One day left in 2013

Just loved the quote in this picture.  

Man can't believe another year come and gone.  Every year it just goes faster and faster. As every year the end of the year makes you look back in reflection on the year.  Most years I see memories and make plans for the next year to be better.  That is always a good thing but in reality life will always have its ups and downs and no year will be perfect so I like to look back and see where I have grown spiritually, emotionally and such.  

This year has been another challenging one.  I am still fighting the arm issues and not able to play and work like I am use to.  We also went through some job changes for Eric and a big move to Oregon this mid November.  It has been CRAZY!!!  but I look back and see lessons in all of it.  

I am excited to see what 2013 brings for us!! May it be a very blessed year and full of great memories for all.  Have a very safe and happy New Years Eve!!!

A joke we played on my grammy this christmas! "adult content"

This was a joke we played on my dear ole grandma.  But I think grandpa is just as funny as grandma:)  It does contain "adult" stuff so kids may not want to watch.  It is just to funny!!!

Merry Christmas to all!!

Merry Christmas to all!!! May it be a truly blessed christmas and may we all remember the true reason for the season!!! JESUS!!  

Love this Christmas Prayer

I ain't much good at prayin',

and You may not know me, Lord—

For I ain't much seen in churches,

where they preach Thy Holy Word.

But you may have observed me

out here on the lonely plains,

A-lookin' after cattle,

feelin' thankful when it rains.

Admirin' Thy great handiwork.

the miracle of the grass,

Aware of Thy kind Spirit,

in the way it comes to pass

That hired men on horseback

and the livestock that we tend

Can look up at the stars at night,

and know we've got a Friend.

So here's ol' Christmas comin' on,

remindin' us again

Of Him whose coming brought good will

into the hearts of men.

A cowboy ain't a preacher, Lord,

but if You'll hear my prayer,

I'll ask as good as we have got

for all men everywhere.

Don't let no hearts be bitter, Lord.

Don't let no child be cold.

Make easy the beds for them that's sick

and them that's weak and old.

Let kindness bless the trail we ride,

no matter what we're after,

And sorter keep us on Your side,

in tears as well as laughter.

I've seen ol' cows a-starvin'—

and it ain't no happy sight;

Please don't leave no one hungry, Lord,

on Thy Good Christmas Night—

No man, no child, no woman,

and no critter on four feet

I'll do my doggone best

to help you find 'em chuck to eat.

I'm just a sinful cowpoke, Lord—

ain't got no business prayin'

But still I hope you'll ketch a word

or two, of what I'm sayin':

We speak of Merry Christmas, Lord—

I reckon You'll agree—

There ain't no Merry Christmas

for nobody that ain't free!

So one thing more I ask You,

Lord: just help us what You can

To save some seeds of freedom

for the future Sons of Man!

A Sad and Scary week

This has been a terrible week in our country.  We had a shooting at our local mall and now the shooting in Connecticut   This is soooooooooooooooooooooooo sad!!! I just don't know why it isn't hitting home to people that we need to change things.  All I keep hearing is we need tougher gun control laws over and over.  Here is the thing. People that have bad intentions will find a way...either stealing guns or going to other bad options such as homemade bombs etc. Unarming responsible citizens will not change what bad intentions people have:)  
  It really comes down to a lot of other things.  It can be problems at home, in school, etc.  It can be the violence in video games and media.  It can be the lack of being held responsible for actions.  I think there is a lot of things that ad up to this.  For me I truly believe the #1 reason is the lack of GOD in lives and then I think it trickles down to how children are raised and violence in the media and video games.  I know everyone has their own opinions and their own feelings on this.  It is just sooooooooooooooo VERY tragic.  My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by these tragedies and all that have occurred before this.  

Our Northern woods tree

Love our little tree!!!  Our new home is such a blessing.  Love this place.  Such a beautiful evening next to the tree and fire!

we have internet!!!

YAY we got internet in the house now:)  I will have to get pictures and such together and get some posts going to do some catch up.  can't wait to catch up on reading about all my blog friends.  Hope y'all are having a very blessed holiday season!!