Happy fourth of July! Hope you had a great day with your family! We had a good day! We got to enjoy our first of many family cookouts at Matt's Auntie Tina's house! They have cookouts three times each summer! They are great! Matt and the kids got to go swimming with Matt. They all had a great time.
Last night we spent the evening with our niece Sarah so that her parents could go to a wedding. We had a great time with her. Sammie and her are so much alike; our time is usually spent encouraging the two of them to be more loving and giving with each other.After Sarah and Daniel were down for the night we got to watch the great Boston Pops and fireworks (on TV)...the bonus was RASCAL FLATTS! Sammie was so excited to see the fireworks. Sadly, she fell asleep five minutes before they started! As soon as the fireworks ended, Matt joined her in dreamland.
Lord willing, this will be our last holiday in the "midst of transition" for at least a couple of years. We had to move into another hotel on Thursday so that we wouldn't have to move three more times at the other hotel. We had already moved twice there and I was just not willing to let them shuffle us around two/three more times! It has been great to be near family but doing so in a hotel has been an adventure in itself...realizing what a family can and cannot live with! Look out Yard Sale!!
Have a great fourth weekend!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
LIfe Changed again...
well, it's been quite some time since our last blog...we no longer live in va. we now live in ma. what a change! we are in the process of looking for a home and Lord willing, will have the answer on monday. we have put in our sixth offer on five homes. this last one was accepted and we're awaiting the home inspection on monday. i will do my best to keep all of you posted on it. since we're in temporary housing, my to do list is much smaller...not as much house cleaning and limited laundry time since we have to use a laundromat...can't do that while Daniel is napping.
matt is adjusting to his new job and working hard. for now he has the same work schedule--every other friday off but after we move, he may change that since his commute is longer and we won't have to travel to visit family as much. we will be living about 15 mins from my sister-in-laws house and about an hour from the parentals. Therefore no more need to figure out trips to new england and pa, just pa and va...much easier to do in one trip!
don't have pics to put on right now, but maybe someday will be able to do it!
matt is adjusting to his new job and working hard. for now he has the same work schedule--every other friday off but after we move, he may change that since his commute is longer and we won't have to travel to visit family as much. we will be living about 15 mins from my sister-in-laws house and about an hour from the parentals. Therefore no more need to figure out trips to new england and pa, just pa and va...much easier to do in one trip!
don't have pics to put on right now, but maybe someday will be able to do it!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Family Fun!!
What a great weekend! We visited Becky's family in Perry Co, PA. We arrived on Friday after a five hr. trip. The kids did pretty good. We were very excited to see our family. The kids are not able to see them very often...maybe twice a year or less.
As we were unpacking and settling in for the night, Matt and I realized that we left the kids suitcase home. Thus, we had no clothes, shoes, pull ups, or diapers (and Daniel was in the last one from his backpack, aka diaper bag). So at8:30pm, we head off to Wal-mart in Lewistown...40 miles away. It was a nice "mini-date" however, it was snowing & raining so the conversation in the car was at a minimal! I must say it was fun to pick out some clothes for the kids and not feeling bad about getting them!!
On Saturday, we had a great day! It is always fun to be at the Lodge and just hang out. Thanks Ron and Evie! Matt and I were able to ride ATVs, and thanks to my cousin Matty, I was able to ride along for a jump! How fun! Sammie and Daniel of course loved all the attention as well as the dogs!!
Matt was able to feel like a kid and spend time playing on Josh's Wii. I think he spent a good half of his time playing with my cousin's boyfriend. I was even asked how it felt to be single again...but he had fun and that's what matters!!
I want to send out a huge THANK YOU to my cousin Chris for organizing all the meals! She is a chef by trade and she shows it every time! She not only planned but also brought over half of the food with them. It was great! Back to my weight watchers I must go!!!
Well, it was a fun weekend and I want to thank all of my family for taking time out of their schedules to hang out with us! It was great!
Love you all!!
As we were unpacking and settling in for the night, Matt and I realized that we left the kids suitcase home. Thus, we had no clothes, shoes, pull ups, or diapers (and Daniel was in the last one from his backpack, aka diaper bag). So at8:30pm, we head off to Wal-mart in Lewistown...40 miles away. It was a nice "mini-date" however, it was snowing & raining so the conversation in the car was at a minimal! I must say it was fun to pick out some clothes for the kids and not feeling bad about getting them!!
