Monday, July 28, 2008
Lovely Lauren...
graces our cover this month. Due to an amazing lack of boys showing up for pics, we have decided to now alternate boy- girl- boy- girl to force our hand and perhaps trying to get 12 covers in one shoot instead of a monthly. I am pretty picky about covers and as you can see, (though I get that she is my child, lol) LFM does NOT disappoint with August edition. It matters not how cute the kid but whether the shot is the "money shot". THE one. It is amazing how many do not come out! This was the ONLY one out of 250 of her that made it. The absolute only one. Whew.
First Annual Family Fun Fest is a comin'!!
Double Click picture for larger view.
So this is the kind of stuff we've been doing. We have been working on this for a while. We were planning it for about a year from now but when a friend came and asked for us to partner in it we decided we'd get our feet wet with it. Of course, it is now getting quite big..replete with the Central Florida Zoo, Home Depo, CVS, Prestige Ford, Allen Rollins, Firetrucks, games, giveaways, food, pizes and well, you know, other general insanity.
ALL FOR FREE.
I think for a first time it wasn't a bad effort though it ain't over yet!
So this is the kind of stuff we've been doing. We have been working on this for a while. We were planning it for about a year from now but when a friend came and asked for us to partner in it we decided we'd get our feet wet with it. Of course, it is now getting quite big..replete with the Central Florida Zoo, Home Depo, CVS, Prestige Ford, Allen Rollins, Firetrucks, games, giveaways, food, pizes and well, you know, other general insanity.
ALL FOR FREE.
I think for a first time it wasn't a bad effort though it ain't over yet!
Are you interested or are you committed?
While trying to decide if I want to run a marathon in '09, a trainer answered my question "How do I come to such a decision?" with the words:
"You ask yourself, are you interested or committed."
I can't tell you how those words struck me and I have used them every day since in a plethora of circumstances. It is a bit bittersweet though too because it immediately answered my marathon question. Lol
Somehow it just gave real strength and clarity to decision making.
Marathon? Yes, I'm interested. No, I am not committed. Sad but true.
Then I went around with it trying to reason it NOT a good decision making tool because shouldn't one try things that one is interested in but perhaps not(or not yet) committed to?
And I think most of us would agree, yes that can be good too but for me and for this time in my life, I can only DO what I am committed to.I am too busy to dabble right now. ANd this tool helps me not to take on too much. Haha. Well, it is a good leveler anyway.
Having missed so much church due to no where to put Kate, I started to hear myself asking myself this question which the devil loves to play in my head trying to condemn me... but I am happy to report, I am committed to the Lord which is strangely a RELIEF to feel every time the question pops in. I am always wondering about the decision we made and whether it changed our course forever...
I am committed to my family and that has helped prod me back to them day after day when I could be letting other things that I am committed to take over. Yes, I am committed to the magazine, though I HAVE to be and I try not to overthink that because you know, LAW and all that. Lol
So, when trying to make a decision ask yourself....are you interested or committed?
"You ask yourself, are you interested or committed."
I can't tell you how those words struck me and I have used them every day since in a plethora of circumstances. It is a bit bittersweet though too because it immediately answered my marathon question. Lol
Somehow it just gave real strength and clarity to decision making.
Marathon? Yes, I'm interested. No, I am not committed. Sad but true.
Then I went around with it trying to reason it NOT a good decision making tool because shouldn't one try things that one is interested in but perhaps not(or not yet) committed to?
And I think most of us would agree, yes that can be good too but for me and for this time in my life, I can only DO what I am committed to.I am too busy to dabble right now. ANd this tool helps me not to take on too much. Haha. Well, it is a good leveler anyway.
Having missed so much church due to no where to put Kate, I started to hear myself asking myself this question which the devil loves to play in my head trying to condemn me... but I am happy to report, I am committed to the Lord which is strangely a RELIEF to feel every time the question pops in. I am always wondering about the decision we made and whether it changed our course forever...
