I just wanted to share a story with you today...
I was having an off day. We went to church and then headed out to Lowes to run some errands (get a grill cover before it snows). I was feeling kind of blah and decided i didnt want to deal with lowes and the boys and all of that so I went to turn around and go home. I ALWAYS stop at starbucks. I actually think my car automatically goes there if I am out in that direction. Today I was having an internal battle about going. I didnt really NEED it and we are trying to save money. God told me to bless someone with it. I have done this before usually on Fridays which was started in Georgia by some radio station. So off I went to the starbucks drive thru and paid for the girl behind me. I didnt stick around I drove off after paying. When I got home I had an email in my inbox from a girl who saw my Thirty-One sticker on the back of the van (which sometimes I forget is even there) and looked up my information. Her dad died of cancer a year ago today. She was having an awful day and her heart was hurting. She thanked me for the small amount of Joy she had in the day.
So maybe next time you are sitting in the starbucks (insert random drive thru place here) and you have the means to do so bless the person behind you. Maybe make Fridays drive thru Blessing Fridays for you and your family. You never know what that person behind you is going through or what kind of day they are having.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
7 on the 7th
This month's 7 on the 7th is your top 7 websites you visit. I have been a little off the last couple months so I'm trying to get back into the blog world. So here goes...
1. Facebook: I used to be anti facebook. I didnt like it because I just felt like there was so much drama and people unloading their business on it. HOWEVER I have come to love it. It is by far the best way for me to keep in touch with family and friends from all over. It is a huge blessing and if it wasnt for facebook I am not sure I would be in contact with half the people I am. Its a fast way for me to pray for people that need praying, encourage people that need encouraging, cry with people, etc. I really think its wonderful.
2. Gmail: I use email for everything. It's my number 1 way of communication with Widmar. I'm so grateful that technology has come as far as it has. I'm not sure what the wives did back in the day when they would not hear from their husbands for 1-3 years except through an occasional hand written letter (if that).
3. Pinterest: I LOVE this site. I have gotten so many wonderful ideas and recipes from this site. What a great way to organize all of your ideas. It's fun to look at everyones style too
4. Blogger: I love reading everyone's blogs its a great way to catch up on families and I just love reading what everyone writes especially friends from all over.
5. Thirty-One: I am ALWAYS on the Thirty-One consultant page with new trainings announcements, etc. I have been really working on trying to "boost my business" So I spend a lot of time on this site.
6. USAA: our bank accounts, insurance, etc are with them so i'm always checking to make sure things are well in our financial world. :)
7. Google: :) I google everything from recipes to answers to crazy medical questions where i learn i might lose my whole leg for a small rash I have. :) It's sort of funny what you can learn when you google things. It's not always great and can send me into panic mode. I have to step back and not research medical questions for that reason, but it is great to use for searching for recipes etc. :)
1. Facebook: I used to be anti facebook. I didnt like it because I just felt like there was so much drama and people unloading their business on it. HOWEVER I have come to love it. It is by far the best way for me to keep in touch with family and friends from all over. It is a huge blessing and if it wasnt for facebook I am not sure I would be in contact with half the people I am. Its a fast way for me to pray for people that need praying, encourage people that need encouraging, cry with people, etc. I really think its wonderful.
2. Gmail: I use email for everything. It's my number 1 way of communication with Widmar. I'm so grateful that technology has come as far as it has. I'm not sure what the wives did back in the day when they would not hear from their husbands for 1-3 years except through an occasional hand written letter (if that).
3. Pinterest: I LOVE this site. I have gotten so many wonderful ideas and recipes from this site. What a great way to organize all of your ideas. It's fun to look at everyones style too
4. Blogger: I love reading everyone's blogs its a great way to catch up on families and I just love reading what everyone writes especially friends from all over.
5. Thirty-One: I am ALWAYS on the Thirty-One consultant page with new trainings announcements, etc. I have been really working on trying to "boost my business" So I spend a lot of time on this site.
6. USAA: our bank accounts, insurance, etc are with them so i'm always checking to make sure things are well in our financial world. :)
7. Google: :) I google everything from recipes to answers to crazy medical questions where i learn i might lose my whole leg for a small rash I have. :) It's sort of funny what you can learn when you google things. It's not always great and can send me into panic mode. I have to step back and not research medical questions for that reason, but it is great to use for searching for recipes etc. :)
Sunday, October 30, 2011
My Take on Halloween
So this post may upset some of my Christian friends and family, but this is a place for me to openly share what I think. I will however accept comments and criticism if you want to share it If you are easily offended I would turn away now.
There is a lot of chastising going on regarding Halloween. I do agree it did start out as a Pagan celebration revolving around evil, however I don't believe that is the case today. Although some may still do this, I have yet to meet any of these said "Satan worshippers who only come out on this one day" As a responsible parent I will
1. make sure I explain to my children that halloween is a fun time to be with family and friends and get candy...nothing more nothing less. Its a time to use your imagination be a doctor for a day, be a firefighter, be a monkey. :) If it is a big concern for you then why don't you take the opportunity to hand out candy that you have wrapped with a bible verse, or pencils with something professing Christ's love. God didn't steer clear of sinners he faced them head on. He showed them love not hatred. He didn't bad mouth them. He showed them love sometimes tough love, but still love. He immersed himself with them so that He could love them. (just a sidenote I'm not saying people that participate in halloween are sinners, some people do think this)
2. This is a preference of mine but I will not allow my children to wear "scary' costumes. I want it to be fun and creative.
