Well, since I'm not great at keeping two blogs updated I decided that my run at having my "own" blog is over. So, we will now only have our family blog...
www.stangie.blogspot.com
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Thoughts
So we had our monthly MOPS meeting today (Mother's of Preschoolers) and the speaker really got me thinking. I won't go into great detail but basically she spoke on our kids manners, or lack of. She also talked about having a vision for your family, like maybe the Golden Rule. I LOVE this idea...not only a vision for the family but how can I as their mom help them reach their goals?
Kinda a weird thought since my kids are so little but a great one! I know God has plans for each of their precious lives and am I preparing them to live out those goals and plans? Or am I getting too caught up in the day-to-day?
The speaker also talked about having kids that people enjoy being around. Makes you think, eh?! Do people dread having my kids around? Do they feel like a tornado hit after we leave? Do they say, "My kids will never be like that"
I guess the most prominent thought I had was, "Do I like being around my kids?"
Well, duh...I'm their mom. If I don't like them nobody will, right?! Well, maybe?
Putting all jokes aside, am I enjoying everyday with them? Do I nag, correct, spank, discipline, lecture, yell and frown too much?
I don't want to be remembered like that. I want my kids to be well behaved, thoughtful, loving, gentle creatures. But am I that way?
I guess it was a real gut check....
Kinda a weird thought since my kids are so little but a great one! I know God has plans for each of their precious lives and am I preparing them to live out those goals and plans? Or am I getting too caught up in the day-to-day?
The speaker also talked about having kids that people enjoy being around. Makes you think, eh?! Do people dread having my kids around? Do they feel like a tornado hit after we leave? Do they say, "My kids will never be like that"
I guess the most prominent thought I had was, "Do I like being around my kids?"
Well, duh...I'm their mom. If I don't like them nobody will, right?! Well, maybe?
Putting all jokes aside, am I enjoying everyday with them? Do I nag, correct, spank, discipline, lecture, yell and frown too much?
I don't want to be remembered like that. I want my kids to be well behaved, thoughtful, loving, gentle creatures. But am I that way?
I guess it was a real gut check....
Monday, March 31, 2008
Cheese
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc8mHUa5zFE
I copied this from a blog I looked at this morning.....so funny!!
I copied this from a blog I looked at this morning.....so funny!!
The Blogging Blah
I think I have the blogging blah. I want to post something new and exciting yet nothing jumps onto the screen. We have been doing things, I guess I think most people would be bored by the details.I'm sure that's not true and I do need to keep posting because I don't journal or scrapbook or have baby books for the kids. (I'm sure when I'm older I will regret some of that)
We showed the house three times last week....which is fantastic....we haven't heard anything so I am assuming no offers...but my house was really clean for a few days.
Still no new news about our next destination, journey, plan or whatever we are calling it these days. We are anxiously awaiting a direction to go in and it seems as if it may never happen. Yet, I do have some peace way down in my soul.....I think it is that constant battle of trusting God's timing.
This week I am praying for health for my family, great weather, an answer to Stan's job and a full price offer on our house!
We showed the house three times last week....which is fantastic....we haven't heard anything so I am assuming no offers...but my house was really clean for a few days.
Still no new news about our next destination, journey, plan or whatever we are calling it these days. We are anxiously awaiting a direction to go in and it seems as if it may never happen. Yet, I do have some peace way down in my soul.....I think it is that constant battle of trusting God's timing.
This week I am praying for health for my family, great weather, an answer to Stan's job and a full price offer on our house!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Midnight thoughts
I really don't have anything new to post about. Stan was sick all last week and weekend so I think we are all recovering from that. I have been winding down some projects that I have been wanting to get done...taxes, going through kids clothes, organizing cupboards. My next one is finishing the Easter dresses that I am sewing for the girls. Well, let me rephrase that, starting the Easter dresses I will be sewing.
