Foodie Friday ~ Cake

Well, actually cupcakes, but who's checking? Big Girl's birthday was Wednesday and we had cupcakes to celebrate. I brought some to her school to share with her class and we also had some here at home as a family. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from then. Enjoy!

The best part of helping in the kitchen!

Never too old to blow out candles!

My silly girl!

My gorgeous hubby!

My Angel

She's crazy!

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:12-13

Wordless Wednesday ~ Happy Birthday

“[Doing Good to All] Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.” Galatians 6:1

From the same mold

I'm not sure if it's the military wife thing, or if it's the Jesus thing, but my friends and I are all cut with the same mold. Let me explain...


My last blog post wasn't the happiest. I'm sure to some it sounded like I was whining. To others, it may have sounded like a cry for help before things got too bad. And for others, well, it resonated with them...took them back to a time when they felt the same way, and they sympathized with me. It was not meant for any of those things...it was just meant for me to be able to get the junk that was festering on the inside out...somehow.


Well, today is my birthday. I turned 32. No big deal, just another day, just another year. No really, I'm not really big on celebrating my birthday. Well, the hubs and kids were up before me and decided to make homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Nice idea, but it didn't really pan out...so we have cinnamon rolls for dessert tonight! :) Anyhow, we were all just chilling around the house, me in my PJ's and the kids just lounging. Well, next thing I know, I hear a knock on my door...odd. We don't know many people here, and I didn't call anyone to come over for anything. So I look through the peep hole and who do I see? One of my best friends from A-town. Talk about a surprise!! Apparently she and my hubby were planning this since last night...sneaks! Anyhow, she brought me some 'friend plants' and said that we were going to get a pedicure. I gave her a little tour of our apartment, and off we went...well once I changed into 'out in public' clothes.


So we went and got pedicures and just spent the day hanging out. It was exactly what I needed. I'm not sure if she will ever know just how much today meant to me. Even if we hadn't left my apartment and just lounged all day, she was here. She cared enough to drive 150 miles to make sure I wasn't lonely. I must say, it was the best birthday present I have ever received...ever. Thanks D!


There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24

Rain, rain go away!

Ok, so I really am thankful for all the rain. Considering when we first moved here, we were in a severe drought, I am grateful for the rain! But there has been icky, cloudy, rainy weather for the last week. I'm ready for some sunshine!!! I guess I will have to wait until the end of next week to get some. :(


On another note, today is my Angel's birthday. It is truly hard to believe that she is 7 already. I remember the day I found out I was pregnant with her. I was sooo excited! When the day finally came for me to meet her, I was so nervous.  Let me start by saying that she was quite the stubborn child...even in the womb. She  didn't want anyone to know her gender. I would have bet my kidney that she was a boy...but nope, out came another girl. She has always been a lovey child...and still is. She is laying her head on my shoulder as I type this. <3 We had a pretty fun day celebrating her special day. We shopped, walked through lots of puddles, ate lots of pizza and played lots of games....oh and we ate ice cream too! (and a few left over cupcakes) I am so blessed to be a mom to two great, beautiful girls. I really do love my life!!!

She's always had a pretty big personality :)

My Angel today on her 7th Birthday!

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Ps 127:3