My Baby is 9!

Not only did my oldest daughter turn 16 just 11 days before, but my baby is 9!!!  It doesn't seem that long ago that I was in constant baby, nursing, diaper mode.  Sniff.

But she is a sweetie and loves to help me in the kitchen.  She loves kitties and clothes and even math!  It's great having a little sister in the house.

Sweet Sixteen

Our lovely daughter, our first born,  turned 16 today.  My head is spinning.  She is a great gal, a big helper around here and her siblings love her attention.  She loves the Lord, music, drawing, writing, her cats, her family and friends and books, books, books.  She is a blessing to all of us. Happy Birthday, Honey!

Full Circle Jesus Music

I would like to start posting about various ministries that I think are doing good things for God.  Here is my first one.  My dh found it while searching for Darrel Mansfield.  Someone gave me a tape of Darrel's music when I first got saved back in 1980 and I've missed those old songs that ministered to me as a baby Christian.  Full Circle Jesus Music is an online radio program with new programs once or twice a month. The focus is on Christian Music from the 70's and 80's.  They have podcasts of the programs, too.  Here is the link.  I hope you enjoy it:
Full Circle Classic Jesus Music

Happy New Year 2011!

I have decided to try and blog more often.  I started this blog at Blogger over 2 years ago, but never used it.  I am officially using this blog account.  I was at homeschoolblogger for several years and will stop in now and then to keep it active so I don't lose my posts. Would love to transfer it over here, but that will take too much time, I am sure.

I don't usually make New Year's Resolutions, but I am this year. 

I am going to read through my Bible in a year, along with my 3 oldest kids.  I'm off to a great start, I read it this morning. :)

I never, ever diet, not since High School have I tried to lose weight!  But at age 48, the pounds are piling up!  So I am going to attempt this so-called easy diet:  The  No S Diet .  No snacks, no sweets, no seconds.  Except on weekends and special days.  I will start on Monday :) 

I must, must start exercising!  Even if it just walking the neighborhood with the kids and dog.  That is my first step.

I want to learn guitar, again.  I got a Takamine guitar in high school from my Uncle Mike.  I took a year class and didn't learn how to play!  My fault, I'm sure.  I tried, but wasn't consistent in practicing.  But I kept that guitar for my future husband. Maybe he will want to play it.  Well, guess what?  He did!  I didn't get married until 12 years after I graduated high school, but I kept that guitar, even storing while I lived in Hawaii and Thailand.  That new husband of mine picked up my old bent guitar and learned to play all by himself, with a few helpful tips from our wonderful friend, Joycie.  It served it's purpose well, and is no longer with us.  E bought a 12 string several years ago, but that is too hard for me. We also have some kid guitars, one that is pretty decent, so I will attempt to practice on that.  Man, I don't even have a picture of that old Takamine.

So here's to a new year and a new blog and new goals!