Friday, June 29, 2007
My Son and The Snake I Killed--Quite on Accident
Our son is doing much better since he started taking the antibiotics. As a matter of fact, he was much better just a few hours after his first dose. He did have a bad hour or two last night after I let him eat ice cream. He hadn't had it in 9 days and was going through withdrawals. Ice cream is normally a forbidden food when you are having trouble breathing. He was so much better, though. I thought a little would be OK.
In other news, I ran over a snake last night--right in front of our house. On accident, of course. You can ask my family--I won't purposely kill anything--not even a nasty 'possum or armadillo. I just can't do it. Anyway, we went to inspect it after I hit it--and the poor thing was pregnant--quite. There were a bunch of little baby snakes scattered around it. I felt really, really bad. And if that snake hadn't been heading straight for my yard to possibly deliver all those little snakeys, I would be down right upset--Maybe even shed some tears--the poor little mommy snake. I choose to call it Divine Intervention, though. Thank you Lord for saving me from a complete and total screaming fit when I saw 14 million snakes in my yard. Have a great weekend.
Labels: Family
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Son Update
I wish that I could tell you that A. is completely well. He's not. He did sleep 10 hours last night without coughing--that is progress. His asthma statistics were not as good today as yesterday, so the NP put him on an antibiotic. Who knows if he really needs this, but he did have a lot of green goo coming out of his eyes this morning. If the cough stops quickly, we will know this was bacterial. If not, maybe he will be pre-treated for the ear infection that sometimes follows bouts like these. He is taking 6 medications at this point, and that's enough to make anyone feel bad. He's not quite himself today, but after 9 days of almost constant coughing, who would be? Bless his sweet heart. Anyway, please continue to pray--I'd appreciate it so much.
Labels: Family, Health/Fitness, Kids
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Can I just say that going out with Coach Jenny and Mandalyn was just what the doctor ordered. I had a wonderful time. I think we all did. I told Jenny that I felt like I talked everyone's ears off--and that's really something for me! We started the evening with everyone meeting at my house. Coach Jenny brought us lovely "happies"--which Mandalyn is going to share (I think), and then she asked my wonderful --and somewhat predictable hubby-- to take a picture of the three of us. He graciously agreed. This is what we saw when we looked at it:
Yes, that would be my chest--what there is of it anyway. Stinker. We finally got him to control himself--kidding-- and he took the following picture. Let me just say that I have only seen a picture of myself that I liked maybe one or two times in my life. When I look at this picture, I see two lovely ladies in black and a big white arm. Really. Also, when I enlarged the picture, I noticed I'm the only one with little crinkly wrinkles around my eyes. That's wrong, people--plain wrong. Don't even think about enlarging this picture either--I know you were. In my defense I am 5 years older than Coach J and a full decade older than Mandalyn. That is a good excuse for the wrinkles, right? Right?
We left from my house to drive to Ruby Tuesdays--Mandalyn was our driver for the evening--where we had a most interesting waiter--one of the other girls can share that--he was too much for me. He was too much for all of us, so after wonderful salads and stuff, we headed over to Cold Stone Creamery-YUM, with a capital Y-U-M. We sat and talked for hours--quite literally. It was so nice. I really love these girls. We got home at 1130ish--can't remember when I stayed out that late with friends. I sure hope we are going to do this again very soon. Loved it.
PS. I also wanted to add that I also got to have lunch with two other "non-bloggy" friends on Monday--so nice to get together with four of my best real life friends in one day--and get out of cooking anything whatsoever! You guys are the greatest.
Labels: Friends
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Bronchitis
Well, if I said I wasn't a little worried, I'd be lying. A. really isn't all that much better today--even after his mega steroid shot last night. The NP today put him on yet another drug--Singulair. She wanted to start an antibiotic, but has decided to wait until she sees him on Friday. He really has always responded to his meds before --I'm just not able to figure out why he isn't this time.
And let me just say that I no longer have a calm and serene son. He is PINGING off the walls. It's funny for awhile, but it quickly becomes tiring to keep saying, "A., settle down." A., please try to calm down." "A., be still." "A., that isn't appropriate." Ugh--this steroid thing--it's a love-hate relationship.
Well, we are off to the dentist. We all have appointments today--except I have cancelled A's. There's no way he could keep his mouth open without coughing.
