Rules for Right living....

I know . I sound like a Holy Roller.. I'm not. I just have a lot on my mind.. and it needs out.
This morning... Colossians 3:1-17 (I could trim some out to make it shorter.. but it is not that bad) Since you have died and are risen in Him. You are able, capable, and even equipt to live a life worthy of imitation. You are able to put to death, Stop doing, turn away from the evil of this world...growing as a new creation that YOU ARE!! You are chosen, holy and dearly loved. You can and must be compassionate, kind, humble, and gentle. You can be patient and able to turn from your old ways. Because the One in you is GREATER than the one of the world. You were called to peace. You are covered in grace. You are given mercy. Welcome, Sons and Daughters of the Most High!

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Favorite Photo~Take 6

Look how good we are.

Oct/2007

This is at our favorite hiking spot. In the middle of a meadow. Where you forget you are anywhere near civilization. And we explore everything that is growing and dreaming of spring when there will be wild strawberries and dewberries on the path.

THE soap

I have very few memories of 'THE soap' as a child.
My brother, on the other hand, has a great knowledge of what all kinds of different soaps tastes like. I have not done the soap with my kids very often.
A few times here and there.
But it has been a long time.
AND NOW!
Well.. not so much.

JonRyan. The middle one. The quiet one. The obedient one. The I am eleven one. The I am getting to big for my britches one. The one that said the creme de'la creme of ALL words..
the f - - - word.. yes. memories of "The Christmas Story" is coming to mind. And what makes it worse is that Jacob heard him and began CHANTING the FREAKIN' Word! UGH!
So while JonRyan is getting to know "Irish Spring" better. I am having to explain to the 6 year old why that is a bad word! GEEZ. The things I have to do!

With that... what is the worst word you got caught saying?
You can abbreviate..

The worst thing I got caught.. well..I was not so caught.. I was in the back seat of my parents car.. I think I was 7 or 8.. and I told my brother to Kiss MY A$$! My parents FAVORITE phrase that they SCREAMED at each other at the top of their lungs. And when my parents questioned me about "Where in the world did I hear such language???" I could not tell them. I was too afraid. There is my confession for the day!

Sisters

I love this Sista!

There are few people that can make me laugh as much as my sister. And she does not even have to say much. We can finish each others cocky statements. We can finish each others jokes. And they always end up in .. well... you can see.. laughs. My dad was playing with the b&w on his camera.. and wanted a 'serious' side profile of us. We NEVER got that far!

I hope when I am old.. and she is senile we can still have this much fun!

Favorite Photo~Take 5

Can you see me now, Mom?!?

May 2006

My three adventurous kids love to be outdoors.. I was up by the water cooler and turned to see them looking for me. I love this photo.. even thou they are kinda blurry.

Photo Project Idea from laceylichi!

Favorite Photo~Take 4

It's Perfect with 3.

Jan/2002

My sister took this great photo. Just over a month after I had the third offspring. It was a fantastic time in my life. A kindergartner, pre-schooler and an infant. When I realized..I was short a hand. That I had to teach them to REALLY share... not toys but me. And my arms really could stretch around ALL of them ALL at once! Ah.. could we go back to such a simple life?

Favorite photo idea from laceylichi