July 15, 2008 by julie.

Those of you who know my son Cole, you know he is very energetic…always on the go and to be honest, exhausting.  Well this summer even keeping him busy with friends, activities, & sports is not enough.  So my dear Son has now learned more about “The Chair”.  When I put him there for a Time Out I will NOT budge on how long the amount of time is.  I hope you all do not think this is cruel, but for every moan, whimper, or “This is not Fair” he gets 5 more minutes added on.  Well this day was priceless for me (he may not agree…LOL)  He had worked himself up so much he spent a good 2 hours on “The Chair” until Dale got home.  Well guess what??????  HE FELL ASLEEP, on the chair curled up in a ball.  As I said before if you know Cole this is a hard thing to imagine. But he did.  I was so proud he calmed down enough and just shut his eyes.  I covered him with a blanket until Dale came home and he was Shocked…LOL.  Anyway I just wanted to share that story.  We had our first awesome monsoon come through and pour rain for maybe an hour…right away the kids just ran outside and played in the rain.  I was looking for Addison when I found her standing under our down spout..hehe.  This girl was SOAKED and LOVING ever minute of it..You can see the pics below. 

Dale and Cole went camping for the weekend so Addy and I had a Girls only weekend…so much fun!!! My friend Kim and her Daughter Jo came over on Saturday and we had a little spa treatment.  We painted the Girls nails and Toes…we all had a blast.  The pics from the Boys camping trip are amazing, I will put them up in the next entry.  Cole even saw a Black Bear..eeks.

Here are the photographs I wanted to share: Addison took the one of me on the bottom.

Blessings to you all,

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July 9, 2008 by julie.

The old saying that everything always comes in 3’s seems to be pretty accurate.  Whether it is good, bad, exciting, sad..anything, it always seems to come in 3’s…or is it just me?  So it seems to ring true for appliances as well.  We lost our Fridge, TV, and Washing Machine all in a Day’s time.  We replaced the TV & Fridge, and had the washer repaired..all delivered and fixed on the same day..LOL.  When the TV came, the box was just what the kids needed to burn some energy off..so we kept it for them to play in, hehe!  Here are some pics:

We have now what is the start of my all Stainless Steel kitchen, A stainless Steel French Door Bottom Freezer/Fridge…YAY!!!

It has taken some getting use to but It is growing on Dale and I.  So plan is, as the other appliances hit the dust we will replace our “Bisque” with the Stainless.  Wonder how long that will be?

My Aunt sent my DD a gift for her Birthday and in it included this clear tote bag that you fill with 4×6 photos, it is soo super great!  Made by Cupcakes & Cartwheels.  Something every scrapper should have Thanks Aunty K!!!!

I am reading the Glory Revealed Book by David Nasser.  It is really quite interesting.  Did you know this:

* 7.5 % of young girls starve themselves because they think they are to ugly to eat.

* 17,000 People are killed in Drunk Driving accidents every year——

* 17,000 children are injured in school bus accidents every year. (what??????)

* 43,000 of your Mothers, Sisters, Daughters will die from breast cancer.

* 1 out of every 2 marriages will come to a bitter end..(what??????)

* 37 million live in poverty, choosing between turning on their heater or feeding their children.

* Every second an unborn baby is legally terminated (how many illegally?)

* 2 million children have been sold into sexual slavery, while 250,000 children are enslaved as child soldiers on the battlefields.

* 820 million people on earth go to bed hungry every night.  This number grows by 4 million every year.

No one is immune to suffering, it is a fact of life. James 1:2-4 says: ” Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well developed, not deficient in any way”

Sooo since we all suffer in our own ways lets “Always be a little kinder than necessary”- James M. Barrie

I wish you all happiness, love, peace and God’s blessings.

 EDIT (7-10-08) since I posted:  reading my post over and over I realized this..shame on me!  I am complaining about my applianes going out when so few even have the luxury to have them.  I don’t even s t i l l realize how blessed I am, and how much I take for granted.  I wish I could do more for the Lord. Period.

xo-

Jules

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July 1, 2008 by julie.