I did have a self driven guilt trip during the night. (Penelope was awake from 2-4:30am). Penelope will be nine months old at the end of the month and I never take any pictures of her. I am a bad mom! She will likely grow up thinking that she is unloved and not worthy because Teagan and Blake have more pictures then her. Just as I was really feeling guilty about not being one of the super cool scrap booking moms (which I would like to start scrapping) that has pictures of all my kids in chronological order by month.........Penelope snuggled down on to my neck. She let out that little baby sigh that makes your neck all warm and almost wet ( I love that!) and I realized that she will not hate me or end up in therapy because I neglected her picture book for a few months.
I like having these revelations but I would enjoy them even more if they weren't in the middle of the night!
PS-I caught Blake peeing in the bathroom sink! ewww
I did have a self driven guilt trip during the night. (Penelope was awake from 2-4:30am). Penelope will be nine months old at the end of the month and I never take any pictures of her. I am a bad mom! She will likely grow up thinking that she is unloved and not worthy because Teagan and Blake have more pictures then her. Just as I was really feeling guilty about not being one of the super cool scrap booking moms (which I would like to start scrapping) that has pictures of all my kids in chronological order by month.........Penelope snuggled down on to my neck. She let out that little baby sigh that makes your neck all warm and almost wet ( I love that!) and I realized that she will not hate me or end up in therapy because I neglected her picture book for a few months.
I like having these revelations but I would enjoy them even more if they weren't in the middle of the night!
PS-I caught Blake peeing in the bathroom sink! ewww
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Some big cups to fill
While I was working on the computer this morning Teagan comes in with this on......
Monday, February 25, 2008
Babbling
"Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children"
-Charles R. Swindoll
I love this quote....sometimes I don't realize how small, everyday things are really big and life changing to my kids. The big thing right now is playing soccer in the park across the street. Teagan is a maniac about it. We have been out everyday for a week or so just kicking the soccer ball around....and she loves it. It doesn't seem like any big deal to me but it is so important to her. Her newest phrase is "Mom, your neat" Just plain and simple but it sure brings a smile to my face!
Blake is such his own person! I don't think he even realizes what an individual he is, probably because he and Teagan are so close in age that they often times get lumped together. I am trying to let him become more independent but it is REALLY hard, not because I don't want him to do things for himself but he is so stinkin' slow! I know that sounds bad but it drives me crazy! I have realized it though the last couple of weeks and am now making a real effort to let him do things on his own (even if it takes f-o-r-e-v-e-r) His thing lately is being a super hero...he will try and tie just about anything around his neck so he can yell "SuperHero, to the rescue!)
Penelope will be eight months old the end of this week.....where has that gone? She is such a good baby!! I have never seen a baby be more "in love" with their daddy. If Stan is in the room she stares at him continually until he looks are her....and then she'll smile, giggle, look away and then start the game all over again. She has been such a wonderful addition to our family.
We have a couple looking at our house tomorrow evening. They looked at it last week and are coming back for a second look (this is promising!)
Stan's application packet is in Salem and will be reviewed mid-March so we are hoping that by the end of March we will have an answer.
My good friend and I are heading to Portland this weekend. It is our birthday get-away weekend. It is suppose to be a kid free weekend but because we both have an 8 month old that is still nursing we will have the babies. It will still be a great time!! I can't wait to do some shopping and as she puts it "Go into a store with breakables!"
-Charles R. Swindoll
I love this quote....sometimes I don't realize how small, everyday things are really big and life changing to my kids. The big thing right now is playing soccer in the park across the street. Teagan is a maniac about it. We have been out everyday for a week or so just kicking the soccer ball around....and she loves it. It doesn't seem like any big deal to me but it is so important to her. Her newest phrase is "Mom, your neat" Just plain and simple but it sure brings a smile to my face!
Blake is such his own person! I don't think he even realizes what an individual he is, probably because he and Teagan are so close in age that they often times get lumped together. I am trying to let him become more independent but it is REALLY hard, not because I don't want him to do things for himself but he is so stinkin' slow! I know that sounds bad but it drives me crazy! I have realized it though the last couple of weeks and am now making a real effort to let him do things on his own (even if it takes f-o-r-e-v-e-r) His thing lately is being a super hero...he will try and tie just about anything around his neck so he can yell "SuperHero, to the rescue!)
