More Pics from the Bog

We cleared just a little bit of the snow. Cade doesn't mind falling when he's not on skates. He would just lay on the ice from time to time to take a break. Yesenia have a great time clearing branches to make a fort. Linc played with Daily a lot. Tiny saw me on my skates and said, "Mama you ska-ing." Just after he said that his foot slipped a little so he said, "I ska-ing too). It was so cute.

Ice Skating in the Bog

Yesterday we went down to the bog. It had a lot of smooth ice under the snow. We shoveled all of it. Today it snowed again. Not that big of a deal. Except, it is going to warm up in a couple days. Is it even worth it to shovel again? I don't know. Anyway, here are a couple pic of our day. The sun was out!

How Smart is Your Right Foot?

This is an email I got from my friend. She wrote "alright people i know this is stupid, but found worth forwarding because i found myself laughing while trying to do it. who cares if i can't do a six, at least i can do a nine. scroll down to the bottom to try..." As I tried this I started cracking up. The way I laughed reminded me of the times my friend and I used to laugh about stupid stuff back when we were roommates. (One time we laughed so hard trying to horse noises.)
Anyway, Try it out. I only wish I was there to laugh with you.

HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT? This is bizarre! How smart is Your Right Foot? ? Just try this. It is from an orthopedic Surgeon............ This will boggle your mind and you will keep trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but you can't. It's preprogrammed in your Brain! 1. WITHOUT anyone watching you and while sitting where you are at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction. I told you so!!! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if you've not already done so. Send it to your friends and frustrate them too.

The Most Beautiful Hands

My Grandma has arthritis. As a result her hands have become deformed. And yet they are the most beautiful hands to me. She has beautiful hand writing. When I get mail from her I don't even have to look who it's from. I can tell it is from her by the handwriting and decorative envelopes. It puts a smile on my face as soon as I pull it out of the mailbox. I know that there is love inside. When I was young, her hands would make the best zucchini bread I have ever tasted. Her hands are not strong enough to do that any more. But there is one things her hands don't need strength to do. Her touch is precious! When she rests her hand on your shoulder or knee, or moves your hair, you feel nothing but calm and comfort. Time almost stops for moment as you are wrapped in her love. I wonder if she has ever been embarrassed by her hands. The thought of that is funny to me because I'm so proud of them. The photo was taken by my sister. Great picture of Grams, Nikki. Thanks for adding it to my family tree.

Isn't it Enough? (Paul Washer's Secret)

What Next?

I almost hate to write something new b/c I love seeing my kids when faces when I get on the blogspot. Eventually I will write about all my favorite little people, in my life. I just want to say how blessed my family is by my parents. Jeremy is always saying, "They are too good to us." He is right! Here are just some small ways they show their love: Papa went to Costco and bought us all kinds of treats for us while we watch their dog. Mom bought the kids some toys to play with while they are in GA. And she left us some extra money for whatever else we would want. They just do these kinds of things b/c they love us. They are so thoughtful and giving. They do these kinds of little things All the time. We thank God for you Papa & Mammy!

Lincoln Avery

Lincoln is 7.

born 6-20-2000

Genius! He is a scientist, who likes to draw. And He is good at reading. Right now Linc is sporting the MacGyver hair cut. (1st season) Lincoln also likes computers. He will make his millions using his brain before Cade makes his in sports. (I bet this all happens before he graduates high school) Linc wants to be like MacGyver when he grows up. He has a pocket knife on his birthday list. I think he is well on his way. I look forward to finding out how the LORD is going to use these talents and desires for His glory. And I can't forget, Lincoln Loves Legos.

Yesenia Reagan

Yesenia is 5.

born 6-14-2002

Wow! What can be said about her?! She is a nut. She cracks us up all the time. She slaps her knee and says,

" I crack myself up." She has not shame. I love that in her and still I need to put a cap on it. Anyone who knows her, knows exactly what I'm talking about. Thankfully there is another side to Yesenia. She has such a servants her. She loves to be a home maker. If she wakes up at night, she covers the boys (cuz she thinks they're cold) and gives them a kiss. She loves cleaning, and being in the kitchen, and taking care of everyone. She does a better job than I do.

Cade Jonas

Cade is 4 (and he out weighs Lincoln) born 6-21-2003.

Cade LOVES sports. Even at 2 when the other kids wanted to watch cartoons, he wanted to watch football. I'm not joking. If we turn the football to cartoons, he would start crying. I thought there was something wrong with him. I know he is a boy, but every 2 yr old should love cartoons. He Loves Michigan football. He also likes the Red Wings and Maple Leafs. He HATES to lose. Even drinking his milk with the other kids is a competition. "I win! I'm done First!" He is also such a Lovies. He is constantly telling us he loves us. So Sweet.

Xavier Jaxon

Xavier is 3. (born 11-25-04)

This little guy has a big attitude. I can see how the last child gets away with everything. It is completely the parents fault. I of course say this to my shame. When you are preoccupied by your other toddlers you tend to tell them not to bother the baby. Tiny (Xavier) has a parent given excuse to be rude. Children think its hard to obey their parents. ha! That is not even their choice. It's our job as a parent to obey scripture by Making them obey. Oh to be 3 again when you just sit back and let Mom take care of everything. (Besides that he is very sweet and entirely cute)

24 Hours is All You Get

I listened to a tape titled 24 Hrs is all you get. It was convicting and yet I haven't changed my ways. My family needs more structure. I'm not using my full 24 Hrs to the glory of God. I could go on and on about this issue. I'm not going to do that. LORD don't stop convicting me. Brandy