Scripture Sunday

" Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."-1 Peter 3-5

Friday Photo Flashback

 I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to link up so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

1995

This is a picture of my sister, me, & one of my best friends at my sister's baby shower! Well, she already had the baby (the one here), but she lived in Hawaii, and was visiting us in California! Her friend put a party together for her!! It was also like a reunion!!! Now that little baby is 16 years old!!

B.L.T.

'Nuff said...

Enjoy your lunch, honey!

I Love Friends With Pools

The top five reasons why I do...

1. It's free!

2. It's fun for everyone!

3. It tires out the kids!

4. Just need to bring a towel!

5. It's free!

Scripture Sunday

“But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”-Matthew 19:14

Friday Photo Flashback

 I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to link up so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

2005

I feel like I'm cheating on my own meme! This was only six years ago, and it was on CD of pictures that I was looking at! But, I love this picture because my boys are so little here!! In fact, my son on the right turns 9 today!! So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANNY BOY!!!! We love you so much!!!!!

Beans Beans, The Musical Fruit

The more you eat, the more...

Well, you know how that song goes...

Last week my husband was craving for some homemade beans, so I was glad that I already had a bag of them to cook! I haven't made them for awhile, but it's super easy, and so much better then the canned version! I also decided to make our own tortilla chips by cutting up some corn tortillas and deep frying them! Oh so good!

Delicious!

Scripture Sunday

“For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power."-Colossians 2:9-10

SOOC Saturday

I'm am enjoying linking up to this meme, "Straight Out Of The Camera Saturday."

Amy @Marvelous Mommy says, "Whether you are a professional photographer, an amateur photographer, or just someone who likes taking pictures, I encourage you to link up! This is a super simple weekend meme that doesn’t take up much time! Please join me! I’d love to see your shots."

Who doesn't love pancakes???!!!!

If you would like to join SOCC, or to see other participants, just click here.

Friday Photo Flashback

 I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to link up so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

July 1996

This is a repost from when I first started FPF two years ago! 

This is a picture of me and my eldest son, Isaiah, in 1996. I can't believe he was ever this tiny because now he is taller than me and has a "man voice."! But, I remember this day like it was yesterday! He was one month premature due to a placenta previa. It all happened so fast, and I think that moment was just so surreal to me. When you are pregnant with your first child, you don't even think that there may be any complications at all. I just thank God that he pulled through! He had to stay in the NICU for a week because on top of the antibiotics he was getting, he ended up with jaundice. I tell ya though...there is no way to describe delivering a baby and going home empty handed. I mean, I knew he was going to be okay and come home eventually, but it was just weird to go out and people not know that I just had a baby. It was just so surreal!

This was the day after I gave birth. I was so anxious to see him. People were tripping out that I was walking back and forth from my room to the NICU to see him! He was 6lbs and 3oz!

Time To Move On From Cupcakes

I love baking! I've said many times before that I'd rather bake than cook! Too bad I can't feed my family cookies and cakes for dinner! But, I love the fact that they love my baking. Even for their birthdays...they'd rather me make their cake vs. ordering one.

But, I'm ready to move on from cupcakes, and try the "new" thing these days..CAKE POPS! They look very time consuming, but I think it'll be fun to try anyway. Although, I'd literally have to make tons of them just for my family alone!

Thank goodness there are alot of bloggers out there with great recipes, and ideas! Can't wait to dive into that!

Do any of you have a special dessert that you'd like to share? I'm always open for something new!!

Here are my 4th of July cupcakes! Red velvet with cream cheese frosting. Pretty festive, right?

I made these for my oldest sons bday!

Yummy!!!

Wordful Wednesday-"This Way Grasshopper"

I did a blog post about my husband and kids hiking. They love it! Seriously...every weekend, someone is calling my husband to find out when and where they are hiking! They even went on a night hike with their friends and didn't get home till about 3am! I was so worried because my two younger boys were with them too. I was thinking a mountain lion ate them!!! I know..paranoid mama!

But, this is one of my favorite pictures because it looks so "outdoorsy/Bear Gryll's-ish!"

Doesn't that look amazing???!!! Looks like my husband is explaining something to our friends son!

For more WW, click here.

What We've Been Up To

It seems like foreva since I've written a blog post! I thought that I'd have more energy to keep up since my kids have been out of school. Besides me being on Facebook, and my kids waking up whenever they want (which isn't too late anyway), we have just been enjoying NOT having a schedule.

But, the kids have been busy, and I love that there is so much freedom to do what we want! I don't even want to think about school right now, either!

So, here are just a few pictures just to bring you up to date! I hope your summer is going well!!

Having fun at our friends. The kids love swimming!

My daughter Miranda (on the lawn chair) with her friend. Aren't they cuties!

Great food!



Love our friends new PUPPY, Guapo!!

Our church's 4th of July picnic! So hot, and so fun!

Danny giving a thumbs up because he liked his Jamba Juice! We had them come out to our picnic for a fundraiser! Isn't that cool?

Friday night softball! My friends son who has amazing strength!!! He was about 8 ft. high!

And awesome fellowship!

Happy Birthday At Camp!

No, it's not my birthday, and no, I am not camping!

I am wishing my eldest a Happy 15th Birthday!!!

But, he is at our church's high school camp, so I had to give him his birthday hug yesterday!

I know he's having a great time, and I pray that he will come back on fire for the Lord!

He's a wonderful son, and he will always be my "baby." He is turning into a fine young man! He's big and strong, but yet still so sensitive. He's a wonderful friend, and has such a witty sense of humor (kinda like me)..lol. I still can't believe my one month premature baby is now a Freshman in high school!!!!!

Here is the high school group that went! He is the one with the green shirt!!!

Scripture Sunday

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”-Ephesians 3:20-21

Friday Photo Flashback

I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to link up so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

1994, 1996, 2011

I shared this same collage on my Facebook profile because my husband and I just celebrated 15 years of marriage yesterday!!! I can't believe it's even been that long!! We share our times of ups and downs, but we can only get through the bad with the Lord, and I'm thankful for that! He's a wonderful husband and great dad!!!!!!

Friday Photo Flashback

I started "Friday Photo Flashback" because I have so many pictures from my PRE-digital camera days. I thought it would be fun to scan them and share them here with you. I'm having so much fun doing this, that I would love for you to join me, too! So dig out the photo albums and put your scanner to good use! Don't forget to link up so we can all visit and comment on each others blogs!

2001

Since it's 4th of July weekend, what better picture to share than this one!!!! 

We were living in Hawaii at the time, and these are my two kids (on the right), with their cousins! One of my all time favorite memories!!!!