Pictures

I wanted to share a couple of pictures, from the past few weeks!!!

My little kitchen helpers!!!








Here is Bryson, I got the guitar for $10, and the dinosaur set for .25 at Goodwill

BREAKTHROUGH!!!!

Today, after weeks of patience, my sweet little boy has had a breakthrough in Reading. I remember last year getting so frustrated and impatient with him. I was ready to give up homeschooling all together. Thanks to The Maxwells and Teri's Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit, and of course the Lord God, I feel that I am doing the right thing. A lot of the times it is not the children but our won attitudes as to why we get so frustrated. I remember the second day of school this year, I got so frustrated with Bryson that I raised my voice and he started balling. Then I started crying, I had to apologize to him and to God for my attitude. He is just a little boy. I am still new at this and have a lot to learn. We just started homeschooling last year and Hannah was in the 3rd grade, so she already knew how to read and her basic math. But I know through the grace of God, I can do this. Children are such little gifts from God and I could not see me doing anything else except being here with these children all day teaching and learning from them about how great our Saviour is. I just thought I would share this. Here is the picture of my proud little boy and the first book he read, "Tip" by A beka Books k4 program.

Laborious

How long were your labors?
Hannah 12 hours
Bryson 6 hours
Haley 3 hours

How did you know you were in labor?
I was induced with all three.

Where did you deliver?
All three at the hospital, hopefully if I have another I would love to have a homebirth.

Drugs?
With Hannah I had the works, pitocin, epidural that did not take, and everything else.
Bryson just the pitocin no pain medicine
Haley just the pitocin and no pain medication.

C-section?
Up until 37 weeks Hannah was bottom first, but thankfully at the last minute she was head down. My babies came to fast to even think about a c-section, thank God!!!

Who delivered?
Dr. Bradshaw with Hannah,he was okay. But Dr. Brogden with Bryson and Haley, I love her so much. She is a Christian and now she is all of my family's ob.

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Bloggy Winner!!!

The winner of the $10 Gift Card to Wal-mart is Annabelle. Thank you Everyone for all your comments. I read and visited everyone's blog(that have one). I hope you stop by again. Also Happy 26th birthday to my husband.

Photo Contest!!!

I am entering in this Photo Contest at 5minutesformom. Summer would not be summer without water!! There is a water park near our house and my husband took the children there one day and he took 150 photos. I thought this was the best one, it really shows the girls having fun with the water squirting up. We have since went back 3 more times. The children are always begging to go. I think this picture really shows the spirit of Summer.

Welcome Nathaniel Derrick!!!

My nephew was born last Wednesday. I haven't got to see him yet, and I hope to get to go in the next few weeks. My sister lives 4 hours away. I can't believe my baby sister is a mommy. I remember the day my mom brought her home from the hospital. Time flies.


Jason, Desi and little Nathan


He was 7 lbs even



He is so little


My baby sister is a mommy


He is so cute


Look at all that hair, and it is blonde



My two nephews


My mom and Nathan


I haven't got to see him and I love him already

Bloggy Giveaway!!! $10 wal-mart gift card

I am giving away a $10 Wal-mart gift card that can be used on line as well as in the store for the Bloggy Giveaway. I love to blog. I do not get to write too often but I love reading other blog's. To enter this giveaway leave a comment about one unique thing about yourself. Make sure you leave me your e-mail address or link to your blog. I will randomly select a winner on August 11, which is my husband's birthday.

EXCITING NEWS!!!

Today my baby sister had her little boy. He weighed 7 pounds and 20 1/4 inches long. His name is Nathaniel(after my cousin who went to be with Jesus at 17 months) Derrick(my mother's maiden name). I was suppose to be there but they live is South Carolina. I went there last Thursday night(false labor) and stayed until Sunday, but I had to come home because dh had to go to work and Bryson was here with him. I am so excited to be an aunt again. Speaking of being an aunt again, my sister-in-law(husband's sister), went to find out the sex of her baby today. I was in shock, they are having identical twin boys. They will be first set of twins in our family. Sometimes hearing all the baby news, I have to go pray because I feel a little jealous. But I know when God is ready to bless me with another child, I will have one. There is a reason far beyond my understanding why I have not got pregnant again, but God always keeps his word.
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

These are my two favorite scriptures and I know that the Lord is good and I am already blessed with a wonderful family. I hope everyone is having a blessed week.

More on sewing!!

Last night Hannah and I went to wal-mart and got some more sewing supplies. I found this Dora fabric and decided to get a yard of it, a yard of dinosaur fabric, and some other that was on sale. Haley loves Dora and her favorite color is purple, so I decide to sew her up another pillowcase dress. This one is much better, but I still have a lot of work to do. I think for Bryson I am going to try to make him some pajama pants. I have taught Hannah as much as I have learned so far, and she is doing wonderful. It is actually kind of fun learning together. Hannah helped me with this dress and she also took the pictures of Haley modeling the dress.

Making Your Home a Haven: Take time to beautify!

Today Crystal wants us to beautify our homes. Take an area and decorate it with a picture or some fresh flowers. I will post pictures later on in the evening.

Now for Day 2 in 31 Days with God for Mothers:
Worrywarts-" Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better and it will be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42

I believe all mothers worry at one point or another. When your pregnant, or when your child is not with you. When I feel overwhelmed, I have to wake up and realize that is here and will protect my children and take care of any situation that is needed.God doesn't expect mothers to have all the answers, but He does expect us to go to Him for the answers. He not only has the answers, He is the answer! (Materials taken from :31 Days with God for Mothers, published by Barbour Publishing, Inc Used with permission")


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I didn't get to take a picture because I had an unexpected event come up, but I had the table all nice and set when my Honey came home. I had fresh flowers and made the cloth napkins into the shape of flowers. I hope everyone had a great day Making their home a Haven!! Blessings Delilah