"Our Sweet Journey"

It has been awhile!

2010-01-17T14:38:00.000-08:00

Wow, didn't realize it had been almost a year since my last post. I tend to do all my updating on Facebook, its easier and I can do it from my phone. The last year has been a busy one. Finished another year of school, and on the Dean's list both semester's. We went to Virginia Beach in August to visit Adria's sister, we spent almost 2 weeks there. We had the opportunity to go to Washington DC while we were there, and along our trip we stopped in the Smoky Mountains National Park, and St. Louis to visit the Arch. We traveled through 10 states if I counted correctly and while travling we stayed in Gatlingburg, TN and Louisville, KY. Can't wait to see what this year has in store and I will do better to update more often...

First Place!

2009-03-16T18:49:00.000-07:00

We had our Home School Co-op presentation night this past Thursday night. During this presentation night, we also had the annual Art Show Contest. Noah won First Place in his category for his painting, he also won $25.00. Brinnlee also won First Place in her category for her drawing, and she also won $25.00. I am so proud of them, they did their projects all by themselves. I wasn't sure....how they would do, i kept telling Noah..."pay attention to the detail"....he said dad its fine and apparently it was. Congrats my babies!

Wow, what a busy Anniversary!

2009-03-01T19:43:00.000-08:00

Well today is our 13th wedding anniversary, and it was a busy one. We woke up this morning with our feet running, we had to be at church this morning early to get the things that we are responsible for done and ready to go. After church we had to go grab something to eat and run to Target before having to return to the 180 at 3:00 for preparation for Family Time service we had tonight. After leaving the 180, we got home around 9:00, and now I'm wondering where did the day go? where did the weekend go? Not the way we necessarily wanted to spend our anniversary but we had to do, what we had to do. I guess we will make it up to each other sooner or later. For some reason we exchanged gifts on Friday night, I guess just knowing today was going to be out of the question. Anyways, another busy week....seems like I have so much school work due this week, in fact I do! Last week was the same way, I had a test everyday except Friday, and three papers due as well. This week, i have a power point, a group video in Spanish I, a Final in Spanish I, an Oral Final in Spanish I, a paper due in Intro to Ed., a paper due in Science in the Classroom over Bad Science.....I think that might be it, oh plus I have to work, co-op, and life in general, also I have some painting to do. I am so ready for Spring Break but it is not until the 23rd if I can wait that long! Well I am off to bed!

Taking a deep breath...

2009-02-09T17:37:00.000-08:00

It has been a busy busy past couple of weeks! A little over a week ago, my wife had surgery, so those few days were crazy. She goes back this friday for check up and hopefully all is well. School has been busy, so many projects this semester, plus I started observing this past friday. Nono's birthday was thursday, he had a party with the homeschool group at Chuck E Cheese. On his birthday we went out for lunch and he spent the night with his nana and papa. On friday we went to dinner with grandma and grandpa, and we also had Brinn's friend Olivia spending the night with us that night. Of course we had to go to Wal-Mart and Target to let him spend his money and gift cards. Saturday he wanted to take a couple of friends to see Hotel for Dogs.....and then we went to get something to eat afterwards. Sunday I caught up on homework, and today was just as busy....went to my classes, pciked up kids, grabbed lunch, went to the Civic Center to see the F.S. Symphony, and now my wife and kids are gone to a girl scout meeting and I am studying for my Spanish midterm tommorrow. Whew! And its only Monday!

Ice Damage...

2009-01-27T11:51:00.001-08:00

Lastnight around 11:45 we woke up to the sound of limbs crashing down on the house and fence. They fell on the corner of the house and then fell down onto the fence and now we can see into the neighbor's yard. We woke the kids up and moved them into the living room because the end of the house where the pine trees are, is where their room is located. I went out in the icy rain and moved my truck over away from the trees, it was funny because of course its midnight and freezing rain is falling and I can't see anything and here I am trying to move my truck so falling limbs would not hit it. Not sure what tonight will bring, the temperatures are suppose to fall under freezing and the falling moisture is still coming. I hope our electricity stays on, we have been fortunate so far.

Watching the weather!

