Happy Birthday Jonathan

Today is my wonderful husband Jonathan's birthday. I could never write a post that would even compare to the amazing man in Christ he has become, so for now I will just say a few things that come to mind. Jonathan is such a caring, loving husband always looking to bless me and our girls. He lays his life down every day by going to work and providing a warm home for us as well as food to feed us with. He cleanses me with the Word of God and trains our girls in the way of the Lord. I love him so much and know I dont deserve him for a husband , God is so good to us! Jonathan is 29 years old today and together we are looking toward the future and all the amazing things the Lord has in store for us.

Psalm 128 - Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.

I love you babe!

Celebrating Jonathan's birthday last night with all my brothers and sisters

Such wonderful friends (brothers and sisters)

Forever indebted

Happy together!

Ginger it is!

So our puppy has arrived and her name is Ginger! at first Emma was calling her Sandy, but it just didn't suit her. She is just to royal and well bred for a name like that. She is a very playful li' pup as well as pretty smart, she already stays really close by our sides. Emma and Ginger have already bonded together and its so sweet to watch them play.

We are in full puppy mode at our house, potty training her, crate training and all the other things that come along with havin a new puppy. I'm hoping that all the scenes we are going through with her right now are going to pay off in the end and we are going to have a wonderfully trained family dog. Last night Emma and Jonathan gave Ginger her first bath, Emma thought this was the greatest! I am trying to keep my sanity after cleaning up all the messes. Besides you gotta have a dog growing up with your kids rite???... Its one of those great storge things that makes for good memories!

We are so excited for our new puppy!

Maddie's Newest Tricks

Madelyn is now 5 months old, she is starting to do so many new things. Because of my surgery I wasn't able to nurse her very much so we introduced her to rice cereal and she loved it. I love how babies make such a mess with that stuff! There is a lil video of her eating on my video bar (which is on the left side of my blog). She is trying her hardest to learn to sit up, for now she is content grabbin her toys on her lil' toy gym. Most of all she is responding so much to her momma..:) I love it! when she is on the ground and i walk past she just undulates with happiness! The sweetest thing ever, it makes all the hard parts worth every bit of it. We are so blessed with the lil' bundle of joy!

Playin with her toys!

What blue eyes!

Happy girl..:)

Our Snow Day

I like snow days for many reasons, most of all making special memories with Emma. Emma is filled with so much amazement every time it snows. She is always askin me, "mom when is it gona snow?" and I tell her "I dont know Emma you have to ask God". So the other morning she hops out of bed and says look mom God gave us snow, then the next thing I know she is standing outside saying "thank you God! you gave us snow, Look momma He gave us so much snow", then she says "Momma, is He listening to me? Where is He?" It was so sweet to se the innocence of a child and the faith they have. Anyway the last couple days have been very cozy and relaxing (despite the countless times we take off an on snow clothes). When it snows I just decide its a "fun day" Im gonna be a "fun mom" and not worry about getting things done, I just wana enjoy it. Emma and I made cookies and banana bread for daddy and had lots of fun enjoying the snow. Maddie was here to but she wasn't quite sure what to think of the snow or how to enjoy it!

Emma makin cookies

Mommy and Maddie are snow bunnies

Healthy Mom Alert!

I have been trying to cook a lil' more on the healthy side lately, so I was researching different vegetables and came across this.



Reasons why cabbage is good for you
1.Cabbage belongs to the group of cruciferous vegetables. (Brassica family) These are rich in powerful phytochemicals called isothiocyanates which inhibit breast cancer in several ways. A case control study done in China and published in the journal ‘Cancer Research’ confirmed that women who eat more Brassica family vegetables have a much lower risk of breast cancer.

2.Cabbage is filled with antioxidant power. This enables our systems to fight free radicals and clear up toxins, including potential carcinogens. Just about one serving a day (1 cup=1serving) of either cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts or broccoli is enough to provide anti-cancer benefits.

3.The fiber in cabbage keeps your blood sugar levels from fluctuating and also regularises bowel movements. Some people experience bloating on eating vegetables like cabbage. This can be reduced by adding a pinch of asafoetida in curries or munching on fennel seeds / ajwain after such a meal.

4.Cabbage also offers protection against colon and lung cancer due to its isothiocyanate content.

5.Red cabbage has higher antioxidant levels than a green / white cabbage. A study published in the March 2006 issue of Food Science and Technology indicates that the anthocyanins in red cabbage can actually protect the brain cells from damage in conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

6.Cabbage juice is documented to treat stomach ulcers when had in large quantities over a week. This effect is due to the glutamine content in cabbage. Glutamine heals the cells that line the stomach.

Truly God has Blessed me!

Just wanted to update everyone on the results that we got from my operation. There was no trace of the cancer found in any of my lymph nodes or in the left side of my thyroid!!!! PRASIE THE LORD!!!! Im not gonna lie I was very scared that the results were gonna come back negative and I was gonna have to get another operation, but the Lord has truly blessed me and healed me completely. So now I will have to get routine blood tests done for the next 15-20 years to be sure that the cancer isn't coming back.


Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2

CC's Battle Hymn of the Republic - video by Lubbock Independent School D...

What about this for a seasonal idea though??? We could do a christmas tune with our girls (or boys) and overlay classical art mixed with interviews of the ones who are singing..Share your ideas..These girls can most definitely sing in key with some tight harmony!!!