Our 1st Beth Moore

I am so excited to share that Scottlyn and I just finished our first Beth Moore study together: DAVID Seeking God's Heart. This was a deep growing time we shared. We dug in weekly and discussed each section. Each week we were pulled closer to God and were able to share more as Mother and Daughter. This versions is written at a teenage level, I found the questions open and honest and not at all caught up in much of the drama of our world. Beth wrote it to deal with the heart issues, that if left unchecked can turn into uncontrolled behavior.

After each study we have done together, we pick out something that stuck with us and write it on a 3x5 card to display where we will see it daily. Here is what we picked:

Our God is a personal God that we can call our own:

• He is my strength when I am weak
• He is my rock when I am slipping
• He is my deliverer when I am trapped
• He is my fortress when I am crumbling
• He is my Refuge when I am pursed
• He is my Shield when I am exposed
• He is my Lord when life spins out of control

Next we are moving onto "Before you meet Prince Charming" by Sarah Mally. We are going to cover this over the next six weeks.

You can click on both links to read more about the books. Do you mentor your daughter? If so please share what books or bible studies that you have enjoyed.

Growing in Christ,

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

Cow Appreciation Day 2010

Dress like a COW and get FREE Chick-fil-A!!! That's a no brainier for my family. Were that family who maps our summer trip down to Florida by what exits have a Chick-fil-A on them. We just love Chick-fil-A and are thankful for the meal we had that day. What a FUN one we had . . . we were so blessed to share it with a dear family. Here is a picture of us all together!!!

Another one of the girls!!!
Lots of Love,

Daddy's Chick's

A Lady in the making . . .

In our family all birthday's start off when you first wake up to the family singing "Happy Birthday" to you in bed. Our oldest daughter Scottlyn tuned 11 this month.

She has turned into a wonderful pianist this year and asked for a piano cake . .

We were down at my parents home for the weekend and took her to her favorite Mexican restaurant . . she got the hat there.

Here she is blowing out the candles . . . .

What a pretty smile she has . . .

She was blessed with an iTouch from her Maw Maw and Paw Paw. Her Grammie and Papa gave her the purse with her initial on it. Plus it was filled with some CA$H in it. She will spend some of it one books from her favorite book store.

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

Piano 2009 ~ 2010

Just wanted to share the pictures of Scottlyn's Spring Piano Recital:

She received a medal for being an Outstanding Performer at the local level . . . that advanced her to the state level. This was her second year making it to state. It is an Honor just to make it to state. 92% of the performers at the state level are Asian, my fair skin dark brown hair and Hazel eye princess sticks out BIG Time. She is excited to return back to playing and improve on what she has learned this year. Her long term goal is to place at the state level.

She also received recognition as being the most improved for all her hard work. She practices about 2 hours a day!! Last fall we switched piano teachers to give her more of a challenge. She is very gifted in her ability to understand and play music. Her mind can understand at a higher level then her hands are able to play. She works daily on exercising her hands, so that in a year or so they will be able to work better together. She knows that this gift is from God.

One of the BEST things that weekend was being able to share it with her dearest friend. They have been friends from the age of 2. They are truly kindred spirits!!

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

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Easter Recap . .

Life has been crazy the past few week. I am still here . . . Here is a update on our Easter with the family. We had both of our parents over, along with Tom's sister and her children. The girls took a BIG part in helping plan out our menu.

Here is Shalyn: she made a Fruit tier with pineapple dip.

Scottlyn made her Sassy Beef BBQ sandwich.

Here is Shalyn and my mother washing the fruit.

Scottlyn and my Dad . . . he just got caught sneaking bites of the BBQ Beef :)

Tom grilled BBQ Chicken Breast on the grill . . .

Easter morning and the girls making the Easter Tombs:

Here are the Easter Dresses that the girls made. My mother taught them how to hake a pattern and add their own style to it. The piping in both dresses is not in the original pattern.

All of us before we went to church:

Me and my Mr. Wonderful!!!!

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

Week 4 - “Texture” Photo Challenge!

Head over to I ♥ faces to see some other great texture photos!

Week 3 - January 18th - “We Are Family”

Let's celebrate families this week!

Here is a picture of "Daddy's Chick's":

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Callaway Gardens

Beginning January 1 through February 28, 2010, Callaway Gardens is inviting everyone to "Be Our Guest." Admission is complimentary for these two months providing guests with the opportunity to enjoy time with their family and friends reconnecting in nature. Just show up - no ticket necessary to enter the Gardens.

Cancer Update . . .

