My car has a new name...

We name our cars around these here parts...mine is ol' Betsy. She has seen me through a lot. Unfortunately, I have a lot of making up to do to my old car friend. We did her wrong this past week. Jordan came home from school and I came home from work, Wednesday, sick. We both had the tummy bug and it was not fun. Needless to say, the car was not driven for a few days. Fast forward to Friday at 12:45. I am to meet my church gals at 1:00, at the church. We were going to see my friend Beth Moore. So excited. And then I got in my car. I quickly jumped out of my car. Ol' Betsy didn't smell too good...in fact she smelled BAD. I looked everywhere for a McDonald's bag gone bad or a juice explosion of some kind. Nothing. And then I decided to look in the trunk. This is what I found:

It was no longer a jug of milk, but rather a jug of cottage cheese. YUCK!!!

Evidently, my son (I am choosing to blame him, poor guy), when unloading the trunk of groceries forgot a very important one.

My hubby now calls poor Ol' Betsy, the "Milk Jug."

This was just the first few minutes of my "Beth Adventure." I have stories to tell coming soon.

Hope you have a beautiful week!

I AM SO EXCITED!!!

I have this friend. We have been through a lot together, through the years. We have done Bible study after Bible study together. Been to a few conferences. She has shared her poetry with me. She has encouraged me to learn my scripture. She has used her story to guide me on my own journey. She is always uplifting. Her faith is incredible. Her words ALWAYS bless me in a special way. She has prayed for me in a mighty way when I really needed it. And I am going to get to see her this weekend! (Doing the happy dance!!!) You may have seen her around before... She is kinda famous. :) Truthfully, I have never met her, but would LOVE to one day. We have been on about 7 Bible study journeys together, and two conferences. And every time our paths cross, I feel God has given her a special "word" just for me. I can't help but think of her as a Bestie, a soul sister. This weekend, she will be in Little Rock and so will I. I am looking forward to a weekend off from all the daily responsibilities as "mom and wife" and have some time to just "soak in" God's word. Did I say I was doing the happy dance already? :)

Happy birthday, Jim-Dad!!!

Happy Birthday, Daddy! Love you BUNCHES!!! Mich

"That is why I had You!"

That is what I tell my baby boy all the time. When he carries in my groceries. When he carries out the trash. When he mows the yard. Of course I am only teasing, for I love this crazy little man to death and would still, even if he couldn't lift a finger to help.

However, I am thankful daily for his strength, work ethic and all he does to help us and his grandparents out. May he continue to grow strong and be all the Lord wants him to be.

Oh my, he is growing up so fast.

Of course there is always time for a break.

Boys will be boys!

Thank you, Lord, for Jordan!

My life is so much fuller because of him.

Like Poohpa, Like Granddaughter?

Ever since I was a little girl, I can remember my Dad painting, or drawing or writing. He is very creative and it has been said that us kiddos have taken after our 'ol man in this area. I have to admit, I had fantasies of Art school once upon a time, even started out majoring in the area in college, but quickly got discouraged and switched over to something else. And yes, my sister and I both enjoy writing and journaling, so I guess we do take after my Dad a little bit.

HOWEVER, as I watch my daughter come and go, I have realized that it is SHE who may have inherited my father's talents. That girl has notebook after notebook of stories and poems, is constantly doodling and drawing and is coming home with a painting or two since she is in art class this year. I am proud of her and her creativity. And I know it tickles my dad, aka Poohpa, that he has a creative grandchild. (Actually, he has more than one creative grandchild, my son and nephews are also very creative, but this post is about Kayla. :) )

I know I have showed her artwork in the past, and I am sure there will be loads more showing off to come, but here is her latest. I kinda like it a lot. It is called "Sea Beauty" and it is done with acrylics on canvas.

You may remember that my dad painted me a picture for Christmas. I finally hung it the other day in my bedroom, but since I haven't painted my bedroom walls yet, I will save that picture for another day. However, to remind you of what the picture looked like, here I am at Christmas holding my gift;

Even though my daughter is only 14 and has years of painting and learning her hobby to catch up to her grandpa, I kind of see a similar style in their paintings. What do you think?

I think I see my walls lined with artistic beauty for years to come.

All Tangled up...

Happy Monday, everyone!

It has looked like this

all day today. The kind of weather, where you are suppose to stay in bed and read a good book all day long! Can I get an "Amen?" But no, it was a Monday, back to work and school we all must go. The weekend, unfortuately ALWAYS goes by so very fast.

What did I do this weekend?

Well let me just tell you...

I cleaned on my office/scrapbook room/ workout room, aka the "junk room." No pictures yet, for I want to wait until I can show off the finished product with the before shots. Somebody, like my sister, might turn me into this

if I don't show that I have managed to get it all under control. :) Pictures soon, I promise.

I also enjoyed "movie night" with the fam, Saturday night. We watched this;

which I think is an ADORABLE movie. I think it is my new favorite cartoon flick. Kayla was all excited since it was a "blond princess." Haven't had one in recent years. Without giving too much away, at the very end she turns into a brunette, much to Kay's frustration. However, I think she has forgiven the writers, because she was rewatching it after school today. :)

We also had pizza with the movie. Hmm...dangerous territory for the new eating plan. But that is the point, I am tired of "changing" how we live for me to lose a few pounds. I have to be able to survive any situation, or it will never work. I ended up eating a salad FIRST and then instead of GORGING myself, I ate two smaller slices of cheese pizza. I even felt satisfied. So, a little pat on the back for moi. I had also eaten real well that whole day, so the two slices didn't even hurt me.

I have lost about 8 pounds now. My muffin top is slowly shrinking. Emphasis on "SLOW." But I hope. :)

Well, I hate to say "bye" so soon, but I have a kitchen to clean, a "healthy" dinner to prepare and a child that has piano lessons. A mom's work is never ending...

Have a GREAT week.

God bless!