Fallen off the wagon

Ok so I have fallen off the blogging wagon lately... geez been awhile. Let's see, probably no pics this time but i will do my best to get back on track. Since the 1sot of June not a whole heck of alot has been goin on. We got out of school on June 11th. Zack will be a sophmore and Dylan is goin into the 7th grade. Dylan also scored perfect on his math SOL. For those not in VA that is a standard of learing test the kids have to take here VERY IMPORTANT, or so they say.
We went to my nephew Daniels 5th grade graduation. My mother in law cannot believe he is gonna be in the middle school and she has no more grandbabies in elementary school.
We went to Asheboro Zoo with Dylan and his class had so much fun. Henry loves the zoo. I think we will go back before the summer is over. I hope we do so that we won't have 15 kids to keep up with. We stayed with Henrys cousin Thresa and her family that weekend and went to an extended Scott dinner. Like all of Henry's granddads siblings and their families. It was the first one and we all hope there are more.
Dylan just got back from his 4th year of 4H camp today. He loves it. He plans to go as a CIT (counselor in training) next year. He actually got to do a little of that this year and was the CIT in his lodge. They go to Smith Mountain Lake, very nice. He is tired tonight though and hit the bed before 9pm.
Zack has started his summer lifting and we just found out yesterday that he is old enough now to play softball with our church so he is very excited to do that. We are in the process of trying to find him a job. He gets his learners next month so money will have to start coming in a little to do the whole car thing. So if you know of anyone who employee a 15 year old for a few days a week (not on Sunday) let me know.
Henry is working and football is kicking back in early this year. We go to Galax (my hometown) on the 24th for a 7 on 7 tournament. That is where they play without alot of hitting and the coaches can be on the field.
We are heared to Henrys grandmothers 80th bday party next week too, we are looking forward to that. Also this fathers day weekend we will be on the lake with mom and dad and my sister and brother in law. I cannot wait.
My most favorite thing right now is that I am down 21 pounds. WOO HOO...

Update on our family

*Long blog lots of updates....

I have fallen off the wagon lately on my blogging so I need to get caught back up. We have had a lot going on lately the biggest thing starting with my sisters wedding. First of all I cannot believe how the time has flown by and she is a grown woman now. If you don't know us I should tell you we are 12 years apart in age.
She has found her soul mate and as I type they should be on their way home from what I am sure is a wonderful honeymoon for the last week in Jamacia. Don't you feel sorry for them!!!!


I have to say she made a beautiful bride to no surprise. I am so proud of her. She married a Grayson boy and they both seem to be very happy. I know they will have struggles as done any married couple. I pray that God will lead them on the most blessed journey far about anything they could imagine.

The colors she picked were great and so different from what you see in other weddings. She picked palm beach coral and a chocolate color. I love the dress I got the privelage with my mom of helping her pick out. IT all meshed so well together. Her flower was a calla lily. Everything seem to come off without a hitch. Mom said she picked up the wedding pictures yesterday and I cannot wait to see them. I love you sis have a blessed and loving marriage.I thought too I would update you on the murder that took place a few weeks ago on our street. All we hear is not to worry. I am sure the police are doing a great job. I was told that the husband was brought in for a lie detector test. Other than that and lots of rumors and speculation I don't know anymore as of yet. I will say however Henry and I noticed that alot more company is around than there ever was before. I guess that could be a good thing. Who knows... I will let you know when I hear more.

On Friday morning we had a bit of excitement here at home. Dylan was outside just before 7am waiting on his bus. He looked over and walking out of our driveway was a full grown black bear. He came running back into the house yelling for me, which that in itself scared me. He told me what happened and I say the bear across the road. Poor Zack couldn't see him no contacts in yet. I went on Saturday and told the neighbors about him so they could be aware. They told me he has been around before and glad YES GLAD he is back. So now when we walk Radley we are on alert!!!!

I have missed my last couple of blessings post. The biggest things that have been blessings for me have been the marriage of my sister, my husband saying last night that he has a good life he has no idea what that meant to me. All the prayers for the broken toes. Oh yeah I forgot to mention that on Mothers Day I broke two toes. WOO HOO

I am thankful for sons that have been aware that i am not able to do as much as I ususally am. I am thankful for co workers that have been very helpful. I am thankful for teh 14 pounds I have lost. I am thankful for the friends that I have old and new. I am thankful for parents that I love very much.

I am thankful for a wonderful loving church family. Getting past all the things that keep us busy and we are there for one another and love each other dearly.

