April 2010
We worked very hard in our kitchen at the beginning of April. We put in a beautiful new black sink and stainless faucet, and we painted the counter tops. Now they are a light brown color instead of ORANGE.
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| Thur, 4/1 Garrett helped Daddy hook up the new sink. |
Dress Up Time
(Thur, 4/1)
Fri, 4/2: Good Friday. My office and all the boys' schools were closed.
I was discussing why we have Easter with Garrett. He asked if Jesus lives in church. I said he lives in our hearts. He said, "Yeah, He makes our heart go bump, bump, bump." I said, "That's right, Jesus is our heartbeat."
I was discussing why we have Easter with Garrett. He asked if Jesus lives in church. I said he lives in our hearts. He said, "Yeah, He makes our heart go bump, bump, bump." I said, "That's right, Jesus is our heartbeat."
Sat, 4/3
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Easter, 4/4  
Tue, 4/6 As
Garrett was getting something out of the refrigerator, I heard "Everybody
was fast as lightning." To top it off, he then comes into the living
room with his cup and a gallon of milk. I say, "Garrett, you have to ASK
to get something out of the fridge." HE says, "I asked my own self."
Fri, 4/9: Sam was one of three students in his class to receive 1st place in the 4-H demonstration contest. The next level was presenting at the county 4-H competition. He came in 2nd in the county. 
After the competition we dropped Sam off at a sleepover for one of the boys in his class.
Sat, 4/10: We picked up Sam from the sleepover early and took the boys to the opening ceremony for the soccer season. After the ceremony, we took Sam back for the rest of the sleepover and for the birthday party. While Sam was there, one of Caleb's friends called to see if he could come for a sleepover. Dewayne promised all the boys that he would build a fire pit in the back yard and make s'mores. He got called in to work, however, so I made good on his promise. I built the first fire in the pit.
Sun, 4/11: First Soccer Game of the Season
Mon, 4/12: Caleb & Sam didn't have school, so they got to go to the dentist!
Fri, 4/16: Dewayne's new toy
 
We also started Garrett's birthday celebration this day. The Selvages and Stricklands came over as usual, but we had dinner and cookie cake and Garrett opened presents. Trey & Luchen stayed the night. It was Garrett's first sleepover.
Sun, 4/19: Garrett's 4th Birthday!!!
Thur, 4/22: My bosses took me and the rest of the ladies in the office to Olive Garden for Administrative Professionals Day. It was yummy!! Sat, 4/24: Dewayne & I went to the auction part of Family Fun Fest at church. We won this little dog kennel.   Mon, 4/26: Tonight Dewayne led Garrett in a prayer to ask Jesus into his heart. It was undoubtedly the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Fri, 4/30: Garrett had a well check. He's right on target with everything. |
March 2010
Tue, 3/2: Dentist appt.-Garrett
Thur, 3/4:
Thur, 3/4:
Garrett:
There's too many toys to clean up by myself. Caleb: Maybe we should
throw them all away.
G: ok.
C: Ok, I'll throw away your Buzz and Woody.
G: No, not them, they're nice.
C: But you said throw away all your toys.
G: No, throw away all my mean toys, not my nice toys.
Sun, 3/7: Men's Encounter luncheon after church-Everyone
We celebrated Sam's birthday a day early since he had school on his birthday. He chose chili cheese dogs for dinner and a cookie cake. After that, he opened presents.
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Mon, 3/8: Sam's birthday. For his 2nd birthday dinner, he chose grilled burgers.
Fri, 3/12-Sun, 3/14: Caleb went to Winterfest for the first time. See pix here.
Sat, 3/13, Patty's Day Games
Mon, 3/15-Fri, 3/19: Caleb & Sam had Spring Break.
Tue, 3/16: Caleb got to go to the Orthodontist on Spring Break. He's doing well. Goes back in 6 months.
Thur, 3/18: Ann's birthday!!!
Fri, 3/19: We get our birthday off work, so I used it on Friday instead of on my actual birthday so I could have a long weekend. Sam had chosen to go the movies for his birthday instead of having a party. We saw "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." We all enjoyed it, even Garrett.
Sat, 3/20: We did some shopping for my birthday. My mom wanted to take us all out for dinner, but since we had all been inside all day, we decided for Mama to pick up some KFC and meet us at the park instead. We had fun eating and watching the kids play.
Tue, 3/23: The big boys had their first soccer practice. Sam moved up to U-13 a season early, so he and Caleb were on the same team. This was the only season that we will ever only have one team to watch. It was sooooo nice.
