Katy Mom

Easter

You are invited to The Crossings, this Easter Sunday, 10:30 AM. Come and respond to what He did on the cross so many years ago. He is alive today!

http://www.thecrossings.cc

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I don't believe in random.

I don't believe in random, but I felt the pressure not to change the name of the tag. I was tagged several times on facebook to make this list, and I finally sat down last night to do it. It totally surprised me and was actually fun! I thought it would be hard to come up with 25 things, but actually could have written many more. It's not because I think I am that interesting, but I feel strongly about some things/people in my life and love to tell other people. So...here's my list! I encourage you to try it ~ if you already have, please leave us a link in the comments below so we can visit you!

1. I met Christ when I was 12, and I truly believe He saved me and I would be a complete wreck today if it weren't for His love and forgiveness.

2. I loved school--ALL of it--even Junior High.

3. I was a Pine Cove camper when I was 12 (see # 1), and for a few more years after that. I went back to work there in 1996, and could clearly see myself in those little girls.

4. Matt and I became inseparable in August '96, and dated for 2 weeks before we started talking about getting married.

5. We got married in December '97, and it was the best thing I ever did.

6. I seriously have the most amazing husband. He loves Jesus more than he loves me. I love that about him.

7. I have three kids--the last one was a total, perfect surprise. I secretly didn't believe this really happened to people (except the C's :)) until it happened to us.

8. My third pregnancy was scary, and ended in a premature emergency c-section. I told Matt that day that I wouldn't mind more children -a long time from now- but they would need to come from somewhere else please. Oh, and after we somehow have another bedroom.

9. I love being a Pastor's wife. I think Matt was made to be a Pastor, but I am not sure why God chose me to be a Pastor's wife. I sometimes worry about being "sweet" enough, and figure God gets a good laugh out of me!

10. I love my church. I love that my husband preaches the Bible. That's it. I love all the new families I am getting to meet, I LOVE my friends. I would do anything for them.

11. I need more time in the Word. Notice I didn't say that I don't have the time...

12. I worry. A lot. About nothing sometimes.

13. I like things to be "even". And symmetrical. I have a trunk on either side of the living room armoire, and each has the same big pillow on top. I love them!

14. I am sarcastic, but I am trying to be less so.

15. I have precious, loving parents-including my in-laws-and they are all amazing grandparents. My brothers-all three-are crazy great Uncles, and I have been blessed with a new sister-in-law, whom I love too.

16. I watch a show on the Style channel called "Clean House". It is about people who hoard, and I watch it because it makes my house look clean!

17. I like the cookie part of a chocolate chip cookie the best and it wouldn't bug me if there weren't any chips at all. Well, maybe one or two.

18. I get emotional when it come to my kids and sometimes cry for not much of a reason-they are such a gift. I cry very easily when I am at Bethany's school and I am proud of her.

19. I have the most beauiful Lab that I have ever seen and I really believe he is the best dog we'll ever have. I have a basset hound too. :)

20. I have a hard time spending money.

21. I love to be frugal and too often will tell you how much I spent on something. You say "Cute bag", I say "5 bucks!". I should say "thanks!"

22. I think alot about how the world is getting smaller and how differently my children are growing up than the way I grew up.

23. God is growing my heart for Katy Moms. I started a FB group "I am a KatyMom", thinking that it would be a cool way for all my friends keep up and chat. It now has 160 members and I know less than one third. Moms want to connect with other moms.

24. I love my coffee, but it has to taste like dessert.

25. I love those little freeze-dried marshmallows in my instant hot chocolate.

25b. I love The Ellen Show...really the part when she sits down in her chair before she interviews anyone. And Blind Musical Chairs. And web videos. And I like the very last puzzle on Wheel of Fortune. There, I'm done.

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year '09! You are invited to Christmas Eve at The Crossings, 5pm, Kilpatrick Elementary. Joy to the world!

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~ A yummy Thursday night in Katy ~

This Thursday night in Katy is a yummy one! Here is what I mean.

First ~ Race For Cakes takes place tomorrow night from 6-8. Fitness buffs and pancake-eating couch potatoes in the same place... it doesn't get better than that! If you are looking for me, than don't look any farther than the kitchen. Most of us will be doing a 5K run, walk, or dog-drag before we feast on a pancake dinner. By the way~the weather is supposed to be perfect! For more info, visit The Crossings web home.

My idea for dessert (because don't you always have dessert after pancakes?!?) is a visit to ColdStone Creamery, where they are hosting a Make-A-Wish fund raiser. The World's Largest Ice Cream Social is Thursday night. You get to give to a great cause, and dine on free ice cream (which actually tastes better than the ice cream you pay for...I'm just sayin...). Make sure to check the Cold Stone site for details!~

~Sorry I have slacked off with the blog-I will spare you details of the post-Ike snotty colds and stomach virus that has rested at our house.~

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WFMW Giveaway-another Virtue Pack!

So glad that Works For Me Wednesday is back! So, I want to celebrate with another giveaway. I am going to giveaway another Family Times Virtue Pack! Our parents at The Crossings use these in their homes, and we love them. You can read about them at the last giveaway post here.

TO ENTER: Pick a virtue from these ~ Kindness, Patience, Orderliness, Peace, Joy, or Courage. Leave your choice in the comments section below. If you mention this contest and/or Katymom.com at your blog, let me know and I will make sure to enter you twice!

The contest will end Sunday night, and I will announce the winner Monday!

Click that cute button above to experience the full carnival!

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Winner!

Sorry for the delay...I will fill you in on our weekend later...but the winner is...

Comment #4! Nicole said:

"I haven't heard of this before, but it sounds great! I would pick patience, kindness or joy."

My Bethany picked your number from a hat-congrats! Now, email me your final choice of virtue and your address to: katymomgiveaway@gmail.com.

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WFMW Giveaway!

I am really excited to finally do a giveaway! I love the Family Time Packs we use at The Crossings, and we happen to have a few extra...lucky you! These packs are structured around Deuteronomy 6:5-7:

5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

Each month, the pack is focused on one virtue. It gives a simple definition for the virtue, which my seven year old almost always memorizes right away! For instance, kindness is "Showing others they are valuable by how you treat them". The pack contains a CD that my kids adore and are always asking for in the car, mealtime notes for family discussion, bedtime story cards, and morning time notes for personal letters to your kids. And, KISD is actually on the same virtue schedule and is discussing the virtues monthly at school. Thanks to Chick Fil A for sponsoring the Core Essentials program!

To enter this giveaway, simply pick a virtue, and leave your choice in the comments section below! Choose from: Kindness, Patience, Orderliness, Peace, Joy, or Courage. I will pick a winner THIS Friday, so check back to see if you have won!

Check out more WFMW at RocksInMyDryer...

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New Bible Study

Hello ladies! Let's here it for some time with each other-actual adult conversation. I cannot wait for this study to begin. Our church ladies are getting together Wednesday nights this summer to do a new Beth Moore study and here is the best, I mean here is an important part: childcare provided!!! It is a study on the Pslams, and I had actually started this one already and I love it. Now I get to work on it with my girlfriends-can't beat that! If you would like to join us for some fun conversation and delicious desserts, leave me your email and I will send you the details.

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Please pray for this family over the next 48 hours...

Please pray for this family over the next 48 hours, and leave her a comment letting her know you are out there...

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