Yesterday, Rosie joined the land of the healthy. Her tail was busy wagging and she was running all over with the company who came over. Unbelieveable!!! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed my kids telling me. Wednesday she only occasionally lifted her head up, hardly wagged her tail, didn't eat much. Thursday she was like herself again. Wow!! I asked a few of the kids, "Who prayed for the dog?!" Drum said he did. (That's good. It's his dog.) (I was kinda like, Lord, if you want him, you can have him. But can you take our other dog as well? And, I wouldn't have minded if you took the other dog first. Drum's kinda attached to this one.) I am remembering that the Awana group in the family feed him a few pretzels Wed. night as we looked at him pitifully. Maybe he needed the salt.
Last night we watched the last of the women's ice-skating. So beautiful!! I think it was the best year ever of ladies skating. Each one did so well, and so many did their personal best. Deer and I felt so bad that there was only one first place. It was historic to watch Korea briefly hug Japan, as she walked up to her spot on the podium.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Dot's Home!
Dot made it home from her conference! She had a blast, learned a ton, and found out she is right on track, for what she should be doing with her writing goals. We are all looking forward to reading her story of the trip - 'cause that's what a writer does - Writes about it!! Some friends and I are hoping to get together at a restaurant and hear about her trip. Because at home, life is just so busy that sometimes "it's hard to hear properly" (as Pooh says).
We watched some of the Olympic ice-skating up the hill (G&G's house). So fun!! (Why does it have to be on at 10 at night? - just kidding - I know.) I plan to be up there again, tonight.
I've been doing a lot of fund-raising lately. A couple kids have trips planned - Dot to Haiti, Drum to Leadership Quest. Their youth group has a fundraiser selling movie ticket coupons. Problem is - they are for a movie theatre located 45 minutes away from us. So, we've been traveling to that town and selling them door-to-door. I thought they were a great idea, so I ordered 50 (cringe) of them. We've spent 4 hours last Saturday, and 4 hours last Tuesday selling them. Which doesn't include the drive time. We've still got 27 left. I'm taking a break, and we'll work on it again next week. We've got a busy weekend ahead.
We've also been raising supplies for the CAP Lock-In that our Squadron is hosting. A friend and I took our four boys around town with homemade flyers, asking for assistance with the Lock-In. The boys did great representing the squadron, and we've raised enough supplies to be worth the work. Another day, Dime, his friend, and I also did another town. It too, raised enough to be worth it. I've still a number of follow-up phone calls to do. A day after we went, I called the businesses which wanted time to think about it. Then, some want more time, and want me to call back. So...I've got a number still to do.
I better get my rear in gear. We've got ballet at our house today, as a make-up for Dot missing Monday. Plus, I've got to order contacts today, or Dot and Dh may make me sleep in the dog-house, and "Baby, it's cold outside!" Plus, I got to make some cinnamon honey butter for Saturday, and e-mail a potential donator that wants an e-mail, and of course, school, laundry, and food! :-)
PS. Did I tell you? Our neighbor shot our dog. Granted the dog was barking by his fence. Granted he occasionally does that (as in once a week), and we call him home. But, his dogs bark too. And we were calling the dog home. This neighbor does have issues. As in he hates it when I jog on the road in front of his house - I'm irritating his dogs, he says. They are not bothering me with too much barking. Both our homes have long driveways, it's not like the dogs are barking by his front door. He has a fence by the road, so the dogs come up to the road and bark. Anyways....Rosie is still alive, but very quiet. He shot her in the hind quarters. We can't afford to take her to the vet, so we're watching her close and she's still eating some food and water occasionally. So weird to not have her thumping her tail anytime someone looks at her. We'll see what happens.
We watched some of the Olympic ice-skating up the hill (G&G's house). So fun!! (Why does it have to be on at 10 at night? - just kidding - I know.) I plan to be up there again, tonight.
I've been doing a lot of fund-raising lately. A couple kids have trips planned - Dot to Haiti, Drum to Leadership Quest. Their youth group has a fundraiser selling movie ticket coupons. Problem is - they are for a movie theatre located 45 minutes away from us. So, we've been traveling to that town and selling them door-to-door. I thought they were a great idea, so I ordered 50 (cringe) of them. We've spent 4 hours last Saturday, and 4 hours last Tuesday selling them. Which doesn't include the drive time. We've still got 27 left. I'm taking a break, and we'll work on it again next week. We've got a busy weekend ahead.
