MCGREGORS MCHAPPENINGS

My Heart Has Been Stolen

2011-05-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

Tatum Lee George has completely stolen my heart! Congratulations Brent and Serena on your BEAUTIFUL baby boy!!! (born May 19th).

I also want to congratulate Tisha and Ronnie on their first grandchild :)

Sprinkles On Top

2011-05-20T14:41:00.000-07:00

If you love hair sprinkles and want one for free just click here

http://www.sprinkletop.blogspot.com.

May the best girl win :))

Blessings

2011-05-10T11:12:00.000-07:00

Happy First!!!

2011-02-10T09:39:00.000-08:00

The Kendrick Clan's Scrapbook is cebebrating their first year of blogging.

Celebrate with them and enter a drawing to win a package of Gold Canyon Car Scents here.

Congratulations Sis. K.

I WANT I WANT I WANT

2011-02-04T10:39:00.000-08:00

Yes, I want one bad!!!! I guess I'm gonna have to just buy one. :))

Happy 25th

2011-01-11T09:09:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to one Amazing person!!!

Love Ya Girl!

A VERY CUTE HOODIE!

2010-12-23T10:13:00.000-08:00

If you have never visited evystree.com you are missing out. Click here http://evystree.blogspot.com/ for a chance to win a super cute hoodie! I WANNA WIN IT SOO BAD!!! but I do wish you luck if you enter also. :))

Signature

2010-09-15T13:56:00.000-07:00

I'm learning new things here folks... I just wanted to see if it worked. hehehe

This and That

2010-09-15T10:48:00.000-07:00

Labor Day weekend we went to Bakersfield to spend some time with Brian's family. Aunt Steph had a birthday on September 2nd and I want to say a great big Happy Birthday to her. She's the best sister-in-law ever!!!

While we were there we had a nice time just visiting, bowling, and eating. We mostly ate ice cream. hahaha

I guess the Fletcher's got a new pet.. I saw this roaming the house a few times while we were there. She's so adorable!!

One day last week my son decided he wanted to work in the fields along with two other boys from our church. He said it was fun but was hard work... Hopefully it gave him a determination to finish school so he won't have to work so hard the rest of his life. I'm so proud of him for giving it a try.

We were able to attend Youth Alive this year. We took 14 up on Friday and 2 more came up on Saturday. What an awesome time!!!. The services were great. Knotts Berry Farm and spending time with friends was so much fun!! Here are a few pictures. I don't blog enough to know how to do this very well so bear with me. LOL

This is a pictures of the Mass Choir on Friday evening. I took this because Pam was singing in it. I know you can't see her but oh well.........

Some of the girls....

Some of the boys.....

I did take some pictures of the Singsperation but they are all blurry... go figure :))

Pam, Ryan and Brian wanted to ride the Xcelerator and I was not so sure about it.. Thank God for Teagan, who wasn't tall enough. I got to babysit. LOL

Teagan wanted oh so badly to ride that crazy ride.. The older I get the smarter I get. I used to not be afraid of any rides but any more I'm very cautious.

And last..... VIVIAN!!!! Isn't she beautiful??????

COOLER WEATHER!!!

2010-09-08T09:34:00.000-07:00

I am SO ready for Fall.. because I know Winter is soon to follow. I love Winter!!!! I love wearing boots, sweaters, scarfs, gloves, tights, etc.

This week we are in store for some beautiful weather.. Thank you Jesus!!

September is a busy month for us and I'm not making any promises but I hope to post pics of all of our busyness (is that even a word?? ).

Have a great week ya'll!!

A Give Away

2010-08-12T13:58:00.001-07:00

My friend Linsdy is having a drawing for a free headband...

The last day to enter is August 19th so click here to join.

Good Luck!!

Hurry Back!!

