New Game - A is for...

I saw this today on someone's blog and thought I might give it a try. We will see how long it lasts! The point is to post each day using a new letter of the alphabet...today being A, tomorrow B, etc. Here goes nothing!

A if for ATTITUDE...

I think mine stinks lately so I am definitely going to work on that. It has been a little challenging lately with the yucky morning (AKA all day) sickness. The boys are also a little under the weather and my house is dirty. Yes, you read it here, Kara's house is dirty. Now all of you pick up your chins off the desk and cut an obsessive girl some slack :)

Anyway, about changing your attitude, here are a few things I am going to try.

1. Get into the word daily. Phillipians 2:5 says "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus" Well I am pretty sure I don't have His attitude at the moment. So in order to try and achieve this you have to be in communication with Him, reading His word, talking with Him. I am sure you get my drift.

2. Think about others and not myself. Phillipians 2:4 says "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." I was reminded of this yesterday and it hit home. Having a pity party about how crappy I feel isn't going to make me feel any better! So get over it!

3. Stay Positive...with some encouragement I am sure I can do this...so help me out people! If you notice me withdrawing...call me on it!

How is your attitude today? Do you need to adjust anything? I know I do, so hopefully next time I see you or talk to you, I will have a better attitude!

So come back tomorrow for B...!

Happy Valentine's Day

I am usually not really into this day, we keep it simple around here! I just had to show you the card Caden made for his Dad! It is so funny!

He came up with the words he wanted me to write. He told me I had to draw a cab and an engineer to drive the train. I also had to draw the wheels correctly with the pistons and everything! He was very specific! He also wrote Dad on one of the hearts and put his name on it too! He was so cute and I am proud of him!

A New Kind of Tag

I have been 'tagged.'...Again! But this is a new kind of tag, and it is pretty cute!

I was reading a blog that I frequent, Devin's blog, and of course because we have so much in common she had to 'tag' me. So here goes nothing...

The instructions are as follows: We are going to see what kinds of books you all have lying close by. Here's what you have to do...
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages.)
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Link back to the person who tagged you.
6. Tag five people.

#1. Pick up the nearest book. Well, this is kind of boring because most of the books on our desk are Cory's and they just aren't interesting, so I had to rummage through my stuff and found one that I was actually reading. Max Lucado's Cure for the Common Life. Great read by the way!

#2. Open to page 123. Okay found the page...

#3. Find the 5th sentence. Got it.

#4. Post the next three sentences.
Are you ready for all of this, it is deep...
Childhood tendencies forecast adult abilities. Read them. Discern them.

#5. Link back to the person who tagged you. I already did this but in case you missed it, I was tagged by Devin

#6. Tag FIVE new people.
Okay here goes...this was difficult because most of the blogs I read I don't know the people personally...
Becky (because I want to know what she is reading!)
Mandy (because she has nothing better to do)
Hilary (because she needs to blog more :) )
Laura (because she also needs to blog more :) )
Chris (because even though he won't do it...you should read what he is reading!)

I will still like you even if you don't do it, I will just have my feelings hurt for a while!

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.