Friday, December 12, 2008

Letter to Santa


If you can't read the small print, it says "I also love God and Jesus."
My sweet, sweet girl.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Being thankful is constant

Well, it Thursay Dec. 11th 2008 aprox. 9:33 pm and I am bright eye and bushy tail...lol! My hubby went to bed about 2 hours ago and the kids are all snug as a bug in a rug...well except Blair she has already been up and down about 3 times tonight...guess I will have to give her shorter naps! But I think she is finally asleep...SIGH...the peace and quiet.... I try to get this at least once everyday whether its early in the morn, nap-time or late, late, late at night. Today it just so happened my hubby is not feeling so well, so we didn't get to have our usual late night talks...which I LOVE!!! But I guess we all need a break from the usual routine and I guess tonight is that night. So, here I am to collect my thoughts and update you on the happenings.

Things have actually been going Great around here. I am so thankful and blessed! Of course there are the every now and then thought of "I wish I had ___" ...you fill in the blanks, but I remind myself that I am thankful I HAVE!!!
If you could only see my house you would understand my fustrations....if its not the floor, now its the roof trying to fall in the living room, the mold problem and oh...the old house smell!! But with all of that said, I am thankful that I have a roof over my head and shelter from the storms...oh and its PAID for! I think thats what I like most about it!:) Yea...you might ask or wonder how can you live in that! Well, I consider myself to be very, very, very, BLESSED despite the looks of the place. This place use to be my husbands G-maws whom they called NANNY. I remember when I first walked in this house and was amazed on how low the ceiling were, but how cozy it felt and how neat she kept it. I use to love to come here and visit with her cause it made me feel...well...good. After she passed it went to his brother and sis-in-law, then when he passed, she had it for awhile and decided to let us stay here till we could find something else. Well, at the time...we couldn't afford anything else and on several occasions almost making the biggest mistake of our lives by purchasing a house out of town. Well, as time went on...Lola finally just cut the cord and let us have it...come to find out...she never really owned it(but thats another story)! So, after we paid the taxes kenny got it in his name. Anywho...what I am trying to say is, is that we are blessed! I couldn't see it at first...but I think the Lord working through my hubby...He finally opened my eyes!! Lola was gracious to have us stay here for awhile rent free...so we will be forever in debt to her. Thank-you Lord for having those people here at the right times for us! You always know whats best for us. Well...goin back to the "biggest mistake"...meaning to purchase something when you know you can't "really" afford it cause if you could well...you would have bought it out right or at least had the biggest down payment to where your monthly bill would be within your range. Oh yea...you know where this is going...need I say more....DAVE RAMSEY!! FREEEEDDDOOOOMMM!!! Oh yea...I can say it...cause we have been DEBT FREE for several months now! Oh and does it feel so good! When I hear those people on his radio show call in and Yell FRRREEEEDDOOOMM!!! I want to cry my eyeballs out!!! I guess you would have to understand the meaning of it to get the gest of it. And the meaning is....I'm not telling...cause you will need to do your own research if you are in the SERIOUS market of being DEBT FREE! I've tried explaining, but I promise I don't do it justice.

Oh yea back to the house...
Well, lets just say in the beginning I fought it and fought it...no, not meaning I literally took a hammer to it and beat it down myself though at times it did cross my mind! No, I mean I fought my husband on moving and moving so more....so much so...that it was creating a wedge between us....and thats where as I said before my EYES were finally opened! Now...we are content in the since that we have been able to save money and by next spring "hopefully" will be able to start doing some renovating. I'm so excited about it...we have already started pricing and have plans to do our living room and bathroom first because they are in much need of an emergency makeover! OOOohhh I just can't wait!
So...there is Hope for this lil' ole house....:) If you only knew what we lived in after we got married...(thats another story) LOL!
Oh and I musn't forget....CL...he is another reason why we are still here. Everytime we have contemplated on making the move...his name would always come up. We realize he is getting older and has no children and we are all that he's got. I have to say we are so blessed to have him in our lives.

Well, I came here having no idea what I was goin to type about and this all just flowed out...lol!
Until Next time...
BE THANKFUL!:)
Cecily

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Did you miss me?...lol!

Well...it has been awhile! I think I might just have some time for this today...thats unless the hubby pops in from his meeting here in a bit, then I will have to shut down operation...lol!
ALOT has gone on from last blog. I have got a J-O-B....:) I have been working for about 3wks now. I'm actually quite excited about it cause I get to bring my lil ones with me and work anytime I want! Ya wanna know what I do? I'm a cleaning lady for the VFW...:) I know that doesn't sound very exciting for some, but I consider myself very BLESSED to have this Job! I am meeting alot of different people and hoping to HELP this organization in the long run. Its having its share of problems and Kenny and I are hoping to change that SOON! Thats where he is right now...at his once a month VFW meeting.

Anywho...the kids are all doing well! Meri comes home with Alot of homework and now Tristen has started to bring some home! So, my afternoons are HECTIC! I had a friend call me today to go to the park with her and her daughter, but I had to say No...:(...cause it was just bad timing! I actually had supper ready anf fixed today! We have been so busy these last few weeks that I barely get to supper. I played it smart today though and put a roast on before I left for work!

