Happy Birthday to...

My Jurney is 14 today.. Who can believe such a thing? She has become such a beautiful young lady. She is such a great help and blessing to this family. She enjoys cooking, riding her bike, drawing, painting, singing, and just being a girl. She is very smart. She has been looking into college. I can not imagine her being away from us. She is growing up so fast. I am really treasuring these next few years with her. I love you, Jurney! Have a wonderful birthday!

Proverbs 31:10 "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."

Thankfulness!!!

Last night, we went to Berean Baptist Church's annual Musical Potluck. It is a wonderful time that we spend singing, playing musical instruments, and giving praises to God. I am very thankful for God and His mercies that He gives to me and my family each and every day. I praise Him for saving my soul. For showing me how to truly LOVE, through Christ Jesus. I hope that your day is a good one full of thanksgiving. Have a very Thankful Thanksgiving.. God Bless.

A Psalm of praise.

Psalm 100 "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations."

Costume Party

Jurney and Jaden had a wonderful time at their Youth Costume party on Saturday. Jurney was a doctor and Jaden was a warrior. Jurney won a prize for best costume. Jaden won the prize for most original costume. Our Church has a great youth group! They have wonderful activities every month. My kids are so blessed to a part of it.

Proverbs 8:32 "Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways."

Little Sickies

Let me start from the beginning. The night before last Joshua woke up every 45 minutes crying.. Josiah just cried and whined almost the entire night. Stuffed noses and a cough.. I knew they were sick and I did not want another night like that again. I called and made them an appointment..Oh, you know how it is.. You take your kids to the doctor and they act like they are better. (note the picture) Sure enough, STREP THROAT! I had the doctor give them a shot to get it over with quick. Now, I am starting to get a sore throat and a headache.. Jurney has the same symptoms.. We will see the doctor tomorrow at 10! I will be glad to get this over with before Thanksgiving.

Matthew 9:12 "But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick."

That's Just Cute!

Joshua is so much fun! Jaden was getting his costume ready for our churches youth activity. (it's on November 22, from 11-2, for those of you who are interested!) So, Joshua just picked up Jaden's helmet and puts it on.. So, I go and grab the camera.. "Cheese" he says.. What a cute little boy.

Ephesians 6:17 "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"

Certified!

Ryan is now a certified, bonified Solderer. He just got his certificate in soldering. He is so smart! The guys in his class call him "the smart one". I am proud of my husband for going back to school to make a better life for us. He is a great dad, and a terrific husband. Way to go Ryan, for this accomplishment. This is the first of many certificates to come.

2Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

This is for you, DAD!

My dad put Josiah in a box filled with packing paper. Josiah was loving it, eating it up.. So I took this picture with my dad's camera. My dad loves the way Josiah is making perfect eye contact here.. He is really into grabbing things and shoving them into his mouth.. He brings joy to his Grandpa!

Proverbs 17:6 "Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."

Fun With Grandma

We went to G&G Hansen this weekend.. They fed us a yummy lunch with fresh, homemade, chocolate chip cookies.. Oh they were still warm! Later, Ryan and Jaden helped Grandpa put chains, and the blade on the 4-wheeler. While they were outside working, Grandma was busy doing what she does best! Playing with the grand kids. Joshua just loves his Grandma Hansen. We had a very nice time.

Psalms 124:8 "Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth."

Missing Her!

Here is my beautiful Jurney. She is gone on a trip to Chesterton, Indiana. They are having a "Youth Empowered" conference at Fairhaven Baptist College. I am sure she is having a blast. She was so excited to be able to go. Today they are going to the dunes for a fun time. You would not think that having only one of your four children gone would make such a difference. I am here to tell you it does! I love you Jurney, and I can not wait for Saturday. (this is when she will be home!)

Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"

Great Idea!

Jurney needed some new culottes. I have had this idea that you can take much larger slacks/pants and make them into a box-pleat culotte. Well, I have a sewing machine.. (I really have never learned how to use it yet.) I asked my friend Dana for help. She took them, and like 20 minutes ,BAM! here they are.. It was such a great idea. Jurney looks great in them. Thanks so much Dana!

1Timothy 2:9-10 "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."

6 Months Already!

My baby is 6 months old today! Who can believe that? Time has flown by so fast. He is now eating mush, peas, squash, carrots, and pumpkin. He loves to eat! He is in 6-9month clothing. He weighs 14lbs, 24 1/2 inches long. He sits up, rolls over, scoots around.. You name it he is working on it. He has also become very vocal.. He screams when he is mad(not my favorite thing), says DA DA (of course this is Ryan's personal favorite). Yeah, they never say mama.. it is always DA DA. He is our last, and we enjoy him very much. Oh, I almost forgot, he gives big wet sloppy kisses. Happy 6 months to Josiah.

2Timothy 3:15 "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."

Cast your VOTE!

This morning, Ryan and I headed to the polls. It was pouring rain. When we got there, we were fifth in line.. It was all electronic voting, which made me a little nervous. I thought to myself.. Hey if I can blog.. I am sure I can figure this thing out. 5 minutes later we were done. We live in a great country where we are given freedoms to vote and make our voices heard. I encourage everyone to get out and VOTE! You can make a difference.

1Corinthians 14:10 "There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification."

Bulletin Board

This is the bulletin board for the month of November. I thought that it would be fun for the kids to help decorate it. So we made hand turkeys in Jr. Church. We are learning about how God wants us to be thankful in everything. He is so good to us! He is worthy to be praised. What are you thankful for.. Are you giving God the glory?

1Thessalonians 5:18 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

Eye Appointment

Friday, we headed down to Primaries Children's Hospital to see Dr. Robert Hoffman. The appointment was for Joshua. He has been seeing this doctor since he was 5 days old. For those who do not know, Joshua was born with what is called Marcus Gunn Jaw-Ptosis. He has had 5 different surgeries on his eye and is doing well. Dr. Hoffman said that Joshua, is doing so well, that he does not need to see him for 6 months. This is the longest stretch between appointments that we have ever had. We are thanking God for his blessings on Joshua and his eye.

Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"