Jules Journal

this is for all the moms :)

2010-06-24T11:24:00.001-06:00

still around

2010-05-26T12:31:00.002-06:00

Haven't blogged forever. Guess i've been way too busy. Seems like once summer starts it is go go go. We just started summer break for everyone and have a few weeks of nothing and then starts registration for school, karate, jr. tackle, summer camps, and whatever else decides to pop up. :)
We are on vacation for a week starting next week. Am happy b/c we are not going anywhere this time. Just staying here and working at the house, which we don't get to do that. Plan on painting the house and getting some much needed things done around here.
Hope you all have a great summer. May not be on here too much. Family keeps me busy. :)

Spring Squirrel :)

2010-03-06T16:20:00.003-06:00

Saw this squirrel hanging out while we were out running errands today. He was hanging upside down trying to get at some berries or something on this tree. We thought it was hilarious. I know the picture is little but I took it with my cell phone.
Today has been really nice. I think it is in the high 40's.Which for here is really good right now. Feels like spring and we love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of the snow is melting and the kids are outside playing. We even got to take the puppies on a walk. I don't know who enjoyed it more, us or them. :) It is just nice to be able to get out of the house and enjoy the warmer weather for a while. We are even going to get to clean the van off. It has needed a bath for a while but has been too cold to get it done.
Hope you all get to enjoy some warmer weather where u are.

February already???

2010-02-04T08:14:00.002-06:00

Wow!!! Guess I haven't posted on here since last year!!!! Been busy as usual with work and kids and every day things i guess. Time gets away from you.
Our oldest daughter is in her last semester of her 2nd year of nursing school. Just thankful that we got her through this far. She really enjoys being there and we are proud of her. Our middle daughter is a freshman in college and is going to be an English teacher. She is doing very well and is observing in an eighth grade classroom right now and is really excited about it. I am so proud of her too and happy to see the excitement she has when talking about teaching. Our youngest daughter is busy in her jr. year of high school. She loves to sing and volunteers at about anything you need her to do. She started volunteering at a local animal shelter,which fits her personality to a tee. She loves animals and enjoys taking care of them. Our son is doing well in all he is doing. He is in fourth grade and loves most everything that involves video games or computer. :) We are proud of all our kids and what they have done and will do in the future.

2009-12-25T12:25:00.001-06:00

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Enough already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-11-01T18:51:00.002-06:00

Well, I have made it through one full week with Emily being home from the hospital and having her hip surgery. That is a lot of work taking care of someone who cannot do anything for themselves b/c of surgery. She is getting around much better now which is nice for me. :) I am juswt glad she is able to get around a lot better and do more things on her own. The dr. said she would be feeling much better within a week and he was right. Just can't wait til she can stop the machine and be done with all this.
Now our youngest daughter is home sick. The flu test and strept test came back negative but they put her on Tamiflu anyway tonight. Hopefully that will work. I still think it is strept but we won't find that out until tomorrow sometime. In the meantime I am closed for a few days. No kiddos here. It will be a nice break for me which I think I need one. Been running around so much I don't know what it is like to sit for more than 5 minutes. :P
I will be glad when things are back to "normal" around here. :) Back to taking care of my kids .

anniversary

2009-10-09T07:22:00.003-06:00

Yesterday was our 21st wedding anniversary. can't believe it has been that long. Time sure does fly. These are the beautiful flowers my hubby gave me yesterday. He told the florist my wife likes fall colors can u make something like that? Ha. They are gorgeous!!! This picture doesn't do them justice. It was taken with my phone camera. Not the best coloring. Oh well.
Tonight we are going to go to Red Lobster. One of our favorite places to celebrate. My hubby's birthday is next week so we usually go out once for both anniversary and birthday. Saves on money :)

Renaissance Fair weekend

2009-10-08T17:46:00.006-06:00

These are a couple of pictures i took when we went to the Renaissance fair a couple of weeks ago. We had never been to one of these and thought it would be fun. Ricky got to try on a helmet and as u can see enjoyed doing so. The demonstration put on by this guy was very interesting. The typical knight in shining armor is not what they were really called. The term was just made up. The armor is actually called a harness. They had harnesses for parades-which are the ones u see on displays, there were harnesses for fighting also.
The picture on the top is the queen, king and their court. If you pass in front of the queen you had to curtsy(women) or men do a four count step. You always had to keep your eye on the queen or she would not be able to trust you, so men did not bow. We also, went on a castle tour which was very neat. It was a fun weekend and plan on going back next year.

kite fest 2009

2009-09-14T05:42:00.008-06:00

We had a great time yesterday at the kite fest. It was fun to watch all the people flying kites. They didn't get the big kites to fly b/c there wasn't enough wind. The big kite in the picture is a barrel kite. It had to be helped by a tractor it was so big. They had kite wars and face painting, and the kids could make their own small kites. Ricky had a lot of fun flying (or trying) to fly his kite. Glad we got to go this year b/c last year it was raining and couldn't go.

happy sweet 16 Katie

2009-08-30T13:19:00.004-06:00

Today is our youngest daughter's sweet 16th birthday. She had a surprise party yesterday at her friends' house and today we are celebrating her day first at church at the potluck and then we are going to Olive Garden....one of our favorite places to eat for dinner. Love their peach tea.
This is one of my absolute favorite pictures of Katie when she was little. She loved to carry around a washcloth and chew on it. Love her big blue eyes and button nose in this picture. Wish they didn't have to grow up so quickly.
Happy Birthday Katie. Love you!!!!!!!!!

our puppy Hawkins

2009-08-24T12:08:00.001-06:00

I thought this was too funny. Our puppy (6 months old) loves to get a hold of this one child's binky and he has it perfectly in his mouth. Had to get a picture of it. Of course I didn't give it back to the baby :)

My life this week

2009-08-22T12:23:00.002-06:00

Wow!!!! I haven't posted in a long long time. Guess I have been too busy to just sit and write. The kids are all going back to school. Our two youngest have finished their first week of school already and the two in college will start this week. Brie has to be at Maranatha on Wednesday b/c she is a prayer captain and has to set up the room and get ready for the other kids coming in for school. Emily starts at Kish on Monday. At least she only has a 15 minute drive to school and we finally got her a newer car. It is an Explorer. Needs a new exahaust but it will be ok for Monday. She really likes it. That's all that counts right? Ha.
I have been busy at home...working, cleaning, catching up on things that have had to be put off b/c of the surgery. Only 2 more weeks and my lifting ban will be gone :). Am so glad I will be finally able to do everything I did before. It is sooooooooooo hard not to do regular jobs.
This weekend is Heritage Days in our town. They have a fair going on Fri-Sunday and lots of music, food and rides for the family. It is a fun time. Tomorrow there is a parade that our youngest daughter Katie is in. She is in color guard. It is the longest parade we have ever went to, but it is good. Can't believe it is almost the end of August. Seems more like fall lately b/c of the cooler weather we have been having. It is beautiful today. Mid 70's I would say. Love this weather. Fall is my absolute favorite time of year!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoy your weekend.

