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.