All My Blessings

I'm Here Today:)

2011-04-04T20:55:00.002-04:00

Hello My Fellow Bloggers!!! I've been on and off my blog lately and I've been so happy to see that some of my old friends are still here. I'm not sure just how often I'll be posting but I told Tom (my husband) that I was here the other day and it was exciting. The pictures are still beautiful and the the same sweet people are still here along with some new ones. I have news to share, some good and some bad but nothing I haven't been able to get through. I hope all have a very nice spring and summer......Kae

Thankful for....

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Some of the best friends a girl could have...:)
and a beautiful November.....K

Hey There!!!

2009-11-16T11:34:00.004-05:00

Hello,
I know that I've been gone way too long but I'm back at least for today...just being honest:) A lot has happened in my life in last few months. Some not so good and some not good at all however, God is still with me and I'm going to be me. I have a quote that I ran across the other day and thought you might like it:

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind". Dr. Seuss

Have a wonderful day friends and remember your blessings....K

Learning is a Never Ending Journey

2009-05-19T08:40:00.005-04:00

The older I get the more I learn about myself. Even tho I don't want to ever get rid of anything I am learning that the more I hold on to, the harder it is to let go. My relationship with my Mom has always been a strained one and I never understood why. I want everyone to be absolutely certain and without a doubt that I love Mother!!! However, I can only like her as much as she will let me. There's that learning thing...as much as she will let me... She's never been very forgiving, loving, happy or friendly for that matter.

I like being happy!!!! ;o) That's where the learning comes in. I can't live to please someone that doesn't want to be pleased. I have learned to surround myself with people and things that make ME happy.

Forgiveness is not pretending it didn't happen; It is letting go and learning to live freely.

'nough said

Hello

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Hello everyone, It's here and I'm loving every minute of it. Someone gave me a lot of Tiger Lillies so I planted them, I dug up Black-eyed Susans and planted some behind the mailbox. The big question is, "where are we going to plant the garden?" Does anybody have a problem with wild strawberries? I have them everywhere! I can't seem to get rid of them so I'll just keep on yanking.

The chickens are growing and the ducks are HUGE now. We have some pictures of them but like I said, I haven't downloaded them yet....in fact I can't find the wire it requires to download them.....it seems I've misplaced (or thrown them away) I hope not.

Speaking of pictures I spent a couple of hours with Kylee last Fri. We had so much fun. She's talking more, so it makes communicating with her easier. A few times in the past she didn't recognize me but this time she did and we a great time....Oh, what a Blessing that little girl is. I'll be going now and getting back to digging in the dirt.

Thanks Nancy

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I was reading around on the latest post and saw that one of my friends hasn't had much to say lately but wanted to let everyone know that she's still around.....Great idea Nancy. I'm still here too and like Nancy said just reading and going from blog to blog is a lot of fun. You should try it sometime, you would be surprised to see how many interesting people there are out there...I like to say they're just as wierd as me...or does that mean I'm normal? Don't answer that!!!! Anyway there's much to tell and I'll be back soon............thank you to all who have been faithful, Kae

Spring Break

2009-04-09T11:22:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone, It certainly has been a long time since I posted. So much has happened, Brianna is in the choir and she just got back from FL at 10:30 last night. The band went too. The pictures are cute. I'm not sure if anyone has ever heard of a rapper named TI but she was behind him in line for something and that's when she yelled, TI, hey is that really you, can I get my picture with you? Now you have to know that I personally hate rapping, rappers anything rapping...uhg.

I've been taking care of her ducks while she was gone. They've gotten soooo big. I'm afraid they've gotten too big for their tub and I don't what to do. It's still too cold to let them go swim in the pond. I'll figure something out. Bri owes me big time!

Our friend that has cancer is having colostomy surgery and we are praying that he makes it through it.

I hope that everyone has a great Easter!!!! Kae

Prayers

2009-04-04T10:36:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone, I've had so much with my chickens and the ducks are just a riot! I've the little plastic swimming pool out and filled it up with water. You should see those ducks dive and paddle around with those great big webbed feet. I'll post a video that Andrea took with them in the pool...

I am asking for prayers for a family friend that has just been diagnosed with cancer. The family is devestated and we were shocked. He hasn't decided if he will have chemo and radiation. Dr. asked him if he wanted this or hospice! He was raised in a good christian home and married a good christian women. He is on many prayer list with the area churches and I would appreciate one or two for him and family.....never too many prayers. Thank you, Kae

Picking Up Where I Left Off

2009-03-28T16:32:00.002-04:00

I've been lacking in my "Quotes" lately and I have found some that I think you might like:

"It's about how we want to live our lives, not for longer lives"
Author Unkown

I believe the message here was, life isn't always about quantity but more about quality. I've found that to be very uplifting.

Someone offered me a Dove Dark Chocolate candy the other day and since I don't buy these I wasn't aware of the Promise Message inside the wrapper......Think without Boundaries. I think I'll be buying more of these only because of the Promise Message.....right!?

The milk chocolate candy's wrapper said, Think of every day as a Sunday. Yes, I'm definitely certain I need more chocolate....hehehe! We can all use more Sundays.......Have a wonderful Saturday everybody!!!

Duck & Chicken Ranchers

2009-03-27T11:38:00.000-04:00

Yes, you read that right. Tom took Brianna to the farm
supply store and they came home with these two ducks.
They are the cutest little things and we've been having a lot
of fun. Brianna cleans up after them and gives them baths
every day. It's fun when she puts them in the bathtub for a
bath. They swim around paddling those little webbed feet
going back and forth. Brianna has named them Donald and
Daisy. I don't know which one is which but Brianna does.

The chickens are mine. I've wanted chickens for a long time so
I went down and bought myself some. There are 2 Rhode Island
Reds and 1 Bantum somethingoranother. I've named each of them.
One of the Reds is named Rhoda, the other is Timmy. The
Banty(rooster) is called The Banty. Although these names can and will be changed in an instant.
If and when they start eating my flowers they will be called
Breakfast, Lunch and Supper!!

See how the little one is under Rhoda, he stays under or
between those two most of the time. I didn't realize just
how mean they can be. Sometimes they stand in the food
dish and won't let the little one eat.
It doesn't take a lot to entertain us, I've always that I'm
a cheap date. Just buy me chickens!

