Saturday, January 22, 2011
Hello 2011
Hello, its been along while. I am back, please stop by to say 'hello'. New pics coming soon.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Back in the Saddle Again...
Been away for awhile. Lots of new stuff going on..bought a home that we are preparing to move into. Started working, because it was time. School, baseball, softball, dance recitals, and all the good stuff that makes life a busy, has kept me away. New pics are coming.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Happy Birthday ""laura judith hitch
L-lovely
A-adorable
U-undeniable
R-resourceful
A-awesome
J-joker
U-utterly beautiful
D-delightful
I-indescribably lovable
T-terrific
H-heaven sent
happ day my little one. you are one of three blessings that were heaven sent. we love you and your brother and sister so very much!
A-adorable
U-undeniable
R-resourceful
A-awesome
J-joker
U-utterly beautiful
D-delightful
I-indescribably lovable
T-terrific
H-heaven sent
happ day my little one. you are one of three blessings that were heaven sent. we love you and your brother and sister so very much!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Happy Birthday Robert III
Happy Birthday to my only son. He is eleven years young today!
His faves are:
xbox.
friends.
p & J sandwiches
pancakes & frenchtoast
rootbeer floats
cheese pizza
cheese burgers from applebees rest.
and xbox!
baseball, basketball, football
He was saved 2 years ago in August and has a relationship with Jesus Christ.
He is eleven today!
He does not like:
cleaning his room
any kind of chores (big shocker)
girls (yet)
For his birthday this year, we planned for three of his xbox buddies to come over and play their games. At 10 pmp the xbox was turned off and they were allowed to watch movies until they fell asleep. ( of course my daughters had to hang out too, afterall, its their bubby).
Around 11 the guys and gals went to sleep. Our guests went home, all but one, he joined us for Sunday School.
Today, we will meet our inlaws in Maryville for a Family birthday dinner.
Last year, grandpa went to the emergency room on Robert's birthday. Happy to say grandpa is doing fine and we have some more celebrating to do.
When I was 9 weeks pregnant with Robert, I came very close to losing him. With prayer, love, and staying off my feet as much as possible, the gracious Lord let us have this beautiful smart boy we love dearly. Let me begin: It was like any Monday. Off to work at the daycare. Codi went into the nursery next door. Sometime that morning I began spotting and went to the er right away, calling Robert II. At the er the drs checked me, then did an ultrasound. Robert III was a speck on the screen, but there were other specks to. Blood clots. The drs told me there was nothing that could be done. I would lose Robert that day or within the week.
I went back to work, and my boss already knew by my face I was not coming back to work. Other women were supportive and some had had this happen to them too. I got Codi and we went home. I put my feet up and prayed.
I cant do anything but give all the credit where it belongs, God. His plans are a mystery.
I did not lose Robert of course, but I was very scared. I did not lose my faith.
9 months later a little boy was born to two happy parents and one jealous older sister.
Every year, I think back to my time of almost loss, and I do that I think because I want to remember that God is always with us. The story could have ended differently, but it did not and I am praising and thanking God for our miracle.
"Father you are the planner, the friend, the One we call on in time of need. We dont know the plan, we can only go day by day, night by night, and do our best. We can see the miracles, the trials and the little subtle ways You love us, molding us into being. Help me see clearer the path for myself and my family. Guide me, correct me and most of all, thank you for being the One I can go to anytime of the night or day."
His faves are:
xbox.
friends.
p & J sandwiches
pancakes & frenchtoast
rootbeer floats
cheese pizza
cheese burgers from applebees rest.
and xbox!
baseball, basketball, football
He was saved 2 years ago in August and has a relationship with Jesus Christ.
He is eleven today!
He does not like:
cleaning his room
any kind of chores (big shocker)
girls (yet)
For his birthday this year, we planned for three of his xbox buddies to come over and play their games. At 10 pmp the xbox was turned off and they were allowed to watch movies until they fell asleep. ( of course my daughters had to hang out too, afterall, its their bubby).
