Party of 4!

Party of 4!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

And the next Bachelorette is...

Emily Maynard!!!  

She was the gal proposed to by Bachelor Brad... you know the one that did the show twice!  Emily is a mother of a sweet little girl and lives in Charlotte, N.C.  I read that production will move to NC to shoot the show!!!  I'm hooked!  Brads loss is America's gain!!!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Exciting News!!!

Jay and I are going to be an Uncle and Aunt this summer!!!!  We are so thrilled to share in the excitement of my sister and brother-in-laws HUGE new!  They are expecting their first baby in late July!!!!

This is how they shared the news with us!!!  SUPER CUTE!!!!  It has been hard to keep this a secret, but we are so excited and can't wait to meet little baby Mathewson this summer!!!!

My Bachelor thoughts...

So... I'm not sure I'm totally hooked on this season.  But it is like a train wreck that you just can't stop watching!  If you are watching I'm sure you totally understand what I'm talking about.


I have been sick that last few days with a terrible cold/flu so I have had too much time on my hands to read the ridiculous blogs on Ben the Bachelor... I know, silly, but totally entertaining!


And after yesterdays episode I have decided that I'm rooting for LOVE this season... I don't think Ben will choose one of my top favs, but I do hope whomever he chooses that they find love.


If you missed yesterdays episode let me recap for you....  here are the top moments of the night!


1. Great one on one date with Lindzi C.  (she is one of my favs.)
2. Crazy unreal group date skiing down a closed street in San Francisco (who goings skiing in a bikini... ridiculous!!!)
3. The reappearance of Shawntel at the cocktail party... come one... I think they are just trying to create more drama!  Totally unneeded.
4. The fainting of Erika during the rose ceremony... Well since they make the ladies stay up till wee hours in the morning, drinking, and high emotional stress... what else do they expect!  
5. Finally the elimination of Erika, Jaclyn, Shawntel and Brittany (She left after the group date)




Anyways... I think this will be my last post on Bachelor Ben...  Nothing else to say about this crazy season!

Monday, January 9, 2012

A Prayerful Wife.

31 Days of Praying for Your Husband


I found this on Pintrest and LOVE it!  Won't you all join me in a prayerful 31 days for our hubbies... or future hubbies?  Happy Monday!


Bless your husband by praying for him! The Apostle Paul instructed all Christians to pray for one another (Ephesians 6:18). This includes wives’ responsibility and privilege to pray for their husbands. Earnest prayer for your husband is good for him, for you and the spiritual health of your home (Proverbs 31:11-12).

Satan desires to destroy your husband, especially his character and his leadership in your relationship. Trust God through prayer as you daily surrender your husband and marriage to the Lord’s wise, loving care.

Day 1 Pray that your husband will grow spiritually and consider his accountability before the Lord. Pray that he will guard his heart by developing spiritual disciplines—Bible reading and study, prayer, meditation, scripture memorization, etc. (2 Peter 3:18; Prov. 4:23)

Day 2 Pray that your husband’s relationship with God and His Word will bear fruit in his life. Pray that he will be a man of wisdom and understanding, fearing the Lord. (Prov. 3:7, 9:10; Ps. 112:1)

Day 3 Pray that your husband will be humble and quick to agree with God about his sin. Pray that his heart will be tender toward the voice of the Lord. (Ps. 51:2-4; Micah 6:8)

Day 4 Pray that your husband will grow in leadership skills in your relationship—protecting and providing for you. Pray that he will lead you wisely and love you sacrificially, so that God will be glorified in your marriage. (Eph. 5:25-29; Col. 3:19)

Day 5 Pray that your husband will be faithful to his wedding vows. Pray that he will have a desire to cultivate your relationship as a sign of his loyalty and commitment to you, and as a picture of Christ’s love for the Church. (Prov. 20:6; Gen. 2:24)

Day 6 Pray that your husband will love righteousness and hate wickedness, especially the evils of the culture. Pray that he will recognize and avoid wickedness in his own life, and if necessary, take a clear, strong stand against evil. (Prov. 27:12; John 17:15; 1 Cor. 10:12-13)

Day 7 Pray that your husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate relationships with the opposite sex. Pray that his heart will be pure and undivided in his commitment to you. (Prov. 6:23-24, 26; Rom. 13:14)

Day 8 Pray that your husband will work hard to provide for your family, to the best of his ability. Pray that the character qualities necessary for a successful career and ministry will be a growing part of his character—persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind, organizational skills, positive relationships with people, determination, etc. (Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 15:58)

Day 9 Pray that your husband handle finances wisely, will have discernment concerning budgeting and investments, and will be a good steward of his money in regard to giving to the Lord’s work. Pray that money will not become a source of discord in your family. (Prov. 23:4-5; Rom. 12:13; Heb. 13:5)

Day 10 Pray that your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise his convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he needs to hide from others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12)

