I did it!

Just wanted to add a picture that made me smile.

I finally joined a GYM! I went in today and did a 30 minute workout on a bike, it feels good. On thursday I will have my first ever workout with a Trainer. I am so excited, I probably wont feel that way on friday. I feel like I am accomplishing something. I don't think that I am over weight, but I do need to tone a little on the tummy. I have been asked "when are you due?" Yea, its time to workout. I want to continue walking with my friend Heidi and Tristan. I also hope to join Trish at the GYM in the afternoons. We belong to the same GYM.

I am feeling much better today than I did yesterday. I have gotten some great support from my hubby and friends.

Thank you for answering my prayers God, I needed it. AMEN!

Hurt & Confused

I have had depressing family drama happen over the weekend. Well, we will start with last wednesday. I was told by my 3 year olds Awana coordinator that I need to attend awana's to help him join in on the routine of activities. Um, he is 3 and on the go 24/7. I don't really understand because he is doing his Bear Hugs (awana book) and bringing home projects he did. What is he not participating in? She said that the kids were stepping on him because they were singing and he was laying on the floor. Um, he is 3. They want them to start 2 years before they start kindergarden. I plan on starting when he is 5. I will have to wait and see if he is ready then or not when he is closer to that time. So, I will have to miss bible study and see what the deal is this week. Like I said, I didn't really understand what he was doing wrong, except for act like a 3 year old. Maybe most of the kids start when they are 4, I don't know. We will see on wednesday!

And then on friday, My husband and I dropped off my boys at a family members home and saw that some roommates were smoking tobacco out of a huka. This is not something I need my 11 and 3 year old seeing. Come to find out, there is a lot more going on. I am so depressed that I had to make the decision to not allow my kids at their home anymore. Sometimes I feel that we as Christians are given a certain heightened common sense. I know my husband and I have made the right decision. I have cried so much about this. Family is so important and it has hurt me deeply. When I talked to one of the people involved they said that I was being ignorant and childish about the situation and then continued to laugh at me. WHAT! I didn't even know what to say to that. I just cried. The family member in-charge of this household said "I will talk to them", Not, "Oh no, this is not going to continue in my home".

I am at a loss for words........

Please Lord give me strength. I need you to guide me through this hurt and confusion. Thank You Lord.

Ranet

RANET you say? Rae + Janet = Ranet. We have been best friends for about 6 years now. We will continue to be best friends but, she and her family are moving to Arizona, on SATURDAY!

I took her out last night for dinner and drinks. The place we went to for drinks was beautiful. Stone Brewery. They have a garden outside to sit in, tall trees, pond, waterfalls, tables and chairs in the grass. It was really nice to sit and talk without the loudness of others to bother us. We didn't talk about her moving, I think it is to hard for both of us. We just talked and laughed, like we always do. Rae has been a great friend. I wished that God would have been more present in her life, but I pray everyday for her return. She is a Christian that has gotten caught up in the "world" and lost sight of what God wants from us. I think that happens a lot to people. They are more concerned with what others think and not concerned enough with what GOD is thinking. We were just talking about this in Bible Study last week. How we are conforming to what is going on around us. The Bible says "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you mind" Romans 12:2a. My prayer is that Rae will be transformed and in turn she will be a much happier and fulfilled person. I pray that GOD will do amazing things in her life. She deserves it. I love you Rae!

The Red Bull Air Race

Daniel, Auston, Kolby, Chandra and I all went to the Air Race on the San Diego Bay. It was really awesome. We all had fun. It was great to hang out with Chandra for a day and get to know her better. We are sisters in Christ. She is a great person. Were were excited to watch how the pilots would fly through the obstacle course. They would start off at almost 250 - 300 miles per hour, FAST. Then have to do a course that was made out of these cool air balloons. If they hit one of them they would get a penalty and new one would have to blown up.

Here is a picture of Chandra and I. Getting more and more excited for the race to begin. There were lots of people there. We were on the South Embarcadaro side. Next time I think we would like to try and get tickets on Coronado Island. We had some tree problems at times. Again, that didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves.

When the pilot was ready to start the race they would be told "smoke on" and they plane would turn on the smoke. It was really cool to see the smoke as they went through the course. We did have a little rain while we were there, but that didn't stop us from having a good time.

There was a helicopter that flew upside down and did flips. We even saw some sky divers. They got out of the airplane and stood on top of the plane and on the wings. Then they jumped off the plane instead of out of the plane. This picture is so beautiful with the bright blue sky and white puffy clouds. A painting only God Himself could create. If you look closely you can see the strings of smoke coming from the sky divers.

I would defiantly go see this again.

