A couple of pictures from today

I'm hijacking Cara's blog again.  Here are a couple of the pictures from today's fun.

Toodles,

Chelley

Happy Saturday!

I am very excited about this weekend. First of all it is Superbowl weekend. I can not wait to have queso and chips with honey and the kids.
My sister is taking pictures of the kids this weekend. I can not wait for you all to see how much they have grown. They are TRUE beautiful children.
Alexa has started back into soccer. Jake we are going to check into the church choir for him. Alyssa is in Champions at church. My baby girl Alyssa has one B and all other grades are A's for the 3 weeks. I am so proud of her.
Bobby and I work hard and love each other completely. Our church started a new class 1-09. It is same teacher and people but different content. It was about having great marriages through God. This class is about living your life through God. It helps you in all relationships. Oh yeah we are having a Super Bowl Party at church on Sunday.
I feel so lucky I love having my husband be equally involved in the church and raising our children in God. I am blessed, healthy and in love!!!

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Alyssa, Jake and Alexa

Picture of me and Jake Cristmas of 2005

Picture of me and Jake Christmas 2005

I got it

I finally figured out how to post pictures on my blog. My sis has done it this whole time. These three pics were right before my surgery in May 2008. My friends Addison, Erika, Aundrea and Heather all chipped in to buy me my chemo bag and all kinds of goodies. I love you guys!!

Love all,
Cara Cares

In the begining of the journey

Baptism and Saturday Sermon

Last night was fantastic. Jake and Bobby were baptized. Bobby had been baptized as an infant Catholic but now he has made the choice as an adult. He and I have been at our church for close to a year. With all that has gone in the past year we were just focused on faith and healing. It was time for Bobby to take this step. He and Jake were very happy and Grandma came to watch.
First before I tell you about the sermon I am the first to admit I need to work on this area.
Have the right attitude. "Rejoice Always"
Thessalonians 5:16 gives us seven specific directions about life.
Your attitude is your choice.
The Joy Factor: Attitudes are to be filtered through the spirit of joy.
Joy: Never Allow what you don't have rob you of what you do have. We have a lot to be happy about.
Joy: Appreciating the moment rather than being obsessed with the problems of tomorrow. Find God's joy in today. (I need a Amen on that one. I am going to post that one on my forehead!"
Joy: Remember our joy is based on something bigger than current events. Never act like a moment is the end of the world. (I could of saved myself so much heartache if I had realized and accepted how big God is.

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Saturday!!

Rest!!! I am ready to relax. I am sure that will not happen with 5 kids but it sounds good. My hubby and I got up early to drink coffee together. I am reading The Purpose Driven Life Right Now. It is a 40 day journey I will let you know anything I come across that I want to reflect on. Have a great weekend!

Love to all,
Cara Cares

My prayer

I pray that God keeps my focus where it needs to be.

Thursday

Yeah almost to the weekend! I am ready to relax with my hubby and kids. I am so tired from this week. I need to rest! I hope all of you are having a great week!

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Putting Life in Perspective

Matthew 10:39(The message)"If you don't go all the way with me, through thick and thin, you don't deserve me. If your first concern is to look after yourself, you'll never find yourself. But if you forgot about yourself and look to me, you'll find both yourself and me."
George Washington Carver said; "Life begins the day you quit asking what can I do, but instead ask why am I here."

These are two things from our pastor's sermon yesterday. There is not a time go by that God does not speak to my heart in some way. God has allowed so many people to be touched.

I pray your life begins today! I pray for my life to keep evolving it is a wonderful JOURNEY!!

Love to all,
Cara Cares

Sweet moment

I was rocking Bella last night. She did something she has not done since I lost my hair. She was laying on me and reached up to grab the back of my hair. Once she realized I had fuzzy hair. Then she really started to grab and keep rubbing my hair. It was so precious. I was saying to her. You remember don't you? I was almost in tears it was so amazing. That is the moments in life I cherish. I could not put her down. Magical!

HAPPY NEW YEAR (okay a day late)

We had a great New Year! We celebrated the night with friends. We are old! We were home in time to see the New Year in together. We went to bed and enjoyed sleeping in till almost 10am! I never get to sleep that late it was nice. I guess I was tired. I have been trying to work lately and get bills paid. So if you love me send me business!!! No guilt trip or anything.
We went and picked up the kids cousins yesterday. They will be here through the weekend. The kids are having so much fun.
We had something green yesterday and blackeyed peas. It will be a great year!
The kids are excited to get back with their therapist in the New Year. They love talking to them. The therapist really are great with the kids. They have helped them work through difficult memories and make some hard decisions. The kids are healthy and happy! I wish all of you and your family a healthy and happy New Year!!
Remember one of my blog's "Smile it is cheap therapy!"

Love to all,
Cara Cares