tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86296330634633564492024-03-18T23:34:11.425-05:00Bomba DaysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger538125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-20465106808774661432012-02-17T10:50:00.000-06:002012-02-17T10:54:40.222-06:00R.S.V.P.R.S.V.P. stands for a French phrase: "répondez, s'il vous plaît," which means "please reply." We have also translated it to mean: "Reserve So Very Promptly."
The person sending the invitation would like you to tell him or her whether you accept or decline the invitation. That is, will you be coming to the event or not?
Some think that it just means reply if you are coming. If you're not then no need to let the person(s) know at all.
I am a planner! There is very little that I do spur of the moment. Since I am a planner and the thing planned requires others to attend, you can rest sure that invites have gone out in advance. This has given the recipient enough time to check his/her calendars, ponder the invite, and reply to YES, I(we) will be attending or No, I(we) will not be attending.
To R.S.V.P. to something does not take an act of congress and SHOULD be followed with your acceptance or regret of the invite. Etiquette rules followed in most Western cultures require that if you receive an invitation, you should reply promptly, perhaps that same day.
There is NO excuse not to "répondez, s'il vous plaît," "Please Reply" or "Respond So Very Promptly" or "R.S.V.P." Someone chose to invite you to something with the understanding that it may be possible that you cannot attend but nevertheless they chose to invite you. The least you can do is respond.
NOW, if you responded saying YES, I(we) will be attending, and on the day of the event unplanned circumstances prevent you from attending, then as quickly as possible, notice should be given to the person that sent you the invite, informing them that because of the unforseen circumstance you were not able to make it. It just lets them know that all is well with you other than "life happening!"
BUT, MOST OF ALL, just R.S.V.P. to the invite!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-88908009397941530522012-02-08T11:58:00.002-06:002012-02-08T12:17:08.754-06:00Diaper FREE!!!Other than bedtime, Corban is diaper free! I cannot believe that he is now walking around in underwear and about to turn 3 years old. Oh how I remember the sleepless/trying nights and wondering if/when they were ever going to end. He still gets up from time to time but he normally just crawls into bed with us or goes right back to his bed after a drink of water.<br /><br />He is turning into my big boy. He and I had a daddy-son lunch after church on Sunday. Just watching him sitting across from me drinking from a cup with a straw, eating his own cheese dip, chips and taco and talking to me about everything just makes me smile. Both my boys are truly amazing! (thank you Lord) I hope they both know they can always talk to me about anything.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-3129070201233166702012-02-01T09:40:00.002-06:002012-02-01T09:45:07.495-06:00We Matter......that's right. We matter to God. God is concerned about you and I. Whatever concerns you, concerns Him. WOW! <br /><br />If we could just wrap our heads around that. The creater of the Universe cares for me and you!<br /><br />He cannot be compaired to an earthly human being. The way He feels for us cannot be changed because of what we did or said. WOW! (is anyone shouting right now?)<br /><br />He cares for us. We matter to Him and He loves us!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXgVtwazXdIZGPHnknBVTf1SwLqsJtfE8JLoLokI-HBd7mo6PoLN2ZS1H6mbxvTvaPcRBRFadMl_Sl3HjJ6K-A3944CIu9v-uM4PdM0hASC5nhHBXp66BAY2qZornHtJXfCB7gvkKb9SA/s1600/You+matter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXgVtwazXdIZGPHnknBVTf1SwLqsJtfE8JLoLokI-HBd7mo6PoLN2ZS1H6mbxvTvaPcRBRFadMl_Sl3HjJ6K-A3944CIu9v-uM4PdM0hASC5nhHBXp66BAY2qZornHtJXfCB7gvkKb9SA/s320/You+matter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704193705340634578" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-85266515367473110132012-01-23T15:06:00.003-06:002012-01-23T15:23:56.166-06:00Random thoughts...-It rained so hard and so fast last night that water came into the garage under the garage doors. Thankgoodness that's the only place.<br /><br />-People who think their poop don't stink irritate me. <br /><br />-I need to work at being a better husband.<br /><br />-Everytime a rock hits my car I am thankful that it isn't a brand new car. Not that I am happy about the rock hitting the car, it just makes it less painful. <br /><br />-This afternoon has gone by soooooo sloooooooow. <br /><br />-I wish my almost 3 year old would mind us like he does his teacher and grandparents.<br /><br />-Leftovers for dinner or chick-fil-a. (that is the question?)<br /><br />-I wish money grew on trees.<br /><br />-I know I am blessed more than I could ever think or imagine.<br /><br />-So thankful that God is a forgiving God.<br /><br />-I need to vacuum.<br /><br />-I am not doing good at this losing weight thing. <br /><br />-Would it be considered child abuse if I hung my children upside down by their toenails when they started acting up and not minding?<br /><br />-Regardless, I love those boys to pieces; they melt my heart.