Christmas!

It has been 2 months since my last entry. Regina asked me,why I have not posted? I don't know why!

Here is to you Regina,Doug,Ashlyn and Rachel.....

The First time I met Regina...

My friend Annette,who used to work for thesame Dr. as Regina did, introduced me to Regina in a All Women's Sunday School. Annette had been asking me if I know Regina,since I had been visiting there.

Annette described a Tall Redhead, and of course I said Nope! So the Sunday,that Annette came with me and pointed her out, and introduced me.
I still said Ive never seen her before. The rest is History!

I met Ashlyn and Rachel shortly after that. It was so fun for me...GIRLS!! I could be gentle with them, not have to be so rough..like you do with BOYS!!!

During Mom wise and up until Mason started School,we had bookoos of Playdates,Lunch and Parties...I even watched Regina girls here and there, and talk about FUN!!!

Moving on to the First Time I met Doug.....

I was working in the nursery,and he had dropped of Rachel,and he walked in to the baby room. And I said,I am a friend of Regina's,and I told her we should get together sometime. At the time I didn't even think about my words..until
Doug says" and who are you????" (Nervous sweat) I am a friend of Regina'smy name is Kari Bradley,and I thought you and Regina and me and my Husband could get together sometime,have dinner or whatever...Oh! he says(straight face)ok...

From then on,he took some getting used to,but he is very sweet,and a very dry individual,but needless to say i am used to that,cause he reminds me of my own husband....dry on the outside....all mushy gushy on the inside......He could be joking with you with a straight face....but he does not fool me anymore, I t was really nice to get to know this family.

As most of you know, this wonderful family is moving, and I am going to miss them TERRIBLY!!! Mason talks about it all the time, Why do they have to move? But he answers it, thats where God needs them.

What is a Friend?
Someone who is there for you, when times seem at their worst.
Someone who you can call to come and get you,when you lock your keys into your car.
Someone who teached you more about God,than any Sunday School teacher.
Someone who you get CRAZY with!!!
Someone to give you crazy looks,after you get crazy with them.
These are just a smidgen of the things I shared with Regina,except the car key thing....But,I know she would of came and got me, If I did....

I Love you,Guys..even you Doug, in a friend way....but I love them Girls, like they were my own!!!!! Can't wait to come and visit!!!!!!

Me

A visitor!

Well,we have a visitor in our Attic!

The other day,i was here checking mail,and all was quiet. Mason at school,and Conner at MDO. Then I heard something fall. You know those noises that you hear,but have no clue where they come from.

Then i was even questioning myself,if i was even alone....freaked my self out,so I left to piddle the rest of the time away from the house,if someone was here,they can leave,while i was gone......(laughing)

Fast forward to Sunday..decided to stay home,was fighting off a cold,and did not feel like rushing. I was getting Conner dressed to go outside to play,and I heard something Scitter across the attic,I was going to ignore it,because Mason was in there...and If I even mention i am scared of something..he freaks!

Then Mason says: Did you hear that?
me: Yes,but it will be alright!
Mason: Is that what you mean,when you heard a noise?
me: Yes,but it will be ok.
Mason:(holding onto my leg)I am scared! I don't like that noise..
me: I don't either,lets go outside , it will be gone by lunch time..(hoping,praying)

I come in ,to make lunch while they were playing and I hear Meeeeoooowww! Meeeeeoooowwwwww! And,I was like Oh! my Gosh! there is a cat in the freaking house....(i do not really care for cats(bad expierences) too much attitude for me)
so I was creeping down the hall, and Meeeeoooooow! right above my head....Attic!

LOVELY! a cat in the attic? how did that get in there?
Long story,short...I called my friend and he brought me a Live Trap, hooked it up for me,I put some Tuna in there...and we are still waiting.........Ill let you know,if we get a cat or not!!!!!

Child Psychology?

Ok..as you know,if you have kids,They come up with the most unusual question,but then i try to change it into Child Psychology...hahaha

Anyways,I am eating breakfast this morning,and Mason asks me if he is 100 is he going to die? (he is on the death kick,i answer his question honestly)this too shall pass,I hope!

So,I asked 100 what? 100 years old,100 pounds...for i didnt really understand the queston.

Mason: 100 years
Me: Well, you can live past 100 if you eat the nutricious meals i cook, eat fruits,vegtables,and your protein. But you never know How old you will be. When God needs you,he will call you home,and nobody knows when that will be.

Mason: Oh,ok...

So,we will see what happens....too funny!

Mason 5 with new Addition Conner...

Here is Mason at 5 with his Little Brother Conner at Nanny Sandy's house. Conner I think was on his 5th apple..LOL At least he is eating fruit!!! I am truly blessed,that i have 2 wonderful Happy boys....Thank you God, for these two loving and wonderful boys, I am so gracious,that I was able to have these special boys.

Mason at 3

Here is my Absolute Favorite. He is at his 3rd Birthday Party,and he was eating his cake,that I had baked in cones. And he squatted down nad Chris called him,and took this pose...so natural,without any effort...thats why is very Special to me....

Here is Mason at 1 year old

Here,is Mason at 1 year old, and we were swimming at out First home,when we moved here. Look at those Curls,I told you he had them all over. I miss those curls,it fit his peronality so much....

My How Time Flys......When you grow up!

This is to Mason, who will be 6 on Friday October 13,2006. He was born On Friday the 13, six years ago. Some of you did not know us when Mason was little like Conner, so I am going to show you some Pics,that are some of my Personal Favorites as he was growing up. Even though we have more years to go, the First 6 flew bye so Fast....Hope you all enjoy!

and more of Conner...

Conner was in the Bathroom and was pointing at the potty,and put the seat in it. So I sat him on the Potty and Chris pulled out the Camera. I can not believe it is almost potty training time. I hope he is easy,as Mason was...LOL

Much Anticipated Photos.....

Ok, Guys Here are some Much Anticipated Photos from Previous Blog Entries.
First one up is Conner. When I went looking for him to take a bath, this is How and Where I found him.

A Good,but Busy Day!

Sorry, I have not written in a while! I have been busy,bored and getting into trouble all in the same week.

Today,Chris and I had our First Official Teacher's Conference. It went really good,I was really nervous. Because you are talking about your child, and boy I can get defensive sometimes...LOL

She stated that he is doing very well,and showed us his test he had to do,before report cards come out, Mason did above Average!

I asked where Mason was Academically. The Teacher stated he is one of her Top 5 in the class,and one of her Best Readers. Whew! Then,I asked how he was doing socially,and she said he is doing good as well,and then she told us a funny story about him on the playground, singing on top of the Jungle Gym....Yep! Thats Mason.

The only thing she said to work on is counting, which i know he knows this stuff,I guess it comes down to the performance thing, don't want to do it if you ask. So, I will explain that when they do their testing, do what they are asking.

Also, My Mason will be 6 on Friday...I can't believe it!!!!!

What's going on....

Well,Mason got his report card today, all S's. I have to work on numbers, but his teacher said he is doing very well, and he is not a problem at all. Whew! I was nervous.....

Ive been here and there..busy like the rest of you all. But I am getting Bored with the Blog thing, I enjoy reading other people's comments, but I just don't have the HOT Topics like the rest of them. I post,but noboy really comments.

So, I am going to give it another month,and see what happens, then I may cancel it.But I will let you know,if and when I decide.