We've also been raising supplies for the CAP Lock-In that our Squadron is hosting. A friend and I took our four boys around town with homemade flyers, asking for assistance with the Lock-In. The boys did great representing the squadron, and we've raised enough supplies to be worth the work. Another day, Dime, his friend, and I also did another town. It too, raised enough to be worth it. I've still a number of follow-up phone calls to do. A day after we went, I called the businesses which wanted time to think about it. Then, some want more time, and want me to call back. So...I've got a number still to do.
I better get my rear in gear. We've got ballet at our house today, as a make-up for Dot missing Monday. Plus, I've got to order contacts today, or Dot and Dh may make me sleep in the dog-house, and "Baby, it's cold outside!" Plus, I got to make some cinnamon honey butter for Saturday, and e-mail a potential donator that wants an e-mail, and of course, school, laundry, and food! :-)
PS. Did I tell you? Our neighbor shot our dog. Granted the dog was barking by his fence. Granted he occasionally does that (as in once a week), and we call him home. But, his dogs bark too. And we were calling the dog home. This neighbor does have issues. As in he hates it when I jog on the road in front of his house - I'm irritating his dogs, he says. They are not bothering me with too much barking. Both our homes have long driveways, it's not like the dogs are barking by his front door. He has a fence by the road, so the dogs come up to the road and bark. Anyways....Rosie is still alive, but very quiet. He shot her in the hind quarters. We can't afford to take her to the vet, so we're watching her close and she's still eating some food and water occasionally. So weird to not have her thumping her tail anytime someone looks at her. We'll see what happens.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Guess What!!!
I've got a few:
1. Dot gets to go to the Writing for the Soul Conference!!!! The Lord opened some doors for her, and we are so excited for her to get to go. She'll have a room-mate whose 22 and also spend some time afterwords meeting with old family friends, and seeing another friend there. She leaves Thursday morning, and will be back next Tuesday. We'll be praying for her and will spending time on the phone, when she gets a chance to call. Yeah!!!
2. My camera is broke! Again!!!! I am so frustrated and disappointed that I don't want to think about it. This one was for my birthday from my brother. I loved the color, and it worked well. One of the kids used it without putting on the strap. It dropped and he caught it with his knee, but the lens was kinked. Next time I have a camera NO ONE will get to use it but me. This is ridiculous. Finally, Dh, Dot, and Deer have their own camera, so they quit borrowing mine. And I no longer have to answer questions like, "Can I borrow your camera? Well, do you NEED it? What if I get it back by then? I'll be really careful." They have no clue that life sometimes doesn't let you know that you NEED a camera. I just want it available for when those moments happen. I've missed some great shots, because someone had my camera. I don't want to seem selfish, so I occasionally let the kids use it at home, but I guess I can't do that, it's just not worth the risk, when they can't afford to replace it, and neither can I. Anyways, Bummer!
3. Just when I was thinking how in the world we were going to help Drum get to Leadership Quest, Dot to Haiti, and Dime want to go on Adventure Quest with Youth Group, we got a ray of hope!! They are doing a movie ticket fundraiser with their youth group. It's a great deal for the recipient, and a big fundraiser for us. It is for a town 40 minutes away from us, but I don't care! We are going this Saturday, door-to-door, to sell those tickets. Lord willing, we'll sell a million! Well, I guess we don't need to sell that many, but I really hope we sell all we spoke for. If it goes well, we'll do it again, until we raise all the needed money. I'm just so grateful. Dime is a born salesman, so all the kids are hoping he puts his mouth where the money is. :-)
4. Nope, I'm not pregnant. Why can't you ladies think of something else, when a girl says "Guess What!" Even my own kids thought that last fall, when we told them we had some big news and gathered them together outside. We told them their grandparents were going to take the whole family to FL for vacation. They were thrilled, but they all immediately said that they thought they were going to get another sibling. Funny!! After announcing seven pregnancies, it seems like there is no news big enough to top the news of a new baby. I guess that's good! :-)
1. Dot gets to go to the Writing for the Soul Conference!!!! The Lord opened some doors for her, and we are so excited for her to get to go. She'll have a room-mate whose 22 and also spend some time afterwords meeting with old family friends, and seeing another friend there. She leaves Thursday morning, and will be back next Tuesday. We'll be praying for her and will spending time on the phone, when she gets a chance to call. Yeah!!!
