tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6922627610782338652024-02-19T03:20:36.871-05:00Forever Changing Thru Christ"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 3:13-14Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-41229451434581173542011-07-03T18:25:00.000-04:002011-07-03T18:25:28.670-04:00Scripture and a Snapshot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKqZJNAMNm2yHAGXLVRWWtN-ojH8OfuO0RjYCspc5230vUQA4GVXNRUYEXnXDVDfg-jGOjWOT3TLzzu5HAGLbadNt_-DOIgszf9nUJXVsY5hegpKmL9b_gaGbbSNanRA857r2VMfLLKml/s1600/DSC_0461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212px" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKqZJNAMNm2yHAGXLVRWWtN-ojH8OfuO0RjYCspc5230vUQA4GVXNRUYEXnXDVDfg-jGOjWOT3TLzzu5HAGLbadNt_-DOIgszf9nUJXVsY5hegpKmL9b_gaGbbSNanRA857r2VMfLLKml/s320/DSC_0461.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>I took this shot of me walking in the creek bed. My family went on a picnic and then played in the water! I found this verse and thought it was perfect for the shot. When you are walking in the creek there are lots of places where you sink into the mud and sand, I found this flat rock to stand on and still be able to keep my feet in the water! God is always looking to bring us up out of the muck that we get ourselves into :) Enjoy your week.<br />
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Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-25328525556141990932011-07-01T13:39:00.000-04:002011-07-01T13:39:57.325-04:00Feasting in Fellowship FridaysI haven't done a recipe for a while but last night I made a simple, quick recipe and when my 7 year old asked if it was a recipe I would pass down to all my kids I thought I just might share it :) I love that it is easy and so cheap to make and the kids and hubby LOVE it.<br />
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<div align="center"><strong><u>Ramen Noodle Meal</u></strong></div><div align="center">3 pkgs ramen noodles</div><div align="center">2 cans mixed veggies</div><div align="center">1 lb ground beef</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Brown meat and prepare noodles according to pkg directions, </div><div align="center">drain noodles and meat and mix together in serving bowl with veggies. </div><div align="center">I didn't cook the veggies because they warm up with the other things. Serve hot!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">This meal was for a family of 5!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took this picture of the sunset near the end of a 5 hour drive! I was getting tired of being in the car and so were the kids. I looked over and saw this great shot, God has a way of showing us just what we need! The verse is one of my favorite childhood songs and I think it goes well with this picture. Every day is from God and we should be glad we get to see all of the amazing gifts he gives to us! Have a great week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>!Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-24894705926127344112011-06-23T21:22:00.001-04:002011-06-23T21:24:20.760-04:00Through His Eyes<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4D_mNGAbpjYfwg2f9z4xFfNxkwKrK9qVffHnJToNcgXCSFoZOglonY647qFR9K5O5076AA1tIUK-hOLEFvo2OvxG4hjaaOeOyjP0NAqdxMADeSTT5HNJwNNHChyPvRgyMHmANoX_43N2/s1600/randoms+250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132px" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4D_mNGAbpjYfwg2f9z4xFfNxkwKrK9qVffHnJToNcgXCSFoZOglonY647qFR9K5O5076AA1tIUK-hOLEFvo2OvxG4hjaaOeOyjP0NAqdxMADeSTT5HNJwNNHChyPvRgyMHmANoX_43N2/s200/randoms+250.jpg" width="200px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My younger daughters is taking photography in 4-H this year, so we have been taking a lot of pictures for her project book. We have gone on walks, went to parks and took pictures of each other! It has been tons of fun for us. I was so excited when I came across this challenge, I just have to share! Growing In His Glory has a great 30 day challenge "Come & See God: Teaching Our Children about God through His Creation" going on. It's all about teaching your children to look at everyday things and praise God for them! Click <a href="http://www.growinginhisglory.com/2011/06/30-day-come-see-god-challenge-teaching.html">here</a> to read about it! I am going to do it, will you join me?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-65729684163748532362011-06-08T10:30:00.000-04:002011-06-08T10:30:14.149-04:00Scripture and a Snapshot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp9AEnl5j1T9IiQOJIy_XNyEQYiEK2du-BZ-gGlL21LFO5TeNmofbKjWeydnKSisDlbu54nlfd6_xe2bP8QkZPzKBHeUpOL2W5Mpbh5LLfvl7jyaL_3z7xXkd0vnVwXoHFT_3jdY6dE4J/s1600/daddy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp9AEnl5j1T9IiQOJIy_XNyEQYiEK2du-BZ-gGlL21LFO5TeNmofbKjWeydnKSisDlbu54nlfd6_xe2bP8QkZPzKBHeUpOL2W5Mpbh5LLfvl7jyaL_3z7xXkd0vnVwXoHFT_3jdY6dE4J/s320/daddy2.jpg" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div>This picture really captures a moment. Our daughter had just struck out for the first time this season and she was upset. Instead of yelling at her or telling her she can do better, (like I hear a lot of during sports) he sat down with her and talked her through it! It is amazing all of the learning opportunities we have with our children.