Please Pray

This is baby Garrison. He was born on Monday Sept. 29th.

Right now, we are just asking for prayers. Prayers for the family and baby Garrison. Things are really starting to look up, however, he is still in the NICU. This little guy has been through a lot in his little 5 days.

This family is wonderful friends of ours that moved to Nebraska 2 years ago. Garrison's daddy was Ch's 1st youth minister. They moved on to bless other families with Children.

Please remember them in your prayers tonight. Thank you !!!

Conversation with D tonight.

"Mom" he said

"I am really really sick tonight"

Mom said "really, what is wrong"

He said , "I am really sick and I need to sleep in your bed".

Of course we said "NO" and the crying started. He is fine now and is his bed. However you see, he was sick about 2 weeks ago with cough and fever. Well, we had to give him breathing treatments every four hours. So, for 2 night we aloud him to sleep with us. Now he thinks, if he is sick, he can sleep with us. So, he thinks he is sick. The minds of the small, that dream big. LOL.....

Scarecrow 2008- GO SOONERS!!

WE NEEDED A SCARECROW FOR D'S FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT HIS PRESCHOOL. SO, WE MADE THIS ONE. WE WILL USE IT AT HOME AFTER FRIDAY. Oh, that is our new kitten (4months old) "Pebbles".

First T-ball game.

Him batting.

Him catching!

D- ready to catch!

Slide into home plate!!!

Well, we had our first t-ball game Monday night. D- had a great time. As you see, he slid into 1st. base. He was the catcher the first ending and behind the pitcher the other ending. We are now over at the ball field for 4 games a week. 2 for D and 2 for Br. Br's team won 1st place in the preseason tournament. They received really nice trophies last night.

Beary's birthday!!!

Yes, we had a party for D's bear. He woke up and said it was Beary's birthday. He insisted that we have a party . So, we had a picnic at the park and a cake at home after dinner.

It was so cute.

To Cute!!

M & I found the two of them in Br's bed and she was reading to him. One of those cute moments. Hope you enjoy.

NO MATTER WHO WINS THE ELECTION!

Top 10 Predictions No Matter Who Wins the Election

1. The Bible will still have all the answers.

2. Prayer will still work.

3. The Holy Spirit will still move.

4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.

5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.

6. There will still be singing of praise to God.

7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.

8. There will still be room at the Cross.

9. Jesus will still love you.

10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.

ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS REALLY IN CONTROL?!!

Going away party for the Dentons.

This family is dear friends of ours. We had only been friends with this family for 1 year when they moved to Texas. They Only lived in Oklahoma for little over a year. The Dentons are deeply missed!!

First days of school!

As most of you know, Ch started school the week before Br and D. So, here are pictures from all their first days. Enjoy.

OUR LOCAL STAR!

She was in the local play put on by The Missoula Children's Theatre. The play was "The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe". She had a blast. They worked hard 6 hours a day for 4 1/2 days and had 2 performances.

(She is the one in the purple hat)

Question?

Why does it take so much out of us when our children are sick? Man, I am so tired. Dawson was coughing all night Tuesday night, then Wed. he had a fever and throwing up. Now , today. He has energy and I am beat!!!! Why is this ?? Just a thought. Have a great day!!!

This is known as "beary" at our house. This is my sons sleeping buddy, play buddy etc... My mom gave this to him when he was born. Well, it took me 3 days to find the really name. "Tinker" the Ty bear. His poor bear has been washed so many times. In fact one day it was washed twice. We finally found one that was NEW and only $6.00, thanks to Amazon.com . So, a new beary is on it's way in the mail. We are so excited!!! If we would lose his beary, I wouldn't want to be around. LOL! Anyway, we are looking for another one , to put away. So, keep your eyes open for us. I know there is two more on Amazon, but they are $15.00 and up. To much for me. Have a great day!!!!

Does this look like our children????

Got this from a friend and thought we would give it a try. They are so far off. WOW. Maybe the eyes, if they were blue. Anyway, just thought I would share. Go on and try it, it's fun. A better straight on picture would work better.

I Cried!!!

Well, the first day of school went great for Ch. She was talking about all of it during dinner. You know the stories that take 30 min for one point. It was great. However, I cried that morning before we took pictures . I hugged her and I cried!!! I know "what a baby". But, wait she is my baby. It's going to fast these days. I know she is going to do great again. I know she is very responsible!

