Want to Get Away??

That's right... the overnight bag is packed! Lambert has a surprise weekend get away planned for us. Hoot and I are almost done packing and we have NO idea where were going. Lambert has never done this sort of thing before, but he's actually pulled it off without me finding out. I have begged, snooped, peeked, and have not the foggiest clue as to where were headed today. I didn't realize how hard it would be to pack! He just said pack casual and bring a swim suit.... okay... casual Hyatt Hill Country or casual Jellystone camp resort.... do you see how this could be tricky? He originally planned to take us and his mom to Hyatt Hill Country, but our plans changed. So he came up with plan B. I really think were still headed to HHC, but Lambert is pretty sneaky. I sure love him for it! Happy Mothers Day to all you wonderful mommies!

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:25-30

In the DARK

We've lost our two front teeth!!!!

Sometimes I feel like I live in a cave. I never know what's going on in the world because I rarely watch TV. Today I heard a song on Christian radio called, Live Like We're Dying... apparently this guy, Kris Allen beat out Adam Lambert on America's Got Talent show. Well Kris is a Christian Artist. Wow, Simon (i do know who he is) picked a Christian. So, I'm listening to these lyrics and just about balling in my car. Amazing artist, but amazing lyrics too. I thought I would share these wise words I should be living by. I wish I could figure out how to add a playlist, but I really just love the words.

Sometimes we fall down, can't get back up We're hiding behind skin that's too tough How come we don't say I love you enough Till it's to late, it's not too late Our hearts are hungry for a food that won't come And we could make a feast from these crumbs And we're all staring down the barrel of a gun So if your life flashed before you,What would you wish you would've done Yeah, we gotta start Looking at the hands of the time we've been given If this is all we got and we gotta start thinking If every second counts on a clock that's ticking Gotta live like we're dying We only got 86,400 seconds in a day to Turn it all around or to throw it all away We gotta tell them that we love them While we got the chance to say Gotta live like we're dying And if your plane fell out of the skies Who would you call with your last goodbye Should be so careful who we live out our lives So when we long for absolution,There'll be no one on the line, yeah Yeah, we gotta start Looking at the hands of the time we've been given If this is all we got and we gotta start thinking If every second counts on a clock that's ticking Gotta live like we're dying We only got 86,400 seconds in a day to Turn it all around or to throw it all away We gotta tell them that we love them While we got the chance to say Gotta live like we're dying You never know a good thing till it's goneYou never see a crash till it's head on Why do we think we're right when we're dead wrong You never know a good thing till it's gone

Mark 12:33
33To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."

Furniture Love

So Friday I was surfing CL looking for the Pottery Barn Priscilla Day Bed below... Instead I found this sweet armoire for a song! I didn't want to post it, because I was negotiating with the seller. I was truly afraid that I might jinx myself if I showcased it on my blog without actually having officially owned it... So I got the call today that it was indeed mine!! I am in Pine Armoire LOVE!!!! It's 64in wide which is perfect for my family room. We have a black entertainment center that I purchased from the Dallas market several years ago, when I was in love with black painted EVERYTHING. I have always been a lover of antique pine. In fact last year at Urban Market I almost purchased a beautiful antique pine secretary, but decided to wait... you know what they say about antiques... buy it when you see it, because it will surely be gone when you go back for it. That was the case at UM. I went back the next quarter, so hopeful that the dealer would still have it. She remembered me and how I dearly wanted it, but sadly it was gone.... so... I am the proud owner of this little gem... Lambert is going to pick it up for me tomorrow.

Anyone know where I might find one of these??? It's a 2007 model PB bed. I recently saw it in a Country Living magazine. I think it would be perfect in Libbie's room. (still praying for a girl!) but it could easily go in a little boys room too. I love trundle beds for kids rooms. They are great for sleepovers and for Nana visits. I so wish PB would put this back on the market, but I called... not in the near future. So for now... I'm still on the hunt.

Good Friday

If you haven't tried this candle... I highly recommend it. I bought it here. http://www.laurieshomefurnishings.com/ (amazing store if your anywhere near Tomball, Tx) you can also go to the Comfort website here http://www.comfortcandleco.com/html/productdetails.php?id=3. I've tried several of the fragrances and they are wonderful. They are long lasting, packaged pretty and I'd say they are definitely a GOOD THING!

What a week! Seems like there has been something going on every night since last Sunday. We made a quick day trip up and back to Dallas. It was my nieces 4th birthday so we couldn't miss it! This morning I hosted a brunch for a service organization I belong to. I was up really late last night cooking up some yummies. Tonight I'm up late cleaning and fluffing for a baby shower that I'm co-hosting tomorrow morning. A beautiful friend is having her third baby. (finally a girl!). It's been so much fun picking out girly decorations. I'll take pics once everything is pulled together. It's late... I'm listening to a little Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Sweet sweet voices keeping me company. The guys have been in bed for a long time now. I love being up late (by myself). I get so much done that I can't or won't seem to do when my guys are up.
Proverbs 31: 7 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks

Are you Ready??

I'm soooo ready. I watch the trailer and GOOSEBUMPS. I know I know. Pure trash. I don't watch ANY TV these days because it's mostly trash, but I love Big and Carrie. I can't miss it. I'm looking for the dress and the shoes. Lambert is taking me opening night.

The Great Provider

Sunday night was a very strange evening for us. We had several things happen that made us both feel like we were in the Twilight Zone... After our Sunday night small group we had a couple of errands to run. Lambert and Hoot weren't feeling well so I wanted to run into Walgreen's for allergy/sinus meds. First we swung by McDonald's (I know... Mother Of The Year...) for a happy meal. After that I ran in for the meds and when I came out Hoot was wailing in the back seat. Hang with me there is a point to my madness. I asked why he was crying. Apparently two men came up to the truck while I was inside and Lambert told them he didn't have any cash. They replied that they didn't want money they were just two hungry old men... Well Lambert happened to have two complete Happy Meals (he bought one for himself too) Hoot had already taken his toy out, but he was really looking forward to those nuggets... So when Lambert handed over the happy meals, Hoot was devastated... He cried BIG alligator tears and went on about how hungry he was... So, my point... Hoot couldn't see past the fact that daddy had just given away his dinner... He couldn't see that Dad would not let him go hungry and that he would take him back to McDonald's and provide another happy meal... He couldn't see that daddy loved him so much that he would never not meet his needs. How often I do this with my Heavenly Father. I don't want to give up what I claim as my own, for fear that I will do without... I can't see past the storm that he is going to bring me through. I can't see past the suffering, or the hurt to see the BIG picture. It just hit me there in the Twilight Zone... my Abba Father knows McDonald's is right around the corner and He has the mighty means to provide another happy meal. So when we got home... Hoot says as he's devouring his meal... Look Daddy, I got an extra toy! More times than not when I'm obedient to what God has called me to do, or give up what He's asked me to, I get a double blessing too!

Blessings, SAL

Matthew 6:
25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]?
28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Things of ABSOLUTELY No Eternal value, that I really like!

This is the look I want my new love seat to have. Sooo pretty!

Loving this for Libbie's room! Hope Dad brings my great grandmothers little rocking chair. I see beautiful creamy linen and a classic monogram in her future! Something like this below... heavenly...

I love this idea for landscapes. so creative
One more image of what I want my newest little sofa to look like. Get the idea??

So my last post... the little love seat is sickly looking... I really feel sorry for her. I also realized from that post, that I need to paint the windows and the rest of our paneling in the craft/computer nook. I left this room alone when we painted the rest of our house. I wanted to keep some history of our old homes original past intact. I love the paneling, but it needs to flow with the rest of our home's new airy look.