Well, I am sad to report that Abby did not place in the Apple Blossom Cornation. I would be lying if I said I wasn't. But, we moved on and I have tried not to analyze it too much as to why she was not picked. None of her closest friends were picked nor anyone from her class so that made coping alittle easier for her. Abby handled it very well and I am thankful that she is so easygoing to feel sad and then be able to move on.
On a happier note,our family has been enjoying watching a family of geese in our yard. We have been anxiously awaiting the mama's eggs to hatch for about a month now,(she built her nest under the willow tree by the pond) and on Saturday we woke to 6 very cute little geeslings walking around their nest. It was wonderful to be able to see such a thing unfold. They are so adorable, especially when they swim in the pond. At first they spent alot of their time in between out yard and our neighbors, but yesterday they ventured down the road and across the street to the neighbors pond. It will be sad when we don't see them anymore. I am glad that my children don't grow up as fast as geese do!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
A little time away
The month of April was a very busy one. It seemed like it just flew right on by, and now we are into May already!
The girls and I spent 10 days on our 3rd annual trip to Myrtle Beach. John decided that he couldn't take the time off this year to go, but he wanted "just us girls' to go instead and have a good time. The baby stayed home with dad and while he was at work, Jonathon stayed with his normal babysitter that comes when I work my one day during the week each month. She came to the house each day to take care of him, and he handled it ok. It was a very different vacation, and I had very mixed emotions about leaving him for such a long time. It was nice to get away and be able to relax in the sun. We just love it down there! We all came back "brown-sugared." I think the most exciting part was that I drove that whole way there and back. I have never driven beyond Rochester before, so I felt like I made a huge accomplishment, and I now have the confidence I need to drive long distances!It took me a week to get ready and a week to recover when we got back, so I feel like April was a complete blurb!
With the early arrival of spring in NY, I now have lots of yard work ahead of me. We have gotten some done already, but I left a few piles of leaves from fall in certain spots and they left very ugly marks in our lawn. Ugh. Now that we are outside more often, I have gotten a chance to know our new neighbors better. She is outside alot walking their dog. There have been many days that I have welcomed being able to talk "small talk" with someone. I am very thankful to the Lord for providing such nice neighbors.
Apple Blossom time is soon approaching. Abby will be trying out for princess this w/e at the Apple Blossom Cornation. She really doesn't want to get princess, she would really be content with being picked for the princess's court. She would just love to be in the parade and ride in a "cool car." I am not sure how I feel about the whole princess idea. It can be so heart-crushing for the girls that don't get picked.I felt like I fully prepared Abby for what may happen if she gets picked or does not. So, we'll see what happens and deal with whatever comes our way. I am looking forward to taking her shopping this week for a nice pretty dress to wear for the occasion. I do ask for your prayers for her if you think of it.
Well,I think that I am all caught up, and I think I smell a "poopy diaper." Hmmmm....I wonder who that could be LOL!!
The girls and I spent 10 days on our 3rd annual trip to Myrtle Beach. John decided that he couldn't take the time off this year to go, but he wanted "just us girls' to go instead and have a good time. The baby stayed home with dad and while he was at work, Jonathon stayed with his normal babysitter that comes when I work my one day during the week each month. She came to the house each day to take care of him, and he handled it ok. It was a very different vacation, and I had very mixed emotions about leaving him for such a long time. It was nice to get away and be able to relax in the sun. We just love it down there! We all came back "brown-sugared." I think the most exciting part was that I drove that whole way there and back. I have never driven beyond Rochester before, so I felt like I made a huge accomplishment, and I now have the confidence I need to drive long distances!It took me a week to get ready and a week to recover when we got back, so I feel like April was a complete blurb!
With the early arrival of spring in NY, I now have lots of yard work ahead of me. We have gotten some done already, but I left a few piles of leaves from fall in certain spots and they left very ugly marks in our lawn. Ugh. Now that we are outside more often, I have gotten a chance to know our new neighbors better. She is outside alot walking their dog. There have been many days that I have welcomed being able to talk "small talk" with someone. I am very thankful to the Lord for providing such nice neighbors.
