Awana Car Race

Was this weekend. David spent days and hours working on the cars. The white car is Emily's, the red car is Amy's and mine is the blue.

Emily took 1st place in design and 2nd in speed within her age group.

I took 1st in speed and 1st in design within the leaders.

Amy took 2nd in speed within her age group and she took 1st place over all. Amy's car was the grand winner!!!

I am so thankful to have such a talented husband!!!

The Fingerprints of God

Where do I begin? I want to praise God that His fingerprints are all over my life.

I have been having mammograms ever since I stopped nursing Amy. Cancer in big on both sides of my family. It has taken the lives of my loved ones and thank God others are survivors.

Because I am at high risk I have been faithfully getting mammograms every year. For the last two years there has been an area that had become questionable. I went last November for my yearly mammogram only to be called back in December to have more views and a sonogram done. This mammogram was categorized as a 3. Because it was now a category 3, I was to follow up in 6 months (May) for another mammogram.

A few weeks ago I felt a lump in my breast. It felt like a tiny bead from a bean bag. I called my doctor and she scheduled a mammogram for me. At this time I didn't know what to think but as much as I am a worry wart, I can honestly say that I felt the peace of God. I went in had a mammogram and sonogram done which that morning I could no longer find the beady lump (I believe the lump that I could no longer find was a way of God telling me to get in before May). I left after the mammogram and sonogram and 2 hours later I get a call from my doctor giving me the name of a general surgeon. It was about 2:55 pm that day and I immediately called the first doctors name she gave me. The doctor had a cancellation at 3:45 pm, now this is a God thing.

David and I went to talk with the general surgeon and he was so positive and informative. I had two choices; a lumpectomy or a core needle biopsy. I chose the core needle biopsy.

The next week I got in. I arrived at the STRIC Imaging Center ready to go. That morning the machine was not working and the repair man was on his way. I was asked if I would like to reschedule but I said no I am here and I will wait. While I was waiting I was able to talk with two women. One of the women was a 38 year old mom (same as me) she had never had a mammogram and I can't remember why she did but it came back questionable and that is why she was there (she was scared). The other woman was 59 years old and was told the words that most of fear to hear - Cancer. She was there to get a wire put in her breast in the spot to be taken out for surgery so that the surgeon knew what area to take out the tissue. She was scared. We all told our stories and all talked about God. I told the two women that it was strange for me as I tend to be a worry wart but I was at peace with either not having cancer or having cancer. I think I was at peace because of how everything was playing out and how I could see God's fingerprints everywhere.

So I had the biopsy done and waited a few days where I got the call from my general surgeon. He has been doing this for over 20 years and he was honest with me and told me that when I came in to see him; with my family history and the pictures he saw that it looked like cancer to him. But he was excited to tell me that the report came back that I didn't have cancer. I praise God for He is in control of my life and my destiny and I thank Him that I do not have cancer!

Please say a prayer for the two moms I talked with at the Imaging Center.

Bye 2009 and Hello 2010

I just have to say that God has really Blessed the Osborn Family tremendously this year!

We are so grateful and thankful to our Lord and Savior for all He has given, shown and is still teaching us! We have seen miracles, learned hard lessons, seen His blessings on our family and others, our eyes were opened to His tender mercies, experienced His gentleness, love, peace and joy!

Give thanks to the LORD,

for he is good;

his love endures forever.

Psalm 107:1

2009 was wonderful and we are extremely excited to see what God has in store for the Osborn's in 2010!

May God continue to Bless America!!!

WE Welcome CHANGE IN 2010!!!

Happy New Year!

Merry CHRISTmas!

My house has smelt soooo good over the last few days. It totally reminds me of my Beloved Grandmother. From baking of cookies and Jesus birthday cake to Grandma's homemade stuffing I feel as though I am in HEAVEN!

I just want to wish everyone a Blessed CHRISTmas! I thank God for sending his one and only son to earth to take away the sins of the world.

"For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6

Merry CHRISTmas!!!

SA Tea Party Express

Well, my friend Carla and I headed down town to participate in the Tea Party Express. The energy, excitement and unity was unbelievable. There were 100's of people at the Alamo in the almost 100 degree heat. It was worth every drop of sweat.

I believe the pictures say it all!

Red Envelope Project - UPDATE

Final "Sent" Estimate:

1,688,081 Envelopes!

What Else Can I Do?

STOP Right now - and spend a few minutes in silent prayer...

Every day - and spend a few minutes in silent prayer...

http://www.redenvelopeproject.org/

Red Envelope Project

Please don't forget to participate in the red envelope project.