On the road to recovery

2009-07-30T04:51:00.002-06:00

Am feeling much better this week. Every day is better than the last. This surgery is much different than the ones I've had before. I felt better a few hours after surgery. I know that sounds weird but I was only sore and not much more.
I am only allowed to lift up to 25 lbs. right now and that is difficult to remember b/c of feeling so well. I am being good though. Just doing little jobs around the house and having everyone else help. Am back to work too. Am glad I don't have too many little ones to carry around all day. That would be tough. Also glad the girls are home to help with everything. They have been a great help to me during this (and hubby has helped a lot too, in case he reads this hehe)

life size battleship

2009-07-28T11:54:00.009-06:00

We had a lot of fun this last Saturday with the Lifesize battleship we made at our church. Our youngest daughter came up with the idea. Very ingenius of her. We made the ships out of cardboard and painted them. Used red and white paper plates for the hits and misses. Then we split the kids into two teams-the Pirates and Navy. They plotted their moves and we had people on the gym floor calling the moves and putting the plates on the ships. It was a lot of fun. We had BBQs and potato salad and chips. I think everyone enjoyed theirselves.
Wonder what game we will think of next to do life size???? Any ideas? :)
Oh, the first picture is Our youngest trying to figure out how many of her make up the 15 ft. ship.

what a weekend

2009-07-20T05:24:00.002-06:00

Well, the weekend didn't turn out like i had thought it would. Friday evening we went to see the new Harry Potter movie.(which was really good) and I wasn't feeling well half way through the movie but didn't think too much of it. Then Saturday morning I really didn't feel well. My hubby had gone to the hospital to get blood work done for his dr. came back and we ended up going back to the hospital b/c I wasn't doing well. Ended up that I had emergency apendectomy. I guess my appendix was pretty infected which is why I wasn't feeling well the night before. I am so glad my husband decided to go right to the ER instead of the clinic b/c it didn't take long and we were gettting ready for surgery. Luckily, I wasn't able to eat that day so was good to go.
Surgery didn't take long. I was told it was only a 15 minute surgery. Of course I was in there for about 2 hours by the time all was done. My hubby was so upset with the whole thing. Poor guy. I felt so bad for him,but our church had some men come sit with him while I was in surgery.
Am home now and doing well. Just wish I could've brought that bed home with me. Pretty comfy and helped with the getting up part. Ha :) Mom and Dad will be here tomorrow which will be nice. We will see about the running around part this week. Not too much for me I guess. :(

Pictures from this weekend

2009-07-13T12:10:00.006-06:00

The happy couple

Three out of the four kids
Looking at the anniversary present
A book of the family. Very nicely put together.
Ricky enjoying the bouncy house.

2009-07-13T09:46:00.001-06:00

****Am trying to post pictures of this weekend but it froze up on me this morning. We had a great time. Will try later to post some of the pictures. *****

Wedding anniversary

2009-07-10T11:42:00.003-06:00

We are going to Missouri this weekend to celebrate my hubby's parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Can't believe it is here already. They are having a get together at their house tomorrow. There are to be about 100 people there. We are also going to meet some more Forees. My hubby loves geneology and he met up with more Forees and invited them to the reunion. He is thrilled to meet more family b/c there are not too many Forees out there.
Will add pictures later after the get together. (if my camera will keep up) It is getting old. May have to take pictures on my phone. It seems to do better these days.
Raining today so hopefully it will quit before we have to travel. Have a great weekend all.

happy Fourth of July

2009-07-03T13:03:00.002-06:00

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Hope everyone has a great 4th of July. I just can't believe it is that time of year already. It has gone by way too quick. We are not doing much this weekend. Just staying around the house doing work on the stairs. We took the carpet off last weekend and now have to sand it down and stain it. Takes a while to do projects when all u do is work.
Enjoy the weekend.

Gone too long

2009-06-14T14:23:00.002-06:00

Wow!!! It's been a long time since i blogged. Seems like everything else takes place over it lately. Today is my birthday. Not telling how old. Just guess if u have too.:)
We have been very busy this summer,as usual. Our oldest daughter is a camp counselor at the Bill Rice Ranch. She is doing well. We went down there last week and visited with her as much as we could. Then we went to Georgia to visit with my parents and grandparents and my sisters family. We had a lot of fun.
Right now my family is making a big chocolate chip cookie for my birthday. Smells good in here hehe:) I know we don't need the cookie,but it sounded sooooooooo good.Hey, it's my birthday right? :)
This week is Junior camp for Ricky. He leaves tomorrow afternoon. They are going to Camp Joy in Wisconsin. He ought to have fun. Next week is Teen camp but they are going to Northland Camp which is also in Wisconsin but a LOT longer drive.
Hope u all have a great week. We are going to enjoy the nice weather today.

Random

2009-04-16T08:30:00.002-06:00

We have had some good news lately with our kids. Our oldest daughter was made prayer captain of her dorm room for next year. This is a great honor. That means they have seen leadership abilities from her and we are very proud of her.
Our youngest daughter just found out she made it to vocal jazz. This is a singing group at their high school. She is so excited. She is going to be very busy this next year. This group requires a lot of work and practices. We even had to sign a paper saying we wouldn't be gone certain days of the year. They really take this seriously.
My best thing that has happened this week is we got a replacement dryer!!!!!!!!!! You don't realize how bad we have needed a dryer for about a month now. With a family of 6 you cannot go very long w/o it. I can't wait until tonight to get it hooked up and get caught up on laundry again!!!!! Funny how u get excited about small things huh? Guess we take those things for granted.
Have a great day. I am going to enjoy the warm weather while it is here!!! Upper 60's today.