Penelope will be eight months old the end of this week.....where has that gone? She is such a good baby!! I have never seen a baby be more "in love" with their daddy. If Stan is in the room she stares at him continually until he looks are her....and then she'll smile, giggle, look away and then start the game all over again. She has been such a wonderful addition to our family.
We have a couple looking at our house tomorrow evening. They looked at it last week and are coming back for a second look (this is promising!)
Stan's application packet is in Salem and will be reviewed mid-March so we are hoping that by the end of March we will have an answer.
My good friend and I are heading to Portland this weekend. It is our birthday get-away weekend. It is suppose to be a kid free weekend but because we both have an 8 month old that is still nursing we will have the babies. It will still be a great time!! I can't wait to do some shopping and as she puts it "Go into a store with breakables!"
Thursday, February 21, 2008
MK Sale
I can't believe this is my third post this week. It could mean one of two things; I don't have anything better to do, or I have much going on to post about. Let's hope it's the latter!
So I have the spring cleaning bug and I have decided that I really need to move on it. I've been going through kids clothes, organizing the spare room (as much as possible with boxes still in the closet not wanting to unpack them until we know what the heck we are doing) and I am ending my Mary Kay business and that would lead me to the reason of this post.
Anyone interested in some Mary Kay product at 50% off please contact me. (if you don't have a MK Consultant) I have a closet full of odds and ends that I would love to get rid of....I even have many samples that you can just have for fun.
So I have the spring cleaning bug and I have decided that I really need to move on it. I've been going through kids clothes, organizing the spare room (as much as possible with boxes still in the closet not wanting to unpack them until we know what the heck we are doing) and I am ending my Mary Kay business and that would lead me to the reason of this post.
Anyone interested in some Mary Kay product at 50% off please contact me. (if you don't have a MK Consultant) I have a closet full of odds and ends that I would love to get rid of....I even have many samples that you can just have for fun.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Amazing Savings!
I just got back from Safeway and I am totally excited after grocery shopping! This could be a first time that exctied and grocery shopping are in the same sentence. Here's why....I looked at my receipt and the little part at the bottom where it tells you the amount saved said....89%!! No that is not a typo....89%.
Here's how...after our MOPS meeting last week I took what Jolene, the speaker, had to say to heart. I realized that while I do a decent job grocery shopping, there was some room for improvement. So I logged onto www.thegrocerygame.com and got to work (with Jolene's help) it didn't take long for me to realize that with a little bit of work I could save a lot of money and AVOID Walmart, now that sounds great to me.
So, I just wanted to share this with EVERYONE. I didn't even use coupons today, imagine what I could have done if I had. Hope you all have a chance to check it out....I know it will be well worth the time and energy spent.
Here's how...after our MOPS meeting last week I took what Jolene, the speaker, had to say to heart. I realized that while I do a decent job grocery shopping, there was some room for improvement. So I logged onto www.thegrocerygame.com and got to work (with Jolene's help) it didn't take long for me to realize that with a little bit of work I could save a lot of money and AVOID Walmart, now that sounds great to me.
So, I just wanted to share this with EVERYONE. I didn't even use coupons today, imagine what I could have done if I had. Hope you all have a chance to check it out....I know it will be well worth the time and energy spent.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Some updates
So I guess you could say I fell off the blog wagon for a week or two. I really didn't think I had much to blog about but now that I look back we have been doing some fun stuff. So here's a little recap
--Feb 8th--this was my bday. Stan and I went to dinner with NO kids...we figured out that it has been almost a year since we went by ourselves with no kids at all. Pathetic, I know! We had a great time just talking and eating, oh, and the pina colada was great, too! Thanks to our friend, Jesse, that watched the kids!!
--We had a mellow Love Day....put the kids to bed and had dinner at home. Sometimes, that alone is such a nice treat! Stan did get me some delish' chocolates and a great card that the kiddo's colored in!
