Fall Outing

We went to Apple Works to take our school's pics this year, so I asked my sister to come along so we could try to get pics of Arilynn and Weston. Since they were pretty much over being there by the time we got done, this is as good as it gets. Besides, Weston was making us nervous crawling to investigate the edge of the bridge (yes, there was water underneath).

 

Took Weston for his checkup today. He is exactly 50% for his height and weight. He's perfectly normal! :) 

Praying for our Elections

Edited to add: All spots have been filled. :) 

I know some of you may not have facebook or have seen this, so I'm posting for ya'll. Remember, I'm not a writer, so bear with the scattered thoughts... 

Back a couple of months or so ago, I kept laying in bed feeling that we needed a prayer vigil going up for our country. I argued with myself a few times saying that I'm not the kind of person to get people to do something, (I'd rather just do it myself), I didn't want people to think I was trying to bring glory to me, etc (all thoughts from the enemy, I'm sure). However, I could not get away from it and so I told God that if that's how I could help our nation, then I would do it!! 

I have had several people tell me that this prayer time has been a blessing to them. My prayer life has strengthened and I have drawn closer to God through this time. I wish I could express the different times the Lord has met with me as I've brought my burden to Him. Prayer changes things, people!!!! Help me pray?

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I am not one who likes to ask people to do something, but it's been heavy on my heart to PRAY FOR OUR ELECTIONS AND COUNTRY! We need revival! I know many are praying, but I would love to see a 24 hour prayer vigil going up concerning this. To sign up, comment below. Thanks!

