We have had a great weekend. Chris wasn't off early Thursday like he had hoped. Kids and I ran to walmart and worked on dishes. Chris did have Friday off. We let him sleep in and then when he got up, we played, he and Nathan built a train that Grandpa Crosswhite had given him and he went out for some time to himself.
We also found out that our friends Mark and Rachel were in the hospital delivering their baby. When we sat down for supper around 6:30, all 4 of is prayed for them. Hannah prayed that the baby would be safe, Nathan prayed that the girls would be good for their parents and Chris and I prayed for a safe delivery for mom and baby. We found out later that Javan was born right around the time we were praying. He arrived safely, 7 pounds, 8oz, and 21 inches long. Everyone is doing well from the pictures we have seen. Ruthy, Moriah and Mom and Dad seem really glad to have brother here. We are waiting to hear when they will get to go home. Last we checked, they were having trouble keeping him warm.
Saturday we had Abram over. Amy came over Friday night wondering if I could watch him for half a day. We had such a good time. He did everything Nathan was doing and had stroller races with Hannah and played hotwheels, trains, and tried to pull Hannah in the wagon. We made mini pizzas with him and he loved that. He especially liked the pepperoni's. About 1, he started to fade, so we sat down to read some books. He was asleep in about 10 minutes. About that time, Brett arrived to pick him up. About an hour after that, Hannah started complaining that it hurt to go pee . I noticed one of the times she went that there was a clump of what looked like a blood clot, so I pulled it out and called the nurse hotline. They said she needed to be seen within 4 hours. So we went to Urgent Care and she peed for them, passing another clot of mucus with blood in it. Sure enough, her urine came back positive. They said the blood was because her bladder is so irritated from her consistant infections. We are really waiting to go to Mercy to get this over with or at least see if anyone can help us with this.
They gave her a bunch of antibiotics and so hopefully that will help. Will probably call Dr. Castle this morning and see what she thinks.
Yesterday Chris was off and it was the church picnic and pool party. We went to church and came back. Abram and Brett came over and hung out a little before his nap time. Then we all laid down to rest before the party. We headed to Savannah around 5:45 and made it to the picnic just in time. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and all kinds of goodies from all the people in church. We played at the playground, visited with people and ate. It was a lot of fun. Found out from visiting that one of Hannah's friends from church, Alana, will be in her preschool class this fall. Both of them were excited about that. When the pool opened for us, we all went in. It was cool to go with a whole bunch of christians. Made for a really fun atmosphere. Chris and Nathan stuck together, going down the water slide twice, and off the diving board twice. Nathan is really getting brave and comfortable with the water. It was awesome to see him trying all these things and not being scared but having a blast. Hannah and I hung out in the kids pool for a long time. She played with Alana and Brielle and Emily. They played parade with their floaties , and when someone brought water guns, they played that. Then we all split and went into the deeper pool with mom's and dad's. Hannah and I watched the guys go down the slide and off the diving board. By the end of the night, Hannah had tried to stick her face in the water too. Now it is just getting me away from being afraid of the water.
Anyways, we got home last night about 10:30. it was fun. Everyone slept well, and we are ready for another scorcher today! Hope this finds everyone well and we all send our love!
Monday, July 31, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Recovery week is now over!
Hi all!
Can't believe this week is almost gone.
We spent Sunday all afternoon getting groceries. After that, it was unpacking the suitcases and starting on laundry.
Monday, since we noticed our closet was flooded, I went to storage to see if it was wet. It wasn't, but I spent most of the morning and part of the afternoon out there sorting. It has been on my to do list for the summer and I hadn't gotten to it. It looks so nice and organized out there. I even emptied the file cabinet out, so now all I need to do is get some folders and get to work on organizing that. We went to get our frog Todd that afternoon and when we got there, Ashley, the girl at Retiles Galore said that she had class on Friday so another girl worked for her. She sprayed and fed Todd before leaving. Saturday and Sunday the store was closed, so when she got back on Monday she noticed Todd was missing. She called the girl who had worked Friday and they werent sure when he had gotten out. She felt horrible. We told her we knew that Todd was a sneaky frog and they would probaby find him. When they did, to call us. Well, Ashley said she couldn't let Nathan go home without a pet, so she let him pick any frog in her store. He chose one that looks almost exactly like Todd only about 3 times bigger. His name is Thomas. Well, since he is bigger, he is easier to handle and keep track of, so Thomas has gotten a lot of play time this week. If I knew how to post pictures, I would put one up of him in the freight car of one of Nathan's trains. He actually seemed to enjoy it.