2. My camera is broke! Again!!!! I am so frustrated and disappointed that I don't want to think about it. This one was for my birthday from my brother. I loved the color, and it worked well. One of the kids used it without putting on the strap. It dropped and he caught it with his knee, but the lens was kinked. Next time I have a camera NO ONE will get to use it but me. This is ridiculous. Finally, Dh, Dot, and Deer have their own camera, so they quit borrowing mine. And I no longer have to answer questions like, "Can I borrow your camera? Well, do you NEED it? What if I get it back by then? I'll be really careful." They have no clue that life sometimes doesn't let you know that you NEED a camera. I just want it available for when those moments happen. I've missed some great shots, because someone had my camera. I don't want to seem selfish, so I occasionally let the kids use it at home, but I guess I can't do that, it's just not worth the risk, when they can't afford to replace it, and neither can I. Anyways, Bummer!
3. Just when I was thinking how in the world we were going to help Drum get to Leadership Quest, Dot to Haiti, and Dime want to go on Adventure Quest with Youth Group, we got a ray of hope!! They are doing a movie ticket fundraiser with their youth group. It's a great deal for the recipient, and a big fundraiser for us. It is for a town 40 minutes away from us, but I don't care! We are going this Saturday, door-to-door, to sell those tickets. Lord willing, we'll sell a million! Well, I guess we don't need to sell that many, but I really hope we sell all we spoke for. If it goes well, we'll do it again, until we raise all the needed money. I'm just so grateful. Dime is a born salesman, so all the kids are hoping he puts his mouth where the money is. :-)
4. Nope, I'm not pregnant. Why can't you ladies think of something else, when a girl says "Guess What!" Even my own kids thought that last fall, when we told them we had some big news and gathered them together outside. We told them their grandparents were going to take the whole family to FL for vacation. They were thrilled, but they all immediately said that they thought they were going to get another sibling. Funny!! After announcing seven pregnancies, it seems like there is no news big enough to top the news of a new baby. I guess that's good! :-)
Monday Nights
Mondays are always busy. Catch up on laundry from the weekend. Do school. Get ready for ballet, tap, and instrument lessons happening at our place. It has been a blessing to have friends hang out here, while their kids are taking lessons in the studio. Darling is making friends and learning to share toys, and play with the other kids. It helps her shy self. The kids love spending time with their friends inbetween the activities.
After supper (which a few of us take turns at), I take 5 boys to CAP. I became a senior member a few weeks ago, and my evenings have gotten busier at CAP the last few months. We are working to catch up on record keeping, and build a system to keep track of the kids progress in areas besides testing.
We've begun a parent group to support the squadron. We meet once a month, an hour before regular meeting time. It's been so good, and we are seeing great progress. I'm so grateful for the leader of the parent group. She does a great job!
I'm looking forward to getting caught up soon in the paperwork department, so that I'm just doing the recent updating in their files on Monday nights. I want to be able to spend more time with the cadets, and be able to encourage and help the new cadets. It's a great program. Also, maybe we can leave there earlier. I used to be home like clockwork between 9:30-9:45 on Monday nights. Now it has been 10 and 10:15. Whew! Hopefully one more month will make the difference. Lord willing. :-)
After supper (which a few of us take turns at), I take 5 boys to CAP. I became a senior member a few weeks ago, and my evenings have gotten busier at CAP the last few months. We are working to catch up on record keeping, and build a system to keep track of the kids progress in areas besides testing.
We've begun a parent group to support the squadron. We meet once a month, an hour before regular meeting time. It's been so good, and we are seeing great progress. I'm so grateful for the leader of the parent group. She does a great job!
I'm looking forward to getting caught up soon in the paperwork department, so that I'm just doing the recent updating in their files on Monday nights. I want to be able to spend more time with the cadets, and be able to encourage and help the new cadets. It's a great program. Also, maybe we can leave there earlier. I used to be home like clockwork between 9:30-9:45 on Monday nights. Now it has been 10 and 10:15. Whew! Hopefully one more month will make the difference. Lord willing. :-)
Valentine's Day
We had a fantastic Valentine's Day this year, and I don't have one picture. I can't believe it. Oh, well.
We had church in the morning - always good. Then we were able to stay for the spaghetti dinner afterwords. They had Italian sodas for purchase. Mmmmm! So fun. Darling loved the whip cream on top. It was delicious food, live music, and a special time.