Around 11 the guys and gals went to sleep. Our guests went home, all but one, he joined us for Sunday School.
Today, we will meet our inlaws in Maryville for a Family birthday dinner.
Last year, grandpa went to the emergency room on Robert's birthday. Happy to say grandpa is doing fine and we have some more celebrating to do.
When I was 9 weeks pregnant with Robert, I came very close to losing him. With prayer, love, and staying off my feet as much as possible, the gracious Lord let us have this beautiful smart boy we love dearly. Let me begin: It was like any Monday. Off to work at the daycare. Codi went into the nursery next door. Sometime that morning I began spotting and went to the er right away, calling Robert II. At the er the drs checked me, then did an ultrasound. Robert III was a speck on the screen, but there were other specks to. Blood clots. The drs told me there was nothing that could be done. I would lose Robert that day or within the week.
I went back to work, and my boss already knew by my face I was not coming back to work. Other women were supportive and some had had this happen to them too. I got Codi and we went home. I put my feet up and prayed.
I cant do anything but give all the credit where it belongs, God. His plans are a mystery.
I did not lose Robert of course, but I was very scared. I did not lose my faith.
9 months later a little boy was born to two happy parents and one jealous older sister.
Every year, I think back to my time of almost loss, and I do that I think because I want to remember that God is always with us. The story could have ended differently, but it did not and I am praising and thanking God for our miracle.
"Father you are the planner, the friend, the One we call on in time of need. We dont know the plan, we can only go day by day, night by night, and do our best. We can see the miracles, the trials and the little subtle ways You love us, molding us into being. Help me see clearer the path for myself and my family. Guide me, correct me and most of all, thank you for being the One I can go to anytime of the night or day."
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Love, Love, Love...
Love you when your stinky,
Love you when your sleepy,
love you when you look at me wrong.
Love you when you smile.
Love you when you laugh.
Love you when your day has been sooo long.
Love you today.
Love you tomorrow.
Love you forever and a day.
Love you when you remember.
Love you when you don't.
Love you when your feeling oh, so so.
Love you today.
Love you tomorrow.
Love you forever and a day.
Love you when your sleepy,
love you when you look at me wrong.
Love you when you smile.
Love you when you laugh.
Love you when your day has been sooo long.
Love you today.
Love you tomorrow.
Love you forever and a day.
Love you when you remember.
Love you when you don't.
Love you when your feeling oh, so so.
Love you today.
Love you tomorrow.
Love you forever and a day.
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Good Samaritan
Our local paper has a kudos section, which means they pick out specific good deeds a citizan did and acknowledge them in the paper.
Sometimes its plowing sidewalks, feeding pets, planting flowers, just random good deeds.
I wonder if there is a kudos section in Heaven.
Like when exPresident Clinton helped get the two female American journalist released from their jailers.
Or if the rescuers in Haiti who have been working to free trapped survivors of the earthquake there, if there names are in a list and published for all in Heaven to take note.
Maybe a mom or dad who have been comforting a sick child for many months, if they are mentioned in this kudos message too.
Our good deeds go on and on, don't you think, humanity has such good in each one of us, lets just let it shine. Say hi to your not so likable neightbor next time you see him or her. Drop by for coffee to that friend you have not seen in church in a while. Hug your children-espcially if you can see they have had a hard time at school or with friends-share the love that is inside you bubbling over to be given to someone else.
I cannot promise you will be mentioned in the kudos section of the paper, but I am pretty sure it will give Jesus a smile.
Sometimes its plowing sidewalks, feeding pets, planting flowers, just random good deeds.
I wonder if there is a kudos section in Heaven.
Like when exPresident Clinton helped get the two female American journalist released from their jailers.
Or if the rescuers in Haiti who have been working to free trapped survivors of the earthquake there, if there names are in a list and published for all in Heaven to take note.
