Thundering Herd

2012-02-14T17:05:00.001-05:00

Ann Voskamp has a button with great links for daily brainwork. I'm putting it on here for future reference.

Practical Pages

2012-01-19T17:14:00.003-05:00

Adeena sent me this link. It's a treasure of homeschooling ideas. Check it out!

Missing

2011-09-23T19:53:00.002-04:00

Where are all of my kids?

Christopher's comment at the dinner table.

2011-05-26T19:40:00.000-04:00

So, we're sitting at the supper table tonight eating particularly delicious hamburgers, and I said to the family, "The reason these hamburgers are so delicious is because they're made of fatty meat. The flavour is in the fat."

Critter pipes up, "We're eating FATTY MEAT?"

Dead silence in the room...then everyone burst out laughing.

Snort, snicker... Killing myself laughing a couple of hours later.

(For those of you who don't know our family that well, Fatty was the name of our dog who recently had a seizure and drowned in the pond. Critter has a well-developed sense of humour.)

Being A Big Sister

2011-03-05T23:47:00.004-05:00

You know, seeing a younger sibling doing the things you've already done for the very first time kind of gives you an undeniable urge to tell them what to do.

This is not a good idea. I'm learning to keep my trap shut.

But if I do speak out, and give suggestions, it's out of love.

Seriously.

I LOVE my family. To the death I would defend each one. I only want to see my family amongst daisies in the sunshine holding hands laughing and singing with flowers and ribbons adorning our heads.....

The lesson I'm learning is that no matter what I say, ultimately each has their own path, or course to run, which has already been ordained.

I can't help it though. There's so MANY of you to worry about.

All About Me

2011-02-15T15:45:00.000-05:00

I have an old copy of a book I used to get my little kids to write... sort of a fill-in-the-blanks writing activity.

1. Cover: All About Me
Name and Drawing

2. Table of Contents

3. Fascinating Facts
Name
Age
Family Members

My eyes are: ____
My hair is: ______
My face is: __________

My favourite clothes are:

My favourite food is:

This is me: (Self-Portrait)

4. Poems

You Are You

From the top of your head to the bottoms of your feet,
Lives an important person you'll want to meet;
Do you know who it is? Give up? Here's a clue:
An incredibly amazing kid - It's YOU!

When you get a scratch, who feels it swell?
Who dreams up adventures only you can tell?
Who thinks up your thoughts, who feels like you do?
A unique individual - little old You!

No one in the world can take up your place
Nobody else has your special face
God made you special, so it's very true...
There's nobody else in the world like YOU!

I'm The Only Me Far as I Can See

Some people are smaller than me;
Some people are taller, taller than me.
Some are fatter, some slimmer, trimmer than me,
But I'm the only me, far as I can see.

Some people are darker than me;
Some people are lighter, lighter than me.
Some have trouble doing easy things that I do,
While I have trouble doing what comes easy to you.

Some people have black hair, blond, red or brown,
Some curly, some straight; just look around!
I did look around, far as I could see,
And I couldn't find another one exactly like ME!

God Made You Special
VERSE 1
When Jesus sent you to us we loved you from the start
You were just a bit of sunshine from heaven to our heart
Not just another baby for since the world began
There’s been something very special for you in His plan

CHORUS
That’s why He made you special
You’re the only one of your kind
God gave me a body and a bright healthy mind
He has a special purpose that He wants you to find
So He made me something special
I’m the only one of my kind

VERSE 2
I have a little sister who’s not at all like me
She can write a lovely poem but I can climb a tree
My brothers always different with freckles on his nose
When my questions need answers he’s the one who knows

CHORUS
That’s why He made you special
You’re the only one of your kind
God gave me a body and a bright healthy mind
He has a special purpose that He wants you to find
So He made me something special
I’m the only one of my kind

VERSE 3
My daddy mows the backyard
My mommy makes the bed
My brother cleans the playroom
I see the dog gets feed
And each one needs the other to help them through the day
And love must be the reason God planned it just that way

CHORUS
That’s why He made you special
You’re the only one of your kind
God gave me a body and a bright healthy mind
He has a special purpose that He wants you to find
So He me something special
I’m the only one of my kind

TAG
Yes He made you something special
He made me something special
He made you something special
You’re the only one of your kind

5. My Family

We have ____________ people in our family. I have ________ sisters and _______ brothers.

I like having a large family because ________________________________________________.

I don't like it when ___________________________________________________________.

My favourite thing to do with my whole family is:

6. Relatives: Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, Grandparents

I have _____ uncles and _______ aunts and _________ cousins, too.

Draw pictures of the relatives.

7. Church Family

We attend church at ___________________________. Our Pastor's name is __________________. Some of the things we do on Sundays are...

I love Jesus because ....

I know God answers prayer because ....

I want to obey my Heavenly Father because...

8. My Favourite Thing to Do is.....

9. Imagination

If I were a fictional character, I'd be...

If I were a Bible person, I'd choose to be...

If I were a vehicle, I'd be....

If I were an appliance, I'd be...

If I were an animal, I'd like to be....

I wouldn't like to be....

10. Our Pets

This page can be filled with drawings and facts about the family pets. What kind of animal; name; food; care; characteristics, etc.

11. All By Myself

When I'm alone, I like to ....

12. Emotions

What makes me happy; sad; angry, excited, etc.

13, When I grow up...

Whoa.

2011-01-22T18:14:00.003-05:00

I am SAD about how long its been since someone posted on this.

That is all.

20 Great Reasons I Homeschool

2010-08-10T23:42:00.002-04:00

Just Chickin' in.

2010-08-04T06:45:00.000-04:00

Chicken Processing:

Catch the Chicken (Tiana)
Tie its legs. (Tiana)
Put a slip knot over the head. (Critter)
Wrap it in a feed bag, so as to minimize the struggle before and after it expires (Tiana).
Hold on tight while stretching its neck over the stump. (Tiana and Critter)
Off with its head (Jared)
HOLD ON TIGHT AGAIN (Tiana)
Throw the head in the bucket (Critter)
Make comments (grandkids) about how gross it is.
Hang the chicken.
Skin the chicken. (Linda)
Gut the chicken. (Elena)
Make comments about how sorry you are for the chicken. (Nate)
Ask, "Where are the violins and the harp?" (Nate)
Wash the chicken. (Grannymom)
Part the chicken. (Grannymom)
Bag the chicken according to parts.
Carry the bagged chicken to the freezer.
Repeat. Repeat. Repeat...