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. II Chronicles 7:14

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16

EST-I'm thinking 15 minute increments

12:00-12:15 AM Heather Whitmer

12:15-12:30 Rev Don Walden

12:30-12:45 Fayrene Walden

12:45-1:00 Tricia Grissom

1:00-1:15 Ruth McCormick

1:15-1:30 Leah Plemmons

1:30-1:45 Sandy Cowan

1:45-2:00 Dottie Shearer

2:00-2:15 Dorothy Staley

2:15-2:30 Shella Ebenkamp

2:30-2:45 Jackie Thompson

2:45-3:00 Michael Glen Kesler

3:00-3:15 Rachel Brown Windell

3:15-3:30 Janella Hilligoss Thompson

3:30-3:45 Jody Herring

3:45-4:00 Leah Randall

4:00-4:15 Darla Shockley

4:15-4:30 Marvin Truex

4:30-4:45 Kenny Dill

4:45-5:00 Megan Cuaresma

5:00-5:15 Rev Robert Thompson, Ruth McCormick

5:15-5:30 Terri Lucas

5:30-5:45 Peggy Bailey

5:45-6:00 Jonathan Witter, Rachel Thomas

6:00-6:15 Amy Shearer

6:15-6:30 Linda Thomas

6:30-6:45 Sam Thomas

6:45-7:00 Wesley Grissom

7:00-7:15 Stephanie Burley

7:15-7:30 Sue Bailey

7:30-7:45 Dinah Jackman

7:45-8:00 Easterling Wireman

8:00-8:15 Thelma Wireman

8:15-8:30 Jo Dahler

8:30-8:45 Rachel Bailey

8:45-9:00 Michelle Bell & Family

9:00-9:15 Mary Stetler, Lynnette Williams

9:15-9:30 Kim May

9:30-9:45 Linda Hopkins

9:45-10:00 Rebekah Willard

10:00-10:15 Jennifer Bullock

10:15-10:30 Judy Hignite

10:30-10:45 Charity Mullins

10:45-11:00 Carl Froelich

11:00-11:15 Marsena Proctor

11:15-11:30 Jane Wetherald

11:30-11:45 Katherine Crouch

11:45-12:00 Chuck & Mary McGuire

12:00-12:15 PM Rev Nathan Shockley

12:15-12:30 Regi Baker

12:30-12:45 Rosemary Thompson

12:45-1:00 Sarah Burkett

1:00-1:15 Millard Atchley

1:15-1:30 Darin Shearer

1:30-1:45 Lynda Dill

1:45-2:00 Sandra Brown

2:00-2:15 Hannah Heintzelman

2:15-2:30 Shaun Witter

2:30-2:45 Jennifer Alexander

2:45-3:00 Andrea Switzer

3:00-3:15 Nathan Grissom

3:15-3:30 Gary Grissom

3:30-3:45 Danny Dodson

3:45-4:00 Nancy David

4:00-4:15 Carl Pfaehler

4:15-4:30 Krystal Yount

4:30-4:45 Janet Burton

4:45-5:00 Jan Reed

5:00-5:15 Brittney Dicken

5:15-5:30 Donita Salsman

5:30-5:45 Diane Sisco

5:45-6:00 Micheal Edwards

6:00-6:15 The Quinn Family

6:15-6:30 Marilyn Ebenkamp

6:30-6:45 Matt & Helen Hohne

6:45-7:00 Jim Reed

7:00-7:15 Pauline Fox

7:15-7:30 Cecil Crouch

7:30-7:45 Anna Brunson

7:45-8:00 Roy Brunson

8:00-8:15 Geneva Davis

8:15-8:30 Bob Thompson Jr

8:30-8:45 Marilyn Pfaehler

8:45-9:00 Vanessa Froelich

9:00-9:15 Rachel Edwards

9:15-9:30 Nancy Grissom

9:30-9:45 The Jonathan Walden Family

9:45-10:00 Jenny Grissom

10:00-10:15 Wanda Foster

10:15-10:30 Caroline Hall, Betty Flynn

10:30-10:45 Rebecca Stratton, Marjorie Whitaker

10:45-11:00 Jeremy Hopkins

11:00-11:15 Sam Stratton

11:15-11:30 Debbie Bailey

11:30-11:45 Nina Rose

11:45-12:00 Sheila Thompson

My Buddy

This little lady is Mommy's little buddy! She is such a big help-loves to do laundry. (I'm giving it a couple more years). She keeps us entertained all. the. time.

Happy 30th Birthday!

Happy 30th Birthday to the bestest husband in the whole wide world!!!! :) 

He is loved to pieces!

Blue Eyes

This little guy is ORNERY!!! Don't let those big blue eyes fool you...he is rotten!

Master Bedroom

We've had this room done for a few months, but I was too lazy to take pictures. :) 

I liked the decor from before, but there is not much light in the room and it had a tendency to be depressing.  Basically, it just cost us the paint. I traded my SIL a photo prop for the bedspread. I love the white bedding floating around, but wasn't sure how my two kiddos would do with it. This one is from Target and can be washed! Double plus!!

 You've seen my sign before, but it was intended for this room. I had thought about doing yellow as an accent and had already spray painted the ugly wooden Goodwill lamp, but it just didn't seem to match the sign. Seemed too chic and not as rustic/cottage. So, I stole the pillow from the living room and got out my trusty red paint.

Already had the decor on hand, as well. 

Found the phone at the Goodwill. Totally useless, but it was cheap and my kiddos like playing with it. The basket was found in Granny's barn and I spray painted it. Already had the frames on hand. Books came from Wes's huge stash. He'll never miss them. :) 

When you have a tiny house, you have to have photo props that can work as decor. :) These also came out of Granny's barn.

Cheap redo...bucket of paint. The best kind!!!

Linking up to Chari's Finished Object Friday.

Give Thanks

Last year, I saw this on Pinterest, but didn't take the time (aka lazy) to get it done.

Source: A Diamond in the Stuff

Sooooo, as I was pulling out my fall decor, I spotted all these cute little pumpkins I had found at the Dollar Tree and Goodwill. I figured if I screwed it up, I wouldn't be out a lot of moolah. And, wouldn't you know, I had just the right amount!

I taped off the stems and went to my spray painting stump. (Yes, there is a tree stump in our front yard that holds all of my projects. It has been many colors). Then I cut out the letters on my Cricut and hot glued them on. The verdict is still out on whether that was the best option, however, I tried Modge Podge and I couldn't get them to stick.

I probably should have either made my pendant bigger or used a smaller frame, but you work with what ya got!

I got the HARVEST sign from TJMaxx with a coupon. Cost me $6 with tax. :) 

Everything else I had on hand. Didn't even have to buy spray paint. Everyone knows you should have a can of white in your stash at all times.