In just a few short days it will be Thanksgiving! This past Saturday we had an early celebration with my family. Although not all of my siblings were not able to come. My brother & his family moved to Hawaii a few months ago, it was alittle far for them. My little sister & her family have been dealing with sickness so did not drive up from St. Louis. The gathering seemed rather small with them gone. We all fit around Mom & Dad's table, which is a very rare occurance. After lunch, we had a pinata for the kids and then Dad took us on a hayride. It was alot of fun. Bob & I were trying to think of the last time we had been on a hayride and decided it was probably right after we got married....so it's been a few years. My sister & I got out some photo albums and enjoyed showing my "little" brother's wife funny pictures of Tim. We had one picture that had him "dressed" in sweet potato vines. We had dubbed him "Sweet Potato King". We thought it was funny then and funny Saturday. Guess Tim didn't find humor in it either time. LOL He endured alot from his 3 sisters. We dressed him up in anything we thought would be funny. Poor kid.....well, not really. That's what happens when a boy has 3 older sisters.
Bob just got home and we are going to go on a walk before it gets to dark.
So, until next time...................
Monday, November 23, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Well, I think we have finally gotten a few days without rain. The crops are coming out in the fields around our house. We can hear the tractors and combines late into the night. I am sure the farmers are very greatful for the dryer weather. The last few days have actually been nice.
Have you ever had a dog rip the pad off their foot? Our poor dog, Roman some how managed to get part of the pad ripped off his back foot yesterday. Poor thing is limping around now. Don't know what to do with him. Should I just leave it be or bandage it up (something he'd just chew off anyway). He's outside limping around in the leaves. I'm guessing the crunchy leaves don't feel to good on that foot.
Faith is working on her reading. She's sounding out little words now and is making great progress. She likes to go through the store sounding out the words she sees. She's going to take off here real soon and be reading. I'm afraid once she starts reading really well she's going to be like her mother - a bookworm! I have actually stopped reading as much as I did. I have a tendancy to start a book and not do anything else until my book is finished. So, it's very seldom now that I pick up a book just for fun.
I think I mentioned about a month ago that Bob was in a car accident and the car was totalled? Well, Friday Faith & I went and bought a new car. Yes, it was actually just Faith & I. Papers were signed and check wrote before Bob ever saw the car. That being said, he knew what I was up too and trusted me enough to send me off to make the purchase while he was at work. He likes the car so all is good. 8-) Ironically enough, it's another Malibu (what was wrecked).
That really sums up what has been going on. Faith is watch "Word World" on IPTV right now. It's the only thing she gets to watch. I was sceptical, but I have actually noticed a progression in her reading and letter recognition/sounds since she started watching it. I think it is helping to reinforce what Mom has been trying to teach her. She sees "Duck & Frog" sounding out words like Mom tells her to do and BINGO - it clicks. I am sure the next child will be totally different!
Speaking of next child - no news.....we are just waiting until it's time. Time we don't know when will come. Could be a couple of weeks to a couple of months. We'll keep you posted if we hear anything.
Until next time..........
Have you ever had a dog rip the pad off their foot? Our poor dog, Roman some how managed to get part of the pad ripped off his back foot yesterday. Poor thing is limping around now. Don't know what to do with him. Should I just leave it be or bandage it up (something he'd just chew off anyway). He's outside limping around in the leaves. I'm guessing the crunchy leaves don't feel to good on that foot.
Faith is working on her reading. She's sounding out little words now and is making great progress. She likes to go through the store sounding out the words she sees. She's going to take off here real soon and be reading. I'm afraid once she starts reading really well she's going to be like her mother - a bookworm! I have actually stopped reading as much as I did. I have a tendancy to start a book and not do anything else until my book is finished. So, it's very seldom now that I pick up a book just for fun.
I think I mentioned about a month ago that Bob was in a car accident and the car was totalled? Well, Friday Faith & I went and bought a new car. Yes, it was actually just Faith & I. Papers were signed and check wrote before Bob ever saw the car. That being said, he knew what I was up too and trusted me enough to send me off to make the purchase while he was at work. He likes the car so all is good. 8-) Ironically enough, it's another Malibu (what was wrecked).
That really sums up what has been going on. Faith is watch "Word World" on IPTV right now. It's the only thing she gets to watch. I was sceptical, but I have actually noticed a progression in her reading and letter recognition/sounds since she started watching it. I think it is helping to reinforce what Mom has been trying to teach her. She sees "Duck & Frog" sounding out words like Mom tells her to do and BINGO - it clicks. I am sure the next child will be totally different!