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-49546709295407100852012-01-20T15:01:00.003-06:002012-01-20T15:12:26.717-06:004 MONTHS!Has it really been four months since I last Blogged?! Time really does go by fast. Here are a few things that has been going on:<br /><br />-We have been in our new home for one year now. Looking foward to remodeling the boys bathroom and then ours and putting a porch over the front door. The majority is going to be DIY, with the help of friends and family, so hopefully the taxes we get back will pay for it all. :-) <br /><br />-Corban started K3 the first week of this month and he has been LOVING it. He is also on his way to being 100% potty trained. Corban turns 3 in February.<br /><br />-Asher is 16 months old and growing like a weed. He is no doubt going to be atleast 6 feet tall.<br /><br />-Jennifer got a well deserved promotion at work. I am so proud of her. She deserved it. <br /><br />-Come May 1st I will be at my job for 12 years! WOW! Talk about the time going by.<br /><br />-This past year was a very tough year for us finacially but God always provided and per the ###'s on the scale I didn't miss a meal during those tough financial times. Note to self: LOSE WEIGHT! <br /><br />-I am excited about what God is doing. With Jennifer's new promotion we will be able to start socking away more money and, lord willing the creek don't rise, we will be able to start planning for our childrens future. This is going to mean that we, Jennifer and I, stay content with the little things in life; which I have to say she always has to keep me in check more than I have to her.<br /><br />-I am going to work at Keeping my Blog Updated!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-47870550160473547892011-09-20T14:57:00.002-05:002011-09-20T15:05:35.688-05:00Our house, Our rules, Our kids toys!When you come over to our house I want you to feel as welcome and relaxed as possible. If you have children and they come with you I want them to enjoy playing with my kids and their toys. I do NOT however want my kids toys broken by your kids. Is it too much to ask that you teach your children how to play gently with other peoples toys and if you happen to break it, tell an adult so we are aware of it. <br /><br />You are welcome to come over as well as your kids and they can play but they are going to respect everything in our home. If you have not taught your children how to conduct themselves at someone elses house rest-assure that I will tell them. You may allow them to break things in your home but it will NOT happen in ours. I do understand that things accidently get broken but it isn't an accident everytime. <br /><br />So come on over! Eat, drink, laugh, relax, etc., but please respect.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-11379801316303973812011-09-13T11:03:00.003-05:002011-09-13T11:18:28.730-05:00A year alreadyJust like others, I have those days that I wish would hurry up and get here or times in my life that I wish would speed up. The truth is though, time is going by so fast. And each passing year seems quicker than the last. '<br /><br />This past Sept. 1st we have been in our house for a year. Other than painting a few walls, decorating, and putting on a new roof, nothing much more has been done. I have plenty of plans/ideas that I want to do but all in due time. This can be hard for me because I'm a "want it done yesterday" type of person. <br /><br />During this next year I want to paint and update the bathrooms. We also need to put new windows on the house. That will be another big expense like the roof was but it has to be done. After that I want to paint(or put siding) the house a sage, or hunter, or olive green and do the white shutters and white porch in a yellowish-cream color. I think it will really warm up the place and add LOTS of charm as well as curb appeal. Of course doing all this will also be a big expense so it might be a couple more years before we do it.<br /><br />In 4 more days our second son, Asher, will be a 1 year old. Now when I think about that it really seems to have been a fast year. Asher's name means "happy/blessed" and he is one happy baby boy. Other than the occasional fuss with his brother he is always quick to give a smile and is pretty much laid back.<br /><br />My wife and sons are exactly what God knew I needed. They have changed my life in so many ways and though some days are longer/harder than others, I wouldn't trade them for anything. <br /><br />Remember blogger-world...it is SO easy to focus on the bad things in life but MUCH better and relaxing to focus on the good things. Remember to always give God the glory he deserves. Praise him in the good times and bad. Take it all to the Lord FIRST(make your requests/concerns known to him). <br /><br />Be blessed!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-74752073417227906372011-08-15T14:48:00.001-05:002011-08-15T14:53:06.743-05:00Something in my spirit...When I stepped out on the deck this morning the cool air of 65 degrees brushed across my face and something inside of me leaped.
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<br />There is something about Autumn(fall) that does something to my spirit. Every year these feelings arise in my soul and I have never been able to explain them. This year I intend to find out what those feelings are all about.
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<br />There are so many hopes, dreams, and visions in my life that I want to see come to pass. And then there is Eric. I am my own worse enemy. I start something and then tell myself that I can't do this or that. I start believing the lies of satan. NOT anymore! I am tired of having this feeling that I can't place.
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<br />Lord, show me this Season. Move in me!
