tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post2918070784960959358..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: Flying SoloAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9569917424808474872010-10-06T16:56:49.816-04:002010-10-06T16:56:49.816-04:00My parents and grandparents love The Bake Shoppe a...My parents and grandparents love The Bake Shoppe and have bought their ding dong cakes on occasion. Also, my grandpa just had his 85th birthday breakfast there.<br /><br />Also, I like your euphemism, "preventative flu measures." We have ours coming up, too.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435035805263444962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-44057527625325312092010-10-06T15:57:58.767-04:002010-10-06T15:57:58.767-04:00Must say, so glad that you braved the library with...Must say, so glad that you braved the library with the kids:) Start them young! That is not an easy one to do. My boys are now 9 & 13 and still like going there for books. Our library does all kinds of summer programs for the kids to get them interested.Neshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647862951346563358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-19711795185245213052010-10-06T11:57:38.780-04:002010-10-06T11:57:38.780-04:00yes, you must post a photo of Uncle Louyes, you must post a photo of Uncle LouDeirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583554624452350556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-1727308147924350312010-10-05T23:04:14.059-04:002010-10-05T23:04:14.059-04:00Gwen from TGR is a parent from the school my son g...Gwen from TGR is a parent from the school my son goes to (The Woodlands Christian Academy). She is a wonderful person and I have heard awesome things about her pumpkin patch!! So glad you had a great time. I really enjoy reading your blog, especially when you mention restaurants you like. I love trying new places!Nancy Ludrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05579130834621320644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-37459048448826930272010-10-05T20:16:14.101-04:002010-10-05T20:16:14.101-04:00We missed y'all this weekend!!We missed y'all this weekend!!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212539609541601723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-20397328022534565822010-10-05T19:42:35.275-04:002010-10-05T19:42:35.275-04:00I totally want to see Scary Uncle Lou! I looove t...I totally want to see Scary Uncle Lou! I looove that... love it! What is it about boys and worms anyway? <br /><br />And now I totally want to see Amy Grant. I've always been a fan. I also love Natalie Grant. What that has to do with Amy Grant, I don't know. But just thought I'd add it. ;)Nickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15940624524473938547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-51023641323808361172010-10-05T14:59:05.952-04:002010-10-05T14:59:05.952-04:00Oh my word - this one left me laughing so loud. Be...Oh my word - this one left me laughing so loud. Between the scarecrows, the worms, the itching, the cooking, and the meltdown over milk (so been there) that was the best weekend recap EVER!<br /><br />Love you,<br /><br />Lisa-JoLisa-Jo Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085393066898328168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-85796898716956285472010-10-05T00:28:38.247-04:002010-10-05T00:28:38.247-04:00That pumpkin patch sounds like so much fun! I am h...That pumpkin patch sounds like so much fun! I am heading to Dewberry Farm this Friday; I would love for you to join us! I remember your post about it 2 years ago...right before we were moving back. I couldn't wait to take the girls, but we didn't make it in time. Anyway, this will be our first visit :)<br />I hate that when days go so well and then the night just gets ya; thankfully we get to start anew every morning.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09863543139743814365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-19071490630532455272010-10-05T00:00:13.992-04:002010-10-05T00:00:13.992-04:00We went to Old Time Christmas Tree Farm on Spring-...We went to Old Time Christmas Tree Farm on Spring-Cypress last year. They have a Pumpkin Patch during October, which is great for pictures.