On Saturday, we had a great day! It is always fun to be at the Lodge and just hang out. Thanks Ron and Evie! Matt and I were able to ride ATVs, and thanks to my cousin Matty, I was able to ride along for a jump! How fun! Sammie and Daniel of course loved all the attention as well as the dogs!!
Matt was able to feel like a kid and spend time playing on Josh's Wii. I think he spent a good half of his time playing with my cousin's boyfriend. I was even asked how it felt to be single again...but he had fun and that's what matters!!
I want to send out a huge THANK YOU to my cousin Chris for organizing all the meals! She is a chef by trade and she shows it every time! She not only planned but also brought over half of the food with them. It was great! Back to my weight watchers I must go!!!
Well, it was a fun weekend and I want to thank all of my family for taking time out of their schedules to hang out with us! It was great!
Love you all!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Catch Up Time!!
Once again, it's been over a month since our last update! I hope people are still reading this thing!!!
Last month, Daniel turned One year old!! We had a great time! He got his first haircut that day. He did really well, until Mommy started to trim the back. He is quite the little man now! We celebrated his day by having a small group of family and friends over for a cook-out! We were blessed to have all three grandparents as well as Aunt Vicki here for the celebration. (One of these days we hope to have all Aunts and Uncles, and cousins, help in celebrating their birthdays!)
When we opened gifts, I think Sissy and friends had more fun than he did. He didn't really want anything to do with opening them! He just sat back and watched! The gifts were great--clothes, books, toys (what else can a one year old ask for!). He has four walking toys yet still prefers to crawl! Don't rush, Daniel!! Take your time!!!
October has been a good month. Matt and Becky celebrated their sixth anniversary on the sixth. We waited until Sunday to truly celebrate! All four of us adventured to Colonial Williamsburg for a three-day trip! We almost never get going on time for trips, and this one was no different...we left two hours later than planned. I was so thankful that this drive was only a couple of hours! When we get to the hotel, they had a difficult time finding our reservation. After we had settled into the room, we ventured out for dinner...looking for something authentic. Well, it was definitely a college town b/c the most authentic we could find was a pizza/sub shop. Nope, can't do that. Sammie can't eat there and I just could not stomach that in hot weather! So off to Friendly's we go!!
On Monday, we got up and headed out an hour late...so much for punctuality! It's really heard to give kids meds when you're on vacation! We ended up not getting into Colonial Williamsburg until lunch time and we were so thankful to find a nice place to eat! Chownings...outside eating...it's great! Pulled pork sandwiches and grilled chicken salads (It was so big, I could not even finish it!) Now we are filled and ready to go...we just wondered around a little bit and saw a few things on Monday.
On Tuesday, we got there two hours earlier and had a game plan of what and when to see things! It was really nice! My favorite parts were the New Hope Plantation...the smell of tobacco in the shed as it's drying...what a wonderful, memorable smell (my dad was a tobacco farmer) and the weaver. The weaver did a great job involving Sammie in the presentation. I hope she remembers that for a long time!
Over all we had a great time and really enjoyed getting away just the four of us. We rarely get to do something like this so when we do, it's great! The kids did really well. I am really looking forward to going back again...maybe without kids this time!! (Hint! Hint!)
We have also battled with sick kids! They both had strep and pink eye just before we left on our mini-vacation. When they were finished with their medications last week, I had them seen for a recheck and I'm sure glad I did! Sam still had strep (fourth time in four months!) and Daniel with an ear infection! They are both doing better now. We had a recheck visit today and no more strep! We are officially strep free!!!
I would like to thank all of you for praying for Sammie! Lord, please watch over them and give them good health over the next few months!
The first picture is of Daniel with his first birthday gift and a week before his birthday. Note the hair cut! He looks so grown up!!
Here's a picture of our sweet boy when he was just one month old! How time flies!
Last month, Daniel turned One year old!! We had a great time! He got his first haircut that day. He did really well, until Mommy started to trim the back. He is quite the little man now! We celebrated his day by having a small group of family and friends over for a cook-out! We were blessed to have all three grandparents as well as Aunt Vicki here for the celebration. (One of these days we hope to have all Aunts and Uncles, and cousins, help in celebrating their birthdays!)
When we opened gifts, I think Sissy and friends had more fun than he did. He didn't really want anything to do with opening them! He just sat back and watched! The gifts were great--clothes, books, toys (what else can a one year old ask for!). He has four walking toys yet still prefers to crawl! Don't rush, Daniel!! Take your time!!!