It's a big job, but somebody's got to do it! Thanks for your hard work, family of mine!

Its the Dad life.

2010-07-13T19:37:00.001-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZa7hU6tP_s

Daniel starts tomorrow!

2010-07-12T23:31:00.000-04:00

Cool new job making sandwich buildings.

2010-07-11T22:13:00.000-04:00

Harold Webb of Britain was the referee for the World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain. He was heavy-handed, handing out many yellow cards as well as one red card. I thought he was biased against the Dutch.

Here is a humorous link that insinuates that Webb is Spanish.

And here is a link that states that the Dutch coach says the best team won.

The best dramatic divers won, that's for sure.

Moms - this is your life!

2010-06-28T13:22:00.001-04:00

It just disappeared...

2010-06-02T14:24:00.001-04:00

How to Tell if You're Mom's Favourite

2010-05-30T12:01:00.002-04:00

Go here. It's pretty obvious.

40th Piano Recital of Mrs. Gail Lear

2010-05-11T19:39:00.003-04:00

An appreciative group of family and friends were entertained on Monday night by the students of Mrs. Gail Lear of Londesborough.

Gail (A. Mus. ORMTA) has been teaching piano to local students for over 45 years. She held recitals in her home in the beginning years, but 40 years ago moved to a public venue.

There were solos from students ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 10. Of particular interest were the duets and trios by siblings of different families.

Mrs. Lear is a wonderful teacher who understands that music is not just about the skill or the achievements, but that it is a necessary luxury. She desires to teach her students to have fun, to recognize beauty, to persevere and gain character as well as ability.

She's obviously doing a great job. In a recent Music Festival held in Walkerton, Ontario, every one of Mrs. Lear's students placed first in their category!

Best video ever.

2010-05-06T23:03:00.000-04:00

Charlie, the Great-Nephew... cuteness personified.

2010-04-28T09:25:00.000-04:00

And, it starts again...

2010-04-26T23:10:00.002-04:00

Monday nights, eating supper in a hurry, rushing out the door. Where's the water bottle? Do you have your soccer cleats? Shin pads? Okay, let's go.

Critter was delighted to find out his coach this year would be Joe. Assisted by Don. Two of the funniest guys ever to coach a soccer team.

I took him to St. Columban and was happy to see that Heather's brood was arriving at the same time. That means we'll be on the same schedule for practice, even though Quin and Nate are not on the same team as Critter this year. I'll get to chase Ava around for a bit, and see Emma do cartwheels.

Christopher was happy that he recognizes some of his old favourite teammates. David, Noah, Kayleigh, Char. And some new ones he's never met.

I just hope that next week it won't be quite as cold as it was tonight. It was FREEZING.

It's worth it, though, just to see the smile on my son's face.

Linda drools

2010-04-26T11:47:00.003-04:00

over the strangest things. Today, she hijacked her Mother to watch a youtube video of a strange percussion instrument - a so-called "hang drum". Click the following site link to see just what it is she's drooling over - before her keyboard becomes totally drenched and unuseable.

http://www.hapitones.com/index.html

Islands in the Stream

2010-04-07T22:42:00.001-04:00

One of my all-time favourite duets. I know, I know.

Justin and Ethan, doing their "Kata"!

2010-03-31T10:49:00.001-04:00

Sound Theology is Comforting

2010-03-16T10:51:00.001-04:00

The End of a Tradition

2010-03-14T11:04:00.005-04:00

Well, we did it. Rick and I took our 12th 10 - year - old out for his birthday celebration. We were months and months late in doing so, and I think part of that was a reluctance to end the fun.

It started with our oldest child. When she was turning 10, I thought it would be a great idea to take her out for a special treat, some alone time with her parents all to herself. After all, when she turned 10 she was already the oldest of five children. She was a second Mommy to Matty-Matt, the youngest at the time. As soon as he could make his wishes known, he went to Adeena for everything. She was the one who had to get him his drinks. She was the one who had to tie his shoes. She was the one who had to zip up his coat. She was the one.

No wonder she needed a break.

So, we got a babysitter for the younger ones, then headed out to Elmira. We shopped at a store (can't remember the name of it now, and it's no longer there) that had many different shops inside it. She picked out her present, and we went out for supper. It was a big deal in those days, when we had very little extra money for treats, to go to a restaurant. It was special.

Once we did it for one, we had to do it for the rest. Every couple of years we'd have another kid turning 10, and we'd take him or her out for the Birthday Tradition. Some chose family restaurants; others chose all-you-can-eat Pizza places. As the younger ones reached the age of ten, the older ones coached them... "you want a STEAK... or Surf 'n Turf". Don't settle for Swiss Chalet!

Christopher turned ten last August, but life was a zoo at the time, so we put off his celebration. Then there was Christmas, then Dad's surgery. We just kept postponing.

Finally, on Friday, we had the time and the money. Off we went. Dad had to do an errand, so Critter amused himself by playing a game of Wheel of Fortune on my cellphone. He told me that all he wanted for his birthday present was some Halo lego... and that we could get it at Zellers.

We stopped at Zellers in Cambridge. Critter picked out some rubber boots; I insisted he choose some running shoes. The toy area had a variety of Halo Lego, and Christopher vacillated between a number of different options, finally settling on two. What can I say? He got both. He's my BABY!

Off we went to Golf's Steak House. We got there early (about quarter to five) and I informed the waitress that Critter couldn't have any dairy or corn or wheat, and that I couldn't have any wheat or soy or corn. We figured we'd be fairly safe as we got there before the supper rush.

We ordered, then went to the salad bar. I'm pretty sure the dill dressing on the cucumbers had corn starch in it... I started bloating pretty quick. Critter didn't eat the stuff, so he was fine.

When the waitress brought his shrimp cocktail, Rick and I took one look at it and ordered the same. Amazing shrimp, five inches long, thick, juicy, delicious. Critter dug in, munching happily on his jumbo shrimp.

Ours came, and we dove right in. I had a stab of pain within twenty seconds of my first bite. Sigh. Asked the waitress for curiosity's sake if the shrimp sauce had modified corn starch in it. YES, indeed it did. Bummer.

