tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79643947192959404192011-04-21T16:23:16.581-05:00You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.~John 15:16Bupilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06914862406078958958noreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964394719295940419.post-38990413496574339342009-03-23T13:19:00.002-05:002009-03-23T13:21:41.976-05:00

Ok I am working on blogging again!!! I CAN NOT believe it has been since Thanksgiving since I have made a post!!! WOW!!! I sure have been busy! Now where should I start on updating everyone on what has happened in the last ohhh FIVE months or so.... I bet pictures would be perfect! I promise to be back VERY soon to post pics and a few updates!!!

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Our family has been blessed to plan a trip to Arizona over Thanksgiving to spend it with my Dad, Step Mom, Step Brother, Half Brother, and the Mammy will be there as well!!!!I am so excited I haven't sat still all week. We haven't spent a holiday with my Arizona family in 4 years. It has been almost 3 years since I have been down there and I have NEVER taken my whole family with me. It has never

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A friend of mine sent me this poem and I thought it was just beautiful so I decided to share it! This poem really touched my heart. I couldn't have chosen the words better to describe me as a Christian!I'M A CHRISTIAN By Maya AngelouWhen I say... "I am a Christian"I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin."I'm whispering "I was lost,"Now I'm found and forgiven.When I say..."I am a Christian"I don't speak

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This was posted in a bulletin by a friend on my space last night and I thought it was worth the read so I am sharing it with all you as well!It was stated that it was written by David Letterman although that is false. I did find the actual content of the supposed letter very encouraging and a good read so I decided to just remove the "David" parts and post the rest! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE

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I particularly enjoy the second video especially on Sarah Palin and womanhood!http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1473_thoughts_on_voting_and_politics/

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Please click the link and watch this video! This guy is GREAT!http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=43873200

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kri8G-lGYfg

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I thought I would share some random photos!Miss princess playing dress up!*F* went missing one day and I FINALLY found her after I had a mild break down...She snuck into her sisters bed (while she was asleep) and cozied up with her and to sleep she went. After I calmed down from the panic I grabbed the camera to capture this "oh so sweet" moment!Big Brother "D" and sissy "G" at our Church's

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I was referred to this blog that I just love, so I decided that I should share.http://she-lives.typepad.com/she_lives/2007/02/shes_got_this_m.html

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Grocery Stores-A mother's worst nightmare!!Why you ask?!?!?!Ok, lets think here, What are the daily complaints mothers make?!?!?1.I spend precious time planning meals, shopping for daily food, prepare the meals, and clean the mess after the meal. Does anyone offer to help? No they have been at work or school all day they need to rest before they can eat!:)Do they think it was no big deal to whip

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Ok this is a bit of a rant and most likely will be deleted but I just feel I need to get it out so I can maybe take a step back and figure it out.....I keep finding myself in this relationship (NOT my hubby) where I feel like I am the only one ever working on it. I am the type of person that if I am close to someone, getting close or simply care about you I will want to be involved in your life.

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I wanted to share my devotional for today! I got it from here:http://hometown.aol.com/srmiller1988/busy.htmlIt was very reassuring for me to read today. We have struggled so much about enrolling our kids in this or that. We have concluded though that education is what is most important to focus our time, energy, and money on. The education they receive now will carry them through their lifetime

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I just wanted to share something that I find very encouraging on those days that I just need an extra push! I got it from this site:http://hometown.aol.com/srmiller1988/proverbs31devotionals.htmlIf you have ever observed a house being built from the very foundation, you know that there is a LOT of hard labor involved. It's no less laborious for women to build their spiritual house either. It may

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I just wanted to pop in and give a small update since I haven't been posting in quite some time. It has been so busy around here. We were blessed with acceptance into FCA this year which is a WHOLE new life style to adjust to. My dear friend that has had students there for years was NOT kidding when she said " life as you know will NEVER be the same"...LOL That is so true. It is really a life

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I found this list on a friends blog (Growing In Grace) and it linked back to The Constructive Curmudgeon. Both blogs are listed on the right sidebar. I haven't figured out how to link directly from my post. I really enjoyed this blog and this post so I thought I would share!:)1. Read old, challenging books.2. Talk to people in situations with no background noise.3. Pray through the Psalms.4.

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My boys are officially proud students of FCA!!!(link to the school listed on right sidebar) Our family is all very thrilled and excited for the new journey. We have been in prayer over them attending this school a little under a year and it has finally happened and here we are scurrying around to get all the loose ends tied up for school to start August 18th!!!YAHOO! I definitely feel that this

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Me and *B*How long have you been together? 10 1/2 years 8 years marriedHow long did you date?2 1/2 yearsHow old is he?27Who eats more? He doesWho said “I love you” first? HimWho is taller? He isWho is smarter? It depends on the subjectWho does the laundry? MeWho does the does the dishes? MeWho sleeps on the right side of the bed? HimWho pays the bills? He doesWho mows the lawn? His mowing crewWho

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How can one feel like their doing the best they ever have in regards to their spiritual life, yet feel like their everyday life is crumbling in every possible way?!?!?! In the last six months I have felt closer to God then ever. I was starting, for the first time, to feel strong enough to spread my wisdom about the love of Jesus to my loved ones with out the fear of them laughing at me or

