Scripture of the Day:
The kids were beat today, but the weather was good, so we took the Metro over to the National Mall. First, we had front row seats to the Marine Corp marathon. 20,000 people ran buy us! It was an awesome sight!
The weather was beautiful, but the kids were beat. We weren't there long.
We just came home and rested the rest of the afternoon!
God Bless!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Day 172
Scripture of the Day:
So today we needed another last adventure, so we adventured up to Lancaster, PA to eat at a Family-style restaurant. I can't tell you how beautiful the drive was and how awesome the scenery was.
We ate at the Oregon Dairy Farm and Restaurant and although it wasn't family style, it was still good. It was all home cooking. My favorites were the peanut butter pudding, chicken and dumplings. I tried the ham balls, but can't decide what to think about them. They remind me of Me-me's bbq ham.
We drove all around the town, it was raining and cold. We stopped and got baked goods. The Amish are very lucky and even though we were there a short time, I learned some valuable lessons from them....
We came home late and on the way, stopped at a chick fil a in a town in PA. There we met an associate pastor of a baptist church who told us about a church in fairfax to try. It is amazing how God puts people in our paths. I am still in awe of that one!
Had a great day, one of the best we have had in a long time!
God Bless!
So today we needed another last adventure, so we adventured up to Lancaster, PA to eat at a Family-style restaurant. I can't tell you how beautiful the drive was and how awesome the scenery was.
We ate at the Oregon Dairy Farm and Restaurant and although it wasn't family style, it was still good. It was all home cooking. My favorites were the peanut butter pudding, chicken and dumplings. I tried the ham balls, but can't decide what to think about them. They remind me of Me-me's bbq ham.
We drove all around the town, it was raining and cold. We stopped and got baked goods. The Amish are very lucky and even though we were there a short time, I learned some valuable lessons from them....
We came home late and on the way, stopped at a chick fil a in a town in PA. There we met an associate pastor of a baptist church who told us about a church in fairfax to try. It is amazing how God puts people in our paths. I am still in awe of that one!
Had a great day, one of the best we have had in a long time!
God Bless!
Day 167-171
Scripture of the Day:
This was a great week, thanks to the fact that Wayne was at home. On Monday night, the kids and I were still used to him being gone, so it was a shock when he came home from work.
We didn't do much this week, we went to the mall and played. Mady and Jonny had a blast playing with some kids that were their ages. We ate hot dogs from 5 Guys. I really enjoy having lunch out with just the kids.
We even went to Chick fil A one day and did our grocery shopping up north. It was a nice quiet week.
Oh, and I made some of the best bbq baked chicken! Wayne loved it, it came from Paula Deen's sons. I just happened to catch her show! We were all licking the plates!
God Bless!
This was a great week, thanks to the fact that Wayne was at home. On Monday night, the kids and I were still used to him being gone, so it was a shock when he came home from work.
We didn't do much this week, we went to the mall and played. Mady and Jonny had a blast playing with some kids that were their ages. We ate hot dogs from 5 Guys. I really enjoy having lunch out with just the kids.
We even went to Chick fil A one day and did our grocery shopping up north. It was a nice quiet week.
Oh, and I made some of the best bbq baked chicken! Wayne loved it, it came from Paula Deen's sons. I just happened to catch her show! We were all licking the plates!
God Bless!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Day 166
Scripture of the Day: For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of the light. Ephesians 5:8
We needed an adventure today, so we decided to drive up to Antietam and Harper's Ferry to see the trees. I forgot to take the GPS, so we got lost a couple of times. On the way to Antietam, we stopped at the Outlet and got the kids new jackets that will hopefully fit through the whole winter!
We were hungry, so we waited at Cracker Barrel forever and then finally got to eat!
I took a wrong turn and went west on the freeway, so we ended up in PA. But, we found the best orchard with the best caramel apple pie! Wayne loved the cider and the kids loved the apples. It took us a good 2-3 hours to get back to DC, but it was well worth it. The trees were so beautiful and the kids had a great time throwing leaves up!
Think I will leave the GPS at home more often....
God Bless!
We needed an adventure today, so we decided to drive up to Antietam and Harper's Ferry to see the trees. I forgot to take the GPS, so we got lost a couple of times. On the way to Antietam, we stopped at the Outlet and got the kids new jackets that will hopefully fit through the whole winter!
We were hungry, so we waited at Cracker Barrel forever and then finally got to eat!
I took a wrong turn and went west on the freeway, so we ended up in PA. But, we found the best orchard with the best caramel apple pie! Wayne loved the cider and the kids loved the apples. It took us a good 2-3 hours to get back to DC, but it was well worth it. The trees were so beautiful and the kids had a great time throwing leaves up!
Think I will leave the GPS at home more often....
God Bless!
Day 165
Scripture of the Day: Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants and prophets. Amos 3:5
Yay, today we get to go and pick up daddy. We ran some errands first and then by the time we did that, the kids fell asleep in the car on the way to the airport, so I had to park in the cell phone waiting area. That is really a great idea, you don't have to pay and can wait there for an hour. Daddy's plane was late, but finally he called and we went to pick him up. Jon was awake and didn't know what to think at first!
We went to Joe Theismann's restaurant for lunch. It is in Alexandria on the verge of Old Town. The service was horrible but the food was pretty good.
We just went home and rested the rest of the day, it was so nice to just all be together again!
God Bless!
Yay, today we get to go and pick up daddy. We ran some errands first and then by the time we did that, the kids fell asleep in the car on the way to the airport, so I had to park in the cell phone waiting area. That is really a great idea, you don't have to pay and can wait there for an hour. Daddy's plane was late, but finally he called and we went to pick him up. Jon was awake and didn't know what to think at first!
We went to Joe Theismann's restaurant for lunch. It is in Alexandria on the verge of Old Town. The service was horrible but the food was pretty good.
We just went home and rested the rest of the day, it was so nice to just all be together again!
God Bless!
Days 161-164
Scripture of the Day: Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is the God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18
I was suprised at how fast this week went. On Tuesday, we stayed home and did laundry and housework. On Wednesday, we went to the zoo and walked around. It was nice, but the lions were put up and of course, that is what Mady wanted to see. On Thursday, we went to Tysons to play in the big play area. The kids love it there, but it was a hard hard day. This is the day that they started to miss daddy really badly. On Friday, we went to Miss Ellen's to get some jackets. We drove all the way up to Dulles Town Center but the play area was closed. We took a detour to Haymarket to visit Ellen and get our some winter coats since it was going to get cold! We love going there, they have a great house and I love to visit with Ellen! On the way home, there was so much construction, we ended up driving through horse country! I am in love with that part of Virginia and could live there for the rest of my life! And that was our week. They did pretty good at night. Mady got to sleep by herself and I think she got more rest than she has in a long time. We have 2 double beds, so Wayne sleeps with Jon and I sleep with Mady and sometimes it is hard. But, we made it and daddy comes home tomorrow!!!!!
God Bless!
Will post pics later!
I was suprised at how fast this week went. On Tuesday, we stayed home and did laundry and housework. On Wednesday, we went to the zoo and walked around. It was nice, but the lions were put up and of course, that is what Mady wanted to see. On Thursday, we went to Tysons to play in the big play area. The kids love it there, but it was a hard hard day. This is the day that they started to miss daddy really badly. On Friday, we went to Miss Ellen's to get some jackets. We drove all the way up to Dulles Town Center but the play area was closed. We took a detour to Haymarket to visit Ellen and get our some winter coats since it was going to get cold! We love going there, they have a great house and I love to visit with Ellen! On the way home, there was so much construction, we ended up driving through horse country! I am in love with that part of Virginia and could live there for the rest of my life! And that was our week. They did pretty good at night. Mady got to sleep by herself and I think she got more rest than she has in a long time. We have 2 double beds, so Wayne sleeps with Jon and I sleep with Mady and sometimes it is hard. But, we made it and daddy comes home tomorrow!!!!!
God Bless!
Will post pics later!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Day 160
Scripture of the day:
This is the day that Daddy leaves on his trip. As soon as he got out of the car at the airport, the kids started crying and saying how much they missed him. We went to the store and ran some other errands and then came home to have lunch.
