Randomness

The weather of the last several weeks has led me to a random post. There really isn't anything new or exciting around here (unless you count snowstorm after snowstorm!), but I wanted to update you on a few things.

*** Yes we are still tired of winter and wish that it was over. Our biggest concern right now is that the public school that my sister teaches out be done by June 12. We have a family vacation scheduled!

***While Micah's progressive schedule hasn't been very progressive (missing to many days!) he is enjoying school. It was a little rough after Christmas, but we are doing much better now. I am constantly amazed by how much he picks up! His class is currently working on memorizing Psalm 100. It is a blessing for me to hear Scripture from my 5-yr-old!

***We have taken up doing puzzles to pass some of the winter doldrums. The kids have really enjoyed putting theirs together and are getting quite good at them. They even try to help with with my 300 and 500 piece ones. If you have any puzzles that you would be willing to let me borrow I would appreciate it!

***I am still enjoying clipping coupons and finding a good deal! Several friends have also join me and we clip for each other! It is great! Saving a few $$$ is always a good time for me! I am always looking for new ways to save, so if you have ideas or websites please pass them on! I would love to hear about your ideas!

***I finally finished a projected that I started a long time ago. It always seems that I purchase a part of a project, but then it takes me forever to get it finished. This wasn't that big of deal, but I had to have my hubby cut the wood and then my grandpa cut the pretty edge and then it was the priming and painting and then getting up the courage to put the words on! However I am quite pleased with the outcome and it is a nice addition to the bathroom!

I hope that you are all staying warm and healthy during this winter fun! LOL!

ENOUGH!!!

Okay. So I understand that we live in Iowa and the weather here can be, well, not so nice at times. However I am to the END OF MY ROPE!!!

Once again both yesterday and today were totally altered from their orginal plans because of the "little" ice storm that we have had. I have not been able to get groceries or run any other errands because the time that I have been in town desperately needed to be spent at work. I have barely been able to keep up with my tasks at work and the time that I am at work seems to fly by. Micah had school today for 3 hours (went late and then got out early because the power went out) and so my mom and I had to juggle things around so that we were home on time. I am tired of changing plans only to change them a few hours later only to change them again!

I also have two children who are about ready to go crazy because they are running out of activities to do at home! (They are taking their mother with them.)

Please, Lord, this is enough. No more terrible winter weather. Please don't let the weather men be correct....

A Glimpse Into October

Some of you may or may not know that my sister and brother-in-law have been called to be missionaries in Uruguay. Their launch date is 10/10/10 and they in the midst of raising funds, making preparations and getting to know their teammates.

Recently some of their teammates (Peter & Naomi), who are currently based in Kansas City came up to visit Brian and Melinda. We had the priviledge of having lunch with them while they were here as well. It was so great to meet them and their 3 lovely children!

It was very nice to put faces and personalities with the individuals that Brian and Melinda have mentioned. It was also a blessing to hear their stories and see their excitement in serving.


It is our prayer that finances come together for all members of the team and that they work together to futher the Kingdom.

Long snow days

Man, oh man, oh man and I glad that it is supposed to be warmer this week! We have been stuck in a very cold spell with more snow which means no school and some very long days in the house. (Especially for this mommy!) Christmas break was just over, Micah went to school for 1 day and then had 2 more snow days. Crazy. Wednesday-Friday of last week were so out of the normal that I don't even know what happen on each day any more. I have some photos from the days, but I really can't remember which days they were from!

Micah really needs to get back into the routine again. He has always been my routine loving child and it so begins to show after weeks like this. Tomorrow morning starts his 4-day weeks for kindergarten! Becca usually goes with the flow, but she is even starting to hang on Nick and more than normal and just needs to get out and about more.

I really don't mind the time at home, but with it being so cold (I mean were talking 4 or 5 degrees for a high) I really can't let the kids outside to play. Even 30 mins outside can make a world of difference.

So here's to hoping that our snow days (and super cold weather) are done for the winter and that we can just all get back into the swing of things. (I am not holding my breath on this one!)

Playing nicely with Micah's bend-a-roos that he got for Christmas. Lasted for a few minutes and then the arguing began....



Friday morning I had a eye doctor appointment and I was determined to keep it! (Needed to get out!) So we had lunch with Grandma and Auntie Trish at Breadeaux! As you can tell, the kids love it and it was nice to spend some time with Grandma and Auntie!

One of the mornings. Just soaking up some Curious George. The one thing that know will guarantee some peace and quite.

