Praise Report!

Baby Sedona is on her way home!

She was released from the hospital this morning, and will be traveling with mommy and daddy back home. Thank you Lord for your hand in all of this.

Thanks to all of my amazing friends who prayed for Sedona both with me and at your homes. You guys are awesome!

Please continue to pray for her to have healing, and for her parents to have energy and restful sleep (when they can manage the sleeping part!).

Where Did I Go Wrong?

Oh... on so many levels too!

• Was it when I decided to stop at our local grocery store to pick up jalapenos and peppers to spice up the tomato salsa I made last week? (and ended up buying my second Starbucks coffee for this week?)
  




• Was it this morning, when I decided to empty my refrigerator to check for ripe veggies? (and figure they need to be eaten today or canned? oh great, like I have time for that!)
  




• Was it when I sent my 3 YO out to the chicken coup to dump the rotten veggies? (he wouldn't go in the pen so he dumped the veggies on the ground outside the chicken fence because he was too short to reach over the fence...nice mess to clean up.)
  




• Was it when I looked at my chore chart and realized I needed to change sheets today? (I HATE changing crib sheets! It is a pain!)




• Was it when I decided to use up the last of the oatmeal cookie dough I had saved in the fridge and forgot to set the timer so they burned! (my step dad will love them - gross)

Nope, folks... I want to know where I went wrong with my blackberry preserves/jam/jelly whatever. It hasn't "set" yet. The book/Internet site says I can redo it after a week if it hasn't set. Does it normally take this long? Chime in ladies...I need a little advice.

Staci...about that jar I promised you...

Blackberry Jam!

This is the start of "Hell Week" for us. (aka: Fair Week)

Just to start off the week with craziness, I thought I would make some blackberry preserves with the blackberries I bought at our co-op last weekend. It was fun. It was easy. I hope it all turns out good! I can't wait to try it.

Off to finish loading, cooking, cleaning, preparing to leave for the week. We will be living out of our horse trailing, and doing a little commuting... I love this week....NOT!

I'll post picts of the craziness tonight ~ if I'm awake...

Lots of soccer action this past weekend...Ashley's team took first place at the soccer tournament. Saturday's games were fairly easy ~ 2 wins, 0 losses. Sunday was a little more aggressive on the field. They lost the first game, but came back to win that same team in the championship game in the afternoon. Ashley struggled with shin splints. She had a track meet on Friday evening, and with all of the running from Friday, and the games on Saturday, her body was trying to recover. For Friday's track events, she ran the 300m hurdles, the 800m race, high jump, and...hmmm...can't remember the 4th event. I think she was suppose to run the 800m relay, but I don't remember watching that race. (ooppss...)

More later!

Happy Birthday, Tyler!

Our Little ~ Big boy is growing up! Tyler turned 3 today!

First, we celebrated by going out to breakfast! Yummm! Tyler had macaroni and cheese with galaxy grapes. (The dude in the background is one of Tim's employees. He was with Tim when we called and said, "Breakfast Time!")

Then, we gave Tyler his birthday present from us. Does he look surprised?

He has been asking for a bike for 2 months!

After that, I had some errands to run, and Tyler got to pick up his glasses. Doesn't he look so handsome?

He had his friend birthday party at school. (Mom's, let me tell you ~ it was the easiest, cheapest birthday party ever! I bought ice cream sandwiches and party hats. All of his friends were there to sing to him and give him a special day. I didn't have to clean my house twice ~ once before the party and once after, I didn't have to wonder where I was going to put all of the toys ~ he doesn't need any, and I didn't advertise that it was his birthday for that reason, and I didn't spend a fortune on goody bags, food, planning activities for adults and kids, etc... Think about it ... Just kids ~ just fun ~ no mess at my house. Priceless...)

Tomorrow (Saturday), we will have his family birthday party at a pizza place in a neighboring town. Ashley is playing in a soccer tournament so we will have lunch or dinner at a local pizza joint and celebrate with grandparents and cousins. Fun, Fun, Fun... (My rant: She (Ashley) plays at 9:45 am and then not until 8:15pm. What the heck? We live too far away to just drive home! OK - enough whining.)

Praises and Prayer for Baby Sedona

Sedona has finished with her surgery. It was a success! The hole in her heart ended up being twice the size they originally thought so it was good that they did the surgery. Amy and Corey have seen her and gave her a kiss. Now the waiting... pray for healing...

