Bitten

Oh my word!!!! I thought all the people at school were crazy. Then I found out most of my cousins were crazy. Then I found out my mom and aunt had joined the loony bin too. So what was a girl to do, I got the book and started to read to find out what was so great about a stupid vampire. Now, I must confess, I figured I would find out these people were just jumping on the band wagon but I must again confess, I have been bitten by Edward!!! Oh my word!!!!! What a book! What a movie! I am reading the second book and can't wait for more. Having five children makes it difficult to get a lot of reading time, but I am working on it. I saw the movie today and I must say that some of the characters weren't what I pictured at all and some were dead ringers! Dr. Cullens I must say was much cuter than I pictured!! So, all you folks out there who have already fallen for Edward, I am right there with you baby!!! Happy Hunting!

Thanksgiving and Madison's Birthday

Well, it is Thanksgiving tomorrow and we have so much to be grateful for in our new home. Caleb is growing up. He weighs 14 pounds and is 24 inches long. Colton is speaking intelligbly now and it is fun to finally understand him. Taylor is still trying to figure out the middle school thing. Andrew is so loving. I have gotten the best morning kisses from him this week. Madison just turned 10 yesteray and had a blast with her friends. They spent all night doing girly stuff. Travis just finished his last interview with UPS. We should know something by next week, and as for me, I am enjoying my week off from school. Hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving!!!

Home Sweet Home

Well I know that it has been forever since I have written, but I finally have internet and a computer again. God has blessed us so much through the fire. We have what seems to be a brand new house minus the disaster the first builders did on my sheet rock job. We have new living room furniture, computer, desk, refridgerator, microwave over the stove, a new stove and kitchen table with seating for 8 on the way. It is square thanks to Rachel who turned me in that direction!!!! What a great idea Cuz. Caleb is growing like a week and will be 3 months tomorrow. When I figure out how to put videos up I will tape him and do just that. Mine and the boys asthma is acting up through this weather. Never fails when fall rolls around. Jenny and I are getting ready for the Hooplah at church. I am about to complete my fourth week back at work. I guess this pretty much catches everyone up. Let me know what you think.

Praise

God is Good. Jeff Blount's test results are coming back clear and prayers are being answered. Remember when you think you have it bad, others have it worse. Sometimes I forget that in my daily travels through this life!

On other notes, Andrew's teacher had nothing but praise for him tonight. She said she was amazed at how smart he was, how quick he learns things, and picks up on things. She said he is doing wonderfully and will be reading library books for AR next week. WOW!!! He is even behaving perfectly at school. I am one proud momma!!!

Madison seems to be doing well. Her teacher had good things to say about her. She is now wearing contacts and loving it.

Taylor is beginning to adjust to Middle School. She is overcoming some hurdles but will eventually get it down. She never has had to study and all of this is new to her. Plus, she has that middle school mentality. Boys, boys, boys. Boy, was I not prepared for that one!!!!

Our House

They are quickly bringing the rebuilding of our house to a conclusion. Now the daunting yet captivating task of refurnishing the house will begin soon. Just waiting for insurance to send us a content check. Servicemaster will be out after next week to begin to clean the items we saved and move them back into the house. As soon as we have beds to sleep on and living furniture, we will begin our new adventure in what promises to be a grand adventure. We all miss our home very much. We are grateful for everything our family has endured for our well being. It has been chaos and confusing at times. It has been down right miserable for everybody at times, but it also has been rewarding for us all too. Who gets to spend this much one on one time with grandparents, greatgrandparents, and parents anymore? We hope to have a house warming when it is all said and done to show off our beautiful new home. Hope you all will come!!!