Tuesday, since I was in storage most of Monday, was cleaning the kids rooms. They had gotten into every toy area and I was too tired Monday to make them clean it up, so that was our job for Tuesday. After picking up and vacuuming, we set up tracks in Nathan's room to play with all week and in Hannah's room we organized her doll house. We also worked on the living room. Part of the morning we visited with Ms. Catherine (Hannah's preschool teacher) about supply lists. Then Amy, from across the hall came over, wondering if I would be interested in watching Abram on the days she has to work. I didn't get to talk much in detail with her, but she said that he would be in a mother's day program staring in the fall on Tuesdays and Fridays. That means I would watch him Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It would be he and I on the Monday, Wednesdays, and Hannah, he and I on Thursday. I would have Fridays to myself. She is willing to pay $100. That is better than any part time job I could get. I am going to try and catch her tod ay and work out details.
Yesterday we walked to Rolling Hills library to pick up some books and then on our way back we went by the Thomas store. We played there for about an hour before heading home for lunch. Then it was the day to get the kitchen cleaned up. I had been putting it off for quite a while. I have most of it done, but need to finish up today. We are running to Walmart this morning to get school supplies and the oil changed in the car. Chris is supposed to be finished with inventory today around noon, so that will be nice.
That's is about it from here. The house is coming together after the trip and starting next week, we will be back on a regular schedule of getting up for school and doing our chores; along with working on our pre-school activities.
Hope this finds everyone well and will write again soon!
Can't believe this week is almost gone.
We spent Sunday all afternoon getting groceries. After that, it was unpacking the suitcases and starting on laundry.
Monday, since we noticed our closet was flooded, I went to storage to see if it was wet. It wasn't, but I spent most of the morning and part of the afternoon out there sorting. It has been on my to do list for the summer and I hadn't gotten to it. It looks so nice and organized out there. I even emptied the file cabinet out, so now all I need to do is get some folders and get to work on organizing that. We went to get our frog Todd that afternoon and when we got there, Ashley, the girl at Retiles Galore said that she had class on Friday so another girl worked for her. She sprayed and fed Todd before leaving. Saturday and Sunday the store was closed, so when she got back on Monday she noticed Todd was missing. She called the girl who had worked Friday and they werent sure when he had gotten out. She felt horrible. We told her we knew that Todd was a sneaky frog and they would probaby find him. When they did, to call us. Well, Ashley said she couldn't let Nathan go home without a pet, so she let him pick any frog in her store. He chose one that looks almost exactly like Todd only about 3 times bigger. His name is Thomas. Well, since he is bigger, he is easier to handle and keep track of, so Thomas has gotten a lot of play time this week. If I knew how to post pictures, I would put one up of him in the freight car of one of Nathan's trains. He actually seemed to enjoy it.
Tuesday, since I was in storage most of Monday, was cleaning the kids rooms. They had gotten into every toy area and I was too tired Monday to make them clean it up, so that was our job for Tuesday. After picking up and vacuuming, we set up tracks in Nathan's room to play with all week and in Hannah's room we organized her doll house. We also worked on the living room. Part of the morning we visited with Ms. Catherine (Hannah's preschool teacher) about supply lists. Then Amy, from across the hall came over, wondering if I would be interested in watching Abram on the days she has to work. I didn't get to talk much in detail with her, but she said that he would be in a mother's day program staring in the fall on Tuesdays and Fridays. That means I would watch him Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It would be he and I on the Monday, Wednesdays, and Hannah, he and I on Thursday. I would have Fridays to myself. She is willing to pay $100. That is better than any part time job I could get. I am going to try and catch her tod ay and work out details.
Yesterday we walked to Rolling Hills library to pick up some books and then on our way back we went by the Thomas store. We played there for about an hour before heading home for lunch. Then it was the day to get the kitchen cleaned up. I had been putting it off for quite a while. I have most of it done, but need to finish up today. We are running to Walmart this morning to get school supplies and the oil changed in the car. Chris is supposed to be finished with inventory today around noon, so that will be nice.
That's is about it from here. The house is coming together after the trip and starting next week, we will be back on a regular schedule of getting up for school and doing our chores; along with working on our pre-school activities.
Hope this finds everyone well and will write again soon!
Sunday, July 23, 2006
We are back!!
Wow! It has been too long.
The week before our trip went super fast. We left the afternoon of the 12th. Arrived at the Bonds around 6. Rachel had a delicious supper waiting for us. After some hellos and small catch up talk, we ate chicken parmesian and bread. The kids played after that and the guys visited while Rachel and I visited in the kitchen.