2009-01-26T17:20:00.000-08:00

Well I am watching the weather, we are expecting ICE, I hope the electricity stays on this time. My wife had to go back to her store to do inventory.....there was suppose to be whole team to do this but as the ice came so did the phone calls. So, the managers are the only ones there, which I am not happy about. She recieved a call from the other manager and said the big stores are closing early because of the ice....instead of saying since all the other stores are concerned about their employees and letting them go home.....NO, the response was so we can start earlier! OH! and you can park under Dillard's, so the cars won't be covered with ice....how considerate. I know I know, I'm complaining but I have to vent or I'd be calling the District Manager and telling her what I think.....and my wife does not want me to do that...LOL. I'm working on homework even though we probably will not have school tommorrow but you never know....we live in Arklahoma!!! What is funny but not....is our power just flickered a couple of times, maybe it is time to light some candles.

Ready for the Weekend!

2009-01-23T09:52:00.000-08:00

This has been a really long week! I had alot of projects due this week and thankfully i got them all done. Tonight we have a leaders meeting at our Children's Pastor's home, to discuss the upcoming events. Sometime this weekend I have to watch "Lean On Me" for one of my classes and write a short essay about the teacher portrayed in it. Of course I need to look over my Spanish and work on my project that I will be teaching to my "Science in the Classroom" class. I am going to teach about the Circulatory System and we are going to make edible blood....got to love Science!

Sick of being Sick!

2009-01-15T12:15:00.000-08:00

Well I have been doing fine until this week, not only is it the first week of this semester, now I'm sick! Adria came home the other night running a fever and was sick in bed all day yesterday. I started running fever lastnight, felt like a truck hit me! Now we are all sick, I sometimes think it is our duplex we live in. Everything is always so dusty, I get tired of dusting.....maybe its mold....LOL....I don't know but after moving back from Texas, our allergies, sinus's were fine until we moved here. Anyways I finished my Autobiographical Pre-Assessment Writing for Intro. to Ed., printed it, and emailed it to my professor. I hope that I did it right! I called my Brother-in-law, being an English professor and all.....and it looks like I was doing it right. I'm trying to practice my Spanish, if I don't use it, I loose it. I wish the snow would of continued....I love snow!

Back to Backpacking it!

2009-01-12T17:45:00.001-08:00

Yes, school started back today. I have a pretty full schedule this semester, and I also have to do my 30 hours of observing. Lesson plans, teaching science experiments, hiking in the woods with 5th graders, all kinds of stuff lined up for me to do. I can't wait to be finished! I got to visit one of our friends classroom yesterday, her son was having a Birthday Party at the school's gym where she teaches. She took us on a tour of her classroom, and it was a really cool room and made me want to be done that much more.

Watching the OU Game!

2009-01-08T19:54:00.000-08:00

We are watching the OU game, they are trying to beat Florida....in order to win they better play better than they have been. It is 10:00 and the score is Florida 14, OU 7....Go OU!

Back to work.....

2009-01-04T20:06:00.000-08:00

Ok I have had 18 days off of work, and I am not complaining but I am not ready to go back! But school is back in session, so I have to go back to work. Next week I will also start my Spring classes, I am so ready to be done!

The Verdict Is In....

2009-01-01T07:58:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! The verdict is in.....over the month of December we did 94 loads of laundry, about half of the Duggar's. The sad thing is, is that we have four in our family versus twenty in theirs. I knew we did alot of laundry but had no idea that we did that much, and this was a normal month....no camping trips, no returning from Church camp. I guess it is a good thing my wife makes our laundry soap....saving us money! Well it is the New Year, I guess we will see how things shape up pretty soon. New President in a few days, I'm sure the economy will bounce back as soon as he is in office (according to the media), and I'm sure their will be World Peace as well....after all Obama is the greatest right? I have a few New Years resolutions this year and I am determined to stick with them but I am not saying what they are just in case I don't stick with them...LOL...Anyways Happy New Year!

Spending time with Family on Christmas...

2008-12-29T18:46:00.000-08:00

This is what the Holiday's do to Adria! I'll be in trouble for this one!

Louie sporting the scarf that Brinn knitted for him...

Nana and Papa watching the paper fly...

Papa looking for his next present....

Grandmother opening her presents...

Newest member of the Family...Maggie!

Christmas at Camp Dry Gulch...

2008-12-29T18:41:00.000-08:00

Is that Rudolph??? Noah at Camp Dry Gulch Christmas Time!

Brinn, Nono, and Olivia with General Roy....He's the man in charge at Camp Dry Gulch!

Brinn, Nono, and Olivia waiting to ride the train....

Christmas!

2008-12-29T18:31:00.001-08:00

Christmas Morning!

Noah passing out the present's...

Noah's mounted Deer Head....

Warm and Snuggly...

Brinn on Christmas Day...

Laundry!