<br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-31509006502925480162011-05-30T09:29:00.000-04:002011-05-30T09:29:02.027-04:00Scripture and a Snapshot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0n61QO3QSGQIk247NeXzwfVgMZYQuI_ZTdVsLYApHjYgTE3KNTlEqbm4urNHb89Mw83JSNQNT5RoPm1O_fsjg1lPRUZsWeTBmNqaN9vF2Y309dGQti10tLf9U1Eo8LenrnIyYrx6HsF7N/s1600/sister+love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0n61QO3QSGQIk247NeXzwfVgMZYQuI_ZTdVsLYApHjYgTE3KNTlEqbm4urNHb89Mw83JSNQNT5RoPm1O_fsjg1lPRUZsWeTBmNqaN9vF2Y309dGQti10tLf9U1Eo8LenrnIyYrx6HsF7N/s320/sister+love.jpg" t8="true" width="211px" /></a></div>Love, love, love when my children share love! This verse is so great and what better way to apply it then at home with the ones that are always there for you. <br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-62188731201153886392011-05-22T22:27:00.000-04:002011-05-22T22:27:39.980-04:00Scripture and a Snapshot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8_QOrbZNAKI0pvLFlEXoldJdM_z1O9uaH23VtUPFVzLLzUDZ0RC968mrgeD5OeVPigUV0Ik2ll1ZhXWO3XzFIUFA2tGVW2fdXDr_cpED7PHewc3hPJx-5d5NBe54Hfnqn17eZ0nkslQv/s1600/daisy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8_QOrbZNAKI0pvLFlEXoldJdM_z1O9uaH23VtUPFVzLLzUDZ0RC968mrgeD5OeVPigUV0Ik2ll1ZhXWO3XzFIUFA2tGVW2fdXDr_cpED7PHewc3hPJx-5d5NBe54Hfnqn17eZ0nkslQv/s320/daisy.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>I love daisies! It makes me so happy to see them in bloom now. My wedding flower was daisies, and my husband loves to bring them home to me. When I see them they remind me of my wedding and how happy I was to be marrying my best friend. This verse goes so well with the picture because when I see the flower it renews those memories of the day and now I will also think of this verse and try drawing nearer to God!<br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-11624501351442114062011-05-22T22:14:00.001-04:002011-05-24T20:22:15.260-04:00What's the weather?The other day the kids and I went to the park and my little guy started talking to a couple of kids trying to fly a kite. They tried for a while but never really got it going. Well, on the way home he said, " Mom I know what makes the wind. When God yawns, that's what makes the wind!"<br />
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</tbody></table>As only he can seem to do, it made me start thinking. When I was younger, all of us kids always said that when it rained, God was sad; thundering he was angry and stopping around way up there; and when it was bright and sunny God was happy! With all the RAIN we've been having lately, I am really beginning to wonder about this. I know just by looking at the newspaper, watching the news on TV, and surfing the net that they aren't tears of joy :( I mean there are a lot of good things going on, but lets face it, the bad really seems to be outweighing the good. <br />
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So... what does the rain mean to you? I always try to think of how the rain produces good crops and brings up all the pretty flowers. Sometimes, it seems nothing is ever going to bloom and then, SURPRISE, here are all these great new blooms. With all the rain we have been getting maybe GOD is trying to produce a great crop this year. Are you helping him by planting seeds? Maybe he wants us to realize that some of the things we are doing is making him sad? Maybe he is just trying to get us to learn to dance in the rain? <br />
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I know he's gotten my attention, is he getting yours today?<br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/">Women Living Well</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-62513482503827911922011-05-15T19:07:00.000-04:002011-05-15T19:07:30.147-04:00Scripture and a Snapshot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQgvXkX_McLQ7M5jIZqnliqdnK8I8cdD2WYJfqJXo9-mHzIiZdu5iMP0EQm3mSU4PfRYoNE2tSK4kfOBBMazRXP1RAhAETQLY6lsOUmTK4BdkBskEAdnN3FryDUWjuBwvy1wK10fag7Sw/s1600/kids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQgvXkX_McLQ7M5jIZqnliqdnK8I8cdD2WYJfqJXo9-mHzIiZdu5iMP0EQm3mSU4PfRYoNE2tSK4kfOBBMazRXP1RAhAETQLY6lsOUmTK4BdkBskEAdnN3FryDUWjuBwvy1wK10fag7Sw/s320/kids.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>I love this verse and thought it went well with a picture of my children. It reminds me that those that I love (God, family, and friends) are always there for me, just waiting to pop out from behind the scenes to help me when I need it! Hope you all have a great week. <br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-53310211129945213222011-05-03T09:42:00.000-04:002011-05-03T09:42:15.369-04:00Scripture and a SnapshotThis week both of my girls took some pretty awesome pictures! I couldn't decided which to share so I am sharing one from each of them :) Hope you like them too!<br />
