Happy Wednesday, it is going to be a scorcher..

Future project: The seasoning rack is now transformed into my embellishment turn about. I am going to paint it black, and use the Cricut to cut circles of background and texture paper to cover the tops. ( Someday soon I will have new floors down, but for now I can live with it to meet a higher goal :0) )

What are your projects, please share, I would love to see them and spotlight you on my blog,
Have a blessed day,
Tracy





























Here is my clean desk.

Today is suppose to be really crazzy hot, but keep in mind it is suppose to be in mid-June. That's when I go to the lake and hang out on the Pontoon all day. That I love. Anyway, we will be in the upper 90's today and I have to pre-pay for my propane today....lol...I am truly not thinking of how to keep warm this winter on a day like today. But if I don't think/pay ahead it will cost me a small fortune later.

So, I completed a couple of task, like taking my winter clothes out of the closet so I can find my summer clothes.

I cleaned off the scrap desk and finished cleaning out the hallway. I did more but it was just all of the general stuff. I have been on a great roll catching up the house but it is fixing to end...we have ball games the rest of the week, I have to shoot the team tomorrow and a tourney in Mt. Home this weekend. Sigh... I will miss my projects but I love my son playing ball more...(uh, remind me I said that when I am sitting in the hot sun at noon)

So, here are a few pics of my labor...

All Star Photos and my little slugger!!!

Well, we play a regular league game last night and my little slugger hit a home run, got two rbi's and pictched 2 innings. He struck some guys out!!! Yah, Gman!!!!!!!! anyway, I am going to atempt to upload photos... I hope they upload, it keeps me motivated to blog when I do. Also coming ,....sneak peeks at some of my recent shoots.

Have a great day,

Blessings Tracy

It's a happy day in the neighborhood....won't you be my neighbor.

Okay, so I am reminisint of Mr. Rogers.... I used to love watching his childrens show and it did not matter how old I was. I wish their were more show like his that our children WOULD Watch!!!

So we sat at the ball fields yesterday knowing we were playing a power team.!!!!!! We were like their 50th game for the season and had been practicing since February. They were our 3rd game and we started last week. We did not get slaughtered though, I think the All Stars held them well. We lost 10-0 and it poured on our boys but the did not give up and hopefully they learned something. We held them to the 5th inning until they scored the 10 point run rule, so that is worth noteing.

Luck for the team parents, we went to Walmart the day before and bought a canopy to sit under...boy those come in handy for hot sunny days. We have several more tournaments ahead of us to get use out of our canopy. It was so fun for all of us to be huddled un it together. Really it was. Us moms chatted, laughed and cheered on our boys. We were pround no matter what the score, the weather or who was winning. We love our boys. Our parent shirts should be in by wednesday, we can't wait to match our boys....

As soon as I get the pictures loaded I will post.

You all have a fantastic day.

P.s. I have news..... I have been working on my photography website!!!! Yes, finally I did it. I also ordered business cards. I will post when it is ready to show.

Have a blessed day,

Tracy

We are the CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!

Goodmorning.....I think I have a blog still....I have been running so much I can't catch myself. We won second seat in the Cal Ripken minor league playoffs and the green team, (I call them the Valley Team because they have alot of Valley Springs School kids on that team and the school color is GREEN!!!) Anyway they won first seat. From the beginning this is how we thought it would go. It was a nail bitting game we stay tied up for an inning or two even. We had to send two of our runners back from home plate due to some crazy throw rule they made just for the tournament. One of our guys was out because he took his foot off first base while the basemen had the ball!!! That's just a little of the excitement we experienced. We ended the game in a tie breaker out, score was 8-7 and Wabash Won!!!! I felt bad for the other team, some of the big heavy hitters broke to tears ........then there were our fellas jumping and screaming in excitement. Of coarse there were some parents that said bad calls.....that's the case in every game and we just have to win, lose and deal with it. It makes for a good lesson in sportsman ship. One of our players was hit in the face with a fast pitch, he was also our pitcher, he had a huge knot on his cheek bone. I think all of our little guys with one exception hit this season!!! I was so excited. Any way enjoy the pictures and have a blessed fourth of July, thank you Lord I live in the land of the Free.

In God's Love,

Tracy

He's back......

I love the flag in the background....

He stole home....I wish the pictures were better but I am still in the learning process of sports photography!!!! So much to learn!!! I need a monopod....



The crazy thing about a late game...it was cloudy, so I changed my white balance, sun going down, had to change aperature alot (still learning) action shots....then it turned dark and the lights were on in the ball field...but it is a great experience and I can only hope that some day when Garrett plays for the St. Louis Cardinals (smiles.....) I will be a pro and all of this will be just a learning experience...what a great time I am having learning!!!!! I am so blessed to be living this life, THANK YOU, JESUS.......

Yes, my superstar baseball boy came alive last night!!!!! We played an undefeated team and won! Garrett hit and got to first base and the ump called him out and the first basemane left the base....hmmmmm...... Next time he was up to bat...he hit it's to the center out field, he's running!!! He's to first base and safe, wait the out fielder dropeed the ball, what's he doing, he's running, second base and they are throwing the ball in....no!!! He didn't stop, he's to 3rd, No!!!! he didn't stop, what's he doing???? here he comes and they threw the ball in and he's sliding and the ball is in.....dirt is flying the crowd is screaming....HE'S SAFE!!!!! AND LITTLE G SCORES AND THE TEAM IS COMING OUT OF THE DUG OUT TO HI-FIVE. What a play!!! Garrett you rock, I even caught it with my camera but I got so excited it's blurry...what can I say???? I am so mom. Here take a look.

