What's on my mind...

Today, I'm gonna let the beds go unmade, the house be less that spotless, let the phone go unanswered. Instead, I'm going to be grateful for the people in my life...spend time with them. Who cares about the materialistic things? Not me. I could live without all of those things...
I could not live without those in my life that I love. I don't ever want even one day to pass by, without those people knowing I love them.

Quotes I want to live by...

• "Do unto other's as you would have them do unto you" - Luke 6:31

• It is by his grace...I can live my life full of hope.

• LIVE WITHOUT REGRETS!

• Loving my life as a mommy and a wife!

• All that you do is bound to come back around...so do good.

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Quiet Moments...

To my Lilee,

Quiet moments...

Moments when I look at you and realize that lately you've been looking more and more grown up.

I find myself wanting to keep you a little girl forever.

But, during moments like this,

I see glimpses of what's to come.

Reflections of who you'll be.

Then I realize, your growing into a beautiful person.

Your laughter, your joy, your spunk...

each of these I will always cherish.

Yet, the most beautiful part of you, isn't something that can be seen from the outside...

it lies within.

Your gentleness...your spirit...your heart,

that's what makes you my Angel Face,

my little girl,

my Lilee.

Quiet moments like this...

a chance to catch my breath...

and thank God for who you are now,

and who you will one day become.

I love you like crazy.

Mommy

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One lazy Sunday with the kids

Today was a lazy Sunday. my hubby was "doing yard work" (we all know not to bother him while he's in the middle of cutting, and weed whacking, and fertilizing, and what ever else he does out there!)...the kids were playing outside...and I was just enjoying the peace that comes with having nothing to do! It didn't take long for me to grab the camera...I had to get just a few pics of those adorable faces. Of course, a few turned into 90 some total...but who's counting?
Looking at these two kids....knowing the joy they've brought into my life, I'm realizing...
...How could I ever ask for anything more?

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Lilee's rendition of "Skin-a-mer-rink"

Here's my Angel Face singing one of her favorites!

Makes me want to push the "PAUSE" button on life...so I can keep her my little girl forever......or at least until I'm ready for her to grow up.

*******Note: Before playing this video, push pause button on the music at the bottom of the screen.

What's on my mind...

My prayer and promise to myself...

"Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself in any wise to do evil." - Psalm 37:8

Dear God... I have to admit that on the surface this seems like an impossible command to obey. I have ideas in my head... about how my life should be scheduled out, and in my control. How my children and husband should act, how clean and organized my house should stay, or how people should treat me. When things don't go the way I plan, I snap. I sometimes take my frustration out on anything and everything. I have a hard time controlling my temper. But...with all of my heart, I do not want to harbor anger and frustration, nor allow negativity to control my day. God...I know that you say "my plans are not your plans"...and even though my plans may actually be reasonable, I know that doesn't give me an excuse to be angry when interruptions occur. Help me not to lose my temper with my children...my husband...with anyone, and give me the strength to "let go"...to handle anger and frustration the way you do. I know that you wouldn't have told me to "cease from anger" if you didn't expect me to do it. And just as with other seemingly impossible tasks, I know that you will give me the strength I need when I need it. Thank you for your faithfulness...and thank you for reminding me to let go...to let go, and let God.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Daddy's heart...held by these two kids.

They are his joy!

Look how grown up our little Hunter is! My honey... a wonderful man...and the BEST daddy in the whole world! My beautiful baby sister...and her beautiful baby boy. Easton Jacob Elijah Perdue

Daddy with his "Cinderella". She is truely DADDY's GIRL!

He adores her and she's crazy over him!

Me and my angel face. The "ROCK STAR"!!! We sure are lucky to have this one...this is the most awesome kid in the world! He's such a sweetie, so thoughtful and loving... and I love him like my own.My mom and sisters...my best friends! ...3 women that I hold very close to my heart.

Me and my baby sisters...Aimee and Em.

My Angel Face. Yep...that's my baby girl! Here's Hunter...rockin' out! ******Before you click play, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the screen and pause the music that's playing, so you can hear the video better...then click the play button on the video screen.

Here's Lilee...puttin' on a show!

You are my sunshine...my only sunshine!

Ok...Ok...I'll make a blog!

Well, my sister Aimee finally talked me into creating this blog, so...here I go. I must warn anyone who views this...please remember, I'm new at this! I haven't been able to get into all the MySpace, Facebook, add a friend, take away a friend, who's a friend of a friend of a friend, or whatever else there is out there. So, I figured this would do the job. Besides, anything that provides me the opportunity to show off my family, or talk about all the good things in my life...totally justified!!!

My beautiful kids!

My angel face.

Hunter and Lilee...lovin' each other!

My little easter bunnies...on Easter morning.