Zach was in the living room and wanted Hannah to come in there. Hannah was playing with her hair brakets and jewerly. When Zach asked her to come in the living room, Hannah replied, "Hold on, I'm trying to get fabulous"
I had told Hannah NOT to do something. Later in the day, a situation arose where it looked like she was going to do it anyways. I looked at her and said, "Don't you even think about it" She replied, "I wasn't going to think about it, I was just going to do it"
A few weeks later, while discussing the quote above, Hannah said, "I was just joking.. I was thinking about it too"
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Halloween 2008
Nathan and Zach had parties at school, (and Hannah got to go to both of them). Here is some evidence of our fun!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Just life stuff
We are home in the 'burg tonight. Tomorrow is Mark's birthday. My mom will be watching the kids so Mark and I, (and hopefully some friends of ours) can do something special.
Nathan had his school pictures today. He was able to sit and (kind of) smile. I think it's funny that he can say, "Cheese" and still not end up with a big smile on his face :>) She tried about 10 times and by that point I told her that if he was looking at the camera it would be fine. Honestly, I was just happy that he sat still long enough to get a decent shot.
Today the people started preparing to spray the trim. Next Wednesday, we have a small painting crew that will start to paint Mom's side. If anyone has a passion for painting, please let me know :>) After painting, we have ending electrical work, ending plumbing work, door/cabinet hardware, and flooring. We have decided to go with vinyl and carpet. (Mom's side will have laminate in her living room/kitchen.)
I think I've almost had my fill of politics (and hundreds of Obama ads that fill up most of commercial time) for this election. I fear the outcome. I have been involved in politics long enough to not get really excited about promises made during election time. As of today, I feel I'm voting for the lesser of two evils... and that makes me sad :>( (oh, and just for the record... I'm voting for McCain/Palin). I hope (for the sake of our country) that I am wrong about Obama. However, I will support him if he is elected president. I hope Obama supporters will be able to do the same. Oh, and just in case McCain doesn't get elected.......... HUCKABEE IN 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Saturday, Mark and I are planning to go to Factory Direct to shop for appliances. We're also going to a weiner roast this weekend. I am really glad the price of gas has went down. It makes trips back and forth much easier!
We are searching for local church when we move, but I am a little concerned about whether or not I will be fulfilled during the musical worship on Sunday morning. What if the pastor is great, the congregation seems really nice, they offer alot of great programs for everyone, they seem to care about others, and I genuinely feel unconditionally accepted...... but the minute the organ starts.... I feel depressed :>( I am really trying to keep an open mind. Is complaining about an organ really any different than an older person complaining about a guitar? I think the answer to that is... no. So, I am asking you your thoughts on the question. How important do you think the musical worship experience should be when choosing a church?
Nathan had his school pictures today. He was able to sit and (kind of) smile. I think it's funny that he can say, "Cheese" and still not end up with a big smile on his face :>) She tried about 10 times and by that point I told her that if he was looking at the camera it would be fine. Honestly, I was just happy that he sat still long enough to get a decent shot.
Today the people started preparing to spray the trim. Next Wednesday, we have a small painting crew that will start to paint Mom's side. If anyone has a passion for painting, please let me know :>) After painting, we have ending electrical work, ending plumbing work, door/cabinet hardware, and flooring. We have decided to go with vinyl and carpet. (Mom's side will have laminate in her living room/kitchen.)
I think I've almost had my fill of politics (and hundreds of Obama ads that fill up most of commercial time) for this election. I fear the outcome. I have been involved in politics long enough to not get really excited about promises made during election time. As of today, I feel I'm voting for the lesser of two evils... and that makes me sad :>( (oh, and just for the record... I'm voting for McCain/Palin). I hope (for the sake of our country) that I am wrong about Obama. However, I will support him if he is elected president. I hope Obama supporters will be able to do the same. Oh, and just in case McCain doesn't get elected.......... HUCKABEE IN 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Saturday, Mark and I are planning to go to Factory Direct to shop for appliances. We're also going to a weiner roast this weekend. I am really glad the price of gas has went down. It makes trips back and forth much easier!
We are searching for local church when we move, but I am a little concerned about whether or not I will be fulfilled during the musical worship on Sunday morning. What if the pastor is great, the congregation seems really nice, they offer alot of great programs for everyone, they seem to care about others, and I genuinely feel unconditionally accepted...... but the minute the organ starts.... I feel depressed :>( I am really trying to keep an open mind. Is complaining about an organ really any different than an older person complaining about a guitar? I think the answer to that is... no. So, I am asking you your thoughts on the question. How important do you think the musical worship experience should be when choosing a church?
Saturday, October 11, 2008
My latest yard sale find
Well, it was actually Zach's yard sale find. It's supposed to be a cooler, (the head is the lid), but it's simply going to be a great addition to Zach's Star Wars room in the new house. Sweet!
