What I'm thankful for...
A Husband who loves me and loves spending time with our children and me
http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/blog/gratituesday
That One Time I Had to Chase my Taco
5 years ago
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
GratiTuesday
What I'm thankful for...
A Husband who loves me and loves spending time with our children and me
http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/blog/gratituesday
Giveaway!! Don't miss out!
There's a great giveaway going on that all you "mommies" won't want to miss.
http://www.hearthmanagement.com/2009/03/dress-for-success-and-giveaway-its-real.html?showComment=1237903200000#c5826174317293822610
Click on the link and it will take you to the place to enter. Read the info on this site! Very helpful information and also very uplifting. Don't forget to enter the contest. Of course, I hope I win.
http://www.hearthmanagement.com/2009/03/dress-for-success-and-giveaway-its-real.html?showComment=1237903200000#c5826174317293822610
Click on the link and it will take you to the place to enter. Read the info on this site! Very helpful information and also very uplifting. Don't forget to enter the contest. Of course, I hope I win.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
On the road again... I can wait!
Well, we began our week on the road. Daniel had school in Marietta on Monday, so we arose - quite early - and rode to Marietta with him. We dropped him off at school and met his cousin Heather at McDonalds. She has a 3 year old, Caleb. So, the kids played a while at McD's and we ate breakfast. Then, we rode to a local park. It had to be the best park I've ever been to. Wish we had one like that in this area. It had several play things - one for each age group. It had a merry-go-round, bouncy things, swings, etc. There were also walking trails and a creek. The kids had a great time wading in the creek. We left the park and went to Heather's house. The kids played outside while Heather fixed lunch and I fed Andrew. After eating lunch, we had to go back to the school to pick up Daniel.
We left Marietta and headed to Madison. Not as long of a trip as I had anticipated. (only about an hour) We dropped Daniel off at Source Of Light Ministries International, where he is a member of the board. He had board meeting Monday afternoon and most of the day Tuesday. The kids and I checked in to a hotel. (w/an indoor pool). We swam a while and then Stephen got quite bored. He doesn't care much for swimming. Daniel came back about 5:00 and we got ready for a banquet.
Gaga and papa got there about 5:45 to stay with the kids while we went to our banquet. They enjoyed swimming with Gaga and Papa and eating pizza. Andrew had a few quiet moments with Gaga in the room.
Tuesday - was quite long. Daniel's meeting lasted longer than planned. The kids and I went to Wal-Mart, got lunch, ate at the park and played. We showed up to pick Daddy up at 2:00 but he didn't get done until 4:00. So, the kids got bored. They did fairly well under the circumstances, though. We left at 3:00 to get icecream and then went back to get daddy.
We arrived back home just in time for Upward practice. So - busy couple of days - but at least we were able to be together. The joy of homeschooling is we can pick up and go when we need or want to w/out missing school. So, glad this door is open for us - although - I would like to SLAM it shut every now and then.
We left Marietta and headed to Madison. Not as long of a trip as I had anticipated. (only about an hour) We dropped Daniel off at Source Of Light Ministries International, where he is a member of the board. He had board meeting Monday afternoon and most of the day Tuesday. The kids and I checked in to a hotel. (w/an indoor pool). We swam a while and then Stephen got quite bored. He doesn't care much for swimming. Daniel came back about 5:00 and we got ready for a banquet.
Gaga and papa got there about 5:45 to stay with the kids while we went to our banquet. They enjoyed swimming with Gaga and Papa and eating pizza. Andrew had a few quiet moments with Gaga in the room.
Tuesday - was quite long. Daniel's meeting lasted longer than planned. The kids and I went to Wal-Mart, got lunch, ate at the park and played. We showed up to pick Daddy up at 2:00 but he didn't get done until 4:00. So, the kids got bored. They did fairly well under the circumstances, though. We left at 3:00 to get icecream and then went back to get daddy.
We arrived back home just in time for Upward practice. So - busy couple of days - but at least we were able to be together. The joy of homeschooling is we can pick up and go when we need or want to w/out missing school. So, glad this door is open for us - although - I would like to SLAM it shut every now and then.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Snow Days
Wow! What fun we had in the snow this last Sunday and Monday. By the time we got home from church and lunch on Sunday, there was a nice blanket of snow covered the ground. So, we all bundled up and prepared to enjoy the beauty of God's creation. First - to the backyard. The girls jumped on the trampoline and made snow angels. Stephen enjoyed watching the snow fall on "Dukey boy"'s nose. He also enjoyed the fact that our yard looked like "Narnia". It didn't take long for their gloves to be wet and their hands to be cold.
So, we changed gloves and headed toward the church with our boogie board in hand to do a little sledding. (You know you're in the south when you go sledding on a boogie board.)
They had loads of fun sledding down the hill by our playground at church. Oh - the joy in their laughter is something that I will long remember. After a while, we came back home and the girls wanted to build a snowman. So, we all got started. It was fun watching them create these snow people.
We came inside and had hot chocolate and watched Narnia. Right after supper, our electricity went out. We spent the evening playing cards and other games. The girls loved the fact that we had to use candles to see. We headed for an early bedtime - when the kids got bored of playing games.
It was very relaxing and unbelievably quiet to not have the TV on all evening. It was a refreshing and fun time that we spent all together playing and having fun.
So, we changed gloves and headed toward the church with our boogie board in hand to do a little sledding. (You know you're in the south when you go sledding on a boogie board.)
