{My Boys}

Clay likes toast, no butter.
Clay likes pizza.

Buddy likes sweets.

Buddy likes star wars.

They don't fight.

Just pick on each other occasionally.

They like to sleep together.

They like to "verse" each other.

Buddy ask where he is all day (and Lily, while away at school)

Separate they are good.

Together they are great.

Brothers. . .

Brothers and Best Friends.

I love my boys.

Mom

{nO fROnt tEeTh}

Where do you want me to stand, Mom?
Perfect.

Sweet Girl brought home a very fitting book. . .

Let's see. . .

Ah, yes, LOOSE TOOTH.

{The Girlfriend Bear}

When Shaina and I went to OK City we both spied these bears! Instant LOVE. The lady only had one. Shaina took little one home, and I received my sweetie by FedEx yesterday. We deemed them our "Girl Friend Bears."
Welcome Home Miss G.F.B.

{Encouragement}

I have gotten some really special cards lately. . . I. Love . Cards.
Encouragement is such a wonderful gift. . . and it cost nothing.

{Things I can't bear to hear or see}

http://angelicagracedesigns.com/blog/

Images of mom and son. . . makes my heart ache.

Story of three girls in white jeep. . . tragedy.

This world. So much pain.

Lord, please send comfort to those poor mothers. They must be so broken.

{Beach Boys}

{Memory Lane}

Buddy and Lily in TJMaxx wearing

red high hills.

{Church}

I am ready to go.

{Back in Arkansas}

I am back!

I will

talk

more

tomorrow. . . or Monday!

{MERGE}

I am heading out. . . again. I am going here . . .http://www.tnbaptist.org/CalendarEvent.asp?eventid=1261&cat=child&subcat=events10

Hopefully that pulled up the MERGE conference. . .

Talk Later.
Love, Tonia

{$2 Tooth Fairy}

I took a chance on waking her up, but a quick snap, and I stood still for a moment, noticed no movement, and crept back out. It was sweet to me because as I was tucking her in she kept checking under her pillow, putting her tooth right in the center, positioning it perfect for The Fairy. When she got it just right, she nestled her head in her pillow. Sweet girl.
Tooth Fairy did her typical $2 bill. Hey, it's not a million, but you don't see them everyday, so in my book that's pretty darn good.
Talk Later.
Love, Tonia
A little late on this post. . .

{Rules ~ I need them}

Some good rules to follow.
1. Don't try to figure out God ~ he is way smarter, and probably considers it an insult.
2. When uncertain what to say ~ Keep your mouth shut.
3. Read God's Word. Pray.

I know God is working on me. I know he is working in my life. I know he is doing his best for me to "get it", but I just ain't "gettin' it". I find comfort in knowing he won't give up on me. He knows just how pea-brained I am. Thus, rule #1.

Yesterday some other humans upset me. In result I had alot of "human feelings". I still am not real happy about the situation. I am also not sure what I would say if I was confronted about it. Thus, rule #2.

After more work after 5, sports, dinner, put the kids to bed, tea with Mr. Hobbs, magazines, laundry, loaded some tunes on the i-pod, I ran some bath water. Armed with my Bible and my i-pod. I dove in. I turned to Psalms (you can't go wrong there), Proverbs (one of my favorites), and ended up in Ephesians. . . which went a little something like this: Chapter 4 Verse 26 ~ When you are angry, do not sin. And do not go on being angry all day. Do not give the devil a way to defeat you. . . verse 29 . . . When you talk, do not say harmful things. But say what people need-words that will help others become stronger. Honestly, it's the "do not go on being angry" that I am seriously going to struggle with. I am not sure what time I got out of the bath. I know this morning when I went in there and pulled the plug my water was still warm. Maybe that is why I am tired. I am pretty certain I stayed till the wee hours of the morning. . . But I feel better. I feel "in-check". Thus, rule #3.

Talk Later.
Tonia

Word for the day - Discipline.

{The Call}

Satan called this morning.
He said, "Tonia, I am going to give you Hell all week."

