my batman

Thursday morning was Dustin's nose procedure and all went well. He was in and out really quick and today feels alot better. Today was Lane's Double Hernia Surgery. I was a little more concerned with his because he has not ever been put to sleep. Dustin has and does fine with it. After many prayers Lane's surgery went well. He is doing well this evening. Moving around a little slower than normal which is fine by me. Here is a picture of him before he went to surgery. He doesn't want to be called Lane anymore, we are under strict instructions to call him "Batman".
I will be very busy this Mother's Day weekend being a mom and taking care of my babies.

I did it!

this is a test

WFW 5*7*08

Thirsty for More of the
Word in "Pictures" Visit 160 acre woods

Ball game pics

Dustin umpirering the game

Love this picture

Wes Pitching

Wes

Up to bat

Wes coming home

Waiting their turn

Wes had a game Saturday and I got to try out my new camera on it. I took lots of pictures. Now I can't wait to buy the larger lense.

How many more of "me" are there?

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 22 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

Ok so I got this email to a linked page to plug in my name and see how many more of "me" were out there. Turns out there are 22 with my same name. It is neat check it out.

http://www.howmanyofme.com/search/

11- with Chris's name

125- with Dustin's name
171- with Lauren's name

Only 5 with Wes's name (actually Wesley)

and only 1 other with Lane's name.

I wonder just how true this little site is......

Check it out.

One Touch

Niclole C. Mullens is so talented and full of Grace. This video and song speaks to my heart. I have lead a pretty sinful and nasty life. God is so gracious and full of mercy. He will reach out at the lowest point of your life and pick you up. He loves us that much, he wants to have an initimate relationship with us all.
I am so blessed to have Jesus, and that I was able to bring all my sins, failures to him and the slate be wiped clean. Praise you Jesus for touching me and pushing your way into my madness and meeting me right there.

National Day of Prayer 5*1*08

WFW 4*30*08

Thirsty for More of the

Word in "Pictures" Visit 160 acre woods

Can't wait for the Brown Truck.

I was able to get my head off my pillow today with out it exploding. Whew God was good this morning to me.

I am so excited today. I can't wait for the guy in the brown suit to show up today. He is bringing me my Christmas, Birthday and mother's day present. It is on time for delivery today.

Pictures taken with it to come at a later date.......

dookie feeling

I am sick and feel like dookie! I have a sereve head cold and it is also getting in my chest. I stayed home from work to get some much needed rest today. I was able to get plenty. Lauren is feeling a bit under the weather too.

Is Jesus Your Ant?

Is Jesus Your Ant?

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.

As I was sitting on my porch watching the red birds, something caught my eye. I could see a white moth moving across the pavement. It appeared to be floating, but I realized that an ant was carrying it. One single, tiny ant hauling a moth close to 20 X’s its own size. The ant was so careful to balance and keep a hold on the moth. It was then, I thought about how weak I truly am. God created every living thing, with humans being his masterpiece. He made ants small, but strong. They can gracefully haul around objects that are up to 50 X’s their own weight. Compared to ants we are weak and helpless. We struggle to drag around all our garbage everyday. Eventually we run out of energy, trip up and fall. Jesus did not intend for us to be so strong. He wants us to depend on him. He has already taken our troubles to the cross on Calvary. We need to have faith in him, trust him, and ask forgiveness. Ask him for the help to carry our load. If we will allow him to, he will carry us as the ant did the moth. Praise Jesus!!!

Broken Into Beautiful

This was the first time that I have ever heard this song, but I would have to say that it could very well be my life song. Praise God for his mercy and grace on me!

WW 4*23*08

Wordless Wednesday

New Licenses and a Ticket

Jenny Finch-Team USA Pitcher

Friday night we had ball games and Colleen and Shelby came up. Afterwards we went home and hung out. Saturday we left about 11 to head to the big game. We stopped and ate before we got there. We got there really early to insure a good seat. It was nice weather and was not too hot. Team USA won 2-0. I have never seen a game played with such good players, cause I was wanting a little more action on the field. It was 3 up and 3 down the whole game. We didn't get any autographs. There was no way we were going to stand in the mass of people. It took us about 30-40 mins just to get out of the parking area. There was a record 4,126 people there.

All of these were taken before the game during warm up.

Monica Abbott

This was Chris's favorite shot!