We all needed a day to rest, so we just hung out at home. Jon took a long long nap and Mady watched her new movie.
Later, we all laid on the floor and watched the new Spongebob movie. Suprisingly, this was an easy day. Jon even told me he had a great day!
So far so good, 4 more days to go...
God Bless!
This is the day that Daddy leaves on his trip. As soon as he got out of the car at the airport, the kids started crying and saying how much they missed him. We went to the store and ran some other errands and then came home to have lunch.
We all needed a day to rest, so we just hung out at home. Jon took a long long nap and Mady watched her new movie.
Later, we all laid on the floor and watched the new Spongebob movie. Suprisingly, this was an easy day. Jon even told me he had a great day!
So far so good, 4 more days to go...
God Bless!
Day 159
Scripture of the Day:
Today was a quieter day than yesterday. We went and had lunch at Uncle Julios and then we took the kids to run around by the Washington Monument. We are on the lookout for free parking that is close to downtown. I know that during the high tourist season, this will be a challenge, but right now, we can do it!
The kids had a blast and we took them home to meet up with Uncle Bill. After we did that, we had to go and get Daddy's stuff from work that he needed to take on his trip. We did a tour of downtown DC by car also.
The guys ended the night by watching a guy flick and eating pizza!
God Bless!
Today was a quieter day than yesterday. We went and had lunch at Uncle Julios and then we took the kids to run around by the Washington Monument. We are on the lookout for free parking that is close to downtown. I know that during the high tourist season, this will be a challenge, but right now, we can do it!
The kids had a blast and we took them home to meet up with Uncle Bill. After we did that, we had to go and get Daddy's stuff from work that he needed to take on his trip. We did a tour of downtown DC by car also.
The guys ended the night by watching a guy flick and eating pizza!
God Bless!
Day 158
Scripture of the Day: "Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," delcares the Lord. Jeremiah 1:8
Uncle Bill wanted to see the Marine Corps museum so we drove down to Quantico to go. We stopped at the outlet mall to eat lunch first and watch the big UT/OU game at Red Robin.
The museum was really great! They have the best outside playground for the kids so the parents can walk through the museum. The museum is beautiful and they have done a great job! This is now one of my favorites! Mady made some new little friends and had a blast playing with Emily and Kat. She is missing her friends from Roswell and is ready to meet some new little friends!
We drove him over to Manassas to see Bull Run Battlefield afterward and then we were all exhausted!
We took him to our favorite chinese Pei Wei and then went home. It was a long but nice day!
God Bless!
Uncle Bill wanted to see the Marine Corps museum so we drove down to Quantico to go. We stopped at the outlet mall to eat lunch first and watch the big UT/OU game at Red Robin.
The museum was really great! They have the best outside playground for the kids so the parents can walk through the museum. The museum is beautiful and they have done a great job! This is now one of my favorites! Mady made some new little friends and had a blast playing with Emily and Kat. She is missing her friends from Roswell and is ready to meet some new little friends!
We drove him over to Manassas to see Bull Run Battlefield afterward and then we were all exhausted!
We took him to our favorite chinese Pei Wei and then went home. It was a long but nice day!
God Bless!
Day 157-Uncle Bill's Graduation
Scripture of the Day: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1:5
Daddy got up and went to work before he went to Uncle Bill's graduation. I am sick so we are not going besides the fact it is in a scary part of downtown. I am sad because I wanted to get pictures of Wayne pinning his badge on and I forgot to give Wayne the camera.
Wayne came home and then we went and picked Bill up afterward to go to Silver Spring and look for Wayne's keys at the Metro office. It was a miracle, but they were there!!!! We were so happy. We went to the National Mall to let the kids run around a bit, and Daddy and Uncle Bill rode the carousel with the kids.
We had dinner at Bertucci's, an italian place that is really great! We will definitely be going back and there is one near our new home! This is the last day of full per diem, so we had to enjoy one last meal!
God Bless!
Daddy got up and went to work before he went to Uncle Bill's graduation. I am sick so we are not going besides the fact it is in a scary part of downtown. I am sad because I wanted to get pictures of Wayne pinning his badge on and I forgot to give Wayne the camera.
Wayne came home and then we went and picked Bill up afterward to go to Silver Spring and look for Wayne's keys at the Metro office. It was a miracle, but they were there!!!! We were so happy. We went to the National Mall to let the kids run around a bit, and Daddy and Uncle Bill rode the carousel with the kids.
We had dinner at Bertucci's, an italian place that is really great! We will definitely be going back and there is one near our new home! This is the last day of full per diem, so we had to enjoy one last meal!
God Bless!
Day 156
Scripture of the Day: Your commands make me wiser than my enemies for they are ever with me. Psalm 119:98
I woke up with the beginnings of a sore throat, yuck! We are staying home so I can rest up and get rid of this thing so we can have a good weekend. Tomorrow is Uncle Bill's graduation and we have stuff to see afterward. We did go and get Daddy's uniform to wear and then we went and had dinner at Boston Market. I must be sick becuase food doesn't taste right. Jon fell asleep and slept at the restaurant the whole time.
God Bless!
I woke up with the beginnings of a sore throat, yuck! We are staying home so I can rest up and get rid of this thing so we can have a good weekend. Tomorrow is Uncle Bill's graduation and we have stuff to see afterward. We did go and get Daddy's uniform to wear and then we went and had dinner at Boston Market. I must be sick becuase food doesn't taste right. Jon fell asleep and slept at the restaurant the whole time.
God Bless!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Day 155
Scripture of the Day: but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Today we are going to a museum, not sure which one yet, but we are going. Kids need to run and get some energy out!
Be back later...
God Bless!
Today we are going to a museum, not sure which one yet, but we are going. Kids need to run and get some energy out!
Be back later...
God Bless!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Dqy 154-Little Airplanes!
Scripture of the Day: And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:4
We have to take daddy's ike jacket to the cleaners today, so we are going to walk down and look at the little aiplanes before they fly away. I think they are putting them up before it gets too cold, but there are a bunch right below us, so we can go and play on those!
I am trying a new chili dog sauce tonight in the slow cooker so we can have a peaceful night at home. I know Wayne is tired tonight, he is taking care of a bunch of stuff and giving me a break, thank goodness!
Back with pics later....
God Bless!
We have to take daddy's ike jacket to the cleaners today, so we are going to walk down and look at the little aiplanes before they fly away. I think they are putting them up before it gets too cold, but there are a bunch right below us, so we can go and play on those!
I am trying a new chili dog sauce tonight in the slow cooker so we can have a peaceful night at home. I know Wayne is tired tonight, he is taking care of a bunch of stuff and giving me a break, thank goodness!
Back with pics later....
God Bless!
Day 153
SCripture of the Day: Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, character: and character, hope. Romans 5:3
This is the scripture that I immediately found when I opened the bible today. Seriously, opened the bible and there is was! Do you think this is a message for me or what?
Today was one of those "Why do I bother to take the kids out in public" days. They ran all over the store (well there is another store we can't go to) and then fought all day!
We ran some errands and came home to eat some pizza. Jon was really really tired and took a good nap, which lead him to stay up till 10!
Wayne and I and the kids had dinner at one of our favorite bbq places here. It isn't that bad price wise and Mady loves ribs! She is definitely a good ole Texas girl!
No pictures for today, sorry, but maybe tomorrow!
God Bless!
This is the scripture that I immediately found when I opened the bible today. Seriously, opened the bible and there is was! Do you think this is a message for me or what?
Today was one of those "Why do I bother to take the kids out in public" days. They ran all over the store (well there is another store we can't go to) and then fought all day!
We ran some errands and came home to eat some pizza. Jon was really really tired and took a good nap, which lead him to stay up till 10!
Wayne and I and the kids had dinner at one of our favorite bbq places here. It isn't that bad price wise and Mady loves ribs! She is definitely a good ole Texas girl!
No pictures for today, sorry, but maybe tomorrow!
God Bless!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Day 152
Scripture of the Day:
Our friends, the Saizan's came up to meet Uncle Bill and eat lunch with us. Ellen brought us some really good banana bread! Almost gone today...