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</div><div align="left">Today I am linking up with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a></div>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-81836874462193740832011-04-26T17:51:00.002-04:002011-06-08T10:03:00.052-04:00Half Christian??<a class="thumb" href="javascript:edit(90418)" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Glass Half Full Clip Art" src="http://www.clker.com/cliparts/u/t/B/G/B/D/glass-half-full-md.png" style="height: 163px; width: 239px;" title="Glass Half Full Clip Art" /></a> The other day I heard my son talking. This is what I heard, "Yes we are half Christians!" Right away my heart dropped. What? How could he said that? Where did he hear it? So, I had to ask, if we are half Christians than what is the other half? He looked at me with a "mom, you know" look and said "Duh, Human!" I talked to him about what a christian is and explained that we are FULL christian and human and we could be both.<br />
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So that kinda got stuck in my head and the more I have been thinking about it, the more I think "well, he is kinda right!" We are human but, our goal is to become more Christ like, to grow closer to God. The closer we grow to him the further we grow from this world right? I want to grow closer to God, but it is hard to give up these worldly things I have. I worry about money, clothes, my hair, etc... and I should be worried about my God, my relationship. <br />
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So really, I guess I am only half christian in that sense, if I can even say that (more like 1/4??) Leave it to my baby to help me understand where I am and where I need to go! <br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.goodmorninggirls.org/">Good Morning Girls</a>, <a href="http://www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/">Women Living Well</a>, and <a href="http://raisinghomemakers.com/">Raising Homemakers</a>!Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-72670190473183758212011-04-04T15:46:00.002-04:002011-04-05T15:38:21.129-04:00New friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9xTC7Rd_6fnd-vLRYDCHaobE5E1oiOUyWJLH23j78xS8USaL0qTjuayLoGlKV6bjxbQYKiwjU4HWtG_jhsce7oBrUKqtBE_mD9-3WPip-RjkAO5aJMKJe6LZmT7x54oPkWrcWEXX2QK3/s1600/jaime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="157" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9xTC7Rd_6fnd-vLRYDCHaobE5E1oiOUyWJLH23j78xS8USaL0qTjuayLoGlKV6bjxbQYKiwjU4HWtG_jhsce7oBrUKqtBE_mD9-3WPip-RjkAO5aJMKJe6LZmT7x54oPkWrcWEXX2QK3/s200/jaime.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>This weekend I was so blessed to be able to go to the Homeschooling convention in Cincinnati. I was so overwhelmed as a new homeschooling mom at all the options out there! One of my favorite parts of the weekend would have to be meeting one of my blogging buddies! I met up with Jaime over at <a href="http://jaimebrooke1-lovelyliving.blogspot.com/">My Delightful Life</a>! It was so fun to be able to spend some time with her and her beautiful family. I love how God can bring people together, even though we don't even live in the same state! <br />
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</tbody></table> Not only did I get to meet a new friend, but my kids got to meet some too :) My girls enjoyed it so much. The Duggar's (from 19 and Counting) were also there! While my son really didn't care to much that they were there or impressed that they were on TV, he was excited to meet and play with a new friend (Justin Duggar) He was so sad that we had to leave his new "friend". <br />
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</tbody></table>Here are a couple of pictures from my weekend. Hopefully I will be able to get a post up soon about some of the things that stuck out in the classes!<br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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I'm linking with <a href="http://katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>!Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-34565539390410593492011-03-25T12:22:00.000-04:002011-03-25T12:22:36.154-04:00Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups<div align="center"><u><span style="color: #783f04;">Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups</span></u></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">1/2 package Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">6 table spoons peanut butter</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;"> choc chips</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">mini marshmellows</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">Thaw pastry sheet at room temp (about 30 min) </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">Preheat oven to 400</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">Cut into 18 3" squares</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">Press squares into muffin pan, add 1tsp peanut butter, then 4-5 choc chips, and 3-4 marshmellows</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">Bake 12 min or until golden brown. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">Cool for 10 mins before serving! (the peanut butter is hot when it comes out!)</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: black;">I cannot remember where this recipe came from but we love it and usually keep the pastry sheets in the house just for them, everything else we usually have in stock :) Hope you enjoy!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Forever Changing, </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Liz</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Linking up with <a href="http://comfynkitchen.blogspot.com/">Comfy in the Kitchen</a></div>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-56832275622474222492011-03-21T14:02:00.000-04:002011-03-21T14:02:23.251-04:00A Scripture and a Snapshot !Here is my picture for this week. I chose this verse and picture because it reminds me that no matter how big or small we are, God is our rock to rest upon. He is always there for us.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomk44urPIabrQx26bpuf2mzWOq7cHYUxqEDnbIvA46XIc6dy8PfspbwPyO8ZaWF3Bp5PcHgoZJyJoENFTh8wLBXaXuTxBnaYrLcRFEGAA1hyiIc3OYYil1tMT1VTAOL_wyQ45rDhFHFas/s1600/rock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomk44urPIabrQx26bpuf2mzWOq7cHYUxqEDnbIvA46XIc6dy8PfspbwPyO8ZaWF3Bp5PcHgoZJyJoENFTh8wLBXaXuTxBnaYrLcRFEGAA1hyiIc3OYYil1tMT1VTAOL_wyQ45rDhFHFas/s320/rock.jpg" width="229" /></a></div>Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-27161117501932691282011-03-18T22:32:00.000-04:002011-03-18T22:32:37.292-04:00Just in case!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaclWrJSs8r_cRzXZ3bzJpgSBWyW3Aomj5C48sMOUg7VKsMNJrS1WzZ8fz_WbLMZ7uJfPl2QhkeQODSKbNr82lFk6JraVNwtsu_Xz56oI_VnFfVTodE1wedELOXH_R0I5Mrh1iBdnQyzY-/s1600/go+bucks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaclWrJSs8r_cRzXZ3bzJpgSBWyW3Aomj5C48sMOUg7VKsMNJrS1WzZ8fz_WbLMZ7uJfPl2QhkeQODSKbNr82lFk6JraVNwtsu_Xz56oI_VnFfVTodE1wedELOXH_R0I5Mrh1iBdnQyzY-/s200/go+bucks.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>A while back my son decided he wanted to be a "lionbacker" when he grew up. So him and daddy have been practicing football quiet a bit lately. The other day when they were practicing, my husband said to him, "You have to try to catch the ball" and he responded, "Dad, I just want to be a linebacker!" My husband, of course, went into the whole speech about sometimes you have the opportunity to make an interception and that even if your job isn't going to be catching the ball you still need to learn, just in case! Well it really got me thinking, even though I feel like right now my "job" is just leading people to God and then letting someone else more qualified take over. I still need to do my part in learning what I can, you know just in case. I think sometimes I kinda say to myself, "well it's not really my job" and don't go as far as I should, or don't push as hard as I could to get someone to go to church or get to know God. I am really going to try to start working on this area. Just like in football, or at a regular job, the more you know and can do, the more valuable you are to them. I want God to see that I am valuable, that I am working for him and trying my best everyday. I am not just there Monday-Friday to get a paycheck, I want to be at the top of the ladder, in the front of the line at the gate!<br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
