I AM! yes He is!

Mightier than the thunders of the great waters,
Mightier than the breakers of the sea,
The LORD on high is mighty.

Notice the number of points the market fell, 777…. The world will mark this up to coincidence. I believe it’s the unfolding of bible prophecy in our day. This nation has turned it’s back on God, I believe there is a warning from God himself in the events that took place today. Few will listen, fewer still will hear. Take heart Christ follower! I believe this is God's love to us! Him letting us know that even in the midst of what the world see's as devistation we still have hope in our God! It's as though He is saying to us, "777...don't worry! I'm in control of even this! I will never leave you and never forsake you!" Be encouraged! God is with us!

Mama's Super HERO (click for video)

This You Tube video is a silly expression of the reality of living with Diabetes type 1. We can relate to this video big time!!! So many sweet children as well as adults suffer with this lifestyle! Elli is my personal HERO! (if you're reading this sweetness - You are my "SUPER ELLI!"). I have no doubt that she has and will allow God to use this tough daily struggle to prepare her for a great work as she continues to yeild her life to God's perfect and pleasing will! Lord, protect Elli from any harm, grow her in Your strength and give her courage to face each new day with the steadfast knowledge that YOU are good! repeated from the video "We will overcome in time!" Thank you Lord!

Why do we expect God to show up when we ask Him not to come? Wake up America!

IN GOD WE TRUST!




Just felt like that needed to be said today!

Cafe Ole! YUMMY!!!

What a fun day! We began the day, Phil & I, by sitting in the spa sipping our morning cup of starbucks. The spa was warm and the air was cool. We're beginning to feel the change in weather here and loving every bit of it. We gathered the kids and went to the gym - kids took a class, Phil swam and I did the elliptical. We enjoyed lunch at Moe's, football at the park then on to our second cup of starbucks! Saturday isn't quite right without a second cup! Ok Jeff & Alicia, we're really hoping this NO COFFEE thing is a phase! We will support you in secret hopes of bringing you back to the DARK SIDE!!! "Use the force Phil, use the force!" Anyway, we ended back at home - Phil did the yard, I went to the grocery store - came home and made/ate a delicious dinner! Kiddos to beddy bye and ended our day where we began it! In the spa! Off to bed, tomorrow we start all over again! :-)

Charli Girl

So much to say about my Charli! She's an independent spirit and has been since her days in the womb! We are enjoying the process of learning how to be a family of 5. So many changes so little time but we have committed to enjoying the journey each step of the way! I love you Charli Girl!

Sisters in Naples, Fl

(click on title for more photos) What an amazing time we had! Both Shawn & I have 4 month old babies. This was the first overnight without them. We have great faith in our loving husbands and they did a wonderful job taking care of the families in our absence! Shawn & I spent time on the beach in Naples at the Ritz Carlton for two nights. We searched for shells, floated in the water (fatty :-)), drank $15 drinks on the beach, enjoyed yummy foods (chocolate suffle), exhilorating bike rides and an overdue day at the spa - buggy mineral pool, waterfall whirlpool, steamroom - did we ever see any steam?, great massages (well, mine was) and facials which revealed to us that Shawn has thick skin and I have thin skin! Wow, didn't know we were going to get a psychological reading! Anyways, all in all it was an awesome get away! We've decided twice a year would be appropriate! A special thanks to Joe for for giving up his 2 free nights at the Ritz! I've never been treated so kindly by doormen :-)!

Family Introductions

Arg matey! From left to right we have:
Charli girl 4 months, Elli sweetie 9, & Wild Riley 6. What a joy they each bring to my life.







My guy! Psalm 1:1-2 "Blessed is the man who delights in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day & night." That's Phil! I love him! My hubby of 15 years!

For Starters

Beautifully Broken: God's truths revealed in me through those moments of brokenness. When God restores our brokenness He puts in its place something beautiful. Psalm34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

I'm not claiming to have had a life filled with brokenheartedness, certainly not; just willing to admit that there are days when I can relate to a clove of garlic being crushed through a mincer. Sounds painful yet after being pressed through those teeny tiny little holes the clove of garlic is now stronger and fully ready to be used for its purpose. To add great flavor! James 1:2 Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.