Praises and Praying God's Word

I wanted to post my prayer for my children! I know everyone has their own family verses and prayers but, this is mine for my children!  I pray it everyday and I actually wrote it on paper and stuck it on the fridge for Chad and I to pray when we see it! It is based off of Phillipians 1:4f! I started praying God's word after I read "Praying God's Word" by Beth Moore in college! It has been really good for me!  Phillipians is a great book to pray over your family or your ministry! I have started praying this book over the women at my Bible study too.

And this is my prayer: that Goergia Kelley and Harry's  love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, ¹⁰ so that they may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, ¹¹ filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

Praise:
I am really excited about what God has in store for the women in our area! After a good talk with my sister in law, Amy Ware, we decided what a great idea it would be to unify the women at all of our local Church of Christ congregations.  Chad and I attend Bentonville and she and my in-laws attend Robinson/Springdale.  That one little thought got the ball rolling! We have talked to other congregations and they are all on board! From Fayetteville-Bella Vista!  We are meeting with one liaison from each church to schedule dates and iron out details!  We ar so excited about what God has in store! The idea is to have a "girls night out" where we worship/praise and then fellowship together!   The women at our church are so excited about the opportunity to encourage and bond with other fellow Christian women! We are hopeful this wil spread beyond our congregations and into the community but, we are taking small steps now! 

Another praise! A friend of mine sent a message out to a bunch of girls who were at HU at the same time, we were all in the same club or sister club and we all live in the same area!  We are having dinner together Thursday night and I am thrilled to reconnect to these ladies who I have such fond memories of!  Some of them are older than me but our paths have crossed and it will be so comfortable to be around them. It is just what the doctor ordered! 

Some weeks are so busy and then I have weeks like this that are very low key.  I think I lean more to busy weeks! I am sure their is a healthy balance!   I can promise that when I was working full time I wanted more low key weeks!  I also admit that I am in his Word more on weeks that events are not happening!

Low Key Weekend

Friday Harry had his first big bike wreck.  It wasn't actually that big but, it was to him!  We ended our walk early and had breakfast at The Station, per his request! We missed our friends who were out of town who usually join us!

 She opted for the syrup!

 The entire weekend was very low key! I loved my mom's visit to help with the kids while I taught on Saturday! It was was so refreshing! I loved getting to shop with her! The kids loved her too!  We chilled at home without Chad! We were so happy he was enjoying his time with his friends golfing!  Georgia Kelley danced from the car to the door for dance class on Monday!  So funny!

 Monday started out bad and ended great!  As we were walking out the door to go to the gym and then to War Eagle Mill our electricity went out on a scheduled maintenance! Then our garage door would not open manually!  We were stuck and that drove me NUTS! We took a walk to Sonic to find out I forgot cash! So we walked back and then back to Sonic again!  Then we had to sprint home because the garage door man was there to help me open my garage! 

The afternoon was frustrating because my neighbor watched Harry while GK and I ran to Sams(we are bone dry of anything with nutritional value in our kitchen) and I get to Sams and my debit card had disappeared! I am not going to lie, I thought Chad may have had hid it but, it was on the counter(GK had been playing with it)!  So frustrating!  The day slowly got better and it ended with my super sweet neighbor coming over for good laughs and encouragement!   She is joining us today while we go to the Mill! I am going process free for the month of October!  They have unprocessed bread and pasta!

I have been a slug lately! I don't feel well and I can not make it to the gym! I have every excuse in the book!  I am hoping healthy eating will help this old body of mine to kick it into gear!  I am counting my blessings!

Us Lately

A breakfast at The Station!  Awkward photo!

 We went for a walk at Bella Vist and this stick is always painted something goofy!  This time it was decorated for colder weather!  Ever since Harry took his training wheels off he has been all about riding!

 Harry does not like the mailman! He thinks that the mailman doesn't like him because he never leaves him anything! It is quite humorous!  He was very happy to get some treats from Coco!  It was a big deal!

 My first niece turned six and we went down to celebrate with her! She is so grown up!

 Soccer has begun and we are LOVING it!  Harry likes being cheered for!

 My little pumpkin bread pass our outers!

 Shaggy was thirsty!

 Saturday was a big treat!  Although our first soccer game was rained out, we met up with the Ware clan for lunch at Table Mesa to celebrate Papa's big birthday! We then took a wet walk to see the museums latest look!  It was so much fun! We love the Wares!  They make us HAPPY!

 The crew walking back!

 Mallory and Georgia Kelley just started really giggling with each other! They are so stinkin' cute together!

 After dance Monday we decided to take a little trip around the sq!  A stop at the truck for a little ride!

 Monday night was the first big game!  Mimi came for support! Harry was so happy she was there!  She is such a devoted grand! 

 Harry scored a goal after I left! I had to leave a few minutes early for Bunko and missed Harry's big point! I have a feeling there will be more!

 With this weather we are hitting up the parks as much as possible!  We love Orchards park too!

 Daddy left for a golf trip, which is well deserved!  We are celebrating his new name with CPA beside it!  We can't wait for him to get home to really celebrate!

 Another park on another day! Did I say we are enjoying this weather?

