Nemo so this is what I came up with:

Our big day is coming; our big day is near,
Soon we’ll be finishing our 3rd and 5th years
Mom and Dad are having a party
They say is for us
The girls will be lovely princesses
But boys, don’t you fuss
Nemo who has been found in the sea
Will be the theme for the one who will be three

Please join us to celebrate Kayley and Cole’s Birthday!
When: January 24th, 2009
Time: 12pm
Where: Thille Park, Ventura
RSVP: Stephanie @ 290-6197

Of course, I will print it out on pretty paper and add princess and Nemo stickers. I'm really not into going all out for parties so I think I can just plan some general games, make some cupcakes for each theme and let them play at the park.

Help!

I know not a ton of people read this blog, but I really need help here. Kayley wants a Princess birthday and Cole wants a Nemo birthday. What can I do to incorporate those two very different themes? I'm wondering if I should just make Cole pick something else or just decide for him since he is only two. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

It's a Good day!

Today is a good day. Even though Cole woke up completely wet from the waist down and there are still dinner dishes in the sink this morning, It's going to be a great day! Let me tell you why. On Tuesday someone (who shall remain annonymous) called me and offered to make our car payment. I was thrilled and, of course, said yes, we'll take it! When I got the check in the mail yesturday the amount was made out for our car payment AND our rent! We didn't even ask and they didn't know we hadn't paid rent yet. Thank you Jesus! This, along with the gift cards we got, covers all our basics needs and that's all I can ask for right now.

Oh, and by the way, I'm totally going to be famous. On the 19th I'm going to do a photo shoot at Gospel Light for their new curriculum. I'm going to be leading six kids through some activities and the photographer will take pics of us. They're going to be thrilled because I'm just that beautiful. I'll sign autographs at the next VBS if you want one:)

10 on Tuesday

I'm totally stealing Kim's idea for a Tuesday blog entry. I probably won't do it every week but I'm feeling bloggerific today!

10 Things I Should Do (or should have done) Today

1. Stop eating the jalapeno cheddar Cheetos I'm eating right now.

2. Strap Katie's car seat in tight enough so it doesn't fall over when I go around the corner (like it did this morning).

3. Wipe the yogurt off the table with a napkin or paper towel instead of using my finger.

4. Stop being lazy and post some pictures of my kids on here.

5. Quit worrying about the three dirty dishes in my sink and the "clutter" that is getting my panties in a bunch.

6. Do a load of laundry instead of waiting a week and doing 7 loads in one day (it seriously takes that many).

7. Put away the loose electrical cord in the kids room so my two year old won't play with it anymore.

8. Start a band- I'll sing



and Kayley can play the guitar.

9. Stop freaking out about the fact that I can register Kayley for school in two and a half weeks.

10. Look at this picture more often and be thankful about how far we've come and how many pounds have been shed by each member of the family:)