Goofing off. 

Blaine and Joel throwing rocks in the water. 

I love Joshua's beautiful eyes. What a handsome guy! When we go to the Copper, the kids just play at one side. There is sand and big rocks. They are so great! 

Just playing in the sand. 

Adam slaughtering a couple fish. I was worried the first time the kids saw this that they would be scared. No way, they don't mind at all. We let them know that God gave us the fish to eat. They seem to understand it all already! 

Proud boy with Daddy's fish! 

Adam's big catch of the day! 2 dollys. I think that they were 16 or 17 inches each. I can't quite remember. 

Tag I am it!

Since I haven't had my computer running right I was holding off on doing all this stuff but I think I will try to catch up in blog land here and see if I can at least do my tags. I loved reading everyone elses but mine seem dull. Oh well, hope you all enjoy reading a whole PILE about me :)

I've been tagged!

I AM: Charlene
I WANT: to laugh all the time.
I WISH: I had more time so I could learn my flute and play worship music on it.
I HATE: being ignored and feeling like a bother. Also, changing poopy diapers.
I MISS: my mom
I FEAR: grizzly bears (this just started since Adam started fishing) and I am not a big fan of heights.
I WONDER: Why Annabelle has to give me attitude about absolutely everything!
I REGRET: Not learning all I could when I was a teenager. Now I don't have time and I want to learn so badly (bible mostly)
I AM NOT: a failure no matter what the enemy or any person tries to make me feel like.
I DANCE: In worship or when no one is watching at home.
I SING: Pretty much where ever, when ever I feel a song. With the kids, in the van, in church and in the shower are the most common place.
I CRY: rarely and only when I am so hurt I can't hold back. It used to be all the time but I guess I have developed quite a thick skin.
I AM NOT ALWAYS: a great wife.
I MAKE WITH MY HANDS: Food, crafts, whatever I can.
I WRITE: notes and to do lists to myself, letters to friends, whatever Joshua asks me to.
I CONFUSE: Adam
I NEED: Joy, and peace which can only come through seeking the Lord more and more.
I SHOULD: Stop worrying
I START: Only what I am confident in finishing
I FINISH: Pretty much everything I start.

Well, there are not many people who have not been tagged so go ahead, take a tag from me if you want.

6 Random Facts about me!

6 Random Facts about me!

1. Strangely enough, one of the ones I thought of right away, Christy had put. So I will write it anyway as it is true for me also. I always dreamed that I would one day be a surrogate mother. After having my babies and enjoying pregnancy and birth so much it only made this desire stronger.

2. I always think about the rooms in my house and decorate them in my mind just the way I want them. I can not stop. I dream a lot about it.

3. I love to bake, hate to cook.

4. I am a compulsive purger of clutter and throw out stuff on occasion that Adam gets upset about. I can't stand have too much "stuff".

5. My dreams of jobs to do. I always wanted to open a coffee shop where I could bake all day, fresh cinnamon buns and cookies, cakes, etc. I have always wanted to write children's stories and do photography and like mentioned before I love interior decorating.

6. When I was a little girl all I ever wanted to do is graduate, get married right away to a great man, start having children right away, be a mom. Own a house and a mini van. Funny that God gave me all my deepest desires before I was even 21 years old! God is so good to me.

I've been tagged #3

I've been tagged #3

Cut and paste and fill in the answers!

1. What curse word do you use the most? Adam says that frick is a curse word so, that and hell I guess.

2. Do you own an iPod? No, I know nothing about them.

3. Who on your MySpace “Top 8” do you talk to the most?I have no MySpace sorry.

4. What time is your alarm clock set for? Mine? I only set it Sunday morning for church, otherwise, I sleep as late as motherly possible.

5. What colour is your room? Maybe it is dusty rose... pretty ugly anyway and one of the rooms Adam and I want to redo soon if we have money.

