Things on my mind....

I have been caring the brunt of the chores around the house and I have recently decided I really need to get my kids involved in this. I have always thought that they should participate, but I have been very inconsistent with it. Part of me would rather do it myself because it would get done faster. But I am coming to realize that I need to get over that and really get my kids involved.
I would love advice to this if you have any. Do you pay your kids for "chores?" What kind of schedules have you used that work for you? What are things you have your kids do? Also if any of you are successful with keeping a clean house with children....Please pass on to me how in the heck you do it. Do you schedule play time in?

A cup of coffee

"And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." (Matt. 6:12)

Would you have strength to suffer wrong in the spirit in which Christ did? Accustom yourself in everything that comes to you to recognize the hand and will of God. This lesson is of more consequence than you think. Whether it be some great wrong that is done you, or some little offence that you meet in daily life, before you fix your thoughts on the person who did it, first be still and remember God allowed this trouble to come to you to see if you would glorify Him in it. This trial, be it the greatest or the least, was sanctioned by God and was His will concerning you. Therefore recognize and submit to God's will in it. Then in the rest of soul which this gives, you will receive wisdom to know how to behave in it. With your eye turned from man to God, suffering wrong will not be so hard as it seems.
We are the young sons and daughters of the King and should exhibit that graceful tact and Christian courtesy which can bear and forbear. Don't reprove and find fault, but encourage, bless, help! Be thou the rainbow in the storm of life.

Taken from: Mountain trailways for youth

Who me??

You didn't have to ask me twice ;) In about 5 days Collin and I are heading north to "A Weekend to Remember" I can't even begin to describe how thankful I am. Our great friends decided to pay it forward and treat us to this wonderful affair. Collin and I have always wanted to go to one of these so we feel like we have won the lottery or something. I am screaming inside with joy :)
We have now been married 7.5 years. And the journey continues with love and joy. Here are some things I just love about this guy:

Godly

Intelligent

Listens

Handsome (aka HOT)

Provider

Handy

rubs my feet daily

Helper

Romantic

Hardworking

Clean

Frugal

Tall

Great Dad

Leader

Counselor

Honest

Humble

Blue Eyes

Great Arms

Strength

Fast

Funny

Friend

Faithful

And all mine!

Happy Happy Birthday to YOU!

Honest

Friend

Child of God

Homemaker

Beautiful

Mother

Prayer Warrior

Creative

Truth Seeker

Fun

These are just to name a few.....

18 more days!

What am I going to wear??

I want to make these....

Halloween

Pumpkins

Friends (12 to be exact)

Trick R Treat

Counting the loot

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A Rivals Party

(we are paper & plastic)

Fun!!