Tomorrow is the day

Getting excited about our get away. Haven't been away on a trip with my hubby for a long time and we need a break. It is only a few days but sometimes just getting away from it all is exactly what you need. Don't get me wrong, I will miss my kids HORRIBLY,and will be thinking about them the whole time. They all have plans for the weekend so I know they will be okay. Will try to get pictures of where we go to share with you all on Sunday evening.

happy anniversary

Today is our 19th anniversary. We didn't do too much today,but this weekend we are going on a trip by ourselves!!! Yes, without kids,all alone.:) We won a free trip this past year and we decided to use it for ourselves. Can't believe it has been 19 years.It has flown by soooo quickly. Yes, we are still very happily married.

Back Home

Well, we made it back. Had a good time but too short for our youngest.They lost their game last night but Caleb made both touchdowns!!! Yeah!! Our middle daughter got to do a lot of driving on the way there and on the way back. Just wouldn't let her drive through Chicago. I am not ready for her to drive through that town-I won't even drive through there. Too many cars!!!
We are all relaxing this afternoon. Those short trips take a lot out of you. I don't like to sleep anywhere away from home anyway-that's just me.:)
Hope everyone had a great weekend!!!

Weekend happenings

Well, it is going to be another busy weekend around here. I don't think I can remember a weekend that hasn't been busy for awhile. We are going to Ohio to watch one of our daughter's friend's football game. They dated for awhile and he has been keeping us up to date on his football games, so we decided to go cheer him on at his last home game.
The kids had today off and also have Monday off for Columbus Day. I like these days b/c it is not so crazy in the morning trying to get everyone out the door on time. I am just so thankful that our oldest daughter is home to help take kids to school and run errands for me since i have the daycare at the house.She has been a great help to me.
Hope you all enjoy your weekends. It is suppose to be unseasonably warm this weekend. I don't mind. This is my favorite time of the year.(If I haven't mentioned that before)hehe:)

When I say "I'm a Christian"

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not shouting, “I’ve been saved!”
I’m whispering, “I get lost! That’s why I chose this way”When I say, “I am a Christian,” I don’t speak with human pride
I’m confessing that I stumble-needing God to be my guide

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not trying to be strong
I’m professing that I’m weak and pray for strength to carry on

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not bragging of success
I’m admitting that I’ve failed and cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I don’t think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I’m worth it

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name

When I say, “I am a Christian,” I do not wish to judge
I have no authority–I only know I’m loved

Help!!!!!

UGH!!! Am having trouble adding the award buttons to my blog. I saved the images and then went to photobucket and it wouldn't load to photobucket. Will try tomorrow I guess. Also, tried to make the smile award smaller on paint and it ends up loading really big at the bottom of my page.

To Maddie

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Can't believe you are 9 years old now. I remember the day I got the call that you were born and I went to see you. You are growing up into a beautiful young lady. Love you and miss you!!!!! Hope you have a fun birthday. Send us pictures.:)

Homecoming 2007

Here are a couple of pictures from last night. Can't find the pictures of our youngest with her group of friends but will try to find them later. Pictures are not loading onto our place we usually have them.They had a great time at the dance and all were tired this morning.

Dance the night away

Tonight is the homecoming dance. They lost the football game last night.:( Will post pictures later tonight or tomorrow. Until then... busy,busy,busy.

Friday Feast #162

Appetizer
How are you today?
Am doing just great!!! It is Friday and I have the weekend off.

Soup
Name 3 television shows you watch on a regular basis.
House,Don't forget the lyrics,and Dancing with the Stars.

Salad
What’s the scariest weather situation you’ve experienced?
I was in Florida when there was a hurricane. That is something you don't want to go through. Worst storm you could ever imagine.

Main Course
If you could wake up tomorrow morning in another country, where would you want to be?
I think I would like to visit England or Italy. Have always wanted to go there.

Dessert
What do you usually wear to sleep?
In the winter, one of my hubby's sweatshirts and my comfy pants.

Yippee!!!!

We finally got our computer back up and running!!!! Now i don't have to remember all my passwords to all the sites i go to.:) Our daughter can have her laptop back for college.

Interesting Questions........

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?

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 stuff, 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?

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?

Friday Feast # 161

Appetizer
What is your favorite type of art?
I like paintings that other people have done. If you are talking about what I like to do, I still like to color with the kids.:)

Soup
When was the last time you got a free lunch (or breakfast or dinner)? Who paid for it?
Hmmmmm......don't know when the last time was that I went out to lunch or breakfast and it was free.


Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how emotional are you?
I would say about a 5.

Main Course
Approximately how long do you spend each day responding to emails?
Usually, I look at my email in the morning and respond to the emails and then check it in the afternoon to see if there are any new emails. Maybe about 5-10 minutes

Dessert
To what temperature do you usually set your home’s thermostat?
Usually it is set at 69-70 degrees.

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Stay off the sidewalks: )

Our middle daughter is getting her permit today!!!!! Am a little nervous letting her drive. Don't know why, I wasn't that nervous with our first daughter. She of course wants to drive somewhere today, but will have to wait until dad is home. We need to take her out to the country and teach her a few things about driving first. She hasn't driven with the instructor yet,and starting next year they are enforcing some stricter rules for new drivers in our state. My youngest isn't to thrilled about it but I think they are good changes. They have to have their permit for 9 months instead of 3, they have more driving hours to complete b4 they get their license,more hours behind the wheel with the instructor. There are a few more but can't remember them all right now. The new rules start in Jan.

Our cruise

Our kids minus our youngest daughter plus one:)





Post card picture of Chicago





our little captain driving a much smaller boat





My hubby and I at Navy Pier today and behind us is the boat we rode on.




We had a really good time today. The weather was perfect and the cruise was a lot of fun-after you got your "sea legs":P The cruise was about 11/2 hrs long and it was very relaxing. We spent most of our time on the top deck. We had a buffet lunch and there was a dj there and the kids had a great time dancing and just having fun. We also had time to walk around Navy Pier. Everyone except our son and I rode the big ferris wheel. They also rode the carousel. All in all, it was a great day. I would do it again any day.

Busy, busy

Haven't been able to get online much this week. Too busy working.I have a new baby that I watch and he is really keeping me busy.He is only here on Thursday and Friday but those two days are really busy. I like to keep busy though otherwise I go nuts with not much to do. I have to stay busy.
Am really looking forward to this weekend. My hubby's work is taking us on a cruise on Lake Michigan. Can't wait. It is going to be chilly though. The temp is suppose to be in the 60's but on the water it is going to be quite cold. Am a little upset that all of our family can't go. Farmtastic is also this weekend and our youngest daughter wants to go. I don't blame her, it is a really fun time for teens from churches all over the county to get together at a farm here in town and they have games, competitions, and lots of fun but there is also a speaker there.Great way to reach out to the teens of the community.
Will try to get pictures downloaded onto the laptop. Just not sure how to do it yet. Will have to just sit down in my spare time *haha* and figure it out.

