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There are things I need to get done this weekend because in just 2 weeks my sisters are coming to see me. I want to go through some things, clean, and get rid of a few things. I really do love having people come to visit. I love their visit of course, but I also love getting my house cleaned above and beyond the usual cleaning. You know--- some closets, pantry, laundry room etc. . The areas I've been putting off. Here's what I've done so far this morning--- 4 loads of laundry 4 freezer meals a general pick-up of the house 30 minutes on my elliptical S00000---- now it is time to go and tackle the basement. The basement has all of the kids toys. I would really like to go through toys and perhaps get rid of some!! When I go through this cleaning thing, I am always so grateful for what we have. We have so much and many times it is so overwhelming. We are so blessed, Father thank you for the many material things we have. Forgive me for being so ungrateful and at times wanting more and more "things". Help me to look around and find ways to bless others who may need something I have. |
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Before I was a mom I would have never dreamed of saying some of the things that I have said. Here are a few examples : " Please take that fork out of your ear." "No standing on the table." " Your underwear does not belong on your head!" "Wait until we are done with school before getting the guns out." After saying some of these things we just have to laugh at ourselves. You know a good laugh is good for the soul. There are many things I would have never dreamed of before becoming a mom to my 5 blessings, but isn't God good? ! I wouldn't change a thing. Listen for some of the silly things you say to your kiddos today and laugh!! |
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Our home is being transformed everyday into the Christmas spirit. The kids love this time of year. We unwrap a Christmas book everyday up to Christmas, we are making homemade ornaments right now, and we enjoy our Christmas music.
I would like to see Christmas through the eyes of our kids. So many times I get caught up in the "to do list" that I am not enjoying this blessed time of the year. So I want to remember what it is like to be a kid again--- and enjoy Christmas!!!!
The gift that our Father gave us is enough for me to celebrate!!!
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We had such a delightful time with friends this past weekend. There were four couples with a total of 17 ( We stayed up WAY too late every night, and the kids got up way too early every morning. So we came home tired. But it was so worth it. The fellowship we were able to have was so sweet . Every night the adults were able to spend time in prayer together. Prayer brings people together. We are blessed to have so many dear friends. I really needed this get-away more than I realized. |
) kids that left on Friday to go to Breckenridge,CO. We stayed in a huge house. The kids were able to play outside --- they made forts and played on the zip line.Posted in family
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The love of God My dh silly smiles from my kids the mountains encouraging friends that I'm forgiven family Rain boys splashing in the tub quiet times with my sweet heart cookies red walls porch swings shopping with my dd when the kids say thank you Robin Hood boys brushing dd 's hair the piano ice cream cones butterfly kisses reading to the kids taking the kids to church get away trips friends that love my kids dry walls
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Today is our 13th wedding anniversary. I can't believe how fast it has flown by. I am more in love with my dh today than ever before. He has walked with me down some beautiful paths and some dark roads. But through it all he is my knight and shining armor!! And I thank God for him today! The night he proposed to me he sang a song by Steven Curtis Chapman--- " I will be here" . And the first line to that song has been on my mind over the last few days, it goes like this, " Tomorrow morning if you wake up and the sun does not appear, I...I will be here" . This has been so true of Keith over the last 2 years. There have been many days that the sun did not appear and it was so dark, but Keith stood next to me and held my hand through it all. And he has been here through it all. I love this man!!! My friend Nikki did something for her husband that I copied. I got a t-shirt that says, " I love my husband" . And he thought it was great! Thanks Nikki!!! What a blessing that God has given to me. Thank You Father for blessing me with Keith. |
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On Mother's Day it is so easy for me to feel sad about not having my mom anymore. But a friend of mine encouraged me to look for five memories of mom and not to dwell on the loss. So here are some memories of mom: --- I remember when mom helped Keith plan a special get-away for me(my sister's husband was doing the same thing for her at the same B&B). She took us out for lunch while our husbands were getting our bags packed. I remember laughing with her. But she never told us the surprise. --- I remember mom attending my high school volleyball matches and cheering. --- I remember mom coming to the hospital and holding Shelby for the first time. --- I remember mom praying for Graham when he was so jaundice (3 1/2 months). She had all of her friends praying for Graham. --- I remember going shopping for my wedding gown with mom. I don't know how many times I had her go with me so I could re-try the dress on again. --- I remember mom losing her glasses --ALL the Time!! --- I remember holding mom's hand when she was dying and just wanting her to be comfortable.