Let's Play

2009-03-23T21:38:00.001-04:00

Let's Play!!

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My friend Chel at Abiding Branch, http://abidingbranch@blogspot.com is playing a game that I want to play along with. Here are the rules:

It's open to anyone who reads my blog and anyone who happens upon along. Everyone is welcome.

The first five (5) people to respond to this post will get something bought or made by me!! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations.

1) I make no guarantee that you will like what I buy or make.

2)What I choose will be just for you.

3) It will be done this calendar year. I will try to make it long before 12\31\09.

4) You have no idea what it's going to be.

5) I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. I would never send something offensive or that I wouldn't like myself.

The catch???? Yes the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and make the same offer to the first (5) people who respond to your blog entry, thereby continuing the fun.

The first (5) people who do so and leave a comment telling me they did, will win a FABULOUS gift from me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it. So, LET'S PLAY!!!!!

A Gift and Nature!!!

2009-03-16T23:37:00.000-04:00

A few weeks ago I got a comment from Jan at Rose Havenhttp://jt-jantom.blogspot.com that I had won a teacup from a drawing that I entered on her sight. Oh how exciting, I signed up every week hoping I would win and telling myself that if I didn't win that would O.K. to. I would just keep signing up every week until I won, doggonit. I didn't have to wait too long and when I saw that I won, well, let's just say I did a little jig until everybody came from all over the house. They were just as excited as I was.

I finally found a place to take a decent picture of it. Because my house has a lot of sunshine which throws off lots of glares in it. The cup and saucer is a pale yellow it didn't show very well. My daughter suggested the pool table which has dark green felt and it worked !!! Thank you Andrea. My husband wants to know if I drink the tea do I drink it from my new teacup?

Since yesterday was a gorgeous day we decided to go for a walk. Tom, Brianna, Nicole(Bri's friend) and me went to Pigeon Creek Park. I had never been there but Tom grew up in this area and knew it very well. The girls have been sledding here and know the park too. I love being outside when the weather is warmer and heaven knows that I need the exercise. We gave the girls the cameras and said, "Go for it." I must say they did a great job. Yep, that's us . I commended Bri on getting my best side...hehehe. Nicole and Brianna have been friends since the kindergarten and this hasn't changed. We love Nicole almost as much as Brianna and it's the same at Nicoles house.

They have turned into a couple of beautiful girls... and we have so many pictures of them together. To get them both to smile at the same time is tricky tho. How do you like Bri's PINK hair ;) ;( :[ ;-o) It's only hair right and she's not any different than any of the rest of us. Never happy with what we have. I did this for her BECAUSE I can then keep it under control. (When she did it herself it was 3 colors.) Ain't life good!!!

Nicole found this birds nest. When she did she yelled, "awwww!!" Brianna came running and said,"aawww!!" Then, all together now----"AAWWWW!!!" These aawww's sound as if we were to see a brand new baby....yeah, sing it. ;) Out of absolutely nowhere Tom came along and kicked it like he was kicking a field goal...Then I sang "aawwwww" that was mean!!! Do they ever grow up? LOL

We had a lot of fun and promised to go back next week.. I'm looking forward to it.......

Blessings to you,

Kae

Finally, I'm Back ;)

2009-03-14T14:29:00.002-04:00

Hello everybody, I've been missing and now I'm back....Ohh so much to tell....I won a teacup from Jan at Rose Haven and can't wait to post that. I've taken pictures of it and they don't turn out too good. The teacup is a pale yellow and my house is too light for the yellow to show up. Any suggestions? Brianna turned "16" last Thursday, the same day that Grandpa turned "79."

I've changed medicine for fibromyalgia and I hope it works better.

So many things to talk about but still too painful and just not ready to share at the moment. I'm going to keep thinking and posting all things nice and pleasant or I'm not posting at all....(That was meant to sound like a brat) hehehe.

Today I'm going outside to clean gardens and the yard...It's beautiful outside and I love it.........Have a great day my blogging buddies.....Kae

Oh, How Blessed Am I

2009-02-28T10:26:00.004-05:00

My family gave me the best birthday ever. Everyone kept asking me what I wanted but I knew it was too expensive. Then it hit me!! Game Night! The look on their faces was precious. This isn't what they expected at all. You should have seen it. All jaws dropped, heads down and eyes wide open. What!? You're kidding, right? They didn't like it at all.

Andrea said, "That's not a present!" I told that that's what I wanted and it's cheap. Josh said that he liked to play games and he was all for it. He asked me what we should play and I said, Canasta! I love this game.

After everyone got the hang of canasta we had lots of fun. We laughed sometimes until we cried and then laughed some more....What a good time.

She Makes Me Smile :-)

2009-02-20T12:50:00.001-05:00

I was messing around with some pictures and decided that I liked the collages. I made this one of Kylee(my granddaughter) and I'm sending it to some family members. These are a few of my favorite pictures of her at different ages. She makes me smile...

God's work of art

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"Hot Warning Signs"

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Dr. Phil's list of "Hot Warning Signs" that your can use to determine whether or not a family member is possibly headed for a crisis.

Endangering self or others: Begins to taken action toward a plan, such as harming themselves stockpiling guns, poison or sleeping pills. Has trouble sleeping. Isolate themselves ( running away, dropping out of school,etc.)

Depression: Low energy. High feelings of worthlessness for guilt. Thoughts of suicide.

High Stress: Intense fear, helplessness or horror. Poor concentration. Sleeping problems.

Drug Abuse: Change of friends, new best friends uses drugs. Careless about personal appearance. Lying. Missing money. Discovery of pipes, rolling papers,medicine bottles, butane lighters or other drug paraphernalia. Gangs and Violence: Is obsessed with particular clothing attire. Truancy/tardy records. Shows of evidence of physical injuries but lies about causes. Produces unexplained cash, clothing, music CD's.

Remember not all of these apply in every situation. Go to- drphil.com - The name of that days show is "Growing Up Too Fast"

It's never too late to show love to our children. These warning signs was a wake up call for me We cannot ignore behaviors that seem strange or different to us. There are many more signs on Dr. Phil's list. I believe that God intended for the parents He chose for these children to do a much, much better job of raising His children than we are.

