Better than a Hallelujah

You know how sometimes you hear a song and for some reason it just speaks to you and you are flooded with emotions and it fits either the day your having or something that is going on in your life well this is one of them. I heard it today and I thought wow! God loves us no matter what. All the mistakes we make and all the things going on in this crazy world he continues to love us. So I looked it up on you tube to get the lyrics and watch the video I love it even more now. It's sung by Amy Grant....amazing!

God loves a lullaby
In a mother's tears in the dead of night
Better than a Hallelujah sometimes

God loves the drunkard's cry
The soldier's plea not to let him die
Better than a Hallelujah sometimes

We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful, the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah

The woman holding on for life
The dying man giving up the fight
Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes

The tears of shame for what's been done
The silence when the words won't come
Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes.

We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful, the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah

Better than a church bell ringing
Better than a choir singing out, singing out

We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful, the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah

Tacky Day 2010

It was Tacky day at school today to show school spirit for the football game tonite. Hope the Chieftains win!! Kayley loves to dress up for differnt spirit days until we pull into the school parking lot and she has to get out of the car....so funny!! Makes her so nervous she's afarid no one else dressed up and she'll be the only one....of course she's not ! They have alot of fun with it.

Moments......

Happy Moments.....Praise God.
Difficult Moments.....Seek God.
Quiet Moments.....Worship God.
Painful Moments...... Trust God.
EVERY Moment........Thank God!!

Greatest man in history...

Greatest man in history named Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him master. Had no degree, yet they called Him teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him healer. Had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. Committed no crime, yet....they crucified Him. He was...buried in a tomb, yet He lives today!!!

First day of school 2010

Can't believe it's the first day of school. Kayley is in the 6th grade and Cody is in 2nd. I think they were excited but wished summer could last a little longer. I pray they have a great school year. Kayley is so grown up and she was nervous this morning 6th grade is a hard age group but she will do fine. My little man, seems like yesterday he was in kindergarten it goes by so fast. The house is so quite....yes!! Hope they have a good day I'll hear all about it this afternoon....I love it! My sweet kiddos...I love you!!   Mom.

Where did summer go??

I can not believe the kiddos start school next week! This summer has flown by...fast! I think I'm ready..till all the homework begins. Kayley will be in the 6th grade and Cody will be in 2nd. They are growing up way to fast!! I hope they have a really good school year. Last year was not the best but I have faith that this year will be better. I hope. They have had a great summer but Tony has been gone for most of it. We went and stayed a couple of weeks with him in Louisana that was fun great shopping too. I think we are going down there this weekend one last time before school starts. It's so hard not having him here but you do what ya gotta do..right? We miss him soooo much! We begin Kayley's orthodontic treatments tom. she will be getting something called a crib that sits on the roof of her mouth to keep her from pushing out her teeth. She has to wear that for 12 to 18 months and then she will get her braces. She is so ready to get started I am too can't wait to she her new beautiful smile when it's all over with. She is a little worried about the pain but I've told her it will be so worth it. We are taking her to Dr. Lorentz in Corinth I have heard nothing but great things about his work. Hope everything goes well and it's not to uncomfortable. I can't imgaine having something in the roof of my mouth for over a year...but she'll be fine. I'm going to take pictures along the way so we can see how she changes the Dr. said she will look totally different her jaw line will change and the shape of her face will change she'll be even more beautiful than she already is. My hope is if we can get started now she won't be in braces her whole high school life and maybe have them off before her senior year..senior year..oh my lord!!!

Cody's Trophy

My little man won his first baseball trophy on Saturday! It took 6 games and about 9 hrs. later! Long day! That was the first tournament we have ever done and let me tell you these boys worked sooo hard. He is beyond proud, he is still smiling.  Never thought they would do that well so I didn't take my camera but there were alot of pics taken at the ceremony so I'll get some..the one time I don't take it and look what happens maybe that's good luck. He has come such a long way since the beginning of the season and he loves it. This just sealed the deal for him he was already talking about next year. Good job little man!!!! We are so proud!!!!

