Happy 17th Birthday to my big kid Matheus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MATHEUS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!

I HOPE AND PRAY THAT YOU ARE HAVING AN AMAZING AND WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Some new photos!!

Alison, Upward Cheerleader "Sparklers"

Lucas after we ate at this Amazing Brazilian Resturant/Store.... so good!!!

Charlie and Alison at the Greek Festival, they made some Sand Art.

Pastor Brad and I after he baptized me, what a amazing day...

Rough Week, so annoying!!!

Some weeks are rougher than others and this is so one of those weeks...

Have you ever had one of those weeks where nothing and yes I mean nothing goes right at all. It seems to have a snowball affect, so when you are down something will kick you and make you fall even further down...

Have you ever been stuck on the side of the road, on your way to get fuel and run out and you are in a car with 4 children? One is screaming (two hours later we find out he has an ear infection) one is acting like a parrot and repeating everything, and the other two are fighting like they belong on WWF, argh!!! And last but not least it's hotter than hot, and my window is now broke and won't roll down, really???

And that was just 30 min of my crazy week, thanks to great friends I was up and back on the road.

This morning I have been praying to God and praying for a better day.. Please Lord Help me...

I will say that this morning was much better, kids up and happy and laughing, kids are now at school, two little ones are asleep, dishes got done, and dinner is in the crockpot (yummy Roast and Veggies) Made an Apple Pie Last night for tonight.. Going to make some "PB&J Puppy Chow" for afternoon snack for the kids. Tonight we have nothing on the calendar so it's family movie night...

And this morning I got an email and wanted to share what it said, thanks Shelia Walsh for those amazing words that I so need hear, read and take to heart...

No matter what kind of problem may land on our backs, all we finally have is Jesus, and he is worth it because he loves us. Even in the darkest night, the most blinding pain, the most maddening frustration—when nothing makes sense anymore—we keep going because he alone is worth it all. Holding on is hard—it can seem impossible—but it is worth it because Jesus is worth it. No matter what happens, Jesus is enough. – (Rom. 8:38-39) Sheila Walsh

Another fun, busy and sprinkle in a little crazy kinda of weekend...

I have so come to the conclusion that there just isn't enough time in a day or weekend.. Hmm wonder how we can change that??? Something truely needs to be done, we need more family time. Not just Craig and I but us as a world need more time with our families.
Friday night we headed over to Denton to meet Craig's parents and his good friend from Iowa, Craig and his brother Scott. We all went to dinner and just sat and talked for hours. Afterwards we headed to the store before heading back home. But Craig made a surprise stop at the Dairy Queen for some late night dessert. We got home and got Charlie and Alison to bed, Lucas chilled out and played on the computer and talked to his girlfriend Aline. She seems like such a sweet and loving girl, and she has Lucas so in love with her. Craig and I just sat and talked about everything, it was a nice, fun and long talk. We talked about my parents, our children, vacations, church and me getting bapized next weekend. I love the moments like this.
Saturday morning, Lucas and Charlie slept in. Craig, Alison and I(Along with Finn, since his parents had to work this Saturday) we went to the neighborhood garage sales before we headed to Upward Cheer/Football games. After the game, Alison and her friend Trinity went to their friends and fellow cheerleader Katelynn's house for the afternoon. Craig, Finn and I headed to Costco to renew our membership and get everything we needed for the P.I.E. Exchange student picnic. In my house was 43 people (10 that were exchange students). We got home and cleaned and got everything ready for a great family picnic. Afterwards Monette, Tim and Family stayed and we laughed and had a great time the boys (and men) wrestled with the big boys, and we just laughed... I love the Wright Family, they are so amazing and great, and true friends!!!
Sunday we headed to church, and Church was amazing. We had a guest today who is in the Philippeans doing Mission work. Our church is planning a mission trip in 2012, so that gives us time to save and work for the money to go. After church we came home, had lunch and later Craig's parents came, along with Craig and Scott and they all visited us for a long time before we had to leave for the Spirit Night at the Savannah Grill. Alison and I left earlier than the rest of the family, since I needed to be there for the Spirit Night (Fundraising Chairman) to make sure we were ready to Rock N'Roll. While we were there I was talking to Alison about the Philippeans and she said that she wants to go and that she needed to bring her bible since she needed to tell them about Jesus. I love seeing the love of Christ in my daughter and how she so wants to tell everyone about him. We all went and had dinner together and had a great time getting to visit, when you do see each other in almost 4yrs there is alot to talk about. We came home and they left (till tomorrow) and Craig made Milkshakes for everyone and we got our jammies on and chilled out till bedtime. Charlie and Alison are asleep, Lucas is talking to his girlfriend, and Craig and I are watching "Last Song" while I update the blog, edit photos.

*Yes I will put up photos, but tomorrow, to tired tonight*

Friends from Iowa are in town!!

Tonight one of Craig's closest friend, also named Craig and his brother Scott drove down from Iowa and spend some time with us. The arrived tonight and will leave on Tuesday. Tonight they are at my inlaws and we will get to see them tomorrow and we can't wait, it's been way to long. The last time we saw them it was 4years ago. Way to long!!

Fun Family Night~

Tonight we went and met my mom and Andy at Main Event along with Max. It was a benefit with I-Hop for Shriners Hospital. Tonight the kids played in the Gravity Zone, Laser Tag, Bowling, and playing games. Had fun and for a great cause. The kids kept us laughing. Thanks for the invite!

(photo's to come, but too tired tonight)

Alison at American Girl

We promised Alison when she turned 8, she could then get her first Big Girl American Girl Doll. Alison loves Felicity, and that is the one she has always wanted, and they are retiring her, so off we went to the American Girl Store and she finally got her Felicity.

Ice Skating For Megan's Birthday with the Family

Alison's Slumber Birthday Party

Happy 8th Birthday Alison (Pumpkin Noodle)

This is Alison and our little neighbor Madi, her mom made the girls matching Tu-Tu's and Madi came over and joined the birthday party, I think she had alot of fun..

Happy Birthday to Logan and Megan

Logan and Megan are 7yrs old!!!! They are on of our closest friends twins...

Crazy Texas Weather!

We are putting up with the Tropical Storm Hermine in Texas, wow! Tons of rain, kinda creepy when I go in the backyard and I can see the creek getting closer and fuller. This after it was pouring, they said on the news we got over 6 inches today. Also this afternoon, the Tornado Sirens were going off and on. Turned on the news and low and behold, tornados!!! Several of them, one after another and all over the DFW Area.

School Life + Activities = busy momma!

I love it when school is back in session, but that also means all the activities are back in full swing. And this year is no different at all, maybe just busier than the past years.

Monday- so far nothing, shhh don't say that too loud.
Tuesday- Alison Brownies, Charlie's cubscouts, Alison cheerleading and me PTA (Fundraising chairman)
Wednesday- Lucas youth group
Thursday- Charlie flag football
Friday- Momma breathes, and tried to sneak a date night with the hubby
Saturday- errands and so forth and hopefully some sleeping in!!!!!
Sunday- Church and later Craig & I have bible study.

And I have photo sessions, on the weekends, and then I am an area rep for the exchange student program, and have 6 kids to watch over and be there when needed for them and their host parents.

Lucas and I

Lucas and I, I wished I would have gotten more photos, but Charlie and Alison were too busy playing. Craig snapped this photo and I love it. On Sunday night we headed back to church for a Volunteer Dinner and then Overflow (lots of praise and worship and the best music)