Happy 1 Year Birthday Paper Trunk…YAHHHHOOO!!!!!!

Check out all the AWESOME challenges and Prize giveaways here- http://papertrunk.blogspot.com/ Have FUN!!!

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June 22, 2008 by julie.

I often wonder what my life would be like if my Parent’s did not pass on.  I think about all of the good memories am amazed where I am today.  I am Blessed to be where I am now, God’s plan has lead me to where I am and the Family he gave me. Dale had the kids are outside now and I was able to take a pic of a recent LO.  

Here is a Photograph of some Tomatoes we grew in our garden, I think this year has been the best!  Yummy Yummy Yummy!

Here is another LO I created a while back…….

So the layout above tells alot about me and my children, though you may not see it right away (or know it).  I tell my children I am ALWAYS in their Hearts..NO Matter What.  So even when I am gone and not here on earth, The will feel me in their Hearts.  They love knowing I am always there, all Day through school, anytime I am not around…they know right where I am.  Forever in My Heart and Your’s I Pray with them Daily.

 Thanks for your comments and support for my Family.

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June 22, 2008 by julie.

Cole needed to have surgery on his eye to correct a muscle that was almost 3 times what it should be…..He was so Brave, I am very proud of him.  Everything went very smooth and today he even made it to Basketball Practice ( I do not think anything can stop him)!  Addison’s rash is gone I just have those dang sore joints in my hand, knees, & feet YUCK!  In this Pic you can see what Cole could do with his eyes before the surgery:

He could take his right eye and point it anywhere opposite of his left.  Now after his surgery he cannot even do that when he tries.  I am so happy we were lead to the right specialist. This is Cole recovering:

His eye got more swollen and Black and Blue but he is full of his usual energetic self..LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!  Nothing will keep this Child down.  I have finished some Layouts with the *NEW* Paper Trunk CHA release, I just need to take some Photographs =)

I am thinking of doing a RAK, if you would be interested please write on this post.  THX.

Jules

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June 18, 2008 by julie.

On Sat.  we set up paint and 2 18×24″ canvas in my studio, getting ready to paint.  The kids both had the same colors/brushes to use and this is what they came up with…

Addison’s:

Cole’s:

As you can see they both were inspired by each other in different ways while they painted.  SO now I need to find the perfect place to hang these beauties

Cole’s eye surgery went great and he is recovering well.  Trying to keep him “down” is a challenge in itself, he is always on the move. 

When we got back from our vacation I noticed this terrible rash on Addison, took her right in to the Doc and she was diagnosed with Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum).  Dale and I also caught the virus, I only had terrible joint pain, but Dale got both the rash and joint pain…NASTY stuff.  My hands still hurt now as I write.  The Doctor told him Disney keeps them in bussiness..LOL!  Here is what Addison looked like for over a week-

The lace looking rash was on her face, arms and legs.  My poor sweetie was so very uncomfortable.  We now just have to keep her from getting to hot or it brings it back out.  Luckily Dale did not get the rash on his face so he could still go to work

Hope you all have a very blessed week.

xoxo

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June 14, 2008 by julie.

I cannot believe how long it has been since I have logged in to update my blog/website.  Life has been so incredibly crazy.  So much has happened I don’t even know where to start.  I write here wondering, do I write for me or do I write for everyone that is reading.  The answer is, I write for me.  I print out all my entries and include them in my Journal.  So life has it’s ups and downs. I write about them all.  so……….. Lots of Happy Family Moments!

It has been very down for me lately.  I have been very sick with my ear and other health problems.  It has kept me off of my computer, away from my friends/family, and honestly sad.  I am doing better now but am mad at myself for the self-pity I feel.  It is wrong, but I really want a break, when does it end?  Or does it for me?  It really makes no difference, I feel the same way inside. 

