I had therapy again today. Story of my life ;-) my tendons in some areas are moving alittle more free. I can see now small bumps moving. I think it is where he stitched the tendons back together with scar tissue on them. They look kinda freaky to see moving like that under the skin. She gave me an estimate today that my hand without counting the pinky is at about 75%. The pinky is at about 50% and may not change much more. It is still straight, but the knuckle joint is fused and messed up so it may never work any better. It will bend some but not completely. It has a lump under the knuckle joint that is scar tissue or something there not really sure.

She took my strength today and it was a 40!!! I was just a 24 two weeks ago. She said that is really good gain... I can lift more and more all the time. They said when it come down to just the knuckles it is mostly up to me to regain. So, here the plan... I will go 2x a week for 2 more weeks then on October 13th I will get totally re-measured. They will then talk with my surgeon and decide on 2x a week, 1x a week, 1x every other week or none. Guess which one I am hoping for. ;-) I will return to my surgeon in a couple months and he will then decide on surgery or not.

All in All if I regained no more than this I would have a good life. I have seen much worse at therapy, so just glad to have my hand. I am having some Post concussion symptoms and that hasn't been real fun.


So, that's what I found out this morning. Malachi had fun playing with his friends at Felicle's house. He loves to go there and play. She has a kitty he says is silly! She was shocked at his haircut but loved it. All the little girls like it...

I spent the afternoon going through some clothes... They salvation Army is stopping by tomorrow to pick up some clothes for there store to benefit the salvation army.

I heard a very interesting talk show on my way home today talking about Marriage. Talking about how important it is and how we have to work at it. He said what do you do for your plants? You have to pamper them, water them, give them sun for them to grow. They said you can't expect a marriage to grow if you never spend anytime together and are to busy to even talk. It was interesting... Everyone is talking about the new movie Fireproof. They were asking me today at therapy if I had seen it yet. It looks really good.

Malachi eating breakfast. Does he look different with his new haircut?? We love it... He looks like a big boy...


Yesterday we went to a friends church to visit. It was a nice church and the kids had fun. After church we went to see Sams new house. The boys loved the open room to play in.

I've decided to come clean about my kitchen abilities. Because the truth shall set you free. ;-)

Fun With Fives

What were you doing five years ago?
Five years ago I had a 5 year old and a 3 month old and was trying to get use to life with 2 children. I was heading up our churches visitation ministry and made cookies everyweek for that.

What are five things on your to-do list for today (not in any particular order)?
1.) Give my son a haircut
2.) Get caught up with my favorite blogs!
3.) Go to a big yard sale!!
4.) catch up on laundry
5.) enjoy time with kids and hubby

What are five snacks you enjoy?
1.) Dried apricots
2.) Any fruit
3.) Sun Chips once in awhile
4.) I drink alot of water and don't snack to much
5.) GUM- I am a gum maniac

What five things would you do if you were a billionaire?A lot more than just FIVE things, that's for sure. But after all the "usual" things (like setting up trust funds for the kids, buying a farm and building our dream house on it, etc.) here are a few of ideas I have.
1) Go on an actual vacation to someplace other than the closest theme park
2) Adopt some girls ;-)
3) set up an adoption fund at our church to help people that are called to adopt
4) buy some horses
5) hire an interior decorator because I have not a clue!!

What are five of your bad habits?
1) I smack my gum all the time
2) I hum all the time
3) Kyle says, I come to bed every night with icy cold hand ;-0
4) I tend to pick a food and burn myself out on it...current one zucchini
5) I tend to change topics in a discussion without warning leaving my hubby clueless to what I am talking about.

What are five jobs you’ve had?
1) Waitress
2) Dollar General
3) Nanny
4) Daycare
5) Mother (The best job on earth!)

So, what do you think? Has your life changed much since five years ago? And most importantly...aren't you glad you're friends with me now, just in case I do become a billionaire someday?

Mala got a haircut

I am a big boy now just like my brothers!!

Fireproof

Has anyone seen the new movie Fireproof? It really looks good and is from the makers of Facing the Giants. Kyle and I can't wait to sneak away and see this movie. I would encourage everyone to go see this movie! To see a trailer click here

We went to a berry Festival today and looked around. They were raising money for Missouri Baptist Children's Home. They had cobbler, barbecue and crafts. The kids from children's home made most of the crafts. Each of the boys picked out something they wanted.