Remembering 9/11/2001

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Monday Madness

1. Do you have children in school?
yes,we have 1 in elementary school, 2 in high school, and one in college.

2. Are YOU currently in school (any level)?
No I am not in school.

3. Did you (or your children) attend a public or private school?
I attended private school for 12 years.

4. As far as formal education, what level have you completed?
I went to college for 2 years

5. Do you, or did you have loans out for your (or your children's) education?
Nope. Luckily we have a payment plan for our daughter's college this year.

6. What are your thoughts on the cost of tuition for colleges and universities?
I think that community college is a lot cheaper than universities and you can receive the same kind of education as a big university and also stay close to home.

Football season is here!!

We went to the first ever home game at the new field at the high school last night. Of course, there was a ceremony dedicating the new field. Our middle daughter is in flags so we watched the pre-game show and half time show with the band. She did well. Was sooo proud of her. The hubs won the game!!! Yeah!!! We only stayed til half time b/c our son cannot last through the whole game. I am actually learning a little more about football. Shock:) It is not so bad once you learn what they are doing.:) Am glad we didn't stay though b/c there was a 20 minute delay b/c of lightning seen in the distance. It did not rain,but with fans sitting on metal bleachers and all it was probably a good idea.
Not doing much today. Just watching a 11 month old for a while. Most of our kids are off doing things today. Just a quiet day. Very nice temperatures outside. Suppose to be 78 i think. Absolutely LOVE this weather!!!! If you didn't know by now, fall is my favorite season.
Sorry no pictures to post. Don't know how to download them onto this laptop. Have pictures of our daughter in flags but will have to wait til we get our other computer working.
Have a great weekend!!!!

The Onion meme

I've been tagged by my mom:)flipflopfloozie for this quite revealing meme. The purpose is to strip you down like an onion layer by layer. So now I stand here before naked. (Oh run, hide....it is scary!!)

Let's get going so you can see how this happened!!!




LAYER 1
On the Outside

Name: Julie F.
Birth Date: June 14
Current Status: married for almost 19 years in Oct.;)
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: auburn with blonde highlights

LAYER 2
On the Inside

My Heritage: English
My Fear: losing anyone in my family
My weaknesses: Shopping in general
My Perfect Pizza: sausage and onion

LAYER 3
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

My thoughts first waking up : Thank you Lord for another day
My bedtime : sleep is good:)
My most missed memory: when i was little

LAYER 4
My Pick

Pepsi or coke :pepsi
Single or group dates : single dates with hubby
Adidas or Nike : Nike
Tea or Nestea : don't like nestea. i make tea at home
Chocolate or Vanilla : Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee : Coffee

LAYER 5
Do You ****?

Smoke : NO WAY!!! Never want to either
Take a shower : Shower not baths
Have a crush : Mel Gibson
Think you’ve been in love : YES!!! Still am
Go to school :Not for a while
Want to get married : Have been married for a while now and our 19th anniversary is in Oct.
Believe in yourself : Sometimes
Think you’re a health freak : I like to eat healthy

LAYER 6
In the Past

Drank alcohol : a little
Gone to the mall : Yep. Probably too much
Been on stage : Yes but not my favorite thing
Eaten sushi : No
Dyed your hair : Dyed no.Highlighted it.

LAYER 7
Have You Ever***?

Played a stripping game :No

LAYER 8
Hoping

Get married: Already married!!

LAYER 9
In A Guy

Best eye colour : blue
Best hair colour : dark brown
Short hair or long hair :short

LAYER 10
What were you doing

A minute ago : doing this meme
Hour ago : dishes
Month ago : probably working like usual
Year ago : working

LAYER 11
Finish This Sentence

I love :my family and friends
I feel : a ok.
I hate : someone who procrastinates and lies.
I hide : things that will hurt people
I miss : my family when they are gone.
I need : my family with me.


Not going to tag anyone so if you do this meme let me know so I can stop by.

Friday feast

Appetizer
Using only one word, how does grocery shopping make you feel?
Honestly, it makes me feel broke:)

Soup
What is your favorite part about the season of Autumn?
I love Autumn. It is my favorite time of the year. I love going to the apple orchard. I love the cool weather, the smell of fall, the kids going back to school:),wearing sweatshirts and jeans. My favorite outfit:)

Salad
Have you ever had any bad experiences online?
No I haven't.

Main Course
Name three things that make you happy daily.
My hubby, my kids, my job.

Dessert
What one household cleansing or organizing item would you not want to be without?
I love soft scrub with bleach. Cleans really well. I also couldn't live without my vaccum.

Painting continued.....

Well, we got a lot of painting done this weekend but couldn't finish one side of the house b/c of all the stupid mosquitoes. There were enough there to carry away a grown man.:) We are going to buy a fogger and see if that gets rid of them. Even in the sun yesterday the mosquitoes were eating us alive. Wish they would just go away so we can get this done. The poor kids around town look like they have chicken pox b/c they have been bitten so much by those mosquitoes.
Hopefully by this weekend we can finish the one side of the house and be done with it.I would post pictures but we are still on my daughter's laptop. Have to take the other computer in to get looked at i guess. Not working still. We think it is the power supply which won't be so bad to fix.
Have a great day everyone!!!!

Our weekend

We have had a great labor day weekend so far. We took the kids shopping on saturday for some more needed school clothes and shoes. I think it was more fun for us girls than dad:) He usually goes along for the ride. We also stopped by my favorite fall place...the apple orchard. I love going there b/c fall is my favorite time of the year I love to go to the corn maze and get caramel apples and buy my new candle:P
Yesterday was church and then a little more shopping for one of our daughters. We made it home in time for another daughter to go to the movies with her friends.
Today we are going to finish painting the house. It is gorgeous weather and we are soooo thankful for that.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor day weekend.

My week so far......

Haven't been online for a while. I think our internet provider was having trouble since we had all this rain. There were a lot of phone boxes and cable that were under water. I am glad it is all back!!!
We are suppose to get more rain tonight. At least the rain water has gone down quite a bit so hopefully it will not flood again.

Our oldest daughter went to college for the first time yesterday. Sad day for mom. She was fine of course, but went to the wrong class. Ooops:) She doesn't have that class again until Wed. so we'll see if we get it right this next time:P She really seems to like college. I am just getting used to the fact that she is in college.

Hope you all are having a great week.

