Happy 4th of July

Cutie Pie and Jewels

This girl knows no fear. She cried when we took her off the horse. She kept yelling for another ride. She said I like riding horses!!!

On the Lookout

Huntin for Eggs

Dora Egg

Cutie Pie and the Geese

I love this picture, but was kinda bummed that the autofocus focused on the goose in the center and not Cutie Pie. I didn't notice it till it was too late. It is still too cute not to share!!

Christmas and New Years

I got two new toys for the camera for Christmas, wait make that six new things for the camera. I got a tripod. That was a Black Friday special along with a bigger memory card and an external hard drive to store my pictures on so I do not use up all the computer memory. My sister in law also gave me a memory card. I now am the proud owner of two 16 gb memory cards. My mother in law gave me a lens and an external flash. She found them in a pawn shop and got one heck of a deal. I think the lens is going to have to go to the camera store. It doesn't work all the time in auto focus mode, but it is an awesome zoom lens that has a Marco mode on it. I can not wait to take it out to shoot. I have not been able to go anywhere lately to take photos. Hubby has been crazy busy and I like to have photo adventures with him. I tried to capture the fog we got this evening but no such luck.


New Year's Eve night was good. I got to spend it with the hubby for the first time in several years, plus I did not have not worry about him being out on the road the all the crazy drunks. Yet I did not get to give him a big smooch at midnight because, he has the dreaded flu!!! He only got kisses on the cheek and the forehead, but I was very happy to be with him. I hope this new year is full of blessings and joy for y'all.

Happy 30th Birthday Steve

My darling,wonderful,absolutely the best husband in the world is 30 years old today!!!!!! Happy Birthday baby. I know you are a little sad, but just think our car insurance should go down!!! Seriously do not be sad. It is OK to be 30. Celebrate like there is no tomorrow!!!!

2008......What a Ride it has Been.....Happy 2009

I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself because Steve has to work tonight. When midnight hits I can only cuddle my Princess. If she is not already asleep. I got to thinking about it and I have nothing to feel sorry for myself about. 2008 has been a great year.

• We got our own home, when so many people are losing theirs.


• We have not lost one person in our family.


• My Dad made it through another year, there was a point where we were not sure if he would make it through 2007.


• Steve has finally found a good job that he likes. It took a couple of tries, but he is now a happy little camper.


• We have gotten right with the Lord.


• We got to see an African American elected president. I may not agree with his politics, but he is still a history making president.


• Gas prices soared to new heights then dropped like a rock.( Thank You Lord)


• We have found a church family that is awesome.


• Steve and I's relationship is stronger and we are closer than we have ever been.


• Mom and Dad living here and no major problems.( Thank You Lord)


• We found our missing niece, who has had 2 boys in her years being away from the family.

Yes we have had our downs, but are highs outweigh those by so much

• Mom winding up in the hospital 2 times.


• Being thrown out of our duplex because it was foreclosed on. (That was how we started the new year)(Mind you we were renters!!)


• Patty ending up in the hospital.


• Steve being fired twice and quitting 2 other jobs.

Really those are all I can think of. Like I said the good more than out weighs the bad. I hope you all have a wonderful new year and please be safe. May God bless all of you this year. Here's to a great,safe,happy,healthy,and spiritual 2009!!!

~My Husband Rocks~ Sharing Life

My husband in the last 24 hours has truly amazed me twice. God blessed me so much when He brought Steve into my life. My sister and I are not getting along so much right now, and it made Christmas a little awkward. When Steve said grace he stood up for me in a very positive and polite manner. I love having such a great man who is so supportive.

I have mentioned before our tradition of the teddy bears. Well I did not get one this year. Our money situation is tight and we just had more need of other things. I will admit I was disappointed those bears make me smile and bring me such joy as I bring them out year after year. Steve got a $30 dollar gift card from work and this morning he woke me up by stuffing a bear into my arms. He had stopped on his way home from work stood in line for Wally World to open and bought me the last bear with 2008 on its foot. He brought tears to my eyes. He is so thoughtful and loving. I am so grateful to God for bringing Steve into my life.

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Happy Birthday Jesus and Merry Christmas Everyone

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Have a wonderful Christmas with your family. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season.

Heads or Tails Tuesday- *Tails* This Time of Year

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What I love about this time of year is families coming together. The memories created in whose ever kitchen we are cooking. My Sister and I giving Mom a hard time. Traditions past down year after year. Getting to sit around and talk to family you do not usually get to enjoy during the year. I love knowing that Jesus was born and died for us. He was not a pawn of destiney He was a disciple of obedience. He knew what His fate was, and He did it for us.

Sick

I hate being sick. I can't quit coughing, my throat hurts, I am cold, I am tired so very tired, everything is really loud, and I hurt my body hurts. OK I  promise no more complaining.

