FUNtastic Friday!!

Pretty girl is always ready for school! Thankful for that!

Momma is always ready for my morning oatmeal.  Yum!

Sweet, sweet face!

We like to visit big sis at lunch! Always a treat for all three of us.

Thankful for relaxing fridays filled with laundry, love and laughter!

Mugs N Muffins. Jesus. Kelly Stamps. Food. Fellowship.

Last Saturday we had the very wonderful Kelly Stamps as our guest speaker for Mugs-N-Muffins. She has such a sweet spirit about her. She is example of godliness and a true woman of God. She shared her testimony and spoke on how The Lord has been teaching her so many things lately! I'm so thankful for the way The Lord uses other women to minister and challenge me as a mom, a friend and most importantly in my walk with Him.

We had a great time and I know so many ladies were blessed by Your testimony and teaching! Thank you Kelly!!:). You were truly blessing!!

A little QT with my man.

Matt and I decided to hit up a new trail this past week. It is fairly new to our area and we have been hearing such great things about it so we checked it out for ourselves!!
It was so much fun. We decided to run the train instead of walk. Matt's training for a hunt he and his dad got drawn for in Arizona and I just enjoy running and a new challenge of any sort!! This was challenging but mostly just a blast.
Our creator is simply amazing. We were in awe of the beauty of this trail and the beauty of all creation. I often think I have to go off to a quiet place to experience The Lord but he always makes himself known if I am willing to just listen. Through the rustling of the leaves below our feet. Through the sound of heavy breathing as we ran (and there was lots of that going on). Through the waterfalls and streams Raging water. In the stillness of our heart. He is there.

Life is crazy busy...but my response can't be to run faster. It must be listen. To seek Him. In the midst of chaos He's never forgotten me. Thankful.

Come close to God, and He will come close to you....James 4:8

We did it!!:)

This is sooo late in the news, but a couple friends and I ran our first half marathon a few weeks ago!  It was so much fun and such a sense of accomplishment!  The whole  time I was running I was just thanking God that he has given me the strength, energy, and health to train for and run such a race.   I am so glad that I set my mind to it and did it!!  It really is the best feeling knowing you have done something you never dreamed you would be able to do!  

Love these two girls!  I couldn't think of anyone else to run my first run with!!  

Um...I seriously scored some major loot at the race!  I mean, that's pretty much why I signed up in the first place!!  kidding...kind of:)

This man was my biggest fan.  He and Cody were there every couple of miles to cheer us on. It was a huge encouragement.  I am so thankful I am married to a man that loves me and supports me.  Even when it takes time away from our family!  Blessed.

Weekend away

This past weekend we took the girls away for a little family time. We picked up Alyssa from school and headed to Fayetteville for some Razorback baseball. The girls always have a blast at the games and this time was no exception!

We left the game and drove in to Branson. The girls woke up and immediately were ready for breakfast and some swimming!! We left for to silver dollar city about 10am and there was no traffic on the way there. Good sign #1. We were thrilled to not have to wait in any lines. The girls rode till their little bodies couldn't ride (or walk) anymore!!:).
We had a blast. We ate lots of yummy food, laughed a lot and made some precious memories with our little girls!

Thankful for time away to soak in the blessings in our life. We get busy and I feel sometimes its just good to get away and spend time just us 4. It was good.

Weekend away

This past weekend we took the girls away for a little family time. We picked up Alyssa from school and headed to Fayetteville for some Razorback baseball. The girls always have a blast at the games and this time was no exception!

We left the game and drove in to Branson. The girls woke up and immediately were ready for breakfast and some swimming!! We left for to silver dollar city about 10am and there was no traffic on the way there. Good sign #1. We were thrilled to not have to wait in any lines. The girls rode till their little bodies couldn't ride (or walk) anymore!!:).
We had a blast. We ate lots of yummy food, laughed a lot and made some precious memories with our little girls!

Thankful for time away to soak in the blessings in our life. We get busy and I feel sometimes its just good to get away and spend time just us 4. It was good.

Our Easter Weekend.

We had a great weekend in celebration of Jesus.  We talked a lot about what he means to us this time of year and what He means to us every day.  I'm constantly in awe of the sacrifice he made for me and the whole world.  I'm constantly amazed at how good he is to us and how He shows his love daily...  Whether I stop to recognize it or not!   

Here is a recap of our weekend as a family!  I sure do love these people of mine.  Just another huge blessing in my life!

So we started of Saturday with yummy Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls.  I make these each year at Christmas and freeze them.  This was my last batch and I'm pretty sure I won't be waiting till Christmas to make them again!  These are every bit of divine and every bit of wrong!!

The girls soccer game was cancelled Saturday so we had a morning of painting.  These girls love them some paint and they go. to. town.  Alyssa is one artistic little girl.  She does NOT get that from her momma!  I can mess up a stick figure.  FACT!

We decided to risk the weather and head to the Raz. baseball game on Sat.  As we were driving in to Fayetteville the skies were turning blue and the sun came out!  I started out in a Hallelujah chorus.  It's been a rain fest for a few weeks and I was stoked.  It turned out to be the best weather for some Hog baseball. :)

This little stinker has figured out she can get her self dressed.  She came out in this!  Such a fashionista that Bella is.  I told Matt that this totally explained Arkansas weather!  Right?!  

Our Easter pic!  Because who doesn't have one of these?  We took several.  This was the best.  It was sunny and one little girl has bright blue eyes and bright blonde hair.  Enough said.:

And just because I love him so... 

Unless the Lord builds this house, the work of the builders is wasted.

Psalm 127:1