Day 10

Day 10 Miss M! 3 months old

Day 9 #2

Day 9 #2-The smell of dogs. Yes, that's right. Not how they smell when they dig up dead things in the yard. Just the "dog smell". Does anyone know what I am talking about? It's 1:00 am and I can't sleep. I just passed by the bathroom where Honey and Zoey are sleeping. It smells like dog, 240 pounds of dog for that matter. Makes me feel so at home.

Honey and Zoey on their new beds.

Day 9

Day 9 Doctors. I don't love going to the doctor but I sure am thankful for them so, yep they made the gratitude list. I actually had 2 doctor's appointments today. My psychiatrist is trying to help me rule out any other health issues in relation to depression. I have 2 doctors I LOVE! 1. Dr. Barry Knezek. He is the most wonderful caring psychiatrist on the planet. I know it's true because in the past several years I've dealt with many. 2. My OB-Dr. Mary Ann Franken. I feel like she saved Molly's life. She is the absolute best!

Day 8

Day 8 The movies!!!! I haven't been to a movie theatre in a whole year. This weekend I got to go twice. I saw Bride Wars with my girl cousins. We laughed and cried the whole way through. Today I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with my Mom. It was excellent!!!!

Day 7

Day 7 S.M. Lockridge Sermon
S.M. Lockridge was an African American, evangelical preacher. From what I have read he preached this sermon without any notes. There is a video of the sermon. I bought it and tried to upload but it won't. Typing it out does NOT do it justice. I wish I could program my alarm clock to play it.

The Bible says my KING is the king of the Jews
He is the KING of Israel
He's the KING of righteousness
He's the KING of the ages
He's the KING of heaven
He's the KING of glory
He's the KING of kings and he's the Lord of Lords
THAT'S MY KING!
I wonder do you know him?
My KING is a sovereign king
No means of measure can define his limitless love
He's enduringly strong
He's entirely sincere
He's eternally steadfast
He's immortally graceful
He's imperially powerful
He's impartially merciful
Do you know him?
He's the greatest phenomenon that has ever crossed the horizon of this world
He's God's son
He's a sinner's savior
He's the centerpiece of civilization
He's unparalleled
He's unprecedented
He is the loftiest idea in literature
He's the highest personality in philosophy
He's the fundamental doctrine of true theology
He's the only one qualified to be an all sufficient savior
I wonder, do you know him?
He supplies strength for the week
He's available for the tempted and the tried
He sympathizes and sustains
He guards and he guides
He heals the sick
He cleansed the lepers
He forgive sinners
His discharges debtors
He delivers the captive
He defends the feeble
He blesses the young
He serves the unfortunate
He regards the aged
He rewards the diligent and he beautifies the meager
I wonder if you know him?
He's the key to knowledge
He's the wellspring of wisdom
He's the doorway of deliverance
He's the pathway of peace
He's the roadway of righteousness
He's the highway of holiness
He's the gateway of glory
Do you know him?
His life is matchless
His goodness is limitless
His mercy is everlasting
His love never changes
His word is enough
His grace is sufficient
His reign is righteous
And his yoke is easy and his burden is light
I wish I could describe him to you
He's indescribable
He's incomprehensible
He's invincible
He's irresistible
You can't get him out of your mind
You can't get him off of your hand
You can't out live him and you can't live without him
The Pharisees couldn't stand him but they found out the couldn't stop him
Pilot couldn't find any fault in him
Herod couldn't kill him
Death couldn't handle him and the grave couldn't hold him!
That's my KING!

Day 6

Day 6. Bob and I are staying at the Cresent Hotel in Dallas tonight. I won the grand prize at our school carnival this year. 1 night at the cresent, dinner at Perry's and a spa package for 2. Mom and Mamie are having a slumber party with Molly tonight. I hope I am not too sad to leave her. Should be fun!