Changes

2009-02-17T12:52:00.008-05:00

Since the last post there have been some serious changes in our home. I know that with God's help I am stronger but for me trick is to stay strong. We are in family counsoling which has been beneficial to me and Tom. Brianna, on the other hand isn't agreeing with any of it. Here's where my work begins. We ave always given in to her tantrums and this has been our biggest mistake. Her idea of these changes are like flipping a pancake!!! But we always ler know what has to change and we ask how she feels about it. You guessed it--she doesn't like it one bit. I can see how she is confused between what has to happen and what is going to happen.

I have cleaned out her room and bathroom and these rooms are now in my charge. I'm not asking for her to do her share of chores anymore. If I have to clean it then I will throw away whatever I want. thing. I'm throwing away most of her shirts and I'm going shopping to buy her clothes. She's aready feeling the pinch of consequences and how they are affecting her social life. When I read Dr. Phil's list of "Hot Warning Signs" well lets just say, I was astounded, scared and down right mad! What have I done? I've prayed and prayed and have seen the signs God has given me. I will go with my heart and be the parent He wants me to be............

By the way.....the quote for today is: I'm not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mari's recipe blog: Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

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Mari's recipe blog: Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Some Flowers From 2008

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These are some of my flowers from last year. Yes, I'm feeling the itch.

In the past I've started many of them from seed. But it doesn't work very

well because I don't have a small enough room in my house. It needs

to be at the very least 50 degrees and lots of sunshine. Since MI isn't known

to be the sunniest state, I have to use alternate sources. My dream is to one day

have my very own greenhouse. I was promised a potting shed and I'm still......

Tom's just busy. And speaking of Tom, yesterday he came home with a dozen

roses!! He gave them to me and said, "Would you mind deviding these between

you and the girls?" LOL LOL We laughed so hard...LOL LOL

I really want to thank each and every one of you that responded in a kind and

spiritual way. Brianna and I started a puzzle together last night. I told her

that I've been praying for us to be better friends but I'm her mother first. I

know she feels bad but I can't and won't let her do something that isn't in her

best interest and that's that.

Haven't heard a word from Andrea and Josh today. She doesn't even know

that she has flowers here. I wonder what Josh got her for Valentines Day. I'll

find out soon. She is so thoughtful, in the mailbox on Friday I noticed

there was a card addressed to Kylee for Valentines Day. I think she missed her

as much as I do.

I have to go now, Tom is getting hungry and wants to know when dessert

is done. :)

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Happy Valentines Day !!!!

Praying for all husbands, yours and mine, that God will keep them safe and with a clear mind. They have so much to deal with and sometimes more than we know. They have more than just work on their minds,wives, children and bills to pay. When there's too much to deal with God gave them wives to help them in times of need.

With an economy such as ours, that's in dire straights, we forget that there's always someone out there that have many more troubles than ours. It's important to include all the someones in our prayers.

We're facing something tough again with another daughter. I ask God for strength, patience and knowledge so that we can get back to being a family again. I will do everything in my power that God has asked from me as a mother to love and support one of His blessings. She's a great gift that we love, with a personality that is quick, funny and a sense of humor that compares to none. I know we will see the real Brianna again and with God's will it will be soon. I've spent a lot of time reading the Bible lately and looking back on the verses that reminds me that I've done something right. I've read several and decided to post these. It's hard to decide which ones to post. I don't feel as guilty and I remind myself that God's hand is always on my shoulder. He will never leave me.

Don't fail to correct your children, they won't die if you spank them. Physical discipline may well save them from death. Proverbs 23:13-14

Not all of Gods promises are for parents...He also has wise words for children:

A wise child brings joy to a father; A foolish child brings grief to a mother.
Proverbs 10: 1

I'm trying to stay busy with projects such as cleaning closets. I have loads of stuff (or junk) for Love, Inc. They love to see me coming. LOL

I went to Bible study last night and as usual I had a fun time. These ladies are so nice and welcoming. They all smile--a lot! ;);););)

Once again I'm asking for your prayers. There are still many things I have to learn even though we've been through something very similar before a few years ago. Yes, some things are review but the pain in my heart is the same.
Thank you, Kae

2009-01-31T14:35:00.000-05:00

Brianna and Me

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Me and Brianna are just too much alike. That's sweet and all but I've found that it can become the very thing that can rip up relationships like nice new paper shredder. I remember when my girls were very little I drove us all nuts because simply everything had to be in it's place. I have since found that there is a name for it. It's call Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Better know as OCD. My Dad gave me some really good advice, he said " As long as there are kids in the house it will never be like it was so learn to live it. Learn to enjoy these times with your girls, go for walks, go get ice cream, push each other on the swings, etc....." I have the utmost respect for Paul Kinney. He's a Blessing from God....So with that said, I noticed Bri had written on our dry-erase board

"I have CDO, It's the same as OCD except the letters are now in order like they should be"

I love her very much and she knows it!!!! ;)

2009-01-29T13:24:00.001-05:00

Whoops!

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Something didn't go right....??? I'll start over. Darla@hearshare.blogspot.com was given a meme and she passed it on to me. She was given the letter "G" to list the 10 most things she loved that started with that letter. And you know how it goes....I got the letter "C." I am also listing the 10 things I love. Here it goes:

1) Christ
2) Courtney Jo, better known as CJ our oldest daughter
3) Christmas
4) Cookies
5) Coffee
6) Chamomile Tea
7) Crafts
8) Carrots
9) Clean Sheets
10) Cake

If you would like a letter just leave me a comment and I'll send you a letter too!!!

Tips on Tuesday

2009-01-27T12:06:00.003-05:00

Top 10 Places Germs Lurk in Your Home:

1) Kitchen Sponges
2) Kitchen Sink
3) Faucet Handles
4) Home Offices
5) Toilet Bowl
6) Bathtub
7) Shower Curtain
8) Wet Laundry
9) Vacuum Cleaner
10) Beds

I get regular newsletters from WEBmd and todays letter is about germs in our homes. I thought I might share these with you since some are new to me. I'm a germophobe and some were a little surprising. For more info go to WEBmd/Help Keep Your Home Healthier.http://kaesblessings.blogspot.com

Quote

2009-01-24T23:11:00.001-05:00

It's YOUR attitude that will change YOUR world....Nothing else

2009-01-23T17:46:00.004-05:00

Thank you for the lemonade award, you girls are the best, ya know. My thanks goes to Maribeth, Karen and Lisa.

