She hears it often from me, but Mili.... Out of all the little girls in the world, I am so glad God gave you to me!! I love you so much my sister girl!!
"...As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." -Joshua 24:15
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Super Star of the Week
My Mili girl. Everyone who knows or meets her, falls in love quickly. I could not be more proud of the little girl she is growing up to be. She is so grown up and logical, yet so naive and simple. She is kind-hearted, thoughtful, and above all loving. She tells me every day, "You are the most beautiful mom in the world and you make my heart so happy." And to Stephen, "Dad, you are about as handsome as they come, I am so proud of you!" (can you tell she is a little like me?) And to Bella (our dog), "Bless your heart, even when your parents yell at you, I love you!" LOL. She is so creative, funny, uplifting, encouraging and just overall the best little girl I could imagine having. She blesses my heart daily, and I can't imagine life without her! She is my "Star of the Week" every week, but this was her week to shine to be "Star of the Week" at school... so here is the poster we (and by we, I mean it was a full fledged family event that lasted hours) made and here is my proud little girl showing it off.
She hears it often from me, but Mili.... Out of all the little girls in the world, I am so glad God gave you to me!! I love you so much my sister girl!!
She hears it often from me, but Mili.... Out of all the little girls in the world, I am so glad God gave you to me!! I love you so much my sister girl!!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Wow.
So it's been awhile. And while my intentions are good, I just have a hard time finding time to sit down and blog... so thanks to conference periods and to being caught up with grades.
December, I skipped that whole month, but it was a WONDERFUL one. Between snow in the park, ice skating, the theatre, slumber parties, Christmas parties, and playing with all (mom, dad, and Mili) our new presents... blogging was forgot all about. My goal though, is to be better at this. I loved soaking up every second of it, but I haven't done a great job of documenting it. I want my husband, children and self to be able to remember all of this. I do write just for myself often, just between me and the Lord, but I do want something that others can see (family and close friends) to show how God is working in our lives.
Also, if you haven't read the post below, a lot of things have changed.... like the sex of our newest Ward on the way :) It's a BOY-Jonah Mac. And ALL boy he is, let's just say, we have a REALLY proud dad at home. I am SO in love with him!! I love hearing his sweet heartbeat, I love not being able to sleep at night because he moves nonstop, I love it all! I love watching Stephen talk about him, his eyes light up and to hear the excitment in his voice, I just love watching him be such a proud daddy. (Mili on the other hand, is not too excited... pray for us with her. Telling her God picked this sweet boy just to be her brother is not good enough. All she says are baby boys cry too much, and she is not interested in having this baby brother. Also pray for Stephen and Sean they are having a hard time being patient with this as they are beyond pumped this baby is a boy.) Mili did pray last night, "Lord, please keep my baby healthy and strong, and make his heart right to love you forever." So I will say, the Lord is moving in her heart and giving her His love for her baby brother... which makes this mama proud to watch.
School is great, we are in our second semester... it's flying by. Spring Break is just around the corner (By the way- I do love my job, it seems on here all I do is count down to the next holiday lol)
We have SO many exciting things going on. If you happen to read this today, please pray for our Discipleship Now weekend-we start tonight. I have the sophmore girls, they will be staying at my house. Stephen is staying at a different house with the freshman and sophmore boys. Pray that God would begin softening and preparing hearts even before we all gather together. Please pray for everything behind the scenes, the leaders, the band, and mostly the students. I so badly have been pleading with God to do something unbelievable, so amazing, only He could get the credit for.
On a different note, HAPPY new year. Last year was so awesome, I am excited to watch God work in this one. Enjoy these pictures, Christmas morning ones are on my home laptop so here are just a few random ones...
Dad and sister on the trampoline
Mili and Bella camping out in her room (thanks Nana, cool tent!)
Sis and her new chair
Annual Happy Birthday Jesus cake with Nana. Thankful for a mom who taught me the importance of Christmas, and will teach my children too.
December, I skipped that whole month, but it was a WONDERFUL one. Between snow in the park, ice skating, the theatre, slumber parties, Christmas parties, and playing with all (mom, dad, and Mili) our new presents... blogging was forgot all about. My goal though, is to be better at this. I loved soaking up every second of it, but I haven't done a great job of documenting it. I want my husband, children and self to be able to remember all of this. I do write just for myself often, just between me and the Lord, but I do want something that others can see (family and close friends) to show how God is working in our lives.
Also, if you haven't read the post below, a lot of things have changed.... like the sex of our newest Ward on the way :) It's a BOY-Jonah Mac. And ALL boy he is, let's just say, we have a REALLY proud dad at home. I am SO in love with him!! I love hearing his sweet heartbeat, I love not being able to sleep at night because he moves nonstop, I love it all! I love watching Stephen talk about him, his eyes light up and to hear the excitment in his voice, I just love watching him be such a proud daddy. (Mili on the other hand, is not too excited... pray for us with her. Telling her God picked this sweet boy just to be her brother is not good enough. All she says are baby boys cry too much, and she is not interested in having this baby brother. Also pray for Stephen and Sean they are having a hard time being patient with this as they are beyond pumped this baby is a boy.) Mili did pray last night, "Lord, please keep my baby healthy and strong, and make his heart right to love you forever." So I will say, the Lord is moving in her heart and giving her His love for her baby brother... which makes this mama proud to watch.