Summer is coming!!! School is almost out.....Yay!!

Less than 3 wks. to go! Freedom!! Cody has some upcoming events with school that I have such great memories of..Field Day,Park day, Ist grade program and closing ceremonies of baseball summer is on its way!!! He and Kayley both still have several games left like tonite I haft to be at 2 games at once Kayley having a make up game and Cody is having a regular game...at the same time across the street from each other! Yay! But its almost over then we won't know what to do. They will be bored...If Tony is still working in Louisana will go stay with him a while and make sure the hotel pool is working! Mini vacation. And we miss ya Tony!! I hate that he has to go out of town so much but you take such great care of us and provide for your family your the best!

Happy Mother's Day!

I so love being a mom! It's all I've ever wanted to do when "I grow up". Since I was a little girl I would pretend and play with my dolls and be mommy. Never could imagine how hard and how rewarding it would be. I love my babies with all my being! And what an honor to be called mom every single day. I pray that I'm doing a good job and that they will look up to me and one day say they had the best mom in the world...how great would that be. I hope that I make their childhood fun, memorable, loving, and God centered. My wish for them is they grow, love, and one day too have an awesome family with wonderful children of their own! It has been such an honor being your mom! I love both of you very very much! Happy Mother's Day!!

Cody played some awesome ball!!!

Cody played the best ball game he has ever played so far!! Hit the ball twice and ran all the bases and scored!!! He was so happy and proud of himself and momma was pretty proud!!!! He is loving the game so much...and we are thrilled he likes it so much!!!  The sportsmanship and the friendships formed will last a life time!! Great memories made tonite..love it!!! We love ya littl man!!!!! Good job!!!

God is so good!!!

We meet with the doc today and Kayley's CT scan is normal!!!  He thinks it's just bad allergies and gave her some stronger meds hope this helps her. What a weight that has been lifted God is always in control! I knew he would take care of her and he did.


~Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding~
Proverbs 3:5

Test

Kayley's had her scan done now we just wait..go back in 2 wks. for the results. She did fine only took about five minutes. Hope he can tells us why she keeps getting nose bleeds and fix it. Yesterday was her 11th birthday she is growing up on us can't believe how time flys. We love ya sweet baby girl your our angel!!!!

Special prayers for Kayley...

Kayley has had chronic nosebleeds for years and years and when I mean nosebleeds I mean alot of blood...so we took her to our family doctor and he could'nt figure out why she keeps getting them. He even put silver nitrate in her nose right after a bleed and claims that will stop them but it doesn't. She has had them at school at nite in her sleep anywhere anytime. I know she gets so tired of worrying about it always having to be prepared just in case. So we thought it was time to see an Ear, Nose and Throat doc. He exaimed her nose and said she had the beginnings of a devated septum but they don't fix that till she's older. Still that shouldn't be causing all the nose bleeds maybe it's allergies then he asked me if she ever had a strawberry birth mark on her head or face area. And she had one on her forehead when she was a baby. So now he wants to do a CAT scan of her head just to see whats going on and to see if he can tell why her nose keeps bleeding. I hope he finds nothing but at the same time I hope he can give her some answers and help her with this...I know it gets on her nerves and mine but most of all I want my baby healthy and happy.

Gulf Shores and a wedding!

We had such a good time with family and of course playing on the beach. I think this is my new favorite beach to go to. I've always heard how pretty Gulf Shores is and it was beautiful!! It was such a sweet service small only immediate family our brother-in-law marrried them. He did such a great job. There was not a dry eye! Chris (my brother) cried through the whole thing which in turn means I cried through the whole thing....they make such a sweet couple hope they have many, many happy years together! And enjoy your week in Mexico! We love you guys! Congratulations!!!!!

Kayley's Opening Day!

