So much going on..

Well, a lot has been going on in the Beasley household. I will use pictures to update.

We found out in early June we were going to have baby number 3. It was not planned and we were over a month when I figured it out. I took 4 tests because I did not think it was possible. After trying for 3 years, how could an accident happen in one month. The answer is: because God is in control not me. I was very upset for a few days but quickly got over it and I am excited now. Many people are betting on a girl. I have not decided what I think. Logistically it would be easier for it to be a boy since the baby and Jackson will be 27 months apart. Ugh, that makes me sick when I hear that!

Because if #3, we had to purchase a van. We decided to start looking early so we would have the upper hand in dealing with the dealerships. We could "take our time". All the time, I was praying for an obvious choice. God again provided. This van was perfect for us. It had everything we wanted including the DVD! They gave us a great deal and now it is ours. Funny thing is, our insurance even went down! God is so amazing!!

We celebrated Todd's 8th birthday. I can't believe he is getting so big. I am so in love with this boy. His heart is amazing and he keeps me laughing. He has really begun to ask about becoming a christian is really studying that and asking questions. He is not ready yet but his heart is so tender, it won't be too many more years. He is a true blessing in our lives. He has been the one praying for another baby, by the way! I am telling you he has a great relationship with God!

We had to change his party because he got pink eye the day before his party. Luckily, everyone could still come. We used my parent's slide and they loved it!

This precious boy is still not sleeping through the night most nights. He is getting his 2 year molars and is struggling with them. We say he just wants to keep us prepared for no sleep come January. His language is exploding as well as his personality. He is so much like me it is scary. He keeps us on out toes but is such a gift!

Well, that updates you. I have been so sick with this pregnancy. I so wished I was a person that just gets a little sick. No, I puke every night 2-5 times. I have kept dinner down 3 nights in the last 2 1/2 weeks. I will be glad when we are over this phase! I might not hate being pregnant if I weren't so sick!

DVD Read and Share Bible: Life and Miracles

I have to admit I was very excited to review this Read and Share DVD for Thomas Nelson's Book Sneeze Club. I am a fan of the Read and Share Bible and so I thought the DVD would be great. I have to admit I was a little disappointed. I sat down to watch it with my 7 year old son. He liked it and was able to realize that many of the stories were present in the book of John. However, I felt it was a little choppy in its story line. I also felt like some things were added for effects and was not written in the Bible. The graphics were appealing and the stories were fairly simple. It is just not word for word from the text. If that doesn't bother you then I think it would be a good visual for kids to watch. I feel it would be good for children 2-5 perhaps. It wasn't in depth enough for older kids. I am glad that I have this video for references for my younger son but I am glad I did not perchase it for full price. I would have been upset.

Class reunion

15 years ago, I had just finished high school and was preparing to move to Searcy, Arkansas to attend college. I had no idea the road that would be before me. I could not fathom that some days I would cry wishing I could run back to my home and be in the security of high school again. There would be other days that I would gleefully celebrate my independence. But one thing I would know for certain was that I had been blessed with a childhood that had prepared me for those days ahead.
I had the opportunity this weekend to take a step back in time. Yes, I was back in high school. Sure, we've all matured, at least a little. We've gotten married and have children. But, we are still amazing people with big dreams. Some of us have had huge bumps in our journeys that have shook us to the core. Others, have been blessed with smoother rides. But, through it all, we have remained those same aspiring girls. These were the girls that would help develop me into who I am today.
Girls, it was an honor to call you friends then and an even great honor to be able to still call you friends after 15 years! I love you all and look forward to our next getaway together! May you all be blessed with laughter and love and never forget the memories of high school!
By the way, I would post pictures but we didn't take any. We were too busy laughing and talking. Besides, we don't look any different!