tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63375907413842122592011-12-18T20:19:18.902-06:00Life In KansasAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.comBlogger3601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-43749839649094614072011-11-05T22:33:00.002-05:002011-11-05T22:35:38.286-05:00A view I loveSigh.... relaxing...Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-30893488020826709742011-09-08T20:18:00.002-05:002011-09-08T20:20:34.807-05:00Anniversary Cake This cake turned out rather lovely especially considering all the catastrophes that occured with this cake...Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-18816721259819538512011-08-02T15:35:00.002-05:002011-08-02T15:40:10.113-05:00Mozzila Firefox MarkupWhat do you think of the following? I am just curious..."An open Net embraces free culture. That doesn't mean disrespecting the copyright of others. It means instead enabling others to share and build upon the work you want the Net to love. Practice the freedom you expect from others, by licensing your work as freely as you can."Click on the title to this post for a link to Mozillas MarkUpAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-62669819452643272092011-07-13T23:04:00.002-05:002011-07-13T23:07:41.027-05:00My baby is 8My babys birthday was Friday. He is 8... It seems like only yesterday I held his sweet little self for the first time... He had beautiful auburn hair and a sweet little round face. He has been my most determined child, but my most cuddly as well. He loves to sit with mom and read stories and play games. He wants to help all the time. He even helped frost his cake. I am so proud of him and cant Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-29122940050052010232011-06-16T22:25:00.004-05:002011-06-16T23:00:04.007-05:00Party at Prairie Flower FarmJoin the Party over on Prairie Flower Farm. Linda is a lovely Godly women here in Kansas, that post so many wonderful recipes, give-aways, and wonderful Godly wisdom, please stop by and visit her. You will find it time well spent, a refreshing breath in your busy day! Oh and if you just click on the title to this post it will take you right over. HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-54726171692409869052011-06-16T20:27:00.005-05:002011-06-16T20:47:58.377-05:00Struggling with DoubtWhy is it that even when we no better, and I do, that we still can fall into a season of doubting. There I said it. I don't like to admit it. I have been struggling with this. I know for a fact that my Heavenly Father will carry me through all things. And yet, over the last two months I have been really struggling with this. I avoid conversations with people, blogging or asking for prayer, Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-71994108136791149552011-06-14T21:18:00.003-05:002011-06-14T21:23:51.854-05:00Having a house partyI joined this really cool thing, where you get really cool party packs from companys trying new products. This will be my first one. It is for Velveeta. They have 4 brand new Velveeta Cheesy Skillets coming out. We are pretty excited, the party packs often come with coupons and lots of goodies My sister has done a number of them and we have always had alot of fun!Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-63660796358006974972011-06-07T16:52:00.004-05:002011-06-09T19:58:23.677-05:00More of whats keeping me busy, LOL... This cake was for my 9 year old. I have never tried to cut out and decorate any sort of cake like this. And while this little penguin might not be mistaken as an escapee from the zoo, he turned out kinda cute!A graduation cake for a friends daughter. They loved the one I had done for the bridal shower and so decided on a similar one except for blue and pink.Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-88958575952491974242011-05-27T17:39:00.004-05:002011-05-27T17:45:44.127-05:00StormsThe weather has been bad as I am sure everyone knows. Two days ago we had wave after wave go over and I went out shortly before dark and caught these pictures. It was very eerie outside, the wind had died down and it was very quite until more of the storm reached us and the thunder and lightning started. The neighbor and I were both out there just watching. I am very thankful that the tornadoes Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-83774459936760800572011-05-27T16:37:00.005-05:002011-05-27T17:38:48.700-05:00What I have been up to!I have been so busy over the last 3 weeks, well months actually, but especially the last 3 weeks, when I was not working or at church, I was making cakes.This is a cake for a bridal shower for a young lady at church. I love how this one turned out. This cupcake was one of 24 for my son Elijah's birthday celebration at school. I love how the colored sugars look on these. My son Josephs birthday isAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-5815865332828346122011-04-19T22:46:00.005-05:002011-04-19T23:30:59.785-05:00Well, spring seems to have sprung, well mostly, LOL.... We have been so busy. We still are not quite settled in. We had sooooo much bad, or uhhh snowy and icy weather that I have not been able, translate that into willing to move my stuff out of storage. I hate the cold. The kids are doing well. Enjoying riding the bus to school now as we live out in the country. There are neighbor kids to play Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-52572505313632680202011-02-15T17:41:00.001-06:002011-02-15T17:44:45.880-06:00A Valentine TreatI still do not have my cake decorating stuff out of storage, but the kiddos wanted to make one anyway so we cheated.... It tasted pretty good even without alot of fancy decorations.HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-63782353680623702422011-02-14T16:19:00.004-06:002011-02-14T16:35:30.403-06:00Happy Valentines DayYes I am reposting this again!! I think that it is worth posting again as it has such a good message...LOVEToday is Valentines Day and what do we think of when we think of Valentines Day? Candy maybe, flowers, cards perhaps, jewelry, and of course Love. There are many different kinds of love. For instance there is the love we have for our first huggy toy or blankie, that our parents probably Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-87201759884554694102011-02-13T17:34:00.001-06:002011-02-13T17:36:14.286-06:00We