My 4th of July Story!

It was 4th of July...1994.  I was preggos with our 2nd child.  He was due on July 1st and

 was a little late. The Dr said if he isnt here soon we will have to induce you.  I went to a 

family BBQ. Was feeling great..drove to downtown PHX to watch fireworks with the family and went into labor.  I SHOULD HAVE LEFT THEN, but I didnt want our oldest son to miss the show. 

Once the fireworks were over...we fought traffic the whole way to the hospital, with lots of my family following in their cars and my 12 year old cousin helping me count my contractions..LOL..Thanks James!!!

Everyone said hurry..we want a 4th of July baby!!!  

12 minutes after midnight...only July 5th..our son Justin was born. I can't believe my baby will be 17 this year.

Here is Justin with his brother. Justin is on the right side. About 8 months old.

Here is Justin now..almost 17. 

I can not believe how fast time flies. I know all moms say that...but it is so true! One day you are holding them in your arms....and the next they are growing up so fast. Sometimes it is not fair how fast time goes.

SO this 4th of July..we will be celebrating Americas Birthday...and my sons Birthday. Justin is very patriotic...appropriate that his birthday is celebrated RED, WHITE, and BLUE! 

Look what I got in a swap!!

Tammy over at http://aprimitiveplace.blogspot.com/  hosted a secret friendship swap.

This is the first swap i have signed up with Tammy.  Go see her site..PRIMS all over!!

Anyhow.... before we moved into our house..this package came from my secret friendship partner.. 

It had so many goodies in it... 

(sorry my cell phone takes horrible pics)

Amy at http://bumblebeelanecottage.blogspot.com/  sent me these!! 

I collect old photos of people I dont know LOL..this is a wonderful addition!

That little bee face on the left is so cute!!! He has wires for his antennas

OLD KEYS..score!!! I love them..

And a little shelf pillow...it now has a home next to my old crockpot my Grandma gave me that holds a plant.

Thanks Amy for all the wonderful Prims!!!

Tammy..thanks for hosting such a great swap!

We are moving!!!

I won't be in blogland for a few days....we are moving!  

AND THIS IS HOW I FEEL!!  

I wont have internet...and I have discovered I have way to much stuff!!!  

Maybe when I get back..I will have a give a way LOL..free stuff LOL

See...you...in...a ...few...days

WHO?? an Owl thats who!

My hubby John and Our Youngest son Justin volunteer every Monday morning from 8am til whenever LOL, 

at a Wild Life Rescue facility. This is one of the beautiful owls that they 

get to care for.  Isn't he just a sweet looking lil thing. :)  

Hubby says he "puffs up" at first..then is calm. Guess I would "puff up" too!

A round Robin Journal

Seems like I have been signing up for ALOT of swaps lately.  I SO enjoy them.  This is a swap from a yahoo group. It is a journal that will be sent to 4 other people. We got to pick our own theme.

Mine is Old Time Sewing.

I LOVE this image on the front. It is from http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/ 

Inside is where I did a page. Sewing reminds me so much of the time spent with my grandma. 

Soooo...what are yall up to?

What I am reading...

Every since I can remember I have always loved reading books. And yes..I like the good old books with pages..not the electronic ones. :)

Some of you know..I am recent Christian..don't that sound aweful! Recent ..ugh..How about recent serious Christian...

I have always believed in God. My life did not always seem that way..

Anyhow..I heard of a book Called... Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. 

This book is so wonderful..and is something I really need right now.

If you have a chance to read this...do so! It is opening my eyes about things..

I WANT to have a better relationship with God...this is helping alot!  If you have read it..or will read it let me know what you think..

Until next time...

Tammy is having a give a way

Tammy over at  http://aprimitiveplace.blogspot.com  

is have a wonderful giveaway to celebrate her 700 followers!!  

 

Tammy has a wonderful blog showing lots

neat colonial, primitive things. You have to check out her one of a kind bears...so adorable!!  

So head on over there, leave a comment, become a follower..and give a shout out to Tammy.