snow day

The kids got to have a day off of school today because we got a nice big dump of snow yesterday afternoon and evening. Today was a gorgeous sunny day with white everywhere. I wanted to post some pictures, but the battery on my camera is dead and I can not find the charger anywhere! But, my sister is here and took some pics, so as soon as I get those on my computer, I'll add them here.

As beautiful as the snow is, I'm VERY ready for spring and warmer weather. I, very spur of the moment, took the kids to California last week for their spring break, and it was so wonderful to walk around in shorts and flip flops. And to lay at the beach. I can't wait to go back this summer! I'll try and get some of the pictures from our trip up here too.

monday morning

I've made a few changes here, again. I'm really going to start trying to make a conscious effort to not spend too much time on the computer being unproductive. I do way too much of that. So I'm here for a quick hello and then on to more important things. Like laundry and sweeping the kitchen floor. Woo Hoo!

But before that I'll enjoy this...



While I'm looking out my window at this...



When I'd really LOVE to be looking at this...



Hope you all have a wonderful day and a wonderful week!

The Lord is righteous in all His ways,
Gracious in all His works,
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them.
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord;
And all flesh shall bless His holy name
Forever and ever (Psalm 145:17-19, 21).

random thoughts

Nothing much to say, but figured since I was changing my background, AGAIN, I'd do a quick post.

I finally got motivated the last couple days to do some unpacking. Finally! Our house is actually starting to look like a house again.

I'd really like to take some pictures of the kids this weekend. It's been quite a while since I've gotten some cute ones, so hopefully it'll happen and I'll post them if I do.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy New Year's Eve Day

We made it to CO. The kids were great on the long drive and we're now crashing at a friends house, either for the next several weeks until our furniture shows up or until we wear out our welcome. Whichever comes first...

I had an appointment yesterday with my old hair stylist and she was thoroughly appalled at what was going on on my head! She fixed me up and I'm starting to feel a little bit more like myself again.

Hope you're all enjoying a wonderful time with your families and I pray that God has many blessings in store for you for 2010.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We're here in So. Cal spending a wonderful day with family. The kids are enjoying playing with their cousins and I'm enjoying laying around in my jammies. My sister is taking lots of pictures, so hopefully I'll get a chance to put those up soon.

Hope you're all enjoying this day, celebrating the birth of our Savior.

last day of school

I'm taking a quick little break from the whirlwind of chaos we have going on here. Thought I'd share a few pictures of the last day of school.

Kate and two of her little friends.

They are so sweet together & very sad to see Kate go.

Kate & her buddy Bailey.

Mark and some of his buds.

Adam's friends threw him a going away party, which was very sweet.

I don't think he really minded that only one other boy showed up.

Gregory was not interested in being in any pictures that day, so there you have it. We got a couple cute pictures this morning at church so I'll have to get those up here one of these days.

We're loading the car tonight and tomorrow morning and the plan is to leave the 'ville around noon on Monday. We'll see...

So in case I don't get a chance to post again for a while (which is nothing new around here)...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

quick update

I've been wanting to post something for a while now, but wanted pictures and haven't had any. Now I've got some, (they're not too good, but they're pictures nonetheless) but they're on the computer that I'm not on right now. BUT, I decided to post a quick update anyway.

Things here are uber crazy. Yes, I said uber and I mean it with a capital U! We're trying to pack boxes to move, finish up laundry so that we can pack for a week in So. Cal and then packing to live out of suitcases for three-ish weeks in CO, and on and on the list goes. We've had a week of finals for Ron and the two older boys, parties galore in all the kids classes, trying to cram in time spent with new friends and saying lots of goodbyes that have been much harder than I ever would have imagined.

I'm so thankful that God has given me the opportunity to make some wonderful new friends, but very disappointed to have to leave them so soon. There sure is a lot going on here that makes zero sense to me, but I'm trusting in the Lord that His way is best.

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

will rest in the shadow of the Almight.

I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge

and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust."

Psalm 91:1-2