Got Pothole's???

Here in Oklahoma we are Famous for our HORRIBLE ROADS! They are awful and you never know how bad they are until you drive across the State lIne.....Funny, no more potholes!

Anyway, For Friday Funnies this week I am posting this Geico Commercial in honor of my girls! They recite this to one another and crack us up all the time!




Happy Friday my friends! to join Kim go here

I get Paid to do this???

Sooo....I told you all I got a part-time job right?

Well, A few weeks ago I linked up to Facebook, read the statuses, and one status in particular Caught my Attention! It read:


Contract "champion" wanted for community Web site. This gig involves around 1-2 hours of work each day from your home. Duties include starting discussion threads, posting responses to site members, Facebook posts, contest administration and monitoring the site for offensive content. Ideal candidate would be a local blogger or someone who likes social media/networking. Must be at least 18 and live in our area. E-mail me with your qualifications if interested.


Some would call it luck. Some maybe coincidence. I say it was Divine Timing and the Lord led me to this post! The site is geared towards my community. It is a "Facebook" of sorts for everyone who lives here locally. Members are allowed to post statuses, share pics, videos etc. just like Facebook. To me, this was a NO-BRAINER! I will be able to write blogs or share posts, featuring soo many of the wonderful people in my community, start discussions, etc. AND I get paid!!! WOOHOO!!!

I went on the interview and learned more about the position, and then.....she hired me on the spot! I am loving it and just feel like the Lord is giving me creative ideas, bringing opportunities of different articles to write! I'm so thankful!

When I started my blog a couple of years ago, I never would have dreamed all the blessings it has been in my life. Nor would I believe it would be instrumental in getting a job! But you know what.....GOD KNEW THE WHOLE TIME :)

How many events can happen in one week?

That was the question I had this weekend.....Seriously! This past week has been crazy, hectic, wonderful, tearful, & powerful all rolled into one!

We started out early last week having some landscaping done which was sooo very needed ~ I will post w/Pics SOON! I LOVE it!! I got a Part-time Job...another post COMING SOON! On Friday we celebrated Senior Night at the Highschool. All the Senior Soccer Players and Senior Athletic Trainers were honored. Walking Jen on the field and hearing them announce over the intercom all of her accomplishments and thanks to those who have been there to love, encourage and support her all these years brought so much emotion! We are soo very proud of you Jenna! Saturday was PROM! YES...you read that right! The night before Easter! I have to say ~ there are many in our town who were pretty upset about this and suffice to say I don't think this will ever happen again.....JUST SAYIN. We started early doing hair and getting all the last minute details taken care of. Here are some pics of the wonderful night....My daughters last PROM. snif snif

Dressed and ready to go


One of her beautiful friends


Jen & Ty



My Honey and One VERY PROUD DADDY


Being their Normal Goofy Selves and YES she DID wear her CONVERSE to the prom! LOL Believe me...alot of girls wished they were wearing them too :)


Aren't they so sweet!


Being silly yet again


So Proud of These Two! Such good kids!


Sunday was a wonderful Resurrection Day celebrating JESUS! As Usual Pastor Craig had such a good word! Late Sunday afternoon We hosted Easter dinner for my family. It was a wonderful day. I pray I never ever lose site of ALL Jesus did for me, ALL HE endured on my behalf. May it be ever present in my heart and mind.

HE IS RISEN

As we celebrate our Risen Lord, reflecting on ALL HE has done for you and for me.

He was God, in the flesh. Living as we do, yet living a sinless life, conquering ALL temptation. His Ministry of Love, Healing, Teaching, and showing undeniable Compassion for those in need. HIS resurrection that allows for the Gift of Salvation. HIs Resurrection ~ removes the sting of death for you and me.

I think this anonymous poet sums up the life and ministry of Christ best:

HE who is the Bread of Life, began HIS ministry hungering
HE who is the Water of Life, ended His ministry thirsting.
HE who was weary, is our true rest.
HE who paid tribute, is the King of Kings.
HE prayed, yet hears our prayers.
HE wept, but dries our tears.
HE was sold for thirty pieces of silver, yet redeemed us.
HE was led as a lamb to the slaughter, but is the Good Shepherd.
HE died and gave HIS life, and by dying destroyed death for all who believe.

