Open House/ House warming party 4-30-11

We were ready to celebrate with everyone that went through the last 6 months or so with us on this move. So after 2 months of getting settled unpacked, and lots of paint and home improvements it was time to pop the cork and have everyone over to celebrate. It was great to have everyone come by all day long. We truly are blessed and I know we say that alot but, my God you are so good to us. Putting all these friends and family in our lives.

Easter

As we prepared for the Easter bunny we colored 2 dz eggs the night before. Then before bed I read the kids the Story of Jesus' death and ressurection out of my old Childrens bible. Kinda neat I've had that red bible since I was 5yo and now I'm reading it to my boy who was the same exact age I was when mom and dad got it for me one Easter. Anyway, we read the awesome story of Easter and then went to bed woke up early to the kids following the eggs throughout the house to find their baskets. Then we went to church service. It was powerful and MORE beautiful than I imagined. Very neat service. Then we went to mom and dads for BBQ and egg hunt. It was a very relaxing day to reflect on Jesus.

ACMA's

Brenda surprised me the week before and invited me to the ACMA's (Country Music Awards) it was so much fun! Loved seeing all the country stars and all the performances. But, best of all had an amazing time with my best friend and the girls. Thanks Bren!

Monster Trucks

Tim and Noah have their man time at the Monster Trucks show every year. They have so much fun hanging out together. Noah loves it!

Happy Hubby

My man got a new grill (a little late b-day gift) He had his inaggural bbq last friday night and wow, it was amazing! I am also pretty happy about this cause that means less cooking for me and Tim can grill more. Haha. Love the spring and summer nights to grill. Having family Sunday here this weekend and going to try it out again. Yummy! Such a handsome guy I have cooking!

Noah's gift to Japan

Get your tissues ready cause this momma has a story to share. Since the earthquake and tsunami hit in Japan Noah has been praying for them. Of course as his momma that right there makes my heart skip a beat. His prayers are always so deep and go something like. god please help the people in Japan find their homes, and help them find food, be with the kids that cant find their moms or dads, help them to build their buildings back up so they have jobs. That is just a glimpse of how they go. One boring Tuesday night Ella was asking for chinese food for dinner since Tim had to work I thought Panda Express sounded like a great idea (no cooking for me) so I looked on their website to find the nearest one to our new house and saw they were matching any donations to the red cross for the recovery efforts in Japan. I thought that was cool and decided to share with the kids that we could go there for dinner and give to the red cross. Right away Noah ran to get his bank full of pennies, and misc change tokens I think too. so he rolls it down the hall and says I want to give them my money. so I said that is nice we can do that lets open and take what you want to give. He looked at me and said no I want to give it all to them. Thought that was a nice thought but, when i explain that this is probably enough to buy some Legos or a Leapster game then he will just want to give a few bucks. So I explain and he says, no I feel good about this I want to give it all to them. Mom, they need it to build buildings. I was like, okay, lets go cash it in and see how much. SIn the care I was still explaining to him that it could be a lot of money and he doesnt have to give it all away. He said, this is Gods plan for me to give it all, I feel good about this and I will just save more again. Wow, then it hit me what was I doing telling him all that. He totally gets it. I was the one that needed the lesson not him. So we dump all the change in and it's a whopping $37.73. I told him what a big donation that is for someone his age and he said I know. Then we went to panda and he handed over all the cash to the manager. I teared up, this was a big boy with a big heart and he is my son. This was my kid doing something so selfless and amazing for a country that is hurting. I have never felt so proud, and a little embarrassed that I was trying to make him understand when it was me that needed to be taught something that night. The other fun thing was his fortune cookie said "Give much, have much" This kid has a lot to give and as him mom I am going to take note! Proud of my bubba bear for that. the next morning another 7.0 quake hit Japan. We continue to pray for them!

Thrift Store Thursdays

After Ella gets out of gymnastics class we have an hour before we have to pick up Noah. So we hit savers every Thursday. She always gets her sucker and she loves to shop with me. We dance to the 80's rock throughout the store and find some cool thrift store finds. I love hanging out with her!