So this has been going around facebook and I finally did mine. I've been tagged several times but just now got around to it. It's way to hard to come up with 25 things! Here they are:
1. I have a twin brother.
2. I have lived in 4 different states in the last 13 years.
3. I love to camp.
4. I love Little House on the Praire books and shows.
5. I love being a mom to our 4 fantastic children.
6. I have another fantastic child being knit together, coming in April!
7. I pray I don't ruin them.
8. I would still love to go back to college for more learning, but don't see how my interests will relate to my Officership- anthropology, archeology, philosophy, government, history.
9. I love to learn and "self-teach" myself whenever I'm interested in something although my interests quickly change! (adhd?!?)
10. I also love to teach my children and any question they ask will set me off in a sermon, lecture, or hours of research.
11. The older children are learning to sometimes avoid asking me questions! (see #10)
12. I am still madly in love with my husband of 11 1/2 years.
13. I think he likes me too ;)
14. I LOVE to travel!
15. I hate useless, worthless or too much stuff!
16. I have strong opinions but will often keep them to myself so I don't hurt or offend someone. They don't really matter anyway.
17. I think the best of people which has left me naive or vulnerable in some situations.
18. I miss being around my family and Paul's.
19. I love being an Officer and the variety of things it requires from me. I like my "work"!
20. I still have those hard moments (#19).
21. In some mysterious way, God gets me through them!
22. I love homemaking - nurturing, cooking, cleaning, managing, etc.
23. I am not a good sleeper.
24. I prefer hot summers.
25. My dream home would be all decked out pink, lacey and Victorian with a huge vegetable garden out back.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Movies, TV, Books
A few weeks ago Paul and I watched "Housewife 49" from Netflix. It was a wonderful movie! It was all about World War 2 from a British Housewife's point of view. So I was telling my friend Stacie about it when she mentioned a new OPB (or PBS depending where you live) reality show called "1940's House". I got it from the library and Paul and I watched it last week. Well, we are still talking about it! We loved it so much and it inspired us to do all sorts of research on the affects of WW 2 on England. Rationing, bomb shelters, volunteering, and so much more. I would totally recommend these two movies!
I have found that there really aren't all that many good movies being made anymore! And Television STINKS! When Paul and I were first married there were a few good shows on that we both liked watching together. Over the last 4-5 years, there aren't any television shows that we're "hooked" on and look forward to watching in the evenings. We do like when we stumble upon a good History Channel show. Also Discovery Channel is always a good family station that we watch together with the kids (minus the commercials!). Elijah, Ann and I like to watch the Food Network sometimes. I know I watch way to much of the news channels (FOXnews). Paul gets tired of me screaming at the TV. I get mad and worked up right before bed when I should be relaxing. That's my two cents on TV. If any of you are watching fabulous shows that you love, let me know!
My book reading is piling up again. I have been scanning several books, but only actually reading Atlas Shrugged (I may be the rest of my life, it is very long!). I have way to many books that I've ordered and let pile up on my nightstand. I hate "stuff" and am constantly purging, but the book thing may be getting out of hand! I dread moving and packing up all of them. I need to go through the bookcases (home and office) and purge some! The kids also have tons of books. Toys drive me crazy, but I never mind getting them a book. It has helped them become great readers, but I'm due to purge there too!
Elijah is watching me type now. He's amazed at how fast I'm able to type without even looking. It's funny because I remember my own mom typing on a real typewriter when I was a kid and I thought she was so amazing because she could type. I guess I'm the amazing one now, right Elijah? (He's laughing because he's reading this as I type!). Elijah says "Hi Everyone!" He has one more front tooth dangling around. I swear I'm going to rip that thing out! It has been hanging by a thread for a week now, since he lost the one next to it.
David just got back from guitar lessons, so I have to sit and listen to all he learned. He's actually getting pretty good. Better go get my groove on with David.
Bye all!
I have found that there really aren't all that many good movies being made anymore! And Television STINKS! When Paul and I were first married there were a few good shows on that we both liked watching together. Over the last 4-5 years, there aren't any television shows that we're "hooked" on and look forward to watching in the evenings. We do like when we stumble upon a good History Channel show. Also Discovery Channel is always a good family station that we watch together with the kids (minus the commercials!). Elijah, Ann and I like to watch the Food Network sometimes. I know I watch way to much of the news channels (FOXnews). Paul gets tired of me screaming at the TV. I get mad and worked up right before bed when I should be relaxing. That's my two cents on TV. If any of you are watching fabulous shows that you love, let me know!