Tommorrow, I need to go to Lowe's....I get in to trouble there as well. And, go pick up stuff for Janurarie's B-Shower. Heeeee I can't wait....LOL Cake!!!

I am on a Spiritual High, and everything is so smooth, I want to Tell it on the Mountain!!! I am at a Spiritual Rest right now,and it is soooo Awesome! I am a better Mother,Wife and Most of all a Friend.

I read the First 2 Chapters of "Famlies Where Grace is in Place" It is sooooo good, i couldn't put it down. I had to make myself stop at the 3rd Chapter....everything that was said in Introduction and Chapter 1 and 2..I could so relate to.

Well, I will see you Wednesday...

My Brother!

Well,Great News! My Brother climbed the stairs and suprised my Parents,Tenay and Evan.

So, He has taken a shower and has been sleeping in thier bedroom. I was so worried about this,but He did it!!!! I am proud,that is doing so good. He said the Counseling is working for him and the kids.


So, its looks like My parents will be going home around November 1st. Than you for your Prayers!!!!

God's Chosen 4,5,or 6

Something else is on my heart, God is changing me so much!

I want to start a Womens singing group. I can hear it now..What!

I would like it to be either 4 of us,or 5 of us,or six or more....And of course Lindsay has to be in it,because She is so hip on the beats..Its takes everything I got not to practically Dance in church..LOL

But I was thinking of Regina,Carrie,Lindsay,me and Leisa S. And of course,I don't think i can sing. But, I am willing to sing for one of you, and get your honest opinion. If i don't fit in the music part, maybe I can get Kerri Dansby to teach me the sign part of the songs.

I really want all of us to sing "Beauty for Ashes",because I reallly love this song. And signing it would be Awesome!


Let me know wht you think, I have been busting at the seams to talk to someone about it, but i have been busy. So here it is.....comment,comment,comment...maybe we can get together and pray about where God is leading us on this! I truly would like to be obediant on this, but I can't do it alone.

Home Improvement!

Well, Its Official...

We took out the carpet in the Living room, to reveal the Most Awesome....Honey Colored Wood floors. They are Beautiful,still need some work like sanding and some coats of polyurethane...but other than that they are in good shape..

I do need to buy wood filler for one little spot. And I have been working off and on to take out the staples in the wood.

Next, on to buy Paint to paint the living room. Three walls will be a light color and my focal wall will be one to 2 shades darker. I am thinking of doing an off gray,due to dirt and finger prints sure do show up more on white and off white. Since my colors are Eggplant,cream,and Hunter Green..there is some gray features to my curtains. And with that color, my options for Furniture down in the years, wont be a big deal.


I will be keeping you posted on our endeavors.....

My Mason!

I always knew My Mason was sweet...But Today in Church I almost cried....

After Church service ended,Mason asked if we could Go and say Hi to Ashlyn and Rachel. So, I said Sure...But First,he made a Bee-line for Miss Lindsay...We Love Miss Lindsay,because she is the Mom to Matthew,Annie,and Andrew. and,He was amazed that could play the Piano.

So, he goes over to Ashlyn and gives her a BIG Hug! And Doug was asking Ashlyn,if the bag he was holding up was hers,and Ashlyn said Yes! Mason grabs it,and tells Doug I can carry it for her. Ashlyn looks at him and says "Youre going to carry my bag" and he says: Yeah! Ill even carry it to Sunday School for you,and then turns to Doug...Will you please take Ashlyn and Me to Sunday School...and Doug takes them..as we are walking out...I said That was sooo sweet!!! And Doug says, and He is holding her hand too...and that fit the Picture,and as I write this(tears just a streaming), that my Little Boy is so growing up,to be a Little Gentlemen, and I am Proud, to be his Mom...

Then I mumbled to Doug..Guess we are going to be In-Laws someday...Hahaha He shot me one of those looks"They can't date until they are 30" Yeah right! So I said, then we can encourage Courting, instead of Dating??? He just snickered...And I was watching them go..Ashlyn holding Mason's hand and Mason carrying her bag as well......Sweeeeeeeeet!

Tuck the Turtle..

Well, I think we are going to release Tuck (our Turtle) back to the World.

We have had the Turtle,for about 3 or 4 months. He has been a good pet,but not the fun kind. Yes,we have let him out to roam the house for exercise,but the Boys won't leave him alone.

And you have to keep constant vigil on Tuck,becaue the boys are a little rough with it. Poor Tuck had been scraped across the carpet by Conner thinking it was a toy car,I thought for sure Turtles would probably get carpet burn,but he didn't.

But,as I have posted earlier,Conner sat on Tuck outside..and he has not been the same since. I thought he would snap out of it, but the poor Turtle is depressed.

Often times,I find him in the same spot,all the time. He is all the time flipping himself,and i get the eerie feeling that he maybe trying to pass himself on to a better life.

I have already talked to Mason about it,and I told him that he could think about it,but if We truly Loved Tuck,that we should set him free. In reality I do not want Tuck to die, because I have to admit I am attached to the little guy.

So,If anybody wants Tuck,to nurse him,or if you have a pond i could release him into, I would be glad to give you everything we have.....aquarium,food,and water drops.

Otherwise I will probably have Chris and Mason take him down to the ditch. I will miss him,but he just looks soooo sad, and I don't want him to die on account of me,and of course trying to protect Mason too.

Tell me what you think??? Am I right,or anybody else have advice...

Out of the Mouth of Babes!

You never know what your 5 year old is thinking,nor ever ready for what they say...

I was bathing the boys,and I was asking Mason aboutsomething,and we got on the Subject of Snakes. I do not like this topic,but I can't change it..

He asks:" Why don't snakes have legs"..Ooh! An easy one...

So, I told him the story about Adam and Eve. How the Serpent(which is what it called ,before he was not nice)had tricked Eve into Eating the Forbidden Fruit.

That Adam and Eve had a Beautiful land that God created Just for them, and they always had plenty of food,because took good care of them. Then the serpent came along,and he wasn't very nice to Eve.

The Serpent told Eve she could Eat from that tree,and she would be like God, and that Eve thought that would be neat!(reminder,I have to change the big words to 5 year old words) So she shared that with Adam, so they ate the fruit. And then All of a sudden they has some feelings,that they never had before,and its called "Ashamed" and i told him what that meant. And thats how the Snake came about! He lied,and was very mean, so Gog made him walk on his belly.

Mason pipes up"If I was Adam, I would not of eaten the Fruit. so I asked Why? Because a girl told me too. Well! I am a girl,I tell you what to do..Its different, your a Mom. Ooh! I said....Well we do what God says, right! Right! he says....I just let him think that no little girl will tell him what to do.. and maybe he won't get in any trouble...LOL These girls these days....Its scary...

Veggie Tales...

"God in Three Persons,Blessed Trinity"
I did not know what this meant, the Three Persons part that is,until this afternoon
after getting ice cream with Mason and Matthew and Conner.

I put on a Veggie Tale movie for them to watch on they way back from Ice cream,while we were on our way to Matthew house to drop him off. Yes,I have a travel T.v. in the car,but i have not taken it out,since the trip last weekend.

Anyways,the Veggie Tales were talking about God:Our Father, Our Son, and the Holy Ghost! That there was three of him. Talk about a Light Bulb Moment,for me...an Adult...And then that verse from above..Came to mind,because I love that song.....Now I know what it means!!!!