Here is the website with more information: http://www.redenvelopeproject.org/

The below was copied and pasted from the Red Envelope Project website:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores.

On the front, address it to:

DON'T FORGET YOUR RETURN ADDRESS. THEY WON'T BE DELIVERED WITHOUT IT.

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
N.W.Washington , D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message:
This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.



Put it in the mail on March 31st, and send it.

Then send this website to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.

Warmly, Christ Otto


I (Jen) addressed mine to President and Michelle Obama and I have my letters ready for my senators and representative which will go out this Tuesday.

If you are looking to see a good flick...

you don't want to miss "Madea Goes To Jail" as you will not be disappointed!!!

David and I never really go see a movie on the first day they premiere but I have been talking about this one for weeks.

This is one of Tyler Perry's best movies yet and Madea is so hilarious!!! If you are wanting to see a great movie that will have you laughing so hard that you will cry or maybe pee in your pants than this is one for you and on a serious note the story line of forgiveness was well done.

Great job Mr. Perry, we can't wait to see what God puts on your heart for the next movie. I can't wait to own "Madea Goes To Jail."

Siesta Scripture Memory Team #4

Hi Siesta's,
Here is my #4 scripture that I will be memorizing.

Galatians 2:20 (NIV)

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2009/02/siesta-scripture-memory-team-verse-4.html

Can you guess where I will be Friday, February 20th?

MADEA GOES TO JAIL!!!!

I can't wait!!!!

I love Tyler Perry's plays and movies. My all time favorite play is Madea Goes To Jail and on February 20th the movie comes out and it can't get here soon enough.

Our Day at the RODEO!

What a beautiful day it was yesterday for the RODEO! It was windy and fun and here are a few of my favorite moments captured on film.

Dad and Emily on the Fairiswheel.

Amy and me on the Fairiswheel.

The girls on the bumper cars.

The girls on a jeep ride.

Dad and the girls on a roller coaster.

The girls with a Texas size boot.

Emily coming down a slide.

The girls on a spin ride.

The girls inside a bear ride.

The girls on an airplane ride.

This was so funny to watch because every time these cars turn the corner it would go so fast it would jerk them. As you can see Amy thought it was hilarious but I think it concerned Emily.

The girls on a motorcycle ride.

My Favorite picture of the day!

Who can go to a Rodeo and not have cotton candy?

Oh, we had such a blast and it was the perfect day!

Siesta Scripture Memory Team #3

Ok Siesta's,
This is the scripture I will be memorizing for this half of February.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2009/02/siesta-scripture-memory-team-verse-3.html

Mom and Dad Date Night

David and I haven't been out on a date since August. The reason being with Amy and her sickness that she had, David's pneumonia, and Emily sick on and off. We were well over due for a wonderful day and evening.

The girls love going to Aunt Ann's and Uncle David's and when Ann called Friday night and asked us if the girls could spend the night we said absolutely! The girls were so excited. Amy packed her bags Friday night and couldn't fall asleep that evening because she was ready to go. So 6 bags later (3 of Amy's and 3 of Emily's) the girls were dropped off after lunch around noon yesterday.

David and I caught up on a few movies, Fireproof and The Family that Prey's. We also enjoyed a nice dinner at Ruth Chris.

This was an evening that we so needed and so enjoyed. I know the girls are having a blast and probably will not want to come home later today.

Childhood Memory #1

Ok, When I was little I absolutely HATED to eat Oscar Mayer Hotdogs. The texture felt weird but the taste was even worse. I remember as a child probably around 5 years of age sitting to dinner to eat well you figured right, a hotdog. I can remember getting a napkin and I thought I was sly because I would take a bite and then when I thought my parents were not looking I would spit it quickly into my napkin. I remember this day so well because I had successfully spit the whole hotdog into my napkin. I got up from the table to throw the evidence in the trash. I did it, I was safe I thought until about 15 minutes later when my Mom called me into the kitchen over to the trash can and asked if the napkin that had opened with all my evidence was mine. I probably told her that it wasn't but I remember having to sit down and eat an other hotdog, or I should say eat a hotdog. It took a few hours along with some gagging.

All this to tell you that last night David picked up Whataburger for the girls. They wanted to eat in the car because they were watching a Barbie movie so they were at their own little drive in. David left them in the car (here at home in our drive way) while we were having Sea Island (at the kitchen table). When the movie was over the girls came inside and David asked the girls "did you eat all your food," where the echoed response was "yes Daddy." Because the deal was that if they didn't eat all their food they wouldn't get dessert.