2008-12-22T19:35:00.000-08:00

I was watching the Duggar's a few weeks ago, and they said they do 180 loads of laundry a month. I laughed because there is 19 of them, and I swear we do almost as much laundry as they do and there is only 4 of us. So, December 1st we began a chart of how many loads of laundry we do. I will let you know how many we did for the month of December. My wife makes her own laundry soap and it really helps the budget, and it works really well also. I'll keep you posted on how many loads we do compared to the Duggar's. Wow, we just got Elfed....I was typing this and our doorbell rang, opened the door and there was a sack with goodies for the kids and a note giving instructions that you have to elf two more people and only 24 hours to do so. Not sure who Elfed us but Thanks! the kids thought it was cool....

Quick Trip...

2008-12-20T18:04:00.000-08:00

Today my parents were going to Tulsa, and asked if we wanted to go. The kids and I went with them, Adria was feeling under the weather and stayed home and rested. We went to the Bass Pro Shop and a few other stores. We had a good time and the kids got a few gifts, that they have no idea that they got. They both found things they wanted and I told them its too close to Christmas, then Papa went back and got the stuff they wanted, which was hard to hide in an extended cab Chevy. We ate lunch at Steak and Shake, which was pretty good. All in all, a good day!

Finals are finally over...

2008-12-16T12:29:00.000-08:00

Yeah! I took my last final today, I am so ready for a break. Classes start again on January 12th, and I have 14 hours this spring. I am ready to go onto the next semester. We are going to go to the Rockin M Ranch tommorrow, we are going to help Grandmother make Christmas candy. Tonight is my last night at work as well, until after the New Years. We have a work Christmas Party thursday, not sure if I'm going. I'm just gonna relax!

Wheew!

2008-12-13T14:02:00.000-08:00

Wow, it has been a while since my last blog...We went to see the Nutcracker today. It was really good, Adria and Brinn has went the last couple of years and Nono and I decided to join them this year. I have two more finals, one on Monday and the last one on Tuesday. I am so excited to have some time off, I already have my final grade in Bio-lab....an 88 (B), I wanted an "A" but close enough I guess...Well I better get off of here and study!!!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-03T12:36:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T07:42:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it is already Thanksgiving! Woke up this morning, the kids were watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. While watching the parade, the kids made Pilgrim Hat cookies. Its funny because this time of year makes you stop and think about what you are really thankful for. Even if we are not happy about the newly elected president, we still live in the best country in the world. We are a very blessed country, even in our tough economic times. We have family, friends, and health. There is truly alot for us to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!

Kidney Stone!

2008-11-25T09:25:00.000-08:00

Wow! I ended up going to the E.R. this morning at 2:30, I was in so much pain. I have heard how bad Kidney Stones are but I was praying I never had to experience them, but the Doctor said that is what I have. Right now I am laying in bed, got some good pain meds in me and waiting for it to pass...I still feel nauseated...I hope that passes as well. Pray for me!

Christmas Time at S.D.C...

2008-11-24T13:31:00.000-08:00

We went to Silver Dollar City this weekend, it is their Christmas Celebration. We had alot of fun, Silver Dollar City keeps Christ in Christmas...it is a good family atmosphere. That is why we love going there, we usually go a few times a year. The whole park is decorated with millions of lights, trees, snowmen, everything to do with Christmas. They have a huge animated tree in the town square, with an awesome light show. The train ride is all decorated for Christmas, and halfway through the train ride, the train stops and the story of Jesus's birth is told. They have a parade of lights, tons of shows, if you have never been at Christmas, YOU NEED TOO. Nono got to see Santa, Brinn thinks she is too big, until it comes to the gifts...

Devil's Den

2008-11-08T19:54:00.000-08:00

We went to Devil's Den today. We had a picnic, and yes it was cold, 47 degrees to be exact. It was a good day, we went on the Devil's Den Trail, it is a 1 1/2 mile hike....pretty much all up hill! Got some good pictures of the kids, and scoped out some good camping spots. Brinn had a lock in at Church lastnight, she only got 2 hours or so of sleep. They had a spa night, nails, hair, facials....life is good. At Nono's fellowship lastnight they had the Police, Fire Dept., Paramedics there. They had their vehicles and a smoke house there for the kids to explore, he had fun! Well off to bed...Goodnight!

Sun Bathing Turkey's???

2008-11-07T09:46:00.000-08:00

The newest rage....sun bathing turkey's! So, don't be surprised, when you pull that turkey out of the oven...