We went to Uncle Julios which Camille had told me about and I can't believe we can get really good Tex-Mex in DC!!!! I may never leave now!
After lunch, we went to the Marine Memorial. Then we took Bill to see the townhome and got some cheesecake for dinner!
Kids were so tired that Mady went to bed at 5:30!
God Bless!
Our friends, the Saizan's came up to meet Uncle Bill and eat lunch with us. Ellen brought us some really good banana bread! Almost gone today...
We went to Uncle Julios which Camille had told me about and I can't believe we can get really good Tex-Mex in DC!!!! I may never leave now!
After lunch, we went to the Marine Memorial. Then we took Bill to see the townhome and got some cheesecake for dinner!
Kids were so tired that Mady went to bed at 5:30!
God Bless!
Day 151-Pumpkin Patch Day!
Scripture of the Day:
I am just going to get right to the pictures and say we had a great time at the Pumpkin Patch! Even mom and dad became kids again, that was the most I have laughed in a long time!
I can't tell you how much fun we all had! There were giant slides and moon bounces too! The kids ran and played but the best part were all the animals. When we got hungry and thristy, there was free apple cider and apples!
After a few hours, we did get tired and hot, so we got a pumpkin pie, painted our pumpkins and went home to sleep!
God Bless!
I am just going to get right to the pictures and say we had a great time at the Pumpkin Patch! Even mom and dad became kids again, that was the most I have laughed in a long time!
I can't tell you how much fun we all had! There were giant slides and moon bounces too! The kids ran and played but the best part were all the animals. When we got hungry and thristy, there was free apple cider and apples!
After a few hours, we did get tired and hot, so we got a pumpkin pie, painted our pumpkins and went home to sleep!
God Bless!
Day 150
Scripture of the Day:
Today our home officially got accepted into the government home buying program. We are not out of the woods yet, but a friend of ours gave me some hope that maybe we won't have to wait 3 months for our money. We will see....
The kids and I went exploring without the GPS and didn't get lost! Jon woke up throwing up because he had a ton of mucus, but he got to feeling better quickly! We stopped and got Wendy's for lunch and ate in the car on the way home.
Both kids took a good nap and mommy got some peace and quiet. Uncle Bill came over and we all went to dinner at Union Station. We were there late and walked back through the Capital grounds and down Penn Ave. It was very pretty and quiet for downtown!
We had a great day!
God Bless!
Today our home officially got accepted into the government home buying program. We are not out of the woods yet, but a friend of ours gave me some hope that maybe we won't have to wait 3 months for our money. We will see....
The kids and I went exploring without the GPS and didn't get lost! Jon woke up throwing up because he had a ton of mucus, but he got to feeling better quickly! We stopped and got Wendy's for lunch and ate in the car on the way home.
Both kids took a good nap and mommy got some peace and quiet. Uncle Bill came over and we all went to dinner at Union Station. We were there late and walked back through the Capital grounds and down Penn Ave. It was very pretty and quiet for downtown!
We had a great day!
God Bless!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
DAy 149
Scripture of the Day: You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfuill your vows. Job 22:27
Today is a stay at home day! We need to clean and do laundry and get ready for the weekend! The kids are eating lunch right now and dumping toys everywhere!
More later...
Today is a stay at home day! We need to clean and do laundry and get ready for the weekend! The kids are eating lunch right now and dumping toys everywhere!
More later...
Day 148
Scripture of the Day: Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Job 22:21
Today, we went to the store to get stuff for dinner. First, we went to Haine's Point to play on the big play structure. It is really a neat place on the Potomac and you can watch the planes at Reagan. Going to miss being so close to that!
Then we went to the store and got some lunch.
Uncle Bill came over to eat dinner and Daddy came home late, he had a long day. It was rainy and cold in the afternoon!
God Bless!
Today, we went to the store to get stuff for dinner. First, we went to Haine's Point to play on the big play structure. It is really a neat place on the Potomac and you can watch the planes at Reagan. Going to miss being so close to that!
Then we went to the store and got some lunch.
Uncle Bill came over to eat dinner and Daddy came home late, he had a long day. It was rainy and cold in the afternoon!
God Bless!
Day 147
Scripture of the Day: Pride goes before destuction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18
Today, we had to go get some medicine for my toe and Jon's head. Jon decided to scream bloody murder through Target, I loved the pitty looks, you know it is bad when you get pitty looks.
We went through the drive through and got lunch and found a picnic spot on the Potomac on the trail by Mt. Vernon. We ate lunch and then picked up fall leaves. It is awesome being around so many beautiful trees! The kids loved it!
After nap, they glued the leaves to paper! We had fun doing it!
We met Uncle Bill at Chevy's for dinner and then came home tired but happy!
There was a pretty bad storm that brought in a nice cold front, yay!
God Bless!
Today, we had to go get some medicine for my toe and Jon's head. Jon decided to scream bloody murder through Target, I loved the pitty looks, you know it is bad when you get pitty looks.
We went through the drive through and got lunch and found a picnic spot on the Potomac on the trail by Mt. Vernon. We ate lunch and then picked up fall leaves. It is awesome being around so many beautiful trees! The kids loved it!
After nap, they glued the leaves to paper! We had fun doing it!
We met Uncle Bill at Chevy's for dinner and then came home tired but happy!
There was a pretty bad storm that brought in a nice cold front, yay!
God Bless!
Day 146
Scripture of the Day: Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courst...Amos 5:15
Today we were tired, but we had a great day yesterday! My toe might be infected from a blister and it hurts! The kids and I had lunch at Wendy's, yum! We had to go to the Post Office and we stopped and got a kid's meal!
Not much going on. Uncle Bill came over and we went to eat catfish at King Street! We walked by John McCain's headquaters, but he wasn't there!
God Bless!
Today we were tired, but we had a great day yesterday! My toe might be infected from a blister and it hurts! The kids and I had lunch at Wendy's, yum! We had to go to the Post Office and we stopped and got a kid's meal!
Not much going on. Uncle Bill came over and we went to eat catfish at King Street! We walked by John McCain's headquaters, but he wasn't there!
God Bless!
Day 145-Sunday
Scripture of the Day: Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Amos 5: 14
Today was a whirlwind day! Uncle Billy is here and we wanted to show him everything in one day! We started with a late breakfast at Corner Bakery, we introduced Uncle Bill to cherry pies. Then we went to the White House and took pictures for Kevin.
We walked to both sides of the White House and then stopped in the gift shop/museum. Then we hopped on the Metro and went to the Police Memorial so he could copy some names for the guys back in Corpus. The kids had a great time running around there! Jon fell into the granite wall and got a nice shiner on his head!
We stopped at Starbucks for a snack and potty break then walked over and played soccer on the mall. It looked like rain, so we rain through the National History Museum and then back to the car. It was a long but great day!
We ate dinner while it poured at Baja Fresh. Uncle Bill needed some supplies, so we stopped at the store, then took him back to his hotel!
We all had a great day and slept great!
God Bless!
Today was a whirlwind day! Uncle Billy is here and we wanted to show him everything in one day! We started with a late breakfast at Corner Bakery, we introduced Uncle Bill to cherry pies. Then we went to the White House and took pictures for Kevin.
We walked to both sides of the White House and then stopped in the gift shop/museum. Then we hopped on the Metro and went to the Police Memorial so he could copy some names for the guys back in Corpus. The kids had a great time running around there! Jon fell into the granite wall and got a nice shiner on his head!
We stopped at Starbucks for a snack and potty break then walked over and played soccer on the mall. It looked like rain, so we rain through the National History Museum and then back to the car. It was a long but great day!
We ate dinner while it poured at Baja Fresh. Uncle Bill needed some supplies, so we stopped at the store, then took him back to his hotel!
We all had a great day and slept great!
God Bless!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Day 139-Monday 9-22/Day 144 Sat 9-27
Scripture of the Day: For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103: 11-12
This was a pretty uneventful week for us. Not much going on. Daddy worked alot and we ate at home most nights. The kids and I ran errands and played at the mall. There were more small kids than there used to be, so we didn't stay there long. Had to get Mady some warmer clothes too.
