We have a 10 yr old in da house!!!

Yesterday was a fun day, we celebrated our one and only son with a few gifts, his choice for supper (hot dogs and ceaser salad, BBQed of course) And we had ice cream cake, and then we played Wii for a few hours!! Fun times! He loves his birthday presents, and he also lost a tooth right before bed, so bonus, he got $7 bucks for that, 2 bucks for it being a molar, and 5 for it being his birthday!!! Fun times were had by all yesterday. FUN FACT: For a month and a half we have all even aged children, 12, 10, 8 and 6. In march 8 turns 9, and in April 6 turns 7. But in December, 12 turns 13!!!!! CRAZY!!! There will be a teenager among us. I am excited and scared all at once!! That means I am getting older.....I will be 33 in April. As that number gets higher, I feel anxious. As the number of gray hairs that emerge get higher, I freak!! I don't want to go gray yet. Do I keep colouring now for the rest of my life, or do I let it go? People would always then think I was older than I really am. I still feel young, I still, most days, feel like I am in my 20's. I however, look in the mirror and am reminded that I am not in my 20's.

So, in other news, still no job!! However, he is currently taking a typing speed test right beside me for a job that he got called for yesterday. He has to submit his University transcripts, and a typing speed test, only one problem, he's trying to take the test on a laptop....it sounds like its proving to be difficult...Last time he took the typing speed test he had a 45wpm score...he sounds frustrated right now.....only time will tell.

We were going to have a birthday party for said son on Sunday, but mother nature had different plans!! We got a dumping of snow Saturday and Sunday, and we had to cancel due to blizzard conditions!! Crazy, when just 2 weeks ago we were enjoying + temperatures!! We rescheduled his party, I hope it works out for him, he will be so sad if people can't make it again. We got to see some amazing snow drifts though, too fun!!

Pictures to come when I can get them uploaded from my camera!!

Love made into Paper Airplanes

I don't often post about things like this for reasons that might be obvious. But I have to share the precious heart of my 6 yr old daughter. My husband has been layed off from a job he held for 11 yrs. It was a good job, and we were doing well as a 1 income family. It has been hard, and I am sure this is just the beginning. We've often told the kids straight out, we can't buy that because we have no money because daddy doesn't have a job. When we pray, we pray for everything, for God to provide, for daddy to get a job, for us to be able to buy groceries and so on. So this morning when the children were done doing their chores and daily school work, my youngest two girls, Alexa and Breanna were crafting in the school room. This is always a pet peeve of mine, I don't like when they make messes!! Sigh...then Breanna came out asking me how to spell things. So I figured that it would be good writing practise!!

This is what she made:The sign says: Selling Airplanes and Pictures and she posted it on our dining room window

And here are what they made:
The reason, "so we can have money cause we don't have much" in Breanna's words. Kept close to the front door just in case anyone comes. Oh my heart aches for my children, and in a good way, love. I love them soooo much!! Such precious hearts. Ever so thank-ful we are shepherding their hearts at home.

Life

This is what almost hit us, this right here. Ya, We were driving to go shopping, early in the morning to beat the 'rush', then out of the corner of our eyes we see this huge snow cloud in the centre of the ditch!! Hubby swerved and I turned around to see a truck coming out of the centre ditch and 'drive' onto the shoulder of the highway. Hubby pulled over and I called 911 (first time ever) He ran back to the truck to find the roof smashed in and the male driver bleeding from all sorts of places. His name was Kevin. We had to stick around and fill out a statement about what we saw. And then we were on our way for a day of shopping. But throughout the day, the scene replayed in our heads over and over, realizing how close we were to being hit by a speeding, rolling truck. We talked about it over and over, the kids (Noah) cried because they thought about how serious the accident really was for the male driver and for us. We prayed and thanked God for 'saving' us, prayed and cried some more and now I think we are ok. Glad to hear that the driver was treated and released, something else we prayed for!