Along with all of this i typically find alternative things to do for this "holiday" such as go to the Boo at the Zoo or maybe a church fall festival. Safe alternatives for younger children. We will continue before and after to discuss with our children about God and His love for us and how He is the only God.
I have a hard time understanding why we can wake up on November 1 and put a costume on and run around the house or maybe go to the store (you know those kids...the ones that wont take their costumes off for days/weeks) You might call this dress up? Me too! Halloween is no different than any other day. We just get a little extra candy, which by the way gets donated to some wonderful organization or soldiers deployed overseas. I love watching my boys with their monkey costumes on thinking they can swing from trees and pretending, what a wonderful sense of imagination in their little two year old selves. I jump all around with them and we pretend to eat lots of bananas. (what wonderful family fun)
We have had lots of wonderful family time, painting pumpkins, carving pumpkins, going to the cider mill, playing at the zoo in our monkey costumes, participating in the parade at preschool in our monkey costumes. On top of that can you imagine that if it was in fact a day to worship satan which i don't think it is. Maybe it once WAS, but the operative word is WAS. Can you imagine how mad Satan is when there are Christians loving on others on this day and having fun and smiling and proclaiming His love to other people. So here lets do this, lets make Satan mad tomorrow. Share a blessing with people tomorrow when those cute little furry kids come running to your door. Make Satan mad :)
There is a lot of chastising going on regarding Halloween. I do agree it did start out as a Pagan celebration revolving around evil, however I don't believe that is the case today. Although some may still do this, I have yet to meet any of these said "Satan worshippers who only come out on this one day" As a responsible parent I will
1. make sure I explain to my children that halloween is a fun time to be with family and friends and get candy...nothing more nothing less. Its a time to use your imagination be a doctor for a day, be a firefighter, be a monkey. :) If it is a big concern for you then why don't you take the opportunity to hand out candy that you have wrapped with a bible verse, or pencils with something professing Christ's love. God didn't steer clear of sinners he faced them head on. He showed them love not hatred. He didn't bad mouth them. He showed them love sometimes tough love, but still love. He immersed himself with them so that He could love them. (just a sidenote I'm not saying people that participate in halloween are sinners, some people do think this)
2. This is a preference of mine but I will not allow my children to wear "scary' costumes. I want it to be fun and creative.
Along with all of this i typically find alternative things to do for this "holiday" such as go to the Boo at the Zoo or maybe a church fall festival. Safe alternatives for younger children. We will continue before and after to discuss with our children about God and His love for us and how He is the only God.
I have a hard time understanding why we can wake up on November 1 and put a costume on and run around the house or maybe go to the store (you know those kids...the ones that wont take their costumes off for days/weeks) You might call this dress up? Me too! Halloween is no different than any other day. We just get a little extra candy, which by the way gets donated to some wonderful organization or soldiers deployed overseas. I love watching my boys with their monkey costumes on thinking they can swing from trees and pretending, what a wonderful sense of imagination in their little two year old selves. I jump all around with them and we pretend to eat lots of bananas. (what wonderful family fun)
We have had lots of wonderful family time, painting pumpkins, carving pumpkins, going to the cider mill, playing at the zoo in our monkey costumes, participating in the parade at preschool in our monkey costumes. On top of that can you imagine that if it was in fact a day to worship satan which i don't think it is. Maybe it once WAS, but the operative word is WAS. Can you imagine how mad Satan is when there are Christians loving on others on this day and having fun and smiling and proclaiming His love to other people. So here lets do this, lets make Satan mad tomorrow. Share a blessing with people tomorrow when those cute little furry kids come running to your door. Make Satan mad :)
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Remembering
Today, September 11, 2011, marks 10 years since the attacks on our country. As I watched the news today between multiple episodes of blues clues and Diego I wanted to express what I was feeling but wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to say. I am not an eloquent writer and I don't have a way with words. I was saddened by the loss of the thousands from that day and as I was on Facebook the Fort Drum website came up with two more soldiers that were killed in action this week in Afghanistan.
I was a senior in HS and I remember after the first plane hit the TVs were on in every classroom. I had made it to my computer class and as a class we watched the second plane hit the tower. I remember crying a little and not knowing exactly what to think. i was young and didn't really understand exactly what had just happened to our country. I had friends at school whose dads and moms worked at the pentagon and were desperately trying to get a hold of them. That was my concern that day. Our lives as military kids changed that day. Dance practice that started at 7am we had to leave at 5:30am because it took that long to get in the gates. Again i didn't understand. I went off to college where I led your typical college life for the first year and then I met this guy. This Army guy. Who went to West Point who loved the army and wanted to be in the Infantry. We talked and I asked a lot of questions. Again I didn't REALLY understand. And then we dated. I learned what his ambitions were. I learned why he was in the Army. We visited NYC. I, wait for it....fell in love with this soon to be Army Officer. I was starting to understand. We talked about what life would be like to be married to someone in the military during this time of war. How fast they would deploy, how much training they would endure, how much time we would be apart. (this wasn't totally communicated) :) Next thing I know, there I was, a new Army bride. Proud of my soldier and proud to be his wife. Off we went on our honeymoon to Fort Riley, Kansas where he had to get back to work because they were training for a deployment. A deployment that would last 15 LONG months. 15 long months of losing friends and soldiers. I went to memorial after memorial of soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. To protect us of our freedoms. I shed many tears wondering if I would get to see my own soldier again. I finally understood.
