..................I married my best friend!!

I thought I would put together a list of 15 reasons why I LOVE MY HUBBY!!!!
Why 15????? Today is my 15 year anniversary (:o)

1) He loves Jesus more than he loves me!!
2) He is passionate about his relationship with our Heavenly Father.
3) He loves me just the way I am.
4) He is an AMAZING daddy.
5) He is the most caring person I know.
6) After 16 years in ministry............I still love to hear him preach.
7) He is my BEST FRIEND!!!
8) He makes me laugh out loud, often.
9) He still makes my heart race when he enters a room.
10) He is a visionary and a dreamer.
11) He lives what he preaches.
12) He listens to my rants.
13) He is so darn cute!!
14) He works hard, so I can stay home.
15) He supports me in everything I do.

There are many more reasons. I love him more and more everyday.

Father God,
Thank you for my amazing husband.

Be blessed,

Chasity

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It has been a while since I posted...........

We have been busy and sick as well. The week of June 15th was our church's VBS. It went fairly well, however my family was very sick that week. We has a summer cold/flu. Lots of fevers, chills, coughing, etc. I am proud to report we are much better.

On June 21st my oldest turned 9.....

The cake was beautifully made by my sister. On this day, our family drove about 4 hours to see us and celebrate this pretty girl's 9th b day.

My sister and her husband brought my furry nephew to visit:

Also my dd wanted to make cupcakes to share with her Sunday school class:

This was her first star attempt:

Part of our art this school year is going to be cake decorating. I bought the Wilton class book and kit to teach her at home. (and no, I do not know how to decorate cakes....we are going to learn together.)

Also hubby and I went to our state homeschool conference this past weekend. We had a great time together. His birthday was last week and our 15 year anniversary is this Thursday. We left the kiddos with his parents. We had a great time getting encouraged at the conference (and looking at all that curriculum). Also had a special dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, yummy!!

Hope you all have a wonderful week!!

Be blessed,

Chasity

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Well lots...........

We started school June 2nd. It has been wonderful to be in a normal routine again. We fuction so much better with a routine. School has been a pleasure so far. Lots of fun and learning.

We have had visits from friends. Such a great time.

Little man received his tball trophy.

My oldest got to participate in a Irish Dance Workshop. She LOVED it. We are praying and considering taking it in the fall. She has been in ballet since she was 3. (also done tap, lyrical...some of those years) We probably can not do both, so we have some praying to do.

Warming Up:

We bought a small pool for summer fun. The kids have really enjoyed it.

This past weekend we went a Kid's Conference. It was wondeful. The kids had a great time.

While I have missed my regular connection with my bloggy world. I think my family has benefited greatly. Honestly that is most important to me. I hope to blog at least weekly to keep you posted. And enjoy making memories to last a lifetime with my kids. That is the best of both worlds.

Be blessed,

Chasity

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****Added this section of the message....6/2/09 12:20 cst

I heard from the Dr today....My Dr is still awaiting my chart. My previous Dr/hospital said it will take 2-3 weeks until they can send my chart. So, I am glad it is not an emergency, hahaha. It may be a while before I get the hernia fixed, but that is okay. Thanks for any prayers you have said for me.

****Now the orginal message............

After a week off the internet.........what did I get done?????

Well, the first few days.....absolutely nothing...nada!!!!!

I found other things to fill my time.....like reading. Although finally by Thursday.....I HAD to get something done. I cleaned like a mad woman. We moved our kids into their new rooms. Girls moved together and my son has his own room. I decluttered.....and got rid of 10......yes that was not a typo.....garbage bags full of junk. Every room in my house was clean at one time, except my room. (My room is not usually in need of much cleaning as we spend very little time in there....although something is always being stored in there, which makes it looked cluttered.) Our new schedule for the new school year goes in effect today. (Lessons start tomorrow.) Hubby is a pastor and has no real weekend off, so we take Monday as family day.....school happens Tues-Sat here.

I loved being unplugged!! Except for checking email, it was a great break. As I look at our schedule for June, I could easily get overwhelmed. So for now I am taking a indefinate break from scheduled blogging. Meaning I will not be posting on any particular day. So, that means no WLW for now as well. I apologize if that upsets any of you...........although please feel free to host your own WLW meme.

For a while blogging has been a chore, a to-do, not a pleasure. It was just something else in my day planner. I felt pressured by the schedule and memes I participated in........that really sounds silly, but very true. I love blogging, but I do need to take the pressure off and go with the flow. I also will be cutting my time on other online activities. As well as, I left most of my yahoo groups to decrease the amount of daily email. I hope all of you understand my decision. I feel my family and I will benefit from this decision.

You blogger friends are a huge part of my support system and I can not stop all together. I will still pop by and read your blogs.........I sure do enjoy them.

Well until next time....

Be blessed,

Chasity

PS As far as my surgery, I still have not heard from the surgeon. I will keep you posted.

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I have been thinking of doing this for a while, a bloggy/internet break. I have been reading alot on the amish lately. I admire their work ethic and diligence. I need to be more diligent and not so idle. This is our last week of school break. School will start back June 1. I am waisting a lot of time on the internet these days. I need to unplug from the electronics. I hope to get alot accomplished this week. I wish you all well and see you next week.

be blessed,

Chasity

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