Perfect pairing

For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways; (Psalm 91:11 NIVUK)

-Amy

The things you will do for a child

You will let little ones play on your iPhone. Even though you know, when it is returned your media library will be filled with pictures like this:



And like this



You will find yourself cutting out 22 little mustaches for a custom "Funny" valentine (thank you craftmonkey blog! Here is the link to a cute tutorial: http://thecraftmonkey.blogspot.com/2012/01/mustache-valentine-tutorial.html)



You find yourself sitting in bleachers and lawn chairs through out the year at practices and games.





Being begged in the middle of a story for the perfect "twirling" dress, that you as a kid would have loved.



My vocabulary has expanded, I now can speak "braces" and I have added hair do term like "waterfall braid", & "heart shaped pigtails" to not only my vocab but my skill list.



A costume designer


A role model for what a good relationship looks like.


It is an overwhelming, responsibility! It is one of the funniest things I have ever done. I am so under equipped for this job of motherhood. So I find myself dropping to my knees and lifting my hands and crying out to God for his love, guidance, grace, and strength!!!!


Pray for the girl's future husbands! Pray for their families, in raising Godly men.

Pray for God to place Christ loving mentors in the lives of each of my girls to help encourage my girls daily walk with him!

What's the background music for your life?

I love listening to my iPod as I cook, clean, drive, soak in the bath, walk on the treadmill, or just going about my life doing the activities that add up to a completed "to do" list.

I am always curious at the gym, when I see someone nodding there head to the beat only they can hear, or the person singing in their car next to mine at the stop light "What are they listening to?".

So with that curiosity I want to ask you what are you listening to this week? My momma always taught me to share so I will tell you what I am listening to this week:

• "A woman like you" by Lee Brice

•. "Good Morning" by Mandisa (makes the morning drive SO much more enjoyable)

•. "Legacy" by Nichole Nordeman

•. "I'm with you" by Nichole Nordeman & Amy Grant (based on the bible story Ruth & Naomi)

•. "Born for this". By Mandisa. (if you need a confidence booster this is an amazing story. Based on the story of Esther)

•. "While I'm waiting" from the "Fireproof" soundtrack. (those needing patience, encouragement, or motivation. This song is a great choice!!)

•. Elevation church had a 12 day revival a few weeks ago (They called the revival "Code Orange") & they are now available for listening (on their website & or iTunes). A great way to hear a variety of pastors. Each night a different pastor preached. My pastor Craig Groeschel kicked off the revival. The others were amazing as well. My favorites were: Pastor Perry Noble, pastor Matt Chandler (quote "no sin, future, past, or present has more power than the cross of Jesus Christ!" amen! Now that is some good preaching!) also the Bishop was in the house one night -Whew! Intense!

I hope if your stuck in a rut you might try one of these. Or maybe you just need some new background music for your life. I Hope you have a great weekend!!

-Amy

What's up

Well if you noticed I have been M.I.A. It was because I was! I was sick, in bed for about almost 2 weeks-ugh!! And not the fun kind of in bed where you can read & catch up on shows that you have missed but flat on your back -yuck! "I am so sick it hurts to look at the tv" kinda of sick. Boo!!!!!!!!

Well I am much better now! I have almost got my house back in order. I have my energy back & I have almost caught up on watching the Downton Abby season 2. (I am loving it!!)

On the weight l loss front, I am still at the same weight, which even though that makes me frustrated, I know that was to be expected since I was unable to workout while I was ill (and no I did not count calories when I was sick, I don't even want to know how many calories are in a bag of cough drops! So please keep from telling me, something's are best endured through the veil of ignorance.

Well I am back so be looking for upcoming post from me from everything from the A21 ministry, book reviews ("what women fear" by Angie Smith & "The Ministry of Morherhood" by Sally Clarkson, "the blessing if a B minus" by Wendy Migel, Ph.D, & "The price of Privilege" by Madeline Levine, Ph.D.) (I could not read while I was sick, but I sure made up for it while I was recovering & my energy was low!), to a little bit of everything. Hope you all are feeling good, enjoying some sunshine where ever you are today!

A perfect pairing

The Lord makes me very happy; all that I am rejoices in my God.
He has covered me with clothes of salvation and wrapped me with a coat of goodness,
like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding, like a bride dressed in jewels. (Isaiah
61:10 NCV)



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Friday Favorites

I am SO Not a morning person! However when I put Mandisa's new song "Good Morning" I can't help but go get a little pep into my step! It makes me look on my day with an excitement at the possibilities that this day might bring. If you have not heard this song, you need to!






I am also enjoying my low calorie chocolate cupcake/muffin! When you are dieting & PMS hits -girls, this is the cure!!! I know there are several variations of this recipe but the taste & the texture is so right on my kids ask me to make them. Wow!





I just mix all the ingredients together with a mixer -real well so there is no "crunchy" part in my muffin. Bake according to the directions on the cake mix box. I use Duncan Hines Devil food cake mix, & then sprinkle 4-6 chocolate chips on top of batter in cupcake liner papers prior to baking.







I am also enjoying listening Zig Ziglar podcast, they are free on iTunes & are positive & motivational. Filling my brain with positive stuff as I work around the house.






My last favorite thing I am enjoying this week, is the above new foundation. I heard several good reviews on the product, & when I ran out this week I decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! It provides good coverage with a light shimmer to deflect light and give a more youthful dewy appearance, can you say "yes, please!".

Well those are my Friday favorites. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

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Miss America watch party

Our household (full of girls) treat the Miss America pageant like others treat the Super Bowl game. We are all a buzz getting ready for our party! Each daughter got to invite a friend for the night. We made up a "watch card" game that after you fill in a row you will get a prize. (sort of like Bingo). We have prediction cards made up, so who ever predicts correctly will receive flowers when the new Miss America is crowned. Special food is called for the special night. We will be serving "Miss America tickled pink punch", Miss Oklahoma twister dogs, & Miss Illinois red hot salsa & chips. (Miss Illinois is a red head & since I have a redhead I always try to point out a pretty redheaded contestant. Since in children movies the redhead is usually the bully or a nerdy kid. I want her to be proud of her beautiful red hair!) We are almost ready for the fun to begin, we are off to buy the sashes & tiara's today. Many of the girls are cheering for Miss Oklahoma, calling themselves "team Betty". So we are a biased crowd, we will be cheering on one contestant more than the others. I will blog more about this party later. Hope you have a great weekend! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Reality Check

Well I weighed in on National Weigh in Day, (January 2). Yep, you guessed it I did my best impression of Macaulay Culkin from "Home alone". Ah! I was back in the 200's (sob! I mean, gulp!). I weighed in at 202 pounds. However I knew what I needed to do, and got back on that horse. Remember I made it this far, I can do this. So I got back into gym class moving my body, started counting my calories again, and yesterday I weighed in at 196.6 (which is +7.6) where I was BEFORE the holidays started. I can live with that. Now I do not want to stay here! I am trying to reach 40 more pounds down, which just became 47.6 down for this year.

I can do this! So can all of you out there! This is our life! Are you happy at where you are? Are you happy at your level of physical fitness? If not, get started! Only you are stopping yourself! No more excuses, get moving! We can do this!!! So how are you all doing so far?