Monday, June 28, 2010

The House is coming along =)

The house is really coming along now... it seemed like it was taking forever but now that the framing is done it's moving right along! This week the HVAC is going in, the plumbing rough-in is going in, then the insulation!! I am picking out the paint colors for the trim and siding as well as stain for the deck and cabinets.... So much fun...
Back of the house

Inside looking at our master bedroom and bathroom

Living Room, looking out back at the fireplace and deck

Front of house

Friday, June 11, 2010

Casting You Cares

I found this really awesome devotion site a few weeks ago. I have really been trying to get some quite time in in the mornings before the kids wake up and just start my day right with the Lord!

So the site is www.proverbs31.org ... I love it, its real life stories with scripture. Anyway the past few weeks I have really been trying to let God be in control... which is so hard at times. We have a TON going on, new house, new baby on the way, me staying home just a lot to be thankful for and at the same time to trust that God will provide for us! This morning was great for me this was my devotion and it couldn't have been more perfect timing.. God really does seem to have a wonderful humor about him!!

"And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:19 (KJV)

God must have anticipated certain events in the lives of His children that would cause them to become "worry-warts." Even the most mature Christians today are quick to labor under the burden of anxious and excessive care. We worry over personal concerns, family woes, financial woes, cares of the past, and cares for the future.The Apostle Peter saw this anxious care as a heavy burden and offered us some wise counsel for dealing with it. Peter's advice is to cast all our cares upon God. We are to throw the cares that distract us, wound our bodies and souls, and lay heavy on our hearts, upon the wise and gracious providence of God. You can do that because "he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) Isn't that awesome? You and I don't have to carry the burden of our worries. God is willing to release us from our cares, and take our concerns upon Himself.That sounds great. I have no problem casting my cares upon God. At first, the weight is lifted. That is, until God doesn't respond to my need like I think He should. Then it becomes hard for me to not retrieve the burden.After I lost my husband, I suffered with severe stomach pain. It was how my body dealt with the stress. I assumed by casting my situation on God and asking Him to carry the burden, my stomach troubles would go away. I also expected to not have the burden of going to counseling once a week and not paying that extra bill. But none of that ceased. I kept having stomach pain, which meant I still needed counseling for my grief. I had also hoped that the counselor would at least ease my debt, instead, she went up on her prices.What was the point of giving my burden to God in the first place if he wasn't going to make it all go away? I wondered.The point is this: when you and I cast our cares on God, we are acknowledging that it's His responsibility to care for us. We often forget that God is painting on a large canvas. He sees the big picture. We only see what's happening to us at the moment. That's why God allows events to come into our lives—good things and bad things; things that make sense and things that don't.What you and I may think is harmful and destructive God can use for our good—to bring us to completion in godly conduct and character. He will allow nothing to happen to us that isn't first filtered through His screen of protection.Ultimate harm would be if God left our character in the state that He found us in. During turbulent times, you and I have this promise, "We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed" (2 Corinthians 4: 8, 9; NIV). God will not let our hardships destroy us. Though they may be tragic in and of themselves, He will use them for our good.You and I can cast our worries on God because it's His responsibility to care for us. As we trust Him with the bigger picture of our lives, the weight is lifted and peace washes over our anxieties.



Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (NIV)

Thank you Lord for loving me and giving me this scripture...

Monday, June 7, 2010

Teacher Gifts

The school year has come to an end.. It's hard to believe Rosalyn will be in 3rd grade and Audrey is going to Kindergarten!! I wanted to give their teachers something special to remember them... here is the final result... { Personalized dry erase boards}


















House Progress

The house is starting to come along.. Ben has been hard at work! All the framing is done, sheeting and the tar paper.. This week he is working on the back deck and the windows and doors should be in sometime next week.. This is when things really start to get going, the electrician, plumber and HVAC will be in to start the rough-in work.... We have been so blessed,,, Thank you LORD for supplying all of our needs according to your riches and glory~~~










Wonderful Weekend

This weekend was great.. Ben worked on the house all Saturday and then Sunday we had a family day. Right after church we went to Walmart grabbed some chicken and sides and headed to the park. We had a picnic then let the kids play for a while.. Once we got home Logan and daddy took a nap and me and the girls played in the pool... later the boys joined us... And to top it off we had a yummy grilled steak dinner with squash and potatoes...
It was so nice to have family time, Ben has been working so hard on the house we all needed him home for a day and he needed a break!!!










Wednesday, June 2, 2010

2nd Grade Celebration


Today was Rosalyn's school end of the year award celebration... She was recognized for her outstanding reading! Good job baby girl!! I still can't believe she will be in 3rd grade...

Just Playing






The weather has been so nice these past few weeks.. We have been playing outside as much as possible and swimming too.. I love this sunshine~~








LOVE

I love these kids!!!










Rosalyn's Birthday Party

Better late than never!! Rosalyn's 8th Birthday Party was really fun.. She requested an Ice Cream party so that is what we did... We made a spread of all different type of toppings and everyone made their own sundays!! It was easy and the weather was perfect for playing outside..

Toppings were 3 types of M&M's, marshmallows, sour gummy worms, chocolate chips, brownies, gummies, chocolate syrup, whipped topping... Yum-O...


She found a ladybug!

all the kids mixing it up

Thanks for all the presents =)