Well this morning while David was loading the girls in the car to take Emily to Cheer a handkerchief fell down from the seat and opened up. Can you guess what was in it? Yes, it was food that one didn't want to eat last night. Can you guess which princess did it? Yes, Amy and she did get dessert last night.

Oh my goodness, it is funny how your childhood does come back through your children.

Siesta Scripture Memory Team - #2

Ok this is a long scripture that I choose so I am still working on it.

Over at The LPM Blog, Beth Moore has started a Scripture Memory Team where on the 1st and 15th of every month we will be posting a scripture that we will be memorizing. If you would like to participate please click on the links below as you are not to late.

http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2009/01/siesta-scripture-memory-team-verse-2.html

Also please check out Beth's Scripture Memory Tutorial it will help you to R.E.N.E.W. your mind!
http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2009/01/scripture-memory-mini-tutorial_08.html

This is the scripture I will be memorizing:

Proverbs 2:1-10 NIV
1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,
3 and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
9 Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Esther - It is tough being a woman

I am so excited as I started Beth Moore's latest bible study "Esther" this morning!!!!

I can't wait to study, seek and learn, what God wants me to see, practice and accept through this study on Esther. Thank you God for giving this study to Beth to share with us!

Back to School, Already

Wow, I can't believe that our two weeks has come and will be gone as the girls get ready to go back to school tomorrow. It will be a difficult journey as they have been going to bed around midnight and waking up between 10 and noon. What a rude awakening they will have tomorrow but they are excited about going back to school.

It was a glorious two weeks being with my family whom all are doing so well and are healthy!

I just got done filling out Amy's paperwork (11 pages) so that I can register her for Kinder next year. I can't believe that my baby will be in school all day next year. I know she will do excellent.

Oh, also the girls painted some ornaments as we do every year. They did them all by themselves and did such a fabulous job, don't you think?

I am so excited that on next Tuesday, January 13th I will be participating at Church in the study "Esther" by Beth Moore! I love Esther and can't wait to start.

See more about the study on Esther here: http://www.vimeo.com/1551900?pg=embed&sec=1551900

I have a Made UP Mind In 2009!! I will be devoting more time to God and my lovely family! I can't wait to see where He takes me this year!!

Siesta Scripture Memory Team - #1

Over at The LPM Blog, Beth Moore has started a Scripture Memory Team where on the 1st and 15th of every month we will be posting a scripture that we will be memorizing. If you would like to participate please click on the links below as you are not to late.

1st & 15 Siesta Scripture Memory Team! We're On!

http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/

This is the scripture I will be memorizing:

Proverbs 2:1-10 NIV
1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,
3 and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,
4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.
9 Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

My 100th Blog Post

Ok, this is really my 110th post but I messed up because I was at 93 for the year of 2008 and forgot to add the 15 that I had for 2007, plus the 1 entry that I have so far for 2009 gave me a total of 109. So this is really my 110th post.

But anyways here is my 100 things about me.

