Everyone Listen UP!!!!!!!!

Jeb has something to say.....Read his bib!!! :)

Jebediah is not the only one who loves Grandma Dot! I just wanted to take a moment to thank my wonderful mom, Jeb's Grandma Dot for all she does and has done for us. We are so very blessed to have the greatest most caring, loving and selfless Grandma for our children. I look around my bedroom here and am surrounded with things that she has bought for this little guy. (Although I know Grandpa has a lot to do with that too, he let's her, and is just a giving). Grandma Dot is also such great moral support to me too in many ways. She gives me constant calls to check up on me and Jeb and the rest of the family. She has watched the kids, bought them clothes and given them a good time a lot these past few days. Basically I have the greatest help, love and support anyone could ever ask for! I am so blessed! Jeb and I are in here and we have been talking....yep he agrees and he is soooooo glad he came into this world with this awesome family!

Thanks to all you gals....

Jodi -- Being the assisant midwife, calling me with love and support, being so happy for me and the family, your constant reminder of Jesus at all times, pointing me to Christ when life is good or bad, working your Mannatech tail off while I lay here and enjoy my baby, bringing me dinner, watching my kids and feeding them, and telling me that Jeb is perfect!!! Sorry I won't let you have him, I really can't share him :)

Liisa -- Being another assistant midwife (even if we never gave you the title I know you did the part), the yummy meals you gave us, watching the kids, best of all taking care of Jeb when I had to go to the hospital (you of ALL the people in the world I felt the most comfortable having you watching and keeping my little baby WARM and safe I know you are a pro at that!)

Anna -- Serving me and daddy, catching our Jeb, being a great help at the birth and after, making meals cleaning and being so sweet! You are going to be an AWESOME midwife, I love you honeybear.

Cassie -- Your smiles and joy during the birth....gave me joy, helping at the birth and after and yes of course cleaning the house and taking care of daddy and I, never complaining even when all the other kids where having fun at the cousins houses.

Karissa -- For taking video and pictures of the birth, taking care of Noah and Jeb, and being so sweet all the time! I am so glad you came!

Jennifer -- The GREATEST midwife we have had yet! I love you very much! It was such a comfort having you so calm and knowing you knew what to do next. We are so happy with all the choices you made, I really liked the way you and Jodi worked together, thanks for being our midwife!!!

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AND Dad -- I love you so much, knowing you are around (even if you missed being here the actual birth), having you near is so important to me! I feel safe seeing your face when/if things get icky (bleeding or whatever), Thanks for the new Mannatech water bottle I am really loving that as well as all the products you and mom have given me and my family!!! For the foot treatment in the hospital, I love you most!!!!

Jebediah Victor - 1st Pictures

Daddy and Jeb, sweet kiss of joy!

Midwife and Mommy So happy to hold Jeb!

Grandpa Ken, is he telling him about MannaBears?? :)
Grandma Dot, holding her 30th grandchild!

Granny, I'm sure she's thinking of the new baby boy clothes she can sew!


God has been so gracious to our family and Jeb is here! We are all very excited about Jebediah! The birth was amazing, so quick and easy (well maybe not completely easy HA) Although we did have some complications with me and my bleeding, it was all worth it! God never left us nor forsook us. I felt in His hands at all times. I did have moments of fear, but with the help of my dear husband and family, reminding me back to Christ, I could rest in His peace. Our immediate prayer, of "let the bleeding stop" was not answered in our time but looking back we see how His hand was working in the whole thing. He had a plan and we were blessed to be a part of His plan. It feels great to hold the little guy in my arms. Well he seems little even though he weighed 9lbs. 4oz. Thanks for all the prayers for those who knew what was going on. We are all home and safe, and happy to have Jeb!

Update as of now. :) Baby coming

Well, I am standing here by my laptop trying to get this little baby out!! "Ouch, Ouch Charlie, Ouchhh" LOL (Quote from the sweetest video online, I have been quoting that a lot lately)

My water broke yesterday and the old contraction feelings have quickly come back to my mind. Oh the joy, the bliss....NOT HA! I am excited! God is so good to us to give us life and a little one that we can soon hold and love on! We have the names Jebidiah "Jeb" if it's a boy and Faith if it's a girl, middle names are still in the air. Probably middle name Victor for the boy and possibly
Victoriana for the girl.

Well, prayers are coveted if you read this.

Mom has all the children at the Jr. tournament right now. So it's pretty quite around here, just Steve, the midwife (Jennifer) and I. The kids have memorized more speeches and poems and duo's so I hate to miss it. But God knows best. Prayers for them too would be great. We are so very proud of them, what awesome kids, and we could never do it without Grandma's help! She went out last night and bought some new shoes, clothes and tights for the kids. If anything they will look great!! :) She loves to shop, did you know that! HA

Update soon Lord willing. My mom had a dream last night I had a boy, and the midwife dreamed it was a girl, so we will see who is right.....they were both sleeping in my living room on the couches last night. Anyway, it a baby we know that. More later.