They had loads of fun sledding down the hill by our playground at church. Oh - the joy in their laughter is something that I will long remember. After a while, we came back home and the girls wanted to build a snowman. So, we all got started. It was fun watching them create these snow people.
We came inside and had hot chocolate and watched Narnia. Right after supper, our electricity went out. We spent the evening playing cards and other games. The girls loved the fact that we had to use candles to see. We headed for an early bedtime - when the kids got bored of playing games.
It was very relaxing and unbelievably quiet to not have the TV on all evening. It was a refreshing and fun time that we spent all together playing and having fun.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Eventful Trip
Well, we're home from Winterplace, WV. The youth had a great time skiing. I just went up to see the snow. But, boy, was it an eventful trip home.
To start with, we woke up Sunday AM with 3-4 in. of snow and it was still snowing. It was BEAUTIFUL!! The kids loved playing in the snow. WE hit the road at 9:30 AM and boy was it freezing. Yes, that's right, the heat on the bus did not work. We got about an hour and a half down the road and the bus broke down. Not sure what the problem was but we were able to coast and partly drive to the next exit to a gas station. WE were there 2 1/2 hours. Daniel and one of your other leaders drove the other guy's car into town to find a church. They ended up at FBC Hillsville, VA. Church ended and they talked with the preacher there who hooked them up with a couple willing to drive us part of the way to meet some of our church folks. So, we left and headed toward Charlotte. We met up with our church people about 30 miles south of Charlotte - and arrived back at our church by 9:00 PM.
YES! The bus is still in Virginia. Someone is supposed to be going to look at it to see what's wrong.
God protected us and brought us ALL home safely. The teenagers and leaders all had great attitudes and we had no major issues. It was a great trip despite the problems. It was fun and inspiring to see a whole new part of God's creation - the mountains, the snow, etc. He is SO GOOD!!!
To start with, we woke up Sunday AM with 3-4 in. of snow and it was still snowing. It was BEAUTIFUL!! The kids loved playing in the snow. WE hit the road at 9:30 AM and boy was it freezing. Yes, that's right, the heat on the bus did not work. We got about an hour and a half down the road and the bus broke down. Not sure what the problem was but we were able to coast and partly drive to the next exit to a gas station. WE were there 2 1/2 hours. Daniel and one of your other leaders drove the other guy's car into town to find a church. They ended up at FBC Hillsville, VA. Church ended and they talked with the preacher there who hooked them up with a couple willing to drive us part of the way to meet some of our church folks. So, we left and headed toward Charlotte. We met up with our church people about 30 miles south of Charlotte - and arrived back at our church by 9:00 PM.
YES! The bus is still in Virginia. Someone is supposed to be going to look at it to see what's wrong.
God protected us and brought us ALL home safely. The teenagers and leaders all had great attitudes and we had no major issues. It was a great trip despite the problems. It was fun and inspiring to see a whole new part of God's creation - the mountains, the snow, etc. He is SO GOOD!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Doing well
Well, I'm recovering nicely from my tubal ligation. Still sore - and "doped up" when I take my pain medicine - so I save it for nighttime. Not hurting too badly anymore, though, so I'm relying more on ibuprofen.
Daniel's mom went home yesterday right before lunchtime. She took Stephen with her. He'll be staying until Sunday week. WOW - that's a LONG TIME!! The other kids and I will be going to Augusta next Thursday to spend the night. Then, Daniel will come through there on the way to Winterplace, WV with the youth to SKI. They will pick me up to go on the trip. All the kids will stay with Daniel's parents until we return Sunday to pick them up. (God Bless THEM!!) We are so blessed to have family so willing to help us out with our children.
Daniel's mom went home yesterday right before lunchtime. She took Stephen with her. He'll be staying until Sunday week. WOW - that's a LONG TIME!! The other kids and I will be going to Augusta next Thursday to spend the night. Then, Daniel will come through there on the way to Winterplace, WV with the youth to SKI. They will pick me up to go on the trip. All the kids will stay with Daniel's parents until we return Sunday to pick them up. (God Bless THEM!!) We are so blessed to have family so willing to help us out with our children.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
surgery day
Well - we got up at 5 AM to get ready to head to Macon. Thankfully, Andrew did not wake up during the night. We left at 5:40 AM. They took me back into surgery at about 7:30 or so. Everything went great and we were headed home at 9:30 AM. WOW!! Never had a procedure done that was so efficient and quick. They moved right from one thing to the next and then moved me out the door.
After stopping to pick up my pain medicine, we came home and the kids had saved me some pancakes and eggs for breakfast. I was STARVING! So, I ate, and then went straight to bed. I've been in bed all day. (still a bit woozy from being put to sleep).
Dr. says recovery will take a couple of days but for me not to do any heavy lifting for a week (until I go for my post-op visit).
So, I'm praying for a good night's sleep after sleeping ALL DAY!!! My kids have been very good and quiet today for me. Although, GAGA is still here to entertain them.
After stopping to pick up my pain medicine, we came home and the kids had saved me some pancakes and eggs for breakfast. I was STARVING! So, I ate, and then went straight to bed. I've been in bed all day. (still a bit woozy from being put to sleep).
Dr. says recovery will take a couple of days but for me not to do any heavy lifting for a week (until I go for my post-op visit).
So, I'm praying for a good night's sleep after sleeping ALL DAY!!! My kids have been very good and quiet today for me. Although, GAGA is still here to entertain them.
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