When we got home, Dessert dipped pretzels in almond bark for awhile, I mixed up candy kiss cookies (that we top with rolos), and Deer designed a Valentine poster for the studio. Dot came down later and helped with the taco dip. We finished just in time to have the guys haul it all out to the studio, with the chairs, etc. for our Valentine's Day Barn Dance! It was a blast!!
We had some trouble with the cd that almost made it come crashing, but PTL Drum had his ipod with the music on it. He got it working and we were good to go. We started with the Chicken Dance to get everyone involved, and from there did a variety of music. I wish I had taken a picture of the food table. Mmmmm. :-) Dh and his friend, Steve, did some live entertainment, which went over well. Dot & Deer shared their Star Wars Rap. We did a couple slow songs with romantic lighting for the couples. Fun! :-)
We had church in the morning - always good. Then we were able to stay for the spaghetti dinner afterwords. They had Italian sodas for purchase. Mmmmm! So fun. Darling loved the whip cream on top. It was delicious food, live music, and a special time.
When we got home, Dessert dipped pretzels in almond bark for awhile, I mixed up candy kiss cookies (that we top with rolos), and Deer designed a Valentine poster for the studio. Dot came down later and helped with the taco dip. We finished just in time to have the guys haul it all out to the studio, with the chairs, etc. for our Valentine's Day Barn Dance! It was a blast!!
We had some trouble with the cd that almost made it come crashing, but PTL Drum had his ipod with the music on it. He got it working and we were good to go. We started with the Chicken Dance to get everyone involved, and from there did a variety of music. I wish I had taken a picture of the food table. Mmmmm. :-) Dh and his friend, Steve, did some live entertainment, which went over well. Dot & Deer shared their Star Wars Rap. We did a couple slow songs with romantic lighting for the couples. Fun! :-)
Friday, February 12, 2010
CAP Promotion!
The Monday after we got back from our trip was promotions at CAP. Congratulations, Dime!!
Speech Tournament 2010
Last weekend, the four oldest took part in a Speech Tournament in our area. It was Deer's first year, and she did a great job! The rest did well, and enjoyed catching up with friends and meeting new friends. 
After the tournament, we headed to Culver's for treat on the way home. This was the guy's table.
The girls' table: Showing off their acting skills.
I'll pass on a picture of the Mom's table. I don't look so great after a full day on my feet. I worked in the tab room of the tournament. Dh was a judge, Duke helped with timing, and Dessert mostly enjoyed watching speeches. He did time one round for his first time. He was pretty proud of himself. :-) (He was really wanting one of the timer gifts.) Darling hung out with Papa and Gramma W. and had a good day.
Great job, Kiddos!!
After the tournament, we headed to Culver's for treat on the way home. This was the guy's table.
The girls' table: Showing off their acting skills.
I'll pass on a picture of the Mom's table. I don't look so great after a full day on my feet. I worked in the tab room of the tournament. Dh was a judge, Duke helped with timing, and Dessert mostly enjoyed watching speeches. He did time one round for his first time. He was pretty proud of himself. :-) (He was really wanting one of the timer gifts.) Darling hung out with Papa and Gramma W. and had a good day.
Great job, Kiddos!!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Howdy!
Wow! I can't believe it has been so long since I updated. I remember that I was using the excuse of waiting for a picture from my Mom before I updated from our trip, but really I've just been busy. We had a blast! The weather was great, no one got sick or hurt, we ate tons of good food and ice cream, and we had fun being together.
Darling said a funny at the pool one day that week. She asked, "Will I still be Emmy when I get bigger?"
I smiled and said, "Yes."
She thought for a minute and asked, "Will I still get noo-nee?"
Smile, "No." :-)
I've got to do a full post on the trip soon. Now I got to go back to being too busy to write. Dessert just told me I'm not paying attention to him. I'm looking forward to Ladies' Night Out.
Darling said a funny at the pool one day that week. She asked, "Will I still be Emmy when I get bigger?"
I smiled and said, "Yes."
She thought for a minute and asked, "Will I still get noo-nee?"
Smile, "No." :-)
I've got to do a full post on the trip soon. Now I got to go back to being too busy to write. Dessert just told me I'm not paying attention to him. I'm looking forward to Ladies' Night Out.
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