Thank you Lord Jesus for being with all the professionals involved in Sedona's surgery. Thank you for guiding them through this traumatic procedure. Lord Jesus, continue to be with Sedona as she heals ~ keep her spirit strong. Lord, grant Corey and Amy with a peaceful waiting time. Thank you Lord for your compassion.

Please Pray for Baby Sedona

Please, my friends, pray for my dear friend, Baby Sedona. She is 4 months old, and undergoing open heart surgery today. Please pray that God gives wisdom, steady hands, and confidence to the doctors, pray that He grants Sedona healing, and a fighting spirit, and also for Amy and Corey (the parents), pray that they can have a peace of mind during the long wait. Sedona has been a fighter since birth. You can track her at JacPea Journal.

My Review of Baby Trend Double Jogging Stroller with Swivel Wheel

Toys R Us

Double Jogging Stroller includes lockable front swivel wheel, 5-point harnesses, and multi-position reclining seats. The ratcheting canopy contains speakers for an MP3 player hook-up and protects the children from the sun and wind. There are 3 quick-release, pneumatic wheels/tires, a parent tray wi...

Baby Trend Double Jogging Stroller with Swivel Wheel

I'm on my second one!

momx4 arizona 4/22/2009

4 5

Pros: Easy To Maneuver, Comfortable, Smooth Ride, Easy to Set Up, Durable

Cons: Bulky

Best Uses: Toddlers, Infants

Describe Yourself: Parent of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent of Two or More Children

I bought this stroller when we got our twins. I love it. The front wheel did wobble a bit, but my hubbie tightened it and it is great. I walk and jog on dirt and street. It is a bit wide, but we make do. I love that I can put my kids' ipod with kids songs on for them and listen to my own while walking. It manuevers very easily. I can take it anywhere on the ranches we visit, the dirt roads we live on, the arenas, and soccer fields... and not worry about getting stuck. We are buying a second one because my first is so beat up. (I'm hard on my strollers - they get tossed in and out of truck beds frequently.) It cleans up nicely when you take the time to do so! :)

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Wordless Wednesday

~ Daddy's Little Girl ~

TGIF!!

Whew! I'm glad this week is almost over. It has been crazy and busy!

Sunday, found us at church watching an amazing Resurection play that a few of our members participated in, then we headed home to celebrate the Resurrection with family. My mom, stepdad, and 2 of my nephews came to visit. It was such a relaxing day. No major cooking went on, there was no crazy egg hunt, nothing but a sweet, relaxing afternoon with family. The kids had a blast. I have photos, and will post those soon on another day.

Monday, the boys and I headed up the hill to another city to have Tyler's ears checked out. He has tubes, and this would be the one year check up. Yep. They are still there (ears and tubes). We can only pray that they will continue working. We haven't had a single ear infection since October. (no jinxing!) Then he was ushered into the hearing box. Well, a little different story there. He quit responding at 50 ~ (Not sure what the 50 means, but...) so... they are sending us to the School for Deaf and Blind to have more tests run. We aren't worried about anything major ~ we just want to be sure. I told the doctor that if worse comes to worse we will all become bilingual and learn sign language! No biggie. Then, for the fun part! I hit the Target store on the way home ~ hey, we don't have big commercial chain stores where I live...I do what a girl must do...shop when she can! The boys needed summer jammies, and I needed...well, nothing. Bummer for me. Anyway! On the way home, since the boys were such great troopers all during the hearing stuff and the shopping stuff, I suggested a picnic in the woods. (You need to realize that when I said up the hill, that meant a drive through a forest on the way to the next major city.) I sat all three boys on a bench, gave them their lunch, and proceeded to get my camera from the truck. They were cute. They were adorable. They were behaving! I had to capture the moment...only to realize...the camera battery was still in its charger at home! Oh I cried tears of frustration and yelled. I will never have that moment digitally enhanced. What a bummer! (Yes, I used my cell phone, but it isn't the same!)

Tuesday found us in yet another town for an eye exam for Tyler. I have to say, the doctor and his staff were absolutely incredible. I will probably switch from my eye doctor the that office just for the compassion and understanding that they showed Tyler. They didn't even complain when they saw the entire wagon train come rolling in. (Remember I have 15 month old twins! Boys! Most doctor's offices freak, and wonder why I don't hire a babysitter...) It turns out that Tyler is slightly farsighted (which the doctor said is OK for now, but he wants to watch), and he has an astigmatism. That means, he gets glasses. The doctor said the astigmatism in kids his age can go either way. As he matures, his eyes might improve. For now, glasses when watching tv, reading, coloring, etc. Whew. I'm exhausted already!