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<br />Here is a song that sums it all up:
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<br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-91kGdTumXg?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-78412702034412438362011-07-28T12:06:00.009-05:002011-08-01T07:32:23.058-05:00The Shabby Chic headboardThe Headboard is finished and I couldn't be more pleased with it! LOVE IT!!! Enjoy the pics!<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyq5Iarw6-3imaCapMbsosu2w-KyYuCtc8gMM_AzmtENoFQQBuey1ETtdtLCDza3_yISA7HLSfoi4TnoA1EIIq96izuE4ZLWfx4ubCyRJTeGjfbqKJ3JTSXQ7poj1Kn2LC4UK7MvmYu2E/s1600/Headboard+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyq5Iarw6-3imaCapMbsosu2w-KyYuCtc8gMM_AzmtENoFQQBuey1ETtdtLCDza3_yISA7HLSfoi4TnoA1EIIq96izuE4ZLWfx4ubCyRJTeGjfbqKJ3JTSXQ7poj1Kn2LC4UK7MvmYu2E/s320/Headboard+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634452063828346754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPCyiQZ2ac4KZq6WYMrmbz68YeoAVGWpGtUBq2h4TKfQ-x83aAFT72a9SsZMbL5-WSTaPqJ_-e0EraMGEJbsH5ZVPYNlke-XQus0PIOHCxQV1WJ1BE_zvKPHjEHvWn20ztR7rIq2I5Z9o/s1600/Headboard+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSg_p1l7CO9lry88ujLLzAUD5lrZVcnrEjAtdy20hEU7yer3Z43nWd-mb6jnpW9d5if01Ge9sl3NJGS7qdrQuBFwoF5uzEUlA0d5tU0Bqqb4E3vLcLE2V_coL43AXYz5cc7-WspUtLik/s320/Headboard+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634451548381796370" /></a><br />The finished product!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNuXrLRJSnYTzoqw_U9t6kL89jhNPzyz7XLFWZiCStv6jxdyfAZbmBfiDE8gcwxCPwF8NkZjplItUNB7MRgyuwEuujnhoVsCr_LEh1CC4YvCBKo_VwtcJTgrSXH0HiNtuyGMsMNTe_kw/s1600/Headboard+022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNuXrLRJSnYTzoqw_U9t6kL89jhNPzyz7XLFWZiCStv6jxdyfAZbmBfiDE8gcwxCPwF8NkZjplItUNB7MRgyuwEuujnhoVsCr_LEh1CC4YvCBKo_VwtcJTgrSXH0HiNtuyGMsMNTe_kw/s320/Headboard+022.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635863729406549266" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBHATVBJB8w_tcpLWo8KIdVEabY-UTMUe00o2X4w8j6zBKpOE5naPyyC4vq6zJxUseAryrt-CVHLCrZ8aCBeDdkXl7vuMiIPJjfqVrYBeJPmzErfEEG-kphQxQRZS55_IywRbxn9qPCg/s1600/Headboard+021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBHATVBJB8w_tcpLWo8KIdVEabY-UTMUe00o2X4w8j6zBKpOE5naPyyC4vq6zJxUseAryrt-CVHLCrZ8aCBeDdkXl7vuMiIPJjfqVrYBeJPmzErfEEG-kphQxQRZS55_IywRbxn9qPCg/s320/Headboard+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635863725535779218" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-18524494264189864732011-07-27T12:50:00.000-05:002011-07-27T12:50:18.654-05:00The More I Seek YouGod,<br /><br />It's your child, Eric. My heart is heavy right now. I don't understand so many things. Your word tells us that your ways are higher than our ways. That your thoughts are greater than our thoughts. But Lord, I don't understand the death of a child. <br /><br />Father I ask that you comfort the Repass family in the loss of their daughter. I know that she is dancing with you and singing praises to you. I know that she is hurting no more, from anything, but her family and friends that are left behind have a hurt that is so strong right now and it is a hurt that only you can take away. Wrap your arms around them Father. Never let them go. <br /><br />Lord, I also pray protection over my children from all harm. That you will be with them and protect them all the days of their lives. And as I seek you more teach me your ways and give me understanding to the things that I do not understand at all. <br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OQjiPhPsK38?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-64055335134677922062011-07-22T07:40:00.003-05:002011-07-22T07:43:31.351-05:00MarriageDid any of us really know what we were getting into when we got married? I know we all had our own thoughts, ideas, visions, stories, etc about marriage. We all heard about the ups and downs, the good and bad, and of course know the whole speech that the preacher read...for better, worse, sickness, health, etc, etc, etc. <br /><br />There is a saying that goes, "Babies change everything!" I believe the saying is true for marriage as well. "Marriage changes everything!" <br /><br />Our main view of marriage is that of our parents, guardian, or whomever raised us. It is from our upbringing that we learn really how to act or react in every situation in life; either good or bad. It is how we learn to treat our spouse in our marriage. But no matter how we were raised and what good or bad examples we saw, we are the ones responsible for the decisions/actions that we make in our own lives.<br /><br />Jennifer and I had two different kinds of upbringing. I come from a family of divorce and Jennifer and her parents will be celebrating their 37th anniversary this year. Both of our upbringing has taught us many things in our own marriage and reminds us E-V-E-R-Y-D-A-Y that the two of us could not love, laugh, cry, or live together if it wasn't for the love of Jesus that we both have in our hearts and the commitment we made to Him and each other 5 years ago today...July 22, 2006!