It was so good to be there. Their hospitality was so appreciated by us and the chance to hear how they were and just to have some visit time was priceless to me.
Kids went to bed a lot later than usual, but were up for more play time before we had to leave. Mark had set out cinnamon rolls the night before, so they were huge. They were also really yummy! We went outside to play a little. Then around 10, we decided as much as we hated to leave, we needed to hit the road. We said our goodbyes and promised next time would be a trip we could spend longer.
We really miss them and it was so nice to stop and see them.
Our trip to Texas from there took another 9 hours. We arrived in Waskom around 7, just in time for Grandpa's famous pizza. Hawaian, cheese, and meat lovers. We ate and visited and then hit the beds.
The following morning, the guys and kids went to the Air Force museum at B Air Force base. Lorna wanted me to help her with some decor, so we stayed home. After they got back and filled us in on all the awesome planes, we played a little and then drove over to Shreveport and ate at one of their many new restaurants, this one called Fire Mountain. It was a lot like Golden Corral. We then walked the mall and headed home for bed.
Saturday we woke up and went to their local flea market. The kids came away like bandits. Nathan got a bunch of free cars and airplanes. Hannah got a pretty stroller and pink fluffy dress. Chris got a sword and loved just walking the area. Lorna and he and his grandparents from Tennessee used to do that all the time, so it was good.
We got home and the kids went swimming in their little pool. Chris and I got in also. It was nice to cool off after it being so hot.
Sunday we went to their new church. It was really nice. The minister was a straight shooter, and that was refreshing for them. We went home and ate leftover KFC from the night before and vegged out before heading to Marshall to Lowes to help them purchase some needed things with Chris' discount. Taco bell for supper before heading home to swim some more.
Monday, we went into Marshall and got groceries with Grandma for the week. Chris and I put together one of their 2 rocking chairs while the kids swam that afternoon. We had Cici's for lunch and spaghetti for supper. On Tuesday, since the heat was on, we went to the Shreveport science museum. It was really neat. Really geared to the kids. We could have stayed their all day. Hannah and I went to a presentation on edible blood. Lots of hands on stuff. After that, we went over to the Louisiana boardwalk. It was really hot, or we would have stayed long enough to ride the trolley. We met Noel in Shreveport for supper at a barbeque place called Smokey Bones. Spent the rest of the evening at their house out on the porch visiting.
Wednesday, I went with Lorna to her chiropracter appointment. It was nice just to be us. She wanted to throw Chris a "Happy 29 1/2 birthday" party, so we planned a meal and got presents and a cake and the whole thing. The kids were really excited about it. They helped Grandma wrap her gifts. Then they (Nathan, Hannah and Grandma) made a craft with rocks, paint and tic tac toe. When Noel got home, we had the birthday party. Fried okra, smothered steaks, mashed potatoes, chocolate cake and sweet rolls. He got a pair of Lowes boxers, a pac man game that he and his mom played later, a star wars coloring book, a Gaither Dvd.
On Thursday, we went back to Shreveport to see Lorna's school and to go to a park before it got hot. Chris went frisbee golfing while the kids and us played on the playground. We went to Books a million and the kids got a bunch of $1 books for the trip home. We hit Toys-R-us and the mall one more time before heading home. Grandma wanted to buy them something for school and for fun. Nathan got a Bob the builder backpack and a semi truck for hauling hotwheels. Hannah got a Cinderella lunch box and an Aurora nursery carriage with a horse.
We went to a place called Big Pines for supper. It was "Down in the bayou" and specialized in hush puppies and catfish. The kids liked it. It was a taste of the south, that's for sure. The jalepeno hush puppies were actually good and the catfish was too. We drove down towards the swampy marshes and tried to see some alligators. We saw tail tracks and a turtle crossing sign, but no live alligators.
We headed out early Friday morning, knowing we had a 13 hour trip home. It was super hot and we ended up spending the night in Joplin again, only this time we stayed at the Microtel. The kids and I went swimming in a real pool and we went and visited all the old sights on our way out of town on Saturday. We got home around 5. Just enough time to unload the car, and run to the store to get some bread, cheese and milk to hold us over until today.
We made grilled cheese sandwiches for supper and ate cereal for breakfast before a long day of grocery shopping and unloading bags.
