Saturday, November 15, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
New Change....
I woke up to find out who our new President is. We are now part of history.
I read Lysa Terkeurst's blog this morning and really appreciated her thoughts on what we as Christians are now challenged to do....even more so than before.
Please read: www.lysaterkeurst.blogspot.com
God bless America! Guide the President in all his decisions and most importantly in how we live.
I read Lysa Terkeurst's blog this morning and really appreciated her thoughts on what we as Christians are now challenged to do....even more so than before.
Please read: www.lysaterkeurst.blogspot.com
God bless America! Guide the President in all his decisions and most importantly in how we live.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
And Our Next President Is......
Yes, I voted today. I'm very thankful to have that opportunity to be a voice in our government. It's pretty sad to see which way all the media (TV..magazines...newspapers) are slanted. So very obvious.
But God is in control of this election. Who He allows to be President we will honor because that's what He tells us to do.
I'm not going to sit in front of the TV tonight getting updates on all the poles...getting nervous or even a little fearful of the outcome. I'm going to bed (early!) and in the morning I'll know who The Chief will be.
Ellie is out riding the pony cart with Lucy. I love seeing her to that. That's her little escape.
The kids had friends over today and played outside dressing up. The older girls were filming scenes for a movie. Carsen was in a (very small!) Spiderman outfit with pink winter boots. He's so funny!
Olivia is at Irish Step dance right now. The girls rode 4.5 miles on their bikes today meeting thier friends at "the bridge". Olivia's legs felt like jello!
I'm reading the book Three Cups of Tea. It's not a quick read for me. I don't know if I'm not really into it or what. Usually I can finish a book in a day or two.
I think we're having pizza tonight. And I have some really, really good icecream in the freezer I just bought from the co-op. Maybe I"ll save that for a celebration tomorrow!?
But God is in control of this election. Who He allows to be President we will honor because that's what He tells us to do.
I'm not going to sit in front of the TV tonight getting updates on all the poles...getting nervous or even a little fearful of the outcome. I'm going to bed (early!) and in the morning I'll know who The Chief will be.
Ellie is out riding the pony cart with Lucy. I love seeing her to that. That's her little escape.
The kids had friends over today and played outside dressing up. The older girls were filming scenes for a movie. Carsen was in a (very small!) Spiderman outfit with pink winter boots. He's so funny!
Olivia is at Irish Step dance right now. The girls rode 4.5 miles on their bikes today meeting thier friends at "the bridge". Olivia's legs felt like jello!
I'm reading the book Three Cups of Tea. It's not a quick read for me. I don't know if I'm not really into it or what. Usually I can finish a book in a day or two.
I think we're having pizza tonight. And I have some really, really good icecream in the freezer I just bought from the co-op. Maybe I"ll save that for a celebration tomorrow!?
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Indian Summer Updates
Our family did make our annual trip up to NE Iowa to look at the leaves with Uncle Ron and Aunt Cynthia. We hiked at Pikes Peak State Park (I don't think the Liberians were very impressed!) Had a picnic lunch and rode the ferry across the Mighty Mississippi. We took pictures but have the same background as the last 15 years...only more kids this year! :)
The girls had Charlie along too of course.
The kids are all growing like crazy. I've been sorting and sorting through clothes...boxing up summer clothes and hoping to find matching snow boots the right size for everyone!
Marie just got her hair done at a salon for the second time since she's been home (9 months ago) We won't do it often but it sure is cute! I'm banking that this style will last 4 months. I was going to go in and get a simple style done with cornrows and then buy a cute kinky drawstring ponytail to put in. Somehow all that changed while I was there discussing the new look. I ended up making THREE trips to Sally's Beauty Supply to buy the right "hair". We now have two kinky weaves sewn into the beehive around her head. The front is separate cornrows so they can be redone in about 20 min. to keep the style going longer. I'm sure that's more than you wanted to know about black hair! But it's a big deal here :)
Next weekend Maria (from WACSN-another orphange in Monrovia) will be here visiting and having a reunion with several WACSN families. The Liberian kids in the area have been practicing for our local Liberian Children's Choir. It is just beautiful seeing the 20 kiddos up on stage singing their hearts out.
The leaves are all falling...the fields are getting harvested. We've enjoyed some awesome warm weather lately. Hard to believe snow will be here soon.
The girls had Charlie along too of course.