I have been so tired these last few days also! I actually made a bad decision and went to South Haven with my inlaws and we didn't get home till about 10 or so. Well, I have to clean up the VFW on Sundays for sure, so I went out there to get started about 11pm and didn't come home till about 1am...let me remind you that this is a BIG building and it was a bit SPOOKY out there all by my lonesome! I had to sing a few HYMNS to keep my mind off a few things! Well...the next day (Mon.) I got up about 5:30am to 6am and got the kids ready for school, then took them to school and off to work again! I got there at 7am and didn't leave to 11am. Now its Tuesdays and I got out there this morning to clean again before the meeting. I have had no complaints so far...except for maybe restocking the bathrooms. I don't know why... I just forget...guess cause I am trying to make sure everything else is spotless and things are where they should be, meaning I have to move tables and chairs by myself! I guess its a good work out for me...lol!
Sooo...Yes I do consider myself very Blessed to have a lil'job considering how things are going in the economy. I'm just hoping to keep it considering the economy...:I Either way I will be involved some way with this organizationg considering my hubby is a VFW member. I just hope we can make a difference here! Oh...and If all goes well, Dad should be working some out there as a maintenance man! They sure do need one!

Well, I think I am goin to try and turn in early today. I'm sure I've missed a few things I wanted to talk about, but I have been so tired these past few days with working and plus staying up with the hubby talking all wee hours of the night and then morn...lol! I love it though! I love my life! I am a Very, Very BLESSED Woman! :)

Till next time...hopefully it want be so long this time! ;)
~HUGS~
Cecily

Monday, September 8, 2008

Ramble...Ramble..

Well, its been awhile since I have blogged. Life sure has been busy! I do however find time for myspace, but thats for a quick jump on and then jump off...lol! My hubby has been home ever since Thurs. and he is not very fond of myspace or me even being on the computer....sigh...Men! So, I haven't been on like I would like to, to blog! If you have seen me make changes on my myspace page thats because he was either gone for a few hours or outside doing yard work...lol!

I usually have to blog in the mornings after everyone is off to school and work and my lil ones are watching George. I was going to try and do it at night, but my hubby seems to want ALL of me at night...lol! I'm glad that we have that time though...with 4 kids its not that easy! So, usually night time is "Our time"....whether its sitting out on the deck talking the night away or watching the Apple Dumpling Gang (what a funny movie). Fot the past few weeks though we have all been sick with a sinus cold and are just now starting to get over it! We actually made it to church this Sunday, which was nice! It was really good to see everybody and listen to the worship band! The preacher talked about those being a hearer and not a doer of the scripture. Thats something so many of us do. We go to church to get our "fill" but when we come back into the real world, all that is learned on Sunday is not with us for the rest of the week. This is something I am definetly working on!

We had friends we haven't seen in along time come visit us yesterday. We grilled and chilled...is what I like to call it...lol! It was really good seeing them and just having another girl-friend to talk to. She is a sweety! She even washed my dishes without me knowing ( I was outside with the men folks and I thought she was in the bathroom...lol). Oh...she does hair, massages, manicures, and all that salon stuff...lol! So, if you are ever in the area...just holla and I'll get ya the hook-up...;)

Oh...I went to go visit my mom and dad last week! It was soooo good seeing them! I actually popped in on them...they had no idea I was coming! Of course...I have no cell phone anymore and no long distance, so I had no way of letting them know...lol! I was just goin to take a chance and was so glad I did! My mom's birthday is coming up, so I am thinking about making another surprise visit...;)

Well, its another beautiful day! The hubby is off today and left out not to long ago to go to the hunting land. They are getting it ready for the new season! Can you believe fall is almost here!? I love Fall weather...can't wait to pile some leaves up and jump in them...lol! Ok...maybe not me, but I'm sure the kids would Love it! That reminds me, when my cuz Tim and I would rack leaves for Aunt Josie and pile them up so high and then get a ladder and jump off in them. Those were the days...

Speaking of...I've got my moms old photos, maybe next blog I'll share some old memories with ya...:)

Well, this concludes my rambling...until next time folks! :)

