Baby Mila

Please pray for the Basile family! They are in the process of adopting Baby Mila(Me-la) from an orphanage in a country 5000 miles away.  She is in desperate need of medical care! She is the most precious little baby and she deserve to be in her mommy and daddy's arms FOREVER! She also has a big sister at home waiting to love on her. Her mommy and daddy go before court (in that country) on Wednesday to be declared Mila's parents. Unfortunately, there is a 10 day wait period before they can take custody of her. Please pray this mountain is moved and they are able to take her home as soon as court is over!

I don't personally know this family but have been following their blog for a while. Their other daughter was adopted too so they have been through this process before. It is amazing the transformation their first daughter, Zoya, has made since being home with them. Loving a child can make a world of difference!

This may seem really strange to request prayer for someone I don't "really" know but it's the least I can do for my brother and sister in Christ. Please visit their blog and follow their journey to bringing Baby Mila home, http://hopefulheartadoption.blogspot.com/.


Thanks,
Julie

This past weekend....

Just wanted to jot some things down for my memory....
This weekend was very fun but also very busy. Friday was pretty normal except that Eric FINALLY had a long weekend!!! Aunt Robin and Uncle Wayne(Eric's sister and brother in law) were in from NC so we went to New Castle to have supper with the family Friday night. YUM!!!

Saturday morning the kids had a football game at 10. All of the King family came out to support their favorite football player and cheerleader. Although we didn't win it was still good to be with all the family. After we had lunch together we headed to Newport to see the youngest member of our clan, Audrey Ruth. Oh my goodness, she is the cutest thing ever!!! She is so petite and has the biggest eyes and was in full "show off" mode!!
Then Eric decided it would be nice to drive up to Mountain Lake since we were so close....NOT A GOOD DECISION! By the time we were heading back down the mountain all 3 of us told him "we would not be coming back with him...EVER"!!! Caleb was car sick, Emily was scared of being up so high and I didn't see the purpose in driving up a mountain to see a dry lake. At least we made a memory! Ha!!! Don't think we will forget that trip for a while.

Sunday we visited Good Shepherd Baptist Church and we really enjoyed it. The Pastor preached a great message entitled "Man on the Run" which was about Jonah. Needless to say, we needed to hear that! We went to the early service and then had brunch at Cracker Barrel. We headed to New Castle for Sunday evening service for Revival at Eric's Dad's church. David Wheeler, a Liberty professor preached and he also done a great job! Dr.Wheeler was supposed to preach Monday night too but was unable to be there. Eric's Dad asked him to preach but Eric said NO! After a sleepless night and wrestling with God(which is not fun) he called his Dad and told him he thought the Lord wanted him to preach. HE DONE SOOOOO GOOD!!! I am so proud of him. Not only because he did a GREAT job but because he was obedient to the Holy Spirit!



I like to write about funny things my kids say so I won't forget.....this time Emily cracked us up!

Eric(looking in the mirror in car): I'm aging
Emily(from backseat): You are NOT Asian!!! LOL

At church Sunday evening: Uncle Mike's group was playing before the service started.
Uncle Mike walks over to play the huge Bass...
Emily to Me: I didn't know Uncle Mike knew how to play a harp!


Our kids never cease to keep us laughing. You never know what they are going to say!

Progress....

Quick update on my weight loss! As of this morning I have lost a total of 6 lbs and 3 1/2 inches in my waist. Unfortunately I can't remeber the exact date I started. I believe it's been about 3 weeks consistently doing the shakes. Also, not sure if it's a conincidence or not but I've been able to decrease my thyroid meds by 1/2 tablet per week. This has never happened!!! Usually I am adding to my dosage! Excited to keep the weight and inches melting off. Seeing results is what keeps me motivated.....

Weight loss....ugh!!!

Two weeks ago Eric and I decided to start on a weight loss/weight management program called Body by Vi. At first we were very skeptical! After much reading and praying and reading and praying, we decided we had nothing to lose except weight!

