The Ames Family Blog

March 17, 2012

Everyone MUST WATCH this movie!!!

It's on HULU.com also, so it's free!!!!

http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/

March 10, 2012

THE SMOKER

Joe's smoker!

Good Bye Diapers!!! Hello stinky potty!

I did it, I got Jarrett potty trained by the same time I had Nolan trained.....2 yrs & 4 months to be exact.....and JJ turns 2 yrs 4 months in 3 days!!!

well actually he did the hard work, I just assisted him! :)

March 9, 2012

extended the deck

This is the pre-finished photo, we are adding out door carpet later today......

March 8, 2012

Happy St. Patty's-cards from Gpa

March 2, 2012

The Gremlin

March 1, 2012

cooking play dough

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines Day

According to legend, St. Valentine was martyred in Rome in the third century. As a priest, he had married young Christian couples. When he was in prison, he sent notes to these couples, who had also been arrested, encouraging them in their faith. These loving notes were called valentines. pics to follow soon

February 13, 2012

February 5, 2012

Spidernolan!

Nolan has his Spider legs on!

January 5, 2012

Necklace and Bracelet Set

Check out my beaded creations on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beadsbybobbi/316079771741228

and on my blog.

http://beadsbybobbi.blogspot.com/

December 31, 2011

Happy New Years Eve! 2011

Headed out to Ferry Landing to see Levi LaVallee and Robbie Maddison jump(stuntman)

December 25, 2011

Christmas Day 2011

We all had a fabulous time this year, Santa spoiled us! It was awesome to have in sister in town and spend some good time together.

December 21, 2011

riding bikes

December 14, 2011

Homemade Bread

O Mother of Good Counsel Prayer

OUR FAMILY PRAYER LIST

updated 2/9/12

Praying we can stay in Coronado, Ca for our next orders which r coming soon!

Pray for Nile the dog...he has an auto immune system disease, and slowly his body is attacking his own skin, his nose continues to get worse, and he now has a few lumps and masses.

Pray for good health of all of our extended family.

I pray that we always seeking God's help to get through it all, good and bad.

I pray we are always seeking to do God's will.

I pray we make good decisions in all we do.

I pray to keep the Aviator safe while in the helicopter, and his mind sharp while he is flying.

I pray daily for safety as we drive around town and on the highways.

I thank God for everything he has provided for us. Employment, housing, children, food, clothing, family, friends, and health.

I pray for good health for our entire family.

That we can be instruments of love to all.

I pray for patience in everything we do, and everyone we come in contact with.

To keep the watch dog healthy so he can protect us if needed.

Keep us surrounded by loving family and friends.

The Nicene CreedUpdated 9/2011

We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible andinvisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (Godof God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghostand of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy,catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen."

The 7 Sacraments

Sacraments of Initiation
1. Baptisim-Our sins are washed away, and this is the beginning of our membership in the life of the church.

2. Confirmation-We are sealed with the Holy Spirit.

3. Eucharist-We celebrate the Lord’s Supper and remember God’s love through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.

Sacraments of Christian Vocation
4. Marriage
5. Holy Orders
These Sacraments of Christian Vocation are sacraments where God has called each of us to a particular state of life.

Sacraments of Healing
6. Reconciliation-Also known as confession or penance, through reconciliation God forgives us for our sins.

7. Anointing of the sick-Christ heals us and raises us up from our infirmities.

The 8 Beatitudes

The beatitudes are found at Matthew 5: 3-12
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
3. Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.
4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
5. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
6. Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Prayer to St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon, Where there is doubt, faith, Where there is despair, hope, Where there is darkness, light, and where there is sadness joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; To be understood, as to understand: To be loved, as to love; For it is in giving that we receive - it is in pardoning that we are pardoned: And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Prayer to St. Raphael

O Raphael, lead us toward those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us! Raphael, Angel of Happy Meetings, lead us by the hand toward those we are looking for! May all our movements, all their movements, be guided by your light and transfigured by your Joy. Angel Guide of Tobias, lay the request we now address to you at the feet of Him on whose unveiled Face you are privileged to gaze. Lonely and tired, crushed by the separations and sorrows of Earth, we feel the need of calling to you and of pleading for the protection of your wings, so that we may not be as strangers in the Province of Joy, all ignorant of the concerns of our country. Remember the weak, you who are strong–you whose home lies beyond the region of thunder, in a land that is always peaceful, always serene, and bright with the resplendent glory of God. Amen.

Old Glory Poem

I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is Old Glory. I fly atop the world's tallest buildings. I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me.
I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud. When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer.
I bow to no one! I am recognized all over the world. I am worshipped I am saluted. I am loved I am revered. I am respected and I am feared.
I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Shiloh and Appomattox.
I was there at San Juan Hill, the trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy, Guam. Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me, I was there.
I led my troops, I was dirty, battle-tested and tired, but my soldiers cheered me And I was proud.
America has been attacked by cowardly fanatics And many lives have been lost But those who would destroy me cannot win For I am the symbol of freedom, Of one nation Under God Indivisible With liberty and justice for all.
I have been burned, torn and trampledon the streets of countries I have helped set free. It does not hurt, for I am invincible.
I have been soiled upon, burned, tornand trampled on the streets of my country. And when it's by those whom I've served in battle it hurts. But I shall overcome for I am strong.
I have slipped the bonds of Earth and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space from my vantage point on the moon. I have borne silent witness to all of America's finest hours. But my finest hours are yet to come.
When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield, When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier, Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at the grave of their fallen son or daughter, I am proud.
MY NAME IS OLD GLORY LONG MAY I WAVE.