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venting......

Just A Wondering......

Where did April go? Here I've planned on at least doing monthly updates and April already almost gone and that just dawns on me now.! I guess I spent it busily! Our trip to West Virginia and Kentucky during the first week was wonderful!! If I could have frozen time I'd stayed there a while longer, but I'm sure my niece was happy to have her room back. ( yes I did say that, as most people know that is really a rarity, I'm usually a wreck before and on occasion during this said trip) I thought maybe it was just a chance of attitude, but then a good friend had me re think that., I'd told her " I spent alot of my time reading my BIBLE" so then she asked along this line Was it the WORD and spending time with JESUS that bought me such peace or the chance of attitude, and I answered " I guess both. "

During the weekend of our return,we spent Saturday afternoon with another good friend Karen and my mom, though we all went to the fire department to visit her husband Phil it was more so a visit for Matthew, he loves firetrucks and he got to play bean bags (corn hole) also, his second favorite. I 'd say that child had a great day., the next day was Easter Sunday and again we spent time w/ my mom, brother and their families, and it was nice to be at our Church, and having Matthew take part in the Easter egg hunt. Sunday Evening there was a Easter Play at Church and everyone did an amazing job.

Matthew and I went on a field trip to a farm with the home schoolers from our church, He had a blast, he could so be a farm boy, he loves being outside and sure enjoys the animals.

Other than that, I guess we spent the remaining days doing the norm, and it sure did pass by
way to quickly. Hope everyone is well! I'm off to read my Bible and go to sleep, good night.

Well here I am again with the monthly update, and an interesting month it has been. My computer had been been overheating, the mouse didn't want to work right and the keyboard stopped working to, those problems were easily curable, my hubby vacuumed out the computer and I bought an inexpensive mouse and new keyboard. We fixed it no so much for us but for Matthew, he really enjoys watching videos that are related to anything that does with his favorite characters and fire trucks. The girls got sick, Jackie had a virus and Amanda had an infected tooth so then there were doctor/ dentist visits to tend too but this past week takes the cake~ The car was broken down ~ something to do with the ignition which was fixed yesterday, so I had no transportation b/c Jr had my van, and to tell you the truth I didn't miss driving at all, the girls on the other did, Amanda walked to and from school, and Jackie got a ride or bought the bus home and I know they were sore and tired and for that I did feel a bit bad for them, but then again I was here at home, fighting a stomach virus or something similarly related, b/c I sure wasn't feeling up to par, was nauseated, had cramps , and was running a slight fever so needless to say I didn't accomplish much. This week I do hope things will be better, I've got lots of cleaning and packing to b/c come Friday we're off to West Virginia and I'm so looking forward to getting away. Well that should do it for now, I hope everyone has a great month.

Back on Track

Yeah!! We're back on track, we on our doing took a detour and of course it threw off our schedule or should I say Matthews'. He was in the process of being potty trained and was doing a really great job but then we went away for a mini vacation to a water park/ hotel as we try to do something fun and family oriented each year for Valentines Day. This year though Jr. made a surprise stop, something he normally wouldn't do~~ It was to the Jelly Belly Factory. We did the tour, I won't say how that was, for I don't want to spoil it for those that might be going, but I did find some good deals in their store, and I never really realized how great those Jelly Belly's tasted, very yummy!, Okay, back to the original reason I'm writing. The days following our return home, He (Matt) had to get readjusted to the routine and thus had several accidents, but now We are back on track.

I'm still here !

Hi blogging world , bet you were all still wondering if I still had the Internet. The answer is yes, but I hardly ever get to use it, the bigger and the mini computer monsters are usually here. I'd snuck in here sometime ago, because Matthew went to sleep early. I've been busy though and it wasn't exactly fun. I was in the search for some papers, documents and the like, and well lets just say I'm no way organized in that department or more importantly wasn't.
My husband and I have burned, shredded, and cut many many papers. The filling cabinet has nothing in it, the two totes are gone, and anything left over took 1 milk crate. It was a long, aggravating process and I'm glad its done. I've only been meaning to do it for the last 1 and 1/2 years, I've done countless pages on line for a personal matter, which I'm not going to worry about, I've given that to the Lord, and He will do as He sees fit. This week was the taxes, which I do myself, and now a few hours free time. I've also got some sorta good news, my weight is slowly going down, I've limited my salt and soda intake and just need to remind myself to leave the chips alone (hard). Wait! There's More...... Now the scary stuff....
Jackie has to pick her classes for sophomore year, and Driver's Ed is right there in black -n- White, I sure hope her daddy is ready..... because I'm not!! I remember those days like yesterday and driving w/ my mother was extremely hard, ( no wonder I waited several more years to get my license). Oh, okay to be truthful, I failed at all my previous attempts, but they were good years, I got plenty of exercise. Well I hate to go, b/c there is so much more to share but there will eventually be a next time. So til then take care and stay warm.

