I am fortunate and blessed to have three sisters that have children who are close in ages to my kids. My sisters and I are very close and our children who are the best of friends as well as cousins enjoy each other so very much. The little tots are happy getting to know each other as well. We have spent quite a lot of our time over at my parents house, and I am certain my folks are pretty ... Read the Post
Lots of cousins in town!
Family is in Town
My younger sister,Jenifer was brave enough to drive her five kids from Nampa, Idaho, to Damascus Oregon yesterday. I had her two boys. Levi and Isaac spend the night at me house Sat. night, so we took them to church. After about an hour or two at my home, we all went back to Damascus. My little Braxton was excited to play with four year old Macy, although I had to warn her he was a rough ... Read the Post
The Storm has Ceased
I am so very glad the storm is over! There was a weather warning of thunder and lightning and a possible tornado in Oregon, and that was kind of scary. The sky did get dark, and the thunder was louder than I have ever heard it. The rain came down in sheets, but now everything is calm out there.My husband took our sons to his parents house right before the storm, so that gave me a chance to do ... Read the Post
I have bouts of Depression and Insomnia
It seems that ever since I got home from camping last week, I have been in a terrible funk. I think the camping trip wore me out physically and mentally, because it just isn't my thing. Plus having to fetch my sun from the lakeshore and his terrible tantrums were so very exhausting. The good thing, however is that I lost five pounds by chasing after Braxton and never, I mean, never having time ... Read the Post
Stormy Day here in Estacada, Oregon
Today started out hot, about 85 degrees. My little one awoke with a cold. He seemed to have had a fever during the night (I know because he sleeps with me (he has slept in between my husband and I his entire little life.) Braxton likes to go outside first thing after we take the older kids to school, and he likes to RUN.He seemed to be acting alright, but he had some powerful volcanic sneezes! ... Read the Post
Church is Good for the Soul!
I got ready today and went to church. I had planned on the entire family coming with me, but alas, I secretly enjoyed actually getting there on time and being able to not have to chase my little guy the entire time up and down the hallways. My two girls came with me and they are very well behaved. (Well, only in church, not at home. They are quite snotty at home.)I took a nap with my toddler ... Read the Post