Tomorrow we go get Todd and try to finish up with the house. Percy was a little excited to see us home. Her 2nd birthday is tomorrow, so the kids got her some kitty toys for presents while we were shopping today. Our closet and storage flooded while we were gone, so that is a project for this week. Chris had to be at work at 5am today for inventory and has to do the same all week.
Well, that is it. An update for now. As August approaches, we are looking forward to school starting and getting on a more set schedule. Since both kids will be in school this fall, I am looking for part time job while they are in. Applebees, Country Kitchen, Taco Bell, Dillards, Target, and Sonic are all looking for help, so that is another thing on my list to do.
I hope all of you are doing well and keeping God first. We are going to try to get back into a better pattern of that.
Well, I need to head to bed. it is almost midnight and I am exhausted. Always my love!!
The week before our trip went super fast. We left the afternoon of the 12th. Arrived at the Bonds around 6. Rachel had a delicious supper waiting for us. After some hellos and small catch up talk, we ate chicken parmesian and bread. The kids played after that and the guys visited while Rachel and I visited in the kitchen.
It was so good to be there. Their hospitality was so appreciated by us and the chance to hear how they were and just to have some visit time was priceless to me.
Kids went to bed a lot later than usual, but were up for more play time before we had to leave. Mark had set out cinnamon rolls the night before, so they were huge. They were also really yummy! We went outside to play a little. Then around 10, we decided as much as we hated to leave, we needed to hit the road. We said our goodbyes and promised next time would be a trip we could spend longer.
We really miss them and it was so nice to stop and see them.
Our trip to Texas from there took another 9 hours. We arrived in Waskom around 7, just in time for Grandpa's famous pizza. Hawaian, cheese, and meat lovers. We ate and visited and then hit the beds.
The following morning, the guys and kids went to the Air Force museum at B Air Force base. Lorna wanted me to help her with some decor, so we stayed home. After they got back and filled us in on all the awesome planes, we played a little and then drove over to Shreveport and ate at one of their many new restaurants, this one called Fire Mountain. It was a lot like Golden Corral. We then walked the mall and headed home for bed.
Saturday we woke up and went to their local flea market. The kids came away like bandits. Nathan got a bunch of free cars and airplanes. Hannah got a pretty stroller and pink fluffy dress. Chris got a sword and loved just walking the area. Lorna and he and his grandparents from Tennessee used to do that all the time, so it was good.
We got home and the kids went swimming in their little pool. Chris and I got in also. It was nice to cool off after it being so hot.
Sunday we went to their new church. It was really nice. The minister was a straight shooter, and that was refreshing for them. We went home and ate leftover KFC from the night before and vegged out before heading to Marshall to Lowes to help them purchase some needed things with Chris' discount. Taco bell for supper before heading home to swim some more.
Monday, we went into Marshall and got groceries with Grandma for the week. Chris and I put together one of their 2 rocking chairs while the kids swam that afternoon. We had Cici's for lunch and spaghetti for supper. On Tuesday, since the heat was on, we went to the Shreveport science museum. It was really neat. Really geared to the kids. We could have stayed their all day. Hannah and I went to a presentation on edible blood. Lots of hands on stuff. After that, we went over to the Louisiana boardwalk. It was really hot, or we would have stayed long enough to ride the trolley. We met Noel in Shreveport for supper at a barbeque place called Smokey Bones. Spent the rest of the evening at their house out on the porch visiting.
Wednesday, I went with Lorna to her chiropracter appointment. It was nice just to be us. She wanted to throw Chris a "Happy 29 1/2 birthday" party, so we planned a meal and got presents and a cake and the whole thing. The kids were really excited about it. They helped Grandma wrap her gifts. Then they (Nathan, Hannah and Grandma) made a craft with rocks, paint and tic tac toe. When Noel got home, we had the birthday party. Fried okra, smothered steaks, mashed potatoes, chocolate cake and sweet rolls. He got a pair of Lowes boxers, a pac man game that he and his mom played later, a star wars coloring book, a Gaither Dvd.
On Thursday, we went back to Shreveport to see Lorna's school and to go to a park before it got hot. Chris went frisbee golfing while the kids and us played on the playground. We went to Books a million and the kids got a bunch of $1 books for the trip home. We hit Toys-R-us and the mall one more time before heading home. Grandma wanted to buy them something for school and for fun. Nathan got a Bob the builder backpack and a semi truck for hauling hotwheels. Hannah got a Cinderella lunch box and an Aurora nursery carriage with a horse.
