Social Media,taking responsibility for my WORDS! :)

Social Media is a place to connect with people you know and don't know. A place to post photos, update your statuses, vent, and keep up with everyone and their dog.

It can also be a place of drama and negativity.  For me personally, it is so  easy to write the negative instead of sharing the positive.  I have experienced this first hand.

As most of you know,  I have been going through quite a bit of my own personal stuff.  Last year I had a very tough pregnancy, hard labor, child birth and recovery.  On top of all that I was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety. Then in case that wasn't enough, my husband fell 12 ft off a ladder, broke his leg, and shattered his left knee. A very tough time for my family.

But before actually giving birth to Channing, getting diagnosed with postpartum, and Keith breaking his leg, I was already on an emotional  roller coaster and I certainly expressed every feeling I had, good or bad, on Facebook. Not the best thing to do.

I absolutely have the right to feel the way I do, am even completely justified in those feelings, and certainty can write about my feelings where I want and when I want - like Facebook and Twitter, right? Not so fast...!

So one day, after complaining about everything I could think of and expressing  my feelings to the world via Facebook, I felt convicted.  I felt God tell me that I needed to apologize.  

Wow, really God? Do I have to? I mean I only wrote how I felt?

"Yes, you do. You are a child of God and with that comes responsibility for your words and actions.  You are called to be a light in the darkness. You need to be uplifting. There are power in your words."

I actually had someone delete me because my posts were depressing. I cried for two days afterward.  But, I also believe God used that to show me that what I write has an effect on people.  I want it to be the right effect, a positive one. To be able to share God's power and love.  People certainly need those words more than they need to read about me having a bad day.  Plus, on those days I feel like writing the negative but I choose a scripture instead - it uplifts me, too.

So I apologized to Facebook.  I had many people say that I didn't have to and/or that they appreciated my honesty. I really felt like I had to do it. And truthfully, I felt so much better after I did.

This post is by no means to tell you that you shouldn't write what you're feeling.  Just remember that many people see what you write and I don't know about you, but I want them to be encouraged not discouraged by the words of my posts.

Proverbs 18:21 (AMP)

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]."

Ephesians 4:29 ESV

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Proverbs 16:24 ESV

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

Proverbs 12:18 ESV

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Matthew 12:36 ESV

I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,

Psalm 19:14 ESV

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Proverbs 17:27 ESV

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

I know that I will always be tempted to post the negative things, but I hope that I am able to show God's love, pray for and minister to those in need.  For that's the person I want to be.

~Vicki~

In place I thought I would never be...

This post is very hard for me to write, but I feel like it will help me & maybe others. It's very hard for me to be this open & personal.

My story:

When I found out I was pregnant with my second baby, I never thought my life would be filled with anything other than joy.

My pregnancy was a difficult one, horrible morning sickness, early contractions, & 3 months of bed-rest. The day I had her I lost so much blood I need a blood transfusion & became severely anemic. This was only the beginning of an emotional roller coaster.

I knew that things would be harder with two children vs one..but it was more than that. I just felt different. Detached would be the word.

Fast forward to November 2012 (Channing was born in April) I decided I need to see a doctor with my concerns of how I was feeling. THREE days BEFORE my husband fell 12 ft off a ladder & broke his leg, I was diagnosed with postpardum depression & anxiety.

"Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first 3 months after delivery."

I was put on some medication for it. Well, two months go by & and I felt a 100 times worse. The medicine had a reverse reaction.

So just a little over a month ago, I started some new medication & seem to be doing better. It's still very hard & the guilt that I have to take anything at all, is hard. But, being healthy for my family is number one. So I am going trusting in God to get me through.

I had many people praying during my pregnancy & had a few words from God given to me, & I am hanging on to those. I have hope & faith. Some days my faith is very little, other days it's a big as a mountain.

Here are a few words I know were meant for me. I want to share.