Critter's 22 ounce Porterhouse T-Bone arrived. He really tried to eat it, but was so bloated from the shrimp sauce that he only ate about a quarter of his steak. He didn't touch his potato, and he gave me the broccoli.

I enjoyed my filet mignon; Rick delighted in his Prime Rib. The portions were good, and the meat was done to perfection.

I kicked myself about the shrimp sauce. I should have asked her to check.

We spent the time talking to Christopher about his likes (soccer, math, reading) and dislikes (housework, writing). He told us he loves doing physical work the best, and doesn't mind vacuuming. LOL!

He has no idea what he wants to be when he grows up.

We had a great time, even though we were "corned".

I'm sad to see it all come to an end.

This poor, poor blog.

2010-03-11T14:02:00.004-05:00

When this blog had started,

no one was half-hearted.

We all wrote a whole darn lot.

But nothing has been posted.

Have all our hearts been roasted?

We care about this blog not.

And no one will forget it.

Because we all still check it.

So it loves us still and won't begin to plot.

But it was will only think of

the days when it was loved.

In the depth of despair it is nearly caught.

And as it's slowly fading,

it's still patiently waiting;

for us to save it just before it rots.

By Tiana Billson

I have...

2010-03-04T09:42:00.000-05:00

some of the cutest nieces and nephews.

And, I have a lot of them. ;) Here's a small, very small, sampling of some of the cutest faces that are related to me.

Mmmm...

2010-03-02T19:48:00.000-05:00

dandelions are yummy...

Prayer Works!

2010-02-28T09:19:00.000-05:00

Life in Five Bottles

2010-02-21T09:58:00.000-05:00

Wow!

2010-02-20T07:07:00.000-05:00

All of us!!

2010-02-18T16:03:00.000-05:00

Well, most of us anyway. ;) It's missing Steve and Mike.

Craziness!!

Daniel and Dunlop

2010-01-27T19:33:00.004-05:00

Daniel has been talking about Dunlop Boots for quite some time. He wanted some for Christmas, but I didn't get around to looking for them. I think he was a bit disappointed, but he didn't complain. He just kept hinting... and hinting... and hinting some more.

I did some surreptitious online research on Monday, and phoned the only company in Canada that imports these boots. The nice lady said they didn't sell directly to the public (that would be ME), but that I could buy them at S. B. Simpson or at Mark's Work Warehouse.

We headed to Stratford on Monday, and I popped into Mark's. They had one pair. Size 5. That certainly wouldn't do for Daniel, whose feet are HUGE for the size of him. He's tall and skinny with size TWELVES.

"Can you order some for me?"

"Yes, certainly," the nice saleslady responded.

"When will I get them?"

"That depends. It could be a couple of days; more likely a week or two. You can have them delivered to your home address, or you can pick them up here at the store."

What a great idea - home delivery. I requested that, then paid for the boots. OUCH. It was painful to pay over $200 for a pair of rubber boots. But they were supposed to be good, and that's all that Daniel wanted for his birthday.

I prayed that God would orchestrate all of the events so that the boots would come today.

And, they did. (What a treat! Another indication that God loves us, and that He cares about the little details of life.)

Happy birthday, Daniel. Enjoy those warm feet!

Doctors appointment?

2010-01-26T17:36:00.000-05:00

Vans demise.

2010-01-26T16:59:00.004-05:00

Watusi

2010-01-09T19:58:00.001-05:00

These Cattle Amaze me.

I Get a Headache from a Ponytail.

We're not the only Spelling Nazis

2010-01-09T07:09:00.000-05:00

Me and my big mouth. ;D

2010-01-01T12:42:00.002-05:00

I hate people who stare. I really do. So, when I am trying to work and people just STAND there and STARE at you till you want to murder them...enough said.
So, being the boisterous person I am, one guy was standing there, arms on chest, staring like there's no tomorrow; I walked past him with a bin and shouted
"POWER!! SUCCESS!! VICTORY IS MINE!!!" Then walked back as if nothing had happened. The look he gave me was so funny it was hard to keep a straight face. But, He did leave. Probably to tell his coworkers about that crazy girl. ;)

Nathan

2009-12-06T22:59:00.001-05:00

Steve told me that Heather phoned a few times to let the kids know how she was doing. She called when she got safely to Donna's; then she called when they arrived at the airport. Just before boarding the plane, she called again, and all of the kids were excited to chat with her before she left.

Nathan said, "Bye Mom. I love you. I hope you don't crash!"

Steve, horrified, shushed Nate and told him you don't say that to someone just about to take off in a plane.

After the call was finished, Steve noticed Nathan outside with his coat on. He was peering intently into the sky.

"Nathan! What are you doing? Get in here!" Steve said.

"I'm watching for Mom's plane. I want to wave at her as she goes by!"

Isn't he a riot?

Not a good sign...

2009-12-03T08:04:00.000-05:00

How crappy is your crap when Goodwill rejects it?

2009-11-23T21:58:00.003-05:00

Seriously.

I sorted the kids play room, and got rid of a garbage bag full of toys, along with four stools, a piano-light-up-toddler-thingy, and a woven baby bed.

The stools? Rejected 'cause two of them had rips in the seat, and two because they had marker on them.

The light-up-piano-thingy? Rejected 'cause it's dirty. Now, let me clarify. It's not full of mud. But it is used, and is, well, a bit grimy. I did not scrub it before I took it.

The woven baby bed? Rejected 'cause one strand of the handle was broken. One strand. The rest of the bed was in perfect order, and it was clean.

The garbage bag full of toys was accepted, but only because she didn't open it up and go through it.

The worst part is, I was in Stratford to grocery shop. So, instead of having an empty trunk in which to put my groceries, it was still full of crap too crappy for goodwill.

Linda Rocks

2009-11-18T08:38:00.000-05:00

Oh my, yes.

For Mom

2009-11-17T10:04:00.000-05:00

Eating Chocolate

Chocolate is derived from cocoa beans. Bean = vegetable. Sugar is derived from either sugar CANE or sugar BEETS. Both are plants, which places them in the vegetable category. Thus, chocolate is a vegetable.

The problem: How to get 2 pounds of chocolate home from the store in a hot car. The solution: Eat it in the parking lot.

Diet tip: Eat a chocolate bar before each meal. It'll take the edge off your appetite, and you'll eat less.

