Just thinking

Today was a nice day of enjoying summer. I know I am going to state the obvious, but summer is almost over! I can't believe how quickly time has gone by...seems like we were just saying it is time for our summer break. Today the kids and I enjoyed time in the pool again and then they played until Jim came home for family night.

Flags

Yep, I titled this post flags. It is however a little more than that... it is a strange story about flags... you know the little flags they put in when someone is going to dig. Oh and pretty paint that reads "OK".

'Round about June 19th a couple of little flags were placed in my front yard in the parkway by our big tree. Then later another... and then more and then it happened again. I never see anyone place these mysterious flags, they just multipy.... So, as of now there a 10... yes, I counted them... 10 flags marking the ground by my tree. There are 5 orange ones, 2 clear ones. and 3 red ones. So, logically one would wonder...why are these flags here? Well since it has been a month and a half (according to their dating the flags) I finally decided to call the companies on the flags.

Call 2: Hmmm I don't know why there are flags there. I don't see anything marked, but they probably are not finished so don't take them out. So, I said... so you have no idea why I have these flags in my yard. Nope. Okay... She asked if there was anything else she could do, I told her no unless she wanted to come pull up some flags... I got her to laugh.

Call to company 2: Hmmm I don't know why there are flags there. I don't see anything marked... (this sound familar) So, rather than answering any more of my questions, she tries to get me to change my home services for theirs....hmmmm, no. After she gave her sales pitch, I asked again about the flags, oh, you should try the state number. Okay sounds reasonable (?)

Connected to company 2 part 2: Hmmm I don't know why there are flags there. I don't see anything marked... (this sound familar). So, he didn't tell me why they were there. BUT he did inform me that they are flags marking the ground... I thought that was very helpful. He then said I should call the village... sure why not!

Call number next: Hmmm I don't know why there are flags there. I don't see anything marked... But at least she said that is strange they don't know why they have flags out. Yeah!!! It's not just me!!!! But she said she would connect me with another part of the city that maybe could tell me if they are doing something in the area.

Connected to number next part 2: Leave a message thinking that I sound like a complete dork...how do you explain all this on a machine??? So, she calls back and asked for the address and will look into it, but there isn't anythign that she is aware of.

So, if you have little flags appear in your yard and no one put them there and no one knows why they are there, don't move them and just enjoy that everything is "OK"???

P.S. I just talked to Jim about this whole thing and after I asked a few questions...Jim said, "I don't know, I didn't put them there".

A Busy Day....For The Kids

Today Kyle went on the youth activity and had a great time. Beth and I went to Sunday School soul winning and then she went off with her Sunday School teachers for a party. Jim went to work at 6 this morning... so that left me alone from 11 until 4:30 tonight. Oh and was I busy... um..... no, not really. I looked at my email, read my Bible, prayed, read a book, and took a nap. After Beth got home we played "Pay Day" and then we picked up Kyle. I was so full of energy that I went to Wal-Mart and got their chicken for dinner! I talked to Jim on the phone already, so we will do our Bible reading program for the day and then I will be off to bed... because for some reason, I am tired...

How Sweet Is This???

Today Kyle wanted to have pancakes, so I told him to make them. As he was doing just that he told me not to tell Beth what he was doing because he wanted to surprise her. This is how he set the food out.....How sweet is this?

Library Fun

Today we went to see a reptile show at the library. It was really neat! The kids got to touch a python, tortoise, and an alligator. We saw several other things too like a red-eyed tree frog, a couple other smaller snakes, a big frog, and an iguana. Here are some pictures.

A Great Day At Church

What a great day it was having Pastor Petrick preach today! He is such a great example of a Christian that works through problems and with such a great attitude!! It was wonderful hearing some of his testimony; God sure is amazing!

I have to thank Trish for helping Kyle with playing the piano. Kyle was trying to play "Onward Christian Soldiers" but he was having trouble with a couple notes and Trish took so much time with him to help him understand what he should be doing. Kyle and I talked about this one time before today and I was so surprised that he took the initiative to ask her! Trish was so sweet and in my opinion went above and beyond to help him.

It is great to go to a church that has so many people that want to just plain help others.

Happy Birthday Joseph and Matthew!

Happy 5th Birthday Joseph!

Happy 3rd Birthday Matthew

Medieval Times

We went to Medieval Times tonight with the Prodehl's. It was a fun evening.

This is the "Red Knight", that is where we were sitting and cheering for.

A Day Out

I spent today with my Mom, Aunt Sue, and my two sisters at Long Grove. It is an older section of town and has little shops filled with many different collectibles, candles, and tasty treats. It has been a very long time since any of us have been there and unfortunately, it seems to be missing the charm that it use to have, but we all really enjoyed our day together. I forgot my camera at my sister's house, so I took a couple with my phone...if I can figure out how to get them off of the phone, I will post them.

Today I spent the day with my sister, niece, nephews, and my mom. We went to the zoo (yes, again...) My kids LOVE the zoo so much I think if we went every week it would be a wonderful thing to them! After the zoo we stayed at my sister's and let the kids play, had dinner, and spent time visiting. It was a very nice day.

Camp Maverick Pictures

Beth had a great time at Camp Maverick!

Here are a few pictures from Friday when I picked her up.

The Zoo With Kyle

Today Kyle and I went to the zoo together. As I stated in my "zoo post" when Beth and I went it has been many years since I have had only one child with me at the zoo... well, not anymore it was only about 2 weeks ago now. We saw lots of animals, but we didn't make the speed zoo trip like Beth and I did. Here are some pics of our day!

A Phone Call

Well, I got a phone call from Beth tonight. She was very sad and very excited while I was talking to her. I love the fact she likes to be at home so much, but I do hate hearing her sound so sad. She told me she is having fun and got to see Bro. Radx's family and she really enjoyed that. She is in the room with 2 of the girls from our church and two girls from another church and Lisa is the chaperon.

Well, She's Off

Today was the big day!! Beth was so excited about Camp Maverick and as I stayed to watch the bus pull away she was already very busy talking with her friends. Often when the kids are going someplace I will tell them not to have "too much fun" in a joking way because of course I want them to have a good time; today I said this to her and she said, " I will have too much fun but I will miss you too". I am so thankful for the opportunities that our church (and other churches we have come to know) have given my children. I know Beth will have so much to tell me. Last year she said the Chapel times were really working on her heart... it was right after that we talked about it and she surrendered to what ever God wanted. This camp experience is not just for fun, although it is, it is just one more step on a road to serve Him. What a blessing!

Done! :)

I am finished with all of the culottes!!

I would have been finished earlier, but.... I had a slight problem with my patterned fabrics that had an "up" direction only. I have learned some valuable lessons while making these things... Pastor's sermon from this morning.. experience!

I am very grateful to Julie for teaching me with first two pairs. I didn't think I could actually make these and have them look good. (If I do say so myself)

I am also very grateful to Jim because when I messed up the one set of culottes, he did all the running around to try to find the fabric (which he couldn't.. it obviously was popular!) and was SO understanding about my costly mistake.

The Box of Candy

I thought this was funny... not true, but cute.

The kids are sleeping. Kyle was feeling a little better when I tucked him in. He didn't say what was bothering him exactly, but he just felt off and when he up sitting or standing he felt worse. I had "something" yesterday for about two hours, so perhaps we have a really short lasting virus...I don't know.

I worked on some sewing while I was at home: another pair of culottes, attached ribbon to my skirt, and worked on a sleeve issue with one of Beth's dresses. I was hoping to get to some pillows, but perhaps by this weekend I will.

That is all. Have a great night.