On Saturday, we got up and went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast, yum! Then we came back to DC and went to the Jefferson and walked around. I found a parking lot right by the memorial and around the corner, is a beautiful memorial to George Mason on of the signers of the Virginia Declaration.
We came back to the apartment to nap. Later that evening, we went to Joe's Crabshack to eat and Uncle Bill called to let us know he was home, so we ate and went and picked him up!
He stayed with us for awhile and then the boys took him back to his hotel.
It was a great day!
God Bless!
This was a pretty uneventful week for us. Not much going on. Daddy worked alot and we ate at home most nights. The kids and I ran errands and played at the mall. There were more small kids than there used to be, so we didn't stay there long. Had to get Mady some warmer clothes too.
On Saturday, we got up and went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast, yum! Then we came back to DC and went to the Jefferson and walked around. I found a parking lot right by the memorial and around the corner, is a beautiful memorial to George Mason on of the signers of the Virginia Declaration.
We came back to the apartment to nap. Later that evening, we went to Joe's Crabshack to eat and Uncle Bill called to let us know he was home, so we ate and went and picked him up!
He stayed with us for awhile and then the boys took him back to his hotel.
It was a great day!
God Bless!
Day 138 Sunday 9-21
Scripture of the Day:
Today we went to see a couple of townhome possiblities. Both looked great on the internet.
The first one was blue on the outside and pretty. On the inside, it smelled like cinnamon air freshner and was pretty dark. It had three levels and no bathroom in the basement area. We liked the yard and the cul-de-sac location, but the bedrooms and kitchen were tiny!
The second was the one I really liked and it was perfect. Very clean with beautiful hard woods, new carpet and paint. There is new tile in the basement too! It was originally $400 more than what we got it for, so we are lucky. It is in a great area too! All the shopping is very close and there is even a Civil War site close by!
We went home to compare the two and make a decision!
God Bless!
Today we went to see a couple of townhome possiblities. Both looked great on the internet.
The first one was blue on the outside and pretty. On the inside, it smelled like cinnamon air freshner and was pretty dark. It had three levels and no bathroom in the basement area. We liked the yard and the cul-de-sac location, but the bedrooms and kitchen were tiny!
The second was the one I really liked and it was perfect. Very clean with beautiful hard woods, new carpet and paint. There is new tile in the basement too! It was originally $400 more than what we got it for, so we are lucky. It is in a great area too! All the shopping is very close and there is even a Civil War site close by!
We went home to compare the two and make a decision!
God Bless!
Days 130-137 Sat-Sat
Scripture of the Day:
Well this was our first week home... and it was not very hard getting used to being back in DC. We didn't ride the Metro as much as we used too, we have to walk a few blocks and it is just easier to drive with the kids.
On Sunday, the hottest day, we went to the White House park, it was so hot and humid, a storm was coming. They were having some kind of ceremony for a visiting dignitary and it was fun to watch, till Mady decided she needed to go home. That was by far the longest Metro ride, there was no air on the train and it was stiffling!
On Monday, Daddy went to work and we went to the zoo. It was busy there, but we had a good time. I hurt my foot and had a hard time walking on it. The kids were tired, so we grabbed some Micky Ds and came home to rest.
Tuesday, we stayed home all day and rested and made some awesome beef in the crockpot
The rest of the week, we didn't do much, so there isn't much to tell, we are still very tired and overwhelmed from the move. I know it will get better with time. Still worried about our house selling, but I know God will take care of it when it is time!
God Bless!
Well this was our first week home... and it was not very hard getting used to being back in DC. We didn't ride the Metro as much as we used too, we have to walk a few blocks and it is just easier to drive with the kids.
On Sunday, the hottest day, we went to the White House park, it was so hot and humid, a storm was coming. They were having some kind of ceremony for a visiting dignitary and it was fun to watch, till Mady decided she needed to go home. That was by far the longest Metro ride, there was no air on the train and it was stiffling!
On Monday, Daddy went to work and we went to the zoo. It was busy there, but we had a good time. I hurt my foot and had a hard time walking on it. The kids were tired, so we grabbed some Micky Ds and came home to rest.
Tuesday, we stayed home all day and rested and made some awesome beef in the crockpot
The rest of the week, we didn't do much, so there isn't much to tell, we are still very tired and overwhelmed from the move. I know it will get better with time. Still worried about our house selling, but I know God will take care of it when it is time!
God Bless!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Day 129-Our first day home!
Scripture of the Day: ...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Philippians 4:8
It is a rainy day, which is good, because we are all too tired to go exploring. Believe it or not, the kids just want to stay in the apartment and play. I think all the upheaval has made them just want a day at home! So we are having an at home day. Daddy is napping and the kids are playing and I am finally caught up with laundry and the blog! Whew!!!!!!
No pictures yet, but will add some later!
God Bless!
It is a rainy day, which is good, because we are all too tired to go exploring. Believe it or not, the kids just want to stay in the apartment and play. I think all the upheaval has made them just want a day at home! So we are having an at home day. Daddy is napping and the kids are playing and I am finally caught up with laundry and the blog! Whew!!!!!!
No pictures yet, but will add some later!
God Bless!
DAy 128-Arrival Day and 7th Anniversary of 9/11
Scripture of the Day: And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts nad minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
I can't believe we are arriving on such a sad and historic date. Today, the Pentagon is unvieling it's memorial to the public at 7 pm. God Bless all of the families who lost loved ones and to those who are fighting for our country! This is truly a sad day for all...
We got to the new apartment and fell instantly in love....with the view! I can't believe how awesome it is!
This is the view from our 7th story, it is a rainy and hazy day, but you can still see downtown DC!
We unloaded and ate and then went to sleep, not much to report today!
God Bless!
I can't believe we are arriving on such a sad and historic date. Today, the Pentagon is unvieling it's memorial to the public at 7 pm. God Bless all of the families who lost loved ones and to those who are fighting for our country! This is truly a sad day for all...
We got to the new apartment and fell instantly in love....with the view! I can't believe how awesome it is!
This is the view from our 7th story, it is a rainy and hazy day, but you can still see downtown DC!
We unloaded and ate and then went to sleep, not much to report today!
God Bless!
Day 127-Nashville to Christiansburg, VA
Scripture of the Day: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
This was a long long day. The day started off pretty bad with Daddy and Jonny getting wacked by the luggage cart. Daddy was in pain and had a hard time driving. We stopped often and played.
We ate a Cracker Barrel and it was tasty. Then we drove and drove and drove. I find it funny that the 2 times we have stayed in Christiansburg, it has been cold. But the room was very nice and the best breakfast we had yet! No swimming tonight!
God Bless!
This was a long long day. The day started off pretty bad with Daddy and Jonny getting wacked by the luggage cart. Daddy was in pain and had a hard time driving. We stopped often and played.
We ate a Cracker Barrel and it was tasty. Then we drove and drove and drove. I find it funny that the 2 times we have stayed in Christiansburg, it has been cold. But the room was very nice and the best breakfast we had yet! No swimming tonight!
God Bless!
Day 126-Little Rock to Nashville
Scripture of the Day: Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5
This was another relatively short driving day. I am so excited to eat some Memphis bbq! The drive was beautiful, especially into Tennessee! We got to Memphis and ate at the Neely's restaurant. Part restaurant and bar, it was some of the best bbq I have had! Rivals Coopers in Llano! I even got the shirt. These are the people on Food Network, Pat and Gina Neely. So after we wobbled out, we left to go to Nashville.
We got to Nashville and had to switch rooms 3 times, they first too were smoky! It was bad. The kids and Wayne swam and then we went to forage for food. We ate at the Hard Rock in downtown, great place for a date! Kids loved it too! The food is always great there and each one of the kids got a shirt!
Bed time early tonight so we can drive our long day tomorrow!
God Bless!
This was another relatively short driving day. I am so excited to eat some Memphis bbq! The drive was beautiful, especially into Tennessee! We got to Memphis and ate at the Neely's restaurant. Part restaurant and bar, it was some of the best bbq I have had! Rivals Coopers in Llano! I even got the shirt. These are the people on Food Network, Pat and Gina Neely. So after we wobbled out, we left to go to Nashville.