May you all have a blessed weekend and find yourself shouting for JOY.... HE IS RISEN!!! Thank you JESUS!!!

Today I am linking with Spiritual Sundays

Making Mistakes

Today I thought I would share from my Joyce Meyer Devotional! Joyce tells it like it is LOL and I, for one, LOVE THAT! Thought this devo would be perfect for Word filled Wednesday

BE A RISK TAKER!

MATTHEW 25:16-18 reads ~ He who received the five talents went at once and traded wit them, and he gained five talents more. And likewise he who had received two talents--he also gained two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.

When Jim Burke became the head of a new products division at Johnson&Johnson, one of his first projects was the development of a children's chest rub. The project failed miserably, and Burke expected that he would be fired. When he was called in to see the chairman of the board, however, he was met with a surprising reception.
"Are you the one who just cost me all that money?" asked Robert Wood Johnson. "Well, I just want to congratulate you. If you are making mistakes, that means you are taking risks, and we won't grow unless you take risks." Some years later, when Burke himself became chairman of Johnson&Johnson, he continued to spread the word.
Dont' be afraid of making mistakes. You will never succeed without making mistakes and possibly many of them. Making mistakes is something we do as human beings, but we are still God's children, and He has a good plan for our lives. He is long-suffering, plenteous in mercy, and filled with loving kindness.


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Dear Lord, help me to use the talents YOU have given me and to not be afraid of making mistakes. Give me wisdom on how to be the best I can be for YOU. Amen

What about you? Can you remember a time you made a mistake and God helped you to learn from it??

49 and Holding

This weekend we celebrated my Sweet Hubbies birthday! My Mom and Stepdad made a FABULOUSLY YUMMY DINNER ~ roast, potatoes, salad and yummy bread! I have said it before and I'll say it again.....My Mom is an
UH MA ZING Hostess! Whether she is serving dinner for her kids, her group of friends, or even some very important individuals she puts her whole heart into it EVERY.SINGLE.TIME....EVERYTHING.... Is JUST WONDERFUL!

My Honey holding BOTH grandbabies blowing out his candles! Happy Birthday to you...Cha Cha Cha


Every morning Brian fills his Tervis Tumbler w/tea and out the door he goes. One morning about 3 weeks ago, he set his cup on the back of his truck, got distracted, and drove off. When he realized what he had done, he knew ~ it was gone! To say he was sad would be quite the understatement! He looked and looked for his cup everywhere! You would have thought it was a lost dog or something LOL! Guess what he got from the kids for his birthday..... A NEW TERVIS TUMBLER....same color. same size! He was THRILLED!
It's the little things in life isn't it!


Our oldest, Krista, and our Precious Grandbabies, brought us sooo many smiles and Oh THE LAUGHTER!! ♥ them so much!


My Beautiful Mom and my sweet grandson


Happy Birthday Papa! Happy Birthday Honey! We all love you so very much! You are Gods gift to each one of us. Thank you for loving God first and for loving, caring, providing and leading us! We are so blessed by you and your love.

Spiritual Sundays ~ Weird

I LOVE my Pastor, Craig Groeschel. He is an amazing teacher of Gods Word. He is also a Very Anointed Author! Some of his books include Chazown, The Christian Atheist, and his most Recent book, titled "Weird. Because Normal Isn't Working."



We are in the middle of this series "Weird. Because Normal Isn't Working" and as usual, I am so appreciative of Pastor Craigs ability to teach.

This week Craig presented a question to all of us.....

"What is your bowl of Stew?"

Weird huh! He is referring to Genesis 25:29-32 when Esau gave up his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of stew!
If you are like me, you may think "Who in their right mind would seriously give up their birthright for a bowl of stew?" You know those questions you are saving up for Heaven? This is definitely one I will be asking. I mean, seriously, How Stupid is that? Ahem, let's get back the Stew :) Unfortunately, many Normal people actually do this very thing on a daily basis. Craig shared some examples of how we are "Trading the Ultimate for the Immediate."