The light at the end....

Well, I broke down and made a Doctor's Appointment since I felt so Awful and basically slept for three days. All signs and Symptoms...pointed to FLU!!!

But,I am happy to report,I do not have the Flu,even though Dr. Horn (she is my nurse practioner)has aleady seen 2 cases this week, and its not even Flu season...Yet!!

I have a Really bad Sinus Infection! "Really Bad" for me, is "Is that the White Light",every one is always talking about!! No,Chris just putting the mirror under my nose to see if I am still breathing....and you are saying to yourself,where does the light come....Hello! there is a glare from the sunlight...stay with me people..

Anyways,I made arrangements for Mason and Conner to be carted from school and taken care of,while I was gone to see the Dr.

First,I get in there to sign in,and Of course I say "Good Morning" because its morning to me,for I rolled out of bed at 2pm to get ready!!!
The Nurse behind the counter says "Good Afternoon" you mean! I signed my name..and I think I remarked"Whatever" to her....You know its been one of those days!!!

I want you to know, I try to be the sweet person,that everyone thinks i am, and Please,I will come off Rude,as I tell you about my Dr.s Visit....

So,They finally call my name, so I get up and glaze my way to the back. And you know the first thing they want is your Weight. Well,the girl was a young Nurse assistant,was like "You don't look like you feel well"...I was like "You Think" (In my Pounding Head,i was saying that).

So she puts me in a room. Takes my Bp which is alwyas good,whether i am sick or well, I think I am the only person in my family that is not taking High Blood Pressure Meds!!!!!

And then she takes my temp....I have a temperture!!!! So ,she said Dr. Horn will be right with you...anybody that has gone to a Doctor's office that could be hours...Did I mention I have been forgot about twice,while seeing this Dr.
I told Dr. Horn,after the "last " time I was forgotten about,She was real Lucky I liked her,and real patient....Ask Leisa how Patient I can be,she's been to the Emergency room with me........thats another story.

I took a short nap,then Dr.Horn came in, and siad it looked like the Flu! That i needed a Flu Swab..and a CBC!!!

Gee,CBC i knew what that meant..NEEDLE, ARM,HURT! But, I figure as bad as I was feeling, A Little bitty needle couldn't add that much more!!! Geez, I have had 2 kids,and you know how many times you get stuck while pregnant!!! TOO MANY!

So, i went to the lab, to get my bloodwork done,and of course,No one in the window,and they have one of those ring bells,you know like at the Meat Market!!
I did not want to ring that bell, because I was already hearing ringing bells,and somebody pounding my brain.....So i sat down a few more minutes,then finally I had to ring the bell,before I crawled up in one of those chairs and went to sleep....

So she finally came,and called me back.
So,there i am sitting in the 2 armed chair,and they didn't have "The hold your arm down,straps" which was nice,becaue I have had to be strapped down,before..its not pretty.

So, she got my blood out,and it wasn't that bad. She did good,and got it on the first time. I am known for multiple draws, so I leave the office with bruises....the uuuuuuuugly kind,that people stare at....C'mon you know what they are thinking.........

Then i could hear her talking to Dr.Horn, and she said "I already got the blood drawn,and I have your Flu Swab in the chair,fixing to get that done"... Lovely My name isin't Kari anymore...Im known as the Flu Swab girl!!! I thought needles were bad,Ha! the Flu swab thing was not fun...

They take this Long Q-tip looking thing,except its not soft at the end like a Q-tip.
And,they stick it up your nose,and the nurse is telling me,hold still. Yeah,Right! How can you hold still when you have something in your nose,that is tickling your sinus cavity(sounds gross, but its not like snot was coming out or anything) so after my eyes watered,she said dhe was done. Its about time! 10 seconds is eternity,when you have this thing up one of your nostrils....I am glad it was only one,and not both...

So, I go back,to get into another room. The Male Nuse in the office,waves to me to come to the other side. So he opens the door for me and tells me to go to the 2nd room on the right!

So,I go to the 2nd room to the right,but he tells me this other room(which is actually the 1st room on the right) And,I said "You told me the 2nd room on the right) He said: Its been a long day! Ha! Don't get me started! So, the Dr. came in and said....

My blood count was normal,and I didnt have blue nostrils!!!! Back Up! Blue Nostrils??? She said that when you have a certain type of Flu,your Nostrils are blue....hummmm You know I am going to look that one up.

Anyways, I have a Bad Sinus Infection, and I am going to LIVE! So,I will be a Pharmacy for a few days.... I hoped you enjoyed your trip to the Dr. Office with me today!!!! And they didn't offer me a sucker for being a good patient!!!

One of those days...

Well, guys I am sick!! I don't know what I have,but trust me you don't want it!!!

Anyways,I pretty much slept the day away,except running a few errands,and dropping kids at their schools. Chris went to pick up Conner,because I was in no shape,to get around.

Anyways,I get Mason,and explain that I am not feeling good,and that it would awesome,if he could entertsin Conner for awhile,while I laid on the couch!

Needless to say,it didnt take long,and he gave up,because I got hit twice in the head with a toy,a head butt,and 2 slaps in the face by none other than Conner!!! Finally after the last slap,he got a spanking,because i didnt have the strength to do otherwise!

Thats where it all went downhill: Mason didn't like the Dinner I cooked,griping about this,griping about that,I don't do this ,I don't do that..I had enough..so its not even 7:30 and they are In BED! so I thought Id blog...but then I am off to bed.

Anyways,on a laughter note,Mason has been saying the prayers at bedtime and they are too funny,and it goes something like this:

Dear God,
Its me Mason,Please help Conner and Mom to get better...pleeeeeeeeeease help them.
Also, i would love to get heely's like tenay and evan...pleeeeeeeeeeeease I think they are the coolest! Amen..

Alot more unpositive things were said,but Im too tired to write everything.....All I can say Kids really know when to kick you down,is when you are at your worst feeling moment,but then again,I am in a house full of MEN!! No sympathy at all!!!!!

My Gross Out Moment!

While we were in Austin, to visit my Brother,and my Niece and Nephew and of course ,My Parents,we decided to go to the church they have been attending.

Everybody was really nice,and accomodating to my Brother,who is still walking with a walker. I dropped Conner off to the Nursery,and Mason,Evan,and Tenay went to Sunday School,while we went to Church.

The sermon was on Baptizing,since they were going to Baptize some people in the afternoon,and I believe they do it in a Lake or River or Man made Pond, something to that effect,because he expressed about weather and the congreation are outside people. I woukd love to have seen that,but I had to head home.

Now ,for the Gross out moment:
I walked outside with Conner,and had placed my stuff on a bench outside,but then my Dad hollered to me,and I saw they were already at the car,waiting for Scott and the kids.

So I turned around and gathered my stuff,and then turned around to grab Conner,and you will NEVER Guess what he put into his Mouth????
BIRD POOP! Yes! Dried UP BIRD POOP! I raked it out of his hands,and he was in the process of spitting it out,and I was dry heaving all at the same time. Got the car,and shared the expierence with my parents, and of course they busted out laughing,and I was scared,what if he got sick on the way home...i mean you never know!

Then i seemed OK,until I shared it with my Husband,and then he tells me"You Know,there are alot of Parasites,In Bird Poop". Great! So should I do a parasite cleanse on my child???? Regina,know how to do that??? He didnt get sick,or is acting weird,he did try to fly off the couch.....