have movedI finally have a home in the country... As soon as I have time I will post some pictures to update.. Oh and I have started a new job as well...... Life is exciting right now... See you soon.HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-6037949572374837042011-01-20T21:53:00.002-06:002011-01-20T22:04:26.721-06:00God is goodGod is good all the time, He put a song of praise in this heart of mine, God is good all the time, in the darkest night His light will shine, God is good, He's so good, all the time......I am not going to go deep into it, but it has been a long couple of years, especially the last 8 months. I have been for all intents and purposes homeless since last April. And jobless since last September. Not Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-82344218552698589782011-01-16T14:23:00.004-06:002011-01-16T22:27:20.661-06:00Happy BirthdayHAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO MY LOVEY, FUNNY, FUN, AMAZING, TALENTED, ADORABLE, SWEET, BEAUTIFUL, CREATIVE, OUTGOING, AND ONE AND ONLY DAUGHTER. I can't believe your fifteen!! Where did the time go? Just yesterday it seems like you were so tiny and cuddly all wrapped in your little pink blanket with bunnies on it. I was so happy when you were born. Just so sweet and pink!!! I am so thankful that God Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-30951774164013511272011-01-16T13:51:00.004-06:002011-01-16T14:23:29.963-06:00A time for celebrationThis morning I was having a bit of a bad day. Got a text 5 min before I needed to be up. That always frustrates me.... 5 more minutes!!! LOL... I ran behind getting out the door.... I prefer to be at church 30 min early... I just like to sit in the sanctuary, unwind and focus on being ready to worship.Well, today I did not leave the house until almost the time I like to be there... SIGH..... So Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-41629245107998584212011-01-15T19:29:00.004-06:002011-01-15T19:52:19.326-06:00Mr and Mrs PeacockYou know I always used to feel sorry for the peahen. So somber in her coloring, browns, whites, a bit of black, she does have a touch of green around her neck. But she really is quite a sweet little thing.But honestly she does not have to be a show off. She can sit gracefully watching and waiting, not having apply makeup, have expensive haircuts or designer clothes, LOL, and it is the male who Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-69726527647504974452011-01-14T17:45:00.003-06:002011-01-14T18:04:50.747-06:00My love affair with sunsets.... I adore sunsets. I love the gold ones. The purple and orange and pink ones. I take nearly as many photos of sunsets as I do of chickens and of my children making goofy faces, LOL. I love the uniqueness of each and every one. The way the light shines through trees. They are like witnessing a miracle every day. I draw and would love to learn to paint, but I know I could never create such Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-10835584387399247552011-01-10T20:52:00.007-06:002011-01-11T01:33:02.400-06:00Winter 2011 has struck...Winter has finally struck here in our area of Kansas. I had kinda hoped that we might miss it. This is my Joeybug he was not too thrilled. He wanted to be out and play in it, but not excited about the cold and wet. I think he gets that from mom... My Elijah... he was enjoying it quite a bit came inside and warmed up for a couple of minutes and then was ready to go again. Elijah and Chloe, a Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-78291399940059076262011-01-06T13:41:00.004-06:002011-01-06T14:19:30.346-06:00ChickensOkay anyone besides me have a big fascination with chickens? ROFL...... I have recently discovered that I have this fascination... I mean I have always known that I liked chickens..They are kinda soothing to watch as they wander around quietly looking for things to eat. They are cute and feathery.They make sweet little clucking sounds. They lay eggs, and well heck even taste good.They come in so Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-49987279041474714202011-01-05T23:05:00.009-06:002011-01-06T00:36:22.351-06:00HopeYou know we all struggle from time to time and mostly we can say tomorrow will be better. One day at a time and I can make it. I have been a glass is half full kind of gal most of my life, although I will admit that the last 18 months or so, I have sometimes sounded more like a glass is really empty sort of person. I stopped posting very often, because I did not like how I sounded and that I Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-8103426542370663052010-11-25T09:51:00.004-06:002010-11-25T09:57:35.424-06:00Happy ThanksgivingToday I am hoping that everyone has a very blessed Thanksgiving. I hope we can all reflect today on all of our blessing and about how much we have to be thankful for. While I have struggled alot this last year, I have SOOOO much to be thankful for. I am thankful first and foremost for Gods mercy and grace and the fact that He love me so much He sent His son to die for me, I am thankful for my Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-73336194098646546982010-09-24T12:11:00.002-05:002010-09-24T12:34:36.025-05:00I don't understandWe have been living at what is called Main Street Ministries for what 5 months now. On the 4Th of September they called me down to the office to have a meeting... Well this meeting was to tell me how I am just not doing enough and me being homeless is not enough of a reason to have a home there. Well this is why I moved in. They asked that I go to something called Celebrate Recovery, which I did Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-3477068052425015012010-07-24T12:51:00.009-05:002010-07-24T15:40:39.220-05:00My Grandmother