I am off to try to get my crop stuff together....lucky for me I work well under pressure...

Stayed tuned for the playoffs report!!!!! I think we have FIRST SEAT!!!!!

Here is a word for the day,

His Grace is Enough
Today's Scripture
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness” (II Corinthians 12:9).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Grace is God’s unmerited favor. It’s kindness from Him that we don’t deserve. Grace empowers us and strengthens us. No matter what has happened in your past, you can receive God’s grace and forgiveness and start fresh today. You can hold your head up high because His grace is enough. You may not be perfect, but you are forgiven. When you go around holding on to your past mistakes or think you have to try to make things up to God, it’s like saying that His grace isn’t enough. Jesus has already paid for your mistakes. All you have to do is receive His grace today and thank Him for His favor and empowerment in your life. In the same way, extend that grace to others. Don’t try to punish people for their past mistakes; instead, give them favor to start over. As you allow God’s grace to flow through you, you will be strengthened and empowered. You’ll see yourself rise higher, and you will enjoy God’s blessing in every area of your life.
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and grace today. I receive Your strength and favor in my life. Help me to extend that grace to others. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Baseball, My Favorite Player!!!!

Garrett @ First base.....

This is Blake our little catcher, he and Garrett have us in stiches during the game with belly slides, talkin to the players as they are batting and they always have a tale to tell. Here Blake was sharing how a rather large boy was clinging to the fence and it fell down because he was to...._at..... hmmmm, wish you could have heard him tell it....

More of Garrett, I am loving these shots and I can only hope to improve from here...yah... Prophotomom. I am not a professional but my son thinks I am...... (smiles)

This is my sweet ball playing boy!!!!

These were taken through the fence...not bad. It is hard to be inside of the game without being in the way and also the fear of the ball...yikes, I need to wear a helmet.....This is Nick our pitcher and he is also one of the Coach's sons, he is fast as lightening and boy can he steal a base on top of pitching a great game.

Here is my sweet ball playing boy on first base. I am learning new things about my photography and I am loving what I am learning. Please share your thoughts. Have a blessed day,

Tracy, daughter of the King!!!!

Have a blessed day

The Kingdom

Today's Scripture

“It is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:32).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
Our God is an extravagant God. He loves to do exceedingly beyond anything we can hope for or imagine! It gives Him pleasure to pour out His abundance and goodness in your life. It gives Him pleasure to give you His Kingdom. What is the Kingdom of God? It’s simply God’s operating system, or His way of doing things. Throughout the Word of God, He reveals His principles and precepts for living the abundant life He has in store. When you follow His Word, when you do things God’s way, you get God’s results; you get His success and blessing. Choose God’s Kingdom today by following the Word of God. Romans chapter 14 tells us that the Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Do you need more joy and peace in your life? Follow the Word of God in everything you do and open your heart to His Kingdom. As you do things God’s way, you will get His results and walk in victory and blessing all the days of your life.

A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your hand of blessing in my life. Thank You for giving me Your Kingdom. I receive it by faith today and choose to follow Your Word in everything I do. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

It's a rainy Monday Morning....

We have a slow steady rain with some grumbling going on this morning. I do love the rain as it washes away all the dust, pollen and yuck off the trees and flowers. We also want our pond filled to the hilt for the animals, come July and August it is scorching around here!!!!!

The school was having their first art exhibit and Garretts drawing was chosen to be on display, it was so neat to visit the gallery. I felt so inspired, like I was visiting somewhere else. It was great to see what creativity they have, I wish I could be as free to create, but there is too much junk I have to remember and it gets all jumbled up.

Friday Day, I spent the whole day at the school for field day. We played games, ate treats, laughed, some cried, some got sick!!!! But we had a great time. Now I have ordered pics and will put together a 12x12 album as a gift to Mrs. Farmer. She has been an awesome 3rd grade teacher and this was her first yr. I wish I could have her with Garrett until Graduation Day.

She is young, fun, energetic and knows how to bring the best out in Garrett, we just love her.

On a side note, please lift up her dad in prayer, he has had surgery and lost the lower part of his leg due to Diabetis and now it is attacking his hands. He is a Preacher and knows that God is not ready to take him home yet. (he is just 50)

Wow, where do I start? We had a Baseball Game friday night!!! Wow, wish I would have had a CF card in my camera! My superstar son hit in two RBI'S and caught an awesome air ball way out in center outfield. Talk about wow!!! Then to top it off they put him in to pitch the 6th and last inning!!! The score was..can't remember but we were 5 points ahead and they could have tied up the game. Our hearts were beating out of our chests, we were so nervous!!! You should have seen Garrett, taking big breaths and total concentration. I instantly started praying for persicion for him and that he didn't hit anyone with the ball. Well... their star heavy hitter was up to bat....yikes. He pitch and it was a ball, again, and maybe a strike, then it happened he hit him with the ball. The batter was furious!!! Hit the bat to the ground and stommped off. I said well, glad thats over we got the first hit out of the way. He then walked two more and some ran in and scored. Then here comes my friends son and a good player. This will decide the game...

Strike, foul, ball, ball, Strike, and Strike. He stuck him out and we WON the game. He was given the game ball for so many great plays. Wow, my heart settled down about an hour later, Carl was in the dug out and said he could barly watch he was so nervous.

We all went out for ice cream to celebrate!!!! The coaches complimented Garrett's abilities to us and one said, "That boy just amazes me!!"

Well as for today I have a list of to dos: Did I tell you all I love list!!!! I have my crop for CTMH and need to get my layout and kits ready to go. Does anyone need help on how to prepare for a crop? I can help