I have been thinking a lot lately about life, and how quick it is taken. People out snowmobiling, and having fun, and in an instant it's all over. One minute celebrating Christmas with family, and a week later planning a funeral for a loved one who is gone too soon. Driving along the highway and out of the corner of your eye a truck slams into your vehicle and in a flash your breath is taken right out of you, forever. Now I know we weren't struck, and we are very thank-full for that, but there are ones who aren't so 'lucky' for lack of a better word.

All this to say that we just don't know when our time is. We can do all that we think will make us 'live longer' but there are the times when things are out of our hands! One thing that isn't out of our hands is how we live our lives right now, today. Also where we 'end' up after our time does come. Accepting Jesus into our hearts, and living each day for Him with ensure we go to Heaven, and I know that is where I want to 'end' up.

DECEMBER!!

Wow, the month has arrived. The last month of the year. The month our oldest daughter turns 12. The month where my hubby gets layed off from the job he has had for the last 11 yrs. The month where things change forever. The month we celebrate the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. The month we exchange presents. The month we spend time with family. The month where we create memories and celebrate traditions. The month we look forward to all year. The month we do more baking than is normal. The month where, in my family, we have more birthdays than any other month. The month when we scurry about to get last minute things for our loved ones. The month when giving means more than receiving. The month in which we experience the shortest amount of daylight, with the shortest day of the year.

What does this time of year mean to you, this month, mean to you?

Have you ever wished...

that you hadn't said something after you said it, or maybe the opposite, wished you had said something and it was too late. I have probably way too many times that I'd like to count. For whatever reason or another, there is a hint of regret. That is probably why I am a quiet, shy person. Don't want to say something that sounds stupid, or have people look at me in a strange way for what I said. But I also have to realize that we are not all perfect, we are all sinners. We all have our faults. I wish I was outgoing and had lots of friends, I wish that I was a funner (that doesn't look like a word) person to hang out with. I wish I was more smarter...okay, I did that on purpose, really, I ain't that stupid. Okay, I did that on purpose too. I wish I knew more about the bible, so that I could quote something or look up something when I need.

I am self conscience, I am a homebody, I am shy, I am easily intimidated, I am a follower of Jesus Christ, I am a mother, I am a wife, I am a sister and a daughter. I try to be a good friend, and I know I could be better, but am also afraid of trying too hard to be a friend, and afraid I will scare people off, so I hold back. I love to host parties (ya, even though I don't very often lately), I love to bake, and share with others, I love to go out to peoples houses, I love to go to movies with friends, and I love love going out on dates with my husband. I love my children so much, and am afraid of them growing up, cause that only means I am getting older. I love organizing things, and having things organized, but have a hard time knowing where to start. I love to exercise, and I love change. I love to have time to myself, but also get lonely when that does happen. I have a skin disorder, and I have women issues. I have pains, and hurts. I'm afraid of getting cancer, and dying at a young age. I am overweight, and I don't like it. I am human, just like you.

For those reading this, thank-you for reading. I want to apologize for anything I said that may have offended you, or hurt you in anyway. If I have, please forgive me.

Pictures of stuff!!

My stamping/crafting area (hubby's tools weren't put away :/) The open, organized basement! We need to do some more renos down here, its stuck in the 80's

My fun new toy, don't know it's official name, but I LOVE it!!! And it spins!!

And this is what I made after I organized my tools!! I think its home will be our bedroom!! (I don't know why they don't open bigger, but you can click on My Stampin' Gallery on the side and see a bigger image I hope)Quick Update: Kids were sick last week, Em and Lex had flu symptoms for 4 day, (Lex at the beginning of the week and Em at the end of the week)and Noah had it only for a day. Bre had an ear ache somewhere in there too, but her and I and daddy all managed to not get the flu. We pretty much stayed home, cept for the odd thing, and made sure we washed hands and stayed in only one part of the house! We went for a quicky visit to the farm, and are now ready to start a new week!! No more sickness!!