Memorial service slide showMy Grandmother Shirley Ann Bergquist Scherf passed away May 29, 2010. I had tried to get out to California before she passed away I had even moved my flight back a week, but due to airline problems and other things, I did not make it until about 10 minutes after she had passed. This nearly ripped my heart out. I got to the hospital. I brushed her hair and Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-35152007323872861132010-07-23T14:50:00.000-05:002010-07-24T15:24:09.332-05:00My Grandmothers home and memorialMy soon to be cousin Sadie made this for my grandmothers memorial.My cousin Tim singing Amazing Grace at the memorial.My grandmas yardmore of her yardin the backyardmy Grandmothers homeOne of her Irisfront porch sittingher family roomAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-47845687856229541542010-07-23T11:13:00.001-05:002010-07-23T11:15:15.255-05:00Updatesokay I have not been so good about posting, LOL....I am sure people noticed.... My kids are with their dad this weekend...So I am thinking I will have time to sit down and work through my thoughts and experiences and post.. I hope everyone has a fantastic day.HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-24419744031924860312010-07-22T12:18:00.001-05:002010-07-22T12:19:43.183-05:00We have new puppiesWe have new schnauzer puppies that will be available in a few weeks.. Please visit my Amore Schnauzer pages for more information..The link is on the right upper side of this page.Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-90160589939627886332010-04-14T11:22:00.002-05:002010-04-14T11:55:46.536-05:00Faith in GodWhen all of this started awhile back I was afraid and scared and worried about making mistakes that would scar my children. The Lord as always has been faithful in all things and his timing is immpeccable. Over three weeks ago I recieved a notice of eviction from Fannie Mae. The short version of a long story is this 2 years ago my husband Tony and I were offered a house to even buy by some one inAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-76611430166916914942010-03-25T08:16:00.004-05:002010-03-25T08:59:10.974-05:00I had posted about a month ago that I hoped soon to be able to post more like I used to. Well, we can see how well that is working out for me, LOL!!! Let me start by saying again that I believe God has plans for me and my children, good ones. I know He wants the best for us. I am however at a point of struggling to hang onto that. In the last year, my husband of nearly 18 years found someone elseAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-61347904319656877182010-02-26T15:15:00.002-06:002010-02-26T15:21:44.826-06:00Life hmmmmWell I just kinda realized that my blog name is kind of deceiving... my life in Kansas has not been very life like lately. I am hoping that soon once things even out I can get back to posting like I used to before my whole life to a nose dive, more interesting stories and some good pictures. Ahh but who knows only God knows what He has planned. Lately I am just along for the ride and just when itAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-86838914874602534482010-02-26T00:18:00.002-06:002010-02-26T00:20:41.838-06:00MMMMMMM StrawberriesOne of our CNA's at work had a birthday yesterday. She is one of the teenagers that work there. So I decided to take in a cake for her birthday. It turned out very delicious. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-73249427556693329402010-02-13T19:11:00.002-06:002010-02-13T19:25:12.820-06:00Happy Valentines DayWhile I am no longer married to my Tony.. I am reposting this as I often need a reminder that while I do not have the love of my husband and friend anymore...More importantly I am blessed with the never ending most complete and true love there is the love of my heavenly Father.LOVEToday is Valentines Day and what do we think of when we think of Valentines Day? Candy maybe, flowers, cards perhaps,Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-66482963752077204762010-01-06T12:50:00.003-06:002010-01-11T12:36:41.619-06:00I've cut my hair again and even shorterThe funny thing about my life now is I am trying new things that would not have happened if you know who had been here. He liked my hair to be long really long, LOL... And while I was fine with that and tried to honor that cheerfully. I felt so frumpy always....I could not do anything with it when it was long except a ponytail, bun, or braid. I would go to ladies things and look around at all theAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-16235942747705743212009-12-20T22:14:00.002-06:002009-12-20T22:40:05.433-06:00Life and the fun that goes along with itWe have been so busy this last month. I do not have time to blog like I used to. I miss it and miss reading all the blogs that I used to read. Life has been somewhat difficult lately, but I know that God never promised me or any of us a smooth road. So to get you up to speed here is what has been going on. Good things first, my kids are doing well they are adjusting to school and becoming Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-82603886558732558932009-11-26T22:16:00.001-06:002009-11-26T22:18:31.736-06:00Work in progressHello I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. I am in the process of switching everything over for the Christmas season.. Please bare with me, I am not really liking the pic I have up and plan to change it, but for tonight, I am watching a movie with my girl!HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-28446070319489463242009-11-16T23:03:00.006-06:002009-11-16T23:15:27.933-06:00Just a closer walk with TheeA heard this song yesterday at the retirement home where I work. Now, normally I am a pretty modern sort of gal, and love a contemporary song service, but I love Patsy Cline. I think sometimes it is because I can sing alot like her. Her voice is deeper, and so is mine. I can do high notes, but I so prefer this. But I also really love this song, so hey bonus!! But with everything I have going on, Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-80830591034611416902009-11-12T10:47:00.003-06:002009-11-15T22:31:06.698-06:00What I am working onOkay so since I am now a single mom, and I can not afford repairman....I am learning to do things, I already mentioned the head and tail lights. Next with the car, I am going to get someone to teach me how to do spark plugs, that way I can do them myself. I also need to replace the radiator, I am hoping I can find someone with patience for someone who wants to learn and will teach me. Not that I Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-66790488657677158562009-11-12T10:11:00.004-06:002009-11-12T10:39:27.824-06:00Loss in DivorceYou know when I first found out that my husband planned to leave me, I was in shock, astounded that this person I have loved, yes through many hard times although there were