--This weekend was busy! My brother, his girlfriend and two of his kids came and stayed. It was great! This was the first time since we moved here that my brother has come, so it was nice to share with him a little bit of my life. All the kids had a great time (check out the family blog for pics) having a sleep over. Also, this weekend some good friends of ours from Klamath were in town for the horse sale. They stopped by the house Saturday for a visit and then Stan and I were able to meet up with them late that night for a bit (thanks to Ben and Sophia!) It's always great to see friends and family.....I think my love tank is full again.
This is my brother with his diploma from WyoTech. We are so proud of him!!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Funny little article
Pre-kids I was famous for saying "When I have kids they won't do this, or they will do that...." or "When I have kids I'll never...." Post-kids I was eating my words!! I had no idea what type of challenges parenting would bring. I assumed reading a parenting book, having a game plan and sticking to my guns would really just get me through it. HA! While I think all of those things help sometimes it is just learn as you go......
This is from a parenting magazine I was reading this morning during my workout.
"Parenting books held an incredible appeal because they made the unwieldy business of parenting seem manageable....Giddy with the prospect of having cracked the case, whether it was night wakings or nursing strikes, I'd buy a book, break down the new strategy for my husband and begin applying the principles immediately.
So imagine my dismay when none of them worked...I've tried positive reinforcements and verbal restraining, but the only thing that stops my son from running into traffic is the toddler leash that I attatch to him.
If I were to write my own how-to parenting book, it would be called Parenting by Hook or by Crook: Get the Job Done and Live to See Another Day. I would include chapters like "Just Give It Your Best Shot" and "It's Not a Federal Offense If Your Baby Rolls Off the Couch" and "A Glass of Wine: The Sleep-Training Parent's Best Friend," with an after word titled "No Matter What You Do, Your Child Will Probably End Up in Therapy Anyway." But I'm far too busy chasing my son out of traffic to write a book. So I'll leave it to the experts."-Nicole Caccavo Kear
This is from a parenting magazine I was reading this morning during my workout.
"Parenting books held an incredible appeal because they made the unwieldy business of parenting seem manageable....Giddy with the prospect of having cracked the case, whether it was night wakings or nursing strikes, I'd buy a book, break down the new strategy for my husband and begin applying the principles immediately.
So imagine my dismay when none of them worked...I've tried positive reinforcements and verbal restraining, but the only thing that stops my son from running into traffic is the toddler leash that I attatch to him.
If I were to write my own how-to parenting book, it would be called Parenting by Hook or by Crook: Get the Job Done and Live to See Another Day. I would include chapters like "Just Give It Your Best Shot" and "It's Not a Federal Offense If Your Baby Rolls Off the Couch" and "A Glass of Wine: The Sleep-Training Parent's Best Friend," with an after word titled "No Matter What You Do, Your Child Will Probably End Up in Therapy Anyway." But I'm far too busy chasing my son out of traffic to write a book. So I'll leave it to the experts."-Nicole Caccavo Kear
Friday, February 1, 2008
The Big Mouth Big Lot Man
I had one of those complete God Stop moments today! I was in Big Lots with all the kids looking at high chairs....a young man came over to get some off of the top shelf for me. I kept asking him to get more down so I could decide on which style and color I wanted and I could tell he was probably thinking "Lady, how many do you really need to look at?" I just kept smiling and calling him by name telling him thanks for helping me out.....so I finally decide on one and he packs it up to the cashier. He waits patiently as I write out a check (with the baby in my arms, Blake MIA and Teagan pulling things off the shelf) we head out to my van and all of a sudden.....MAJOR FLASHBACK......
A week ago at Walmart I was slow poking in the van infront of the store. A lady starts walking right infront of me so I stopped abruptly, I had no idea a guy was walking behind the van trying to get into the store. Apparently he had no idea that the lady walked infront of the van and he got mad that I stopped....he about walked into the back of the car while he was carrying his little girl. He started screaming at me...I was looking around because I was sure no one was yelling at me, I hadn't done anything wrong! He used not so nice words....(a combination of the "F" bomb and the "B" word) and he said the not so nice words a couple of times. I was completely shocked and I rolled my window down and yelled back "You do not talk to me like that" I was so shaken up (I don't like to be yelled at) that I wouldn't even go into the store. Stan was ticked!!! He kept asking if I thought he was still at the store and if I remembered what he looked like.
