Week’s Weather … it was hot… with some rain. In the 90’s all week.

Sunday Sermon  bible reading essential to spiritual growth

Life lessons Always take a photo id if you go to an urgent care center.

Favorite Meal(s) grilled steaks with baked potatoes …

Simple Pleasures coke with sonic ice, candles and kissing izzy’s soft cheeks.

Talked with julie, mendy, laura

Impacting News

    World  Vatican Warns of Rising Persecution of Christians , Georgia says Russia Troops Blocking Refugee Return

    National  McCain Picks Palin for Running Mate,Hurricane Gustav approaching.

   Personal Matt has a 9cm x 9cm growth on his neck.

Things I Read A few pages of Twilight while at dr. with matt… bible, class material…

Interesting Internet Facebook!

Places We Went  Old germany with Laura, dr. with matt

Budget Savers/Busters buster: gas up again!

Blessings  air conditioning!, long holiday weekend, izzy’s teachers/therapists (camilla, melanie & michelle)

Challenges getting it all done in a day!

Accomplishments making it through another week

Family Happenings  bailey has poison ivy.  again.  matt’s neck issue.  

1. When I’m sick I’m last to admit it and pray that it goes away fast.

2. When I take a walk, I think about all the things I should be doing.

3. Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy the things needed.

4. Cotton makes me comfortable and leather makes me think of shoes and car seats…

5. The strangest person/character I’ve had lewd thoughts about was __________. Lewd?  Lewd is defined as inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious… so, I can’t say that I’ve had any of those thoughts about anyone or anything strange.

6. My favorite color these days is black or white not to be confused with black & white… because they are classic colors and I like the way they look.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to staying home, tomorrow my plans include grilling and swimming and Sunday, I want to go to church and enjoy a long nap!

Food 4 Thought Friday

Breakfast
If you were given one extra hour everyday - how would you use that time?
I would sleep an extra hour!

Lunch
What is your favorite season and why?
I love Fall because it’s a refreshing break from the heat of Summer… and the colors of leaves changing colors is so pretty… but then I love Spring because it’s so nice to see things turn green and bloom after dying a Winter’s death.

Dinner
Are you a tight squeezer, a delicate hugger, a back patter, a hand shaker, or a hands off completely person?
Probably delicate hugger.

Midnight Snack
Have you ever gone skinny dipping? If so where?
sure… in water…duh!

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?)
Trust God… get as much sleep as possible… don’t be afraid to say “I’m Sorry!”… eat as little as possible… and trust God.

To play along go here ~ haha!

What do ya’ll think of my new layout? I think it is so pretty!  My bloggy friend Judi (Momma’s Mind Sweep) made it for me!  If you are looking for a new blog design you should check out her design site … Doodlebug Designs!  She has  done so many cute designs.  Judi is super sweet and easy to work with to get just what you want!  She doesn’t charge an arm & a leg either!  So, go check out her latest designs!  Thanks Judi.  I love it!  You are awesome.

What is one thing you were convicted about when you were younger, but now being older and wiser you have changed your mind on that belief? Why? Or on the other side, what is one thing you may have not held a conviction on that you now do? Why?

I was raised in a very very conservative church.  I was convicted at an early age that religion was primarily about the laws that were found in the bible.  I always felt like I didn’t quite measure up and rarely felt the presence of God.  I was in church a minimum of three time per week.  Every week.

As I got a little older I questioned some of those rules or beliefs and was told why and accepted it.  Until Izzy’s accident.  I read the bible with new eyes and saw that there was much more to it than the laws.  The laws are important and I feel like God wants me to be an obedient daughter… but God is with us.  Here.  Every day.  He guides my life and helps me.

On a lighter note, as a child or even young adult I never felt convicted to make my bed… now I can’t stand to leave it unmade.  Why?  Probably because I grew up :)…

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Breakfast
Are you a morning person or a night person?
Neither! Ha!

Lunch
Do you like to shop? If yes, for what? Alone or with others?
Of course! I like to shop for specific things like clothes or things for the house… I don’t enjoy food shopping!

Dinner
What is something that really motivates you?
Anger. If I am mad I can get so much done!

Midnight Snack
What is one thing you look forward to each day?
Going to sleep!

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?)
The recipe for this week was a lot of picking up after the kids… helping with homework… taking Izzy to school each day…a sprinkle of blogging and a lot of rain!

To play along go here

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I got the most beautiful freshwater pearls in the mail. They are so pretty, heavy and look very expensive. Pearl Paradise is known for carrying the finest freshwater pearls in the world. Their freshwater pearls have been featured on the Ellen Show, the Tyra Banks show, the 78th Annual Academy Awards, and reported on in many trade and consumer publications.

Bailey helped me make a video showing uses for the pearls. I am thinking wearing them on a special night out would be the perfect use for them, but teenage boys have different ideas than I do. Enjoy…

1. If a five dollar bill magically appeared on your door step at the beginning of the day, every day, what would you do with it? I would consider it lunch money for the kids… they have their little hands out daily (during the school year).

2. Tell us about your favorite teacher from elementary/middle/high school. Mrs. Weidenmeier was probably my favorite teacher. She taught English/Drama in junior high. From journaling daily to watching the royal wedding while having tea and crumpets. She was a great teacher.

3. If you could make one person disappear for good, who would it be? Hmm… I don’t know, maybe someone who is really evil and hurts people.

4. Do you believe in fairies? nah. well, not unless that means very feminine men?

5. What era is your favorite for music? 70’s - 80’s for pop/rock… current music in contemporary Christian.

6. Have you ever, or would you ever, have cosmetic surgery? I haven’t yet. I can’t say I wouldn’t ever…

7. If you had to change your name, what would you change it to? Probably back to my maiden name. It was much easier to spell. People didn’t ask me to spell it repeatedly. Matt would have to make it his name too, which may not go over very well :).

You know the drill… visit Heather & Reese to play along!

Appetizer

When someone smiles at you, do you smile back? yep! always. I even smile first sometimes

Soup

Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix? wood mostly.

Salad

Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name.
An angry alligator ate apples.

Main Course

Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption? Yes. Many. My SIL, who was adopted. Many others. Like my friend Dena and her sweet little Annie.

Dessert

Name 2 blue things.  Bailey’s jones soda can and Izzy’s stander padding.