Jonas and Malachi doing Yogakids on there yoga mats
Boys enjoying a Sponge bob book together!

Storytime

We went to a story time at the library today. Malachi loves to sing the songs and play with the other kids his age. He loves the parachute. He got to play with Reagan that use to come to my preschool last year. They love to play together.

Jeremiah and Daddy go to breakfast

Kyle took Jeremiah to breakfast this morning. They had a good time. Jeremiah is out of school today and enjoyed eating breakfast out with Kyle and then going to the library with Malachi and I. We may head to the park after we pick up Jonas from school. Jonas said that FRIDAY'S ARE THE BEST!! He gets really excited about Friday's because he get to have music and PE. He also gets to bring home his Friday folder with all his papers from the week that he has done.

Zoo fun

Malachi and I went to the zoo this morning. Malachi liked the Hippo, elephants and giraffes the best. It was a beautiful day for a trip to the zoo. We had gotten zoo season passes on June 5th 2 days before my accident. This is the first time we have used them. It is much calmer taking Just Malachi places without Jo and JWD. They are all very lively together...
My Grandpa's are doing much better today!! I am feeling alot better also.

It has been a long day today. My grandpa's haven't been doing good and both had a really bad day. Big Pap-pa(Harold)was not doing good last night with bad back pain. My parents put him to bed and came back this morning early to check on him and he can't get up at all. They have been at his house all day and are spending the night there to keep an eye on him. Hopefully he will be doing better in the morning. Great Pa(Luel) has a bad cold and hasn't been doing good. It was a long day talking to my parents and seeing what was going on.

I was suppose to have therapy today, but never made it. I felt better today, but haven't been feeling real good. I talked to my natural Dr. today and told her how I had been feeling. She said I am dehydrated. that the supplements I am on for my hand you have to drink ALOT of water. I do drink alot, but I guess not enough with what I am taking. I have felt better today, so I will continue to drink more like I did today. I had to cut back on my supplements alittle cause I wasn't feeling good and my hand hasn't done as good. Stiff in my knuckles and alittle pain. I will drink more water tomorrow and take my regular supplements and it should get better. It's hard to get everything just right...

I was alittle shook up this afternoon after a truck pulled out right in front of me and I had to swerve over to miss it. Lucky no vehicles were in the other lane. I don't know how I kept form hitting that truck. At first I was MAD. then I started shaking... I really didn't need this as I was just getting comfortable with going out again. Oh well, I survived and I know my horn works good because I layed on that horn!! I was honestly alittle freaked out for awhile.

Kyle is exhausted tonight from raising money for a local pregnancy center at work. They raised $23,045.00. It was amazing to listen to. They say it takes 625.00 to save one babies life and with the money they raised they will save 36 babies lives!! That is pretty cool... The walk for life is next Saturday.

Jeremiah is loving school. His favorite things are after school artists and his gifted class. His best friend is Trindee! Jeremiah loves to read books and draw.

Jonas is loving kindergarten. He is learning tons of little songs and sings them all to us. His best friend is Megan! Jonas is very creative and loves to make things.

Malachi is liking have some time with mommy without brothers around I think. We go for walks, go to the park and go to story times at the library. He goes to Felicia's house 1x a week for a couple hours and gets to play with some kids his age.

Mala having fun playing outside

Malachi had fun playing outside this morning riding his scooter and bike. We went for a walk around the block. We walked by where they are building a new building and Malachi said he saw Bob The Builder. ;-)

Fun at the park

I took the boys to the park after school today. They played star wars on Lego Island. My kids have a huge imaginations. The playground has squares on it and Malachi was pretending to pick them up and slide on them. They had fun with the other kids there. The other kids mother said, I wish my kids used there imaginations like your kids.;-)

I went to therapy today and I in a short word was "STIFF". Think it maybe the weather. My pinky is still straight, but my knuckles have regressed some and are very stiff. Oh, the drama I know... It keeps going back and forth. they spent most of the time today trying to get it warmed up. It was ice cold and wouldn't warm up and at one point they wrapped it up to stretch it and it turned blue and shouldn't have. Good news is the pain is way good. I am very tender when my hand is messed with or pulled, but for the most part it isn't hurting still. I even got way to ambitious and cleaned our whole garage and it didn't get it flared up.