Maybe a mom or dad who have been comforting a sick child for many months, if they are mentioned in this kudos message too.
Our good deeds go on and on, don't you think, humanity has such good in each one of us, lets just let it shine. Say hi to your not so likable neightbor next time you see him or her. Drop by for coffee to that friend you have not seen in church in a while. Hug your children-espcially if you can see they have had a hard time at school or with friends-share the love that is inside you bubbling over to be given to someone else.
I cannot promise you will be mentioned in the kudos section of the paper, but I am pretty sure it will give Jesus a smile.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
I love you....
I love you a thousand times around the planets, more than there is sunbeams, among the stars - there is my heart full of love for you....
A Note For My Friend
To the person I met some time ago. We were so close at one time. We laughed together, we enjoyed lady chats over coffee, while mothering our children. Soon our children were in school, then sports or drifting off with their friends. The stores we shopped were not the same after we left, at least not for awhile, having left our laughter ringing in the rafters. Once in while we shared a family dinner, getting to know the inner workings of each others families just because we were loving friends. And thats what loving friends do.
I suppose what I want to say is that, when did the friendship that I saw, it mattered most to my heart, when did it take a nose dive off the face of the earth? Suddenly. Sadly. Without warning you, my friend, were too busy to get together, too busy to call and just chat. Too busy for lunch, too busy for a movie too busy, too busy, just too busy. Sorry.
Well, I picked up my boot straps and I moved forward until I heard the sermon at church today, of all days about 'forgiving those who we say we love but are hard to love.'
That hard heart. That rude heart. That cold heart. That heart who you called friend, that didnt feel the same closeness and moved out, thats it I am too busy, see you later. We, touched by Agape, are still supposed to love, even after rejection.
Jesus is my friend. Without a doubt. I am not too busy for Him. He talks I listen. He will never leave, be too busy, or too this or that. And then I see my vulnerability and it slams me in the face like a fist.
Am I living like Christ. How many 'friends' have I dropped to side, moving on, taking what I need but never giving back. How unlovable have I been? Am I really forgiving, loving, and in the end, my friend, Jesus, he loves me anyway. But I am, we all are, called to be loving, loving those who hurt us, who judge us, who spit at us, and who just stop being with us. We are called to still love them. No matter the cost, we are to lay our lives down for Christ. Die to self. Die to self.
My friend, I still love you. Even if whatever happened doesnt ever get resolved or whatever the need it has, I love you.
I suppose what I want to say is that, when did the friendship that I saw, it mattered most to my heart, when did it take a nose dive off the face of the earth? Suddenly. Sadly. Without warning you, my friend, were too busy to get together, too busy to call and just chat. Too busy for lunch, too busy for a movie too busy, too busy, just too busy. Sorry.
Well, I picked up my boot straps and I moved forward until I heard the sermon at church today, of all days about 'forgiving those who we say we love but are hard to love.'
That hard heart. That rude heart. That cold heart. That heart who you called friend, that didnt feel the same closeness and moved out, thats it I am too busy, see you later. We, touched by Agape, are still supposed to love, even after rejection.
Jesus is my friend. Without a doubt. I am not too busy for Him. He talks I listen. He will never leave, be too busy, or too this or that. And then I see my vulnerability and it slams me in the face like a fist.
Am I living like Christ. How many 'friends' have I dropped to side, moving on, taking what I need but never giving back. How unlovable have I been? Am I really forgiving, loving, and in the end, my friend, Jesus, he loves me anyway. But I am, we all are, called to be loving, loving those who hurt us, who judge us, who spit at us, and who just stop being with us. We are called to still love them. No matter the cost, we are to lay our lives down for Christ. Die to self. Die to self.
My friend, I still love you. Even if whatever happened doesnt ever get resolved or whatever the need it has, I love you.