Since then we have endured a few shorter deployments and we are now on another long deployment. Today as I watched the memorial ceremonies take place I wanted to remember I wanted to be reminded of that day. It serves as a reminder to all of us what our military members are fighting for. Many tears were shed today for those families as I watched young kids who were only babies and toddlers when their parent was killed on that day and they are grown up some of them young adults making their parents proud.
I think of the two soldiers from Widmar's unit whose lives were lost this week to this war and the many soldiers that gave the ultimate sacrifice so that something like the 9-11 attacks does not happen again. I am proud to be an American today. I have never been more proud to serve alongside my soldier, my own personal hero. I am grateful for all of those who have sacrificed so that our country may be a safer place. I am in prayer tonight for those who are still grieving the loss of their family members that were killed 10 years ago today. God bless them and help them find peace today and in the coming days. I hope they know that their loved ones will not be forgotten.
I was a senior in HS and I remember after the first plane hit the TVs were on in every classroom. I had made it to my computer class and as a class we watched the second plane hit the tower. I remember crying a little and not knowing exactly what to think. i was young and didn't really understand exactly what had just happened to our country. I had friends at school whose dads and moms worked at the pentagon and were desperately trying to get a hold of them. That was my concern that day. Our lives as military kids changed that day. Dance practice that started at 7am we had to leave at 5:30am because it took that long to get in the gates. Again i didn't understand. I went off to college where I led your typical college life for the first year and then I met this guy. This Army guy. Who went to West Point who loved the army and wanted to be in the Infantry. We talked and I asked a lot of questions. Again I didn't REALLY understand. And then we dated. I learned what his ambitions were. I learned why he was in the Army. We visited NYC. I, wait for it....fell in love with this soon to be Army Officer. I was starting to understand. We talked about what life would be like to be married to someone in the military during this time of war. How fast they would deploy, how much training they would endure, how much time we would be apart. (this wasn't totally communicated) :) Next thing I know, there I was, a new Army bride. Proud of my soldier and proud to be his wife. Off we went on our honeymoon to Fort Riley, Kansas where he had to get back to work because they were training for a deployment. A deployment that would last 15 LONG months. 15 long months of losing friends and soldiers. I went to memorial after memorial of soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. To protect us of our freedoms. I shed many tears wondering if I would get to see my own soldier again. I finally understood.
Since then we have endured a few shorter deployments and we are now on another long deployment. Today as I watched the memorial ceremonies take place I wanted to remember I wanted to be reminded of that day. It serves as a reminder to all of us what our military members are fighting for. Many tears were shed today for those families as I watched young kids who were only babies and toddlers when their parent was killed on that day and they are grown up some of them young adults making their parents proud.
I think of the two soldiers from Widmar's unit whose lives were lost this week to this war and the many soldiers that gave the ultimate sacrifice so that something like the 9-11 attacks does not happen again. I am proud to be an American today. I have never been more proud to serve alongside my soldier, my own personal hero. I am grateful for all of those who have sacrificed so that our country may be a safer place. I am in prayer tonight for those who are still grieving the loss of their family members that were killed 10 years ago today. God bless them and help them find peace today and in the coming days. I hope they know that their loved ones will not be forgotten.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Labor Day
My brother came in last week and spent 6 whole days with us. It was a blast. Jamie and Matt drove in Friday and we spent the weekend with them. We went down to the lake and swam a lot and got to take a couple of "goat" rides. The boys occasionally say goat still for boat. It has been adopted by all at my aunt and uncles lake house. Its pretty funny. I do however use the word correctly when talking to the boys. They can say boat now I think they think its funny when others say goat. They have a funny sense of humor at such a young age. they always crack me up. We took uncle Shaky (T9 ricky in your phone it says shaky) :) to our favorite cracker barrel for breakfast this morning. Apparently he has been deprived of this and we had a blast. Then we sent him on his way back to Texas. It was a blast having him here.
Now its back to lonely nights. One of the many downfalls from a deployment. When kids are in bed the nights can be lonely. I try to keep myself busy. :) We have a busy month planned. I am starting back up with my Thirty-One stuff and I am working on every certification the army offers to spouses. (funds custodian, FRG leaders, care team, etc etc.) It keeps me pretty busy.
My heart is joyful tonight. This weekend was fabulous and I feel so blessed that I was able to have everyone here and we were able to spend some quality sibling/family time together. Can't wait for it to happen again.
Now its back to lonely nights. One of the many downfalls from a deployment. When kids are in bed the nights can be lonely. I try to keep myself busy. :) We have a busy month planned. I am starting back up with my Thirty-One stuff and I am working on every certification the army offers to spouses. (funds custodian, FRG leaders, care team, etc etc.) It keeps me pretty busy.
