Pass The Torch Tuesday - a little early

Vikings are still snoozin' and I was going through photos to bring our 2007 time capsule up to date and found this pic was for Kelly's PTT this week!

Since Financial Peace University and renewed frugality have hit here like a hurricane, the weekly grocery preparations have become a 1-2 hour thing. Most Monday evenings I spend significant time going through the Sunday ads and our Monday newspaper (in which two of our grocery stores' flyers come out) looking for sales and comparing prices.

Since Flicka was subjected to 6 hours round-trip of Dave Ramsey radio show mp3's to and from Detroit two weeks ago, she has started randomly, for no apparent reason, screaming "we're debt free!" throughout the house. (If you've never listened to Ramsey's radio show - people will often call in immediately following paying off all their debt at which time Ramsey leads them with a 1-2-3 to scream "we're debt free!")

Not to be outdone, Pojke is now "assisting" with my grocery preparation - naming each item as we go:

At this point, I don't know if Kelly is posting tomorrow due to the holiday. But, stop by her place just in case!

Five New Things

Our church had a New Year's Eve EVE service last night! *wink* Pastor gave us tonight off! LOL But, in addition to a candlelit responsive reading and communion (which we normally take on first Sundays), Pastor Don gave a wonderful list I wanted to share with y'all!

Five New Things For the New Year

1. A new song! Place a new song in your heart. No defeatism, no loss, no negativity but be full of joy, victory, faith, and love!

2. A new heart! (Ezek 36.26) Have one full of love, compassion, and kindness.

3. A new spirit (again Ezek 36.26)

4. A new covenant (Jer 31.31) And, remember that He is a God of promises fulfilled!

5. A new name! (Rev 2.17) Remember you are NEW in Christ - born again! You have no obligation to response to your old name. Old things have passed away!

Finally, Pastor shared with us a small peek of what's been on his mind lately. In 2007, the church purchased a large chunk of land a mile or two away in anticipation of a new building in the (hopefully) not too distant future.

But, Pastor wants us to keep our eyes on the Prize, so to speak.

We will obey God. We will build what He wants, the size He wants, where He wants it, how He wants it, and in His timing. And, no matter what, Pastor doesn't want us to be "the church with the big building" or "the church with the pretty sanctuary" or "the building with the huge parking lot". His goal for us? His dream for our church?

That we be a praying church. That we be known as a church who prays and things happen! A church where people get delivered from their pasts and go forward to do their called work for the Kingdom of God.

How could I NOT get behind an earthly shepherd like that?! LOL

Dare ya!

Dare ya to watch this and not cry. Dare ya to watch this and not think of the teen you were or a teen you know. Thanks to DaHubby for sending this to me.

Best Laid Plans...

Well, today was a day to get caught up. DaHubby actually had to work today; yet, he is off tomorrow. But, we've been shot down by dual ear infections in both Vikings! *sigh*

And, when the pediatrician asked if either one had had a cold recently, I laughed.

"Yea, constantly since October!"

So, we headed to Walgreen's with their antibiotics of choice and found a 45 minute wait! *sigh* So, DaHubby will pick up the scripts on the way home.

We're home finally. Pojke's sleeping but fever-free, rubbing his ears, and teething his first two-year molar. Flicka's whimpering in discomfort with a fever and will be heading to bed shortly.

Maybe I'll get back if they both sleep!

So much for out little family "party" tonight! LOL Popcorn, movies, a craft, and our 2007 "time capsule" to peruse. Maybe they'll feel better when they wake up.

Happy New Year to all!

Snow Math

2 Vikings + 1 mom = 15 minutes of getting everyone into outside winter clothes

The time spent outside before someone was cold, wet, or mad because the wind blew snow in their eyes?

10 minutes.

The look on this face:

Priceless!

A survey of sorts...

Hypothetically, of course

In the interest of frugality only *wink*

Has anyone needed to save on a haircut and actually let their local beauty college do it for a discount or free?

If so, how did it turn out? LOL

Just curious, of course

A New Year's Giveaway

If you are frequent-or (or even if you are not) of Laced With Grace, maybe stop by today and sign up for their giveaway. Looks like a good one!