6. Flip-flops or sneakers? Depends on the season. Right now, definately flip-flops.

7. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? For sure take the pic... accept I really wish there were more pics of me playing with the kids.

8. What's the last movie you watched? Fun with Dick and Jane

9. Do any of your friends have children? Yes

10. Has anyone ever called you lazy? As a teenager I got that a lot.

11. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster? No, I could fall asllep anywhere, anytime!

12. What CD is currently in your CD player? Jennifer Knapp Kansas

13. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? Chocolate Milk

4. Has anyone told you a secret this week? Yes

15. Have you ever given someone a hickey? Honestly, yes but man do they annoy me.

16. Who was the last person to call you? My momma

17. Do you think people talk about you behind your back? I am very sure they do.

18. Did you watch cartoons as a child? Yes

19. How many siblings do you have? 2 sisters

20. Are you shy around the opposite sex? It depends. Not usually.

21. What movie do you know every line to? Not every line but close- Grease, As good as it gets and Good Burger- yeah I am laughing just thinking about them all. I love them!

22. Do you own any band t-shirts? Nope, never have

23. What is your favourite salad dressing? Homemade garlic... my mom's is the best!

24. Do you read for fun? Not really. If I do read it is never fun.

25. Do you cry a lot? Not anymore

26. Who was the last person to text message you? I have never been test messaged. No Cell.

27. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop? Desk top

28.Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? Yes, for sure.

29. What is the weather like? Dark and night-like. It is 1:00 am and I am not really into checking on the weather.

30. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos? well, I am not a big fan of dating as my hubby and I are really not into that. Haha. But I like tatoos in moderation.

31. Is sex before marriage wrong? Yes it is. But all things are forgivable... thank you Lord for that!

32. When was the last time you slept on the floor? 3-4 years ago I used to nurse Joshua and fall asleep on the floor at the foot of his crib. I would get so tired!

33. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? 6 but I do better on 8
34. Are you in love or lust? LOVE!

35. Are your days full and fast-paced? Full for sure but not always fast paced.

36. Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages? Always have. I love keeping track.

37. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 26

38. Are you picky about spelling and grammar? Well, I guess I am most of the time except when chatting or this kind of thing.

39. Have you ever been to Six Flags? No

40. Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex? I think I enjoy the company of same sex more but I can get along with anyone well, usually. As a teenager I would have said opposite for sure. Most my friends were guys but I think that it is a bit to do with being a mom and a wife and seeing how men act with and without woman and I just click better with the gals.

41. Do you like cottage cheese? Yeah actually I love it.

42. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back? Tummy, side, back, however my head hits the pillow.

43. Have you ever bid for something on eBay? Yes

44. Do you enjoy giving hugs? Yes

45 What is your favourite TV show? I have none. Boring hey. Well, when I used to watch TV I loved Trading Spaces.

47. Which celebrity, dead or alive, would you want to have lunch with? I would have to say, Jim Carrey.

48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach? When I was just starting labor with Joel. I was so excited I just couldn't wait to see his wonderful little face.

49. What one thing do you wish you had? A new Chev Cobalt car. Something that would actually be reliable.

50. Favourite lyrics? Whole again by Jennifer Knapp.

Well, I am doing these so late. Tag to anyone who hasn't been and wants to do this.

Garage Sale!!!

Well, today is the big Garage sale! I can't wait to get stuff out of my basement and hopefully off to a new home! I am selling quite a bit of stuff and my neighbor is having one, too... and then 3 other ladies in the strata complex where I live. Might be a jackpot stop!!! Well, anyone who wants to come, even just to visit... come on down! Friday: 4-8:30pm and Saturday: 9-noon.

By the way, update on the computer: Still waiting for the big fix. Hoping by next week. Seems like this thing is dragging on forever! Can't wait to have my good old computer back!

