What's your testimony?

I got an email from a lady in our Bible study with this clip in it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvDDc5RB6FQ Take a minute to watch and then take another minute to think about your testimony in this fashion. Pretty cool! I had chilly bumps afterwords!

Member of the Family!

For those of you who do not know, Daniel has become the newest member of the ACB family! We are so excited. Most of all I think he is loving his job/career now because he feels like this is what he went to school for. All the countless prayers have been answered. I never doubted they would, but got a little concerned there towards the end. Now, all I have to say is that God is good!!!

check out the website: www.acblaw.com

Summer is over!

As I sit down with my large java, I wipe a tear away because the sadness of summer being over has set in.
Although I am sad that my days of sleeping in and watching the humming birds fight over who gets the last drop every morning, I must say that my summer has been one of great travel, great friends and great fun! It all started with a "trip for school" with Gail and Stephanie. Of course we ended up staying at the Beau Rivage... just a few miles away from our meetings. We were lazy by the pool and drank chocolate drinks...merely relaxed! Oh yeah, we learned a few things also. You know, the important things like how to teach kids to make homemade ice cream in a Ziploc bag and how to name your child Miata Porche' when he/she is born! As we returned from that trip, Daniel and I left almost immediately for yet another beach trip-this time to Gulf Shores to celebrate our 2nd anniversary! So much fun and learning there also. We learned that there SHOULD be a weight limit for two piece bathing suits or at least a sense of decency like when you can't see the sides to the bottoms you are wearing because of the "rolls"... enough said. We also took note of the fact that being drunk doesn't necessarily mean you LOOK COOL! Especially when you are passed out in the sand. All in all, that trip was successful for what it's purpose was: relaxation with spouse & people watching. Not long after that, Stephanie and I boarded the plane for Houston! We went to Sea World, Schlitterbaun, and the Alamo and had a blast I might add. (all in San Antonio-mind you)
Not only have I traveled this summer, but man did we have so much fun for the 4th!!! My family went down to Wiggins, MS to an ATV offroad park. We hit every mud hole we could go through and even some we couldn't quite make it through. We got stuck, got dirty and then got out and did it again. Madz, Stephen, moma, poppie and Daniel and I had a blast with all the caked on mud. I also managed to shop until my feet couldn't shop once more (or my pocket book for that matter). I have grown to know my best friend on an even deeper level. Probably more than either one of us ever expected, but I believe that is why God put her in my life. I do wish He'd put her a little closer in distance. I have also grown closer to a college buddy. Well, sort of. Rachel and I didn't know each other in college, but she is engaged to one of Daniel's buddies from Millsaps, and through the planning of their wedding we've become a little closer each day.
I have successfully done what a normal teacher does in the summer... sat on my tush, shopped, baked myself by the pool and traveled!

Now, Back to School! Pray that the 5:30 mornings don't kick my hiney too bad. :) Oh and the 5K on the 1st Saturday after school begins! (yes I have lost my mind)

Fun times in ALABAMA!!!

Who would have "thunk" I'd have such fun times in Alabama since I'm such a STATE fan!?! So, I went to visit my sis for two days really just to get my hair did and ended up purchasing a fab and fun new purse, gettin a funky new do and a far out relaxing massage!!! We also went bowling with Rissie and Shane and I got to meet Stephen's fam. Well some of them anyway. Can't believe how much alike Stepho and his bro. look. They are both cuties and both have REAL cute better halves! Although I had such a good time while with my Madz, I sure am glad to be home!
A little sad that Spring Break is almost over!

9 more weeks to go then.....

SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!

Weiner dog tanning bed

I think we have the silliest weiner dog on Earth! When she gets cold, she tries to find the warmest place in our house to rest her long body. Usually it's in our bed or she will snuggle in her own bed by the fireplace. Here lately we have noticed Noel in a most unusual warming place; the bottom of the table in the foyer! She climbs up there and will rest her head on the post of the table, but surprisingly she does not bother any of the decoratives on the table. All she is interested in is the SUN! :)

God is neat!

I tell you what! It really is neat to learn about God on such a level that Daniel and I have started. We recently began a couples Bible study where most of the other couples are older than us. They give such insight on the things we have discussed that Daniel and I really have to force ourselves to go to sleep after we get home. It is so neat to grow and learn in Christ with my partner in life and very best friend! Isn't God good!?! Woo hoo! I feel like shouting right now. Watch this video instead...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4zgJXPpI4

Good night!

Ahh, the warmth of a Christmas Tree!

So, Daniel and I had a bit of a spat over the Christmas tree we have decorating our front yard simply because he didn't have it up in the amount of time I had planned for him to have it done. I am still learning the whole manly "in a minute" meaning of 45 minutes or longer depending on what he is doing.
Anywho, our tree is up outside and looks magnificent. I was under the impression for the longest time that Christmas decorations both inside and out were to help you and your neighbors get in the spirit of the season. Tonight, I have been proven wrong on this issue. I now know that a simple Christmas tree anchored in the center of the yard with PVC pipe, string, tent pegs, and a few hundred lights are not to bring beautiful decoration into your neighborhood, but to keep the furry Peter Cottontails that scamper about warm on cold nights. We came home tonight from visiting with some good friends of ours and their new addition to find a bunny rabbit in the center of our tree. At least he is not eating my pansies anymore!

Yippee!

Carols by Candlelight is officially over for me (until next year)! I am so very tired but still so very much in awe of all the blessings the Lord has bestowed upon me.
Now, maybe, I can finish Christmas shopping and relax!

What is Joy?

Today in Sunday school we discussed this topic. What is joy? Of course, everyone has a different definition, but all mean the same thing. Joy can be something as simple as a smile to someone who rarely receives a smile from a stranger or joy can be simply a hug.
Think about it. What is joy...to you?
Try to share the joy you have with others, not only in this season of giving, but in every season; because after all, Jesus didn't just give to us one time a year.