They Made It!

Cory's sister and family left Monday for Albania. They arrived safely after the long flights, layovers, etc. All of their bags also made it, which is a huge praise! When they arrived the electricity was not on, so they stayed the night with the other missionaries. Apparently the electricity goes off randomly so who knows! They should be in their apartment by now! They also finally have a blog. Check the links on the side of my for The Ronne Family. Check for updates on them, and leave them a comment that you are praying for them! Thanks!

A Bedtime Story for You, From Caden!

Caden wanted to share with everyone his new favorite story. The video is a little dark, but turn up the sound and he will read you a Bedtime Story!

Cat's Out of the Bag

Well I guess since Caden has told people... Yep, the rumors are true...there are two lines! We are expecting another little one sometime in September. Hopefully around the middle of the month. I will know more after the 1st ultrasound!

SUPER TUESDAY!

DISCLAIMER : Please don't get offended by this post, I am just trying to motivate people my age to do something! Get involved!~

As Super Tuesday fast approaches here in Oklahoma (TUESDAY, FEB. 5TH), I would like my fellow Oklahomans to be wise and informed about their candidate for President. Please take a moment to consider who you are going to vote for. Look up their campaign website and research their stances on the issues. Don't go in there blind, and please don't not vote. Care about our country and exercise your right to vote! Even if you disagree with my choice, pick another candidate! I will still love you, just ask my sister :)

Here is a little blurb about the man I pray will win.

I am supporting Mike Huckabee's presidential campaign. Mike was named one of America's top 5 Governors in 2005 by Time magazine, he governed Arkansas for just over 10 years and was a driving force behind the transformation of Arkansas' economy after the Clinton years.

I encourage you to visit his website http://www.mikehuckabee.com/ to learn more about his campaign. I encourage you to learn about Mike's stands on the issues, to read the latest news about his campaign and to get active on his campaign blog - a great place for people to learn about Mike Huckabee from his supporters!

GO VOTE!!!!

Kitchen Remodel - UPDATED WITH MORE PICS!

We are finally finishing the kitchen! We started painting when I was pregnant with Carter and it is about time we get this project done. I am tired of the nasty old school carpet that was in there, and I decided to light a fire under Cory's butt so we could get it done!

I was traveling to Enid for a couple of other reasons so I just researched what Lowe's had and talked to Cory and got the go ahead for the purchase! I brought it home and thought we would get started this past weekend. Well we just lucked out that my Dad was tired and wanted a little mini vacation with the boys. I thought he could watch them and Cory and I could get down to work. Yeah right, Caden said, "No Mom, girls don't work! Me, Daddy, and Pops are going to tear up the floor!" Fine by me!

So Dad got here Friday evening and they began the work. Demolition took all day Saturday and we are so grateful that my Dad was here. There was no way we could have this much done this quickly if it weren't for his help! THANKS DADDY, YOU'RE THE BEST!!!

Caden used his front loader to load the concrete!

Caden helping Pops take out a tack strip

Caden is dressed and ready for demolition, he just has his safety goggles upside down!Caden worked side by side Pops almost every second! We wore him out and he slept good each night! We are almost done, we had a few setbacks this week, but we should get it done this weekend! Here are the pictures of all the workers.

Caden was trying to be a backhoe and pick up the pile...crazy kid!

He had to have his head lamp on so he could see better

Here he is imitating Cory chiseling out some baseboard under the cabinet...good thing his tools are plastic or we would be in trouble!

Carter of course had to get in on the action. He loves to play with his brother's tools.

Crazy things Caden says

I should probably start a list of what comes out of this kid's mouth, but then I would be writing all day long. He talks way too well and way too much for a kid his age! I know where he gets it from so you don't need to rub it in :)

Anyway, we have discussed with him about saying stupid or dumb. He knows he can't call people that. Well of course now we can't use those words to describe anything. He corrects anyone he hears saying that word. Us, others in public, the television, etc. He is like the verbal police chief!

So get a load of a recent conversation on the way to Cory's game Saturday night.

Me: (some person or thing) was stupid for doing that.

Caden: Mom you can't say stupid.

Me: Okay Caden, sorry, that (person or thing) was unintelligent for doing that.

Caden: It was unintelligent for you to say stupid.

Are you laughing now...I hope so, this kid is crazy!

Another Request

There is another sweet family that needs your prayers today. Kenzie Stanfield is in labor with Baby Maddox right now. Please pray that all goes well and they can meet their little one alive and have some time with him. Check out their blog for more updates! Thank you prayer warriors!

UPDATE: Baby Maddox was born yesterday at 4:25pm and only took a few breaths before he went to be with the Lord. Please pray for Dusty, Kenzie, Deacon, and their entire family as they deal with things in the days to come! Also wonder over to their site and let them know you are praying for them. It really helps get them through!

Prayers and Praises

Here are a couple of updates I thought I should pass along...

Mary Grace was born on the 14th as scheduled. Praise the Lord she was born alive and her parents and sisters got to spend 7 hours with her before she went home to be with Jesus. Please continue to pray for the Summon's family as they deal with the details in the days to come. Check out their blog for pictures of the sweet angel from heaven they got to hold. Let them know you are praying for them!

Nathan blogs daily on the updates of Tricia and Gwyneth Rose. Tricia is coming off sedatives and waking up some. Gwyneth is getting stronger each day. He has posted some wonderful pictures of her! Praise God for that miracle baby! Please go to his blog and let him know you are praying for his girls!

Tristan Hostetter is alive and well today on Day 43! Praise God from whom all blessings flow. He is such a blessing to his family and those around him. Check on them at their blog and their updates of little Tristan each day!

I know some of you might think this is a waste of my time, but I feel led to pray for these families daily and to check on them! I know that God hears our prayers and when one or more are gathered He is there. I am telling you that there are several of us gathering daily for these and many others...won't you join us! God can do amazing and mighty things without us, but He chooses to include us and use us, come and get in on the blessing! It is wonderful!