2010-06-03T10:26:00.001-07:00

I'm looking for my friend Lindsy!! She has forsaken me in the work world. HAHAHA Lindsy and I get to visit all day long via Yahoo Messenger because our jobs allow us to. Well, not really but...... lol

Nate and Lindsy are ministering the next few days at a Jr. Camp. I pray that God blesses them trendously. I know the kids are going to absolutely love them <3.

Hurry back Lindsy.... I MISS YOU!!!!

Leaning on Jesus

2010-03-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

Here's an oldie but goodie:

I lean on you Lord, I lean on you Lord
For the things that I need
I lean on you
When I don't know just what to do. I've got the faith you'll see me through.
To supply my every need I lean on you.

I'm glad I can lean on Jesus to supply my every need!!

~ Celebrating ~

2010-02-22T09:04:00.000-08:00

Saturday was a busy day for my family. At noon we headed to Goshen to attended the funeral of Maggie Ashlock Craig, a 93 year old sweet lady who has been a family friend for years. As soon as the service was concluded we headed to Fresno to attend Elder Morton's 50th Ministry Anniversary (he also turned 70 years young).

I have never sat under the ministry of Elder Morton but I have been around him all my life. I used to go to youth retreats and Yosemite trips with his young people and visit Truth Tabernacle often as some of my greatest friends attended that church. When I was in my early 20s Elder Morton felt lead of God to discuss some things with my parents about me. I had a decision to make. This was the hardest thing for me to do. But today I'm still standing because of that decision. I will always be thankful for Elder Morton and for his ministry. Thank You Elder for making that phone call to my dad.

It was also nice to visit with old friends (and I'm not referring to age when I say old LOL).

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!

2010-02-18T11:30:00.000-08:00

(I received this email and cracked up the entire time I read it. I have received just about every one of these emails mentioned. THANK GOD they are not all true!!)

I just want to thank all of you for your educational emails over the past year. I am a total basket case now and have little chance of recovery!!!

I no longer open a public bathroom door without using a paper towel or have them put lemon slices in my ice water without worrying about the bacteria on the lemon peel.

I can't sit down on a hotel bedspread because I can only imagine what has happened on it since it was last washed.

I have trouble shaking hands with someone who has been driving because the number one past time while driving alone is picking ones nose (although cell phone usage may be taking the number one spot).

Eating a little snacks sends me on a guilt trip because I can only imagine how many gallons of trans fat I have consumed over the years.

I can't touch any woman's purse for fear she has placed it on the floor of a public restroom.

I mus send my special thanks to whoever sent the one about poop in the glue on envelopes because now I have to use a wet sponge with every envelope that needs sealing.

Also, now I have to scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.

I no longer have any savings because I gave it to a sick girl (Penny Brown) who is about to die in the hospital for the 1,387,258th time.

I no longer have any money at all, but that will change once I receive the $15,000 that Bill Gates/Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participating in their special e-mail program.

I no longer worry about my soul because I have 363,214 angles looking out for me.

I no longer eat at KFC because their chickens are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes or feathers.

I no longer use cancer causing deodorants even though I smell like a water buffalo on a hot day.

Thanks to you I have learned that my prayers only get answered if I forward and e-mail to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes.

Because of your concern, I no longer drink CocaCola because it can remove toilet stains.

I no longer buy gasoline without taking someone along to watch the car so a serial killer won't crawl in my back seat when I pumping gas.

I no longer drink Pepsi or Dr. Pepper since the people who make thsee products are atheists who refuse to put "Under God" on their cans.

I no longer use saran wrap in the microwave because it causes cancer.

And thanks for letting me know I can't boil a cup of waer in the microwave anymore because it will blow up in my face... disfiguring me for life.

I no longer check the coin return on pay phones because I could be pricked with a needle infected with AIDS.

I no longer go to shopping malls because someone will drug me with a perfume sample and robe me.

I no longer receive packages from UPS or Fed Ex since they are actually Al Qaeda in disguse.

I no longer shop at Target since they are French and don't support our American troops or the Salvation Army.