We went to a place called Big Pines for supper. It was "Down in the bayou" and specialized in hush puppies and catfish. The kids liked it. It was a taste of the south, that's for sure. The jalepeno hush puppies were actually good and the catfish was too. We drove down towards the swampy marshes and tried to see some alligators. We saw tail tracks and a turtle crossing sign, but no live alligators.
We headed out early Friday morning, knowing we had a 13 hour trip home. It was super hot and we ended up spending the night in Joplin again, only this time we stayed at the Microtel. The kids and I went swimming in a real pool and we went and visited all the old sights on our way out of town on Saturday. We got home around 5. Just enough time to unload the car, and run to the store to get some bread, cheese and milk to hold us over until today.
We made grilled cheese sandwiches for supper and ate cereal for breakfast before a long day of grocery shopping and unloading bags.
Tomorrow we go get Todd and try to finish up with the house. Percy was a little excited to see us home. Her 2nd birthday is tomorrow, so the kids got her some kitty toys for presents while we were shopping today. Our closet and storage flooded while we were gone, so that is a project for this week. Chris had to be at work at 5am today for inventory and has to do the same all week.
Well, that is it. An update for now. As August approaches, we are looking forward to school starting and getting on a more set schedule. Since both kids will be in school this fall, I am looking for part time job while they are in. Applebees, Country Kitchen, Taco Bell, Dillards, Target, and Sonic are all looking for help, so that is another thing on my list to do.
I hope all of you are doing well and keeping God first. We are going to try to get back into a better pattern of that.
Well, I need to head to bed. it is almost midnight and I am exhausted. Always my love!!
Saturday, July 08, 2006
The rest of our week
Hello all!
Wednesday Chris had off, so we headed to the downtown library. We haven't been there in quite a while. The kids and I when we first moved here used to go to story time down there. They have made many comments about wanting to see Ms. Ginger and Ms. Dee. We saw Ms. Ginger and caught up with her. We signed up for the summer reading program and picked a whole bunch of books. We headed home for lunch and then we decided that with the weather being hot, we would watch a movie together. We watched the Kipper movie we had borrowed from the library.
We finished the day together just playing outside once the shade and breeze kicked in. Thursday Chris had an interview via phone with the Lowes store in Decatur. He said he spent about 1 1/2 hours on the phone with them. The kids and I just stayed here and hung out.
Friday we talked about the possiblity of a move. The kids were not thrilled but said they would pray that God would tell us what to do. We packed a picnic and headed to Krug park. After eating, we hiked around the "st. joseph zoo", which is basically some deer, cows, buffalo, and donkeys that are underfed. The deer came right up to the fence. There were 4 little fawns frolicking around. The two mothers were really hungry and the buck was too. It was kind of sad. We talked about whether or not to say anything. We had seen a news special a couple months ago about it and that the missouri dept. of conservation said they were fine, but it is hard not to feel for them when they seem so hungry.
We finished the day doing a little grocery shopping. When we got home, a message was on the machine from the human resource person in TX. chris called them and they offered him the job.
So, after the kids went to bed, we got online and did some serious research. We made a list of what we felt, and are feeling more a peace about turning the job down. Both of us agreed that there were too many consequences here in St. Joe and that from what we saw online, it would me more dangerous, less likely to work out and we just felt in our hearts that the move wasn't right. Chris is going to talk with them Monday and let them know.
Today the kids and I worked really hard on finishing up getting things cleaned up before we head out for our vacation/trip to Joplin and Texas.
I say Joplin first because now it has become quite a spot light for our trip to see Grandma and Papa Crosswhite. We have been looking forward to this for a while, because it will be the first time seeing where God has taken G & P Crosswhite. Chris and I had mentioned to our friends Mark and Rachel Bond about seeing them for supper on our way through. Then Chris was scheduled to work till 4, putting us in Joplin around 7. We decided maybe we should make it a stop and head to Texas in the morning. We were going to just get a hotel room after seeing the Bonds. Well, in the graciousness of their hearts, the Bonds offered for us to bunk at their new home instead. Well, as you can imagine, Hannah went wild. The thought of getting to sleep over and one of her friend's house was cool. And Chris and I are excited about getting to hear about how God has been working in their lives the last month. We are all excited about the opportunity to catch up. So, when we talk about the trip to G & P's, it is prefaced from Hannah with, "And to Joplin, where Ruthy lives". It has been such habit to call it the trip to G & P's that I have been reminded all week that it isn't just a trip to see them. It is fun!