Spring time

2009-03-31T10:06:00.000-06:00

Not too much to blog about lately. The kids were on spring break last week and it was cold and rainy most of the week. The two older girls were out of the state. Our oldest was on the east coast with the band tour from school and our next daughter was on the west coast enjoying the warm weather. My hubby was out of work last week b/c of his knee problem. Come to find out he has no knee cap left. It needs to be replaced but not going to happen any time soon b/c of no extra help while he is off. So guess he will get cortizone shots to keep going.
This week hubby had his wisdom tooth pulled. Still don't understand why we have those teeth. They don't add extra wisdom and they usually need to be pulled. He is relaxing today with antibiotics and pain medication. Should feel pretty good right now. Ha :)
It is a rainy icky day today. Should be a good nap day for the kids...I am hoping.
Hope u all are enjoying your spring. Sunshine and warm weather are on their way.

2009-03-17T12:01:00.001-06:00

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Too much sickness

2009-02-26T13:37:00.002-06:00

I am so ready for spring to get here so we can open the windows and get rid of these germs that are making everyone sick. Our oldest daughter has been home all week b/c of the virus that is going around campus. She will hopefully be able to go back this weekend. The high school has told us that they have been sending 10-15 kids home every day b/c of this virus. We just need some warm weather here!!!!
We are having a thunderstorm today. It reminds us of warmer weather:) I love thunderstorms if they aren't too bad :) Most of the snow is gone now. Yeah!!!! Hope we don't have any more big snowstorms. Next week is daylight savings time and soon it will be warmer. We made it through yet another winter-well almost.
Hope everyone is staying well.

men's dessert contest

2009-02-16T10:43:00.005-06:00

This is the finished project of my hubby's entry for the dessert contest. I think he did a great job on it. He spent quite a long time preparing it and taking time to make it look good. We had an issue with the first round. He was impatient and tried to cut the cake w/o cooling but we recovered it and he ended up getting 2nd place. Can you believe that brownies won first????? I was shocked but it was all for fun and his dessert was very good!!!!!!!!!
His reward was this Awesome ribbon. I was very proud of him and his accomplishment.

Valentine's day

2009-02-14T08:48:00.001-06:00

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Tonight we are going to a valentine's banquet for the adults. The men of the church are having a dessert contest. My hubby has entered it and is busy right now making his dessert. The rules are the man must make 99% of the dessert. No help.:) I will post a picture later since there may be someone from church that looks at my blog.hehe:) Have to keep the creation a secret til tonight. I am so proud of him. It is fun seeing him in the kitchen having fun creating a dessert. He even bought a special plate and decorations to go around it. Can't wait til tonight to see what the men make.

Animal Crossing

2009-02-04T11:05:00.004-06:00

This is the game that is being played sooooo much in our home right now. It is really fun for the kids. You have a town that you name, get to own your home and pay a mortgage with "bells" which is your money. You fish and grow fruit trees, meet other animals and can visit the city. You now can get wii speak which allows you to really talk to someone else that is visiting your town. You have to accept the friend and open your town gate but last night our daughter got to talk to 2 people. One from Austin Texas. It was so neat to see it. Technology has come a long way.

Useless information for the day: The peanut is a vegetable and a member of the pea family.

2009-02-02T14:27:00.000-06:00

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According to Phil the ground hog we are suppose to have 6 weeks more of winter. Ugh. I am ready for spring. :)

tired of snow

2009-01-22T08:24:00.003-06:00

Today I finally was able to shovel away some of the snow on our sidewalk. I haven't seen the full sidewalk in about a month because every time we try to get it shoveled or plowed we would be hit with another snow storm or ice storm. I think the weather has calmed down for a few days. It is actually suppose to get into the 30's here today. Wow!!! What a heat wave!!!
With all this coldness we have been fighting with a virus. My hubby has had it for the past 5 days. He finally was able to go to work this morning after a couple of days of anitibiotics.We have had a rough time with not having work the last couple of weeks. Way to start out the new year huh? With the funeral and then hubby being sick we are just praying we don't get too far behind on bills and all. Also praying no one else gets it. We are pushing the vitamin C right now.
I am ready for some spring time weather. Spring is my favorite time of the year and can't wait for it to get here!!!!

warmer weather

2009-01-17T11:04:00.004-06:00

Yeah!!! Today it is above 0 degrees!!!!!!! It is actually 19 right now and feels a lot warmer. My washer wouldn't work yesterday b/c of the cold temperatures,and we didn't have water from our refridgerator either. Hopefully today we can get back to normal. We have a lot of catching up to do being gone for a week and then with the crazy schedule we had the last few days. Hopefully, next week we can all get back on our schedules.
Today we are going to be down to one child. The girls all have places to go and things to do. It is sort of nice,but then I also wish they were here. I enjoy the busy house.
Hope you all have a warmer weekend ahead.

Pictures of the family

2009-01-16T10:15:00.006-06:00

These were taken while we were in Missouri last week. It is at my in laws house. They have a really nice place with 5 or so acres. It was also 58 degrees that day. Wish it was that right now. :)

Freezing

2009-01-15T21:16:00.003-06:00

It is sooooooooooooo cold here right now. The kids have not had school for a couple of days because of the snow and the cold. Right now it is -19 degrees and not suppose to be much warmer until the weekend. The wind chill is -35. We have not gone anywhere unless we have too. Went to the grocery store today and that was it!! All you people who live in the warmer states please send up some warmness.:) It is suppose to be up to 25 this weekend. Wow... a heat wave. Haha.

Accident

2009-01-07T07:42:00.002-06:00

We had to go to Missouri this week because my brother-in-law was killed in an accident a couple of days ago. He was 35 ft in the air cutting down a limb on a tree and fell to the ground when the saw kicked and knocked him off. It has been an awful shock to the whole family and it still has not seemed like it is real yet.
I feel soooooo bad for my sister in law. I keep thinking about if it would've been me and how horrible it would be. She is doing better today but my heart goes out to her. They have 8 grown kids between the two of them,and am glad that they are all coming. One of their daughter's is stuck b/c of a bad snowstorm and will be able to come either today or tomorrow. Since the storm the visitation will not be until Friday.
Please keep the family in your prayers.

new cookbook

2009-01-03T10:55:00.002-06:00

I just ordered a new cookbook. My sister in law made a very good recipe from this book and I found it really cheap on half.com. Hopefully will be able to use this all the time.Since I don't have a lot of time to cook some days,I would really like to be able to fix supper and forget about it. Can't wait for it to come now!!! :)

Christmas break

2009-01-02T08:42:00.001-06:00

This is what people in our house have been doing over Christmas break. :)Love this picture. Just had to get it when all the girls were on their laptops. Too funny. It has been so cold and snowy here there really isn't too much more too do in the house, right? Ha. I could give them tons of things to do. We had a great Christmas and since the computer was not working well, I just now got some of the pictures uploaded. Guess just too busy to take time to sit down and do it. Today I am going to get all the Christmas things put up for another year. This time of year comes and goes so quickly. I am just happy that we got to spend some time with our family this year. Am so glad that my parents and grandparents got to come visit. Even though when they were here the weather did not co-operate like we would've liked it to.

