Animals "Do One Thing" video - CUTE!

This is great! You won't get through this with a straight face. The song and animals are cute, but the message is very serious. It's about taking care of nature for the animals and you can find out more about the "Do One Thing" project right here. Enjoy this video!

Santa's Jigsaw Puzzle

If you've got little kids, they'll enjoy putting this puzzle together! If you don't have little kids, let your inner child enjoy this!

Santa's Jigsaw Puzzle!

A Prayer For Us All

The Alien Song

Feeling goofy today so enjoy!

Podiobooks.com - Free Books!

This is a really great site for free books - this works a little differently than just downloading a book. For those of you who listen to Podcasts on iTunes, this is sorta like that - you subscribe to the book and each day you can get a new (or more) chapter of a book. This, I'm guessing is why the books are free - podcasts are free. If you don't want to just listen to a chapter a day - then just subscribe to the book, get your chapter a day, and then once all the chapters are downloaded to iTunes, put the whole book on your iPod and there you go! Check it out, and enjoy!

Podiobooks.com

Teddy, Football Star

My nephew played his last game of the season last week. He did a great job! He did not get to start with the team this year, but I can't wait to watch him next year after he's gotten to practice with everyone!

Storm

This picture does not do justice to what the sky looked like from my office last night. We were under a tornado warning and I was a little nervous about leaving work since I live so far but it was already 7:00p so I prayed a quick prayer for safety and headed out. When I got home (safely), it was windy and chilly - now, those of you who know me well know that on June 1st of every year I start praying for windy and chilly and ask God to just warp me into October. So, I was ecstatic last night and decided to walk Sadie around the neighborhood. My niece, Terah, joined me which was great so I could catch up on what's going on with her! Loved it! Fall is coming!

The Printer Divas

Last night my one of my co-workers tried to print something and it jammed. It was quite an ordeal after that. We were all trying to figure out where the paper jam was and we were all offering to hit the printer with a sledge hammer or throw it out the window! One of my co-workers, Ashley, wrote a cute little story about it and took a picture with her phone. I am posting it because it is hilarious! Enjoy! "We've all experienced it. You push "Enter" and run for the printer to stroke it gently as it calibrates and prepares to print your labels. You've made it through a tough day and had to stay an extra hour just to have the printer all to yourself. While the other MKCSO folks are at the local watering hole drinking their day away, you are staring with fingers crossed at a very heavy piece of machinery who holds your every happiness in its manual tray. Suddenly, a beep. NOOOOOOOO! You've heard it before...surely it can't be that big of a deal. As you open and close every single door and latch on the contraption, another co-worker comes to offer her sage advice: "Just kick it!" As unhelpful as that is, you agree. The first kick gets you no where so you scream and begin to re-open and re-close every single door and latch on the dang thing. Another co-worker hears the commotion and offers more advice: "Throw it out the darn window!" Again, not so helpful. The fourth co-worker (and by far the best looking) calls the "Help" Desk - please notice placement of quotation marks. So there you are kicking, screaming, opening, closing.....when suddenly there's a shriek (from the pretty one): "THERE!" The paper jam has been discovered!! HUZZAH!!! With a bit more elbow grease from the youngest of the Printer Divas, the jam is removed and the labels resume printing! Hallelujah!

I Get No Respect

How rude!

Lock, Stock & Barrel

It's official! Jonah Seago Finkelstein's adoption is now final! He is ours, irrevocably! As far as we've been concerned, he has been ours all along since his birth - but now the Courts agree with us that he's ours and no one can take him away! He, of course, was oblivious to the proceedings. See, as far as he's been concerned...he's been ours all along.

Discover Houston Haunted Tour!

I want to make a disclaimer there that I do not believe in ghosts. I do not pretend to understand everything about spirits but I believe when we die we go to Heaven or Hell - we do not linger on earth. My bible says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." That's my story and I'm sticking to it! So anything that is going on in a couple of these pictures, I don't necessarily have an explanation for so I'd like to hear your comments!

Darcy Anne Ramos, September 27 - October 11, 2008

Baby Darcy went to the lap of Jesus at 2:13 am this morning. We are all devastated, but not taken by surprise. We knew she would not get to stay long but, she DID defy every prediction by every doctor. We are all blessed to have known her at all. The lives she has changed are many, and her legacy will live on long after she is gone. Darcy is free and she is no longer in pain. She is whole and perfect. And, while we miss her here, we know we will see her again. I love you, Darcy. You are free, and I will see you soon! Please pray for the Ramos family as they plan Darcy's Homegoing Celebration. You can also continue to read Mom Tracy's journal online here. You may also leave notes of sympathy and encourage ment there.

Habitat for Humanity

Recently, some co-workers and I participated in Habitat for Humanity. It was a wonderful day, but the temp got to over 100 degrees and it seemed to suck the breath right out of you! But still I had a great time!

The Brand New ETBC Alumni T-Shirt

I have been whining for years at East Texas Baptist University Homecomings that I did not attend the University, but the College, and WHY couldn't someone create an Alumni Shirt for those who attended ETBC and not ETBU. Well, who says whining doesn't pay - here it is: The brand new ETBC Alumni Shirt! Isn't this awesome!? If you'd like to order one, just let me know! Wooohooooo!

Taylor, Future Football Player

(Thankfully, he won't have to worry about his fly being open in his football pants!)

Brandy's Bridal Shower!