After two weeks I have lost 3 lbs and 1 1/2 inches in my waist and Eric has maintained his weight and is working on building muscle. I am doing the companies 90 day challenge and so far I am really liking it. Basically, you drink a shake for breakfast and a shake for lunch followed by a healthy meal for dinner. The shakes are delicious!! My favorite is Banana/Peanut Butter and Eric's favorite is Chocolate Covered Strawberries!! Yum!

I am trying to stay motivated because I need to shed some pounds! Once you reach your weight loss goal you cut back to one shake per day, breakfast. Drinking one shake will help you maintain your weight loss.

I'm really excited to see significant results. I have cheated a few times and I really feel like that has slowed down my weight loss. Anyway, here is how my eating usually goes for the day....

Breakfast: Shake
Mid Morning: Healthy snack (yogurt, veggies, fruit, cheese)
Lunch: Shake
Afternoon: Healthy snack ( sometimes I don't even need one)
Dinner: Healthy meal

Go here to learn more and take the 90 day challenge with us, http://ekking.bodybyvi.com/.

Five Months

That's how long it's been since I posted last!! I'm going to do a list of the things we have been up to since the last post for my memory.....

• June 1 Emily turned 8 :(
• June 3 Last day as a full time working mom!! :)
• June 6 Began my new part time job (LOVE IT!!!)
• June 10 Last Day of School
• June 11-17 Family Vacation @ Myrtle Beach

• July- Other than the 4th of July I can't even remember that month. After all it has been 2 months ago.

• August 17 First Day of School:  Emily in 3rd and Caleb in 5th (How did this happen so fast?)
• August 26 Eric turned 37
• August 31 I turned 36

       SEPTEMBER.....THIS IS WHERE IT GETS CRAZY!!!!

• September 8 Caleb turned 11 :(
• Caleb started football and Emily started cheerleading.

      It's all been a blur since then.......

She's Here

Audrey Ruth Dennis

Our first great niece made her grand entrance into this world at 1:15am on April 13, 2011. We are head over hills in love with this tiny miracle. She weighed 6lbs and was 18 1/2 inches long. She is the most precious little girl and we look forward to watching her grow and seeing what the Lord does in her life. We love you sweet girl....Uncle Eric, Aunt Julie, Caleb and Emily

For my memory!

My kids are always saying funny things and I never write them down. I've decided that I will start blogging them so I don't forget the cute things they say.

Emily is learning letters in sign language and is so proud she can spell her name. Last night as we were getting them ready for bed the following conversation took place.

Emily: Caleb, I bet you can't spell your name in sign language.

Caleb: Of course I can't, I'm not FRENCH!!!!!

Needless to say, he now knows that Sign Language is not the language of the French.  

HYSTERICAL!!!!

Another Caleb story from yesterday. In his defense, the school nurse has been "checking" for lice. YUCK!!!

Caleb: My eyebrow itches.

Me: Really?

Caleb (as he scratches his eyebrow): Is it lice!

Me: No (as I laugh)

Caleb: Well, it's hair!


Me: You're right. :-)

My Valentines!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! 

My life would not be complete without the three of you in it! God has blessed me more than I deserve!!!!

Positive or Negative????

For the past several weeks the Lord has been speaking to my heart about something that is very important to me. What kind of example am I to my kids??? Do they see a mother full of love or one who complains about everything and everybody? Do they see a mother who loves their daddy or one who points out all the negative? Do I speak in a way that is pleasing to the Lord? Do I make Christ a priority? Am I doing all I can to make sure my kids see Christ in me???? Well, to say I am convicted is an understatement!!! My hearts desire is to be everything I can be for my husband and kids. I love my family more than I could put into words. However, I am not always a positive example to them. I don't always show the forgiveness that Christ shows me. I don't always show the love that Christ shows me. It is my prayer that the Lord would help me to be what He wants me to be and what He wants me to be for my family. Life is not perfect but I serve a God who is!!!

So, we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.  1 John 4:16