Jake the babysitter

Going through my camera I found this video of Jake that Jocee took.

I guess he may have a future in babysitting.

Jocee is the big 04!!!!

Jocee in her new b-day clothes....I had bought her some new jeans and then got smart and realized she wouldn't wear them anyway so I took them back and got her a full skirt that spins!

Jocee with ET

Today was Jocee's 4th birthday. She decided she wanted an ET cake. Thanks Jocee!

I've been tagged to play this fun game!!!

The "5 things game" the rules are to write 5 things under each of the headings and then tag 5 other people.


10 years ago...

1. I was 16 years old
2. I weighed the same weight my older brother wrestled at
3. I was very pregnant
4. I didn't have my license
5. I had no idea what I was doing

5 Things on Today's "To-Do" List...

1. finish folding laundry
2. make dinner
3. help kiddos with homework
4. greet my awesome husband when he comes home from work
5. sit down and relax

5 Snacks I Enjoy...

1. yogurt w/granola
2. wheat thins and string cheese
3. twizzlers
4. homemade bread
5. apples with laughing cow cheese

5 Things I Would Do if I were a Millionaire!

1. Make my husband retire-at least for a little while
2. Help young moms get on their feet
3. College funds for my kids
4. Move GMA Hickman to my backyard-in a nice house of course
5. Get the church a giant dishwasher!

5 Places I Have Lived...

1. Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA
2. Walker Street, Des Moines, IA
3. Urbandale, IA
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5 Jobs I've had/Still have...

1. Babysitter
2. Cashier @ Dry Cleaner
3. Customer Service Rep.
4. Loan Facilitator/Underwriter
5. Mom

Okay I'm a total loser and I don't have 5 blogger friends that haven't been tagged!

Clean bill of health!

We went to the Dr. last week on Tuesday for Andy and got the results of his blood test on Friday and his liver levels have returned to almost normal. So we don't have to follow up with any Dr.s except his family Dr. YEAH! I just want everyone to know how much we appreciate their prayers and help with the kids during the last month! And also for all the great meals, cookies, etc. that people brought. It was really helpful and very very much appreciated. We love you all!

Daycare

I've been really praying about doing in home daycare recently and today I got a phone call from a friend who's neighbor needs to stop doing daycare for family reasons and was wondering if they could give the families my name. I guess that is a pretty good answer. So far I haven't had a chance to talk to either of the families but hopefully we will be a good match. If not, or if the families have someone else I'm still just trusting in God to bring the right family to us. I don't want to jump in with both feet with 5 daycare kids but hopefully God will bring me what our family can handle and Jocee and Jake will adjust well to having extra playmates during the day.

My basement project

Our basement flooded this spring/summer, whenever the "every 15 year flood" hit the Des Moines area. So I tore out all the flooring and drywall that was yucky and mildewed but since then it has just been sitting there still pretty messy and very depressing. My neighbor just recently moved their master to the basement to give more room upstairs for the kiddos. Which has always been our plan as well. Now that she has hers done I'm ready to do ours. It can't be that hard right? Well I probably won't actually do anything but I'm at least in the very seriously thinking about it stage. Ever since Daddy has been sick Jake just screams whenever I put him in bed and I think Caleb is ready to move out because of it. So if we moved the bedrooms Jake could stay put in the boys room and we could just put the computer etc. in with him until he is big enough to sleep in a big boy bed in Caleb's new room. See it's a great plan. All I need now is to learn a few trades like plumbing, drywall, electric....just minor details and wallah I'll have a new bedroom. We'll see how far this goes.

Getting better

We went to the Dr yesterday to retest Andy's blood levels and just make sure he is doing better overall. We had Jocee and Jake with us so we didn't wait for the results of the blood tests but the Dr said they would call if anything was elevated and if not just mail us a copy of the results to take with us to the other Dr we are following up with. So far no call so I'm taking that as a good sign. He went in to the office for a couple hours yesterday and ended up staying about 5 which I was not very happy about...men! Last night he was absolutely exhausted and even this morning he is already napping again. I know he is so ready to get back to things and have normal life but I think he now realizes he has to take it slow. I'm just sooooo thankful he is home and recovering. Keep praying for him and patience as he recovers. Thanks again for all the prayers and help from everyone. To God be the glory!