Brandy is already so much a part of our family that it seems strange that she and John are not already married....but they're not! They will marry Januray 3rd. So we had a bridal shower for Brandy yesterday and a good time was had by all!

Meeting Darcy

Hey everyone, I finally got to meet sweet Darcy. She is the tiniest thing I've ever seen, only 4 pounds! She is so gorgeous. They said she had a very rough day yesterday, but was doing better today. Every day is a gift. Today she was pink and perfect! All I know is she is just beautiful and precious!

Darcy Anne Ramos

Hi everyone, thought you might like to see a picture of the little precious baby we're all praying for. This photo of Darcy Anne was taken by Shona Cole, a member of our church and wonderful photographer! Isn't Darcy Anne beautiful!? Please everyone, pray for her health and for the whole family as they share their lives with this beautiful baby. As hard as it is, pray for the will of God to be done and for Him to receive all the glory.

If you'd like to see more photos taken by Shona, you can visit her web site at Shona Cole Studio or Shona Cole Expressions

Trisomy 18 Hope.org

Hi, all - after I posted Darcy's birth announcement and info about her Trisomy 18 medical condition, I received this link from someone who saw my blog. This web site has info about two Trisomy 18 children, Dawson, who is almost 3 and Kaylen, who I believe just turned 8 years old (what a miracle they are for sure!) and these are their stories, plus a wealth of information on the medical condition, itself. Both of these children are still blessing their families today and that definitely should give hope to other families of Trisomy 18 children! Thanks to Josh and Renae Bradley (parents of Dawson) for sending it to me, and enjoy!

Trisomy 18 Hope

Introducing Darcy Anne - Miracle Baby!!

I'd like to introduce a miracle to you today. A precious family from our church welcomed baby Darcy Anne Ramos, on Saturday, September 27th. Darcy, who was diagnosed as a Trisomy 18 baby early in the pregnancy and who's prognosis was NOT good, has a Great Physician who had other plans. Little Darcy wasn't even expected to make it to birth and then wasn't expected to live more than a couple of hours. But little Darcy is a miracle from God, who not only lived more than a couple of hours, but was sent home from the hospital yesterday to begin life with her parents and siblings! I don't know what God's plans for Darcy are, but OUR plans are to enjoy and savor every single moment we get to have with her! Please check out her web site and you can see pictures and read her mother's journal from conception to birth! I am also including a web site that will explain more about Trisomy 18. Welcome to the world, Darcy Anne!

Website of Darcy Anne Ramos, Miracle Baby!

What is Trisomy 18?

Hurricane Ike Devastation in Orange and Bridge City

Hi, everyone. These pictures don't BEGIN to do justice to all we saw we when first went back to Orange to check on our families. We couldn't turn our heads a quarter inch without looking at something that had been destroyed by Hurricane Ike. There will be more pictures of our own neighborhood but wanted to get these up first. I've also posted these to Facebook if you want to post it on your own page.

Pre Ike Sky

These pics were taken about 8 hours before Hurricane Ike hit. It was just beginning to get dark and I could not believe how pink the sky was. I had never seen it like this before.

Evening Before Ike

This picture was taken about 9 hours before Ike. My and my brother-in-law were sitting out on the pier enjoying the breeze. The sun was still still shining brightly and the sky was still very blue, but the breeze had really picked up tremendously. Aside from the amazing breeze that seemed to come out of nowhere, you never would have been able to tell that a major Hurricane would hit us just 9 hours later.

Sadie meets her niece, Paisley!

Sadie weighs about 30 pounds so you can see how tiny Paisley is! Sadie was trying at first to tell if Paisley was a dog or a bug! But, in the end, she decided she really liked her! Welcome to the family, Paisley!

Introducing Miss Paisley!

I have a new Great-Niece! This is Paisley, who belongs to my niece, Nikki. Is she too cute or what! She is about 8 weeks old. Check back tomorrow for pictures of meeting her Aunt Sadie for the first time!

Am I cute or WHAT??

Mom's shoe is bigger than me!

All this cuteness makes me tired!

Yearbook Yourself!

Ya'll have to try this...it is hilarious! If you'd like to see what your face would have looked like on some hairdo's back in the day, then this site is for you! Just upload a picture from your computer and slap it on a ton of different hairstyles from different decades from the past. It's a hoot and it will make you laugh. Enjoy!

Go ahead! Yearbook yourself!

Somebunny New To Love!

So, a little bunny rabbit has moved into the lot across the street. I have not seen him in the entire 3 years I've lived here, and now I've seen him every day for the past two weeks. I don't know where he came from or how he got here. He does not appear to be very afraid.....well ok, unless Sadie is chasing him. But, truthfully, he doesn't seem to be very afraid of Sadie either. He lets me get fairly close to him, but when I get too close he sorta just hops off....but not in fear...he doesn't go far...just what he deems to be a safe distance. So, now I guess I'll have to do some research on what rabbits eat so I can start leaving some food. I can't imagine he'd find much in an empty lot. Welcome to the neighborhood little bunny!

Olympic Bloopers

Happy Monday - enjoy!

Tic-Tac-Toe with a Twist

Warning!! Very addictive! The way you get your X's and O's in this game is to answer mulitiple choice questions. So, play and learn all at the same time. Enjoy!

Super Tic-Tac-Toe

Ty - the Laughing Baby!

Well, this is my great-nephew, Titus....he is pushing 4 months old. I hope someday he will be a happy baby... it could happen....isn't he a cutie pie!?

Jonah

This is my nephew, Jonah, at 4 months old...he is so beautiful!