Tomorrow, our plan is to head to church early and on our way, set off some bug bombs. This annoying bush in front of our house had been showing signs of being infested with fleas, ticks and mosquitos. So, we burned the roots out of it and are setting off the bombs tomorrow. We want to get ahead of the problem before it starts. Then we will pack our bags and prep the car Monday. We are planning another trip to the library on Tuesday to see if we can get some good car trip movies for the ride.
I might get a chance to write again before Wednesday. If not, I will have to update when we return around the 20th.
I hope this finds you all doing well and as always, you are often on my mind and in my thoughts and prayers.
To Him who is faithful!
Wednesday Chris had off, so we headed to the downtown library. We haven't been there in quite a while. The kids and I when we first moved here used to go to story time down there. They have made many comments about wanting to see Ms. Ginger and Ms. Dee. We saw Ms. Ginger and caught up with her. We signed up for the summer reading program and picked a whole bunch of books. We headed home for lunch and then we decided that with the weather being hot, we would watch a movie together. We watched the Kipper movie we had borrowed from the library.
We finished the day together just playing outside once the shade and breeze kicked in. Thursday Chris had an interview via phone with the Lowes store in Decatur. He said he spent about 1 1/2 hours on the phone with them. The kids and I just stayed here and hung out.
Friday we talked about the possiblity of a move. The kids were not thrilled but said they would pray that God would tell us what to do. We packed a picnic and headed to Krug park. After eating, we hiked around the "st. joseph zoo", which is basically some deer, cows, buffalo, and donkeys that are underfed. The deer came right up to the fence. There were 4 little fawns frolicking around. The two mothers were really hungry and the buck was too. It was kind of sad. We talked about whether or not to say anything. We had seen a news special a couple months ago about it and that the missouri dept. of conservation said they were fine, but it is hard not to feel for them when they seem so hungry.
We finished the day doing a little grocery shopping. When we got home, a message was on the machine from the human resource person in TX. chris called them and they offered him the job.
So, after the kids went to bed, we got online and did some serious research. We made a list of what we felt, and are feeling more a peace about turning the job down. Both of us agreed that there were too many consequences here in St. Joe and that from what we saw online, it would me more dangerous, less likely to work out and we just felt in our hearts that the move wasn't right. Chris is going to talk with them Monday and let them know.
Today the kids and I worked really hard on finishing up getting things cleaned up before we head out for our vacation/trip to Joplin and Texas.
I say Joplin first because now it has become quite a spot light for our trip to see Grandma and Papa Crosswhite. We have been looking forward to this for a while, because it will be the first time seeing where God has taken G & P Crosswhite. Chris and I had mentioned to our friends Mark and Rachel Bond about seeing them for supper on our way through. Then Chris was scheduled to work till 4, putting us in Joplin around 7. We decided maybe we should make it a stop and head to Texas in the morning. We were going to just get a hotel room after seeing the Bonds. Well, in the graciousness of their hearts, the Bonds offered for us to bunk at their new home instead. Well, as you can imagine, Hannah went wild. The thought of getting to sleep over and one of her friend's house was cool. And Chris and I are excited about getting to hear about how God has been working in their lives the last month. We are all excited about the opportunity to catch up. So, when we talk about the trip to G & P's, it is prefaced from Hannah with, "And to Joplin, where Ruthy lives". It has been such habit to call it the trip to G & P's that I have been reminded all week that it isn't just a trip to see them. It is fun!
Tomorrow, our plan is to head to church early and on our way, set off some bug bombs. This annoying bush in front of our house had been showing signs of being infested with fleas, ticks and mosquitos. So, we burned the roots out of it and are setting off the bombs tomorrow. We want to get ahead of the problem before it starts. Then we will pack our bags and prep the car Monday. We are planning another trip to the library on Tuesday to see if we can get some good car trip movies for the ride.
I might get a chance to write again before Wednesday. If not, I will have to update when we return around the 20th.
I hope this finds you all doing well and as always, you are often on my mind and in my thoughts and prayers.
To Him who is faithful!
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
A small edit
I forgot to tell you all about the camping trip Thursday night. We sat up and watched the tribute to gospel music at the White house while waiting for Chris to get home. Nathan fell asleep. We had already set the tent up and gotten beds ready, so I carried him out there when Chris got home.
We curled up and fell asleep ok. Around 1 am, Nathan had to go to the bathroom, so we headed inside. By then, he decided he was ready to just sleep in his bed. We had fun, but agreed that maybe we should plan a real trip with everybody next time.
Anyways, thats it.