good, is leaving. The heartbreak of this was so overwhelming that I just kinda narrowed my focus down to this one aspect, I am losing my husband. The man I had shared over 20 years with. The man who really even through the Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-12650298522747812422009-11-11T16:27:00.000-06:002009-11-11T16:28:39.307-06:00WHO AM I???After some discussion I found today that I am still tying WHO I AM up too much in my used to be husband, just because he chose to leave our family does not make me a failure and does not define me. WHO I AM IS A CHILD OF GOD, which yes is true, but more importantly even, and this was pointed out to me today, that WHO I AM IS A TEMPLE FOR GOD, and if nothing else isn't that absolutely amazing??I Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-69923411652243971532009-11-11T08:17:00.003-06:002009-11-11T08:21:16.615-06:00Happy Veterans DayThank you all who have served our country, even when we have not always supported you nor deserved your loyalty.....Thank you for your courage, your hard work, your sacrifice, your commitment, your honor, and your bravery!!!! I am proud of you all!!! Thank you again to my brothers, Christopher and David again I am prouder then you know. Thank you Veterans, on this Veterans Day!Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-80719194894690615832009-11-08T19:57:00.002-06:002009-11-08T20:20:54.694-06:00What we have been up to latelyA couple of weeks ago the kiddos and I went to a bonfire at a church friends house. We roasted hot dogs and made smores....had a hay rack ride, witnessed the wonders of God up in the sky thanks to the lack of street lights unfortunately my camera batteries were dead so I took a couple with my camera which really does not take the best night pictures.These are my new boots, I got them at a major Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-70642456552193324712009-11-03T12:15:00.002-06:002009-11-03T12:16:27.272-06:00A gift for a friendI thought this turned out pretty!!!Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-38973092382061802009-11-01T08:27:00.003-06:002009-11-01T08:36:14.974-06:00Halloween this year was.....pretty good I guess although I had to work both Friday when our town hosted a main street trick or treating, and Saturday on Halloween....and as I am generally the picture taker...we have no pics of anyone in costume this year to share, LOL... The kids carved pumpkins, we made popcorn balls yesterday morning, and then the kids dad brought those who were not exhausted over to my work last night. IAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-81305537525038565392009-10-24T15:47:00.002-05:002009-10-24T15:59:21.919-05:00New Pictures LOLI decided to play around and take some new pictures a couple of days ago.... These are my four favorite, I may take some more soon....I spent to much time hiding from the camera and not enjoying life as much as I should, LOL.,...I hope everyone is having a nice weekend....Earlier I replaced a couple of lights in one of the tail lights and then the drivers side mirror....learning lots of new Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-9598731038855411302009-10-17T01:17:00.002-05:002009-10-17T01:19:27.376-05:00No time...I now I promised a post sooner then this. I have been so busy that I have fallen behind in my plans, LOL....No surprise there...I do not have to work Monday and I do not believe I have to go anywhere until church on Wed evening... So perhaps I will get all the things posted that I have been wanting to share... Until then God is good all the time!!HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-23609997596540354702009-10-11T23:56:00.003-05:002009-10-12T00:04:58.687-05:00I have been sooooo busyA Kansas sunset....I kinda like the way the bleacher railings from the sunset...although it would have been fantastic without the railings there....and no I did not go closer to miss the railings I hate bleachers.Anyway, I have alot of neat things to share, I posted a post before this one about some things I am learning, I will share more as I can. Tomorrow I will hopefully be able to write and Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-16003684100137500112009-10-11T23:37:00.002-05:002009-10-11T23:54:07.757-05:00Wait for it.....Habakkuk 2:3For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. I had been so struggling when I read this verse. I had wondered what was I supposed to be doing. What are Gods plans for me and my children. Does he have a plan when Lord when... Then it hit me... Wait Amy, just wait, Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-35375975276934629602009-09-08T12:04:00.003-05:002009-09-08T12:28:21.733-05:00Signs of FallWe have had such wonderful weather here the last few months....We have been blessed. It has seemed like fall is here a bit earlier then usual this year. On Sunday morning with drove though fog to get to church. The weather has remained cool. We have had a number of grey rainy days. I so want to get out all of my fall decorations and decorate the house with the leaves and scarecrows and pumpkins. Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-72753438748275123452009-09-04T07:25:00.004-05:002009-09-04T07:32:55.825-05:00LifeYesterday was NOT a good day..... I found out the an aunt who was very close to my age died Wed. I had not even known she was sick.....I have been sooo busy with falling apart and getting it back together that I had not made much in the way of phone calls etc out to California lately. She is only a few years older then me and she had been batteling cancer for awhile. It came back again and Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-19025792958281649812009-08-28T00:56:00.003-05:002009-08-28T01:14:49.917-05:00The truth about liesRecently there has been some lies being told about me to some people in my church. I was very hurt and very angry. I am thankful it was not my husband. I believe in general he is being respectful, well as much as he can in his choices in this situation. Now does that just NOT make sense, LOL. But that has not stopped some others. My knee jerk reaction was to find them and holler at them and of Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-46264500451886305292009-08-25T23:47:00.002-05:002009-08-25T23:49:10.748-05:00Tim Hawkins The Government CanWe absolutley love Tim Hawkins he is way too funny. I plan to buy his dvds and cds. Here is something to make you laugh. Pssssst scroll down and stop the music at the bottom of the page first.Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-31022845266592844122009-08-25T22:09:00.006-05:002009-08-26T11:03:23.130-05:00Another yearWell I am another year older today!! I was blessed with a surprise birthday party in the park, and also a gift and some cards from people at work.My sister, niece, brother and parents came and set up a surprise birthday party in the park complete with pink balloons, pink lemonade and chocolate cupcakes. I did have a nice day, I was so blessed by my family, and then the people at work. It was Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-88170115483109061512009-08-23T00:12:00.002-05:002009-08-23T00:26:06.074-05:00Fear Not!!!I have so been struggling this week, yes I know I have had alot of reminders about Gods promises of being there and taking care of me and I do not doubt him. But yet here I am struggling. I received a birthday card from a dear friend today. She boosted my spirits a bit, she reminded me that people love me and care about me. Also last night I was doing my devotions and the verses for reading were Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-36894112497851040302009-08-22T22:33:00.003-05:002009-08-22T22:36:41.936-05:00New Blog I like to visitI have come across a wonderful blog that is telling it like it is with a wonderful creative sense of humor. It is called Red Ink. Well, actually she came across a comment of mine somewhere and stopped by and left me such an encouraging comment, Thank you, that I then went and visited her and have enjoyed reading. So stop by sometime the link is under my favorites on the right side of the Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-89881799770273748192009-08-19T12:05:00.006-05:002009-08-19T12:41:08.552-05:00A Promise from God and other remindersPsalm 911 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 5 Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-24693865361836493942009-08-17T15:04:00.002-05:002009-08-17T15:09:20.960-05:00Sad dayWe have had a rainy gray day here in Kansas. And well it suits my mood and my day just perfectly. I guess today I am no longer married, or as close as. I miss him. I went from being a child to "dating" my Tony at 15 to marrying him at 18 through 17 years of marriage to now. My heart is breaking. I hope my husband finds whatever it is that he thinks will make him happy. I on the other hand have noAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-52842772891325841892009-08-10T11:06:00.004-05:002009-08-14T00:29:26.085-05:00She did what she could and it was ENOUGHI do not know about you, but I have always had a compelling feeling of I just have to do more and be more. I have struggled for many years feeling like I have never been good enough, and that I could never do enough, that I was never enough. Then recently I read in a devotion called a Gift for Jesus, Mark 14:3-9, it is in the Women's Devotional Bible. It was the part about the woman who came to Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-45674470041021721722009-08-05T11:57:00.003-05:002009-08-05T12:21:00.042-05:00A day offWell I have days off every week of course, but it seems as if I have been running running running every single day. This last weekend is now different. Friday I ran to walmart and then to a quick lunch with a dear friend at The Courtyard in McPherson. The food was really good and the atmosphere was wonderful. I WILL be going back.. Then rushed to work. Saturday and Sunday I was off, but we kept Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-77344086198084832322009-07-24T21:09:00.006-05:002009-07-24T21:28:21.345-05:00Give away over on Prairie Flower FarmYou can win this sweet clothes pin bag.Just copy and paste the folowing address and mention where you read about her giveaway and I can be entered to win again. http://prairieflowerfarm.blogspot.com/I am not sure why I can not post links in my blog posts, no matter what I try it won't work. Anyone want to let me know what I am doing wrong?? HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-37194122954287837692009-07-24T12:17:00.002-05:002009-07-24T12:19:01.923-05:00A wedding entrance to rememberI saw this and thought it was soooo cute, that I would post it for others to enjoy! You will want to scroll down to the bottom of the page to stop the music in my player before playing this video. Enjoy I did.Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-51238056639664147732009-07-20T01:22:00.002-05:002009-07-20T01:31:46.565-05:00Still hanging in hereEvery day lately seems to present new challenges. I often feel like asking God why he thinks I am so strong, or perhaps why he made me so strong. I feel like saying hey God today can I be weak, today can everything go RIGHT??? Please, please, please, with whipped cream and a cherry on top??? SIGH..... Okay so I guess not. The really cool thing is I keep learning so much more at our new church. I Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-90666099970363681182009-07-04T08:22:00.002-05:002009-07-04T08:26:54.674-05:00Happy 4th of JulyCommentsI hope everyone has a fantastic and safe 4th of July. I am thankful everyday that I and my children live in this country with all the freedoms we so often take care for granted. Yeah, right now this country has alot going on that I don't like, but still the alternative is nothing I want to consider so I am thankful everyday for being here. God Bless America.HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-34225622421615998552009-06-25T22:26:00.002-05:002009-06-25T23:04:28.391-05:00A direction in life I do not want to take.I have not posted much over the last few months as my life has been in turmoil. My husband of over 17 years has decided he no longer wants to be married. We have had a rough marriage I do not deny that, however we have finally begun going to a church where there is the help we need and the tools to head in the right direction. With hope in site, he decided to quit. At our previous church the Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-50559343760779811382009-06-25T12:31:00.002-05:002009-06-25T12:33:53.705-05:00HelloHelloI have not posted in quite a while it seems.... Lots going on. I do not have much time to post at the moment. However, this evening, I will finish up on another post and it should be here...... Thank you all of those who are praying for my family and myself. Those prayers are greatly appreciated. So many changes in life right now.Grateful Hugs until laterAmy EllenAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-33609361937110658612009-05-19T11:08:00.005-05:002009-05-19T11:18:14.637-05:00Neat things about bloggingOne of the neatest things about blogging for me is being able to see how many people are interested in what is going on way out here in Kansas. I get quite a few visitors from California, which is really cool. I grew up there and alot of family is there. So hi everyone!!! There are also quite a few visits from other countries!! I am so glad you stop by! Also other bloggers visit now and again. Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-67133596186601676822009-05-04T23:52:00.003-05:002009-05-04T23:59:14.252-05:00GraceAs you might have noticed by my songs, I am big on grace lately. I am so thankful for Gods grace. I sometimes took it for granted I think. I have been a christian for ever really and was saved many years ago. I thought okay I am doing what I should .......... Well lately after going to this new church, I realized how many things I have missed and or messed up. I have just been astounded by all ofAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-49343860512625833902009-05-01T12:11:00.002-05:002009-05-01T12:48:57.134-05:00I am so behindHello I have meant to post for a few weeks now. We have been so busy. We have had many changes in the past few months. As I mentioned we have begun going to a new church and I have been astounded by what I am learning. So many things that no one has ever said to me before. It is all so simple and is like WOW for me, I feel this way every week right now. It feels like I have known nothing. In Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-4685181172153983652009-04-12T08:20:00.002-05:002009-04-12T08:28:01.296-05:00Happy EasterHope everyone has a Fantastic Easter today.... I MAY have something to post tomorrow, but we will have to see. I still need a couple more to join in on the Pay It Forward. Please join in it should be lots of fun!!HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-84817173133198362842009-04-07T18:33:00.003-05:002009-04-07T18:40:06.798-05:00Giveaway over on Country PleasuresThere is a giveaway over on Country Pleasures blog, just click on the title of this post, and you will be taken there. Please stop by and enter and if you mention my name I will get another entry, so feel free to mention it, LOL. ; ) Also be sure to stay awhile and visit over there she has such a lovely blog.HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-86844829411671828532009-04-06T12:47:00.004-05:002009-04-07T18:42:22.510-05:00A smile for your dayI found this wonderful video over on A Sparrows Home, link on the left in favorites, or just click on the title of this post. I just could not help but smile. I thought other might need a smile as well today. Please be sure to scroll to the bottom of my page and stop the player down there first. You will enjoy this to the very end.That would have been so fun to have seen in person. Anyone want toAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-47117098292450329082009-04-03T15:02:00.007-05:002009-04-07T18:44:41.531-05:00Pay It ForwardI have an opportunity to participate in Pay It Forward thanks to Madrekarin at One Perfect Little Miricale(a link is in my favorites or just click on the title of this post). If you also want to join in, but haven't had the opportunity to yet or you want to enjoy the fun once again, then this invitation is for you!Here's how Pay It Forward works:I've signed up with Madrekarin and committed to Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-50438477700545442172009-03-31T01:12:00.006-05:002009-03-31T01:29:08.876-05:00A SunsetHello I have been so bad about posting. I have had alot going on around here. I am still not quite ready to post about it. I am sure I will eventually. I have had some good things happen and some not good things happen lately. I am trusting God to take care of the not so good things. He made everything. The world, the rain, the feet of snow we had over the weekend, the sun rise and yes even the Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-7584387101612496512009-03-28T11:08:00.002-05:002009-03-28T11:12:48.134-05:00SNOW and small updateThings here are obviously cold and wet. I am so wanting spring to finally get here. I am waiting on many things right now. And am looking at a whole twist to my life. God has already blessed me in some of what is to come. Just need to hold on and keep trusting and have that faith that God has a plan and he wants only good for us. HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-10389607346434313452009-03-15T01:00:00.002-05:002009-03-15T01:03:09.003-05:00Been working on a giftI have been working on a gift this evening for one of Wade from Staynlis' daughters. She had a birthday yesterday. So besides the other hair things and lip gloss and goodies she isgetting thought I would make her a little book. Have a delightful SundayHugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-55140654655715111842009-03-12T14:55:00.001-05:002009-03-12T15:30:47.832-05:00With out God it is just talent, I got the illustration before the lessonSo I had women's group last night. We were bringing in goodies for snacking on, plus it was someone birthday. So I decided I am making lemon squares. I have the best recipe for them. And since I kinda pride, gasp, yes pride myself on my baking and cooking, I am actually trying to look at this a bit different today and I will explain, just bear with me. So I have made a wonderful looking batch of Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-23587074766257305352009-03-12T14:28:00.004-05:002009-03-12T14:54:48.825-05:00I have been repotted!!!Okay so you all know that I have been struggling. Well we have been going to a new church as I mentioned before. I have been so blessed there has not been one time that I have been there that if the Pastor had only been speaking to me, that it would have been totally relevant and pertinent. This in itself is awesome. He has me reading a couplf of his books and I have