Kayley team is 1st. American and they played Brook's. This was her first game of 2 that day. We won!!! She is loving it so far. They went on to win their 2nd game against Sonic that afternoon. Way to go girls they played some good ball that day and of course they showed outstanding sportsmanship hope it stays that way. Funny I never thought I would be one of those Moms sitting in the stands yelling but I was Kayley played some good ball nearly lost my voice I was so proud of her. I think for the season they will have about 20 games..WOW that's alot of yelling but we're going to have a blast!! Keep ya posted about the games some nites she plays double headers...that will make for a long nite I guess but as long as she's enjoying it!

Play Ball !!

Cody first ever baseball game! He was so nervous. They are the Mets and that nite they played the Rangers. Sad to say they lost but they tried really hard. I was so proud of him. I love it that their coach lets them pray right before the game, He has another game tonite so maybe they can win this one. Good Luck Boys! You can do it!

They showed great sportsmanship such sweet little guys!

Loving our weather!

We have had such beautiful weather lately! On Friday since the kids were out out of school we went to Tishomingo State Park to play, walk some trails, and my favorite take pics of the kids. Wish I was better at it but I love trying not so sure the kids like it so much, but oh well. I packed a picnic lunch we had a really good day. My brother gets married next weekend on the beach...CANNOT WAIT!! So ready to get out of town for a few days and see the ocean and of course lots of pics on the beach. I've been wanting to get family pics of us on the beach for a long time now. Thinking about what we could wear maybe all white I think that would be so pretty I love seeing girls or even little boys dressed in white walking along the beach. Ready to enjoy some fresh seafood too!

On the hunt....

We had such a beautiful day Sunday hunting eggs, spending time with family, eating candy! The kids had such a good time. We went to my parent's church Sunday morning and had a hunt right after church. Tony has been out of town working now for 2 weeks so he missed Easter this year I'm soooo thankful for his job but at the same time it's hard on all of us. We just keep praying that hopefully some day soon he'll get to work close to home and be home everyday. Ball practice and games have started and they need their dad. I can take them and encourage them all day long but I don't know anything about baseball and softball plus it's not them same if he's not there. Ok enough of that I could go on all day about that subject!! I think he's going to try and surprise Cody and make it to his first game Thursday nite hope it works out so he can. He's been asking all week if daddy can make it he's so nervous...breaks my heart...but I'm going to think positive and good thoughts:)

He's Home!

We went picked my little brother up from Camp Shelby in south Mississippi, he just got back from his 2nd tour in Iraq. So great to see his face! As we pulled in to get him he waved us down....what a sight we were so happy to see him we all lost it! He looked great and had gotten in shape since I saw him last. Just a few more weeks till we go to the beach for his wedding....can't wait! Things have been hectic around here ball has started so with practice for both we are at the ball field every nite....yeah! But the kids are having a ball that's all that matters any way...right? Post more later gotta go:)

Friday is the day!!

We found out today that we can pick my brother up Friday..for sure! He called this morning and he is in Texas and will be at Camp Shelby on Friday..thank you Lord he is home..I can't even type for the tears! This time has been really hard for me so emotional. I think it really hit me how dangerous his job was and how crazy they are over there.  How they don't care about human life. And the scary part is he has decided to be in the military full time now. It takes some special people to be in the military we owe them so much. I plan on taking some pics of his homecoming for sure. Last time I was not able to go, but this time we will be there with bells on and flags a waving and tears flowing!

Homecoming!!!

Chris my little brother who has been on his 2nd tour in Iraq, who we haven't laid eyes on in almost a year will be home next Friday!! So happy can't wait to see him! We have prayed for his safe return. We pray for our troops to come home and most times they do but some don't while we celebrate I can't help but think of all the families who won't be having such a happy homecoming I pray for them always. I also pray his experience over there won't bother him once he is home....Lord only knows what he has seen and had to do. I am so proud of him and all he has done. Kayley and Cody thinks he hung the moon and he has:) Welcome home 155th! God Bless Our Troops!!

Our sunshine..Sonnie

We are so haeartbroken yesterday we had to say goodbye to our Sonnie. He had been a part of our family for over 10 yrs...it's hard and so unexpected! You don't realize how much a part of your family pets are until they are gone.  He loved the kids loved going duck hunting with Tony and getting his special treats he was our furry child he will dearly missed! There will never be another one like him! We love you Sonnie!!!!!!