Fri, 3/26: Friday Night Friends
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| Trey & Tasia were so sweet sitting with their mama. |
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| Trey & Tasia WERE so sweet sitting with their mama. |
Sat, 3/27: Report Card Reward: "How to Train Your Dragon" We all really enjoyed this one, too.
February 2010
Thur, 2/4: Encounter Leaders Mtg-Ann
Sat, 2/6: Briar & Luchen's Bday party-Dewayne, Ann, Garrett
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| Garrett 2/6 |
Thur, 2/11: Field trip to Memorial Auditorium-Caleb
Encounter Mtg-Ann
Thur, 2/12 & Mon, 2/15: No School-Caleb & Sam
Thur, 2/18: Encounter Mtg.-Ann
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| 2/20 This is the result of something about a tree and Caleb and Sam. |
Sat, 2/20: Premier Jewelry Party-Ann. As busy as we were, I would never have agreed to host this if it weren't for charity. The jewelry gave half of her profits to Operation Compassion for Haiti relief. I did get some beautiful things at amazing prices. I am hooked on Premier Jewelry now. It was nice to have some spring cleaning done in preparation for the party.
Mon, 2/22: Encounter Mtg.-Ann
Tues, 2/23: Encounter Mtg.-Ann
Wed, 2/24: Encounter Mtg.-Ann
Fri, 2/26: Guys Nite Out at church-Caleb
Fri-Sun, 2/26-2/28: Encounter-Ann
Sun, 2/28: Encounter luncheon after church-Everyone
Catching Up
"Blog" has been on my to-do list for 6 months now. I know that my life is busy, but how did I get 6 MONTHS behind? I decided to catch up by doing a summary of each month since I stopped writing. As I looked back at my calendar to refresh my memory of what was going on that first month after I stopped, it all made sense. Wait till you see February!! Keep in mind, you probably won't see me mention that we're at the Towers every Sunday morning and NCCOG every Wednesday night. And then there's work and school every week. You're only gonna see other stuff and, boy, is it plenty to keep us running. Nevermind, all the stuff I've forgotten about...
2010 02 03
Well, I've been letting God do a lot of work on me lately. I've decided that if it matters, I'm just gonna do it--No procrastinating, No excuses!
That being said, one way I'm living that out is by working out. I only worked out twice last week. This week so far I'm up to three nights. Monday I stepped for 30 minutes. Tuesday I stepped for 20 minutes (sore calves and all). I also weighed myself for the first time in a few weeks. I had lost the .2 pounds I gained over Christmas bringing me to an even 139. It was nearly 10:00 before I could work out tonight so I ran for 10 minutes. I somehow managed to lose .7 pounds since last night. I'm at 138.3 which puts me back at my pre-Garrett weight. Unfortunately I cannot get into my pre-Garrett clothes the way I could then.
I told someone tonight that there is nothing more important to me and nothing I'm more passionate about than raising three godly young men. Ironically this conversation came a short time after another completely unrelated conversation wherein someone asked me how I do it with three boys. She said she has a hard time with one boy! (though she does have a little girl, too) I took it as quite a compliment.
The reason for my passion is in Deuteronomy 6:1-9(NIV):
1 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. 3 Hear, O Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, promised you.
4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
That being said, one way I'm living that out is by working out. I only worked out twice last week. This week so far I'm up to three nights. Monday I stepped for 30 minutes. Tuesday I stepped for 20 minutes (sore calves and all). I also weighed myself for the first time in a few weeks. I had lost the .2 pounds I gained over Christmas bringing me to an even 139. It was nearly 10:00 before I could work out tonight so I ran for 10 minutes. I somehow managed to lose .7 pounds since last night. I'm at 138.3 which puts me back at my pre-Garrett weight. Unfortunately I cannot get into my pre-Garrett clothes the way I could then.
I told someone tonight that there is nothing more important to me and nothing I'm more passionate about than raising three godly young men. Ironically this conversation came a short time after another completely unrelated conversation wherein someone asked me how I do it with three boys. She said she has a hard time with one boy! (though she does have a little girl, too) I took it as quite a compliment.
The reason for my passion is in Deuteronomy 6:1-9(NIV):
1 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. 3 Hear, O Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, promised you.
4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
2010 02 02
Boy, did I have to catch up at work today! We have a lot going on right now. Surprisingly there is still some snow on the ground, but not enough to keep schools closed.
After work I picked up Garrett and we went to CVS before we picked up Caleb from soccer conditioning.
After work I picked up Garrett and we went to CVS before we picked up Caleb from soccer conditioning.
I got all this for $0.22 and have $7.49 ECB left.
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