Highland Village Balloon Festival

We went to the Highland Village Balloon Festival a couple of weeks ago. We went in the early morning because we thought there was going to be a launch. As it turns out, it was a balloon drop competition. The goal for the "drivers" was to get as close as possible to a large red X and drop a bean bag for their score. There were probably only two that managed to get close enough because of the winds.

In the evening, we went back for what was supposed to be a launch. However, because of high winds, the balloons couldn't take off. So to please all the crowds of people, they just inflated the balloons so everyone could see, take pics, and get up close! The kids really enjoyed it!

Hannah Montana & Jonas Brothers Mania

Hannah Montana & Jonas Brothers mania has officially hit our home!!!

We started letting Sheridan watch Hannah Montana after her birthday, and she has gone CRAZY for this show & character! She likes the Jonas Brothers too, but she's more interested in Hannah!

When the Hannah Montana 3-D concert was on t.v. last month, Sheridan decided to put her Hannah wig on and do her own little performance. She doesn't know all the words yet, but it's pretty cute! Colin also joins in on the fun, and he was told to pretend to be the Jonas Brothers, all 3 of them...big job for 1 little guy!!! Here's a video of our little Hannah and mini Jonas trio (sorry it's dark, this was very impromptu!)

We think that the princess phase is slowly fading away for "older" fascinations now (sniff, sniff)!

Sheridan & Colin's Houston Adventure

Sheridan and Colin are in Houston this week, spending time with their grandparents, aunt & uncle, and cousins. I know they will have a great time...provided the TROPICAL STORM or HURRICANE miss them!

Yes, that's right! We left our kids in Houston just in time for a storm to be heading their way. So they get to experience lots of wind & rain! For me, if I were down there with them, we would've left already! Tropical storms & Sarah do not mix!!!

So this Mommy has nervous knots in my stomach; and the time over today and the next day will be a test for me to not worry and to TRUST God to watch over my babies!

I heard a Third Day song this morning ("Come On Back To Me") that really helped me that I wanted to share the chorus words:

Never mind your worries
Never mind your fears
They can only take you far from me
When you feel there's nowhere
Left for you to turn
Well, I got all you want
And everything you need
Come on back to me

Isn't it GREAT that we can run to the Lord with ALL our cares and concerns. He's got all I WANT and all I NEED!

As of 10:00 this morning, the storm had weakened a little and is currently Southeast of them in the Gulf. So I'm asking God to continue to weaken the storm before it makes landfall (my want) and to be with & comfort my children during the storm (my need that I know He has covered!). And I know that He's already with me to comfort and care for me! He's with you too if you will trust and ask Him!