Flood of 2007

We went to DeKalb last night to see how bad the town was flooded. Oh my it was really bad. Thank the Lord it is nice today and we didn't get the rain we were suppose to get. NIU has a lake on campus and it was flooding the street that we had to go through. It was awful to see people's cars under water. I felt so bad for them. Here is a link to the Dekalb paper.There is a place on that sight that you can see pictures of the flood. I just pray we don't get any more big storms for quite a while b/c we need this water to reside.
Ok for some reason my link didn't go through. You can look up pictures of the flood at daily-chronicle.com.

Computer down

our computer is down right now so am using my daughter's laptop. Not sure what has happened to the computer right now. We are thinking it has something to do with the recent storms we have had b/c it was working yesterday morning and then quit. We had had a LOT of rain lately!!!
As long as my daughter keeps this laptop charged I can still get on and go visit everyone's blogs.Boy I didnt realize how much I missed having the computer around. Guess it is good that I take a break from it for a while but not too long:)Can't stand being without it.

wordless wednesday

This is how I feel some days:)

peach tea

Hey, just wondering.... does anybody know how to make peach tea or know if they sell it in the stores????? I had some really good ice peach tea at Olive Garden yesterday and I really would like to know how to make it the way they do. It is my new favorite drink.

Monday Madness

1. How many desktop computers in your home?
We only have one desktop in the house.

2. How many laptops?
Right now there is one. Our daughter has one she got for graduation so she can use it in college this fall.

3. What kind of internet service do you have? (i.e. phone modem, dsl, etc.)
We have a cable modem.

4. Do you tend to use more than one email account regularly?
I have 2 emails. One I use for regular email and one I use for freecycle.

5. Do you use email as a main source for communicating to your family and friends?
Yes!!! I don't know what we would do without email to keep in touch. I can tell my family things that happened that same day instead of depending on "snail mail" as it is called now.:)

6. What kind of computer monitor do you own (flatscreen, or other)?
Just a regular ol' monitor. Nothing fancy.

Friday Feast #156

Appetizer
Describe your laundry routine. Do you have a certain day when you do it all, or do you just wash whatever you need for the next day?
My routine is whenever the laundry needs to be done it gets done. There are days(if I have time) that i do a lot of laundry and then there are days that I can't get one load done.

Soup
In your opinion, what age will you be when you’ll consider yourself to truly be old?
I think age is just a number and you are only old if you think you are old. You can have fun at any age of life and I think you should enjoy your life b/c you never know what is going to happen.

Salad
What is one of your goals? Is it short-term, long-term, or both?
Right now my goal is to raise my children to be loving,respectful,responsible adults.

Main Course
Name something unbelievable you’ve seen or read lately.
I can't believe the news today. So many things going on from politics to weather,hollywood. There is always something shocking that you hear about in the news.

Dessert
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how happy are you today?
I would say about a 5-6. We have had some pretty bad news this week and I can't seem to get it off my mind.

1st day of school

Today is the first day of high school for my youngest two daughters. We have a freshman and sophomore this year. Am a little nervous for our youngest b/c of this being her first day in a new school. I know she will be ok by it is just the mom in me worrying about her. At least her sister is there to help her and they have lunch together this semester which is really nice.
Our son will start school next Tuesday. He is thrilled(at the moment,give him a week or so and he will want to stay home:) He is in 2nd grade this year and hopefully will pay attention to the teacher better this year :)
Our oldest daughter is in college this year and will be starting on the 27th. She was just soooo excited today when she took her sisters to school and she didn't have to stay there:) I think she is enjoying the college life. Her hours at school are 10-2 MWF and no school on Thursdays at all. As she says it is "sweet" :P
Am off to enjoy the day with my daycare kids and finally get to go to the park and let them run off some of that energy they have had during the rain the last few days:)

Please pray

Just found out that one of our daughter's friends were in a serious accident this afternoon and her mom passed away. Please keep their family in prayer. The daughter was in the car with her mom. The girl is only 15years old. The daughter's name is Katie Beguin.
Don't know much details right now but our middle daughter is very upset right now and we just are in shock.
Thank you in advance for prayers.
**Just found out the daughter was driving and just got her permit so she is REALLY going to need prayers right now. My heart goes out to this family. Please pray for Katie and her family.

Monday Madness

Good Monday to you all! We're going to try something a bit different this week. Thank you for playing my meme, and have a great week! =)

Please fill in the following blanks, to make a compound word:

1. GROUND hog
2. FIRE house
3. HOUSE maid
4. OVER easy
5. SUNshine
6. UNDER dog
7. OUTside
8. SOMEone
Not sure if housemaid is a word or not...Anyone have any other words for house???? That's the one that stumped me:P

Nice Matters Award

My friend Carolyn at Talk to Grams gave me this award. She is such a sweet person and I really enjoy visiting her blog.Thanks so much.

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"This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you've been awarded please pass it on to others who you feel are deserving of this award."

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Sandy at Flip Flop Floozie

Jennifer at Happy at Home

Rachel at Heart of Rachel

Doing the happy dance: )

Yeah!!!! We got our new washer yesterday!!!! I am so excited.I am actually looking forward to doing the first load of laundry in my new washer!!!!
It is not a fancy washer,but it will get the job done,and I am sooooo glad we got it b4 the kids went back to school this week b/c that is when my laundry really starts to pile up with school clothes. It's always "Mom, I need this washed b4 tomorrow" and they tell me at 10:00 at night. That ever happened to any of you???? It happens here all the time. The girls usually do their own laundry but I think Mom will be watching closer now to the laundry for a while since this is a brand new washer. :) It's mom's "new toy".
Gotta very busy day today. Have to work and have an interview at 2:00 this afternoon. In August is when it seems we tend to get more calls for people needing daycare. Don't really know why but it has happened like that for the past couple of years. Oh well.
Hope everyone enjoys their Sunday. Stay cool.

The Lord has provided for us again!!!

As you know we have 3 teenage girls one of which of course is driving now and one will be driving by January.Well, we have one car for our oldest but it is in need of being replaced.The other day a guy at my hubby's work said he had a car if we wanted to look at it. It is a 1996 Ford Taurus. My DD went to see it and she paid for it on her own!!!! Even better right? ;) We will pick it up this weekend. Above is a picture of one but not her car.
Then today my hubby told me about another car that someone was selling and it is a 1995 Dodge Stratus for only $300!!!! Wow!!!! It has a few things that need fixed but no major deals so that one will be our middle daughter's,who will be 16 in the fall. She is sooooo excited about it, and we are too b/c we weren't sure how we were going to buy her a car. Thank you Lord!!!!!! We will have this car this weekend too. Just can't believe we will have 4 drivers in this house soon. AGH!!!;) Please pray for us as we train another driver.:)

Friday Feast #155

Appetizer
What is your favorite kind of pie?
I love banana cream pie or coconut cream. Don't like the fruit pies as much.