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Thanks to Shelly and Alicia for my new post idea. What a great idea for a day that you have so much to say and really no starting point!:)Outside: Nice temperature with a nice breeze, Lots of landscaping needed in the back!:)I am Thinking: I need to keep up on my blog moreI am Thankful For: For my hard working husband, He has been so sick the last 6 days and yet he makes a point to try and get

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Some of my friends have asked why I choose the name Bupil for my blog....Bupil sounds like buh--ple rhymes with supple. It is a nickname I have had since I was a baby. When I would tell people my name I would say Bupil rather then April and when I would write my name on paper that is how I wrote it....So my mom just always stuck with calling me that. :)

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I was standing in the dining room this afternoon folding some clothes, and I realized I hadn't seen or heard from *D* or *E* for quite some time. So I sent their sister after them. A few minutes later here comes *D* and *E* both with Bibles tucked under their arms. I said what have you two been up to the last 20 minutes? *D* replies with "I have been teaching a bible study from the book of John

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I have been searching for some time now looking for a great vitamin for our family to take that was simple and offered all that we need in one dose....Through a great friend of ours we were introduced to Vemma....V = VITAMINS. E = ESSENTIAL. M = MINERALS. M = MANGOSTEEN. A = ALOE + GREEN TEA. So we prayed about it for a while (3weeks) and felt it was something we should do. It offered a great

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June 5th is creeping up fast. That day my husband and I will celebrate 8 years of marriage.WOW.... I can remember that day perfectly...Brandon had a death grip on me the whole day...LOL It was a small simple wedding with only our parents and siblings attending but it was one of the most amazing days of my life. We were only 18 and 19 when we said "I do" not to mention we had two beautiful sons. I

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Sunday May 4th was the day we finally marched for babies.....This was my first year to ever participate in a fundraiser like this and in the middle of learning how to home school my efforts weren't very effective. I was very far from reaching my initial goal but realise my plate was pretty full and the small effort I was able to apply to this meaningful event was beneficial even in its small

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Click here to help me reach my goal!

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We decided last Saturday at the very last minute to take a trip to St. Joe. We wanted to take some time away from the house before the official home schooling started this Monday. Once we got there we realised we had a perfect opportunity to have a field trip for school. So on Sunday morning our field trip began with a visit to the River Front park and learned about the Lewis and Clark trail.

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Ok, so I never thought leaving the kids school would be so emotional for me but it is!!! I am taking this way harder then the kids for sure. They are sad to leave but I just really feel like it is a break up. I loved the kids school and it is the only one they ever attended. I formed a close bond with much of the staff and my family was very active in all school functions. For the last 4 years

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It has been since November since I have made a post so I decided it is time to get back on the blogging horse! Let me just highlight the last couple months to get you all caught up! We had Christmas which was *G*'s first! It was a wonderful Christmas as usual. We had a death in the family as well as my Dad was not able to make his visit. In Jan *C* celebrated his 9Th birthday and *G* spent some

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After much prayer and thought my husband and I have decided to switch our children out of public school and into our Church's private school.It has been something that has been on our minds for many years now and in the last few months I have been really praying and asking God to lead me in the right direction. Since then it has seemed that every time I turn around there has been some sort of

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My dad lives in Arizona and most years only makes it back home to his family 1-2 times at the max. This year has been quite different. Last week he made his 3rd trip this year and has one still coming at Christmas time! I don't know what to do with myself with so much daddy time. LOL We were able to enjoy lots of time together unlike his last visit when *G* was born and I was at the hospital with

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Yep another Tuesday spent arguing with a 4-year old that begged to be a ballerina! She has decided she hates dance class now! She doesn't want to dance she says....she wants to get MUDDY she boasted as she exited the tub! I said you have 2 more classes left of this session and then if you'd still like to quit your more than welcome to!She said NO I HATE DANCE CLASS AND I LOVE TO PLAY IN THE MUD!!

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*G* had her 2 month check up Mon the 22nd. She is weighing 9lbs. 4 oz which is a 3 lb weight gain since her 2 week check up! She has also grown 2 1/4 inches!!! She is getting so big and the dr couldn't believe how strong she is already. She can roll from back to front and lift and hold her head up and stand so strongly. She was doing all kinds of tricks for them yesterday! She had all her shots

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Today is crazy hair day! *C* decided to go with blue spiked hair, *E* decided to go blue but normal style and *F* decided to go with many spiked pony tails!!! We dyed *C* and *E*'s hair last night with Berry Blue Kool-aid and that was a interesting experience! It was very itchy for them so we only left it on for two hours. ( They suggest all day) But they are blue heads none the less!!

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We were at week 8 in school when it all began. *C* comes home with what we thought was a tummy upset by some bad pizza and turned into two days of tummy pains so bad we were shifting from warm compresses to hot baths to ease the pain. I decided to take him to the urgent care to hopefully be told we had a some gas on our hands. On our way into the facility I looked back at my son in the dark just

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