She says a lot of her friends are in her classes and she loves the teachers. KC is not in even one of her classes in fact, she didn't even see her. WOW... that is going to be hard, they talk 24/7. This should give her a opportunity to get to know other great people.

Well, the other two kids start next week. B at PCCAon Monday and D Tuesday at the Lutheran School . Please continue to pray for all the kids. Thank You.

School Start tomorrow.

Can you believe that school is start again already? I am not sure that I am ready for that. Yes, we have all the supplies and backpacks, shoes, clothes etc... However, I am already missing the park, movies, swimming and just running around. I am thinking of the lonely days and the time I am going to miss with them. I know , I already went on about the long days in school. So, I will not go on again. Please, just pray for the kids that are going back to school. Thank you .

1 Corinthians 13 for MOMS.

Corinthians 13 for Moms
If I live in a house of spotless beauty with everything in its place,but have not love,

I am a housekeeper, not a homemaker.

If I have time for waxing, polishing, and decorative achievements,but have not love,my children learn cleanliness, ­not godliness.

If I scream at my children for every infraction,and fault them for every mess they make,but have not love,my children become people-pleasers, not obedient children.

Love leaves the dust in search of a child's laugh.Love smiles at the tiny fingerprints on a newly cleaned window.

Love wipes away the tears before it wipes up the spilled milk.

Love picks up the child before it picks up the toys.

Love accepts the fact that I am the ever-present "mommy,"the taxi-driver to every childhood event,the counselor when my children fail or are hurt.

Love crawls with the baby, walks with the toddler, and runs with the child,then stands aside to let the youth walk into adulthood.

Before I became a mother I took glory in my house of perfection.

Now I glory in God's perfection of my child.

All the projections I had for my house and my childrenhave faded away into insignificance,And what remain are the memories of my kids.

Now there abides in my home scratches on most of the furniture,dishes with missing place settings,and bedroom walls full of stickers, posters and markings,

But the greatest of all is the Love that permeates my relationships with my children.-

Adapted by Jim Fowler

School Starts next week!!

The summer is almost over. The long lazy days. Oh how I will miss them. The days at the park, swimming til 9 pm. , the fun movie days, the sleeping in til 7or 8am. I can't believe that school is starting next week. We will be getting up at 6:30 am.,stuffing all the good stuff from 3:30pm-8:30pm. That is not enough time with your kids. I think they could have school be half days and get it over with faster. You know all the home school moms do. Why do they need recess', lunch at school. See, I think they should have school from 8am-noon. Then have lunch at home and the afternoon to relax and have a life. However, this will never happened. So, here we go again. As you can see , I am not fawned of having my kids gone all day. I miss them!!!! Well, for all you moms- I will be crying with you next Wed.
Take care and pray for the kids going back to school. Oh, and the teachers too.Thank you.

Please PRAY!!!!

We got the news this weekend that M's brothers wife miscarried their baby. This would have been their first baby. We are very saddened to hear about this . I know they are hurting at this time. So, please pray for comfort and peace for them along with the blessing of another baby that will be healthy! I know this is what they want. Thank you!!!!

Calories

So, what is calories anyway. Well, they are things that make us FAT!!!! So, I went to the Dr. she said I have to lose 20 lbs by January 13th, 2009. I am cutting calories. I have found this site , it's http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/sparkpoints.asp. I love it. You sign up and it counts your calories. It even has my vegetarian dinners on it. WOW.. Anyway, I have been able to keep in below 1800 calories for 3 out of the 5 days. For Chelsea's birthday dinner day. Here is the last 5 days, I was at 1,129/1,127/1,844/1,143/1,539. So, you have it. I can do it. You really have to watch it though. WOW.... the foods you think are good for you, ARE NOT!! Well, I have a Veggie chik'n cutlet in the oven. If you have any ideas to help cut calories , let me know.
Thanks

Tuesday's Ten Things I am Thankful For.

1. My God
2. My Healthy/Beautiful Children
3. My Husband
4. The Great Summer
5. Our New addition to our family
6. Life
7. Dinner is all ready LOL!
8. My Friends
9. My van is running
10. I got my hair cut today!!!!!

4th of July Pictures

1st pic is Br and my Dad being silly at the 4th of July party. (with glow in the dark jewelry)

2nd is of M and I at the party-ch took the pic

3rd. is of the 3rd place ribbon Br won for the bike race.

