Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Proverbs for 2009‏....

This was sent to me by my wonderful mother-in-love! Thought it was a great way to start 2009....

1. Faith is the ability to not panic.

2. If you worry, you didn't pray. If you prayed, don't worry.

3. As a child of God, prayer is kinda like calling home every day.

4. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.

5. When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.

6. Do the math. Count your blessings.

7. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.

8. Dear God: I have a problem. It's me.

9. Silence is often misinterpreted, but never misquoted.

10. Laugh every day - it's like inner jogging.

11. The most important things in your home are the people.

12. Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

13. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open. Come on in.

14. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.

15. He who dies with the most toys is still dead.

16. We do not remember days but moments. Life moves too fast so enjoy your precious moments.

17. Nothing is real to you until you experience it; otherwise it's just hearsay.

18. It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.

19. Surviving and living your life successfully requires courage. The goals and dreams you're seeking require courage and risk-taking. Learn from the turtle, it only makes progress when it sticks out its neck.

20. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting. Leave gentle fingerprints on the soul of another for the angels to read. I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Baby Andrew...

Well, with all this blogging that I am doing today about babies, I of course had to do one for baby Andrew...her name has yet been determined...lol! This sweet little thing I do not have a picture of to post but she will make her debut in late April! Her mommy is one of my very best friends. I can not wait to meet her. I know that she is going to be just as beautiful as her mommy! I pray that this sweetheart enters this world with ease and grace:) She has been prayed for for a long time and is anxiously being waited for! I just love the thought of all these new babies! God is sooooo good and such a miracle worker! Jaclyn and Craig....I pray for you and this baby every chance I get! Please tell her how much her Aunt Burt loves her!!! I love you Ernie!!!

Baby Em...

As I was going through a box of pictures today, I came across this picture of baby Emily Grace...
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The picture took me to my knees. I sat there looking at this beautiful baby girl. So sweet and tiny! I thought back to when I held and kissed on her while her mommy was taking a shower and how she had the hiccups when Kendra was putting lotion on her! All these sweet memories make me miss her even more! It is hard to believe that this past August our baby Em would have been 6 years old...it is just so hard to imagine! Looking at this picture also made me pray for Emily's mommy and daddy. I pray that the Lord continues to bless them with sweet memories of Em and that they remember how much we all love them and her!

Speaking of pictures...Christmas, Kendra gave me some new photos of the boys. They are just too cute...I had to share them with you!!! These are Emily's brothers...Garrett-5 and Gavin- 2 1/2...too cute! I love them all!

Caroline Grace...

In the busy rush of cleaning the house after Christmas and after our week long trip, I thought I would take a few moments and say a special prayer for Caroline Grace. Caroline is due to make her appearance March 5th, 2009! I can not wait to see Miss Caroline Grace! I pray that the Lord will continue to bless Caroline and her mommy throughout the rest of the pregnancy. I pray that this sweet baby will have a safe and easy birth! She is already abundantly loved by all her friends and family and of course her Double Digit Aunts! Baby Caroline...you are loved and prayed for everyday! I look forward to holding and loving on you...I love you...Aunt Brittany!

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Monday, December 29, 2008

We're home....

Wow! After a week of being in Vernon, we are finally home! I so enjoyed seeing friends and family and having that "extra" help with the kids, but I am also so excited about climbing into my own bed tonight!!!

Being home for the holidays makes me so greatful for my friends and family! Josh, the kids and I are so loved and that is just the most amazing feeling in the world! We are so blessed for each and everyone in our lives and seeing them makes me miss them even more!!!

This Christmas we were able to go spend a couple of days at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine! It is a lodge/indoor water park! It was sooooo amazing! Thank you Ritchey's for the wonderful memories!!! Swimming the day after Christmas is turely a treat;)!!!

As I reflect back over the holidays, I say a prayer for everyone that has touched my life in some way or another! I am so blessed for each and everyone of you! May God bless each of you just as you have blessed me and my family! I love you all!

Enjoy the slide show...

Happy 5th Birthday Jaydon!

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose..." Jeremiah 1:5
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5 years ago today God showed me HIS love even more by making me a mommy for the first time! 5 years ago today, after a rough pregnancy and 4 1/2 weeks early, we welcomed Jaydon Chisholm into the world! He was the littlest thing that I had ever seen! He had the sweetest smile and the biggest eyes! I could not believe how much love I had for this one little thing! Jaydon has brought us so much joy over these past 5 years! He is smart, funny, sarcastic, loving, Godly, sweet, precious, athletic and most of all...healthy! As you read this, please say a prayer for Jaydon as he grows to be the young man that God has called him to be and please pray for me and Josh as we learn to raise this little boy just as God has called us to do! We love you precious Jaydon! Happy 5th Birthday!
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Daddy, Mommy, and Kye love you to the moon and back!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Broden & Atley

This has to be the two cutest babies in the world...
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Our sleeping beauty...

Well once again Kye has found an unusual way to sleep. We dress her for bed, clean her room, read our books, say our prayers, give our kisses and we leave her tucked into her bed nice and cozy with a clean room. When I go back to check on her this is what I see....
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Sunday, December 7, 2008

Laura and Scott's Wedding...