Wednesday I usually work. This week, however, they didn't need me. That left the twins and I home alone all day! We played, napped, did lots of laundry, and relaxed. I even got to watch disc 2 of Bones Season 3! Yippee! It is so funny to watch the littles interact with each other when it is just the 2 of them. They crack themselves and each other up! They chased each other, teased each other, wrestled, and just enjoyed being with each other. I needed that day!

Along came Thursday...Tim took off for his yearly fishing trip with my stepdad and Tim's best friend. They didn't catch anything by the way! I have heard about a very funny video that was filmed while they were there. Three men in a fishing boat with a camcorder. I can only imagine what is on that video. I will let you know if it goes to uTube. I haven't seen it either, but Tim told me about it!

Isaiah had his turn with the specialists today. He doesn't walk well, and he doesn't talk. I called our state Early Intervention hotline a month ago, and they did the assessing. Yesterday, they showed up with a team of three for the evaluation portion. (They assess first to determine if there is a need for evaluating. Next is the actual therapy.) Isaiah, normally my shy, quiet, introvert child was in heaven. He had three ladies working with him on his speech, physical development, and cognitive development. He was so good! I feel so blessed to have these ladies help us out. They have pointed out some developmental delays that Isaiah is having that I didn't realize. We will get him walking and talking by the end of the year. Hurray...I think. :)

TGIF!!!! Friday is Ashley's day to eat breakfast out. Since she catches the bus on the other side of the freeway at 6:55am, that means we have to leave early. Today she chose McDonald's. Not nutritional, not healthy, not even very good, but it is quick, and it is near the freeway! The boys were thrilled! They ate at McDonald's, and they didn't have to wait until 7:30am when breakfast is normally served to them! I have absolutely NO appointments that need to be kept today. I have absolutely no responsibility to anyone (other than the care of my kiddos) to do anything. Guess what? I'm in my jammies!!!! I even turned the tv on! (Huge, big deal. I don't often allow the kids to watch tv.) Isaiah is standing at my bedroom door screaming, but other than that...the world is good.

Tim and I are heading to Ms. Morgan's house tonight. (and Mr. Nic's house...) Tim's going to fix a leaking faucet, and I get to see the newlywed's home! I'm so excited. They have only lived there for 1 week! Yeah! Congrats on the new home, Nic and Morgan!

Now for my problem...

I uploaded all of my photos from my computer to a portable hard drive. I was hoping to free up some space, save my photos in case of a computer crash, and most importantly make my computer work quicker. It hasn't worked. What am I doing wrong?

Wordless Wednesday!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter !

Love,

Tim, Robyn, Ashley, Tyler, Aiden, & Isaiah

Good Friday...

It is a good Friday! We have so many things to be thankful for, but the most important reason for today is the fact that Jesus died to save us from our sins. Thank you Lord for the promise of eternal life.

I'm also thankful that Ashley didn't have to go to school ~ so...the babies didn't have to wake up which meant we all (except Tim) got to sleep in. YEAH! I didn't get out of bed until 6:30am. Whoo hoo! OK ~ I was awake before then, but still in bed...with all three boys.








Ms. Morgan is getting getting married tomorrow (Sat.) so the boys, Ashley, and I headed up to the church to help decorate. It was so much fun! Thanks Morgan for letting me be a part of your special moment. (I don't remember decorating the church, or the reception hall for my wedding...)





During nap time, Ashley sat down to watch the Season 3 episodes of Bones, and I joined her, but with a pillow under my head. Yep, I actually got a nap in! I didn't get to see Bones, but hey, it is a NetFlix ~ who cares! I'll watch it Sunday night.

Then for the scarey moment...Morgan called and asked if I would be her backup photographer. I'm honored, thrilled, and scared to death. I'm not a photographer, but I love to take photos. Thanks Morgan for giving me this opportunity. Thank you for your confidence in my ability!

AND FINALLY ~ Tim's mom has said she wanted to be the first person down the slide. Isaiah, was actually the first person, but... tonight, Jo got the call from Tim. "Mom. The slide is safe, come try it out." Through the yard, and over the pasture she came. She had a smile a mile wide on her face. She was so brave. She immediatley went to the ladder and climbed up into the first tower then, without hesitation, headed across the bridge (she didn't realize that it was not solid ~ it is flexible) and she had a moment of excitement. She reached the second tower and ducked into the slide. Wheeeee......

Great day!