Speaking of next child - no news.....we are just waiting until it's time. Time we don't know when will come. Could be a couple of weeks to a couple of months. We'll keep you posted if we hear anything.
Until next time..........
Sunday, November 1, 2009
November 1
The year is certainly ticking away. Christmas is just 8wks away (not to cause you panic!). I don't know about you, but our fall has certainly been wet. I am not sure we've had 3 rain free days in a row for awhile. That being said, today is a beautiful fall day. We went out and attempted to take some family pictures in the leaves. Do you know it is very difficult to take a family picture when you are in it! I made the comment that I was hoping we'd get atleast one good one. Bob replied "Oh, they'll be fine, they are being taken by a professional!" My comment to that was that while that might be the case, the "professional" couldn't actually see what she was taking a picture of - so it doesn't exactly count. It was more of a point the camera where you're going to be. Jump in the picture, smile and hope it turns out alright. And I couldn't ever see if Faith was looking at the camera and smiling or if she was looking off somewhere else and making faces. (Which turned out to be the case a few times.)
No adoption news to report - still waiting.
Bob & I took over teaching Sunday school with the change of the quarter. I have the 1st graders and he the 3rd-5th graders. It's been interesting. I have been taking Faith into my class with me. Suprisingly enough she is not the most talkative child in there. Can you believe it?!? And what's even more amazing is the most talkative are the boys. I know, that's fall off your chair shocking! Faith being out talked by the boys! Don't be fooled though, she certainly does her share and we have had to mandate the "raise your hand to talk" rule. (It is not that the boys can out talk Faith. Faith's mother is the teacher, and Faith knows when Momma says "shhh" Momma means "shhh". Therefore she doesn't say everything she would like too!) Sometimes the teacher can hardly get a word in edge wise. At lunch today, Bob was asking Faith what she had learned in S.S. class this morning. To my delight & amazment she was able to tell the story of Shadrach, Meshach & Abednigo with a great deal of detail and accuracy. She told him "And when they came out of the fire they didn't even smell like smoke!" She was paying attention!!!
Well, I think I fancy a quick Sunday afternoon nap. I will probably nod off just about the time Faith wakes up. But it's worth the try. You would think that getting an extra hour of sleep last night would have elimnated the need for a Sunday nap. That may have been the case if Faith had not woke up over an hour before the alarm was to go off, determined that it was morning and time to WAKE UP. I told her it was to early..."But MOM!! I'm HUNGRY!" I can't say as that I got much sleep after that.
Until Next time........
Sunday, October 18, 2009
October 18
Well, I just looked and it's been 15 days since my last post. I guess I had better blog something on here....for those of you who read this. 8-)
No adoption news. We are in a "waiting" stage right now. I think that is one of the harder things to do. When we had paperwork to do, it was in our hands and we could work as fast as we could. When it is out of our hands and we have to wait, it can be nerve racking at times. Since we mailed off the last requested document we haven't really heard anything. Oh, I take that back. I called our case manager to see how long she thought it would take from this point until we would get our invitation to travel. (We needed to give Bob's boss some sort of idea.) If we remember correctly, it took under 3 months. This time she said it could take as long as 7 months! It was not as quick as we had thought or hoped for. But she also said it could go quicker. One thing for certain. God is still in control and he's timing is always perfect. If it does take 7 months, it was suppose to! So, okay, not much news.
I think I posted last time that Bob was in a car accident....so thankful he was okay as semi's don't tend to give much! The car was totalled though and insurance co. finally came and got it. We are in the process of looking for another vehicle. We have an "on loan" vehicle right now, thanks to my dear family!!!! I was very blessed by it as I had just re-started piano lessons after stopping them for my surgery & recovery. I had 2 lessons and was going to have to stop until we got a vehicle. I am also not house bound...although I honestly go very little.
While I am taking piano lessons, I am also giving them as well. Helps to keep me on my toes! I am very impressed with my "student" as she has had no formal lessons, but can improvise hymns amazingly well!!!
With the arrival of fall, I have several photo shoots on my calendar. Taking pictures is one of my favorite past times....just ask Faith. LOL It's a good thing I have never worked in a camera store. I would never bring home a paycheck...I would have to put it towards my "tab". I am always dreaming about the next photography "accessory" I could purchase. Usually I just keep dreaming as bills have to come first.
This being Sunday, Bob is watching a football game. Faith is down for a nap. I think that means I need to go see if I can sneek in a nap. I was talking to my Grandma yesterday and we both agreed we enjoy taking an afternoon nap. Neither of us feel quilty for taking on either. LOL
Until next time.......
