Big Wolf Ranch

Saturday, we went to the Big Wolf Ranch. It was a beautiful day and it was Nathan very first pony ride. Malachi enjoyed sleeping out in the fresh air. I enjoyed every moment. Malachi is crying so I'll talk to you later.

The race to sell tickets is on......

I'm so proud of Ashley she is determined to go and sell tickets today even if Andrew doesn't. I told my Ashley good job for getting out there to sell. Seems like Andrew was a little upset that Ashley didn't wait for him. Someone decided to get ready and get out there. Hmmmm.... wonder who that could be. $11.00 so far, better than nothing.

Good News

Tuesday's surgery went well with my mom for her cataract. It is really scary signing all those hospital papers, if you thought about it long enough you would just leave. So, it is comforting to know that God is in control and He will take care of it. Before the surgery we were talking and laughing together. I told my mom that I prayed for her. What a blessing to be able to take concerns and fears to the Lord. The whole time I thought about Trish and her surgery today. On Wednesday, I had to take my mom back to the doctor again so they could remove the patch. We went out to breakfast went to a couple of stores and had a nice time. Grandma & Grandpa Parker watched the babies. I guess God has a plan for all of us. On Wednesday, Grandma Parker told me Grandpa is refusing to take his insulin shots. I wonder why she didn't tell me on Tuesday? I had only planned to take my mom for the surgery on Tuesday and didn't know I would be coming back out there on Wednesday. So, she told me to pray for him. (which I did). He did not have any insulin for 3 days. So after I finished helping my mom I went back there to the Parker's. I told Grandpa Parker, do I have to hit you with a wet noodle? He seems to think the medicine isn't working because his levels are out of control right now. He wanted to wait a week before he took his medicine. I said I cannot have that. I said to him that you are the only Grandpa that Malachi, Nathan, Ashley and Andrew have left and the babies need to have a relationship with you. I'm sorry that you have diabetes. Then, I had to get ugly do you want to go blind? Do you want to be in a bad car accident or worse yet hurt someone else when you are driving? So, he didn't like it but she took a blood sample it was 538. That is a little high. See the medicine is working because that is high. I hated to see if he waited a week. I told him if he goes in the hospital they won't let me take the babies up there to see him. So, she was also able to give him his insulin after a 3 day strike. I'm glad God was able to use me to help out. It is a great feeling knowing that I could help encourage them along the journey of life. So, with kisses and hugs I had to leave to get the teenagers from school.

Our Big Savings

Saturday was a fun filled day. The teenagers went to teen rally. Bruce & I went to the little red school house with the little ones. On the way home we were talking about how we want to fix the backyard up. We went pass a garage sale & he asked if I wanted to stop. Of course I said yes. Right in front was this swing set. It on sale at Menards for $569.00 this week and we didn't pay that price! God is sooo good to us. I always wanted a swing set for the other kids but, we never purchased one. It is so surreal to see these things come to pass. Then later on Ashley had a choir concert that we attended. I'm thankful for teenagers, little ones and a husband that will work Mon.-Fri. and will work extra jobs so we can do extra things.

Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day. That Saturday before Mother's Day I worked and worked wiping down my dining room and kitchen floor. It had been a while to get that deep down dirt up and my mother&father-in-law were coming over for Mother's Day. I really enjoyed cleaning, Daddy had Nathan and Ashley and Andrew were out. Malachi did a pretty good job of sleeping(thank you Jesus) so, I just kept cleaning. On Mother's Day I received a very special gifts; some roses and a GPS. I couldn't believe it a GPS, I know what you are thinking it is one of those things people really don't need. I think that way too, but if you knew how many field trips that I take you would really understand. (My kids don't think those field trips are fun) I always tell my kids we are on a field trip when I am lost. Now I just have to figure that thing out. It's no fun being turned around and then you are lost. Please pray for my mom (Judy) today I get to take her to the doctor for some testing. Tuesday she is schedule for catract surgery. Hopefully in the process she will be able to get to see Malachi today (she still hasn't seen him yet) & don't forget to pray about the teen rally for Saturday. Pray that Ashley will be able to get some friends to come. Thanks for all your prayers. Have a great day!

~Happy Mother's Day ~

Yesterday I was able to escape this house without babies. Yeah!! Ashley and I made a plan hurry up and tidy the house, feed the baby and run, run, run because the mall shuts its doors at 9:00 p.m. and we left at 8:00 p.m. The whole way there I was saying we are never going to have time to shop and Ashley would tell just keep driving. I was on a mission to get a dress for Mother's Day! I'm so glad I listened to her we found two dresses. Thank you Ashley so much for going with me. I had a great time with you! To all of you have a Happy Mother's Day!!

God's Blessings

This week I was able to get the crib put up. It was so nice to be able to get this done because Malachi is starting to turn over and was running out of room in the bassinet. God is so good to me!! You see I was at a store and this crib bedding was marked down to $10.00 the whole entire set; the sheet, bumper pad, blanket and the bed ruffle. It is soooo cute!! Malachi loves his new space and has been enjoying some long naps. Good thing for me I have a lot of cleaning to do. Have a great week everyone!!