I want a printer that prints pics but doesn't use $30 ink for just a hand full of pics. I know a lot of you are "Kid Crazy" like me when it comes to snapping pics. I would like to be able to print cards and use card stock also for church things. Any suggestions?
Well, today wraps up my "Blessings Challenge" I accepted some few days ago. I love my morning devotion time. I also know when I don't take the time to do it. Just a few minutes of prayer and scripture in the AM helps me to begin a beautiful day no matter the forecast for outside. I encourage you, to just find a little time in the AM, maybe before the kiddos get up or whenever and get alone with God. You will not believe the impact and difference it will have on your life. So, thanks for going through the whole alphabet with me. Hope I didn't bore you. So this brings to me the last letter...."Z".
"Z"-"Zealous". Full of or characterized by, due to zeal; active, devoted or diligent. What a big word! I am to have a devoted, active, diligent attitude towards the things of God. "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." Titus 2:14 WOW! I have been challenged through this last month in many different ways. The scriptures God has brought to my remembrance have been exactly what I needed when he gave them. One challenge has really been just taking the TIME to be thankful and reflect on what the Lord has done for me and my family and does on a daily basis. In the hecticness of life, we can sometimes focus on only the things that have went wrong in a days time and never reflect on the other 99% of the day that we had every need met, every meal provided, every piece of clothing we needed, etc. God is good to us all, all the time. May we always have a zeal to tell others about him and long to be closer to him every day. BLESSED, BLESSED, BLESSED! Thank you Lord for all your blessings on me! And thank you for all that you have in store for me and my family in the future!
"YOU!" Since blogging, I have really enjoyed the stories, encouragement, laughs, and wonderful pictures YOU share through your blogs. I feel I have regained a connection with some of you that I had lost over the last few years, due to the business of life. I have also met many new friends and look forward to more. Thank YOU for sharing your life with me. Thank YOU for leaving an encouraging comment or saying a prayer when I've asked. I am blessed to have YOU in my life. Thank you Lord for your blessings on me.
You know how it is when a child is learning who and how a person is kin to them. Especially in a family of our size. Bozeman's-My Dad is the oldest of 9 children. Cannon's-Poppy is the oldest of 7 children. Hutto's- Nana is one of 6 children. My Mom only has 1 sister but we are truly blessed with family. Anyway, the boys were talking yesterday about some of our bunch. Our Family Tree is a little confusing but so proud to be a part of a big family. So many great things can be shared. Drama may be one of them but the good way outweighs the bad! Anyway, conversation between the boys:
H: "Bubba-licious, who's your favorite Aunt?"
L: "Well, my favorite Great Aunt is Aunt Kristi"(Mark's wife) and my favorite Aunt Aunt is KK." (Mind you they have lots of favorites but it just so happens they spent the weekend with KK and Aunt Kristi sent home a bag full of snacks to them yesterday!ha)
H: "Yeah, that's mine too."
L: "And my Poppy and my PePaw well they tie for my favorite Uncles."
H: "Yeah, them's mine too."
I think I have a little more explaining to do!!:)
"Wrinkles." I know you're thinking, yeah right. But truly they are a blessing in some ways. This allows us to reflect on the past life that the Lord has blessed with. The wonderful memories we've been able to make, or the hard times that made us who we are and probably put most of them there. But also a sign of wisdom. When I see my Grandaddy, MawMaw BJ or MawMaw Bozeman I'm reminded of how the sweet wrinkles on their face prove they have fought a good fight and it has made them so wise. Also, makes me reflect on how they have always been there to cheer me on and give me unconditional love for the last 35 years. Thank you Lord for wrinkles and Thank you Lord for Oil of Olay!ha Thank you Lord for your blessings on me.
LOVED THIS CAKE!! PRETTY AND YUMMY!!
Heather, Lindsey and Mary
One of the cute outfits! She was blessed with so many pretty things.
This was the little dress and hairbow we got her. It has little cheerleaders smocked on it. Heather cheered for years and Mary is STILL involved with Athletics!ha:)
The Bozeman Ladies. NO I'm not the pregnant one, that would be her in the little aqua sweater. She looks so good prego!! I just enjoy eating like I'm prego!!heehee
Houston gets a little stir crazy, if you will. Just like any other child, he likes to go outside. The weather, as you know, has been a little cold to say the least. We did get to enjoy some sunshine last week and he begged to stop by a park. So we did. If only for 30 mins., he thought it was the best.
Houston has moved up again! We are so proud of him!! This time he has to get 4 stripes on his belt before he moves up. Patience, my son. LOVE his smile and thumbs up he gives me when he completes his tasks. He has improved so much and continues to bring a smile to my face.:)
I have been so behind lately on blogging. However, I'm enjoying every moment and trying to make mental notes. Not a good idea!!! I am so forgetful these days!! Anyway, the Lord blessed us with another wonderful week, full of many blessings.
You never know what life can throw at you. We celebrated birthdays, mourned the loss of an old friend, and reflected on the loss of my sweet PawPaw all in a matter of the last few days. The ups and downs of life are certain but so is the comfort of my Jesus! What would I do without him? How do people just "exist" through life and never really "experience" it. The love he has for us is so amazing and with a relationship with him, we can enjoy life and love to the fullest.
I've been slacking in the photos dept! I usually have pics of everything but the last few weeks, not so much. Here are a few that I did capture though.:)
"Birthday Girl Beth"
My MawMaw BJ also celebrated her birthday on Sunday. We had lunch after church and she was happy as could be.
Abby Claire also celebrated her 4th birthday on Sunday. Dana had to reschedule her party due to sickness.:( But she's all better now.
We also went to Mack's birthday party Friday night at Skate Palace. I have only put on a pair of skates 2 times in my life, which was 2 times too many. Christy, however, talked me into putting on a pair and giving it a try. Only 1 fall and we laughed until we hurt! Didn't ever really skate gracefully but staying on my feet was the goal.....goal accomplished. I did hear Levi however, tell someone at church that "My Momma tried skating last night. It was so funny and she never did get it!" Thanks son! Levi, Houston, Isaac and Noah truly enjoyed themselves! We went to Pizza Hut after the party and they stayed busy "checking out hot chics"!! Hormones kicking in......
Happy Birthday Maw Maw!! We love you so much!! And we REALLY love your Chicken N' Dumplins!!ha We wish you many, many more!!
It is so hard to believe it has been 3 years since my PawPaw went home to be with The Lord. Yet, so easy to believe because I miss him so bad. My boys still talk about him and my MawMaw, well, she'll always miss him. So thankful for the wonderful memories and the promise of being reunited! I Love him so much.
"Victory." I know without a shadow of a doubt I have victory through Jesus! I will be victorious in life and most of all in the end! Heaven is my home because through him we have victory over death, hell and the grave! Thank you Lord for your blessings on me.
