Striper Fishing at Lake Texhoma

Cory went with my dad on the annual trip this year. I think they had a good time...it took them longer than usual to catch their limit, but dad says... A wise man once said "A bad day fishing is better than a good day at work" and boy was he wise.

Here is the crew...Cory acting like he can fish :)
Ryan caught one!

Stand Up!

Carter loves to stand around now...he is taking some steps, but he has to do it right or he gets mad and sits down!

I Know You're There

This song really spoke to me this weekend on the road...maybe it will speak to you to. It is on Casting Crowns new album...here are some of the lyrics.

I Know You're There

If all I had was one last breath
I'd spend it just to sing Your praise
Just to say Your name
If all I had was one last prayer
I'd pray it 'cause I know You're always listening

If I could live a thousand lives, bind the hands of time
I would spend every moment by Your side

'cause I, I know You're there, I know You see me
You're the air I breathe
You are the ground beneath me
I know You're there, I know You hear me
I can find You anywhere

If all I had was one more song to sing
I would raise my voice to make the heavens ring
If all I had was one last chance, I'd take it
I would stake it all on You

If I could rise up high and catch a glimpse of every eye
I would make them believe what I feel inside

'cause I, I know You're there, I know You see me
You're the air I breathe
You are the ground beneath me
I know You're there, I know You hear me
I can find You anywhere

Whirlwind weekend got me thinking...

I am so tired right now that I should be in bed, but here I sit...checking mail, paying bills, cutting coupons, etc. I have picked up the house and I am ready for tomorrow but I am really? I have been pretty tired lately and bummed out. All in all overwhelmed with my life and not knowing what to do about it. So maybe writing my thoughts will help?

I love being at home with the boys, but sometimes I don't feel as if I really "do" anything. I don't have accomplishments, or even goals for that matter. I know my purpose in life is to glorify God I just don't know how that looks sometimes while raising my boys. I feel that all I do doesn't really matter and it wouldn't be missed if I were gone. Now don't go feeling sorry for me, I am just thinking here! God is trying to show me something, but I really am not listening! I have so much other stuff going on that I forget to focus on Him daily and this other stuff wouldn't matter.

Cory and I talked about this a lot last week when I had my major meltdowns, but I really started thinking more while driving to and from Guymon and Duncan both this weekend. I think I need to say no more because serving and ministering to others is great and that is what God wants, but am I doing it because that is what He called me to do. I need to start listening to him more! Didn't I just type that?

I am reading scripture and a few other things that are helping me get this focus back, but it is hard when you are the mother of two children 3 and under! I pray God understands and shows me a little of his grace and mercy for yet another day! I am thankful for it and know I need it!

More imagination

Caden was really going places with that imagination of his. Monday he was "shipping" and Tuesday he decided he needed to "drive" to the store for some things...

Sailing the Seven Seas

Caden is getting quite creative with his imagination and decided yesterday that he was "shipping" the video describes it all! He cracks me up most all the time!

Just getting in by going in the "door"

Caden paddling

Four Wheeling To Goose Lake

We went to the cabin at Red River for Fall Break and had a great time! They had some snow earlier in the week before we arrived Wednesday night, but it was clear when we got there. It was quite chilly, the boys were always in coats, gloves, and hats while we were out! We will have more pictures of them soon! On Thursday Cory and I took the new four wheeler up to Goose Lake. Kaci and Ryan took it up the weekend before and had some snow fall on them. I knew it would be cold so we bundled up and took off! The higher up we got, the more snow we saw, it was a trace, then a dusting, then an inch, etc. By the time we got to the top there was at least 3 to 4 inches. It was great! We were cold, but having a blast. Here are the pics we took at the top...we used the camera on our cell phone, so ignore the quality!

Sunday Pics - Take 2

Here are a few pics from this morning before church. This is what I wanted a couple of weeks ago, but someone wouldn't cooperate. Today that person did much better as you can see!

Caden showing off his new tie!

My three handsome boys! My two cutie boys cheesing for mama!

Children's Choir

Caden's children's choir sang in church this morning. It was his first time in front of the church performing! Cory took two short videos of the big event! Enjoy!

Quick trip to Gigi and Pops' house

We left Friday after school and went to see Gigi, Pops, Grammy Flo, and Aunt Jana. It was just a 24 hour trip, but there was a good time had by all! Carter got his first taste of the Tupperware cabinet at Gigi and Grammy Flo's houses. He doesn't like it at home because of the carpet in the kitchen. While Carter was busy doing that, Caden went to a football game, worked at the feed store, and went fishing with Pops. Caden kept Pops very busy! Here are a few pics Pops took of the day...

Typical Pictures

Sorry to post so many today, just found the cord for the camera again! I wanted to take some pics of the family on Sunday because I hadn't in a while and we all looked cute, so I thought. Well these are all I got because you know who wouldn't cooperate, so much for trying!

Fun at the new park

This weekend we went to Crystal beach again. Cory took the boys last weeked while I was gone and Caden is obsessed now! We have been 4 times in a week! The new playground equipment is fun and Carter likes to crawl around on it too!

Oh what brothers will do to each other!

Several weeks ago, Caden began carrying Carter to whatever area they needed to play in. Then this weekend it got more involved...I came from the kitchen on Saturday to witness this. My first instinct was to go and rescue Carter, but Cory said no and to go get the camera...

Then Cory had to egg it on more and take them all for a ride!

I am not sure if I can handle this as they get older, I am just going to have to not watch!