(When I read this one, I stopped at the part were it said "ten weeks" & looked at my calendar..& it had been exactly ten weeks to the day, that Keith broke his leg)

1/23/13
SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS:

Stop and discern. Realize that you have stepped into a new spiritual flow. You are leaving behind the chaos and difficulty of the past ten weeks, and you will now have greater freedom and clarity. You will be able to deal more effectively with any trauma you sustained in that period of transition. I am releasing you into an anointing of ease if you will receive it by faith, says the Lord.

John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."


Faith Tabernacle
February 6, 2013
SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS:

Take the opportunities you are given to regroup. The battle has been fierce, and your fight has taken a lot of energy both spiritually and naturally. Now is the time when you can be renewed and restored. Stop and consider where you have been and where you are going to regain perspective. Draw near to Me, says the Lord, for I am your place of strength and safety in troubling times.

Psalms 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

I really hope to write on a regular basis on this blog, to help me with my healing process.

I have a feeling most of my friends figured this out on their own. I am working on keeping my feelings off of Facebook, & trying to be positive.

Please if you would, continue to pray for me & my family during this time in our lives, thank you!!

Vicki

Everyday Thankfulness- Feb 5th

I am keeping it simple today, for I have been sick for about 3 days now and no energy to be at the computer. 

Today, I am thankful for my bed, a bed that is comfortable with lots of pillows and soft blankets on days like this, when I am not feeling well.  And the little girl that lays beside me, making me watch the same shows over and over again...lol! I am now an expert on Little Bear, Peppa Pig, Super Why, Wonder Pets, Yo Gabba Gabba and her favorite movies..Alvin and the Chipmunks and Because of Winn Dixie. :) I am looking forward to "two" little ones snuggling in my bed with me, can't wait. 

Happy Sunday

*Vicki*

Everyday Thankfulness - Feb 1st - My sister

I am a few days behind on this blog, but instead trying to back track...I'll just start from today. :)

Today, I am thankful for my sister.  She is an amazing person,wife, mom of 3,  non-judgmental, understanding, a true woman of God, talented writer, cancer survivor, great listener & my inspiration.  

I am truly blessed to be her sister, & look up to her in many ways.  I want to share her story/testimony about her cancer.  Here is the link to her blog.  I don't think I could have had as much strength as she did, she is an inspiration to me & many others. She is my best friend. I hope my girls have this kind of relationship. :)

http://isthatyoulord.blogspot.com/search/label/celebrate?m=0

I love you, my sweet sister! :)

"Sisters"

Everyday Thankfulness - Jan 28th

Today, I am thankful for who I am in Christ. I doubt these things on a daily basis, but God's word is true & I am so glad that it is.

I am accepted...
John 1:12 - I am God's child.

John 15:15 - As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:1 - I have been justified.

1 Corinthians 6:17- I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.

1 Corinthians 12:27 - I am a member of Christ's body.

Ephesians 1:3-8 - I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.

Colossians 1:13-14 - I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.

Colossians 2:9-10 - I am complete in Christ.

Hebrews 4:14-16 - I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.

I am secure...
Romans 8:1-2 - I am free from condemnation.

Romans 8:28 - I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.

Romans 8:31-39 - I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 - I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.

Colossians 3:1-4 - I am hidden with Christ in God.

Philippians 1:6 - I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.

Philippians 3:20 - I am a citizen of heaven.

2 Timothy 1:7 - I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.

1 John 5:18 - I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.

I am significant...
John 15:5 - I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.

John 15:16 - I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.

1 Corinthians 3:16 - I am God's temple.

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - I am a minister of reconciliation for God.

Ephesians 2:6 - I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.

Ephesians 2:10 - I am God's workmanship.

Ephesians 3:12 - I may approach God with freedom and confidence.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Copyright 2006 Freedom in Christ. All rights reserved.

*Vicki*

Everyday Thankfulness - Jan 26th

Today, I am thankful for God's unfailing love. He loves me more than I can ever fathom and I am beginning to grasp that.  God is working on my heart in many areas and I am so grateful to him, that he cares enough to make me in to the woman of God he has called me to be. 

Psalm 33:22(NIV) 

"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O lord, even as we put our hope in you."  

Lamentations 3:22 – 25

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him. ” (NIV)

Psalm 90:14
  (NIV)

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, 

   that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.