School is great, we are in our second semester... it's flying by. Spring Break is just around the corner (By the way- I do love my job, it seems on here all I do is count down to the next holiday lol)
We have SO many exciting things going on. If you happen to read this today, please pray for our Discipleship Now weekend-we start tonight. I have the sophmore girls, they will be staying at my house. Stephen is staying at a different house with the freshman and sophmore boys. Pray that God would begin softening and preparing hearts even before we all gather together. Please pray for everything behind the scenes, the leaders, the band, and mostly the students. I so badly have been pleading with God to do something unbelievable, so amazing, only He could get the credit for.
On a different note, HAPPY new year. Last year was so awesome, I am excited to watch God work in this one. Enjoy these pictures, Christmas morning ones are on my home laptop so here are just a few random ones...
Dad and sister on the trampoline
Mili and Bella camping out in her room (thanks Nana, cool tent!) 
Sis and her new chair
Annual Happy Birthday Jesus cake with Nana. Thankful for a mom who taught me the importance of Christmas, and will teach my children too.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thanksgiving Break
Wow, I was so excited about Thanksgiving break, and now it's over. Last week was packed to the max and we never stopped for a minute.
What all did we do? Well...
Monday, we had an ultrasound to check for downs and all those other things... the baby looked perfect! Heartbeat was at 174 and the doctor was pretty confident it's a GIRL (80% sure). So we were thrilled about that! I wish we had recorded Mili though when we told her the news... she's already a little dramatic, but she was SO SO SO excited. She kept saying, "I told you so, I told you so." And I even got an "in your face mom" one time. lol... Needless to say, she is completely pumped about a little sister.
Tuesday, I spent the day with one of my best friends, Chelsey. We had the BEST afternoon... shopping and eating, two of our favorite things :) But really her company is what I enjoyed the most. It has been too long where just us two- no husbands, or kids, or anyone really- were able to just spend time together. And she helped me decorate my house, and though I shouldn't probably say it... my house looks adorable with all it's Christmas decorations.
Wednesday-Saturday, Stephen's family came into town and we had a great time. Always a lot of laughing going on when we are all together. We, of course, ate a lot. My mom cooked and we all ate dinner at my mom's house. One thing I am thankful for is my family, and Stephen's as well. Everyone thoroughly enjoys each other and it's just a blessings that not only are we close to both sides, they are close to each other. We also did a little "Black Friday" shopping... my husband was happy with everything I bought, but not too pumped about how much I spent. Let's just say I should be expecting personal Thank You cards in the mail from certain stores. However, in my defense, EVERYTHING I bought was on sale and I couldn't afford NOT to buy it... That's my story and I am sticking to it!!
Saturday, after family had left, Stephen and I enjoyed some quiet time alone. Being on the go is so much fun, and even though I was around my husband every second of the week, there is just something special about those nights out all alone. I LOVE them! So we went and had sushi (I am feeling great and food is finally sounds so good), picked up some firewood and made a fire at the house, and snuggled up together to watch a movie. A very relaxing, but sweet night. I love him so much, and love making memories with him!
Sunday, great day at church.... I can't say enough about how much I love and appreciate my Sunday School girls. They are just a true blessing to my life and I enjoy not only teaching them, but growing with them!!
On another note, Sunday was a GREAT day for Houston teams! Texans and Rockets won!! Hopefully the Rockets will do it again tonight!
Well, my conference period is almost over and I am about to leave school for the day!! I have the best man in the world at home waiting on me, so I will be leaving right at 4 today! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
(3 more weeks and I am off for Christmas break for 2 weeks) :)
What all did we do? Well...
Monday, we had an ultrasound to check for downs and all those other things... the baby looked perfect! Heartbeat was at 174 and the doctor was pretty confident it's a GIRL (80% sure). So we were thrilled about that! I wish we had recorded Mili though when we told her the news... she's already a little dramatic, but she was SO SO SO excited. She kept saying, "I told you so, I told you so." And I even got an "in your face mom" one time. lol... Needless to say, she is completely pumped about a little sister.
Tuesday, I spent the day with one of my best friends, Chelsey. We had the BEST afternoon... shopping and eating, two of our favorite things :) But really her company is what I enjoyed the most. It has been too long where just us two- no husbands, or kids, or anyone really- were able to just spend time together. And she helped me decorate my house, and though I shouldn't probably say it... my house looks adorable with all it's Christmas decorations.
