Expecting

We have just been told that Aaron and Kelly are getting married in December and they are expecting their first baby in July. We will be the proud grandparents of our first LaFollette grandbaby. Can you believe that we will have four grandchildren next summer? Wow!!! I never thought I'd have these blessings so soon. Congratulations to AARON & KELLY!!

We Can Count On Him

I was thinking the other day about what a whiner I've been lately. Kind of wallowing in self pity and depression. Between small group, church and reading my bible this week I've decided I can count on God. I may not be able to count on others for my self contentment and honest answers, but I can count on God.

Hebrews 13:8 says...
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.

God is eternal, infinite, sovereign, omnipotent, omnisciet, omnipresent and immutable. In addition, He is perfect love, grace, patience, and compassion. He's holy, righteous, just and faithful. God is all of these things every day, all the time, and I can count on it because it says so in the Bible, and I believe the Bible to be absolutely true.

In my life, I've seen thousands of fads come and go, philosophies of life change like the weather, political systems overturned in revelutions. Nothings stays steady. Except God! The essence of His being is always the same: yesterday, today , and forever. We can trust Him and His word. If I live to be 110... I know I can count on Him.

Breakfast with Papa

Eden loves to eat Bagels and Cream cheese with Papa

Mmmmm.... num, num. And some of the cream cheese actually makes it in.

GOT MILK?

In the big chair, stealing a moment with Papa

I have to say he is her favorite person right now.

This morning Ashley was throwing up in the bathroom, dry heaves, and Miss Eden was moving mama's head so that she could see and make some noises just like mommy. I wish there had been a camera in the bathroom. That would have been funny to see. LOL

Busy Weekend!

Working Zoofari with the Village Inn team

Showcasing the pie selection for the night and Mary's decorating

When the boys from Village Inn Decorate, it's usually just a table with pies and spoons. So, this year I made them decorate their table . I went with the Patriotic theme considering the week, plus we all know Village Inn makes absolutely the best pies around.

Ok, Maybe our table location scared us at first due to Uhhh... the smell. But the quickly fixed the issue and the night went by quickly. Plus we had a baby elephant to watch run around looking for the banana's.

We went to Barnes and Nobel to see one of Kings Avenues teachers at her book signing. Yes, Ms. Sophia McMorris is an author. Her book is titled "Shattered But Not Broken". It was neat to see some of the parents and students there to support her work. Best Wishes. I hear she's already working on Book Number 2.

Adam had a great game yesterday. 10 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 forced fumble. And the Earlham Quakers won their 4th straight game. That's just great and we're pleased for Adam. Plus he had a great midterm report, so college is going well for him. He's been leading FCA every couple of months. Can't wait to see him in 11 days.

Dean sang with the men's choir today at church. They sang the Military services hymns. I always get quite choked up. Knowing Chris died while in the Army is always a little sad for us. Dean cried up there and so did I when they had someone play taps. I know he's home with the Lord, but I miss his cheery voice and the bantering we all did together. It's hard to lose someone so close. But the men sounded great!!

I've been struggling a lot this week with my blood sugar levels. I've been experiencing some serious effects this week. I've had it happen a couple of times before, but nothing like this. My body just starts to shake uncontrollably, my vision gets blurry, feelings of anxiety, suddenly feeling starved. I'm pretty sure it has to do with hypoglycemia. I can't get in to see the doctor until November 25th. So if you'll just keep me in your prayers I'd sure appreciate it. Yesterday's occurrence lasted far too long.

The Passing of Admendment 2

I have to say, in all of the election stuff, I am most pleased to see that Amendment 2 passed. Defining that marriage is the union of one man and one woman. It says that we have stated that we want to define the meaning of the word marriage, not liberal judges, not schools wanting to teach our children what the world wants to hear.

Marriage was God's idea. Genesis 2:15-25 God made a perfect world. Vs. 24 "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and they will become one flesh".


God expects several things out of a marriage:
to help us live holy lives before God
to help us overcome our selfishness by applying the relationship of Christ to the Church.
to help us become all that we can be in the eyes of God
marriage is the way to produce children and enjoy another in the love process
marriage is to be taken seriously (Ephesians 5:22-31, Mark 10:9)

We need to be actively seeking Gods will daily. We need to be on our knees praying for the sanctity of marriage. The world sees it as something easily discarded or not to be taken seriously. God's word tells us differently. I pray that we all will live a life of grace and that we continue to teach what God's word says to the youth coming up. So that they can have long fulfilling love lives and inherit the kingdom of God.

New Pics from Sears

Have I mentioned it was a lot easier to get pictures taken back at 12 months compared to 16 months? I felt exhausted after her 1/2 hour session. She wouldn't stand still, we had to work hard just to get her to focus. We're lucky that we got any good shots from this little princess. I praise the photographer from Sears for her patience and her understanding. This girl has done all Eden's shots since she was 9 months and let me tell you I hope she gets paid well. She deserves it. Oh well, we won't need more shots until she's 18 months.

Trick or Treat

Jullian as a YUGIO Character

Eden at Tinkerbell with her mama

Eden trying to keep up with Jullian

Tinkerbell and her royal chariot.

Eden didn't like the masks. She was checking out her Bubba.

We had a great time walking around the neighborhood, except for the GIANT mosquitoes. Those were not a hit with me as I have bites everywhere this morning. Did I mention that Eden pooped half way up the street. I was walking and it smelled like someones septic tank had given out. So I asked Eden and she said " I pooped". What a kid.

We're taking the kids to the last night of ZooBoo tonight. As Ashley and Travis are having their annual Halloween party at their place. I've got to say it's pretty nice being a Grandma. I like getting them, playing and the giving them back . Very Cool.