<br /><br />Happy Anniversary Baby! I do love you more today than 5 years ago. You truly are what God had for me and I am go grateful that he brought you into my life. Through all of our ups and downs, ins and outs, and 2 boys later, years you are still the one that I love lying down next to at night and putting my hand on you while you sleep just to let you know that I am there and loving that you are there for me. <br /><br />The song that was sung at our wedding, where you walked down the isle to, is still one of my favorites and each time I hear it my heart and mind is flooded with thoughts of our wedding day! I love you Baby! <br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LZXvLsltu2A?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-35621586693627717932011-07-20T13:59:00.003-05:002011-07-20T14:15:47.925-05:00Shabby ChicI have a confession to make:<br /><br />I am a Guy and I love to decorate!<br /><br />There, I said it! <br /><br />With that said, one of my favorite kind of styles is Shabby Chic. I love French Country too. I have seldom decorated using the style though. You will see in this pic a little piece of Shabby Chic where I painted a set of shutters and made them look a little distressed looking:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dySH4LECNCyeDXiwR-hEgD693X76G6NGqDTcBjdtJTNnYJOvLTJyaLQHiA0-gpl561KAUo7Ul_TamlACxdY4r6t73OB2NNstUWWnMptmfrNex9Q90-xSn5amgVNpUZ_dx9J0GodIXjQ/s1600/house.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dySH4LECNCyeDXiwR-hEgD693X76G6NGqDTcBjdtJTNnYJOvLTJyaLQHiA0-gpl561KAUo7Ul_TamlACxdY4r6t73OB2NNstUWWnMptmfrNex9Q90-xSn5amgVNpUZ_dx9J0GodIXjQ/s320/house.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631512865787195826" /></a><br /><br />Doing that is just the begining. I am currently working on a project that, even if you don't love it, I will. Since Jennifer and I got married we have not had a headboard for our bed and really haven't had the need for one until we moved into our new house. So, stay tuned for pics of our new headboard. And just a side note...this Friday we will be celebrating our 5 year Anniversary! <br /><br />After I finish with the headboard I have a few other pieces of furniture that I will redo. And I have an idea for our foyer and for our bathroom. I know, I know, I am a glutten for punishment. As if I don't have enough to keep me busy I add more stuff to my to-do list. Jennifer has never had to give me a "honey-do" list. I make my own!<br /><br />So...who's ready to see the new headboard? Stay tuned...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-38864008775409017582011-07-13T14:53:00.003-05:002011-07-13T14:55:57.591-05:00It's the new internet Craz!If you fall while going up the stairs...just Plank with it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRVq8tSR_ie-lSsQsh_8oQU2Jkv6Rm1DyAqLfqBrLDI-ekdOZfiOBKk662OmZSRbrjlg-x6wnJ6QyH7QT2Kw0LQ-bgW-UZq0QvygRjChW6o9dr5em3BRpoV17o_2ip4PG8wq0BGzAhY0/s1600/planking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRVq8tSR_ie-lSsQsh_8oQU2Jkv6Rm1DyAqLfqBrLDI-ekdOZfiOBKk662OmZSRbrjlg-x6wnJ6QyH7QT2Kw0LQ-bgW-UZq0QvygRjChW6o9dr5em3BRpoV17o_2ip4PG8wq0BGzAhY0/s320/planking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628927614872587234" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3VEj_tiiXNmMv0e99B8s_mB0J_1H86UZu-3IOKuSUkUyKMYs4i3thOGxVnV52FGEfxdHUULxN8G99437OF85_Q6a3S-ncaxyKwTM7xqfMvE2RaJDsN_YJhnGUFITn4D3hIipFswY8KI/s1600/Plank.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3VEj_tiiXNmMv0e99B8s_mB0J_1H86UZu-3IOKuSUkUyKMYs4i3thOGxVnV52FGEfxdHUULxN8G99437OF85_Q6a3S-ncaxyKwTM7xqfMvE2RaJDsN_YJhnGUFITn4D3hIipFswY8KI/s320/Plank.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628927613417303218" /></a><br /><br />Enjoy more people Planking at:<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kingwood-Plankers/135693973179511Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-22098827105899423652011-07-13T12:20:00.004-05:002011-07-13T14:17:44.262-05:00A Wiggly Good Time!My little Corbster(Corban) is growing up so fast. I would be lying if I told you that I didn't just get misty-eyed while thinking about just how fast. It's just that time really does seem to go by faster when you have kids and it is so hard to try to slow down and capture every single moment of each and every day. But thank goodness, with the help of cameras, we can capture as many as we want to. <br /><br />Corban L-O-V-E-S the Wiggles! LOVE may even be an understatement. Either way, he loves them and their tour this year lead them to Atlanta, GA. So we bought tickets and waited for the day to arrive; which was yesterday 07-12-11.<br /><br />Here are just a few pics; trust me there were MANY more taken:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07HHJxtKC4H0wM0_lHmLi69RgC4vTjSUpjhyFesjMmpz9UUxK81CbDjpDt_if7uHpAD1XecOwxWK9gNAhWqUoyXpV78OjSAosaMxaEeudWkjKqAeJ0EiQCa-HeyBNHh1ytlbPkJbp3yo/s1600/Wiggles+2011+061.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07HHJxtKC4H0wM0_lHmLi69RgC4vTjSUpjhyFesjMmpz9UUxK81CbDjpDt_if7uHpAD1XecOwxWK9gNAhWqUoyXpV78OjSAosaMxaEeudWkjKqAeJ0EiQCa-HeyBNHh1ytlbPkJbp3yo/s320/Wiggles+2011+061.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628914939242613202" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGRJf7pXTAFhZT5cH0G5EyEzgZXecIFZeXRWzxBh1PXwnkyiWoPfCMcyMuomqBqRY4dG5BIu0ZztWTTdfYgxXeDq1l022O5pNvWn8BUThWeD6jx07_WvmPM-YgFI58u5J1Y4SCVnDs3M/s1600/Wiggles+2011+060.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGRJf7pXTAFhZT5cH0G5EyEzgZXecIFZeXRWzxBh1PXwnkyiWoPfCMcyMuomqBqRY4dG5BIu0ZztWTTdfYgxXeDq1l022O5pNvWn8BUThWeD6jx07_WvmPM-YgFI58u5J1Y4SCVnDs3M/s320/Wiggles+2011+060.