Out of Commission

Due to the fact we are having internet connection problems I am not going to be able to post very much this week. Not only does Jon bring me coffee he also is our computer-fix-it guy. And he is out of town until Saturday. So until sometime next week; may God Bless you.

Auke Beach w/ 4 Of My Boys and My David

Tuesday evening Joe had a baseball practice out by Auke Beach. So David suggested we pack up some dinner and make a picnic of the situation. So we loaded up the boys (Katie was at work) and headed to the beach. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. I got some really great pictures and I even had David take some of me with 4 of my boys. I love the logs that are washed up on the beach they make for beautiful backdrops for pictures. Everything is blooming and growing. It was nice to see the green and the raspberries blooming. The boys enjoyed throwing rocks in the water. David and Luke skipped rocks while Justus and Matthias watched the action. I enjoyed walking along the beach and taking in all the beauty around me. Luke even attempted to fly a kite, but alas their wasn't enough wind. What a wonderful evening.....

This is called "Indian Rhubarb" it is kind of along the same line as "Poison Ivy" Luke walked right trough this on the way to the beach and it made him itch and have little welts all over his legs. Thankfully David suggested the baby wipes and he was able to wash his legs off. Never leave home without the wipes they come in super handy.

David says my head looks funny in this picture that I took of myself.

What do you think?

The View Out My Window....

THIS IS THE VIEW THAT I'M SEEING OUT MY WINDOWS. AS I'M TYPING THEY ARE WORKING ON MAKING THE ROCK PILE BIGGER. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY ONE OF THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER THAT THEY ARE REDOING THE PARKING LOT AT THE SCHOOL ACROSS THE STREET. I LIKE TO SEE MY KIDS WHEN THEY ARE PLAYING AT THE PLAYGROUND AND BECAUSE OF THE PILES I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING. SO THIS MEANS THAT THIS SUMMER I GET TO SEE THESE PILES INSTEAD OF MY KIDS. IT'S GOING TO BE A LONG SUMMER.........

who's who round 2

Matthias or Orion ???????

Roof Progress (week 6.5)

Here is the work that has been done in 1 week:

Thursday 5/7/09 ~ sheeted back wall on unit A

Friday 5/8/09 ~ sheeted end wall on unit B

Saturday 5/9/09 ~ sheeted front of garage and front of unit B (with the help of Jon, Kevin Henderson & Mike Boone)

See Geoffrey Wyatt's blog for pictures; he took some great pictures of everyone

Sunday 5/10/09 ~ Day of Rest (Mother's Day)

Monday 5/11/09 ~ sheeted back of garage and back of unit B ( with the help of Mike Boone & Bill Williams)

Tuesday 5/12/09 ~ tar papered back half of the roof

Wednesday 5/13/09 ~ tar papered front half of the roof

Mother's Day Picnic

Yesterday being Mother's Day David and Jon had planned our outing. We went out to eat at one of my favorite places Saturday (Little Hong Kong). Then for Sunday we got picnic items and headed out the road for a picnic. We ended up at Eagle Beach. It was super windy this didn't affect the older children. Orion on the other hand didn't like the wind and sun in his face so I spent most of my picnic time in the truck with him. It was a super relaxing and enjoyable time with my family.

Blueberry bush in bloom

On another note: You might be a red neck if.... you let your children ride in the back of your pick-up truck painted with brown house paint. Yes they are sitting in a seat with seat belts. The older boys wanted to ride in the back without the shell on. And of course what ever "BIG" brothers can do Justus wants to also. They enjoyed the very windy ride; as you can see in the pictures they have big smiles. Thankfully we gave Justus a sweatshirt before we left the house. About half way to Eagle Beach he decided it was a little chilly for just a tee shirt.

What were somethings you did for Mother's Day?

Pictures from Pecos Bill (KT"s Play)

Well I was super impressed with the play. Katie and crew did an excellent job. If you have tickets you are going to have a great time. If you don't have tickets, go get some, well worth the price. Most of the pictures of Katie are blurry. I think it might be time to upgrade my camera. However I did get some before and after pictures of her. My sweet Katie is and has blessed me so much. Go see her play next weekend (Friday, 5/15 @ 7 PM, Saturday, 5/16 @ 2 PM, and Saturday, 5/16 @ 7 PM) Again it is well worth it. Enjoy the pictures of our sweet girl.

Before the Play

Justus and David waiting for the play to start

Monica Mondich

After the play: She sure looks happy with her lil brother. David and I are so proud of her.

GOD is Our Protector

Today marks the 6th month since Joe had his seizure. I must admit it was and is still really hard to give God full control of the situation. I am still learning this lesson. However these past 6 months I have found myself every night THANKING God for being Joe's protector. Our children belong to God. I know that God is in control of everything and God's plan for Joseph is greater than anything I could ever imagine. So Today I am PRAISING my God for his wonderful blessings. This of course does not mean that Joe may never have another seizure but the odds are less with every passing day. Thank you for continuing to keep Joe in your prayers.

"For I know the plans

I have for you,"

declares the LORD,

"plans to prosper

you and not harm you,

plans to give you

hope and a future. "

Jeremiah 29:11

KT's Play

This Friday is the first showing of Katie's play she is in. She plays a couple of parts; one is Flo and the other is a towns person. Don't quote me on that. She has put in a lot of hours for this play this week. She has not gotten home till around 7 PM each night. She is selling tickets so if you want to come get in touch with her. I will try to post some actual pictures of her in the play after we go see the opening night.