Put "eat chocolate" at the top of your list of things to do today. That way, at least you'll get one thing done.

If not for chocolate, there would be no need for control top pantyhose. An entire garment industry would be devastated. You can't let that happen, can you?

God and Dog

2009-11-17T09:58:00.000-05:00

Rules For Choosing A Superhero Name

2009-11-17T09:57:00.000-05:00

Don't call yourself by your real name: e.g., The Incredible Jenny Pinchuck, The Amazing Stevie Foster.

Don't call yourself by someone else's real name: e.g., Super Teddy Kennedy, Captain Dean Martin.

Choose a name that suggests power, heroism and prowess: e.g., Captain Power, Thunderman, Mr. Invincible, Justiceman.

Don't be too modest: e.g., Mr. Pretty Good, Captain So-so, Fairly Incredibleman, Captian Invincible on a good day.

But don't labor the point: e.g., Mr. So-Powerful- Don't-Even-Think-About-It-Buddy.

Don't choose a name detrimental to your crime fighting image: e.g.,Captain Spongecake, Mr. Silly, Yellow Streak, Purple Slippers, Captain Sweetiepie.

Don't choose the name of an existing Superhero unless you have lots of money and enjoy fighting litigation instead of supervillains.

It's no use calling yourself Captain Invincible if your only power is control over Hostess Twinkies and you suffer from a congenial hole-in-the-heart condition. It's just asking for trouble.

Don't call yourself the Invisible Boy if you're not.

Don't call yourself the Invisible Boy if you're a girl.

Don't give away important information in your name, e.g. The Glass Jaw, Captain Vulnerable To Strontium 90.

Don't call yourself The Green Avenger if you wear an orange costume. You'll confuse people.

James T Kirk.

2009-11-16T15:17:00.002-05:00

siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh

2009-11-16T13:19:00.002-05:00

I have decided to stop trying to understand the world. I start to know one thing but then ANOTHER thing pops up. Like WHY if I was standing by a water spout waiting for it to drain did some guy walk up and turn it back on, then when I said "I already turned it off." He stated "Oh, I didn't think you turned it off." What, I was standing by a OBVIOUSLY turned off hose yet I couldn't of turned it off because I am too Dumb to know how to turn a valve? Goodness gracious, HOW will I survive? ;P

Ah, well. Maybe with the help of Some-dude-who-turns-on-water I will get through life.

Paperwork - For Rick!

2009-11-12T17:31:00.000-05:00

My thoughts exactly

2009-10-30T18:57:00.001-04:00

When I am Old...
I shall wear diamonds
And a wide brimmed straw hat
With silver and leather on it
and I shall spend my social security
On red wine and carrots
And sit in the alley of my barn
And listen to my horses breathe.

I will sneak out
in the middle of a summer's night
And ride the chestnut mare
Across the moonstruck meadow.
If my old bones will allow.

When people come to call I will smile and nod
As I walk them past the gardens to the barn
And show, instead, the beauty growing there
In stalls fresh-lined with straw.

I will shovel and sweat and
Wear hay in my hair as if it were a jewel.
And I will be an embarrassment to all
Who look down on me.
They've not yet found the peace in being free
To love a horse as a friend,
A friend who waits at midnight hour
With nuzzle and nicker and patient eyes
For the kind of woman I will be
When I am Old.

New Dog Breeds

2009-10-29T09:23:00.001-04:00

New Dog Breeds

The following breeds are now recognized by the AKC:

Collie + Lhasa Apso = Collapso, a dog that folds up easy for transporting

Spitz + Chow Chow = Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up alot

Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet

Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed

Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog

Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle

Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors

Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes

Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, not a popular dog with CIA agents

Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by... oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway

Collie + Malamute = Commute, a dog that travels to work

Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that's true to the end

Computers and Cars

2009-10-26T16:07:00.000-04:00

Computers and Cars

At a computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared The computer industry with the auto industry and stated: "If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving twenty-five dollar cars that got 1000 miles to the gallon."

In response to Bill's comments, General Motors issued a press release stating: if GM had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics:

1. For no reason whatsoever your car would crash twice a day.

2. Every time they painted the lines on the road you would have to buy a new car.

4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn, would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to re-install the engine.

6. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast, and twice as easy to drive, but would only run on five percent of the roads.

8. New seats would force everyone to have the same size butt.

10. Occasionally for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key, and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.

11. GM would require all car buyers to also purchase a deluxe set of Rand McNally road maps (now a GM subsidiary), even though they neither need them nor want them. Attempting to delete this option would immediately cause the car's performance to diminish by 50 percent or more. Moreover, GM would become a target for investigation by the Justice Dept.

12. Every time GM introduced a new model, car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.

13. You'd press the "start" button to shut off the engine.

Awwww....

2009-10-16T10:48:00.001-04:00

2nd half of Apology Form...

2009-10-16T09:38:00.000-04:00

Post - Modern Apology Form

2009-10-16T09:36:00.001-04:00

He does listen!

2009-10-11T20:14:00.001-04:00

Everyone has seen The Little Mermaid, and we had borrowed moms copy for the week to watch. Heidi and Matthew love it, but it never held Stewart's attention for long.

Or so I thought.

At dinner, we were teasing Heidi about her messy hair because she had taken her ponies out. Well, she responded in kind by casually combing her hair with her fork. Amongst the yowls, howls, snorts and scolding Stewart could be heard,

"That's a snarflat."

I guess he does pay attention.

Telltale Signs of Being a Mother

2009-10-11T09:03:00.000-04:00

Telltale Signs of Being a Mother

* Your feet stick to grape jelly on the kitchen floor--and you don't care.

* You can't find your cordless phone, so you ask a friend to call you, and you run around the house madly, following the sound until you locate the phone downstairs in the laundry basket.

* Popsicle's become a food staple.

* Your favorite television show is a cartoon.

* You're so desperate for adult conversation that you spill your guts to the telemarketer that calls and HE hangs up on YOU!

* You buy cereal with marshmallows in it.

* You count the sprinkles on each kid's cupcake to make sure they're equal.

* You have time to shave only one leg at a time.

* You hide in the bathroom to be alone.

* Your kid throws up and you catch it.

* You get up at 5:30 AM and you have no time to eat, sleep, drink or go to the bathroom, and yet... you still managed to gain 10 pounds.

My Butt Hurts.