01. I am a Christian.
02. I desire to be a godly woman, but I fear I fall quite short.
03. I trust God’s grace alone for my salvation.
04. I am a wife to a wonderful husband.
05. I have two beautiful daughters.
06. I am enjoying being a wife and mother.
07. I am grateful and thankful that I am able to be a SAHM.
08. I am from Texas.
09. I have lived in Colorado and Texas.
10. I dislike the hot weather we deal with here in Texas, especially the summer heat.
11. I really dislike mosquitoes.
12. I am 37 years old.
13. I've been married for 9 years, and we will be celebrating our 10-year anniversary this coming September.
14. I am so grateful to God for David, I love him so much!
15. I suffer from seasonal allergies.
16. I think I’m a tad OCD.
17. I am not very adventurous.
18. I am not a big risk taker.
19. I am very detailed oriented.
20. I like to have a daily to do list on my calendar and get excited when I can cross things out.
21. I have absolutely loved making my own family traditions with my husband and girls.
22. I can’t believe how fast the days, months, years go by and how big my girls are getting before I know it – well, lets not go there.
23. I am a hard worker.
24. I don’t like to procrastinate as this stresses me out.
35. I like to get things done on time or sooner.
26. I plan the girl’s birthday parties at least 5 to 6 months in advance.
27. I use to be a night owl before kids.
28. I use to be able to take naps at any time of the day before kids, now I have trouble just getting in the 8 hours of sleep that is needed daily.
29. I like to cook.
30. I love to bake.
31. I love making and taking meals to friends and family, especially when someone is sick or has just had a baby.
32. I love stamping.
33. I use to have time to scrapbook but not since Amy came along (It is not her fault :) ).
34. I love photography.
35. I love to take pictures and probably take at least anywhere from 100 to 300 pictures per month.
36. My favorite color is, well, chocolate brown, pink, pale blue, green apple, etc. (well I have a few favorite colors).
37. I was the Coordinator for 2 yeas of our MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) group at church.
38. I also served on the Hospitality Committee, Co-Coordinator and filled in where ever and when ever needed.
39. I enjoy volunteering at Church and with Awana’s.
40. I love to listen to KLOVE and any Contemporary Christian or Gospel music.
41. I wear socks around the house and especially at night to bed.
42. I love to wear pajamas all day if I don’t have anywhere to go.
43. We would love to take the girls to Disney World in the next year or two.
44. God has blessed me tremendously beyond what I could ever imaged or dreamed of.
45. I love to do Bible studies. I especially adore Beth Moore, Priscilla Shrier, and I attempted a Kay Arthur study last summer on Isaiah but wasn’t able to keep up (I hope to do one of her study’s possibly this coming summer).
46. My birthstone is a diamond.
47. I do enjoy watching shows on Bravo like Project Runway and enjoy the Food Network also.
48. I love to watch Joyce Meyers, Creflo Dollar, etc. teach on TV.
49. I would love to go on a trip with my girlfriends for a few days.
50. I am half way there, 50 down 50 to go. I am getting to the 100th and it is difficult.
51. I enjoy Girls Night Out with my friends.
52. I would love to spend a lazy summer at a lake house.
53. I love fall as I love to look at the trees turn yellow, orange and red.
54. I love sunsets.
55. I would love to see the Northern Lights.
56. I wish I could speak more Spanish.
57. I don’t swim.
58. I don’t play any sports.
59. I paint my toenails.
60. I don’t paint my fingernails.
61. I love jewelry.
62. I love to go to Wal-Mart and Target, sometimes just to walk around and browse.
63. Sometimes I go in for 2 or 3 things and come out spending a $100 and don’t know how I did, LOL.
64. I love the spa. Manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, I like them all.
65. But haven’t kept up with any of them since the girls came along.
66. I’m a sucker for a new pair of shoes or a new purse.
67. I love to shop.
68. I love to find things on sale or things that are greatly discounted.
69. Because of this I tend to buy things that really are not necessities.
70. And because I get excited about finding a “good deal” I tend to buy these “things” because I feel I can’t pass up this great deal (I need to work on this).
71. I love Ann Taylor clothes!
72. I love to drink TEA.
73. When it comes to dishes I prefer to wash them by hand than to load and unload a dishwasher (It is the least of my favorite things to do).
74. I don’t mind washing clothes but dread folding them and putting them away.
75. I detest clutter, but my house is rarely tidy.
76. Maybe when the kids are grown and out of the house it will be, I can hope, can’t I?
77. I enjoy doing crafty things, especially with my girls.
78. I am happy/sad that Amy will be in Kinder next year as I enjoy our time together during the day and will miss this next year.
79. I feel so blessed to be who I am and where I am at this moment.
80. I love to hear the girls laugh.
81. I love to listen to the girls play together (making up plays, singing, etc.).
82. I love the relationship/friendship the girls have with one another.
83. I am thankful for the funny things the girls say and do (those moments are engraved in my heart).
84. I love to go into the girl’s rooms when they are asleep to just look at their precious faces and kiss their heads.
85. I love the unexpected hugs and kisses I get.
86. I love snuggling with the girls whether it is to talk or just watch a movie.
87. I was on bed rest for almost 2 ½ months with Amy.
88. That was such a stressful and difficult time for me.
89. I was thankful at that time that my mom could come and stay with us to help me with Emily who was about 18 months old.
90. We would have loved to have more children but my body can’t handle the weight that I gain in pregnancy.
91. I gained with both girls approximately 55 to 60 pounds (with each).
92. I have always weighed less than 100 pounds all my life until 2 years ago I finally am in the 100’s now!
93. I really should be exercising regularly but have trouble finding time.
94. I’m a very trusting person, and I like almost everyone.
95. I usually assume the best about people and tend to give them the benefit of the doubt.
96. The down side of that is, I often share more than I should before I realize someone may not be trustworthy.
97. But on the plus side, I have lots of friends.
98. Relationships with family and friends mean the world to me, but I don't always do a good job showing it.
99. If I can keep my husband happy and content, and my children grow up to be godly, I will consider my life to be a worthwhile success.
100. This was a hard task coming up with a 100 things all about me. It took several hours of a few days to complete this list and now I can scratch this off my to do list!

Christmas 2008

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