Forgive them Father!

2008-11-06T08:57:00.000-08:00

Forgive them Father for they know not what they do....I have heard this from several people, after them hearing who won President. Also, and this to will pass....and it will, after a long four years! I really don't understand the people who say they are Christians, and yet vote totally opposite of what they say they believe in. I had one person tell me the day of the Election, "I hear if obama gets elected....we will get another stimulus check by the end of November." I stopped and looked at this person and said, ARE YOU SERIOUS? If he is elected, he will not be in office until January. I thought this is the type of mentality that is getting him elected, and she had heard that from several friends, scary huh? Anyway's I just had to vent. The kids got really into the election this year, and they were beyond upset as obama took the lead. My kids wore their McCain/Palin shirts and even wrote with sidewalk chalk on the driveway...."McCain Palin"...."No Bama"...and..."Boo Biden". I wish I would of taken a picture. I am proud of them...after all they already are smarter and have more of a sense of morality than most adults. Alright I have rambled long enough....

Fall Photos of the Kids...

2008-11-05T11:42:00.000-08:00

We went and took some pictures of the kids, we actually took them on Halloween. I found this old barn that was built in 1930, it turned out to be a really cool find. The owner is a retired Doctor and he told us the history of the barn and let us go inside. He loved that the kids were so intrested. He let us take pictures, he gave the kids a pumpkin and some candy. I also have a couple of shots of Brinn in her American Girl costume "Kirsten". Brinn pulled out her Amercian Girl books and let DR. S and his wife look at them. They were so nice!

Happy Halloween...

2008-10-31T18:58:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween, we aren't really big on Halloween. We stayed home tonight, the kids wanted to hand out candy from our house. We have always lived in the country and never have had trick or treaters. So, we stayed home, carved some pumpkins, ate hotwings and bagel bites. The kids put on their costumes and handed out candy, of course I trick or treated them...couldn't help it!

Camping...

2008-10-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

It has been a week since our camping trip, I have been so busy that i am just now getting to post. We went camping last weekend with our friends, we had a great time, wonderful weather! I think we kept a campfire burning the whole time, except when we were sleeping. It did get pretty cold at night, so it made my 2:00 a.m. bathroom run, so much fun....The kids had alot of fun, riding bikes and just hanging out with their friends. Here are some of our pictures from the weekend. I'm ready to go back!

Weekend flew by!

2008-10-12T20:34:00.001-07:00

Well the weekend is over, almost time for bed...it is 10:34 p.m. and thats just about my bedtime. My wife was off this weekend and that was really nice. Friday night we went to a Hoe Down, at a farm with our children's ministry workers and families. We went on a hay ride and went through a corn maze, which was cool in the dark ( I had a flashlight! ), alot of people didn't have any light at all, that would be alot harder to find your way out. We had a fire-pit, hotdogs, everything that goes along with a Hoe Down. Went to Target after that, we laughed because we were so dirty after going through mazes, riding on bales of hay and smelling like firewood, but we had to go to Target. Saturday was a cleaning and organizing house day, and that evening after taking stuff to goodwill and storage, we went shopping for a few things, to help us get ready for our camping trip that is coming up. We have planning this camping trip for months, and its going to be here before we know it. After Church tonight we went out to eat with some friends, which was nice just to catch up. Everyone is always so busy, its nice when you can just sit down and talk. Well time for me to hit the hay, well go to bed that is. Goodnight!

Rattlesnake!

2008-10-08T14:08:00.000-07:00

Apparently this 9 foot 1 inch Rattlesnake was killed at Fort Chaffee, within the last couple of days. Which is way to close to home for me. Fort Chaffee is right outside of Fort Smith, I just hope it did'nt have any buddies!

Feeling Better....

2008-10-06T19:35:00.001-07:00

Well I am feeling better this afternoon, I went to work at the school this afternoon. I am watching the Duggar family on TLC, I can't imagine having that many kids... 17 and 1 on the way. I am trying to get all of the stuff I sold on EBAY ready to be shipped. I love EBAY, it is so much fun selling stuff you don't want anymore. I think I am going to grab a bite to eat and as soon as Adria gets home, I am going to bed. Goodnight!

Long Day!