I thought I couldn't gross out on what Boys do,I should be Immune, I have 3. But Conner takes the Bird Poop,by far........

The little Red Hen!

Have you ever read this book?

I must of been Hormonal or something, because I was Mad at that book.


Poor Little Hen had to do all the work,and No one wanted to help. Then boy did they come a running when it was all done,and baked! Ive been there! Ive known people that are like that!


Good for Little Hen, saying No! That she was going to eat the bread,all by herself.

She had the guts, to say No! I probably, would of given it away!

What would you do, if you were Little Red Hen?


If youre not familiar, let me know,Ill let you borrow it.

Reminder...

2 Timothy 2:11-14

If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
If we endure hardship,
we will reign with him.
If we deny him,
he will deny us.
If we are unfaithful,
he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny who he is.
Remind everyone about these things,and
command them in God's presence to stop
fighting over words. Such arguments are
useless,and they can ruin those who hear them.

This verse spoke to me today,as I was reading some scriptures...
And I feel I will reach someone thru this.
Also, If I die tomorrow, I know 100 percent I will be in heaven waiting for all of you!!!!

I "can" do it!!!

Well,Let me tell you,I can do anything I set my mind too.

I noticed on my back door, that there was a small gap where wood used to be but had rotted out or something. Anyways Food was getting in it..so I cleaned it out and I Caulked it...

Thats Right! Ladies and Gents....I Caulked the door,and it Looks Mighty nice.....yeeehawww!

Next on the agenda,Pulling up the carpet! I did some of the tack strips this evening, talk about breaking a sweat!!!!

Anybody know a Rent-A-Husband...LOL.....Ill be blogging about the things i am going to do as projects and then Have one BIG party to celebrate!!!....I guess that will be 2010...LOL

I can't wait to show off my wood floors......

jibberish...

Hey, Hens.....What is going on with you Today Saturday September 9,2006.


Well for starters, Its 10:00 and im still in my jammies..heheheh Love It! we all are in our Jams.

I actually rolled out of bed about 8:30 haven't slept that late without chris getting up to tend to the kids.

Plans for today.....Nothing! Make a Cherry Cheesecake,and Nothing!

So let me know what you all do, on a Lazy Saturday Morning!!!!

Potty Training 101

Well even though its not "Official" Official, at least until we use up all the diapers we have..LOL

But Today, I have periodically put Conner on the Potty, and he seems to enjoy it!

And He did go Potty! YEAH!

I will keep a "clean" journal of our process. I really think, it will go well.

Baby Showers

Alright! I had dinner with a few of my Awesome Friends Last night! And Boy, did we have an Awesome time...Good food,laughter!!

We got on a subject of Babyshowers!

My friend actually told us, she has been fussed at for "Giving Showers" to people having more than 1 child,2 children and so on!

I was fuming! That is ridicilious,and those comments should of kept to themselves. We do Baby Showers for many reasons:
1st Baby: Yes! these tend to be the Biggest, due to not having a baby, they need pretty much everything!
2nd: Diapers and Wipe Parties are real nice, because they need Alot of those!!! Also, If they already have girl, but the 2nd is a boy, They are just as Deserving! Because nobody, I mean NOBODY is going to put girl clothes on a Boy!!!!!!
3rd: Daipers and Wipes..again! They need them..Helloooooo!

But most of all, These Mother's that have more than 1,2 or 3 children, need to know that they Loved, and Supported by their Friends, and what better excuse to get together and Celebrate for Baby. Its not how much stuff they have,or how much they are going to get, its the Love we share for them and their Baby....

Babies are the Greatest Gift from GOD, and they Should be Celebrated with a Shower..No Matter How Many Children, they choose to, or going to Have.

I welcome any Comments about this....But to My "Friend" that got fussed at, Don't listen to those People, your Heart is in the Right Place, and I am Glad to be Your Shower Friend,so don't hesitate to call, because I would Love to help!!!!!!!!

Pet Peeves!

I have a new Pet Peeve!

I was coloring with Conner this morning, and I was flipping thru the book to see what I wanted to color. So, I picked out a Dora and Boots pic with a Strawberry on it.

They only showed a Half of Strawberry! What is up with that!!!! They could not scale it down to fit the "Gigantic" Strawberry on the page, so we can actually color it all!!!

So what is your Pet Pevees! Mine are:

Coloring pages with half stuff on it.
Lying
Friends putting them self down
Putting other people down

Telling someone you are going to do it, and then you don't!!!
Carry on!

Birthday!

I Love to Bake,and of course My Love Language is Acts of Service!!!

If you all let me know when your Birthday is, I will write it down in a special calender,and call you the night before and see what your Favorite Dessert is,and I would Love to make it for you,No Matter how Hard.

If you have the recipe,Ill get it from you, or I will search it,and get it that way...And bring it to you for your Birthday!
I have done this for a few People, but I would love to be consistent,so I get to make something for all My Freinds!!!!!!!!
Happy Eating!!!!

I Have a New Look!

I wanted to have a New Look, for a New Lease On Life!!!

I met with my Friend Angie,who is so Awesome! I told her how I have been Struggling in My Life with the Lord! And Oh! My Goodness, she has such a way with words,and I asked her all the Questions that have been nagging my all my life!

I feel so New with the Lord! Refreshed,The Lord Led me back to the Path,That I strayed off of some years ago, and Welcomed me with open arms. He showed me some Beautiful Scriptures, that were like Personal letters to me.

I am his child,his branch...apart from him I can do nothing!

I feel more Alive, than I have in Years...Thank you Lord,Thank you Friends,Thank you Sisters,and Thank you Angie...

MisCommunication

I must be related to Pinky, due to me hearing things...that should not be coming out of a 5 year old mouth.....

Conner,Mason andI were on our way to get gas,after stopping by Lindsey's to drop off her B-day Pie.

As we were driving down Phelan,Mason asked why this Old Guy was standing behind a Building....And I said" I don't know sweetie,".

Mason pipes up" Maybe he is a Crack Head" (take in consideration,he is talking low,he is behind me,the music is on...and Conner is squealing) And I said WHAT!!!!!

Mason: Maybe he is a Grandpa,Why did you yell?
Me:I don't know, I thought you said something else.......sorry..
Mason: Oh! Ok...

Talk about a Freak Out,Session!!!LOL

Steve Irwin

'Crocodile Hunter' Dead at 44
Steve Irwin Killed by Stingray During Filming

I am sad....I loved watching him on the T.V. Even though he was in alot of Controversial stuff, I still Liked him.

Pray for Bindi,Terri,and Little Robert...I feel for them, He was A Very Involved Dad,and A Great Historian on Animals.

Tuck the Turtle...

Just wanted you to know,that we almost didn't have a turtle anymore.....

Conner Sat on him! I think he was trying to ride him...or something....anyways I think he is O.K. for now..I can't imagine what poor Tuck was thinking......Why is that White Light coming towards me(Conner's Diaper) and why is it sooo Dark!

Gremlins.....

Well, we have the Movie Gremlins in our Video store..LOL

Mason decided that he wanted to watch it,and Chris let him...I wasn't to hip on the idea! Chris said he would watch it with him,so they did!

Pinky,called and asked if I would meet her at Toys r Us,so we can exchange the car seats she had bought for more pratical one...LOL they weren't that bad.