Well, I do remember what he looks like...he was the nice young man helping me to my van at Big Lots!! Before I could even think of what to say to him I blurted out "You're the guy that cussed me out at Walmart" He just looked at me and said "You were in the van"......
To sum it up I told him (very nicely) how upset that made me and that I had only stopped because there was a pedestrian infront of me. He apologized multiple times, gave a little excuse, loaded the highchair faster then the speed of light and said "Again, I'm so sorry..have nice day"
What a God moment!!
A week ago at Walmart I was slow poking in the van infront of the store. A lady starts walking right infront of me so I stopped abruptly, I had no idea a guy was walking behind the van trying to get into the store. Apparently he had no idea that the lady walked infront of the van and he got mad that I stopped....he about walked into the back of the car while he was carrying his little girl. He started screaming at me...I was looking around because I was sure no one was yelling at me, I hadn't done anything wrong! He used not so nice words....(a combination of the "F" bomb and the "B" word) and he said the not so nice words a couple of times. I was completely shocked and I rolled my window down and yelled back "You do not talk to me like that" I was so shaken up (I don't like to be yelled at) that I wouldn't even go into the store. Stan was ticked!!! He kept asking if I thought he was still at the store and if I remembered what he looked like.
Well, I do remember what he looks like...he was the nice young man helping me to my van at Big Lots!! Before I could even think of what to say to him I blurted out "You're the guy that cussed me out at Walmart" He just looked at me and said "You were in the van"......
To sum it up I told him (very nicely) how upset that made me and that I had only stopped because there was a pedestrian infront of me. He apologized multiple times, gave a little excuse, loaded the highchair faster then the speed of light and said "Again, I'm so sorry..have nice day"
What a God moment!!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
No ZZZZ's, my enemy and Crazy 8
Last night was one of those nights with the kids where it just left me thinking "What the heck is going on?" I think between the three kids I was up about six times....they were all up! I don't know what was wrong with them but we ended up with kids sleeping in various areas of the house. I think it's always funny when I have to give Stan a warning when his alarm goes off.."Look out honey, Teagan's in the chair, Blake's on the futon and Punky...well I think I managed to get her back in her crib" Thank God I don't have to go to work...it makes me so grateful for the flexibility of being a stay at home mom. If I had to get up for work this morning I would have cried....Bless all of you working moms!!
On a worse note (hahahaha) exercise has been my enemy lately. I am having such a hard time working out. I am NOT motivated! We've got this great Hiker (when I say great I mean great as in it kicks my a@@) and Stan just bought me some killer new workout dvd's but I haven't been doing any of it. Ok...I've gotta get serious about this....
On a better note I found a branch of Gymboree called Crazy 8. (maybe you all know about it) Really cute kids clothes and if you shop the sales they are amazing!! Things for $2.99 and free shipping...I also have a promo code for 20% off, so if anyone is interested give me a holler.
Hope everyone has a great day...and I will workout today!!
On a worse note (hahahaha) exercise has been my enemy lately. I am having such a hard time working out. I am NOT motivated! We've got this great Hiker (when I say great I mean great as in it kicks my a@@) and Stan just bought me some killer new workout dvd's but I haven't been doing any of it. Ok...I've gotta get serious about this....
On a better note I found a branch of Gymboree called Crazy 8. (maybe you all know about it) Really cute kids clothes and if you shop the sales they are amazing!! Things for $2.99 and free shipping...I also have a promo code for 20% off, so if anyone is interested give me a holler.
Hope everyone has a great day...and I will workout today!!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Blake Robert
I've been doing a lot of thinking about Blake (I'm sure it's because we just celebrated his 3rd bday, check out our family blog) He is such an amazing little man and I am not just saying that because I'm his mom. The joy and laughter he has brought into our life has been unmeasurable. Let me give you a little history...