My book reading is piling up again. I have been scanning several books, but only actually reading Atlas Shrugged (I may be the rest of my life, it is very long!). I have way to many books that I've ordered and let pile up on my nightstand. I hate "stuff" and am constantly purging, but the book thing may be getting out of hand! I dread moving and packing up all of them. I need to go through the bookcases (home and office) and purge some! The kids also have tons of books. Toys drive me crazy, but I never mind getting them a book. It has helped them become great readers, but I'm due to purge there too!
Elijah is watching me type now. He's amazed at how fast I'm able to type without even looking. It's funny because I remember my own mom typing on a real typewriter when I was a kid and I thought she was so amazing because she could type. I guess I'm the amazing one now, right Elijah? (He's laughing because he's reading this as I type!). Elijah says "Hi Everyone!" He has one more front tooth dangling around. I swear I'm going to rip that thing out! It has been hanging by a thread for a week now, since he lost the one next to it.
David just got back from guitar lessons, so I have to sit and listen to all he learned. He's actually getting pretty good. Better go get my groove on with David.
Bye all!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
It's been one week since my fabulous massage (generously provided by our good friend Stacie!) and I'm already hungry for another one! My lower back is tightening up again despite my stretching. Just one of the usual side affects of pregnancy. I ran into someone from Stacie's circle at the store, and now she is going to see the amazing LMT, John Combes (sp?). I think we need to start a club and name it "Hurt So Good"!
A heavy morning of "pastoral" stuff. Everyone just has those hard and complicated issues in their lives. It's hard to watch when they are your people and your friends who you love.
When I opened my office door this morning, I noticed a huge word scrawled across it "Hannnnnnnnahhh". I had taught Ann how to write Hannah's name when she made her a birthday card. Now I am finding it all over the place, this time smack dab on my office door with a marker. Boy, was she busted. She fessed up right away although the janitor thought Hannah had written her own name, (uh she's 2?!?) Ann's sentence: sanding it off next week, no matter how long it takes. Good thing her thumb is all healed up. ;)
We are taking the Youth Activites (Troops and Jr. Soldiers) to the Discovery Center, a local museum tonight. They are finishing up their Indian Folklore Badge and we have a tour arranged that will focus on the local indians, errr "native americans". There will be about 35 of us, including the littlest ones, Moonbeams, who can play in the children's section. Thank God, I have my voice back after losing it these past few days! I will need it to keep everyone contained!
In my crockpot tonight: cubed chicken breast, chopped broccoli, b rice mixed with 2 cans of broccoli/cheddar soup. Served with peaches on the side. Yum and ready to go!
A heavy morning of "pastoral" stuff. Everyone just has those hard and complicated issues in their lives. It's hard to watch when they are your people and your friends who you love.
When I opened my office door this morning, I noticed a huge word scrawled across it "Hannnnnnnnahhh". I had taught Ann how to write Hannah's name when she made her a birthday card. Now I am finding it all over the place, this time smack dab on my office door with a marker. Boy, was she busted. She fessed up right away although the janitor thought Hannah had written her own name, (uh she's 2?!?) Ann's sentence: sanding it off next week, no matter how long it takes. Good thing her thumb is all healed up. ;)
We are taking the Youth Activites (Troops and Jr. Soldiers) to the Discovery Center, a local museum tonight. They are finishing up their Indian Folklore Badge and we have a tour arranged that will focus on the local indians, errr "native americans". There will be about 35 of us, including the littlest ones, Moonbeams, who can play in the children's section. Thank God, I have my voice back after losing it these past few days! I will need it to keep everyone contained!
In my crockpot tonight: cubed chicken breast, chopped broccoli, b rice mixed with 2 cans of broccoli/cheddar soup. Served with peaches on the side. Yum and ready to go!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Pictures from January!
Okay... I went crazy uploading photos, but here they are!
There are two pages worth, so I think you'll need to click on "older posts" at the bottom of the page. I put up 13 pictures in all.
I've been smiling for the past hour looking at all these photos of my precious family! I hope it makes you smile too!
There are two pages worth, so I think you'll need to click on "older posts" at the bottom of the page. I put up 13 pictures in all.
I've been smiling for the past hour looking at all these photos of my precious family! I hope it makes you smile too!
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