Tis the Season to be Busy

Trying to keep the blog up is like trying to clean house with four kids and two cats following behind. I don't have time for either. 

If you're here because you were a lucky ;) receipent of our family Christmas card then welcome. 

I have all intentions of updating at least once a week. I'd like to think I would give you a week in review but for today you will have to settle for pictures. 

I do have a Bible and a book from Tommy Nelson to give away. Look for that post toward the end of the week. 

And now what you've all been waiting for...

Mom one of the girls drew on my face while I was asleep. Hmmm...not likely. You're a great artist. 

How many more can we stack before we fall? 0

                        Cousin love. 

Little practice. That poor truck bed liner. 

Day 12 - 30 Days of Gratitude

Mikie picked up the kids at school today. Told Papaw they were going to the eye doc and would come back to the house that Mikie is remodeling for lunch that had been packed and then he would take them back to school. When they got back to the house Papaw had cleaned up the parlor, set up a makeshift table, laid out their lunches and had even brought them soft drinks and cookies for a special treat. 

Thankful today for a great daddy for my kids. One who remodels a house for a year so that we can have a shorter drive to school (longer for him) and live in the same neighborhood as the families we hope to one day minister to. 

And for a great Papaw, my daddy, who makes sure his babies are always well fed and even if he doesn't know how or what to do he goes to the new house and keeps Mikie company while he works. 

Day 11 -- 30 Days of Gratitude -- Happy Veteran's Day

Thankful today for all of our Veteran's and for those currently serving. Also thankful for those who stand behind their family and friends who are serving. I wish that behind every warrior was a faithful, praying spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent or friend. Not all of our Veteran's are as loved as the many that I know. 

Today I salute my husband, SMSgt Michael Johnson. The following is a write up I submitted for the Hamblen County Schools website salute to our Veteran's.

SMSgt Michael Johnson has served with the Tennessee Air National Guard, 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air Base in Alcoa for 22 years. SMSgt Johnson entered the Air National Guard upon graduating from high school.

Mike began as an aircraft mechanic as a weekender and worked his way up the ranks. Currently he is Resource Advisor for the maintenance department and works fulltime with the guard. 

Having traveled worldwide with the 134th. He has been deployed to Germany several times, as well as Italy, Turkey, England, Guam, United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyzstan and well as many other countries.

He has supported several conflicts and wars in his 22 years of service and has received several awards for his service. 

The kids and I love our Hero and support him 110%. Michael might be questionable. :)

Day 8 -- 30 Days of Gratitude

Michael was upset with me this morning. I ran in the gas station on the way to school. When I came back I saw this on his window. I just smiled. Even when he is upset with me he still likes me. 

Day 7 -- 30 Day of Gratitude

Thankful today for my brother and his family. These little guys officially became my nephews a few weeks ago. They were pretty excited to know that every year they will get gifts on their adoption birthday too. And yes they are always all smiles. 

Day 6 -- 30 Days of Gratitude

Thankful for Mikie's Mom and Larry today. Thankful to know we will see Papaw again in heaven one day. Love you, Grammy. 

Day 5 -- 30 Days of Gratitude

Thankful today that the Lord blessed me with two sets of in-laws. Today the Johnson's. There's never a dull moment.

I love you both.