Wednesday-Saturday, Stephen's family came into town and we had a great time. Always a lot of laughing going on when we are all together. We, of course, ate a lot. My mom cooked and we all ate dinner at my mom's house. One thing I am thankful for is my family, and Stephen's as well. Everyone thoroughly enjoys each other and it's just a blessings that not only are we close to both sides, they are close to each other. We also did a little "Black Friday" shopping... my husband was happy with everything I bought, but not too pumped about how much I spent. Let's just say I should be expecting personal Thank You cards in the mail from certain stores. However, in my defense, EVERYTHING I bought was on sale and I couldn't afford NOT to buy it... That's my story and I am sticking to it!!
Saturday, after family had left, Stephen and I enjoyed some quiet time alone. Being on the go is so much fun, and even though I was around my husband every second of the week, there is just something special about those nights out all alone. I LOVE them! So we went and had sushi (I am feeling great and food is finally sounds so good), picked up some firewood and made a fire at the house, and snuggled up together to watch a movie. A very relaxing, but sweet night. I love him so much, and love making memories with him!
Sunday, great day at church.... I can't say enough about how much I love and appreciate my Sunday School girls. They are just a true blessing to my life and I enjoy not only teaching them, but growing with them!!
On another note, Sunday was a GREAT day for Houston teams! Texans and Rockets won!! Hopefully the Rockets will do it again tonight!
Well, my conference period is almost over and I am about to leave school for the day!! I have the best man in the world at home waiting on me, so I will be leaving right at 4 today! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
(3 more weeks and I am off for Christmas break for 2 weeks) :)
Friday, November 19, 2010
Bye Bye Blackberry!
Stephen and I went Christmas shopping yesterday and to much of my surprise, I got an early Christmas present... well, we both did. I have never kept a phone for a long time, but Stephen gave me my Blackberry for my birthday two years ago and I was in desperate need for a new phone/toy (or I just really wanted one lol). So... we both got Sprint's new htc Evo. It's so much fun, although, all I want to do is play on it. Thank you baby!
Also, thank you Thanksgiving break for being next week! I am so ready to spend my time relaxing with you!!!
Also, thank you Thanksgiving break for being next week! I am so ready to spend my time relaxing with you!!!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
It's the little things I am thankful for...
For example, singing praise and worship songs in the car with my husband. Both of us belting them out with everything inside of us, and harmonizing to each other.
I love loving the Lord with my husband.
I love loving the Lord with my husband.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Fun fun fun
I LOVE THE ROCKETS!
My brother this year has season tickets, so right away he asked what games we wanted. Stephen told him a few, Sean said that would be ok, and also asked if we wanted to go to the 2nd home game too, just for fun. Soooo.... Sean, Daniel, Stephen and I all loaded up last Wednesday and went to the game. We were so excited. The whole school day dragged on, because all I could think about was the game. (We won't talk about their record, even though we have a GREAT team this year)
We get to the game, my brother takes us to his seats... they are pretty good. And Stephen and I are ready to start some hardcore cheering. Before we started walking down my brother said, "Hey yall come with me real quick". Ready to get settled in our seats, we gave him a hard time, but he insisted. So... we did.... all the way back down the elevator and half way around the arena we followed. He lead the way, handed four tickets to the man at the club level seats and walked us right in. We were confused and wondering what we were doing in there. We walked through where the food was and started down the stairs, right to the court, where Sean told us we would be watching the game! Like little kids on Christmas morning, we started FREAKING out. We had a wonderful time and I have never loved my brother more! As much as I love taking pictures, I kept forgetting because I was so wrapped up into the game.
My brother this year has season tickets, so right away he asked what games we wanted. Stephen told him a few, Sean said that would be ok, and also asked if we wanted to go to the 2nd home game too, just for fun. Soooo.... Sean, Daniel, Stephen and I all loaded up last Wednesday and went to the game. We were so excited. The whole school day dragged on, because all I could think about was the game. (We won't talk about their record, even though we have a GREAT team this year)
We get to the game, my brother takes us to his seats... they are pretty good. And Stephen and I are ready to start some hardcore cheering. Before we started walking down my brother said, "Hey yall come with me real quick". Ready to get settled in our seats, we gave him a hard time, but he insisted. So... we did.... all the way back down the elevator and half way around the arena we followed. He lead the way, handed four tickets to the man at the club level seats and walked us right in. We were confused and wondering what we were doing in there. We walked through where the food was and started down the stairs, right to the court, where Sean told us we would be watching the game! Like little kids on Christmas morning, we started FREAKING out. We had a wonderful time and I have never loved my brother more! As much as I love taking pictures, I kept forgetting because I was so wrapped up into the game.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Happy Halloween!!!
Here are some pictures from our Halloween weekend!!! Enjoy...
Me with my babe
Sister girl with her Nana (who worked the cupcake walk and hooked her up all night)
My sweet girl... and the only outfit she wanted to wear all weekend :)
Our little black cat skating for the first time, all dressed up in her costume
The girls lovin' on our dad!
Me with my babe
Sister girl with her Nana (who worked the cupcake walk and hooked her up all night)
My sweet girl... and the only outfit she wanted to wear all weekend :)
Our little black cat skating for the first time, all dressed up in her costume
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