Happy New Year

2008-12-31T09:50:00.002-06:00

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Hope everyone has a blessed 2009. We are going to my sister in laws this year for new years. Lots of playing games(video and table) eating and just plain having fun.
I haven't been able to get on a post lately. My regular computer's mouse is dead,so we have to buy another one. Am on our daughter's laptop.I have pictures to post but again need to be on my computer to post them.
We had a wonderful Christmas with my grandparents and mom and dad. I am so glad they got to come for the holidays,even though it was cold and snowy,we still stayed warm. We really enjoyed the company and spending time together.
Happy 2009. May the Lord bless you all richly.

madrigal dinner

2008-12-11T14:20:00.005-06:00

The royal court

Katie and her boyfriend

Katie as a knight

Haven't had a chance to post pictures from the Madrigal dinner we went to. It was a lot of fun and the kids did an excellent job. Here are a few pictures of our knight and the royal court. If you ever have a chance to go to a madrigal dinner they are definitely worth going. Wish we would've gone way before this year.

happy birthday Ricky

2008-12-03T12:29:00.003-06:00

Today is Ricky's 9th birthday. Can't believe it. I remember when he was turning 4. Time flies so quickly. We are having a small celebration tonight and a party next week for him. He is getting a new bike which I know he will love.
Happy birthday Ricky. Hope you have a great day and many more birthdays to come.

Accident

2008-12-02T09:20:00.000-06:00

This is what happened to our van yesterday morning. Hubby called and said the van is going to have to go into the shop and I thought he was kidding. Then he told me about the accident and I asked if he was ok. He was fine and then I asked how the van was. It is going to have to have about $2300 worth of repair done. Maybe more they said since they just estimated what they can see right now. Also, they are going to detail the inside of it b/c coffee went flying everywhere when it was hit.
The lady that hit it is trying to get out of it saying it was our fault. Well, she didn't get too far. She was at fault and so we don't have to pay for repairs. Am so glad especially close to Christmas.
I am just glad no one was hurt. The van can be fixed but you can't replace people.

Glad to be home

2008-11-29T21:33:00.004-06:00

Well, we had a nice time in Missouri for Thanksgiving. I got to spend Thanksgiving evening with the flu. Not fun for me. I was in the hotel and everyone else went out for a while so I could rest. At least I didn't gain any weight for this holiday, huh? :) I am doing better today but still not a 100% yet. Wish it would just go away.
The good thing is no one else has gotten it yet,and I hope and pray they don't b/c we have a very busy week and on Friday we are going to Madrigals. It is a Christmas program put on by the high school,and our youngest daughter has a lead part in it this year. She is a knight. If you don't know what Madrigals is...it is a play put on by the kids....they are all British and wear the old fashioned outfits and even have the accent. It is a very good program they put on. I will try to get pictures but it is really difficult b/c of the lighting in there. It is worth every penny we spent to go.Just hope Katie doesn't get sick this year.She always gets run down this week b4 performing, b/c they practice every night until 10 or so. I have had her take extra vitamin C and vitamins. Hope they kick in and start working.
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving with your families. Can't believe Christmas is right around the corner. We are putting up the tree tomorrow afternoon while Brie is home to help.

2008-11-25T12:51:00.001-06:00

Thanksgiving week

2008-11-24T06:43:00.003-06:00

Am so glad for this week. This is a week where we should all be thankful for the people and things that the Lord has done for us in our lives. We have been soooo busy with the remodeling of our house that it will be a nice break this week to be with family and be able to relax for a while.
I am so glad that I only have to work two days this week. I am looking forward to it. Tomorrow we pick up Brie and she will be with us for the rest of the week until next Sunday. I love having all the kids home. It doesn't happen that often anymore.
Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy spending time with your families this week.

remodling put on hold....

2008-11-18T16:08:00.000-06:00

Well, we almost got the remodeling done. Now hubby has to work 12 hours a day for awhile and won't be able to get all the remodeling done until this weekend. I guess I can wait that long but I want to get it done!!!!! I guess I shouldn't say too much b/c he is covering for a friend at work that may be losing his wife. She hasn't been doing well for a while now. Her body is shutting down.She has had a bad drinking problem for a long time and it is now catching up with her. Sad.
Will update you when we get back to painting and remodeling.

More projects

2008-11-11T09:02:00.002-06:00

Here is part of the remodel we have done to the foyer. The paint looks pinkish in this picture but it is a toupe. It depends on the lighting what color it looks like. I really like the way it is turning out. We have worked every night to get the moldings painted and get rid of the dark look they had in the house b4. Next we are working on the living room. It will be more of a tan color. Stay tuned for upcoming pictures:)

Happy Birthday Em

2008-11-08T06:37:00.002-06:00

I am so far behind on posting. Yesterday was our middle daughter's birthday. We went out for dinner but today we are celebrating with the whole family. Our oldest daughter came home late last night so will be here today and tomorrow to celebrate with us. Am so glad she came home early. We may go to an early movie this afternoon after all the girls are done with their babysitting jobs they have today.
It is suppose to snow today. We'll see. We got some really pretty snow yesterday but it didn't stick to the ground. I think our warm days are done for now.
We are finishing the front door today and putting in trim on the floor. The front of the house is really starting to look nice. May strip wallpaper and paint today too. Will see how things go. Lots of repairs are needed and not enough time.
Have a great weekend!!!

2008-11-04T06:51:00.000-06:00

Hope everyone remembers to get out and vote today.
Have a great day!!!