Some trade purchasing those shoes that go with that purse and of course, the hat too (the immediate) in for having Financial Freedom, and the peace that comes with that. This would/could possibly allow us to be so very generous, going above and beyond in our tithe. (the Ultimate)

Some trade in immediate gratification with food, satisfying our flesh instead of the having self control. The Ultimate, being blessed with a healthy and active lifestyle and treating our bodies as the temple God says they are.

For some, The Immediate is giving in to Lustful desires. Allowing the eyes to look upon someone other than their spouse, or even worse seeking sites on the computer that are sinful and addictive. This is clearly Trading the Ultimate for the Immediate!

I have never really considered how many of us are just like Esau. Trading the Ultimate for the Immediate. Taking that soup and satisfying our Flesh. We want what we want NOW ... NOT LATER! At times we even think, "Gosh, if I can't have that NOW, I am going to DIE!" I know it has been said we live in a Microwave world...Fast food, immediate replies via text messaging or emails.
We are sooo accustomed to "The immediate" but as is always the case with the LORD, HIS WAYS are NOT Our Ways!

We must renew our minds, change our thoughts and ways. Weird people Know.... "LATER is often better than NOW"

Proverbs 16:32 NLT tell us:

"Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city"


We must Seek God until Gods desires become our own desires! Not allowing our sinful nature to rule and reign our desires but to allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in all we do! Galatians 5:16-17 NLT says:

So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves. "The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires.


Soo....What is your bowl of Stew?

Thank you Charlotte and Ginger for hosting Spiritual Sundays! To join in and/or read other Spiritual Sundays go here

Friday Funnies @ the Grocery Store??

I just Love Friday Funny day here @ The Magoos News! I'm so thankful my funny friend Kim hosts each and every week!


So THIS is what our Family does at the Grocery Store for some laughs and trust me..... We aren't the only ones laughing either! Everyone around us is laughin too!!

Can't imagine why???














Happy Friday my Friends! May you have a blessed and laughter filled day!

Things That Make Me Smile

What has me smilin this week??


The Warm Weather and Bright Sunshine the Lord has blessed us with leaves me smilin'

Receiving a note from my Sons teacher "just because" telling me how much she thinks of him and what a great kid he is. How thoughtful of others he is as well as being an example to others. Sniff sniff, makes this Momma Sooo Proud and leaves a BIG SMILE on my face!

Having Wonderful New Neighbors move in next door and finding out they love Jesus? Oh ya!! Big SMILE :)

Getting my hair cut and colored today....SMILES INDEED

Being able to help someone in need, yep sweet smiles on my face and in my heart!

Thinking of what we have planned for this weeks Friday Funnies~ Oh ya a smile and a a laugh ready to burst

What about you? What has brought you a smile this week???

Monday's Musings

You ever have one of those weekends that flies by so quickly that you can't believe it really even came ?? Well, this weekend, we had one of those!

My daughter had her senior pictures this weekend and she did awesome, despite the fact that the wind was an absolute battle! She had requested some pictures taken in water so our photographer took us to one of our local lakes and let me just tell you...The wind was blowing like crazy. Her assistant and myself were standing in the water (which was freezing by the way LOL) holding a Shield, to keep Jenna from squinting from the sunshine and WOW!! It took every single bit of body strength we had! Then she took us a an open field and jenna took some gorgeous shots. These pics were very special because she wore My Daddy's cowboy hat. When he passed away that was something Jenna wanted of his so to see these pics just brought tears to my eyes. The next place was a cool little part of town with some awesome architecture and Jenna put on her Beautiful Prom Dress and get this....her pink hi-tops! She was DARLING!!! I can't wait to show you guys these pics!!

Church was another 'Weird" week! And that's a good thing and a compliment! Pastor Craig's new book "Weird, because normal isn't working" is available for all of those who are interested! It has been awesome so far!




One of my most dreaded household tasks is changing out closets from winter to summer....but I did it!! I don't enjoy it but I am ALWAYS SOOO HAPPY when it is complete!!! Note: These pics are taken from the Internet and are NOT my closet :) They do however, reflect the chaos it was in and now it is in order!! WOOHOO!







This week I will be reviewing some really awesome books next week on my book blog! Come over and check them out if you want!!