I've been very busy with this and that. Let's see....I lost my cell phone, forgot on Weds. that Bible Study started this week therefore, not prepared, Brianna isn't very happy with her boyfriend and neither am I, Andrea and Josh are always hungry.....Whew!! I took the day off :-) I went into town and rented a movie that only I like, went to the grocery store and bought myself lunch. Picked Brianna up at noon from school, she's got a sore throat. We went home, she slept and I watched my movie. What a lazy day.

It is sin to despair one's neighbors; blessed are those who help the poor. Proverbs 14:21

2009-01-16T20:02:00.006-05:00

Hi Everybody,

This morning I had a visit from a blogging buddy and she helped me figure out some things that I've having trouble with. Sometimes I have forget things I've told that I didn't write down....ok, if I don't write it I always forget...LOL Thank you.
I haven't been feeling good again lately and don't want to move. I had another massage yesterday and she showed me more ways to stretch. The newest stretch is: start on your hands and knees with hip width apart, rock your butt back onto your heels and hold for 5-10secs. While your'e in this position feel your back stretch down your spine. Lower your head for the full stretch. Walk the hands to the left for the spine to open, then walk them to the right and stretch again. Only hold these positions for a few seconds if your'e a beginner and only stretch until you start to hurt. Don't push yourself too far. When she's done I would fall asleep if I wasn't so afraid I'd fall off the table ;}
I've decided to dig deeper into the fibromyalgia world. I'm drinking more teas and eating a better diet of veggies which I love and less red meat which I really don't care for so why do it? I want to get better and feel better so I can enjoy life more. I have young chilren and more grandchildren to look forward to. There's nothing holding me back being more healthy. I came across a quote today that I like a lot.

"Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you want."

Randy Pausch

Another one:

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared
to what lies within us"

Author Unkown

Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart;he is mine forever.
How good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter.
Psalm 73:25-26,28

Truly Grateful

2009-01-14T17:00:00.003-05:00

One of my very best friends had surgery yesterday and she's really weak. All prayers are needed. Thank you. Her health hasn't been all that great since she takes of her husband who's disabled. Yes, she's guilty, as am I, we forget to take of ourselves when others are so important to us. This lady I couldn't do without. She has been there for me even after she patiently gives the same advice to me over and over again. Always with a smile or maybe a tear in her eye. I Love her very much. Thank you again.

I also had a conversation with my mother -in-law yesterday. She has been very good to me even when I didn't want it. LOL Yes there was - how should say it---tension and a lot of it at times. Not anymore. We've become good friends and can laugh together now.....my relationship with my mother will never be fun or trusting and that's ok. I now have her and I'm very grateful. I've learned that no matter what happens with those we love the most- They are people we love and so we love them. PERIOD.
She gets up so early because she can't sleep and bakes cookies!!! When she's all done she sits down with her coffee and decides who she hasn't seen in a while and so she delivers them with a smile on her face.. I love her very much...

I found this quote one day and saved just for the perfect post. I think I found it.

There never was a heart truly great and generous
that was not also tender and compassionate.

Have a wonderful evening everybody.....Kae

2009-01-12T23:06:00.002-05:00

Those who bring sunshine
to the lives of others cannot
keep it to themselves.

~James M. Barrie~

Word Of Wisdom

2009-01-11T20:55:00.003-05:00

When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone,
The things that matter are faith, family and friends.

Barbara Bush

I Feel So Much Better!

2009-01-09T18:55:00.004-05:00

Today I had a massage and I waited too long!!! The last time I went I waited too long then too..!! She offered me a deal and I took it..... It's not cheap but a lot cheaper than her usual or new rate. She is the newest Blessing on my list. Now I'm going every Thursday. Yee Haa!! I thought the Yoga was doing was going real good but to my surprise IT'S NOT!!! I didn't push myself enough to stretch my muscles all the way.....OK now, I'm gonna push and do myself a favor. Jennifer is a true blessing. Kae

God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7

2009-01-08T12:55:00.006-05:00

Hello my friends, Thank you for being so patient with me. I hesitate now to do anything on this new page. I did something to the other one and I don't know what it was.

I have seen many ideas for new post for the year 2009. I like them all. You are all so creative and I'm not so much....However I did come up with something......I like quotes, poems, tips etc.... I have so many books and calenders and some that I've written down that I would like to share and my hopes are that they touch some people in some way. Just a warning that some of the quotes and such may come from a book or people that do not share the same religion but, the ones I've chosen have such great meaning. The quotes come from books like:
Life's Little Instruction Book
Blessed Are You. Mother Teresa
The complete Book of Bible Promises
Love Your Life. Victoria Osteen
Teen Tips

Daily I will post a new quote. If I miss a day I'll play catch up. I hope everyone has a great day. Blessings to all, Kae

And We're Off

2009-01-05T13:50:00.002-05:00

It's the beginning of the year and already it's going to fast for me. I haven't posted for a while because I've been sooo busy. I've only been able to read everyone elses. If you've noticed I had to change my page and lost everything I had on my old one. If anyone is still interested in follow my blog please add your name to my list again....if you choose not to that's ok but if you don't mind I would like to follow all of my blogging buddies anyway........Thank You, Kae

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Happy New Year!!!!

2009-01-01T04:11:00.004-05:00

Good morning to all my blogging friends out there in blog land, I've been awake since about 6:30am on 12-31-08 and I see no signs of sleeping now. I was very cold and couldn't seem to get warm all night. I got up and put more clothes and still shivered. Tom on the other hand, is sleeping like a baby just likes Dads do. I lay awake and I listen to Jay Leno with Jamie Fox who happens to be one of the funniest people I've seen in a long time and then there was Conan O'someboby that I never watch but tonight I do. Then, after enough of that, I turn to the local PBS channel and watch Nasa. That was very depressing and I cried for the people who lost loved ones that were attempting to reach the moon. Foreign and American alike.

Next was the news of 2009- I laughed so hard sometimes I thought for sure I woke Tom that time. I thought that maybe I better get up and start typing as fast as my fingers could go because I didn't want to miss a thing. I don't have a light over my computer so I look around the room and decide on the floor lamp. As I come across the room with the lamp in my right hand and holding on to whatever would hold me with my left, I notice the dog looking at me like this time for sure she's lost her mind. I get myself all situated with water, bread some leftover peaches, blanket and Tom's refriderwear and I'm all set.

