The whole group…
Amanda took this pick, can you guess why?

In front of a pretty fountain in Montreal

I think she said this is the Parliament?

Niagara Falls…

Amanda with her buddy Jacob.

St. Joseph’s Oratory

Old Montreal

shopping in Montreal, not sure what she is holding :o)

She brought home fun souvenirs… got me a keychain that says montreal & annie… and a teddy bear. She brought Emelia & Izzy cute t-shirts and a hat for Bailey. Matt a coffee mug. She was very thoughtful to remember everyone. It’s good to have her home!

Who doesn’t love a good bloggy award/meme thing? I do. Thanks Lorie (creating memories for a lifetime) for the Rockin’ Girl Blogger! She apparently thinks I rock!

I’m passing the torch as is done here in the neighborhood…

Corrie … because you are funny and just a nice person! you rock!

Jenna … because you were my first bloggy bff and you rock!

Jenny (coachj) … because you are my spiritual buddy and you rock!

Ann … because you have open eyes and great faith, you rock!

Judi … because you are the bloggy sweetheart and you rock!

Sheryl … because you are a constant encourager you rock!

Irene … because you are a God loving Greek you rock!

Gail & Stacy… because you are awesome sisters who rock!

Karen … because you are a wonderful author you rock!

Let’s face it, I should list you all… you all rock. Thanks for being such wonderful bloggers that I love coming and reading what’s going on in your lives and telling you about mine!

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” James 4:8

Dieting involves a constant struggle between two intense desires: the desire to lose weight and the desire to indulge in the foods we love. This is not an easy struggle. We are double minded. God wants all of His children to learn to be single minded. Once we decide that something is important, we should learn to stick to it. That’s not easy to do on our own. For that reason, it is helpful for us to draw close to God. He will listen as we tell our troubles. The closer we are to God, the more He can help us through difficult times. If we ask Him to, God will help us become single minded. He is as anxious as we are to see us attain our goal.

Today’s thought: God will keep us on the right track!