Outdoor Fun

"Jesus Take the Wheel"

If there is one thing I struggle with the most in my faith it is letting go of control (or the control I THINK I have and therefore worry about.) My brother a while back was pretty sick with what they thought at the time was a tumor on his kidney. I prayed hard. I asked for prayers. I prayed some more. Not only for his health but for his strength and mine. A miracle happened. The day before surgery (no joke) he was told what seemed impossible. Not a tumor. No surgery. Lets watch and wait. It was a miracle. I never felt this would NOT happen. Up until the last moments I was praying hard. I had faith. I trusted in Him. God answered my prayers. This was a big step for me. "Letting Jesus take the wheel" and not worrying and KNOWING things would be okay. So, why can't I do the same for myself?


I work so hard at it but I can't completely give my life up to God. I KNOW I need to. Deep down I KNOW HE is in control and not me. BUT where I struggle is when does God have control and when does He show you signs for example and you miss them? When is He leading you and you have blinders on? When do I act and when do I sit and listen. I have so much still to learn and right now I am at a point in my life where I really need to let God take control. I need to trust in Him. I need to know He will lead me in the right direction. I need to stop putting what I want ahead of what He knows is best. How do I do that though?

Right now I am just what I know at this moment, turning to prayer. Show me the way Lord. Lead me. Guide me. Help me to see. "Jesus, take the Wheel. Take it from my hands. I can't do this on my own." I NEED to let go.

Jesus Take The Wheel lyrics
Songwriters: James, Brett; Lindsey, Hillary; Sampson, Gordie;

She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Going home to see her Mama and her Daddy
With the baby in the backseat

Fifty miles to go and she was running low
On faith and gasoline
It'd been a long hard year

She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was going way too fast
Before she knew it she was spinning
On a thin black sheet of glass

She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was so scared
She threw her hands up in the air

Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
?Cause I can't do this on my own

I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel

It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat
Sleeping like a rock

And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life

I know I've got to change
So from now on tonight

Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own

I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on

Oh Jesus, take the wheel
Oh, I'm letting go

So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel
Oh, take it, take it from me
Oh, why, ooh

Happy Easter and How Much Does the Easter Bunny Cost?

We had a fun but busy Easter. It started with the Easter Bunny being in our house filling eggs and leaving a trail from Cole's room to his Easter basket in the kitchen at 1:30 AM because he fell asleep earlier in the night and got a "late" start. Then the Easter bunny overslept his alarm and rushed around at 6 AM to get the eggs outside for the egg hunt before Cole woke up. Silly bunny, when will he learn? :)

Cole was so excited this year to see the Bunny's egg trail and then collect his eggs! Breakfast was kind of rushed because it was off to Nana and Papa's for another egg hunt and then on to church for another one! Then, back home for a quick break only to go out again for another egg hunt and gathering at MeMe and Papa's. Cole had a meltdown after the last egg hunt and I suspect it was sugar overload, sensory overload and fatigue. Papa made it all better though and we finished out a late lunch there and then home for some much needed R&R for all the boys while Momma set to putting the neglected house in order and the mountain of laundry. A Momma's work is never done!

On a side note, I have to tell this story lest I should forget years from now. Cole was looking at a stapler and scissors at the dollar store the other day that he really wanted (bless his heart) and I said maybe the Easter bunny would bring it. He promptly asked me, "How much is the bunny?" I thought, "Oh dear child, you don't have to buy the bunny!" When I hinted at this he corrected me and said, "No like how much does he weigh?" I was stumped at first and told him I had no idea but would see if I could find out. After contemplating it for a bit I think he was asking how much he weighed/how big he was because he wanted to know what the bunny may be able to carry! Too cute. He asked me this a few times after the first instance so I think this is what he was getting at. Bless his little heart :)

Happy Easter all!

Stickered!

This is what I found when I noticed it was awfully quiet in the back of the car the other day. I looked back to see Cole's hand reaching over to Miles. No sound from Miles as Cole was "coming at him" and no giggles from Cole as he "worked." When I got to our destination this is what I found... They are going to be trouble. I can feel it and I can see it more each day. I see it in the twinkle in Miles' eyes. The smirk Miles gives when he knows he shouldn't do something. The easy going nature Miles has that allows Cole to do about anything to him. The humor Cole finds in "decorating" his brother. The creative nature of Cole. The brilliance in Cole. Yes, I can feel it and I see it. These two will be trouble...

Outdoor Fun Turned Photo Shoot With Mommy!

The boys and I are outside a lot anyway but when the weather is particularly warm we like to take advantage of that for sure! So on a particularly warm day recently we took to the pavement and went to a large parking lot nearby and played since it was empty and explored the surrounding territory. I brought my camera along and was so glad I did because I got some amazing shots of my favorite subjects. Here are a few of those pics... Fun was had by all but it did end rather abruptly when Miles fell over during his attempted "shoot" bumping his head on the wood wall of the kiosk I had him in. In the frenzy of me trying to pick him up and soothe him while my other guy was working something fierce to get my attention, I dropped my zoom lens! It bounced off the cement walkway and oh the sound it made. It got a few nicks in it that now give it "character." Needless to say all is well with both boys and the lens but it is amazing how quickly things can change from smiles, laughter, and fun, to tears, panic and a rush to get home in just a matter of seconds! :)

Super Bowl

This Super Bowl the boys all dressed in their gear...

I made pizza and pigs in a blanket and the boys ate in the living room...

Dada yelled at the TV while Cole was excited just to be eating "junk" AND in the living room and Miles played around on the floor not knowing what all the fuss was about...


I loved "looking in from the outside" on all of this. This is just the beginning of what I expect will be extremely loud, junk food filled and even more fun to watch Super Bowls. It is moments like this that make me smile when I think about living in a house of all boys :)

Bath Time!

For Christmas I bought Miles a bath seat. I never had one for Cole but managing TWO kids in the tub is harder if you have to keep close hands on a little guy. So this tub seat has been a blessing. Cole LOVES to take baths with his little brother and Miles just ADORES Cole. Mommy loves it because she gets two kids clean in one bath!

Miles and Cole are so different in the tub. Cole hates to have his hair washed and is particular about water in his face, etc. Miles LOVES to splash and just laughs if Cole splashes him. Miles will just wipe his face and move on. Cole, he freaks out if he gets a drip in his eye. It is fun to see their different personalities.

The other day they were taking a bath and Miles held a tub toy and Cole was pouring water over it. The two of them "worked together" on this for a good several minutes. I just love watching stuff like this. I pray that these two boys get along as well as they do now when they are older. They are so different but yet get along so well right now. I just LOVE sitting back and watching the two of them. Here are some pictures of their "tub times" together :)