*Vicki*

Everyday Thankfulness - Jan 25

January 25, 2012 Today, I am thankful for prayer.  Prayer is a very important part of my life & I truly believe GOD answers prayers. 

 Philippians 4:6-  (NIV) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

 *Vicki*

Everyday Thankfulness - Jan 22-24th

I am a few days behind, but I knew exactly what I would write...I had in written in my head...lol!! My sweet little, clingy one wouldn't let me get to my computer. But, it's all good. :)

January 22, 2012

Today, I am thankful for God's forgiveness.  It is so wonderful to know that I can repent & ask forgiveness & he forgives, & doesn't hold it over my head.  God is so good! :) 

Psalm 103:8-12 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

“Forgiving and being forgiven are two names for the same thing. The important thing is that a discord has been resolved.”  ~ C.S. Lewis 

January 23, 2012

Today, I am thankful for Rylee Rae Smith.  My sweet, 3 year old, gift from God...that has completely changed my life for the better & her smiles & laughter just making life amazing!!   Even on days like today, with her CRANKINESS & FIT THROWING...I still love her with all I have in me.  I am so grateful I get to spend everyday with her at home.  How could I ever get mad at this face...?? :)

January 24,2012

Today, I am thankful for my husband.  

I am so grateful that he works so hard, so that I can stay home with our sweet little girl, & the one on the way! He is the best daddy & helps me with her so much!  He is a great man!  Great provider, great daddy, wonderful husband, I am blessed! 

*Vicki*

Every Day Thankfulness - New Goal

Wow, its been quite sometime since I have have written on or thought about this blog.  Life just gets busy and my goals for this blog just seemed to disappear.  However, I hope that I can keep up with my latest goal, which is to be THANKFUL for something everyday and keep track of it.  Its is so easy to only feel thankful when we receive what we need, but what about all the things we already have, without a thankful heart...we take many things for granted.  I  personally do not want to be that anymore, for even in my most difficult trials, I know I have much to be thankful for.  And I truly believe that doing this can change me as a person and I am looking forward to that..  I am growing and learning to trust GOD through many things right now, and I believe that all will work out, for that is his promise to me.  I would have liked to have started this on Jan 1st, but today is as good as day as any...!!  

January 21, 2012

I am thankful for my parents, for they are the reason I believe the things I do, they instilled in me my values, morals, and beliefs and I am so grateful for them.  Its hard to see those things when we are growing up, the "teenager stage", but when you have kids of your own....you appreciate they things they told you and hope that you can teach your kids too.  I am so thankful for Christian parents, that they pray for me ALL the time and that they love GOD like they do, such an example. 

I hope that you will continue this journey with me....and maybe feel the need to have more of a thankful heart.  Its like Thanksgiving everyday...(without the food...lol).

*Vicki* 

My sweetie and her new bike...

GOD, is that your voice I hear????

Well, I know it's been FOREVER since my last post.  I really only write on this blog when I feel compelled to do so, or GOD says so..lol! Like now.

These last few months I have been in my own emotional mind battle.  Let's just say it's like being on a rollercoster & never getting off.  I mean like going through the SAME thing over & over again.  I have had some past issues, you know bitterness, unforgiveness, & regrets that I haven't been able to forgive "myself" for....just things I struggle with.  Getting mad at God, because I felt like everytime I prayed about something it was like hitting my head on a brick wall! So I gave up, just really was in a bad place spiritually , "Have you been there", anyone with me? So frustrated that I was having the longest "pity party" ever. Well, SNAP out of it Vicki, GOD wants to use you ..what GOD are you talking to me??

So here's 2 little stories of mine as a reference....!

