Our Week in Photos (Week 21 of 52)

Highlights
*Young Families Group
*Ardenwood Historic Farm w/ sis, mom, & nephew
*Fun with friends

Upcoming
*Graduation of former student

This Week’s Post
*Mother’s Day 2013
*What I’m Reading {5/22/13}
*“To Walk or Stay” Book Club :: Chapter 6 Discussion {Divorce}
*Review and Giveaway: Ring the Bell

- Joyce

Click here or on the image(s) below, and then click on slideshow on the upper right hand side. My creative captions are a must-read. :p

*Note: If when you click on the slideshow, it brings you to the photo album, just close it and continue to watch the slideshow on our blog.

Review and Giveaway: Ring the Bell

“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the products mentioned below for free in hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

ringthebellRing the Bell (<–link to review)
{giveaway details below}
Arc Entertainment
Released April 9, 2013
Website | Trailer | Facebook

About Ring the Bell:
Ring The Bell shares the story of a slick, big city sports agent Rob Decker who seems to have it all. But on his latest mission to sign a high school baseball superstar, Rob becomes stranded in a small town where the simplicity of life—and the faith of the people—stand in stark contrast to his own fast-paced, win-at-all-costs mindset. Torn between these two worlds, will Rob have the courage to let faith transform his life? This heartwarming story of redemption is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family.

Ring The Bell features a host of well-known Christian music artists, such as Mark Hall along with his band Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Matthew West, all who play a role in this inspirational drama. Several former and current Major League Baseball all-stars are also featured in the film: ESPN analysts John Kruk and Rick Sutcliffe (a former Cy Young Award winner), along with Ben Zobrist.

GIVEAWAY time!!
One lucky reader will receive a copy of Ring the Bell. Giveaway ends Monday, May 27th at 7:17pm.

To enter, leave a comment telling about the last DVD you watched, or your thoughts on baseball, or who your favorite ball team is…or just tell us about anything related to the topic of this post…or say ‘Howdy!’ Thanks!

For extra entries, you can leave one comment on any post on our blog once a day only until the end of the giveaway, or leave a comment on our review of RING THE BELL.

- Joyce

“To Walk or Stay” Book Club :: Chapter 6 Discussion {Divorce}

To Walk or Stay book club

Each week a different blogger will host a discussion on one of the chapters. We are half way through To Walk or Stay but there is still lots of great stuff to discuss. Discussion on chapter 6 over at Tracie’s blog this week. I’ve only known of Tracie through this book club, but I realized that I had stumbled upon her blog before. She has a great post about Random Acts of Christmas Kindness. I’m all about random acts of kindness. Anyhow, head on over to the book club post and join in on the discussion: http://www.traciestierjohnson.com/to-walk-or-stay-book-club-week-6/

April 18, Chapter 1 :: Lara Williams at “To Overflowing
April 25, Chapter 2 :: Crystal Stine
May 2, Chapter 3 :: Katie Orr at “Hello Mornings

May 9, Chapter 4 :: Kayse Pratt
May 16, Chapter 5 :: Michele-Lyn Ault at “A Life Surrendered
May 23, Chapter 6 :: Tracie Stier-Johnson
May 30, Chapter 7 :: Francie Winslow at “Up, In, and Out
June 6, Chapter 8 :: Joyce Moy
June 13, Chapter 9 :: Erika Dawson
June 20, Chapter 10 :: Stacey Thacker at “29 Lincoln Avenue

It is not too late to jump into the “To Walk or Stay” book club. You can read more about it at the following link and RSVP: http://tooverflowing.com/to-walk-or-stay-book-club. You can read what I had to say about the book HERE.

What I’m Reading {5/22/13}

I’m trying to stay on track with reading aka keeping up with my bookworm status…so I’m going to put this out here to keep myself accountable to finishing these books soon. I might have one of them to give away… ;)

I’m reading…

Gone South by Meg Moseley – I realize that I read a lot more non-fiction these days, but I always need at least one fiction going. :)
Gone South

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain – Library tip: If there is a popular book you’d like to borrow from the library with a long wait list, request the Large Print copy. It will get to the ‘hold shelf’ quicker. You’re welcome.
quiet

Praying God’s Word for Your Life by Kathi Lipp – Kathi is awesome. I’m glad she’s local to me. Get her books. Stat! Or borrow them from me. :)
praying

I’m still re-reading To Walk or Stay with the book club. Chapter 8 will be hosted here on our blog.

- Joyce

Mother’s Day 2013

I know it was Reader’s Choice, but I wanted to share this first…

This mama, my granny, has been through A LOT during her 100+ years.

Me with two fabulous ladies…evidently, we were in some kind of pageant. :p

Two girlies who call me Mommy, who will one day be fantastic mommies!

Our Week in Photos (Week 20 of 52)

Highlights
*Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade
*Emily’s 4th Birthday!!!/Mother’s Day
*Last MOPS
*Awana Awards Night
*AOK Fun Day

Upcoming
*Young Families Group

This Week’s Post
*Review and Giveaway: Can’t-Wait-Willow
*Readers’ Choice <– What should we blog about next?
*“To Walk or Stay” Book Club :: Chapter 5 Discussion

- Joyce

Click here or on the image(s) below, and then click on slideshow on the upper right hand side. My creative captions are a must-read. :p

*Note: If when you click on the slideshow, it brings you to the photo album, just close it and continue to watch the slideshow on our blog.

“To Walk or Stay” Book Club :: Chapter 5 Discussion

To Walk or Stay book club

Each week a different blogger will host a discussion on one of the chapters. We are half way through To Walk or Stay but there is still lots of great stuff to discuss. Discussion on chapter 5 about ‘rights’ is over at Michele-Lyn’s blog, A Life Surrendered, this week. I ‘met’ Michele-Lyn this year, and she always has beautiful words to share. Head on over to the post and join in on the discussion: http://www.alifesurrendered.com/2013/05/to-walk-or-stay-ch-5-but-i-have-a-right-to-be-loved/

April 18, Chapter 1 :: Lara Williams at “To Overflowing
April 25, Chapter 2 :: Crystal Stine
May 2, Chapter 3 :: Katie Orr at “Hello Mornings

May 9, Chapter 4 :: Kayse Pratt
May 16, Chapter 5 :: Michele-Lyn Ault at “A Life Surrendered
May 23, Chapter 6 :: Tracie Stier-Johnson
May 30, Chapter 7 :: Francie Winslow at “Up, In, and Out
June 6, Chapter 8 :: Joyce Moy
June 13, Chapter 9 :: Erika Dawson
June 20, Chapter 10 :: Stacey Thacker at “29 Lincoln Avenue

The “To Walk or Stay” Book Club started last week. It is not too late to join us. You can read more about it at the following link and RSVP: http://tooverflowing.com/to-walk-or-stay-book-club. You can read what I had to say about the book HERE.