Teagan Faith, our oldest daughter, is amazing. Her name means beautiful so we have always called her our Beautiful Faith. When she was just about five months old we were told that my dad had maybe six weeks to live...he made it 10 days. He passed away on his 56 birthday, it was a time filled with so much emotion, but with God's strength and the "Beautiful Faith" that He has given us we have been able to keep going.
Just a couple of months after my dad's death we found out we were pregnant again. So many emotions filled up inside. We were very excited to be having another baby but I couldn't help to be somewhat sad inside. I knew my dad would never even know this child and this child would never know my dad. We did not find out the sex of the baby. I kept saying I really didn't care if the baby was a boy or a girl, but secretly I wanted a baby boy. (I've never told anyone that)
Blake Robert entered the world much like his "Grumps" left the world, a calm room with a few family members at the bed. When the nurse set him on my chest and we were able to look and say "It's a boy" I just cried, if I would have had the chance I probably would have wailed.
Blake is such an easy going guy. He is often times in his own little world. I don't think he knows how to dislike anyone (except Teagan at times). He makes us laugh all the time, almost as often as he makes himself laugh. He tells me he loves me probably twenty times a day, and I never get tired of it. When I tell him he is a good boy he simply replies "Or a good girl, mommy" and when I say he is a very special boy he let's me know "Or a special mommy" When I asked him what he is going to be when he gets big he said "A good man"
It is unbelievable how much he acts like my dad, his easy going attitude and love for people is much like him. His slow meander of a walk and the way he presses his eyebrows sometimes stops me in my tracks. I have even seen him pick his nose in only a "Robert" way...(mom you know, the thumb thing).
I am amazed that two creations a generation apart that have never spent a moment together can be so similar. I LOVE IT! I feel like God has blessed not only Stan and I but my entire family with more joy then we could have ever imagined. Blake, is well, Blake, he is one of a kind.
Here's to you little man!
Teagan Faith, our oldest daughter, is amazing. Her name means beautiful so we have always called her our Beautiful Faith. When she was just about five months old we were told that my dad had maybe six weeks to live...he made it 10 days. He passed away on his 56 birthday, it was a time filled with so much emotion, but with God's strength and the "Beautiful Faith" that He has given us we have been able to keep going.
Just a couple of months after my dad's death we found out we were pregnant again. So many emotions filled up inside. We were very excited to be having another baby but I couldn't help to be somewhat sad inside. I knew my dad would never even know this child and this child would never know my dad. We did not find out the sex of the baby. I kept saying I really didn't care if the baby was a boy or a girl, but secretly I wanted a baby boy. (I've never told anyone that)
Blake Robert entered the world much like his "Grumps" left the world, a calm room with a few family members at the bed. When the nurse set him on my chest and we were able to look and say "It's a boy" I just cried, if I would have had the chance I probably would have wailed.
Blake is such an easy going guy. He is often times in his own little world. I don't think he knows how to dislike anyone (except Teagan at times). He makes us laugh all the time, almost as often as he makes himself laugh. He tells me he loves me probably twenty times a day, and I never get tired of it. When I tell him he is a good boy he simply replies "Or a good girl, mommy" and when I say he is a very special boy he let's me know "Or a special mommy" When I asked him what he is going to be when he gets big he said "A good man"
It is unbelievable how much he acts like my dad, his easy going attitude and love for people is much like him. His slow meander of a walk and the way he presses his eyebrows sometimes stops me in my tracks. I have even seen him pick his nose in only a "Robert" way...(mom you know, the thumb thing).
I am amazed that two creations a generation apart that have never spent a moment together can be so similar. I LOVE IT! I feel like God has blessed not only Stan and I but my entire family with more joy then we could have ever imagined. Blake, is well, Blake, he is one of a kind.
Here's to you little man!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
I'm A Little Behind
I have an MP3 player and I want to download songs onto it but I can not figure it out. (I know, all of you gadget buffs are laughing right now, especially you Sierra my wise 13 yr. old niece) The directions don't even make sense to me. So now I'm thinking maybe I should get an IPod instead of an MP3 player, but then what do I do with this perfectly good MP3 player?
AHHH, all I want to do is listen to some music!!