4th is a pic of D and Ch. Ch took the picture.

4th of July 2008

Oh my, it's 11:07 pm and we had a great day. We went to the parade in a near by town this morning . They had turtle races, bicycles races, wild west shot out and everything else you could want. It was a great family day. This vacation has to be the best in a long time. 1 hr. trip, lots of family time. It was wonderful. Tonight, the kids had a blast. I am posting pictures from the day. Hope you all enjoy.
I want to add at the parade, when the tractors came. D said "tractors, that's what I am talking about". We have no idea how he came up with that one.
D told 1st place with another little boy in a balloon toss. Br- took 3rd in the balloon toss and 3rd in the bike race. She did a great job at the race. She was even in flip flops.
I will up load the pictures for the next post. Keep checking. If you know Br- check hers too.
Happy Fourth of July !!!!!!

Fireworks

Last night we went to the local Mall. They had a wonderful fireworks display. There was a live band, snow cones. It was a great family outing.
We have had a poor man vacation this week. However, we have spent time as a family. Altogether, doing so much. We have taken the kids to the Kiddie Park, Fireworks, tonight is a potluck at the local church, then tomorrow we are going on an animal drive in the next town. It takes two hours to go through. Then on Friday, we are going to Caney Kansas to a 4th of July parade and fun day. They are having bike races, games etc... Then on Friday night we are going to some friends house for a fish fry and Fireworks.
It's been a wonderful vacation so far , so good. I will post pictures later.

D's frineds birthday party!!!!

This was a private party at

Burger King. For D's friend. (A girl ) They had such a good time. Only two boys were there and they played together very well. We are going on vacation, hope to post a lot this week. Keep watching.

ARE YOU READING THESE???

Okay, now . I take time to blog so that everyone can keep up with our life and kids. Now, if no one ever reads this. What is the point? So, please take time to comment, if you have one. Please! I would like to know what you think too. Thank you!

Family Reunion, this last weekend.

What a great weekend. We saw people from our family that we hadn't seen since we were kids. Here are a few pictures of our family and my dads sisters and brothers. My dad is the one in the green for the people that do not know him. I am sure most of you do. My grandma couldn't make it this year. She is getting to old. She is 92 yrs old. She lives with my Aunt Freda, the one in the Blue.

This first picture is of my dad and his cousin Delbert. He is dying of lung cancer. This is why we had this reunion. We only have one every two years. But, we had this one a year early. He is a wonderful man. We love you Delbert.

EXCITING NEWS !!!!

Well, we got a phone call last night! M's- brothers wife is Pregnant. We are so excited. This will be # 11 on M's side. They go from 16years old ( in July) to this one due in 2009. Ch- got so excited, B-wanted to know Boy or girl. We have 6 boys and 4 girls. I think we need a girl, however another boy would be wonderful.
Babies are such a blessing. I know they will be wonderful parents. They are great with their nieces and nephews. Please just keep them in your prayers. Congratulations D & A.

Memory Lane!

Our preacher found these and sent them to me today. These are from VBS 2003. WOW- how they have grown. Just love them !!!!!!!

Summer is here.

WOW- Our first week out of school. We have cleaned, fished, swam and today is the library day. Both girls go to camp next week. B-Epilepsy camp. Ch- work camp. Da and I will be going to Bartlesville (we think) to take him to VBS over there this next week.
Our family Reunion is Saturday. It's here and everyone comes to ur house after. (if they want to stay and visit longer.) We have had one every year for the last 13 years. This year, will be our cousin Delberts last year. He is dieing of Lung Cancer. He has been battling with it for about 4 years now. He is a great man and is only 61 years old. He grow up with my dad , they are like Best friends.
Well, on a better note. Br- got to play Catcher last night at her Softball game. The coach was very impressed. He always had the same girl play Catcher and last night he knew we would win by a long shot. So, he asked the girls were they wanted to play. She loved it . Softball will be over next week. Our lives will be less hectic. I will post pics after the camps. Later.

It's Small World!!!

