Blessings Unlimited NEW Jewelry Line

Monday, March 25th....don't miss out!!!

Email me for ordering details:  stacy.campbell@embarqmail.com
Website:  www.myblessingsunlimited.net/stacyicampbell

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Wright Brothers Memorial

We recently took a trip to the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kitty Hawk, NC.  We left on Friday and stayed the weekend with Uncle Bobby at his new house.  We enjoyed our visit with him.  He's only been in his new house about a year now and this was our first time seeing it, other than in pictures.  Our visit I think is what was best.

We got up Saturday morning and headed from Elizabeth City on down to Kitty Hawk.  We really didn't have much time, b/c Uncle Bobby had to be back at 4pm for a church event.  Who knew I was so out of shape!  That was a lot of walking.

The kids and the men, enjoyed the History Lesson!  We talked about how much history we actually have here in North Carolina.

We live about 3 hours from Uncle Bobby and it's about an hour drive from his house to the Outer Banks area...so obviously when we left, Hayleigh took a nap. This was after our bellies got full at a quant little restaurant in Duck, NC.

Ohhh...it was sooo good!  I'd love to have a 2nd home at Duck.

We hope to get back soon to visit with Uncle Bobby.  It was so nice to visit his Church also.  Here is a link to their website, Pastor Hans had some strong words.  Take a listen to the podcast.  Fountain of Life Church

Pictured:  Uncle Bobby, Mike, Hayden & Hayleigh (photographer: Me)

Praising God, when times are tough!

Praising God, when times are tough...and how many of us don't have tough times every day!  Praise God, he allows no more on us than we can handle!

Photo Source:  A Holy Experience (Ann Voskamp)

When Jesus chose to carry {my} cross I had no say in it...he just done it!  Why have I been so stubborn to this...not allowing HIM to be the complete center of my life?  Why has it taken so long for me to awaken and "see the light"?  Why haven't I let my little light shine?  Why?  Why?  Why?  All these why's...and not once has My God given up!

Every day I am blessed.  I awake and put my feet upon the floor of a nice home.  I bathe in a warm shower.  Rinse my hair with hair products that God didn't intend on me to have, but I "want".  I taste the goodness of the fresh ground beans as I sip on my morning coffee as I read my daily devotion.  I snuggle and rub noses on the precious two little one's he's placed ever so careful in my life.  I pray with them as we drive to school, special prayers this morning for a special little boy same age as them, struggling with health issues.  Blessed, again...I have healthy children.  I turn on the computer and roll up to my desk, job security.  Blessed.  I check Facebook, again, blessed with many friends that although, I don't speak with face to face every day...they are there.

I plan out my day, thinking how and what needs to be done before the next day starts.

I believe in {my} God, in his death, resurrection ... his purpose!  Why?  Because I have Faith!

I believe in the Cross, the very cross that HE carried {my} burdens, {my} sin, {my} pain!  God, I am so truly blessed!

In Christ,

Stacy

How does she...

How does a mom do all the things she does in one day?  Okay, so I absolutely love the movie "How Does She Do It" with Sarah Jessica Parker.  I totally fell in love with her back when Sex & the City came out...which I absolutely love S&C also!  Anyways, in the movie Parker's role is a very busy working mom who at the same time, keeps up with PTO, bake sales, homework, and everything in between!  I could have played that part! 

So in real life, how do we get it all done in one day.  My daily routine works like this....up at 6, shower, make cup of coffee to sip while still moving slow, get dressed and wake kids by 7, get them dresses, fed and book bags packed, out the door by 8 to drop kids off at school (we live 2 blocks from the school, so it makes time in the am easy).  While all this is going on, I've gotta fill DH in on what's on his agenda for the day and where I will be.  After kids are off to school, I'm back to the house for starting a load of laundry (which seems like I have to do everyday), checking emails, working on PTO projects, school volunteer projects, Jr. Women's Club projects, along with what else may need a little attention for that day.  Set aside that during the week I have to fit in (2) homes that I clean for.  By lunch I'm ready for a nap, but I don't have time, gotta fix lunch for DH.  At 2:40pm I've gotta be in carpool line, if today wasn't a day that I volunteered in the classroom.  Then once children are in the car, it's home to get a snack and do homework.  Art class for girl on Mondays, BBall practice on Thursdays and fit in my personal gym time sometime before 6.  Once DH is home it's time to eat, go over the day with the children, bath, book, prayers and bed!  WOW, b-e-d...oh how you are calling my name.  Bath, bedtime prep, grab my book, crawl up in bed to snuggle with DH while I read a few chapters before falling to sleep and DH putting my glasses away and he sets the clock for another day's routine.....

Oh how time flies when you're having fun and oh what fun it is!

Hug Me Pillows

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hug-Me-Pillow/1676854/product.html
Hug me pillows, I'm in love!  I've gotta get me one of these!  Especially for those nights that dear hubby is hot and won't cuddle.  Overstock.com has them on sale for $24.99.  I just think it's so cute!

Just some cute stuff/Craft Ideas

Aren't these super cute!  If mine were using sippy cups, they'd be a must!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44160098/dishwasher-safe-labels-30-labels-free?ref=vl_other_2

This is just a really cute idea for hanging stuff.

Bow & Arrows

So hubby needs something on this blog about him...hence the "bow and arrows"....

Traditional archery....I absolutely know NOTHING about it!  I just know that he loves it, and it's a passion he has.  Right now is stating up deer hunting season, so he's been doing a lot of "practice"...