Weekend project

2008-11-03T06:45:00.003-06:00

This is what we have been working on all weekend. Isn't it pretty??? I am so thrilled to have my new front door in. We still have a little trimming to do as you can see in the 2nd picture but it is coming along nicely. We have 2 windows to install this week so if I am not on much.... you'll know why. :)

2008-10-30T21:21:00.001-06:00

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Makeover day

2008-10-27T04:57:00.002-06:00

We had such a fun day yesterday with our SS class. We had a makeover day. See our study book is called Small changes for a better life and it has a chapter on how you should take care of yourself so our teacher decided to get her hairdresser to do a day of makeovers for us ladies. We didn't know who was going to be madeover so it was fun to sit there and wait to see who they picked. Well, my daughter got picked to get a haircut!!!!! She and I were soooo excited. She is away at college and doesn't get to get away to get her hair cut too often. They did an excellent job on her hair.I wish I would've taken my camera with me to show you pictures but I didn't:( She looks great and I think I found a new place to get my hair cut.:) This place pampers you and it is so nice just to be pampered a little bit every once in a while,right? They have pedicures, manicures, a massage room and full service hair salon. I think I found where my girls and I are going for a mom/daughter day out.:)

2008-10-23T12:36:00.001-06:00

Have a stinkn' sinus infection so not going to be on for a few days.

Weekend Fun

2008-10-18T09:08:00.003-06:00

Not much going on today. We had to get up early and take our daughter to her traffic school class. She got a ticket in April and this class takes it off her record. After we pick her up we are planning on going grocery shopping. Not an exciting thing.
Last night the kids played Twister-the original one. We had soooooooooooo much fun watching them,and yes I did play a couple of times. We had some kids over that had never played it and they had so much fun. It was hilarious to watch them get all tangled up and trying to figure out how to twist and turn. The old games are the best ones.

world food day

2008-10-16T08:25:00.002-06:00

World Food Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) in 1945. It is celebrated on October 16 each year.

On October 16, 1945, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) was founded. The aim of this organization is to lead international efforts to defeat hunger, supply information and act as a neutral forum for negotiation and debate around hunger and food supply. Each year World Food Day marks the anniversary of the founding of this organization and concentrates on a particular theme. In 2008 the event's theme is “World Food Security: the Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy”.

World Food Day helps raise people's awareness of problems in food supply and distribution.

2008-10-14T11:40:00.002-06:00

Happy forty something :) birthday to my hubby.We are having a steak dinner tonight and of course presents. We celebrated with ice cream cake last night b/c my daughter has to work tonight and won't be able to celebrate and of course our oldest daughter is away at college so this is his first bday without her. Sad.:(

2008-10-08T12:02:00.003-06:00

Today is our 20th wedding anniversary. Can't believe the time has gone by so quickly!!!!!! Seems just like yesterday we were getting married. Now we have 4 kids,a dog and a cat and have a very busy,happy life.

questions to think about........

2008-10-06T12:19:00.001-06:00

Can you cry under water?
>
> How important does a person have to be before they are
> considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
>
> Why do you have to 'put your two cents in'... but
> it's only a 'penny for your thoughts'?
> Where's that extra penny going to?
>
> Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the
> clothes you were buried in for eternity?
>
> Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
>
> What disease did cured ham actually have?
>
> How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out
> it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
>
> Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby'
> when babies wake up like every two hours?
>
> If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a
> hearing?
>
> Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
>
> Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put
> money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
>
> Why do doctors leave the room while you change?
> They're going to see you naked anyway.
>
> Why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural?
>
> Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast
> to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
>
> If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a
> stupid song about him?
>
> Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane?
>
> If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio
> out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
>
> Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all
> fours?
> They're both dogs!
>
> If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME
> crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?
>
> If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made
> from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?
>
> If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come
> from morons?
>
> Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have
> the same tune?
>
> Why did you just try singing the two songs above?
>
> Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the
> hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your
> butt?
>
> Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face,
> he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he
> sticks his head out the window?

Weekend Fun

2008-10-04T05:44:00.003-06:00

We have a busy weekend planned again. We are going to the Oregon Autumn days today. They have crafts(my favorite):) and games and food and all sorts of fun fall stuff to do. Then tonight we have an adult steak fry-no kids allowed-with the adults from church. Ought to be fun.
Tomorrow as soon as we get out of church we are going to the Kite Fest. They were suppose to have it in September,but we got soooooo much rain that weekend they had to cancel it and rescheduled it for this Sunday. It is suppose to be a lot of fun. Will take pictures and post them later.
Have a great weekend all. I know we will. It is suppose to be a beautiful fall weekend.
***Couldn't go to the kite fest. It got rained out.:( So no pictures*****

Football game

2008-09-21T08:31:00.004-06:00

Here's our kids plus one at the football game yesterday. It was beautiful weather for a game and they won the game. The score was something like 48-3. It wasn't really a game,too far ahead. The second picture is the marching band. They did mission impossible. The last one,of course is me and hubby. We had a fun day but we were definitely ready to get home and enjoy the rest of the day with the family.

2008-09-20T07:17:00.000-06:00

Keep going, and going and going.......

2008-09-09T08:01:00.003-06:00

Have been way too busy lately to post much on here. School,work, church and family have kept me going. This weekend we have a fun thing going on for church. It is called Farmtastic. It is for the teens of the church. THere are churches from all over that come to participate in this. It is a lot of games, food, and fun and then they have a service at the end. Just pray that it doesn't rain on Saturday so they can enjoy the day. Our oldest daughter is coming early this weekend so she can help too. She is also bringing a friend from school to stay the night at our house. We are looking forward to this weekend. Ought to be fun. Will try to get pictures if I can. I am working during the lunch at farmtastic. They are serving over 2000 hot dogs that day. Should be a good turn out.

Trip to Maranatha

2008-08-30T13:34:00.004-06:00

Good picture of Brie and Emily.

She gets a top bunk. Guess it was first come first serve. :) It has been a while since I made a bunk bed. Not easy!!!

This is Brie's dorm. She is on the other side of the building but I took this side b/c the name is on it.

happy 15th birthday Katie

2008-08-30T05:21:00.000-06:00

Today is our youngest daughter's birthday. Can't believe she is turning 15 already. Seems like it was just yesterday that we were bringing her home from the hospital.
We are going to have a birthday breakfast with the family since dad has to work tonight, then we are going to have a birthday dinner with some of her friends.

Other news.....we took our oldest daughter to college yesterday. She is so excited about starting.We went around with her yesterday getting all the paperwork and pictures and all the audition times she needed. She has four roommates and hopefully has all the things she needs to start her semester. I would have pictures up to show you her room and all....but the memory card we used in the camera won't let me download them since we used my daughter's camera and not mine. So will have to get a disc made and then post them.

Have a great labor day weekend everyone. I know I am going to enjoy it. I have a four day weekend and am going to make the best of it. :)

2008-08-28T12:23:00.000-06:00

You Scored an A

You got 9/10 questions correct.

It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors.

If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs.