Family Christmas

Merry Christmas, my family and I celebrated over the weekend. My brother informed me it has been since 1998 that we all have been together and what fun it was. We got to meet the newest little member and that was baby Morgan, see an old friend that I haven't seen in many ages and meet his daughters~ I hung out w/ his sisters, I practically lived there during the later elementary years ( Jr high know) and had lost touch w/ all of them. Cindy did an outstanding job w/ the food as usual, the older boys were as goofy as I remember but it was loving and fun. Matthew got the biggest box in the house, which I had been hopping wasn't going to one of my children. It was Elmo's restaurant and what fun it has been. It was so good to see my sister again, I've missed her and come tomorrow I'll have to miss her again since she and her family are going to Iowa and then back home to Arkansas. I've posted pics below , and I'm sure to blog again soon.

My family @ Christmas

The Sones, Grosse, and church friends

This year we mixed things up a bit, we stayed home for Thanksgivng~ normally we would have been in West Virgina . It was a busy week of get togethers. On Thanksgiving Day we went to my brothers and the great thing is my other brother is stationed here in Illinois and he got to join us. and on that Saturday we went to my sister-in-laws. Tomarrow we will gather again with my family to celebrate a Special Birthday~ Paul is turning one! and Next Saturday will be very special indeed~ It will be the 1st time in a long while that we will all come toghether to celebrate Christmas. My sister and her family are coming home and this will be their first time at meeting the little guy and his mommy. We are all so excited!


Happy 1st Birthday Pauly!

? Amanda, Jackie & Matthew

On the day b4 Thanksgiving. We made a special trip to Lombard to visit Daddy on his work break.

These last few weeks have been somewhat fun, Matthew is talking more & more. The other day while we were lying in bed, ( me somewhat asleep) he told me "get up , I'm done in bed and I'm done sleeping". how cute is that? and when saw a picture of a pool He asked me where his swimsuit was b/c he wanted to go play~ now that took me by surprize! It's so nice he can communicate with me more~ sam = anything with a siren, flow= flavored milk just in case you ever hear him refer to those things but he usually is pretty clear on what he wants.

I just had to share that! Well I Hope everyone is doing good & staying warm. I'm off to bed . Good Night.

Hi, figured I'd update while time allows. Where as before it was just the girls I was contending with, but Matt and Jr have taken a liking to playing& researching things on the computer as well, so I take my few short moments here and there to just play simple games. ~ Today though any computer time was limited~ It was to much of a beautiful day to waste. I took the children and my nephew to Isle la Cache for a picnic and to sight see and it was an added bonus b/c my nephew says he never has been there, and he loved it, we also stopped of at a couple parks to play so hopefully everyone sleeps well tonight. and I was a newbie to something to, I voted for the 1st time ever, and thankfully Jr made it home in time this year to vote as well. ~~
As to the last time I blogged, I've since had to take my digital camera in for repairs, and I'm extremely grateful that this time I had a warranty. and have found fairly good deals on disposable ones for the time being. ~~and I have other great news too, regarding two people we have been praying for, Bob ( my moms boyfriend ) is doing good strength wise , so far so good. and for Daven Edwards, who has that rare lung disease , he is doing really good, had the privilege of spending time w/ him and his family this past Friday evening, I've known of him and have met him but never have really talked w/ him. He is a really nice guy. Well that it'll do it for now~ hope everyone is having a good week.!

This past Saturday was a real treat, My mom, my brother and his family came out to visit and boy was it a busy day. First we headed to an open house at the fire department, that didn't go as smooth as I had planned, Matthew was afraid of the fire trucks so we cut that visit short. Our next stop~ the pumpkin patch farm which the kids really enjoyed~ I too enjoyed myself but I really wasn't into it~ it was hot and very crowded, Matt wanted to ride the horses but the line was very very long so he settled on a train ride with Jackie and then home to a very yummy dinner which my husband had prepared, and to really visit w/ my guests. It was a good day in general and I couldn't be more thankful. (see photos below)

Homecoming / Freshman year.

Jackie above & below w/ her new do Doesn't she have a beautiful smile?great dress, great hair & a beautiful smile

I have to brag about how beautiful Jackie looked before I get to the actual posting, She was just stunning in her new dress w/ this hairdo all compliments of Grandma (Nana) . My mom went all out for Jackie's 1st homecoming dance and I'm so thankful for the bond they share.

I'm excited for Jackie, b/c she'd struggled some all through out elementary and Jr high years, and didn't make friends easily. Her & the girl friends she was reunited w/ have been busy, w/ going to the powder puff football game, the big dance and getting involved w/ clubs at school, she liked student council last year and is currently serving on freshman council, she hopes to play soft ball in the spring. Another reason I'm excited, she's involved and taking opportunities as they come.