Friday, January 22, 2010
caring for a sickie...
our littlest one has bronchitis, and 4 days now, we are resting, watching cartoons, taking our treatments and trying to stay quiet. Any suggestions?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
12 Days of the New Year
Twelve days and here is what I have discovered:
There are no majic leprachauns to put away my Christmas lights.
The snow does not want to melt.
My laundry has a way of piling up no matter what!
My budget is getting smaller while the grocery bill gets more, and I am buying the same items!
There are many ways to cook elk.
I am no better a sewer today than I was this time last year, lol!
I still am in love with my husband, I love being an at home mommie and Jesus is still by best friend.
There are no majic leprachauns to put away my Christmas lights.
The snow does not want to melt.
My laundry has a way of piling up no matter what!
My budget is getting smaller while the grocery bill gets more, and I am buying the same items!
There are many ways to cook elk.
I am no better a sewer today than I was this time last year, lol!
I still am in love with my husband, I love being an at home mommie and Jesus is still by best friend.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Our...heart.to. heart..
Our family vacation is coming to an end until we do it again next December.
My children are precious and I love that God has given me the precious moments with them.
I am grateful that these wonderful gifts forgive my shortcomings and are ready to start anew everyday.
In 2009, here is what I can reflect on:
Four year olds DO rule the universe.
My son is THE xbox champion of all the xbox games.
My 12 year old daughter is becoming a lady before my eyes,
and I am not sure if I like this or not.
Texting will entertain kids for hours, while driving across country.
Candy is in the four food groups. When you are driving for hours, across country.
My son will play on his psp the entire drive,
12 hours, and still want to play once we arrrive.
My children are precious and I love that God has given me the precious moments with them.
I am grateful that these wonderful gifts forgive my shortcomings and are ready to start anew everyday.
Family time is great at Holidays, but is it okay to consider everyday a gift?
How much time on this earth do we a have?
How do we spend it?
Slaving away making money,
running from here to there being busy,
or do we stop,
breathe in,
and say,
"Thank you"
Saturday, December 26, 2009
The ..Women..In..Our ..Lives...
I am a people watcher by nature. I love to observe interaction, conversations, and body language. I have a good intuition and I am usually a good guesser at what may or may not happen between human beings at times, at others I am just guessing.
I also take note on charactar. If I hear someone speak to a child, that tone I hear tells me whether that adult is kind hearted or impatient and not worth the minute in my day. For me, kind words to a child, any child, is a big judge of charactar. If I hear someone tell the truth or what I know to be a lie or tall tale, I am wondering when will they lie to me. If I see someone angry for not reason, or just as joyful as a songbird, well, who would you rather observe: the angry person or the songbird?
Our words to others are sometimes received well or blockaided just by the tone we use. Tempered with sweetness or just bellered out rudely. Have we chosen those words carefully, to be effective positively, or lazily grabbed on to the ill tempered emotions which wants to rule the flesh and lash out and hurt? Which has results for you?
Hatefulness. Unkind. Bitter. Lazy. Disenchanted. Stubborn.
Cheerful. Lovely. Sweet. Willing. Joyful.
I have learned so many charactar traits from the women who surround me. My family, friends and aquaintences have opened my eyes to so many different types of people that there are in the world.
The main lesson is this: You give, you give, you give. You love, you love, you love. Keep your heart open, keep your heart open, keep your heart open. Jesus Christ is the only answer to lifes up and downs. God's Word is the authority on living a life full of blessings and a faithful heart is our blessing to Him.
Merry Christmas my friends and family.
God Loves You!
I also take note on charactar. If I hear someone speak to a child, that tone I hear tells me whether that adult is kind hearted or impatient and not worth the minute in my day. For me, kind words to a child, any child, is a big judge of charactar. If I hear someone tell the truth or what I know to be a lie or tall tale, I am wondering when will they lie to me. If I see someone angry for not reason, or just as joyful as a songbird, well, who would you rather observe: the angry person or the songbird?