On another non mental note:- Addison graduated Kindergarten, we went to Legoland, Laguna Beach, Disneyland!!!!  It was fun, Dale planned the entire trip and did an awesome job!!!  We have had a very busy summer, It has been really hot… too much for the kids to go outside and play.  So I have been playing and working with them inside.  Addison is reading sooo well for a 5 yr. old.  She is reading chapter books now.  Cole is into his rocks and crystals as always.  Tomorrow we are going to paint on very large canvas.  I cannot wait to see what the kids do.

We went to Laguna Beach first, Legoland, then Disney.  We left the day after school ended so it has a bit much for the kiddos.  We had a blast though, the kids loved the pool at our hotels.  I slept during the drive.  The rolling hills to Ca. are just yucky for me.  Meclazine and out; good for me. 

I miss you all my dear friends-

 Jules

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April 5, 2008 by julie.

My life the last few months feels like a rollercoaster.  Ups and Downs, Highs and Lows.  Not to mention busy with a capital B.  Here is a quick update, I hope everyone who is reading this is doing great!

To start, my Addy is riding without traning wheels and confidence doing it!!!!  Cole has had his 8th Birthday, Nintendo DS has replaced his leapster..we are having a Cosmic Bowling party on the 12th of April for his Buddies, he is looking forward to it. I received the most gorgeous Flowers from my Best Friend Carrie, Gerber Daisy’s and mini roses…sooooo Perfect.  THANK YOU CARES!!! Dale caught the biggest Rattle snake yet, sneaking out of our front yard. My friend Tracy and her kids..Hannah and Kayla and Me and the Kids went to Mcdonalds to celebrate Cole and Hannah in the Math Bee…this super nice man won the Boxing mit you see above, and just out of kindness gave it to Cole.  You know those money eaters with the “grabber”.  Cole was so happy!   I was very proud of Cole placing so well in his Math Bee.  Addison was invited and attended her first official Princess Tea Party, it was wonderful to be surrouded by soo many Princessess!  I danced my BUTT off at the School’s DJ Dance Party…from nine thirty to one thirty..non stop, phew I am getting old.  I barely knew any of the songs played for the 5th graders..Yikes!  Lets see…… My allergies turned into this cold I cannot get rid off..argh, Addison was sent home Monday from school with a fever…When it got to almost 104, we knew it was strep again…and yep.  She is feeling better after starting the antibiotics, though she has been sleeping the nights in my arm pit….so I am t i r e d.  Hmmmm, our trip is planned next month to go to CA. again and do Disney and San Diego..Lego Land!!!!! YAY, My kids cannot wait to go back to the beach, we are so blessed to be able to just get in our car and drive there.  My ear has been acting up since my allergies/cold…will it ever end???? Keep us all in your prayers please.  We wish you all God’s blessings.  xoxo- Jules 

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March 11, 2008 by julie.

Tagged I was…
Seven Random Things About Me.
here how it works:
1. Link to the person that tagged you and leave a comment on their blog, so that their readers can visit yours. Janneke tagged me!
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Share 7 Random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 random people at the bottom of your post, linking to their blog.
Let each person know by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. I do not enjoy Romance movies or novels.

2. My favorite drink is water.

3. I am almost completely deaf in my right ear.

4. I avoid shopping at the mall whenever possible.

5. I love to knit and chrochet.

6. I have a cosmetology liscense.

7. I kill scorpions..the deadly kind….LOL!

I now Tag:

Cares

Megan

Corinne

Sherry

Janelle

Danielle

Wendi

xoxo- Jules

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February 24, 2008 by julie.

What an enjoyable weekend outside with the family!  We were able to be outside and plant our garden..YAY!  We had so many seeds and flowers, the kids were so excited.  The weather was just perfect, although leave it to me to get one arm sunburn..LOL!  Here are the before pics, I can’t wait to post the after pics later in a few months!!! Love to you all!

xoxo-Jules

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