2008-09-28T19:27:00.000-07:00

Today was a long day, I ended up going to the ER. I have had this congestion, cough, drainage, stuff for about three weeks. It has settled in my chest, and the kids were calling me Wheezie this morning. Since the kids have been congested the past few days, I decided to take them with me as well. The Doctor said that they had their normal allergy stuff. I got the works, blood work, chest X-ray, and the diagnosis is......I have walking pneumonia, so I got antibiotics, and a decongestant. That only took 5 hours of our lives, but if it goes away, it will be worth it. Adria went to Church because she had a leaders meeting immediately after Church and another one right before Church, so she had a busy day as well. She has had the same congestion stuff for a little over 3 months, the doctor gave her antibiotics, she went back and he prescribed something else but it has not gone away. When we got home, I had to read my Biology, I have 4 test this week. I have a Biology test, Biology Lab quizz, Structures exam, and a Psychology exam......Fun Stuff! Bought a Bunk Bed yesterday, got it put together, it was actually easy, believe that or not. It made the room so much bigger getting rid of two twin beds, and going up with them. Well I am going to bed, I hope I can sleep tonight!

Jonas Brothers...

2008-09-24T14:42:00.000-07:00

I was looking at the Air 1 site and saw this story, I have always heard of Purity Rings and the True Love Waits pledge. The Jonas Brothers, who hasn't heard of the Jonas Brothers, were wearing their rings at the MTV Awards and the Host was giving them a hard time but apparently they thought it was a compliment that he noticed that they were gentlemen. I copied an article comment below, I thought it was cool, wish more stars would stand up for what they believe in....

The Jonas Brothers have vowed to abstain from sex until marriage.
The popular band of brothers wear purity rings as "promises to ourselves and to God that we'll stay pure till marriage," Joe, 18, tells Details magazine in their March issue.
The rings are "just one of our ways of kind of like being different than everybody else out there," Nick says.
"I got mine made at Disney World," Nick, 15 adds. "It's pretty awesome."
Oldest brother Kevin, 20, has a ring from Tiffany's. "It's pretty rock and roll," Kevin tells the magazine. "It's getting banged up a little bit because of the guitar."
Though Nick tells Details that he loves the trio's fans – the "screaming girls are awesome," he says – the brothers have told Usmagazine.com they enjoy being single.

We have Jonas Brother Cd's and as long as they continue on this track, we will continue to buy them.

Pictures from SDC...

2008-09-23T19:06:00.000-07:00

We went to S.D.C. a couple of weeks ago, thought I would post some pictures!

Deciding on Lunch...

We tried to leave them there....

Crazy I was Crazy Once...

My little Pioneer's...

And we did...

Let us out PLEASE!!!

Missing Mom, she did'nt get to come with us... We can't wait to go back!

God Was Too Busy!

2008-09-19T19:30:00.001-07:00

I got this as an email and thought it was good.....

God's Busy, if you don't know GOD, don't make stupid remarks!!!!!!!

A United States Marine was attending some college courses betweenassignments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan .
One of the courses had a professor who was an avowed atheistand a member of the ACLU.

One day the professor shocked the class when he came in. He looked tothe ceiling and flatly stated, 'God, if you are real, then I want you toknock me off this platform, I'll give you exactly 15 minutes.' The lectureroom fell silent. You could hear a pin drop.

Ten minutes went by and the professor proclaimed, 'Here I am God,
I'm still waiting.' It got down to the last couple of minutes when the
Marine got out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked
him; knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold. The
Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently. The other students
were shocked and stunned and sat there looking on in silence.

The professor eventually came to, noticeably shaken, looked at theMarine and asked, 'What the heck is the matter with you?'
'Why did you do that?' The Marine calmly replied, 'God was too
busy today protecting America's soldiers who are protecting
your right to say stupid stuff and act like an idiot, so, He sent me.'

I hope you enjoyed it! The professor reminds me of those who trash Palin.

Monday!

2008-09-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

Took my first Biology Test today, not sure how I feel about it. I have my first Structures Test Wed., I had 3 different homework assignments for the same class, I did get those done today. We got a new couch the other day, a sectional, there is a seat for everyone plus some. It is denim and you can remove all the covers and best of all they are washable, which with 2 kids and a dog that is awesome. We added some chocolate throw pillows to blend it with our decor and it is so warm and cozy now. I wasn't sure about it because I had to put my leather chair in storage for now, but I like it, we can all get comfy together. Took our old couch and donated it before Ike got here. Well enough rambling for today....

Woo Hoo!

2008-09-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

Took my first Psychology Test today, I was really worried about it, because I did not know what to expect. I made a 88, I did'nt really even know what to study, so not bad huh? My first Biology test is Monday, that is the one I'm really worried about. I'm actually off work tonight, I'm watching Ghost Hunters, I love this show, and I'm usually at work. Its going to be a great night. Ghost Hunters, Destination Truth, Pizza, couldn't be better!

