Got Gas?

Well I spent 30 mins driving around trying to find a gas station that has gas. Its actually creepy to see so many gas stations empty and the pumps covered with plastic bags. I finally found a station BUT it was so crowded I was afraid there will be some fights OR would run out before it was my turn. Anyone know why South and North Carolina is in a Gas Crisis? I have talked to my family in different States and they don't have any problems finding Gas or the price is still low. UGGGH. Even Florida is cheaper and has Gas.
I was to drive an hour away to visit my Grandmother tomorrow BUT since we are not sure when this Gas crisis will be over I opted to stay at home and reschedule for next week. Praying that it has resolved by then.
Lets pray that we get some gas real soon.....may not be able to get into work or take the children to school.
God is in control......
Jen and Family

Fall has arrived in the South

Well we went Apple Picking this weekend and that makes it official in my mind that its Fall. I do love the fresh apples from the trees. The gas shortage and prices didnt keep people away as it was still very crowded and you had to climb the trees to get the apples up high. BUT the children didnt mind that. They enjoyed it. The weather was great too.

We then went up to Asheville to the Fiddling Pig Barbecue restuarant and enjoyed some good "grub, Blue grass music and cloggers." It was alot of fun. The food was good and the entertainment was better.

Please be praying for a little girl who at this very moment is fighting for her life. She has a heart condition and had surgery today and has a long uphill battle. Check out her caringbridge website and leave a message of encouragement and pray for her. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/graciejeanlockyer

Have a great and blessed rest of the week.

Love Jen and Family

GREAT MOVIE

Hey Everyone,

Well last night Mark and I went to the movies to see "Fireproof" check out the video at http://www.fireproofthemovie.com we went to the 8 pm showing BUT it was totally sold out PRAISE GOD. So we then went to see the movie "Parkview Terrace" which was good BUT Then went over to see the movie Fireproof. We had a great night and have never seen two movies in one night. Thanks to the in laws they were having the children sleep over at their house.
ANYWAY.......Please go and see this movie FIREPROOF. Its great. What an awesome message it has of hope and God's Love for us and what he wants for us in our marriage and lives. Try and make it a date night with your spouse. You wont be disappointed. ALSO please go and support this show and let the community know that we want positive movies like this one out there.

If anyone has seen this movie this weekend please let me know what you though of it by leaving a comment.

Have a blessed weekend. We have a busy one so more pictures will come of our activities.

Peace and Grace,

Jen and family

Jessica's Birthday

Well our baby girl turned 6 years old on Saturday the 20th. BOO HOO! I told her we were going to just skip right over Saturday so she would stay 5 years old for another year. WELLLL she didn't take to kindly to that one. She is to smart for me.

Last year on this date it was VERY hot and so I thought we would have a party at a friends pool..PERFECT. BUT this past Saturday it was in the 70s.

But the children had a great time...not even phased by the cold water. I attempted to go in BUT I wasn't that crazy. Mark went in though and the rest of the parents watched and talked. We even had a pinata and a sandcastle cake.(see above) They liked that one.

Jessica and her best friend Farah enjoyed a float around the pool on the dragon or is it a seahorse.

Here is the birthday girl on her special day. After the party we had Farah over for a few hours and then went to Jessica's choice for restaurants for dinner. Went to TACO BELL. I have to say she knows whats inexpensive, good for her. THEN she got a buildabear gift card from Grammie and Poppie so we took a trip there and she got a new dog for her collection. It was a memorable time. She was so happy.

It was a great day....God blessed us with nice weather...it wasn't too hot but still enjoyable. At times the sun would shine down on us but then a cool breeze would come. So it was perfect and fun to visit. Very relaxing.

Thank you to my friend Beverly who suggested and let us use her Grandparents in ground pool and Thanks to her grandparents. ALSO to Beverly for the use of the cake pan and all the other goodies. She saved us some time and money. You are the best and I appreciate you so much.

God Bless to all,

Jen and Family

Sick Day

Well today is Thursday and I have been home taking care of Jessica who had the stomach virus this morning. I was to go to work BUT plans have changed. Yesterday Jacob was home with a stomach ache and he was fine by 9 AM and was bouncing off the walls.

This morning at 5 AM Jessica started to get sick and didnt feel better until about 8 AM. We had a nice day.....we played and games and did lots of artwork as you can see below. Wanted to share them with her doggie Bailey. She is a great artist.

I am just praying that I dont get what she had. I feel not so great but it may be that I am just tired from not sleeping much last night. I tend to be a light sleeper when the children are sick and hear every noise. At 1AM it started and I couldnt get back to sleep too well.

Pray for me that I dont get sicker and I can get to work tomorrow. I found a subsitute today BUT tomorrow a new baby starts and I want to be there.

Jen and Family

God's Glory

Last night we took the children to Target so they could have pizza for dinner at their request. It started to rain but didnt rain for too long. BUT there was this beautiful Rainbow when we were leaving. Good thing that I still had my camara in my purse. I have never seen such a large one...only bits and pieces.

While in Colorado I enjoyed the beautiful mountains in my Home State. It was so peaceful and inspiring knowing that God created all these things.

As I was looking at it gave me peace knowing that God is in control and he has such beautiful things for us to enjoy. Pray that you enjoy these pictures and see God in all things.

Peace and Grace

Jennifer and Family

A fun Labor Day

Hey Everyone.. We had a nice Labor day. It was nice to be home and relax. After sleeping in late we got up, had lunch and then ran some errands.

We then filled our little pool up and the children really enjoyed it. Mark grilled some chicken and veggies on a stick and they were yummy. Here Jacob is enjoying his food.

The children became water logged scuba divers. Cute huh? They spent hours and hours in the pool. Even though Jessica was "chattering" from being so cold she refused to go in. The pool was a good investment.

This was our yummy food. It looks great doesnt it. Thanks to my wonderful hubby. Great job.

Pray you all had a great celebration

God Bless,

Jennifer and family