Watching History Unfold

Today as I watched the Inauguration of President Obama I was struck by many emotions. I am very thankful to be an American where the transfer of power from one leader to another is so peaceful. No riots or civil wars but instead handshakes and hugs with smiles and well wishes. For that I am very thankful. Also to see a family with dark skin color take the role of first family was a great thing to witness. I loved watching those little girls taking it all in. How proud they must be of their Daddy. I told my children this will be something they will tell their grandchildren about. I plan to pray for our new president. There are things I do not agree with that he has supported. So I will pray. God is sovereign. I am hopeful.

Firewood

Today I went to my parents house for the day. While I was there my daddy loaded some fire wood for us to take home. This wasn't just any ordinary firewood though. Can you feel a story coming on?

My parents still live in the same house where I grew up. My mother lived in the house with her parents before that. My Grandmother planted a cherry tree in the backyard probably around 40-45 years ago. It grew to be an abnormally large tree. In the Fall it had the most colorful leaves, it had beautiful blooms in the Spring, and in the Summer it shaded us from the sun and it held our big tire swing. I have so many memories of climbing that big tree. My children even got to climb that big old tree. Several years ago it started dying. A limb here or there would die and fall off. On Saturday My daddy finally cut it down. I must say I was sad to see it go. But I am very thankful for all the firewood to keep our homes warm during this cold week!

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8

Just an ordinary week

Well this is the third time this week that I have started a new post. I have nothing exciting to write about this week. Its just been an ordinary, kinda boring week. So those of you who read this to see what me and the kids have been doing will love this post.... We have had school everyday, some outside playtime, found a few bugs and a frog, sold some girl scout cookies, rode bikes, walked in our neighborhood and built a fire everyday. Right now I am cuddled under a blanket with Samuel and Charlie the dog, Dave and Abby are laying on the bed, Dave is reading and Abby is watching The Princess Diaries, Erin is playing a game on the computer and there is great fire burning. This is the life...so when I say ordinary, boring week, I mean it in a good way:)

a conversation

I know alot of you have kids so you get to hear some of their interesting conversations while driving like I do. We had to make a trip today that was about a 30 minute drive. This is one of the conversations... "Hey wouldn't it be neat if we lived in the mall. Yea, I would want to live in the toy store, Ooh I would want to live in Claire's...no no I would live in the food court. Hey Mama where would you want your room at the mall to be?" And it goes on and on. They have had this conversation many times and every time it sounds like it is the first time they have thought of it. They asked me every time which room I would choose....Most of the time I say I would rather live at Wal Mart:)

Progress

Its been one month since I met with the nutritionist. I made it through the holidays without eating every sugary treat in sight. I wasn't perfect, but did not completely blow it. I am doing better with my food choices. Adding more fruits and veges and cutting out sugar. Yesterday I taught the kids all about the food guide pyramid. They were very interested in learning what goes in each group and how much they should have. I gave them blank pyramids so they can fill in what they eat everyday. The girls thought that was great. Samuel is just happy if I give him PB&J or cereal at meal time. I hope making them aware of nutrition will help them to not make some of the mistakes I have made. You know like choosing little debbie cakes over fruit all the time!! One day during the holidays when we were eating out at a buffet, Samuel came back to the table with about 7 or 8 cookies on his plate. That's it just cookies. Abby proceeded to tell him loudly how he was going to get diabetes if he ate all those cookies. That's not exactly right but at least she realizes you can't just eat cookies and be healthy. I also have been exercising. I am sore!! My abs hurt when I laugh, my legs kill me walking up the stairs. Hopefully I will start to see some results soon. If I don't I may get very upset and eat a whole cake or something:) just kidding...I'll update on my progress again next month.

My 100th Post.....Who knew I had so much to say

Wow I actually have made it to my 100th post. This may bore some of you to tears, but I made a list of 100 things about myself. It's my blog so I guess I can do whatever I want. Hope you enjoy these little known, most exciting facts about me.