I am committed to my family and that has helped prod me back to them day after day when I could be letting other things that I am committed to take over. Yes, I am committed to the magazine, though I HAVE to be and I try not to overthink that because you know, LAW and all that. Lol
So, when trying to make a decision ask yourself....are you interested or committed?
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Chewhi's
Don't know how in the world I missed Chewhi's!!! Lol
For beautiful photography and a scripture every post....check her blog out!
I LOVE it! Plus on a personal note, it is my connector to Vero.
Ann is SUCH a sweetheart C! We love her!
For beautiful photography and a scripture every post....check her blog out!
I LOVE it! Plus on a personal note, it is my connector to Vero.
Ann is SUCH a sweetheart C! We love her!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Blogga dogga ding dongs
I just wanted to say that your blogs are great!!! I really am enjoying them so much!
LOVING the way we all get to glimpse into each other's stuff! Tif I loved that post on the tree! SO COOL!
Am- well, duh. Yours is just about everybody's fave.
Marissa's back and who can live without Amy's weekly tirade over SOMETHING!
I check in on Steph K's to see what new gorgeous thing she's done, Lisa F.'s for a good laugh and Lisa T. for the updates on what's happening!
I love to hear Julie's homeschooling endeavors...her kids always look so happy!
I am sure I missed someone's and there are plenty of you out there that don't blog but should...but I just wanted to say...
I love your blogs. I am planning a blog party (online) soon..
more info to come!
P.S. Blogga Dogga Ding Dong is what Crystal calls my blog. Love you Crys!
LOVING the way we all get to glimpse into each other's stuff! Tif I loved that post on the tree! SO COOL!
Am- well, duh. Yours is just about everybody's fave.
Marissa's back and who can live without Amy's weekly tirade over SOMETHING!
I check in on Steph K's to see what new gorgeous thing she's done, Lisa F.'s for a good laugh and Lisa T. for the updates on what's happening!
I love to hear Julie's homeschooling endeavors...her kids always look so happy!
I am sure I missed someone's and there are plenty of you out there that don't blog but should...but I just wanted to say...
I love your blogs. I am planning a blog party (online) soon..
more info to come!
P.S. Blogga Dogga Ding Dong is what Crystal calls my blog. Love you Crys!
America the Beautiful!
The following are the Preambles from all 50 states. America is no doubt, a nation founded on Christianity. It's not hard to imagine that one day, no one will even know that.
Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.
Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the Stat e of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of California, grateful to Al mighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity ... And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We... the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of H is Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction
Michigan 1908, Preamble Le. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings o f freedom establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness. Establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution. Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom. Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Preamble Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty.
New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble We, the people of the State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties.
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man.
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity toward s each other
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution.
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn
Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.
Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the Stat e of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of California, grateful to Al mighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity ... And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We... the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of H is Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction
Michigan 1908, Preamble Le. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings o f freedom establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness. Establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution. Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom. Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Preamble Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty.
New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble We, the people of the State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties.
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man.
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity toward s each other
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution.
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn
How much cute is there?
Here I am....Jeff took the girls and Chewhi's daughter Ann and went to see
du-nunununununununununununu BATMAN!
I was holding Kate and she was saying Umbrella! Umbrella! I am looking for this "umbrella" but could not find it. She is calling out over and over again,
Ubrella! Umbrella! Umbrella!
FInally I said "Show Mommy" adn she took me to a DVD that was out.
It was Cinderella. Lol
I said, Ohhh, you mean Cinderella!
So as she is trotting off after Rachel who is then going to put it in for her,
she says,
Cinda-Umbrella! Cinda-Umbrella!
du-nunununununununununununu BATMAN!
I was holding Kate and she was saying Umbrella! Umbrella! I am looking for this "umbrella" but could not find it. She is calling out over and over again,
Ubrella! Umbrella! Umbrella!
FInally I said "Show Mommy" adn she took me to a DVD that was out.
It was Cinderella. Lol
I said, Ohhh, you mean Cinderella!
So as she is trotting off after Rachel who is then going to put it in for her,
she says,
Cinda-Umbrella! Cinda-Umbrella!
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