I am me!

I am just like you, really I am I sometimes yell at my kids! (just ask them!) I say things I shouldn't. I forget birthdays and special things.  I fail! I get excited at the little things in life.  I don't always react the right way! But I have a God who loves me in spite of all this! A God who created me just the way I am.  And I believe that when I fail or fall short God doesn't look at me like the people in this world do instead He looks at me and Say's "Good!  Christina's one step closer to getting it!"  I am Thankful for a God who knows me, and still Loves me!  A God who's grace is enough!

  Psalm 37: 5-6 

Open up before God, keep nothing back; 

      he'll do whatever needs to be done: 

   He'll validate your life in the clear light of day 

      and stamp you with approval at high noon.

Have a Beautiful Day!

Christina 

(perfectly imperfect)

This is the Stuff

So I am loving this song by Francesca Battestelli.

  Check out the Women's Ministry Blog for the story behind this song!

Yummy Cake Truffles

Ok So Sunday Night I made these yummy cake Truffles found here,  for work.  Let's just say mine weren't as pretty as theirs, but they were yummy!  Want the easy peasy recipe? Ok here goes!  

Get a cake mix (plus ingredients need to make the cake), a can of frosting, chocolate/candy melts: 

I picked Chocolate and Chocolate but any combo would work!  

Follow the directions and bake a cake!  

Let it cool for a bit and break it up!  It's really unnatural to do this I know but trust me you can do it! 

add 1/2 can of frosting mix together (I did mine while it was still a little warm)

Mix until it forms a dough like consistency

Scoop out small balls on a tray then refrigerate to set.  

(I used a small scoop)  Mine made about 6 dozen small balls.

Let them set for about an hour or overnight!  

Melt your chocolate/candy melt. Then dip  your ball in the chocolate or if you are like me and can never seem to get the dipping thing to work, drizzle the chocolate/candy melt on top!    You could add sprinkles, nuts, mini chocolate chips on top if you like.  

I made chocolate ones and Strawberry one's and they both were yummy!  I think next time I may do lemon, or even a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.  

The photo's don't really do these yummy sweet treats justice.  They are the perfect size if you just need a little sweet treat!  Hope you enjoy! 

Have a Beautiful Day!  

Christina

New Year!

This is my prayer for this year: I pray that I will let go of my past and starting today, live my life to leave a legacy for all my loved ones to follow. May my decision to live for Christ alone be the one decision that breaks any and all generational curses and sarts generational blessings.
I pray that I find great joy knowing that I , with my love for others and my life lived for the Lord, will be one who is remembered forever. May I find renewed passion and love for my Heavenly Father.

Psalm 112: 1-3 Happy are those who delight in doing what He (God) commands.....


I always make New Years Resolutions only to break them and feel guilty about not completing them.  This year I am not making huge resolutions instead I am vowing to make some much needed heart changes! I am going to make people (starting with my family) a priority and not things!  I am going to love God, and love people! I am going to treasure those I am lucky enough to have in my life!   I'll Keep you posted!  




Have a Beautiful Day!


Christina

Tablescapes Luncheon

Today was the Tablescapes Luncheon at Church, my friend Amy and I hosted a table together. 

(see the pictures below for our table)

I have a Funny story as to how we got the tableware for this luncheon.  I am a HUGE Goodwill Shopper!  Infact I love, Love , LOVE, to go there and look around to see what I can find! A few weeks ago I went looking for tableware for this Luncheon.  I found 8 Dinner Plates, and Dessert plates that matched, and were kinda cute.  (and cheap to!)  So I picked them up.  The next day I happened to be driving by the Goodwill again and thought I might as well stop, to see if I could find some solid color mugs to match the pates.  When to my amazement I found the matching mugs! (Yeah! ) so I scored a full 8 piece set of dinner plates, dessert plates and mugs for less than $10! Awesome! 

Want to see all the Beautiful Tables?  Check this link out for the WM Blog!


Have a Beautiful Day!

Christina

Just wanted to share!

This is me with my momma, and  my youngest KJ.

 

My mom and dad came to visit this past weekend and even though the time was short, I loved getting to see my parents and so did the kiddos.    We packed a lot into a short weekend visit, a baby shower, MR C's Musical, dinner out and even some shopping! But best of all we got to spend time together!  I don't tell my mom often enough how much she means to me, and how much I value not only her being my mom, but my friend as well!  She is probably my biggest fan, and believes in me when I don't believe in myself!  I only hope that when we get through the teen years KJ will feel the same about me! (I know she won't always like me through the teen years! :)) So MOM this one's for you! 

A Mother's love is something

that no on can explain,

It is made of deep devotion

and of sacrifice and pain,

It is endless and unselfish

and enduring come what may

For nothing can destroy it

or take that love away . . .

It is patient and forgiving

when all others are forsaking,

And it never fails or falters

even though the heart is breaking . . .