Soup
Name something that made you smile this week.
My daycare kids. I love to see the babies when they smile and laugh.

Salad
What do you do to cool off when the weather is hot and humid?
Stay inside in the AC as much as possible. :)


Main Course
You receive $1,000 in the mail with a letter that says you can only use the money to redecorate one room in your home. Which room do you pick, and what do you buy to spruce it up?
I would love to fix up my basement for the daycare and have a playroom and kitchen and sleeping room down there so I could have my house to myself upstairs and have daycare in the basement area.


Dessert
Fill in the blank: My _________ says __________, but I __________.
My body says stay in bed longer
but I have to get up and go to work:P

Summer dessert

I found this dessert in my Kraft food and family magazine that I get in the mail. You can get this magazine for free. Just go to Kraft's website. I love their recipes. They are usually very easy to make and not expensive. What i love about this recipe is that you don't have to heat up the kitchen with the oven since it has been soooooo humid and hot lately.
Banana Split Cake
1 1/2 cups of Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 1/4 cups sugar,divided
1/2 cup stick butter,melted
2 pkg(8oz) Cream Cheese,softened
1 can(20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
6 medium bananas, divided
2 cups cold milk
2 pkg.(4serving size each) Jell-O vanilla flavored pudding-instant
2cups thawed Cool Whip topping divided
1 cup chopped pecans or whatever kind of nut you like

Mix crumbs, 1/4cup of sugar and butter, press onto bottom of foil-lined 9x13 pan. Freeze 10 min.
Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup sugar in bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over crust, top with pineapple. Slice 4 of the bananas, arrange over pineapple.
Pour milk into large bowl Add dry pudding mixed.
Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Stir in 1 cup whipped topping, spread over banana layer in pan.Top with remaining whipped topping,sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate 5 hours,just before serving slice remaining 2 bananas, arrange over dessert.
Makes 24 servings.
We made this last night and everyone likes it. It is a nice dessert for a hot summer day. Not so great on the calorie end probably but it was yummy:)

Putting in Doors

Sunday we went to Bloomington to put in our niece's new doors. Well, the first door went in fine,but the back door,well, it had a few problems. The floor and subfloor were rotten so while my hubby was putting in the doors,I was staying with my sister in law at her house.
We went to lunch at the Flattop Grill.It was really a nice place to eat,and boy do you get full. You put all the veggies and rice you want in a bowl, put some sauce on it, add your meat in a seperate bowl and then they grill it for you. Yum!!!!We had a good time there.
After lunch we went back to the house and the guys back to work. It was VERY humid outside that day and the poor guys had to work w/o air b/c of the door way being opened. After finding out the floor was bad they found out the door was about 5 in. too small for the opening. Long story short they did get the door in finally but we didn't get home til 11:30 that evening. UGH!!!! Just glad we got the doors in for them b4 it rained,and they do look very nice.

Monday Madness

1. What ONE thing would you like to accomplish before the end of the day?
Getting all the laundry done.:)

2. What one goal would you like to attain before the end of the month?
Getting the whole house painted

3. Are you a "to-do list" writer? If so, do you stick to your list and cross things off as you complete them?
Usually no but I will write a list every once in a while.

4. In general, how organized do you feel you are?
Somewhat organized. I think if there were more hours in the day i could get a lot more organized and definitely more things done:)

5. How many piles of papers/junk mail/etc. do you have laying around your house
Only one. Just cleaned out my "junk" pile the other day

6. Which ONE surface in your home do you have trouble keeping clean?
No surface but the basement is the hardest to keep clean b/c I don't get down there often enough to do anything except laundry.

Happy 89th Birthday Grandpa!!!!!!!

Today is my grandpa's 89th birthday. Just wanted to say Happy happy birthday Grandpa. Hope you have a wonderful birthday. Just wanted to share a few pictures of him and my kids. These pictures are a few years old but the first one is of the girls and gma and gpa. The next one is of our middle daughter and gpa and the last one is of gpa and Ricky not too long after we adopted our son.

******OOPS: I thought today was your bday Gpa. I guess I was jumping the gun. August 7th right???? Anyways, have a happy birthday on Tuesday. Just getting in my happy birthdays early i guess:)**********

Broken

Our washing machine has given up. Guess I would too if I had to do laundry almost every day for 6 people.:) Not sure exactly what is going on with it but I do know I don't like going to the laundry mat!! The only good thing about going there is that I can get a LOT of laundry done at once. We went last night and just washed clothes and brought them home to dry since i still have a dryer. Thank the Lord!!!! When we actually have a weekend to stay home my hubby will look at the washer and see if he can fix it. Can't do much this weekend b/c we are suppose to go to my sister-in-laws to put in a door for them. AGGGHHH!! We haven't had a full weekend home in about 4 weeks. I actually can't wait for school to start b/c I think things will slow down,and school is usually busy around here. That is pretty sad,huh??
Well, gotta get back to the laundry situation. Hope you all are staying cool. I know it is in the 90's again here today.

Busy, busy,busy

Well, we got a lot accomplished this past weekend. Got a lot of the house painted but still quite a bit more to go. We are taking the evening off tonight b/c we have other things to get done-laundry,dishes,cleaning-you know those things you don't really WANT to do but have to:)
Have another interview tomorrow evening for a baby:) Yeah!!! Gotta love those newborn babies. I can't get my fill of them.If any of you don't know-I have a home daycare.
So, I guess painting will have to resume on Wednesday unfortunately. Guess that is how it goes when you have a family and jobs and still are trying to get things done around the house. Never a dull moment here.
Our middle daughter has band camp this week and is enjoying it right now. I will ask her how she is enjoying it by Thursday. This week really tires them out. Especially, since this is the HOTTEST week we've had and they have to be outside all week. She is in the guard and does flags. Can't wait to go to the competitions this fall. Our oldest daughter was in band for all 4 years of high school and is helping with band camp this week. They just can't get away from band i guess:)
Well, I guess I'd better get off of here and get my work done. Hope everyone has had a great start to their week.

Busy weekend

We are going to be painting the house this weekend and probably part of this next week,so if you don't see me on in the next few days that is why. Just PLEASE pray that the rain stays away so we can finish the job.

Friday Feast# 153

Appetizer
Describe a toy you remember from your childhood.
I had this doll that you put in her car and she would ride in it. Can't remember the name of the doll but she wasn't very big and had blonde hair and i think it was a pink car that she had.

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how observant are you?
I'd say about a 5-6. I notice a lot of things.

Salad
Where would you rather be at this very moment?
In bed. It is raining and dark and would LOVE to have slept in today.

Main Course
When was the last time you learned something new?
I think I learn something new every day. Especially being around kids all day. There is always something new to learn:)

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I have ____________ but I haven’t ____________.
I have lots of work to do but I don't have time to get it all done.

