Hey!
Sorry it has been so long, I have not been playing that game all this time, just for the record. =]
I have been attempting to find a new favorite season since Spring in the West appears to be um, rather windy. (we have had sustained winds of 35mph and gusts in the 50's)
I couldn't let this pass, I just caught a video of Rick Warren on Larry King.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2009/04/07/rick_warren_i_am_not_anti-gay_marriage.html
I must admit to having a heavy heart. Are we going to stand for anything anymore? Are we going to stick with having taken a stand? Since when do we refer to Easter as "Our biggest week of the year"? What are we an appliance store?
Think believers. Think.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Procrastination
It's 10:30am on a Saturday.... I really wish I wasn't even up. I can't help but daydream on mornings like this about going on a weekend retreat with my hubby and not having responsibilities other than getting breakfast before it stops being served. So, in rebellion to my life I am sitting here in pumpkin pajamas (I am aware that it is January) and typing. I need to go do ironing, I don't think Tom has any more shirts left, I need to organize school, we start back on Monday. At some point I should brush my teeth...or I could just keep sitting here. The thermometer says it is 36 degrees outside, which means I am not going out there -- it also explains why Sallie keeps staring hard through the back door....
Well, now the kids are getting dressed and M just brought me a wipey from her diaper bag for me to wipe her nose with, so cute. So I guess I will go start ironing and organizing.... Should make this day count for something......at least until nap time.
Well, now the kids are getting dressed and M just brought me a wipey from her diaper bag for me to wipe her nose with, so cute. So I guess I will go start ironing and organizing.... Should make this day count for something......at least until nap time.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Crate Trained.
New Years resolution #1. Blog more....
I have never been what I would describe as a "homebody". Don't get me wrong, I like home, always have, but I love going places and seeing things and shopping. But, I think I am now crate trained. Just to explain, when you crate train a dog it goes something like this: for the first few days (sometimes longer) when you put the puppy in the crate it whines, and cries and howls. Then, for the next few weeks it will fight like crazy to keep from being put in there, grabbing the door frame, struggling throwing itself on you, but then becomes calm inside the crate after you win. Then in stage 3 the pup will willing go into the crate when told, but won't go voluntarily. Then comes the wonderful stage 4 (where we are now with our 6 1/2 year old Golden Ret.) you can leave the crate door open, she will go in there when she wants, sleeps in there on her own and considers it her own personal den. Some dogs collect treasures to keep in their crate to chew on or enjoy....
I have finally reached stage 4. After the holidays and craziness I couldn't wait to get home to my "crate". Drug home all of my treasures, my kiddos and Tom. Granted, I am looking forward to going out again for treasure hunts and visits with loved ones, but I am definitely enjoying being home!
We took our usual tour this Christmas covering over half of Texas, across Arkansas to Tennessee. Thankfully, Tom's parents live in West Tennessee! It was wonderful to visit with family. I got to spend a lot of time with my parents, sister and brother-in-law. Got to meet Bonnie & Scott's new addition "Murry" the jack russell terrier. I think we bonded.
We got to see all of R, E, & M's cousins in Tennessee, it gets nutty with 9 children! Ages, 9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 17months, and 13months!!! 7 girls, 2 boys! Busy, but fun.
Well, I am off to finish unpacking, downloading pictures, getting my Christmas cards out, finally, and cleaning house -- time to fire up the crock pot! ;-)
Hope all is Merry and Bright with everyone!
I have never been what I would describe as a "homebody". Don't get me wrong, I like home, always have, but I love going places and seeing things and shopping. But, I think I am now crate trained. Just to explain, when you crate train a dog it goes something like this: for the first few days (sometimes longer) when you put the puppy in the crate it whines, and cries and howls. Then, for the next few weeks it will fight like crazy to keep from being put in there, grabbing the door frame, struggling throwing itself on you, but then becomes calm inside the crate after you win. Then in stage 3 the pup will willing go into the crate when told, but won't go voluntarily. Then comes the wonderful stage 4 (where we are now with our 6 1/2 year old Golden Ret.) you can leave the crate door open, she will go in there when she wants, sleeps in there on her own and considers it her own personal den. Some dogs collect treasures to keep in their crate to chew on or enjoy....
I have finally reached stage 4. After the holidays and craziness I couldn't wait to get home to my "crate". Drug home all of my treasures, my kiddos and Tom. Granted, I am looking forward to going out again for treasure hunts and visits with loved ones, but I am definitely enjoying being home!
