Fun in the Sun

Check out this piece on socialization

I just read THIS about socialization. (warning: there is adult language). I am shocked and mortified by the story she told, but I think she is right on about how I feel about my kids being "socialized."

And She's OFFFFFFFFFFF

Brittany is off on her mission trip to Laredo Nuevo, Mexico. She left yesterday morning about 10:30 and she will be back on July 13th after evening church. I can't wait already!

Here are the pics of her departure:

Happy 4th of July

I AM YOUR FLAG
by Marine Master Sargeant Percy Webb

I am your flag.
I was born June 14, 1777.
I am more then just cloth shaped into a design.
I am the refuge of the World's oppressed people.
I am the silent sentinel of freedom.
I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth.
I am the inspiration for which American Patriots gave their lives and fortunes.
I have led your sons into battle from Valley Forge to the dense jungles of Vietnam [deserts of Iraq].
I walk in silence with each of your honored dead to their final resting
place beneath the silent white crosses - row upon row.
I have flown through peace and war; strife and prosperity; and amidst it all, I have been respected.
I am your flag.
My red stripes symbolize the blood spilled in defense of this glorious nation.
My white stripes signify the yearning tears shed by Americans who lost their sons and daughters.
My blue field is indicative of God's heaven, under which I fly.
My stars, clustered together, unify fifty states as one, for God and Country. "Old Glory" is my nickname, and I proudly wave on high. Honor me, respect me, defend me with your lives and your fortunes.
Never let my enemies tear me down from my lofty position, lest I never return.
Keep alight the fires of patriotism; strive earnestly for the spirit of Democracy.
Worship Eternal God, and keep his commandments; and I shall remain the bulwark of peace and freedom for all mankind.
I AM YOUR FLAG!
I AM YOUR FLAG!

Thank you to our brave men and women who protect us and our freedoms!
Thank you, God, for America!

We might want to get rid of the woodpecker...

How I use my palm pilot

I realize most of my friends don't share my addiction love for tech gadgets but this video is hilarious. Especially since I have used my palm and/or phone for almost each of these things!!

Big, Blessed Day!!

WOW! What a day! Michael started the day out by taking Brittany out to breakfast. I took Emily to get her hair cut. Then we headed to Wagoner and Michael finally was able to adopt Brittany!!

Here they are right before the adoption:

Here are the Lynn girls......all three of them!

Then we headed back to Broken Arrow and went out to lunch with Grandma and Uncle Kevin (who also came to the adoption) After lunch, we rushed home, gave the kids short naps, loaded up the car and headed back through Wagoner to Sequoyah State Park/Fort Gibson. Our church had their camp their again this year. The Elementary camp was just ending today and the youth camp was just beginning tonight. First they had a spaghetti dinner, then we went outside for the baptism. Because of all of our recent rain, the river was too high for the baptism to be in the river like last time. They got a small pool and had the baptism here. Eight children were baptised, our Emily was one of them.

Here she is pre-Baptism

And here she is, now baptized with water

We are so proud of her! She was very scared to do it, but she overcame her fears and had huge smiles!!

What a special, special day with our girls. We are so very proud of them both (well, all three of them, actually!). We thank the Lord for this blessed and special day.

Our confession over Kaedra's eating

Kaedra knows that food created by God is good,
and it is not to be rejected.
She eats and is satisfied.
Kaedra is blessed because she eats.
She eats her food with gladness and simplicity of heart!
Hallelujah!!

derived from verses

1 Tim 4:4, Psalm 22:6, Luke 14:15, Acts 2:45

There is a God

The last time I posted a video, I had some people tell me it was too "country-ish." I didn't think it was country at all. However, I KNOW this video is country-ish, but I still think it is AWESOME! So :-P

Picnic At Grandma's House