Thinking.......

Lately I have been doing a lot of thinking about my life. Things I need: to do, work on, move past, pray about, etc. I know I have said before I wanted this blog to be about everything and not just the great aspects of my life. And believe me there are a ton of GREAT aspects to my life. I have a wonderful family, great group of friends, reliable job (which is rare these days), roof over my head and food in my pantry.....what more could a girl want? So here goes a little bit about everything.

I was reading a blog today that really made me think. I take life for granted way to often. I spend so much time worrying about things I can't control and things I should have done. I should spend more time in the moment instead of worrying about the moment.  No one is guaranteed tomorrow. Yes, i've thought about this before but reading this blog about someone I know and her pregnancy complications just gets me thinking. I should spend more time playing that little farm game Grant likes instead of cleaning the house. I should hold Bryce and cuddle more instead of playing on the computer or whatever it is that is keeping me from that extra time with him. I should also make more time with the hubby. Life in our marriage is just as precious and not guaranteed.

Most importantly, I think I need to spend more time with my lord. Our family is a church going family. I volunteer at our church and we read Bible stories to Grant. I pray and thank the Lord for the blessing I have in my life. However,  I do believe that I need work on my relationship with the Lord. I think I need to make time to read my Bible. A few weeks ago, Andrew came home from work and mentioned us starting a Bible study together. I thought it was a very good idea. I was actually a little surprised this was something he wanted to do. But of course, we got busy and haven't started it yet. Maybe it is the Devil working on us. This is something that has been laid on my heart but once again overlooked. I was not brought up in church and talking openly about the Lord outside of church is still hard for me. Some of you may not understand that, but it is another thing I need to work on. I know in my heart where I am in my walk and where I would like to be. I also know that I am a sinner and will continue to be a sinner throughout this process. I have hope that this journey will improve my parenting, my marriage, and my friendships. I know putting the Lord first is important and I struggle with it most days. I know I will not always understand why things happen but that my Lord has a greater plan, far better then any plan of mine.

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Last night I had a girls night out with some women from work. We went to eat mexican and watched the movie Magic Mike.  I had a great time. It is nice to go out with friends and forget about getting kids feed, bathed, and in the bed for one night. The movie was full hot men and wonderful dancing. I think it is definitley one I will buy on DVD.

Grant went to school this morning in his "fatman" outfit. That is what he calls Batman outfit. He looked so cute I couldn't resist letting him wear it to school. Bryce is feeling better. He has an ear infection and Broncialitis. I stayed out of work with him Friday and took him to the doctor. He is also getting his front teeth in. I can't believe he will have four teeth soon. He is growing way too FAST. Andrew has started running and playing basketball more. He says I called him fat.... which I didn't say in those words. I did however indicate that he could use a little exercise. I think he will feel better and be less moody which, I will love.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July. We are going to our friends Whitney and Wade's house to swim and grill out. I am very excited. I think we will have a great day. The weather is so hot lately. Grant can't even go outside and play. So it will be nice to be able to go outside and be in the water. This month is also my birthday and my neice Maddie's birthday. So we will have some celebrating to do later this month.

taking a break

I have been taking a major blogging break. I'm not really sure why other then being busy. So here goes some catching up. Grant went to two bible schools in the past three weeks. He absolutely loves it. We have another nearby church that Grant wants to go to this Friday and Saturday for VBS. We are so lucky to have a young child so eager to go and learn. He makes me very proud.

Grant had his three year check-up last week. He was 32lb and 38 1/2 inches. Bryce also had his 6 month check-up the same day. Bryce was 19lb and 28inches. Both are right on track and healthy.

This past weekend we had kids water day at church. Andrew's company Incredible Inflatables LLC blew up a big water slide. We had a great time. The kids loved it and so did the adults. Bryce is too little to slide but he played in the baby pool and just enjoyed being outside.

Speaking of Bryce he is changing so much lately. He can wave bye, fake cough,  and can sit up by himself for brief periods of time. He is almost big enough to start snacking on cherrios and puffs. I know he will love it b/c he is so interested in our food. Sometimes I can't believe that he is 7 months old. Time flies by way too fast.

Andrew and I also had a date night this weekend. We went out to eat Saturday with the kids but we stayed up and watched our Netflix movie once they were asleep. I know....we have such exciting date nights. Actually I don't mind staying around the house and watching movies. It's way cheaper then anything else. Plus we are alone and that is what is important.

Last night I cooked a new EASY recipe I got off Pinterest.
 Ingredients:
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pack of powder ranch
1 pack of pork chops

Place all ingredients in crockpot on low for 3-4 hours.

-very simple and was delicious.

I love to try new simple recipes. I especially like it when they turn out good and the family likes them. I have several other recipes on Pinterest I need to try.

Well I guess that does it for catching up. I will post some pictures from Kid's Day soon. Until next time, I hope everyone has a great week.

Father's Day- picture post

Daddy and his boys

Andrew and I

Andrew and his dad

Andrew, Dad, and Jeremy

3 generations

sister-in-law's with Mr. Bobby

Random thoughts

This past weekend was very rainy. While a lot of people probably were upset, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Usually we are super busy and don't have time to rest. Since the weather was no good this weekend..... I laid around in my PJ's watching movies and reading my Nook.  Andrew and I watched The Vow and Act of Valor. Both movies made me cry but I equally enjoyed them. I finished my last book of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. I also started Fifty Shades of Grey. I wasn't sure if I would actually read this book because it very descriptive and not reserved. That part of the book is new to me as a reader. It is quite different then anything I have ever read but I can't seem to put it down. There are three books in this series and i'm sure I will have them all read very soon.

When I started reading it was because of Nicholas Sparks. I had one of his books as my summer reading in high school. I have since read all of his books and added a few authors to my list. I'm not sure what direction I will go with my reading after the Fifty Shades series. Any suggestions on good authors?? Reading seems to relax me. I especially like to read before bed.

I received a very nice suprise from my hubby last week. He sent flowers to my work for no reason. Usually I don't like him to buy my flowers because they just die. However, I did enjoy this nice suprise. It was a very sweet thought. Brownie points for Andrew.

Here are a few pictures we took before church on Sunday. Usually I don't have any with me in them but I managed to get one this weekend. Now if we can only get someone to take on of Andrew and I.

I love my men. I know I mention my wonderful children a lot and I love to post pictures because they are so cute. My family truly is my world. Andrew is a great father and husband. I just hope I make him as happy as he makes me. Aww, i'm so sweet.....I know.  Until next time I hope everyone has a great week.

It's Okay Thursday.....

It's Okay:

... that i'm super tired this week b/c it is VBS at church and we have been BUSY!

...that I haven't blogged much lately.

...that I'm looking forward to this weekend. We don't have any special plans. I hope to hang out around the house and play outside.

...that I ask Grant multiple times a day what his Bible story and verse are.

...that I ate chocolate donuts for breakfast b/c they were yummy.

...that Andrew and I need a date night. It has been a while since we have been anywhere alone. Hopefully, we can do something soon.

Bath tub fun

Yes the crayons are washable and yes those are his feet. Just in case you were wondering.