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628914935685096850" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgkgQJY1wKYqBdwCtsmPr-z2K6IgnYSECMks0DnQphawCm6dhlxMtP63lTMr6t9tyg5nXBQ9fJjC6b1x6cr1GCyWz-uWWzlaLKHchlUd1e1RLvIqQkBDNkECl6aFzgTQ4CjcF8DoeTw0/s1600/Wiggles+2011+053.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgkgQJY1wKYqBdwCtsmPr-z2K6IgnYSECMks0DnQphawCm6dhlxMtP63lTMr6t9tyg5nXBQ9fJjC6b1x6cr1GCyWz-uWWzlaLKHchlUd1e1RLvIqQkBDNkECl6aFzgTQ4CjcF8DoeTw0/s320/Wiggles+2011+053.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628914926159590754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtOPNtIUONqanoFa-zGyShwRr51NfEo3JNCVo5kRCr934mGjGimvxjndzVV17-E_0QmsiYMSRu98j_3PIqpCsbe0CWGhyphenhyphenT5GJLQLWDE4dRRUXIhoyoebfe364-Bq6pz-fQK6JONDO9aM/s1600/Wiggles+2011+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtOPNtIUONqanoFa-zGyShwRr51NfEo3JNCVo5kRCr934mGjGimvxjndzVV17-E_0QmsiYMSRu98j_3PIqpCsbe0CWGhyphenhyphenT5GJLQLWDE4dRRUXIhoyoebfe364-Bq6pz-fQK6JONDO9aM/s320/Wiggles+2011+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628914923022537554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpJ6u-g2FuWRz9pncHc4rfmTMgGwwoIkFQVLAqxl_SuDOzZ_wQsJJHasDoYGMXExC1rEqEH-WLIwrIpQij8LIrAZjYVkrJWUCa1mP-iLDk30qRSRw3eZZpFTx1NWOZlGe5U76hsAkJ78/s1600/Wiggles+2011+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOpJ6u-g2FuWRz9pncHc4rfmTMgGwwoIkFQVLAqxl_SuDOzZ_wQsJJHasDoYGMXExC1rEqEH-WLIwrIpQij8LIrAZjYVkrJWUCa1mP-iLDk30qRSRw3eZZpFTx1NWOZlGe5U76hsAkJ78/s320/Wiggles+2011+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628914916426572658" /></a><br /><br />During the event Corban sat in either my or Jennifer's lap. He didn't get up and dance around during the show like he does when he is at home. The looks on his face throughout showed that he was enjoying it though. <br /><br />Jennifer and I are very selective on what we let our boys watch and what things we buy our boys. We are not ones to spoil our children. Since we are selective we were more than happy to Make Corban's Day with a trip to see The Wiggles LIVE!!! And I also want to say that I am blessed to work for a company that understands that Family comes before the Job so I had no worry about not being at work yesterday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-26450677108713187422011-07-05T09:45:00.002-05:002011-07-05T09:51:02.433-05:00Count your many Blessings......name them one by one!<br /><br />Can you do it? Can you count ALL the Blessings that God has given to you? Can you count ALL the times that He has provided for you, cared for you, kept you from harms way; knowingly and unknowingly?! <br /><br />There is NO WAY that you can count EVERYTHING that God has done for you because all that He has done outnumbers the grains of sand! Yup, He's done that much!<br /><br />We are blessed beyond measure! Remember that as you go through your day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-33030371682209455862011-06-29T14:27:00.002-05:002011-06-29T14:43:48.724-05:00Sick BabiesThe boys have been fighting sickness lately. Corban is just congested again but Asher has been fighting some kind of harder fever-virus that ranges from highs up to 101.5 and causes congestion and diarrhea. It is going on 1 1/2 weeks today and he has been to the doctor twice. All they tell us to do is keep him on tylenol and motrin and keep him hydrated. Thanks for that little nugget of information at $40.00 each visit! I'm glad you got "Dr." in front of your name. I would have never figured that one out. <br /><br />Asher goes next Tuesday for his 9 month check up. I really hope he is better before then. <br /><br />I hate it when the boys are sick. I do not understand why babies/kids get sick. Or not why they get sick but honestly, "why does God allow them to get sick?" If they are babies they can't tell you that they are sick and it is just pitiful when they are so little and you see them hurting and can't do anything for them. It breaks my heart. It frustrates me too because I just don't think they should get sick.<br /><br />Father, please heal Asher and Corban from their sickness in Jesus' name, amen. <br /><br />I know it is just a virus, cold, fever, etc and I know there are other parents who have children with far more worse medical conditions and it really hurts me to see them too. So I know I have a lot to be thankful for since my boys sickness is so minor compared to others, but it doesn't mean I have to like it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-1193025961097285182011-06-23T14:18:00.001-05:002011-06-23T14:52:09.529-05:00When I Cry<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lnKD8ktFnBc?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-69550811112093735012011-06-22T07:33:00.003-05:002011-06-22T07:39:30.421-05:00Prayer Warriors UNITE!I am not going to give the real name of my friend that needs to be covered in prayer right now and for months to come. I will call my friend Pat! God knows what the situation is and I need each of you prayer warriors to join in unity with me that God will show Himself to Pat. Put Pat on your daily prayer list. <br /><br />Seek your hearts, allow God to speak to you on behalf of Pat! Pray without ceasing!<br /><br />Certain things to pray for would be: comfort, peace, JOY, understanding and questions that Pat has to be answered by God. <br /><br />Pat is a christian but satan is doing what satan does best, coming to try to kill, steal, and destroy Pat. <br /><br />PRAY!