Its Friday!

2008-09-05T11:09:00.000-07:00

I was so ready for Friday, I have alot of Homework this weekend but its ok. The kids have Kids Fellowship at Church tonight, so I have to take them where they need to go. I will have about 3 hours to myself, so that will be nice, sometimes you just need time by yourself! I need some jeans, maybe I will go look for a pair of jeans, on sale of course. I am a bargain hunter, if it is not on sale, I don't buy it. It's not that I am cheap, it's being smart....at least that is what I am going by. With me going to School and working part time, money is tight, so we have to stretch it as much as we can. So, back to jeans...I need jeans, my jeans are in bad shape. I hate looking for jeans, I dont know how many times I have returned them because I get my size, get them home and they are some stupid low rise pair. Why does a guy need low rise jeans? I have no idea why anyone needs low rise jeans but especially guys, and even more so, guys my size. LOL If the waist size is in the 40's....low rise is not needed! Ok, I'm not sure why I went there but I did and I'm not back-spacing. Well I've got to go clean the Kitchen, so see ya!

Good Labor Day!

2008-09-01T18:46:00.000-07:00

Today was a good day. Went and picked up Brinn from her friends house, they made popcorn balls and made dog beds for their dogs. Brinn's is blue with purple trim and Louie's name on it, such a talented girl...watch out Martha! After picking Brinn up, we went to the Rockin M Farm AKA Grandmothers. The kids got to see their horse friend Delta, I got a 22 automatic rifle, so got to do some target practice and the kids shot their BB guns. Brinn did take a couple shots with the rifle, she is really good. Went by my Aunt Vicki's house, she had some eggs for me and even better, some Pork Chops, Pork Steaks, and Sausage...Thanks! Aunt Vicki... I also tried to fix her wireless connection but it would not setup, something to do with the IP address, beyond my computer knowledge. Great day in all, back to the real world tommorrow. Goodnight!

Long Weekend...

2008-08-31T17:44:00.000-07:00

Long weekend sort of, a full weekend. Saturday Noah went and spent the night with his friend Caleb and we met up with them at Church this morning. Today after Church Caleb came over and he is spending the night with us tonight. Brinn was home all day yesterday with us, I think she missed her little brother. We took some stuff to Goodwill and then went to the Book Shop. Tonight Brinn is spending the night with her friend Olivia, so tommorrow I will be running around delivering and picking up children. I had a wild week at work, we have a wild bunch of kids this year. I am hoping that they settle down soon. School is going well, I have 13 hours this semester. Only one week down but I was ready for tommorrow off. Brinn wants her friend Britt to come to Kids Fellowship on Friday, so I'm sure the planning is already in the making, another busy week in store. Happy Labor Day!

Found this, thought it was cool....

2008-08-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

Please make sure you pray before you decide who to vote for, it is very important, so do not listen to the Media's ignorant statements, and listen to what God says.

A few random pictures from the past year...

2008-08-26T08:43:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be cool to put up some pictures of things we have done in the past year!

Back To Work!

2008-08-20T19:11:00.000-07:00

Well I headed back to work today. It was fun I have 22 kids in my class but it is only for 3 hours, so not too bad. Tommorrow morning we have to be at Church to decorate the stage for our Children's Ministry Seminar this Saturday. Then head back to work at the School. Friday is sort of a treat, my Mom and Dad are on vacation this week and they asked us if we wanted to go to Silver Dollar City, so we are riding up with them and going to the City. We Love Silver Dollar City, alot of walking but fun. My wife does not get to go, she is working but she said we could go, the school is closed on Friday's, so I'm off. I start my classes on Monday, I guess I'm excited, I just want to get done!

Another Busy Week Ahead!

2008-08-17T18:57:00.000-07:00

The start of another week is upon us. At Church, we have C.M.U. this coming weekend....Childrens Ministry University. We spent all day saturday decorating and getting things ready for the stage. I now lead Praise and Worship in the Childrens Ministry and so I learned two new songs to sing this morning. Thursday we have to go put the stage together, I start work at the School on Wednesday among all the other daily activities, should be for a full week. Also tuesday is my wifes Birthday....and I have absolutely nothing planned. Well supper is ready....I better go for now.

Sunday...