Here are some pictures from Laura's wedding this weekend!!! The wedding was breathtaking and truly amazing! I always knew that I was blessed but after this weeknd...wow! I am praising HIM for such a wonderful life! Laura and Jaclyn! Thank you for making this weekend truly amazing! So many laughs and tears were shared....thank you for the memories!!! I love you beautiful girls!!!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Twice the Love...

On November 29th, 2008, my cousin and his wife, Shea, had two healthy, beautiful babies...Atley Clare and Broden Jay! Both babies weighed in at 4lbs and 9 oz. They are doing great...thank you for all the prayers! I can not wait to meet these two beautiful babies!!! Love you Jerod, Shea, Maguire, Broden and Atley!

Sweet Dreams...

I can not sleep tonight! My kiddos are in Vernon with grandparents and it is killing me that I can not kiss and hug them tonight! I know that they are safe and warm but I still long to cuddle with them!!! Sweet Dreams my babies...may God wrap you in HIS arms and comfort you with sweet, lovable dreams!!! See you soon!
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4 days until Laura and Scott's wedding...

In four short days I will watch as one of my best friends walks down the aisle to marry the man of her dreams! Laura, Jaclyn and I have been friends since elementary school! We have been through so much together! They were there for me when I got married and when I had my two beautiful babies! Laura was there when JJ got married...I was in labor:). Now JJ is expecting a little princess and Laura is getting married.....so much to be thankful for! I am leaving tomorrow afternoon for Vernon! Thursday, JJ and I are taking LaLa to the spa for one last girls outing before the big day. I am so excited!!! I love you precious friends...see you soon!!!

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Jake

Oh how precious is the Lord....I love it when I am able to hold an answered prayer...and rock them to sleep!
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Precious Baby Jake...

Tomorrow morning I fly out to see baby Jake!!! I am so excited! He is the answer to so many wonderful prayers!!! I love you baby Jake and I can not wait ot meet you in a few hours....
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

the princess...in her brother's underwear

Well I went to check on Kye in her room a few minutes ago and this was the sight that welcomed me...
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She has on her brother's underwear, two different shoes and her sassy pink pimp hat! It was truly a sight! Thank you Lord for blessing me with such a fashionable daughter:)

Happy Birthday Laura...

Tomorrow is my sweet LaLa's birthday! Laura, since elementary school you have made my life a true joy. When I think of Laura, I think of racing to eat lunch at Taco Plaza in high school, trying to be the first one to get that "perfect" parking spot our junior year, walking seven miles every night (we were insane), crying over the death of a friend, crying over a breakup, watching "Broken Arrow" in your bedroom (or at least trying to watch it), being there for me in college when I needed you most, helping me get ready before I walked down the aisle, coming to see my babies when they were born, and I could go on and on but there will never be enough space for me to write down all my memories with you! Laura, as I go to sleep tonight, I will thank the Lord for my beautiful friend and thank Him for giving us another special day to celebrate your life! I love you LaLa!!!

you are beautiful...hugs and kisses

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The Last Lecture...

A very dear friend has been after me to read the book "The Last Lecture". It is a spiritual and uplifting book about a professor who has cancer and his students turn his last lecture into a book. I have picked up the book several times to read it but considering I have growths on my own liver, just as this professor did, there are times when it is hard for me to read the book. When I am able to read a chapter or two though, my soul is truely blessed! Tonight on ABC Primetime they are doing a special about the book! I hope that you will be able to watch the show and be inspired as I have. Thank you Blake for introducing me to this book:)


Monday, July 28, 2008

my two favorite men....

I wanted to say Happy Birthday to the two greatest men in my life. My daddy and my papa. My dad's birthday was last week and my papa will be 75 tomorrow! These two men together have helped me become the person that I am. They have taught me many different things...how to fish, how to drive, how to sell cars, how to fight fires, how to be a disciple, how to love others unconditionally and mainly how to love my self! These two men mean the world to me and I thank God every chance I get for putting me into their lives!!!

Love you always,
your daughter and your grand-daughter

my papa...
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my daddy...
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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Audrey Caroline...

This is a blog that every mother needs to read. I have sat off and on today readng it and when I am not crying for this family, I am praying for them! Please take the time to read this...your life will be blessed!

http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/

Dear Lord, thank you for letting me run across the story of Audrey Caroline. I know that is was no accident that you had me read about her! I have been blessed by her story! I can not wait until I meet her in Heaven! Amen!

Little Laci...

I have been thinking about you alot today Laci. I hope you know how much you have touched my life! You are a "Glory Baby" for sure...I put that song on my page just for you and Emily Grace! I love you girls!

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Chiquitita...

My two best friends from high school, Laura and Jaclyn, and I have been through so much together...k-college, marriage, births, deaths, tennis matches, taco plaza, and so on! They know my good qualities and of course my bad ones! It is safe to say that they are my "chiauitita"!!!
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I love them more than anything and I thank God every day for putting these two beautiful friends in my life! We have been friends since McCord Elementary and after seeing the movie Mamma Mia, I am proud to say that I know our frinedship will go on for many more years and I am sure one day, when we come together for one of our own childrens weddings, we will do a performance like this one...lol! I love you beautiful ladies!!!
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Woo Hoo!!!!!

