Just For Dana (5 Things....)

My sweet friend Dana chalenged me to a list of 5. So here goes my attempt at this fun post. Thanks Dana for thinking of me.


5 Things I Was Doing 10 Years Ago
1. Finished my G.E.D.
2. Celebrated my 24th Birthday.
3. Getting use to the idea of having 3 children
4. Took a photography class at UAS
5. Don't really know


5 Things On My To-Do List Today
1. Clean the house.
2. Take Justus to "Our Back Yard" for playgroup
3. Drop some things of at Mommy-N-Me
4. Probably change a few diapers
5. Hopefully have a baby (wishful thinking)


5 Snacks I Like
1. Apples.
2. Chips
3. Popcorn
4.?????
5. I'm not really a snacker


5 Things I Would Do If I Were A Millionaire
1. Hire a housekeeper!
2. Hire someone to do our roof so David doesn't have to.
3. Open a craft store
4. Have someone watch my children so I could read my bible daily
5. Help/Serve as a missionary


5 Places I Have Lived (For Various Lengths Of Time)
1. Pasco, Wa
2. Richland, Wa
3. Kenniwick, Wa
4. Ketchikan, Alaska
5. Juneau, Alaska(15 years)


5 Jobs I Have Had
1. Day Care attendant (Ketchikan)
2. Home Day Care
3. Tested children's ears with the Juneau school dist.
4. Mother
5. Mother


5 People I Tag (to post a "5 Things . . . " list on their blog)
1. Kate
2. Sarah W.
3. Nancy
4. Olivia
5. Kevin H.

Helpful Children

Of course we as parents are always looking for opportunities to let our friends and family know how wonderful our kids are. So here goes a bragging session.


Luke gets out of school at 2:30pm and yesterday with out being asked he picked up the snow shovel and got to work on the drive way. I must admit that this was and is a huge blessing because David can't really do it at this time. And we were expected to get between 9 to 15 inches of snow.


Katie walked to the bank to cash her checks and then went to Safeway and purchased the things necessary to make hamburger for dinner. Using her own money I will add. This was such a nice treat for me because I didn't have to plan dinner or think of something to make. And then she walked home caring 2 grocery bags & it was snowing pretty hard.

Joe while walking home from school yesterday noticed and elderly man shoveling his drive way and offered to help him. The fella didn't accept his offer, however felt like he could have a little conversation with him.

It sure does make your heart feel super good when your children serve & they don't expect to receive anything in return. What examples of Christ like behavior I as an adult can see in my children. We are truly blessed.

So thanks for letting me brag just a little :-)

January (multi posting)

January 16- After David has put in many hours of drawing, measuring, and planning. We finally were able to turn in our plans to the city to get our roof redone. What is so amazing is the city normally takes at least 6-8 weeks to approve a building permit. Ours only took 1. And with all the papers David submitted the inspector only made 3 notes adding to the plans. I thought this was pretty good. We are hoping to start the remodel in May.

January 17- Katie attended her first dance. It was called the Snowball dance. We got the dress online, it is really hard to find modest dresses for ladies. After all the work of doing her hair and make up, she was able to go out to dinner with her friends and then go hang out with them until the dance started at 9PM. I forgot how late dances started. I was going to pick her up at 11 PM, however after and hour she called home and asked me to come get her. She told me her feet really hurt. I don't blame her, because if you can see her shoes in the picture you will understand too! She is turning into a beautiful christian young lady. She has truly blessed my life.

January 18- My sweet Katie helped in the planning of a surprise baby shower. I did have a couple clues as to what was going on, however it was a great time. I wasn't able to take pictures, but Rachel did. So if you want to look at them her blog has several pictures of the shower.

January 21- I hosted the play group. These little people sure do have a good time together. And they sure know how to make a big mess. Carly told her mom she wanted to do her hair like a teacher because that is how Miss Lela likes it. In some of the pictures below you can see her acting like the teacher by reading the 3 others a book. In another picture she and Justus are reading the story of Jesus' birth. When they came to the angel part Justus said " Do not be afraid for I bring you good news." Just makes your heart feel good when your children learn about God and they remember. It was a busy day, however it was well worth it.

January 22- I had my weekly Dr. appointment and found out by their records I am only just starting my 36th week and am dilated to a 3 already. However by my calculations I am almost starting my 38th week. I do not feel it will be much longer until this little one is here.

