Do you pray for your kids?

So, I came across this song and I have been thinking about putting it on the blog! I love Chris Rice, if you know me you should know that! I think that his songs are great the word to his song can really get you thinking about what is going on inside your head, why we are here and what is in store for us! So, this song really sparked an interest for me. I pray for my kids, on a daily basis. I tell my kids that I pray for them, they seen me pray for them, and with them. Do they get it? I am not sure. My parents prayed for me, they let me know and I know that it is the power of prayer on their behalf the has me where I am today! I know that without at doubt Mom and Dad were praying for me and I know that they still are. I want my kids to know that I pray for them I daily that they will become Christ like, I pray that as they mature in their walk with God that others will see it in their lives. I pray that when they grow up that they will marry Godly people, and will want to serve Him together! My kids know that I pray for them but do they really know that I pray for them? I think that is one of the things that we see hind sight as we get older. I think that we take it for granted that Mom and Dad pray for us. Those are such powerful words and do they really get it? I know still to this day that my parents pray for me. They have been such an example of prayer over the years! I thank God for them every day as well! So, here is a challenge out there (for those of you who have kids, want kids, or someday will have them because you aren't married yet!) Pray for them. Start now! Let them know that you are praying for them. Show them that you are praying for them. So, with that challenge, here is the song.

MAMA PRAYS

My memories of my brothers and me
Make me marvel at the way the years went by
Here we are, how'd we ever get this far?
I wonder how, and I wonder why
Then I recall what these boys often saw
When we would stop to look in Mom and Daddy's door
They'd bow their heads while they knelt beside their bed
And we could hear them lift our names before the Lord

(Chorus)
Mama prayed and Jesus stood beside us
daddy prayed and the devil had to run
God looked down, and His angels guarded through the harder days
'Cause Mama prayed and Daddy prayed

Now the boys are grown raising boys of their own
In a world a little darker than before
But the prayers go on every night and every dawn
'Cause they still bow and lift our names before the Lord

Mama prays and Jesus stands beside us
Daddy prays and the devil has to run
God looks down and His angels guard us through the harder days
'Cause Mama prays and Daddy prays

Mama prays and Jesus stands beside me
Daddy prays and the devil has to run
God looks down and His angels guard me through the harder days
'Cause Mama prays and Daddy prays

And Jesus stands beside me
Mama prays and the devil has to run
God looks down and His angels guard me through the harder days
'Cause Mama prays and Daddy prays
Mama prays
And Daddy prays
Mama prays

MISSING!

Wow, have you ever gotten that pit in your stomach because suddenly you realize that one of the kids is not where you thought they were? I mean you think that they are outside riding a bike and when you check to see them they aren't there! (no, this does not happen all the time) but it does occasionally happen.

We went to the hospital today to see my mom. She has been in since Monday night with pancreatitis. Not fun for her so, to break up the day for her a little we have been going in everyday after school for the kids to see her and to visit for a little while. A hard thing to do with 6 kids. She doesn't have a private room so, I am on top of the kids to keep them quiet and out of the way. So the kids were cranky and a little tired today so we left. We came home, I gave the kids their jobs and they went their way. Well, Cabot usually just hops right on the bike and is off up and down Nana and Papa's driveway. NOT TODAY! I came in and did a couple of things. And went out to check on the homework situation and Cabot only to find him NOT outside. HIGH ALERT! Where is he? Everyone is looking for him, not in the playroom, not in his bedroom, not in the guest house (aka the homework station!) I know he didn't go into my parents house, they aren't there. Panic... Hmmm... Where is he asleep in the couch in the kitchen (which you can not see unless you walk around the corner) no wonder he didn't answer me when I called him. He looks so precious! I had to take a picture of him! Yeah, that is the laundry I didn't fold today that he is laying on! Good thing I guess he needed a pillow!

I am glad that he is safe and sound asleep in the kitchen!

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Moxie!

So, have you ever tried this stuff? UGH! I think that it is pretty gross! I have a daughter who loves it! I think she got that from my Dad. He really likes it too. I think that he used to buy it when we were young because he knew that we wouldn't drink it! And now he likes it. I could be wrong on that one, I do think that I heard that story along the line somewhere though! (maybe it was Grandpa!)
Well, we went to Clarks Trading Post and Trained Bears on Saturday check it out here Well, we had fun. It rained while we were there, but it was a great time! We had to do something fun before the kids head back to school!!
Well, apparently MOXIE was quite desirable? I don't get it! But there are some great collectibles out there (or at Clarks). Even a license plate on an old car from the 40's I think.

Look at this stuff.......
Dishes, who knew!

Then there was this cool delivery vehicle. If that is what you call it! I am not sure if this is actually how they delivered the MOXIE but, it was cool still the same!

And well, these are just some cool signs that they had there.

There were a lot more Moxie souvenirs BUT well, I can take a picture of everything can I?
Well, Clarks Trading Post was a great time, I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Sorry, I didn't get any pictures of the bears, I will check and see if Phil did, and if he did I will post some of them!

As always click on the image to enlarge

The summer is almost done

The chill is in the air at night, the leaves are slowly turning color, and the school shopping is DONE!!







Where has the summer gone? Orientation is on Monday and the first full day of school is Wednesday! Here we go again! What did we do this summer? I can't really think of much, the girls didn't complain other than they didn't have someone over EVERY day! What can I say? That would be a bit much!! On the following Monday soccer starts! Hip hip hooray! Can you hear the excitement! Oh, I just love to "live" in my car for the kids!!! And with the gas prices the way they are we just may be living in the car! Give me another 2 weeks and everything will be in full swing! Yeah...
So, what great adventures did we have this summer well, I guess we will live off of Phils great travels. We don't get sick that way!
I am planning a summer vacation for all of us next summer! I can be selfish that way right?
Well, summer is almost done! Good times Good times!

up up and away!!!!!

We went to the Pittsfield Balloon Festive on Saturday. A great time! There were lots of fun things for the kids to do, a mini carnival ride area, walk around the craft fair booths, sit in the HOT sun for hours, it was great fun. We arrived around 3:30ish and set up our space. Mom and Dad were there too, as well as Moms sister and her husband (Tracey and Phil). We don't get to see them that much so it was nice visiting for a little while! When we arrived it didn't look like much of a thing to be at, BUT the people started showing up with their balloons, and setting them up. We had fun walking around and watching them blow up and take off. Here are some pictures of the balloons. I didn't know that I had the camera for quite awhile so I didn't get many pictures, but I did manage to take a few! Most of the pictures were during the "glow" the balloons came back after their rides and set up again and it was dusk so the Balloon Master (yes that is really what he is called) Told the when they should all "glow", it was beautiful. Pictures would never do it justice, but here they are... Click on the images to enlarge if you would like!












I hope that you enjoyed the pictures!
We enjoyed the day!

Fun beach days!

So, we have hit the beach a bunch in the past couple of days! We just love going there! One of the few things that we all enjoy doing together as a family! No one complains when we say, lets go to the beach, but when we may suggest the park, well... Someone has to say that they don't want to go there. Or to the movies, there is always someone in the bunch who doesn't want to go there. Get the picture? The beach is a real winner!
Pictures, yeah I've got them. I am not sure who was camera shy so. Everyone may not be in the pictures. (like me!!) I am no dummy, I am taking all the pictures for a reason!













And finally





As always click on the image to enlarge it!

I have a bunch more, but well... It takes too long to upload the pictures onto the computer!!!
So, these are some fun beach days that we have had! And we are looking forward to a bunch more!
That is all for now!