Robert Christopher Mathis coming home soon!!!!!!

His 2nd tour in Iraq is done thank you Jesus!!! For keeping him safe and now he gets to come home and marry his sweetheart!! We are so excited so glad he gave of him self for this awesome country he makes us so proud!!! Proud, proud, honored to have him as my brother its men and women like you that makes this country the best in the world! With flags held high we will welcome you home with honor and pride we stand tall! Some gave all and all gave some...We love ya Chris you make us extremley proud and honored to be your fellow American! My emotions and tears are for joy you make me proud!! God Bless Our Troops!!!!  Job Well Done!!!

Valentine's Dance

Kayley went to her first school dance on Feb. 13th. She was so pretty and looked so grown up! She was so nervous and excited she was going with some of her friends no boys....yet. When I went in to pick her up I found her dancing with the cutest little boy named Evan her faced turned three shades of red and I began to cry ...my baby dancing a slow dance with a boy! I was pitiful! I cryed the rest of the night Kayley keep asking whats wrong mom? Nothing, your just growing up on me! I wish she could stay sweet and innocent forever but I know she can't but she is such a good sweet girl. We Love Ya Kayley!!!

Speed Demon a.k.a. motocross champion!

Hey Kasey Cody has just begun ridding his big boy bike too! And he loves it too keep up the good work kiddos I knew you could do it!

83 years!!

Today Tony's grandmother celebrated 83 years! Kayley and Cody just love their Great Grandmother! We had cake and ice cream and she was thrilled. Hope you have many more Happy Birthdays Me-Maw we love you!! She thinks Cody is pretty special too she loves them great-grandchildren and we love her! Hope you enjoyed your special day!

Great winter memories....

Ready for the hunt.

Going deer hunting with his new gun he was so excited but they didn't see anything that day when he does get one he will be beside himself. What wonderful memories we make with our children he will always treasure those times with his dad.

Christmas Morning 2009

Kayley wanted a "big" bike and some Wii games and Cody wanted a gun to go deer hunting with his dad and of course lots of transformers...they were so excited! I love Christmas morning and the looks on their faces when they see that Santa had made it..Cody says its magic because we have no chimney...so cute.

Santa and Cody 2009

Finally got around to putting up some Christmas pics...this was on his class trip to the Christmas tree farm. I had Strep throat so Tony went with them they had a good time wish I could have went. I was sooo cold that day. He got to see Santa and split some wood, they built a fire and roasted some hot dogs and went on a hay ride and seen how they make fresh Christmas wreaths.  He had a ball! What a cute idea for a trip during Christmas time.

Excitement..

The kids were so excited yesterday when I picked them up. They couldn't wait to tell me about their day. They love their teachers and made new friends, I knew they would but ya can't help but worry....glad that day is over with!

New beginnings...

Kayley and Cody will be going to a new school tom...so nervous for them but I know they will do just fine. Oh I wish I could take their place and make the world perfect for them but I can't. Cody is the shy one so I know tom. will be hard for him while Kayley is the outgoing one and she'll have new best friends by the end of the day. They are like night and day that's what makes me love them so much!! I am so thankful to have such sweet good kids! We are truly beginning to feel at home. Ready to get a routine going. No more moving for a very long, long time I hope. Time for the kids to put roots down and to begin life time friendships. My goal for this year is of course to be a better wife, mother, christian, daughter and friend. I want to reconnect in ways I haven't in a very long time. So easy to get caught up in every day life that we let our relationships with people fade. I want to be closer to Jesus. Be a better friend. And listen! Take more time for myself so I can be a better wife and mother. Lately I feel I have failed in that department. I want to spend more time with family and friends old and new! Counting the days till my baby brother comes home from Iraq! What a homecoming! I guess you could say we've had a homecoming too and it has been great! 2010 is going to be a wonderful year...haft to believe..right?  I do believe and hope God will continue to bless us this year as he always does...Happy New Year and Happy new beginnings!!