October has been a good month. Matt and Becky celebrated their sixth anniversary on the sixth. We waited until Sunday to truly celebrate! All four of us adventured to Colonial Williamsburg for a three-day trip! We almost never get going on time for trips, and this one was no different...we left two hours later than planned. I was so thankful that this drive was only a couple of hours! When we get to the hotel, they had a difficult time finding our reservation. After we had settled into the room, we ventured out for dinner...looking for something authentic. Well, it was definitely a college town b/c the most authentic we could find was a pizza/sub shop. Nope, can't do that. Sammie can't eat there and I just could not stomach that in hot weather! So off to Friendly's we go!!
On Monday, we got up and headed out an hour late...so much for punctuality! It's really heard to give kids meds when you're on vacation! We ended up not getting into Colonial Williamsburg until lunch time and we were so thankful to find a nice place to eat! Chownings...outside eating...it's great! Pulled pork sandwiches and grilled chicken salads (It was so big, I could not even finish it!) Now we are filled and ready to go...we just wondered around a little bit and saw a few things on Monday.
On Tuesday, we got there two hours earlier and had a game plan of what and when to see things! It was really nice! My favorite parts were the New Hope Plantation...the smell of tobacco in the shed as it's drying...what a wonderful, memorable smell (my dad was a tobacco farmer) and the weaver. The weaver did a great job involving Sammie in the presentation. I hope she remembers that for a long time!
Over all we had a great time and really enjoyed getting away just the four of us. We rarely get to do something like this so when we do, it's great! The kids did really well. I am really looking forward to going back again...maybe without kids this time!! (Hint! Hint!)
We have also battled with sick kids! They both had strep and pink eye just before we left on our mini-vacation. When they were finished with their medications last week, I had them seen for a recheck and I'm sure glad I did! Sam still had strep (fourth time in four months!) and Daniel with an ear infection! They are both doing better now. We had a recheck visit today and no more strep! We are officially strep free!!!
I would like to thank all of you for praying for Sammie! Lord, please watch over them and give them good health over the next few months!
The first picture is of Daniel with his first birthday gift and a week before his birthday. Note the hair cut! He looks so grown up!!
Here's a picture of our sweet boy when he was just one month old! How time flies!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
He finally did it!
Matt's been talking about it for a few months now...over a year, actually. Let me explain, last fall Matt's brother shaved his head. Since then, Matt's been talking about it more and more. On Saturday he mentioned the topic again but I gave him my usual doubtful response since he talks yet never does it. Next thing I know he's in our bathroom shaving it all off. Here's some pics for you to see. I've even added a pic of his brother Chris for you to compare for yourself!
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Sammie's First Day of Preschool
Sammie went to her first morning of preschool yesterday. She did a great job. I have to admit I was a little nervous about taking her. After she woke up, I went into her room to help her pick out her "dress" of the day. Of course, she wanted to wear her Easter dress (a white dress with pink ribbon) so I had to convince her to wear a jumper that was more appropriate for the day. So once that was taken care of, we ate breakfast and then Daddy came home. Well of course, that just made things even better! We took some pictures at the front door and then drove to school. We were there a few minutes early and that was a good thing because Matt had to turn around and go back to the house to get her nametag which we had left hanging by the front door...oops!
We walked up to her classroom, so far so good. After giving her kisses, we started to talk with one of her teachers. Then I noticed there was one of Sammie's peers crying in the doorway not wanting to come in. I looked down and Sammie was watching (more like staring at) this child. In hopes to not have the same situation on our hands, I asked her if she'd like to go play with the toys. And off she went...thank goodness, that was close!! When we headed out to the car, I was starting to feel a little more nervous now. I can't believe she's in preschool. How did she get to this point so fast? Is this really true? As I'm driving out of the parking lot, I feel this knot in my stomach...but no tears. Well, let me tell you, this knot lasted about ten minutes, until I was at the mall ready for a few things to do before I had to return at 11:45 for pick up.
So when I picked her up, I asked how her day was? I was getting the typical answer, it was good. Whatcha do? "played"
That's exciting, I thought. I kept asking more things and I got out that they sang a couple of songs, read a story about a man, and colored. From all this, I am to conclude that she had a great day! We celebrated by going to RedRobin for dinner.
We walked up to her classroom, so far so good. After giving her kisses, we started to talk with one of her teachers. Then I noticed there was one of Sammie's peers crying in the doorway not wanting to come in. I looked down and Sammie was watching (more like staring at) this child. In hopes to not have the same situation on our hands, I asked her if she'd like to go play with the toys. And off she went...thank goodness, that was close!! When we headed out to the car, I was starting to feel a little more nervous now. I can't believe she's in preschool. How did she get to this point so fast? Is this really true? As I'm driving out of the parking lot, I feel this knot in my stomach...but no tears. Well, let me tell you, this knot lasted about ten minutes, until I was at the mall ready for a few things to do before I had to return at 11:45 for pick up.
