Snow Day...

My parents house-lakeview...

Pasture-John Deere tractor...

Our house-poolview...

From the road-lakeview...

Our house-road view...

Our house-road view again...my favorite...

Our house-hillview, overlooking my parents house, our house in the background...

Our house-driveway view...

Oil Well view...

My parents house, garden...

My parents house-backyard...

My parents house-backyard lakeview...

My parents house-barn...

My brilliant husband...

Attached are three of the pictures from the awards ceremony Friday before last. This award is called the "Dorothy Fay & Jack White Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence." It is given based on nominations from fellow faculty members and includes a rather lengthy process of documentation, student evaluations of the professor, letters of recommendation, both in-class & out of class activities that go above & beyond the normal classroom requirements.

I am so proud of him...pictured above is Dr. Mike Metke, TJC college president, presenting the award to Jason!

Okay, this is Jason and I after he received the award. Jason made all the women cry because he choked up after the award and could not speak. It is not very often, that this man is speechless. Nevertheless, I do not like this picture of me, but it is what it is! Get over it, huh... I was there! :)

Ummmmm good!

Tradition... open, select, and eat a bite off each chocolate...my box only!
Passed this on to Lauren...and her momma is proud! :)

Snow Baby...

Instruction...

Psalm 32:8

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you."

I am leaning on this verse today!

Valentine Cookies...

Baking right along ... busy week for www.morethanchocolate.net

Friends Day...

Layton's Classroom at Green Acres Baptist Church childcare...

Layton and I did a craft with our handprints...

Layton after he warmed up...

Yesterday I went to Layton's daycare at 4pm for Friends Day. Of course, he wanted me to hold him the whole time. I cannot express the feeling when you walk up to the door and he sees me and smiles and runs... The Best!!!

They were suppose to sing and dance but they all wanted to be held. Then we decorated sugar cookies and did a craft.

This brings back so many memories of Lauren when she went to this same daycare! As Layton and I walked down the hallways, it was like going back in time! Great Day!

Text from Layton...

This pic came by a text tonight...I love LaLa and Boo Boo... I could just kiss all on that face! :)

My thought exactly...

Psalms 115:11

"You who fear him, trust in the LORD— he is their help and shield."

I figure this verse is pretty important, it was written three times in a row in this Psalms.

RESPA...

Today I went to the Rose Garden for continuing education. As a Realtor, we have so many hours we have to complete every two years.

RESPA-Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act- a law protecting consumers from abuses during the residential real estate purchase and loan process by requiring lenders to disclose all settlement costs, practices, and relationships.



It is as interesting as it sounds...lol I am not sure if the government could make things any more complicated in my line of work. So consumers, hold on...make sure you have a local lender and a great Realtor. I know one if you need one! :)

Valentine Cupcakes...

Lauren, check this out, cupcakes decorated like a box of candy...You can do It!

Boggles my mind...

I was looking for pictures about God, after I had pondered on these verses all day. Our mind cannot even think in this capacity...God always has been, and He stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth. You either believe this verse, or you do not, there is no gray area. I am not sure who took the picture above, but it says it was taken from a cell phone. Makes you think huh? God's hands!

Psalms 113: 5-6

"Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high,

who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?"

Winter Mix...

Cute, cute cookies from
www.morethanchocolate.net

Check it out!

Housing Trends Newsletter...

Here is the link to the February 2010 Housing Trends Newsletter! Enjoy!

http://tyler.housingtrendsenewsletter.com/

Mind your own...

This was the verse before me today!

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12


"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."



I have to laugh somewhat when I read this verse. I am like, I KNOW GOD, I am trying to lead a quiet (self controlled) life, I am trying to earn my keep, but OMG, so many obstacles, I need some help here. But, seriously, I think if we all would abide by this verse, take care of ourselves and not expect others to do so, that our world would be a better place.



On another note, maybe our government should put this verse with all of its' handouts, stimulus packages, food stamps, etc...just thinkin'...

I'm Here...

I kept Layton for a few hours yesterday...he calls me WAWA, for LaLa...sometimes, he just calls my name, and I look up, and he smiles :) it is like he just wants to know I am there, and he wants me to know he is there... it is extreme happiness for both of us!

I wonder if God feels the same way...when we think of Him and just whisper his name, just for the heck of it, just so we will be recognized...I bet HE smiles too!

Isaiah 43:1
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

PS I thought of me and Layton when I saw this picture...I drew smiley faces on our fingers the other day, and we played...he loved it! Why do we buy toys when kids just like our time and imagination... ?