Okay, I know this is a little late to post....BUT my LaLa is getting married!!!!!!!! Yea!!!!! I am so excited for my dear friend!!!
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LaLa, I love and miss you soooo very much and I am counting down the days until YOUR big day!!! I love you dear friend!!!

Garrett....

A year ago tonight, I sat in a Longview hospital anxiously waiting for Garrett to arrive. I was told that he would be born on July 23rd, so I "quickly" made the 6 hour trip from Vernon to Longview. I just knew that he would be there when I arrived, but lucky for me, baby Garrett decided to wait for his Aunt B and made his great apperance on July 24th (very, very early in the morning)...
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Watching Garrett grow and develop this past year has been an absolute blessing! Even though I am now 10 hours away from him and it is extremely hard to give kisses to those perky lips....I still think about him and pray for him every day! Happy Birthday G-Man!!! Your Aunt B loves you unconditionally and abundantly!
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Pray for Jake...

If you know me at all, you have heard me speak of the McBride family. In April of 2007, my sweet friends lost their baby after months of prayer, tears, and heartache.
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Little Laci only lived 57 minutes, but her story will live on for ever! I will tell of Laci's story to anyone who will stop and listen. I love you Laci!

On a happier note...in October, the McBride's will welcome baby Jake to their family. As for now, Jake looks absoutely amazing, but I ask that you all as prayer warriors please continue to pray for Jake and his parents and that he will come into this world healthy and happy!
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Dear Lord, please be with baby Jake and wrap him in your arms! We know that you are wih Jake and his parents every minute! We all look forward to holding him and welcoming him into this world! Amen!

the pillowcase dress...

My grandfather Bristo's great grandmother made this pillowcase years ago. My friend Stacy graciously used her talents and made it into a dress for Kye! I was so afraid of her wearing it and getting it dirty, so what else could I do...get her portraits made in it. I thought it turned out extremely well...Kye's great-great-great grandmother would be so pleased!
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It's Friday Night Lights time.....

It is football season again and if you are needing me for any reason in the fall...here is where you can find me and my family:)
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Varsity Football Schedule
2008-2009


Aug 29
Amarillo High Away
8:00

Sept. 5 Plainview Home 7:30

Sept. 12 Perryton(Homecoming) Home 7:30
Sept. 19 Frenship Away 7:30
Sept. 26 Hereford Away 7:30
Oct. 3 Open

Oct. 10 Pampa Away 7:30
Oct. 16 Palo Duro Home 7:30
Oct. 24 Caprock Home 7:30
Oct. 31 Canyon Home 7:30
Nov. 7 Dumas(Senior Night) Home 7:30

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

"sit down...for me"

Tonight I tried many ways of putting Kye to bed in her new big girl bed. She loves the new bed, the problem is that as soon as I lay her down, read her a book, sing her a song and pray with her...she is already at the door before I can get up off the floor and leave...(big sigh)!!! After about 3 hours of this show, I finally got firm, laid her down and ran...as I went to close the door she said, "just sit down for me" not with me but for me! Her tiny little words touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes...yes...I had all the time in the world to sit down for my baby girl. At that moment bills did not matter, TAKS scores did not matter, the laundry did not matter...Kye mattered!

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Thank you Lord for the small things...especially the ones that weigh 25 pounds, with dark brown eyes, dark hair, and a smile that will melt your heart! AMEN!

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

tired...

Dear Lord, thank you for another wonderful day! The weather was wonderful, the people I delt with today were sweet and my husband took out the trash...such a blessed day! Lord, please be with Laura's MiMi! Wrap her in your arms and please comfort her with a secure feeling of good health and an abundance of love!!! Everyone is so worried about her but we know that she is in your hands and we trust that! Thank you again for all the wonderful things that you have blessed me with today and EVERY day! AMEN!

Monday, March 24, 2008

When?

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When did I last look like this? I remember this body...thin, tanned, in shape (my butt ran/walked 7 miles everyday...remember that Laura and JJ;D) Now I feel like I do good to get out of bed in the mornings...needless to say run 7 miles. I dont overeat, infact, I have to remind myself to stop and eat. Tanned? I have no idea what that is anymore. I miss this body...where did it go? What in the world happened to it...

Well, what exactly happened to my body...their names are Jaydon and Kye...
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If I had to give up my body for these two beautiful healthy children, then I am perfectly fine not being the skinnest mom in the world. I dont mind that the majority of my exercising is trying to get up off the floor after the kids have tackled me down. I am blessed to be alive and to have this life...even if I am not that 'hot sexy momma'...lol!

Dear Lord, thank you so much for my two precious babies! They mean the world and more to me! I thank you for giving me a healthy and happy life Lord...and if you would like to have mercy on my body and help it find its shape again...I would be so greatful! AMEN!
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