There's still unrest over in the middleast, we are in a recession, people are freezing their butts off to welcome in the new year, Robbie Knievel has something to prove, the "senator" in IL is still waving and smiling to everyone, we have a new President Elect and not her. Do the words respect, shame, fidelity, treason, pride, humility and so on and so forth still apply to everyone? Or to those who only know the definition. Oh by the way, I saw Bill and Hillary in New York when the ball came down and I wanted to watch them kiss so bad!!!!

It's almost 5:30 and I'm turning in now. I pray that all of my children are safe and sound. I'm certain Brianna is safe in her room because a person could bread a leg trying to get to her.

I still like Sarah Palin. I'm proud of Michael Phelps and PLEASE don't let me down?!

I have a new year now to start counting more Blessings. Thank you to all my Blogging Blessings and you know who you are..... Kae ;)

Happy New Year!!!!

2009-01-01T04:11:00.000-05:00

Girls Only

2008-12-31T22:30:00.003-05:00

Andrea, Brianna and I went shopping today and boy did we shop! Brianna had $40.00 left from Christmas and she just couldn't wait to spend it. My Brother sent her some money so she could buy herself some clothes. He also sent her a camera! Uncle Randy is a very nice uncle. He lives in La. and works in the Gulf Of Mexico. He's a pretty nice guy. He sends Andrea and my nephew Adam money every month for college so he wanted to do something especially nice for her. I'd say he came through all right. She bought new jeans and perfume. I got a new sweater for $10 and Andrea got a pretzel. We had a great time. I'm so blessed to have them, they keep me up to date on what's going on in the world.

I made a Pecan Pie tonight for the first time. I hope it comes out good. It's my favorite. Brianna made her favorite too, kosher dills with cream cheese wrapped in a slice of ham. Tom, of course not to be left out made little smokies in BBQ sauce. It's not the best time of day to eat but we were starved.

Andrea and Josh are in GR waiting for the ball to drop!!! She called and said they were having a great time. The bands were ok but the people watching was a blast!

Tomorrow is the New Year-2009-and I hope it's going to be even better that the last. There are some things I personally could stand for a few things to go smoother. I'm sure that God will see to it. He is so good, ya know.......................Kae

Hello !!!

2008-12-30T16:48:00.004-05:00

Hello, I'm back!!! I don't know what I did but I had to change my template. I lost some things but I can get them back. I want to put some of the pictures of Kylee on here but I am going to do a slideshow if I can figure it out. We had the best time. She peeped around the corner and saw us-her eyes got real big and turned to run away and before we had our shoes off, there she was again!!! Smiling and giggling and dancing in the hallway. She was quite unsure at first and started to show off. It wasn't long and I found her at my feet standing looking up at me not knowing for sure and so I thought I would try to pick her up. Not yet. Not this time. She ran around everybody and looked to see all the different faces. She was a little stunned I think. When she came running by I reached down and grabbed her, picked her up and held my breath. She looked at me and I at her, It was all good!!!!yee-haw!!!! From then on it fine as frog's hair....hee-hee-hee! What a great day. I am so Blessed. Thank you, Kae

Contact Me

2008-12-28T18:45:00.003-05:00

I forgot to leave my email address so that someone can let me know of my problem.
tkcab101@yahoo.com thank you.....................Kae

Help!!!

2008-12-28T15:56:00.004-05:00

I hope this is getting to all of you. I did something to my blog and I don't what to do. Somehow I can't get comments. I can't see if there are any comments at all. HELP!!!

I'm on my way!!

2008-12-22T09:45:00.003-05:00

I have something special to do today and I can't wait. As I said yesterday I have many things to do before the Birthday Party on Thursday. I'm coming along quiet well, Brianna and Tom are home and we'll be done earlier than planned. So now I'm ready for that somthing special. Our granddaughter's adoption was final on Oct. 12, 2008 and we haven't seen her since. Her new parents have invited us to spend some time with them today and we are sooooooo happy today? Her new parents love her so much and we feel that everyone involved are very blessed. God is so Good!!! I'm planning on taking pictures and with a little luck I will post them later today. oooooh! I can't wait and this is a great blessing........Kae

I've not Forgotten

2008-12-21T11:31:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone,
I want to tell everyone that I have been so busy, I'm sure you understand. I also have a terrible bad back and it's been giving me an aweful time. I have to admit that I haven't been taking care of it like I should either. I hope all my blogging pals have a great Christmas. I'm sure you will as like me and my family. I plan to post later today. Kae

Holiday Pops!!!

2008-12-09T14:31:00.004-05:00

Brianna is in the choir and they have a new music director. He is the best we've seen in a very long time. They had their Christmas concert last night and everyone in the audience were so impressed that I'm sure that you could hear the clapping outside the building. This year he had the band and choir sing and play together and they gave the best they had and boy was it good. Mr. Bush has a fun attitude and is easy going personality. At the end of the show the intire audience stood for a standing ovation. We clapped for a long time and he finally came out to thank everyone but there could not another number because the jazz band was setting it and they were ready for us in the front. We came out and the jazz band was starting to play. There were cookies and drinks and so we stayed for a few minutes to listen. They were having a great time and they were also very good. Mr. Bush was playing the slide trombone and having the time of his life. It feels good to know that this teacher loves his job. What a Blessing!!

Bible Study

2008-12-05T09:45:00.000-05:00

This Bible study was with Beth Moore and she knows just how to bring the times of the Bibe into our lives. We studied the book of Daniel and she explained that EVERYTHING can be affected by prayer. Throughout the book she would stop just to explain how in Daniels situation remains the same for us today and like Daniel, we want to practice a holy habit long enough that it becomes the old pattern.-Philippians 4:6-7. In other words, don't fall back on old habits,and pray to stay with the holy habits.
In our world today there is so much to have clothes, new homes, new cars cell phones-I'm sure you get the idea-and we spend all of our time trying to pay for these things that we don't have time to enjoy them. Work, work, work, no time for God, family or anything that are gifts from God (we wonder why our children can't read). Through prayer we can learn to put our priorities in order. Because of Daniels devotion to God we can also be saved from the lions of today. God will restore your health and will heal your wounds. All we have to do is ask.......
I can't wait for January!

Up Date.

2008-12-01T11:40:00.000-05:00

Thanks to everyone who offered advice on the my last post...I have been standing firm in what I think she should do, but I'm the only one standing. Everybody else is so excited that she wants to come home.

