We just need tons of prayers right now. Joel's Grandmother passed away on Friday afternoon. We left for Pittsburgh on Sat early am and while we were their asking for prayers for Joel and his family on Monday my sister and 1 1/2 month old nephew were in a car accident. Everyone was ok and just shook up but my mom was at the hospital with my sister when she got a call that my Grandmother had a mini heart attack and was not doing well at all. We just got home last night at 10pm and we were packed and back on the road again this morning. We stopped to see my Grandma on our way out of town for Joel's Grandma's visitation tonight and funeral tomorrow. Unfortunetaly my Grandma only seems to have a few days left max according to her hospice care. So we will be doing this all over again in a few days I know that Heaven is where our Grandma's want to be but it's a bit much all at the same times especially since my Dad's dad is in a rehad center from a broken hip while we were gone 3 1/2 weeks ago and his Parkinsons is getting really bad and my Dad is worried he may not be around long either....
Just send them up please for all of us as we celebrate the lives of these great women and that my Grandma is able to go peacefully and pain free.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Home
It feels so good to say that... a week long trip with the kids is truly my limits especially when 4 of the days were 6+ hours in the car. We had a great time and did lots of fun stuff but now it is time to get settled back into home life!!!
Tuesday morning we got out of the house and on the road to Pittsburgh by about 8 am. We arrived just before dinner and found that after an 8 hour drive Logan should never be taken in public. We had half eaten food and had to head back to the hotel for a very short swim and bed time. We enjoyed a nice day at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Wed in celebration of Joel's birthday. We then headed into Baltimore for an night at a hotel before we took a day trip to DC. We saw the Smithsonium National Museum of Natural History and got a tour of downtown DC from my friend April who I have known since highschool. The metro rides were very exciting for the kids and nice not to be in the car. That night we had to spend an extra night in a hotel as the railings for my cousins house were not in and made the house not pass inspection till they were.
Friday we spent just walking around downtown Baltimore and enjoying some time outside. Saturday and Sunday we laid low with Sara, Ryan, and Claire in and around their house. Lastly on Monday we hit the National Aquarium with the kids and had an absolute blast.
We took off for home on Monday night hoping to drive through the night and just have the kids sleep all of the way with Joel and I taking turns. Logan was not a fan of night driving so we had to stop for the night at 1:30 am in Ohio. He was asleep by the time we hit the highway leaving Baltimore and Allie mins later but then we stopped to get gas, drinks, and fixed his seat about 45 mins later and he woke up and was up till we turn off a second movie we put in for them at 11:30ish. So then he feel asleep for an hour but then kept waking up every 15 mins insisting on being touched till he fell asleep again. Eventually found a lullabuy movie to calm him down but Maddie was wide awake. Allie slept for a good portion of it all LOL! We stopped in Independence and slept for 6 beautiful hours!
We pulled into Spring Lake today at 2:15 pm and we all did a little happy to not be in the car dance. Thanks again April, Sara, Ryan, and Claire for a great time. It feels so good to be home though!
Tuesday morning we got out of the house and on the road to Pittsburgh by about 8 am. We arrived just before dinner and found that after an 8 hour drive Logan should never be taken in public. We had half eaten food and had to head back to the hotel for a very short swim and bed time. We enjoyed a nice day at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Wed in celebration of Joel's birthday. We then headed into Baltimore for an night at a hotel before we took a day trip to DC. We saw the Smithsonium National Museum of Natural History and got a tour of downtown DC from my friend April who I have known since highschool. The metro rides were very exciting for the kids and nice not to be in the car. That night we had to spend an extra night in a hotel as the railings for my cousins house were not in and made the house not pass inspection till they were.
Friday we spent just walking around downtown Baltimore and enjoying some time outside. Saturday and Sunday we laid low with Sara, Ryan, and Claire in and around their house. Lastly on Monday we hit the National Aquarium with the kids and had an absolute blast.
We took off for home on Monday night hoping to drive through the night and just have the kids sleep all of the way with Joel and I taking turns. Logan was not a fan of night driving so we had to stop for the night at 1:30 am in Ohio. He was asleep by the time we hit the highway leaving Baltimore and Allie mins later but then we stopped to get gas, drinks, and fixed his seat about 45 mins later and he woke up and was up till we turn off a second movie we put in for them at 11:30ish. So then he feel asleep for an hour but then kept waking up every 15 mins insisting on being touched till he fell asleep again. Eventually found a lullabuy movie to calm him down but Maddie was wide awake. Allie slept for a good portion of it all LOL! We stopped in Independence and slept for 6 beautiful hours!
We pulled into Spring Lake today at 2:15 pm and we all did a little happy to not be in the car dance. Thanks again April, Sara, Ryan, and Claire for a great time. It feels so good to be home though!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Vacation
We are taking off for a week to go visit my cousin in Baltimore. The computers are being left at home and we looking forward to some catch up time with my cousin and her family and visit a high school friend of mine.
We are leaving first thing tomorrow morning and I am so ready to go and just enjoy some time with my family. Granted when we get home next Tuesday evening I'll probably need a vacation from them. On Tuesday we will be driving to Pittsburgh and spend the night there. The next morning we plan on getting up and heading to the Pittsburgh Zoo to celebrate Joel's birthday there. Then we will head to Baltimore for the rest of the trip.
Have a great week everyone!!!
We are leaving first thing tomorrow morning and I am so ready to go and just enjoy some time with my family. Granted when we get home next Tuesday evening I'll probably need a vacation from them. On Tuesday we will be driving to Pittsburgh and spend the night there. The next morning we plan on getting up and heading to the Pittsburgh Zoo to celebrate Joel's birthday there. Then we will head to Baltimore for the rest of the trip.
Have a great week everyone!!!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Happy Birthday Maddie
Can my first baby really be 7 already? Where has the time gone since I swear 7 years went by while I blinked or something. Maddie has turned into a very special and wonderful young lady. There were times when I wondered if she would make it to 5 and now here we are at 7 and those days are only foggy memories of leaving toddler times. I can not see what God has in store for her and all of us as more years come upon us.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
New haircuts
Well in the last 4 days all 3 of my kids have gotten haircuts :( The girls needed nice and short summer cuts and the boy....well quiet frankly he needed to look more like a little boy. I can not believe how much older they all look.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
9th Anniversary
Wow I can not believe it has been 9 years since I married my first true love and best friend in life. It has been the best 9 years I have ever spent. We have grown so much and I love him more still every day. The children and life we have created and nurtured together is truly a blessing from God and I could not be any happier!!! Thank you babe for being everything I ever needed and so much more... God truly created us to be one!!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Running
Well I ran another mile again last night... my legs were a bit sore at first but they actually got better the longer I had been running. When I am done running I come home and drag the dog for a mile walk down and hopefully as we do this more she will get more peppy through the walk :). Tonight I will run another mile and then tomorrow I will up it about to 1.5 if possible. I'm actually having fun doing this.
On other fronts musical bedrooms is going well and even the basement is in a state where people can come over and enjoy it. We are also having Maddie's friend and family parties this Sat so we have been keeping super busy with that. I love busy times because I feel better all around when I feel accomplished.
On other fronts musical bedrooms is going well and even the basement is in a state where people can come over and enjoy it. We are also having Maddie's friend and family parties this Sat so we have been keeping super busy with that. I love busy times because I feel better all around when I feel accomplished.
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