tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32239043112682667602024-03-05T22:07:39.105-05:00My Cup Runneth Overbbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-12869470469308413612010-10-27T23:54:00.000-04:002010-10-27T23:54:09.119-04:00Couple of Early Birds
She and I have become the early birds.I cherish our quiet early mornings together.
We make our way out to do chores, as the sun cast it's shadow across our land.I drag a hose and feed bucket. She brings along her dog.And Mr. Kitty (her new kitten that she named five different times)
A true country girl.Growing up on this land. Playing outside in the cool breeze of morningbbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-59546574766460358242010-10-21T01:33:00.000-04:002010-10-21T01:33:59.176-04:00I'll be right back...Dear blog friends,
Sorry I haven't posted regularly in a while. Life kicked into over drive around here. We opened our restaurant on Friday, October 15. The "official" grand opening was Monday (18th) and each night has gotten a busier. Tonight we filled the place up for the first time. What a relief!
We run the place as a family. My husband, myself, two brother in laws, and a bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-67647477569103779952010-10-10T21:59:00.000-04:002010-10-10T21:59:35.034-04:00Slowing Down...I had a VERY sick little boy this week. There were moments, I was very frightened for my son. He ran fever for five days. Sometimes, the fever spiked to 104.4 degrees. For a child, that had NEVER experienced sickness outside of the sniffles, it was hard to see him suffer day in and day out.
At one point, I was holding him on the couch. While I prayed over him, he began to bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-16502696473467756422010-10-01T00:46:00.000-04:002010-10-01T00:46:04.038-04:00Work Hard, Play Hard, and Love Much
Our new normal day begins much earlier than it used to.In between deliveries and faxes we hit the little park down the road.Most mornings, our bags are packed and waiting by the front door. Ready to go for the day.
Sometimes, I am still shocked that we actually pulled this off.Life can change on you in a heart beat. We are learning to embrace each busy day. So we&bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-29295354838539167452010-09-26T00:06:00.000-04:002010-09-26T00:06:55.945-04:00MiddleIt has been a long three months, but we are finally nearing completion of this project. I could not be more ready. I have grown weary of being SO busy. Some days, seem nonstop until I drop into bed exhausted. As a mother, I do not like being so busy all the time. When life is on the go, day in and day out, moments go unnoticed. Meals are rushed, not lovingly bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-84973008739777581862010-09-15T01:12:00.001-04:002010-09-15T01:15:58.771-04:00Family BusinessJust a family, building a business.Little ones and big ones working along together.All of us with BIG hopes and dreams as we work. Thankful for loving, hard working, brother in laws. My husband has two wonderful brothers(only one pictured). They are the best of friends, the three of them. Good (single) men that serve this family well. They take care of their mom and aunt. They arebbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-72584495366965703172010-09-14T13:54:00.000-04:002010-09-14T13:54:03.624-04:00Words of TruthThe Bible that is falling apart,usually belongs to the personwho's life is not.~Charles Spurgeonbbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-32022366785635239562010-09-11T01:56:00.000-04:002010-09-11T01:56:52.021-04:00I run...Sometimes, I come here to pour out my heart.
I grew up in a toxic home. My father ruled over us like a tyrant. He could be extremely verbally abusive to myself, my mother, and sister.
For years, I would hide out in my bedroom praying for the day to come and I would make my escape. Escape the endless fighting going on all around me.
In the early days of my marriage, I was a real hot head. I bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-33746906189258023092010-09-08T22:00:00.001-04:002010-09-08T22:05:22.120-04:00All In A Days WorkDoes your day look like mine?
With all that is going on these days, I am so grateful for slow days at home. Taking life at a turtle's pace. Teaching my little girl the letter J. Big J. Little j. J says jhhh.
My girl figured out recently, that she likes to take showers. Instead of baths. At anytime of the day, I will here the shower running. Just without notice, Gracie is on her fifth bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-42150218002382232612010-09-01T23:59:00.000-04:002010-09-01T23:59:05.925-04:00where we are....Today....today after fifteen years of employment with the same company my husband gave his notice.
(this two toned paint job is going this weekend)
In an economy, where people are scrambling for jobs, we are walking away from one. I say "we" because I have prayed and long suffered right along with him all these years. He enjoyed his work but it was the company, the management, and the bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-59442476360890996522010-08-23T18:38:00.000-04:002010-08-23T18:38:51.530-04:00just goo'in aroundMy favorite scientist!He comes home from worship with an idea. He wants to do an experiment.
Nothing new with that, he loves doing experiments.
A home schooled boy learns by doing.
Glue, Borax, and water make goo.
Did you know that? :)
I confess, I didn't! Dad was the overseer of the slimy job. But even I, had to slide my hand into the mushy fun. Good job Science bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-17018100738453640192010-08-21T23:27:00.000-04:002010-08-21T23:27:02.147-04:00Sometimes..You Got To Getaway.A last minute decision, turned out to be the most fun weekend of the Summer.
Some friends told us about this beautiful hotel with a water slide and lazy river.
It didn't take us long to decide....as we threw our cloths into the suit case. A quick search on Expedia and we were off to Orlando. We drove straight to the hotel and didn't leave all weekend.
The boy went round and bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-7207832883318218472010-08-13T01:03:00.000-04:002010-08-13T01:03:10.822-04:00Remember When?Yaw, know I'm an old fashioned kind of girl.
