I have gotten to know and I want to brag on their talents. A few weeks ago I got an email from Marianne. I have been following Marianne's Caring Bridge Journal of her daughter Makenna for about a year now.
Makenna's story (click on the bold to go to her site)
This is an AMAZING story of a little girl right here in my town who has had 4 brain surgeries. She is a living miracle! Let me say that God is truly amazing in many ways. This past Halloween Marianne's family came trick or treating at my house. I had never met this family but have prayed over them so many times. When I saw this beautiful little girl in her chair I knew it was Makenna. She has the most beautiful smile. It was SUCH a sweet honor to meet this family in person! I admire Marianne as a mom and all that she goes through. If you get a chance I would love for you to read about their story.
A couple of weeks ago I got an email from Marianne that she loved my blog layout and wanted to know if I could help her with a project. I was thrilled to help but I am still so new at this blogging thing so I remembered a blogger friend I have gotten to know. I love following Tara and her Little Princess, Kenley
Ourprincessinpigtails It just so happens that Tara is an amazing blog designer too! She designed my button that I am so proud of.
Tara blessed Marianne with a beautiful blog. Thank you Tara for all that you did for her. You really are so talented and I feel so lucky to have made such a sweet friend in blogging world! Check out her site if you want a new FUN look!
Just for getting these two ladies in touch Marianne has blessed me with one of her art work pieces for my house. How nice was that? I am lovin it! I get so many compliments over it. Check out her site to see all of her art work pieces she can make. What a great teacher gift, baby shower, or birthday gift these would make.
beautifullyframed Thank you Marianne! You and your family will forever be in my prayers. I know that life is tough at times for you. I just want you to know how much you are loved and prayed for each day!
My beautiful art work by Marianne.
(yikes...I was looking a little rough from a long week without daddy in this picture)
Then my dates asked me if they could buy me some ice cream at Cold Stone...well, unfortunately both of my dates didn't have their piggy banks on them so I asked if it would be ok if this once I could pay for the ice cream. They didn't seem to mind and asked for sprinkles, M & Ms, gummy worms, etc. Boy, were they an expensive date but soooooo worth it!
Luke, you are going to make a perfect date for some sweet girl in the future. You are so thoughtful in asking that I go first and pulling out my chair for me. Maybe you might need to work on not getting so much of your ice cream on your shirt but you were such a little gentlemen. Thank you sweet boy for the wonderful date!
Landry, you will also make a perfect date someday for a sweet little girl in the future. You love to make me laugh and can keep the conversation lively! Maybe work on a little less "bugger" talk. ha! Thank you sweet boy for my wonderful date!
Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful for his job. There was a time a few weeks ago that they had a massive layoff and we wondered if he would get to keep his. I know there are so many families out there today who are struggling to find jobs in today's world. I think about how easy we could be in their shoes........so I say Thank You heavenly Father for this job!
I really think we might be related....I mean look at Walker and Landry! 
Lauren age 10, Luke age 6, and Landry age 4 
Aww...thank you Lord for a little reminder that they are listening and do get it!
This shirt is SO you! You are definitely up to something all the time.
La Fiesta made the prefect place to have our couples shower. We decorated with only the finest decor you can buy....well, maybe not! Feed sacks for the guest of honor chair, cut outs of Earleen blown up with an arrow pointing to baby, Boones bottles with flowers, all the present wrapped in Walmart sacks and laundry baskets....this was probably one of the easiest baby showers ever planned. ha!
The Redneck Hostess group
Me and my favorite redneck. Yea, he is all mine! haha.
Mindy and Troy
Karen and Trey
Trudi and Jeff
Beautiful Liz! All the Hoodie girls
David and the Hoodie Men
David and Elizabeth were the BEST sports on letting us throw them a surprise redneck shower! This little boy is going to be blessed with two wonderful parents. I know how much they are a blessing to my family. We love everything about them and will love this little Earl too when he gets here!!! (by the way the bottles are more decor)
David you "Got Er Done"