No adoption news. We are in a "waiting" stage right now. I think that is one of the harder things to do. When we had paperwork to do, it was in our hands and we could work as fast as we could. When it is out of our hands and we have to wait, it can be nerve racking at times. Since we mailed off the last requested document we haven't really heard anything. Oh, I take that back. I called our case manager to see how long she thought it would take from this point until we would get our invitation to travel. (We needed to give Bob's boss some sort of idea.) If we remember correctly, it took under 3 months. This time she said it could take as long as 7 months! It was not as quick as we had thought or hoped for. But she also said it could go quicker. One thing for certain. God is still in control and he's timing is always perfect. If it does take 7 months, it was suppose to! So, okay, not much news.
I think I posted last time that Bob was in a car accident....so thankful he was okay as semi's don't tend to give much! The car was totalled though and insurance co. finally came and got it. We are in the process of looking for another vehicle. We have an "on loan" vehicle right now, thanks to my dear family!!!! I was very blessed by it as I had just re-started piano lessons after stopping them for my surgery & recovery. I had 2 lessons and was going to have to stop until we got a vehicle. I am also not house bound...although I honestly go very little.
While I am taking piano lessons, I am also giving them as well. Helps to keep me on my toes! I am very impressed with my "student" as she has had no formal lessons, but can improvise hymns amazingly well!!!
With the arrival of fall, I have several photo shoots on my calendar. Taking pictures is one of my favorite past times....just ask Faith. LOL It's a good thing I have never worked in a camera store. I would never bring home a paycheck...I would have to put it towards my "tab". I am always dreaming about the next photography "accessory" I could purchase. Usually I just keep dreaming as bills have to come first.
This being Sunday, Bob is watching a football game. Faith is down for a nap. I think that means I need to go see if I can sneek in a nap. I was talking to my Grandma yesterday and we both agreed we enjoy taking an afternoon nap. Neither of us feel quilty for taking on either. LOL
Until next time.......
Saturday, October 3, 2009
FALL IS HERE!
Brrrr....It is kind of cold in our house today. Not that it was warm yesterday. I have not broken down & turned the heat on. If it gets much colder, I'll cave. In the mean time, I am thinking I'll bake something today. Cake? Cinnamon Rolls? Cookies? I have a feeling Cinnamon Rolls are going to win out. I made a pot of chili already....
I had thought about putting off writing on here for awhile, but when I had several people tell me they actually read my mumblings, I decided to keep it up. So, if you do read this, thanks! 8-) It is a nice way to send out updates.
Speaking of that....Our dossier (adoption papers) were being translated, and we got a call....we need another document. Uggg!!! We got that mailed off and are holding our breath until they tell us it's been sent on to the Embassy (we thought it was already there, but translation took longer than we thought!) When it gets to the Embassy, we'll hold our breath again until it's approved. So, as of right now, we have no real news. We are still waiting and praying that we might be able to travel & have a court date by the end of the year. I thought it would be cool if we had our court date on Dec. 30...it would be before the end of the year and a GREAT birthday present. LOL But I'll just be happy to have it done, whenever - but would like it before 2010....
Please also pray for our car situation....Bob was in an accident with a Semi on Thrusday. Yes, he is okay. He bruised his shin, but otherwise was fine (alittle stiff tho). The car however, did not fare so well. It was totalled. We haven't had this car very long, and really needed it when we got it. Now we are back to just the van...it is getting some high miles on it, and we had planned to replace it next. Thankfully it is still running well as it looks like it won't be getting replaced any time soon! Thankfully God is in control!!!! We don't know how it will work out, but he has everything under control. He knows Bob needs a car to drive back & forth to work and he also knows we will have plane tickents & travel expenses before long. we'll just have to trust Him.
Bob & Faith are cuddled up on the couch watching cartoons right now. Faith has gotten to be a little "Daddy's Girl". When she was younger she didn't care to spend much time with Bob. Now she loves doing things with him. This morning they went out for breakfast (and Bob's Gideon meeting), leaving Mommy to sleep in. Oh, it was SO NICE!! I was sound asleep when they got home.
I think I am going to go turn that oven on and bake something now. Maybe even several things as we have a potluck at church tomorrow. Oh, I just remembered, I start teaching a Sunday School Class tomorrow (the 1st graders). I'd better finish getting my lesson plans ready. Glad I remembered that!
Have a wonderful day! Until next time.........
I had thought about putting off writing on here for awhile, but when I had several people tell me they actually read my mumblings, I decided to keep it up. So, if you do read this, thanks! 8-) It is a nice way to send out updates.
