We are headed off to the best place on this earth!

We are headed off to Pine Cove for a week of family camp. Every year about mid-July this is where you will find our family. It is amazing and something that we treasure every year and look forward too. Our spirits are renewed, our relationships are strengthened, our bodies are pushed and we connect with one another and the body of Christ in a way that I believe the Lord designed us too. We are grateful for so many things about Pine Cove and the amazing counselors is at the top of our list. I will post some pictures when we return! The picture above is our last picture from last year. Pine Cove here we come!!!

Who knew she had it in her???

Corrie is a gem, a servant, down to earth, fun loving gal! But who knew she had it in her to win the salsa smack down?! The look on her face after proved it might have been a bit much but she did it and has the loot to prove it!!!

Salsa smack down with the sistas!

A couple of friends from church organized a fun ladies night out complete with a salsa smack down! It was a salsa eating contest. I didn't participate but I did take pictures! Corrie was our big winner! Love our group of Texas gals!

I am in love with a older man!!!

Actually before you start to get very concerned let me tell you who and why! I am in love with Papa John! Yep, that is right. The pizza chain Papa John. I found out today that they have a wheat crust pizza. When I heard it I thought yeah, yeah....a ton of things boast they are made with wheat but really it is not true 100% whole wheat. Advertising wheat or grains is a way to bring in sales and you really have to check the ingredients first and know what to look for. I found out on their website that it is indeed 100% whole wheat with the Whole Grain Council stamp of approval! Well you can indeed guess what we had for dinner. I must support this company so they keep selling this little bit of heaven! It was incredible. It was the first pizza I had in 7 months (once I had pizza toppings when I was really craving pizza) and it was incredible. My husband loved it too. Jacob didn't want pizza so I made him some whole grain pasta with sauce and garlic bread. Honestly fine with me! That means more to save for us.

I haven't been blogging much.....

Kind of feeling like not much has happened when really things have.

1. I had the most amazing carrot cake that a friend make. Yes not on my plan but honestly it was the best cake I had ever had.

2. I saw the Lord provide for my youngest son in an amazing way. He has been so faithful to him however it is a huge blessing to this mama to see that provision continue when the need arises.

3. My oldest son has blessed my socks off. He amazes me. He surprises me. There are times I worry about this, that or the other about him but then it usually isn't too long where he shows me or the Lord allows me a glimpse into his heart and life and I have peace and know that I am seeing the fruit in his life after many years of sowing into his life and heart.

4. I stood before my church body today and was so blessed. Not because we are a perfect church but just grateful for the body God has placed me in. He has a place for us and although we have only been there about 3 years it amazes me to see how the Lord has knit us within the body.

5. I finally got our master closet cleaned and organized. I resisted the urge to have a garage sale and donated it all. The frugal part of me thought about having a yard sale (and Jacob tried to talk me into it) and using the $$ for something fun but the TX heat won out.

6. I met a really neat woman last week at our HWY meeting. She sang over us and we had a wonderful time of praise and worship and than individual prayer. She totally read my mail too! It was a surprise blessing.

7. We enjoyed a evening of playing games with our dear friends. It was especially great because our oldest son was able to come too.

8. At my dentist appt this last week she told me that I had been doing a great job and should receive a gold star!

9. I attended the funeral of a old friend. Trae got to know him about 15 years ago and myself about 8 year ago. He was an amazing man who will be greatly missed. He was the "big brother" of Bethesda and his life will forever leave an impression.

10. My dh is days away from having his life insurance in place. He has a small amount from his work but not enough. We are following Daves advice and getting a certain amount based on income and I will admit I think I will sigh when it is signed! I have reminded him that we would have to pack up and move if something happened to him.

A week of camp.

Andrew just returned from youth camp. They go to SAGU with New Breed. Kari Jobe leads the worship and she is one of my favorites. Andrew was very sweet and brought back an autograph from her. So sweet. He seemed to have had a good week. He complained about the food not being healthy and a roommate that he liked and one he could have done without. His special friend was on a missions trip to Ecuador this week so he is a bit sad missing her. I have reminded him many times how a good healthy relationship is a part of your life but not your life!!! I think that is hard for a 16 year to grasp. I sure wish I had learned that when I was 16. Jacob returns from camp tomorrow evening. We only have about 2 weeks before we leave for family camp! We love going and can't wait!! I must get busy on our theme nights for this year. It looks like we are doing cowboy night, space age and skit night. Surely in 2 weeks I can get 3 nights together! This will be our 4 year to attend Family camp (Traes 3rd) and it is such a special time for us.

Someday I must make these!!!

I love to bake. I do it very much anymore but I am still drawn to it especially when I see it done really well. I think these are adorable! I will need a special event to make these for. However I think I would want a trial run prior!!!