2009-10-10T23:28:00.001-04:00

it hurts to sit.
it hurts to stand.
it hurts to fart.

My butt hurts.

Looky

2009-10-09T19:13:00.000-04:00

It's in my genes.

2009-10-09T13:53:00.003-04:00

I'm a Billson.

While at the zoo, John was infront of me with Zachery on his sholders.
I went up to pinch his bum, when I thought,
'This isn't my nephew.'
I fell bock to were Joy was, and I said,
"Well, you can tell I'm a Billson."
Joy said, "How?"
I replied, "I just nearly pinched your nephew's butt."

Like I said, it's in my genes!

Stewie, heads up... you'll need this advice soon.

2009-10-06T15:38:00.000-04:00

Constructage

2009-10-05T20:40:00.003-04:00

Yay for upgrading my living quarters! Since I an a newbie blogger I'll just let you see the pictures and keep the comments to a minimum. And the pictures aren't in proper order, sue me. :P

Jay's Birthday!!

2009-10-05T10:54:00.004-04:00

Here are some of the pictures from Jay's Birthday!! (Woo-Hoo!)

"Alright! I've always wanted one of these..."

"Awww!! How come Uncle Jay gets a slingshot?? I want one!"

Linda's bubble: Time until window gets broken: 4.2 seconds.

Testing, testing...

Finally! A coffee mug that's GIANT sized!! :D

And the best part... filled with candy. Mmmmmm....

Happy 27th Birthday, Jay! xxoo

Latin

2009-10-05T08:49:00.001-04:00

Where did my Latin phrases go?

A Bit of Excitement...

2009-10-03T13:53:00.002-04:00

Last night, when we were celebrating Jared's birthday, Elena happened to venture onto the front porch. She saw a cube van drive into the driveway, then saw all of the lights go out, except for the fog lamps. She watched two men get out of the truck and look into the dumpster with flashlights. Then one of them stayed back while the other one came down the driveway, looking around with the flashlight.

Elena kept on reporting to the family, "There's a truck out there! There are two men! They have flashlights!"

Nobody paid attention, until she said, "He's on the patio!"

"On the patio!" Jeff came to investigate. He opened the door to find a short little Asian man still inspecting the patio. When he saw Jeff, he told him he had trouble with his rad and needed water.

Jeff took him to the side of the house, helped him get his water from the hose, then came back in, thinking nothing of it.

Today my neighbour came to the door. "Lock your doors!" he said. There's a short little Asian guy hiding in the cornfield.

Apparently the fellow had gone to Brian's house and had given him a story about his car breaking down. It made no sense to Brian; surely if the car had broken down, he would have gone to one of the many houses in the neighbourhood that are by the road; Brian's house is set way back in the field. After Brian questioned him, he changed his story and said he'd been dropped off. Brian called a taxi for the guy, who had money to pay for it, but when the taxi was on its way, the Asian man hightailed it into the corn.

Cops were called. The canine unit showed up.

An officer came to the door to interview us.

The guy is still at large. (LOL) He's not so large, but he's at large.

Ava

2009-09-30T15:08:00.001-04:00

Is a cutie patootie.

Fun with pictures!

2009-09-29T14:20:00.002-04:00

This is a picture of Linda I took last Friday.

For fun, I played around with it on Photoshop.

First, I made it more warm in colour, brightened up her eyes and teeth and took away all the flaws like red marks on her skin.

Then I made it black and white. Voila!

It's rainy outside, Deklan is sleeping, and I'm bored. I could be cleaning or doing laundry, but this is more fun. Ha.

Michael-Man

2009-09-23T18:19:00.000-04:00

Is so handsome.

'Nuff said.

Limbo!

2009-09-22T14:14:00.002-04:00

How low can JUSTIN go??

Ah, he did a'ight. I bet I could beat him though.

Limbo contest at Granny's this Friday! Woooooooo!

Having little kids is awesome.

2009-09-15T19:19:00.002-04:00

How else could you have this conversation?

Becky: I'm hungry.

Me: Mmm hmm.

Becky: We're gonna eat soon, right?

Me: Mmm hmm.

Becky: As soon as the meat's done un-rawing.

Me: *Laughter*

Becky: Un-rawing? Un-doning? Un.... I don't know!! *Stalks off to the family room...*

His daily routine...

2009-09-15T17:42:00.003-04:00

includes a nap on Daddy's chest.

This allows Mommy to either do dishes, fold laundry, or scrapbook!

I think it's good for them to have some guy time together, and I hope it continues. Someday he may not be napping, maybe he'll even be playing video games with Tyler, and if it means I have some time to myself, I'm all for it.

Happy Golden Birthday, Elena!

2009-09-15T17:10:00.003-04:00

Why so worried, Elena?

I'm sure that you'll survive camping and still be alive to celebrate your birthday.

See? I was right. :D

Smile Stalker

2009-09-15T16:44:00.003-04:00

Watch out, Sarah. She's coming for Deklan next.... ;)

Atheism

2009-09-14T20:56:00.001-04:00

Camping

2009-09-14T20:10:00.003-04:00

Camping at Auburn was really fun.
So when Joanna was leaving I was helping her.
Becky stole away with Levi, pushing him in his stroller, and Kaleb and Kaitlyn were happily eating chips on a table.
Kaleb saw Becky go with Levi, and so he wanted to go too. Joanna said
"No, come back to mommy."
Kaled yelled, "I'm not coming back!!"
Joanna said, "Oh yes you are! Go sit on your chair NOW!"
Kaleb did as he was told, but, he still had to get Joanna back fo making miss his trip to the park.
"I will no eat chips ever again!!" He yelled reaching his hand into the chip bag.
"It's too dangerous! It's too dangerous to eat chips! I can't eat them anymore!"
I asked him, just for fun, "Don't you like chips?"
He said stuffing some in his mouth,
"NO! I hate chips!!!!"
I guess Kaleb doesn't want to get fat. ;)

Lost Keys and a Locked Van

2009-09-14T20:07:00.002-04:00

There's nothing like the realization that the Lord is in control, that He cares about every minute detail of our lives, and that what we do matters to Him. The gospel is GOOD NEWS ---> great news, the best news of all. That Jesus lived a perfect life on this earth in my place, that He died for me, and rose again for me, and ever lives to intercede for me (like Right NOW at this moment! Wow!) is an astounding fact. It transforms my life. I can walk humbly with my God, knowing that He sends into my life the exact joys and trials that He has planned for my good and His glory. Everything is more wonderful when we understand His Sovereignty and the gospel. He is merciful and just. He is good. He gives grace. He is truth.