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-91035675934992778732011-05-26T11:53:00.005-05:002011-05-26T11:59:05.152-05:00Newly Painted Dining RoomTo finish it off we will be getting a new light fixture and I am still thinking about putting a chair rail around the room. The kitchen and eat in area have it so...<br /><br />Getting rid of the purple:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevlL57RxnjmnLJwr1ytSVwsnQACIYNkTjgh5KONATqHC35YsDW3nD-8M455LrkEYe5cZsskRnFyd6qDSfxDHXOjvt0uvx6s1MOWjs5jUEwcuWBZ8PE_zsbly1QoHu0XWVZxqEabnwS5Q/s1600/Diningroom-green+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevlL57RxnjmnLJwr1ytSVwsnQACIYNkTjgh5KONATqHC35YsDW3nD-8M455LrkEYe5cZsskRnFyd6qDSfxDHXOjvt0uvx6s1MOWjs5jUEwcuWBZ8PE_zsbly1QoHu0XWVZxqEabnwS5Q/s320/Diningroom-green+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611069241851184674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAeB-ih_lTAxFxhTb1u4QWrYfUGbnsPqjniCxLNUtW52vsZfiGajT-7R2kf4dh4NzHtsomvVpNDB1mphAG_3AkNFEIuUVFrgcynOelY1RJ9mjI7f0NxbGWWr6pNpL1NFXQnPVi17q2nA/s1600/Diningroom-green+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAeB-ih_lTAxFxhTb1u4QWrYfUGbnsPqjniCxLNUtW52vsZfiGajT-7R2kf4dh4NzHtsomvVpNDB1mphAG_3AkNFEIuUVFrgcynOelY1RJ9mjI7f0NxbGWWr6pNpL1NFXQnPVi17q2nA/s320/Diningroom-green+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611069237023720242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaK6ct0is6VjiugzDBrx_mvaoTbCRVQBeTlTK8TAcMwN38pqtfgNverHSx_cg4red-ZzZodNdUhUg4p31UZovt80Fr8slzajIYVyMt3cpLVLMC6W_KDWlnrjpgc1yxSq7DWlb5v3NNJMk/s1600/Diningroom-green+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaK6ct0is6VjiugzDBrx_mvaoTbCRVQBeTlTK8TAcMwN38pqtfgNverHSx_cg4red-ZzZodNdUhUg4p31UZovt80Fr8slzajIYVyMt3cpLVLMC6W_KDWlnrjpgc1yxSq7DWlb5v3NNJMk/s320/Diningroom-green+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611069260151419410" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSYL4N2Y1alWXT9ZhTRtwqzra_dkgmfhdoCwUDFcMaTyT2zErtbigf17zrAYYv33eQcSOSuanYaM5wgEmmX1iWMixSsDLMWk19hoSeYt9Ygoq1yJ5LUwam6hndFccYxieqEk3BU1NBsA/s1600/Diningroom-green+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSYL4N2Y1alWXT9ZhTRtwqzra_dkgmfhdoCwUDFcMaTyT2zErtbigf17zrAYYv33eQcSOSuanYaM5wgEmmX1iWMixSsDLMWk19hoSeYt9Ygoq1yJ5LUwam6hndFccYxieqEk3BU1NBsA/s320/Diningroom-green+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611069247671619522" /></a><br />The curtains still match...which is a good thing!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorHzPG28lHGowU3w8q7PjvSH2Q-D0BQOIbK6iWqSRm9guNFiHtJdYQz0EwGCvQIGfq9FTgRgXephQtC0zW6FBEq4YTOSBI11uTU0j_O234Wkueau4y87oX46dhk5nBX50QBG09cu_CgM/s1600/Diningroom-green+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorHzPG28lHGowU3w8q7PjvSH2Q-D0BQOIbK6iWqSRm9guNFiHtJdYQz0EwGCvQIGfq9FTgRgXephQtC0zW6FBEq4YTOSBI11uTU0j_O234Wkueau4y87oX46dhk5nBX50QBG09cu_CgM/s320/Diningroom-green+006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611069251463923570" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-62872160216354284522011-05-19T14:51:00.002-05:002011-05-19T15:25:23.609-05:00Is this thing on...tap, tap, tap!So I haven't posted in a while...bite me! Okay, don't really bite me. I get enough of that from my two year old. He pokes, bites, hits, throws things at me, etc. I feel like I am being bullied. I am constantly saying, "stop it, don't do that, quit!" My Son, the bully. :-/ Okay, he's really not a bully but I do wonder sometimes. <br /><br />Corban, my two year old is my smart little boy! He can count, say his ABC's, and other than the bullying mentioned above, he gives great hugs and kisses, randomly says I love you, which even to a Dad, melts your heart. While saying the blessing over our food he is quick to get to the Amen part because he knows he can eat after that. He is my Son, what can I say!<br /><br />Corban is also my helper. Most of the time I reluctantly let him help me do something just because I know how much he loves to help; even though I know it will involve me having to clean up or correct even a bigger mess than what was already there. <br /><br />Your Children teach you things and my Son Corban is teaching me Patience. He is full of love and gives love freely but as already mentioned, he is my Son so of course there is patience that is needed to deal with me...I mean him. ;-)<br /><br />Now my second Son, Asher! He is now 8 months old. The boy wakes up with a smile and goes to sleep with a smile. He loves his big brother, even after his brother has knocked him in the head to the point that Jennifer had to call the nurse. Asher is our more quiet one, unless he's hungry. (look-a-there, another son of mine that loves food!)<br /><br />Asher is a happy baby. He is and has been our sleeper from the time he was born. Yes, he has a few nights here and there but nothing like the way Corban kept us up. He is about to start crawling which is a little sad for me because it just means he is growing up so fast. But don't worry, I'm not so sad that I change my mind about only having two. Two is it! <br /><br />Since he's only 8 months old, I don't really know what Asher is teaching me. Time will tell.