My Weekend

Went garage sale-ing this morning. We were gone from 7-11:30, and have nothing to show for it except a lamp for $2! Oh well, Kevin and I have so much fun piddling around the city. It's more about the time we spend together.

I have been wanting to see the Star Trek movie since it came out, so I think we are going to go today. I am sure it's awesome!

And tomorrow (or some time this week), one of the members of our church is coming over to tear out our yucky landscaping that is taking over our house. Then I can plant what I want!! I am really excited about that...

Summer Plans

I don't usually have summer plans, but this year is different!! In mid-June, I will be going to Tennessee to see my brother get married. I am very excited about that! And in July, my bestie is coming to see me!! We are going to see the new Harry Potter movie together -woohoo!! And then in the beginning of August, my DH and I are going to see her and her DH! I am so excited....

How my May went...

May was good and bad. Kevin started the softball team (he was so cute!), but his hip was really bothering him so he had to quit the team (at least this year). On the 9th we both went to a trivia night with Bo and Ty and we had a great time!

Then there was Mother's Day. We had a great time at mom's house with the entire family. Unfortunately, I did not get to see Aaron. He called around 4 and said he was going to come over, and called again 15 minutes later and said he couldn't come after all (sigh).

Mom and Dad had 2 fish fry's. I just love them! Fish is so delicious! Thanks, Mom!

Then, the bomb dropped. Aaron announced he was moving to Texas. That was the longest day of my life...

Memorial Day was fun, the whole family (minus Amanda :( ) was at mom's house again, this time for a BBQ. A fun time was had by all...

Beth Moore is amazing!

So last night started a brand new bible study by Beth Moore on the book of Esther. I had known about this study for a month and had not committed to going. Up until yesterday afternoon, I hadn't decided. But my friend Sundi asked me (again) if I was going to attend. So I decided to go.

Boy, am I so glad I went! Beth Moore is the cadillac of bible study leaders. She tugs all of your emotions (laugh, cry, etc) in one hour. And her workbooks really get you thinking.. they are a lot of work, but WOW they can get you in touch with God. I came home and immediately got through 2 days worth of homework. This is going to be so good for me...

What's on my mind today

My son, Aaron (19), left home about a year ago, and it has been very hard for me to accept. He left on bad terms, and has been living with people that are bad influences ever since. He has worked very hard to separate himself from his family, which I find so hard to take, mainly because my family is so close! We spend almost every weekend with my parents, my brother and sister-in-law and their kids, and sometimes even my youngest brother and his fiance. I know my family is unique, and I am proud of that!

Which makes this separation that my son is doing so difficult to understand. His latest decision was to move out of state with the family he is currently living with. I just know that it will not last and he will be asking for help sometime soon, and I tried to talk him out of it but it didn't work. I just need to pray that God give me the strength to "let go and let God" when it comes to Aaron. I cannot make decisions for him anymore, and I have to let him learn from his mistakes. And I will pray for him in the mean time...

My first post

OK I decided to create this blog for my personal family blogging, and to journal things I need to get off my chest. I hope it is enjoyed by those that choose to follow it. Thank you for looking!