Going home!

We had a good friend pass away 2 weeks ago. With having an autopsy done and a memorial in New Jersey, it took a while for them to get his body here. The funeral was today. I haven't had many people close to me die, this was probably the worst I have ever cried at a funeral!! He was such a great friend. When I found out he died I wrote a poem and shared it with the family. I went to the funeral today with every intention of being TOUGH, as I was in the line for the viewing my dad picked up the program, scanned through it and handed it over to me. I looked at the front and turned to the back and was completely caught off guard, on the back of the program was the poem I had written. I had NO IDEA they were even going to use it (good thing I had already gotten a copyright)! My dad hadn't seen it so when I started bawling he looked at me and I handed him the program back, then he started crying and passed it to my mom and yep, you guessed it, she started crying too. It was a very humbling experience for me, and everyone of the family members thanked me and said I was an answer to many prayers and that it fit perfectly for Teryn. I couldn't get my composure back the whole time! But they say a good cry is great for the spirit. I feel emotionally spent tonight, but feel great that I didn't let fear get in the way of sharing my talent! It was a hard day, but also a good day. I loved Teryn and feel like my poem being put on the back of the program was his way of saying "Thank you" for writing this for me(if that makes sense) I can't say that I felt him there with me when I wrote it, but I was definately inspired and maybe he was there, I was just to tired to notice (I wrote it at 1:00 in the morning).
I will definately miss him, it will sure be fun to see him again!
Here is the program. You have to click on it to get a bigger picture!!!

I've had so many things going on that I forgot to post our 4th of July holiday!! We went up to mom and dad's and had sooooooooo much fun. We had a lot of family that was able to come. All-together we had total of 26 people there, and most of us slept in the house!!! Crazy. We had 14 children total. WOW. It was soooo crazy and noisy and just plain fun. I had so much fun visiting with all of the family and the kids played in the canal, they would have slept there if we had let them, they hardly got out of the water. Which made for a lot of wetness!!! I did however miss my brothers! None of them were able to come. I do like to see them, but it doesn't happen as often as I'd like!
Anyway HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!! I'm very greatful for our FREEDOM!!!
Here's a slideshow of the weekend. And look at my 4th of July breakfast, yummy gingerbread waffles with strawberries,blueberries and whipping cream.

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Happy Birthday AMY!!!

I have never been very good at sending things in the mail. Today is my sister-in-laws birthday and since I didn't send her anything, what better way to say Happy Birthday then on my blog, which is read by millions!!! :)
Anyway Happy Birthday Amy, hope it is a good one! Sorry I don't have an updated picture!

Broken Again.....With Dr.'s Supervision

Briella had to go back to the hospital first thing this morning and get her nose rebroken (closed nasal reduction in medical terms).
It was about a five minute procedure that took 2.5 hours. With anesthesia, procedure, recovery, and waiting for her to wake up. The Dr. said he hasn't seen a break like this in a child this small. It was the right side of her nose that was crooked and that is because the bone was broken into 3 pieces. He said this is an injury he would expect to see from a major car accident. I told everyone it would have been a home run, looks like I was right. I guess we know where Jennasea's career should take her!!!
Anyway, she's good, a little sore, but has a great attitude!

Getting her oxygen checked before putting her out!


Coloring!! They hand out a cute coloring book that tells kids about the surgery!

Ready to go!!!! Surgery, here she comes. She left and the lady across from us (who's boy was having the same thing done) said "Wow, she's not scared a bit!!!" She was right, She is definately a tough little girl!

Back, rebroken, and on the road to healing....barring any punches or kicks from siblings!!

Her little cast that has to stay on for a week. We'll see how that works out!


Ready to go home!!! What a trooper! Sometimes I think it's harder on the mother then the child. I hate to see my children hurting! Good job Baby, you were so TOUGH!!!!

Make-over

My blog just got a make-over. I wish I could get as nice of a make-over as my blog did, for as much money as I paid (the owner of the blogger design business is my best friend) so if she were a cosmotologist I would have just gotten a make-over for less than I have ever gotten one before, oh wait, I've never gotten one!!!

So I totally and absolutely love the new design!! I liked the last one, but I LOVE this one!!!

Two thumbs up for change!!!

Day # 3

Day #2

This kind of puts a damper on the family picture idea this week! Maybe we can still do it!

Warmth, Fun, and Broken Noses!

It seems like summer time brings the warmth of the sun and tons' of fun, but along with the fun there always seems to be some sort of craziness.
We were gone and had some babysitters over, all the kids were playing baseball, and YEP, you guessed it, Jennasea went to hit the ball and Briella was standing too close, and instead of the ball, Jennasea hit smack dab in the middle of Briella's face! The good thing is.. is that it would have been a home run, the bad thing is.. is that Briella's head isn't a ball.
The nasal bones are definately broken, but it is too swollen for them to see if they are too far out of alignment or not. We have to wait a week for the swelling to go down and take her into the plastic surgeon and make sure cosmetically that everything will be o.k.
Bruises always get worse as time goes by, so I'll try to post updates of Briella's unwanted make-over.

I'm a princess

So, I saw this on my sister-in-laws blog and loved it. What do you think? Does this sound like me at all? What about you guys, who are you??



You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

More remodeling

Dave loves to come home to me and see all of the new things I have started! I will have to send a picture of my mess! For some reason I really like tearing things apart! It's the putting back together that I'm not a big fan of. So that's why Dave and I make such a great couple. I tear apart, while he fixes it back up!!! What a great husband, and he does it most of the time with out a complaint (or atleast a lot of complaining!) I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow!

This blog is for you!

Ragan, this blog is for you. I am ready for a new blog design! I think I go to yours so often and see all the changes and have decided it is time for a change on mine. So are you up for it. I may have some different pictures too. Let me know if you are wanting to work, I don't know since you are so into your digital scrapbooking!

Summer--Time

Just to let you know...... It's summertime and I have lost all interest in blogging at this point. I have 5 kids I have to keep up with and entertain, so time isn't quite as free! I love having my kids home though, (most days). And I will still keep in touch, it might just be really sparse!!
LATER PEOPLE!!!