Boys Camping Trip!

Located in Upper Eddy, Pa (Bucks County)

Quaint cabin rental - forgot to move the car out of photo...

Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa for taking us to the

most awesome camping adventure trip ever!!!

Getting ready for a cool night of fishing with Grandpa!

Our little fishies underwater fun...

LOOK OUT! Though, Charles has pretty good form...

Always a family favorite... Miniature Golf

What's that? A mushroom waterfall? Cool...

Soaking it up!!!

More underwater adventures

Boys will be boys... gotta have some racing time.

Look ma I caught a sunny!!! Way to go Spence.

Hmmmm.... bad idea alert!! lol

Happy Anniversary To Us!

The Night of the Proposal - 2/14/2006

I LOVE THIS MAN...

SHE SAID.... YES!

He is SO HANDSOME... Thank You Lord.

Look Tony, it the "salt n pepper" shakers - (Fireproof)

Though, they are VERY different, you always see them Together ;)

THE NIGHT OF THE PROPOSAL - Valentine's Day 2006

Yes, we planned our entire wedding in only 6 months!!! We met each other in November of 2004, ironically at another restaurant too, (we really love to eat). Then, in August of 2006, we held our ceremony in our very first house together on Mill Road in East Norriton, Pa and it was the most stunning, simple, intimate setting with family and friends and kids at our favorite place, home, then a celebration at the Blue Bell Inn. It was so meaningful to the both of us, as our children were our wedding party too! This was during a time in our lives where Christ was truly entering our hearts, minds and lives and leading the way for us.

We were dressed to the nines as you can see, because I had a feeling something special was taking place... then, Tony took me out to Sullivan's Restaurant (my most favorite place) it's an "old school" fine dining, jazz club and restaurant located in King of Prussia, Pa! and then treated me with the world's best Surf n Turf meal ever!!! Of course, the surprise ending - he actually got down on his knee in front of me and before the whole restaurant, that night too... I was teary eyed and said YES, of course, then we closed the evening with the most excellent kiss and dessert!!!

Today is our "Third Year" Wedding Anniversary!

Yes, we're still technically "Newly Weds" some might say...

I chose to share our special memorable photos particularly of our engagement, as this truly marked the beginning of a new life for us both (a second chance if you will), not only as becoming husband and wife, but walking with Christ together as a new family in full commitment and devotion to each other! I also want to tell everyone how much I absolutely love God for bringing me to a place in my life where I truly began sharing in life's adventures, joys, and struggles with the most wonderful man named, Tony who has grown along with me in loving Christ and building a stronger, lasting relationship with Him and in that growth has shown me the most amazing kind of love that I couldn't possibly mention in words to this very day!

Looking forward to many more years together along with our adorable children...

Happy Anniversary, My Dearest Anthony!

I am his and he is mine, my beloved and my best friend.

Just the Girls...

(Krystal and Me)

This is how we really are, no kidding! We get absolutely so Giddy,

when we're together, we can't even talk normal, its absolutely ridiculous!!!

My little sister, Krystal (she's in love by the way) and me

"posing" for the camera! lol

My mom, Linda and "we sisters" (yes, Krystal is really

that tall), just having a time

at Amanda's baby shower.

Amanda's Baby Shower - My Cousins

Yesterday, I went to my cousin's (you see, the one with

all the silly ribbons and things) baby shower,

held at Georgine's Restaurant in Bucks County (great food).

These are all the girls from my mom's side of the family,

though, one more is missing (Danielle) she jetted out earlier on...

(the girls always throw me near the center of photos because

I'm the shortest (adult) and we were running out of room for the camera

lens to stretch, "ha ha") but I do miss everyone so much

and was so happy to celebrate with them!!

Was also fun fun fun shopping for little girl stuff too ;)

This is Amanda... glowing, tearful and tired as you can imagine -

she is due in September.

It's her first child as a Newly Wed and we are

so happy for her! Ah, the joys, cries are only beginning... lol

My Three Sons

Joshua absolutely loves his big brothers!!! Can you tell?

Joshua on film!

This clip is 6 minutes, but worth every minute!

He is growing so fast and just too cute to keep up with.

He's now 4 mos. and 8 days @ a chubby"13"lbs - he loves holding

his new little toy zebra.

*Oh, don't mind me, I'm just a giddy momma

as you'll hear on the video.

Enjoy with me.

A Call to Anguish - David Wilkerson

Mom's Thoughts... funny ha ha!

This illustration is from BabyCenter.

Don't forget to laugh today!