After thinking of Mason watching Gremlins,I said sure..and maybe we can go get coffee says Pinky...so I said I am so for that...(snickering) because that means Chris will put the boys to bed.

Well,anyways I slept in this morning,and I could Mason and Chris discussing the movie Gremlins again....Mason said he wanted to watch it again,but Chris said Maybe he shouldn't let him watch it because "He" Mason had a hard time going to bed,last night! Mason assured that he knew it was not real,that it's just a movie,and there are no such things as Gremlins,and they made the movie for entertainment,who is this 5 year old Roper and Ebert,giving us the run down on Gremlins.


Anyways,Chris put it on,and I folded clothes while it was on in the living room, it was a pretty funny movie,in a weird sort of way, even though I was in 4th grade when it came out. Even though they were Messy,destructive,and just downright ugly! The best part,was when they were Breakdancing in the pub..in the leg warmers and half sweatshirt and headband....LOL soooooooooooooo 80's..and of course who could resist Gizmo..he was so cute.....especially when he says"bright light ,bright light"

Anyways, do you know anyone that has a resemblance to Kate(Phoebe Cates) and Billy(Zach Gallaghan)..Ill wait for your Post, then I will give you, who I think..looks like them......Carry on....

Memory Books..

Well, I am going to make Memory books, for my Niece and Nephew in remembrance of their Mom Yanett,who passed away on August 7. I came across this Beautiful poem that I am going to put in their Memory Books:

IF TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

"If tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so muchyou wouldn't cry
the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know hoe much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an angel called my name,
And took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that i'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear feel from my eye,
For all my life,I'd always thouht,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
it seemed impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all that was shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Jest even for a while,
i'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe make you smile.

But then i fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.

And when i thought of worldly things,
I might miss some tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when i did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when i walked throug Heaven's Gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From his Great Golden Throne,

He said, " This is eternity,
and all I have promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
but here Life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
and since each day is the same way,
There's no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we are far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here,In your heart"


Sorry , if you had to get tissues..I know I had to....

Game Night!

Ha! It was the best Henchatter....Love this stuff!

We all met at Lindsey's house,intending to have a Game night! It was Pinky,Me,Carrie,Lindsey,and Becki,and Regina. Oh! Jeremy was there, but he saw all these women, and was out numbered,and Hid in the bedroom..LOL watching the Baseball Game.

Well,we didn't get to the Games, but Boy! Did we Debate on some Issues,I mostly Listenend,and heard what the other Girls were saying. It was pretty interesting.

Well, I left a little after Midnight,and it was still going strong. I wan to know what I missed out on??? What time did you all leave?

I just wanted to say,I too have prayed for some Friends. And Last night, I have to say I am Blessed, to have you in my LIFE! The Lord is drawing me closer to him, through you all! So, THANK YOU! For being my Friends, and I actually feel like you Really and Truly Care,not only me..But everybody in our Group. I love everyone of you Hens, more that you will ever know...........

Bible Study

Oh! my goodness,who ever was not in Bible Study,Missed Out,Big time.
Jody came and gave her Testimony,even though we didn't get thru half,it was Awesome.

Talk about Convicting Me, on a Personal Note! I will fill in Later,Its Late,and I am tired....

My Sweet Children

Boy!, do I have a story to tell you on my boys.

First one up is my big vocabulary son. We invited my friend Christina,her Husband Billy(he works with Chris)and their Son Jacob as well as another friend Elowina with her 2 boys and the sweetest baby girl,Nicole.

Well,before Elowina showed up,Mason and Jacob were going to play superhero's and decided to put on some Halloween Costumes that I have in a backpack for them to dress up in. Mason is going to be the Power Ranger, and Jacob was going to be Buzz Lightyear. So Christina was helping Jacob get on the costume,and Mason was holding the wing looking things,until he was all dressed up.

And low and behold,Mason hands the wing looking things to Christina,and says "Watch out,Christina these are kinda Psychotic to put on". (Laughing)

Where did the Heck did he get that word,and use it in perfect text!!!!!


Now on to the little one. I was running a Bath for the boys,and left the water running,while i was getting Pajama's for Conner,(i have not told the boys it was bath time) so i was rushing around,looking for Conner,and went into the Bathroom and their he was Clothes and all sitting in the water,smiling.

The Water was a tad warmer than I had intended it to be, but Conner was content,so needless to say, We had to take Pictures,and I will be posting them. My silly,silly boys...I just Love them to much!!!!!! I have 2 pint size comedians...

Leisa..aka Pinky or Pinkalisious

Have I told you about my good Friend Leisa,aka: Pinky or Pinkalisious.

Those are my official nicknames for her,and whould you believe its not someone famous, you know like Regina and Carrie H...LOL. So band together and make it official...Pinky ...you think it will stick???
Well, my day started out getting Mason off to school, then it was time for Conner to go to MDO. I had planned to do errands with Pinky,since we both thought it would be fun to go together. So I hopped in her van, and our first stop was the pedicure spot.

On our way there, I told her my money issues and it was either a pedi or Lunch. So she said get the pedi,and Ill get Lunch. I really get uncomfortable you know start sweating,because I would never intend that.. So I gave in..what are friends for to help a fellow Hen have some fun.

Then I bent down, to scratch and itch, and low and behold I haven't shaved my legs....eeek!
I told Pinky, maybe I shouldn't since I haven't shaved, and I do not liked to be talked about. Nothing against Vietamese, but i could hear a voice...(in there native tongue) Oh!..laady have hairy legs...and then i blushed, then Pinky snapped me out of my fog, and said Oh! Puhlease ive gone in there plenty of times without shaving...yeah,Right! miss smooth over here. I shaved my legs right before i had conner, but couldn't even muster the energy to shave before the pedicure..LOL

The whole time getting a pedicure, we talked about FOOD! The guy giving Pinky was salivating over there....LOL When he was finished he told the other girl, he was hungry, as so were we..so we paid and left, when we checked the time, would you have guest..It was time to EAT! Yipppeee

So we went to Tokyo, and had cooked sushi,fried rice,onion soup and water..and it was Awesome!!!!

After there, we went to Dollar General..and this is where the fun begins...Pinky enlists me in helping her find the girl's prizes for incentive potty training.....so i would pick up a few items......too big..pick a few more..not enough in the package...and the famous..I like it, but i don't know.....anyways i just followed her lead...and we talked about suckers..and she said when they ask for them.....wait till I babysit them again........hehehehehehehe they will know what a sucker is then....J/K
Finally after an hour in there, going around the store twice, you would be amazed how much you missed, despite the small store.

Then we were off to Dollar General.....WOW! I knew what i was in for.....I could spend all day in there, and we are on a budget...that do not mix. Can you believe I left Dollar General without anything....it was hard...but i did it...Chris would be proud.

Anyways, we were late getting the kids...and Pinky and I are never late.....so we just blushed and said sorry...said bye and went on our way....We had a Blast!!!

Can't wait till we do it again.....Kari

Its been awhile!

Whew! By the looks of some of the other Blogs! Im not the only one who is Busy,Busy,Busy!!!


Mason, is on his second week of Kindergarten, and is really enjoying it. So far, he has been coming home with Green smiling faces(that is the great behavior color) and already got an award for it.

And to encourage him to keep it up, he gets a Dollar if he has all Green at the end of the week. Then he can choose how to spend it, or he can save his money for something.