So, I'm here. Ready. Armed.

Armed with His Word. Hidden in my heart.

Ephesians 13-18 {The Message Bible}
Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an INDISPENSABLE weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers & sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.

P.S. What? You didn't hear your phone ring? Well, he called you too. If you are doing your best to live for God. . . he's after you. Be Strong. Stay grounded in His Word.

{Other things on the mind}

• Tara & Richie ~ good to see you at the Fall Festival. I hope the church excursion this morning was a good one. No home, like a church home.


• Shannon Walker ~ i hope you all are feeling better real soon.


• Shaina Meeker ~ Thank you for the pumpkin cake. . . it was a 1/2 . . . thanks to me. . . its much less.


• Debbie Brown ~ You rock! Thank you for helping me.


• Rachel Grigg ~ Enjoying so much getting to know you. How sweet you are~


• Mandy Williams ~ Thank you for letting me know about Angie's cousin/nephew (?). I really appreciate it.


• The Carter Family ~ You represent Hospitality. Thank you.


• Heather Goodwin ~ good to spend time with you. . . roots, we have them. (I am not talking about hair).


• Melissa Wilson ~ Thank you for picking up my kids . . . everyday. . . almost!


• Shanna Fox ~ Thank you for all the funny text. . . sometimes I need them, when I am, well, you know.


• Dana Reeves ~ I am missing you. Get well soon.
• Addison Road ~ Thanks for that "Hope Now" song. Hope. . .
  

more. much more. friends. thank you.

{Whew, we made it. . .long, fun day}

Did you have a nice Halloween? The Hobbs Halloween was a veerrryyy full day. We started on the soccer fields at 8:30 am and were still going strong at 8:30 pm.

Halloween was really nice this year for me because Mr Hobbs was off work (I think he has worked the last 2), and we enjoyed friends.

After football we went to eat with the Goodwin's at Catfish Hole (Is that right?). I wasn't expecting such a nice building. It is a really neat place. Complete with romantic bathrooms (kinda' dark in there). Really good food. It gets an A+ from me.

I lined up the kiddos outside after dinner. As you can see Lily isn't happy. Clayton stepped on her finger with his cleats. Ouch. Poor little thing. Bless her sweet little heart.

After lunch (which next year I will know to SKIP LUNCH). We headed home, for a bit, and headed to Paul & Linda Carters House. They are so, so kind to invite our family every year. Since Brad was off I told him I would love to stop-by. We ended up staying for quite some time. Such a sweet family. All of them. Sweet as Sugar. Wonderful. Family. Very Family. Even if you are not family, you are still part of the Carter Family. So if you need a family, look them up. I bet they are in the phone book. They will just take you in, as their own.

Massive, Massive spread of food. Enough said.

My Little Baseball Player.

Hannah Montana & Miss Bakerella

The Crew

Mr. Hobbs & Little Chef

Games

Little Chef enjoying Mrs. Linda's Food.

After the Carter's we headed to our church carnival.

Good Times. Brett Short Life Group

Life IS really spooky without Jesus! Cute shirts.

And last but not least. . . Trick-r-Treating. . . Forrest Hills.

We ran in to alot of friends. We even saw Garth Brooks and Tricia Yearwood! Isn't that great!!

"My Friends" son, Mr. Dace. Cutie Pie.

Takin' a ride.

Plenty O' Candy. Plenty O' Candy for long time.

Time to sit down, and start eating!

Happy Halloween!

2009

The End.

P.S. If you are spooked, get to know Jesus.

{Almost done. . . }

Clayton is heading to the Championship! So funny, I am excited, but I have no idea where we are playing. who we are playing. what time we are playing. nothing, basically. But, I do know we won. Good job, Clayton. This football thing really ads spice to our life.
Lily will have her last soccer game next Saturday. Soccer has been a blessing, which is kind-of an odd word for such, but is has been really great. I love the non-competitive feeling of soccer. I enjoy seeing Lily improve and build confidence. You did great, Sis! Good job!