April 1, 2011

More about me


 Welcome!!!

 Have a glass of my home brewed Kombucha tea!
 Now savor a bite of homemade fresh baked sourdough bread!
 


Welcome to my little piece of the blog world. First, let me say that I feel truly blessed that you decided to stop by and read what I have to write.

10 things about me

1) I love the Lord and work hard at becoming a woman after His heart. Although I'm not perfect, it's the quest for perfection in Him that keeps me working toward His glory.

2) My family is the single most important thing in my life outside of my God. I have a wonderful husband and a quiverful of five beautiful children, 1 boy and 4 girls!

3) Homemaking! I create an atmosphere of praise and worship in my home with gospel music, soft encouraging words, family bible study and my homemaking. I believe I'm serving the Lord when I serve my family! When I put on my apron (I love aprons!), I'm transformed into a servant of the Lord in my home.

4) I love to create things with my hands. Ex. interior design, homemade foods, gardening, scrapbooking, DIY fashion, sewing etc.. Please take a moment to browse my shop

5) I LOVE animals!! Any and all kinds. I'm a happy mommy to King Edwards of Shreveport. King for short, a Pomeranian and a grey kitty named Misty.

6) Modesty and Femininity are my passions in my style of dress. I host Feminine Fridays each week, where you can link up post or pics on the topic. Please feel free to join us!!


7) I love to dance to lift up the name of Jesus! I also teach praise dance at our church. I enter into a place of worship when I dance that overwhelms me.

8) I'm a bargain hunter and always try not to pay full price for anything. I love clothes, especially shoes!! But, I'm serious about the finances entrusted to us by our Lord. I DIY fashion whenever possible or thrift shop.

9) I love to write. I just finished my book and I have a collection of poems.

10) Prayer changes things! I belong to a prayer group outside church and we really have a great time uplifting each other. I also have a prayer journal just for prayer because it's so important to me.


Random Facts:

I love praline and pecan ice cream

I'm the baby of the family

My birthday is May 5th

 Teal is my favorite color

Too organized for my own good (OCD hhmmm maybe)

Gumbo is my absolute fav food

I don't buy or drink any sodas

psychology (my degree of study)

My dress is modest and feminine with style

I love christian contemporary, jazz, hip hop, rock, and hymns/gospel

I love to laugh and have fun and get kinda goofy at times

Can't sleep unless it's cold in my room

Still like to watch cartoons

Addicted to shoes!!!

My family's life is in my home binder

I like to keep up with technology

I'm a southern gal(Louisiana)

I'm of creole/african american heritage

I adore reading(when I find time)

My nickname is "V"

I cherish antiques

I'm very interested in the arts(theater, museums, music, art galleries etc..)

I ALWAYS see the glass as half full
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67 comments:

Julie Arduini said...

Thank you for visiting The Surrendered Scribe and leaving a kind comment. Your blog is just gorgeous, and I love your heart for Him. I look forward to reading more from you!

MediMonsters said...

Coming in from the 5M4M Blog Party! You have a beautiful family!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, not only is your layout beautiful, so are your words! I hope you have a wonderful time with your party! Be sure to stop by and say hello!

http://myhairstylingtools.onsugar.com/

Tracey said...

Wow - your blog looks great! I'm visiting from the Ultimate Blog Party and it's so nice to meet you. I plan to check in again soon!

Tracy Berta-daughter to the King, wife, mother, speaker, writer said...

I am so glad to visit your beautiful blog...beautiful family...and beautiful HEART! Thanks so much for visiting Thirsty for Him and leaving such a nice comment.

I hope to get to know you better, my sister! You have such a gentle spirit and joyful smile....the love of Christ shining through.

Blessings!

Sherry @ Lamp Unto My Feet said...

Great to meet you! You have a beautiful family! :D I can tell you definitely have a true love for God and your family. What a blessing!

Alene said...

I love your home here on the web. So inviting and welcoming. Great to meet you and your family. Glad you've joined the party!

Anonymous said...

Love your blog design, it is so cute! It sounds like we have a lot in common after reading your 10 things list.
Happy Blog Party!
Toni

Beth in NC said...

Oh Sister! I am so glad I found your blog. I love meeting other Sisters in Christ. I am going to follow you and I hope you'll follow me too. I am a Titus 2 woman too (well, working on it with God's grace).

Thank you for stopping by. Please come back often.

In Him!
Beth

Sheri said...

Wow, nice to meet ya sister in Christ! Lovely blog and I am looking forward to coming back and visiting you after the party dies down! Blessings-

Summer said...

Valencia! I love to see such beautiful words spoken about our Amazing Lord! It is clear to see that your faith is incredibly strong and I admire that more than anything in a person.

May God Bless you and your family abundantly....I look forward to reading about your journey....Best wishes and Blessings!

Summer

Joyeful said...

