You Know You're 30 When...

* The movies that your grew up with are now considered classics and are being remade.

* You see an old pay phone and remember when you used those and when pagers came out and thought you were so cool if you had one.

* You start buying beauty products to prevent wrinkles and always buy moisturizer with the highest spf sunscreen you can find.

* You check often to see if you have any grey hairs yet.

* You get really serious about taking your multi-vitamin, eating better and exercise. (eew I don't like that word)

* When you and your friends OR husband are feeling old and you start giving each other pep talks and say things like, "It's ok, this is just the natural process of getting older" and "We are growing old together like we said we wanted to."

*  You find yourself explaining to your children what black and white movies are and why you can't just click a button and turn on the color.

* You can't even remember the last saturday (or any day) that you slept in past 7:30.

* You own a lawnmower and other things like that that you never thought you would own.

* When 10pm is waaaay past your bed time.

Hopefully you were able to chuckle along with me at the list. I'm not in any way upset that I'm 31 now, nor do I dwell on it or wish I were younger. I feel like I should be 31, it just feels right.

Anyway, I was laughing to myself in Walmart the other day when I was looking at and thinking of purchasing face wash that helps prevent wrinkles. It got me to thinking about how different things are now than when I was younger, how many things have changed over the years.

When I was younger I thought it would be horrible to "grow old" but I find it's really not all that bad.

So I leave you with this you tube clip of Brian Regan.....

to try OR not to try....

I love trying new food and recipes. So, this morning we tried Cornmeal Pancakes. You can find the recipe I used here. They were definately different from your normal pancake but pretty good and something different. Only one person didn't really like them this morning, so 1 out of 5, I would say is not that bad. They were yummy with maple syrup, were kinda crunchy in a way and a little thinner than a regular fluffy pancake. At least mine came out thin, so maybe next time I will add another egg or a little extra baking powder or something. They were also kinda hard to flip since they came out so thin. Definately worth trying if you've never had them before. The recipe is also gluten free, in case you're on that kind of diet.

Thankful Thursday *Updated*

1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

On Thursdays I've been going over to the tiny town called Twisp (say that 5 times fast) to have a bible study/prayer time with 2 women. We've started studying through the book of Esther, starting with chapter 1 today. (bible study went GREAT!)

On the way home over Loup Loup pass, there had been a wreck/accident at a very curvy part of the road. (Omak Chronicle, info about accident) As I slowly passed by all the flashing lights, ambulances and what have you, my first thought was "Oh no, someone is probably hurt." My second thought was, "That could be me or somone I know." So as I'm praying for the unkown person/accident, I started thinking about  James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

There are so many things I take for granted each day, so I wanted to share some things I'm thankful for today...

I take for granted the A/C working in the van, which it is not doing right now...

Yes! This was the temperature when I left the office in Twisp.

I am thakful for summer and A/C in the van (when it works)!

I keep telling Chris it's against the law for me to pump gas, haha...

 He doesn't belive me, but he knows I hate pumping gas so

 most of the time he will make sure there is gas in the vehicles ...most of the time.

I am thankful I didn't run out of gas on the way back home!

Aaahh, walking into the cool A/C in the house...

I am SO thankful for air conditioning on really hot days!!!

After all the sweating I did with no A/C in the van,

 I was thankful to get home and wash up.

I am thankful for clean running water and soap!

It might seem so simple a thing...

I am thankful for fresh clean towels!

Something I think most of us take for granted...

I am thankful for ice water!!!

We do this so often, most of the time I don't even think about it.

I take for granted sitting around the table, having a healthy, hot meal with my family.

I am thankful for my family and daily bread!

 

Playing apple letters with Lilly and Olivia.

I am thankful for my children, their laughter

and being able to have fun with them!

I am also VERY thankful for friends and family who pray for me. Last week and this week I've gotten e-mails, cards, letters and phone calls from loved ones letting me know they've been thinking about me and praying for me and my family. If that's you....THANK YOU!!!

If you've just read this post...please share some things you're thankful for.

Sammy J

I know I am a little behind with getting this post on here. The sound of fire works going off in the neighborhood keeps reminding me I still haven't posted about the momentous event in our house!

June 25th we celebrated Samuel's 1st birthday!!! Can he really be a year old already?  I guess time flies when your having fun. We have SO much enjoyed having this little guy around.

Just a few things about this great little guy...

He can drive without pushing the gas OR looking at the road :-)

He tries to teach Chip how to do push ups...

Has the longest tongue in the world...

Has 2 of the coolest sisters ever!

LOVES LOVES LOVES taking a bath!!!

He likes birthday cake!

Happy Birthday Samuel!

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