Our words to others are sometimes received well or blockaided just by the tone we use. Tempered with sweetness or just bellered out rudely. Have we chosen those words carefully, to be effective positively, or lazily grabbed on to the ill tempered emotions which wants to rule the flesh and lash out and hurt? Which has results for you?
Hatefulness. Unkind. Bitter. Lazy. Disenchanted. Stubborn.
Cheerful. Lovely. Sweet. Willing. Joyful.
I have learned so many charactar traits from the women who surround me. My family, friends and aquaintences have opened my eyes to so many different types of people that there are in the world.
'Self Control means controlling the tongue, A quick retort can ruin everything'
Proverbs 13:3
The main lesson is this: You give, you give, you give. You love, you love, you love. Keep your heart open, keep your heart open, keep your heart open. Jesus Christ is the only answer to lifes up and downs. God's Word is the authority on living a life full of blessings and a faithful heart is our blessing to Him.
"To Do Right Honors God"
Proverbs 14:2
Merry Christmas my friends and family.
God Loves You!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Words to Remember....Proverbs31:21
"She is not afraid of the snow for her household. for all her household are clothed with scarlet."
This verse is appropriate for my daily awakenings this season.
Is my home warm, warmth with heat but also with food, clothing, coats, blankets?
Is my home warmth with my love and care, making sure we have what we need?
The basic needs of a child are: food=shelter=clothing=education. A child also needs:nurturing, loving words, correcting, play, and most of all: Parents who can hang out at home and do the before mentioned~
Its been rough being snowed in the last few days, only because we could not leave to go get more stuff to cook, bake, play. We played games, read books, computered ourselves out, and played in the snow for a little while.
I know that my house is warm. I know my household is covered. That is a blessing from God who takes care of even the little sparrow in the field, and He cares for little ole me and you too.
"Thank you for providing our family with what we need. "Our Family", a beautiful bit of two words that mean everything to me. Be my guide, teach me to be a better mother, better wife and a better servant for You. Against the coldness of the world, I need You to help me prepare my household to be strong, protected from lifes storms. Thank You Lord for Your Word, for Your Love, and for giving me this wonderful Family. Amen."
This verse is appropriate for my daily awakenings this season.
Is my home warm, warmth with heat but also with food, clothing, coats, blankets?
Is my home warmth with my love and care, making sure we have what we need?
The basic needs of a child are: food=shelter=clothing=education. A child also needs:nurturing, loving words, correcting, play, and most of all: Parents who can hang out at home and do the before mentioned~
Its been rough being snowed in the last few days, only because we could not leave to go get more stuff to cook, bake, play. We played games, read books, computered ourselves out, and played in the snow for a little while.
I know that my house is warm. I know my household is covered. That is a blessing from God who takes care of even the little sparrow in the field, and He cares for little ole me and you too.
"Thank you for providing our family with what we need. "Our Family", a beautiful bit of two words that mean everything to me. Be my guide, teach me to be a better mother, better wife and a better servant for You. Against the coldness of the world, I need You to help me prepare my household to be strong, protected from lifes storms. Thank You Lord for Your Word, for Your Love, and for giving me this wonderful Family. Amen."
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Snow Day......
Little pup, does not like the cold, he seems to like the fluffy white stuff though he cant jump over it!
My two oldest love the snow. Here is Codi saying, oh, I am cold Mom. How about some hot chocolate?
Here is my snow angel, Robert. It came out pretty good, I should have gotten a shot of that too.
We are trapped today. Oh well. we have a warm house, tv and computers to keep us busy, not to mention all the togetherness this entails.
Ou home actually looks good with snow on it. I think we planned it that way.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Snow is falling all around
More snow last nite, and it is still falling, big huge chunks of it! It is so pretty. I am hoping to get out and play in it today....
Monday, December 7, 2009
First Snow
Woke up to snow! So beautiful, so glad we put up our Christmas lights already.
I want to comment on yesterdays blog. I know alot of nice people in our town and I am so glad that I have met them, my life is better for it.