It has been a year today since I has a Radical hysterectomy to remove the Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Cancer that was found in my cervix. People say I was blessed that I did not have to have any type of radiation or Chemo. But, I have had SIX Pap smears and TWO PET Scans just this year alone and plan on having the same regiment in 2010. Then if all goes well, it will be cut in half for 2011. With each visit to the doctor I am on pins, not knowing what she will tell me. The PET Scans are the worse when I become radio active for 24 hours. I try to make fun when I am really scared deep down. It has been a tough year for me, in so many ways, I was a very out going person, active, and always willing to help out. I had to cut back on so much because of my health. And learn for the first time how to say the word NO! My husband who has always been my Night in Shinning Armor, has gone the extra mile this past year. He has been so nurturing and attentive to me when I am at my lowest. Above all he just holds me in his arms and lets me have a good cry when I need to. He is to good for me, God blessed me when I married him.

Last year I spent Shalyn's 7th birthday in the hospital and doped up all of Christmas and New Years . So this year we are having a BIG family birthday party on Friday night. We have gone a little crazy this Christmas and got the girls a few extra things. I can not wait to watch them open their gifts!! I want to watch each of them and see their eyes light up :)

I want to close with this:

CANCER as opened my eyes to the little things that I might have brushed aside in the passed. Learning to say NO has open a whole world to me that has been right under my very roof this whole time. I take each step one at a time and stop to smell both the Flowers and the Weeds. Together they make up a very special bouquet. God, thank you for BLESSING me with CANCER! To think that I am so special to You, that You would allow me to have CANCER, just blows me away. My prayer as always been that others would see and feel you as I do. Your breath now is just as warm as it was last year as You held me tight. You know me better then anyone, for I am your Princess and You are my King. I am ALIVE because of YOU . . . .

Scottlyn's piano concert . . .

Just wanted to share Scottlyn playing at the mall this past Saturday . . . hope you enjoy it.

Have a bless day!!

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

Autumn Beauty

This weeks photo challenge theme is "Autumn Beauty", I am such a beginner at this! Here is my picture of Scottlyn in our yard:

I just love the reds and browns in the background.

Thanks so much for visiting . . .

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All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

Friend Makin Monday . . .

Welcome to another week of Friend Makin Mondays!

This week, we are to focus on some of those small things in life that bring you joy.

My Husband:

My Girls:

Our dogs:

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All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY: October 12, 2009

Outside my window... Fall is differently here, the leaves are changing fast.

I am thinking... Google: it is going to Rain again!?!, but it is Monday and I do like Rainy Monday's :)

I am thankful for... that I can save my family money at the grocery store (LOVE COUPONS!!) Spent $25.09 and saved $98.67

From the learning rooms... learning more about my Cannon Rebel xsi, at Thanksgiving I will be taking family group pictures. We will be wearing black/denim and I am also looking for ideas for large group of families.

From the kitchen... grill salmon & spinach salad for dinner tonight (YES, I grill even in the rain)

I am wearing... shorts and a long sleeve shirt

I am creating... Costume's ~we are going on a cruise over Halloween weekend and Saturday night is "Frightfully Fun" night. (we normally don't do anything for Halloween)

I am going... to work on packing away my BIG clothes (love being in a smaller size) and reorganized my closet.

I am reading... My Bible and Dee Brestin: A Woman of Confidence bible study.

I am hoping... that my husband has a successful presentation today at work.

I am hearing... PANDORA piano music

Around the house... floors need to be mopped (but it is going to rain today . . . it will have to wait), We may tackle the base boards.

One of my favorite things... I LOVE hot tea!!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Going to my parents on Tuesday and we are going to tackle some sewing projects/homemade Christmas gifts.

Here is picture I am sharing...

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Growing in HIM,

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13

"The Simple Woman's Daybook"

FOR TODAY October 5, 2009...

Outside my window... Looks like it is going to be a cloudy, rainy kind of day.

I am thinking... After I get the girls started on their school I need to work on mopping the floors.

I am thankful for... My husband, yesterday we celebrated our 12 year wedding anniversary. It was a day spent as a family: church and then an afternoon around the house, ending with a home cooked steak dinner. YUMMY!!

From the learning rooms... Last week we studies the Trojan Horse. I bought a paper model for us to glue together. I am behind on all the cutting (53+ pieces) Goal: get it cut, so the girls can put it together!!!

From the kitchen... We are going to have a beef onion soup for dinner.

I am wearing... Black Capri knit pants and a t-shirt

I am creating... still working on the Christmas List

I am going... Tuesday I am going to visit my parents after lunch.

I am reading... The Bible & taste of home Holiday gifts and crafts magazine

I am hoping... Still haven't heard back from my oncologist about my paps results. Had to go and see my local GYN last Thursday: I am having some female issues. It is not to do with my Cancer, but it has me in a lot of pain. Tom is very worried about me. She is running some test and I should hear something this week. Because of this I am staying close to home!!!

I am hearing... My girls giggling over breakfast.

Around the house... need to go through my clothes for the fall/winter

One of my favorite things... Michael Buble' . . his new CD comes out Tuesday.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Going to my parents on Tuesday, need to take Scottlyn and get her started on a Skincare Regimen . . . finish up a few projects in the girls rooms.

Here are two pictures I am sharing...

Here we are 12 years ago . .

12 years later . . . .

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All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13