My heart is joyful tonight. This weekend was fabulous and I feel so blessed that I was able to have everyone here and we were able to spend some quality sibling/family time together. Can't wait for it to happen again.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Rainy day
I need to get better about putting pictures in here I would like to know how to do the collage things. Those would be great (dion if you are reading this tutorial would be GREAT). :)
Today we had a lazy lazy day. Not even the stay in your jammies and sweats and do housework kind of a day, but a really lazy day. The boys played together pretty well all day and I got a lot of reading done that i've been wanting to do. I also played trains and "make mountains out of blankets" with them. But really we just snuggled a lot and watched some cartoons along the day too. It was great! There is something to be said in rejuvinating and taking time to do nothing but be with your family and just enjoy the peace of the day. It truly was a wonderfully blessed day. So I will thank Irene for my lazy day. I happened to think it was freezing today haha It was 55/60*, but thats cold compared to what I am used to.
Back to the grind tomorrow. I'm attempting 4 miles i think if its not raining and overly flooded outside. We will see. I pray everyone is safe tonight and that you have a wonderfully blessed week!!
Today we had a lazy lazy day. Not even the stay in your jammies and sweats and do housework kind of a day, but a really lazy day. The boys played together pretty well all day and I got a lot of reading done that i've been wanting to do. I also played trains and "make mountains out of blankets" with them. But really we just snuggled a lot and watched some cartoons along the day too. It was great! There is something to be said in rejuvinating and taking time to do nothing but be with your family and just enjoy the peace of the day. It truly was a wonderfully blessed day. So I will thank Irene for my lazy day. I happened to think it was freezing today haha It was 55/60*, but thats cold compared to what I am used to.
Back to the grind tomorrow. I'm attempting 4 miles i think if its not raining and overly flooded outside. We will see. I pray everyone is safe tonight and that you have a wonderfully blessed week!!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Juice
My concoctions so far...
carrots, apple, cucumber, DELICIOUS
Honeydew, cantalope, pineapple, strawberries DELICOUS
Swiss Chard, cucumber, cauliflower, apple, celery....too much celery, but it was also very good
I think everyone needs a juicer. :)
also a fun fact for the day...when you tell someone that you are "juicing" that means you are on steroids. Thanks Widmar for that little piece of advice. :)
carrots, apple, cucumber, DELICIOUS
Honeydew, cantalope, pineapple, strawberries DELICOUS
Swiss Chard, cucumber, cauliflower, apple, celery....too much celery, but it was also very good
I think everyone needs a juicer. :)
also a fun fact for the day...when you tell someone that you are "juicing" that means you are on steroids. Thanks Widmar for that little piece of advice. :)
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Juicer
I just bought a juicer. I am SUPER excited to use it. I want to go buy tons of fruits and veggies right now. It's 9:30pm and the boys didnt nap today and have been in bed since 7. I'm not thinking I'm going tonight, but stay tuned I'm sure i'll have some good and bad juice stories. Anyone have a juicer? Good recipes? Please share!! :)
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
kids
So yesterday we went to McDonalds (healthy I know) But the play group we are apart of here met up there and we went. The boys were great sat and ate all their food and played. UNTIL we had to leave. Joshua was ready to go, Jacob...not so much. I had to climb into the playplace and drag him...yes you read that right, DRAG him out of the playhouse. Then carry him kicking and screaming through the mcdonalds (because its unsafe to put a door in the playplace). Needless to say I was feeling as though I had failed as a parent at that moment. I was dreading that evening because we had a "kid friendly" FRG meeting that we had to go to. The boys napped for 45 min and I was SURE it was going to be a nightmare. But off we went packed with magnadoodles and popcorn. The boys were PERFECT. I don't have perfect kids, and i am far from a perfect parent, but for those 2 hours they really were perfect. In their stroller the whole time with no crying, no fussing, no trying to get out. People around were amazed at their ability to behave. I wanted to tell them that not 6 hours ago it did not look this pleasant. I was so proud of them as we were walking out of there. Mainly because kids were running everywhere, which was perfectly fine, but mine sat and chatted with me and whoever else managed to land at our little table. It was great. I got them home and in bed and I was at a loss for words at how our day went. I was mortified when we left mcdonalds yet beeming when I left the FRG meeting.
I am reminded today of how much God loves us even when He has to drag us kcking and screaming through things when we dont want to do and how proud of us He must be when we give him the glory and act in obedience to Him. How great it is to be a parent and get to beam with joy for our children, it far outweighs the negative times.
Today and everyday when maybe the kids arent acting just how YOU think they should act. Look for the good. Praise the good. And LOVE like He loves us when we are kicking and screaming.
I am reminded today of how much God loves us even when He has to drag us kcking and screaming through things when we dont want to do and how proud of us He must be when we give him the glory and act in obedience to Him. How great it is to be a parent and get to beam with joy for our children, it far outweighs the negative times.
Today and everyday when maybe the kids arent acting just how YOU think they should act. Look for the good. Praise the good. And LOVE like He loves us when we are kicking and screaming.
Friday, August 12, 2011
7 on the 7th...Free time
I am a little late for 7 on the 7th, but the day I tried to sit down and type this Blogger was not working correctly. So each month my friend Amanda started the 7 on the 7th. There's one topic and we all blog about it. (if you are interested in doing this leave a comment and I will have you added to the list).