What a great post! I also love to dance in the name of Jesus! (and I am nodding my head in agreement with everything you wrote!!) Wow, a mother of seven!! You go, girl!

Nell said...

Hi there! Nice to meet you. I'm here from the UBP and I look forward to getting to know you more this week.

Nell

TonyR said...

Hi Valencia
I have a treat for you over at my blog. Stop by when you can.

Blessings
Tony R.

Colette S said...

Nice to meet you!

Talk about a party!

I'm quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!

Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!

L Harris said...

Just stopping by from the UBP09! I hope you are having a wounderful day!

StephF said...

Found you via the UBP & I am so glad!! I think I'm gonna like it here... I've already found ideas to inspire me. Thanks so much for sharing!

Deb said...

Tip toeing threw the UBP and thought your blog deserved a comment ;O) YOur children are beautiful! You are one blessed lady.
I love your main reason for blogging!
Praise God,
Blessing to you and yours.

Stephanie said...

Wow another beautiful, inspiring and encouraging blog! Adding you to my feed reader now!

Anonymous said...

Gotta love a fellow prayer warrior! Party hopping and participating so stop in for a visit.

Jena Webber said...

Hello! Thanks for coming to my blog! What a sweet site you have. I landed on a peanut butter and jelly song on the first click, and now I'm here. It's great for like-minded believers to encourage each other in the Lord!

Anonymous said...

What a pretty blog you have! Your abundant love for the Lord is very evident. I've enjoyed visiting here. Blessings to you!

Allison said...

I'm stopping by from the UPB. It's nice to "meet" you! I really like your blog, and will definitely visit again! I'm always looking for blogs written by Christian women. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Bobbi & Noe said...

What a wonderful blog. You have such a beautiful family!

~Bobbi

Ruby said...

Visiting on the UBP circuit. This is a stunning blog!
Ruby

janetfaye said...

Hi from UBP 2009!

It is nice to meet you!

daniele @ domestic serenity said...

so glad to have found your site through the blog party! very inviting & welcoming.

Anonymous said...

Hello there. Knocking on your door from the blog party. Hope you don’t mind.


Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com

Twitter: AboutParenting

Muthering Heights said...

I always enjoy my visits to your site. Good luck with the prizes! :)

StacieinAtlanta said...

Hi-

I am just stopping in from The Ultimate Blog Party to say hello. Come by my place to enter to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System and some books. :)

Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta

Eli's Lids said...

You sound so cool! REALLY! Can I take your dance class!?!?!?
I love the idea of family Bible studies, I will be stealing that! And I agree... when I put on my apron I am transformed!

Anonymous said...

Hi, just stopped over from UBP. Your blog is gorgeous and you are very blessed with your beautiful family! I will back with more time to check out your prayer journal. Come by my place some time and say hi!
:) blessings

Carma Sez said...

My, you've got a lot going on !

Stopping by from UBP to say "hi" - party on :-)
carma

Tamara B. said...

Cruising over from the big UBP to say hi :)

Laurie Ann said...

I truly enjoyed getting to know you better. Youro number 5 was one of my faves. I have to have it cold to sleep, too. I'm a southern gal, too - Mississippi, so we're practically neighbors! Nice to meetcha!

Unknown said...

Great stuff today!!! I am an apron gal too! Love to wear them daily!!!

Thanks so much for sharing with us today At the Well!!

Linda said...

You Go Girl!
You are one lively girl. But I think you need to be, to keep up with seven energetic blessings!

I loved your post and all of your fun ideas.

Oh, by the way, I hope you will have a very blessed birthday tomorrow on may 5th.

Maybe you will get a new pair of shoes,...dancing girl! (smile)

Love you,
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
I didn't do At The Well Today,...but come on over and read my poem. ~~~~God Bless!

Unknown said...

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! So fun to read all about you! Keep living for the Lord! There is power in His blood, a forgiveness in His hands, a peace in His love that we can't understand! There is joy in His spirit!
God bless you!

Sandy said...

Valencia, So glad to have found your blog and join in your party. We have a lot of the same Christian goals.
Hope you'll stop by my plain blog with a purpose--sharing scriptue that speaks to me specifically on a specific day and my prayers.
Happy Anniversary!

Mimi N said...

Dropping by from the Bizzard Blog Hop. Love that your blog serves Christ! I've never had gumbo! I love the look of your blog. I also like how you listed all those random things about yourself!

Mimi from Woven by Words

pippasmum said...

Just reading your description of yourself fills me with peace - you are very inspiring! It's wonderful to meet a woman of such strong faith!

Michelle said...

Found you from the blog hop and have been blessed by you and your testimony! It's great to "meet" other sisters in Christ in blogging land! God Bless! Michelle from Cornucopia at www.westoncornucopia.blogspot.com

wondersndreams said...

found you through UBP11, I also can't sleep unless its cold in my room, which annoys my DH who loves heat.