It believes beyond believing

when the world around condemns,

And it glows with all the beauty

of the rarest, brightest gems . . .

It is far beyond defining,

It defies all explanation,

And it still remains a secret

like the mysteries of creation . . .

A many splendoured miracle

man cannot understand

And another wondrous evidence

of God's tender guiding hand.

~Unknown~

Have a Beautiful Day!
Christina

13: The Musical

So we have been crazy busy here lately, MR C was recently the lead in the Musical 13,  that's part of the reason for the lack of posting on here lately!  Anywhoo!  Here are some pictures from the show. (Shhhh!  I included  a short video I ummm recorded possibly with out permission, so don't tell!  Ok But do enjoy it!)

 

MR C in the opening song!

He can Sing & Dance!

MR C's bio board

MR C with some of his adoring fans!

MR C with a few friends! 

We are so proud of you MR C and all the kids who worked on the show!   You did an Amazing job!

THE END!

Have a Beautiful Day!

Christina

I have found a new Heroine, Katniss Everdean!  These books have consumed every spare moment I have had this week, and even some I didn't have! :)  I am not usually one to like science-fiction type books, but Suzanne Collins pulled me in with her gripping story of Katniss Everdeen, a young girl forced to sacrafice for her family.  I won't give away the story but I promise if you love a good story you will love these books!  You won't be able to put them down! 

Have a Beautiful Day!

Christina

KJ had a Birthday!

Our Sweet Baby Girl turned 12 Saturday! To Celebrate she and three friends got all dolled up in "party" dresses went out for a fun Photo Shoot, Dinner, and Home for a movie and some yummy snacks.  Here are some pictures of the fun night!

T, E, KJ, & J smiling pretty in their dresses!

Jump on in!

Dinner Out @ Yummy Playa Azul!

Met up with a friend that was out for dinner with his family!

Flan Anyone?

Then we took a quick trip to Wal-mart for some snacks and met up with some other friends!

Playing Around in Wal-mart!

Some of the Yummy Snacks!

Just hanging out!

We had sooo much Fun preparing for this party to Celebrate KJ's 12th Birthday, first KJ and I headed to Goodwill and found party dresses for each of the girls.  Then KJ and I painted fun little boxes and added some jewles, candy, a crown and the invitation (sorry I didn't think about photgraphing these till they were already delivered) Then we went to each girls house delivered the invitations, along with thier dress for the night out.  Again didn't remember the camera till it was over.  Friday night KJ and I went and picked up each of the girls escoted them to the Mini-van (aka Limo incognito) and went to the lake and park for a photo shoot!  I am sure they would have loved to have more pictures taken, but dinner was calling! So we headed to Playa for some yummy chips & salsa. Our night on the town wouldn't be complete with out a trip to Wal-mart so we headed there to get snacks for the movie we had waiting for us at home!  At home they watched The Last Song..... Ate the snacks!..... talked way to loud!.....stayed up way to late!

So Much Fun!  Till Next Year! 

Now all I have to do is edit the pictures and get them printed for the girls as a Thank You!

I'm a working Girl!

Ok so with the summers schedule and me now working full time I have sorta let the Blog go!  Sorry! (I hope you can forgive me!)  I will try to post a little more, once I get used to this new schedule! So far I love Love LOVE my new JOB!  Seriously, I am not sure I have ever felt this way about a job before!  What am I doing you ask!  Well I am a para educator or better known as a teachers assistant.  I get to work with the third fourth and fifth grade classes!  YEAH!!  I have enjoyed everyday! and I can't wait to go back on Monday!

SO this week has been big for our family!  KJ started middle school! I am not liking this one bit! (ok, ok I know she has to grow up but does it have to be soo fast?) Anyway!  Monday night we had orientation!  Where we go to tht school check out the building, meet the teachers, and try to open the dreaded locker! It went fabulous!  I even got a few pictures!  

This is the ok mom seriously I can open the locker leave me alone look!

KJ in front of the School!

MRC had his first day of High School! (Seriously I can not be old enough to have a High School Freshman can I?) I didn't get to go with him to his orientation, since I was with KJ.  But I did get a picture! Only one outside the school.

MR C Outside the High School!

After the orientations we went to Dairy Queen to celebrate with some icecream~

MR C & KJ waiting for thier Blizzards!

All in all this has been a pretty good week!  KJ likes middle school and her teachers! (YEAH!) and MR C loves High School and  his teachers! (YEAH!) 

Big Daddy (Hee Hee that's what I am gonna call the hubby from now on) is preparing for his fall schedule! Promotion Sunday is this week, then in a few weeks Kids Club (soon to be called Disciple Land) will begin! 

MC C  is busy preparing for some big changes and also starts her on line classes next week.  (YEAH!)

SO that's all for now!  I will be a better Blogger!  Have a Beautiful Day and an AMAZING Weekend!

Love ya Christina