We got to Nashville and had to switch rooms 3 times, they first too were smoky! It was bad. The kids and Wayne swam and then we went to forage for food. We ate at the Hard Rock in downtown, great place for a date! Kids loved it too! The food is always great there and each one of the kids got a shirt!
Bed time early tonight so we can drive our long day tomorrow!
God Bless!
Day 125-Dallas to Little Rock
Scripture of the Day: ...so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generateion, in which you shine like stars in the universe...Philippians 2:15
Thank goodness for Cracker Barrels. We love them and eat at them all the way across country. We know they are clean and good food! So, we started the day with breakfast, then a little horse petting, driving and lunch at Cracker Barrel!
There were horses right behind the hotel and Mady and I fell in love! There was a little mare who let us pet her to our hearts content!
We had our first Cracker Barrel in Texarkana and it was yummy! Then we stopped at the cleanest rest area I have ever seen! Purple granite in the restrooms! We made it to the hotel and it was older but nice. It was in Northern Little Rock.
We had dinner at the neatest place called Cock on the Walk. They specialized in catfish and the best we have had. The restaurant had a pond stocked with fish and the grounds were beautiful! I don't think I have been that full in a long time!
Another great and safe day of travel!
God Bless!
Thank goodness for Cracker Barrels. We love them and eat at them all the way across country. We know they are clean and good food! So, we started the day with breakfast, then a little horse petting, driving and lunch at Cracker Barrel!
There were horses right behind the hotel and Mady and I fell in love! There was a little mare who let us pet her to our hearts content!
We had our first Cracker Barrel in Texarkana and it was yummy! Then we stopped at the cleanest rest area I have ever seen! Purple granite in the restrooms! We made it to the hotel and it was older but nice. It was in Northern Little Rock.
We had dinner at the neatest place called Cock on the Walk. They specialized in catfish and the best we have had. The restaurant had a pond stocked with fish and the grounds were beautiful! I don't think I have been that full in a long time!
Another great and safe day of travel!
God Bless!
Day 124-Lubbock to Dallas
Scripture of the Day: Do everything without complaining or arguing..Philippians 2:14
We got up today and drove to Dallas. We were excited to see the Belknap family, so we drove fast. We got there and called Auntie Camille and we went to play while Daddy recouperated! It was so much fun watching Joshy and Jonny play! We even got to play Guitar Hero and now we want a Wii really bad!
Josh and Mady watching cartoons/Jacob and Josh playing Guitar Hero
After dinner and play at Burger King, we said our goodbyes and went back to the hotel to sleep! This was a nice one and we all slept so good! The drive wasn't too bad and we didn't get that tired. Kids didn't ask for a movie once!
God Bless!
We got up today and drove to Dallas. We were excited to see the Belknap family, so we drove fast. We got there and called Auntie Camille and we went to play while Daddy recouperated! It was so much fun watching Joshy and Jonny play! We even got to play Guitar Hero and now we want a Wii really bad!
Josh and Mady watching cartoons/Jacob and Josh playing Guitar Hero
After dinner and play at Burger King, we said our goodbyes and went back to the hotel to sleep! This was a nice one and we all slept so good! The drive wasn't too bad and we didn't get that tired. Kids didn't ask for a movie once!
God Bless!
Days 117-123
Scripture of the day:If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2
Wow, am I behind, but it is hard to blog and move! So here I am a few days (weeks) later trying to remember the past weeks! We left on Sunday the 31st to go back to Roswell and prepare for the movers. Nana and Doodah gave us a huge couch that we loaded up and drove back to Roswell. We love the couch and now can't wait to get settled so we can all snuggle on it!
Nana stayed for a day helping me get ready and seperate our stuff that was going with us. On tuesday, she left and Daddy went back to work. We didn't do much but tried to enjoy our last day before the movers hit! It was so nice to just lay around and do nothing.
Wednesday, the movers hit bright and early and by lunch our kitchen was packed up and so was the garage. These were the fastest guys I have ever seen. They had just about the whole house done by 8 that night.
Thursday, Daddy was at home to watch and they finished packing and then started to load the truck. We were exhausted by the time it was over! We knew it was the last night in our house. We watched the last night of the DNC and then called it a night.
Friday, the movers came and finished up. We got a room at the Fairfield and finished working on our house. It was so hard by this point to be there. Too many great memories....
Saturday, we went and grabbed the rest of our stuff, finished cleaning and loaded up and drove to Lubbock. We were all exhausted, but had a great time in Lubbock driving through the campus and we ate at Texas Land and Cattle. The kids and Daddy swam while Mommy rested. A very very long week, but it is almost over and we are about to begin an exciting chapter!
So there is moving week in a nutshell, I think I have blocked out the bad memories and have only kept the good. While we were sad to leave the house, we know that someone will come along and buy it and love it as much as we did!
These are some random pictures from the week!
God Bless!
Wow, am I behind, but it is hard to blog and move! So here I am a few days (weeks) later trying to remember the past weeks! We left on Sunday the 31st to go back to Roswell and prepare for the movers. Nana and Doodah gave us a huge couch that we loaded up and drove back to Roswell. We love the couch and now can't wait to get settled so we can all snuggle on it!
Nana stayed for a day helping me get ready and seperate our stuff that was going with us. On tuesday, she left and Daddy went back to work. We didn't do much but tried to enjoy our last day before the movers hit! It was so nice to just lay around and do nothing.
Wednesday, the movers hit bright and early and by lunch our kitchen was packed up and so was the garage. These were the fastest guys I have ever seen. They had just about the whole house done by 8 that night.
Thursday, Daddy was at home to watch and they finished packing and then started to load the truck. We were exhausted by the time it was over! We knew it was the last night in our house. We watched the last night of the DNC and then called it a night.
Friday, the movers came and finished up. We got a room at the Fairfield and finished working on our house. It was so hard by this point to be there. Too many great memories....
Saturday, we went and grabbed the rest of our stuff, finished cleaning and loaded up and drove to Lubbock. We were all exhausted, but had a great time in Lubbock driving through the campus and we ate at Texas Land and Cattle. The kids and Daddy swam while Mommy rested. A very very long week, but it is almost over and we are about to begin an exciting chapter!
So there is moving week in a nutshell, I think I have blocked out the bad memories and have only kept the good. While we were sad to leave the house, we know that someone will come along and buy it and love it as much as we did!
These are some random pictures from the week!
God Bless!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Day 116-Saturday 8-30-08
Scripture of the Day: For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futil and their foolish hearts were darkened. Romans 1:21
We went to Llano to visit Grandpa and Nini yesterday, I can't even begin to describe what a heavenly experience this was. First, just to eat at Coopers again and have some of the best bbq on the planet! Then, we finally got the kids their own pairs of Justins (Mady red and Jon a special pair that few can wear.) Grandpa bought them hats, and Mady wouldn't take off her red boots and pink hat, we smell a future PRCA barrel racer in the family!
We went to Grandpa's ranch and played with Jake dog, it was so great to see the other member of the family! He looked great and was so happy to see us too! Grandpa and Nini had made cupcakes for Mady's birthday and we had a celebration. Then Daddy, Grandpa and the kids went to look for Chico the mule and the cows! I have't seen a grin on Mady's face like that in ages! She was in hog heaven!
We went to Nini's after that and swam in the Llano river till a storm came up. She has a beautiful place that is so peaceful. We ate dinner and listened to the rain on the tin roof.
Again, yesterday, I had a taste of heaven and it is hard to leave. But I pray that one day, God will send us home where we can carve out our own piece of heaven on earth!
God Bless!
P.S. Please be praying for my high school classmate, Cherie, as her family evacuates New Orleans again in the path of Gustav.
We went to Llano to visit Grandpa and Nini yesterday, I can't even begin to describe what a heavenly experience this was. First, just to eat at Coopers again and have some of the best bbq on the planet! Then, we finally got the kids their own pairs of Justins (Mady red and Jon a special pair that few can wear.) Grandpa bought them hats, and Mady wouldn't take off her red boots and pink hat, we smell a future PRCA barrel racer in the family!