Have a blessed week all

Update on prayer request

I thought that I would post the latest on the situation on our street. Please not only continue to pray for this family but also all of us who live here in this area. It is a bit anerving

Christiansburg death ruled a homicide
A medical examiner has determined that a Christiansburg woman's death the past weekend was the result of asphyxiation and ruled the case a homicide, town police said this afternoon.
No one has been charged, and the investigation is ongoing.
After getting a 911 call just after 7 a.m. Sunday, police found Ann G. King, 50, unresponsive at her home on Cumberland Drive.
According to a search warrant affidavit filed Monday in Montgomery County Circuit Court, King’s husband, Charles Patrick King, 51, called 911 to report a problem with his wife. Officers arrived to find a woman face down in the floor with no pulse. Large red stains that appeared to be blood were on the floor, according to the affidavit.

Ask you to pray

This morning on our street one of our neighbors Ann King was murdered in her home while her husband left to deliver papers. When he returned home he came in to find his wife. No other details have been given at this time. They are however keeping a tight lock on who is allowed to come onto our street which is a dead end. Please keep this family in your prayers also all of us who live on this street. This is a scary situation and one I hope is an isolated occurance.

This weeks blessings

So this week has had my sinuses flarred all to pieces. I have felt pretty rough for the last couple of weeks. Oh the joy of spring.

This week however I have many blessings.

*The beautiful weather this weekend God has given to us.

*Celebrating my hubbies birthday on Thursday.

*The wonderful spa day we had today for my sisters bachlorette party.

*Just seeing the way my boys have loved this puppy (Radley) we got. They have really stepped up and taken care of him

*Spending time with my guys and being able to just sit and laugh.

Oh Thank you God for all your blessings

Spa day

Today I was able to have a wonderful spa day. My sister is getting married in 2 weeks, 2 weeks from today to be exact. As a matter of fact as I type this I think she will be married at this time in 2 weeks. Anyway, today as part of her bachlorette party she planned a spa day. OH MY GOSH!!!! I got a facial and a deep tissue. That was heaven. I totally understand why women (with money) go on a regular basis. I was not expecting the facial to be all that it was. I was a bit nervous because I have never had any of this done before. I walked in the room and the girl put me at ease. She began talking with me about what would take place. She asked me about my skin and what issues I have. She asked me about what I use. I laid down on the table nervous.... Oh my goodness, she began with the treatment, which lasted an hour. I was not expecting to get my shoulders massaged, my arms. Then she moved down during all this and massaged my legs and feet. I have not been so relaxed in so long if ever.

We went to Azario spa, they were great by the way and if you are ever in Roanoke and want to pamper yourself I highly recommend this spa. I have nothing to compare it to but I loved this one. The ladies had put out fruit, vegis and cookies for us to snack on. By the time we left all the fruit was gone.

I later went on and got a deep tissue massage. My shoulders were very relaxed she massaged me head to toe front and back. My sister got a hot stone massage. She enjoyed it but I will say that we all enjoyed the facial... I will be doin it again.

Weekly blessings...

Well this week has been a little rough for me I have been very under the weather. And I know the Lord is seeing me through. I have had some stressful moments and I am trying extremly hard to do what an old dear friend suggested. Rather than letting the stress get me down and cause me to react, I am gonna "Praise Him in the Storm"
While at times I have been having some anxiety issues I have had many blessings.


* On Thursday evening we brought a new member in to our family. Radley (after voting of 40 names we each chose 10 each and narrowed it down) he is a full blood yellow lab. He is the puppy of a lab that was rescued. He is great, we have all fallen so in love with him. We began training IMMEDIATELY. Potty training is going great and he listens so well. He is right now about 8 weeks old well probably closer to 9 and healthy.

*Having a husband and sons who look after me when I am ill. They just let me be. They let me rest, they don't ask anything of me. I love them dearly and so thankful for the family I have. God has truely let my cup runneth over.

*Friends that send wishes and that pray in times of need whether it be a stress situation I am dealing with or sickness.

*Getting together tonight with old but good friends. Some of these ladies I haven't seen in 10 years. The sad thing is a few of us only live within 15 miles of one another.

*Sitting there with all my friends tonight and all of us joiining hands to pray. That was awesome.

*Also hubby got to go out tonight with the football coaches. They are having a time of fellowship. Knowing that they are all Godly men is wonderful too.

I hope the Lord fills you with little things this week to be thankful for....