Happy Heart

I have been busy teaching Zane to have a happy heart and what actions reflect a happy heart. Ironically, as I have been so devoted to stay on top of this attitude in him, Satan has crept in and stolen my happy heart.

It is so frustrating to me, to be so easily snared by sin.

A sweet friend asked me a question today and as I tried to impart wisdom, it was as if the Lord was speaking the words for me and yet to me at the same time. What came out of my mouth, was exactly what I needed to hear and be applying in my home. Humbling...

Father, forgive me for my attitude. Let my words and actions be filled with joy from you. Give me a happy heart. Thank you for your correction and guard my heart from evil.

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me."
Psalm 51:10-12

Pig Tails

Mowing

Zane had a good time with Dad. Here's the picture to prove it.

Turn the volume way up. This is GREAT!

Sweet Fellowship

The ladies in my small group came over for the evening this week. It was such a sweet time of refreshing fellowship! Here is the table I had ready for them...



Do you see the gladiolus?! That arrangement cost me $3.00!! Dillons had received a large shipment and was selling 7 stalks for $1.50. I couldn't believe it! What a special treat to decorate the table. Thank you God!



Strawberries and dark chocolate cups.



Homemade scones and lemon curd.



Grapes



Phyllo baskets with cream cheese and jelly (orange & jalapeno).

I think the fact that I actually took pictures of all the food is a sign that I enjoy food way too much. Maybe I should work on that...

Tri-State Adventures (Part 3)

OKLAHOMA

Lastly this summer, we headed to Bartlesville to visit my grandparents, Papa and Nana. My Nana is recovering from knee surgery, so the kids, my mom and I, went to see what we could do to help...and to have a little fun! :-)

Here are Papa and the kids playing. Papa quickly became Gemma's best buddy!

Trying out the fun alligator pool in the living room.

This pool saw a lot of love over our stay!

We fed the ducks at a park. There were tons of ducks and geese. We were amazed...and a little intimidated!

Papa and Gemma looking on.

Found a big leaf.

And a caterpillar.

Photo op #1

Photo op #2

Parks are exhausting! Sorry Papa. I had to. It was just too cute!

Zane loved going to Johnstone Park. They have the greatest tiny carnival rides!

Gemma kept looking at me, like, what have you done to me?...but she never cried.

Spiderman boat.

Dinosaur Park

Sidewalk chalking.

Sweet Nana. She spent most of her time doing therapy on her knee, so she didn't make a lot of pictures.

Okay, so from the look of it, we did a lot more playing than helping. I don't know how much help we were, but we sure had a wonderful time! So, to my two most avid blog readers... Thank you so much for an amazing visit! We love you and will be back soon!

Spaghettios

Gemma tried spaghettios for the first time today. Strangely, I decided to let her try to feed herself. As if, I don't have anything else to clean up. It was worth it though. Priceless pics!