True Worship :)

Psalm 29 (The Message)

Psalm 29

A David Psalm

1-2 Bravo, God, bravo! Gods and all angels shout, "Encore!"
In awe before the glory,
in awe before God's visible power.
Stand at attention!
Dress your best to honor him!

3 God thunders across the waters,
Brilliant, his voice and his face, streaming brightness—
God, across the flood waters.

4 God's thunder tympanic,
God's thunder symphonic.

5 God's thunder smashes cedars,
God topples the northern cedars.

6 The mountain ranges skip like spring colts,
The high ridges jump like wild kid goats.

7-8 God's thunder spits fire.
God thunders, the wilderness quakes;
He makes the desert of Kadesh shake.

9 God's thunder sets the oak trees dancing
A wild dance, whirling; the pelting rain strips their branches.
We fall to our knees—we call out, "Glory!"

10 Above the floodwaters is God's throne
from which his power flows,
from which he rules the world.

11 God makes his people strong.
God gives his people peace.

Riverbanks Zoo and More! :)

Saturday we headed down to the Riverbanks zoo in Columbia, Sc...It was so hot, but we had a blast! Hayden LOVES going to the zoo and now that he is trying to walk he LOVES to get down and walk everywhere :) Gracie brought her american girl bitty baby and it's stroller..That lasted oh about 5 min and we were hauling around bitty baby too...LOL Glad she didn't bring her bitty twins UGG LOL...We rode the train, milked a fake cow, drank about 60 gallons of water LOL and enjoyed the indoor exhibits LOL....I left Hayden's sandals in the car sooo YAY :) HEHEHEHE...The rest of the day we spent shopping in columbia...It was fun and I had my very first peach milkshake from Chick Fla...YUMMY! I enjoyed our day together :) so much fun! :)God is so good to us and I thank him for his many blessings :)....

Love what my cousin lindsey said " Crazy thought ... The "king of pop" stands before the "King of Glory" today ... Fame redefined. " lindsey burrell

Summer Movies :)

Love this movie it was really good :)


Long and if you get motion sickness take something LOL because it is intense :)

Summertime and the Livin is Easy!

My cute babies eating watermelon on the front porch...Nothing better :)!!!

Blessed

I was thinking on God's goodness in my life, because WOW has He been so very good to me! I don't deserve His love or his peace and tranquility in my life, but nevertheless he still loves this old girl made of dust....Life can bring sorrow and hurt, pain and suffering and on the other hand material things, family, friends and so on... but at the end of it all when everthing is gone and everyone is gone...Who are you really?

I think back on all of the things God has done in my life from birth and just as the song say's I am trully amazed....My life is like a timeline of God's Grace and Beauty and although many times I have failed Him and many times I fall He is and will always be my saviour!

I wrote this poem as I was overwhelmed by the peace that surpasses all understanding today!


I feel such peace, I can't explain....
The breath of God runs through my veins
His Grace and Love I'm thankful for,
His Plan, His Will, The Open Doors....

Im blessed beyond my wildest dreams
with love, peace and true serenity....
The Strength He gives me everyday...
The Hope I have that's paved the way....

My life is bliss and beautiful
Full of laughter, Tears and nothing dull
It is a Joy to be His child and to Know
my Saviour meek and mild!

What can I do for Him today?
How I can walk His narrow way?...
Live for my King?.... who set me free...
Lord, may I never part from thee.....

Candace Stone

New York Trip

Shane and I Flew to New York City this weekend for the first time ever....I had not flown since I was an infant! I was so nervous, but with prayers from friends I was totally okay once up in the air and I now officially want to fly everywhere :) LOL.....
Our Trip was short, but so romantic and beautiful....I fell in Love with my Husband all over again...and With the city of New York...I LOVE NEW YORK :)!!!! We stayed at the beautiful Warwick Hotel located at the corner of 6th Avenue and 54th Street...It is famous for Cary Grant living there and many many old hollywood stars and starlets staying there..The Warwick was also a haven for the Beatles when they made their way to NYC for concerts! We shopped on 5th avenue at saxs, the apple store and other amazing stores then ate at the Trump towers grille, Visited Macy's, Madison Square Gardens and Park, the Flat iron building, Carnigie hall, Central park, the beautiful Empire State building, Times square, Battery park, Liberty island and Ellis island, we enjoyed a dinner cruise around the entire island of Manhattan and experienced a cab ride in the famous NYC taxi's and pedi cab:)! We enjoyed a romantic dinner in a fancy hidden little quaint italian restuarant called "il gattopardo" nestled in between two sky scrappers off of 54th street...The ceiling was of glass and nothing was as romantic as eating dinner with my sweet love in a one of a kind nyc bite to eat such as il gattopardo....The food was out of this world amazing....We had the honor of entering the St. Patricks Cathedral which is one of the most famous cathedral's in all of nyc...it was beautiful and so amazing.....Shane and I broke down when we entered Ground zero...It was a quiet, erie, and humbling place....I will never forget the feeling i felt being down there....All in all our trip was amazing and I can't wait to go back...

Here are some pics....If you want to see more check my myspace out and my facebook!

First Week Of Summer Break

I have been enjoying this first full week out of school...I love being with my kids and having fun with them so summer is a plus......I had my very first full body one hour massage...It was amazing...Can't wait to go again soon

We have had Rob and Michael in all Week from Florida and enjoyed hanging out with them...
We have gone swimming.....




Enjoyed the Greenville Zoo and Cleveland Park
















Me, Shane and the Kids went to the Glazing Pot where we made a cute plate for rob :)


The girls also enjoyed their first week as part timers (meaning they go two days a week) at summer camp :), where they swim, play, have bible lessons and hang out with friends :)!!!!!