LizForever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-6333051010603505342011-03-13T16:54:00.000-04:002011-03-13T16:54:50.930-04:00A Scripture and a Snapshot :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GbdzQhVWdFHXNnRdEfrKg6MCOkXg6nxtBXWw8SFVDmZ6z-kgYDbJDX973K3ojYT6MlBsGuD5JjMvWx4RInHkjLyjwjRuev4xR9mNkf1RCXVHUrw7q5B08OY_FGn8r4A1Ry68q8WkjIld/s1600/family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GbdzQhVWdFHXNnRdEfrKg6MCOkXg6nxtBXWw8SFVDmZ6z-kgYDbJDX973K3ojYT6MlBsGuD5JjMvWx4RInHkjLyjwjRuev4xR9mNkf1RCXVHUrw7q5B08OY_FGn8r4A1Ry68q8WkjIld/s320/family.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I love this shot of my beautiful family! And I love this verse to go with it, I always pray with JOY. Hope you like it too.<br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Katie Lloyd Photography</a>!Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-14098614418153320302011-03-06T08:45:00.000-05:002011-03-06T08:45:02.169-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyU2gN2xULz7f9WmNbHzdl1C7_5Qhi2uMkTTy40i1qV-UtTt73cco9dnFY0RekmMxp9fQuaxCdNC4PArBOEc1yDWFwBy05rN5qPBtnwqjq_fr8r7z_rHzpVAIymVihmLWR0DjY_LdZOGjR/s1600/jimmygirls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyU2gN2xULz7f9WmNbHzdl1C7_5Qhi2uMkTTy40i1qV-UtTt73cco9dnFY0RekmMxp9fQuaxCdNC4PArBOEc1yDWFwBy05rN5qPBtnwqjq_fr8r7z_rHzpVAIymVihmLWR0DjY_LdZOGjR/s400/jimmygirls.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Hope you all had a great week! I love pictures that show interaction between my husband and the kids. I can't remember if he was showing the girls some fish or something else in the water? <br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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<a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Linking with Katie Lloyd Photography</a>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-51088966703949626662011-03-02T21:06:00.001-05:002011-03-02T21:11:29.785-05:00BusyIt seems that once you get out of the habit of doing something it is hard to get started again! We have had a busy couple of weeks here (so glad the weather is getting warmer)! I am still doing my <a href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/">90 day challenge</a> and the James study with my wonderful <a href="http://www.goodmorninggirls.org/">GMG's</a><br />
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I joined a new homeschooling group that is doing all kinds of great things. We are doing a flat traveler and a geography box club right now. The flat traveler is a "person" that we made and then we trade it with different people from across the world (kinda like a flat Stanly). We keep their traveler and take pictures of things we do, places we go, and write in a journal about the stay. The "host" family of our traveler does the same. So the kids get to "see" what different families do and learn about different places too! The geography box, is just a shoebox that we put all kinds of things that represent OH in and then send it to someone in a different state and they do the same. Another great way to learn about different places. The girls are also interested in doing a pen pal exchange with some girls from the group! <br />
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We decided to join 4H! Since my little man isn't quit old enough to do a project he will be in Cloverbuds, and the girls are busy picking what projects they want to do. We are defiantly doing photography and cake decorating. I am glad that they are choosing projects that will help them to become Proverb 31 women :) As both of these projects could provide extra income for them when they get older, and allow them to be SAHM! We are really excited about getting into their projects too. <br />
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We also started some of our seeds inside for our garden this year. I am so glad that we are going to be able to have one. Although it will not be a big one, every bit helps and the girls really love the idea. I really want them to learn how great it is to be able to plant, put in some work, and then be able to eat the food! <br />
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Another thing that we are gearing up for is Soccer and Softball/Baseball. This is something that daddy loves to do with them and they are learning working as a team and building confidence. We are really trying to focus on getting out and doing a lot of things in the community right now. The more people that we get to know the more people that we can share God's love with!<br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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I am linking with <a href="http://raisinghomemakers.com/2011/homemaking-link-up-21/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RaisingHomemakers+%28Raising+Homemakers%29">Raising Homemakers</a> and <a href="http://www.goodmorninggirls.org/">Good Morning Girls</a>!Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-20215806147291936872011-02-21T22:28:00.002-05:002011-02-23T11:24:35.094-05:00Imagine<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Everyone is blessed with an imagination. </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Some just know how to use it better than others. </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Developing your imagination takes some effort. </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Don't quench your creativity with thoughts of </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">"I could never do that," or "That's impossible," or "Maybe some other day." </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuc5CdfuUG0U9aGT90UyNLgYrUVtWVvb7lvfSN4NkmIs6W9fECDieAWL6jn5RFTmvDw9na-uGEXnKWw2FTVILNJR7BinFY2IanVR-3Y3vVqEuGD8TxG8oJ5gW4H8LmnKi7J8iEA8oEF82u/s1600/box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuc5CdfuUG0U9aGT90UyNLgYrUVtWVvb7lvfSN4NkmIs6W9fECDieAWL6jn5RFTmvDw9na-uGEXnKWw2FTVILNJR7BinFY2IanVR-3Y3vVqEuGD8TxG8oJ5gW4H8LmnKi7J8iEA8oEF82u/s320/box.