Five things meme

I was tagged by Jennifer over at Happy at home so here it goes:)

What were you doing 10 years ago?
Hmmmm, ten years ago I had an 8, 5, and 3 year old to raise. My how time flies.

What were you doing 1 year ago?
One year ago I was still doing the same job of raising my kids,got a new van-yeah!!!!

Five Snacks You Enjoy
Granola bars
Banana bread
trail mix
chocolate
twizzlers

Five Songs That You Know All The Lyrics To
You're my little girl
Daddy's hands
Sweet home Alabama
Son of a preacher man
Respect

Five Things You Would Do If You were a Millionaire
Pay off all my bills:)
Buy a new house
Take a long vacation
Pay for all my kids college up front
Quit work...maybe not have to have something to do:P

Five Bad Habits
Too much time on the computer
Doing things around the house instead of getting the kids to do some things
Can't think of any more:P

Five Things You Like To Do
Take walks
Blog
Play games online
Relax
Spend time with my family


Five Things You Would Never Wear Again
Gauchos (sp?)
Overall shorts
Wrap around skirts
Halter tops
Bikini

Five Favorite Toys
My computer
My camera-love to take pictures
My new stove:)
My lawn mower-yes I love to mow the lawn
My washer and dryer-I know weird,but without it I would not be able to keep up with the laundry for my family

I tag Talk to Grams and Flip Flop Floozie

Back Home

Am glad to be back home. I enjoyed the time away and was greatly needed but am glad to be back much much more.
We had a really nice time there and the weather co-operated. Not humid at all while we were there. The kids had a good time swimming, fishing,riding on the golf carts and just doing nothing.My hubby was working with his dad the whole time we were there. He really enjoys that though so I guess that was his vacation. They worked on building the campground a pig roaster-which we may be using in September if we go back down there:)
Didn't get to take that many pictures as promised b/c my camera needs a new battery-not just a AA or AAA but a special battery and we keep forgetting to buy one. Ugh!!! We did take a few pictures on my daughter's camera so will have to go through those and see what I can use.
Well,am getting ready for bed soon so will get off here. Just wanted to let you all know we made it back safely and are very happy to be back home again.

Mini vacation

We are leaving for the "promise land" (as my husband calls it)or Missouri this evening after work for a small vacation(which is GREATLY needed) My hubby's parents live there and work at a private campground so we are going to be camping,but camping in style-not the old fashioned tent camping-the nice camper with satellite and bathrooms camping:)We have to pick up our youngest daughter tonight at my sister-in-laws and then off for a 6 hour drive. Just hope our youngest one sleeps b/c he gets awfully cranky if he doesn't.
Hope you all have a great rest of the week and we'll be back on Sunday evening-Will take pictures to share on Monday.

monday madness

1. Do you feel that children these days are disciplined enough?
No, I don't think they are disciplined enough. Kids these days get away with way too much.

2. What are your thoughts about the "time out chair?"
It serves its purpose but there are times when a child needs more discipline than the time out chair.

3. When YOU were a child, what form of discipline did your parents use most often?
We did get spankings as children.

4. Did your parents have to constantly remind you of the guidelines they set for you, or did they just have to LOOK at you as a "gentle" reminder?
Usually just a gentle reminder:)

5. What are your thoughts about screaming kids in public places?
I think the parent should take the child out of the store or wherever they are at the time and deal with the problem they are having

6. What do you feel is the BIGGEST mistake parents make when it comes to disciplining children?
Children are not respectful of adults any more. Parents think that they can be "friends" with their children when they need to be the parent and teach the children what is right and wrong.

Made it through another week

Am still around:) Just not enough time in the day to sit down and blog much. Everyone is over the flu, strep or whatever else we had this weekend:P Only have 2 babies tomorrow so will be an easy day for me at work. Have to travel this weekend instead of painting the house. We had a family member's MIL pass away a couple of days ago and are going to the funeral on Saturday. So, again, it will be a busy weekend for us.
Hope everyone else is well and have a great weekend.

What a weekend......

And it is not even over yet!!! First of all, we took our DD#2 to the dr. yesterday and she has strept throat. Wonderful!!! She is on antibiotics. Then today we went to pick up our DD # 3 and she had a stomach ache when I got there. My sister in law told me that they had had the flu this past week and that may be what she has. Well....she does have the flu and hope it DOESN'T spread to anyone else. Can't afford to lose any days of work!!!!! Ya know, we can't just have one sickness here...it has to be two things. UGH!!!!!
Well, DD#2 is doing better but her boyfriend has it now. DD#3 will see about her later this evening. I think the rest of the weekend is going to be just that-rest for everyone.

My Four favs meme

I've been tagged by Talk to Grams to participate in the My Four Favs meme.

Four Jobs I've Held
Worked at Hardees
Worked at Bergners
Worked at the post office at college
Worked at home the longest:)

Four Movies I Can Watch Over and Over Again
Raising Helen
Message in a Bottle
Zorro
Pirates of the Caribbean

Four Places I've Lived
Normal,Illinois
Pensacola,Florida
Kingston,Illinois
Hudson,Illinois

Four TV Show I Watch
Are you smarter than a fifth grader
House
According to Jim
So you think you can dance

Four Places I've Been on Vacation
Florida
Missouri
South Dakota
Washington DC

Four Favorite Foods
Taco Salad
Lasagna
Italian Chicken
Shrimp or chicken stir fry

Four Websites I Visit
Christian Moms
Local newspaper online
Miniclips games :)
Family fun

I never know who to tag so if you want to play feel free:) Have a great weekend everyone.

More than meets the eye...

We had a great 4th of July. We went to the new Transformers movie. I thought i wasn't going to like it. I was planning on watching License to Wed while the boys went to see it,but I decided to go with them since the times didn't cooperate with our time schedule. The movie was 2 hrs. and 45 min. long but you wouldn't have known it. It turned out to be a pretty good movie. It was not boring at all. Good story and even some funny parts. My favorite "autobot" was bumblebee.
My hubby turned into a little boy while watching this movie. He was as excited as our 7 yr. old son-who I don't think blinked the whole movie!!!! If you have a chance to see this movie-I would. It is quite interesting too watch all the grown men turn into little boys watching transformers come to life.
After the movie we came home and had steaks on the grill. Yum!!!! We don't have steaks too often so this was a treat for us. I also made my family's favorite dessert. It is made from ice cream sandwiches, whipped cream, and hershey's syrup. Perfect dessert for a hot humid day like yesterday.
After dinner we relaxed and then went to see the fireworks. We only had our youngest with us this year which was VERY different. Our oldest had to work, the middle daughter went with her boyfriend to watch fireworks, and our youngest daughter was with her aunt and uncle. Not the same without everyone there.:( All in all we had a great day.