We went to Grandpa's ranch and played with Jake dog, it was so great to see the other member of the family! He looked great and was so happy to see us too! Grandpa and Nini had made cupcakes for Mady's birthday and we had a celebration. Then Daddy, Grandpa and the kids went to look for Chico the mule and the cows! I have't seen a grin on Mady's face like that in ages! She was in hog heaven!
We went to Nini's after that and swam in the Llano river till a storm came up. She has a beautiful place that is so peaceful. We ate dinner and listened to the rain on the tin roof.
Again, yesterday, I had a taste of heaven and it is hard to leave. But I pray that one day, God will send us home where we can carve out our own piece of heaven on earth!
God Bless!
P.S. Please be praying for my high school classmate, Cherie, as her family evacuates New Orleans again in the path of Gustav.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Day 102-115
Scripture of the Day: For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel
After those days, says the Lord:
I will put My laws into their minds,
And I will write them on their hearts.
And I will be their God,
And they shall be My people. Hebrews 8:13
Wow, I haven't done this in awhile. I am to far behind to go back and add, but sometimes life just gets soooooo crazy this is what happens! In the past couple of weeks, we have gone to San Angelo to see my MIL and my dad. Wayne got sick with what the quack doc thinks was strep throat, but the doc wished he had done a throat culture to be sure of this! Hum......
We came back exhausted with a sick daddy. The week we spent at home was hard. It is hard leaving a community that has been so good to us. I have made some of the best friends I have ever made and I got really comfortable really fast. It is suprising to me how deep of roots I put down there. I also really love our house. It is bright and spacious and was good home for us. The kids love running around in it and we love rocking on the back porch. I am happy to go back to Virginia, but I am sad to leave so many that we love behind.
So by the end of the week, I had had enough of cleaning a house and moping around. We got in the car last friday and escaped to Nana's. She and Doodah have taken good care of us and have allowed us to recouperate and rest up! Mady got sick from her measles vaccine and threw up every night for the first few nights! If it wasn't for Nana, I would have gone mad! We also love the Austin area and everything about the hill country. The first few days, Doo-dah made us some great bbq! He can really smoke some wonderful meat. I remember Saturday, I think I was in a fog, tired and confused. It is always good to take a break. The kids are back to normal too and for the first time in a long long time, my daughter is laughing and playing and eating like a horse!
We are going back on Sunday, I have mixed feelings about this. I know it will be hard on us all to go through the move. But, we have a mini vacation driving across the US. We get to see Auntie Camille in Dallas first and then we can swim every night too! We only have about 5-6 hours in the car per day, so much easier than coming back.
I will add pictures later and my scripture. I am happy to say that God really has pulled me out of this fog and put me back into the real world.
God Bless you all!
After those days, says the Lord:
I will put My laws into their minds,
And I will write them on their hearts.
And I will be their God,
And they shall be My people. Hebrews 8:13
Wow, I haven't done this in awhile. I am to far behind to go back and add, but sometimes life just gets soooooo crazy this is what happens! In the past couple of weeks, we have gone to San Angelo to see my MIL and my dad. Wayne got sick with what the quack doc thinks was strep throat, but the doc wished he had done a throat culture to be sure of this! Hum......
We came back exhausted with a sick daddy. The week we spent at home was hard. It is hard leaving a community that has been so good to us. I have made some of the best friends I have ever made and I got really comfortable really fast. It is suprising to me how deep of roots I put down there. I also really love our house. It is bright and spacious and was good home for us. The kids love running around in it and we love rocking on the back porch. I am happy to go back to Virginia, but I am sad to leave so many that we love behind.
So by the end of the week, I had had enough of cleaning a house and moping around. We got in the car last friday and escaped to Nana's. She and Doodah have taken good care of us and have allowed us to recouperate and rest up! Mady got sick from her measles vaccine and threw up every night for the first few nights! If it wasn't for Nana, I would have gone mad! We also love the Austin area and everything about the hill country. The first few days, Doo-dah made us some great bbq! He can really smoke some wonderful meat. I remember Saturday, I think I was in a fog, tired and confused. It is always good to take a break. The kids are back to normal too and for the first time in a long long time, my daughter is laughing and playing and eating like a horse!
We are going back on Sunday, I have mixed feelings about this. I know it will be hard on us all to go through the move. But, we have a mini vacation driving across the US. We get to see Auntie Camille in Dallas first and then we can swim every night too! We only have about 5-6 hours in the car per day, so much easier than coming back.
I will add pictures later and my scripture. I am happy to say that God really has pulled me out of this fog and put me back into the real world.
God Bless you all!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Day 101
Scripture of the Day: And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Hebrews 8:15
Today, we woke up and went to the park to play with Grandmama. The kids love the huge park off of Bryant. It got hot quickly, and Jon needed a change, so we came back and changed his diaper and then ate at Rosas. A good bean and cheese was all momma needed to set her stomach straight!
I have no idea what we will do the rest of the day, the kids are taking a good nap! It is hot, we are not used to this heat! We may swim!
God Bless!
Today, we woke up and went to the park to play with Grandmama. The kids love the huge park off of Bryant. It got hot quickly, and Jon needed a change, so we came back and changed his diaper and then ate at Rosas. A good bean and cheese was all momma needed to set her stomach straight!
I have no idea what we will do the rest of the day, the kids are taking a good nap! It is hot, we are not used to this heat! We may swim!
God Bless!
Day 100-To San Angelo
Scripture of the Day: Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:11
We got up and cleaned up the house and got on the road. The main road out of Roswell was closed due to an accident, so we had to go through Artesia to Midland to San Angelo. It was a long drive! We got to the hotel and Grandmama met us there to go swimming. We have 2 fish for kids and they both swim very well!
After swimming, we went and grabbed a bite at Chick fil A then came back to the hotel to color some before bed! Mady is loving her new Disney notebook and she writes and draws in it all day long!
God Bless!
We got up and cleaned up the house and got on the road. The main road out of Roswell was closed due to an accident, so we had to go through Artesia to Midland to San Angelo. It was a long drive! We got to the hotel and Grandmama met us there to go swimming. We have 2 fish for kids and they both swim very well!
After swimming, we went and grabbed a bite at Chick fil A then came back to the hotel to color some before bed! Mady is loving her new Disney notebook and she writes and draws in it all day long!
God Bless!
Day 99
Scripture of the Day: For the word of God is livig and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints na dmarrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the hear. Hebrews 4:12
We got great feedback from the realtor's tour. Everyone said the house was beautiful and they couldn't believe it was 10 years old. While they were viewing the house, we went to the Carlsbad caverns. It was awesome and we had a great time! Kids loved the cave! I got some great pictures of them in there. It took a little over an hour to hike down to the bottom, but well worth it.
After the cave, we came back home and rested and packed to go to San Angelo. We will be there for 4 days and it will be so nice not to have to get up and clean the house!
God Bless!
We got great feedback from the realtor's tour. Everyone said the house was beautiful and they couldn't believe it was 10 years old. While they were viewing the house, we went to the Carlsbad caverns. It was awesome and we had a great time! Kids loved the cave! I got some great pictures of them in there. It took a little over an hour to hike down to the bottom, but well worth it.
After the cave, we came back home and rested and packed to go to San Angelo. We will be there for 4 days and it will be so nice not to have to get up and clean the house!
God Bless!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Day 98-That was some storm last night....
Scripture of the Day: (will add one later)
We had a heck of a storm last night. It even blew down the large tree out front. I can't believe everytime it seems we sell a house, we get a bad storm! Wayne cleaned up the litter and got everything ready outside. He did one last trip to the dump and we have no officially removed all the trash from our house and all the cactus we can!
The kids and I met our friends at the park for some fun! It was so nice to get out of the house for awhile and not have to worry about fixing something! After their naps, we went to Ms. Sheri's house to play for awhile. No one came to see the house today, but the realtor tour is tomorrow and our realtor thinks things will pick up once they see it! Who knows, it is all in God's hands!
Sheri came over later on and we got some greenery at Walmart and she made the most beautiful centerpiece for the table! I got a great pic of her working on it! It looks stunning from the door! I can't wait for people to see it tomorrow, we have worked really hard and I think it shows!