Day 5

Day 5. My cousin Shannon (ER nurse at parkland). Last night I was desperate for some girl time. Shannon met me at our favorite spot, El Fenix for $4.99 enchilada night. YES! She is 7 years younger than me so in a way I feel like her Aunt but not so much anymore now that she is 26 yrs old. This is a picture of her with M in October. She kidnapped M from the baby house that day!

Day 4

Day 4. ERASURE!!!! Having a favorite band. I have loved Erasure since I was 13. Seen them in concert about 12 times, front row each time. Andy Bell (the lead singer) and Vince have been making happy pop music for 25 years now. I never tire of them. For awhile there I was wanting to name Molly Andie Bell Meeker. It was really just to see if I could write them and let them know. Then maybe I would be their favorite fan :) See it's totally out of control! If it's a bad day I pop in the video and dance around. I'm sure they will make the gratitude list again. Best song........so many to choose from but overall I would say Oh l'Amour. PS-No these boys are not married to each other :) Vincie has a kid and a wife.

Day 3

Day 3. This smile!

Day 2

Day 2. Honey Girl 13 moths ago and H.G. now. Gained 70 pounds and lost the horrific mange.
Molly's favorite small horse.

Day 1. A job with kids. At my job we spent the month of December working on a Christmas play about the birth of Jesus. These girls were the birds. Loved the costumes!!!

Favorite Photos

Football Boys

As some of you know I have had some ups and downs at my new job. On a high note I took Molly to some of the kids sporting events this fall. Most of them play on the same teams so I've been to see all of them participate in something they love. Here are a few of my boys with Molly at their football game. I never think boys will be so excited to see me outside of school but they were. Cuties!

Shower Baby

Molly Kate has loved the water since about 3 months of age. When we get in the shower now she opens the door and climbs in too. She has even been known to do it with her clothes on. She sits right under the water too. Swimming this summer anyone?

New Year's Resolution Anyone???

Happy 2009! I never do this but what the heck......
I have 3 New Year's Resolutions this year.

1. To fit back into my skinny jeans. I can wear them but they push a little fat over the top. You know what I am talking about girls, the "muffin top". I've been running so hopefully I'll be able to wear them comfortably in a few months.

2. Recycle! Most people already do this. In The Branch we aren't given bins so I made my own and found a drop off 1 mile from home. EASY!

3. To read the entire Bible from beginning to end. There is a reading plan on www.biblegateway.com 10 minutes a day. I've always wanted to and my Bible knowlegde is lacking to say the least.

Does anyone else have a resolution?

New Years 2007

More Photos

New big girl car seat.

Momma's Girl-cereal and diet coke :)

Santa

Here are some photos of Santa and Molly at the baby house. She wasn't crying but not too excited about him either.

New Words

I am not a mom who reads all the child development books. I should but I have so many friends that I rely on for info. Molly says about 10 words now (at 1 year of age). That seems pretty good or average to me however, I wouldn't really know for sure. Feedback friends?

Here they are in order.

1. Dada

2. Mama

3. Dog

4. Duck

5. Shoe

6. Nana (banana)

7. Becca

8. Katy

9. This

10. Hi

More B-day Photos

4 generations! It was the end of the night so M was a little grouchy!

Rebecca and Molly

The baby house ladies made Molly her own special little cake. It was so cute!

Tom Thumb and DELICIOUS!!!!!

Opening presents, with help from the big kids!

We had about 40 people over for Molly's Birthday. It was wonderful. Everyone who has loved on her all year came to celebrate her life. She has brought so much hope to our friends and extended family.

1st Birthday Photos

Ok bloggers, I haven't been keeping up for awhile due to my depression rearing it's ugly head. ARGHHHH! I am not ashamed to say that I am back on meds again and they are working. Words can not express how grateful I am to have found something that helps. It's a life long process and I have to do all I can to stay healthy. Here are some 1st B-day pictures of Molly. We had a great time! She even put her feet in the cake. I'll post more of her big day soon.

Molly on Halloween!

Halloween

Yes, it's December and I am just now blogging my Halloween pictures. This is Molly trick or treating with her friends at the Baby House. We LOVE the baby house!