Well, the week started out pretty normal. Monday was normal BIG laundry day. The kids played and did the normal. Tuesday- Joshua has had a cough for awhile, but nothing real big. We finished up some "chores" and I laid the kids down for their nap. When they woke up, Joshua was coughing really bad, he was wheezing, and really struggling to breath. Chris got home around 7pm and Joshua was just breathing alot worse so we decided to take him in to the ER. They said he looked fine and that he just had upper respiratory tract infection. And for me just to keep giving him is cold medicine. Then Wednesday it snowed like crazy here where we live and Joshua had to follow up with his Doctor. Madelyn needed to see her new doctor for just because she did not have one yet from where we just moved. I kept him home from church Wed. night. I am also in the process of trying to wean him from nursing and we have been at this for a month. He does not want to give it up, it has been a very TRYING time in my life right now. Madelyn was broken in 1week. Today we went to see Chris' grandparents, came back in enough time for him to drop us off at home and for him to go to work. (He does what is called "project boost" at the elementary school 4 day a week for 3.5 hours a day. He helps kids with their homework and then does gym time. He absolutely loves it.) So when I got home, I did dishes, put away laundry, and swept the floors. This week has been absolutely busy. Sometimes I have wondered if I could even remember my name. Well, I hope everyone has a great weekend. Tomorrow we are going out to eat pizza with a man in our church and his son and daughter-in-law and then guess what - it is time to get ready for the weekend. Which in a pastors home that is the busiest time of the week. So catch you all next week.
~A few funny things from Madelyn~
We were getting ready to go to the ER and I was saying to Chris that maybe I should call Rebecca(a girl in our church) and see if Madelyn could stay with her while we go to the hospital. Madelyn is playing in the living room in her own little world and all of a sudden she looked up and said, "You're going to take Madelyn to Rebecca's house." and I said yes, she goes, "I don't want to go to Rebecca's house."
Then the next day, I told her we had to get ready and go to the doctor's office and she said, "I don't think that is a very good idea."
You never know what she will say, she very much keeps us laughing all the time.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Cold days
These past few days have been crazy. I have not felt very good. It feels like I have had no strength at all and I have had to force myself to do anything. I think that I have just run so hard that my body is trying to tell me that it needs a rest. Well hopefully today we will get a few things accomplished. It has been very cold and snowy here. We just have a dusting nothing big at all. I am really anxious for spring and summer weather. Everyone stay warm!:)
Friday, February 15, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day! :)
Happy Valentine's Day! Chris had school yesterday so today was my Valentine's Day. It was wonderful. I got breakfast in bed this morning - eggs, bacon, toast, and chocolate milk. Then we took a double date with our friends to Applebee's tonight. It was a wonderful day. I hope that all of you had a wonderful Valentine's Day.
A tidbit on saving money:
A tidbit on saving money:
- Bring your lunch: It's cheaper and healthier! Buying lunch five days a week cost and average of $1,300 per year-and that's just a $5 meal each day. By purchasing lunch only three days a week, you can save more than $500 a year.
- Pack your snacks: Buying sodas, water and snacks at the office quickly adds up. Buy these items in bulk, bag 'em and bring 'em to work - you'll save about $2 a day. With 260 working days in a year, that comes to $43 a month in savings, or $520 a year
- Eat out less: Have one fewer dinner at a restaurant every month and save an estimated $60 to $90.
- Jump-start your day at home: Make your own coffee and heat your own milk, or use flavored creamer, instead of buying a latte. You'll save $3 a day or more than $1,000 a year
Buffalo Chicken Dip
2 cans(10oz.) chunk breast of Chicken, drained
2 pkgs. (8oz.) cream cheese
1c. ranch dressing
1/4c. louisianna hot sauce
1-1/2c. cheddar cheese
Place cream cheese in shallow casserole. Microwave until cheese is softened, 2-3min. Stir in drained chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and 1cup of the cheese. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese. Microwave for 2-4 min. until hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 6 cups, 20-24 servings.
Enjoy! :) It is my absolute favorite dip!!!!!!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Happenings...
Wow! It has been a really long time. Where we live, we have stupid dial-up internet. We have called all over and tried everything there is to be tried and cannot get high-speed internet where we live. It is absolutly awful. So I am in the process of trying to redo my blog. I am going to just put one or two pics up a week and have my blog for more writing and a few fun tidbits for all of you out there. This really frustrates me because I like putting up pics all the time, but it is a major pain with dial up internet. So to let you know about our life.....
Chris has started back to school at Ohio University in Athens OH. which is 30 min. drive from our house. He did not like it at first, but is getting used to it. He is pastoring full time. This church here is a lot busier than our last. And of course he loves to spend as much time as he can with his kids.
Madelyn - She is a very big help to me these days. She likes to help me pick up things around the house and be a little mother hen to her brother. She is very sure to let him know what he can do and cannot do. I have been making sure that she has her devotions in the morning and get dressed and eat breakfast before she watches a movie. The other day, she was having her devotions and she was reading her Bible and finally looks up at me and says, "Can I pray now?" She cracks me up at the things she says. She loves the story about Jonah and the Whale. Especially when her daddy tells her because he rocks and jerks back and forth during the storm.
