Praying

When you pray, are you asking a certain thing and expecting a certain answer??? I use to pray like that...but as I have grown in my faith and traveled over more of life's roads I am learning that is fine, but sometimes I have to pray for the strength to handle what will be given.

And with that said, we don't always get what we are asking for....and that doesn't mean God didn't hear you....it just isn't in his plan for you. He isn't punishing you for something you did......he isn't ignoring you, it just wasn't meant to be. This is hard to type and actually understand as I read a blog about a family dealing with their 5 year old with Cancer.

I think I was praying a certain thing when Rob was up for the RIF.....I didn't want him to get out because of what we would be loosing, but at the same time, I said my prayers and I actually let go of my worries. I was heartbroken and still am with the fact we are no longer active duty but I was able to handle it a little better because I knew that God had a plan for us....we didn't know what it was, but he would be with us....no matter what. No, loosing a job isn't like fighting with Cancer, but it was still a life changing time for me and I grew in my relationship with God. We went many months without a job opportunity and as time drew closer and closer to unemployment stress did get higher, but I never lost trust nor my faith that God would provide.

I really do believe in the power of prayer and I had many family and friends praying for us and I think we could do the same for Lucy and her family.

Reading Kate's posts on her blog bring tears to my eyes, aches to my heart and makes me hold on tighter to my girls and loved ones. I'm taking more time out to build a lego house and letting my real house stay messy....because my girls won't stay young for long nor can I make up for moments already gone.

I was reading Kate's blog last night and my big girls saw Lucy's picture with no hair.....I didn't want to lie, so I told them she was very very sick and needed lot's of prayers. Jenna asked if she got a lot of prayers would she get better. That was so hard to answer.....I told them no. I told them, it was in God's hands if she got better but in praying for her (and her family) we are asking for healing for her and strength for all of them in whatever was going to happen.

For me the biggest thing to get out of Kate's blog and so many other blogs I have read. She is angry and hurt and broken....but she has never lost faith nor turned away from God.

#2....7 years

7 years ago today.....I was living in California and gave birth to baby girl #2.

She was two weeks early and is still a little early bird.

On the girls' birthdays they get to pick what they want to eat....for all three meals. Jenna asked for eggs, bacon and waffles for breakfast today. She also likes a little cheese on her eggs.

After breakfast we headed out to the Boonshoft museum for a little family fun (minus Daddy). Someone has to bring home the bacon:)

This was our second time at the museum and I still think we could go a few more times before we get to play with everything.

We pack a lunch when we go to the museum, or we would have to eat out of vending machines. For lunch Jenna had a lunchable.

When Daddy arrived home from work, it was present time! We like to wait so the whole family is involved in the fun.

Jenna received some super cute clothing, a gift card, legos, a Ken doll (with two extra outfits) and $$$.

For dinner Jenna picked...shells and cheese, cooked carrots, chicken nuggets, and strawberries.

For her cake she picked carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

Jenna LOVES basketball and she received this cute little outfit from Memom and Papa. She is showing you her new Ken doll....and I think he is named Spencer, after the guy on iCarly:)

(I will post stats late tomorrow or this weekend. Jenna and Meghan both have annual checkups tomorrow and Sarah has her 18 month checkup and shots on Monday, so stay tuned for that info too)

Boonshoft Museum

We had a blast at a museum in Dayton yesterday. We got there bright and early (930am) and stayed until 230pm. We could have stayed longer, but Sarah was in need of a nap. We still have areas in the museum to play in and some to return to and stay longer. We are members and will be back many many times to explore, play and learn.

Air Force Museum

The girls and I headed to the Air Force Museum the other day. We enjoyed looking at all the planes and extras and we read as much information and learned as much as we could.....not sure if any of us could pass a test, but maybe after a few more visits, we will remember some of the history and information.

I love how the old air craft have really cool pictures on them.

Two seater, not sure what kind of jet this was...I was too busy keeping an eye on the girls to read the info on this one. There was a few little boys that wanted to knock the girls out of the way to play in the cockpits.

The above picture was taken for Sarah.....this is what we have recently called her.

Birds eye view....not that I would want to be the bird looking down the front of this aircraft.

I love this picture of some of the first women pilots....the writing on the plane says....Pistol Packing Mamas!!

Meghan or Jenna took the picture of the blue and yellow plane.

My three pretty little ladies.

small world..... after all

Our neighbors from England are in the area and we were able to meet their new family member....baby girl Kate.

She was a big hit with the girls. Sarah even wanted to hold baby Kate.

It was really cool to see Sarah looking like such a big girl and was really interested in Kate.

Sarah did try and steal Kate's paci!!

My big girls are in love with all babies, so it was such a treat to hold and love on Kate. They are pros at holding babies and turn into little mommies when it comes to caring for babies.

Rob has also run into another "old" neighbor from England!

It really is a small world and I love how we meet back up with friends from all over.

would be wordless....but

The past few weeks, I think about posting just pictures for wordless Wednesday...but I don't think to do it again until after Wednesday!ha

So this post has pictures and words.

This first picture is a little blurry, but I wanted to share it because Sarah has a sweet little smile.

This last picture is a little blurry too. It's hard to get a picture of Sarah...she is on the go and stays busy. I mean

she is NONSTOP!

light changes

We changed out the ceiling fan in the dining room. We like fans, but not in the dining room.

before......

after.....

Next up paint!