Stuck in Traffic

So, today on our way to the neurologist for Josh (he had an EEG), we got stuck in traffic on the 408 toll road. Josh begins to give many explanations of why we might not moving. Here are his reasons, "The blimp went out of control and landed in the road", "The people steering the blimp had to go the bathroom and landed in the road", "A crane ball hit a car ", "Perhaps there is an accident" or "The toll plaza is backed up". Okay, two out of five of his explanations seem viable. Where did the other three come from? That's my boy.... always keeping me laughing!

I won't know the results from his EEG for a couple weeks. Please pray that it has improved from the last time!

Vactioning

Each summer, we take a week and do a family vacation. Last year, we went to New York City and had a great time. Actually, that was one of our favorite trips. Other vacations have been spent in Destin, Sacramento, Niagara Falls, Ormond Beach, Orlando, and other various locations.

Well, it is time to plan this summer's family vacation and I'm just at a lost. The kids want to do a cruise, I want to go to Washington and Tim is game for anything.

I would love to know where your favorite family vacation spots are and why. I know it is ultimately going to come down to what is going to suit our family. But, I would love to hear why you choose certain places, what you have enjoyed over the years etc.....

Wolverine Basketball

Sad to say, I do not have very many pictures from this year's basketball season! What is funny, is that I bring the camera most nights to the games! Okay, with only a few more games left in the season, I hope to capture more pictures. Of course, most of those pictures will be of Erika, the basketball star of the team!!! Well, she is my daughter!!

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow!

When Erika took this picture, I thought of the song Tomorrow. Yes, we can be assured that the sun will come out tomorrow. Why? Because our God reigns!

Birthday Surprise!

Yesterday, January 2nd was my birthday. I'm not telling my age! Anyway, I was so surprised to get flowers from my family in New York. I also received some very beautiful roses from Tim and the kiddos. In addition, we went to Colorado Fondue Company. Erika and Josh never been and they enjoyed it so much...so did I. The manager of the restaurant was ready to take my birthday picture with the extra large moose mounted on the wall. I passed on that this year! They continued to shower me with gift cards and encouraging words. What a wonderful birthday! I'm truly blessed!

Just wishing you a wonderful New Year as you begin 2008.
May we all look at this coming year with great anticipation of all that God wants to accomplish in us and through us.

Christmas House

Tim did such a great job with our outdoor Christmas lights!

Christmas Morning!

Well, I just noticed, I did not take too many pictures from Christmas morning. Anyway, every Christmas morning, the kids send Happy Birthday balloons (helium) up to Jesus. This is something we've been doing since Erika and Josh were little. Our Christmas this year was very quiet... besides the 5 minute excitement outburst Josh had because he received a special gift. All of this was caught on tape! Christmas Eve we spent it with Aunt Joan & Uncle Bill, went to look at Christmas lights and read the Christmas story while sipping on hot apple cider. I feel very privileged that we have an opportunity to worship our Savior as some countries are being persecuted every day for their faith.

Disney Hotels

Sunday night a group of us went to a couple Disney hotels to spend some time together and enjoy the beautiful Christmas festivities that Disney offers each year. The kids had a great time hanging out with some friends and they loved riding the monorail and the boat. No one got lost...just a couple minor injuries from a fall or two! And, it wasn't the boys this time!

Ice at the Gaylord Palms

This is the first time we've been to ICE. The ice sculptures were incredible! The kids loved the ice slide. Oh... and Tim too! We had a great time as a family and glad we went. However, we probably wouldn't do this every year though.

Sphere Christmas Party

Just a couple pictures from our sphere Christmas party. It was held at the Rejonis home this year. It was amazing. These pictures do not do it justice. I have more pictures but didn't want to post them until I had permission from everyone who would be in the photos. Anyway, what a wonderful time we had. Thanks to our hosts, the Rejonis', Twinings and Chews who blessed us beyond words!

Walk Through Bethlehem

Our family has been attending Walk Through Bethlehem for the past 11 years! Erika was 3 when we first started going. Each year, Longwood Baptist Church puts on this program. As you tour through the city of Bethlehem you will experience perhaps what it may have been like nearly 2000 years ago when Jesus was born. We have enjoyed going over the years. In fact, most years we go 2 nights and invite friends to join with us. And, even though Erika can recite the whole tour, she still enjoys going! Perhaps, I will find a couple pictures to post of first time we took her over 11 years ago.

Christmas Cookie Exchange

A holiday tradition for me every year is to organize a cookie exchange. I've been doing this for several years now and it is so nice to include Erika in on the festivities. I usually do this event early in December so you can freeze the cookies. What I enjoy most about our time together is each person shares about a favorite Christmas tradition or something that has impacted them that particular year.

Christmas Picture... Take 30

Wow! 30 pictures later and I think we may have a Christmas photo. By that time, Josh is looking into space, leaning on his sister, looking for a stick or something within reach to play with. I thought that when the kids were older that taking a Christmas picture would be a snap. Well, I was so wrong. How do parents with multiple little ones get good pictures? Do they settle for whatever they can get? I suppose whatever your child is doing in the photo truly captures who they are. Isn't that what photography is all about? Okay, next Christmas I'm going to send a picture of my kids just being themselves! It should be interesting...

Thanksgiving Day

We celebrated Thanksgiving this year with our co-op family. It was so much fun. Some of the kids dressed up and we played some authentic games as the pilgrims and indians did back in 1621. The adults made some traditional food as well as some authentic food such as cornbread, cheese pie and venison. This was a Thanksgiving we will remember forever!

The Powhatan Indians!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Is That You Superman?

Let's just say, this picture can and will be used for the future! Okay, Josh decided to try on a size 3T superman pajamas that we had. As you can see, the pajamas are a tad bit small. Oh, and the bottoms are inside out. Well, the top is another story... but as you can see it is also a wee bit small in addition to being a little immodest. Josh keeps our family going by making us laugh!

Motorcycle for Sale!!

Well, it is time to sell Josh' motorcycle. It is way too small for him. I'm kind of glad though because it made me a little nervous. That is probably the mom in me. Anyway, I've listed it on craigslist with only one call. I don't think people are buying pricey things these days. And, this is a pretty pricey item for a young child. I will probably advertise it in the motorcycle trader here soon. If you know of anyone who is interested in buying this lovely motorcycle (Yamaha PW 50) send them my way!

Erika & Emma

It was so much fun having Emma over for the night a couple weeks ago while their parents went to a football game. Erika and Josh really enjoyed playing with Emma. Emma can now say "Erika" and "Josh" and the pronunciation is pretty clear. I think this book is about farm animals and Emma sure knows her animal sounds. Okay, Erika and Josh would love to have a baby around the house. I wonder what Erika and Josh' parents have to say about that?

Brother & Sister

This picture actually freaked me out a little bit. I have never thought that Erika and Josh looked alike. Erika favors Tim's side of the family with the light complexion, freckles and light eye color. And, Josh favors my side of the family with the olive color complexion and green eyes. We haven't been in the sun since school started so Josh' usual surfer tan has diminished quit a bit. So, when Erika took this picture, I was amazed at actually how much they really do look alike! It was scary! What do you think? Do they look like brother and sister?