Say some prayers for us....
God Bless!
We had a heck of a storm last night. It even blew down the large tree out front. I can't believe everytime it seems we sell a house, we get a bad storm! Wayne cleaned up the litter and got everything ready outside. He did one last trip to the dump and we have no officially removed all the trash from our house and all the cactus we can!
The kids and I met our friends at the park for some fun! It was so nice to get out of the house for awhile and not have to worry about fixing something! After their naps, we went to Ms. Sheri's house to play for awhile. No one came to see the house today, but the realtor tour is tomorrow and our realtor thinks things will pick up once they see it! Who knows, it is all in God's hands!
Sheri came over later on and we got some greenery at Walmart and she made the most beautiful centerpiece for the table! I got a great pic of her working on it! It looks stunning from the door! I can't wait for people to see it tomorrow, we have worked really hard and I think it shows!
Say some prayers for us....
God Bless!
Day 97-Donut Day
Scripture of the Day: (will add one later)
Wayne woke up early and started working on some more cactus removal outside. The new owners of this house have no idea all the hard work that we have put into getting rid of all the dangerous cactus for them! Should leave them pics, right? The boys also went and got donuts for us, we know we shouldn't but they are yummy!
Mady painted a beautiful birdhouse today, she loves loves loves doing art projects! I think we have another crafter on our hands! We had a great day of painting and I finally fixed the closet and got the smell out!
One more day till the realtors tour, be praying for someone to sell this house for us!
God Bless!
Wayne woke up early and started working on some more cactus removal outside. The new owners of this house have no idea all the hard work that we have put into getting rid of all the dangerous cactus for them! Should leave them pics, right? The boys also went and got donuts for us, we know we shouldn't but they are yummy!
Mady painted a beautiful birdhouse today, she loves loves loves doing art projects! I think we have another crafter on our hands! We had a great day of painting and I finally fixed the closet and got the smell out!
One more day till the realtors tour, be praying for someone to sell this house for us!
God Bless!
Day 96-Sat
Scripture of the Day: (will add one later)
Today we kind of worked on the house and kind of just took it easy. The boys took a heck of a nap! Not much to report and no pictures of our day today, seems I always forget on Saturdays, oh well!
God Bless!
Today we kind of worked on the house and kind of just took it easy. The boys took a heck of a nap! Not much to report and no pictures of our day today, seems I always forget on Saturdays, oh well!
God Bless!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Day 95-8-8-08
Scripture of the Day: For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Hebrews 3:4
Today, I think we finally have 2 well kids! Yipppeeee! No fevers, coughing, and they both seem to be in a great mood. We all got some sleep last night, and I think that was a humongous help! Jon has even used the potty for me this morning!
The house is ready just in case someone wants to see it. We had a showing last night at 5:30 and the people stayed for some time, but so far, we have heard nothing.
The kids and I are going to play this morning and then take a nap.
See you later!
God Bless!
Today, I think we finally have 2 well kids! Yipppeeee! No fevers, coughing, and they both seem to be in a great mood. We all got some sleep last night, and I think that was a humongous help! Jon has even used the potty for me this morning!
The house is ready just in case someone wants to see it. We had a showing last night at 5:30 and the people stayed for some time, but so far, we have heard nothing.
The kids and I are going to play this morning and then take a nap.
See you later!
God Bless!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Day 94-Sick Kid's Day
Scripture of the Day: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone. Psalm 118:22
I was up all night with sick kids. First, Mady. She was running a high fever last night, at last check 102.8. I stayed awake trying to cool her down and make sure she got tylenol and motrin. Then Wayne came in and said Jon wouldn't sleep, so I had to stay awake with him the rest of the night! He didn't want to sleep and just kept trying to go and wake up Daddy and Mady. He wanted juice, the tv on/off and just wanting to play. I am glad he is better, but I am tired!
More on this day later, breakfast is ready!
God Bless!
I was up all night with sick kids. First, Mady. She was running a high fever last night, at last check 102.8. I stayed awake trying to cool her down and make sure she got tylenol and motrin. Then Wayne came in and said Jon wouldn't sleep, so I had to stay awake with him the rest of the night! He didn't want to sleep and just kept trying to go and wake up Daddy and Mady. He wanted juice, the tv on/off and just wanting to play. I am glad he is better, but I am tired!
More on this day later, breakfast is ready!
God Bless!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Day 93
Scripture of the Day: Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Mark 11:9
Mady woke up telling me she didn't feel good, so she laid on the couch all morning and watched cartoons. She didn't eat anything at all for breakfast either. Jon was feeling better and wanted to play, but he got tired out pretty easily. I got up and did my usual "getting the house ready" chores, but no one came to see the house.
By the afternoon, the kids were both feeling much better. Mady was trying to make a "kitty" bed for Jon in the bookshelves, hence the pic of him in the bookshelf. I know he looks small, but he has grown!
I got to make my first card since being back, and I am very proud of it. Nana brought me some beautiful K&Co paper and embellishments, so I hope you all like the pic! I have such a great time making them!
Hopefully, the kids will all go to bed early tonight so they will get better!
God Bless!
Mady woke up telling me she didn't feel good, so she laid on the couch all morning and watched cartoons. She didn't eat anything at all for breakfast either. Jon was feeling better and wanted to play, but he got tired out pretty easily. I got up and did my usual "getting the house ready" chores, but no one came to see the house.
By the afternoon, the kids were both feeling much better. Mady was trying to make a "kitty" bed for Jon in the bookshelves, hence the pic of him in the bookshelf. I know he looks small, but he has grown!
I got to make my first card since being back, and I am very proud of it. Nana brought me some beautiful K&Co paper and embellishments, so I hope you all like the pic! I have such a great time making them!
Hopefully, the kids will all go to bed early tonight so they will get better!
God Bless!
Day 92
Scripture of the Day: The voice spoke fro heaven a second time, 'Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.' Acts 10:9
Jon has an ear infection. His ear drum swelled up and now is draining and that is why he has been crying non-stop all night! We got some antibiotics and ear drops that we have to use for a week. He should be feeling better by tomorrow. He does not like the ear drops, so it takes 2 of us to get them in!
He slept and cried all day. But, by evening, he finally felt better to eat some yogurt! He actually slept all night too! No fever!
No one came to see the house today either. I guess that is a good thing since Jon is so sick!
God Bless!
Jon has an ear infection. His ear drum swelled up and now is draining and that is why he has been crying non-stop all night! We got some antibiotics and ear drops that we have to use for a week. He should be feeling better by tomorrow. He does not like the ear drops, so it takes 2 of us to get them in!
He slept and cried all day. But, by evening, he finally felt better to eat some yogurt! He actually slept all night too! No fever!
No one came to see the house today either. I guess that is a good thing since Jon is so sick!
God Bless!
Day 91-Jon is Sick
Scripture of the Day: David said about him: "'I saw the Lod always before me. Because he is at my righ thand, I will not be shaken.'" Acts 2:25
Jon kept us up all night running fever and being miserable. This morning, he told me his ear hurt! Mady seems to be doing much better though. We went and had lunch at a BBQ restaurant because they had $1 chopped beef, and Jon slept on Daddy the whole time. We decided to drive up to Riudoso so he would sleep, and he did. It was so nice up in the mountains. The temp dropped 30 degrees and it was raining and beautiful. We are planning on going back to let the kids play at the Billy the Kid museum.
We got back and no one came to see the house. Oh well, hopefully they will soon! Jon hasn't eaten and all he wants to do is sleep. He is going to the doc tomorrow, so hopefully we will get some meds!
God Bless!
Jon kept us up all night running fever and being miserable. This morning, he told me his ear hurt! Mady seems to be doing much better though. We went and had lunch at a BBQ restaurant because they had $1 chopped beef, and Jon slept on Daddy the whole time. We decided to drive up to Riudoso so he would sleep, and he did. It was so nice up in the mountains. The temp dropped 30 degrees and it was raining and beautiful. We are planning on going back to let the kids play at the Billy the Kid museum.
We got back and no one came to see the house. Oh well, hopefully they will soon! Jon hasn't eaten and all he wants to do is sleep. He is going to the doc tomorrow, so hopefully we will get some meds!