We (M & I ) had been looking at house's in Bartlesville. We stopped at Wal-mart to get Strawberries. We get out and start walking in and we hear someone hollering at us. We look up and it's our Friends from Elkhorn, Nebraska. We were both out of town in the same town. WOW. Small World , HUH??? We got to see Tracy , Franklin & Fischer. Which , he is growing up so fast. As most of you know. Tracy is expecting Wood baby #2 , he is growing well too. For those of you who do not know, Franklin was Ch, First youth minister. He started her in loving all the activities. We miss you guys. It's not the same. I know they are doing so much better in Nebraska. We have been blessed to be able to visit them there last two summers.

More Pics for you to enjoy!

This is the girls Painting the new "pool house/play house".

This is more of the house being built and the kids that I LOVE!

School is out in 2 days. I am so excited. I will post lots of pics. Keep watching.

Enjoy.

My wonderful Children.

Ch-was having fun with her camera in the mirror.
D- is just chillin.

This is the Trophy from the pre season tournament. They got 1st Place and Br- got 2 home runs.

Ch- had fun taking a lot of pictures. So , I am going to share a few in the next couple of days. Check back.

Ch- is turning 15 in July. (permit here she comes)

Br- turned 9 in April.

D- turned 3 in January.

The New Play House.

This is my father on the roof. This is his second day. He has worked on it for about 7 days total now. About 2 days left. He works 2 days a week when he is over here. Thanks Dad!!!! Love Ya !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Father decided the kids needed a play house. Now, you are thinking, Ch is to old for a play house. Well, this is not a little house. It's 8 ft X 12 ft. It has electric, cable , windows, insulation etc... Just like a real house. It's so neat. He are a few pictures. It's not yet ready, but it's getting closer. We put the first coat of paint on tonight. All 5 of us . What fun!!!!!!!!!!! Here are a few pictures From the start to almost finished. He had a lot of helpers.

Allergy Test!

Last week, we took D in for Allergy testing. They took his blood, not the arms or legs sticking. We went back on Friday, he is Allergic to Eggs (1) and Dust (3). Eggs is low and the dust is high. DUST, it is everywhere. Outside, in the house. I thought my house was clean, however after reading all the ways we need to change. I am thinking we need a glass house. Anyway, he is on Singulair 5mg and Zyrtec. I guess it could be worse. They tested for 22 different things. Only 2 is good, I guess.

Smart Guy in the making.

Well, in the van on the way to town the other morning. D- put his fingers up and pointed to one at a time. He followed each point with Matthew, Mark , Luke and John. "Mom" he said , "These are the Gospels". Wow, I was blown away. Didn't know he would remember all that.

In the same week, he started singing the B-I-B-L-E. Then Thursday evening M & I are talking in the second living room. We hear D ,from the kitchen, say " Salute, I pledge the allegiance to the flag of the Untied States of America, and to the republic of which it stands one nation under God , under divisible with liberty and justice all." It was so cute. He only had two part a little off. We called him in and ask what that was. He said it's the pledge to the Flag. We gave him a High five. He then put his Right hand on his heart and said" it has to be your right, not your left". Then he said it again for us. 3 yrs and 3 months. Way to go. I think we may have another smart one. 3 out of 3 not bad.......

OU Rules!!!!!!!!!

If I have posted this before, I am sorry. D was about 24 months. GO OU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Family Happy Mothers Day !!!!

This is my father (third one on the back row from the left) and his 3 brothers, 4 sisters and mom. Happy Mothers Day!!!!!

My cousin, in Iraq for the third time.

Please keep my cousin in your prayers. He is over fighting in the war for the third time. his name is Floyd Perry "Bubby". Thank you . CJP

CH-9th grade Winter Dance

I am a little late getting the pictures up, sorry. She had a lot of fun. I know... she is Beautiful. I am her mom, I can say that all I want. SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!

LINK TO LTC

http://www.gpltc.net/

LTC 2008

What a fun weekend. It was worth all the HARD work the year before. This is a wonderful thing, if you do not know what it is, check out the link I attached. Br- got 5 gold metals, 1 silver and 1 participant. Ch- got 1 gold,2 silver and participant. They both did signing, scrap booking, bible bowl, service challenge. Br- did scripture challenge. she memorized 50 scriptures. Then she also did 2 devo challenges. One was she had to speak in front of four different groups etc.. and read scripture. Then the other one, she had to do deovs 5 night or day for 3 months. This is the group that went. Br- got more metals than anyone else. Hannah her friend got 5 gold too. Hope you enjoy. I will upload pictures of the new house my dad and the kids are building in the back yard later. Have a Blessed day.