This months topic is what we do in our free time...which is funny because general consensus is we dont have much free time
1.) read. I love reading and I wish I had more time to do it. My book list is very long right now and I'd like to get caught up, but when I go to bed at night I'm just too tired. I love all kinds of books. Right now I am reading Decision Points by George Bush and next is the Jaycee Dugard story or the help...not sure which one is next yet. :)
2.) Working out. I love to go to the gym. I think running long distances is boring, but if i can hop on a treadmill or an elliptical and lift weights and lately I have been into CrossFit workouts (they are faster and give me more free time to shower peacefully before picking up the boys). :) This is a huge stress relief for me, I would spend ore time at the gym if I had the opportunity, but I take what I can get these days.
3.) Cooking. I dont ALWAYS love to cook sometimes I just throw something quick together so that we can eat, but I do love to try new recipes especially when Widmar is home.
4.) Surf the web. I do this a lot, whether it be facebook, email, pinterest, new recipes, etc. At night I often find myself doing this after the boys are in bed.
5.) Triathlons. I think they are fun even though I am not very good at them. But it's finding the time to train enough for them that holds me back right now. I think when Widmar comes back next year we will train for them.
6.) watch movies at the theater and on netflix. My movie theater days are few and far between, but i love to watch new movies. We have netflix so I usually add movies to my list so I can watch it as soon as i comes out.
7.) crafts. mainly diaper cakes and scrapbooks. I love to make diaper cakes. I have made a few for my good friends and I love it. its really my only creative outlet these days. :)
This months topic is what we do in our free time...which is funny because general consensus is we dont have much free time
1.) read. I love reading and I wish I had more time to do it. My book list is very long right now and I'd like to get caught up, but when I go to bed at night I'm just too tired. I love all kinds of books. Right now I am reading Decision Points by George Bush and next is the Jaycee Dugard story or the help...not sure which one is next yet. :)
2.) Working out. I love to go to the gym. I think running long distances is boring, but if i can hop on a treadmill or an elliptical and lift weights and lately I have been into CrossFit workouts (they are faster and give me more free time to shower peacefully before picking up the boys). :) This is a huge stress relief for me, I would spend ore time at the gym if I had the opportunity, but I take what I can get these days.
3.) Cooking. I dont ALWAYS love to cook sometimes I just throw something quick together so that we can eat, but I do love to try new recipes especially when Widmar is home.
4.) Surf the web. I do this a lot, whether it be facebook, email, pinterest, new recipes, etc. At night I often find myself doing this after the boys are in bed.
5.) Triathlons. I think they are fun even though I am not very good at them. But it's finding the time to train enough for them that holds me back right now. I think when Widmar comes back next year we will train for them.
6.) watch movies at the theater and on netflix. My movie theater days are few and far between, but i love to watch new movies. We have netflix so I usually add movies to my list so I can watch it as soon as i comes out.
7.) crafts. mainly diaper cakes and scrapbooks. I love to make diaper cakes. I have made a few for my good friends and I love it. its really my only creative outlet these days. :)
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Potty Training
Warning and a disclaimer (the word poop is used and there is talk of bodily parts and functions) Stop reading now if this is offensive.
I often find myself these days asking God why he did not create babies to automatically know to go on the potty. We are showing some interest in the potty and by some I mean VERY little. And usually in the form of procrastinating sleeping. (this is new and annoying) :) my boys have always always always gone down good for me and lately jacob has not and now he uses having to "poop on the potty" as an excuse to not go to bed.
I have been witness to and even helped potty train other children (girls) and boys are way different. By way different I mean when I say are you going to go poop on the potty and you pull really hard on the other end to squeeze it out i dont even know what to do with you. I actually think my words were. "Where in the world is your daddy".
3 is not too late to potty train right? (When daddy comes home). :) Just sayin!
I often find myself these days asking God why he did not create babies to automatically know to go on the potty. We are showing some interest in the potty and by some I mean VERY little. And usually in the form of procrastinating sleeping. (this is new and annoying) :) my boys have always always always gone down good for me and lately jacob has not and now he uses having to "poop on the potty" as an excuse to not go to bed.
I have been witness to and even helped potty train other children (girls) and boys are way different. By way different I mean when I say are you going to go poop on the potty and you pull really hard on the other end to squeeze it out i dont even know what to do with you. I actually think my words were. "Where in the world is your daddy".
3 is not too late to potty train right? (When daddy comes home). :) Just sayin!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
7 on the 7th-my collections
Ok I am back in the blogging world hopefully. A couple months ago my friend Amanda ( I can not figure out how to input the address of her page, but it's in my following/stalker section) started the 7 on the 7th. This month is things we collect, purposefully and not purposefully. So, here goes...(some of these were a stretch, i dont know 7 things off the top of my head that i collect)
1. Willow Tree figurines. I have got them as gifts from others and my parents are continuing my collection to the nativity scene. I know people dont like them because they dont have faces (jamie) but I think they are beautiful.
2. Where the Sidewalk ends books. I have all of them and the added extra one.
3. Hangers...I'm not sure what happened, but we could fill every closet in our house with hangers. Te plastic ones that come in many colors, yea we have hundreds...maybe thousands. If you need hangers just ask I'll send you some. A ridiculous collection, and not at all purposeful, i'm not sure how it happend really, but it carried over into baby hangers too because we have too many of those too.