1. I am 34 years old.



2. I have brown hair.



3. My eyes are green.



4. I am the older sister of Tracy, Lori and Giny.



5. I graduated from Jacksonville State University.



6. I have a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences.



7. The first time Dave and I met we line danced.



8. I like country music but not southern gospel.



9. I had a baby in 2000, 2001, and 2002.



10. I like anything chocolate.



11. I sing alto.



12. I played the trumpet in junior high.



13. I was a majorette.



14. I have never been good at math.



15. Christmas is my favorite time of the year.



16. Fall is my favorite season.



17. I like cold weather.



18. I like to sew but hate reading patterns.



19. I taught Home Ec. for 1 year before Abby was born.



20. Before that I taught nutrition in elementary schools.



21. My parents still live in the house I grew up in.



22. I have been to Niagara Falls.



23. I went on Beach Project in 1996.



24. I have lived in 5 cities.



25. The furthest I have been from home is New York.



26. I can be high strung:)



27. I like to fold clothes.



28. I do not like messy anything!



29. I do not mind cleaning.



30. I like to read.



31. I can't believe I am just on 31.



32. I got married when I was 24.



33. Our honeymoon was way too short.



34. We lived in a little house in Gordo our first year.



35. I love Dave and I really like him too.



36. I am working on being joyful.



37. I am an organizer.



38. I love to sleep.



39. I like to watch the news.



40. I take a vacation with my entire family every year.



41. I graduated from high school in 1993.



42. I became a Christian in 1994.



43. I love drinking coffee.



44. I look like my aunt.



45. I played little league softball for two years and made all-stars.



46. Does #45 count as two.



47. I am a bit bossy sometimes.



48. Somewhat of a control freak.



49. I believe God can change anyone.....just look at me.



50. I like to shop online.



51. I'm halfway done.



52. I love reading blogs.



53. I like keeping up with friends on Facebook.



54. I drive too fast.



55. I have had two speeding tickets in my life.



56. I have been in two wrecks....only one was I driving!



57. My first car was a Oldsmobile Cutlass.



58. My second car was a Ford Tempo.



59. My third was a Ford Wind Star Van.



60. My fourth is a Toyota Sienna....I'm still driving it.



61. I really like air conditioning.



62. This is the first house I have lived in that has a fire place.



63. I really like being at home.



64. I think dessert should be served after every meal.



65. Still like cold bed sheets.



66. I like the idea of camping.



67. When I was little my family camped almost every summer at Wind Creek.



68. I planned my wedding in 3 months.



69. I like simple.



70. My favorite picture in my house is a framed poem written by my sister Giny.



71. I love homemade gifts.



72. I love getting Christmas cards.



73. I love dishes.



74. I like going to yard sales and thrift stores.



75. I consign my children's clothes twice a year at Kid's Market.



76. I usually make enough money to buy all their clothes for the next season.



77. I think my children are the cutest of all.



78. I don't like to iron.



79. I love cookbooks.



80. Wake up, I'm almost done.



81. My Grandaddy White referred to me and my sisters as "Lisa and the three little ones".



82. My Grandmother White died 5 months before I was born.



83. I like to fish.



84. I like to play tennis.



85. I am a horrible dancer.....



86. I take pictures of every event....even kid trips to the dentist.



87. I love to scrapbook.



88. If my house catches fire....other than getting my children out the scrapbooks will be most important to grab!!!



89. I have a dog named Charlie.



90. I don't care for cats!



91. My favorite smell is coffee brewing.



92. I wear a size 9 shoe.



93. My favorite color is green.(and pink)



94. I love Christmas moviesand Christmas music.



95. I can be self righteous at times...now you know where my children get it.



96. I can be legalistic at times.



97. I am a reformed baptist.



98. My spiritual gift is service.



99. That said, I love do things for other people.....behind the scenes.



100. I am daily being transformed to be more like Christ.

I can't believe I actually came up with 100 things to say about myself! Well hopefully you made it without completely falling asleep. Now don't you feel as though you know me much better now. Happy blogging and Happy New Year!