Im doing better ,after returning from Yanett's Funeral. (thats my sister-in-law that was killed in an auto accident on Aug.7th in Tulsa)
Tenay and Evan are in school,and liking it. Scott is doing better,still moving slow, but says he is getting faster..
There is alot of blaming going on right now with Yanett's family and I just hope it will be resolved for Tenay and Evan sake, since its Yanett's Parents, and the kid's Granparents.

Ive been keeping busy,and I thought it would be easier with one less kid...Ha! I think its harder. I did take on as a caregiver for a little boy three days a week, and he is so good, his name is T.J. so if you see me sporting a child that doesn't look like me, that's him......I secretly call him my "Mexican Jumping Bean....LOL

Anyways, I can't wait to resume Playdate, and Most of All GNO!!!! yeee hawwwwwww

Talk,Post,and See you all soon........

Kindergarten

Well, It was the Official First Day for Kindergarten for Mason!

Mason, did awesome! As did I! No tears,no regrets,and I can't wait to pick him up to see how his day went.

Ill be out of pocket this weekend,because we are going to my Sister-in-laws Funeral.
Pray for Peace at the Funeral,due to My Brother calling the Funeral home and told them No Funeral until he can get there. So it is Saturday afternoon.

And pray for Scotts in laws to open their Hearts to Scott,Tenay and Evan at this time of their loss. As well as for my Brother, who will have a long road ahead of him. And for My Niece Tenay and Nephew Evan that they will heal and know that their Mother Loved them and that she is with Jesus now, waiting for them, when it is their time.

National Girlfriend and Sister's week! Love you gals....

National Girlfriend and Sister's Week
I am only! as strong as the coffee I drink, the hairspray I use and the friends I have.
To the cool women that have touched my life. Here's to you!

National Girlfriends Day
What would most of us do without our sisters, confidants and shopping, lunching, and traveling girls?
Let's celebrate each other for each other's sake!
TO MY GIRLFRIENDS!
If you get this twice you know you have more than one girlfriend. Be Happy! PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR GIRLFRIENDS AND RETURN IT TO THE FRIEND WHO SENT IT TO YOU!
It is good to be a woman:
1. We got off the Titanic first.
2. We can scare male bosses with the mysterious gynecological disorder excuses.
3. Taxis stop for us.
4. We don't look like a frog in a blender when dancing.
5. No fashion faux pas we make could ever rival the Speedo.
6. We don't have to pass gas to amuse ourselves.
7. If we forget to shave, no one has to know.
8. We can congratulate our teammate without ever touching her rear end.
9. We never have to reach down every so often to make sure our privates are still there.
10. We have the ability to dress ourselves.
11. We can talk to the opposite sex without having to picture them naked.
12. If we marry someone 20 years younger, we are aware that we will look like an idiot.
13. We will never regret piercing our ears.
14. There are times when chocolate really can solve all our problems.
15. We can make comments about how silly men are in their presence because they aren't listening anyway.
Send this to all the bright women you know and make their day!!!!!




Love ya!

I was so wrong...

I have been reading Sheparding a Child's heart by Tedd Tripp, and I was reading about Psychological Adjustment. Tedd advises In Biblical Vision, you should instruct your children to entrust themselves to God in the face of unfair treatment. You should teach them the principles of the Scripture.
Romans 12:17-21 tells us that the only weapon strong enough to overcome evil is good.. We are exhorted to leave vengence with God, and that God will deal with issue of Justice.

We are to Love our enemies, and do good to those who hate us.It promises that we will be sons of the One who is kind to the ungrateful and wicked people. Also in 1Peter2:23 tells us to face injustice without retaliation,entrusting ourselves to God. You should encourage your children to see the needs of others around them.

I agree with it, and it makes sense, but can it happen in our world. I feel that, this would work if we were around Christians that taught the same example. But its a scary world out there, and I don't know if I am Comfortable, teaching that yet.

I thought I was teaching right,by the 1-2-3 method, as walking away twice before doing something about it. I was picked on so much, that I tried laughing with them,I tried ignoring them, I tried Loving them...but it never worked. And,when kids pick, they pick,and pick,and pick, and they don,t quit. So when is enough? When you teach these principles that I have read???

Please respond, I want to know what you think....Please I hope Peter Funt will respond,even though he is out there sometimes, he really does have sound advice.
Talk to you soon!....I love you guys...........Kari

In response....

In response to a past blog from Lindsey's stuff!

In Lindsey's blog, she had wanted to know if we pay an allowance for helping around the house, and what we did.

Well, a few of us stated that we reward for good behavior(ie: cleaning up,being nice to one another ad so on) well, that got me thinking, since yesterday.

I had told Daniel,Mason, and Kayce to pick up the backyard, and after much reluctance Daniel picked up the backyard all by himself, while Mason and Kayce just stood there. Of course Daniel was complaining that they were not helping, and I stated that "That's ok" they will get what's coming to them in the long run.

So, they came in and I gave them a snack, but I gave Daniel a sucker, for picking up the backyard,andtold him how appreciative I was for his job done well, even though he complained a little, which I would have been to, he did it!

So, if you reward for good behavior? Do you tell them what's coming to them to entice them to pick up, or do you reward for the one that does the cleaning.(ie if they all pitch in give them a reward).

This is where I was thinking, If they know the reward,I know they are only doing it for the reward, and not being respectful, but greedy.

But, if they flat refuse to pick up ,like Mason and Kayce and one is doing all the work like Daniel, they deserve the reward!

Let me tell you, it worked because Mason and Kayce was upset, but I said"That is too bad, because you were being selfish by not helping, so their for you don't get a treat this time! Next time,maybe you will want to clean up, sometimes their will be a reward, and sometimes not, but you always need to think about someone else, besides you! Then I asked if it was fair, for Daniel to pick up the toys all by himself, and they said No! when I say clean up, just do it!

So what is your thought!!!!!

More to come!!!

Ive been Super busy, since taking on these kids for the Summer. I have been, teaching them about respect,honesty,obedience. Yes they fight, and bicker..ah well they are kids.

But, I have a questions for all you Mother's about self defense!

I sometimes notice, and hear (tattletailing) that Daniel being mean to Mason! Liike Daniel was trying to Wrestle with Mason, and Mason started to whine, I said to Mason, if he doesnt hear your words, get him back! So, Mason started to wrestle on Daniel, and I might say, I didnt think my Son, had it in him...After a few neat moves, Daniel decided he didnt want to wrestle with him anymore.( nothing bad, it was totally supervised, and conner was taking a nap)So that kina fizzled out, and they never had tried it again.

I have taught Mason , that he needs to stick up for himself, by instilling a 123 method.
1. Use your words, and look them in the eye, so that they know you mean buisness! And tell them "You hurt me, Please Stop!
2. If they do it again, Tell the adult in charge, what is happening, and what you said to whomever the first time whatever happened!
3. If whomever is still doing whatever you don't like, Do it back, to the whomever. You may get caught, and get in trouble, but can say I tried being nice, then I asked someone for help, then I have had enough!

I never had to worry about this until, kindergarten creeped up, due to all the great kids we associate with, and the parents are on top of their kids. So nothing has ever came up. But Kindergarten is a Jungle, and you don't know who they are going to be associating with. (Just so that you know, I do not condone Fighting at all, and the first 2 methods involve walking away both times, but some kids still do it, and I do not want my child to be bullied as well I don't want him to be a bully, and I can't really see Mason as a bully, because he has personality) but I want to Mason to know that if need be, then he can.