Happy 4th of July

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!!!

I played!!!

I got a chance to play the Nintendo Wii. Our daughter's friend let them borrow it a couple of nights ago and I got to play. I have been wanting to try it out and it was fun!!! I played tennis, bowling and baseball. You really have to get used to the paddle when you play. It is more physical than you think. Make sure everyone is out of your way when you play:)I did really well on baseball and bowling but tennis-I wasn't very good at. It was hard to figure out when to hit the ball. I think we will be watching the price on these things and maybe get one when it comes down a bit:P

The Fern and the Bamboo

I found this on one of the other websites I visit and thought I would share it with you. Monday Madness is posted below:)

One day I decided to quit everything .. , my job, my relationship, my spirituality..... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have
one last talk with God.

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"

His answer surprised me...
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care
of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew
from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came
from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And
again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo".

He said. "In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo
seed. But I would not quit.

In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.
He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the
earth.
Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant.

But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had
spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and
gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a
challenge it could not handle."

He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have
been
struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I would not quit on
the bamboo. I will never quit on you. Don't compare yourself to
others."

He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern, yet, they
both make the forest beautiful."

"Your time will come," God said to me. " You will rise high!"

"How high should I rise?" I asked.

"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.

"As high as it can?" I questioned.

"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope these words can
help you see that God will never give up on you........

Never regret a day in your life.
Good days give you Happiness.
Bad days give you Experiences.
Both are essential to life. Keep going...
Happiness keeps you Sweet,
Trials keep you Strong,
Sorrows keep you Human,
Failures keep you Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only God keeps You Going!
Have a great day! The Son is shining!!

God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small
He can curl up inside your heart.

monday madness

1. Do you do your own laundry or do you send it out?
Unfortunately, I have to do all the laundry. Don't even know if there is a place around here that will do your laundry for you.

2. Do you laundry at your home or a laundromat?
At home. Sometimes I will take it to the laundromat just to get it all done at once.

3. Are there certain articles of clothing that you need to have dry-cleaned on a regular basis?
Just a few things, with kids in the house we try to buy most of our clothes that are washable and not dry clean. We do have some things that have to be dry cleaned though.

4. How often do you do laundry? Is there a certain day of the week that you consider "laundry day?"
Every day is my "laundry day" I don't think there's a day I don't do at least one load.

5. Do you iron your clothes as you pull them out of the dryer or do you wait until just before you wear the clothing to iron?
Iron??? Who has time for that? Haha.

6. Do you hang your clothes outside to dry or do you dry them in a dryer?
I will sometimes use the clothes line but mostly dry them in the dryer.

7. Do you own things that need to be hand-washed or do you try to avoid buying things that you can't wash in the washing machine?
We do have some things that need to be hand washed but mostly we buy washable clothing.Much easier on the budget:)

friday feast #150

Appetizer
How many pieces of jewelry do you wear most days?
Ususally just my watch,my wedding ring and one more ring.

Soup
What is your favorite instrumental song?
I like instrumental songs but don't really have a favorite. Like to listen to classical-especially on a stressful day:)

Salad
Who has a last name that you like?
Don't really know.

Main Course
Name a popular movie you’ve never seen.
I would like to see some of the upcoming movies-Transformers,I'm sure we are going to see especially with a 7 year old son:)

Dessert
Fill in the blank: Nothing makes me happylike a nice relaxing,quite day with nothing to do.

Jury Duty ???

Well, I was suppose to be at the courthouse this morning but I called last night(like I was suppose to) and they said if you are panel #24 you do not have to come in tomorrow. I was happy that I didn't have to go in but also disappointed b/c now I didn't have a day off like I was hoping. I do have only one child here today since everyone else already had back up sitters for today. So, we are going to do some things today that I normally don't get to get done.
We have to register the 2 younger girls for high school today. I just can't wait to stand in lines at the high school and wait for them to tell me what else i need to complete my registration.I have everything ready,but the way it usually goes,something goes wrong.:P I'm sorry this is not my favorite time of the year. I don't know why they want them to register soooo soon after school gets out anyway.At least they will get registered two days early. Now all we have to do is get a physical for our freshman and will be done-until it is time to register our youngest who is going to be in 2nd grade this fall. Man, summer flies by way to quick!!!!
Our two oldest girls are getting highlights today. Wish I could go get my hair done!!! I have to wait til everyone else gets theirs done and then mom gets to get her hair cut. At least they are paying for it themselves this time. Gotta love those jobs!!!!:)
Well, better get this day started. Gotta get the kids up out of bed-that ought to be a job in itself:)Maybe will have to bribe them with coffee and breakfast. They stay up way to late during the summer,but you are only young once and I think they should enjoy it while they can. There is only about 8 weeks before they go back to school.

Rockin girl blogger award

I was given this award by my mom this weekend.I have never done one of these things before so am not sure who I should nominate. I don't have 5 people like most bloggers do but i do have a couple of people.

Rachel from Heart of Rachel She is a very kind person and I really enjoy her blog. She always leaves such kind comments and is very caring.

Also, I would give this award to Jennifer at Happy at Home. Jennifer is one of the first bloggers that I met through my mom. She is a very kind person and would love to meet her in person one day. I love reading about her every day happenings at her home.

monday madness

1. How many times a month/year do you see the sunrise?
Not that often. I do get up early in the morning but not that early:)

2. How many times a week/month do you see the sunset?
I like to watch the sunset,unfortunately where we live you can't see the full sunset from our house so we have to be out somewhere to see the sunset.

3. Do you go out at night and "gaze" at the stars?
I used to go out and look at the stars but now it is only if I am out taking the dog outside.

4. Do you ever look for star clusters, such as the big dipper, etc?
We have looked for the different stars in the sky at night. We have shown our kids the stars and told them what they were since they were little.

5. Do you look for planets at night (with or without a telescope)?
One time our friend brought out a really nice telescope and we got to see some of the planets that you normally wouldn't be able to see,and the moon looked close enough to touch. That was amazing. The girls still talk about it.

6. Are you able to see the northern lights where you live? If so, about how often do they come around?
If we go about an hour or so north of us you could see them. It has to be just the right time of the year though. Have only seen them once since we have lived here.

7. Do you like going outside during a thunderstorm and watching the lightening?
Not all the time but recently we had a really weird lightening storm and we watched it mostly from indoors since it was getting quite bad but we did go outside for a little bit to see the amazing light show.

8. Do you have any really neat weather pictures? PLEASE, feel free to share them!

This is a picture of a storm coming into town. We got quite a storm that day.

