Friday, February 26, 2010

Treasured Moments




Last weekend we had a Mother Daughter Tea at our church. I took my girls (minus one, leaving the baby at home with daddy) to enjoy the tea with them. We got all dressed up, of course something Akayla-Joy loves. It was Akalya-Joy's first time going since she was old enough and we all had a great time.
















Pastor Joyce spoke about
Treasured Moments; sharing stories her mom had written down for her of when she was a child. I am so
glad that I have already started that with my children, I am so sentimental.







This is all the the girls at our table. My friend Kelly decorated the table and her daughter Alysia joined us. Kathy was at our table with my children and their neices; Caitlyn and Bree as well, including the youngest Shalena.


























Aryianna looked like such a grown up girl!

















My friend Kelly made hats for all the girls. Of course
Akayla-Joy's was pink! Her favorite color!


I love being with my girls and having those moments to share together!
I am Truly Blessed!


Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Let's Party!


My boys! Boy how they grow!




Jaylen turned 7 in December and Jayden turned 5 in January. I have always waited til February to have their b-day party so that it is not so close to Christmas and because they are only 2 weeks apart. One party is easier than two. I may just have to change that for next year. They are getting older and realized this year that there was no party on their b-day! Hard to explain your party is going to be in a few months to kids who want to have cake and presents sooner!





16 kids at McDonald's quite the party! Lots of cash to spend, they enjoyed every minute.

Now it's time to start planning for the next b-day in March!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Love


Wow, February is here and another holiday is fast approaching, Valentine's Day! I have 4 kids have Valentine's parties next week, so many cards to get ready!

February obviously makes us think of Love. I've been studying about love in different ways lately. In my MOMS group this past month we've been talking about Birth Order, different Personality Types, Learning Types and Love Languages people have. It's been great! I have discovered so much about my children.

I'm also studying Genesis in my bible study group. These past few weeks have been about Creation. How God created us in His image and for a purpose. He loved us so much that He created us to love Him as well as created man and woman so that we would not be alone. It's amazing how the God that created this awesome universe and all that is in it is also intimate with each of us! We watched this amazing video "Indescribable" by Louie Giglio. It is one of the most incredible things I have ever watched! It puts our lives into perspective! It shows how small we are in comparison to God yet how important we are to Him. I would highly recommend watching it if you have time or to make the time, it will rock your world! The link below is the first video in the series. If you see the first one I guarantee you will be looking up the rest of the series to finish!


Realizing relationships are so important I wish that everyone learned the different ways we all are wired. I think it would change everyones relationships with their spouses, children and those around them! In the end I found out I am a first born, otter, watcher who loves Acts of Service! For those who wonder what that means you can ask and I will explain! Learning though has helped me understand those in my family and how they all operate because that is who God designed them to be! For those who want to find out their different styles I have added links below. Have fun discovering more about yourself and your family. I'd love to hear what you find out! God Bless!

References for your viewing....




The Birth Order Book by Dr. Kevin Leman

Personality Types:


Learning Styles:


Love Languages: