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Yesterday my oldest daughter turned 22! It is so hard to believe she is all grown up. I can remember her as a baby like is was yesterday. It is so true that time flies as you get older. She is such an amazing blessing to my life. I'm very proud of the young woman she has become. In honor of her birthday, her sisters and I, threw her a little impromtu party. I cooked her a simple home-cooked meal that I knew she would love. We had pork chops, pork & beans, and noodles with tomatoes & cheese. That may sound silly for a birthday meal, but these were "comfort" foods that I knew she would love. Kyla made her strawberry cupcakes with chocolate frosting. We decorated the table with some princess items, because no matter how old she gets, she will always be our princess! I love you Courtney!!!

On my sidebar I made a goal of completing one project per month. I did good the first couple of months this year, then... Oh well, life happens. I love to sew but I can't seem to find time on a consistent basis. Usually if the mood hits me to sew, I sew for a few days. I don't get anything else accomplished though! I would like to try and set aside some time daily. Even thirty minutes would be enough to complete a few things. My other issue is I like to sew when I'm feeling creative. This seems to come in spurts! (just like my sewing!) Here are my completed projects this week! An embroidered throw pillow for my bed in the RV. I finally finished this little quilt! I laid it aside a while back when I only had the binding left. I was intimidated to make my own binding! But as it turns out, it really wasn't that hard! And these last two pillows I made for my daughter Courtney. She has requested several items for her new apartment. I loved making these! I used some of the sa...

I will be posting pictures of my latest projects in the morning.

God and I have been having some awesome talks lately! Actually I'm learning to do a lot less talking and a lot more listening. It's amazing the things we can learn if we can just learn to be still...and listen. I've always known my calling. I have never really doubted it. God placed a huge desire in my heart to be a wife and mom. I've always known my ministry begins in my home. Do I think I have done a great job? Hardly. Some days, yes I do okay. But it is the days that I feel I only-sort-of-kind-of-maybe resemble what God called me to be that I learn the most. I learn that I wasn't meant to walk this journey alone. God wants to walk beside me. He doesn't complain that I need Him every hour! He loves it! Sometimes fear tries to grip me. It says, "Your kids see how impatient you are" or "You'll never be able to manage this household properly". I could go on and on. But I am learning to hear The Voice . The One who speaks the Truth . I don...

This (look in the small round mirror) is what tried to follow us home. It wasn't a tornado, but is sure looked like one! And last week I thought happiness was Lubbock, TX in my rearview mirror!

I got to spend a little time with my husband yesterday while he was working. I appreciate all he does for his family, so much. He is the hardest working man I know. He doesn't take sick days, he doesn't get enough rest, he goes to work EVERY DAY! If something needs done, he does it! I call him "my get it done kind of man"! I love you Randy! Thank you for being a wonderful hard working provider. You will never know how priveleged I feel to have a husband who has worked so hard to let me be a stay at home mommy!

After this evening when I take Aubree to Courtney's house, I will be spending the week alone. Of course my husband will be home in the evenings after work, but all of my girls will be at church camp. What oh what will I do? I'm going to spend half the day tomorrow cleaning house. Then, I will be off to the RV to enjoy the rest of the week! I'm not going to plan my time. I'm just going to spend my days doing whatever I feel like. There may be a little reading, a little sunbathing, movie watching, and who knows! I've been looking forward to this for a few weeks. I'm sure I will miss my kids. I just hope they have a blast at camp, I have a few relaxing days, and some wonderful evenings spent with my honey!

Today, Aubree and I visited the Western Heritage Museum Complex & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame. She loved all of the Indian artifacts. Also a big hit was Gus the animated robotic cowboy thingy. (how was that for a description?) He was very life-like. You can ask him questions about ranch life and things. He will answer you by computer controlled technology. Pretty neat, but a little creepy. We even found out the ingredients for Son-Of-A-Gun Stew. Don't ask! I was able to buy a coloring book in the gift shop about New Mexico. Being the sneaky homeschool mom I am, she "did" school today without even realizing it! I picked up a few free brochures also. Sometime during our NM stay we will work on her notebook. She is learning alot about the wildlife, plants, and NM state symbols. I love homeschooling. Then we enjoyed the pool here at the RV park all to ourselves. I would have to say we had a wonderful week.

Aubree and I have been having a blast! Randy bought us rod & reels. (mine is pink!) He taught us how to cast. (I already knew, but I let him teach me anyway, hahaha!) Then he took us to this little lake in town. Each of us caught a fish. I'm looking forward to going again soon. Maybe the girls and I will even go alone. Then on Tuesday, Aubree and I enjoyed going to the movie theater while Randy was working. Cute movie and perfect for dog-crazy Aubree! We have a couple of days left before we pick up the girls for the weekend. Who knows what else we may find to enjoy?

I'm sitting outside in a nice little RV park in New Mexico. The weather is wonderful. It is quiet and calm. I love early mornings. With the one hour time difference I'm able to be up even earlier with very little effort. I'm loving it. This week the teens are away at church camp. I am having a very rare opportunity to spend some much needed time alone with my youngest. Being "the baby" of five children, it seems that she would just be able to consume lots of attention. At times she does! I've just noticed lately that alot of it is negative. This quiet time is allowing me to see just how much she is shuffled among our too busy schedule! Having two teen daughters who are extremely active (and non-drivers) makes for a hectic schedule to say the least. No one could ever accuse my homeschoolers of not having enough social interaction. They are very social by nature. Myself, on the other hand can be quite content with long periods of time spent alone. My youngest ha...

Today, Shelby got a new ride! So happy for him and so proud of him! And Aubree is enjoying her new ride too!