Today after church we joined my sister and her family at the Loughborough Public Schools big sliding hill. We spent the better part of 2 hours going down and up that old hill laughing most of the time. It was a really great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. My nephew Jadon decided that it would be fun to jump informed of the sled my sister and I were rocketing down the hill on. Needless to say there was a crash that sent him flipping through the air and us flipped over face first into the snow. It was hilarious and know one was injured. I didn't seem him try that trick again. My brother in law mike wanted to show off his youthful skills and tried standing on the sled. He ended up baling 3 times and really smashing his head from what I could see. He didn't even flinch or let us see his pain. His persistence paid off because his forth and final ride he made to the very bottom. He had showed us all that he still had it! It was weird being on that hill again and on the other side of the spectrum. Me being a parent and taking my children! It's so strange how things all happen so fast. I have great memories of that place. Sliding with my childhood friends like Troy, Derek, Devin, Connie and Sarah. What's even more weird is that my husband Jacob is almost an exact replica of my best friend growing up. I often laugh of a sound or expression Jacob will make that reminds me of Troy. Their laugh, the way they eat, even their sense of humor. I did love Troy very much. He was a great companion. We had so great times together. And I got to marry Him! The new and improved Christian version though.
Anyway, a great day under my belt for may years of reliving-enjoyment.
M

I saw my sister in law last night at her work place, Starbucks. I noticed some art work they had up on the wall with price tags beside them and asked about it. She said that people can get themselves on a list to display their art and sell it! I was so excited! I'm trying to dig up some of my old stuff and plan to do some new things too. What a fun way to get some extra cash and even maybe a name fer myself. I want to think of some really cool signature or trade mark. Any ideas?

I'm Back

Ok so its been a while since I have blogged. I have good reason. I miscarried my last child at 5 months. It's been pretty rough for a while but things are looking up and so am I. God has done some wonderful things in my life as a result of this tramatic experience. We are now on the round to rebuilding or lives and our hearts as me plan the next pregnancy.

I don't know if its just me or if the kids are actually losing their minds. Now when I scold Lydia she laughs at me. This of course makes me even more angry. I am really very nearly at my wits end about this discipline thing. I would greatly appreciate any advice you may have to offer. It seems like all I can do to get to the end of the day without doing serious damage to the little punks. Anyway, I'll write more real soon. MB