Thursday's Treasure!

From Beth Moore's Living Beyond Yourself- Exploring The Fruit Of The Spirit

"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance:

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners- of whom I am

the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that

in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His

unlimited patience as an example for those who would

believe on Him and receive eternal life.

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God,

be honor and glory forever and ever, Amen."

- 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Peace.

Numbers, Numbers, Numbers!

The number of weeks that has passed
since we submitted our letter to the CCAA asking to adopt
two little boys.

I have read that it can take up to 12 weeks...Lovely.

I have their pictures up in my office. I am trying not to become attached,
but it is hard.

I think they look sad and need a Mommy.

Stacy thinks that they look inquisitive and wonder why someone
is pointing a camera at them. :)



On a happy note, 15 is the number of pounds I have lost,so far.

That is (3 ) 5 pound bags of sugar!

It just seems like a lot more if I do it that way.:)

15 more to go!

My goal was to have it gone by the end of July.
I don't see that happening, but 30 looks a lot closer than it did
a few months ago. Who knows?

I just need to have my horse by September so that I can start competing.

I'm pretty excited about that!


Peace.

MSJHRA State Finals

Ben clowning around

Caleb and Kyle getting ready.




Dakota Rae

Eden waiting her turn.

4 days of rodeo.

Everyone had a good time.

Memaw June stopped by for a visit and watched Caleb cut.

PawPaw Charlie came by and took Hannah
Ben, and John Cross to a "fancy dinner" at the Olive Garden while we
were at the Awards Ceremony.

Aunt Genia came over and played with Rachel and Mary(while we were
at the awards ceremony) so that they wouldn't have to leave the hotel,AGAIN.

It was more fun than I thought it would be. I was not looking forward
to staying in a hotel for 4 days with 5 kids, but they were all on their
best behavior and looked forward to the events, each day.

The little ones would get excited every time Caleb, or Eden , or Dakota would ride.

Never heard a complaint from any of them. Just a great little bunch.

Hannah has already hit us up for a barrel horse. She is determined to get in on the action.

Rachel asked me how old she had to be before she could rodeo and win a
"sparkly buckle".

So I guess we will be doing this for a while.

Maybe Daddy can make it, next year. We missed him.

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Peace.

Cont.

Caleb and Tadpole


Picking a cow.


Eden and Netta


Dakota and Austin


Sam, Maw, and Rachel



Me and Mary E.


Eden and Netta


Caleb and Jae Bar Tad


Showing Rick where the mistake was made.


Last Ride of the Season.


Good Stuff.


Peace.

MSJHRA AWARDS CEREMONY

First awards ceremony for all three. We were all excited.


The sea of cowboy hats.


Our MSJHRA president .


Caleb getting his MSJHRA blanket. They were given to the kids
that are moving up, next year.




Eden and Drew checking out their"ROOKIE OF THE YEAR"
buckles. Talk about some happy parents!


Caleb getting his award for 5th place in the
Jr. High Boys Cutting.
He also won a little money. He was pumped.


Sweet Little Things.


Caleb and Eden


Rick checking out Edens buckle and a proud Grandmother
looking on.

We had a great time.

The kids are all bummed that it is over, but they are
already looking forward to next year.

I'm looking forward to a few weekends at home.


Peace.

Wordless Wednesday!

State Rodeo Finals!

We leave tomorrow for the Rodeo Finals. We'll be gone for 4 days.

Caleb is excited.

He will be going to his first dance.
I really want to be there, but I would probably embarrass him
by taking pictures every 2 seconds.

His horse is feeling good after a few injections and a few weeks rest.

Hopefully, he will have a good go of it.
If not- I just hope he makes some memories.

That's what we do this for.

They say " A Happy Childhood Lasts Forever".

I hope so.

His childhood is flying by and there is
nothing I can do to slow it down.

In a few years he'll be off to college and the rest of his life.

I hope he looks back on all of this and smiles.

I know I will.

Peace.