This and That and Some Awards

So, I've been a LITTLE busy the past few days and really have not had time to blog. Lake goes to school this Friday (1/2 a day on Friday and then begins full days on Tuesday - what in the world???!) Why on earth make them go 1/2 a day on Friday? Would it be a crime to let them stay home that 1/2 day and just start on say, MONDAY like a normal school week??? Call me crazy, but if you ask me the 1/2 day on Friday thing is quite idiotic. That might be why no one asked me,huh?

Last night, Johnny Hunt from First Baptist Woodstock (also my dad's workplace) preached at our church. His sermon was titled "Wineskin in the Smoke" from Psalm 119:81-88. He talked about how sometimes we feel like we are useless in our ministry (and we all have a ministry, right?). How we go through dry spells in our spiritual life where we feel like we have no influence or purpose. How even in those times we have hope. It was a good message (as usual) and our choir was awesome (as usual - is that bragging? I am not in the choir, so I guess not). The choir sang "Thou, Oh Lord" (I would video me singing it for you, but you really don't want that) and "Yahweh" (catchy tune, that one, gets in your head and you cant stop singing it). Anyway, we had several friends visit our church with us last night - hopefully they will be back (I would definitely come back if I were them ;-).

My dad came up with Pastor Johnny and several other staff members of FBCW. The group Newsong allows Pastor Johnny to use their bus to travel in sometimes, so he is able to bring a crew of men with him, my dad being one of them. The bus they always come in is huge which is a real switch for my dad who is used to riding the short bus...............hahhahahahhahahaha. Sorry, Daddy, I had to say that........there are some people reading this who are laughing, and I know it is at your expense, but that's okay, right Daddy? Right? You know I love you right???? It really was good to see you, even if it was only for a few minutes.

Moving on................................

Every time the Summer Olympics comes on, hubs and I become somewhat obsessed with it. Last night we watched as Michael Phelps win yet another Gold medal in swimming. It was so cute to see his mom cheering him on. We never watch swimming any other time, nor do we watch beach volleyball (unless we are on the beach playing it) or gymnastics, and we certainly do not watch fencing, yet, when Olympics time rolls around, we are all about these obscure sports. By the way, I really heart womens gymnastics.

Our obsession with the Olympics comes from our competitive nature. Hubs and I are just a tad competitive and I fear that we are teaching our kids to 'love the win'. In the evenings, the four of us play kickball or baseball in our yard and we don't just let our kids win.......yes, I know that it's sad, but I feel the need to confess. The truth is that we don't usually even hold back. It is nothing for hubs to throw Kaden out at first --- he is four years old....hubs is 41. Yes, folks, we have a problem. Our kids might be scarred for life (or maybe they will learn that a little healthy competition is good)....guess we wont know for a few more years.

Have I mentioned that we really miss Disney??? It truly is the happiest place on earth.


I told you in my last two posts about some awards that I got. I wont be posting my usual acceptance speech (mostly because I don't want to bore you to death with the same old speech) -- I know you will be happy about that. Anyway, without further ado........the awards are as follows:

The first one comes from my old friend Stephanie, well, we really don't know each other in person, but she seems like an old friend. AND I am sure that if we lived near each other we would be great friends. Here is the story behind this award - it is really neat. Anyway, Stephanie, I thank you so much for thinking of me. The question is: Will you still be thinking of me when you are in San Antonio and I am here in East TN ????? Just kidding (kinda;-). If you have not read Stephanie's blog, you need to check her out - she is a sweetheart that has a heart for Jesus and she can sing too!

Coincidentally, I also got this same award from Staceystace, who is a new blogger friend of mine. She has a really great testimony and if you haven't visited her blog, please do so at this time.....I'll wait.....go ahead, but please be sure to come back here ;-). Anyhoo, I found Stacey through Jennyhope and any friend of Jenny's is friend of mine! (Well, you know what I mean). So, Stacey, thank you for thinking of me!



This award comes from my friend, Heidi, whom I also do not know in person. I came across her blog a couple of months ago and I have to say, she is so funny. Heidi, I have no idea what this award is about (maybe about being extremely funny, beautiful, and creative all at the same time????? okay, I made that up, but whatever....), but I thank you so much for thinking of me. If you have not read Heidi's blog, be sure and go over and check out her beautiful wedding pictures, you will be impressed!




So, time to go and enjoy the beautiful sunshine (without humidity - it's Tennessee - that rarely happens here).