A few years well a little more, I was 28,  I was living & working in a little town called Clute..just there for 8 months, but GOD had a reason for me being there...I mean "deeper" than me just doing my "job".  I was working as a Property Manager & never knew how my " actions" could effect people.  First, I met this lady name Jimmie, she was the apartment house keeper..the sweetest woman ever! So one day..I was MAD at the copier...it was a Monday morning & reports where due & I needed copies made...so ( don't laugh), but I proceeded to "lay hands on the copier & pray...I had NO idea Jimmie was watching! It began to work..& she came up to me & said "Wow, you are just what I needed a woman of God for a boss! I just smiled. :). A little time goes by & I was at home & felt this sudden urge to pray for her, so the next day..I took her to my apartment & said I must pray for you, not sure why...so I begin to pray!  A few days later she informs me that she was driving with her grand kids in the back & fell asleep..went of the road a little NO damage & NO one was hurt. At that point we realized that prayer was for her life & safety. Sure glad I "obeyed" that voice that said " pray Vicki". GOD is good!

Next story- same place..

I had the WORST migraine headache & decided after days of having it, a massage was in order. So I called this little place there & made an appointment with Wanda.  Let's just say I had NO idea GOD's plans.  So I arrived & got ready for my massage & laid my head down inside the whole of the table..(lol) & as Wanda began to massage me, I begin to cry uncontrollably, she said "Are you okay", I said yes @ first..! As I laid there GOD said, " Tell her I'm going to heal her husband', I said, "WHAT, NO WAY, I don't know her. But, oh this feeling wouldn't  go away.  So I sit up on the table, in a "small soft voice" said.." this is going to sound crazy but, I have to say this to you & I hope you don't think I'm crazy".  I said "GOD is going to heal your husband & as I spoke those words..more came & I begin to pray for her, in a small back room, in a robe, in tears, a stranger to me..but GOD said, so I did! Turns out I was (well GOD was) right right on the mark & she begin to open up about her situation & said years ago she had a little girl named  Vicki, that was killed on her bike right at her drive way & that the minute I walked through the door, I reminded her of her daughter & even the same name. See how GOD works, the details he goes through for us. So that day in Clute was life changing for me.  Never disobey the voice of GOD, some that needs to hear it..is VERY important to him.

So, years later...like 2 weeks ago I was driving (lol) to my mom's..my 4 hour "quiet time" that GOD has me alone & talks to me & I have to listen..(smiles), he brought the  story of Wanda back to my mind & said, "that's how I want to use you", I said "Okay GOD, give me the words & I will speak them.

So, I get home & still mad at somethings & my "issues" are bothering me again....& for months I have had "extreme" anxiety & almost considering the doctor for help. But, wait...

The New Year comes & I feel that I have truly LET GO of some yucky stuff, my baggage I was holding on to & opened my bible & got back into his word.,everyday for 5 days now..5 days straight ( big deal for me), you see I attempted last year to read the bible in a year...didn't happen..this year IT WILL happen.

Now my point..lol.! A few days ago I felt the need to put on facebook that I wanted to pray for people & for days I have been & God is moving.  So yesterday, I decided to go to Target, which usually when I mention leaving my house, a FLOOD of anxiety overwhelms me & I barely can breathe & have to fight to get out the door...well I didn't feel that!  I felt PEACE, like I haven't felt in YEARS...I was shocked! On the way, I just had tears rolling down my face, because for the first time, in a LONG time, I felt GOD's presence all around me & I was obeying him in my life!

So, the moral of my story..is GOD wants to use you, you just have to let him & when you do...you'll feel it & know it & will be at peace!!

Deut 28:2 If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.2 You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God:

God Bless...

Confession of My Heart...

I was driving home (well to my mom's) and its a 4 hour drive so I always use this time to pray.  I have had somethings that I have been needing to change within myself.  You know something you NEVER want to REALLY admit that you have a problem with.  So on my drive I was praying and just thinking about a few things, talking with God and this song came on the radio, I have NEVER heard it before...but I can tell you that it "hit me like a ton of bricks" when I heard the words.  Discovering  or admitting your "hidden sin" is NO fun, but the growth that will happen within you after you admit it, then repent will be well worth it.