In my younger days I had a different world view, and a different understanding of what the Bible says about the end times. I used to live in fear, wondering if the world would end and if my loved ones would be lost forever. I was waiting for the return of the Lord to rescue me and my family out of this horrid world.

Now I see the world as glorious, albeit fallen. I see God's provision and grace in everything.

Yesterday, after everyone left and only the Cliffords were still at GTCC, I could not find my keys. We searched and searched... it turns out that Darlene thought they were the keys to the garbage bin, and had tossed them in the drawer. After a few moments of panic, going through my purse and my briefcase and the grocery box, Tiana peeked in the kitchen drawer and there they were! Great news!

We went outside, ready to pile into the van and head home, and found the van was locked. This is a disaster, because something is wrong with our locking mechanism, and the key will not unlock the van.

I called CAA...they told me my membership had expired. I told them I renewed it this past Thursday (PTL!) and they said there was no record of it. Sigh.

I told them to phone Rick, who had stayed home because his leg was acting up and was swollen and red and sore.

Meanwhile, Ray and Darlene accompanied us to the Timmy's. I had no cash, and Timmy's doesn't take a bank card. Darlene paid for my coffee. Again, God's provision! We had a great visit.

CAA phoned Rick, he gave them the details they needed, and they found evidence that I had, indeed, renewed. After we were finished our coffee, CAA phoned to say the tow guy was there. Darlene drove me over. I watched the guy "break into" my van (he jokingly said, "I'll be your car thief today") and was astounded at the simplicity. He did not use the normal tools that only tow truck guys have. He told me how to do it with a piece of plastic, a bit of duct tape and a good, strong string. I am confident that I can now break into our van if necessary. And he also told me that disabling the lock would mean taking the van to the dealer (expensive) and that it's not such a simple thing.

So, you see - God blessed me abundantly. I got to tease Darlene about hiding my keys; I got to praise God that the Cliffords hadn't left before we did, so instead of waiting impatiently, we had a pleasant visit over coffee. I was astounded at the Lord's provision of Rick's sore leg, so that he was home and could check the payment online and give the necessary details. I learned how to break into our van (and any van of our type - watch out for me!!) easily, in case this happens again.

It's all a matter of perspective and knowledge. We must know the Lord by reading His word; We must see things from His perspective. And we must walk humbly with our God, knowing that every good and perfect gift is from above. He gives us what we need, including a locked van and missing keys.

Camping

2009-09-13T18:32:00.001-04:00

is fun, apparently.

I wouldn't know, since I haven't camped (really) since I was a little girl.

Next year will be different. Next year I, too, will be among the roughing-it alumni.

Except I will not be washing my dishes in soup. Oh, no. I will bring paper plates.

ps.... you guys have really been sucking it up with blogging here, lately. Why am I the only one posting anything? Seriously! Whatever happened to Tiana and Heather's lovely, wordful posts? I miss them. I really do.

Wessy

2009-08-30T12:00:00.002-04:00

Is too ridiculously cute.

And, already showing the signs of being a total wino.

Billsons and Bells absolutely love wine.

Since he is 50 % of both, I'm afraid Wesley doesn't stand a chance.

In Honour of Adeena's 34th birthday...

2009-08-29T08:13:00.000-04:00

Want some seafood?

2009-08-26T16:45:00.000-04:00

Bleeeeeeeehhhhhh!

Oh yeah!!

2009-08-24T13:25:00.004-04:00

So, today was laundry sorting day. You know, the day that results from doing x loads of laundry, and having them all folded... and then not sorting and putting them away right away. ;)

So, I put Hannah in her chair on the table, and left enough room for the piles of clothes for everyone.

Jeff...

Adeena...

Justin...

Ethan...

Becky...

Michael...

and happily I went about sorting the clothes.

Until, two baskets in, I found... a teeny little sleeper. :D

I forgot!! I have to have *7* piles now!! SEVEN!! After I freaked out in my head a little bit, I moved Hannah's chair over to make room for her teeny little pile.

Now I have to buy her her very own laundry basket. :D

And, on another note, I weighed Hannah today, and she's now 9lbs, 3ozs! That's up 6ozs from last week! :D Yay!

Why Don't We Have a Random Tag??

2009-08-18T15:52:00.002-04:00

Now we do.

I like the first one best.

2009-08-18T15:50:00.001-04:00

Women should not have children after 35. Really ... 35 children are enough.

Shopping tip: You can get shoes for 85 cents at bowling alleys.

"No one ever says "It's only a game," when their team is winning."

If carrots are so good for the eyes, how come I see so many dead rabbits on the highway?

How come we choose from just two people for President and 50 for Miss America?

Snowmen fall from Heaven unassembled.

I live in my own little world, but it's ok, they know me here.

I saw a woman wearing a sweatshirt with 'Guess' on it. I said, 'Thyroid problem?'

Dyslexia means never having to say that you're yrros.

If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?

I see your IQ test results were negative.

Regular naps prevent old age ... especially if you take them while driving.

The most precious thing we have is life. Yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.

He's here!!!

2009-08-16T20:54:00.001-04:00

Deklan has arrived! :D *happy dance*

Can't wait to snuggle him in person!!

Just because....

2009-08-11T20:46:00.000-04:00

I couldn't resist.

Beautiful Christian Sister

2009-08-08T20:45:00.000-04:00

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER by Maya Angelou

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin''
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!

This Gal Solves all the Problems! Brilliant!

2009-08-02T07:19:00.000-04:00

Home on the Range

2009-08-01T08:34:00.000-04:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

See? Told ya!

2009-07-31T21:04:00.001-04:00

Does she look like a Cabbage Patch Dolly, or what?

Hannah Elizabeth, welcome to the family!

FPS Disease

2009-07-30T10:05:00.000-04:00

We have our own Cabbage Patch Kid!

2009-07-29T22:58:00.003-04:00

Hannah Elizabeth totally looks like a Cabbage Patch Baby. She has a cute little pug nose, huge cheeks, and a rosebud mouth. If I had any idea where my camera was, I would have taken a picture of her to show you. For now, just look at the "kids" above. Hannah would fit right in!

