Here are some of the current things that make me laugh out loud!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Erin and Dane (the early years)
To clarify, the yelling pig is Erin, the " standing in front of a firing squad " pig is Dane. This is a picture from the " Olivia" books by Ian Falconer, a must read for anyone even remotely connected with children. 
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
First Day of School
Today was Rachel's first day of 4K. She got on the bus with a smile and a wave and returned just the same. She is so excited to go again tomorrow. I am so proud of my grown up girl. She makes all those sleepless night in the beginning worth it!
There were other kids on the bus, quite a few in fact, you just can't see any other tiny 4 year olds huddled against the windows.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Rachel goes to School
Rachel starts 4K tomorrow. Today we went and met her teacher Mrs. Olson, and found where her cubbie is. She had a great time exploring and didn't want to leave.
My Savior Can Move Mountains
1 Peter 5:7, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.” (NIV)
Lately, my soul has been stretched by anxiety. By worry. I seem to run there in a hurry when things don't go as I planned. Well, there's the problem isn't it?! Things as I plan. When I hurry ahead and make my own plans and don't look to the one who preordained a plan for me, I get worry and anxiety ridden. How silly of me to try to see things through my earthly eyes, rather than hold the hand of my Heavenly Father, who sees everything with his eternal, forever eyes.
I was born with a nonphalacil ( thats misspelled i am sure). What that means is that all of my internal organs were outside of me. Over my first month of life the doctors put me back together an inch each week and sewed me up. As a result my heart was on the other side of my chest and various other organs are out of place. The doctors put them where they fit best and would still function. As a baby I had more surgeries to correct some complications, then in second grade I had another surgery to fix complications with my internal organs. When I had both my girls, through c section, more repair was done to me.
This past month I have been experiencing complications with my legs. Circulation and that sort of stuff. I am in the midst of multiple tests to see what the problem is. Earlier today the doctor told me that it possibly could be a condition with my heart. I am not quite clear on what it is exactly, but I will know more in the coming week. Please keep my family and I in your prayers as we look for solutions to these health issues.
Satan would love to swollow me up in fear of the unknown and loss of control. BUT Satan is not the king of me, God is the King of me. My Savior is big enough for this, even though I am small. Praise the Lord!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB-yX5p0p4I&feature=related
such an encouraging song, check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lately, my soul has been stretched by anxiety. By worry. I seem to run there in a hurry when things don't go as I planned. Well, there's the problem isn't it?! Things as I plan. When I hurry ahead and make my own plans and don't look to the one who preordained a plan for me, I get worry and anxiety ridden. How silly of me to try to see things through my earthly eyes, rather than hold the hand of my Heavenly Father, who sees everything with his eternal, forever eyes.
I was born with a nonphalacil ( thats misspelled i am sure). What that means is that all of my internal organs were outside of me. Over my first month of life the doctors put me back together an inch each week and sewed me up. As a result my heart was on the other side of my chest and various other organs are out of place. The doctors put them where they fit best and would still function. As a baby I had more surgeries to correct some complications, then in second grade I had another surgery to fix complications with my internal organs. When I had both my girls, through c section, more repair was done to me.
This past month I have been experiencing complications with my legs. Circulation and that sort of stuff. I am in the midst of multiple tests to see what the problem is. Earlier today the doctor told me that it possibly could be a condition with my heart. I am not quite clear on what it is exactly, but I will know more in the coming week. Please keep my family and I in your prayers as we look for solutions to these health issues.
Satan would love to swollow me up in fear of the unknown and loss of control. BUT Satan is not the king of me, God is the King of me. My Savior is big enough for this, even though I am small. Praise the Lord!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB-yX5p0p4I&feature=related
such an encouraging song, check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day Weekend
Mom, G Patterson, and Dad have a good laugh as newly minted Daddy Jonathan changes a diaper.
All of the shortest cousins sat near their names, Leah was goofing around, A GOOD SHOW.
Leah poses for a depression era shot. G Patterson, looks daper in his head gear .
Grandma Carolyn cozies up with Hannah.
Visiting at the table with PIE!!! Uncle Jonathan and Uncle Dan talk about "man stuff" whatever that is........
Mama Sharp holds her bundle of joy Noel.
Brady and Hannah have a swinging contest. 
Dad puts up the baby swing for Noel while Uncle Dan assumes the "little brother" role and tells him how to do it.
Dad puts up the baby swing for Noel while Uncle Dan assumes the "little brother" role and tells him how to do it.
Grandma Karen with her newest grandchild Noel. No one can resist the "Kah Eyes" 
On Saturday we all attacked my mom's house and spent the day catching up and laughing at stories told. Uncle Dan and Aunt Kim were there with their kids MY COUSINS. As I say to Rachel " you can have my cousins, they are your age anyway". Natalie is 12 now, Leah is 3 and Brady is 1. Needless to say Rachel and Hannah had a great time. Grandpa and Grandma Patterson got to enjoy their grandchildren and GREAT grandchildren! Best of all we got to meet little Noel for the first time. I can say with no limit of pride that Aunty Jennie was able to get Noel to take a bottle so her mom and dad got to go for COFFEE! Yah I rock, I know!!! Its great holding a baby that you are not responsible for, so cuddly and nice! Aunty-dom ROCKS!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
A Fond Farewell
A pic-nic to end all pic-nics. Snicker Salad anyone?!?!
Alivia and Kathrine down some hot dogs while Ethan considers the crackers.
Terry and a "happy" camper.
Emily and Rachel hover as lunch is served by our hostess with the mostest, Laura. Ethan does some push ups on the end table to stay in good form!
Oops! Duplicate, Ethan loves those crackers!!
Princess Alivia with the princess punch.
Terry helps a monkey on some bars.
Our very good friends Mark and Terry are leaving for the sun in Florida. Today we had a good-bye party for them. Words cannot express how much they will be missed. They will forever be one of our fondest and most often recalled memories!
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