We curled up and fell asleep ok. Around 1 am, Nathan had to go to the bathroom, so we headed inside. By then, he decided he was ready to just sleep in his bed. We had fun, but agreed that maybe we should plan a real trip with everybody next time.
Anyways, thats it.
Happy Independence Day!
Hi! Happy Independence Day!
I hope that you have a fun day and saw neat fireworks. We went and sat on the top of a hill in the Culvers parking lot. Chris had to close tonight. We could see Savannah's, Amazonia's, Elwood's, and the casino's fireworks along with people in their yard setting them off.
Yesterday we ended up taking Hannah to see Dr. Castle again. She complained Saturday that it hurt to go pee. I started pumping her full of cranberry juices, but she only got worse. By Sunday, she was screaming everytime she went to the bathroom. I figured I had better get her in before the holiday. Sure enough, they got her in and got a sample. It was loaded with bacteria, so Dr. Castle decided that enough was enough and is working on a letter of all Hannah's history and is getting her an appointment at Children's mercy in Kansas City.
We will know sometime this week when that appointment will be.
I think I wrote last Thursday, so to catch up from then.
Friday, the kids had done their chores early, so we filled up their kiddie pool and they spent the entire day outside, either riding bikes, shooting water guns, or wading in the pool. In the afternoon, Mary Rose came over. Lisa had an appointment to have a cyst removed from her shoulder. She joined in on all the action. They went home around 4 and Chris had gotten home. We dried the kids off, and ate supper. Grilled pork ribs and corn on the cob. Books and bed.
Saturday was a birthday party for one of Nathan's t-ball friends. The party started at noon with a cook out and games. He was counting down the hours. We got to the park around 11:30. It was a good thing we were early because Lane's mom said that they had gotten there around 11. They hung up the sign and Lane stood by the tree waving at all the cars, hoping they would stop. She reminded him it would be another hour but he persisted. Then we pulled up. He was so excited to see Nathan. They ran around and Hannah and I helped Jasmine (Lane's mom) with the charcoal and grill stuff. She (Jasmine) is pregnant and is due with their first daughter in October. About 12:15 a couple other t-ball friends showed up. The first game they had was a balloon popping one. Jasmine had boughten all these little olympic style medals. They divided into two teams of four. Everyone popped 2 balloons and all got medals. By then, the food was ready, so we ate. After that was the pinata, which, cute enough was a baseball. Everyone used the t-ball bat to hit it. After the pinata, while Lane's grandma got the cake ready, the kids divided into pairs and were supposed to wrap each other up in toilet paper. Whoever used up their roll first won. Nathan and this boy Zach were a team and Hannah and Lane's little brother were a team. Of course, everyone won and got another medal. Then it was cake and present time and then we all headed home.
Nathan and Hannah had a great time and we all exchanged more phone numbers. A play date is in order. When we got home, we looked up to see Abbie, anxiously looking for Hannah. They played with her the rest of the afternoon. Supper, and baths and bedtime followed.
Sunday, I taught kindergarten sunday school again. We went to sunday school and then the 11 service. Lisa went forward and shared a personal testimony.
After church she came over to talk, so the kids played with her for a while. She went home just as Chris was getting off work. We had supper and baths and bedtime.
Then, Monday we went to Dr. Castles and then to Target to get the medicine. Home to play, only to run back to Target to get another medicine that Dr. Castle decided to put Hannah on. Then we went and bought a couple of little ground fireworks. A couple of trains that steamed and shot off sparks off both front and back buffers. A cluster of dancing butterflies, which were fountains that in the end, shot off some spinners.
Today Chris didn't have to be in until noon because he was closing, so we called my parents and wished them a happy anniversary. They celebrated their 30th this year. Then the kids and I finished our lunches and watched the shuttle take off today.
They both were completely fascinated with it. Hannah was really loving it. She saw the 2 ladies get on board and said, "Mommy, when I grow up, I want to do that. Do they get to see the moon really close and see heaven?" We talked about the shuttle and then laid down to rest so that we would be awake for the fireworks. Hannah fell asleep and I dozed off and on. Nathan just laid there and sang. We woke up and played outside until Chris got off and then went to Culvers.
And that is where we are now. We got home and put the kids to bed. Chris is watching a movie and I am on here listening to Selah.
I hope that you enjoyed the day and gave thanks to God for making us free. Free in so many ways!! Mostly free to make mistakes and wake up in the morning with God's mercies new.
That not only soldiers gave their lives so that we could have the freedom to express ourselves in many ways via writing or saying, but that Christ gave His life so that we can have the freedom to approach the holy throne of God clean. For that, I am most grateful!