High tech stuff is not my cup of tea. I think it is all really cool but most of the time I just don't get it. I'm frustrated because I can't do what I want and I think it's because I'm behind in the tech world. So, could someone please explain to me the difference between and IPod and a MP3 player?!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The Weekend in Review
We had a mild weekend...which I'm beginning to really enjoy. I love having company over or getting together with friends for food or games, but I am also beginning to really enjoy the calmness that some weekends can bring.
Saturday we decided to head to the Sportsman Show at The Trac in Pasco. There were a lot of things to look at and the kids loved seeing all the "big bucks" ( the mounted deer and elk). I do think it was a little over priced to get in (all you do is walk thru the exhibits) but Stan really enjoyed it, he would have spent hours in there if he could have. I felt bad that he couldn't spend more time but with all three kids it didn't take long before someone needed food, a nap or both. It's probably a good thing we had the kids, he had his eye on a boat, so the kids saved us from getting one!
Sunday we headed to church in town. We have been going to church over in Tri-Cities and we have enjoyed it, however, I have been longing for a church family here in Hermiston. It's completely ridiculous because I have no problem driving to the mall over there but I really don't like it for church. I think it is because I like going to bible studies, small groups and being involved in the church we attend and when you start going to Tri-Cities for all of that it seems like you are over there all the time. Maybe it's just an excuse....anyways, I think maybe we didn't give New Hope a fair chance when we first moved here. (Many reasons for that which I'll spare the details of) So, I am excited to learn more about New Hope and attend different groups it has to offer.
After church our attention turned straight to football. It wasn't quite the same since Stan's beloved Seahawks weren't playing but any football is better then none in our house. I think we are big dorks!! You would have thought we were having loads of people over to watch it with us based on the amount of food that we had, sub sandwiches, a big pot of soup, chips...but it was just us.
I'm thinking of hosting a Superbowl Party, maybe even without kids.
Saturday we decided to head to the Sportsman Show at The Trac in Pasco. There were a lot of things to look at and the kids loved seeing all the "big bucks" ( the mounted deer and elk). I do think it was a little over priced to get in (all you do is walk thru the exhibits) but Stan really enjoyed it, he would have spent hours in there if he could have. I felt bad that he couldn't spend more time but with all three kids it didn't take long before someone needed food, a nap or both. It's probably a good thing we had the kids, he had his eye on a boat, so the kids saved us from getting one!
Sunday we headed to church in town. We have been going to church over in Tri-Cities and we have enjoyed it, however, I have been longing for a church family here in Hermiston. It's completely ridiculous because I have no problem driving to the mall over there but I really don't like it for church. I think it is because I like going to bible studies, small groups and being involved in the church we attend and when you start going to Tri-Cities for all of that it seems like you are over there all the time. Maybe it's just an excuse....anyways, I think maybe we didn't give New Hope a fair chance when we first moved here. (Many reasons for that which I'll spare the details of) So, I am excited to learn more about New Hope and attend different groups it has to offer.
After church our attention turned straight to football. It wasn't quite the same since Stan's beloved Seahawks weren't playing but any football is better then none in our house. I think we are big dorks!! You would have thought we were having loads of people over to watch it with us based on the amount of food that we had, sub sandwiches, a big pot of soup, chips...but it was just us.
I'm thinking of hosting a Superbowl Party, maybe even without kids.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
I Am Here
So, I was unaware that there was question as to where we are. (it makes me feel good to know people were thinking of us, thanks guys!)
We are still in Hermiston! (I must be a real hermit) We still have our house for sale and we still don't know what we are doing or where we are going. We are waiting to hear about a specific job that Stan put in for about seven months ago. We think we will have an answer by the end of this month (but then again we thought that in October and November, too)
To put it sweetly.....we have no idea what is going on.
I do know....God has a great plan for us as a family. I feel like when I can be broken enough, once and for all, to F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely On God) and get out of His way, then the plan for us will be abundantly clear. (doesn't mean it will be what I want or what is easy)
I do know....these last two years have been some of the most trying times in my life. I have learned many things about myself, my marriage, my family, my friends and my God.