Speaking of that....Our dossier (adoption papers) were being translated, and we got a call....we need another document. Uggg!!! We got that mailed off and are holding our breath until they tell us it's been sent on to the Embassy (we thought it was already there, but translation took longer than we thought!) When it gets to the Embassy, we'll hold our breath again until it's approved. So, as of right now, we have no real news. We are still waiting and praying that we might be able to travel & have a court date by the end of the year. I thought it would be cool if we had our court date on Dec. 30...it would be before the end of the year and a GREAT birthday present. LOL But I'll just be happy to have it done, whenever - but would like it before 2010....
Please also pray for our car situation....Bob was in an accident with a Semi on Thrusday. Yes, he is okay. He bruised his shin, but otherwise was fine (alittle stiff tho). The car however, did not fare so well. It was totalled. We haven't had this car very long, and really needed it when we got it. Now we are back to just the van...it is getting some high miles on it, and we had planned to replace it next. Thankfully it is still running well as it looks like it won't be getting replaced any time soon! Thankfully God is in control!!!! We don't know how it will work out, but he has everything under control. He knows Bob needs a car to drive back & forth to work and he also knows we will have plane tickents & travel expenses before long. we'll just have to trust Him.
Bob & Faith are cuddled up on the couch watching cartoons right now. Faith has gotten to be a little "Daddy's Girl". When she was younger she didn't care to spend much time with Bob. Now she loves doing things with him. This morning they went out for breakfast (and Bob's Gideon meeting), leaving Mommy to sleep in. Oh, it was SO NICE!! I was sound asleep when they got home.
I think I am going to go turn that oven on and bake something now. Maybe even several things as we have a potluck at church tomorrow. Oh, I just remembered, I start teaching a Sunday School Class tomorrow (the 1st graders). I'd better finish getting my lesson plans ready. Glad I remembered that!
Have a wonderful day! Until next time.........
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Sept. 23
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB!!!!
I won't tell how old he is today. 8-) But I'll tell you this, if you take how old Faith WAS and put it with how old Faith IS you'll find the answer. LOL
I won't tell how old he is today. 8-) But I'll tell you this, if you take how old Faith WAS and put it with how old Faith IS you'll find the answer. LOL
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tired after a fun weekend
I have been dragging today! We had a full weekend, and it just plum wore me out. Friday we spent the day in town, but ended up spending the morning at the hospital. I called my Dad to see if Faith & I could eat breakfast with him when he got off work and he informed me that my Grandpa was in the hospital. So, we ate breakfast with Dad then went to the hospital to see my grandparents. Thankfully he seemed to be doing pretty good, other than he was ready to go home. (I can appreciate that!) They ended up "installing" a pacemaker Friday afternoon, and he got along just fine. I haven't heard if he's out of the hospital yet. The rest of the day Friday we did some shopping and took back some returns. Picked Bob up from work and headed down to his parents. We left Faith with Grandma & Grandpa while we went to a homecoming football game at Bob's former high school. It was a rather comical game I thought. "We" lost (I say "we" very loosely!) but like I said it was a rather comical game...they stunk and it's no wonder they lost. Saturday we had tickets to go see "THOMAS the TRAIN". Faith thoroughly enjoyed herself as did Grandpa! We took a train ride, but I have to be honest...it was not near as cool of a ride as our train ride in Colorado back in May. Oh, sure, Thomas the train wasn't pulling us in May, but still....the scenery in CO was way prettier! We rode the train with Grandpa & Grandma and spend the day wondering around doing kid activities.
I was so exhausted Sunday I slept the entire afternoon! Bob said he had the TV on full blast (to hear over the treadmill while he walked) and I slept through it all. I was even on the couch! Didn't hear a thing....
Tomorrow I am going to start giving piano lessons....I'm looking forward to it, but hoping I can teach her something. She's 'self-taught' herself what she knows, and I am sure there are things I can teach her...I'm just not sure how much. But Wednesday, I am going to start taking lessons myself. So, maybe I can stay a couple steps ahead this way. LOL
Well, my dear hubby will be home in about an hour so I had better go start supper. He & Faith are kind of weird about wanting supper of an evening. 8-) ha ha
Have a great day!
I was so exhausted Sunday I slept the entire afternoon! Bob said he had the TV on full blast (to hear over the treadmill while he walked) and I slept through it all. I was even on the couch! Didn't hear a thing....
Tomorrow I am going to start giving piano lessons....I'm looking forward to it, but hoping I can teach her something. She's 'self-taught' herself what she knows, and I am sure there are things I can teach her...I'm just not sure how much. But Wednesday, I am going to start taking lessons myself. So, maybe I can stay a couple steps ahead this way. LOL
Well, my dear hubby will be home in about an hour so I had better go start supper. He & Faith are kind of weird about wanting supper of an evening. 8-) ha ha
Have a great day!
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