As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human.

And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes.

The It's Its There Their They're Quiz

Look what I got :)

2008-08-21T10:18:00.001-06:00

Like my new fridge???? We got it yesterday because my other one bit the dust. It was not keeping milk or anything cold and I am sure it was at least 20 years old, so it was time to get a new one. I love this new fridge. It has a water filter system on it so we can get good water to drink and has crushed and cubed ice. I like all the extras you get on appliances:) This is the first new fridge i have ever had. I always have gotten used ones. I am so excited. I go to the kitchen just to look at it hehe:)

kid's answers

2008-08-19T06:19:00.001-06:00

If you need a good laugh, try reading through these children's science exam answers :

Q: Name the four seasons.
A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.

Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to drink.
A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists.

Q: How is dew formed?
A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.

Q: How can you delay milk turning sour? (brilliant, love this!)
A: Keep it in the cow.

Q: What causes the tides in the oceans?
A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and nature hates a vacuum. I forget wh ere the sun joins in this fight.

Q: What are steroids?
A: Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs.

Q: What happens to your body as you age?
A: When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental.

Q: What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty?
A: He says good-bye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery.

Q: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes.
A: Premature death.

Q: How are the main parts of the body categorized? ( e.g., abdomen)
A: The body is consisted into three parts -- the brainium, the borax and the abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain; the borax contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five bowels A, E, I, O, and U.

Q: What is the fibula?
A: A small lie.

Q: What does 'varicose' mean? (I do love this one...)
A: Nearby.

Q: Give the meaning of the term 'Caesarian Section.'
A: The Caesarian Section is a district in Rome

Q: What does the word 'benign' mean?'
A: Benign is what you will be after you be eight.

Kids Are Quick

TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?
CLASS: Maria.
____________________________________
TEACHE R: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.
__________ ________________________________

TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'
TEACHER: No, that's wrong
GLENN: ! Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
____________________________________________

TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.
__________________________________

TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
WINNIE: Me!
__________________________________________

TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
GLEN: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
_______________________________________

TEACHER: Millie, give me a sentence starting with 'I.'
MILLIE: I is..
TEACHER: No, Millie..... Always say, 'I am'
MILLIE: All right... 'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.
_________________________________

TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.
______________________________________

TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.

TEACHER: Clyde , your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's. Did you copy his?
CLYDE : No, sir. It's the same dog.
___________________________________

TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher.

too busy to post...

2008-08-14T06:22:00.003-06:00

Wow!!! I was looking at the last time I posted and I haven't posted at all in August. I am really falling behind.
We have been very busy this summer. This last week we took vacation and had a great time. We went to Indiana to a family reunion, then the next day had a 90th birthday party for my grandpa. Then we came home and my parents, brother and sister and her family came to stay for a few days. We went shopping and found some really good deals and went to visit my aunt one day-which was very nice to see her and her hubby again.Then Thursday we really didn't do a whole lot-sort of a rest day. Friday we went into Chicago to shop. It was a lot of fun. We walked,I don't know how many miles that day around Chicago,but it was a lot of fun. We stopped at Millennium park and saw the bean and the sculptures there. The guys were at a Cub game that day and the Cubbies won.They were excited. We then ate dinner at Giordano's. Great Chicago style pizza.
This week we are getting the kids ready for school. It starts next week. I was not ready for all of them to go back at the same time. The younger ones usually go the week after high school but not this year. Guess it is good though. They are all ready to go back.
Hope you all have enjoyed your summer. I know we have. Just wish it didn't have to end.

In my daughters' eyes

2008-07-18T18:46:00.001-06:00

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daugter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes

Found this online and had to post it for my daughters. It is sung by Martina McBride and I love it!!!

VBS

2008-07-18T05:26:00.003-06:00

This week has been VBS at our church. Our son has gone all week and really enjoyed it. The girls have also been working at VBS too. It has been a very busy week. Wednesday was water day and I think the favorite day of all the kids.

This is Ricky having fun in the water games. He came home soaked!!!!! Today is the last day of VBS and they get to see who wins the grand prize which is a bike. Ricky has wanted that all week but not sure if he will win since he didn't want to memorize any verses or get too many extra points. We'll see. His team over all has been winning though and he has been telling us all about the missionary story that they have been hearing all week. I'm impressed. I just hope the heat isn't as bad as it has been all week. We are still dealing with air conditioner problems. We have one that works but it is a smaller unit and only puts out so much cool air. It has been in the 90's and very humid this week. Today is suppose to rain so hopefully there will be some relief from the heat.

What's going on.....

2008-07-10T19:54:00.002-06:00

I know I have neglected this blog for a while. It has just been so hard to keep up with this and everything else that is going on. I am keeping very busy this summer with work and not much time to keep up with blogging.
We had a really nasty storm tonight. Thought we were going to have to go to the basement but it passed. It did blow one of our windows right out of the frame. Now that is some strong wind. It didn't break though. Also, our daughter's car alarm went off. Guess it was the hail or rain that set it off. The bad thing was that the pad to shut it off was in her car so hubby went out and shut it off. Life is never boring around here. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Am really glad tomorrow if Friday. Am looking forward to the weekend and some time off to get things done around the house.

Fourth of july

2008-07-03T13:25:00.001-06:00

Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. I know I am going to enjoy the extra day off :)

Summer blahs

2008-07-01T06:58:00.002-06:00

Again the days have flown by. Can't believe it is July already. Before you know it we will be getting the kids off to school again.
Today is another busy day of work. Both my older girls work today and the younger two are just chillin' at the house with "nothing" to do at all. Ever heard that phrase at your house?? I mean the kids have game cube, PS 2, books, games, and could even go outside to play but there is still not anything to do. Maybe today if it doesn't rain we will get the new sprinkler out. It is a beach ball that shoots water out of it. It is a lot of fun. The kids played with it last week,on the day we DIDN'T have rain, and really liked it. Will have to post pictures later of it.
Well, off to work again. Have a great Tuesday.

Photo Hunt-Bright

2008-06-28T07:09:00.002-06:00

Don't ya love these bright smiles..

Friday Feast # 195

2008-06-27T05:41:00.002-06:00

Appetizer

What is the weather like today where you live?
Today it is suppose to be hot and maybe rain.

Soup

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how career-minded are you?
I'd say about 7-8. I run my own business and have for several years now.

Salad

What type of window coverings do you have in your home? Blinds, curtains, shutters, etc.?
I have curtains and some blinds.