So I will leave my post with this in mind,
Love like this is your last day here, tomorrow may never come.
God has a plan and everyone we meet is put on our path for a reason, even the ones who arent so likeable.
I want to comment on yesterdays blog. I know alot of nice people in our town and I am so glad that I have met them, my life is better for it.
So I will leave my post with this in mind,
Love like this is your last day here, tomorrow may never come.
God has a plan and everyone we meet is put on our path for a reason, even the ones who arent so likeable.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
you know you have incountered a Snotty Person when...
Lets define in my own words a snotty person:
self absorbed; narrow minded; mean; unable to accept outsiders; has a delusional belief that they are "better" than anyone else outside their own circle.
Lets define in my own words the opposite of a "snotty" person:
open to new friendships, not mean, able to make new people feel at ease, has no
beliefs they are better than anyone else. Does not have a "circle".
Hallmark facial expressions of a snotty person:
Pinched brow from looking down at others constantly.
No lips because they have worn them off from thinking, tsk, tsk tsk.
A frown because they don't approve of anything going on that would mean "new idea" or different
The stare, its not friendly or inviting, its meant to intimidate and "put you in your place"
How to return the favor:
Stare back, you could smile it would give them something to huff at
Wave too, its unarming and confusing to someone who is trying to be hostile for now reason
I prefer to wear dark glasses so they have no idea what I am doing, if its in a building, I just stare back until they look away.
How to win over a snotty person: why? who wants a snot for a friend?
How not to lose sleep over a snotty person: remind yourself of how much you love your family, your friends and that someday, the snotty person, will be old and alone and wishing they had been much nicer when younger.
self absorbed; narrow minded; mean; unable to accept outsiders; has a delusional belief that they are "better" than anyone else outside their own circle.
Lets define in my own words the opposite of a "snotty" person:
open to new friendships, not mean, able to make new people feel at ease, has no
beliefs they are better than anyone else. Does not have a "circle".
Hallmark facial expressions of a snotty person:
Pinched brow from looking down at others constantly.
No lips because they have worn them off from thinking, tsk, tsk tsk.
A frown because they don't approve of anything going on that would mean "new idea" or different
The stare, its not friendly or inviting, its meant to intimidate and "put you in your place"
How to return the favor:
Stare back, you could smile it would give them something to huff at
Wave too, its unarming and confusing to someone who is trying to be hostile for now reason
I prefer to wear dark glasses so they have no idea what I am doing, if its in a building, I just stare back until they look away.
How to win over a snotty person: why? who wants a snot for a friend?
How not to lose sleep over a snotty person: remind yourself of how much you love your family, your friends and that someday, the snotty person, will be old and alone and wishing they had been much nicer when younger.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
That Soft Place To Land, Not a Rough Edge
Ask Yourself these questions today:
Am I serving the Lord, or just looking busy to others?
Have I helped anyone but myself today?
Do my words and actions line up with my Christian image?
What can I do TODAY to make my home a softer place to land?
Am I following Scripture in my life, am I living like Christ?
"Help me Lord. I am reading your words, I am praying for guidance and I still lay in bed at night and wonder, 'am I doing this right?' I yearn to be loving, caring, a good example and still I end up doing something or saying something that just leaves me falling short. Show me the way, dont give up on me, I know you are not finished with me yet. In Your Name, Amen."
Am I serving the Lord, or just looking busy to others?
Have I helped anyone but myself today?
Do my words and actions line up with my Christian image?
What can I do TODAY to make my home a softer place to land?
Am I following Scripture in my life, am I living like Christ?
"Help me Lord. I am reading your words, I am praying for guidance and I still lay in bed at night and wonder, 'am I doing this right?' I yearn to be loving, caring, a good example and still I end up doing something or saying something that just leaves me falling short. Show me the way, dont give up on me, I know you are not finished with me yet. In Your Name, Amen."
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