I do know....that we may end up staying in Hermiston. That is a scary sentence to write! I know many people that have been transplanted here have felt those very emotions. I also know that if this is where we are suppose to be then I will be content!
I do know....I need to put more focus on others and less focus on myself. How can I serve others? What have I exchanged my life for today? What did I show/teach my children today?
I do know...I am going to stop feeling sorry for myself. Nobody wants to be around an Eeyore..."Poor me, I lost my tail again" I have a wonderful husband, amazing children, great family and a beautiful home (who cares if there's a for sale sign in the yard)
Today is a new day!
We are still in Hermiston! (I must be a real hermit) We still have our house for sale and we still don't know what we are doing or where we are going. We are waiting to hear about a specific job that Stan put in for about seven months ago. We think we will have an answer by the end of this month (but then again we thought that in October and November, too)
To put it sweetly.....we have no idea what is going on.
I do know....God has a great plan for us as a family. I feel like when I can be broken enough, once and for all, to F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely On God) and get out of His way, then the plan for us will be abundantly clear. (doesn't mean it will be what I want or what is easy)
I do know....these last two years have been some of the most trying times in my life. I have learned many things about myself, my marriage, my family, my friends and my God.
I do know....that we may end up staying in Hermiston. That is a scary sentence to write! I know many people that have been transplanted here have felt those very emotions. I also know that if this is where we are suppose to be then I will be content!
I do know....I need to put more focus on others and less focus on myself. How can I serve others? What have I exchanged my life for today? What did I show/teach my children today?
I do know...I am going to stop feeling sorry for myself. Nobody wants to be around an Eeyore..."Poor me, I lost my tail again" I have a wonderful husband, amazing children, great family and a beautiful home (who cares if there's a for sale sign in the yard)
Today is a new day!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Back To My Roots (kinda)
We had a good weekend, I have to say it was really mellow...which was nice. It started out with the MOPS sleepover...boy there is nothing that will make you feel old like staying up late and sleeping on the floor. It only left me saying two words....VENTI MOCHA.
I then had a hair appointment later Saturday....and went back to my roots. Well, my roots aren't really blonde but I feel most like me as a blonde. It will take a few appointments to really get the blonde I want but this is a start.
I'm stealing this idea from some other blogs I saw. I wanted to put a few of my favorite things right now. Since this blog is all about me (hehehehe) I thought it would be fun. I actually received all of these fav's as Christmas gifts this year.
These books are great. They are the Dr. Oz books...he is on Oprah a lot if you don't know...I have been wanting these for sometime now and my sis-in-law gave them to me (Thanks, Shell). They are filled with many great ideas, information, menu's, etc.
The next fav. thing I was in love with the very first time I met her! It was an early morning introduction (thanks Marion) and my daily life was never the same until I had her for myself!
That's right, my Senseo Pod is amazing!! And mine is so cute and red, I love it!!! Come for coffee and I'll show her off!
I then had a hair appointment later Saturday....and went back to my roots. Well, my roots aren't really blonde but I feel most like me as a blonde. It will take a few appointments to really get the blonde I want but this is a start.
I'm stealing this idea from some other blogs I saw. I wanted to put a few of my favorite things right now. Since this blog is all about me (hehehehe) I thought it would be fun. I actually received all of these fav's as Christmas gifts this year.
These books are great. They are the Dr. Oz books...he is on Oprah a lot if you don't know...I have been wanting these for sometime now and my sis-in-law gave them to me (Thanks, Shell). They are filled with many great ideas, information, menu's, etc.
The next fav. thing I was in love with the very first time I met her! It was an early morning introduction (thanks Marion) and my daily life was never the same until I had her for myself!
That's right, my Senseo Pod is amazing!! And mine is so cute and red, I love it!!! Come for coffee and I'll show her off!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Grand Opening
Well, here she is, the first post on my new blog. I wanted a space for me to, well, just be me. Talk about my likes, my desires, my days, my thoughts, my frustrations, my joys, my family... it may sound selfish to some but for me it's an outlet...a much needed one at that. I will continue to post on our family blog www.stangie.blogspot.com but this one is all mine!
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