4. cute little boy clothes...I can't help myself. I love the little man look. If we have A girl we will be in big trouble I think.
5. tshirts from races. Widmar and I have done many races between us. We both have a hard time throwing them away. We managed between the two of us to pick only one each of most of them.
6. childrens books. I started this before we had kids and have added to it significantly in the past years. Many people help with this collect, my mom being the main person. Friends of the family have also contributed, as the boys get a lot of books for Christmas and birthdays.
7. and finally...at no surprise to most of you bags and totes. It's a little ridiculous actually, but it comes with the territory. Thirty-One has such cute stuff I just can't help myself. And i always get suckered into the ones at the grocery stores. :)
1. Willow Tree figurines. I have got them as gifts from others and my parents are continuing my collection to the nativity scene. I know people dont like them because they dont have faces (jamie) but I think they are beautiful.
2. Where the Sidewalk ends books. I have all of them and the added extra one.
3. Hangers...I'm not sure what happened, but we could fill every closet in our house with hangers. Te plastic ones that come in many colors, yea we have hundreds...maybe thousands. If you need hangers just ask I'll send you some. A ridiculous collection, and not at all purposeful, i'm not sure how it happend really, but it carried over into baby hangers too because we have too many of those too.
4. cute little boy clothes...I can't help myself. I love the little man look. If we have A girl we will be in big trouble I think.
5. tshirts from races. Widmar and I have done many races between us. We both have a hard time throwing them away. We managed between the two of us to pick only one each of most of them.
6. childrens books. I started this before we had kids and have added to it significantly in the past years. Many people help with this collect, my mom being the main person. Friends of the family have also contributed, as the boys get a lot of books for Christmas and birthdays.
7. and finally...at no surprise to most of you bags and totes. It's a little ridiculous actually, but it comes with the territory. Thirty-One has such cute stuff I just can't help myself. And i always get suckered into the ones at the grocery stores. :)
Monday, June 13, 2011
Lotion for Elephants
Well since we moved here we decided the boys would go straight into a toddler bed. It was going really well for the first two days they were laying down and waking up with now issues. Well day 3 we laid them down for a nap and I had to go in a few time and get them back in bed. It got quiet so I thought I'd check to make sure all were sleeping and crack the door. I walk in to find Joshua standing in the second drawer of the changing table and Jacob standing next to him both boys COVERED from head to toe in lotion and Joshua looks at me and says "Elephant needs lotion" The lamp on his dresser has an elephant on it and apparently he thought he was dry. The changing table is nice and shiny now and the boys smelled like shea butter lotion for the rest of the day. I wish I had my camera to catch this toddler moment, but I didnt. It was hysterical. I just laughed I couldnt even get mad at them.
We are getting settled into our new house. I hope to blog more. I have some catching up to do with my 7 on the 7th. Things have been crazy around here and we are just getting settled in before widmar takes off to the desert again.
We are getting settled into our new house. I hope to blog more. I have some catching up to do with my 7 on the 7th. Things have been crazy around here and we are just getting settled in before widmar takes off to the desert again.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
New York, New Things
I will be back soon. We finally found a place and are moving in on Thursday. I will be updating soon! Lots of new things going on in the Roman house!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
When I Grow Up
It's the 7 on the 7th topic for this month...TOp 7 things i want to be when I grow up (starting as a child). I say starting as a child because as a child I can remember only wanting to be 3 things. Since I think i'd like to add some more to the list. 1.) A Teacher: I have always always always wanted to teach. More specifically I would like to be a special education teacher. I still want to do this. I went to school for what felt like a long time and I would love to go back for my masters soon. I know that I will be back in the classroom one day. 2.) A Mommy: This is why #1 is not happening at the moment. I wouldnt trade it for the world though. I have two wonderful little boys and we hope to have more in the near future. I couldnt be more blessed with this "job" and I am amazed at what it teaches me every single day. 3.) A Doctor: I can remember in 6th or 7th grade saying I wanted to be a doctor. I think it was because the boy I liked wanted to be a doctor. But after thinking about it I could never be a doctor. 1. I am far too emotional and 2. I'm not loving how much schooling/training they do. 4.) Successful Business Owner: If you would have asked me about this a year ago I would have never brought it up. However, since I have been with Thirty-One and had my own business I LOVE it. And sucess to me in this case is not defined by how many people on my team or how much money I make a month. It's on meeting women and sharing my faith all while showing some really great products. I'm no evangelist I am not good at approaching and unless I very clearly heard God calling my name to go stand on a street corner to proclaim his word you wont see me there. That is so far outside my comfort zone. However get a group of women together and throw some purses out there and I can tell you what God's doing in my life and what he can do in yours. 5.) Also in the mommy category: we would love to adopt one day. (i dont have a label for this) This is something I have always wanted to do and was even brought up in conversation before Widmar and I ever got married. 6.) I want to be Patch Adams: After seeing that movie I would love that job. I would be very emotional at the loss of someone, BUT I would love to make them smile. Spend time with them, make their dreams come true. Put funny masks on or clown noses and bed pans on your head and run around with kids. 7.) Own my own Christian camp: I would love for it to be handicap accessible for all disabilities. After working at camp for so many years this is something I wanted to do for a long time. I dont know if it is God's plan for Widmar and I to own our own camp, but it does sound like fun to me. For now I will enjoy being a mommy and maybe I will be able to start my masters so that when the kids are all in school I can go back and teach. I wouldnt trade what I'm doing right now for anything.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
GO AWAY
The Rain that is! Today the boys and I sang Rain Rain go away so we can go out and play! I dont mind a good rain, but i would like it if it wasnt EVERY day. Boys are mad they cant go outside and have picnics at lunch time and go play after nap. They are cranksters! Which occasionally makes me a little cranky too. Looking forward to the sunshine. :)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
my love
Although I wish we would have gotten all dressed up for a real date, it was nice to be get all dressed fancied and go across the street to Riverside (the Commanding Generals house) and mingle with people for a bit. Not much mingling really it was very crowded, BUT it was nice seeing my handsome man all dressed up!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Relay For Life
I try to do the relay for life with my family as much as possible. Our constant moving around and Widmar's insane schedule does not always allow. This year we will not be able to make it to Texas for the relay for life because we will be on our way to NY. I am however still apart of the team and am hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the american cancer society. Before I tell you what the fundraiser is, let me tell you why I do the relay for life.