Oh--and to add insult to injury--our brand spanking new TV is messed up--have to return it...
I'm still feeling the joy though!! More later...
Labels: Family, Health/Fitness
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
A Request-UPDATED-UPDATED AGAIN AT END
- UPDATE- B. is on his way to the emergency room with A. now. His cough is getting continually worse. Your prayers are appreciated.
Labels: Prayer
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Menu Plan Monday

- Monday--the family is eating all the mega leftovers from having company this weekend; I am going out.
- Tuesday--venison, baked potatoes, steamed carrots
- Wednesday--baked chicken at church
- Thursday--ham and bean soup
- Friday--grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, salad
- Saturday--Sunday is our 18th anniversary--since it's a church day, we may go out on Saturday night--B and I might go out and order pizza for the kids. I would like to go see Oceans 13 and go to my favorite local steak restaurant.
I hope you all have a wonderful week. I'm looking forward to reading your menus. For more great menus, go visit Laura.
Labels: Menu Plan Monday
Monday, June 18, 2007
Menu Plan Monday
Here's the menu for this week. I don't have my regular computer--so no pictures.
- Monday--Ham and Cheese Egg scramble and biscuits. We are headed out to our church's last regular season softball game tonight.
- Tuesday-Baked Turkey Breast, mashed potatoes, lima beans, corn
- Wednesday--leftovers--not eating at church because I don't like what they are having. It is my turn to work at the meal ticket table though, so I have to be there anyway.
- Thursday--Grilled Chicken, rice, broccoli
- Friday--might order Pizza
- Saturday--Grilled Hamburgers, french fries, baked beans
My dad and stepmother are coming at some point this weekend. Menu is subject to change. I sure wish they would call and tell me when...
Labels: Menu Plan Mondays
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Computer Woes---AGAIN
Can you believe my computer is going out again. The monitor keeps going black for no reason--there it goes again. I will be back...
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Waaaah! Pardon my Whine.
OK--so much for coming back with gusto on Wednesday. When I wrote that post I had no idea that B would be having knee surgery today. We are home and he is doing well, but I am just still so tired from not sleeping on the trip last week, getting braces on my daughter, driving all the kids to camp, and now B's surgery. I am hoping to be back to normal soon! ** B did not have an accident or anything--he hurt his knee before he went to Africa--don't know how--he got a cortisone shot to put off the surgery. He saw the doctor (Scott--for those who know us) yesterday, and he scheduled B's surgery for today.** This is surgery # 5 in 3 years--hopefully, we only have the gum surgery left!!!
And by the way, I miss my kids. And I miss all of you.
Labels: Family
Monday, June 11, 2007
So Glad To Be Home
It is so wonderful to be home. I am beyond pooped, so this will be abbreviated. We got home from the National Junior Bible Quiz tournament last night around 930 pm (16 hours one way), so I spent today finishing up laundry and getting the kids packed for camp. Tomorrow morning, K gets braces, and then I am driving the kids to church camp (2 hours one way). So, I promise to be back with a little more gusto on Wednesday.
I did want to let you know that we came in 17th place out of 75 teams competing. There are over 1600 JBQ teams in the US, so we are very pleased with how our team did. The highest we have ever placed before is 27th (or so). It was quite the experience for them to be in the top 20. I'm so proud.
I don't know if I will ever get caught up with reading all your posts from the last week. I may actually hit the "all read" button for the first time ever. Please forgive me if I do.
Labels: Family
Monday, June 4, 2007
Menu Plan Monday

This will be an extremely abbreviated cooking week for me. The kids and I are headed to the Chicago area for the Junior Bible Quiz National Competition. (Please pray for us as we travel and compete)
- Monday--Crockpot Meatloaf (because Annie keeps raving about it), corn-on-cob, and mashed potatoes
- Tuesday--Today is K's 15th birthday. In our family, you get to pick dinner on your birthday. Her choices are: Fried chicken tenders, sweet potato casserole, green beans, and chocolate pound cake
Thankfully, these two meals should provide enough leftovers for B to eat the rest of the week. I already have chicken and rice soup frozen for him.
I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed week.
Labels: Menu Plan Mondays
Friday, June 1, 2007
Zoo and Graceland