This is a "let go and let God" thing for me and so I'll be praying hard. I would appreciate any prayers. Thanx to all my blogging buddies. Kae

Help, I need advice!

2008-11-26T10:18:00.000-05:00

Andrea who is 18, freshman in college and is very smart wants to move home and go to our local University. I'm so disappointed for wanting to leave the university the she has wanted to go to since she was 5. Her career choices have changed many times but not where she wanted to go. OK, OK I am grateful that she still wants to go to school but......there's a boyfriend involved, they like each other a lot. I think he's ok but there's something about this I don't like. She wants to move home and I don't want her to. I Love Andrea with all that I am but I think she needs to continue to be on her own. I have reminded her of the rules for which she thinks have been drawn up simply for her. These rules are common courtesies for all who live here. To live as a family joyfully and to show our love for each other. To learn to live outside our home and be a complement to society and to love our country. To give when the need arises and to do so happily. Needless to say I am not popular right now and I may not win this battle today but....
So all my blogging friends what do you suggest. Time is running out and I feeling just like I did when she left for college.........ugh!

Tips on Tuesday

2008-11-25T08:51:00.000-05:00

I was looking for tips for the holiday season and I found a few nice ones. I found that red wines such as Pinot Noir is the top choice for Thanksgiving dinner based on a survey by Wine Inspector. Zinfandel the truly American grape is a strong candidate to pour at the American Holiday Feast. The rich red wine will stand up to the strong flavors of the holiday dinner.

Tips for the Table
The table cloth should hang at least 6" on all sides of the table.
White candles provide soft tones.
A deep purple tablecloth with green runners across the width of the table,
adding orange plates and fall center piece is very very pretty.

I found these tips on HGTV.com
Have a great and safe holiday.

FYI

2008-11-23T15:41:00.000-05:00

Did you know that our flag was born on June 14, 1776. I found this interesting because I knew that it was in 1776 but I didn't know that it was in June.

An Award for Me

2008-11-22T12:19:00.000-05:00

I was given an award from my friend Karen at Homespun Simplicity. This is The Bookworm Award or meme. The rules are: Open the book that is nearest to you and turn to page 56. Write the 5th sentence on that page and also the next 2 to 5 sentences. Make sure that this book is the one nearest to you. Not the book you're reading at this time but the one closest to you right now.... The closest book to me is my trusty dictionary: Webster's New World Dictionary, on page 56 and the next 5 sentences goes like this: 1) organs, for blowing fires, etc. 2 anything collapsible like a bellows. Bell pepper- a large, sweet red pepper. Bell's palsey- a usually temporary paralysis of the muscles on one side of face. I know this doesn't look like its 5 sentences but my dictionary is small. I even finished the last sentence because it was so interesting...... I'm sending this award to: Nancy at In My Neck of the Woods, Lisa at A Place to Land, Sandra at Diary of a SAHM and Mike at Rambling Stuff Awards Addition. If there is aynone else who wishes to join in you are very welcome.....

Deer Hunting

2008-11-17T14:24:00.000-05:00

Yes everybody I went hunting with the girls this weekend. This is an annual event and we have a blast. Janine is the only one of us who shot a deer that was about 4 years ago. Dorie fell asleep and didn't see anything-go figure-. I don't hunt at all but I enjoy seeing the girls and catching up on everything. Our kids are different ages and it's fun to hear about them again. Our deer hunting started many years ago with a college friend of Dorie's, Barbie. We met when Dorie and I lived together and were friends ever since. Barbie passed away 2&1/2 yrs ago and we miss her dearly. Before she died she brought a friend Janine along with her. Even tho we didn't know her as well as Barbie did we invited her to keep hunting with us. Dorie and I have a new friend that I'm sure will be a lifelong friendship. What a blessing!

A Family Picture

2008-11-13T16:11:00.000-05:00

Brianna, me, Tom holding Kylee, Andrea and Josh.

CJ holding Kylee Christmas 2007

Playing Catch Up

2008-11-13T09:50:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone it's been a while since I've posted anything. I've had something just about every day to post and I've not been able to get to it. Now it all seems not very important as it did before. I've been having trouble moving around. The weather is drab and wet and it effects my days. I have fibromyalgia and this time of the year are the worst for me. I hate to be cold. I can't get warm unless I take a bath or shower. The last 3 years or so have been trying to say the least and in spite of it all I try my very best to stay positive.
I'm smiling as I'm typing because I'm thinking of my granddaughter, Kylee. She is my heart as my Mammaw would say. I miss her. I miss Kylee and Mammaw. Kylee has the best new Mom and Dad that anyone could ask for. My daughter chose this couple when we weren't on the best of terms. We were nervous when we found out that she had chosen someone since her judgment hasn't always been the best. CJ decided to move out of state and leave Kylee with us. This was when I knew God had heard my prayers. My prayers went something like this: "God please keep CJ and Kylee safe and under your watchful eye. Keep a hand on CJ's shoulder and lead her to do whatever is in the best interest of Kylee." God is so good. CJ left Kylee with us and we agreed that she would be adopted by this couple..we would have agreed to anything at this point, we did and I give CJ all of the credit. She picked two of most deserving and loving people and Kylee and we are very lucky to have them.
I think I'm going to take a bath and not worry about catching up on anything since the things that are the most important are now in place. I'm smiling now.......

Tips on Tuesday

2008-11-11T16:48:00.000-05:00

OK I'll start over-

Did you know that it takes only a smile to see someone smile?

2008-11-11T16:41:00.001-05:00

Tips on Tuesday

2008-11-11T16:36:00.001-05:00

Did you know that it takes only a smile to make smile?

November 5, 2008

2008-11-05T14:13:00.000-05:00

Today is the first day with our new President. I thought I was prepared for today but I'm pretty numb. I'm not watching tv and only listening to music just like I do everyday. I'm going to do all the daily things I do. I had a Dr. appt this morning so I have to start a little later in the day. I'm going to stretch(again), laundry, bathrooms and start supper. I have lessons for Bible study tonight that I'll catch up on. But first I'm going to call Andrea and see what she's up to. She doesn't like her roommate and her roommate doesn't like Andrea.. I've tried to explain that this is her first opportunity of life that she must deal with now. Mr. Webster says-opportunity is: a combination of circumstances favorable for the purpose. 2. a good chance, as to advance oneself. Kae's definiton: she may not be used to living with someone else either. It's only fair that she knows just what is bothering you otherwise how will she know to make a well-informed decision. Andrea has a lot of growing up to do. There are so many lessons to be learned in life that we are never too old to learn to be tolerant...I guess I just answered my own question..Tolerance...is a blessing whether we like it or not. Have a wonderful Nov. 5, 2008

Godd Morning

2008-11-05T08:35:00.000-05:00

How is everybody feeling this morning?