<br /><br />Moving on...I got the pool open and ready this past week. I am finding out quickly that having a pool is work...but work that is well worth it. I know we will be enjoying it almost everyday and I will be enjoying those evening swims. <br /><br />I started painting the dining room. Once done we will get a new light fixture and then I will continue on completing one room at a time; updating this and that, painting here and there.<br /><br />We've meet the neighbors behind us that are our age. They are awesome people and we have already had them over for game night last friday, along with other awesome friends, and we will be getting together for bbqs and swims all summer. They have a daughter that is 5 that I know Corban will love to play with; he likes those older girls and they like bossing him around. Get use to it Son! :o<br /><br />This past May 1st I celebrated 11 years here at work. I know, WOW! I was 19 1/2 when I started. Who knows, maybe I will see another 11 years!?! Some have been here for 20plus years! What can I say...it's an awesome company! It's family!<br /><br />Jennifer is still at her current position. We are praying for her a new job that she has applied for. She really wants it and I want it for her. She would be awesome at it! She's the best!<br /><br />Father, Thank you for my lovely wife and for my two beautiful sons. Thank you for giving to me exactly what you knew I needed. Thank you for letting them teach me things that I would have never learned. Thank you for blessing me with all 3 of them even when I feel that I don't deserve any of it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-11235258762328364462011-04-13T07:56:00.003-05:002011-04-13T13:40:24.697-05:00SingingSinging...it's something I have always done. <br /><br />I cannot remember a time when I have not been involved in a choir, praise team, chorus group, etc. I even attended Jeff State Community College on a Singers Scholarship. I do not claim to be the BEST singer in the world but I can "carry a tune in a bucket" and love to harmonize in songs. I will even tell you that I know I am better at doing harmony songs than I am a soloist. <br /><br />When we started attending the church we are at last October I knew it was the place for us to be. Of course, Jennifer knew it was were we were suppose to be years back but that is another story about my stubbornness. It was the place for us because number one: the True word of God is preached from the pulpit. Number two: because it has the classes Jennifer and I need, and number three: because it has what our children need. <br /><br />One of the most exciting things for me though was it had a choir and praise team. My passion is singing and they had a lot to offer. I joined the choir, filled out the form of where I would like to be used(i.e. choir, praise team) and started enjoying what I know is my calling. I really feel that I was working toward joining the praise team but some changes happened. <br /><br />The Minister of Music Pastor announced that he and his family was leaving. It was all on good terms and they are missed greatly. Because of them leaving, changes were made to the current music ministry.<br /><br />The Lead Pastor is not in a hurry to hire another music minister. The details is too much to go into here but I and everyone else understands why and we are excited about the future and the next person that will take over, whenever that will be. In the meantime though, they have dismissed the choir and only kept the Morning Praise Team which means that I am no longer singing because I had not been put on the team yet. <br /><br />So...here I sit, currently at my computer typing this, but sitting in the congregation on Sundays wishing that I were up on stage helping to lead worship. I have contacted the "fill-in pastor" that is leading worship until a replacement is found. I let him know the desires of my heart and that I am readily available when he needs another tenor/alto voice. He said thanks for letting him know. Who knows, we will see. And to let you know, the reason why the fill-in pastor can't continue on with the choir, etc is because he has other obligations on wednesday nights and sunday nights so therefore having choir practice would be rather hard to juggle. <br /><br />To be honest though, my heart hurts from it all. It's only been two weeks since no choir and I already miss it terribly. It might even be the new year before they find a new music pastor. <br /><br />Maybe there is something I am suppose to be learing during this time? I know we are not leaving this church. Like I have already stated, "this is where we are suppose to be." I just feel lost right now.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-14524642261613787022011-03-23T08:29:00.003-05:002011-03-23T08:31:48.005-05:00Follow link to my Wife's blog to see current update of Corban at 2 years!http://jenbsnyder.blogspot.com/2011/03/two.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-63264349146114902972011-02-16T14:56:00.003-06:002011-02-16T15:12:40.443-06:00PRAYThat's what God wants us to do...PRAY! Ephesians 6:18 tells us to Pray! In EVERYTHING! Make your requests, suplications, thankfulness, etc known to God. There is power in pray! Read this quote:<br /><br />"God shapes the world by prayer. The more prayer there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces of God against evil" … (E.M. Bounds)<br /><br />God is showing up in our Life Groups on Sunday mornings and showing up in our home! Prayer to God, the daily conversation you have with Him through prayer, brings you closer to Him and into the Plans that He has for you!