She's absolutely adorable. The perfect size. Cute and cuddly. And she smells heavenly. Makes you want to chew her.

Welcome to the world, Hannah!

Adeena and Jeff, as Dad would say, "Ya done good!"

Praising God for His marvelous blessing to our family,

Mom

One does not simply walk into mordor...

2009-07-28T10:38:00.000-04:00

I discovered something today.

2009-07-21T20:41:00.002-04:00

I no longer have to look at the keyboard for the letters, I do have to think about it a bit, though. I was shocked, surprised and pleased at my discovery. Maybe, after enough practice, I'll be able to type properly.

On another note, I finally took those boots back, got a better pair for $12.30.
hopefully the last longer than a month and a half.

My 13th birthday.

2009-07-19T21:10:00.002-04:00

Well, where to start...... ah yes.
I woke up to dogs howling, kids crying, and phone ringing. Not a pretty combo. I got the two kids up, (Levi and Kaitlyn) and went down stairs. Soon, Mike came in and dropped off Heidi and Matthew and Stewart, and then Elena came down with a hungry Kaleb. Mike left and Elena and I started the breakfast of eggs, which Kaleb and Kaitlyn didn't approve of. So, trying to get them to eat, I made them "cereal" as in crushed up rice cakes with goat milk. Yummy.

Basicly the whole afternoon there was kids everywhere. EVERYWHERE. By the time I knew it, it was lunch time. Elena took care of that, while I played the piano. :D
Elena made "blue" pancakes - although they were green- to look like a birthday cake. Ahhhh, thanks. They were good moldy pancakes. Of course kids were still hungry and so we made rice cakes and peanut butter. YAY!

At last Mommy and Linda got home. With chillie making stuff!!!
As more people got here and supper was nearly ready, Kaleb said to me,
"I have to go poop!"
Quick as a flash I was up and taking him to the bathroom. I sat him on the toilet, and, he pooped. He turned around and looked at his accomplishment. He said happily,
"Ooooo! Look. I poohed out a crocodile. Hello crocodile. Oh, now I'm PEEING on the crocodile."
Yep.

A "crocodile."

Nice.

After that fun bathroom time, it was supper. HURRAY! Chillie is sooooo good. Yummay. So good. Time for presants! I looove the presants. ;) I got books. Lots and lots of books. Mom knows how to please me. There's a book about Canada, a book that's showing you manners, (which I'm going to read the grandkids.) and a cool card book, that's showing you fancy ways to make a card. Really cool, and a journal, and a note pad, and a little glass cheeta family, and a safari book, (which mom, I think is so cool.) and, my favorate, a whinnie the pooh book. It's awesome. I love whinnie the pooh.

So, I had a great birthday.
Although I still remember the days when Elena and me used to eat horse grain, dog food, and turtle feed. Pretending dirty bathwater was wine, and useing bubbles as "shaving cream" Also when dirt tasted good, and one nephew was too much. I still can't believe I'm 13. I remember turning 7, I was so big. 7.

Thank you all who wished me happy birthday. It was a busy, fun, and a really happy birthday.

Redneck Jedi

2009-07-18T11:44:00.001-04:00

You know you're a redneck jedi when..

- You hear "Luke, I am your father... and your uncle..."

- You ever said the phrase, "May the force be with y'all."

- Your Jedi robe is camouflage.

- You have ever used your light saber to open a bottle of Bud Light.

- At least one wing of your X-Wings is primer colored.

- You can easily describe the taste of an Ewok.

- You have ever had a land-speeder up on blocks in your yard.

- The worst part of spending time on Dagobah is the dadgum skeeters.

- Wookiees are offended by your B.O.

- You have ever used the force to get yourself another beer so you didn't have to wait for a commercial.

- You have ever used the force in conjunction with fishing or bowling.

- You have ever had your R-2 unit use its self-defense electro-shock thingy to get the barbecue grill to light up.

- You have a confederate flag painted on the hood of your land-speeder.

- You ever fantasized about Princess Leia wearing Daisy Duke shorts.

- You have the doors of your X-wing welded shut and you have to get in through the window.

- You have a cousin who bears a strong resemblance to Chewbacca.

- You suggested that they outfit the Millennium Falcon with redwood deck.

- You were the only person drinking Jack Daniels during the cantina scene.

- Your father has ever said to you, "Shoot, son come on over to the dark side...it'll be a hoot."

Swifto and Cat

2009-07-14T10:06:00.004-04:00

Well, we have a new cat. And it's funny because we have a all BLACK one, that has no other colour on him. We got the black one two days before halloween last year. His name is Cat. Yes Cat. He answers to Cat, Coal, Samson, Jet, Blackie, and Kitty. yay.
Now, the white one we got two days ago today. At first we didn't know what to call him.

"Well, black one's Cat...so?"

"Maybe we could call him Cat 2. Black one is Cat, white one is Cat2."

"We could call him Snowy. I'm calling him Snowy."

We all just called him Kitty for a bit. Finally, Heather came over. We showed her Cat2.

"What about Jackel and Hide? Or Bert and Ernie?"
Well, I didn't want to call them Bert and Ernie, so I tryed calling Cat2 Jackel. Nope. It didn't work. All day I was thinking of what to call him. We sure didn't care what we called Cat. Suddenly Elena came in, she said,
"Uh, Tiana, I need your help."
Then she left. I went out to see what she was talking about, and I saw Cat2 stuck. I helped set up a ladder, and Elena was the first to climb. No, we had to rise the ladder. Elena climbed again. She couldn't do it. So I climbed. I grabbed his scruff, then lifted him, put his feet on my hands, then held him close as I climbed down. He was shacking. He didn't like being stuck between two branches being how high up. Hurray! I saved him!!

The next day mom was talking on the phone. She said to me,

"Let's call them Salt and Pepper. Ha Ha Ha! No, Sifto and Pepper! No! Sifto and Coal because they both come from a mine!! Ha ha ha ha ha!! I like that."

I was calling Cat Coal for a while, but, it just didn't fit. But, Sifto was a good name. I told Linda and she said we should call him 'Swifto.' Well, it fits.

