New Year, New Goals...Maybe!!!

Okay so a new year is approaching...quick!!! And as always people are going to start thinking of a new years resolution...including me!!! I've already thought of mine! In the past I've never really kept my new years resolution and at times I didn't even make one! But I thought what the hay I'll give it a shot, once again! I also figured if I publicly post it on my blog for the world to see maybe I'll feel more encouraged/obligated (lol) to keep up with it!!! So that being said here it goes:

1) No burgers and fries from fast food places!

2)No sodas...even diet!

3)Read my bible more!

Okay so there it goes!!! I know I can benefit from these so I pray I can stick to them, but only time will tell!!! I am however curious to know what your New Years Resolution is so don't be shy, drop a comment and let me know!!!

Tightest Squeeze

When someone you love such as your spouse, parent, or children are away for a while don't you find yourself missing the smallest things! When my husband is away I find myself missing the tight squeeze at the end of the hug!!! When he's not here I close my eyes and pretend to feel his arms around me squeezing me tight...its' my favorite part!!! It's in his embrace that I feel safe and loved!!! So I encourage you next time you hug someone give them the "tightest squeeze" ever!!!

We Need A Professional!!!

Today my oldest son Joshua was going to enjoy a bike ride with his cousin!!! They went out side and began to get ready! Then Joshua comes in and says "Mom there's something wrong with my bike!" So here I go to look at it, sure enough I'm going to require some tools!!! So In the midst of my attempt to fix the bike (by now I have unscrewed the chain cover and have it in my hand) Joshua says "We're gonna need a professional!" This sparked an interesting chain of events that are as follow:

Me: "Well your gonna have to settle for Mom" (in response to we need a professional)

Joshua: "Oh Jesus please help us Lord" (with his hands together, pretending to pray)

Me: I smacked him on the forehead!!!

Joshua: "MOM your not supposed to hit people while they're praying!"

Me: "Your not suppose to insult people while they're fixing things!!!"

Moral of the story: Mom's always right!!!!

So I have this friend...

Her name is Bree and I saw this cool post on her blog it's called: "Getting to Know You"!!! It's pretty awesome because you write random facts about your self that people may or may not know about you!!! Sounds cool right!!! So I thought "what the hay...I'll give it a shot"!! Here it goes let me know what you think!! Even better leave me a random fact about your self!!!

I can't stand the sight of blood

When I make my bed I like the tag on my comforter at the bottom of the bed!

I like to watch scary movies at home (not at the movies) during the day (so I won't get too scared)

I love the movie "The Wedding Date" and "My Best Friends Wedding"

I love the smell of fresh play-dough and brand new books (the pages)

I love to read books

I've have the same two best friends since 6th grade, Lydia and Jennifer

I wear flip-flops more than any other kind of shoe!

I can talk forever on the phone

I have to check on my kids every night before I go lay down for bed

I'm not a morning person (well at least not at 5:30 in the morning I'm not)

I like funny and/or corny jokes

I'm left handed

I've had four teeth pulled out in one sitting (thx mom)

In eighth grade I had to give a speech...I got so nervous I cried!

In 6th grade I was in the sign language club

I am a mother of two (beautiful babies)

I love when my husband rubs my feet

I talk to my sister EVERYDAY (I know your SHOCKED, right)

I was 19 when I got married

I love the Spice Girls


Okay I'll stop there but I can go on forever!!! That was fun I encourage you guys to try it!!!

P.R.L (prayer-request-live)

Have you been praying lately? I have! More then usual but that's ok I don't mind!!! Lately I have received quite few prayer request from family and loved ones, and to be honest I'm a bit honored!! Honored that they turn to me and trust me with their prayers!! I'm proud to be surrounded by people who aren't afraid to express their faith and love for the Lord!! If any one knows first hand its me that there is power in prayer!!! Discouraged? Pray! Confused? Pray! Happy? Still pray! It always seems to be the best solution in life!! I can't tell you how many praise reports or prayer request I get on a daily basis! And I'm glad because it shows God is good!!! But wait....it gets better!!! Sometimes I speak to my family/friends and they say "how are you? I've been praying for you!" How beautiful is that!!! Sometimes I'm feeling down and I don't even ask for prayers but people care enough to take the time and pray!!! What a blessing to be surrounded by people who care!!! Okay so what kind of post would this be if I didn't leave everyone with a personal prayer request: First PLEASE pray for my son Joshua that he has a better time adjusting to the third grade, that he focuses and pays attention in class! And for his teachers, that they are strengthen!!! Secondly PLEASE pray for my husband, that he has direction and clarity in his career! Don't stop here though...if you know someone is in need of prayer take a few minutes and pray for them!!! Its' the best gift you can give!!! God bless...I love you all!!! And thank you for your prayers!

Light of the world!!!

Does this ever happen to you? Your sitting there giving someone advise and then you hear yourself for a second and then it's like dang I need to that....I should take my own advice!!!! When a person comes to me and there experiencing hardships I always say...."There's a purpose....God always has a purpose, even though we don't know what it is yet!" I do truly believe this with all my heart....but in the midst of all the madness in my mind I sometimes forget it!!! God has a plan for all of us he knows what we'll face before we do and he knows why we'll experience the things we do!!! I sometimes find myself asking Lord what is the purpose of this....and I may not know it right away but I'm always able to look back and say "Lord I know what your purpose was!" Experiences like this always bring spiritual growth!!!

Jesus...it's me Jayden!!!

To all of my dear friends I speak to on a regular basis you already know this story but for those of you who haven't heard it...get ready this is too CUTE:I was shopping with my boys Joshua and Jayden and it had been a long day of back to school shopping...my patience were wearing thin and had been tested quite a few times by now!!! We had just left the one-millionth and final store for the day and I was putting Jayden in his car seat....well he decided he wasn't going to ride in it so he hopped out and said"mommy I'm sitting right here"to which I replied(looking up wailing my arms like a mad person): "JESUS help me to not hurt this child!!!!!And with the most sincere look Jayden asks "What did Jesus say?"trying not to laugh and in semi-shock I reply (with a delay of course): "Jesus said to hurt you!!"and in the cutest little whisper Jayden looked up and said "Jethus I thorry" (translation...Jesus I'm sorry)I thought that was the cutest thing ever....how could I stay mad then!!!! I planted a big kiss on his cheek and melted like putty.....he's too cute!!!!