Settling in...

Day by day we are making a new home and it is beginning to actually resemble something like a domestic dwelling inside versus a cardboard jungle. I can tell that we are going to be happy here and have plenty of space to breath now.

The dishwasher really is an amazing machine. I missed it so when I was in our previous residence. It's truly amazing how much time that box cuts down on kitchen cleaning time.

OTHER NEWS>>>> Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
Emily has performed 4 times thus far and is looking forward to this weeks performances as well. I really am surprised I have now heard any complaints about the endless practices or performances. Impressive for my easily bored daughter. Maybe this is her thing. Although we may have to work on her on stage attention span.... Last performance she was singing but turned around watching the actors behind her. They were dancing and, well she wanted to watch. ; ) Sweet Emily.

MOM'S VISIT>>>>> Mother Day x 2
My wonderful Mom flew to KY to pay us a short for fun visit. She is an expert organizer and I thank God I have her for that and wonder why I did not inherit that trait. Although I think she views it as a flaw or illness rather than the gift that it is.

We decorated and cleared out an entire room of boxes.. WHEW WHOO! I'll post pictures soon. It was just great to spend time together and for the kids to love on and play with their Grandmommy.

The Bunny: Cocoa

The biggest recent news at the White house is that we have a new member in our family. We now are the proud owner of a bunny named Cocoa.

Emily has literally been praying every night for a dog. We've told her if when we move to a house with a fenced yard we will consider it. However, in Kentucky, they don't do fences.... no seriously, not many houses around here have actual fences. Those with dogs, mostly have electric fences.

This brings me to my second announcement... we are moving, again. But this time, oddly enough, we are moving 3 doors down the street. We are busting the seams of our current home.

So back to the bunny.... We can't have a dog at this our new house either (no fence yet). When I told Emily we would not be able to have a dog, tears began to flow and the purest voice of confusion emerged... "but Mom,I've been praying and asking Jesus every night!"

Oh man, my hear just sank... the moment has come for her.... the moment she learns that God's answer is not always yes. So I responded with the truth of, "God has answered your prayer, but right now, I guess God knows that a dog is not the best pet for us right now. Maybe we can do some research and find a pet we can have."

So, she decided on a turtle. Yep a turtle. So we went to the pet store to find our turtle. But you see, the bunnies are in the same area as the turtles....and our fascination and admiration of the cuddly little fur balls began.

The following two weeks we talked to the father... Tony Joe that is. We gained approval, researched, read rabbit magazines, and prepared a home for our lucky wabbit. And tada, enters Cocoa.

Cocoa is a Hotot Dwarf bunny- 5 weeks old from Berea, Ky. Tony Snow is from Berea, so I'm sure all bunnies from Berea are just as smart.

Cocoa has really begun to open up and show affection toward us. That was really rewarding for Emily. They are nervous animals by nature, but with time, I understand they will bond with their owners. She is very curious and searches the nooks and crannies of our living room when let out.

The first day we had her, she pretty much stayed in the back of her cage. Day 2, she actually "begged" to be let out. This is day 3...so I am keeping my fingers crossed that she continues on this path of funness.

Victim of image advertising...

Has anyone else notice the Coca-Cola trucks around recently. I don't know what it is.... Maybe a new coat of paint or new design or a re-intro of the classic design... no idea, but all of the sudden I see them everywhere.

Remember in the '80s and early '90s when Coke was the beverage of choice... that somehow seem to be diluted by Pepsi & Dr Pepper, but I don't know folks maybe our classic Coke is makin' a comeback.

I hate to admit it but due to the Coca-Cola image being impressed upon my brain... I actually have reached for at Classic Coke bottle for a pretty dedicated Dr.Pepper fan family. I actually stopped myself yesterday, and thought, why am I buying this... we prefer a Pepsi/Dr.Pepper. But that dang comforting red label almost got me.

Blueberry Baked French Toast

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/03/blueberry-baked-french-toast/


All I can say is YUM....

Ya gotta check out my friend's friend's blog....

http://thepioneerwoman.com/

Full of great tips for families, cooking, and real life stuff. Plus, just a fun read.

God granted us common sense... so use it

As Christians, we pray about our family, our jobs, our purchases and everything else... and then we wait. We wait for an answer or confirmation before we make our move. I believe this is the right thing to do, but we must not forget that God gave us not only a spirit, but a brain. He wants us to put it to good use. So of course we must pray and see his will for our daily lives, however, you can't walk through life weighting for a miraculous sign at every corner.

Be confident in the knowledge and wisdom that HE has provided and trust HE will not fail you. He gave you a miracle of a body along with that soul. By my own experience God's plan is not always logical. After all talking to a burning bush is not the most logical thing to do. But His plan is always available and if you seek with a pure heart, you will find it. (in His time) Seek your wisdom from experiences, pray, pray some more and use your brain.

Thank you for allowing me to preach to myself....

Our Super Star Emily...

Emily auditioned for her first stage play. Several of her friends are active in plays since the Danville Community Theater is so family friendly and tons of fun. This performance will be Schoolhouse Rock LIVE!

It caught my attention because Emily has a VCR tape (yes I do still have a few tapes around the house) of the top 100 Schoolhouse Rock songs. She loves it and watches it frequently. So I knew she could relate to the music. I really didn't think she would get a part but thought it would be a positive experience for her to just audition. To our surprise, she will be singing on stage this summer!

Even though Tony and I already knew she had landed a spot, we decided to take her by the to let her find her name on the list for herself. So, we picked her up after school and told her we had heard they posted the list and we could go by to see. She immediately got a nervous look on her face. I told her that no matter what, it was a fun experience even if she didn't make it this time. (he he) We pulled up to the theater and we barely had stopped the van before Emily jumped out and ran to the window. It took her all of 5 seconds to find her name, and literally began jumping for joy! It was really fun to see.

I hope she enjoys this experience. It is a lot of practice and time, so we'll see how well she deals with it. I think she will have a blast and make a few new friends along the way.