Appreciation

Tray of cheese and some
wine samples.

Silk corsage I made:)

Having a great Mother's Day weekend. On Friday I went to a Military Spouse Appreciation event. It was so much fun, they offer many sessions and I could pick three. So I picked Texas Hold'em Poker class, Wine and Cheese tasting class, and Making a Silk Corsage class. I really enjoyed myself, and they even gave me a voucher for childcare:) The 1st session was the poker class. It was fun but most of the spouses didn't know how to play so we spend most of the time learning rather than playing. At the end we did a last hand to see who would win a $25 gift card, and I won!!! So I guess it wasn't that bad of a class. Then I did the wine tasting class, that was so much fun. No I'm no drunk, it was just nice trying them and finding out what I like. Then I had the making a silk corsage class, I really wasn't looking forward to that one, but it turn out to be so much fun. I made my corsage with my high school colors and might even wear it to church for mother's day. After the classes, they had a drawing for door prizes and even though I didn't win the TV, I did win another $25 gift card. So all in all I had a great time.  Later that day I took the kids to the PX food court to have dinner with my gift card, and was even able to get Starbucks. Yay!! Then we dance some salsa at Freedom Crossing. They had such a fun time and so did I.

Lil Man with flat R
Cheese!!

Monkey w/flat R

Monkey hugging flat R

They made a fort, LOL

So we are missing R a lot so what did we do, we brought flat R, out from the garage:) Kids had a blast playing with him. And it has helped Lil Man, cause he keeps calling out for dad.

@ the park

Then today, we had a battalion FRG picnic at the park. That was a lot of fun, there was a lot of good food, and I finally meet the right FRG leader. Apparently I've been talking to Alpha instead of Bravo. LOL The kids got to play and run around. What a difference this week has been from the last two. I have been so happy, and motivated. R left a loving message on my phone that helps out if I'm ever feeling blue. I thank God for what an amazing man He's given me. Tomorrow is going to be a bit tough not having R home to celebrate Mother's Day, but ill have my little babies to keep me company. Well SNL is almost over so I'm heading to bed. Good night and I pray all my mama's out there have a wonderful mother's day full of love and joy with your love ones. Blessings.

 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices
 (Colossians 3:8-9 ESV)

Great Weekend;)

This weekend was amazing! But before I talk about that let me tell you that the two weeks before it were horrible. This field time has been a bit different; R wasn't able to take his phone, so no communication for those 2 weeks, well technically 10 days. But that was hard, not even when he was deployed did we go that long without talking. Thankfully he got out early on Friday, and we had the weekend to enjoy. Friday was family time at the house and Cheddar’s, so yummy!!!

Saturday, we got invited to a friend’s house to watch the Mayweather vs. Cotto fight :) I usually talk trash about Mayweather, but I think he actually fought the fight this time. We were going for Cotto, but were still glad it was a good fight.

 Sunday we skipped out on Church, but still had a great family time. We got a sitter for Lil Man, and took Monkey to the moves and saw, The Avengers!!! What a great movie, so many awesome parts, but I won't spoiled it for yall. But I totally recommend it. The Hulk was hilarious. Best part for me was that it was a good family film, aside from the action, there was not much language or sexual context. So worth the money we paid, and we are frugal. We usually wait till dollar movie theater, redbox, or netflix to watch movies:)

But as much I as I wasn't looking forward to it, Monday came:( And R had to head back out, this time it’s going to be for a bit longer, but I’m thankful that I communicated my thoughts and feelings to him. He is so sweet; he even left me a msg on my phone. I think that I’ve heard it 5 times and its only Wednesday. LOL

      I feel so blessed with God's amazing blessings, a wonderful husband, and two great kids. Lately I just sit and count my blessings. House, food, clothes, car, family, friends, and I could keep going. Praise the Lord for all that He does in my life. I pray that if you haven't accepted Him into your life, you take a step to get close to Him. Best decision I’ve ever made. :)