First, its fun! If you have never done a relay for life event you really should. It's a blast! You get a team together and you take turn walking all night long. There is entertainment, games, food, lots of fun had by all.
The real reason I do it is because cancer has affected my family personally. I posted awhile back about my feelings on cancer and how awful I think it is and how I find myself questioning God frequently about why people are diagnosed with cancer because it is so ugly. My mom had ovarian cancer and I believe we are coming up on 15 years of her being cancer free! GO MOM!!! I walk for my mom! I raise money for my mom and all the other people out there that i know that have been affected by cancer in some way. (which I know a lot of people that have been) Next year I can guarantee that I will be out walking in Watertown NY for the relay for life (maybe this year too if we make it in time).
Here's how you can help. GET INVOLVED is number 1. Find a relay for life near you. Form a team and raise money.
Ways to help: as most of you know I sell Thirty-One. I have set up a few things to help raise money for the Relay for Life Team
1. I am selling raffle tickets 1 for $5 and 3 for $10. I will raffle off the Exclusive Hostess Rolling Tote in Black. You can purchase tickets anytime between now and March 30.
http://www.thirtyonetoday.com/Portals/0/rollingtote.jpg
2. Any order that is placed under the Relay for Life Party on my website I will donate my entire paycheck from that party to The team. If you place an order you get your name put in a hat for free products as well. Go here to Order:
http://www.mythirtyone.com/forms/frm_event_my_events.aspx
3. You can donate straight to the Relay for Life Team. If you do this way I will put tickets in the hat for the rolling luggage. (this makes it easy for you to take part in the raffle if you live far away. Same applies 2 for $5 or 5 for $10 (and up from there)
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11PL?px=10647196&pg=personal&fr_id=32437
Thank you in advance for your support! I am hoping one day there will be a cure for some of these cancers. Remember to keep those who are fighting cancer in your prayers!
Today I find myself thinking of my grandparents. I have lost 3 grandparents to cancer. One was just this last year. I miss them with all of my heart and they are another reason I participate in the relay for life.
First, its fun! If you have never done a relay for life event you really should. It's a blast! You get a team together and you take turn walking all night long. There is entertainment, games, food, lots of fun had by all.
The real reason I do it is because cancer has affected my family personally. I posted awhile back about my feelings on cancer and how awful I think it is and how I find myself questioning God frequently about why people are diagnosed with cancer because it is so ugly. My mom had ovarian cancer and I believe we are coming up on 15 years of her being cancer free! GO MOM!!! I walk for my mom! I raise money for my mom and all the other people out there that i know that have been affected by cancer in some way. (which I know a lot of people that have been) Next year I can guarantee that I will be out walking in Watertown NY for the relay for life (maybe this year too if we make it in time).
Here's how you can help. GET INVOLVED is number 1. Find a relay for life near you. Form a team and raise money.
Ways to help: as most of you know I sell Thirty-One. I have set up a few things to help raise money for the Relay for Life Team
1. I am selling raffle tickets 1 for $5 and 3 for $10. I will raffle off the Exclusive Hostess Rolling Tote in Black. You can purchase tickets anytime between now and March 30.
http://www.thirtyonetoday.com/Portals/0/rollingtote.jpg
2. Any order that is placed under the Relay for Life Party on my website I will donate my entire paycheck from that party to The team. If you place an order you get your name put in a hat for free products as well. Go here to Order:
http://www.mythirtyone.com/forms/frm_event_my_events.aspx
3. You can donate straight to the Relay for Life Team. If you do this way I will put tickets in the hat for the rolling luggage. (this makes it easy for you to take part in the raffle if you live far away. Same applies 2 for $5 or 5 for $10 (and up from there)
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11PL?px=10647196&pg=personal&fr_id=32437
Thank you in advance for your support! I am hoping one day there will be a cure for some of these cancers. Remember to keep those who are fighting cancer in your prayers!
Today I find myself thinking of my grandparents. I have lost 3 grandparents to cancer. One was just this last year. I miss them with all of my heart and they are another reason I participate in the relay for life.
