A Short Preview

Today, I was graced with a stunning email today from my friend Mandy! She took the birth photos of Penelope back in Sept, and returned a few days later to the hospital to take a few family photos. Here are just a few from our family photos in the hospital. They are ever so precious of our kiddos and I just can't wait to see the rest.

(this is Penelope's little pouty face that she continues to do right before she's gonna cry! LOVE IT!!)

My Favorite Blogs

So you can clearly keep an eye on my friends blogs on the right hand side of my blog. This shows you their current posts and such.

But this post isn't about those blogs - it's about the others that I religously check up on and take ideas from. And the topics range from cooking, entertaining, and parties... all my favorite things!! Boy, sometimes, I wish I was that inspired/patient/creative to come up with some of these super cute ideas. Check out some of my favorites...

-Half-Baked Blog
-I am Baker
- Dazzle Designs

- Annie's Eats -- This link isn't working... annies-eats.com

- Bakerella -- www.bakerella.com
-Gina's WW Recipes
-The TomKat Studio
- My Life My Loves

Moving Yet??

Well, as the Dray's are preparing for a move, I thought I would post some new on our potentially move to the east coast...

Basically, we are still in a holding pattern. We know of a basic time frame that contracts need to be signed and a move might happen, but nothing is set in stone yet. There has also been a possibility that this move may be permanent after all, and not just temporary. But, since we had the meeting early this week, Ken has shared with me that there are some people who think that perhaps this isn't the best move for his career. There have been several people explaining how exciting this would be for him and how this is a once in a life time opportunity, but at the same time warn that technically, Ken may be sitting around, bored. So, as nothing is set in stone yet, we continue to wait for more information to become available so we can make an informed decision.

My heart is not set on either option. My whole life, I've gotten my heart crushed by getting set on an idea or event or something that is out of my control. So I've learned to just wait and let things go the way they're gonna go - without worrying about it, or trying to control the outcome.

I'll keep you posted!!

Sweet Giveaway!!

Check out this sweet giveaway!!

http://tomkatstudio.blogspot.com/2010/01/fabulous-giveaway-gorgeous-hand.html

My New Mantra...

"The Outcome Is Not Determined By My Intention, But By My Actions"

Wow!! Is God speaking to me or what?? First, I begin thinking about things on my own, wanting to change my course but haven't got any idea of how to do it. Then, I hit a wall and talk with my hubby about it. He hits EVERY point on the head. I hate it when he's right!! -- especially about these sorts of things! And then we go to church this morning and Pastor Ray preaches a wonderful sermon out of Proverbs 27:12. He encourages us to look at our lives, and determine if we think we are above the consequences of our choices. Do we think that although we are making certain choices, that the consequences will escape us? Most of us do!! How convicting!!

Lord, may my intentions fall by the way side, but my actions be stronger than my words. Lead my steps so that those actions are Yours. Lord, mold me and shape me. May I be a woman of my word. Lord, may I make the changes you desire in my life. Lord, each step is not going to be easy, but may I realize that I can not escape the consequences of my actions, when I choose the wrong road, and don't follow you. But there is forgiveness. I rest in that forgiveness, and then get up and walk again on the road you've called me too.

What is going on??

How crazy is this situation between Leno and Conan?? I've always been a fan of Leno and now a fan of Conan. I think that Leno should have stood up for himself when he KNEW it wasn't right to step down. And now, he's put Conan in the middle between him and the network. I am glad for Conan and applaud him for sticking up for himself, even if it means he has to leave the network. And as much as I enjoy Leno, I don't think it would be right for the network to break a contract that they have with Conan (to be the host of the Tonight show at 11:35) just because the local networks are upset with them (local networks are threatening to pull the Jay Leno show at 10pm, because people aren't watching the 11pm news). Very interesting to say the least!!

Anyway - wanted you all to know that Penelope placed #3 in the photo contest on Amber Sheree's Best of 2009 Photo contest. Thanks for voting!

Have you voted yet??

Have you voted for Penelope yet?? Today is the last day for the votes to be caste before counting. Be sure to visit www.ambersheree.com/blog and vote for photo #1, which is Penelope.

Thanks for your support and I'll let you know tomorrow if we win!!

xoxo