Main Course

Name something that instantly cheers you up.
A day I can spend with my family doing something fun.

Dessert

How many times do you hit the snooze button on a typical morning?

I usually don't since I am a morning person. :)

Photo Hunt-water

2008-06-21T07:36:00.001-06:00

We went to Brookfield Zoo this year and saw this polar bear. He was so cute playing with the log in the water. He would push it in the water and then dig it back out. Very entertaining.

Life at our house

2008-06-20T12:06:00.004-06:00

Haven't been on for quite a long time. Real life is too busy around here. Busy with work and church and family things. It seems like every time we have a free weekend or even free evening something comes up. This weekend we have an eighth grade graduation to attend, next weekend we are going school clothes shopping for our oldest. Hitting all the thrift shops and clearance isles.;)
The girls have a girls night out activity tonight. All the girls from church are going out to eat and just having a good time.
Have been home by myself lately. Hubby has been working LOTS of overtime because one of his friend's wife is very sick and may not make it much longer. Just keep her in your prayers. So, since he is working it is harder to make myself make dinner and many nights the girls are not even here because of working or other activities they have. It is usually me and my son and the animals.:) Guess they are all growing up but I do like having them here.
Thank goodness the rain has stopped. We had a little rain today but not alot. We could go without it for a while and still be good. It has been a very rainy spring.

2008-06-14T05:37:00.001-06:00

Girly Comments & Graphics

Today is my birthday so if I am not around we are out celebrating:)Have a great weekend everyone.

Meme

2008-06-10T13:39:00.002-06:00

I've been tagged by Sandy for this neat meme. I won't tag anyone, but if you decide to play then please leave me a comment letting me know so I can come and visit you to read more about you.

Two Names You Go By:
1. MOM
2.jules

Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now:
1. Denim jeans
2. blue tank top

Two Of Your Favorite Things:
1. my computer
2. my time alone:)

Two Things You Want Very Badly At The Moment:
1.No more rain for at least a couple of days
2. my kids to be happy

Two Favorite Pets You Have Or Had:
1. Our dog Sadie
2. Tigger

Two People You Hope Will Fill This Out:
Not sure ?????

Two Things You Did Last Night:
1. made dinner
2. Watched house

Two Things You Ate Last Night:
1. pork chops
2. strawberries

Two People You Last Talked To:
1. hubby
2. katie

Two Things You Are Doing Tomorrow:
1. working
2. doing laundry

Two of Farthest Trips Taken In The Last 5 Years:
1. To Georgia
2. To Florida

Two Favorite Holidays:
1. 4th of July
2. Christmas

Two Favorite Beverages:
1. Iced tea
2. Lemonade with oranges

Summer is officially here

2008-06-04T07:33:00.002-06:00

Well, I can tell summer is here. Warmer weather and lazier kids;). It is nice not to be on a strict schedule like the fall,but sometimes I think we need that schedule all the time to keep things going.
The kids are not doing too much this summer. I have one in summer school and working now and the youngest ones are just enjoying summer outside.
I have been very busy with work so if I am not on here it is because I am busy taking care of the kids.
It is a little quieter here today. Not as many kids so far and it is raining and muggy outside so guess we aren't going there today either. Have had lots of rain lately.
Am fighting off a cough and really wish it would just leave. It has really worn me out!!!
Hope all of you are good and having a great summer.

2008-05-30T15:35:00.000-06:00

Techno Kitties

2008-05-25T19:36:00.001-06:00

Couldn't pass this up. Thought it was too cute.

Busy week

2008-05-23T08:50:00.002-06:00

Well, there is no Friday Feast today and I haven't posted for awhile because May is a very busy month here. The girls are taking their last final today and get out early. They are very excited. I will have a sophomore in college a sophomore in high school and a junior in high school and a third grader next fall. Can't believe it!!!!! Our oldest daughter just got her acceptance email to the college she applied to yesterday. She is thrilled. I am so happy for her. She still has to take 2 classes this summer to be a full fledged sophomore but she can do it.
We are not doing too much this Memorial day weekend. Just going to my great nephews first birthday party and then coming home to work around the house. Hopefully, a relaxing extended weekend. The weather is suppose to co-operate with us too. That will be nice.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Take time to spend with your families and have a relaxing weekend.

another quiz

2008-05-20T09:33:00.001-06:00

You Are an Optimist

You definitely see the sunny side of life, even when things aren't going so great.

And while you may not be a realist, your optimism has really improved your quality of life.

You have the energy to take charge, solve your problems, and enjoy life for what it is.

Optimists are happier and healthier - so keep thinking positive!

Are You An Optimist or Pessimist?

photo hunt-candy

2008-05-17T06:16:00.002-06:00

Candy-something we have way too much of with my hubby working at a candy packing plant. Sometimes I wish I would never see another piece of this stuff again,but it does come in handy around Halloween time:)

Happy Birthday Brie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-17T06:11:00.002-06:00

Can't believe today is Brie's 19th birthday. Her last year of teens. Time goes by way too quick!!!
We are having a cookout today to celebrate her birthday. Love you Brie!!!!!!!

Friday Feast

2008-05-16T05:45:00.003-06:00

Appetizer

What is the nearest big city to your home?
Chicago

Soup

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets?
I would say 8-9.

Salad

Describe your hair (color, texture, length).
Auburn with a few highlights. Shorter length and thick texture.

Main Course

What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow?
I think I am a good driver-not aggressive unless you are too close to my car.:)
Not a slow driver but I am not a "speed racer"

Dessert

When was the last time you had a really bad week?
This last week was not a great week-I was sick and we had a few other things going on too. This week is much better.

photo hunt-any photo

2008-05-10T07:21:00.001-06:00

I love the perspective on this picture. The girls took this for a youth activity a few weeks ago. They won for this picture.

Friday Feast #190

2008-05-09T05:02:00.004-06:00

Appetizer

When someone smiles at you, do you smile back?
Usually yes.

Soup

Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix?
We have hardwood flooring in the foyer and dining room and carpet in the living room and upstairs. Linoleum in the kitchen.

Salad

Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name.
Jugglers jostle juicy juice joyfully. (ok that was not easy this early in the morning)lol

Main Course

Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption?
Yes. We adopted our son 4 years ago. He was a daycare child of mine and his grandma had custody of him and asked us to adopt him b/c she was unable to take care of him anymore.

Dessert

Name 2 blue things.
My eyes & the sky.

Can you find them????

