Pray for me and I will Pray for you

My heart is with those going to learn so much in Salt Lake City this week! I am praying for friends who have suffered loss this past week, who are traveling to pick up their family, who are in transition and making BIG life decisions, for those who just need to be cheered up, for those who are expecting miracles, for Christ to be glorified through it all.
My prayers are with you all! God bless you through all that God leads you through!

I am Free

I had a wonderful vacation that ended in the birthplace of our many freedoms in America - Philadelphia. I got to spend time with and remember everything I love about my husband and we did NOT run out of things to talk about like I thought we would. (That was a strange fear).

Our stay in Atlantic City was a bit scary but the ocean was awesome. We LOVED the Poconos and how beautiful the mountains were and the race track was fun to see. We loved the history we saw also.

We learned many things -

• We need to go to bed at a reasonable hour.


• We still enjoy being alone but really enjoy our kids.


• We are older than we think we are.


• WE LOVE MINNESOTA!


• We now know how to navigate SEPTA in Philly.


• We can not sleep in like we used.


• We are old.


• We missed the kids more than they missed us!

It was great! And Steve got to drive a MUSTANG all week! (The picture is bad. Sorry!)

Fly Me To the Moon

At least this how I feel about our 'honeymoon' we are going this week. We never had a first one and it is going to be just the 2 of us for 8 days! I am excited and a bit scared that we might run out of things to talk about, but then we can just talk about the kids or call them.

My in-laws and my parents are splitting the week of watching my kids and my kids are so excited!!! I kind of wish sometimes that they would miss us but it will be good for them to spend time with the kids!

We are heading out east and I will tell you all about it when we get back! Yeah!

Your Love is Amazing

I am humbled by the love that God shows people and how He uses it through people. I need to remember to realize that God can and will use me! He is so amazing!

Proud Mommy Moment

Tonight was 8th grade graduation. It was also report card night and my kids did awesome! Ashley even got a Presidential Award of Academic Excellence! She did not even know she was going to get one! I am so thrilled for all of them!

Happy, Happy Birthday Baby!

My son turned 9 yesterday and he had fun ordering us around for the day. I always thought that boys were like their daddies and girls were like their mommies, but my last two got switched. Mikey is active like Steve but his personality mimics mine (Ash is a lot like me too). Gracie will go in her room and play alone and I will think somethings wrong and Steve will just laugh and say that is how he was as a child. It is fun and sometimes hard to see them grow up. I really like this age and wish I could freeze him here for awhile.

Yesterday

I had a great day yesterday. I woke up to breakfast from my kids, my mom and dad calling, and a work free day! Then a nice dip in the tub, a good book and off to coffee with a friend (free Caribou). Then dinner made by my hubby and kids and presents. I got a portable fire pit, 3 movies and a hanging plant. I also got a beautiful candle from my friend and some great cards.

I feel older and now I am an auntie again to twin boys! My brother now has 4 kids! I can't wait to see them!