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Let your mind dream big. Brainstorm, just letting your thoughts run rampant. </span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">You may even hit on something that will change the world! </span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Don't settle for premade, premeasured, prepackaged life. Keep your friends and family guessing what you'll do next. Make life an exciting adventure for you and for them!" -Luci Swindoll</span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I want my children to live this! This is one of the big reasons why my husband and I decided to try homeschooling. I want them to dream big, do things that they are interested in, learn to question what others say, not go with the flow. I want them to read the bible and know what it means to them. I don't want them to take everything for face value, I want them to dig in to things. I want them to crave more. Without an imagination and big dreams to keep pushing yourself, how far will you go? Make life exciting, do something different. Maybe you will hit on something that will change the world for the better! <br />
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Forever Changing,<br />
Liz<br />
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Linking with <a href="http://raisinghomemakers.com/">Raising Homemakers</a> and <a href="http://www.goodmorninggirls.org/">Good Morning Girls</a>!</div>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-15078270723521720062011-02-20T09:30:00.001-05:002011-02-20T17:02:05.895-05:00A Scripture and a Snapshot!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Yesterday my family went to the Newport Aquarium, located along the Ohio river, on the Kentucky side. I took this shot of my daughter with the Cincinnati skyline in the background and love it. Oh how awesome and beautiful the world, and pretty my little girl is that God created for us. And to only imagine how much more is waiting in heaven for me! I pray a prayer of thanksgiving to God! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table> So blessed! I love when the weather is nice, it just reminds me of all of the great things God does for me. He has blessed me in so many ways;<br />
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My family<br />
God has given me a wonderful husband and best friend! I am so thankful that he has a job and works so hard for us. We are so blessed to have three healthy children.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Door-of-Hope-Coffee-Shop/130712200288588">My church</a><br />
I love having a church that I can feel great about going to. One that teaches from the bible and doesn't sugarcoat things. One that has amazing fellowship!<br />
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My online support<br />
I have the best <a href="http://www.goodmorninggirls.org/">Good Morning Girls</a> and <a href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/">Bible in 90 day groups</a>! I love that I have accountability and all of the great new friends I have met through them :) Getting to know all of them and their stories have brought me so much closer to God.<br />
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Homeschooling<br />
I have to say that I couldn't have imagined a couple of years ago that I would be homeschooling my children, but now I really love it. Like being able to take the kids to the park and meet up with daddy today for lunch! I have found so many other mom's to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_158414510855916&ap=1">help support</a> me and love the decision we made to try it. Again I am so thankful again that my husband works so hard so I can homeschool them!<br />
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There are many more things that I am thankful for but just thought I'd share a few today with you! What are you thankful for today?<br />
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Forever Changing, <br />