God kept all the pilots and fans safe. It was a beautiful day spent with family and a new friend. Thank you Jesus for the time we get to fellowship with others.

Oh and after the race, we went to my most favorite place to eat "FINS". The best mexican eatery!

(would of added more pictures but my dial up is taking a long long time)

Kolby's Birthday Party

This is a picture of the sprayground at the park. I picked this park because of this water feature. there are six fountains on the ground that are motion censored. The kids had a blast running around in the water.

My oldest son Auston always seems to have to pose for pictures. What a nut. Auston had fun at his brothers birthday party. Although he thought that the gifts were his too. He wanted to be in charge of which gifts were opened in what order and he wanted to play with them first. Silly Kid!

This is a picture of my brother Uncle Jimmy and his lovely girlfriend Anjeanette with Kolby holding their dog Baley. Kolby loves dogs. I think this is such a cute picture. it looks like the dog is scared!

This was a picture taken at the end of our day at home. Kolby got a little to much sun but, still wanted to play with all his new toys. My brother bought him this one. Its a kitty, can you tell? We a had a GREAT time with our friends and family. Thank you to everyone who came. We were able to reconnect with some old friends and I had the chance to further the process of reconnecting with my brother. Thank you GOD! I have prayed for a long time for this and YOUR timing is always perfect.

Thank you to all who came, who doesn't like a good party? I was bummed that none of our friends from ramona came down the hill. I was hoping that someone would of come. This seemed to be another failed attempt at bringing us closer to the friends we have made here. Oh Well, Its all in GOD'S timing. Just like it was for my and my brother.

Kolby's Birthday

Well my son Kolby turned 3 on Wednesday. Kids grow up so fast. Since it has been so hot I decided to take Kolby to the movie theater. He has never been before, I thought it would be fun. He wanted to see Surf's Up, it was already out of the theater. So we saw Ratatouille. Grandma also came along to witness this occasion.

We got our popcorn, candy, sodas and a toy from the toy machine and headed to sit down. There was nobody else in the theater. I thought GREAT! He can do what he wants without bothering anyone. Well there was almost 45 minutes of previews that when the movie started Kolby turned to me and said "I ready to go home mommy". I was able to keep him there. He watched some of the movie, but was more interested in climbing around on the seats and running up and down the isles. I let him. After all it was His Birthday!

After the movie we went into the arcade and let him play the car racing game. After that we went home to tell Daddy all about it. We had a blast.

We are having his party on saturday.
I look forward to many more years of "first's" with my kids. I thank you God for all the wonderful times I have shared with my boys in their journey through life. Please grant me the wisdom to teach them your will.
God Bless!

Flash Flood?

Well Sunday was an eventful day. We had a flash flood. It rained, I should say poured for 45 minutes straight. The water started to come up onto our porch and threatened going into the house. My hubby was great, he got out the shovel and started making little ditches to run the water off another way. Our whole little front yard was flooded. The kids were excited. My almost 3 year old, he'll be three on wednesday, doesn't like to get his cloths wet. So, he just got down to his diaper and enjoyed the rain. It was still hot out, felt like arizona weather.

This picture is what my Iguana hangs out in, when its sunny. It is going to take a couple of days for the mud to dry out. He will be upset. He has enjoyed the weather this summer. "Bud" just turned 13 this summer.

My hubby had to dig out his car that day. We have clay mud, so its pretty bad when it gets soaked. Fun! Fun!

Later that day my hubby and I went out to dinner. A friend that works at the Barona Casino gave us a complimentary dinner for two gift certificate. It was at the Sage Restaurant. We were given a certificate for the buffet last time, it was great. We hadn't been to the Sage before so we were excited. We were even more excited to find out that the dinner was for 2 appetizers, any 2 entree's, 2 drinks, 2 deserts and 2 coffee's, as well as indian fry bread, 2 salads and rolls. WELL, the best part was the ANY 2 entree's, we ordered 2 New York Steaks and Lobster's. We would of never spent that on a meal, it was a night to remember. We are so grateful for that gift.

Yesterday, we went to my dad's house to celebrate his 53rd birthday. We had a good time. I love being around my family. I love them so much. My dad bought this game called Top Toss, anyone play it? It is fun, we had blast trying to beat each other. We are going to buy one for ourselves. You can find them at Toy's R Us online or in an ABC Catalog for a reasonable price. Anyways, hanging out and laughing for the afternoon was relaxing. I wish we spent more time doing that, but of course our jobs and everything else gets in the way of that. Be joyful for the time spent together.

God has always blessed my whole family. We are grateful for everyday we get to spend with each other. Thank You Jesus!