already underlined alot in Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-45256538322288881552009-03-04T15:47:00.003-06:002009-03-04T15:49:30.593-06:00Well at least I wasn't trying to save a spot at the gas stationSo if you recale my Feb 19th post about the inccident at the school program, then you will appreciate the title and the following story, if you have not read it scroll down and you get it, LOLMan trying to save spot for wife gets run over LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Authorities said a man intentionally ran over another man who was trying to save a parking spot at a gas station on Monday. The Lee Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-8235801483639777892009-03-04T15:34:00.002-06:002009-03-04T15:36:21.212-06:00A lovely place to visitI was touched today by a post from another gal on her blog. It was a blessing on this winter time of life that I am traveling through. Her blog is called Prarie Prologue. The link is down a bit in my favorites on the right hand side. Please go visit and check out her wonderful thoughts.HugsAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-80327257556899537182009-03-03T12:02:00.003-06:002009-03-03T12:23:29.621-06:00These thingsOkay you can probably guess what this first picture is. My two youngest begged for rainbow Slinky's. Now I do not usually but them things just because they asked, but their big brother got one on Saturday and boy have they been envious. Well yesterday we were at the dollar store and they had bog rainbow Slinky's for 1 dollar. So okay I thought you can get a slinky. The smiles were well worth the Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-52580886791694385702009-03-02T07:18:00.003-06:002009-03-02T07:26:37.324-06:00Happy Birthday Babe I love youWell today is my husbands 36th birthday. While I told him I would not plan anymore surprise parties, LOL. Okay so yes in the 20 years we have been together, I have planned only 2. But anyway, while I am NOT planning a party. Our 6 kids and I are planning something. And while he does read my blog, he is at work and will not be reading it until he gets home later today or after that. So we bought Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-74168896902738939332009-03-01T01:29:00.004-06:002009-03-01T02:23:46.250-06:00A few, check that alot of things that stress me outSome of you who know me and have actually talked to me know that I am a fairly upbeat kinda gal. I am always trying to find something to be happy about. I believe firmly in the fact that I find my joy, peace and happiness in God. Today I am just grrrrrrrr stressed, angry, mad, you know those kind of words, LOL. I am pretty much keeping a tight rein on my tongue, LOL. Which is good. I have had Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-20490973142965655622009-02-26T14:21:00.004-06:002009-02-26T14:46:00.764-06:00Thank you Mr. Anton Epp You have said it all and so well!!!!I read this letter to the editor of the Hillsboro Free Press. I called them and they graciously allowed me to use the letter in my blog. Thank you!!! The gentleman who wrote the letter expressed it quite well and so I will not try to add anything to it, except the following, the mention of state, county and city should be expanded to all states, counties and cities. That's it and then a hearty,Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-7659529565265571602009-02-26T13:37:00.003-06:002009-02-26T13:50:36.665-06:00Does anyone besides me have a problem with this????Okay so I have a question, why is it that the government and banks are allowed to screw things up and then think hey well lets just throw more money we don't have at it and that will fix it which in turn puts us a country more in debt. I have bills that I am struggling to pay, where is my money. I mean mine are all basically doctors bills for my husband and myself, as we did not have insurance, Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-38053339365810743762009-02-23T14:15:00.005-06:002009-02-23T15:48:30.653-06:00Knee jerk reactions and why they are badOkay am I the only one who sometimes has knee jerk reactions and then feels like a doofus and sometimes looks like a jerk later. I am now really good about not saying things I have no business saying. I always try to think about what I am saying count a few seconds and then say only what is appropriate. I was not always this way. Perhaps out in the with other people, but sometimes in my own home,Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-30779197758539702052009-02-19T22:33:00.005-06:002009-02-19T23:29:07.166-06:00What you missed at tonights school program or the post other wise know as, When did school programs become so dangerous??!!??Tonight was the school program for one of my kiddos. We were excited about it. Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Mark were coming. We decided to have a tea party afterward. We made egg salad, cucumber, chicken, and roast beef and asparagus, sandwiches and jam cake for dessert. We got all of the food done on time all ready to go in the fridge. The cake we had a few issues with, it's a new recipe and IAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-48131087109574144842009-02-16T11:23:00.002-06:002009-02-16T11:58:43.946-06:00Frequent use will keep it sparkly....Okay so what on earth is that supposed to mean?? That's what your wondering right..Funny thing, I have 6 kids and a busy life so I have always tended to keep my wedding ring put up. Usually in a pocket in my purse, that way I can put it on when I leave the house. I recently decided, I needed to be wearing it all the time. I no longer have infants I am worried about scratching so I should be Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-42996872865042698342009-02-14T12:05:00.003-06:002009-02-14T16:57:18.097-06:00Happy Valentines Day!!!!I hope that everyone has a wonderful Valentines Day!!! I have been busy making handmade cards for my husband and children. I planned on more for the more extended family members, sigh.... I did not get them done. I don't know why I waited so long, LOL. As Valentines Day was coming, I have been trying to do extra nice things for my sweetie, I made him cheesecake, picked up his favorite snacks, gotAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-8813230434091153402009-02-11T12:44:00.005-06:002009-02-11T12:55:14.751-06:00We had snow