I took the movie Fly wheel to therapy for one of my therapist to see. She took it home and her and her husband loved it, so today I took her Facing the Giants movie. She came and sat down beside me and said, I was raised cathalic and I love that movie and am excited to see this one tonight. She said, it was interesting to see people reading there bibles. She said she was raised you only have parts of the bible read to you and you don't read it on your own. Very interesting huh...

A volunteering musical preformed at church

If you were there it was absolutely hilarious and does make you think about volunteering if you don't know anything about it or have never done it.

They are so relaxed and you can just be yourself there it's great! I know to you Free Will Baptists all this may seem a little extreme but it reaches out to people that don't know about church and were not raised in church and they feel comfortable there...

The boys started out just gluing those art pieces on paper and some how a few minutes later get into a throwing match with them! Oh my we all had fun cleaning that up before lunch time.

Silly Face!!

We all went to Family Theater today after our regular service. It was pretty neat. Singing, dancing and skits. Everything they do builds on the lesson the kids have learned in class. They learned about Knowledge today. This is designed for kids ages K-5 to come and worship with there parents. You can take younger kids in there and they can sit with you. We took malachi in there and he loved it especially the bubbles. ;-)

They did the funniest short musical to illustrate volunteering today in the main service. It was So funny... They are really trying to get people involved and connected.

The boys took there dollars today to give to the church from the story we read a couple weeks ago. They were very into giving there dollars.

What ya think of the new me???

I just thought it was time.. Ha Ha not that daring... yet anyway, but got positive response from hubby!! so, if you want to play around go to http://www.mylifetime.com website and create a new look for yourself...I've actually never thought seriously about messing with my hair color.

We went and had pizza tonight and then we all bowled. Jonas and Malachi even got into it and loved bowling. I bowled with my left hand. ;-) Right ones a little weak for that... After we were done playing we were putting all our tickets into the ticket machine and Jeremiah said, If I were a ticket I would be having fun! Jonas thought that was funny and said it over and over all the way home. So, then Malachi starting coping him and started saying it. They were very silly on the way home tonight.

OK I am pretty natural and green, but I think maybe this is A little hilarious... There is a organic baby restaurant in southern California name Pomme Bebe. A RESTAURANT FOR BABIES. This all organic, completely "green" kitchen styled restaurant. Pomme BeBe even has an award winning chef that has over 22 years of experience.


I don't know if any of you have made homemade baby food or not, but is it so easy and fun. I made all organic food for our boys and used the frozen ice cube method. It worked great and it didn't cost a fortune...

Potty Time!!

Malachi and I went to a potty storytime this morning. It was lots of fun and Mala really enjoyed it. They all said good Bye diapers.... We sang songs, read potty books and made a potty hat!!

I was way to daring today!

I'm getting started still thinking this is a good idea



I decided I was going to clean our garage. Oh man it was a big big job that took me 4hours. I am just alittle tired. We are going to watch Facing the Giants this evening. The garage has been getting worse and worse all summer, but I couldn't do anything about it. Today I thought it was time... Half way through I came in for a drink and though oh my what was I thinking. It all came together in time for Kyle to get home. ;-) Looks alot better and we have room for our van.

I'm proud of my pumpkin

Mala having fun at the park!

Mala and I had a great time at the park this morning. This I think has been our first big adventure since the accident. malachi loved playing with the other kids. It is good to be able to take mala to the park or storytime again!!

They thought I was a jungle gym last night!

colors in heaven

Jonas said the other day that he wants to make a big colored paper chain when he gets to heaven and ask if there will be colors and which ones. I said there will be all kinds of beautiful colors in heaven, so you will be able to make wonderful paper chains. He first said he would make a chain counting down to when Jesus comes, but then he decided he didn't know when that would be so he said I'll make it in heaven. ;-) He talks about heaven alot and he preaches to his trains... I've always said Jonas has the personality to be a drill Sargent or a screaming, stooping preacher. ;-) He is very strong willed, but adorable!!

