Stepping Up with Beth Moore

So I'm in another bible study at church and before I even knew what the study was about I had decided to skip it.

I figured I had just done one in October and my heart just wasn't really into doing this one.

But thankfully God has a sense of humor because when I told him, umm God I think I'll sit this one out. He laughed at me. Not just any laugh but a big belly laugh.

We are studying Beth Moore's Stepping Up: A Journey Though the Pslams of Ascent.

The group actually started last week but I wanted to go a little deeper into the study before I mentioned it.

It's about going deeper with God. Taking the next step in your relationship with Him. To go where He where He will guide you.

I know that sounds scary to some. Going into the unknown. Even if it is with God, the unknown is a scary thing.

Not me. I'm excited. I'm actually pumped about this study.

See God knew what this study was about even long before I did. An ascension. A journey drawing me nearer to Him.

And this is one of the things I have been praying for. A closer relationship with Him. So yea, God laughed at me when I said no to this study.

Because this is exactly where He wants me to be. Stepping Up to Him.

Well here's what we did this weekend.

I know y'all are excited to hear about what we did over the weekend.

We hopped a private jet and took off for France. NOT! Although that would be nice.

Friday night R2 had his best friend come over and spend the night. I love having him over. He's a great kid and they play so great together. No fighting or arguing, it's great.

Saturday morning we got and I made breakfast and then at 12:30 we headed out to pick up R2's cake and have his birthday party. We had a family party last weekend and this weekend was the one for his friends.

We went to play laser tag. I like the place OK but to be honest I hate that they limit you to only 8 kids, because they charge an arm and a leg for any extras.

On the plus side, the place over booked for the time slot we had and they stuck us in the private room at no extra charge. I was glad because that room is $80.00 more.

After the party we came home and unloaded the car of the left over cake and presents. And R2's friend went home. After that I was wiped out so we did nothing the rest of the day.

Sunday morning was church and after we got home and ate lunch, I promptly got in the recliner and took an hour and a half nap. It was G-L-O-R-I-O-U-S-!

And some where in the weekend a few loads of laundry were done, bed rooms cleaned up, and I lost count how many times I cleaned the kitchen.

That was it. Nothing much. Nice and relaxing.

Oh wait, we did sign up the boys up for baseball. I know, how could overlook that.

Clearly I wasn't thinking.

They are the Houston Astros

I saw this article the other day and just about came out of my skin.

Hubs thought I was going to have a coronary right in the livingroom.

Those of you that have been around here for a while know my love of baseball especially my Houston Astros.

I think I'll just call ol' Jim on the phone and tell him he's lost his freaking mind.

Yeah, that will go over big.

Maybe I'll just send him an email.

Blogger Interface

So the other day when I was signed into Blogger, I hit the button that said, "Try the updated Blogger interface".

Three words...I hated it!

And because I was so freaking frustrated that I had changed it I could figure out how to go back.

All I can say it thank goodness for Hubs. The computer smart man that he is, he fixed it! Can I get an Amen?

Hello Blogger,

I do not like the new style. And that's putting it nicely. And if you don't send this message to the next 5,327 people you know with in 10 minutes of reading this bad things will happen. I'm just sayin'.

Thank you.

Birthday rainbow cupcakes

For R2's birthday at school this past Friday he and I made rainbow cupcakes. 

Thank you Pinterest. 

I had no idea it would be that easy, a little more time consuming but easy. 

Here are a few pictures of what we used and how we made them. Oh and they were oh so yummy!

No oil and no eggs

They smelled so good!

Pretty!

Cupcake toppers I made earlier in the week

The birthday boy!

 

Happy 7th Birthday R2

So my baby is turning 7.

7.

I can hardly believe it. We made rainbow cupcakes from a recipe I found I Pinterest. I will post pictures later. 

But here are 7 things I love about him.

1. He has infectious laugh.

2. His smile lights up a room.

3. He loves God.

4. He is very witty.

5. He likes to play outside...all the time.

6. How when he says he loves me he always says,

"Don't forget I love God the most."

7. He says his Dad and his brother are his best buds!

Happy Birthday R2. I love you!

Mr Winter where are you

OK it's middle of January and we have temperatures in the mid 70's. 


Really?!

I'm over this heat. I want it cold. 

Not a freezing, below zero for weeks on end cold but I would like say 40's-60's and no rain and lots of sunshine.


That's not to much to ask?

This mild winter can only mean one thing...a very hot summer. 


UGH!!!