<br /><br />So...Pray! And watch God "Do His Thing!"<br /><br />Moving on...We have a certain little boy who will be turning 2 this Sunday. I cannot believe he is turning 2 already. He l-o-v-e-s the Wiggles. So we will be having a Wiggles birthday party on Saturday!<br /><br />Corban is turning into such a big boy. Next week I will post some pictures of the Party! I am glad the weather is going to be gorgeous so we can move the Party outside. He is getting a Bounce House as his present from us so it will be great to have that outside instead of the garage. <br /><br />Until again!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-66370738290097080562011-02-10T09:12:00.003-06:002011-02-10T13:55:05.359-06:00Reading a book......or Getting your Book read!<br /><br />If the first chapter of a book has not caught captured my undivided attention then chances are I will not finish reading it. It's not to say that it's not a good book, just not the book for me. <br /><br />But reading a book and "Getting your book read" are two different things. And no, I am not referring to a book that you have written. I am speaking of the daily "living out life" book. All the experiences you go through. Why you do what you do and why you act like you act. <br /><br />All I can say is there are a lot of reasons (influences) that we have had in our lives that is the result of how we respond to things. But know this one thing, even if the influences came from your Parents, they are not always the right influence. That doesn't mean that your Parents didn't have your best interest at heart, they too, just didn't know better either because it was what they saw.<br /><br />E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G we face in life MUST be taken before our Father in heaven. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-G MUST be sifted and weighed. We MUST start asking, "why do I do this or that a certain way, etc? I can 100% say that if we do this we will find that some changes have to be made and who knows, some spiritial strong holds will be broken as well. <br /><br />We are to become more like Christ each day! Those of us, who have been saved for many years, and are still drinking the "spirital milk" should be "eating meat!" So, get off the tit (jennifer's favorite word! :o) and start seeking hard after God. For the devil is like a roaring lion, roaming around seeking whom he may devour. Put on the armor of God face each new day ready to WIN this battle and destroy every foot-hold the devil may already have in your life and prevent him from forming any more foot-holds. <br /><br />As an old song goes:<br /><br />Shut the door, keep out the devil<br />Shut the door, keep the devil in the night<br />Shut the door, keep out the devil<br />Light a candle, everythings alrightUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629633063463356449.post-83357065111383234172011-02-07T15:07:00.002-06:002011-02-07T15:26:57.344-06:00WhirlwindThey say that when you have kids time goes by faster. Well..."THEY" are correct! I wake up on Monday morning and wonder how in the heck is it Friday afternoon already; and all this is happening before our boys are even out of diapers yet. Oh My!<br /><br />Everything is as good in the hood as it can get I guess. We had a few days of sickness pass through the house but I think everyone is getting over it. <br /><br />We are L-O-V-I-N-G our Church. I have to wonder to myself sometimes why I resisted this church for the past couple of years but I know we are were we are suppose to be. And to admit that I was wrong would be to admit that the Bride was right and, well, we are not going there. :o<br /><br />God is showing me a lot of things and to put it mildly...My book has been read a few times. It is all for the good though. It's that whole pruning and breaking off the dead. It hurts but it is for my good!<br /><br />I've started a list of things to do in our house. Little updates here and there and saving up for major ones like a new roof and new windows. <br /><br />We are getting ready for Corban's 2 year birthday party. I wish you could see him! He is so darn cute and boy does he have an attitude; which he gets from his mom. I know one thing for sure, he knows what he wants and doesn't want and isn't afraid to let you know! Don't worry though, I am being the Godly Father I should be and taking out the belt and wearing that backside out, ALL in the name of Jesus of course and telling him that, "this hurts me more than it hurts you." You know, the things our parents told us as we were getting a beating. Okay, okay, he's not getting beatings...yet anyway. But he is just like me and well, enough said. Just keep Jennifer and Asher in your prayers! :)<br /><br />Asher will be 5 months on the 17th. He is the total opposite of Corban and will be as tall as Jennifers Dad...aka...Coach. Asher is nothing but smiles all the time and loves to fall asleep on his daddy. Which I don't mind because that actually allows me to have some down time. <br /><br />We are holding off on purchasing a new vehicle. It is just so darn hard to get another car, with a car note, when the two vehicles you have are paid for. <br /><br />So, there you have it, Bombadays it in a nutshell!<br /><br />Have a great evening!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0