Joshua - He is walking all over the place and very much has mastered the concept. He is picking up words and phrases all the time. He says, "I want a bite." and pats his mouth. He is so cute and constantly copying everything you do.
Me - I am staying at home with my little ones and love it very much. Between the laundry, dishes, diaper changes, taking Madelyn to the potty, cooking meals, planning for church function, visiting with the other mothers in the church, there is very little spare time. Chris and I have decided that we are getting up extra early and having coffee together in the mornings so we can have some time to talk and spend time with each other.
Well that is how we have been. And hopefully I can get my blog page the way I want it by the end of the week. Hope all of you have a wonderful Valentine's Day.
Here are 10 ways to cut your grocery costs.
1. Eat out of your pantry.Take an inventory of what's lying
around and plan meals around those items. You'll not only get rid
of lingering groceries, you'll reduce your shopping list for the week.
2. Get in and out quickly.Statistics show that after 30min. of
shopping, you'll spend 50 cents for each additional minute you're
in the store. Stick to your list and you'll save about $60 a month.
3. Know your prices.Keep a list of the items you buy often and
their cost. You'll know when you're getting a bargain.
4. Buy sale items. Build your grocery list around sale products. If
one of your nonperishable household staples (such as canned goods)
is on special, buy extra.
5. Use coupons. Clip cupons in store flyers, newspapers and
magazines and at web sites such as www.coupons.com.
6. Choose generic. Trim 10% off your bill with store brands;
they're offten the same as name brands where it matters -inside
the box.
7. Shop less. Shopping monthly, not weekly, at warehouse clubs
can save you more than $2,000 a year.
8. Shop seasonally. Fruits and veggies taste better-and are often
cheaper-when they're in season. Subsitute frozen or canned
varieties for out of season produce.
9. Find a bakery outles.Pay $1 for a loaf of bread instead of $3.
Outlets generally don't sell outdated goods, so bread won't go bad
any sooner than a grocery store loaf would.
10. Check your receipt. Cashiers can make mistakes that cost you
money, so look over your receipt before leaving the store.
Chris has started back to school at Ohio University in Athens OH. which is 30 min. drive from our house. He did not like it at first, but is getting used to it. He is pastoring full time. This church here is a lot busier than our last. And of course he loves to spend as much time as he can with his kids.
Madelyn - She is a very big help to me these days. She likes to help me pick up things around the house and be a little mother hen to her brother. She is very sure to let him know what he can do and cannot do. I have been making sure that she has her devotions in the morning and get dressed and eat breakfast before she watches a movie. The other day, she was having her devotions and she was reading her Bible and finally looks up at me and says, "Can I pray now?" She cracks me up at the things she says. She loves the story about Jonah and the Whale. Especially when her daddy tells her because he rocks and jerks back and forth during the storm.
Joshua - He is walking all over the place and very much has mastered the concept. He is picking up words and phrases all the time. He says, "I want a bite." and pats his mouth. He is so cute and constantly copying everything you do.
Me - I am staying at home with my little ones and love it very much. Between the laundry, dishes, diaper changes, taking Madelyn to the potty, cooking meals, planning for church function, visiting with the other mothers in the church, there is very little spare time. Chris and I have decided that we are getting up extra early and having coffee together in the mornings so we can have some time to talk and spend time with each other.
Well that is how we have been. And hopefully I can get my blog page the way I want it by the end of the week. Hope all of you have a wonderful Valentine's Day.
Here are 10 ways to cut your grocery costs.
1. Eat out of your pantry.Take an inventory of what's lying
around and plan meals around those items. You'll not only get rid
of lingering groceries, you'll reduce your shopping list for the week.
2. Get in and out quickly.Statistics show that after 30min. of
shopping, you'll spend 50 cents for each additional minute you're
in the store. Stick to your list and you'll save about $60 a month.
3. Know your prices.Keep a list of the items you buy often and
their cost. You'll know when you're getting a bargain.
4. Buy sale items. Build your grocery list around sale products. If
one of your nonperishable household staples (such as canned goods)
is on special, buy extra.
5. Use coupons. Clip cupons in store flyers, newspapers and
magazines and at web sites such as www.coupons.com.
6. Choose generic. Trim 10% off your bill with store brands;
they're offten the same as name brands where it matters -inside
the box.
7. Shop less. Shopping monthly, not weekly, at warehouse clubs
can save you more than $2,000 a year.
8. Shop seasonally. Fruits and veggies taste better-and are often
cheaper-when they're in season. Subsitute frozen or canned
varieties for out of season produce.
9. Find a bakery outles.Pay $1 for a loaf of bread instead of $3.
Outlets generally don't sell outdated goods, so bread won't go bad
any sooner than a grocery store loaf would.
10. Check your receipt. Cashiers can make mistakes that cost you
money, so look over your receipt before leaving the store.
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