Cecily

Friday, August 29, 2008

My August Baby

My Big Girl turned 7 yesterday! I can't believe she is already 7! She is such a sweety! We have been trying to do things different for the past 2 yrs. by having small parties with just family. So, we went to her favorite restaurant this year...which is Pizza Inn and had such a good time! Afterwards we came home and sang Happy Birthday to her again with another cake and opened her presents. She told us that this was her best birthday ever...lol! I'm blessed that she realized this year the importance of being thankful! I have to say that she is amazingly smart for her age and is so excited about being in the LEAP program this year! The LEAP program is a group of students with IQ's of 120 plus and have been ruled eligible by the Local Survey Committee. I'm sure this is going to be an experience for us parents as well...lol! She loves to read and is very good at Math. She also loves to draw! I will have to share one of her drawings soon! Loves to do crafty things...reminds me of myself when I was a wee lade...lol! She misses dance class ALOT...hopefully we can afford it again! Her best friend is a lil Mexican girl named Cheyenne. Its funny cause when she is with us everyone thinks Cheyenne is my little girl instead of Meri. She played T-ball last year and will be on the Soft-ball team this year! She says she wants to marry her daddy when she grows up...lol! Of course we had to explain to her about all that! She is getting to be sooo TALL! Right now she is up to my chest in height and thats not including her hair...lol! Speaking ok... she gets so many compliments on her blonde locks! She use to tell those who asked her "where'd you get that curly hair from"...she would say, "God gave it to me"...:) If that want put a smile on a parents face I don't know what will...lol! She loves to go riding on her 4-wheelers when we are out at their Nana and Pops. She is such a good Helper and is so eager to please! Oh and she loves Word Girl that comes on PBS. She also has a thing for Horses! Well it seems as though I can keep going on and on about my Big Girl, but I better end it here...lol! Oh...wait! I have to tell you about something she drew after VBS one day. She drew 3 crosses and I think she had on there I love you Jesus. Then she wrote "take this Jesus". She left it on the table and then the next morning it was still there, she asked why didn't he take it mommy? Of course I tried my best to explain. Anywho...I thought that was very sweet! K, I'm thru...lol!

Until Next time...:)
God Bless!
Cecily

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Mixed Emotions...

TODAY---Its a beautiful sunny day, My Big girl turns 7, just found out that my hubby might get activated because of a Hurricane, been afraid to venture out to a part of town where I want to get my daughter her "HAPPY" all because of an incident that happened to me on Tues., I'm "suppose" to go see mi familia this weekend in the Delta...etc.

Mixed Emotions...all these things running through my mind at the moment! Lord, please ease my mind and worries!

I'll soon be putting a pic up of the Birthday Girl when I get a chance.

To be continued...

Well, I ran all my errands with the help of C.L. (he is such a life saver)! I'll share more about him later. So, it all wasn't to bad...until I found myself talking to a complete stranger about my issue on Tues. I feel like such an idiot!! I told ya I can strike up a conversation with just about anyone, but sometimes my mouth can get away from me! Let's just say, she dodged the conversation...guess she didn't know what to say or was a bit shocked! I just feel so VIOLATED and no one else seems to understand how "serious" this situation could have turned out! Thank-God it didn't! He was definetly watching over us that day!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

More About Me...:)

Since I was only limited to so many characters on the "about me section" I decided to put my original version here:

Are you ready?
Here we go...

I am a stay at home mom with 4 children all which range from the ages of 7 to 1yrs old. I love music and love to dance! I play guitar and love to sing! I use to sing and play in church and sing in a Jazz Band while in college, but since married life and kids I am not so brave anymore. I also use to be in the color guard in college! So, now I prefer my home as of right now to practice my dance moves, vocals and choice of instruments! (I'm working on the "getting out" part). I love to draw...but haven't found much time for that talent either here lately! I am what some may call a Tom-boy! I like to hunt, fish, and get dirty if I have to. I find myself cutting grass, weed-eating, and loading up trailers full of junk my husband seems to find so I can haul off whether it be behind our shed in a non-visible place or off to a junk-yard! I am the type of person when I start something I will finish it or it will bother me all day! I am not perfect and have made quite a few mistakes in my life, but I choose to learn from them and MOVE ON!! I use to love to write poems and even made a few into songs, but only a few have heard me sing them, only because they are kind of personal! Maybe one day I'll have the nerve to post!? I consider myself to be a loyal friend and a people person when I am in the "mood"! I am one to strike up a conversation with anyone as long as they seem welcoming of one! You know the type that will keep there head in a magazine just so they want have to talk to anyone or those that want make eye contact (they are off my conversation list). I want go out of my way! (K, I know thats not Christian-like...I'm working on that too!) I'm a bit of a people pleaser, but when my toes get stepped on to many times, believe me, you will hear about it! I have started to look at the world from a different perspective, this all will come later in a blog I'm sure! I have been trying to live my life for Christ! It definitely hasn't been easy especially when the "wolf" seems to always come knocking at your door! But it’s only by the Grace of God that we don't fall to far from Him! Oh and last, but not least, my hubby, my best friend, my soldier! I have watched him fall in so many ways, but only to pick himself up again and Never give UP! He is the only one beside the Lord up above that knows everything about me, from my faults and my most inner fears! I love him with all my HEART!:)
I want to Thank-You for taking the time to read my blog and go on this journey we call life with us! Enjoy!

---Now I feel better...I prolly could add more, but whats the Fun in getting to know me all in one day...lol!

~HUGS~
Cecily

My Title

Well first I want to welcome you to my blog-site! :) I have been wanting to do this for some time now, but just haven't found the time! "Today is the day" is what I had to tell myself...lol! So, here I am... It took me awhile to figure out the "Title" until I heard this beautiful song by Nicol Sponberg. It reminds me to basically "Be Still" and admire all the beautiful things God has given us! Now...I know that thats not what the song is all about...but I really took heart to the Title and how it is how I want it to reflect me and my everday life! To simply "Be Still" and you will hear His voice, he is always by your side where He faithfully will remain!