Wishbone

Thanksgiving!!!!!

C was totally obsessed with the wishbone this year. He read about it in one of his library books and was very interested in this strange new venture.

So of course he made his wish out loud. Because he's 4. And he wished for....

A BIG PIECE OF CHEESE!

Mind you, he had a full tummy but he really wanted this cheese and was somewhat surprised when it didn't appear to him. Immediately we found him a big piece of cheese and of course he ate it.

Of all things to wish for!!!! :)

A Letter from Grandma

I recently found a letter on an old piece of notepaper in a journal written by my Grandma Pat and thought it was pretty special and so very her. It made me miss her more and wish I could talk with her today...

Dear Father

I thank thee for my many blessings.

For my children- for the love and companionship as well as comfort and pride that they give me.

For my friends- surrounded by their love and your love Dear Father I never feel alone.

For my work- it helps give a purpose and meaning to my life.

For my apparent good health- so I can enjoy life more fully.

Help me to see that changes in life can be blessings also- that they open new doors and are the beginnings for a richer, fuller life.

Help me to see that disappointments and hurts may be blessings also. Help me to see and understand them as such.

My prayer is not only for myself but for everyone. May they too feel the wonderfulness of your blessings. Be with those who are unhappy, confused, in pain, or have not found the way. Help them- Help them Dear Lord to find the path to true happiness with you.

I ask all this in Jesus name

Amen

Patricia Jeanne Bell Wilson

Love you and miss you greatly Grandma!

sweetness ❤

between a daddy and his girl...

Us...

Just for fun, I uploaded pictures of all 5 of us around the same age. What a funny bunch!

Mr. and Mrs.:

C

N

and the Ladybug

No time for Blogging...

I promise I'm alive, just very busy and blogland is the first place that I choose to neglect.

I am REALLY enjoying my bible study on Daniel. It is so exciting learning about ancient babylonian times, lives of integrity in times similar to today, and prophecy. I am loving every second of it.

I am so trying to keep up with various things, and my organization needs much improvement. I am accomplishing small things, one at a time.

I hold my daughter WAY too much, but I wouldn't have it any other way. She's pretty special. C has taken to calling her Eliza-cute-beth. Or he asks her for an Eliza-hug. N makes up songs about anything and everything. They all seem to enjoy each other!

I've recently discovered many more companies that sponsor and support the homosexual agenda and abortion... Starbucks is a big one but I don't want to turn my blog into a soapbox. If you want more details I have them.

I'm finding unexpected joy in my heart on this topic of homeschooling. God is changing me and opening my eyes to so many things. It's exciting and a gift that I'm so thankful for.

I am thankful for so many things. A truly amazing husband, awesome friends, extraordinary family. How in the world am I so blessed. Thank you God isn't enough to say how I feel inside.

trip to Blockbuster

I decided to go to Blockbuster this evening to trade in our Blockbuster Online rental for an in-store video for the kids. My kids are used to non-violent, somewhat educational videos because that is what I feel is appropriate for them right now.

***Disclaimer: If your kids watch action movies I'm not saying that is wrong, it's just not for us.

So, on the big TV in the middle of the store, guess what is playing? TRANSFORMERS! We walked in during an intense (and loud) action scene. After what seemed like forever, we made it over to the kids section, decided on Nick Jr. Sleeptime Favorites and went to check it out.

So I asked the clerk "What is this move rated?" She said "PG-13". I said "This is allowed in Blockbuster stores?" (at 7pm???) She said "There are no REAL cuss words, and no sex scenes, just violence." just violence? I asked her "Are you sure this is okay for all Blockbuster stores to play PG-13 movies?" "Yes, as long as there are not cuss words or sex scenes." Oh, as long as it's just violence.

My children proceeded to have meltdowns and temper tantrums as we left, (they also are dealing with colds) with the exception of baby girl who had no clue why her brothers were screaming.

I explained to Biggest brother that Transformers is not for small children because it is violent and you are not ready for that much violence. Because I love you and want you to have sweet dreams and feel happy inside. and guess what he said...

"Mommy, when I am grown up I'm going to take my kids to Blockbuster. And when they ask me if they can see a violent movie I am going to say no! And I will tell them it's because it's not good for them and because I love them to much too let them watch it."

Could that have ended any better? I just couldn't believe it.

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UPDATED

I called this morning and spoke with the Shift Manager, the same person who told me it was "just violence". I was asking for the District Manager's phone number. She said after I left she actually watched some of Transformers and realized that it is not appropriate for children. She said that it was not on the BlockbustserApproved list, and they had just been playing it because a new Transformers movie is about to be released. She said she will speak with all her employees and make certain that the only movies played in the future are appropriate for EVERYONE! (Thank you Jackie for encouraging me to call!)

not at all surprising

The Nation's largest travel organization is has been outwardly supporting the gay and lesbian lifestyle for more than 7 years. I saw a brochure today so this is news to me.

AAA Gay & Lesbian Vacations

AAA Sponsor Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

"AAA of Northern California will have a float with the theme 'We're Out There With You' in this year's San Francisco Pride parade"

Our culture is changing right before our eyes.