Amy's Blah, Blah, Blogging said...

I love that you are passionate about being feminine and modest in your dress. That is one of my goals for my girls and I too.

Stop by and say hi when you get a chance and have fun "partying" this week!

Mar'ah said...

I was VERY blessed with your post! Thank you so much for sharing, I look forward to your Feminine Fridays, what a novel concept! Be blessed!

Mama Chocolate said...

Visiting from the UBP11!
I love finding like-minded Christian moms out there!
Stop by and visit sometime! :-)

Johanna at Mama Chocolate
Family life, tips for mom, reviews, giveaways and more!

Unknown said...

I don't know how you have time to do all you are doing. You are truly inspirational!

Stopping from the Utimate Blog Party!

Anonymous said...

OHOH LOVE THE BG :)

Anne said...

You're making me hungry! That sourdough bread looks so good...and praline ice cream! Yum.
Thanks for stopping by my blog : )

Jeannette said...

Stopping by from the Ultimate Blog Party! It is so nice to "meet" you. My birthday is the 7th! I hope you're having a great day. I'm following now so I'll see you around!

www.CraftyHippoDesigns.com
http://AHippoWithAHeadband.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

I'm your newest follower from Ultimate Blog:) Oh, I've tried that tea...lol, and boy howdy did it give me indigestion! I hear its good for you though:)

Have a great time at the party and hope to see you at my place too!

Michelle
Faith on Fire

Stacie Raye said...

Just stopping by to say hi during the UBP11.
I already follow you and also LOVE anything gospel, especially Christian rap. Best music in the world!

Jessica Heights said...

I always enjoy visits here...enjoy the party!

Alida Sharp said...

just stopping by to say Hi from the UBP...looking forward to reading more from you!!

joy & blessings,
Alida

LaVonne said...

Visiting your blog from the UBP11 hop. I hope you have a blessed time during this fun party.

Long Wait For Isabella

Anonymous said...

Dropping in from UBP. Always such a pleasure to run across your blog :-D

Many blessings!

~ Brandy
http://brandycormier.com

Devan @ Accustomed Chaos said...

Hello there! so nice to meet you! you know, i have never had gumbo? going to have to try it someday!

thanks so much for dropping by my site xxo

Jen said...

I found your site last year through the UBP, and lost track of it amongst all the others I'd subscribed to! That makes me sad, because we seem to have a lot in common! So glad I "found" you again!

Susie B. Homemaker said...

Hi, visiting from the UBP! I love praline & caramel ice-cream. :) The items in your shop are lovely... the Sweetest Peas necklace is too adorable.

Anonymous said...

Just stopping by from the UBP and your site is lovely! I just love the ministry you're doing with dance and how much you value prayer.

Blessings!

Becky @ From Ministry to Motherhood
http://ministrytomotherhood.wordpress.com/

GLENDA CHILDERS said...

Hi Valencia,
Lovely to meet you and your blog through UPB. This is my first year and I am finding many wonderful blogs, like yours.

Fondly,
Glenda

Gg - Notes on the Journey # 269

Tina Hollenbeck said...

Hi, Valencia! I'm stopping by from UBP - I'm #73 (Being Made New - http://tinahollenbeck.blogspot.com) on the Christian list - and I think it was on last year's UBP that I started following you. :^) Very nice to get to know a little more about you a little - and I hope you might stop by my place this week, too. :^)

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

a great post...so glad that I stopped by


what a fun party. I have am trying to read as many blogs as I can.
I would love to read every single one...Everyone has a story.
Hope you will stop by...I have some extra giveaways that require nothing but a comment...
Teresa
http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/

http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com/

Christy said...

It's nice to meet you! I'm Christy, Christian-Army Wife,Homeschooling Mom, living in Germany. God's blessed our family with 5 children, with our oldest daughter, Jordyn resting in Jesus's arms after a battle against AMl leukemia. Our blessings on earth range in ages from 10 months to 10 years.

I look forward to getting to know you better.

God's Blessings

Sistergirl said...

Hi, Hoppin by from UBP!

Unknown said...

found ya via a blog hop. following you now! :)wont you stop on over to my blog too and comment to help me build my numbers? (& follow me too!) I have lots of great giveaways all the time, right now, 12 active ones!

Low entries too! Some VERY low entries!
I'm a sahm navy wife of a submariner man.
2 great kids.
I speak my mind,
I blog about our life when I have the time, so anyway that's it. Cute blog!
ty for taking the time to read this! Have a great night!

MrsWardy88 said...

Awe i feel at home. *sipping tea* I see a lot of what I aspire to be in you. :) I'm a home maker, a God fearing woman and I love to DIY. I'm blessed that I ran across your blog. Its nice to surround yourself with positive people.