I wonder if Sam will ever stop cracking me up. All the kids did and said funny things when they were little, but I don't remember laughing so much with any of the other kids. I think it is in his name, Isaac. Isaac means laughter. And Samuel Isaac brings much laughter to our lives.
Last night he noticed I was wearing nylons and he was fascinated with them, as is normal. He rubbed my foot and ankle for a good minute and then looked at me and told me how soft it is. No, that isn't funny, but it sure is sweet, right?
Then suddenly he turns around and starts rubbing his bare back up and down my leg like a bear scratching his back on a tree! Just too funny! His little facial expression of sheer joy was just hysterical!
But then, in walks the CAT, who is softer than my nylons........ guess where it went from there?
He pinned the cat to the bed, flipped over and started rubbing his back all over the cat while the cat's expression did NOT reflect sheer joy. I don't think the cat thought it was all that funny, really. I did, but I took pity on the poor cat and put a stop to it.
I bought the movie Tangled last night and let the kids watch it before bed. I just loved listening to Sam laugh at all the antics of the horse and other funny things. His sense of humor is just too cute!
I don't want him to grow up! I love his giggles and joy. I hope he never outgrows those.
March 30, 2011
March 29, 2011
My Florida Trip
In January I took a week long trip to Florida with my friends Anna and Jody. We stayed in a condo in Daytona Beach, right on the beach! It was a wonderful, relaxing and fun trip!
Here is a short picture show of our adventures:
We took tons of pictures on the beach. And I mean TONS.
We played miniature golf and laughed until my diaphragm hurt.
We had Sex on the Beach on the beach.
We went on a boat ride and spotted dolphins in the wild.
We played a lot!
We took a wild life tour and saw the light house.
We even went to Sea World one day!
We played in the water a little bit.
Anna and I pet the sting rays.
We played trivia with the retired people at the condo and finally won 3rd place! We will forever be remembered as the blue shirt ladies.
I can't wait to go back some day!
March 23, 2011
My Grandbubble
Recently my daughter-in-law came to visit and Donnie and I picked her up from the bus station. When I saw that gorgeous baby bump and rubbed it, I just cried! That is my little grandbubble in there! I was overwhelmed with love for an unborn baby that isn't even in MY womb!
It was just the weirdest thing. I knew that I was going to love being a grandma, and that I would just love my grandchild, but I had no idea I would react to Jannessa's growing belly. Just amazing!
Drew and Jannessa are going to be fantastic parents! They are both in the top part of the sibling chain, having many younger brothers and sisters each, so they know what to do. Jannessa is already a good little mama to my little kids when she is around them. I am so excited to see them parenting.
I think she's having a boy, but I sure hope she has a girl. :)
It was just the weirdest thing. I knew that I was going to love being a grandma, and that I would just love my grandchild, but I had no idea I would react to Jannessa's growing belly. Just amazing!
Drew and Jannessa are going to be fantastic parents! They are both in the top part of the sibling chain, having many younger brothers and sisters each, so they know what to do. Jannessa is already a good little mama to my little kids when she is around them. I am so excited to see them parenting.
I think she's having a boy, but I sure hope she has a girl. :)
March 17, 2011
Stop the train!
I feel like my life somehow ended up on a train going at high speeds. The weeks literally fly by. I can't remember things anymore, even if I make plans that day, lol. It's all just going too fast.
Nothing is too bad, but it is all so much.
I am now the care taker for my father-in-law. He is doing well, but there are some issues that he needs help with. He was recently hospitalized and the hospital had a "misunderstanding" and inserted a feeding tube into his abdomen against his wishes. He doesn't use it at all. So far we haven't gotten a lawyer to take the case.
I am still homeschooling 2 different grades. Those are going OK. For some reason Trinity doesn't comprehend writing the alphabet on lines correctly, but neither did Kaytlin. She'll get it someday. I hope. At least she is reading really well!
We've had some issues with one of our kids that concerns us, and it is a constant battle to deal with things, but I know God is faithful and things will turn out fine in the long run.
We also allowed a couple to move in with us to protect his children from being abused. They have been returned to the mother for now, and the man and his fiance still live with us. It's stressful at times, but they are nice people.
Then we also are on the launch team for our new church. That used to take a TON of time, but it is much more manageable now. Still, we are working each Sunday. Good work, and it is refreshing to serve!
We are working on a peace making effort with our former church. That is very stressful. We only got involved in order to protect the congregation, but the team isn't out to discipline, so not sure why we are even doing it.
On top of all that we are planning for Kaytlin's wedding in the middle of May. It is coming FAST! Her dress is gorgeous, our photographer is a surprisingly amazing talented 13-14 year old! Things are falling into place nicely and I am excited for it.
Maybe I will even start blogging again. It has been rough. We buried Aksel in February, and that really sent my emotions reeling again. Between that, and Phillip's hospital "mishap" we have been crazy busy and emotionally drained.
I need to start getting my stuff out here on the blog again. It helps me deal. :)
Nothing is too bad, but it is all so much.
I am now the care taker for my father-in-law. He is doing well, but there are some issues that he needs help with. He was recently hospitalized and the hospital had a "misunderstanding" and inserted a feeding tube into his abdomen against his wishes. He doesn't use it at all. So far we haven't gotten a lawyer to take the case.
I am still homeschooling 2 different grades. Those are going OK. For some reason Trinity doesn't comprehend writing the alphabet on lines correctly, but neither did Kaytlin. She'll get it someday. I hope. At least she is reading really well!
We've had some issues with one of our kids that concerns us, and it is a constant battle to deal with things, but I know God is faithful and things will turn out fine in the long run.
We also allowed a couple to move in with us to protect his children from being abused. They have been returned to the mother for now, and the man and his fiance still live with us. It's stressful at times, but they are nice people.
Then we also are on the launch team for our new church. That used to take a TON of time, but it is much more manageable now. Still, we are working each Sunday. Good work, and it is refreshing to serve!
We are working on a peace making effort with our former church. That is very stressful. We only got involved in order to protect the congregation, but the team isn't out to discipline, so not sure why we are even doing it.
On top of all that we are planning for Kaytlin's wedding in the middle of May. It is coming FAST! Her dress is gorgeous, our photographer is a surprisingly amazing talented 13-14 year old! Things are falling into place nicely and I am excited for it.
Maybe I will even start blogging again. It has been rough. We buried Aksel in February, and that really sent my emotions reeling again. Between that, and Phillip's hospital "mishap" we have been crazy busy and emotionally drained.
I need to start getting my stuff out here on the blog again. It helps me deal. :)
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