Living Proof Live!

We just got back from an AWESOME weekend at Living Proof Live with Beth Moore in Springfield. I didn't get any good pictures, partly because we were pretty high up, and partly because I wasn't thinking about taking pictures. It was a wonderful two days of worship and teaching. Travis Cottrell is my all-time favorite worship leader and he was AMAZING! The worship times were so huge and powerful they were almost overwhelming. I loved Beth's teaching on John the Baptist--tons of awesome insight from such a familiar story. And she looked so cute...I had a case of serious jacket envy :o) I enjoyed two days of super fellowship with my sisters and tons of encouragement. I am beyond exhausted...but feel very blessed to have been a part of something so special.

Happy Halloween

A very tired, but smiley faced pumpkin girl stopped by for a visit and some treats. She got the goodies, but the treat was all ours :o)

Bootiful Girl

Had to put up a pic of the Bootiful little lady who played at our house today. This may be the only Halloween picture we see. Olivia wants nothing to do with her costume. Mommy and daddy have been trying hard to convince her that it is fun to wear a costume, but so far she is standing firm in her decision. When her dear daddy was young he was absolutely terrified of anything in a costume, so maybe it is genetic ;o)

A Musical Interlude for Your Listening Enjoyment

An old favorite from my favorite 2 year old singer: The first thing she says is "My singing it for puppy..."

Story Time with All My Friends

Olivia loves reading books with Grandpa Andy (or anybody that will read) but this particular time was a classic stall for nap time.   I told her we would read two stories then naptime.  She insisted on getting out every friend she could find (one at a time) and lining them all up for story time.  Even "Horsey names Zebra" got to sit on Grandpa's shoulder.

Edited to add: I just noticed the "tell-tale" oreo cookie crumbs around her mouth... ooops!   Maybe chocolate cookies for lunch gave her too much energy to need a nap :o)

Long Week...but Friday's Coming

We didn't get to keep Olivia on Monday, so we are anxiously waiting for Friday.  This week seems to be dragging on FOREVER!!!  Grammy is very exhausted happy when the house has toys strewn all around and a noisy girlie running, and singing and giggling!    I thought I might have to pull up the Snuggle Puppy video or Five Little Monkeys Jumpin' on the Bed tonight just to make it through...but decided to post a picture instead.  Better rest up, Friday is just around the corner ;o) 

Some Exciting News

Guess who is going to be a big sister!!!!    Grammy and Grandpa can't wait until the end of March when there will be another little Felix grandbaby to love. 

Olivia is getting in a little practice with a baby...a baby monkey, but whatever works :o)

Overheard at Grammy's Yesterday...

Olivia in my bedroom closet--
Grammy: Oh dear, I can't find my little Olivia girl...
From the closet: Don't worry Grandma Terry, your little Ya Ya girl is right in here :o)

Wait and See...God is Up to Something!

I have heard this Brandon Heath song alot and like the message, but just saw the video this morning...LOVE the video, thought  you might like it too!

Some New Cards

I had a friend ask me to make a card for them to give someone special, so I got busy the other night and created.   I saved the idea for the acrylic card from somewhere, but forgot to record where or who, so I cannot give the inspiration credit where it is due.  The second card is super simple, but I like really like the look of white ink on kraft paper. I use it ALOT.  I keep thinking I will get busy and make a bunch of cards, so when the need arises I don't have to rush into the craft room and whip something out, but somehow it never gets done.  Maybe this weekend...

Lookin' Good at Hog Days

Last week was crazy busy since it was one day short...nice, but waaaaaay busy! I decided my poor neglected blog needed a couple of my favorite shots from the big Hog Days celebration. Olivia truly enjoyed the parade experience--she ate plenty of assorted candy, a couple of suckers, a freeze pop and who knows what else. She also made out big with the necklaces as all her boy cousins were happy to share. At one point she was also wearing 3 rings and of course her darling pink sunglasses. She wore the sunglasses until the parade was over when she shoved them up on top of her head--super cute!
We all enjoyed a day of beautiful weather, delicious pork chops, extremely sweet pink pig cookies, birthday cake, a little football and lots of family fun.

Hog Days!

Heading off to the Hog Days (yes, I said Hog Days) celebration in my hometown of Kewanee, IL (the Hog Capitol of the World) with my pink pig cookies. Not everyone has such a claim to fame.