I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica, Uganda, Singapore and Uzbekistan.

I no longer buy expensive cookies from Neiman Marcus since I now have their receipe.

Thanks to you I cant use anyone's toilet but my own because a big brown African spider is lurking under the seat to cause me instant death when it bites my bottom.

I can't ever pick up a $5.00 dropped in the parking lot because it probably was placed there by a sex molester waiting underneath my car to grab my leg.

I can no longer driver my car because I can't buy gas from certain gas companies.

I can't do any gardening because I'm afraid I'll get bitten by the brown recluse and my hand will fall off.

I can't buy flip flops at Walmart cause I will get a chemical burn.

I now keep my toothbrush in the living rom because water splashes over 6 ft. out of the commode.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

Oh and by the way.... a German scientist from Argentina, after a lengthy study, has discovered the people with insufficient brain activity read their emails with their hand on the mouse.

Don't bother taking it off now.... its too late.

Happy Birthday

2010-01-11T11:24:00.001-08:00

Lindsy, I hope your birthday is everything you want it to be... You are a great friend and I love hanging with you. I hope I get to celebrate many more birthdays with you. Love Ya Girl!!

HAPPY TUNES

2009-12-07T13:46:00.001-08:00

I love Christmas music!!! My family gets sick of it long before Christmas arrives. :)) It seems to me that it puts everyone in a better mood. You hear people humming or singing along while shopping which is usually not the case the rest of the year.

This was soo funny to me... I was shopping and Christmas music was playing and I could hear a lady humming right along with the music. There was also a very unhappy child in a stroller that was screaming at the top of her lungs. The happy shopper would stop every few seconds and go "sshhhhh" to this child. I couldn't help laugh out loud. I'm not sure if she was upset that the child was crying (screaming) or if it was because she was blocking the sound of the beautiful music. Everytime she would say "shhhhh" I would crack up. I guess somethings are just hit you funny at times.

By the way... the child DID NOT "shhhhh"...... :))

I hope you are enjoying the holiday music as much as I am.

I Need A Friend

2009-11-10T22:44:00.001-08:00

I was going through some boxes of pictures and school papers I have saved, and boy have I saved!! My hubby says I'm a pack rat. How can I throw away school papers or pictures the kids have drawn? Any way I came across this poem. Madison wrote it when she was in the 6th grade.

I Need A Friend

All by myself I can paint a picture
but I need a friend to give it to.

All by myself I can ride in a boat
but I need a friend to drive it.

All by myself I can eat a banana
but I need a friend to peel it.

All by myself I can sing a song
but I need a friend to write it.

Isn't that true?? We all need a friend we can rely upon. Of course Jesus is that one true friend I could never live without but I am also thankful for the friends I have here on this earth that I can just hang with.

I thought Mads did a wonderful job writing that poem... Of course I'm just a tad bit biased.....

Happy Birthday Big Guy!

2009-05-03T07:50:00.000-07:00

Who would have thought that just one year and one day after we were blessed with a daughter that we would once again be blessed with a son! Happy Birthday Chrsitian. You truly were a little "bundle of joy" and have been every since. You bring joy to everyone you meet with your great personality and God has blessed you with so much talent. Dad and I are so proud of you!!!! We love you more ! :))

Happy Birthday to My Angel

2009-05-02T17:05:00.000-07:00

Today is the birthday of my most favorite girl in the whole world. Happy Birthday Madison Taylor. I can't believe it has been 14 years since you came into our lives. You have grown up to be such a beautiful person and dad and I are so proud of you! We Love you More! :)

Extreme Makeover Home Edition

2009-02-05T11:19:00.000-08:00

In January Extreme Makeover Home Edition came to Fresno to makeover a home for a family including a single mom (with no legs and only one full arm) and four children (all teenagers). I was able to go to the site on I believe the 3rd day. Christian and I were totaly excited about it. Brian and Madison thought we were dummies for going and standing in the cold to watch construction.