Day 11 Pray that your husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s heart before the Lord. Pray that he will listen to God and desire to do His will. (Prov. 15:33; Eph. 6:6)

Day 12 Pray that your husband will yield his sexual drive to the Lord and practice self control. Pray that your sexual intimacy together will be fresh, positive, and a reflection of selfless love. (Prov. 5:15, 18; 1 Cor. 7:3; Song of Solomon 7:10)

Day 13 Pray that your husband use practical skills to build your family and make wise decisions for your welfare. Pray that he will serve unselfishly. (Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3-4)

Day 14 Pray that your husband will speak words that build you and your family, and reflect a heart of love. Pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)

Day 15 Pray that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)

Day 16 Pray that your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray that he will not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies, but that he will experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the Spirit’s control. (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)

Day 17 Pray that your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life after Christ and strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)

Day 18 Pray that your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of eternity. Pray that he will reject materialism and temporal values and put God first in his life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5; Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)

Day 19 Pray that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will not give in to anger, but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)

Day 20 Pray that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray that he will not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the temptation to indulge in pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)

Day 21 Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)

Day 22 Pray that your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and with others. Pray that he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and yield any resentment and unforgiving attitudes to the Lord. (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)

Day 23 Pray that your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children wisely and loving them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)

Day 24 Pray that your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work and play. Pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)

Day 25 Pray that your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and injustice, and that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will protect you and your family from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)

Day 26 Pray that your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray that he will offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those goals that will bring God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)

Day 27 Pray that your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his body—the temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he will practice self-control by making wise food choices, and get sufficient exercise to stay healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 9:27)

Day 28 Pray that your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)

Day 29 Pray that your husband will surrender his time and talents to the Lord. Pray that his spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and in your home. (Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7)

Day 30 Pray that your husband will serve God and others with pure motives. Pray that he will obey the Lord from his heart, and glorify Him in everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)

Day 31 Pray that your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life. Pray that his attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he brings his thoughts into captivity to the Word of God. (John 8:44; 2 Cor. 10:4-5

Monday, January 2, 2012

My Bachelor Top Picks

It is Bachelor Time!!!!  Get excited!!! After watching the show tonight I thought it would be fun to blog about my top picks and thoughts on the show... and I would love to hear feedback from you all as well!


So... here are my top 5 picks!!!

1. ***
Lindzi C. - Business Development Manager who lives in Washington 
(Gal that rode in on the horse and received the 1st impression rose)


2.
Brittney - Medical Sales Rep from Colorado
(Gal that brought her Grandmother)

3. 
Jenna - NYC Blogger
(even after her very emotional 1st night... I believe she will calm down and get her head on straight... at least I'm hoping for the best for her!)

4. 
Kacie - Administrative Assistant from Tennessee
(Girl with my favorite dress - the strapless/short sparkly one)
  
5. 
Nicki - Dental Hygienist from Texas
(Gal that is divorced)

So.... who are your top picks?  What do you think of Ben?  How do you think the season is going to go?

And I have to comment on the preview of the season... WOW... there is going to be a lot of DRAMA!  I will say that I heard an interview of Ben a few weeks ago and he said it ended very differently than he expected... not sure what that means, but I am hooked!  I will be on my sofa every Monday evening watching the drama unfold... I know call me a sucker and hopeless romantic, but it is a tradition I just can't seem to get away from!  Hope you all will join me in the craziness this Bachelor season will deliver!

***My favorite gal... I think she will go all the way!!!!

More Bachelor babble next week!!!  Happy Monday!

2011 Year in Review

2011 was filled with many first.  Here is a quick recap of our 2011 adventure!

We celebrated Mommom's birthday!

Celebrated Jennifer at one of her bridal showers!

My big sister got married!!!!


We hosted our 1st Annual Ingram Crawfish Boil!

Enjoyed a girls shopping trip to San Marcos.

I caught my first fish!!!

Celebrated Poppop's birthday in Maryland.

I rode on my first scooter!!!

Enjoyed a relaxing vaca in South Padre with The Ingrams.



Corny Dogs and beer at the Texas State Fair... doesn't get better than that!

I attended my 1st Aggie game at Kyle Field!

Our trip to the Grand Canyon!

Celebrated Thanksgiving with the Overbeck family!

Sent out our first Ingram Family Christmas Card!

Hosted our Annual Christmas Ornament Exchange Party!!!

Celebrated our One Year Anniversary!

Enjoyed Christmas with The Ingram Family in Dallas.

Celebrated Jay's 29th Birthday in Dallas!!

Enjoyed family time with the Overbeck side over Christmas!

Rooted on the Aggies at the Texas Bowl and were thrilled with their win!

We definitely enjoyed a fun filled and wonderful year and look forward to the many things to come in 2012!!!  

We wish you a wonderful and fantastic 2012!  Happy New years!!!