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Nathan's New Doo
Many of you already know the headaches that I have had when it comes to getting Nathan's haircut. I have done everything from having someone come over to my house, to cutting it myself, (yeah.. that was really interesting). But Nathan has really been impressing me here lately, so I thought I would give him a chance at having his hair cut at the "big boy place" AKA the Barber Shop. Zach loves to go the Barber Shop. It was where Zach got his very first hair cut. So, today was Nathan's day to shine.. (or crash and burn :>) I am very happy to report that he did great!!! Here are some pictures.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
life update
The house is close to completion and guess what... both our home and my mom's home are still on the market... surprise, surprise. This scenario has always been in the back of my mind, but it is now appearing to be more like reality. Zach and Nathan went ahead and started school in Odessa, so we have been staying with Mark's folks during the week and coming back to the 'burg on the weekends.
Last week was tough. We have been planning on doing the painting to try to save some money, but was a bit surprised to find out on Thursday morning that the trim would be coming on Monday and the entire house needed to be primed by then.. (oh, and the mudder/taper was still finishing up). I woke up early Friday morning to a completely numb right arm, (I had to actually pick it up with my left arm to move it). Once the blood started circulating, I started to feel extremely nauseus and felt and as though I was going to faint. (I was in the basement of my in-laws house by myself because Mark had went to Warrensburg the night before with Hannah and Nathan). I started to walk up the stairs and it got even worse. I started yelling for help. There's alot of details that I am choosing to leave out so that I don't totally embarrass myself, but long story short..... I ended up at the ER in Independence. All the tests came back fine. It appears as though I am in good health, but I left the ER with a prescription for Ativan and was told that I needed to find ways to "relieve stress". Ativan did the trick. I pretty much slept all weekend long. So much for painting :>(
Mark, his Mom and Dad, and friend from church were able to get the painting and clean up done.. (a big thanks to you!!!). The trim and cabinets came this week. We also got the garage doors and the stone. I am very pleased with everything and feel blessed to be able to build a house that will be a home for my family and my mother. But now the time has come to cut expenses. Our plan has always been for Mom to sale her house and put that down towards the loan. The sale of our home would pay off our vehicle and our final school loan. I still have hope that that will be the case, but I have started to prepare for a very tight budget. So don't be surprised if you come to our house warming party and we don't have very much furniture.. (or food.. or electricity... hehehe, just kidding.. well about the electricity anyways :>)
I still know that God is in control, but I have learned in the last year that sometimes we may not understand exactly why things happen the way they do. I wish that I was better at the "not worrying" part of it, but the truth is... I have a ways to go.
Zach has completely fit in at his new school. That was part of the reason for transitioning to Odessa before the house was ready. It's a whole lot easier to be the new kid on the first day of school versus the middle of the school year. Initially he was very anxious about going to a new school, but today he loves it!!
Nathan started the early education program in the public school system. It has also been really good for him. (and it's given Hannah and I the time to have some mother/daughter "bonding time")
Hannah is my little helper during the day. I was really worried that she would be jealous that Nathan got to go to school and she didn't, but she really hasn't said anything about it. She is such a sweet little girl.... well most of the time anyway :>)
I am taking it easy... ready to move.. and ready to sell my house!!
"Is it really October?", I ask myself.
"Yes, Yes, it is", I reply.
Yet another crazy year for the Christmas letter.
Last week was tough. We have been planning on doing the painting to try to save some money, but was a bit surprised to find out on Thursday morning that the trim would be coming on Monday and the entire house needed to be primed by then.. (oh, and the mudder/taper was still finishing up). I woke up early Friday morning to a completely numb right arm, (I had to actually pick it up with my left arm to move it). Once the blood started circulating, I started to feel extremely nauseus and felt and as though I was going to faint. (I was in the basement of my in-laws house by myself because Mark had went to Warrensburg the night before with Hannah and Nathan). I started to walk up the stairs and it got even worse. I started yelling for help. There's alot of details that I am choosing to leave out so that I don't totally embarrass myself, but long story short..... I ended up at the ER in Independence. All the tests came back fine. It appears as though I am in good health, but I left the ER with a prescription for Ativan and was told that I needed to find ways to "relieve stress". Ativan did the trick. I pretty much slept all weekend long. So much for painting :>(
Mark, his Mom and Dad, and friend from church were able to get the painting and clean up done.. (a big thanks to you!!!). The trim and cabinets came this week. We also got the garage doors and the stone. I am very pleased with everything and feel blessed to be able to build a house that will be a home for my family and my mother. But now the time has come to cut expenses. Our plan has always been for Mom to sale her house and put that down towards the loan. The sale of our home would pay off our vehicle and our final school loan. I still have hope that that will be the case, but I have started to prepare for a very tight budget. So don't be surprised if you come to our house warming party and we don't have very much furniture.. (or food.. or electricity... hehehe, just kidding.. well about the electricity anyways :>)
I still know that God is in control, but I have learned in the last year that sometimes we may not understand exactly why things happen the way they do. I wish that I was better at the "not worrying" part of it, but the truth is... I have a ways to go.
Zach has completely fit in at his new school. That was part of the reason for transitioning to Odessa before the house was ready. It's a whole lot easier to be the new kid on the first day of school versus the middle of the school year. Initially he was very anxious about going to a new school, but today he loves it!!