God Bless!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Day 90-Peachy Sunday
Scripture of the Day:
(My bible is in the bedroom and Wayne is sleeping, so will add it later!)
Today, we were lazy! Kids were much better today, but they needed some rest. Can't believe we all slept so late, but we did. We worked around the house today and played.
In the evening, we finally picked a bunch of peaches off of our tree. I have a great pic of Mady holding her stash! They are good peaches! Someone will be very lucky next year!
God Bless!
(My bible is in the bedroom and Wayne is sleeping, so will add it later!)
Today, we were lazy! Kids were much better today, but they needed some rest. Can't believe we all slept so late, but we did. We worked around the house today and played.
In the evening, we finally picked a bunch of peaches off of our tree. I have a great pic of Mady holding her stash! They are good peaches! Someone will be very lucky next year!
God Bless!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Day 89-????
Scripture of the Day: For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. 1 Chronicles 16:25
I think we are all finally getting better. Mommy and Jonny seem to have alot of drainage, but we all still sound like we are stopped up. We should be working on the house today, but I think we might take a little day trip as a family!
Will let you all know what we did later!
Have a great day and God Bless!
I think we are all finally getting better. Mommy and Jonny seem to have alot of drainage, but we all still sound like we are stopped up. We should be working on the house today, but I think we might take a little day trip as a family!
Will let you all know what we did later!
Have a great day and God Bless!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Day 88
Scripture of the Day: Look to the lord and his strength; seek his face always. 1 Chronicles 16:11
Today is a very slow day. I figured no one would come and see the house on Friday. The kids are very stopped up still and my throat is hurting really good. The kids have played with Model Magic today and built legos.
I finally got both kids down for a nap, first time in 2 weeks that they both went to sleep and what do you think happened next? A realtor called from "around the corner" and wanted to show our house. She gave me some time, I got the house ready and grabbed up the sleeping kids and left. The people I don't think liked the house, they were there for maybe 10 minutes, but just seeing them, I could tell this was way too much house for them.
We had crabby patties for dinner and then for the first time too, the kids went to bed without throwing fits and they slept all night in their beds! Yippppeeeeee! Now, if I could just fix Wayne's snoring.....
God Bless!
Today is a very slow day. I figured no one would come and see the house on Friday. The kids are very stopped up still and my throat is hurting really good. The kids have played with Model Magic today and built legos.
I finally got both kids down for a nap, first time in 2 weeks that they both went to sleep and what do you think happened next? A realtor called from "around the corner" and wanted to show our house. She gave me some time, I got the house ready and grabbed up the sleeping kids and left. The people I don't think liked the house, they were there for maybe 10 minutes, but just seeing them, I could tell this was way too much house for them.
We had crabby patties for dinner and then for the first time too, the kids went to bed without throwing fits and they slept all night in their beds! Yippppeeeeee! Now, if I could just fix Wayne's snoring.....
God Bless!
Day 87-We survived the first showing!
Scripture of the Day: He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. Proverbs 28:23
We had our first showing this morning. We survived it, even though Mommy was sick as a dog! Kids were very behaved and sat on the couch while I ran around and cleaned. I wasn't stressed, just very tired. Apparently, I have a stomach virus and my throat is starting to hurt. All of us are suffering from allergies!
Anyways, we left the house and drove around. Came home and got the rest of the day off! I am hoping that it will pick up a little more. I am trying not to worry!
Today was a good day though, we are loving being back in the house!
God Bless!
We had our first showing this morning. We survived it, even though Mommy was sick as a dog! Kids were very behaved and sat on the couch while I ran around and cleaned. I wasn't stressed, just very tired. Apparently, I have a stomach virus and my throat is starting to hurt. All of us are suffering from allergies!
Anyways, we left the house and drove around. Came home and got the rest of the day off! I am hoping that it will pick up a little more. I am trying not to worry!
Today was a good day though, we are loving being back in the house!
God Bless!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Day 86
Scripture of the Day: Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. Isaiah 65:17
Finally at 3 today I get a call from a realtor who wants to show the house tomorrow! God Bless her for giving me 24 hour notice! I should have been working, but too tired and sick! I have a stomach virus, but the kids are finally getting better. They ran very low fevers today. We tried to rest and do nothing. They played and played so hard that Jon threw up!
Mady slept till 10 this morning and her appetite seems to be coming back. Jon woke up extra early and is grouchy. Sometimes he cries like a newborn!
Mady and Jonny dancing in the kitchen!
Wayne came home with Sprite and mashed potatoes for me! Thank goodness for Churches Chicken!
We had a rain storm so no yard work, but it is what it is!
God Bless!
Finally at 3 today I get a call from a realtor who wants to show the house tomorrow! God Bless her for giving me 24 hour notice! I should have been working, but too tired and sick! I have a stomach virus, but the kids are finally getting better. They ran very low fevers today. We tried to rest and do nothing. They played and played so hard that Jon threw up!
Mady slept till 10 this morning and her appetite seems to be coming back. Jon woke up extra early and is grouchy. Sometimes he cries like a newborn!
Mady and Jonny dancing in the kitchen!
Wayne came home with Sprite and mashed potatoes for me! Thank goodness for Churches Chicken!
We had a rain storm so no yard work, but it is what it is!
God Bless!
Day 85
Scripture of the Day: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. 1 Chronicles 16:10
Will have to add the scripture later, I can't see in the dark to find one. Today, we had a realtor come and preview the house for a client. She wrote on her card,"Very nice" so that gave us some hope. I am still worried that it is priced a bit high!
Mady and Jonny ran fevers all day and are coughing up mucus and have stopped up noses, etc! I think we all have a nasty cold or virus! We enjoyed the rest of the day together resting as a family. I am enjoying cooking in my kitchen again, I will really really really miss this house!
Mady is enjoying playing dress up with her brother!
I am hoping the kids will stay in their beds all night, but so far, they have only done it once!
God Bless!
Will have to add the scripture later, I can't see in the dark to find one. Today, we had a realtor come and preview the house for a client. She wrote on her card,"Very nice" so that gave us some hope. I am still worried that it is priced a bit high!
Mady and Jonny ran fevers all day and are coughing up mucus and have stopped up noses, etc! I think we all have a nasty cold or virus! We enjoyed the rest of the day together resting as a family. I am enjoying cooking in my kitchen again, I will really really really miss this house!
Mady is enjoying playing dress up with her brother!
I am hoping the kids will stay in their beds all night, but so far, they have only done it once!
God Bless!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Day 84-It's on the Market!
Scripture of the Day: The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21
Early this morning, Wayne heard the man putting the sign in the yard! Our realtor came over and took pics and approved of all we had done! It's official, we are on the market!
We are taking the rest of the day off! We are all tired and the kid's fevers won't break!
I promise to post pics for all the past few days later tonight!
God Bless!
Early this morning, Wayne heard the man putting the sign in the yard! Our realtor came over and took pics and approved of all we had done! It's official, we are on the market!
We are taking the rest of the day off! We are all tired and the kid's fevers won't break!
I promise to post pics for all the past few days later tonight!
God Bless!
Day 83-One more day to go....
Scripture of the Day: A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. Proverbs 18:2
Nana left today and we are no on our own! We were all very tired and after going to Wataburger for breakfast, we came home and rested for a bit! The kids both started running low grade fevers and getting stopped up!
We worked a little on the house. Wayne finished the bricks in the back and Mady and Jonny played for awhile back there. Mady came to get me to tell me that Jesus made some pink clouds for her. I got great pics of them and Jesus' pink clouds!
Whether we are ready or not, it is time to put the house on the market!
God Bless!
Nana left today and we are no on our own! We were all very tired and after going to Wataburger for breakfast, we came home and rested for a bit! The kids both started running low grade fevers and getting stopped up!
We worked a little on the house. Wayne finished the bricks in the back and Mady and Jonny played for awhile back there. Mady came to get me to tell me that Jesus made some pink clouds for her. I got great pics of them and Jesus' pink clouds!
Whether we are ready or not, it is time to put the house on the market!
God Bless!
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