Well I am off to New york Tonight.....Flying out of Gsp with My Shane for a romantic weekend getaway...Stopping in Washington for a layover and I hope to see my Best Friend Andrea then on to the Big Apple!!!!

Thanks

I am always always thankful for the MANY blessings that I have in my life, I have be known to write them down, but haven't been doing so the past few months....Today I just felt like writing down my thankful thoughts!

I am thankful for:
The serious stuff that matters most~:
God
My Health
Shane
Shane's Health
Hannah
Gracie
Hayden
My Kids Health
My kids Laughing
Shane's Kisses
Smoochies from My Little man and little ladies
Hugs from Meme and Popee
Meme
Popee
Friday Night dinner with meme and popee
Phone conversations with family and friends I love you my sweet andrea :) you are more like my sister since i have know you for 28 years LOL
Our Family's
Friends
Pee Wee our little doggie who is geting old :( poor fellow
Shane's Businesses...Thank you Jesus!
Our Family time
Getting to Sit with shane at church
my beautiful flowers
Barney and Elmo, Transformers and Cars:) for Hayden
Jonas Brothers and Miley Cirus,Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato LOL for Hannah and Gracie
Mr. Taylor in simpsonville and His jewlery! beautiful stuff :), but he is more beautiful :)
Facebook...Because I have been able to get in contact with ppl from Richmond Va and Charleston Sc Places we were in ministry, I am in contact with friends from Lee, Highschool, Family friends from Georgia that i grew up knowing and most importantly family that I would NEVER get to talk to otherwise...What a blessing to be able to connect to the "Real" ppl from my life...So cool :) On top of staying connected to my friends from abundant life and ridge pointe :)!


Trivial Things, but so thankful all the same even though they are meaninless and only last for a season...it is a blessing to have them even if it is just for a day!
Our Beautiful Home (It is my dream house) and everyone has their own room~ Praise GOD!
My Car AKA SALLY hehehehe I have had this suv longer than any other vehical we have owned 6 years!
The Radio and T.v. so that my kids can watch cartoons from nick and disney and cartoon network, so cool...It made my 6 year old car new again...
Meme and Popee's New House...It is beautiful and I am so happy for them :)
My Backyard
The Neighborhood Pool...The best there is in town...It's like we have our own waterpark!
The Sports Club at Five Forks LOVE THAT PLACE!
My whirlpool tub! it is like having my on hot tub in the bathroom...it is huge!
DVR
My Weekend Getaways
Full body massages having my first today!
Skinny White Chocolate Mocha Frappocino's from Starbucks
Sunshine
Rain
My Iphone :) I have a love hate relationship with this piece of technology...I mean i have had it almost a year...Again longer than any other phone i have ever had :) LOL
My Pink Macbook air it is freakin hot!
Spa pedicures :)
Yoga Class
Instant Dry Nail polish
Lucky Magazine :)

Some Goals Reached and More Set!

Well, If you follow Shane and I on facebook you know our status usually has the word workout somewhere in it...LOL...Since joining the five forks sports club we have been enjoying every advantage being a memeber will give us and we have somewhat become addicted to working out...Which is not a bad thing! Since starting Shane has lost almost 30lbs and looks really good..He is working on building muscle now WHOO HOOO HOLLA :) LOL....He is already built like a linebacker with wide shoulders and big chest perfect for muscle's (upside down triangle) so he is gonna be a beast! :) LOVE IT!!!!

I am working out for one hour a day and attending yoga classes 2 to 3 times a week....Since joining in April I have gone from a size 8/10 to a size 4/6 cool huh, considering a year ago I was 180lbs and Just had a baby and was at size 16.... Right now I am weighing in at 137 and My goal is to be at 130 before the summer is over....

I create goals for myself; like this week my goal was to climb 120 floors on the stair climber in 30 min...I reached 110 yesterday and reached 115 today...So i guess I have to get it tomorrow :)...I like to switch up my routine...Someday's I do eliptical at the highest intensity and fastest speed i can go for about 30 min then do the stand up bike for that amount of time...I also like to do 3 different machines at 20 min each at the highest, craziest, most intense levels....It burns, hurts and sometimes I want to scream and even cry, but afterward I could climb a mountain....These are the machines I use minus the weights and rowing machine




Below is a machine called the cardio wave...OMG i did it for 10 min one time and thought i was going to die and I will tell you when i workout I am serious about it and get super intense...I DON'T take the easy way out, but this thing is a death machine LOL!!! My goal is to be able to do 30 min on it! by the end of the summer hopefully sooner...it sucks! I hate it and most ppl at the gym avoid it LOL it is the last machine to be taken :) HEHEHEHE, but it really works and tones up areas that a women like me could use toning up in! Next month's goals include focusing on some weights a little more than I am doing...I don't want to be a body builder, but need to tone up more thinking about getting a personal trainer for that...UUGGGG i will die I am sure LOL shane i swear has looked very sick after his sessions LOL hehehe, but they are paying off and he is learning what to do and how to do it with building up strength in his core and weight training......

Yoga is amazing...It is one of the best workouts ever and you really burn the calories...not so much like you would in an intense cardio setting, but it reallys does help tone you up, strengthen you and balance you....I LOVE IT!!!!! I can do most of the positions now without using the blocks and straps like i did starting out in Iyengar Yoga which is a form of Hatha yoga...YAY ME LOL....It is very hard too sometimes especially if you go into yin yoga which is very similar to hatha yoga, but in this yoga practic you are building up your tissues as you stay deeper and longer in the poses....MAN it burns LOL...Namastee :) HEHEHEHE Oh Lord :) hehehe