"My Own Little World" - Matthew West

In my own little world it hardly ever rains
I’ve never gone hungry or always felt safe
I got some money in my pocketshoes on my feet
In m own little world
Population me


I try to stay awake through the Sunday morning church
I throw a twenty in the plate but I never give ’til it hurts
and I turn off the news when I don’t like what I see
it’s easy to do when it’s population me


What if there’s a bigger picture
what if I’m missing out
What if there’s a greater purpose
I could be living right now
outside my own little world

Stopped at the red light, looked out my window
Outside the car, saw a sign, said “Help this homeless widow”
Just above this sign was the face of a human
I thought to myself, “God, what have I been doing?”
So I rolled down my window and I looked her in the eye
Oh how many times have I just passed her by
I gave her some money then I drove on through
in my own little world there’s Population two

What if there’s a bigger picture
what if I’m missing out
What if there’s a greater purpose
I could be living right now
outside my own little world

Start breaking my heart for what breaks Yours
give me open hands and open doors
put Your light in my eyes and let me see
that my own little world is not about me

Selfishness is something we never want to confession we are, but I think that each of us has a little in us.  I have come to realize my "little " is actually "a lot". 

I found some great scriptures that talk about selfishness and I needed to read everyone of them.

Psalm 119:36
Turn my heart towards your statutes and not towards selfish gain.

Proverbs 18:1
An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends: he defies all sound judgement.

Phillipians 1:17
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

James 3:14
But if you harbor bitter envy and self ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

James 3:16
For where you have envy and self ambition there you find disorder and every evil practice.

Phillipians 2:3-4
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humitlity of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interest of others.

Dear Lord, Please create in me a clean heart. Show me the sin within my heart. Forgive me for being selfish towards the people I love and most of all you.  Please help me to be more like you and to be aware of the oppportunites I have to improve in my life. Thank you for you unconditional love and allowing me to repent and forgiving me no matter what.   Help me to realize it NOT JUST POPULATION ME.   In Jesus Name.

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1.  GOD answered some prayers of mine this week and that is THE BEST FEELING!  GOD, you NEVER cease to AMAZE me!!!

2. It's almost 9am and all the dishes are washed, living room picked up and homemade cookies are in the oven....now that's an accomplishment..lol! Next, to the store to get diapers or pull ups :).  She peed on the floor twice last night! We are working on potty training..!

3.  I have NO idea if my sister will continue to do Let's Talk! Tuesday, but I am sure she will have another neat thing to do.  :0)

4. Word Vocabulary DVD's are great...they keep Rylee's attention for a "little" while...! It helped me with #2.

5. My SWEET BLESSING!

6.  I found a friend on Facebook yesterday that I have been trying to find for years.  Excited we are back in touch! 

7.  Yesterday was my Granny's 92nd birthday...this woman means the world to me! I am VERY close to her and miss her A LOT!  I can't wait to see her next time I come down!

8.  GOD IS AMAZING!

9. GOD IS AMAZING!

10. EXCITED and HAPPY today!

Happy Tuesday!! Be Blessed!

Releasing My Thoughts

I am sitting at my kitchen table with a million and one things on my brain.  I tried to take a nap earlier (horrible headache) and I could NEVER relax.  It got me thinking about my "sleep issues", I have suffered with insomnia my entire life and really still don't know why.  Its hard to NEVER  feel rested and being an OVER- thinker doesn't help either.  I am going to try to list all the things I am concerned with or thinking about...maybe doing this will help.  I probably should write this in my journal, but Rylee would never let me do that!

1.  House Remodel -  We are in the stages of trying to accomplish this and really NEED prayer for something's.  This is something that needs to happen, we have really outgrown our house and when we purchased it, it was with the intent to remodel it ASAP....! Fast forward to 5 years later and RYLEE...!  The floorplan has never been functional and a change really needs to be made.

2.   Losing weight-  I need to lose at least 30lbs, which would put me at a great weight that I am comfortable with.  The thing is, I have lost my baby weight a LONG time ago (all 29lbs of it), but I was about 25lbs overweight when before I got pregnant.  And we all know I am not getting yonger and that its harder to lose the older you get....YIKES!  Now, I just need to decide how I want to achieve my goal.  I have considered ordering AdvoCare, but I think I might try Dr. Oz You: On A Diet- I have heard good things about it and I am not to fond of pills...!  So starting next week...fruits, veggies, chicken and fish will be on my plate, along with WATER (no Dr. Pepper..boo-hoo).  So WISH ME LUCK and say a prayer that I can do it.