God has been so good to us and I am so thankful for the blessings we have. I pray that God will bless your lives also. He is our provider and our great comforter. May you find your strength in Him who loves you. God Bless!

37 Weeks

I am officially at the stage of frustration and anticipation. I know it will not be to much longer until this little guy makes his appearance. I am trying to patiently wait, however I find myself getting impatient. Everything happens in God's plan so I am going to try to be patient and wait.

It sure is getting hard. Have you ever felt this way? I am sure I am not the only mother who feels this way.

Also I am really sure my belly does not have anymore growing room. Anybody want to take a guess when this Little Guy will be here? Katie says the 28 of Jan.

Justus in the Snow

These are pictures of Justus that I have been meaning to post. These were taken the same day I posted about all the snow we have gotten. As you can see the snow was piled really high. He worked really hard to conquer the snow mountain. Now we have gotten rain and the snow has been melting. And because of the melting we of course have flooding. Our road was super flooded and some of our neighbors had flooding in their houses. We just had the flooding drain into the driveway and into the back yard. Also we have avalanches that again take out our hydro electric plants tower so we again are running on diesel. Thankfully this time we are only paying 30 cents per kWh. We are still taking precautions not to get a super high bill again. Putting in 40 watt bulbs and making sure we turn of all unnecessary items. What joy you can have in the winter time.

Snow, Snow and More Snow!!!

So after spending the day yesterday with David in the hospital, I was sure that I was going to have a somewhat quiet day at home to help David get better after his surgery. Boy was I wrong. Our morning started out about normal, wake up, get 3 older kids up, eat breakfast, get their lunches ready. Pretty normal. However we were and still are under a winter storm warning. And little did I know that they would actually cancel school today. What were they thinking. Well of course Joe said I think they canceled school today and I said "no they wouldn't, it didn't snow that much that they would cancel school today." Mom was wrong. As soon as I turned on the radio the first thing I heard was " all public schools have been canceled today." All 3 older children were so excited. And needles to say I have not had such a quiet day. However the boys were here to clear out the drive way. I am so thankful to have my 2 older boys.

My truck after 2 days of snowing.

Katie is actually standing in the road, the snow is so deep in

our front yard that it is up past her waist.

15 Years

And still counting.....

I am so blessed to have a man who is committed to His God and to his family. I am amazed at times that God has blessed me with David. We of course have our ups and downs like every married couple, however just knowing that because we are committed to each other and our God comes first; we are able to get through the hard times and well as the good times.

I pray daily that I will be the wife that David needs,

because I know I fail in so many ways.

Thankfully he is patient.

So today I am praying for our marriage and what the future holds for us.

I Love You David!!!

Ready for Baby Paden

I think I am ready for this little one to finally be here.

I have a car seat (thanks to the Woodruff family),

my bags are packed, and today I finished the coming home outfit.

Although it was my goal on Monday to finish, other things came up.

I am sure you all understand.

Any way here are pictures of the finished outfit. What do you think?

It looks really huge to me, and this was the extra, extra small pattern.

I guess it is the idea that matters.

I have made the coming home outfits for Luke, Justus, Matthias and now this little one.

Joe came home in the outfit that David wore home.

This has made special memories for me.

I hope my children will be able to use the outfits

that I made for their children when the time comes.

I look forward to holding my little one.

What a blessing he will bring to our family.

The Life of a ...

BUSY MOM!!!

Today's list of things so far accomplished~

1. Get 3 older children of to school

2. Give 2 little boys a bath

3. Clean out desk in living room

4. Get little boys a snack

5. Do a load of laundry

6. Call Dr. office for David

7. Go check the mail

8. Get the train out for Matthias

9. Make lunch for 2 little boys and me

10. Do the dishes

11. Put Matthias down for a nap

12. Get the water color paint out for Justus

13. Wash mirrors in bathroom

14. Clean up my room (it is was really bad)

Still yet to be accomplished~

15. Fold laundry

16. Do more laundry

17. Sweep & Mop kitchen floor

18. Make dinner

19. Clean up kitchen & Do dishes again

20. Clean under the fridge

21. Finish baby's coming home outfit

And sometimes others wonder what stay at home Mom's really do?

What have you accomplished today?