I was so blessed to have a mom that loved me and that prayed for me. I miss her a lot! Don't forget to thank your mom today and tell her you love her. |
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I love the smell of blueberry muffins. Our dd just made a batch and they smell wonderful. It got me thinking how our dd has grown up overnight. She will be celebrating a b-day in a few weeks. She is such a joy! I am so thankful for her and her smile. She makes living in a house full of boys much easier!!
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Last week we had the opprotunity to visit Rocky Ridge, the place that Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the Little House books. We had such a good time. We saw Pa's fiddle, the desk that Laura wrote her books, many pictures and documents. It was a great time. The 3 older kids loved it. Shelby has read the series many times and I am reading with the boys -- right now we are on Farmer Boy and enjoying it (again!). So visiting Rocky Ridge was perfect timing. |
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I played softball with the kids today. It was so much fun to go outside and just play with the kids. We are having a beautiful day here today(70's), and having fun outside. This afternoon we did all of our school on the porch swing. We sat together and read books and more books. What a joy to be with our children. I would have it no other way!!! I am so blessed to be a stay at home mom and not have to work outside our home. Thank You Lord, for giving me time to spend with our kids. Time that we can enjoy Your creation. Time to run and play. Father, I am so thankful for the job that You have given to Keith. A job that makes it possible for me to be home. Thank you for Keith and his hard work. I am so blessed! |
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Today is the first day of spring. Living in Colorado I have learned that just because the calendar says spring, doesn't always mean spring. We are having blizzard like conditions today. So, we are getting the opprotunity to go outside and shovel pretty soon. But, by Friday it is suppose to be in the 50's. My poor tullips have come up and today are buried by snow This is such a good reminder to me how God is so good to us. He doesn't just give us the same day as yesterday, but gives us variety. Keeping our kids hearts has something Keith and I have really been working on. Proverbs 23:26 " My son, give me thine heart, and let my eyes observe my ways." Sometimes it is easy to discipline and be done with it. But there is more, we need to get to the heart. The "why" of why we do things. When we have their hearts, the child will be able to observe the parents and learn from them. When we lose the child, it is difficult to teach them. Parenting can be tough job, but the rewards can be so sweet. |
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Right now our house is quiet. The little guys are napping, the big guys are playing in their room, Shelby is reading , and Keith is working on the van. I enjoy the times when our house is quiet, but not for too long. I really like having our kids around us. Today when I was getting my hair done, a couple of the ladies couldn't believe that I had 5 kids and that I homeschool. "Wow -- You must be very patient, you seem so calm." I thought later when I was driving home, " No, I'm not as patient as I wish I was." I let things get in the way which makes me impatient with our kids. I create too many "lists" that need to be done and done now. I would really like to play more. Not just let the kids go play, but play with them. I am so thankful for my family. Keith is a wonderful husband and daddy. And our five children are true blessings to me. I wouldn't change anything. Father, thank You for the blessing of my family. It is a true delight to me to have five blessings and such a wonderful husband. |
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Some of the things the kids say just make me laugh. Graham has been saying some funny things lately. Keith was out of town last week and Graham said, "Will dad park his airplane in the garage?" . The next morning he said, "did dad drive his airplane to work today?" We are going on a trip to Arkansas soon and Graham said, "do you think they have beds in Arkansas?'' I said , "yes, Grandpa and Grandma have beds," he said, "oh-- I wanted to sleep on the floor!" |