Limo and movie stars

OK I have been delaying any pictures of me and my big belly, but this one is sneaking through!! How do you all like our new Limo? We thought we could all fit better and in style with this instead of the 15 pass. van! LOL I wish!


The kids were involved in a movie that a local home school friend did last year. Alex, Collin and Anna played music for the movie, and the twins and Cassie were "fill ins". At the premier they (The Arthur's) had a limo take all the kids in the movie to the church where they walked on the red carpet, and played the movie on a big screen.
Our family played music before the movie was played. After the movie Steve led everyone in some line dancing, it was fun. Now the kids are thinking of movie making, just another little thing to add to the family fun!! I do think they would do good at movie making, especially after all this speech stuff they are learning.
In whatever may God be glorified in these our kids lives, and in all they do!

Steve My Love's 40th Birthday

The great cake Grandma Dot bought! What fun....Steve was a wonderful sport in it all.

Great gifts to make him look good and.......

Funny gifts from friends......oh the Joy of 40 years old!!


We had a great party, thanks to all our family and friends! We did surprise him...though it was not easy, a few little slips but they got covered. The karaoke was so fun, some very good singers out there!

Loving people, willing heart

Can you see what these little fingers are spelling?

Today Jodi and I had lunch with a lady here in town who is wanting to do Mannatech full-time as a business. She is a divorced single mom with one girl 12 years old. She has gone through a lot of hard times in the past few years, really through a lot of her life. It was a good visit. She is a really sweet lady. In the process of getting to know her I saw a wonderful sensitive heart. Along with telling others of Mannatech (as the products have helped her so much) she is wanting to help other people through difficult life situations, like she has gone through. I love that! It is so awesome to me to see people who have gone through pains, trials, struggles, and more come through them with a heart of thinking of others and wanting to help other people through the same or similar situations. So selfless, so giving and so God honoring! I thank God almighty for these type of people. I have met other people who have had a "rough life" only to be bitter resentful, depressed or mean. What does this do? It saddens me so much to see this happen. It made me look at my own life, what am I doing for others? Do I really have a heart to see the lives of other people blessed more then the life of myself? True my life has been very awesome, for the most part....but I still have had some pains and hurts. Am I willing to use my past pains and trials to help others, give them courage and to keep pressing on? There are so many hurting people out there, is my hand willing, is my heart longing, are my eyes seeking to find those who need love and compassion? In any and all trials I go through I must use it to deeper help, understand and love others...and yes get my mind off myself and onto Kingdom Work!! Praise God He can forgive, lead and guide us unworthy people for HIS GLORY!!!

Happy Birthday Kolten!

Another nephew had a birthday today....he's 14 years and he is one cool man! Happy birthday Kolten Anderson! Love ya

Memories and Birthdays

The sweetest man, the greatest "Grandpa Great", the giver of much, the friend to many, the husband to one, my dear little grandpa would have celebrated another birthday year with us here on earth two days ago. Although, we only have the memories, pictures and funny stories, as he is resting in peace with his wonderful wife, my sweet Little Grandma. How I do miss them both. I do realize we are so blessed to know we WILL see them again! We will see them with no pain in them, no worries and only joy! How wonderful that day will be, when Christ returns! Today is Grandma's birthday, and how I wish she could tell me some sweet story that I have never heard before (or perhaps a story that she has already told me many times before) I miss her voice! How time go's so quickly. I know though for my Aunts and Uncle (their children) these few days are very hard, I am praying for you all. Oh, cherish the memories and keep their love always alive, as I know you will! Christ does shine through lineage, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.....their legacy is awesome. God be praised! A memory of happy birthdays to you my beloved Grandparents! (Jodi did miss Grandpa on their day together) Till we meet again.

Cassie Marie turned 10!

Cassie had a great party yesterday. She got this beautiful dress made by her Granny. She has never had an old fashioned dress of her own so she was very excited. We went to the park and all the girls wore there old fashioned dresses and had a tea party (without any tea). Juice is better....:) It was very nice out, the boys played tennis and chess. I'll post those pictures later.
I am sure proud of Cassie and love her very much! God has blessed us with a sweetie!!! Happy Birthday Cassie...(yesterday).

Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman

Happy Birthday Abigail!!

It's a great joy to know Abigail, my little niece. 5 Years old today. She is one smart little girl. She can sing and dance so pretty. She is going to be a wonderful mother someday, cause she loves her dolls and playing homemaking, cooking and cleaning. She loves pretty clothes and dressing up. A little princess for sure! Happy Birthday Abigail, may God bless you this coming year of your life.

HA! Silly me....living in the header past

OK it was my older header that I had the words... 'Wives, Mothers and Business Developers' on it! HA! Well, you will know what I am talking about when you read the next post! I must need to take more of those awesome products !!!

Business Developers?

