And She is only 3

I thought I should share our conversation from this morning.

Scene: The van on the way to church.

Mom, what are God and Jesus doing right now?

Well, they are taking care of the world, hearing and answering prayers, healing, listening to the praise of their people and creation.

Jesus is dead.

No, remember Jesus died on the cross for us, then HE was laid in the tomb and 3 days later He came alive again.

Jesus is dead.

Repeat of what I just said.

Jesus is dead,

Repeat again of what I just said just adding that He is alive right now and sitting next to God.

Jesus is dead,

Shoshannah, what have I been telling you?

OKAY, He is alive!

what is worship?

It is us praying, singing to God and reading our Bible and thanking Him for all that He is to us.

God is Lord.

Yes, Shoshannah that is one of the names of GOD.

Okay...

It was a very interesting ride to church. This at 3 I can't wait until she is a teen!

My Almost Perfect Mothers Day 2009

My Mother's Day actually started on Saturday evening when my family took me out to Cracker Barrel for dinner. I love the Chicken and Dumplins there they remind me of grandmas. Then Sunday morning stated with Shoshannah coming in aroun 6:30 and wishing me Happy Mother's Day, then came Danielle and Arielle. Craig was so excited to give me my Mother's Day present, ipod touch. I am sure one day I will learn how to use it. Right now I do have 3 sermons on there to listen to. I look forward to downloading more podcasts of my favorite Pastors.

Then off to church we went. We came home had a quick lunch then off to discover a new park for us. We went to First Landing state park, walked part of one of the trails. It is very nice but dangerous due to bike riders who just fly down the paths. Then we went over to the other side of the park and discovered the Bay. It was beautiful and the water was only a little chilly. We walked for a while and some of the family played Frisbee, while others enjoyed the water. I just loved being with my family. I love to watch and listen to them. I feel so blessed to be their Mom. I thank my Lord for the calling me to this wonderful life. Some of my greatest joys come from being Mom. It would have been the perfect Mother's Day if only my other 2 children-Craig Ellis and Gina had been here in share in this day.So I guess the phone call was the next best thing. Oh yes Andrew bought me a few of my favorite things, A bottle of Pepsi, Snickers bar and a box of Turtle Chocolates!

I have already reserved an entire weekend next year for my Mother's Day. My children are growing up so fast and are traveling in so many different paths that I just want a weekend with my family.

First 2009 Visit to Busch Gardens

Two weekends ago we headed off to Busch Gardens for the day. It was beautiful weather and the park was not crowded. We really did not have to wait for any rides. However by the time we made it around to the Sesame Street Town it was crowded. So we will save that for next time.

Shoshannah had a blast. The faster the ride the more she enjoyed it. I dont' ride any of the rides, but I love to see my family having a great time. I love these fun times.