1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction,  out of the miry bog,  and set my feet upon a rock,  making my steps secure.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,  a song of praise to our God.  Many will see and fear,  and put their trust in the Lord.  Psalm 40:1–3   

Sanctus Real - Lead Me

I really like this video, it speaks to me, and I feel so blessed that each day my husband becomes more and more of a godly man, leading us in God's Word. :)

BEST DAY OF THE WEEK

So today was a great day!!!! I remember back in the day I used to dislike Sundays. Having to get up early, get dressed up in dresses that itched me everywhere, my mom picked my clothes for me when I was little, sitting in a room full of people I barely knew, listening to a man say boring things, things i didn't understand, and if I did understand them I didn't want to follow them.  But now Sundays are the best day of the week!!!! Hope Chapel, my home church, is one of my favorite places to be at. The person speaking at the front of the pews is saying things that not only are not boring, but that I actually understand, and want to follow. The pews are filled with people that have become a part of my family. And even though now I wake up way more earlier for church than when I was younger, I don't mind it, well most of the time. LOL And Sundays have gotten a little more interesting now that I'm the 3 & 4 year old Sunday school teacher. God had been putting it on my heart to volunteer for Sunday school for about a year or so. But I thought. 3 & 4 year olds?  I can barely stand Monkey, how am I going to deal with more little ones like her. Now don't get me wrong, I love my daughter and think being a mom is the best job in the world, but 3 & 4 year olds are . So Finlay 4 weeks ago I was like, "OK God, i don't think I can do this, but for some reason you keep putting it in my heart, so here I go. Please help me to lead these children and teach them about you.  Oh and please help me not to go nuts. LOL Well 4 weeks later, I can say that volunteering to teach them was a great decision. I have enjoy tremendously teaching these kids about God and Jesus, and His love for us. Now do they sometimes drive me crazy? Yes, especially my little monkey. But the things that I'm learning and getting out of it, are just to amazing to even complain. Volunteering as Sunday school teacher has also given me confidence on homeschooling Monkey. So I say God definitely new best, way way better, when he laid it on my heart to help out. Its things like this that make me think, there is no way there is no God, there is no way that there is no one out there trying to have a relationship with me, to teach me, lead me, and  LOVE me. I thank Him now more than ever for showing Himself to me. Because with out Him I'd be lost and lonely. So my question for you today is, What do you think  God has been calling you, or is calling you to do? Are you ignoring Him? If so why? I don't know your reasons, but what I do know is that making the choice to follow His will, has brought great joy to my heart. I challenge you today, to listen to him, pray about what he is leading you to do, and remember that its not our will be done, but His. :)

      ¹³ for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
          Philippians 2:13(NIV)

What's in your eye?

The other day I posted this scripture at the end of one of my posts,"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" Matthew 7:3(NIV) It made me think, how often do I judge people on there actions, words, attitude, lives...ect? But do I ever truly look at my actions, words, attitude, life...ect? How are the things I do and say glorify God? Are they glorifying Him?  I know I'm not perfect, I know we live in a fallen world, and because of that, sin will always be there to tempt me. But what am I doing to guard my heart from it? It's always so easy to point out my hubby's flaws, especially when we're arguing. But how does that help the situation? Even if 95% of the fault lands on him, what about that 5% that lands on me. And trust me on most occasions the fault is mostly on my side, but I don't always want to admit it, LOL. Anyways, I'm still responsible only for my actions. For me this is a hard concept because I hate admitting when I'm wrong. I mean come on, who really ever likes to admit there flaws or admit when they are wrong? I know I don't. But this verse is telling me, that instead of worrying about someone elses faults, I need to look inward at myself. I guess what I'm trying to share is let's look at how we can work on our selves, and not on how we can change others. I can only change one person in this world, ME. And even then, I can't do it on my own, I need the Holy Spirit in me to help me change. This is something that won't come naturally to me, it's something that I will have to work on, on a daily basis. But I know it is something that will Glorify my Lord. And that there is something worth working on:) I challenge you that next time you see that speck of dust in someones eye, you first look at yourself before pointing it out to them.

7“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8(NIV)