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!!!!!