Bullfrog

Not long after Bo was born Jeff and I knew he was different from our other kids. Not better in any way just different. Kati is a mini-me and Bear is a carbon copy of Jeff. They look like us, have personalities like us, and have our skin.

But not our Bo. When he was first born he didn't look like either of us. And as he grew older you couldn't say who he was like, with Bug and Bear there is no doubt. But Bo, he is just our Bo. Like no one else.

Over the past two years his differences from the other kids become more apparent. He loves to steal the spot light. Has never met a stranger. And is confident that everyone loves him.

I enjoy that I have a "little Jeff", and even though I don't like me and I love Kati just as she is (some how my personality doesn't seem so annoying on her), and I love that Bo is his own. I love that they are all different and unique.

But there is one thing that my Bo has that stands out to me the most right now. His beautiful coloring, which he certainly didn't get from me. And at times Jeff may seem to not be fair skinned but really you just have to look between all of the gorgeous freckles. My baby has the most beautiful tan and the summer has just started. I must admit I am jealous. I must share a story....

After spending a day outside I again noticed my pale beauties and his dark skin. I began kissing all over his arm calling him 'my sweet brown baby'. I asked, "Where did you get all of this beautiful brown skin?" His reply....

"Wal-Mart"

Check out that tan line!

What a ham

Saturday Night

What a night!

Monday Jeff and I were watching the news when the said something about the George Straight concert that was coming up. Jeff said that looked like fun and I agreed. I really agreed when the said the Reba would be there as well. For as long as I can remember I have loved her music and wanted to see her in concert.

We made plans to go and were fortunate enough that it all worked out. The line up for the night was to be Julianne Hough, Blake Shelton, Reba and George. On our way there Jeff and I were racking our brains trying to remember who Blake Shelton was but as soon as he got started we knew who he was. This is my favorite song of his.....




Of course the high light of the night for me was seeing Reba. I have to admit I acted a fool when she came on. It was exciting to me to see the sea of flashing cameras when she came on stage. She sang lots of my favorites and then exited without singing "Fancy". I looked at Jeffrey in disbelief. How could she not sing Fancy? She just had to make a little wardrobe change....



And what can I say about Ol' George. He was great.



Thanks Jeff for getting tickets. I had a great time.

"Foxie"

I'm not sure what it is but I love this picture.

The Second Day ~ good work God

About two weeks ago I walked out my front door for something and was blown away by the view before me. No it wasn't the strange man across the street that can't seem to keep his shirt on. It was this.



And ever since then I continue to notice the beautiful sky. Even when I don't want to. I am so moved by it I can't seem to stop taking pictures of it. So I thought I would share a few of my favorites with you. And of course I enjoyed playing with them on picnik too, but know they were beautiful creations from God before I tweaked them.

Down another pound. 14 to go.

Beautiful, You're Beautiful. As Beautiful as the Sun

As I watch my baby girl sleep this morning I can't help but think how lucky some man is going to be someday. She is beautiful. Breathe taking even. Now, I don't see it but Jeffrey has said the same things about me. He has said that he loves my green eyes but somehow they are even more beautiful when they are closed. I never got that until today when I looked at her.....


More than outward beauty I want her to have this beauty:
1 Peter 3:3-6
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.

The Bible also says that the older women are to teach the younger women. I hope that I can be a good teacher for her.