Today started out just the same as most week days. I got up made my husband breakfast. I sat with him while he ate and noticed the curtian in the living room moving. SIGH.... Someone left a window open all night with the heater on NICE.... So I go over to shut the window and this is what I saw. As I was saying goodbye to my husband I though hey I should grab the camera. He called me as he Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-16281803617366217682009-02-09T23:40:00.002-06:002009-02-10T00:09:55.781-06:00Why does it take trials for me to grow, or the post also known as why oh why am I so dumb, LOL???I have been not so gently encouraged lately to do some growing in my walk with God. It needed to happen I am the first to admit that. I did read the bible, I prayed, but to be honest it was all kinda half hearted lately. Dear God protect my family and friends keep them safe and healthy. AMEN... Good things to pray to be sure, but hardly the deep and meaningful conversations that one should be Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-24306525991393073472009-02-07T11:24:00.000-06:002009-02-07T11:25:52.924-06:00I have my computerYeah Praise God. LOL. Yes I did miss my computer can you tell. We have been so busy, and I have stuff I gotta run do here in a bit however. I hope to update things alot later today.Hugs everyoneAmyAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-3373405859235901832009-02-06T12:14:00.002-06:002009-02-06T12:17:56.012-06:00HelloTomorrow, I should finally officially be back online. I will have an entirely new computer designed for me to have plenty of space for pictures, much fast everything and a new flat screen. A friend of a friend, builds them, and he made this one for me and for only 473.00. I will be up and running and should have a very hard time running out of space. LOL. Yeah!!!!!! If there is anyone left who Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-48742775885109183202009-01-24T11:21:00.002-06:002009-01-24T11:33:01.756-06:00HelloI must say I am so missing being able to read all the lovely blogs, that I used to stop by. At our library I can not access so many of them. SIGH...... We have been keeping busy with school work, still have kiddos, who DON'T want to read. Although most of mine really enjoy reading. I just have a stubborn 5 and 6 year old. I now have a teenage daughter, GASP..... My little and only girl is now 13.Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-50915036465645596712009-01-13T16:27:00.003-06:002009-01-13T16:30:45.661-06:00I am so irritatedOkay, I am actually okay, but I so miss my computer. I told someone the other day I could almost be Amish, we have no TV, no computer, and we had no running vehicle, LOL. So except electricity and phones, we were almost there. They said okay so then I guess you can make my some butter then, well they did not know that yup I could indeed so I said well yeah. They were kinda silent, LOL. It amazed Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-56182030322158620852009-01-07T15:38:00.003-06:002009-01-07T15:44:30.210-06:00Life latelyWell we still do not have a computer at home in case you were wondering we I have been so slow about changing the background and music. I am going to try to take care of that today. Since I am using a library computer it does not access some things, however I did discover a back way into blogger so I can change the background at least, LOL. I will have to see if I can get into project play list Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-65882675091380621642008-12-30T14:38:00.002-06:002008-12-30T14:47:14.724-06:00SighHello allI hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Ours was lovely. I also was blessed to see my brother David a few times while he was home. He is a Marine and thankfully he and my brother Christopher are both back from overseas. I hope Chris has time to come home soon so that I can hug him a bunch like I did my brother David. Now on to the SIGH...... portion of this post. The mechanic whoAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-13866288551507558702008-12-22T11:08:00.002-06:002008-12-22T11:19:11.753-06:00BlessingsWe are all excited at our house. Christmas is just a few days away. We have been reading lots of Christmas books and watching alot of Christmas movies. We had snow last week, but it melted. I am hoping for a white Christmas. I really actually do not like snow all that much too wet and too cold. It sure is pretty though and makes it really fun for Christmas. It has been sooooooo cold here lately. Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-33399297252903249722008-12-15T16:09:00.002-06:002008-12-15T16:13:08.622-06:00Christmas is coming....However no goose is getting fat for our house, LOL. We do not eat much in the way of any feather friends besides turkey and chicken. I am working hard on the Christmas presents and hope to get them finished soon. I love Christmas. My hubby's new job is going well. He likes the people and schedule so that's good. Big downer this week the car is acting up, geesh...... I just don't understand why weAmy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-86711451904408458252008-12-10T16:42:00.000-06:002008-12-10T16:43:00.217-06:00Christmas and puppiesWe are still getting ready for Christmas here. Mixing up more cookie dough and working on crafty type gifts, LOL. I have re listed the puppies in the newspaper and online. I have reduced prices due to the way the world and economy is now and would just like to find the puppies good homes. Schnauzers make such lovely family pets. They are usually easy to train and have loads of fun playing with Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337590741384212259.post-41230337550654356602008-12-08T16:31:00.001-06:002008-12-08T16:31:10.256-06:00Getting ready for ChristmasI am still without a computer. I am glad I as able to set up more things to be done by email. We have been busy finishing up the decorating at our house. I wish I could share pictures, alas, I can not. If I get computer up and running soon I will. We have started mixing up cookie dough and freezing it so that it is ready to bake right before Christmas. I also have shredded zucchini and mashed Amy Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12847471571806317804noreply@blogger.com1