"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to His service." 1 Timothy 1: 12

Here we are....the Allen's, together, "ALL en" (haha) 1 picture together.
Couldn't decided which picture to use, so I decided....why not just post both! :) ~ Thanks Tina....for being our photo-grapher! :)

the Lord sure does give me strength every day, strength to train my children in a way that might lead them to Him as well, strength to see to it that their needs, and some wants, are met daily. He's considered me extremelty trustworthy to have honored me with two very beautiful children, whom I can create excellent Christians out of through His guidance.
I am excited to be doing work through Him. Not just working with my children, but with others as well. I hope that I might give a stranger that smile they needed somewhere on a certain day. I hope that I might offer a friendly hello, to that one who at last thought they had not one friend. I hope that I might be trustworthy enough and strong enough to offer the smallest bit of advice/or concern/care/ or love to that certin one at any given moment when needed. Becuase that's what God wants ME to do. :)
I am very thankful for :
1. my life. I have some wonderful friends and family who help make my life so beautiful! :)
2. Okay...so this a few days past now, but Tina...I LOVED those CA strawberries! Tell your Dad THANKs!
3. For the sweet email from Dennis and Nellie. You guys will always be close to my heart! ;)
4. a phone call from my friend SHONDA! She called with great news......she's gonna be a MOMMY finally! :)
5. Tina taking some pictures of me and my fam. :)
6. My husband! :) I am so proud of him!
7. Okay okay.......I have to say......I have done a LOT of contemplating....but I think I have decided perhaps to work again. This time it will be 3 minutes from my house, I will be able to still have my kids right where I am, and I won't have to give up nursing my baby. :) THAT'S MY MAIN CONCERN!!!!!. If I can obtain childcare by June 18th, I will be a working Mommy again. ~ if it's God's plan. Keep it in your prayers!
8. My mother in law keeping my kiddos for an hour today, and two yesterday!
9. Getting Gizmo groomed today.
10. Nathan being HOME today! :)