Georgisms

This little girl is so funny to her little family! She is very quirky!  She is a HUGE copycat! he does EVERYTHING Harry does! I am talking everything! After he got a Harry cut, she threw a fit to get the chair and get hers done too!  Same thing happened when we took Harry to the dentist! She was so offended she couldn't get her "teeth" too! She always says "me too". If Harry does it, GK is one step behind him.  I guess if we just do a good job of raising Harry, we don't have to really work on Georgia! HA! 

She loves her dance class and goes in there like a pro!  She does not like me to be left out either! It is one of her favorite things to do! She is definitely in her element! Who would have thought a one year old would love dance class so much!

 Harry took a break from riding his bike to teach her how to golf!  Of course se did exactly what he said!  If you say, 'Whose  girl are you?" she will usually say, "Harry's"!  His name is the first thing that comes out of her mouth in the morning.  She cries when we drop him off and she isn't going too.  She loves him!  He likes her too but, it isn't an obsession!  Georgia Kelley fell out of Harry's loft bed and Harry was distraught when he saw the blood in her mouth. It was really sweet! He can be really sweet to her but, he kind of takes or leaves her.

 She loves to make us laugh! She acts goofy with Harry and thinks she is so funny! Georgia Kelley also loves to be 'pretty'!  She likes to have Chad and Harry's approval when she is fully dressed!

She chooses Chad over me.  She wants to read books all the time! She also is getting into Elmo and Abby on Sesame Street. 

We loves this sweet thing!  She is so much fun!

Just Sayin'

Okay, so this is one of those blogs where I am totally humbling myself!  As you all know, I love Jesus, and I love learning about Him. Well through that I listen to lots of podcasts and listen to other people discuss their Christian walk. I hear the term" I don't struggle with that sin but, mine is..." I hear it all the time! I feel like it is very exceptable to have certain "sins" in the church...such as gluttony, fear, lack of trust, incontentment etc..  These are ALL sins I struggle with so, there, I struggle with the acceptable ones and after more self reflection....I have decided I struggle with EVERY sin!  The unacceptable ones too!  I was telling my friend this and I added that I don't struggle with murder but, what does that say for Matthew when murder is compared to anger! The more I read the Bible the more I realize how dirty I am!  Thank GOD I am free in Christ!  I am a self proclaimed most sinful person I know!  Just sayin'!   I know God is working on me and right when I feel like I have let go of the chains of a stronghold I find another!  

I Phone Catch Up

Ms. Ellie turned two! Very sweet ice cream party!

 GK loves TODD!

 Inpromptu sleepover with Layla!

 Just have to share her and her dance gear! I can't get enough!

 So, Harry had his first soccer practice and I was so busy chasing GK, I didn't get a pic of Harry!  Chad is coaching again and it is a all boy team this time!  Can't wait to see what is in store!

 Another walk! We sent down a new trail and found this pig!  Go HOGS!

 Another stream to play in!

 Lunch at Layla's school! We love kndgn lunches!

 Wishful thinking!

 I am beyond blessed to have these three wonderful women in my life! They are closer to my mom's age than mine but, they treat me the same!  We get to have lunches ever so often and I love it when Laurie hosts!  These are def three of my favorite peeps!  I am a better person being their friend!

 We tried out Jake's Bakery before we went to eat lunch with another favorite!  We had to bring treats!

 Emma is in 2nd grade! CRAZY!  Once again we love visiting school's for lunch!

 Friday night we did a progressive dinner with the Welborns! It was so fun to go to three different places for three different courses! Probably going to be a monthly thing!  We were so grateful the Ware's babysat for us so we could enjoy a night out with adults! It was a celebration!

 Zoo pics!

 GK getting ready for her photo shoot! This kids loves hats!

 I took this pic for Chad when we were at the park and realized Harry had this new shoes emerged in the water! BUG!  Seriously....annoyed! Harry said, "Mommy, why are you looking at me like that?"

What would we do without our phone cameras?

Arkansas Weather=Winning

I love the summer, I am happier, less stressed and all because of the big ole' hot sun!  I feel better and look better..doesn't everyone with a tan? I also love the temp in the 70s too! My kids love the outdoors and Monday morning Chad and I decided to take the kids somewhere they haven't been to take pictures of them with their favorite stuff! Harry picked out his outfits and "props" AKA favorite accessories! GK did the same! I also put this outfit on her that Amy gave her for her birthday last year! I  am thinking we can get a good wear out of it next summer but, it was perfect for the theme we were going for! Oh and Amy We...notice the cape!  We went to Whitney Mnt. and it was beautiful as always! They have remodeled it since we were there....good thing! 

 I brought a paintbrush for some pictures that will be posted later:)

 Are all boys as into weapons and bad guys as Harry?  He is loaded at all times! No worries in this house:)

 Picnic in the park! Harry requested it so we he could also practice riding his bike!  We stopped by a little bridge and tried to catch tadpoles, crawdads(sp?) and fish! 

 We did not try to catch this thing but, we watched it from the bridge for a very long time! Wonder what kind it is!

 They were fascinated by it! GK kept making the snake sound!  Harry was like "mom it isn't even that big"! We told some other kids about the snake and they scared it away.  Oh well, it was interesting!

Although I am not happy summer is over I am embracing fall by the pumpkin bread in my oven!  WIN!