After we got back we went to help finish off the crawfish at SIL house.

Sunday morning was great. ALL my family was in church with me. Praise God! Afterwards we went back over to SIL house and cooked for Dustin's 16Th birthday. We hung out, cooked, ate, played ball and really just had a nice relaxed day. I can't believe that my baby boy is growing up so fast.

Monday I took the day off work for my Birthday Holiday and Dustin and I spent the day together. He had a Dentist appt and needed to go get his DL. I asked if he wanted to drive to town, but he didn't. I sure wished he would have. I got a speeding ticket in a construction zone, which in Texas that automatically doubles the price of the ticket. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! There goes money toward my camera I wanted.

After that I got my hair cut, he shopped, I shopped, my sister met us for lunch, went to the Insurance office twice, to the dentist and then home to watch Wes's ball game. I think the winning score was like 22-8 or something. He again, got the only Home run of the game. He has another game tonight and one Friday also. Tonight we start kid pitching. This should be very interesting. Wes will be on of them this year.

Mercy Me Bring The Rain Video

Mercy Me I know

Gonna see me some FINCH!

Happy Belated Birthday to me! I was so busy yesterday that I didn't have a chance to blog at all yesterday. We had a busy day at work, since it was our Annual Meeting. But I did have a nice day. I got several goodies from the ladies at work and my DH sent me these.

He also cooked me dinner, Mexican Cornbread, Feista Corn, Smothered Potatoes, and home made hot sauce. Lauren made me a cookie cake and decorated it. It was a nice evening. We are going tomorrow to watch Team USA Softball play. We are so excited. Should be nice weather and alot of fun. The guys are ready to see Jenny Finch . We bought our tickets at the beginning of the year and have been looking forward to it. It is a sold out game in Sulphur, La. againist the Ragin' Cajuns. One of there players graduated from our High School. My sister is coming up to keep Lane and we are taking my neice Shelby with us. Now she is on cloud nine about it. She is wearing her last years softball jersey to get autographs and bringing 2 softballs. She has called us every evening this week just all giddy about going. They are going to stay all weekend and go to church with us on Sunday. Yeah!

Which is also Dustin's Birthday. He will be 16. Whew! Where has the time gone? My baby boy is going to be 16. When I dropped him off at school this morning he made sure to tell me that, it was the last time that his momma would be taking him to school........ oh I could cry. I am having a hard time dealing with him thinking that he is all grown up. I am taking my Birthday Holiday off on Monday and taking him to get his DL and then we are headed to Beaumont for the day. He ended up having to go with me for a followup Dentist appt. But I plan on getting my hair cut, shopping for myself and eating a nice lunch. I wanted to get a full body massage but I won't have time for that. We also have to go by the insurance company and signs some papers.

I hope to get lots of good pictures this weekend at the game so be looking for them.

WW 4*16*08

Wordless Wednesday

I am a Christian

~When I Say I am a Christian~

When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost!
That's why I chose this way"
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble-needing God to be my guide
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak and pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority--I only know I'm loved

Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer

Birthdays, Baseball and a Plane ride

So the weekend is almost over and we had a full one. Friday night we had ball games. Wes and Dustin both played. Our Softball girls won a huge game. Saturday morning Chris went on a plane ride with one of our friends. He has never been on a plane and he went up in a four passenger plane. He had a blast. Here are some pictures of his 30 min ride.

This is the plane he rode in.

This is our property from 2500 feet up. The kids and I were actually out in the front yard waving at him but you can't tell in the picture.

This is the High School Ball Fields

After his "Joy Ride" was over we did things around the house to get ready for Dustin's 16Th birthday party. Sorry no pictures of that though. We had about 20 kids here. They all behaved and had a good time. 5 of the boys spent the night and we were up til about 2 am so I did not make it to church today.

Chris got up this morning and went to pick up Gypsy, his new baby. She is so cute and is still adjusting being away from her momma and puppies. We had some friends come over to BBQ and hung out. The kids played around outside.

Poor thing is already so spoiled. We have been visiting her several times a week since she was born. So she already knows us but she has been handled so much that she cries to be held.

Early day tomorrow, Dustin has to be at school at 6:30 am for Work outs and I have been called for Jury Duty. I am a little anxious because I have never done it before. Kinda hoping I don't get picked. I have too much going on this week.