Tips on Tuesday

2008-11-04T17:32:00.000-05:00

Hi, I know this is a little late in the day but here it is- I need to defrost my chest freezer and I don't look forward to it but I found something I think I might try....After you defrost your freezer, dry the interior and spray it with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Next time it should make it easier and a lot faster....We'll see.....Kae

Thoughts of the Weekend

2008-11-03T12:29:00.000-05:00

I was just thinking about how blessed me and my family really are. Since we live way far back off the road we don't get any trick-or-treaters. That's ok since I really don't care for Halloween anyway so Tom and I go to the football games and have more fun rootin for our home team. We lost so now we root for the other local teams that have a chance to go to the Pontiac Silverdome. A local team that our friend Mari is from is ranked the No.1 team in the Nation!!! Andrea was home from college and wanted a homecooked meal....beef roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn. Now is that the most starched meal ever, yes but it so good. On Sunday we had dinner at Grandma Potgeter's house, chicken, slaw, mashed potatoes, gravy, a veggie dish, beets, rolls, way too much food...We were celebrating Uncle Dave and Katie(cousin) birthday and Kate wanted Lemonade Pie...I didn't feel all to good but I ate the pie..it's my favorite too. I need to start listing things to do for the day more. I haven't moved much today since I still am not quite feeling the best.....Oh the many things we have to be thankful for.......Blessings, Kae

Re: Tips on Tuesday

2008-10-29T23:05:00.000-04:00

It works!!!! I don't have linolium floors but I tried it on my laminate floor and it worked...I couldn't wait to everybody....Kae

I Love My Life

2008-10-29T12:18:00.000-04:00

Sometimes I grumble about something that in the grand scheme of things is nothing...some don't call it grumbling but for the sake of clean language we'll just stick with it. Yes, I get lost in what life is all about. Thanks to Jesus I am humble enough to get back to what is important. So yesterday I got all the laundry done and the bills are done, I made supper and did the dishes, I bandaged Brianna's toe that she cut. I vacuumed the living room and my bedroom and I took Gracie out to sniff the air for some unknown reason to me. I am not patient enough to let that happen for very long....do your business and get back in the house, it's too cold for all the sniffing. Poor puppy. Today I can go outside and finish cutting back flowers and pulling weeds. Oh, I need to iron my shirt.....A woman's work in never done.....I Love My Life

I Can't Believe It!

2008-10-29T07:10:00.000-04:00

I forgot about Tips for Tuesday. Actually I didn't forget I just got pretty busy with other things. If you park outside in the winter this may just be for you: 3 parts white or apple cider vinegar to 1 part water. It is suppose to keep your windshield free from ice..I'm going to try this tonight and get back to you tomorrow....I hope it works and I wonder if it really works.

A Good Friend

2008-10-25T13:15:00.000-04:00

First I have to say "Thank You Mari(beth)" You are the best!! You are a true blessing which I will be adding to my Blessing List. I am very excited to have new friends visit my blog and thank you for letting me know you were here. I will be blogging with all of you and hopefully we'll learn something new from each other.....By the way I Maribeth, do I have to call you Mari now? When we worked together, you were Maribeth. I'm sorry I'm too old to learn something new now.....thanx again

All My Blessings

2008-10-23T13:44:00.000-04:00

You may be wondering why I chose the Title: All My Blessings, Well, as you can see from my post I have many and many more to come. Instead of doing 100 Things About Me, I am listing All My Blessings. I decided that today would be as good a day as any to start my list. I am only going to list about 10 to 15 at a time until I get to 100....who knows I just may have more than 100!!!
1. God
2. Life
3. His Son Jesus
4. My Family
5. CJ-Daughter No. 1
6. Andrea Rae-Daughter No. 2
7. Brianna Lee-Daughter No. 3
8. Tom-My Husband
9. Carla-My Best Friend
10. Laura-My Mother
10. Iverson-My Father(deceased)
11. Paul-My Stepdad
12.Karla-My Sister
13. Bubba-My Brother-in-Law
14.Evelyn-My Mother-in-Law
15. Dale-My Father-in-Law

These are not the only people closest to my heart, there are many more. I consider them all Blessings from God!

I'll more posted soon........Kae

20 Years Together

2008-10-23T12:41:00.000-04:00

Tom and I have been married for 20 years yesterday-Oct. 22, 1988. It seems just like yesterday that I stood in the back of the church with my stepdad Paul with tears pooled in my eyes and ready to roll. I tried so hard not to let that happen when Paul said to me "You've got a good man there and he loves you very much. If there is ever anything you guys need just ask. Me and your Mother love you and CJ very much and we love Tom and we believe that he will take care of both of you." It was then that those tears fell like a waterfall and I couldn't stop them. I was scared to death because I had been married before and CJ (my daughter) is from that marriage. Time seemed to stand still as I walked down the isle. I was praying and asking God to drop a scroll with answer to my question.."Am I doing the right thing God?" By the time I got there and stood before Tom, he looked at me I knew then that this was good and God answered my prayer. Tom and I say our vows to one another and we said vows to CJ before God and the entire church.
When Verlyn said, "You may kiss the bride," I felt light as a feather and happy! God is so good!!!....when we turned around and there were all those people smiling and crying I fell apart and cried because Verlyn announced "I would like to introduce you ladies and gentlemen---Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee Potgeter. I still look at Tom sometimes (when he's not looking) and think how lucky CJ and I am......Kae:)

Tips on Tuesday

2008-10-20T22:41:00.000-04:00

I haven't tried this one myself but I was told that to get rid of the black marks made by shoes of the floors is to use a tennis ball. Simply rub the tennis ball on the mark and it disappears. I don't have light colored linoleum floors so I'm not sure how it works.. If anyone tries this tip please let me know......thanx,,,,,,,,k