Well, need to get to bed. Sending all my love and prayers to all of you!
Angel
I hope that you have a fun day and saw neat fireworks. We went and sat on the top of a hill in the Culvers parking lot. Chris had to close tonight. We could see Savannah's, Amazonia's, Elwood's, and the casino's fireworks along with people in their yard setting them off.
Yesterday we ended up taking Hannah to see Dr. Castle again. She complained Saturday that it hurt to go pee. I started pumping her full of cranberry juices, but she only got worse. By Sunday, she was screaming everytime she went to the bathroom. I figured I had better get her in before the holiday. Sure enough, they got her in and got a sample. It was loaded with bacteria, so Dr. Castle decided that enough was enough and is working on a letter of all Hannah's history and is getting her an appointment at Children's mercy in Kansas City.
We will know sometime this week when that appointment will be.
I think I wrote last Thursday, so to catch up from then.
Friday, the kids had done their chores early, so we filled up their kiddie pool and they spent the entire day outside, either riding bikes, shooting water guns, or wading in the pool. In the afternoon, Mary Rose came over. Lisa had an appointment to have a cyst removed from her shoulder. She joined in on all the action. They went home around 4 and Chris had gotten home. We dried the kids off, and ate supper. Grilled pork ribs and corn on the cob. Books and bed.
Saturday was a birthday party for one of Nathan's t-ball friends. The party started at noon with a cook out and games. He was counting down the hours. We got to the park around 11:30. It was a good thing we were early because Lane's mom said that they had gotten there around 11. They hung up the sign and Lane stood by the tree waving at all the cars, hoping they would stop. She reminded him it would be another hour but he persisted. Then we pulled up. He was so excited to see Nathan. They ran around and Hannah and I helped Jasmine (Lane's mom) with the charcoal and grill stuff. She (Jasmine) is pregnant and is due with their first daughter in October. About 12:15 a couple other t-ball friends showed up. The first game they had was a balloon popping one. Jasmine had boughten all these little olympic style medals. They divided into two teams of four. Everyone popped 2 balloons and all got medals. By then, the food was ready, so we ate. After that was the pinata, which, cute enough was a baseball. Everyone used the t-ball bat to hit it. After the pinata, while Lane's grandma got the cake ready, the kids divided into pairs and were supposed to wrap each other up in toilet paper. Whoever used up their roll first won. Nathan and this boy Zach were a team and Hannah and Lane's little brother were a team. Of course, everyone won and got another medal. Then it was cake and present time and then we all headed home.
Nathan and Hannah had a great time and we all exchanged more phone numbers. A play date is in order. When we got home, we looked up to see Abbie, anxiously looking for Hannah. They played with her the rest of the afternoon. Supper, and baths and bedtime followed.
Sunday, I taught kindergarten sunday school again. We went to sunday school and then the 11 service. Lisa went forward and shared a personal testimony.
After church she came over to talk, so the kids played with her for a while. She went home just as Chris was getting off work. We had supper and baths and bedtime.
Then, Monday we went to Dr. Castles and then to Target to get the medicine. Home to play, only to run back to Target to get another medicine that Dr. Castle decided to put Hannah on. Then we went and bought a couple of little ground fireworks. A couple of trains that steamed and shot off sparks off both front and back buffers. A cluster of dancing butterflies, which were fountains that in the end, shot off some spinners.
Today Chris didn't have to be in until noon because he was closing, so we called my parents and wished them a happy anniversary. They celebrated their 30th this year. Then the kids and I finished our lunches and watched the shuttle take off today.
They both were completely fascinated with it. Hannah was really loving it. She saw the 2 ladies get on board and said, "Mommy, when I grow up, I want to do that. Do they get to see the moon really close and see heaven?" We talked about the shuttle and then laid down to rest so that we would be awake for the fireworks. Hannah fell asleep and I dozed off and on. Nathan just laid there and sang. We woke up and played outside until Chris got off and then went to Culvers.
And that is where we are now. We got home and put the kids to bed. Chris is watching a movie and I am on here listening to Selah.
I hope that you enjoyed the day and gave thanks to God for making us free. Free in so many ways!! Mostly free to make mistakes and wake up in the morning with God's mercies new.
That not only soldiers gave their lives so that we could have the freedom to express ourselves in many ways via writing or saying, but that Christ gave His life so that we can have the freedom to approach the holy throne of God clean. For that, I am most grateful!
Well, need to get to bed. Sending all my love and prayers to all of you!
Angel
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