I also like.....

• .... hearing the sound of rain on a tin roof


• traveling and seeing new places


• ice skating ( though its been so long since i've done that it's not even funny!)


• chatting with an eldrly person


• home births ( though i have only had one so far)


• bike riding


• camping


• playing out side after dark ( yep, I loved that as a child and still do!)


• going on pic-nics


• picking wild berries


• living in the country, i mean way out in the country, like way out back ( but we arn't right now)
• having a pantry fully stocked with canned vegys from the garden ( though i do not like the canning part)


• playing card games and board games
• watching my baby sleep
• and meeting new people

I like...

• ....a pretty sunset
• leaves falling from the trees
• the fresh smelling air after a rain
• walking with my dear hubby and children
• watching falling snow
• a hot cup of coffee on a cold morning
• sitting around a camp fire
• sweet baby feet
• reading to my dear litttle ones
• home schooling
• taking pictures of my darlings
• talking about my heavenly Father
• a good nights sleep :)
• watching my children work together
• picking fresh vegys from my garden
• being out doors
• animals
• cool days
• praying with my dear ones at bed time
• a good laugh
• wearing long skirts
• being with family and friends
• pretty fall colors
• the smell of laundry that's been hung on the clothesline
• cuddling my baby
• shopping at thrift stores
• playing hid-n-seek with my kids
• any out door game for that matter
• talking about God to my children
• chatting with my dear hubby
• gardening
• raking leaves
• baking cookies with my boys
• a cold crisp morning
• sharing my thoughts on my blog
• living cheaply
• writing letters
• feeling a baby in the womb
• making others happy
• snow capped mountains
• the simple things in life
• hearing my children's laughter
• and the early mornings before everyone else is up!

my new excting schudle!! We did morning devotions!

I started off this morning different than usually or atleast part of it, and I am so happy!!

First thing is Sarah woke up first this time and woke me up just after 6:00 a.m.
So i came out to the living room, put in Little House on the Prairie for her,
and sit down to check my e-mail.
Then Samuel wakes up next.
By that time its 7:00 and i get breakfast going. By 7:30 Nathan is up, and i have breakfast on the table ( dry cereal, sliced fresh fruit, Amish cinnamon bread, and ramen noodle soup for Sam and Sarah which they requested).
Nathan wakes up Clayton for me.
I serve up the 2 little ones, while the older ones help them selves.
I grab me a couple slices cantaloupe and pick up my Bible and read!!
That was so exciting for me!
My very first day of having all the children at the breakfast table at the same time ( minus the baby though) and reading to them.
We fed the physical bodies as well as the spiritual all at the same time!!

It was so exciting for me. I have heard that other moms have done this, but i had just not been able too. Because everyone would get up and eat at different times.

I had tried to read after breakfast and before school, but Clayton sometimes woke so late that he wouldn't be eating till 9:00 and of course Nathan had already been doing school for awhile.
It was crazy!

So I realized i would have to have a set time that everyone got up and ate.
For me the kids waking time between 7 and 7:30 i think will work good.
Maybe as they all get adjusted to this, we can work it to 7:00 a.m. ( and I will have breakfast ready when they wake)

That way we will have plenty time to eat and read, and discuss things together and still start school at a good time. ( note this wake time only applies to my school age children)

Nathan starts his at 8:oo almost always, but i have to do a few things after breakfast before I can sit down and start with Clayton, but no later than 8:30 is my goal for him. Sam's school only takes about 30 min., so i work it in as i can during the morning.

I plan for this wonderful exciting thing that took place this morning to be a part of every morning from now on!!!

JOY

The secert of true joy.

J - Jesus first
O - Others second
Y - Your self last

In awe of Him

I have been sitting here in my quiet house, enjoying baby, reading God's word and thinking.
So i thought I'd share a few of those thoughts here.

I just am in awe how Jesus came and gave His life to us.
He, a man who knew no sin, took up on Himself our sins!
He died on the cross so that we could live!
He did this for each one of of us, He did this for you, He did this for me.
Now as he gave His life for us, we too give Him our lives.
He wants our undivided and whole hearted love, devotion, and obedience.
He wants our whole life.
So down on my knees i cry out to my Lord and Saviour , "I surrender my life to you Oh Lord who created me, I am so undeserving,& sinful, yet you died for me- so i could live. And live life abundantly!"
May I die to self, so that its no longer i that liveth, but you Lord, that liveth in me.
You gave me your life Lord and I give you mine.
Though i know I am not worthy yet You did this for me, and I hear you calling, " child".
I stand in awe of You!!

coming soon

Just wanted to give a heads up about 2 posts that I promise to come soon. I am very excited about them and i hope you will be as well.

They are,

Reversing Diabetes- my Dad's experience . My dad has been a diabetic for many many years, and has been on insulin with his intake of insulin rising just to keep his sugar levels stable. He had never wanted to give up any foods that he loved including sweets, so he would just take his insulin and then eat what he wanted. Finally he decided he was going to have to make a diet change. So i will share his story and how he is doing so far on the new diet plan.
In the mean time you can visit http://www.deathtodiabetes.com/ to learn more of this diet and how it truly is suppose to reverse diabetes.


My Mom's personal story of giving up Christmas- My mom grew up in a home that celebrated Christmas. She loved and enjoyed it though it did not not hold alot of meaning for her because she was not a Christian at the time. But then when she did come to know the Lord as a young woman, it took on a whole knew meaning for her. She felt she was doing something truely wonderful for her Lord by celebrating His birth. Then she met my Dad! My dad believed Christmas was pagan and not something Christians should be celebrating. I will share her complete story on how it was for her to give it up, and her thoughts on it now.

* i am waiting for my mom to send me all the little details on these 2 topics so that is why i can not just post it right now. But please do keep an out look for them.

just Anna and I

Good Morning from my home Texas!

When i woke up this morning at 5: 30 to help hubby get the kids up, fed, and ready to head out the door with him, it was nice and cool at 59F!! They all complained it was cold and putting on layers! I thought it felt sooo wonderful!!

Anyway so got everyone ready and out the door headed on thier way to the beach!! I know, I know, off to the beach with out mom, thats pretty bad huh? But its really what i wanted to do.

I am planing to have me a good ole moms retreat right here at the house, in my very own cozy and comfortable place!! Can't get anymore better than that i figure!!

Me and sweet Anna we will just rest and be lazy all day! Send e-mails, phone family, visit all my favorite blogs, read my favroite magazine (Above Rubies), go for a walk and enjoy the coolness!!

Play with Anna, enjoy her cooing and her sweet smiles!!

No cooking, no cleaning, no dishes, no laundry, its my rest day!!

Tomorrow we will go out shopping, print off some pictuers, take our time. There will be no one to beg for anything, no one dragging behind!

OOh but i miss them already, and they have only been gone 2 hours!!