Guess What????

Macey and I have some BIG plans for Friday morning....We may be crazy, but we are going to attempt going to see....

Macey LOVES the Jonas Brothers...so we will see how this one goes....I am sure it will be an unbelievable experience....They are going to perform in the Plaza on The Today Show...It does look like it is calling for rain...not sure about that...If it is pouring the rain...we may not attempt this one...we shall see, I guess....

On another note...Yesterday, Macey's agent called us and she is "on hold" for Discover Card...That is one of the Go see's that she went on last week...."On hold" means she needs to be available for specific dates that they gave us-and she is being considered for this job....We are trying not to get our hopes up...but we did think this was good news...=) We know that all of this is in God's hands....and that is where we are putting things...trying not to worry about any of it any longer....=)

One more thing....I notice that the numbers on my site counter just keep going up...by the 100's every day...and yet I still only get one or two comments....Come on Guys!!! We are states away!! Missing our friends and family!! Comment!! We love comments....I mean, do I have to beg??? Hee hee....Have a great day....

Some thoughts.....

Good Morning....to all my friends back home...I am trying to remember to update everyone on our experience here in the city..But as of right now...not much to update....as far as Macey is concerned...the modeling is a little slow right now...She has been on a couple of go see's...but that is pretty much it...Talked with her agent yesterday and they hope that it is simply the "silence before the storm"....We will see....Macey has such a positive attitude about the entire thing...and she is such an awesome daughter...I am just so glad that I am getting this experience to share with her...We will remember it always....no matter the outcome....God has shown us so much...We have learned to depend on him-for everything...because right now-with James and the boys in TN-HE is all we have....We have been praying together, and doing our daily Bible study together....trying to let God be in control of it all....Easier said than done, sometimes....believe me...I am changing the way I think about a lot of things....Will share more about that later....

We miss everyone back home...but we are trying to make the most of the time that we have here....James and the boys will be here next week, and our good friends-The Salyers will be here on Saturday....So we are in for some good times...coming up soon....Can't wait to celebrate Mr. Cade's 6th birthday next week...Can't believe my little guy is going to be six!!!! Where did the time go???? Having a birthday party in NYC-for his 6th birthday!! Woo Hoo!!!

Macey and I are heading to the Croc store this am-yes an entire store...she is excited....and Barnes and Noble-for my little book worm girl....yes...she still is reading like crazy...it is a good time passer for all of the rainy days we have had...She and I are both wanting to learn to knit...so that is something we are considering checking into too....I know-my NC girls-started that desire...Hee hee....

Going to get off of here, and head out to explore...Remember us in your prayers.....Miss you guys....God Bless....

From My Baby

I just got a picture message from James...

Talk about making my day....That little guy sure knows how to do it....So Sweet...Miss you and love you Cade!!!(and Ian and James too!!!!)

Our Weekend

This weekend has been a rough one for me and Macey....and James too =) He left yesterday to head back to TN....for a week and a half....and then he and the boys will be back with us for two and 1/2 weeks!! We are so excited...and counting down the days for us to all be back together...the way we should be....

We went to a different church this morning....Trinity Baptist Church...and it was awesome...The music was just what I needed and so was the sermon....God works in amazing ways...Macey and I prayed together this morning that we would get to the church without difficulty(which can be overwhelming), and the church would be where God wanted us to go...and it was....The sermon was about being comforted by God in times of trouble....God still speaks to us....every day....We went straight to the church...no wrong turns...no problems at all...Yahoo!!! After church, Macey and I decided to just get some McDonald's and sit outside in the plaza and eat in the beautiful sunshine.....much needed for both of us.....Here is a picture of Macey with her picture perfect smile....cheesing for me....=) Here is a picture of the plaza outside our apartment.....lots of people come to this area to eat, study, read, just "be outside"......After lunch, we changed clothes and headed over to Rockefeller Center for some sight seeing....Here is Macey sitting by the fountain...we sat here for a little bit, and simply watched people...one of my fav past times......

Me and Mace.... Living it up in NYC!!! We did a little shopping in NBC store, and then we headed back to the apartment....

That's about it for our weekend....Hoping and praying that Macey will get some auditions/go-see's this week....It is ALL in God's timing....we both know that...

Have a great week....Miss and love you guys back home.....

Good Morning.....

It is Friday morning in NYC, and when I look out the window-it is still raining...Ugh...I am ready for some sunshine....believe me.....Seasonal Affective Disorder is hard enough when I am at home in TN....put me in a small apartment, in NYC...I think it worsens....=)

For those of you following me on Facebook-you knew that Macey had a go see last night with Discover card...Who knows when or if we will hear anything from them? but she had a blast doing it...and we are just praying for God's will in this area....That is the only way that I can do what we are doing...much prayer....and we want to thank all of you guys for the prayers...We can feel them...and it means a lot to us....God is Good...=) All the time...

We have been eating in the apartment quite a bit to save on money, but last night after the go see-we decided to go and eat at a NY pizza place-Lombardi's....It was really good and the we got dessert at a place called from "Rice to Riches"...which was yummy!!!

Macey and I both dread tomorrow....James is heading back to Tennessee for a week and a half....so we will be missing him terribly....but the boys are SO excited to get to see their daddy....Cade has been counting down the days for him to get home...and Macey and I can't wait to get our hands on Ian and Cade!!! They get to come to NYC and we can't wait for them to get here so we can show them the things we have been doing....=)

Well, going to get off of here, and start our day....Remember James tomorrow as he is traveling....We love and miss you guys....God Bless...