<br /><br />I haven't been to the Bake Shoppe in forever, even though I only live ten minutes away. It was popular with the ladies at HP. I may have to go back if I can ever have a lunch sans child.Leslie Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145299190035316728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42803075501216774892010-10-04T22:13:07.784-04:002010-10-04T22:13:07.784-04:00I read about LDP students ... and get all choked u...I read about LDP students ... and get all choked up. Thank you, Amanda -- for being an advocate and making a difference. <br /><br />It *is* all complicated, isn't it? <br /><br />For one of my writing projects, I was flown in this weekend to San Antonio, and then hosted up at Laity Lodge --- all so breathtakingly beautiful. And on this little boat cruise down the Riverwalk in San Antonio, I brimmed and had to brush the sadness spilling. Missing our Guatemalan children, Amanda. How do you brush that away? *Them* away? <br /><br />Thank you, Amanda... for remembering and continuing to advocate for Compassion.<br /><br />(And standing ovation on house cleaning! And spaghetti! And I'm so happy your man is happily *home*!)<br /><br />Warm wave to TX,<br />All's grace,<br />AnnAnn Voskamp @Holy Experiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742205499025104067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-8993092199793880052010-10-04T21:49:33.685-04:002010-10-04T21:49:33.685-04:00Hey Amanda, I was catching up on your posts...amen...Hey Amanda, I was catching up on your posts...amen, it is a vastly complicated life, even being the vapor that it is. A complicated vapor of sorts. But, He is Faithful. I'm so glad He keeps His promises. What hope would we have if He didn't? I want to hear Pastor Gregg's sermon. I may stay up late to hear it uninterrupted, so that I can absorb it well. A good word is needful.<br />Blessings,<br /><br />katiegfromtennesseekatiegfromtennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703849303062043642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-4080370130439020092010-10-04T18:39:07.694-04:002010-10-04T18:39:07.694-04:00What a busy Mommy you were! Oh, that brings back ...What a busy Mommy you were! Oh, that brings back so many memories! My husband mostly worked 2nd or 3rd shift while our kiddos were growing up so I spent a lot of "alone time" with them! <br /><br />I just finished reading the other Francine Rivers novel, "Her Mother's Hope"....I guess it came right before the one you read.<br /><br />Thanks for taking time to share your week with us....I loved hearing about it!<br /><br />Marilyn...in MississippiMarilyn in Mississippihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808156475777748077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-87424017366422615042010-10-04T18:00:36.903-04:002010-10-04T18:00:36.903-04:00I love a good week recap! So glad you got to read ...I love a good week recap! So glad you got to read last week. Francine Rivers is my favorite author ever!! I have read Redeeming Love three times! So great!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02271947250999211000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-32802508953770917492010-10-04T17:30:36.615-04:002010-10-04T17:30:36.615-04:00I'll join you in thanking God that it's Oc...I'll join you in thanking God that it's October! Our weather has been beautiful and perfect for our yard!<br /><br />I wish you could have tutorial (w/pictures)on making a scarecrow! For the second year in a row I'll be out of town (state!) for the Scarecrow Festival and I really want a handmade straw-filled guy for our front porch!! Sounds like a fun day w/J & AB! <br /><br />It sounds like you had a fun week, not boring at all! Glad you're all back together tho for this week.Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06444842251439385127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-77801476439464462832010-10-04T16:02:07.669-04:002010-10-04T16:02:07.669-04:00LOVE the bake shop. I have been there a couple of...LOVE the bake shop. I have been there a couple of times for wedding and baby showers. I love their ding dong cake, too. Hope to see you soon!Ashley McWhorterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025288547838589134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-45997710656178768312010-10-04T14:32:17.368-04:002010-10-04T14:32:17.368-04:00Do you know how tempted I am to ask you to pick up...Do you know how tempted I am to ask you to pick up a Ding Dong cake and bring it on Saturday and I'll pay you for it and the travel fee. I feel like I have to eat one ASAP! :)Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221108113261292862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-91322999253543127022010-10-04T13:19:43.758-04:002010-10-04T13:19:43.758-04:00wishin' i had some of that ding dong cake myse...wishin' i had some of that ding dong cake myself!<br /><br />love reading the weeks recap - you have so much energy!Beth Herringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360855305173494492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-2302241003790266142010-10-04T13:12:12.524-04:002010-10-04T13:12:12.524-04:00Makes me smile that you are just as normal as can ...Makes me smile that you are just as normal as can be...and yet you are exceptional, as a mom and wife, friend and daughter. :-)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-32987768719329777862010-10-04T12:48:00.361-04:002010-10-04T12:48:00.361-04:00Amanda,