3.  Another Baby-  hmmmmmmmmm, I know that we want one.  When I decided to have kids I always said TWO would be perfect for me, a girl and boy (everyone's thoughts), BUT  what IF I have twins...VERY possible.  I will give that one to GOD.  Rylee is almost  2 and that is a good age gap and again....I am NOT getting ANY younger! I am already considered "high risk" at 35!  I really don't see wanting them farther apart in age....so I guess we better start talking about this one.  (HOUSE REMODEL)

4.  Spiritual -  I am not really where I want or need to be in this area.  Then again most of us never are.  I am TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH GOD and I am an intercessor and PRAY ALL THE TIME, but find it difficult to read my bible everyday.  Also, I am still searching for a church...not really hard...I might add.  A few weeks ago, I did go to a Cowboys for Jesus church right down the road and its NOT for me! So the search will continue..its something I really need to do.

5.  My Photography-  As you know, I started Tin Bucket Photograhy and so far its going REALLY SLOW, which is what I expected considering I have a 21 month old little girl and I am a stay at home mommy.   I did have 2 appointments  a couple of weeks ago that I was excited about, but neither worked out...and I understood why but, was a little disappointed.  There is always next time.  Anyway, I know that I want to do this for a long time and it will eventually happen.  I am lacking inspiration lately, and with this heat....UGH, who wants to sweat to death...NOT ME.

6.  Motherhood -  I have to say that its not easy being a mommy to my ALMOST 2 yr old.  Her little personality is SHINING through and MOOD SWINGS...hahaha ( where oh where does she get those from...lol). I love every minute of it...even though I AM EXHAUSTED!!!  She is now talking...saying MANY words...which the word "ICE" is our favorite...(ADORABLE) and "TRACTOR" is a close second,  Currently teething, 4 teeth and we are not enjoying it to much, sleeping in her own bed (I'm still on the floor beside her...come on mommy...let go...haha), completely weaned...WOO-HOO, (I miss the closeness, but not the act), tonight she opened the bathroom door for the 1st time- WATCH OUT, absolutely LOVES shoes, purses, jewelry and clothes (like her mommy), oh and the LOOKS she started giving me this week...I have to say she gave me one of  "my looks" and I was like OH NO :O), and taking off her diaper and going to the bathroom to sit on her potty chair and MUST have the door closed...!  She does it in her diaper about 5 minutes before we get to the bathroom, but she says "pee-pee" so she knows. I LOVE RYLEE RAE! How will I handle another one...makes me nervous thinking about it.

7.  I feel like I am writing a Let's Talk! Tuesday..HAHA!  Something I do every Tuesday for my sister's blog.  Is that you Lord.  (take a look).

8.  Many, many, many more things, but this is all I have the energy to write.  No one is going to read this but me..anyway.

So, I hope I can sleep after typing all this...!

Sweet Dreams..I hope!

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1.  Today, my mom and I have been shopping at resale shops tyring to find some cute photography props. I found the 2 VERY cute stick horses, one is blue and the other is red!  I LOVE THEM.  I would take a picture..but maybe later. ( I might take pics of ALL the stuff I find, then post)

2.  I have 2 photo shoots this weekend and I am VERY nervous and I hope that I do a good job.  I have rented a 'fabulous' lens so my photos will be the best they can be.  I can't wait to buy the lens, but is about $1000, so I better start saving! Donations..HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (kidding)!

3.  We are in the process (beginning stages) of planning our house remodel!  Its been A LONG TIME coming!  And you would NOT believe the FAVOR OF GOD..we have had already and the doors that are opening for us and we haven't even started!!  Here is a photo what it will look like after, my hubby (an architect) desgined and did this rendering!!

4.  I SERVE AN AWESOME GOD!!!

5.  I think this is all I will write for today, waiting on Rylee to wake up so we can get back on the road and head to some more shops...she fell asleep so we had to come home!!

Have a great Tuesday!! :0)

Let's Talk! Tuesday

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First, I would like to say this has been an emotional week for me. 

