Jayden's 1st Basketball Game

Once a week Jayden goes to the local YMCA for Rookies Basketball. He gets so bashful when he gets on the court sometimes (which is so out of character for him). On the last day of class, the teacher allowed them to play a game. As you can see, these are beginner basketball players but Jayden really did enjoy himself. He thinks of it as a "team" he is on just like Daddy!

Remembering Wes Leonard

I overheard someone talking about the story of Wes Leonard last night and this morning when I hopped on the computer to check it out I was speechless and in tears.  What a tragic story of a high school athlete.  The least we could do is pray for his family, friends and their community.  Please pray with me!

My Trip to Rite Aid: 3/4

You've been reading about my trips to Rite Aid and I have another one.  I didn't get too much but I also didn't pay too much either.  It's a win/win situation in my book.

Items Purchased
4 Nivea Lip Care
2 Colgate 360 Toothbrushes

Total OOP: $.82.

P.S. One would imagine the Nivea Lip Care is for me, but my dear husband loves it!

Deal of the Week: Dr. Pepper

I don't drink any soda besides an occasional glass of ginerale.  However, like I mentioned earlier, if I can get something for free I would buy it anyways and donate it to our local food bank.  

This week at Stop & Shop and Big Y, Dr. Pepper is on sale for $1.  There are little peelies that hang down in front of the display for .55 cents off 1 Dr. Pepper 2 liter.  Once that is doubled (both stores double everything under a dollar) it is FREE!

I have 11 bottles of Dr. Pepper that I am donating today!  Not the healthiest option to donate but it is still something.  And for a random fact, I can't even bear to take a sip of Dr. Pepper.  The smell of it makes me sick.  Happy shopping! 

Hillsong United: Aftermath, cont.

A couple of my friends came through with their favorite music so I wanted to share it with you.  But first, I have to tell you that Hillsong United had a SOLD OUT crowd last night at the Staples Center.  Can you believe that?  I can't even wrap my head around the fact that the LA Lakers sell out the Staples Center and now a praise and worship band did the same.  God is real good!

Erin, from Married to a Baller shared here list here:

1. Steven Curtis Chapman- Not only a wonderful guy in person, but a great musician who has been making quality music for a long time. My favorite albums would have to be "Greatest Hits", "Declaration", "All About Love" and "Beauty Will Rise"
2. Tenth Avenue North- "Over and Underneath" and "Light Meets the Dark"
3. Nichole Nordeman- "Woven and Spun"
4. Casting Crowns- "Casting Crowns" and "Lifesong"
5. Cademon's Call: "In the Company of Angels: A Call to Worship"
6. Sovereign Grace Music: All 3 of their children's CD's are great, plus my favorites are "Sons & Daughters", "Upward: The Bob Kauflin Hymns Project", "The Valley of Vision" and "Worship God Live" Plus all are on sale right now for very cheap at http://www.sovereigngracestore.com/category.aspx?categoryID=5
7. Out of Eden: "Out of Eden: The Hits"
8. Reilly: "Let June Decide"
9. Matt Redman: "Ultimate Collection"
10. Newsboys: "Adoration: The Worship Album"

And Maria from Pieces of My Mind shared here list here:

Audrey Assad
Chris Tomlin "Arriving"
"Here I am to Worship" (It's a bunch of worship songs from various artists)
Jennifer Knapp "Kansas" and "Letting Go" though I like her work in general 
Newsboys -- OK, The Breakfast Song is something I could wake up to daily. I like their other work too, but I love the way this one makes me smile though I wouldn't necessarily call it worship. 
Lacrae 
And my favorite song of all: The Happy Song on "Here I Am to Worship" CD.

Need a little boost in the morning?  I am telling you these songs will do just that!

Hillsong United: Aftermath

I was never a huge music person.  Yes, I love music.  I love to dance and I love to sing as if I am Alicia Keys (which is so far from reality).  However, it is safe to say that ever since I gave my life to Jesus and started listening to absolutely amazing, good for the soul praise and worship music I am completely in love with music.  There are certain songs that can seriously get into my soul and change my entire perspective of the day.  And most of these songs I am speaking of come from Hillsong United.  Ok I am be a bit bias but they are the most amazing band I've ever heard.  With that being said, I encourage you to go to iTunes and download their latest album Aftermath and check out some of their tour dates.

If any of my followers would like to add their favorite christian bands or music please do!  I'll add them to this post!

Twitter: Love or Hate? Continued...

A few days ago I wrote about my feelings toward twitter.  I also concluded with tweets from "Cameron Newton."  For starters, I will say that I was led to believe that @CarmeronNewton was the real Cam Newton from a fellow twitter friend.  Was the account verified?  No.  Which means I should've known better but I didn't.  I was so caught off guard with the awful tweets I couldn't concentrate on anything else.

Later that day I was telling Adam about what I was reading and he said there was no way it could've been him.  Continuing on about how well manned he had always conducted himself in interviews, how he talked about his faith, etc.  I felt at that point that I probably had made a fool of myself since my information was not correct.  I felt the need to go home and change my post immediately.  However, then I received a very nice and informative email from a fellow reader.  He simply explained that twitter is very slow at "deleting" account from people who are imposing as someone else and regardless if it was Cam Newton or not, he also believed the tweets were still disrespectful and tasteless.

It is a big world wide web out there and my apologizes go out to anyone who has an impostor.  I was led to believe that someone who is in the spot light for his talents was a young man with no class or respect.  I will admit that I was quick to made a judgement and for that I prayed to God to forgive me.