I had therapy today and it went good. I still have a straight little finger and they are very pleased with that. I still have that lump under my pinky knuckle on my hand. There not sure if it will go away or not. Did alot of strenghtening stuff today. My hand is still pretty weak. I went to walmart yesterday and tried on some new shoes. When i went to get up I forgot and pushed all my weight on that hand and it collapsed. ouch.... They said the more strenght you can build up before possible surgery will help. I go back to the dr in a couple months and he will make a decision then on whether to do the surgery or not. Right now the plan is to do therapy for another month and then take a month off. Then possible have surgery the first of December and then 2-8 more weeks of therapy. They said for the first two weeks therapy everyday. ;-0

As I was getting ready to leave the therapist said come over her and meet this lady. She had a similar cut, but not as bad and deep. Hers didn't expose the bone and joints like mine did. She is two weeks past surgery and looked great. She is bending her finger great. no stiffness at all. She looked so much better than me at that stage. The therapist told that lady that mine was just looked bad and stiff from the first time I came in there at 1 week past surgery. She said look at her now.. You don't want to look like that in 3 months you want to be moving good and not get your scar stuck down. I think the lady felt so much better... Not sure about me ;-0 Glad she felt better though.

I really don't think about the wreck much anymore. I went down that off ramp the other day by where the wreck happened and looked that way to see if traffic was coming and got chills and got flash backs of rolling.. ugh and today I was going to therapy and went past where they were building a school and as i went by they made a huge noise and i about jumped out of my skin.

Kyle had to go to the eye Dr. this morning. He has a infection and blocked tear ducted. They gave him some stuff for it. He is swollen under his eye and hasn't been able to wear his contacts the last few days. He had a sinus infection last week and its from that. He's at work but i think it is kinda hurting and bugging him.

I went to therapy and then my surgeon this morning. They therapist was thrilled about my straight pinky finger. She thinks that my lump under my pinkie finger below the knuckle is fracture from the accident. She thinks it has formed some scar tissues over it. They said it was in a splint for the amount of time it should have been in one if we would have known it was fractured in the beginning. Since the swelling has gone down you can see that lump now. My hand is still not hurting with the rsd pain. It is very sore when pulled on. It is not very swollen at all now.

My scar is still stuck, but the surgeon thinks I have a chance at not having surgery. We will see what it looks like in December. He thought my hand had made alot of gains and was very very pleased with it. I told him my CRPS has settled down some. He was thrilled about that. He said surgery can stir up CRPS so we will have to make sure the surgery is really be worth it to go ahead. I will have therapy 2x a week for another month and then see how things are looking. He said I am probably going to get to the point that it comes down to my stiff knuckles that will be mostly up to me to regain. At some point I may go off therapy accept for evaluations.

He said it will depend on how bad you want it if you will get it back. That's like saying do you want cherries with your cherry pie. Of course I want it all back and will do what it takes. I am pretty mean to myself at home these days trying to get it working.

a week and a half ago I started taking some natural supplements that I think have made a world of difference. Nattozies and IFC I think these two have really helped alot. I am also on flaxseed oil and had a hand ION.

I can now move my wrist to a 65. 80 is perfect and anything past 70 is considered very good, but for my hand they consider anything past 60 very good for being a board 4 weeks ago.

Please Pray for these things:
*That my scar will UN-stick, so I will be able to move my knuckles all the way
*That my CRPS will stay calmed down and completely go away
*That I will recover completely and have no lingering affects
*That my pinkie finger will heal properly and that lump will go away

We have had a pretty good day around here. The boys have been lively today! Jonas is enjoying school, but really likes getting to stay home on weekends. My neck and back were kinda hurting today some so i took it easy and was kinda lazy. My finger is still straight. My hand is sore when pulled or messed with but I am not having that consent pain like before. It is stiffer today because of the weather. I'll get to show off my straight finger tomorrow at therapy and then I see my surgeon after that tomorrow morning. We will see what he thinks about surgery. Since the wreck I have been really spacey. They say it's because of the concussion. I have a hard time multi-tasking and pulling things together like I usually did before.