Apple Blossom time is soon approaching. Abby will be trying out for princess this w/e at the Apple Blossom Cornation. She really doesn't want to get princess, she would really be content with being picked for the princess's court. She would just love to be in the parade and ride in a "cool car." I am not sure how I feel about the whole princess idea. It can be so heart-crushing for the girls that don't get picked.I felt like I fully prepared Abby for what may happen if she gets picked or does not. So, we'll see what happens and deal with whatever comes our way. I am looking forward to taking her shopping this week for a nice pretty dress to wear for the occasion. I do ask for your prayers for her if you think of it.
Well,I think that I am all caught up, and I think I smell a "poopy diaper." Hmmmm....I wonder who that could be LOL!!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Happy Birthday Emily!
Today is my oldest daughter Emily's 11th birthday! We are busy getting ready to go out for an early dinner today. She chose "Applebees" for her birthday dinner. Maybe I will try and post 11 things about her later....
Monday, March 31, 2008
A Quick Trip
This past weekend I went to Ohio to visit my Great Aunt Margaret.It was a small family reunion of sorts. I went with my parents and my uncle Jon who is here visitng for the week from California. I do not mention going with the rest of my family b/c John volunteered to stay home and watch the kids. We left early Saturday morning and then left again early Sunday morning to return home b/c I had to be back to work my weekly 3-11pm shift at the nursing home. Hence my title for this post- "a quick trip!" Once we arrived in Ohio, we met up with my brother and his girlfriend, Heather. It was neat that we got to see them seeing as how my brother lives in Kentucky. He was up visiting his girlfriend who lives in Windsor, CA,right across the border from Detroit, MI, which is only about 2hrs from where my great aunt lives in Ohio. Heather won tickets to the Final Four BB tournament in Detroit, MI and he took the week off from work so that he could go to the games with her.
My Great Aunt is 93 yrs old, and her mind is just as sharp as ever. She actually entertained us instead of the other way around. She suffered a small stroke back in January that has left her almost completely blind. It was decided then that it would be best for her to move into an assisted living facility. She is doing remarkably well, and has completetly recovered from her stroke, except for her eye sight. She can see shadows, black and white, and bright objects. I do feel bad that she can no longer see things like flowers and birds, two things that she has always had such a great interest in.
She got quite adventurous as she entered her 90's. On her 90th birthday, she decided it would be great fun to ride in a hot air balloon. So, up she went, and has the pics to prove it! On her 93rd birthday, she came up with another great adventure that she thought might be fun, to ride a Harley motorcycle!! And that she did as well! She looked so adorable in the pictures with her leather jacket, sunglasses and helmet on. She is one amazing woman.
We had a great time even though we were all quite tired from all the driving we did in such a short amt of time. It was also refreshing for me to be away for alittle bit as well.
My Great Aunt is 93 yrs old, and her mind is just as sharp as ever. She actually entertained us instead of the other way around. She suffered a small stroke back in January that has left her almost completely blind. It was decided then that it would be best for her to move into an assisted living facility. She is doing remarkably well, and has completetly recovered from her stroke, except for her eye sight. She can see shadows, black and white, and bright objects. I do feel bad that she can no longer see things like flowers and birds, two things that she has always had such a great interest in.
She got quite adventurous as she entered her 90's. On her 90th birthday, she decided it would be great fun to ride in a hot air balloon. So, up she went, and has the pics to prove it! On her 93rd birthday, she came up with another great adventure that she thought might be fun, to ride a Harley motorcycle!! And that she did as well! She looked so adorable in the pictures with her leather jacket, sunglasses and helmet on. She is one amazing woman.
We had a great time even though we were all quite tired from all the driving we did in such a short amt of time. It was also refreshing for me to be away for alittle bit as well.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Can't turn my back
I have sat down a few times to post something, but found myself being interuppted and unable to finish what I was writing. Hopefully, I can finish this post!! I don't seem to have much computer time lately. I don't really have much time to do anything right now with a toddler on the loose. I literally cannot turn my back on the little guy. Our little Jonathon has been keeping me very busy since he began walking. He is constantly on the go when he is awake, is very quick to get into things, ( the politically correct saying is "exploring his surrondings".) He is not contant to play with all of his toys in the toy box like I would like, he would rather swipe( which some of us think his new nickname should be "Swiper" from Dora the Explorer, which would fit him well considering "Swiper" is a fox!LOL) everything off the kitchen counter, find a pen/marker and write all over the floors and walls and scratch up the hardwood floors!! On the otherhand,he is such a joy and a blessing to our family. Usually,at the end of the day, after the kids go to bed, John and I always comment to each other how we couldn't imagine life without each one of our children and how they enrich our lives. BTW, So,my only reprieve is when the baby is napping, and it is during this time that I have to do things like take a shower, make supper, or go over schoolwork with Emily. Since having our 4th child, I have asked myself the same question over and over, "What did I get myself into?" Did God really think I could handle all this? I know I can handle it, but handle it well is something totally different. I know I can handle it all, but handle it w'o complaining or getting upset is another story. That is a struggle for me.