Well, if you didn't know, now you do.I love everything old and country this includes my TV 'wachin'. I even talk country(in my countrified twang :)
My favorite program has always been The Waltons. I have loved this show since I was a little girl.A couple years ago they took it off the air, the reruns, I mean. I have missed watching all bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-4605865836086539362010-08-08T00:32:00.000-04:002010-08-08T00:32:16.920-04:00It's a Beautiful LifeI love our home school life. I miss teaching them when we take a break from 'doing' school.
Learning and life go hand in hand.
My boy and I, have spent the Summer evening's reading through his children's Bible.
We are just about to finish with it, and then begin reading through his junior Bible.It has more of the details in it.This child absorbs the Word. He never lets me bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-89922531319497204082010-08-03T22:11:00.000-04:002010-08-03T22:11:16.863-04:00Kenpo Karate Kid For the longest time, he wouldn't move from my side.
Shy and timid little guy...he was. No longer is he that bashful boy.
Everyday, growing up and into the young man he is becoming. We prayed for an activity that would be suited for him. Something he liked, but would also teach life long skills. Most importantly, a boost to his self confidence. We decided on Kenpobbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-13359181164290781342010-08-03T01:00:00.000-04:002010-08-03T01:00:40.372-04:00Celebrating Life
You are the great love of my life.
There can be no other.
I gave you my heart fourteen years ago. You have it still!
Thank you for walking this life with me.
Loving you, with all that I am.bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-53509776535994741612010-07-31T13:31:00.002-04:002010-07-31T14:35:54.154-04:00Help MeetOne Who Helps"And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make a HELP MEET for him." -Genesis 2:18 The Bible teaches that it is the wife's duty to HELP her husband. You may not agree with that, but it is God's plan. Many women have simply sold-out to the ungodly influences of the feminist movement and refuse to accept any such teaching. There is no greater role for bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-38735892487216563222010-07-28T22:25:00.002-04:002010-07-28T23:05:56.393-04:00One Step at a TimeStarting a business, is like climbing a mountain one single step at a time.Just when, you think you've cleared the pass, you look up at the challenge that awaits in the miles ahead.We scouted out buildings for three months. A facility large enough for our plans, but not too big with empty space to fill. It had to be affordable. We found something usable, but really old and kinda small. Thoughbbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-31186829132598115682010-07-28T00:08:00.001-04:002010-07-28T01:04:24.361-04:00Captain PhilI never have much time to watch television. Tell you the truth, I don't care for TV much. I would rather be working on some kind of project, then planted in front of the tube. Except, for the one show my husband and I like to watch together. Jason has been a fan of the Deadliest Catch since the very first season it aired on Discovery. It took me a little while, but I was slowly pulled into the bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-9197259040164434762010-07-25T16:28:00.000-04:002010-07-25T19:40:30.857-04:00Stepping Out to Experience GrowthDears friends,I have missed meeting you here. I have missed sharing the happenings of 'this life' with you.We are taking big steps over here, my husband and I, for our family.We are starting our own small business.This is a life long dream being fulfilled for my husband.I am helping him set up accounts, placing orders, licensing issues, and the list goes on.We are extremely excited, to say the bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-64016747283152486922010-07-21T16:59:00.000-04:002010-07-21T18:00:09.892-04:00$100 Challenge week 2I did good this week.All of these items below were either free, under $1.00, or they paid me to buy them. :)Shall I break it down for you???2 x Finish detergent gel pacs bogo at 6.99. Used 2 x 2.50 coupons=1.99/2=.99each 2 x Lea and Perrins sauce $1.99 each minus $2.00 coupon= +.014 x Chips Ahoy bogo $3.69-b1g1 free printable coupon=2 FREE6 x Hershey syrup bogo $2.19-1/3 coupon(why I bought 6)=bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-90391879307545846662010-07-16T20:56:00.000-04:002010-07-16T21:56:04.581-04:00$100 ChallengeResults are in for week one of the $100 challenge.I found this thrifty find discounted ($11) at a local antique decorative shop.No, it's not an antique, but it is made of wood and it goes with the theme in Garrett's room. He has a log cabin rustic motif going on in there. I am thinking, that this would look better hanging over my front door. Especially, since it reads 'Wipe Yer Paws.' CVS bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-75857790424621753202010-07-12T18:14:00.000-04:002010-07-12T18:55:54.066-04:00Nature's CandyWe Picked!They ate!A hot morning spent picking these sweet blessing's of Summer. Our buckets and their belly's full, we made our way back home. With blue fingers and tongues, we plunged our sweaty bodies into cool water.Jason and I, picked eleven pounds of blueberries. I think they ate eleven pounds of blueberries. All these years, we never knew that just down the road was a u-pick blueberry bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-25865838560038284452010-07-07T16:26:00.000-04:002010-07-07T17:00:58.207-04:00When the lights go out... The rain is coming down tonight. The power went out just before dark. They don't like it when the power goes out. To take their minds off the dark and the storm, I went for the box. I light the oil lamp and we say a prayer over our home.Then we open the box.The box is full of odds and ends, glue and scissors, glitter and googlie eyes.We hardly notice the power back on, but we notice the airbbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223904311268266760.post-45457747518699866842010-07-03T16:46:00.000-04:002010-07-03T17:49:37.045-04:00Keep'n It RealAfter watching the cute movie (Julie and Julia), I wanted to prepare the highlighted dish in the film. Julia Child's recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon. So, what did I do......Googled it of course. The ingredient list was not too expensive. The most exotic ingredients were pearl onions and a young full-bodied wine like Chianti. I don't know about you but I don't cook with pearl onions and red wine bbmommy2http://www.blogger.com/profile/00351166115427101404noreply@blogger.com2