Friday Feast #149

Appetizer
Name a funny habit you have.
Don't know if this is considered a habit or not but I have to push the cart at the grocery store when we go shopping. Can't stand it when someone else wants to push it.
(I do let them push the cart sometimes though:)


Soup
If you could instantly know how to play a musical instrument, which one would you pick?
I would like to be able to play the guitar. I play the piano already.

Salad
How long is your hair?
Not very long.


Main Course
When was the last time you forgave someone, and who was it?
I watch kids for my job...I am always forgiving someone or settling some sort of fight.:)

Dessert
What is your favorite kitchen appliance?
This one is easy.... I just got a new stove,so I would say that is my favorite appliance right now. I LOVE it!!

Sleep is good

Well, I finally got a full 8 hours of sleep and boy do I feel better!!! I never realized how much you need that full night of sleep until last night. I had a family for daycare that was suppose to be coming at 5:30 am but never showed up. We called them again last night and no answer.So, last night I decided that I was just going to sleep in. Of course, sleeping in for me means 6:45, but even at that I feel much much better.
Today most of my daycare kids are going to VBS for 3 hours so i can get some things done around the house(if the babies sleep). Haven't been that busy with daycare this week,which is nice to have that break. The kids that have been keeping me busy are my own teenagers. We seem to have someone extra for dinner every night and boy those teenage boys can really put away the food. We call them bottomless pits!!!!:)I don't mind them coming over though. I would rather have them here than not know where they are.
Well, time to get ready for the day. Will have the first set of kids coming in soon. Have a great Wednesday everyone.

Monday Madness

1. In your opinion, what is the perfect summer daytime temperature?
I like the temperature to be around 70-75 and not very humid. Perfect weather:)

2. What is the perfect nighttime temperature?
About 65 or so with clear skies.

3. Do you plant many flowers around your yard?
Yes!!! I love to plant flowers the more the better.

4. How much lawn do you have to mow? Do you enjoy mowing lawn?
We don't have a really big yard but enough to mow. I do enjoy mowing the lawn. I do it for the exercise.

5. Of the summer months, which is your favorite?
June of course... that is my birthday month.

6. Do you take a long vacation each summer?
Not every summer. We do take maybe a weekend trip but nothing fancy.

7. Is summer your favorite season? If so, why? If not, why not?
I think spring is my favorite season. I like summer but it just gets too hot. I like to watch the flowers and trees bloom in spring and the temperatures are almost perfect in the spring.

Photo Hunt

Am going to be taking a break from photo hunt for the summer. Family comes first before anything else so need to take a break from some things. I will still post on my blog but may be more sporadic than usual. I still visit everyone, just am not going to be on as much. Too much to do this summer and I don't want to miss out on doing things with my family .They are more important than anything!!!!
Enjoy your summer!!!

Thank you!!!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone. It made my day:) We are celebrating my bday tomorrow evening. Going out for dinner and a movie. We are going to see Fantastic 4-The silver surfer. Hope it is good. Have been wanting to see this one.

Summer time

Can't believe how busy we have been lately. Haven't even had time to blog. I do visit other blogs occasionally but with my busy schedule this summer, I barely have time to breathe:)
We put up our pool today. It was in the 90's and the kids insisted that we put it up. It is an all day job. First you have to blow up the ring on top which is not easy in this hot weather:P then you have to get it situated right and then put the water in it-which takes a LONG time to fill. It is a 4' pool. Just enough depth to keep the kids cool.
Haven't had that many daycare kids this week. Have a couple of families on vacation so that is nice. A little break for me. Yeah!!!
Tomorrow is my birthday. Not looking forward to this one. Am starting a new decade.Out of the 30's now. Yipee-NOT!!! Oh well, guess it is just a number huh??? :) I don't feel that old.
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Stay cool!!!

Monday Madness

1. Do you listen to the radio, or a CD, when you're driving in your car/truck/SUV?
Yes.I can't drive without something going. Guess I am used to the noise in the van:)

2. Do you have one of those GPS systems in your vehicle?
No, but would like to get one in our next vehicle.

3. About how many miles do you put on your vehicle in a month?
Oh man. Sometimes not that many but this last month quite a bit. We have traveled a lot in the last few weeks.

4. Do you have your oil changed regularly?
Yes. Our van reminds us when it is time to get an oil change

5. Do you take your vehicle to a car wash or do you wash it at home?
Like to take it to a car wash b/c it comes out a lot cleaner.

6. How often do you have the inside of your vehicle cleaned? Do you do it yourself or do you pay someone to do it?
We do it ourselves but sometimes use the vaccuum at the car wash. Much more powerful than our vaccuum.

7. What is the color of your vehicle?
Dark red.

Monday Madness

1. When is the last time you planned for a party/social gathering at your house?
Just this weekend..We had two graduates and had a big party at the park in town.

2. What type of event was it?
Graduation party

3. Do you enjoy hosting parties at your house, or do you find the preparation stressful?
Yes but not all the time. There needs to be time in between the parties to re-cooperate:)

4. Do you tend to have a lot more food than needed for these events, or are you pretty good about estimating how much to serve?
I had plenty of food left over this time. We had a pig roast and will be eating pork for at least the rest of this week:)

5. Some people have gatherings at their homes on a regular basis because it forces them to really CLEAN. How do you feel about this?
I know I do clean more when i have people over but that is not the reason i have parties. I clean the house b/c it needs to be cleaned. The parties are just an extra thing and I do like to have a nice looking house when I have guests.

Our weekend

I know I haven't kept up on all the friday feasts and photo hunts but we are very busy right now with "real" life. Have graduation party going on today and tomorrow I plan on just relaxing. Have been on the go since last weekend and need a break.Will join in all the blogging things next week but right now, have a great weekend. Have got a lot to do:)

wordless wednesday

 

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Sunday, May 27, 2007

High School Graduation

This is our daughter before graduation. Can't believe she is going to college in the fall!!! This all happened way too fast. Where does the time go??

8th grade graduation

Hopefully you can see our daughter getting her diploma. It is very hard to take pictures in the high school gym. They always come out dark.


This is our youngest daughter with some of her friends after graduation last night. There were 180 8th grade graduates.

Friday Feast #145

Appetizer
Name a sound you like to hear.
I like to wake up in the morning and listen to the birds singing outside. I especially like the sound the cardinals make.

Soup
What is your favorite kind of cheese?
I like american.Not much for the fancy kinds of cheese.

Salad
Do you sleep late on Saturday mornings? Why or why not?
I would really like to but it seems I get up at the same time on the weekends that i do during the week days. I guess it is just b/c i am used to it. I am not one that sleeps in too often.