I have been kinda going through a weird time lately. Kinda feeling like I am disconnected from everyone because all I do is therapy. I don't really have a moms playgroup I am hanging out with like I usually do, but trying to get connected with one.

I don't usually like to let people know to much about me. I guess I think no one would like the real me, but here's some things you probably didn't know about me.. here goes... I have horrible anxiety and it makes any event hard. I usually end up sick because I just don't handle it well. I have a very low self-esteem. I get embarrassed real easy and don't like to be put on the spot. I don't really like small groups they make me nervous. I have some learning disabilities that make some things hard and I will do anything to not let anyone know that about me. I like music on all the time. From the time I wake up till the time I got to sleep I have to have some music on. I guess it's in my blood. I have one brother, but I only get to see & talk to him once or twice a year. I also love the New living translation of the bible. I know people get hung up on that one alot. I have always had some reading comprehension difficulty and it just seems to make sense.I just got a new NLT bible and really like it. I am also a gum chewing maniac. I chew tons of gum. It's my calming thing. I smack and it drives Kyle crazy. :-) I would love to adopt a little girl from Korea or China. I like my house clean and it kinda drives me nuts if it not clean. I have to have everyone clothes laid out and lunches packed the night before. I have a soft spot for children with special needs. I love sign language and hope to be able to use my hand to do it again. I love the old shows like Lucy, Beaver, waltons and prairie. Kyle is sometimes a procrastinator and it drives me nuts ;-) I hav to have things scheduled way in advance. I love to just sit and watch the boys. I love to hang out with hubby and talk. I am a health nut. I love to watch as Kyle calls them sappy love movies... I love horses and Owned one named blackie when I was a teenagers. I use to draw when I was younger and I could pretty good. I also, love to take pictures but I bet that one is no surprise.

So there's alittle insight into my life in a nuts shell... God made us just the way we are for a reason and loves us and wants us to be able to except ourselves for who we are. For me this blog was a big big step. I am a horrible speller, but I did it anyway oh and thank goodness for spellcheck. ;-) So, I may not be the greatest Pastors wife all the time, but I do want to be Authentic.


Natalie Grant - Perfect People lyrics
Never let 'em see you when you're breaking
Never let 'em see you when you fall
That's how we live and that's how we try
Tell the world you've got it all together
Never let them see what's underneath
Cover it up with a crooked smile
But it only lasts for a little while
There's no such thing as perfect people
There's no such thing as a perfect life
So come as you are, broken and scared
Lift up your heart and be amazed
And be changed by a perfect God
Suddenly it's like a weight is lifted
When you hear the words that you are loved
He knows where you are and where you've been
And you never have to go there again
Who lived and died to give new life
To heal our imperfections
So look up and see out let grace be enough
By a perfect God
Be changed by a perfect God
Be changed

Aunt Julie came to visit us tonight and bring Jeremiah is birthday gift. Jeremiah's card was the song "Who let the dogs out" and the boys loved that and kept playing it over and over...

Jonas being sneaky

We woke up this morning and was laying in bed and kept hearing something. We first thought it was malachi playing with something and then Kyle went into the living room and he said you have to come see this. I went in there and found a big blanket covered lump sitting infront of the tv playing a video game. Under the cover was our Jonas. ;-) I guess he thought if we couldn't see him we wouldn't know he was playing without asking!

Mala and I made sugar cookies tonight for fun. Mala had a great time and got flour everywhere, but that makes it more fun!!

Daddy won't let me have aother cracker

School

Jonas has had a great first 2 weeks of kindergarten! He gets to bring all the papers he has made home on Friday. Today he brought home a picture of a rainbow he made. He is working on the fruits on the spirit at school. They are working on showing love to people this month.


Jeremiah is enjoying 4Th grade. He goes to his gifted program one day a week and is hoping to Join the after school artists soon. He is gifted artist and can draw really well. I should put up something he has drawn. I ask him the name of his best friend this year. I said what is his name.. Jeremiah looked at me and said her name is trinidee. ;-)

hand

Well, my finger is still straight this morning. I can also make a better fist. There is also not that consistent pain. It is tender to touch and pull on but that bad pain is not there. I went to walmart this morning and I actually pushed the kart without pain. Let me explain. I couldn't do this because the vibration from the kart would make my arm hurt really bad. I pushed the kart today without any affects. I am kinda speech-less, but so thankful! Thank you all so much for your faithful prayers. Keep them coming!!