Kyla

2008-10-16T08:32:00.000-04:00

Something New to Share

2008-10-15T12:35:00.000-04:00

Hello, I know that I've not been faithful about blogging however, I do have some news to share. I don't want to have say it but I don't have the time right this minute to tell all. I am introducing to everyone my granddaughter......Kylee.....she is very, very special to me. Now I know that we will not be separated again......God's hand has been on my shoulder and led me to do what is the best interest of Kylee. I thank Him for that and for all the prayers and thoughtfullness of friends and family. Where would I be. She is the reason for the name of my blog...All My Blessings... I truly blessed. When I look around and think about all that I have and all that God has given me, I can see that there are some blessings that I don't even know about yet!!!!! I can't wait to find out what they are..........................k

Tips on Tuesday

2008-10-07T07:22:00.000-04:00

Actually this is an old wives tale that my Grandma used for us kids when we had poison ivy. Save a cup of coffee(regular) and let it get cold. Dip a cotton ball in it and wipe on the poison ivy..I believe now that the caffeine in the coffee is what stopped the itching.

2008-09-30T13:01:00.000-04:00

My Tip for Tuesday is cleaning your window screens with a dryer sheet. It doesn't have to be an expensive brand. Just wipe the screen off with the dryer sheet and watch the dirt disappear. I also tried it with a slightly used one and it worked however it didn't last as long....happy cleaning......k

Award

2008-09-29T13:47:00.000-04:00

Thank you Maribeth. I appreciate your patience in waiting for me to post and pictures. Learning something is refreshing. Your'e are nice person........k

Our Oldest Daughter CJ

2008-09-28T10:19:00.000-04:00

Hi, this is CJ our oldest. She's very smart and likes to laugh a lot. She graduated from Allendale High School and never looked back. After graduation she started working Arbys and now has worked her way up to Assistant Manager for the evening shift. She worked for other places but always found herself right back there. We're so proud her, she has stuck with it and now it's paid off. She's gone through some rough times but with the love of God and many prayers life is a little easier now. I remember as a little girl she could run so fast and once when I went to pick her up from daycare she was running around in the backyard with a butterfly net trying to catch a small yellow one. Barb said "Kae she's been doing this all afternoon and she hasn't caught one yet but she doesn't care she's having fun". That's my girl.....k

Tips on Tuesday

2008-09-27T15:54:00.000-04:00

When I considered starting a blog I thought that something like Tips on Tuesday would be a great idea and I can't wait to get started!!!! In fact I have one already....See ya on Tuesday! k

Prayer Request

2008-09-24T21:46:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I was cooking supper and watching the news at the same time when I heard "Ottawa Co. Man killed today in electrical accident". It got my attention because I live in Ottawa Co. so I listened a little closer. "Forty-four year old Scott Maxwell died today-----and that's all I heard and couldn't believe what I was hearing. If you remember an earlier post I went camping. Scott and his wife were there with their small girls. Along with them was Torey, Scott's son from his first wife. (I couldn't believe how he had grown) Scott and his sons Tyler and Torey lost Lisa to cancer when the boys were very young...Julie has been a great Mom to them. So I have to get out THOSE CLOSTHES again. This is going to be very hard since I went to highschool with Scott, Julie, Julie's sister Sue, and Lisa and I graduated with Lisa's brother Lance. Lance, Scott, Sue, and me graduated the same year. Again I ask for your prayers to pass along to those who need them most right now....God Bless You k

I'm Getting There!!!

2008-09-23T14:37:00.000-04:00

I think I figured out how to put pictures on my blog. I'm pretty proud of myself, for someone who never finishes much I decided I was going to get if it killed me. Two of our daughters Andrea and Brianna are the best of friends. I'm glad because there's nothing like having a sister. Andrea started Michigan State University this fall and she loves it. Brianna is a sophmore in highschool. She doesn't like it that much but she is determined. Bri misses her sister a lot. Now that I think I have it all figured out I'll probably go on and on and on...that's me.......k

The Mouse Cont.....

2008-09-19T14:47:00.001-04:00

OMG!!!!! That was the first thing she screamed then it was "Daaauuda" with a stomp of her right foot. (She perfected this action at 3 years old) "Did yoooouuuuuu do thiiiiisssa?" We got such a laugh out of her because she always falls for the tricks. Andrea and Josh were here and they thought is was funny too until........Josh said, "Is the mouse trap set?" The room went silent for a moment and we all looked at each other not knowing what to say and Josh asked "Is this a joke?" We looked around again and busted out laughing. Poor Josh said "This is a joke isn't it." Bless his heart, he didn't realize that the joke was on Brianna the whole time. This time it turned out to be on him!!! He's always joking around and has a great sense of humor and we enjoy having him around...................This turned out better than we thought......k

2008-09-19T14:47:00.000-04:00

The Mouse

2008-09-17T10:59:00.000-04:00

My family likes to play jokes on each other and Tom is at it again. Brianna got a mouse for a biology assignment (he is kinda cute). She dug out the old aquarium, ripped up newspaper, put toilet paper rolls in and fed him. Tom found and old mouse trap in the barn and said "I wonder how Brianna will react when she sees this". She hasn't noticed yet but I'll let you know when she does!!!!!! This is going to be good!!...k

Sympathy

2008-09-11T17:15:00.000-04:00

My family and I have some terrible news. Bob a very good friend of ours son was killed last Tuesday night in car accident. Craig was Bob's 18 year old son-a senior in highschool, an avid hunter and loved to fish. Suzi, Craigs mother is a sweetheart and will miss him. God has blessed Craig with a large and loving family so I'm sure they are all being comforted and held tight. I've been gathering clothes and making sure that WE are OK. I've decided that we are just fine. All prayers are welcome and we'll pass them on......thank you, k

This is going to be the last time.

2008-08-29T12:09:00.000-04:00

Hi, This is the last time I'll be going camping this year. We haven't been camping in a long time. We can't wait!! When I get back I'll be posting pictures(Ihope) and filling everyone in on how it when....I just can't wait!! I hope everyone has a great long weekend.....k

This should be interesting!!!

2008-08-22T19:09:00.000-04:00

Hi, I'm Kae and this is my first post. I'm sure I'll get better soon. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends with common interest. Learning something new sounds exciting too! I hope to have pictures soon and something to share that others find interesting too. Please feel wecome to read my blog and comment...k