Randomness From The Big Apple=)

I have been posting a lot of things about our trip, pictures, and our "daily outings", ect. Well, this morning, I have a lot of things on my mind....so thought I would do a "Bethanne style" randomness post....=) Here goes....

I am not a fan of rain...in TN...and I am def not a fan of rain in the city....We walk everywhere we go, so trying to dodge other people, plus their umbrellas-ugh! ....I am a short girl too...so the back of my jeans get wet...and that is a huge annoyance to me....Yes, I am in NYC-but I still need the sun to shine...=)

I have talked to my boys every single night since we have gotten here...and I still miss them like crazy...They are my life...

I love spending one on one time with Macey-She is a special girl...and she and I have already seemed to get closer to each other...but she misses her brothers too...She told me yesterday that she couldn't wait until they got here so she could give them both a big hug...Awww...so sweet....

I talked to a friend last night...and it made me smile..I love hearing from you guys back home-We feel like we are in "another world" here-so it is so good to talk to you all...

Having to quit my previous job still bothers me...I have done a lot of Bible reading and praying about this-but it is still hard for me not to be angry about the way the whole thing was handled...I heard that my job is now posted-which bugs me....I will back home by the time they get someone interviewed, hired and trained...and now when I get home, I have to start "job searching" myself...ugh...will try not to be down about this-moving on.....

I am amazed at the faith of my children....We have spoke with Macey's agent a few times while we have been here, but no opportunities yet....which can be frustrating-especially to me and James-I mean, I quit my job-because I felt like I was doing what God wanted for my life...and we get here, and only one casting...but Macey constantly reminds us that God is in control-and as long as we are in HIS will-we need to sit back and wait on HIM(my version of what she said=)...She is one amazing girl...and she is right....

I have been thinking a lot about my photography business....I would love to photograph full time when I get home....wondering if I will be able to do that????

Did I mention that I need some sunshine?

We have had a blast playing UNO....Macey is becoming a pro at the game...We have been playing cards in the evenings-and she is loving it.....

I have a "list" of things that I want to do in my life....some people call it a "bucket list"...I have recently done one of the things on my list...=) it is a little crazy...but I am considering sharing it with you guys...maybe...soon...we shall see.....

I love to get comments on my blog....Comment please!!! =)

Well, I am going to get off the computer for now....and go start our day...Have a good one...
Love and miss you guys back home.....

Brooklyn Bridge

Today we decided to head downtown to the Brooklyn Bridge....We took the subway to the World Trade Center site, and then walked on over to the Brooklyn Bridge...It was quite a long walk, but we had a great time site seeing....Took LOTS of pictures, and had a blast together...Here is me and Miss Macey getting ready to cross the bridge....There were lots of people walking, biking, and taking pictures. We even saw a wedding photographer taking pics of a couple that had just gotten married.....

James and Macey..... Macey taking some pictures of the Manhattan skyline.....

The Empire State Building.....I put my zoom lens on the camera and got this picture of the statue of liberty from the Brooklyn Bridge.....pretty cool.....Love me some symmetry......After we got across the bridge, we headed to a local ice cream shop...The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory....It was yummy!!!! We had a great time, and enjoyed all of the site seeing....and time together....

Our Saturday....Relaxing...

Our first Saturday in the city was great...the weather was absolutely perfect...especially compared to the rainy day we had yesterday...it was yucky....So we decided to take advantage of it-and head to the park...Central Park...We took the subway to the American Museum of Natural History, (we are planning on going to the museum after Ian and Cade get here =)which is directly across from Central Park...then we walked through the park and took in some of the sights....Here is a pic of me and Macey in front of the fountain...I love Central Park...it is so pretty...it doesn't even seem like you are in NYC when you are here...a little "get away"....=) from all of the hustle and bustle of the city.....still lots of people, but lots of trees, and grass...which we take for granted back in Tennessee.....This pic reminded me of the movies...love it....And this is where we spent most of our day....lying on a blanket-sunbathing, reading, listening to my ipod, playing UNO and people watching....I was so glad to get some "sun time"...we all got a little sunburned....=) We hung out in Sheep Meadow for about 3 hours or so, and then we headed back to the apartment to watch a movie.

We are visiting a church in the morning...Calvary Baptist Church-so we have to get up early to be sure we get there on time.....We are looking forward to worshipping....but we definitely miss our Sunnyside church family =)

We miss Ian and Cade so very much!!! Love you guys...I can't wait to see you....Hope you guys enjoy seeing the pics of what we are doing....God Bless.....

A Few Pictures

I have been uploading some pics to my facebook page with my blackberry...haven't been carrying the good camera around with me....not yet anyway...too heavy with all of the walking we have been doing...so bear with me with these "phone pics"...I am uploading these for the boys...they haven't gotten to see the pics of the apartment...so I am putting them on the blog...Here is a pic of Macey and me in Times Square....This is FAO Schwartz...Macey loved this store...We will def be bringing the boys here when they get here....Cade will LOVE it....Had to share this pic of James (Superman) with his fav Lego superhero...Batman....He is crazy... The view from our apartment window..... Our bedroom

Our teeny tiny kitchen....

The bathroom

That is it for now...is pouring the rain here today, so not sure what our plans are...Hope everyone has a good day....

I thought I would put this on my blog too....I read this in my devotion last night....."In the very place where God has put us, whatever it's limitations, whatever kind of work it may be, we may indeed serve the Lord....." Good Words from our Lord...God Bless...

Miss you guys back home....especially you, Ian and Cade!!!! XOXOXOXO

Facebook Page

We are having a blast today checking out a few shops that people have told us about....Go check out my facebook page for some pics from our day!!! The link is on the sidebar of my blog...Check it out!!! Will blog more later today....God Bless!!