I was thinking last night I have on my header, "...Business Developers " but I never really talk about that. In Proverbs 31 the woman was a woman who did make money, she bought and sold land and clothed her family in purple. After seeing this, a few years back Jodi and I decided to do the same....well sort of. We thought let's make a little extra money and have some to spend on fun stuff for the family. God truly blessed us with a great Mannatech business. We never could have done any of it alone. Mom and dad worked with us so much, it was amazing what came of the hours we put in. We also were blessed to later go to many of business learning seminars by Dani Johnson. In these travels, we got to go many places and meet with many people in our business. We also always had a blast with Mom, dad and Troy after the work was done. It was so wonderful to learn all we did, even spiritually at the meetings. God let us have two years of freedom to have our husbands home (not gone working for hours and hours) and pursue our music. We still are blessed with money that comes in, years after the initial work. Jodi and I are trying to find the balance between work, family, and all that. I think it sometimes gets sticky....women working, losing sight of the whole picture...though I know it is OK to make money too. I know it can be done (balancing it all) , and I really know I need to work a lot harder then I have lately, but it is an awesome blessing to still receive the products and have extra each month! Again like I said before, mom and dad have really helped us out in the business training us and coaching us and with their example of always helping others!! Mom does the business end amazing, working the numbers and making it happen for tons of people each month! Dad knows everything and anything you can think of on the health. He helps people all the time!
Anyway, that is why that Business Developers is on the header. :) It is a treat to have the time and the cash to do a little extra, as well as help people in their health and finances. Below I posted a few pictures that I found on my PC.


This little boy Brandon has Downs, his parents love the products and have seen such differences with him on them. His big brother is there with him, the Glyco-Bear is a favorite Mannatech product for kids (and yes us adults too) :)


Guess who was the lucky one to be the Glyco-Bear in the suit! That was fun!!

Some of the God given products that Mannatech has. I have nooooo idea what I ever did before we were introduced to these products. They are the BEST!! I know I would never want to be without them again!!

One of our business meetings, Jodi, me, Troy, mom and dad. Waiting out in the hallway.

The two extras are wonderful people, Kevin and Bonnie Hurley. They have really built their business too. They are on our team. Kevin has helped so many people with their health, and they have won many cruises with Mannatech! We are so blessed to have them on our team!

Told you we had fun too! This was in Washington DC. Mom and dad would take us around sometimes after the seminars in a limo to see the sights! A weird angle but it was cold and fun.

Another in DC

A shot in the limo. That is always fun to ride in!!! Thanks mom and Dad, you still spoil your kids! I love it!

Thanks To Mom and Dad!

The cool looking and yummy cake!


Murren and Abigail made this with the new glow sticks Jared got. He made it into a ball that was really neat when spinning...but girls are a little different. :)

Will and Katrina playing with the tractors and Trucks that were on Jared's cake.


Jared's new bike! From Grandma Dot and Grandpa Ken. Hugh really liked the color...some NASCAR race car guy's color.

Kaila, Karissa and Emma. When I took this I said I don't there has ever been a picture with you three together before. HA They are all so beautiful! And enjoying the good food at the party.

Aunt Vickie doing great things for Destiny on her laptop! Don't ask what!!! HA She is always helping the kids out with stuff....such a servant and giver.

Collin and David playing chess....as always there is a chess game going on when we are together! Will is learning all the good moves!


Jared had a great surprise birthday party yesterday! Mom, called in the morning and said, "Let's have a party for Jared". I am so glad we did, he is such a sweet boy. Always smiling and happy. Anyway, those are some random shots from the party. He loved everything he got, and had fun playing with his cousins. What would life be without Grandma and Grandpa (my mom and dad) alwyas giving and taking extra special care of the grandkids and their own kids too? I know it would be awful... . We are blessed beyond measure with Grandma Dot and Grandpa Ken!!!

Going For Walks and More Thoughts

We have been going for walks lately. It is important that I get myself moving (Plus the midwife reminded me to keep moving too). The mind is willing but the flesh is so weak! No, it's been fun, and it's good to keep active and a going before the baby comes. I don't want to be totally out of shape come the end of April. The baby is getting bigger and moving so much! I love to watch my belly move all around and just imagine what this child will be like. A boy or Girl...hmmmm. No hope anymore for twins, bummer. Well, Kenny won't call me a "freak of nature" this time at least! HA!
Anyway, it's so nice to enjoy the children when we go on walks. They are all so different, even just going for a walk. What a blessing children are to us. And having 7 children makes for many blessings!! As well as a lot of FUN! Here are just some random pictures that were taken on our walk.


Thanks to Alex Murren made it up that big tree. Will is just about big enough to get up there on his own....what do you think! :)


Collin likes to take some strange roads. He wears his rubber boots and knows how to use them!

Little Will on a big walk...he does good. Sometimes he can talk Alex or Steve into carrying him on their shoulders.
I thought this was sort of neat. It's Steve, Collin and I. The giant shadows... :)

Traveling down the road. Anna took the picture, that's why you can't see her.

Made it to the mailbox, so time for a quick group shot!