Kyle, Mala and I had breakfast this morning. We had a wonderful time and Mala ate tons.I don't think he needs lunch. ;-)



My best fist I can make today!!

HAPPY ANN. GRAMPS AND GRANNY

HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE A GREAT DAY!

I don't know what to say... I was sitting there in my chair one minute and my pinky finger was very bent and 5 minutes later I moved it and it was straight and wasn't hurting to hold it straight. I have also had NO pain today. The swelling on one side of my wrist is completely gone. My pinky finger has been like that for weeks and the therapist have tried and tried with no success in getting it straighter at all. I was even in therapy this morning and she has no luck with it at all. I can now move it and straighten it completely!! WOW... I really don't know what to say.. I say I believe in miracles, but when they start happening why are we surprised... I looked at Kyle and my eyes got huge. I said I can move it and it is straight. He was like oh wow... Did i mention I've had no pain today for the first time in 3months.... Our God is an awesome God isn't he... The picstures below say it all. Look at my pics from last night and tonight.





My wrist is doing really really good. Therapists said it is considered good even if it didn't change anymore from this point.

Jeremiah was looking handsome for pictures today!!

Mommy and Mala were playing with the camera this morning...

Click to listen to an interesting story about RSD





Pictures of my hand

This is the best fist I can make

still have that pretty purple color. Purple is my favorite color but not on my hand!

As you can see in the pic my pinky finger is deformed and has no bend in the knuckle joint. Which means it just hangs there. I have no control over it. My swelling is down in my wrist today, but it is more swollen under my pinky finger so not sure what that means.I guess i will find out tomorrow at therapy. I am taking some natural supplements that my Natural Doctor said would help. I am not taken anything the doctors have given me for pain. Tylenol and Ib profin do nothing for the pain. I will continues to do all natural things and trust that God will heal me. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared out of my mind. The thought of it spreading to my foot and being bed ridden is very scary. It is hard to stay strong day after day when you see little progress, but I'm trying to hang in there. I don't want my kids to see me as the mommy that gave up. I want them to see me stay strong and fight to regain the use of my hand....

Family Pow Wow Time

Tonight we read a story to the boys out of Jonas' Club House Jr. Magazine. It was a story about a little girl giving a $1.00 at church and seeing how many people it helped. After we read the story we gave each of the boys a dollar and ask them what they could think to do with the dollar that would really make a difference. Malachi was the first to answer all by himself and said I give it to God. Jeremiah was next saying give it to church and then Jonas said I want to give it in my offering Sunday. They all really liked the story and we were proud of them for wanting to give there offering to the church. We are teaching them about tithing and offerings.

Jonas

Jonas is having a great time at kindergarten! Yesterday he told me he got to do the best job ever. He said, I got to turn of the lights. He has been learning how to spell colors with singing a song with them. He loves to sing the songs he is learning at school. They are still playing Star Wars on the playground. He looks forward to Friday because he gets to bring his Friday folder home.

Just when we thought things were bad enough and couldn't get any worse we get a letter from our loan company today. It says that we are sorry to inform you that one of our employees has sold all your personal information. This just takes the cake for us.... I had to put my head in a pillow and just scream over this one... Goodness we've had enough........ Hey, news flash who ever decides they want my identity better think again!!! Click below to read the new story on it.

Los Angeles Times Story

Boys playing

Malachi was enjoying playing with his playdough this morning.

The boys are all swinging together... It wasn't long before they started screaming he pushed me!!

We had a pretty good day around her today. My hand was somewhat calm today! It was sore when I tried to use it, but wasn't hurting to bad. I am going to therapy 2x a week now. I begged to go down to 2x a week. This going 3x a week was getting crazy. I also turned my CPM machine back in last week. It had done all it was going to do for me. I go back to my surgeon next week and we'll see what he says about surgery. My hand hasn't changed much the last few weeks. I've about hit all I can do until I have surgery. I sure can do alot more with my hand than 2 months ago, but there is alot I still can't do and hope to be able to again after surgery. My hand is very painful at times and other times a dual ache. It really hurt for them to pull on my wrist and fingers at therapy. My pinky finger is deformed and it isn't getting any better so far.

