Storm Isaac

****** UPDATE ******
Isaac has hit and passed, we survived with nothing more than some downed tree limbs and a two day power outage! Praise the Lord! 

Okay ladies,

It looks, at this point anyway, like this storm Isaac is going to be headed for us here in Louisiana.

The school board has closed the schools here for at LEAST the next two days. They will re-evaluate the situation once the storm has passed.

I was just informed that we are not required to come into work for the same amount of time. As much as I love a two day paid vacation from work, I really dislike preparing for hurricanes. 

I ask you to please pray that this storm stays at a Category 1 or less! 

The expense of leaving for a hurricane and then the headache of trying to find a hotel with vacancies is horrible. We can ride out a 1 or less... so that's what I'm praying for :).  

Of course, I would love it if the storm doesn't come here at all, but praying for that will mean praying for it to hit someone else... so I really don't like doing that. 

With gas tanks and cans filled up... we are trying to prepare for the worse, but are praying for the best.

I had intentions on posting for the giveaway today, but I believe I will hold off until after things slow down again from the storm. Be on the lookout though, the Child Training Bible is so worth entering! 

I must say that I WILL be sure to pack it if we have to leave. I don't want to chance loosing it in the storm.

It's My Birthday!!!

Hello Beautiful Ladies!!!

Today is a wonderful day, because it's the day I drew my first breath. 

Today is my birthday!!

I will be doing a giveaway next week to CELEBRATE!!!

I don't want to spend a whole lot of time blogging today, I want to rest a bit ;)

But I did want to give you a peak at what's up for grabs. 

I received my Child Training Bible sometime at the beginning of August, and let me tell you... I can't imagine going without it now! It has been such a huge blessing in my home. 

When any of the children, visitors, or my husband and I have a question about something, we can go straight to the bible and look up the scriptures. The little ones can even do this by themselves. 

I also have my children write scripture for discipline... example, if my son keeps picking on one of his sisters... I'll make him write the scriptures that correspond to quarreling or fighting. My husband said the other day "They're going to know those scriptures by heart after a few months."  I said "I know... that's the point." :)

Here's the description straight from the Child Training Bible web site:

The Child Training Bible is tool that allows parents and children (and anyone that loves the Word of God) to go directly to the pages of Scripture for instruction in 20 key areas with a complete section dedicated to the gospel. 

The CTB was designed with Colossians 3:9-10 in mind.  “You have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self.”  The Scriptures selected for the CTB teach why we are to “put off” certain behavior and what godly behavior we are to “put on” instead.

The front key of the CTB is a visual index of the areas that Scripture teaches us to “put off.”  These areas correspond to color-coded tabs and highlighted text.  CTB Scriptures address both negative and positive responses with the emphasis on Jesus Himself, His perfect life as an example and gift to us.

To make a Child Training Bible you will use the CTB charts that include over 200 Scripture references, heart and gospel questions, and sample prayers.

Make a CTB for your family to have Scripture accessible and central in your home.

The Child Training Bible is also a perfect project for homeschool groups, moms clubs, and church groups.  Group discounts are available on orders of 10 or more CTB Chart Sets.  Contact ChildTrainingBible@gmail.com for details.  Follow the Child Training Bible on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for information on the release of new products.    

Here's a video explanation of this magnificent tool! 

I am convinced that EVERY house should own one of these!

God has definitely used Mindy and her family to bless others. The time and dedication they have spent putting this system together... no amount of thanks could be enough.

How much do I love the Child Training Bible? 

Enough to offer my blessed blog readers a chance to win one at no cost to yourself! 

Check back next week for the giveaway!

 I'm off to relax on this beautiful day the Lord has made, the day he made beautiful me! ;)

Louisiana Beignet Recipe - cheaters version

If anyone has ever visited here in Louisiana, you know you have GOT to taste our sweet southern Beignets. So delicious they almost melt in your mouth. 

They became the official state doughnut of Louisiana in 1986... and for good reason! Hardly anyone around can pass up the goodness of this warm tasty treat.

If you aren't fortunate enough to live in South Louisiana, there's hope for you yet! 