Monday, March 14, 2011
6 weeks
5 weeks (or so) until packers come and less than 6 weeks til we are out of Georgia and on our way to NY. Although I have taken a laid back give it to God kind of approach to this move...we still have a lot to do and a lot going on for us in this small ammount of time. That coupled with my emotions of leaving my dear friends is making my heart ache. :( Today I think I will enjoy the day with my kids, tomorrow I will start arranging my do not pack stuff.
I'm working on putting new pics on here, it takes me like a year because I dont know what i'm doing!!! Stay tuned....
I'm working on putting new pics on here, it takes me like a year because I dont know what i'm doing!!! Stay tuned....
Monday, March 7, 2011
7 on the 7th: Meals I make
So a couple weeks ago my friend Amanda ( i cant figure out how to put the link in here) started the 7 on the 7th and I decided to jump on board with her great idea. This weeks is the top 7 go to meals we make often. So here goes...in no particular order...
1.) Chicken, Corn, Black Bean Quesadillas. So easy and soo yummy. Dice chicken and cook with a little seasoning of choice. I use Adobo seasoning. In a bowl mix 1 can corn, 1 can black beans (or cooked dried beans I sometimes make), chicken pieces and some more seasoning along with a little onion powder and garlic salt. I cook them on the stove top place a little butter on one side of a whole wheat tortilla place buttered side on pan, sprinkle some cheese...chicken mixture, more cheese and another buttered on one side tortilla (butter side out). Cook to light brown and then flip over (a plate makes it easy to flip it just turn it over on the plate and slide it off. SO YUMMY and you can always separate the ingredients for picky kids.
2) Arroz Con Pollo- Chicken and Rice. Take drumsticks cook them in some oil in a pot take them out and add rice, sofrito, seasoning etc. then add chicken back in. Sometimes I add pigeon peas. Its easy and everyone loves it. Especially Widmar.
3.) Spaghetti- I usually try to make my own, but sometimes i am in a hurry and use the jar kind of sauce. You can do so much with spaghetti, add turkey sausage, ground turkey some veggies, etc. (or other meat if you like) You can do chicken parmesean. Its an easy go to meal that never fails. I like penne plus pasta so that is usually what we use instead of spaghetti noodles.
4.) BBQ chicken sandwiches: Place chicken and BBQ sauce in crockpot and let it cook on low all day. Makes great pulled chicken. Not much work. :)
5.) Homemade Chicken nuggets and potato wedges: I try to dip them in some kind of veggie first like sweet potatos it helps add some more veggies to the meal. Then dip them in bread crumbs and bake. Just cut up the potatos spray a little olve oil on it and sprinkle with parmesean.
6.) Turkey Burgers: ground turkey breast, french fried onions, some cheese, pepper, salt, worcestire sauce all mixed together. A definite fave!
7.) Salad: we are always having salad. Once a week its our main meal with some grilled chicken. I cut up all my own veggies no bagged stuff. It's yummy healthy and a light break from the week. Widmar likes to eat salad too so it makes it easier. I could eat salad every night of the week if i had the choice.
Anything I can do in the crockpot always works too. I love having my meal done early to have the afternoon to play outside without the stress of making dinner.
1.) Chicken, Corn, Black Bean Quesadillas. So easy and soo yummy. Dice chicken and cook with a little seasoning of choice. I use Adobo seasoning. In a bowl mix 1 can corn, 1 can black beans (or cooked dried beans I sometimes make), chicken pieces and some more seasoning along with a little onion powder and garlic salt. I cook them on the stove top place a little butter on one side of a whole wheat tortilla place buttered side on pan, sprinkle some cheese...chicken mixture, more cheese and another buttered on one side tortilla (butter side out). Cook to light brown and then flip over (a plate makes it easy to flip it just turn it over on the plate and slide it off. SO YUMMY and you can always separate the ingredients for picky kids.
2) Arroz Con Pollo- Chicken and Rice. Take drumsticks cook them in some oil in a pot take them out and add rice, sofrito, seasoning etc. then add chicken back in. Sometimes I add pigeon peas. Its easy and everyone loves it. Especially Widmar.
3.) Spaghetti- I usually try to make my own, but sometimes i am in a hurry and use the jar kind of sauce. You can do so much with spaghetti, add turkey sausage, ground turkey some veggies, etc. (or other meat if you like) You can do chicken parmesean. Its an easy go to meal that never fails. I like penne plus pasta so that is usually what we use instead of spaghetti noodles.
4.) BBQ chicken sandwiches: Place chicken and BBQ sauce in crockpot and let it cook on low all day. Makes great pulled chicken. Not much work. :)
5.) Homemade Chicken nuggets and potato wedges: I try to dip them in some kind of veggie first like sweet potatos it helps add some more veggies to the meal. Then dip them in bread crumbs and bake. Just cut up the potatos spray a little olve oil on it and sprinkle with parmesean.
6.) Turkey Burgers: ground turkey breast, french fried onions, some cheese, pepper, salt, worcestire sauce all mixed together. A definite fave!
7.) Salad: we are always having salad. Once a week its our main meal with some grilled chicken. I cut up all my own veggies no bagged stuff. It's yummy healthy and a light break from the week. Widmar likes to eat salad too so it makes it easier. I could eat salad every night of the week if i had the choice.
Anything I can do in the crockpot always works too. I love having my meal done early to have the afternoon to play outside without the stress of making dinner.
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