Keep up the good work Jackie, I'm proud of you and love you.

Anniversary Sunday

For all the aches and pains I feel tonight, today was well worth it and I wouldn't of changed a thing and staying with the theme of 7, I've listed 7 reasons why today was so good.........

1. Celebrating 7 years w/ Pastor Dave and the Fink Family
2. The message/ sermon on "Blind spots". ( I love learning new things).
3. The many talents of the Vorgin Family. ( from the bells to the singing to the musical chalk talk ~my 1st~ never knew anything like it existed) Thank you!! Vorgin Family.
4. Being used by God to assist a friend ( Janet)
5. great music ( to everyone in the choirs, and singing groups you were great & thank you)
6. making new friends, fellowshipping w/ the old ones and my family too.
7. excellent food . ( we're Baptist, do I need to say more?)

Congratulations Pastor Dave and Happy Anniversary!! You are the Best!!

Anniversary Picnic

Getting to know you...

I was tagged by Kris and now if you want to share about you, feel free to do so...

1. What is your favorite color?
I'd have to say blues & shades of brown
2. What you wanted to be when you grew up?'
a. there was a variety but the top are below....
b. a nurse, or caregiver to all the children I felt were unloved in my neighborhood.
c . an accountant
3. Your Favorite Food?
Mexican
4. How do you relax?
do sudoku puzzles, & if at all possible find a quiet place to close my eyes, and in some rare occasions clean.
5. If you won a million dollars what would you do?
pay off bills, educational expenses for children, move to a bigger house , take a once in a lifetime vacation.
6. Things I enjoy.. naps, spending time w/ family, puzzles, photography

7. What kind of formal education did you receive?
high school graduate
8. How many siblings do you have?

1 sister 2 brothers

What is the most important thing that has ever happened to you?

my adoption by my dad, marriage, having kids, day I got saved, and the many summers I was fortunate enough to spend w/ grandparents.

10. What is your favorite book of the Bible?

I can't pick just one

11. What is your life verse? I don't if they are life verses, but two that help me through are...

Ecclesiastes3 :1 " To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven" and Luke 1:37 " For with God nothing shall be impossible."

I think I might possibly post this also on ( My Space) and see if any one responds there., good night.

This & That

Its only Tuesday ~ and a what week it has been. On Sunday we had the Todd and Grosse families over for an early dinner and for the annual Founders Day Parade~ and the best part we had front row seats~ it passes our house every year. It wasn't nearly as nice as last year, but still it was a good parade and perhaps the best part was spending the afternoon with friends. ( see photobucket post below). Matthews' favorite was of course the fire trucks, ( which he calls Sam from watching an old show Fireman Sam) I always enjoy the marching bands and the Jesse White tumblers while the children prefer to collect candy.

Then on Monday the girls stayed home from school for different reasons, and believe me it was a long day. Matthew got up at 4:30 am ( b/c he went to bed @ 6:00pm Sunday.), Jr was worn out and needed his rest, and someone ~ that would be me~ had to get Jackie to the doctor first thing to be looked at for some stomach pains she had been experiencing, then we were off to Quest for blood/ urine work to determine if she had an infection ( appendix perhaps), and that only made the day longer b/c she wasn't allowed to eat anything besides soup and liquids and I had to watch to make sure she didn't get solids. which brings me to today.......

Good news.......... She doesn't have an infection~ I won't have to sit through another appendix surgery nor have to worry about a sitter. We still aren't sure what the culprit is but the doctor recommended an over the counter medicine and that seemed to help alot, Amanda seems to be feeling better too w/ the aide of an antibiotics. and tomorrow they will return to school~ I'm relieved and thankful too~ God gave me the strength, the guidance I needed, and an answered payer for the well being of my children.

Founders day parade

A DOGGONE ADVENTURE

We had a escapee this week, who required a search party, a warden and even had to post bail!!. I'm talking about Duchess who was set free by none other than Matthew. He tried to tell us in what direction the pup had gone, and Amanda & I searched in the very little time we had. I resumed the search for about another hour or so, but no luck, so I called in the neighbors help who didn't have any luck either. The reason being, the dog went much further than any dog we have ever owned. Where I had limited my search to the big field that's close by and a few select neighbors, she was covering blocks east of here. I assumed she would return within a few hours and said a prayer for her and God did answer that prayer. I asked that she be safe and to return home , which she did. A good samartian found her and called the dog catcher b/c she doesn't yet have tags. Matt and I went and bailed her out mid afternoon and he was so happy! to have his pup home and kept watch over her for several hours and will continue telling us that tale about the day the doggie went bye-bye months from now! Lets just say we learned a lesson too, always keep the screen door locked.