My mom said Im in the wrong! i DO NOT, due to I will no longer be supervising my child,to counteract whatever is happening, and I can't alwyas rescue my Baby out of everything, neither!

What is your Opinion? I want to hear the Truth, the Whole truth. Do you think Im wrong in Teaching Mason to Defend himself???

Mason story 2

I fixed the Kids lunch today, a well balanced lunch at that!

Mason decided he was full, he ate 1/2 sandwich, a few cheese balls, and no slices of his apple.(anyone knows Mason knows this boy can eat!)

My rule is, that you don't finish lunch, no snack! What is leftover from Lunch will be snack and then supper if not eaten. So I packed it up, and made it accessible for him to get, just in case.

Sure enough, it was snack time, and was giving me some things he would like to have for snack. Ah! no! I told him to finish his lunch, and then he may select a snack!

So, he was holding up his plastic baggie with the other half of sandwich and cheese balls(I could care less about cheeseballs) but the sandwich and the apple was what i really looking for him to eat!

He hold up the baggie,(whiny) I can't eat this! So I said Why? He said that the sandwich was all dirty and nasty from the cheese dust on the cheese balls. (chris was snickering very loudly, while he was getting dressed for work)I just stepped in the hallway and gave him the "Big Eyeroll" gesture(I wanted to give him something else) but I was a good girl!!!! I told Mason, that if he didnt eat it, that it would be his supper as well. So he finally sat down and ate it, then told me it was the best sandwich......go figure!

Im Back! Miss you guys!

Alright, my friends, I am trying to get into the swing of things. I do not want 4 kids..I repeat I do not want 4 kids....LOL

Mason has said some pretty funny things these past few days, so I am ready to give you one of his famous stories!!!!

Tuesday...Mason and Daniel was playing tug of war with his stick horse, you know the kind with a cloth face, and perky ears that make a winnnnnie and clippity clop.

Anyways, I was cooking lunch, when I looked in the living room, and saw them pulling on it from both sides(they were not fighting over it, just boy stuff)as I started to say"Ah! Let not pull on that" The reins broke, and Mason started crying, saying "Its Broke, now I have to throw it Away." Daniel said he was sorry, but no stopping Mason from crying.

I took Mason aside, and explained to him, that consequences happen, with all our actions. I explained to him, thats why we don't pull,step on,throw toys because they break. So he went back, and was sobbing, I said to Mason its going to be O.K. and too stop crying....He said "No, I am not Happy about this" I had to go in the kitchen and laugh, cause it was soooo grown up, coming from his mouth. I gave him a hug, and said your o.k.

I still laugh, today, if yo could of heard how he said it......It was sooo funny, my sweet baby!

Our New Addition 2

Well we decided on a name for our "New Addition" We are calling him Tuck, cause he tucks up in his shell. Pretty clever for a 5 year old.

Well, did we have an adventure today. I had "Tuck" in his aquarium in Mason and Conner's room on top of Conners Dresser so he really couldnt get messed with. Well Chris says to put him on the lower shelf, because Conner wanted to see the turtle.

So, I put the aquarium on the small shelf, and the boys seemed to be enjoying it. So,we all ate breakfast, and as i was cleaning the dishes,Conner went in the room, and tumped over the aquarium. Needless to say water,rocks,and "Tuck" was scattered everywhere. So i put Conner in his bed, and pick up the Aquarium, and rocks and Tuck and put them gently back into the Aquarium.

Then,Mason is asking where's the minnow? AGGGGHHH! I was franctically looking to save the minnow, even though I thought the turtle would of ate it by now!!
So, i was slowly digging through the rock, for the little fella, but Im sorry to say,the minnow died, cause when Conner tuped the Aquarium, he got crushed by the rocks.
I explained what happened to Mason, and we said a little prayer for the Minnow.
Tuck was alright. So we are keeping him high up, and only bring Tuck down when Conner can be supervised.....so long for now......Kari

Our New Addition!

Well, we officially have a New Addition to our Family. Its a Baby Turtle,Chris rescued it from our Porch, due it was on its back, and couldn't flip over. My sweet husband,had a heart for the poor fella. Anyways, when we got home, Chris showed us the little fella, and for an Amphibian, he was pretty cute.

I am trying to get Mason to name it Donatello or Raphael you know Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...Turtles in a half shell....Turtle Power.....Never Mind..

But we have't settled on a name yet. Conner wants to touch it, but he freaks when it moves, its pretty funny. Mason, says he is going to take good care of it. So we have it in a small aquarium in the boys room, i fixed him up a pad of rocks, and a swimming hole with a delictable minnow in it. And Mason informed me that the turtle doesnt like minnows. So, we will see how long it lives at my house, if it doesnt say "Im Hungry" it liable not to get fed.....wish us good luck in our endeavor....

Looney Tunes!

OK, guys I need some excitement on my blog! Am I that Boring????

My Favorite Looney Tune is FogHorn Leghorn! I just love his philosphy on life, and how he tries to teach Chicken hawk, but chicken hawk has his own mind, especially when it comes to the dog...


So, Tell me who you favorite Looney Tune is, and why????

"I Want"

Here are the " I want" things.....

"I want" a new car!
"I want" new boobs!
"I want" a motorcycle!
"I want"to be good at everything and bad at nothing!
"I want" my kids to listen to what i have to teach them!
"I want" to be a Rebel!
"I want" the whole world to be a Better Place!
"I want" to fit in!
"I want" it ALL!!

These are all the selfish things i am feeling, so I am blogging it to rant. Feel free to rant your "I want" list. It will make you feel better, and also Im hungry and trying to keep my hands busy!!!!!

Us on the Bikes!

Well, a little History on the picture!

Chris and I were dating when this pic was taken, and we are in front of Chris's Moms house, and Chris took the pic. If you blow it up, you will notice the 2 HOT guys by me is none other than Chris of Course! And the other is Ray( I actually was seeing Ray at one time, then he introduced me to Chris) who is the Fireman/Paramedic friend of ours. He also skydived with Chris as well.

So we all petty much hung out the three of us! We rode the Motorcycles Alot! (sniff sniff) I still miss it!!!

Well I hope you like it, until I get a Chris to take a more recent of me......

Skydiving

Yes! That is me during Aff, Accelerated Free Fall. I was learning to Skydive like my hubby...Im in the middle with the radio on my head and on either side of me are Gary and Donna they are the instructors, as soon as i can find away to put my video on here, I will be glad to show my jump!!!!! DOOOOOOOOOR! Thats skydiving Lingo.....

Weight Loss

Well, Its official! I am 1 pound away, from losing 20 pounds. YEAH!!! I like my new look, and I can't wait to lose 20 more!!! I Love you guys, so PLEASE! Please keep encouraging me to stick with it, and Cheer me On!!!!


So,nothing much here! Today, we had lesson day, where I teach the kids to use their words towards each other and not to raise their voices, cause that leads to tuning out!!!!

First up, My sweet Mason his lesson was about Manipulating, Yes! Manipulating, can you believe it! Kids knows these things!!!

We had set up the air bouncer in the living room, for Daniel,Kayce,Mason and Conner to enjoy! They were all playing a game, where 2 of the players were laying up by the "windows" of the air bouncer, and the other one Jumped up and down, to try to get them to roll in the middle.