So when I picked her up, I asked how her day was? I was getting the typical answer, it was good. Whatcha do? "played"
That's exciting, I thought. I kept asking more things and I got out that they sang a couple of songs, read a story about a man, and colored. From all this, I am to conclude that she had a great day! We celebrated by going to RedRobin for dinner.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Another CRAZY month!
Matt has traveled across the world to Moldova for a missions trip with church. He and the rest of the team arrived safely back in the states on Aug. 5th at 10pm after a twenty-four plus hours of travel including two hours sitting on the runway at JKF. We are happy to have him home again!
While he was away, the kids and I traveled to PA for a quick, really quick one night visit. We arrived at my mom's on a Friday afternoon then visited with a friend of Mom's that day. On Saturday, we went to the mall to visit with my friend Devon and her family, then off to see Aunt Molly for a few minutes before the Rocherty Picnic. This picnic is held at a church that my mom's relatives went to for a very long time...three or four generations have attended, if not been members of at one time or another. Due to various reasons, no one attends there now, however, the picnic is a good way for a family reunion when we can all get together. The kids had a great time and it really wore them out! After the picnic, Sammie, Daniel, and I went bowling...it now being 8pm and I probably should have headed home to VA two hours earlier. But I just wasn't ready to say good-bye to my cousins just yet! So we hung with them for an hour before our three plus hour drive home.
The rest of Matt's time away was spent with our lovely friends Heather and Seth Karl. See Scott, the husband and father of the family, was in Moldova with Matt. So it was nice to have some company rather than just sitting at home alone. However, it was rather mutual that by the end of the week we were both missing our husbands! It was nice to have someone who could relate with them being away and we could share those thoughts with each other. Thanks Heather!!
Since then, we've been working on cleaning up the house, slowly but surely! Dealing with sick kids in the house...both had strep at one point. And Swimming lessons...that's right swimming. The past two weeks Sammie has gone to the local rec center (chinn) for daily swim lessons four days a week. She did a great job! I was very impressed with her behavior and her willingness to cooperate! She had a few times where she did need encouragement but they were easily resolved! What a great little fish she is!
This weekend we are working on a church project...a ministry fair. It was our Sunday School class's thoughts and ideas that put this project into motion. We are having our first leadership meeting tomorrow. Please pray that everything will go smoothly and that our works will be to God's glory.
Well, the kids are in bed, and I've gotta get my cleaning time into action! Night, y'all!!
While he was away, the kids and I traveled to PA for a quick, really quick one night visit. We arrived at my mom's on a Friday afternoon then visited with a friend of Mom's that day. On Saturday, we went to the mall to visit with my friend Devon and her family, then off to see Aunt Molly for a few minutes before the Rocherty Picnic. This picnic is held at a church that my mom's relatives went to for a very long time...three or four generations have attended, if not been members of at one time or another. Due to various reasons, no one attends there now, however, the picnic is a good way for a family reunion when we can all get together. The kids had a great time and it really wore them out! After the picnic, Sammie, Daniel, and I went bowling...it now being 8pm and I probably should have headed home to VA two hours earlier. But I just wasn't ready to say good-bye to my cousins just yet! So we hung with them for an hour before our three plus hour drive home.
The rest of Matt's time away was spent with our lovely friends Heather and Seth Karl. See Scott, the husband and father of the family, was in Moldova with Matt. So it was nice to have some company rather than just sitting at home alone. However, it was rather mutual that by the end of the week we were both missing our husbands! It was nice to have someone who could relate with them being away and we could share those thoughts with each other. Thanks Heather!!
Since then, we've been working on cleaning up the house, slowly but surely! Dealing with sick kids in the house...both had strep at one point. And Swimming lessons...that's right swimming. The past two weeks Sammie has gone to the local rec center (chinn) for daily swim lessons four days a week. She did a great job! I was very impressed with her behavior and her willingness to cooperate! She had a few times where she did need encouragement but they were easily resolved! What a great little fish she is!
This weekend we are working on a church project...a ministry fair. It was our Sunday School class's thoughts and ideas that put this project into motion. We are having our first leadership meeting tomorrow. Please pray that everything will go smoothly and that our works will be to God's glory.
Well, the kids are in bed, and I've gotta get my cleaning time into action! Night, y'all!!
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