Main Course
When was the last time you forgot something? What was it, and how long did it take to remember it?
It was just yesterday. I had to take our son to the dr. and I forgot to take the wage works card with us. Apparently, i gave it to our daughter b/c she was going to take him to the dr. I didn't remember what i did with it until i got home.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I notice my house when it is dirty.
**Ok,ok I DO notice my house all the time but I couldn't think of much this morning to post(guess my brain was on idle)lol

What a Morning

We were getting ready for the day this morning and our daughter said she saw a bird in the house. We all didn't believe her b/c there is no way a bird could get in the house. Well.... there was a bird and it was very scared and flying all over the house trying to find a way out and escape from being eaten by our cat. Now, just imagine 3 teenage girls, me and our son screaming, yelling doing everything we can to get away from this bird and no man in the house to catch it and get rid of it. I had to open the back doors and the front doors b/c i was told that they will fly out of them if you keep them open.. Not so with this one.
Our cat was on the prowl. She is a really good mouser and so she was in heaven thinking she was going to get a bird for breakfast. In the meantime, I am trying to get our daughters out of the bathroom and get our son to eat breakfast b/c he wouldn't go in the dining room to eat. He ended up eating sporadically in the kitchen. Our oldest daughter was so tickled by the whole thing she was on the floor laughing and crying at the same time. Finally, our daughter's friend came over and got rid of the bird. Thank the Lord b/c today wouldn't be the same trying to get away from a bird.
I do like birds but i DON't like them if they are in my house. They need to stay outside where they were meant to be.:)

My new stove!!!!!!!!!!!

I am doing the happy dance right now b/c i am getting a new stove. Yes i said NEW!!!! I haven't ever had a brand new stove ever and we are getting one like this picture on Thursday!!!!! It is a gas stove and self cleaning of course. Not too many bells and whistles on it but i don't care, I have my oven back. I haven't had my oven for several months now and it is really difficult to bake in a toaster oven ya know!!!

Our newest member of the family

We are so excited to introduce to you our great nephew Caden. He was born last night at 10pm. Mom had to have C Section but she and the baby are doing fine. He weighed 8 lbs 7 oz. and was 22" long. Can't wait to see him in June!!! Welcome to the world Caden.

Monday Madness

1. Name one thing you received as a gift on your last birthday.
Shower gel and lotion and a candle from Bath and Body Works My favorite store

2. What would be the "perfect" birthday gift?
To have all our bills paid off :)

3. Do you look forward to birthdays?
Yes, but this year i am not looking forward to it. Am 39 now You figure it out:)

4. On your birthday, do you treat yourself to something special each year?
Not all the time. Birthdays are more important for our kids than us. We do go out for dinner though, which is nice b/c i don't have to cook that night:)

5. Do you bother keeping up with your horoscope on a regular basis?
Nope. Don't follow that.

6. What zodiac sign are you, and do you think you fit the description for that sign?
All I know is that I am a Gemini. Don't know what the description for that sign is.

Saturday Photo hunt-Cooked/Cooking

This was made by our youngest daughter. She is the "cook" out of all the girls. This was her first pizza she made by herself. It was very good:)

Friday Feast #144

Appetizer
List 3 emotions you experienced this week.
Happiness-happy that my kids are almost done with school.
Sad-my daughter just turned 18. Not sad that she is that age now,just sad that time goes by soooo quickly.
Joyful-The weather has been so nice it is wonderful just to spend time outside and enjoy spring

Soup
Name a car you’d love to have.





This one would be nice:)








Salad
Describe your typical morning routine.
Get up about 6 take a shower,spend some time alone, get the kids up about 7 for school, send them off about 8 and start my day with the daycare kids.

Main Course
Have you ever emailed someone famous? If so, who, and what did you say to them? Did they reply?
No I haven't.

Dessert
Do you listen to podcasts? If so, which ones?
No again :P

Happy 18th Birthday!!!!

Can't believe it but my first baby is turning 18 today!!!! Doesn't seem that long ago that we just brought her home from the hospital and now she is an adult.
We are very proud of you B!!! We love you very very much,and i know you will succeed in whatever you decide to do. Hope you enjoy your birthday today. Only one more day of high school left and you are free:)Love you!!!! Happy 18th!!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Saturday Photo hunt-Five

This was taken last year at my aunt's house. The kids were being silly like always;)Five crazy cousins.

It Depends Whose Hands It's In

A basketball in my hands is worth about $19.
A basketball in Michael Jordan's hands is worth about $33 million.
It depends whose hands it's in.

A baseball in my hands is worth about $6.
A baseball in Roger Clemens' hands is worth $4.75 million.
It depends on whose hands it's in.

A tennis racket is useless in my hands.
A tennis racket in Andre Agassi's hands is worth millions.
It depends whose hands it's in.

A rod in my hands will keep away an angry dog.
A rod in Moses' hands will part the mighty sea.
It depends whose hands it's in.

A slingshot in my hands is a kid's toy.
A slingshot in David's hand is a mighty weapon.
It depends whose hands it's in.


Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in my hands is a couple of fish sandwiches.
Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in Jesus' hands will feed thousands.
It depends whose hands it's in.

Nails in my hands might produce a birdhouse.
Nails in Jesus Christ's hands will
produce salvation for the entire world.
It depends whose hands it's in.

As you see now, it depends whose hands it's in.
So put your concerns, your worries, your fears, your hopes, your dreams, your families and your relationships in God's hands because...
It depends whose hands it's in.

Wordless Wednesday

My drawing

What does your drawing say about YOU?


The results of your analysis say:

You tend to pursue many different activities simultaneously. When misfortune does happen, it doesn't actually dishearten you all that much.
You are a thoughtful and cautious person. You like to think about your method, seeking to pursue your goal in the most effective way.
You are creative, mentally active and industrious.
You have a sunny, cheerful disposition.

Saturday Photo hunt-Childhood

I can't download pictures right now so I thought I would use some of my girls that I already had.Looking back at these pictures I realize how fast their childhood goes. One minute they are babies and the next they are almost adults. Time sure does fly!!! They are not in the same order in the pictures. The two on the ends are switched. Our youngest always seems to be in the middle of the pictures;)

Wednesday

Hope everyone is having a great day. We are just now getting back to "normal". My hubby is back to work after having shingles. He also got a second infection in his eye. They thought it was pink eye but it ended up being an inflammed iris. He has drops for his eye and is feeling much better. Ya know if he would've gone to the dr. last week when i told him to go he would've probably been better quicker,but you know men they are stubbron and think things will just go away.
Spring is finally here to stay i think. My lilacs are blooming and i got to plant all my flowers out front. We did purple and white this year since it is our daughters' school colors and our oldest is graduating so we thought we would have some school spirit:)and use their colors.
Well, guess i'd better get to work;) It is suppose to be a really nice day today not as warm but that is ok. As long as it is in the 60-70's i'm happy.