I so love reading your blog! I know we w...Amanda,<br /><br />I so love reading your blog! I know we would be friends if you lived next door. ;) You make me laugh and cry sometimes too. So loved your Guatemala posts...God had runied you for the ordinary! <br /><br />I have a random question for you...I am going to Guatemala, on a mission trip, with my 11 year old son next week and we are going to have the opportunity to meet our Compassion kid too!!! We are so excited. I am buying a few things to take to Pablo and want to have something to give his mom and dad too. What should I bring for his parents? I want to bring a small gift...but don't even know where to start looking. Everything I think of seems so trite....I just want them to know we love them too and are praying for them. A Bible in Spanish? Any ideas? <br /><br />You can email me back at laura@stringofpearlsonline.org if you have any ideas for me. <br /><br />Thanks so much sweet Amanda...praying for your Monday! <br /><br />Laura<br />PS- You don't have to post this on your blog.....just didn't know another way to ask you! ;)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017145301712599958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-74107977883541838822010-10-04T12:21:07.451-04:002010-10-04T12:21:07.451-04:00We went to TGR last year - I have very cute pix of...We went to TGR last year - I have very cute pix of Maggie chasing a hog. Maybe she'll go to Arkansas.<br /><br />This year we're headed to Dewberry because tix were half off on Groupon! Yee haw!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-89368425382148847602010-10-04T12:12:21.849-04:002010-10-04T12:12:21.849-04:00I will try to post a pic of Scary Uncle Lou when h...I will try to post a pic of Scary Uncle Lou when he is finally in the yard. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75990510328260595372010-10-04T11:26:29.334-04:002010-10-04T11:26:29.334-04:00This was so good. I love your sense of humor....an...This was so good. I love your sense of humor....and I can relate to the grocery store thing too. Glad you had a good weekend with your little ones!<br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-52637958537234766992010-10-04T10:55:40.873-04:002010-10-04T10:55:40.873-04:00Where is the pic of Scary Uncle Lou??? I so wante...Where is the pic of Scary Uncle Lou??? I so wanted to see him! <br />My husband is in love with Amy Grant! I accepted it years ago. I always get us tickets when she is in town but these were a little too pricey for our economy-deflated budget right now. So glad you and Curtis were able to attend. And yes, she is personable and funny! Was Vinnie with her? I love it when he comes. He usually is just in the band playing his guitar. Yep, superstar back in the shadows allowing his precious wife to take the spotlight. Such a gentleman!<br />I'm so proud that you cooked while Curtis was gone. When my husband used to travel on weekends (usually during hunting season) I was always so sad without him around. I rarely cooked on those weekends - it was always a Sonic weekend for us! Once all my kids got food poisoning from corn dogs and they were so sick all weekend. I was so thankful when my hubs walked through that door. This was way before cell phones and he knew something was wrong when he got a a whiff of a rank smell when he walked thru the door! ha! Now my grands all get corn dogs and they've never been sick!!! (don't want Sonic cornys to get a bad rap here!!)<br />Okay....now the pictures of Uncle Lou and a worm would be nice too!Julie Marler (Mammy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02877237257829764275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9721736766989851642010-10-04T10:31:43.219-04:002010-10-04T10:31:43.219-04:00Amen for that October weather in Houston! It has m...Amen for that October weather in Houston! It has made me absolutely giddy to get to dress the kids in long sleeved PJs. Nothing cuter than a baby all bundled up!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388468688754715480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-73211830306590377322010-10-04T09:55:49.099-04:002010-10-04T09:55:49.099-04:00You are a busy girl! I need half of your energy! Y...You are a busy girl! I need half of your energy! You'll let me borrow it, right?!! :) I love reading your posts.Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.com