Total Turn Off.

I thought this was too funny not to share with everyone I know. ......

"Never let a man see you put on pantyhose."

I realize at first this sounds like one of those stupid sayings your aunt would have needlepointed on a throw pillow, next to others about golf and chocolate, but this is probably the most airtight advice I've ever been given. When you say it to men, they invariably say, "What? No way, that's hot," and then you remind them, no, it's hot when it's coming off, and even then, you're picturing it in the slow-motion burlesque tease that rarely accompanies actual sex. When you say this bit of advice to women, they go, "Ooh, yeah." No matter how skinny you are, no man need ever witness all the weird shimmies and jumps and kicks that go with getting nylons where you want them. It's like sausage being made.

And that my friends is why I dont wear pantyhose. EVER.

The Favor of God

I went to the mailbox today, as usual. But something very unusual happened. There was a magazine from Grace Baptist Church. I know you are thinking whats so unusual about that. Well.....there on the front page was a picture of Elijah and some other boys at last years Freedom Fest. Its not that big a deal. But how often do you receive something in the mail with your kids pic on the front? Not often at my house! Needless to say we were very excited for him.

It seems that good things just happen to this kid. I remember when he was born he was so small. He wasn't strong enough to breath on his own. So they put him in the NICU at Children's Hospital. I originally named him Isaiah. As I began to pray I knew in my heart that God had not given me an Isaiah but an Elijah. I knew then and am convinced more and more everyday that my Elijah is also caught up in a whirlwind. There I prayed for hours for his healing. For Elijah to find favor with God. For God's countenance to shine on his face. I wanted him to be a living testament of the mercy and grace of God. Thank you Lord for answering my prayers.

No strings please.

It was really hot outside. So, after Vacation Bible School we headed to the pool. We spent three hours in the water. It was wonderful. Then for the special treat of the day...We had peanut butter ice cream!!!! My favorite. It is by far the best homemade ice cream there is. I had a couple of people ask me for the recipe today. So here it is:

Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Prepare recipe as you would your regular homemade ice cream.

Trust me, it is sooooo good. Oh yea, here is my pet peeve. PLEASE take the white stringing thing out of your egg yolk before adding it to the recipe. NOBODY wants to find it their bowl. And believe me it will end up in someones bowl. And they won't want to eat it either. Nothing says YUCK like stringing things in your ice cream. Now enjoy.

Go ahead and JUMP!!

Tonight was family fun night at VBS. Elijah had a blast as only Elijah can.......

He JUMPS off the water slide in true Elijah style.

"Loving Every Minute of It"

Grace takes a more traditional approach.

We had a great time. I think summer is finally "officially" here. And we absolutely love it.

Vacation Bible School

We have spent every morning this week at VBS. The kids are having a great time. And so am I for that matter!!! Three hours of kid free living. I have almost ran out of things to do. Oh, well I can always shop.

Gerard Butler

Many of my friends have been all Gerard Bulter?!? And I am all oh yea!!!! Now you can see why.

Movies!!!

I just came from yet another movie. Cherdo came by and picked me up for girls afternoon out. I totally enjoyed myself. It was a great movie. Heck, any movie without five kids has got to be somewhat enjoyable. Even if the movie stinks (which it didn't) I can always take a nap. And the good Lord knows with five kids around that never happens. lol I had a wonderful time. Thanks Cherdo!!!

And for all my prudish friends that are now aghast at the fact that I went to see this movie.....

I admit that watching this show and now movie, is my guilty pleasure in life. I don't smoke. I don't do drugs. I don't drink. So if watching this is wrong then heaven help me. And friends pray for me.