Update in our world

Well it's been awhile sorry about that.

I have been working hard to get all my photography stuff up and running. I had my first shoot where I didn't know the person all that well and I was so nervous. I didn't show it thanks to my acting skills.  Really it was the Lord that gave me peace after I prayed and boy did God deliver some great pictures. Here is the link to my Ellie session.

http://clicktakeapik.blogspot.com/2012/08/miss-ellie.html



Vivi is having great conversations now. It is so funny the things she comes up with. My favorite so far was the where babies come from.  Vivi tells me that babies are planted in mommies tummies by God. Like a seed. They grow and then become babies. She says she hopes to grow babies.  Vivi is loving raw veggies lately and decided onions are just no good.  Vivi has started ballet classes and loves them. I can't believe I am having kids that are old enough to take dance classes. I go to Baby R Us and I have no one to shop for because Vivi is too big and Sophia has an awesome wardrobe thanks to Big Sis.

Sophia is walking now. Weighs 20 pounds and is a happy healthy little toddler. I do not take this for granted since many parents have little ones that are sick or have disabilities.  She still loves her thumb. I am not sure what it is made of that makes her love it so much.  I love her sweet giggles.  She eats double fisted.

Jason is doing very well. He keeps busy playing with the girls, planning youth events, and figuring out how to decorate the new youth building we are building right now. It is very exciting. I love helping him.

Please be in prayer for Jason and I as we are figuring out what is wrong with me. All summer I have been sick with very dizzy spells, nausea, head aches, and stomach cramps. Because God is good I smile and work through the pain but it is wearing me out. I have had my eyes checked, body ultra sounded, blood drawn. Everything comes back clear. That means all the easy not painful tests have been done. Now on to bigger things. That thought scares me but I have the hope in the Lord to keep me going and a great husband who helps me when I am to sick or too tired from meds to get things done like I usually do. In this whole process I have wanted so badly to get back to a more healthy lifestyle.
My goals for this week:
Go to bed at 10 every night this week
Walk from 6:30 to 7am and have time for devotion with God
Drink more water

I will add to my goals as I go but for right now that's all I can handle. Everyday I wake up hoping this dumb illness will just go away like the virus they said it was three months ago but I have a feeling it could be more. Thank you ahead of time for your prayers.

Curing Conclusion

We began our day exploring side roads and checking out all the cool houses. We came upon this deer who just stood right next to us. It was the weirdest thing.

 The first spring we found on our journey. I loved taking pictures and Jason liked finding all the hidden springs.

 We ended up that afternoon at Cresent Hotel. It is suppose to be very haunted. Durning the day it was so pretty.

 A fun statue in someones yard. People  here decorate in very interesting ways.

 I will title this one Buns of Steel. LOL

 Saint Elizabeths Church

 The Grotto Spring

 For lunch we tried the brand new Thai House in town. It was yummy and very clean. The food was fresh and spicy only if you wanted it to be:) Jason said no spice and the food was still very good.

 I loved this purple house. I wonder why???

 Stairs were everywhere since the whole town in on the mountian side. My calves got a work out. I was glad we walked everywhere. It made me feel ok with eatting all the yummy meals and snacks we tried.

 The Local Flavor was our last night meal. We peopled watched form the patio and tried some seafood.

Best Dressing ever!!! Garlic Parmesan. It was so good we dipped our fresh baked sour dough bread in it.

 I liked that they used an orange for their citrus touch in the water.

 Just for fun.

 The meals looked beautiful and tasted equally good. Spicy and Sweet Shrimp, Garlic mash and aspargus. Jason got grilled salmon.

We saw thais in passing and had to try it for dessert later.

Getting away with your husband away from all the hussle and bussle really makes a difference. I feel refreshed and ready to take on the world I am in with Gods help of course.  We can not thank God enough for this trip. He provided it all and we feel blessed to serve such a loving God.

The Curing Continues...

Jason and I started our day off with 1 hour massages. I think everyone should.  Then we were off to a little place to have a light lunch.

This place got two thumbs up from us both. It had awesome food and great prices.

 I ordered the Bacon Potato Quiche with the Cream of Cilantro Soup. The sweet peach tea rocked my world. Jason got the Chicken Salad on Crussant. Same soup.

 We headed down town for people watching, shopping, and spring hunting.

 I picked up a new ring and a few things for the kids.

 This was a great place to pick up a slice for later. We enjoyed this cheesecake later that night.

 After a little naping back out our place we headed out for dinner at Gaskin's Cabin. Get there early they fill up quickly and there is not a lot of seating. Kitty cats welcomed us at every corner.  The waiters were friendly and very helpful.

 We split this meal. Prime Rib, homemade salad dressing honey mustard vigerette, and the soup was mouth watering...Mushroom Bisque.

 Off to the Passion play.

Another great curing day of relaxing and spending time together.