And The Winner IS ....

EYEBRIGHT   ! Congratulations ! Toodles drew the winning entry tonight , so a big thanks to you Sweetie ! Thank you to everyone who left a comment . I appreciate you so much . Keep coming back to visit me and I'll be visiting you :) Have a great evening everyone ! God Bless ! ~ Nikki

Snow Pics From February 2006

Well the snow didn't come like expected last night and the rain has melted most of what we did get . I thought I would share some pics I took in February 2006 when we did get a good snow . I took them with my camera phone so they are not that great but anyway , enjoy . Be sure to let your cursor rest on each picture and it will show info about it .

 

 

 

It's Snowing !

Finally ! We have some snow and it is beautiful ! My Brother joined our Church tonight :) It has been great being able to have him in our Church , Praise God , now he is truly "part" of it . Have a great night everyone and don't forget to comment on my blogaversary post :)

My 1 Year Blogaversary !

Well , today is the day . It's been a whole year for me here on HSB . It has been a great learning experience for me as I have enjoyed reading everyone's blogs . I feel so inadequate when I read some of the detailed plans some of you have :) Everyone I have "met" here has been such an inspiration . Thanks to each and every one . I hope I have somehow been an inspiration or a blessing to someone here . I appreciate everyone who has left a comment for me , they mean so much . As a special thanks and a way to celebrate my blogaversary I am giving away a $10 gift card to Walmart to one lucky commentor (who comments on this post) . I will do the drawing on Saturday . Be sure to leave your url if you don't use HSB .

In other news , check out this link if you are interested in dinosaurs and you live in TN .

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Monday , Monday :)

Well it's Monday again . Needless to say Mr.Virus has visited my house today :( . Hobbit (my smallest blessing) , Hoopy (my youngest son), and BabyGirl are having some belly trouble . So today will apparently be school free (maybe an educational video will fit in nicely ). That just gives me a moment to catch up here though . We have been doing well so far . We finished our lapbook on energy & electricity and we are working on completing our study on the 13 colonies . I made us some notebooking pages using my Printshop program and the state flower & bird coloring sheets from Kidzone  .

I am a little sad that Christus Gardens in Gatlinburg closed down this weekend . That place is so beautiful . I guess you could call it a Christian wax museum . Checkout the website while it is still up .

We had such a wonderful day at Church yesterday . Sunday School was great . The kids were so eager and ready to participate in class . It just got better with Junior Church (our Children Church) . Everyone was ready to learn and we had such a great time . Our Church had 7 new members join yesterday . We had a wonderful Visitation & Soulwinning Class yesterday afternoon . There was a great turnout and we had a wonderful time . Last night for our evening service the Mission Team to Germany  we helped support gave us a presentation of their trip with an authentic German meal , AWESOME German chocolate :) and a slide presentation . It was awesome the work that Missionaries are doing there and in Romania  with the Romanian Gypsies who are devastatingly poor . Be sure to pray for their efforts .

Well everyone thanks for taking time to visit my small spot in blogworld . I appreciate each and everyone of you . God Bless You and have a great day ! 

Psalm 118:24

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Tiany's Blogoversary ... my tried and true fave things

Tiany is having a wonderful giveaway to celebrate her 2 year blogoversary . Here are some of my favorite things .

1. My Bible - it always helps me , whether I need comfort , joy or discipline .

2. Bubble Bath - I love all kinds but one of my all time favorites is Peppermint by avon . It smells awesome .

3. Candles , especially scents that remind me of baking . Fall scents are great too ... pumpkin spice YUM !

4. Revlon Color Stay foundation - it goes no where .

5. Carnation hot chocolate - I love having a mugful in front of the fireplace .

6. Freeze It hairspray - it keeps my hair manageable but able to move .

7. Avon Forever Amber perfume - I fell in love with this perfume years ago . Unfortunately they no longer make it but I lucked up and got 2 bottles on ebay :)

8. Beverly Lewis and Jan Karon - They are my fave authors . Beverly Lewis' stories go straight to the heart . Jan Karon - Who doesn't love Mitford ?! :)

My Resolutions

Well there is no snow but that's ok. I'm sure we will have our share soon :) I thought I would share my resolutions for the the new year with you .

Love More :A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. (John 13:34-35)

Laugh More : Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. (Psalm 126:2) A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance ... (Proverbs 15:13) A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. (Proverbs 17:22)

Be More Content :Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. (Proverbs 15:16-17) Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.(Philippians 4:11-13) But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (1Timothy 6:6-12)

I have come to the conclusion that if I can follow all these Scriptures this year then I will be the CHRISTian , wife , mother , daughter , sister , teacher and friend that I should be . What are some of "ya'll's" resolutions ? Leave me a comment so I can check out your blog .

Happy New Year !

Happy New Year everyone ! It has been such a beautiful day here . When I woke up this morning the sky was so blue it hurt to look at it . The birds were hitting the feeders like crazy . There were birds everywhere ! The wind was blowing slightly and it honestly looked like everything was trying to dance and praise the Lord for such a wonderful day . Now clouds are starting to come in . According to the Weather Channel we have a Winter Storm warning in effect for tonight and we may see up to 3" of snow . Now that's a complete 360 from what it's like now , but I'm looking forward to it . I hope everyone is having a great day . May you all be blessed abundantly this new year !