Perfect Pairings ~ Exodus 24:17

To the Israelites the glory of the Lord looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain.

Exodus 24:17

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Family Values

Wanted to share the neatest list of family values that I read about in last month's Focus on the Family new magazine -

THRIVING FAMILY.
http://go.family.org/thrivingfamily/

It was a wonderful article on the actor Kirk Cameron, his wife and their six children.
He shared that they have Five Family Values that they live by:
*Love God
*Family First
*Tell the Truth
*Be Kind
and
*Work Hard

So simple, yet so succinct.

Kirk & his wife Chelsea will be speaking at one of the upcoming Focus on the Family's Marriage Simulcast on 2/27/10.

http://ccnonline.net/focusonmarriage/cameron.htm

If you don't know much about him, his story and his ministry...you should definitely take time to do so. What a courageous Man of God he is! And, if you and your spouse have not seen the movie FIREPROOF (came out last year), you simply MUST rent it!

http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/

What are your Family's Values?

Will I ever catch up?!

Sometimes I feel that life is passing me by, not slowly either, but with ropes of steam and spark-spattered wheels and a hoarse roar of power or terror. It's passing, yet I'm the one who's doing all the moving.

~Martin Amis, Money

Don't know about you...but I need more time!

I LOVE my life, I love my kids, my husband, my friends, my family...yet, I simply do not have enough time.

I get up early. I make lists...I check them twice. I have skipped my workout twice this week to try to catch up. Still behind. Projects never ending. Kids homework daily. Photo albums yearning to be up to date.

I am in constant motion...yet, still can't seem to catch up.

Guess I need to accept that this is just the way it is.

Life is hard, but GOD IS GOOD.

Life is a wild roller coaster, but GOD IS CONSTANT.

Life is unpredictable & trying...GOD IS FAITHFUL.

And in the end, all my moving means nothing if I am not in line with God's Will. He is the Maker and Keeper of all things...including my time.

Perfect Pairings ~ I Timothy 5:2

Reverently honor an older woman as you would your mother, and the younger women as sisters.

1 Timothy 5:2 (The Message)

Perfect Pairings ~ Luke 10:38-42

Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.

Luke 10:38-42

{ "Perfect Pairings" is a fun and easy way to blog. Just find a picture you like and then pair it with a scripture...or, vice versa, think of a scripture and try to find a picture to fit its theme. Then, post your link in the comment section below. What a great way to share a picture, and at the same time, honor God with His Word! }

Perfect Pairings ~ Psalm 4:8

My baby's last night in his crib. The kids all wanted to say their farewells.

Owen was the first to not be kicked out to make room for the next little one.

What a joy it was to not be in a rush to grow him up.

After having a crib up for the past 10 1/2 years...it is an emotional transition for this girl.

For Daddy, not so much.

My little guy in his new bed.

I must say, he absolutely LOVES it...and, he has slept like an Angel.

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:8

{ "Perfect Pairings" is a fun and easy way to blog. Just find a picture you like and then pair it with a scripture...or, vice versa, think of a scripture and try to find a picture to fit its theme. Then, post your link in the comment section below. What a great way to share a picture, and at the same time, honor God with His Word! }

What we've been up to...

Ice Cream Cones by the Fire...
and converting our Playroom to Abby's new bedroom...

Stay Tuned.

*~Valentine Zippy Bags!~*

Check out the DARLING *~Valentine Bags~* my cousin Megan makes!

Great gifts for your kids, teachers, etc.

http://www.halfpinthouse.com/2010/01/just-in-time-for-valentines-day-buildabag.html

Cliff Notes from Christmas

Believe it or not, but, this is the CLIFF NOTES from our Christmas.

If you only knew how many 100's of pictures I have...I'm a total picturaholic! I have attempted to summarize our Holidays in just a few photo's so that I can look back and be reminded of how absolutely blessed we are.

First up...

Will and friends ice skating in downtown Tulsa

Our beloved Sunday School class kids
celebrating our annual *B'day Party for Jesus*
Grandad & Ella dancing away at her South Tulsa Dance Christmas Performance

Abby's Christmas Piano Recital

Abby & one of her B/F's at school Christmas Party

Ella & her K Teacher (who we adore) at their PJ Party!

Big Daddy & I at our "Ugly Christmas Sweater" Party

(couldn't find sweaters...so we went w/ Holiday embroidered shirts instead! :))

I pulled out some of my old early '90's Bobby Brown moves during Karaoke!

Ella Bella

Abby, Ella & good neigh pal decorate Gingerbread House

The Ruley Grandkids at Annual Christmas Party

Ella (the only 1 of 4 who wanted to go see Santa)

She asked for a "Marshmallow Gun" - that stinker didn't bring her one!
Owen's 1st face painting
Reindeer & Christmas Tree on face
Super fun childrens p.j. party at dear friends' house (Each child got their own box of cookies to decorate!)
One of mine preferred to eat his cookies rather than decorate them :)

Santa made a surprise visit...

The Younger two ponder what to ask for...

A Holiday Favorite...yet another annual party that I love!

Christmas at Nana & Grandad's...always a special time

One tickled receiver of a Pink Karaoke Machine!

Proud Zhu Zhu Pet Owner

My lil' Guitar Player got his 1st "Effects Pedal"

Grandad's special Christmas Gift

The Gals at Mimi's Christmas

Mimi & Will

Aunt Gayle cuddling with Owen

Gayle & I w/ our new *blingy scarves on

CHRISTMAS EVE

Momma lovin' on her baby boy

Will after receiving his annual ornament from Mom

(a Basketball theme this year since he's playing for 1st time)

Daddy gets a COKE can ornament from the Nino's...he love him some Coke!

CHRISTmas Morning

(Ella's already pointing fingers...)

Ahhh...what it's all about...the birth of Jesus

Down they come...

My fab four after exchanging gifts they bought for one another

(dollar store of course! :) I highly recommend doing this...it was so much fun!!)

Abs receives her dream camera...HOT PINK of course!

Here's what we played over the break...my favorite?

Bible Edition Outburst...it ROCKS!

Annual stocking pic

My honey & I get a pic this year - older 2 have learned to take photo's!

Hot Cocoa by the fire after playin' in snow

Owen sporting his new Superman Cape

King Family Christmas

King Grandkids

Uncle Kevin & O give a thumbs up

Many a stocking at Oma's...all handmade

The oldest grandkids dig my little man...warms my heart

Abby with her snow masterpiece

That is just a GLIMPSE of what all we did in December...

*Can't wait to see what God has in store for us in 2010!!!!!! *

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you...plans to give you a hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11