I know that this "season" of my life will soon be over.I am overwhelmed as never before and even when I am totally overwhelmed, I hear God telling me that I need to "rise above" and "keep pressing on" serving HIM and my family. Part of a verse from a favorite song says, So, I'm pressing on, HE is my strength when the journey is long....
On another note, I am happy to report that I am back to baking!! I was w/o an oven for 3 weeks. I was a bit bummed to not be able to bake homemade bread and cookies. It reminded me of my days back when we first moved here when I lived w/o a kitchen for several mos.! I did manage to get by with the stovetop and my crockpot. My new stove arrived on Saturday, and I love it! I took my time making a decision and did some research on the different brands and features that were out there to choose from. The one I chose has several more features that my old one that I think will suit our family much better than the old one.
I know that this "season" of my life will soon be over.I am overwhelmed as never before and even when I am totally overwhelmed, I hear God telling me that I need to "rise above" and "keep pressing on" serving HIM and my family. Part of a verse from a favorite song says, So, I'm pressing on, HE is my strength when the journey is long....
On another note, I am happy to report that I am back to baking!! I was w/o an oven for 3 weeks. I was a bit bummed to not be able to bake homemade bread and cookies. It reminded me of my days back when we first moved here when I lived w/o a kitchen for several mos.! I did manage to get by with the stovetop and my crockpot. My new stove arrived on Saturday, and I love it! I took my time making a decision and did some research on the different brands and features that were out there to choose from. The one I chose has several more features that my old one that I think will suit our family much better than the old one.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Soakin up some rays
Today we had another beautiful sunny day. While I was in the powder room, I happened to just take a peek out of the window and noticed how warm the sun felt shining through the window. The house was quiet and I was feeling sleepy, so I decided to use one of my daughters bean bag chairs and snuggle up close to another window (I would have felt a little strange to nap in the powder room so close to the toilet! LOL) in the entryway where the sun was also shining through. Ahhh, the sun was so warm and felt so good especially on my face!!! (the rest of my body was covered with a blanket.) I will definetly have to do this more often.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Some Good Things
I think its safe to say that out darling baby boy is offically WALKING!! As I think about this, it makes me sad. I am only happy b/c he was getting quite heavy to carry around. He will never probably never get down on all four's to get around again, unless he is playing around pretending to be an animal or something. He looks so stinkin cute walking, and it will take some time getting used to seeing him more as a toddler than a baby.
Some other good things happened as well. I made my first loaf of homemade bread. It was yummy even though it was made with 1/2 white flour and 1/2 whole wheat(I ran out of white flour.) I have managed to get most of the wallpaper off in Emily's room which has not been a fun job. The bottom came off easy, but the top has been a real "bear" to get off. UGH! A friend and I did some painting this week and got most of my dining room done. It feels so good to get some things accomplished. The only bad part is that I think I have caught the cough, fever, sore throat virus going around.Hopefully I won't get it too bad!As long as I don;t get that nasty stomach virus, its all good!
Some other good things happened as well. I made my first loaf of homemade bread. It was yummy even though it was made with 1/2 white flour and 1/2 whole wheat(I ran out of white flour.) I have managed to get most of the wallpaper off in Emily's room which has not been a fun job. The bottom came off easy, but the top has been a real "bear" to get off. UGH! A friend and I did some painting this week and got most of my dining room done. It feels so good to get some things accomplished. The only bad part is that I think I have caught the cough, fever, sore throat virus going around.Hopefully I won't get it too bad!As long as I don;t get that nasty stomach virus, its all good!
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