Now, I call new cat, Swifto-Sifto, and Cat Cat. Both our cats get along well, even though they're both males.
Funny thing is though, Sifto likes the garage better than the barn. Although he goes in the barn to sleep sometimes, we mostly find him in the garage.
So, now we have a all black Cat, and a all white Sifto. Both these cats love people. Adore people. And food. ;)

whines and wisdom

2009-07-12T12:44:00.003-04:00

O.k. As of late I've been feeling sorry for myself. Satan has whispered hateful lies into my ear that my very own dear Father has lovingly said my whole life.

"No-body likes you."

When my dad says it, I know to take it with ease, because I don't care if I'm liked, really. Not by outsiders anyway. I do rejoice in knowing my family likes me, even though they know me. However recent happenings in the lives of my nearest and dearest which has excluded me has exposed a vulnerable spot in my heart that I did not know existed till now.

I have been taught my whole life that God is the rock on which to lay the foundation of my life. To rely and to seek him in everything. I've failed in that regard a few times in my life, and I have grown in grace despite myself. (I hope)

I am social. I admit it. I like talking to people, interacting, hearing what they have to say. I prefer to be with believers because they GET ME. I wasted too many years on 'friendships' that went nowhere, so I find myself looking in my family for friendship, my sisters and mother especially. You brothers are cool, but I could sit next to you and not speak and still build a relationship with you easily, so I don't put in as much effort. Sorry.

The last few years I have been very NEEDY. With a move, babies, a baby-Christian husband and many God-given trials, I've relied heavily on my 'friends' for help. One thing about us, we know how to help the needy!

I think though, I asked for too much help from my peeps. Actually I know I have. I did not seek God, who unconditionally loves me despite my mouth, and he allowed me to miss out on some very cool opportunities because of it.

"Look to me, Rachel." *a soft voice*

"I am so disappointed, why Lord?"

"I will fulfill you."

"It's not fair."

"I meet all your desires."

"Am I really that awful to be around?"

"I want you to talk with ME."

I could go on really. I can whine for days. All know this. Through my struggle my Heavenly Father has revealed to me that only in Him will I find rest. By opening up to Him I find peace. I still like to be social, that will never change, but right now I know I'm in the place where God the Creator has put me. I am content.

Agoraphobia Anyone?

2009-07-10T20:45:00.002-04:00

I am getting old. And crotchety. Or something.

I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. I'm serious. If I have to go away at all, I get really grouchy and don't want to go. Ever. I just want to be home.

I fear it's getting worse. Agoraphobia, here I come!! By the time I'm fifty I'll be locked in my house, ordering groceries online, so I never have to leave.

I'll sit on my front porch with my shotgun.

This part of me has really been aggravated lately, 'cause I've been away.

I camped for a week. Got home, and the next day left for the weekend to visit my friend in Oshawa. REALLY DID NOT WANT TO GO. But, she had planned everything out, and even bought a train ticket for the ride home. I could not back out.

I did have fun when I was there. I put on a smile, and dusted off my social skills.

But, when I got back, it was a nightmare. SOOOOO much laundry.

My garden was a jungle. I got blisters weeding.......seriously!! How weedy is it when you get BLISTERS!! So far I've spent eight hours on my garden, and it still isn't done.

My kids were cranky and clingy, and I was cranky and tired. We were all cranky. Not fun.

So, I think this is the reason for the Agoraphobia. I don't like people anyway, and then I have so much more work after.

It's just not worth it.

Feel free to caption this picture...

2009-07-09T10:42:00.001-04:00

What do YOU think the Sarah is thinking?? ;)

Kids

2009-07-04T19:12:00.000-04:00

Murphy's Law of Children

1. The later you stay up, the earlier your child will wake up the next morning.

2. For a child to become clean, something else must become dirty.

3. Toys multiply to fill any space available.

4. The longer it takes you to make a meal, the less your child will like it.

5. Yours is always the only child who doesn't behave.

6. If the shoe fits..it's expensive.

7. The surest way to get something done is to tell a child not to do it.

8. The gooier the food, the more likely it is to end up on the carpet.

9. Backing the car out of the driveway causes your child to have to go to the bathroom.

10. The more challenging the child, the more rewarding it is to be a parent..sometimes.

Pms

2009-07-04T19:11:00.000-04:00

Top ten tips to know if you have PMS

10. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.

9. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet

8. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.

7. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.

6. You're using your cell phone to dial up bumper stickers that says, "How's my driving? Call 1-800-XXX-XXXX."

5. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.

4. You're convinced there's a God and he's male.

3. You're counting down the days until menopause.

2. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.

1. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.

Thundering Herd

Practical Pages

Missing

Christopher's comment at the dinner table.

Being A Big Sister

All About Me

Whoa.

20 Great Reasons I Homeschool

Just Chickin' in.

Its the Dad life.

Daniel starts tomorrow!

Moms - this is your life!

It just disappeared...

How to Tell if You're Mom's Favourite

40th Piano Recital of Mrs. Gail Lear

Best video ever.

Charlie, the Great-Nephew... cuteness personified.

And, it starts again...

Linda drools

Islands in the Stream

Justin and Ethan, doing their "Kata"!

Sound Theology is Comforting

The End of a Tradition

This poor, poor blog.

I have...

Mmmm...

Prayer Works!

Life in Five Bottles

Wow!

All of us!!

Daniel and Dunlop

Doctors appointment?

Vans demise.

Watusi

We're not the only Spelling Nazis

Me and my big mouth. ;D

Nathan

Not a good sign...

How crappy is your crap when Goodwill rejects it?

Linda Rocks

For Mom

God and Dog

Rules For Choosing A Superhero Name

James T Kirk.

*siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh*

Paperwork - For Rick!

My thoughts exactly

New Dog Breeds

Computers and Cars

Awwww....

2nd half of Apology Form...

Post - Modern Apology Form

He does listen!

Telltale Signs of Being a Mother

My Butt Hurts.

Looky

It's in my genes.

Stewie, heads up... you'll need this advice soon.

Constructage

Jay's Birthday!!

Latin

More stories about Kaleb.

A Bit of Excitement...

Ava

Fun with pictures!

Michael-Man

Limbo!

Having little kids is awesome.

His daily routine...

Happy Golden Birthday, Elena!

Smile Stalker

Atheism

Camping

Lost Keys and a Locked Van

Camping

Wessy

In Honour of Adeena's 34th birthday...

Want some seafood?

Oh yeah!!

Why Don't We Have a Random Tag??

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