Computer update

Well, I am sure some of you may think that we are giving up blogging but we are not at all. We have a back log of pictures just waiting to be posted. We don't want to upload them all on our computer just yet because we are going to be formatting it soon whenever we get our new motherboard. So, don't give up on us... be patient. We hope to be back regular within a week. Will be posting soon.

Mother's Day

Just wanted to say Happy Mother's Day to all the moms who read our blog.
I am so blessed to have so many mothers close to me to share this day with. I am definately blessed to be a mom.
My kids and Adam bought me cards and bath stuff. Adam let me go to church with Joshua and Annabelle because Joel was too sick. He stayed at home with Joel and I was so glad to be able to hear the sermon at church. The church handed out roses to all the moms. That is always nice and Joshua made me a special candle and a card in Sunday school. Anyway, all these little things... I just love being a mom. It is such a rewarding "job". Adam took me and the kids out to the river to fish and spend time together. I was wonderful. A day full of having fun, being a mom. I truly do feel blessed.
I hope all you moms felt blessed today. Happy Mothers Day!

For My Mom

Thank God for Moms like mine!
She has loved me no matter what, good times and bad. Even when I shamed her, she forgave. When I didn't know where to go, she guided me. When I needed a hug, she hugged me. She loved me the way that I needed all through my life. I can't thank God often enough for allowing me to have such a wonderful mom.
I love you Mom and I am so proud of you! I wish I could hug you now and make some tea and talk for hours. I miss you and can't wait till you come back.

My hubby put this on our blog when he first started it up. I just got this all layed out so nice in an email from my good friend, Carmen so I thought that I would post it again. It is great truth! The layout doesn't work that well with the blog but I hope you all can read it anyway.

Who I Am In Christ

		I am accepted...
	John 1:12	I am God's child.
	John 15:15	As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.
	Romans 5:1	I have been justified.
	1 Corinthians 6:17	I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.
	1 Corinthians 6:19-20	I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.
	1 Corinthians 12:27	I am a member of Christ's body.
	Ephesians 1:3-8	I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.
	Colossians 1:13-14	I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.
	Colossians 2:9-10	I am complete in Christ.
	Hebrews 4:14-16	I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.
		I am secure...
	Romans 8:1-2	I am free from condemnation.
	Romans 8:28	I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.
	Romans 8:31-39	I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.
	2 Corinthians 1:21-22	I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.
	Colossians 3:1-4	I am hidden with Christ in God.
	Philippians 1:6	I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.
	Philippians 3:20	I am a citizen of heaven.
	2 Timothy 1:7	I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.
	1 John 5:18	I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.
		I am significant...
	John 15:5	I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.
	John 15:16	I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.
	1 Corinthians 3:16	I am God's temple.
	2 Corinthians 5:17-21	I am a minister of reconciliation for God.
	Ephesians 2:6	I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.
	Ephesians 2:10	I am God's workmanship.
	Ephesians 3:12	I may approach God with freedom and confidence.
	Philippians 4:13	I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

"The more you reaffirm who you are in Christ, the more your behavior will begin to reflect your true identity!"
(From Victory Over the Darkness , by Dr. Neil Anderson)

Carnival!!!

Last weekend was the carnival. Adam and I decided that, though we were broke, we would treat the kids to a fun night out. Our computer is still not fized so it is painfully slow to post pics... that is why I am so behind on posting. Enjoy the pics!!!

Joel loved this one so much that the lady running it let it go and go. By the time it stopped, every round Joshua would say, "can I get off now mom" in a whinny little voice. We laugh and laughed because Joel was still so excited about it. Great time! 

Buying tickets. just couldn't resist the rides! 

Ready to ride the monkey ride. It just goes round on a circle track... could be pretty boring you say?? Not for us, you control how fast your monkey spins with the big, black wheel in the centre. Blaine had it going fast enough that the kids were pretty much stuck to the back of the seat! It was hillarious!!! 

Ruth and Mark. So nice to see so many friends there. As we went around to rides and games there were so many people to chat with!