And my son, started crying and said he wasnt going to play, if he didnt get to take his turn right then!!!
So, Daniel(peacemaker) talks his sister Kayce to wait so Mason could have a turn....Puhlease! Well I made Mason get out and we had a talk. I told him , that crying to get a turn was unacceptable! Then I asked him,wasn't Mommy making sure everyone was getting a turn, whether or not They "won" when they rolled in the middle, he said (sniff) yes. Then if you know you were going to take the turn, why are you crying (sniff) I don't know! Well lets try this again, and for some reason, your turn gets missed, you just say I didnt get a turn(in a nice voice of course)and you will achieve your turn. But when kids cry to get their way, its not fun!!

Daniels lesson was on Dictating!
Daniel is a helper,peacemaker! But,Today he was being dictator from recliner, if Kayce and Mason got loud(he was watching a cartoon) he would say "I Can't Hear!!!)Then , next thing I know he is telling them don't do this,don't don't that!!!! They can't talk this way, you can't say that!! all from the recliner.
So, I had let this go on for most of the morning, due to I think they need to work things out for themself. But I have had enough,and they were all yelling(not at each other) but in General and then came Daniel the Dictator.

So I sent him to Mason's room to cool off and take a nap! Well 30 minutes later, i hear Daniel saying he had taken a nap, but I knew better. So I went in and told him, that he can not tell people what to do,when to do it, and try to yell louder than them to get their point across, escpecially if he was not interacting with Kayce and Mason. I could understand if he was trying to make up a game, and trying to set rules or something then It would be Different, but he got over it, and started interacting with them, and playing different made up games, and the sonic boom noise settled down, and so did my nerves!!!

Kayce's was consequences, boy oh! boy is this Girl a cutie, she will actually let me paint her nails and we play beauty shop, its fun! But sometimes she get stubborn!
Well today was that day! They were playing a trick game, where everyone sits on the side, and everyone gets a turn to do their funny trick. Well it was Mason's turn and Kayce decided to plant herself in the middle. First it was nice voices Can you please move ,Kayce? No movement. As she sat there, looking at them ,it grew more intense. I was also sitting there, supervising..LOL as well not saying anything, so they can work it out! Then I hear Daniel, Ms. Bradley, can you tell Kayce to move so we can have a turn. So, I instructed her to move,no movement. So, I told her that I would allow the boys to take their turn, and if she got hurt, did she know who's faul;t it would be? She said No! I said, It would be Kayce's Do you know why? Why! Because Kayce didn't move from the center, when they were playing a game. So, Kayce when they do their trick, and you get hurt, because your not obeying, then that is a consequence you will have to deal with.

Well, she moved before Mason did his trick, cause she knew I wasn't going to hear it, if that happened.
That was my day of lessons......sorry so long, but i knew you would get a kick out of them.....I love these kids, I love all kids. I like to hug em, squeeze em. I like to kiss em to, but I wait awhile till I overflow with kisses, cause some kids freak out! My Ashlyn, and My Rachel are fun, to do that with, as well as my 2 boys, i kiss them all the time, I actually chase Mason down to give him kisses, he loves it!!!!

New Blog!

Hi Leisa, thanks for helping me!!!

Thanks! To Leisa, I am not going to blog anymore run on sentences....YEAH! She set me straight!!!!!!!!

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New Game!

I was reading a magazine, and they had this new game called Sudoku. Has anyone mastered it, maybe someone like Peter Funt??? Anyways, the idea of the game is to Fill the empty squares with the numbers 1-9 so that each row across,each row down, and each 3x3 square contains all the numbers from 1-9. In Kari's terms IT IS FREAKIN HARD! Anyways, its based on strategy, and believe me your brain hurts after awhile. My pet peeve, is that i havent mastered it yet, and I want to real bad!!!!!! So if anyone can help me, it would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Humm

Well, its hump day and I don't have anything to blog! So, let me know what is going on, during your Hump day? I need some EXCITEMENT!!!!!!!

Shoes..I Love Shoes!!

I have a secret fetish! I love shoes(but can contain spending , most of the time).

Anyways, I am always looking for a Great! deal , when it comes to shoes. Afterall, the less you spend, the more you can buy. Well, I found this website for "discount" shoes called Zappos.com.

Well, their discount was not a discount at all. The pair I liked, and Yes, they were totally cute, but the "Discount Price" was 212.00.

Yes, thats right 212.00 dollars..and that was the Discount!!!!

After, I picked myself up off the floor, I think I passed out!
I just can't believe someone would pay for something like that, even though they were cute, Not that Cute!!!

So, here is the Question....
How Much have you paid, for a pair of shoes?

I bought a pair suede heels for 70 dollars, and they wore out,in about a year....go figure!!!!!!!!!

Fire Museum

Well, Mason,Daniel,Kayce, and I went on our First fun trip to the Fire Museum. Let me Just say, It is Awesome!!

More Help!

Ok I read your comment to Mason, and boy did the Questions start flowing! So I told Mason, that we might make an appointment with Raymond, so he could ask these questions. Do you think this is a good idea? Or should I just answer them to the best of my knowledge????

I need Help!

Ok, Guys I need your Help! Mason told me today, that the nails in Jesus's hands and feet didn't hurt, because he Had GOD in his heart! Is that correct, or should I tell him thats not true????? I am not bible savvy at all, and I want to be truthful with him about these things.So if you all could help me, that would be GREAT!!!!

VBS

Well, VBS is FINALLY over!!!!!! Although, the Kids were Great, it was very,very tiring. I like Market Place soooooo much, That I am going to do it again Next Year!!! I don't know if I will do Jewelry again, but I will do something.... It is something that every child should enjoy!

Nicknames???

What was your nickname,(if you had one) when you were Little??? Mine was Tootbug! Isn't that too funny!!!!!

Hurl?

Where ever did that term come from?

Well now I know, after what I saw the other day!!

Mason and I were driving down a street near our House,(we have he/she living in the neighborhood, I refer to is as"IT") it sounds BAD, but youll see.....

Anyways, as we were driving, I saw "IT' standing outside, usually she is dressed fairly decent, but not today.

"IT" was dressed in a see thru white tank top,and a short skirt, with the hairy legs and all.

Well, when I did a double take, "IT" was wearing a BRA! I let out an OOOOOOOOOOOOO GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOss! And Mason was like WHAT!
I was like never mind,while I shuddered...LOL

What Kids say!

The other night, Chris(The Grill Master)cooked us Grilled Chicken, Grilled corn, and we had Baked Potatoes...Yum!

We all sat down to dinner, and Mason informed us that he was a Vegetarian! Chris and I looked at each other, so Chris asked him if he knew what "Vegetarian" meant?

Dad,He says: It means I don't eat meat!
We both raised our eyebrows, and I said Thats Great! so I perceded to put 5 pieces on his plate, and explained that he needed to eat those 5 pieces.

He Did! What a good vegetarian he is...LOL

Hen chatter

Well, it is VBS week, at our church. So far Its going well.

Anyways, after our last "shift workers" leave, a whole bunch of Friends (hens) sit around and talk(chatter) till time to get our Kids (chicks) LOL...

Pastor Raymond, walked by and we asked him to join us, He even said he would pass, on the Hens.LOL I love our Pastor, he is GREAT!

So welcome to the HEN Chatter!!!!