WOW! Over a month ago we found out we are expecting another baby (estimated due date April 13, 2010 - only one day from my birthday)
I created a scavenger hunt to share the news with family:
TASK #1
Go to a grocery store and purchase the following (you can buy generic if you would like):
1. Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Ready-to-Bake (you know, with the ready-to-bake cookies)
2. Milk
(after purchase, open next TASK)
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TASK #2
Go home and bake the cinnamon rolls in your oven (follow directions on packaging)
(after you put them in the oven, open next TASK)
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TASK #3
While they are baking, call me. If you don't get a hold of me, open next TASK
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TASK #4
You have a bun in the oven. So do I! Yep! #5 on the way!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
SUMMER CAMP 2009
The 1st Annual Calvary Tabernacle Family Summer Camp
June 28 - July 3
Smiley Creek, Idaho
We packed, piled up and headed over Galena Summit (about 2 hours). Then, about 4 miles down a dusty road, we come to our campsite. About 8 familes spent the week fellowshipping, boating, dirt bike riding, shooting and just hangin' out. A couple evenings, after dark, we put up a big screen and played preaching DVDs. WE HAD CHURCH IN THE MOUNTAINS! It was fabulous!
We pitched our large tent and set up camp. Bummer there were no bathrooms...this was full on roughin' it. We did bring a port-a-potty for the ladies and small children. That helped. The week was fun (except the mosquitos - those are NEVER fun).
Here are some pictures from our week.
Our first night around the campfire, Jeff got out his guitar and Emily LOVED to sing.
The campfire - night #1
June 28 - July 3
Smiley Creek, Idaho
We packed, piled up and headed over Galena Summit (about 2 hours). Then, about 4 miles down a dusty road, we come to our campsite. About 8 familes spent the week fellowshipping, boating, dirt bike riding, shooting and just hangin' out. A couple evenings, after dark, we put up a big screen and played preaching DVDs. WE HAD CHURCH IN THE MOUNTAINS! It was fabulous!
We pitched our large tent and set up camp. Bummer there were no bathrooms...this was full on roughin' it. We did bring a port-a-potty for the ladies and small children. That helped. The week was fun (except the mosquitos - those are NEVER fun).
Here are some pictures from our week.
On the dirt road meant we all could get out of the car seats. Eventually all the kidos ended up in the front with me and Jeff.
Our first night around the campfire, Jeff got out his guitar and Emily LOVED to sing.
The campfire - night #1
Three little ones all tucked in.
The view from the "kitchen".
Emily and Jared play a child version of horseshoes one afternoon. Emily had to wear her new bike helmet (pink Barbie)!
Elizabeth Joy through the screened side of her play pen.
Jeff eating dinner.
Me trying to feed the chillies.
Katie loved to play with Effie's kitten.
One afternoon, we headed to Alturus Lake for some boating. The water was so cold (it is directly from the snow covered mountains). Jeff actually knee boarded!
Dirt bikes were a big part of our camp week. Even the little ones had theirs with training wheels. Kadon (3rd), got a new dirt bike just days before the trip. So, as a surprise to Jared, he gave his "old" one to Jared. Jared was so excited that he hugged his neck! It took a few days for Jared to get comfortable, but you should see him now. (from left to right: Effie, Miguel, Kadon, Jared)
Last day - some of the children by the small creek. (from left to right: Joseph, Emily, Miguel, Maria, Brooklyn, Katie)
On our way home, Jeff got a Red Bull before heading out. Elizabeth LOVED the cold can.
Our poor Katie Sue. The mosquitos LOVED her. She was covered and sprayed with repelent, but they still ate her up. I counted 23 bites onher face. Her hair was in pig tails, but she pulled them out on the drive home. This picture makes me laugh...my lil einstein.
The view from the "kitchen".
Emily and Jared play a child version of horseshoes one afternoon. Emily had to wear her new bike helmet (pink Barbie)!