We had our Christmas musical a week ago,  it went great. We had a full house on Sunday night.  Steve did great with his part. My pictures did not turn out like I hoped they would so no pictures. We had  the house to ourselves last week. Mom and Dad went to spend the week with Pa-Pa. It is was nice to have the house to ourselves. We haven't really been alone since August. Dad worked with Pa-P while they were there. Pa-Pa owns his own plumbing business. Dad was happy to be able to work a little. It has been crazy here weather wise. The begging of the week is really cold in the 20's or the teens  and by Wednesday or Thursday it is in the 60s. I really wish we would have a white Christmas. I do not believe I have ever seen one. Oh well I am tired I am going to rest. Keep Warm and God Bless

Sunday Night

When Steve left for his trip my Dad drove him to work cause we would have been without a vehicle for 3 days and that would have  not been a good thing. Mom and Dad's truck is on the fritz again. I think it is the ignition this time. When Steve got back in we all piled into the truck (it is a quad cab) and went to pick up Steve. We have a tradition every year of going through Prairie Lights and into Interlochen to look at the Christmas lights. We decide we were going to be in the area so we might as well go and see the lights. My mom and Dad have never been to either one, but Mom has always wanted to go see Interlochen. We also went to a little bar and grill to get something to eat. We had a blast. I have no pictures cause I left my camera at home. It is nice to get out once in a while and do something different. If you live in the Dallas area check out these places they are cool. Interlochen is free there is a lot of traffic but the houses are wonderful. Prairie Lights is $20 a car load. They have a little Christmas village you can get out and walk around, they have rides and the rides are free. It is a neat place to go see.

Heads or Tails Tuesday

This weeks head or tails is HEADS FILL *or* TAILS PHIL I am choosing Fill. You can play here. Heads or Tails

This cold weather we are experiencing fills me with the Christmas Spirit. There is nothing like sipping on hot chocolate, snuggling by the fireplace, and having the room lit by the lights on the Christmas tree.

Heads or Tails....Heads.....Shine

I love the way Christmas lights shine and sparkle. They give the season a magical feel.


Try this Meme here Heads or Tails

Our Christmas Tree and Other Christmas Stuff

Ever since Steve and I had our first Christmas as a married couple we have been saying



this year will be the year we get a real tree. Every year we end just using the one we have in storage. I am so proud of us after all this will be our 8th Christmas together we finally bought a real tree!!!! I love real trees. Nothing can beat the smell of having a Christmas tree in your living room. I am so happy. When I was growing up my Mom would not even bear to think of using a fake tree. Although we have a very nice fake tree it is just not the same as a real one. I do not care what kind of candles, air freshers, or oil  you use nothing compares to the smell of a real tree.

The first Christmas we were together Steve bought me a teddy bear with the year on its paw. It was his way of making up of our first fight. Well it has become a tradition for him to buy me one of these bears or sometimes even the matching pair every Christmas. I have not received my bear for this



Christmas yet. I was not real sure where to put my bears this year. I have been moving them around trying them out in different places. I really liked them on the fireplace hearth, but we decided to use the fireplace so they got thrown on the couch. Then my brilliant husband decided to hang from the ceiling. I thought it was a pretty great idea!

My Mom had this Christmas village when I was growing up and I thought it was the coolest idea! So when I got married and started our traditions I started a Christmas village. I just started it last year really, but the auction we go to on Friday nights had this huge Christmas auction last year and I was able to get a lot of this stuff pretty cheap.

Cookie Pics

I know I promised these about a week ago, but I just uploaded them so check out me sea of cookies

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Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope the Lord blesses your family this holiday season. Try not to gobble till you wobble!!!

What I am Thankful For

This is what I am thankful for. Some are serious, some are silly, but all the same they are important to remember because even the poorest in America have so much more than a lot of people in the world

I am thankful for:

• My Salvation


• God's Grace


• God's Mercy


• God's Love


• God's Word


• Prayer


• The Power of Prayer


• Being born in a country that has religious freedom


• Running Water


• Hot Water


• Clean Water


• Electricity


• Our Truck


• Our House


• My Family


• My Husband


• My Husbands great job


• Our Church Family


• Our Church Choir


• Our Pastor


• Our Worship Leader


• Our Youth Pastor


• Our Dogs


• Moms Surgeon


• Moms Successful Surgery


• Moms Healing


• Dads Health


• Barry and Nina


• That we have plenty of food


• A bed to sleep in


• A shower to bathe in


• Central Heat and Air


• My Chi ( its a flat iron and it does miracles on my hair)


• Our Woman's Bible Study


• My New Bible


• My Computer


• The Internet


• Dr. Peppers


• Sweet Tea


• To Live In Texas


• The Earth


• Moon


• Stars


• The Ability to Love


• The Ability to Forgive


• The Ability to be Forgiven


• The Every Day Blessings


• My Marriage and that it is growing stronger with the Lords help