So what did we do besides let them ransack the playroom? Six Flags, what else!? My Sis was NOT going to let a few short children stand in the way of riding The Giant, Titan, & Batman, so we rode by ourselves, while the other one watched the short people. The Giant actually had a 'chicken coupe' with a locked door & supervisor so we were able to ride together! Here is one pic of them actually standing in age order from Right to Left: Savannah (8), Kylie (7), Payton (6), Logan (3). Yes, it was 100 degrees and pretty miserable outside!
So the next day (with allergies flaring all over the place), we decided to stay indoors. We headed to our favorite bowling/game venue, Shenaniganz! While waiting for a lane to bowl, we played a round of 9 hole glow-in-the-dark putt putt --- super fun! Then we bowled & enjoyed a big snack of french fries, chips, & queso!
Kylie, Logan & Me (their Aunt Mimi)
Payton, my sister Stacie, & Savannah
They left this morning and it was scary quiet! More so because I took Savannah to her Nene & Papa's house for a sleepover with another cousin! Payton and I enjoyed lunch & running errands together. After a busy week, we were both tired so we took a nap! I slept almost 2 hours & I woke her up after 3! We welcomed Daddy home shortly after, ate dinner together, watched some TV, played Uno, put away laundry, & she's a sleeping princess now!
Tomorrow Chris and I will celebrate our 11th Anniversary! We have a busy day planned, some of which I know, some of which I don't! We'll drop P off with Nene & Papa and the girls will both spend the night tomorrow. We will see The Dark Knight Rises, do 'stuff' (the unknown part), then enjoy a fondue type dinner tomorrow night! I'm super excited about having 24 hours with just Chris! That time is so treasured to me. I love him so much & could not be more blessed to have him as my husband, friend, & father of our girls! And although its suppose to be 105, we will have fun in the A/C with each other!
Mentioning The Dark Knight Rises bring tears to my eyes thinking about the heart-breaking event of early this morning. My heart truly breaks for what breaks Jesus' heart! He died after living a perfect, unselfish, sinless life for OUR sins and selfishness. Tonight I pray for the victims in Aurora, CO & their families (one victim was a friend of my cousin) & I pray for the lost soul who forever changed so many lives. Its impossible to wrap our brains around, but Jesus LOVES him, forgives him. God tells us in John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." But in Romans 8:28 it says, "And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." God takes those tragedies and allows good to come because of it. Does that help us to miss our loved ones any less, no. But He will heal our hearts and when we allow Him, He will help us to forgive (whether it's someone who selfishly took a loved one from us or whether we're mad at God for an ill loved one). God loves us with an everlasting love & will give us the strength we need to get through each impossible situation.
So tonight, or in the morning, hug your spouse, kiddos, loved ones a little longer. Pick up the phone and call your estranged family member or dear friend you haven't spoken to in a while. Each day we're given is a gift from God...let's serve our Lord in our relationships as well as with the people we meet or even the servers at the restaurant we eat at this weekend! And always remember to listen for the Giggles from Heaven!
Tammy Jones
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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