2008-08-10T19:31:00.000-07:00

Well, the weekend is over. Woke up running late for Church, the rain was so tempting just to keep on sleeping. We are working in Kids Church, we have a small group which consist of about 17-24 second grade boys. I also recently started leading Praise and Worship in Kids Church as well, at first I was nervous but it is getting easier and the kids are beginning to respond to the changes being made. After Church, my Mother and Father (in-laws) took the kids and I out to eat. Adria had to work today, so we got to eat out and I did'nt have to cook, YEAH! Some of our friends showed up and ate lunch with us as well. Their little boy is Noah's buddy, so he was excited they were there. Mrs. Traci and Brinn walked next door to a discount jewelry store, Brinn ended up with several bracelets, neckalces and a ring. Made our weekly trip to Staples and Office Depot, for the bargains, we had 4 bags of stuff and only spent $3.21, not bad huh? It's nice to get bargain's, especially how expensive everything is. Well its about time to go to sleep. Goodnight!

Finished!

2008-08-08T19:37:00.000-07:00

I finished my finals for Summer Two yesterday. I am so happy, I made a 92 on my Geography final and a 93 on my American National Government final. I have two weeks off and then Fall starts! My babies are spending the night with our friends tonight and we are watching a movie and making Homeade Laundry Soap...Yes I said Homeade. Our friend made some and had the recipe for it, it is actually really cool and very cost effective. Smells really good and you do not have to use fabric softner. Well, I had a busy day, I think I used 1/2 tank of gas in my truck, but I got all of my errands done.

Back To Work Already...

2008-07-28T18:01:00.000-07:00

I realized today that it is almost time to go back to work. Summer has flown by! School is back in August 20th, I work Monday through Thursday and off on Friday's. I will continue going to school this fall, I had Summer l and ll classes, and I will have 1 week off before work (school)starts and 2weeks before classes begin again. I would like to take the kids to Sea World before it all starts, since we have Season Passes to Sea World San Antonio. But it is so HOT!, at least the price of gas has went down. We are throwing around the idea of going to Disney World on spring break, when it is cooler, and just do some camping around here this fall. Whatever we do, it will be fun!

She's Home...

2008-07-25T07:57:00.000-07:00

My baby is home from camp, okay she's not a baby but she will always be my baby. I know she had so much fun but I am sure glad she is back. The camp where she went has everything under the sun for them to do. They horse back riding, two go-cart tracks, bumper boats, water slides, pool, merry go round, banana boat, they take them tubing, they hve two huge game rooms, and so much more. Although there was so much for them to do, the most important thing was the experience with God that was the most fun, the praise and worship was awesome and the services were all about this Journey called Life and what a journey it is. I want to go next year! Yesterday my little boy had one of his friends over, we swam and after we picked up sissy, we went to lunch with a few friends who also came home from camp. After lunch we inherited another one of his friends and we went to the Nature Center, it was way to hot for hiking but we did it. I hope today will not be as busy.

Gone To Camp....

2008-07-21T19:34:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we took our daughter to Church Camp, she rode the bus and we followed. Our Church took 74 first to fifth graders. The camp is so awesome, I have never been to a camp like it. They have some much for them to do, it is unreal. We stayed for Chapel and the Praise and Worship was so good, she is going to have such a great time. I miss her so much but it helps knowing how awesome of a time she is going to have. We are small group leaders in Kids Church and we have second grade boys, so I helped them make their beds and made sure they got settled in. They are so funny, they were all taking pictures of their beds and I told them save some film for the rest of the week. I hope I get to go next year as a sponsor.

Test

2008-07-17T19:47:00.001-07:00

Tommorrow is my first Exam in American Natioanl Government, I have studied all I can, I am to the point I either know it or not. We have an essay question that is 40% of the test and it is on the Federalist Papers #10 and #51, it has to be a 2 page essay answer. Pray for me! We only have 2 exams, so I have to do good.

Where did the weekend go?

2008-07-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

The weekend just flew by. I had an online quizz this weekend for geography, I hope I did well. I got my quizz back today in American National Government and I did really well, better than I expected. Our exam is this friday and I am nervous because we only have 2 exams in this class, so I have to do well or else. I finished my powerpoint today, I had alot of homework today, and now I am going to bed. The kids and I went to Office Depot because they were suppose to have 1cent items but of course they had none of them, but I did find a flashdrive on sale which is good, I needed a 2GB. Well goodnight, tommorrow is another busy day, going to keep the road hot and the gas tank empty.

Kids Growing Up!

