What A Week!

Well, it was one of those weeks where you just have to say....AHHHHH!

Here is just a snippet:

I started therapy this week on my dislocated shoulder. Getting out the door at 7:30 am posed quite a challenge. Not sure why though! Also, we are still in the midst of remodeling our master bathroom.... we are on the six month plan and should be done next week! The tile guy was here but now gone only to leave behind many mistakes. That's okay, I love taking a shower in the guest bathroom.... not really!
Tuesday, we moved all the bedroom furniture (master bedroom and both kids rooms) into the common areas of the house because Wednesday the carpet man was coming. Well, the carpet man came and just before he cut the carpet he said "take a look to make sure this is the right carpet".... To my surprise, it was not the right carpet. So, on the phone I get and explain that this is not the carpet I ordered. Long story short.... we decided we could live with this carpet (same brand, same quality). Or, I just couldn't live the next five days with a matress in my kitchen! Anyhow, I was pleasantly surprised that the carpet looks great and I'm happy. Oh, all the while this is going on, Josh is calling me to come take a look at the wild hog the trappers caught next door. Of course I had to take a look and get a few pictures.
Needless to say, we had homegroup somewhere else. I actually thought if we hurried, we could get our house put back together in time... NOT!
Did I mentioned, science co-op, homeschooling, piano, voice lessons, basketball practice and a basketball game all happened during the week?
Though a crazy week, it was kind of comical. Okay, just a little comical!
This week, painting the outside of the house, finishing up the tile in the bathroom and re-soding some areas in the grass.
It really is hard to complain when I look at all that God has given me. I'm grateful for I live free of persecution...yes, what a week!

Wild Things!

And, I don't mean my children! Sorry, I just couldn't help it. In our subdivision for the past couple weeks, we have seen some wild hogs running around! Pretty funny.. until they destroyed our neighbors yard. The other day, trappers, I guess that is what they call them... caught a mother hog and her two babies. And yesterday, they caught the daddy! Josh was so excited that he had to go out there and see exactly what they were doing. Then, Erika got in on the whole thing. A very exciting school day to say the least!

We Have a New President!

Well, last night marks a very historical milestone in history. Obama, an African American was elected the 44th President of the United States. I can honestly say that I had this huge pit in my stomach last night as the results were confirmed. Not because he is African American, but because of his political and moral views he has. I woke this morning, the pit in my stomach was gone and I began to reflect on how God is sovereign. Yes, I can say that with confidence knowing that God knows all things and this is not a surprise to Him. And then, as Erika and I were talking about the election and the outcome, she said "I'm going to concentrate on how amazing it is to see an African American as President." I love the fact that she is very sensitive and has postured her heart this way. You see one of her good friends is African American, she is currently studying in history/literature for the past 13 weeks on the Civil War, and she would love to open an orphanage someday in Africa. Though I may not agree with Obama's views, I have two choices...to embrace it or reject it. May we find a way to embrace this new season for our country.

The Presidential Election

I've always voted on Election Day. However, this year, Tim decided that we were going to do absentee ballot. This was very strange as I like to bring Erika and Josh to the polls. But, this gave me a better opportunity to talk with them about the election and take a look at the ballot. Josh had lots of questions about Amendment 2 and was quite concerned.
Well, I turned in my vote last week. What about you?
This year, at least there is no fighting over the "I Voted" sticker!

Fall Festival

Our family for the last couple years has gone to this festival in Winter Springs. We had several families join us again this year. They do such a good job and everyone seems to have a good time. Outside they have several bounce houses, food, and music. And, indoors they have games, candy, and contests. Josh got second place in a jello eating contest and Tim got first place in a contest where you had to eat two crackers and then be the first one to whistle Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Then he won 2nd place in the jello eating contest. It was so funny! He has such youth in him!