Summer Bucket List

() Day at the pool

() Trip to the lake

() Go on a Hike

() make Popsicle's

() side walk chalk

() Take the kids to library story time

() GO to a drive in Movie

() blow bubbles

() slip N slide

() Go out for ice Cream

(x) Go to a zoo

() Plant a garden

() Eat Dinner Outside

() Go to a "pick your own" farm

(x) Make Smores on our fire pit

() Bible School

() Pick black berries

() Go on a Picnic

()eat water mellon on a hot day

() Make homemade salsa

() grow sunflowers

() Catch fireflies

() See a movie in theater with the family

() Go Camping

(x) fishing

() fish cook out

() Turn off the TV for 24 hours

() Zip Line Park

() Go for a boat ride

() go see something breath taking

() Have a rainy day Movie & PJ day

() glow in the dark bubbles

() see Fire works

() ramp digging (spring)

(x) grill ramp burgers

() Go to a farmers market

() Get Baptized

() Read 3 non kids books

() KIds= Read to them LOTS

() Build SOMETHING

() Fix something

() paint something

() Make something

() DO something unexpected for someone else

() Build a Sandcastle

() roll down a hill

() go on a vacation

 

Happy St. Patty Day!

I'm not irish.. although we do have a lot of red hair running in our family (my daughter, sisters, niece) and of course or freckles so it is possible. St patricks day has become, sort of, a big deal. Last year we set a trap to catch leprachauns. I had completely forgot about this, but my daughter hadn't. She remembered it from last year. I guess she thought it was so much fun. she reminded me the night before and we made a quick trap (with lucky charms as bait). we didn't catch any leprechauns but he did leave behind a shamrock in our in a tripped trap, pot of gold and even turned our milk green! We had lucky charms (we never buy sugary cereal so it was a treat) and green milk. I think that will be a tradition we continue.

A *short* day out!

I don't normally get a day by myself. Today I had to run to the library so I decided to enjoy my little outing with out well, the littles. I went and purchased a coffee first thing. I got one of those Mocha's, the fancy kind with whip cream on top and all. lol. Next I went to the library and actually took my time. *gasp* I just checked out a book about gardening, 2 for the the kids, and Heaven is for real (yes, I'm a bit behind on the times). I also re-checked out Allegiant, because I haven't finished it yet.  Next I went to the thrift store and found some really great deals on a maxi skirt for me. Life seemed pretty sweet this morning. I love my family, but sometimes its nice to have a little "me time".  Doesn't sound like much, running errands to some, but if you have young children, you will totally understand.  Believe me, it doesn't happen often.

This evening I talked to my FIL about our garden. I'm getting so excited about our garden this summer. I can't wait to start. We decided not to start our seeds. instead we will be buying our plants, and planting the seeds later. that way we will harvest different times during the summer. fresh- all summer long! He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to this stuff. I'm such a novice, its nice to have someone who knows what to do. Last year we started our seeds. Now I have a list of what seeds to buy (best types) and we are also buying a few berry bushes to start.

Born Again...

God called me to church, a few months ago. I sat there week after week and felt like I was getting to know an old friend. I had accepted Jesus into my heart before, years ago. I thought myself as a Christian. Last Sunday as I sat in the pew, and heard the preacher talk, it was as if he was speaking directly to me. He was using the preachers words to work on me. I thought I knew him. I thought I was leading the life I should be. I sat there as the preacher asked if anyone needed to accept jesus into their hearts, needed to be forgiven, needed to be born again. My hand raised. My feet lead me to the altar and as I kneeled down, I felt a hand on my back. My husband had kneeled down beside me. Together the preacher prayed with us. We accepted Jesus. We were born again. *Together* It was the most emotional moment. I felt closer to my husband than I did on our wedding day. I am a new person. I feel so incredibly light. I have no doubt in my mind, God designed this man specifically for me and I for him.  God is so awesome. Jesus died for me and You. I am so happy I could share this moment with my husband. I want to shout it from the roof tops, because honestly, everyone should feel this!

Afterwards the entire congregation congratulated us. Welcomed us. I am so happy god lead us to this church. lead me back to him. Jesus is knocking.. you just have to let him in!