Nathan started the early education program in the public school system. It has also been really good for him. (and it's given Hannah and I the time to have some mother/daughter "bonding time")
Hannah is my little helper during the day. I was really worried that she would be jealous that Nathan got to go to school and she didn't, but she really hasn't said anything about it. She is such a sweet little girl.... well most of the time anyway :>)
I am taking it easy... ready to move.. and ready to sell my house!!
"Is it really October?", I ask myself.
"Yes, Yes, it is", I reply.
Yet another crazy year for the Christmas letter.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
09-27-08 Cornerstone Park "Kidpalooza"
Wanted to advertise this fun event for a friend
Join us for a Kidpalooza at CornerStone Park, Mid-Missouri's only indoor park located in Warrensburg, MO.
September 27, 2008
CornerStone Park
727 N. Charles St.
660-747-4444
www.cornerstonepark.net
$4.00/person
All Day Pass
CornerStone Park is located directly behind Hastings, (it's in the same building, only the entrance is in the back) There's a place to turn off of Russell Ave.
8:30-9:00 Free Open House
9:00 Park Opens
9:30-10:00 Center Stage Performs
11:00-1:00 Bee Bee the Clown
Face Painting and Balloon Animals
12:00-3:00 KIX 105.7 Live Broadcast
1:00 Fire Department Presentation
1:30-4:00 Community Business Booths
1:30 Bounce House
2:00 Center Stage Performs
4:00 Pictures with the Johnson County Rodeo Queen
5:00-7:00 Bee Bee the Clown
Juggling Contest
6:00-7:00 Kiddie Disco
Monetti's Pizza for sale!
7:00-9:00 1/2 price Dart Tag
1/2 price park admission
Join us for a Kidpalooza at CornerStone Park, Mid-Missouri's only indoor park located in Warrensburg, MO.
September 27, 2008
CornerStone Park
727 N. Charles St.
660-747-4444
www.cornerstonepark.net
$4.00/person
All Day Pass
CornerStone Park is located directly behind Hastings, (it's in the same building, only the entrance is in the back) There's a place to turn off of Russell Ave.
8:30-9:00 Free Open House
9:00 Park Opens
9:30-10:00 Center Stage Performs
11:00-1:00 Bee Bee the Clown
Face Painting and Balloon Animals
12:00-3:00 KIX 105.7 Live Broadcast
1:00 Fire Department Presentation
1:30-4:00 Community Business Booths
1:30 Bounce House
2:00 Center Stage Performs
4:00 Pictures with the Johnson County Rodeo Queen
5:00-7:00 Bee Bee the Clown
Juggling Contest
6:00-7:00 Kiddie Disco
Monetti's Pizza for sale!
7:00-9:00 1/2 price Dart Tag
1/2 price park admission
Friday, September 12, 2008
A lesson on monarch butterflies
Nathan "not" wearing the hat
The kids being "butterflies"
the life cycle
Nathan "wearing" the hat
The small larvae
The chrysalis
The big larvae
Hannah and Nathan wearing their hats
The kids and I went to Powell Gardens for Little Sproats Story Time: Magical Monarchs. We learned the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. We would have been able to see an egg, but it hatched the day before. We saw a small larvae and a chrysalis. We were going to get to go outside and try to catch, tag, and release some butterflies, but (of course) it was raining. The kids made butterfly "hats". Hannah wore hers proudly, but I couldn't get Nathan to keep his on. That is... until we were in the van later that day. Hannah says, "Mommy, look.. Na Na has his hat on". When we got home, we were able to find a big larvae out on the farm. Anyone want to come and help us catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies on the farm?
Link to more pics
I upload more pictures to facebook on a regular basis. Here is a link to the current album.
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=51606&l=7a830&id=510166335
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=51606&l=7a830&id=510166335
House: September 2008
top to bottom: living room/kitchen (east side), living room/kitchen (west side), mom's living room/kitchen, the removable rails on the front.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Phoenix Family Building Company
If you are building in/around Warrensburg, MO , I recommend Phoenix Family Building Company. David Phoenix is an honest, and talented builder that has a great personality and is simply a pleasure to work with.
Phoenix Family Building Company
816-739-9902
House Update
Click on any of the pictures for a bigger image.
The front
The side deck
Looking up at second floor
Living room/kitchen
Looking at mom's LR (lower level) Zach's room is above on the second floor.
The heat pump in the attic for the second floor
The heat pumps in the basement for my mom's area and the first floor.
The electric boxes
The cellulose insulation being sprayed in.
Cellulose Insulation is actually recycled newspaper. Can you see the newspaper clipping the wall?
The front
The side deck
Looking up at second floor
Living room/kitchen
Looking at mom's LR (lower level) Zach's room is above on the second floor.
The heat pump in the attic for the second floor
The heat pumps in the basement for my mom's area and the first floor.
The electric boxes
The cellulose insulation being sprayed in.
Cellulose Insulation is actually recycled newspaper. Can you see the newspaper clipping the wall?
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Building our home
Here is where I will post the pics of our home building process.
We started digging on April 15, 2008
The first picture was taken May 5, 2008... the day we poured the basement floor
The second picture was taken April 20, 2008.. the day the rough in plumbing was being installed.
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