Elizabeth Joy through the screened side of her play pen.
Jeff eating dinner.
Me trying to feed the chillies.
Katie loved to play with Effie's kitten.
One afternoon, we headed to Alturus Lake for some boating. The water was so cold (it is directly from the snow covered mountains). Jeff actually knee boarded!
Dirt bikes were a big part of our camp week. Even the little ones had theirs with training wheels. Kadon (3rd), got a new dirt bike just days before the trip. So, as a surprise to Jared, he gave his "old" one to Jared. Jared was so excited that he hugged his neck! It took a few days for Jared to get comfortable, but you should see him now. (from left to right: Effie, Miguel, Kadon, Jared)
Last day - some of the children by the small creek. (from left to right: Joseph, Emily, Miguel, Maria, Brooklyn, Katie)
On our way home, Jeff got a Red Bull before heading out. Elizabeth LOVED the cold can.
Our poor Katie Sue. The mosquitos LOVED her. She was covered and sprayed with repelent, but they still ate her up. I counted 23 bites onher face. Her hair was in pig tails, but she pulled them out on the drive home. This picture makes me laugh...my lil einstein.
ANOTHER RAINY DAY
A June Sunday brought a huge thunderstorm. It was actually a flash flood. It was warm outside and the rain was pouring. The girls put on their puddle boots and headed for the puddles. It was so much fun, I had to join them. If you remember, about 2 years ago, Jared and I took a trip to the puddles during a summer rain storm.
When the storms of life come, learn to DANCE IN THE RAIN!
When the storms of life come, learn to DANCE IN THE RAIN!
MOM
We were eating lunch one Friday afternoon when we decided to play with the camera and all take turns taking pictures...here are the results.
The kidos line in a row eating their muffins
(Emily, Katie & Jared)
Jared Jeffery
Emily Grace
Katie Sue
Emily taking a picture of mom and Jared
Jared taking a picture of mom and Emily
Jared taking a picture of mom, Emily and Katie
Emily wants to take another one of mom and Katie
Mom taking a self picture of us (can't quite fit all of us in)
Emily taking a picture of mom and Jared
Jared taking a picture of mom and Emily
Jared taking a picture of mom, Emily and Katie
Emily wants to take another one of mom and Katie
Mom taking a self picture of us (can't quite fit all of us in)
FIRSTS
Elizabeth's first strawberry (8 mos)
Katie's first pig tails (2 1/2 yrs)
Jared's first suit (5 1/2 yrs)
Monday, April 13, 2009
RANDOMS
Here are some cute random pictures.
Emily LOVES to hold Elizabeth.
Emily giving loves to Elizabeth and trying to get her to giggle.
Emily taught Katie how to pout. She crosses her arms, huffs a "HMMMM", crinkles her nose and pouts her lower lip. Katie does it with a small grin peeping through. IT IS SO CUTE!!!
Emily LOVES to hold Elizabeth.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
CANDI TURNS 35
I turned 35 on Easter Sunday. My mom spent Saturday afternoon with my 3 older children baking cakes for me. Katie, Emily and Jared each baked me a cake (as seen below: Emily the white frosted one, Katie the small chocolate frosted one and Jared the larger chocolate frosted one with the white frosting cross). The had so much fun making the cakes and decorating them. It was so sweet!
They surprised me on Saturday when they brought the cakes home. I had to wait in the living room for my surprise while they placed them on the counter.
After Easter lunch, I got to blow out the candles on all three cakes! I needed some help and had 3 very eager helpers. Here I am with all my children.
After we blew out the candles, the children raced to lick all the frosting off of them. Elizabeth even wanted a part of it (don't worry all you mom's out there - she didn't get any).
Here is my family. What a blessing!
We celebrated with a delicious Easter dinner prepared by my mom on a beautifully set table with my mom's pretty china. Family joined for the celebration and for Easter. It was a sunshiny day, inside and out!
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