2008-07-12T07:28:00.000-07:00

Lastnight the kids had Kids Fellowship at church. They were in different places, our Church has a large campus and so we had to drop them at different buildings, it was so weird. At first Noah did not want to go because Sissy was not with him for the first time. We took her to the Youth Center....she is growing up, which is hard for me. They both did fine, my wife and I went on a date, more like time alone. We went to eat dinner and to the mall, exciting stuff. This weekend I have an online quizz, Yeah! I also have to finish my powerpoint on China this weekend. So, I guess I better get started.

Back In Class....

2008-07-07T13:17:00.000-07:00

Today was the first day of Summer 2, Amercian National Government....I am so excited! It is only 4 weeks long which is good, it will be over soon. Also today I am working on my Powerpoint for Geography, my country is China...I've put it off long enough. I watched 10,000 B.C. when I got home from school, I have had it for almost 2 weeks, I love Netflix, no late fees.

Fun on the Fourth...

2008-07-06T15:13:00.000-07:00

We spent the 4th with our friends....friends, food, fireworks, fun.....who could ask for anything more......

Delta the Horse...

2008-07-04T10:04:00.001-07:00

Delta the Horse is the kids horse, she lives at my Grandparents...."The Rocking M Ranch"...as it is called. She is like a puppy, she follows the kids everywhere, I think she would follow them in the house if she was allowed to. Her mom died 2 day after she was born, Grandpa bottled fed her up until the last few weeks, the kids loved that part. She is so cute and when she see's the kids, she runs over to the fence and starts talking to them....well in horse language that is.

Map Project is done...

2008-07-04T09:52:00.000-07:00

We finished it, I have never used the Elmers Spray Craft Glue but it was cool, it stuck so well. We painted the frame, we cut down our free cardboard from Sam's, and glued the map which was also free from Papa, and wha-la....a framed map for less than $8.00.

Thank You Sam's...

2008-07-02T19:29:00.000-07:00

The kids and I went looking for a piece of something, board, cardboard, something. Noah has a world map that we have had on his wall with just thumbtacks and it started wrinkling since it has warmed up. I bought an open back frame yesterday on clearance at Hobby Lobby for $3.20, not bad huh? So, we needed a 32x44 inch of backing to attatch the map to. We went to Lowe's and could not find anything that size and did not want to buy a whole piece of board, we asked them if they had any cardboard that we could have and without checking they said NO, sorry. So, we went to Sam's and asked and the girl was so nice, and she even helped us dig it out. So, now we have a project to work on. And thanks to Sam's we didn't have to buy any pricey piece of wood. The frame will dress his map up and look good in his room. Little things make me Happy!

Air Conditioning...

2008-07-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

The Air Conditioner went out on my truck and I've been putting it off for a couple of months now. I got it fixed today and it was so nice, its blowing nice and cold now, and my wallet is so much lighter. I also went to the College and bought my book for my Summer ll class, $74.00 for one American National Government book....crazy. I start Monday and I'm looking forward to getting started. Brought the kids bike home from Grandma's house, they have been in her garage. Our street is very quiet, so I think as long as I am with them we can ride on our street, or go to the park.....

Family Day...

2008-06-29T20:03:00.001-07:00

Today was a great day, we went to Church this morning, came home watched a movie, ate way too much Lasagne and played Monopoly. I had an online Test I had to take tonight ....Hopefully I did well. I am out of school for a week and start back for Summer II, I am ready to get it over with! By the way Noah won Monopoly.....Goodnight!

A Lazy Day...

2008-06-28T19:51:00.000-07:00

Today was a good day, we spent all day at our friends house, we ate, played Trivial Pursuit 90's edition, we ate.....Matt found me this cool background and added other features...Nice! We were there all day but time flew by. Well it is time for bed. Goodnight!

Friday All Day!

2008-06-27T18:10:00.000-07:00

Today was a good day, my wife was off work and we spent the day out and about looking for clothes for my daughter for Camp. I got my new wireless printer set up today...YEAH! Anytime I have had to print anything, I have to go into my daughters room unplug her printer from her computer and then plug it into my laptop....anyways it was a pain... So I am so excited I can print and not even get out of my chair. Life is Good :)

Doing It Again!

2008-06-25T15:19:00.000-07:00

Well I am trying this again, my daughter started her blog and kept on, and on, so I started mine again. How I came up with my screen name......I have returned to College and trying to finish my Early Childhood Degree, I substitute when I can and one of my kindergarten students told me one day....Mr. Sweet you rock! So, Mr. Sweet Rocks was born.