Mala enjoying his supper

Malachi was really enjoying his supper tonight...

North point church music

THis is north point churches Christmas Eve service last year... Pretty cool huh... Wonder what all they will do this year...

There service was very good today! They did some hillsong music. Today was there 5yr Birthday!! They have done amazing things in 5years.

Visit to mamma and pappa's house

We went to visit my mom and dad today. My grandparents came out to see us also. We had a fun day. It has been 3 months since my accident. This is the first time I have been down at my folks since the accident. I was visiting them the day of the accident and on my way home that night it happened.

Mala

Malachi has been potty training for 2-1/2 weeks now and is doing really good. He isn't having very many accidents and well actually has never really had that many since the beginning. He loves wearing underwear likes his brothers. He has a potty chart I made that he loves putting stickers on to show daddy how good he has done each day. I believe in just waiting until they are old enough and just put them in underwear one day and never go back to diapers. We had a getting rid of diapers day. ;-) I'm very proud of Mala for the awesome job he is doing... He stays dry during naptime and when we are out also.

Jeremiah and Frosty

Jeremiah laying in th floor playing with frosty this morning before school!

Daddy and Jonas off to breakfast

Today Daddy and Jonas left early to go have breakfast together. Just the two of them. ;-) Jonas was all smiles.! He is excited to have music and PE today at school. He has had a great first week of school, but said he is looking forward to getting to stay home tomorrow

OH MY GOODNESS

The boys went digging in the garage for toys in plastic containers and before i knew it I couldn't hardly see the floor! We have alot of containers of toys and stuff in the garage because they have to much stuff...

Republican convention

Ok so how many of you gets into this? Kyle and I really do. I find it all very fascinating. I was shocked at the announcement of Palin, but think it is a brilliant move on there part. She is a breath of fresh air... Can't wait to see her speech tonight. She has 5 children ages 4mo-19. Her youngest has down syndrome. She is labels as a 44year old self-styled "hockey mom" and political reformer. She is also a pro-lifer and fiscal conservative. I am very excited to see what all she has to say tonight... I Also thing that all that is being said about her daughter is cruel. She is just 17 and that is a personal family issues that everyone needs to leave alone.

AWESOME SPEECH

I thought Palin did an great job on her speech tonight!! She is an awesome speaker. I think she will make a outstanding Vice President!

Boys playing hot wheels

We got out the hot wheels stuff after Jonas got home from school and they are building a big track! They are working hard to get a really big track built.

Jeremiah and Jonas had great days at school today. Malachi went to Felicia's house while I did my therapy. So we had to run around in the rain alot today, but wasn't to bad. I felt better today. I felt really bad Sat-Mon. Just really sick feeling, but feel alittle better yesterday and today. I really just try to deal with it & not say much.

Jonas' first day of Kindergarten!!

Jonas hugging mala goodbye

Jonas in his class

Jonas started kindergarten today! He acted alittle nervous on the way there and was very quiet. He went right in his class and hung up his back pack and put his supplies in his cubby. He immediately started playing and seemed fine. Mala didn't want to leave he wanted to go to school to i think. ;-) It was an exciting morning and kinda sad one. I'm use to Jonas being at home with me, so this will take some getting use to. I hugged him before we left and got teary eyed. I miss him. Our house is way to quiet!!

Jonas was all smiles after school today. He said, he played star wars on the playground with his new friends. He was Luke the good guy, but his friends were bad guys. ;-) He said, i want to go to school to play star wars again!!

I got a hand ION

I got a hand ion this morning to help my hurt hand. It is just clean water to start with and it turned lots of colors. My water at the end was black, brown, white and orange. Certain colors mean it is detoxing from the area of the body. Brown means detoxing the liver, White is yeast, black means detox heavy metals and orange is joint detox. She also said it looked like some detox f inflammation, but I forgot what color that was. So, it looks like I got some stuff out, so maybe that will help. I'm also starting some other stuff tomorrow.