After

It was incredible how all the volunteers pulled together to get their jobs completed timely.

The following is on reveal day. I didn't get to go because I had to work :( but my sister, Bryson and Chad were there. (Thanks Teena for the pictures) I guess the filming of the show makes it for a looooooonnnnnnnnnng reveal. LOL They all said they would never do it again!!!!

Here the Extreme Makeover cast are waiting for the family to arrive!!!

Ty doing the hand slapping thingy while the limo is pulling up.

The Riojas family just before yelling "MOVE THAT BUS"!!!

I didn't get a good picture of the house upon completion but it is really nice.

The actual show will be aired on March 8 on ABC. (Is that what you call it?? aired??? LOL)

My Kids are Home!

2009-01-10T20:56:00.001-08:00

Every year my parents take the grandkids to the Resort in Avila Beach for a week. They have been gone all this week and I am SO HAPPY that they are home. I missed them sooooo much!!!!! They had such a good time golfing, shopping, playing ping pong, listening to stories on cd, etc. I think its great that my parents take on this adventure year after year. I guess my kids aren't that bad after all!!!! LOL Anyway, they are home and Monday its back to school. They are not very happy about that. Well, all good things must come to an end.........

Happy Birthday Lindsy

2009-01-10T20:45:00.000-08:00

This is going out to one of my most favorite people. Linsdy, you are truly a beautiful person inside and out. I am a blessed person to know you and call you my married daughter. Have an AWESOME birthday (Jan. 11). You are certainly deserving of it. Love Ya Girl!!!! (This is the only picture I could find of you by yourself and yes, I stole it, ha ha ha)

A Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

2009-01-07T13:07:00.000-08:00

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full they agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions --things that if everything else was lost and only they remained your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.

The sand is everything else -- the small stuff.

If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.'

Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked'. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

The End and the Beginning

2009-01-05T13:51:00.000-08:00

To end 2008, on the 31st our church had its footwashing and communion (Watch Night) service. I love taking communion but the footwashing is a different story. (I think everybody feels that way). We ended our service by reading the last chapter in Revelation (thanks Martha for the fine job you did) and then praising our way through to 2009!!!! Then to mom and dad's for some food and fellowship.

To begin 2009, on January 1st and 2nd we were able to attend the 2:38 Youth Convention in Bakersfield hosted by Bro. Frost's church. It was totally awesome. I do believe this will be something we will plan on attending every year. Bro. Ballestero's message on Friday night will probably be remembered for years to come by all who attended. "Praise for Dummies" was his title and he certainly knows how to get his point across by his little demonstrations. You just should have been there.

Well its 2009. Unbelievable isn't it? I hope I can keep all the resolutions I made this year. If I can just discipline myself I will do fine.

Trying It Again

2008-12-09T16:29:00.000-08:00

Yes, I still want to try this blogging thing but its taking me awhile to get it going. Bear with me and I will try to do better. My problem is, I enjoy reading blogs but when it comes right down to my blog I think "why would anyone want to know that?" or who is going to ready it anyway? So then I just don't post.

I actually figured out how to change my background but you will notice I can't figure out how to change the little thingy that my music plays on. LOL But help is on the way!!!!!! Nate and Lynn are coming over for dinner tonight and Lynn already told me should would help me out (but this time I have to take handwritten notes). Hopefully we can pry the laptop out of Nate and Brian's hands for about 5 or 10 minutes!!!! So until next time... be safe.

Thank You Lyndsy

2008-11-12T10:45:00.001-08:00

I want to say a great BIG thank you to Lyndsy for helping me (or actually doing it) set up my page. I love it and please don't hide from me because I'll probably need a whole lot more help in the future!!!! You and Nate are an awesome couple and we are blessed to have you as close friends. (I really didn't steal this picture, I had one just like it on my camera). LOL

2008-11-07T11:37:00.000-08:00

I said I would never do this but here I am and not really knowing why.