A look back at 2009...

It all began last year with getting out of the boat....

"I can't believe it! The time has passed so quickly and I feel, like it's time to get out the boat!

So, what are your goals? What has God set before you to do and you have just put off? What are you CHOOSING to follow HIM for? I know for me there have been things that I have chosen to not do because I was afraid it wouldn't come out right. But Today I am choosing to do what God is calling me and my family to do! I may not have all the answers right now, but I am going to seek HIM. Follow HIM. Trust HIM. With all that I am, I know deep down that God has got something big for us to do-and it's about time that I step out of the "comfort" boat for God to use us mightily!"

And then came me contemplating......

"I am blessed and I take it for granted. I am so, so sorry! For anything that has offended anyone. This is not all about me. I know God wants to use Chris and I for some really awesome things, but if I take for granted what He has given us-then how can I be used if my vessel is not willing to be emptied of all the foolish things of this world?"

The Changes coming.....

"Awhile back in this blog, I talked of change.....and it is coming. I can't divulged much...because God is still at work and I'm still waiting to hear the details.
I'm quite nervous....but exhilarated....I'm overwhelmed and interested...but what can you expect when God gets a hold of you and shakes things up a bit?
I know for sure that when God tells you something...you BETTER do it! I want His blessings on my life-not the curse that the devil has. And yes, there is a devil (and demons-but that's too long of a blog)...who wants your life and to steal the plan God has. He's the one who comes to steal, kill and destroy! God is the one who comes to give life and life abundantly!! (had to clarify)"

The seeking......




The GMA's.....and waiting....

Grappling Change.....

"Yes. I am trying to seize, to hold onto the idea of this change. I am having to struggle with the fact that God is in fact in control and knows what He is doing. He knew I would be in this place in my life."

Reasons to Worship.........

My Homeschooling journey begins...

Held by Grace.............

When it gets quiet.....

Something Newsworthy.........

What about you?

Our Christmas Pics......


And for the New Year? Oh, so many things God is doing. The Change is coming faster than I thought. For a while, I thought that maybe, just maybe God changed His mind-ha, that's funny right?? God changing His mind-yea, right!
I know God has some awesome things for us and while some are painful (like fasting facebook and tv for 21 days), others are going to be grand and wonderful. And I will look back, as I have just done and be so thankful that where I was a year ago, I am no longer there. I am a changed person. I am continuing to change. But that takes being in His presence, walking in His ways, doing what He asks. Seems easy-nope, but that is where Grace** comes in.......

Praying that your 2010 is even more exciting, endevoring and blessed than ever!! 

Happy New Year!!

**Don't forget about me changing the blog name on Monday!! I don't want to lose any of my wonderful followers!!

(Remember to have fun in 2010!!)

Changes for Blog!!

Hello Everyone,
           If you are a follower of my blog, you may want to redo your dashboard for me! I've changed my blog name from Drama City to Framed by Grace! You heard me right...so make sure you update your settings if you still want to follow!!
Come Monday, Jan. 4th, it will change to http://framedbygrace.blogspot.com (as long as it's available...I haven't done that yet...)
         I'm excited about what God is doing and felt lead to change the name of my blog (which you can read about here). I know God is changing me alot and this was the first thing!!
        

Christmas Wrap up!

I can't believe it...it's almost 2010! It has certainly flown by and I'm excited for the year to come! But here's a look back at Christmas and where we've been....................................................................

Our kids were so blessed this year...lots of great stuff! (and yes, I put bows in the girls hair just cause I can)

Christmas started at our house...

This was my favorite of the day....Her Granny put a bunch of goodies in her bag (the bag was bigger than her-ha) and she had to reach them all!

And then we went to Grandmama's house with all of Chris' family...

Then rode home via the lights downtown...

And then played some Monopoly! At which time Daddy beat us all! (that's a story for another post!)

And then a goodbye visit with my "Little Sis" who had to leave for her home in Texas....

What an awesome Christmas and we're enjoying our weeks vacation!!

A Very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

I saw this on Ann Voskamp's website.  I love that woman. She has a beautiful way of really getting to the heart of the matter with her wonderful writing. You should definetely check her out!

Merry Christmas! And don't forget what is really about!

God Bless you!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

(Btw..that's Jake trying to avoid the picture..didn't happen obviously!)

Wordless Wednesday~My life these Days...

Discontent

What a day this has been. Choices I've made. Consequences reaped. This is my life...really? Don't get me wrong. I am blessed-I have beautiful children, a great husband, a home, a car, a church family, great friends. But I am still discontent. With what you may ask? Myself.

  I look in the mirror and I see a mistake ridden woman who is unhappy with herself. Why can't I follow through with what God has for me? Why is it so hard? Let's be real. Let's face it. We are not perfect-your certainly not talking about me if you say perfect!

  I am overweight. I am ugly. I am not the best mother-that's for sure,  or wife for that matter. I want to be better, but I choose do to the opposite. I put on a fake facade. It looks pretty on the outside, to everyone else-but inside here-the walls of this are falling apart. (ya know, like a pretty present and then you open it and it wasn't what you expected...yey, that's me.)
  I prayed about homeschooling, and I obeyed God. I did it. And to be honest, there are days that I HATE it. The arguments that insue, the drama that goes on-I can't stand it. And then I realize-it's because I didn't start my day with the Lord. I am doing it in my own flesh. In my weakness. He can't help me if I don't ask. (see how there is a theme going?)
And so today, I am asking,  So, in all this, I am planning on renaming my blog-because after much thought-what am I really confessing over my family if I call it "Drama City"? Granted it looked cute (ya know like that package we talked about)-but I want good things for them and it begins with a new name this coming year....Any suggestions, please don't hesistate. I am praying over it. Thanks for listening reading along and sharing my journey.....

"Lord, I need more of you-less of me. Where I am weak, you make me strong. Holy Spirit, lead me and guide me today and this new year coming. I am a yielded vessel... I mean it!"

Here it is......

The Long awaited Christmas Cards (I couldn't choose one!)

(Forgive the fuzziness, it's my scanners fault-or maybe the user too :) )

Can you guess which one is my Favorite?

For future reference, if you need Christmas cards-go to www.samsclub.com/photo and you upload your photo and pick your card and then enter your info and you can pick up in the store in an hour!!! I couldn't believe it! The best part?? The Cost!! I got 60 cards for $20!! Talk about a budget saver!!

Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Pics 2009!

Thanks to Kasie at Kasies Khronikles I have wonderful family photos!! I hope you enjoy...we sure do! The above header photo is one of my favs!!
(ok...so blogger is really sucking right now-I have tried to load them twice and it's having issues!)
Aw...finally...here they are!



And yes, I am now an auburn kinda girl!

(I love this man...so much!)

And soon you'll see the one we did for our Christmas card!!

Almost Wordless Wednesday

I was upset yesterday. The kids were acting mess and had said some pretty unlovely things. I called him crying, all upset. Later on,  I had a phone call, "you have a delivery (at work mind you-that I only work at night) and it's perishable. You have to get it now." (*me thinking to myself-I am in Target with all 5 kids just trying to get laundry detergent-why do I have to go now!)........And now you know!

This was there with a lovely card, from the man of my dreams! I love you, babe!

One of my favorite things....the way to a womans heart...thinking of her even when she doesn't know it!