2008-05-07T07:10:00.000-06:00

There are three people in this picture. Can you find them???? You may have to enlarge the photo to find them. Have fun.

flip flop test

2008-05-06T05:25:00.000-06:00

What Your Flip Flops Say About You

You are super laid back and peaceful. Not much disturbs you.

You're content with what you have in life, and you can't stand feeling worked up.

A lot of good things tend to come your way in life...

You're not too busy or stressed to let an opportunity pass you by.

Your ideal warm weather place: Hawaii

The Flip Flop Test

Just had to do this quiz:) I don't wear flipflops much but our daughter has every pair that Old Navy makes I think. Love this Ideal warm weather place.Would love to visit Hawaii sometime.

40 foot banana split!!

2008-05-05T07:59:00.001-06:00

These pictures are from the Awana end of the year celebration we had last night. The clubbers all got awards and then to the banana split. Everyone's favorite part. Our girls voluntered to help serve it and had a great time.

Mother Daughter Tea

2008-05-03T12:34:00.003-06:00

This is me and my daughters at our mother/daughter tea at church today. We had a lot of fun. They had a fashion show starring all the little girls from church. Very cute. Had all kinds of salads for lunch and had a very nice time. My middle daughter won the centerpiece. It was a vase of flowers. Very pretty. Now we are off to clean out the van for the kids activity at church this evening and hubby and I are going out without kids!!!! Yeah!!!

quite a week

2008-04-30T08:11:00.002-06:00

It's been quite a week so far. Sunday our middle daughter got her first speeding ticket. She was all upset but I told her this is one of those lessons you are going to have to learn. She is going to the class they offer to get the ticket removed from your record. Just hope she doesn't get any more for quite a long time.
Am now on a blood pressure medicine.Ugh!!!! Didn't think I would have to be on something like this but oh well. Am going to have to call the dr. back today because I think this medicine is messing with me. My husband is taking it too and not bothering him at all. Not fair!!!! Hopefully, I can get on something else that won't make me feel so yuck!!!
Not too much more going on. Just busy every day. I don't have any kids this morning yet so I thought I would get some blogging done. I am in the process of making a baby blanket for the new addition. They had their girl on Saturday morning. She is soooooo tiny. I got to hold her yesterday. Only 6 lbs. 4 oz.
Hope you all have a great day!!

what kind of cereal are you?

2008-04-29T12:36:00.000-06:00

You Are Cheerios

Like other Cheerios eaters, you want to be a responsible adult.

But you can't help but still be a kid at heart!

You try to make good decisions. You're a clean cut, conscientious person.

You're the type of person who would never skip breakfast.

Part of you thinks that breakfast is too important to miss...

But a bigger part of you knows it's too fun to miss!

What Kind of Cereal Are You?

Just for fun ;)

2008-04-25T11:53:00.000-06:00

Random......

2008-04-25T11:38:00.003-06:00

Not much news here at our house. Just keeping busy as usual. The kids had some days off from school this week which was nice for me(extra hands to help). I had a couple of appointments this week so they helped out a lot. Today the kids are all back in school. They only have 3-4 weeks left until summer break. Can't believe how fast the school year goes.
We are anxiously awaiting the birth of a new baby. One of my daycare moms is due any time now. They are having a girl and she will probably be induced on Sunday if she doesn't have her earlier. I love to hold newborns. They are so sweet.
This is prom weekend but none of my girls are going. Not jr.-srs. yet and not dating anyone that is. That is fine with us. Less expense for dresses and pictures and all.:)
I have this weekend off. Am sooooo excited. I don't get too many weekends free. I am going to go get my haircut and we have a meeting to go to on Saturday night but that is all the plans I have for the weekend. Will probably just clean the house and relax the rest of the time. I may even have time to read some this weekend. Wow that would be nice.Hope you all enjoy your weekend.

Springtime

2008-04-22T05:27:00.000-06:00

photo hunt-thirteen

2008-04-18T19:49:00.002-06:00

(i know there are more than thirteen hearts here but I tried to edit it and it wouldn't let me. At least there are 13 right??)

shake rattle and roll

2008-04-18T11:56:00.003-06:00

We had an earthquake this morning at 4:30.I personally didn't know anything was going on because I was still sleeping but I know several people that did know it was happening.
Our daughter's boyfriend,in Southern Illinois was in his dorm room and there were several kids that evacuated the building. I know it was worse down south because that is where it started. I was told that in Chicago there were trimmers felt.
There is a major fault line in Illinois,not sure exactly where but if there ever was a major earthquake I am sure we would know it.
We are all fine here. Nothing damaged and haven't heard on the news of any major damage anywhere so far. I am glad it was nothing major. The only time I have ever felt any trimmers was when i was in high school and it shook a few things in the house. That alone was scary enough.

Friday Feast #187

2008-04-18T05:09:00.002-06:00

Appetizer

Name a color you find soothing.
I really like any shade of blue.

Soup

Using 20 or less words, describe your first driving experience.
I remember driving a stick shift for the first time. I was bucking the car all over the place.

Salad

What material is your favorite item of clothing made out of?
I would have to say denim.

Main Course

Who is a great singer or musician who, if they were to come to your town for a concert, you would spend the night outside waiting for tickets to see?
Not sure I would spend the night outside for tickets to see any singer. Don't really have a band or singer that I would do that for.

Dessert

What is the most frequent letter of the alphabet in your whole name (first, middle, maiden, last, etc.)?
The letter "E"

drivers license, college road trip,flu and other neat stuff

2008-04-16T07:06:00.003-06:00

Well, we have one more driver in the family now. Our second daughter just got her license a few weeks ago. It is nice to have that extra driver but then again it is another thing to worry about,having her out there with all the other people that are driving. Scary!!!!
Our oldest is going on a trip this Friday and Saturday to visit a college she wants to go to this fall. She is finishing up her freshman year here,but would like to go to this other college for her next three years. My hubby is going with her Friday to find out about financial help and all that fun stuff. She is going to go to several classes and hang out with the kids there. She is really looking forward to it.
We also have had another one come down with the flu. Our oldest daughter had it yesterday. Now, mom is the only one that hasn't had it and hope NOT too.
70 degrees today so we are going to enjoy the day. We haven't had too many warm days so hope you all have a great day. We are going to enjoy the sun :)

Photo Hunt-Twisted

2008-04-12T05:41:00.000-06:00

Had a hard time finding a picture for this week but I think this one is pretty good. I love all these twisted faces.
They were acting silly in the van while we were on vacation and I caught them with the camera. Good times!!