The kids are all growing like crazy. I've been sorting and sorting through clothes...boxing up summer clothes and hoping to find matching snow boots the right size for everyone!
Marie just got her hair done at a salon for the second time since she's been home (9 months ago) We won't do it often but it sure is cute! I'm banking that this style will last 4 months. I was going to go in and get a simple style done with cornrows and then buy a cute kinky drawstring ponytail to put in. Somehow all that changed while I was there discussing the new look. I ended up making THREE trips to Sally's Beauty Supply to buy the right "hair". We now have two kinky weaves sewn into the beehive around her head. The front is separate cornrows so they can be redone in about 20 min. to keep the style going longer. I'm sure that's more than you wanted to know about black hair! But it's a big deal here :)
Next weekend Maria (from WACSN-another orphange in Monrovia) will be here visiting and having a reunion with several WACSN families. The Liberian kids in the area have been practicing for our local Liberian Children's Choir. It is just beautiful seeing the 20 kiddos up on stage singing their hearts out.
The leaves are all falling...the fields are getting harvested. We've enjoyed some awesome warm weather lately. Hard to believe snow will be here soon.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA!!!
Today we're celebrating 12 years of Olivia's life. She has always been a sun shiny,
happy go lucky, funny kind of girl. She was born 2 1/2 wks early and was my quickest, easiest labor. She came out with a squished over nose and bruises on her face...thankfully it's all straightened out now :) She and Ellie are 18 months apart. I remember Ellie coming to the hospital to see her new sister. She stared at Olivia's feet, held her for a few seconds and then pushed her back saying "all done"!
Every year I write a little summary of that child's year in their birthday card. (since I realized early on I would never keep a journal or updated baby book for each child!)
Here's a brief description of Olivia...She loves Irish Step dancing and has been in a troupe for about 5 yrs now. She loves taking pictures as you can tell if you visit her blog (jumpinferjoy.blogpost.com) She has an eye for the unusual!
She loves reading mystery books. She's usually reading in her bed in the morning when I go wake them up. She loves taking looooong baths, drinking tea or coffee drinks from Starbuck's. She's an animal lover...especially our dog, Charlie.
She hates to see anything suffering so will let all the fish go when we were fishing on vacation :0
She's loves to bake and recently perfected her double crust apple pie (it looks like it's from a magazine!) Her mother prefers to buy Pillsbury crusts...so not sure where she got that skill.
She requested a Reece's Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake for her b-day which she helped make. We also have beef stew cooking per her request.
Olivia is a joy! She's funny and almost always a happy camper. She's great at entertaining her brothers/sisters...and helps so much at home with cooking, cleaning or watching the kids. At one time she said she was going to open an orphanage in Africa. We are excited to see the plans the Lord has for her life.
We love you Olivia!!!
mom
happy go lucky, funny kind of girl. She was born 2 1/2 wks early and was my quickest, easiest labor. She came out with a squished over nose and bruises on her face...thankfully it's all straightened out now :) She and Ellie are 18 months apart. I remember Ellie coming to the hospital to see her new sister. She stared at Olivia's feet, held her for a few seconds and then pushed her back saying "all done"!
Every year I write a little summary of that child's year in their birthday card. (since I realized early on I would never keep a journal or updated baby book for each child!)
Here's a brief description of Olivia...She loves Irish Step dancing and has been in a troupe for about 5 yrs now. She loves taking pictures as you can tell if you visit her blog (jumpinferjoy.blogpost.com) She has an eye for the unusual!
She loves reading mystery books. She's usually reading in her bed in the morning when I go wake them up. She loves taking looooong baths, drinking tea or coffee drinks from Starbuck's. She's an animal lover...especially our dog, Charlie.
She hates to see anything suffering so will let all the fish go when we were fishing on vacation :0
She's loves to bake and recently perfected her double crust apple pie (it looks like it's from a magazine!) Her mother prefers to buy Pillsbury crusts...so not sure where she got that skill.
She requested a Reece's Peanut Butter Cup cheesecake for her b-day which she helped make. We also have beef stew cooking per her request.
Olivia is a joy! She's funny and almost always a happy camper. She's great at entertaining her brothers/sisters...and helps so much at home with cooking, cleaning or watching the kids. At one time she said she was going to open an orphanage in Africa. We are excited to see the plans the Lord has for her life.
We love you Olivia!!!
mom
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