Hope everyone had a great weekend.  We had an extremely busy one.  Friday, after running errands, My husband came home early and took Caitlin to a friends to spend the night.  That gave me time to actually get ready for the banquet.  Our oldest two are part of a homeschool p.e. group and every year they have a banquet for the kids at the end of the year.  The Moms all attend and help out with the food and Jeff was asked to take pictures.  The party started at 4:30 and went until 11:00.  Long party!!!  Anyway, my wonderful sister took the younger three to Audrey's soccer game and then kept them until we could pick them up.  Then Saturday we had two soccer games and had to pick up Caitlin from her friends in between games.  Sunday we went to church and the kids stayed after evening service to play 4-square. All I accomplished around  here were a few loads of laundry.  And today will be spent doing laundry. I tend to get down about how little I accomplish at home sometimes,  and how behind I get.  But then I remember what I Cor. 10:31 says that "...whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God".  I have to remind myself that even running kids to games, spending seven hours at a banquet,(even though there are a million things that needed to be done at home), making sure everyone has eaten ( even if its takeout), making sure everyone has the uniforms they need,( even if there are 15 piles of laundry at home).......these are important and I still need to and can do them to  glorify God. I mean no one will remember what the house looked like but they will remember whether I was around for them when they needed me.  And they will remember my attitude about it all too.  Something to think about. Please don't think I have this down pat.  I don't.  It is something I struggle with and have to constantly readjust my thinking and my attitude.

Speaking of taking care of people, I have a little girl who would like some breakfast.  So I must go.  By the way , that picture is of Susannah at the banquet.  They had a great time. Isn't she pretty? I am only slightly biased.  Hope everyone has a great day.

Declutter Mode

I have it.  You know, that spring fever thing.  I want to clean out everything.  I want to get rid of everything.  I want to plant everything. I want to do all these projects that have been calling out to me all winter, begging to be done.  So yesterday, after doing school, I went to work on my closet.  What a mess. I would not have started there except that we have to empty the closet in order to paint.  So I decided I might as well get rid of anything we don't need or want .  There were also things I needed to move to a more proper place. If you haven't been to Mrs.Catherine's blog , it is worth checking.  She is doing a series on decluttering.  She has it broken down into easy steps.  It is amazing to me and somewhat shameful how much stuff we have.  When did we acquire it all?  It has made me really think about being a more conscious shopper and being content with what I have.  Do I really need this or that?  Do I already have something I can make due with?  Think before I buy.  Not to mention the example I am setting for the kids.  Our culture makes it so hard to be content. Anyways, I am cleaning out.  

 We have a big soccer weekend coming up if it doesn't rain, which they are calling for.  We really need the rain after last summer's drought.  The older girls have a banquet this weekend for their P.E. class.  It is going to be busy around here.  I hope everyone has a great weekend. 

~Angie~  

   

Wow! where do I even begin.  I feel like we have been so busy but then when I try to think of what we have done, I can't remember. Our computer was fried in a storm we had 2 weeks ago, so off it went to the mac store.  It was a big pain in some respects(like checking to see if soccer was cancelled after so much rain) but it was kinda nice not to have anyone asking if they could use the computer next.  They form a line around here.  

   It is definitely Spring around here.  Audrey went to feed the rabbits and there were 4 babies in the nesting box.  What a surprise since we didn't even know a rabbit was pregnant. Unfortunately the babies all died.  We don't know why.  The kids were disappointed.  A few days later we were delighted to find two baby chicks.  One is black and the other is yellow.  So cute.  We have really enjoyed watching the hen teaching them and caring for them. She even has a special cooing sound to call them. It is so neat to watch.  How could anyone look at anything in nature and not believe in God.  I just hope they are girls because we have 2 roosters already and they don't want to share.   

     We (Olivia,Caitlin, and I)  finally finished course 2 of the Wilton cake decorating class.  The second course was hard because of the flowers.  Who knew  those little flowers would be such a pain to make and that if you didn't cross your eyes just right the icing wouldn't turn out right and your flowers would turn to soup? Did I mention the class was hard? I am being dramatic  but it was more challenging and our final cake turned out very pretty. Olivia loved the class while Caitlin has decided it is not her thing.   

    We are finally going to move the baby girl goat out to the barn this weekend.  She has been spending time with others during the day.  Of course if she hears Olivia she starts crying.  But most of the time she seems content.  She has really grown.  And as much as I love her , I am ready for her to be out of the house.  I am ready not to have to buy pee pads and have to explain that "no, we don't have a cute new puppy but a goat in our house"  and then get a weird look.lol She can be rather smelly.  But we still love her.

   I guess the biggest news is that our bathroom is finally finished.  It looks gorgeous and the antique tub is wonderful.  And you can turn around in the shower without hitting your arms.  Cool, huh?  The best part is all 7 of us do not have to share one bathroom anymore. Actually, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  And a small bathroom is easier to keep clean.  But boy is it nice to have our own space.  And my brother in law did such a great job on it.

  Well, I know I have written probably way more than anyone cares about. I need to be getting to bed seeing as we have soccer games tomorrow morning.  That is if we play.  It is pouring right now and supposed to keep on until morning. We shall see.  Hope everyone has a great weekend. 

I AM BACK

Long time no write.  We have been having major computer problems.  We finally got our computer back yesterday.  The kids were all salivating around it.  I have to confess, so was I.  I have a ton of pictures to share and lots to write. Unfortunately I don't have the time right now. I just wanted to say "hi" and I will write more later.  Hope today is a great day.

  ~Ang~