1.  Today my GORGEOUS little sweetie pie is 20 months and 2 days ago....started sleeping in her bed for the first time.   I have also been weaning her completely during this time.  My sweet sister,  of course been getting her to sleep and putting her in her bed...and waking up when she does..which the 1st night was lots! But, I am happy and SURPRISED to report that for the first time EVER, she slept through the night and so did I.  STILL SHOCKED.   Here is a photo Shelly took, when Keith (her daddy) was putting her bed up and this was her first (using this word a lot...lol) climbing in her bed!

2.  Here is a cute little video (I hope this works..??) of Rylee and Logan playing in her bed!

3. I just had to post this too...another photo taken by
 my sister...!

 4. FINALLY, I have received my logo and watermark. I am still trying to figure out how to put it on my website..lol!  So here it is, in all its glory! Designed by Tracy Sugelime Designs

Logo

This is my watermark, it is my copyright for my photos!

5  Okay, this is it for me today...we are heading to the Children's museum and I am sure we will take lots of pictures!



P.S. - I am working very hard on my website..its just taking a little longer than I thought! Now its just colors, a few little things here and there and it will be good to go...! I am excited!

Snapshot Saturday- & my new blog! :0)

I have started a new blog for my photography! And I have decided to do something fun! I am doing "Snapshot Saturday", just put your favorite photo on your blog for the week! I have made a button (above) which you can go to my new blog (http://tinbucketphotography.blogspot.com/) & copy & paste the code below it, onto your blog & it will link back to mine!

I will also be doing a Mr.Linky- which allows you to enter your name & URL on my blog post, so other people can follow you as well! This Saturday, you'll see what I mean! :0)

So, I'll put this post on that blog, too!

Can't wait to see your pretty pictures!

Let's Talk! Tuesday

1.  Rylee and I are at my inlaws few days, its been nice to have other people around.

2.  We took Rylee to a place called The Rose Garden in Brenhem, a took lots of pretty pics of her, can't wait to get home and download them!  However, its was SO hot and she was so busy running around...between me chasing her and the FULL ON SUN, I hope I at least got a few good ones.

3. I am really tired today, Rylee and Nanna are sleeping and I should be...but as always, TOO much on my brain..ugh!! 

4.  Still waiting on my logo and watermark...I think my patience is being tested..lol!

5. I am typing this on a laptop that I was given...and its older and  really good for just emails and internet..but, I need one and GOD blessed me with it, so grateful.

6.  I am very excited and nervous about my sister coming to stay next week...we are going to try to wean Rylee from her 'night' feeding and I hope and pray it goes well for all of us!  O and we are also going to attempt (well Shelly is.lol) to put her in her baby bed, which she has never slept in...its TIME!  Please pray that it will be an easy transition for us!

7. I wish I could post a photo....but, I am not on my computer...!

8.  Rylee just woke up.....this is it...lol!!

see ya next week...

Let's Talk! Tuesday

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1. Happy Birthday to my  handosome nephew Taylor, we love and miss you very much!!

2. I'm so excited, I purchased my website & logo! I get the logo

sometime this week & my I have a few more things to do! & Tin Bucket

Photography is a go!

3. I have 4 people wanting apointments,when I head down to

Cleveland, Tx in August,I hope they all work out! I need photos for

my portfolio!

4. I'm writing this @ 11:15 on Monday on my I- phone!

5. We took Rylee to Natural Bridge/ Wildlife Ranch on Sunday, & a

ostrich tried to break our window, & a zebra tried to eat me..lol!

6. I feel like I could sleep a year, & I look like I need to! I have

black circles to prove it- :0(!

7. Future Model

8. Me being silly... or cheezy...lol!

9.  Determining my worth..is harder than I thought.  I have been working on my price list and contract and its hard.

10.  Trying to fit a lot of work in, while she's sleep...better get back to it.

Have a blessed day!

P.S.  I am going to do a "Snapshot Saturday",  on my new photography blog...I hope other people do it with me...lol!  I'll post my link a little later.

Mommy's Necklace...Original Color

I think these are cute shots..enjoy!