LizForever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-42542739151199909272011-02-16T20:37:00.000-05:002011-02-16T20:37:44.388-05:00Fixing ItEver noticed how when you go to fix one thing, three other things seem to need fixed? This seems to always happen to us. So the other day while my husband was hard at work on the sink, the washer, and the main water valve to the house, my thoughts turned to the book of James. In my <a href="http://www.goodmorninggirls.org/">Good Morning Group</a>, we have been doing a study on this book and I thought this was a great example of chapter 1:2<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trails of many kinds, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sometimes it is easy to get frustrated at these little things but I had to think of what a joy it is that I HAVE a washer, running water in the house, and a sink to do my dishes! That is a joy, after a few days without them you know what a blessing they are. The added bonus, he wasworking on the washer and the sink on Valentines Day, so I didn't have to do the dishes or any laundry either! I had to thank him for the perfect Valentines Gift! lol</div><div style="text-align: left;">Although none of these things were big things, my husband was also showing my kids not to give up just because it isn't working out the way you wanted it to. Perseverance is not something that you can show your kids once and then be done, it is something that they have to see you do over and over again. I am glad that they have a father that can show them that even when times are tough, they shouldn't give up. Even if it's not what they had planned, it will work out for them if they perserve. Weather it's a small trail or big, I pray that my children will have the perseverance to get through anything with God.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Forever Changing, </div><div style="text-align: left;">Liz</div>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-17477343504074313382011-02-14T18:16:00.000-05:002011-02-14T18:16:44.145-05:00Valentines Day<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5DadRe_aacgX8XlTSaEZPaxYRqlW54tklF0B9qPPhvxhO8HW0Gs90AeO7mu3NFhDQFkxE3dPpOtrd1xn7kIl15V8KOxwPuWkyf9qkuzEoDpFO7v9B8E1-YmVp6_gW9QNWNxX9ZxXpD91/s1600/1195432090317841168johnny_automatic_steel_double_sink_svg_thumb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5DadRe_aacgX8XlTSaEZPaxYRqlW54tklF0B9qPPhvxhO8HW0Gs90AeO7mu3NFhDQFkxE3dPpOtrd1xn7kIl15V8KOxwPuWkyf9qkuzEoDpFO7v9B8E1-YmVp6_gW9QNWNxX9ZxXpD91/s1600/1195432090317841168johnny_automatic_steel_double_sink_svg_thumb.png" /></a>Happy Valentines Day! I have to say that each year that I am married I love this day more and more. It's not because of what I get each year, some years there has been nothing tangible to show, but not because my man forgot or didn't want to. Life happens, there were bills to pay, diapers to buy, food to get. There were more important things I could use than a dozen roses or chocolate! My husband gives me the best gift I could ever ask for, time together. Each year we are married, we grow closer and love each other more, that is all I could ask for, time with him. Once right before I got married my mom said, "You know, he won't always be bringing you flowers. It will stop." My thought was, then and still is, that as long as he is around I wouldn't care. The flowers have slowed down, but now he brings me even better things! Things that still let me know he cares about me and that he is listening to me. Things like a new kitchen sink, because I was always complaining about the old one (it had one huge side and one small side), or the piano when I really wanted it, or a jug of tea because he knew I was out... The list could go on and on, love notes, cleaning out the car, picking up something on his way home. I know he cares and does all he can for me and I love him for that. What kinds of things does your husband do to let you know everyday that he loves you?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Forever Changing,</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Liz</div>Forever Changinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04457867079680427535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692262761078233865.post-54498783776322027372011-02-13T10:20:00.002-05:002011-02-13T10:24:37.432-05:00This weeks link up with Katie Lloyd Photography, <a href="http://www.katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/">Scripture and a Snapshot</a>!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADAdga4VZUspDwmB0jtXEAq0ddVc0QdAraeLh71lyW-J82ZOAD-6RptQ2Qw0rGgwKHZv-w6_ZmF_s63IUw-mIGQjatF_beKXaCJy2DnenDADR_tXOfXzBJMT7fUe9IFy2h_vtIVQQHbRm/s1600/daddys+kiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADAdga4VZUspDwmB0jtXEAq0ddVc0QdAraeLh71lyW-J82ZOAD-6RptQ2Qw0rGgwKHZv-w6_ZmF_s63IUw-mIGQjatF_beKXaCJy2DnenDADR_tXOfXzBJMT7fUe9IFy2h_vtIVQQHbRm/s400/daddys+kiss.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What a great verse and great reminder to me. I know I would do anything for my children, and then to know that God can give so much more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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