We took our usual tour this Christmas covering over half of Texas, across Arkansas to Tennessee. Thankfully, Tom's parents live in West Tennessee! It was wonderful to visit with family. I got to spend a lot of time with my parents, sister and brother-in-law. Got to meet Bonnie & Scott's new addition "Murry" the jack russell terrier. I think we bonded.
We got to see all of R, E, & M's cousins in Tennessee, it gets nutty with 9 children! Ages, 9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 17months, and 13months!!! 7 girls, 2 boys! Busy, but fun.
Well, I am off to finish unpacking, downloading pictures, getting my Christmas cards out, finally, and cleaning house -- time to fire up the crock pot! ;-)
Hope all is Merry and Bright with everyone!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Reformation Day!!!!
I am currently taking care of sick kids. :( But, I am still out here and will be posting soon!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dust Bunnies
I would have posted sooner, but I have been buried under a pile of laundry/housework! It seems to never end and our house is tough to clean all in one day (especially when you keep having to stop and change diapers fix meals and hang up on recorded messages), so by the time I finally finish the last room it is time to start over!
We took a trip to the fire department (which the girls insist on calling the fire hydrant for some incredibly annoying reason =), it was fun! Between me and two other ladies we took 10 kids ranging in ages from 10 months to 5 years. Whew! They liked getting into the fire truck (which was huge) and getting to see all of the hoses and wear the chief's hat in a picture. I think the Mom's were just as impressed as the kids at all the stuff they have! We live in a small town, but a huge county some 1500 square miles -- mind you there are only 14,500 people in the whole county. But, there are tons of grasslands, and oil rigs to keep the fire department ready for any emergency. Interestingly, he said that the occurrence of structure fires had dropped since they started doing fire safety programs in the schools!
We also took the girls on their first fishing trip Saturday, which they thoroughly enjoyed. We have met another family here that has 3 girls also aged 2, 3 1/2 and 5. We joined them on their fishing trip. The girls caught impossibly small perch, but had so much fun!
Well, I am off to put girlies to bed, take care out there!
We took a trip to the fire department (which the girls insist on calling the fire hydrant for some incredibly annoying reason =), it was fun! Between me and two other ladies we took 10 kids ranging in ages from 10 months to 5 years. Whew! They liked getting into the fire truck (which was huge) and getting to see all of the hoses and wear the chief's hat in a picture. I think the Mom's were just as impressed as the kids at all the stuff they have! We live in a small town, but a huge county some 1500 square miles -- mind you there are only 14,500 people in the whole county. But, there are tons of grasslands, and oil rigs to keep the fire department ready for any emergency. Interestingly, he said that the occurrence of structure fires had dropped since they started doing fire safety programs in the schools!
We also took the girls on their first fishing trip Saturday, which they thoroughly enjoyed. We have met another family here that has 3 girls also aged 2, 3 1/2 and 5. We joined them on their fishing trip. The girls caught impossibly small perch, but had so much fun!
Well, I am off to put girlies to bed, take care out there!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Fuzzy Headed
Well, it was a busy week! Tom's Mom was here from Sunday to Sunday, to visit with us and the girls. M finally is trying to walk, she cracked Gan up walking on her knees around the living room (sigh), but by the end of the week she was walking from furniture to furniture. Last night Tom and I had her walking across her room! I thought this day would never come, 15 months has been a little long for Mom. R & E had lots of fun and Mom and Dad got away for our anniversary date, it's a month early, but we will gratefully take the opportunity!
We also cleared all of the book boxes out of the front foyer! It now looks like we are moved in! I had been to the bottom of all of the boxes but had to repack books because we have no bookshelves. We moved the boxes and I got a friend to "store" her bookshelf at our house. So it is now a lovely sit and read area!
Well I am off to start the day, today is Columbus Day so we have the day off of school but we are taking a tour of the fire station today with some friends!
Have a great Columbus Day!
We also cleared all of the book boxes out of the front foyer! It now looks like we are moved in! I had been to the bottom of all of the boxes but had to repack books because we have no bookshelves. We moved the boxes and I got a friend to "store" her bookshelf at our house. So it is now a lovely sit and read area!
Well I am off to start the day, today is Columbus Day so we have the day off of school but we are taking a tour of the fire station today with some friends!
Have a great Columbus Day!
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