Out of Control

"Out of Control" by Heath Robbins

This painting made me laugh until tears were rolling down my cheeks! Talk about art which makes a connection with it's audience . . . .

You need the backstory. It's Thanksgiving morning. I'm preparing for 25 guests. This past week each of us have succumbed to a stomach virus (except Bryce, thank heavens). Kids have been home all week. Husband has been at work or in bed (worse). Get it?

Each time I take a look at the painting I see something new to enjoy. Because no matter how crazy this week has seemed, it never compares to this poor mom in "Out of Control" by Heath Robbins. Enjoy!

Yes, We Bowl

It all started with Elijah's marble jar. If he filled his mason jar by making "Good Choices" then he could do something fun. It took a month to fill his jar. His request? To go bowling with his good friend M.

Two months (and daily prayers) later, we finally went bowling with Ms family. To spice things up we agreed the winners' picture would be posted on the loser's blog.


We are officially The Winners but the scoreboard doesn't tell the whole truth. I gave myself a spare by resetting the pins (good trick--have to remember that one). T. gave me my second strike in the last frame (way to distract, Tom!).

Elijah is earning more marbles. This time he's aiming for Boomerang's with his buddy N.