I know that I have posted a similar picture before, but I still can't get over how tiny these things are! Becca had an ENT appointment before the storm on Wednesday (drove home in some not to nice weather...) and her ear were fine, but the tubes were laying in her ear canal. The ENT removed them and I asked if I could keep them. Expensive little suckers!

There was one morning (it must have been Thursday) when I notice that it was like 15 degrees and so I decided that we would bundle up and head out for a few minutes. The kids so love the snow, but it was so cold!

and bright! :)

Micah was having the time of his life, but I noticed that his cheeks were starting to turn white (what do you expect when he digs right into the snow head first!) and so I had to force everyone back into the house. (Not without a few tears and fits though.) The few minutes of fresh air was worth it though.


This is probably my least favorite part of playing in the snow. The pile of wet clothes and the puddle of melting snow. And there were only 3 of us! Oh well, like I said that fresh air was worth it.

Hope that you were able to enjoy your snow days as well! I know that there were a lot of you who were in the same situation as we were!

Disappointment & Curious George

Several weeks ago a few of our friends mentioned that they had received some information through their employers that there would be a Curious George production at Vets in Des Moines. Nick and both agreed that this would be a perfect outing for the kids. They both love Curious George and it is neither overly girly or boyish (such as Disney Princess or Monster Jam - which we all know only one of children would really enjoy). We bought 4 tickets through one of our friends and decided that the two families would go together.

Secretly I was really excited about this outing. I was excited to see how the kids would respond to this sort of show and we have never really done anything of this nature before. It really wasn't a conscious decision, but we did not tell the kids in advance of the show that we were going. Which it turns out was a good thing.

I always check on the kids before I crawl in bed at night. Friday night was no different. I went to check on the kids and I noticed that Micah was sleeping a little different, like something was wrong. I right away thought "I hope that he is feeling alright. It would be such a bummer if he got sick."

Saturday morning we were sleeping in a little bit and the kids got out of bed first. Micah went to the bathroom, got a drink and came into our bedroom. He stopped by my side of the bed and said "Mommy, my tummy...." and off he ran to the bathroom. He promptly threw up all the water that he had just drank. My heart started to sink a little.

I was still hopeful. Maybe he just drank to much water. Kids do that and that can make their tummy feel funny. My hope didn't last for long. He ate about 18 Cheerios and promptly returned to the bathroom.

It was decided that since we already had the tickets purchased that Becca and I would still go and that Nick would stay home with Micah. Micah was so concerned about where Becca and I were going. (It was soooo good that we hadn't told him!) He was concerned that we were going to Grandpa & Grandma's to play with their new kitty. :)

So.... Becca and I took off for Des Moines. Met our friends at McDonalds for our planned kids friendly lunch and went to see Curious George.

It was a really neat performance! The characters did any excellent job and the dancing and songs left Becca dancing in front of her chair. Here are a few photos of the afternoon.

Becca and I from our seats in the balcony. There really wasn't a bad seat in the house.

Becca with her favorite monkey!

Opening scene.

Opening song. They used the song from the PBS song which was great because it is easily recognized by Curious George lovers!

When the show was over I packed up a tired little girl and made a few Christmas exchanges and then we headed home. By the time that we got home Micah was asking for pizza and was upset that I wouldn't give hime 2 pieces. According to Nick it was about 2:00 in the afternoon (the same time the show was beginning) that he started to feel better. Since he wasn't able to go Becca and I got him a monster truck which seemed to brighten his day.

So glad that he was feeling better, but it would have been nice if he could have gotten sick a day earlier or a day later..... As my sister say, "It is what it is." Maybe we will try again another time....

New Years Eve

New Year Eve was rather low key for us this year. Our party didn't even last until midnight! LOL! We spend the evening in our church fellowship hall with several friends and their kiddos. As always it is riot as the kids nearly outnumber the adults. I really thought that I had taken more photos than this, but this is the best of what I have. Here are a few photos from the fun, fun evening!

Suppertime at the kiddos table. Notice the cars in the middle of the table. The boys didn't want them out of their sight for to long...

Jenny has more patience than I could ever hope for. She played Clue Jr. with a bunch of the older (and by older I mean 3-6 year olds) by herself! Good work Jenny!

Some of the guys trying to figure out one of the games that we played that evening.

Becca decided that she had had enough of the noisy kids and dug into our church library. (Sounds a little like something her mommy would do!)

I hope that you all had a very happy New Year and that this year you may all know the peace and joy that only our Heavenly Father can give.