I'm going to include in this post... a super fast, super yummy recipe for making a cheaters Beignet! My kids actually beg me to make this in the mornings at times. It's so fast to make, and so yummy! ( I know I keep saying that... but they are!)

So... here it is! drum roll please! (dddd...dddd...dddd...)

You will need:

• 1 can of Grands Biscuits
• 1.5 cups of vegetable oil
• 1 small bag of powdered sugar

So, all you need to do is pour the oil into a skillet and begin to heat it.

While the oil is heating, you cut each Grands biscuit... I've done this two ways, it all depends on the size you want to end up with... you can 1.) cut them in half diagonally from a top "corner" to a bottom "corner" to get 2 Beignets from each biscuit or you can 2.) cut each biscuit into quarters to get 4 biscuits each. ( If you cut them into quarters, simply give each piece a little stretch.)

Once the oil is hot, place as many biscuit pieces as you can into the frying pan and turn constantly until they are golden brown in color. 

Place them onto a paper towel to allow the excess oil to drain off them. Repeat this process until they are all cooked.

Now all you have to do is generously shake powdered sugar only the pile and enjoy while they are still warm!

I hope you enjoy! If you try this recipe, let me know how you liked it!

Coming Soon, Study the Word Wednesday!

Coming September 5, 2012!!!
Study the Word Wednesday!

Our first study topic will be

Attitude is Everything...

Did you know you should have the same attitude as Christ?

Philippians 2:3-5  says:"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." 

Each Wednesday we will study attitude a little deeper. Sub topics will be:

1. What is attitude?

2. What kind of attitude should I have?

3. How can I use God's Word to change my attitude?

4. What effect does my attitude have on my actions?

5. What effect does my attitude have on others?

6. How can I help others have a positive attitude?

The Studies will be based off the lessons I give in my TGM (Teen Girls Ministry) group on Wednesday nights. I have been gaining so much from these lessons myself... I know others out there could benefit. How to better reach people than the use of the web? :) 

Hope to see you there, and God bless!!!

My baby turned 5 today!

Has it really been two week… TWO WEEKS since I’ve last posted? Oh my goodness I never would have thought it had been that long!

Since school started up again this year things have been crazy mad at my house. This was the first time all four kiddos go to school and mornings are a little more than hectic at some moments. I have to not only make sure everyone else is up, dressed, hair brushed, and ready to go… but I also have to make sure I’M ready as well. Whew, there have been a few close calls to getting to school before the ring of the bell… this morning included. I think we made it with 5 minutes to spare.

The main reason for my post today is to share that it’s my baby’s birthday! The youngest of our group, the cute, sweet, little caboose. Today she makes 5 years old.

I remember the day she was born, even though she was my fourth child, she was also a baby of firsts. It was the first time I had the epidural, the first of my children to remain breach, my first (and last) c-section.

I thought my fourth pregnancy and delivery would have been routine that time around… but she had to be stubborn and not turn.

I can’t imagine why anyone would opt TO have a c-section by choice. It was immensely more difficult to recover from, the pain was horrible, but she was worth it.

The only one of my children with curly hair and brown eyes like myself. I never knew how beautiful brown eyes really were until I looked into the face of my baby girl and seen those milk chocolate pools looking back at me… she has taught me so much in her short 5 years.

We had her a birthday party earlier in the month. Her Nanny wanted to be there, and she was moving a few states away the next weekend. She really had a blast at the party. We had it at a place called the “Enchanted Cottage” The little girls were all dressed up as Fairies, they all sat down and had tea and treats together, played games, had their nails and face’s painted… and just had a really nice time.

Tonight we are going to be baking a chocolate cake together, she loves to help me bake and cook in the kitchen.

I also have pictures from the kids’ first day heading to school.

If today is Angelique's birthday, that means my birthday is just 4 short days away! I will be turning 1 year older this coming Sunday! Get ready for a birthday GIVEAWAY! I'm so excited, the item that will be given away has become a crucial tool used almost daily in my household. I can't wait to bless another family with one! 

Angelique the day she was born... August 22, 2007

Angelique @ her 5th birthday party

My four children in 2007

My four children this year, 2012

Angelique's Fairy Tea Party