It's My Birthday

I am 31 today. It feels good, so far I am enjoying my 30's. My sweet hubby got me a gift certificate for a facial and massage today. It was so relaxing, I feel rejuvenated. I needed it. I am just going to try and relax a little more, I will be going to bible study tonight. My hubby has to work, so no going out to dinner. I am however going out to dinner tomorrow night with my best friend Rae, she is here visiting. Her son-in-law returns from Iraq today. I am so happy for them, he has been gone 9 months. I am going to Las Vegas on friday, No, with my kids. We are going with my Hubby's marching band for a tournament. I am taking my mom, we are going to take the kids site seeing. I haven't been to Vegas in 9 years. I got married there and never returned. There is a lot to see, so we should be able to stay busy. I was told to visit the Coca Cola Factory and my oldest wants to see Cris Angel Mindfreak at the Luxor, I am not waiting around for hours to get a glimpse. Will write again and tell you how Vegas turned out. God Bless!

Happy Birthday to Me!

A week after the fire

I am still in shock at the aftermath the fires left behind. As I sit here and write, I look out my window and see my neighbors house burnt down and the chard remains of what used to be trees in my yard. I feel so blessed that the Lord saved my home. It is so overwhelming. So many people have been affected by the fires here. I hear stories of people not having insurance, that they make to much money for FEMA to help, how does that make sense, they lost everything. I thought I heard our president say that no one would be turned down? Then there are people who were retired and living on a fixed income, still no insurance. My heart goes out to them all. I pray for them all everyday. God use them, help them see that you have not left them. Let them feel the warmth of your arms around them. God you are so good to us, even in trouble times, you are still there, loving us, holding us up. Thank You Lord! I prayed so hard when we were evacuated, I prayed you would protect my home AND YOU DID, I prayed that you would protect my neighbors AND YOU DID, even though one lost their home, you kept them safe Lord. All I could do was pray and give it all to you. You kept the neighbors safe that stayed behind and fought the fires with our garden hoses, Thank you for them Lord. I can never thank them enough for their bravery. I thank you Lord for the many who have stepped forward to help those in need, for TIDE to volunteer and do the laundry, for Christian organizations who have been handing out food, clothing, bedding, etc. and for using our church as a one stop shop for the fire victims. Let them feel YOUR LOVE as they come and receive the help that has been offered to them. Thank You Lord!

Amen

A Couple of Things:

We have waited to long, and now the wait is over. Auston is so excited! We had to wait about an hour and a half to be called back to the judges chambers. They went from youngest to oldest. Auston was the oldest. After the hearing Auston and Kolby were given teddy bears. Kolby actually just grabbed one and the nice lady got Auston another one. Auson wants to get dog tags made for his bear to show what the bear was for. I think that is a great idea. Auston is so happy to finally have his named changed.

This is a picture of us with the Judge. She was a really nice lady. This picture didn't come out very well, but I think my auntie took a picture too. I will have to get it from her.

This is our Family Halloween Picture. Mom & Dad are Greek Gods and Auston & Kolby are Pirates. We like to be silly. We had a great time taking pictures. We went to our church's Harvest Festival. The kids really enjoyed themselves. Auston wants to go back next year. We normally go down the hill and trick or treat. It was nice to have the distraction.

We are going to have a celebration party this weekend for Daniel and Auston. I am so excited to share this special moment with our family and friends. God has been so so Good to Us!