I so relate to this one... :)

Road Trip to Indian Mountain Lakes

THE CULPRIT - Why Nana has to protect her garden! :)

The boys caught "mr. dear" here grazing around her yard.

AWESOME LILY POND (with fishies too) in backyard!!!

SOME OF NANA'S GORGEOUS PLANTS!

GORGEOUS FLOWERS!

MY FAVORITE TREE - LOOK AT THE COLORS!

ENTRANCE TO THE GARDEN OF WEEDIN!

NANA (Mom) and JOSHUA

NANA, JOSHUA AND POP-POP

On Sunday, our family decided to take a trip to the Pocono area to visit the fam, my wonderful in-laws, The Allens! Nan and Pop-Pop (Tony's parents) didn't get to hold their newest little grandson, Joshua until yesterday! Nan was so excited, when we arrived she about fell over and cried with JOY - it was so great to see them! Pop kept it a "secret" that we were arriving for the day to visit :) It was hilarious because Nan loves to prepare for our visits of course as any Grandma (nana) would! But when she saw Josh for the first time she just loved him up with hugs and kisses. Josh was surprisingly delightful! Full of smiles and no cries... well at least for a little while!

I've included some pictures of our day together. My mom has such an amazing "green thumb" I'm so envious of... and I had to show off her beautiful "Garden of Weedin"! We did get to visit with Katie too, my sister in law and Jen, a wonderful friend of the family (sorry no pics of us) they were so sweet and glad to meet Josh too and even had a really nice quilted bag for me filled with baby goodies!!

The boys and I had a great visit! Everything from: homemade ice tea, pop-pop's cookin for lunch and dinner, some stooges videos, some cosmic catch (boys game) and of course a plethora of dessert choices! We are so glad we got to see them and spend some time laughing and enjoying the gorgeous day together!

SPIT-UP! SPIT-UP!... Its everywhere!

HELP... It's everywhere I look!

You'd think he wrote the book!

It begins with an innocent smile from his chubby face

then a warm, slimy gush takes place...

Mommy prepared with all the rags

figuring I have it all in the bag...

Suddenly, I feel more slimy warmth on my back

He got me with a SPIT-UP attack!

OH NO... its running down the front of me too

how many babies do I have?

Josh, its just YOU!

Thankfully that "yucky" moment has passed

and now, all thats left is "the GAS"...

Love,

Mommy

(nma)

Run for Your Life - Video

Feeling a bit passionate today and came across

this delightfully moving video/message....

What has happened to our passion for Christ in the

church today?

I believe this man has the right idea... decide for yourself.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits,

whether they are of God; because many false prophets

have gone out into the world. 1John 4:1

Had to share this with you today as an example

of a leader out there who truly cares

for our eternal souls - as every good

leader/pastor would!

So, why aren't we holding our leaders and

pastors accountable?

For God so loved the world... but we are too

laid back in our freedoms today,

we've even legalized sinful behaviors?

Spiritual complacency is VERY scary to me

as I've been there

before not to mention, its quite dangerous

for our souls. We desperately need to seek

Jesus before, during and after worship services and

If we are NOT getting messages in church that convict

us of our sin, even in our safe Christianity,

then we need a serious wake up

call to our elders and pastors as they are

shepherding the congregations all over today and very

well could be leading us off of God's path!

"Matthew 7:13"

Stand up for The Truth, God's Word, before more

souls perish without Him. Do we even care?

God is SO Holy we can't even fathom

and our sin is SO serious to Him! We have a

responsibility as believers especially. Let's

help each other out more often and stop

allowing sin to reign free under our noses.

Stop (voting) for

immorality, feministic views, economic

"so called" security... lies and the list

goes on...we all know who and what they are!

We were not made to have our "ears tickled" and

live so comfortably as they say...

but to Live according to God's standards, period.

Dear God,

Let us get back to the 10 Holy Commandments

and realize they are not "10 suggestions".

Revelation is coming... and we need each other.

Will you believe and

make a real Godly change?

Here's some ideas to get started:

PRAY WITH ME: Awesome Lord of heaven, You are

wonderful and so forgiving, help

me to remember how Holy you truly are Jesus.

As we pray we are literally entering into

Your Holy Presence and should not take it

lightly any longer. Create in me a new passion

for You to seek You, to know Your Truth,

Lord, to take You more seriously!

So that I can be free to live to glorify You! The

world is pressuring us by the minute, we are

so weak and want to have You transform us

with Your Holy Spirit, the living water for our lives...

Thank You for this day and for Your Holy promises.

Amen