School Picture Day

It is school picture day and I took a picture of the girls before they left for school. As you can see, Kayci was not about to be left out;)so she is in one too!

Kayci's Birthday Zoo Trip

Projects...Projects AND...a baby goat??!!

It has been so busy around here that I have not had a lot of time to post as I'd like too; but, at least I can show you what's been occupying some of my (and Mark's) time:)

PROJECTS:
Zoe entered the science fair--aided by her wonderful daddy--and won second place.  We go on to regional on March 18th. This was her project:

She has also been busy with her regular class projects...we really like it though, because it makes learning fun!

UFO for their study of space:

RAFT for their study of water transportation: BTW...It really floats as you can see:)

Hannah has also been busy with crafts from Ms. Moore.  Here is her latest, a Mardi Gras float for the Mardi Gras Parade on Friday.  The first photo is the back of the float.  The other three are angles of the front.  The name is the "Lil Dawlin", she is after all:)

The next two are lagniappe photos of  a baby goat that visited the school.  They, of course, want one now but I told them Jyngles would not be amused!

So, that's what we've been doing, how about you??

My One Lasts Lifetime Love ( On Our Anniversary)

Today Mark and I have been married for ten years yet it feels, in so many ways, like we've been together for our whole life. I guess that's the way it's supposed to feel when you meet your life's mate, the one that God handpicked and fashioned for you, even before you were born. It is awe-inspiring to me to realize that the God who created the universe, was planning our meeting even as he was putting the stars and planets in their station. Our meeting was no accident, no whim of fate nor destiny, it was predesignated by the creator of the Universe, He knew exactly what I was going to need and fashioned a mate for me that would compliment my needs perfectly. After all He's God, He's good like that!

I am especially glad that it was His job to accomplish this task because as a matchmaker, I was a dismal failure. Oh I had some wonderful men that I was privileged to date; but, only He knew the one that would be my match in every way, and looking back, He was so right! I feel so lucky to have the I AM as my personal matchmaker, Father, friend, and Savior. I wanted to personally thank you Lord, for bringing Mark into my life!

Mark, I am so thankful that you consented to be my husband! I know that we have had our share of “real world” problems but we have always had a love and faith that has brought us through even some of the darkest waters and highest mountains. I am so pleased and honored to be your wife, lover, friend and helpmate. I can't wait to see what the next ten years will bring us; but through it all, I will thank my God upon every remembrance of you my love!

With a full heart (overflowing to bursting),

Lynn:)

Friday Funny (Thanks Dee;)

My darling husband,Before you return from your business trip, I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pick up truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately  it's not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me.
I was coming home from Wal-Mart, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake. 
The garage door is slightly bent but fortunately the pick up came to a halt when it bumped into your car. 
I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will Forgive me.  

You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart. I am enclosing a picture of the damage for you.
I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again. 
Your loving wife.

XOXOXO

 

     P.S.  Your girlfriend called.

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It comes in Three's....hey didn't the wise men come in three's??!!

I am sure that by now you have heard the old adage that everything happens in three's...of course it is usually assumed that these are bad things but still, it seems to hold true, or at the very least we find a way to add the "it's" up to three...whatever they may be.

First, I want to add a disclaimer for this post as I have basically had no sleep for the past few nights due to one of those "three's things".  This morning I put dirty dishes in the fridge, dirty clothes in the dishwasher and was about to put the milk into the washing machine so I don't know how much validity I'd put in today's post, but, here are my observations nonetheless.

I know that some of you remember reading my last post about our "car troubles" so that is what I am calling "thing one".  Thing two, would present itself in the way of our bank deciding to get "a new and even better computer software program" which was supposed to ease the banking efforts of both the bank and the customer.  Well let me just say that on last Wednesday it was good that I didn't have a Capitol one representative before me either in person or on the phone because I would surely have been up on assault charges or at the very least broken some big vulgar language laws.  It was a true Rube Goldberg moment...when the ball got rolling it went all the way down the hill.  Thankfully, my wonderful mother-in-law deposited some money into our account to pull us out of the money pit we found ourselves in.  AND the bank had made a error so we were able to get our overdraft funds put back into our account with their deepest apologies.  This was money that we had to use later on a emergency trip to instant care on Sunday night...or...THING THREE.

Hannah my five year old, had begun to complain about having a sore throat on Saturday morning. I gave her some Motrin figuring it was drainage, she felt better and that was the end of it....till Saturday night.  By Sunday morning the pain was extremely bad and she sounded like someone had her around the throat. ( Did I mention that  it was Mark's weekend to work)  Sunday night we decided that Hannah needed to get some relief that could not wait till Monday so she and Mark went to the only instant care place that was still open at 6:00 on Sunday night, in Slidell.....and, of course, the most expensive!!  God was good though, the funds were there between Capitol One's brain fart and Grandma Dee:) And yes, all three girls eventually came down with strep, which was what Hannah had.

What I learned is that God's got your three's (or whatever number you are currently dealing with) and He does take care of us.  He took care of the car problem; he took care of the bank problem; and he took care of the children in the midst of their illness allowing me to be off with them and them to be off of school.  I  realize that I do have so much to be thankful for in my family; my parents; my children; my home; my food; my freedom; and I could go on!

I challenge you to take hold of your three's (the good, the bad and the ugly) because they are all opportunities for us to grow, let go and let God. Have a FANTASTIC THANKSGIVING and much love to you and yours!