Weekend Happenings

This weekend the boys went to a kids clinic at Lowes. They got their aprons but there dads will have to help them put the project together.
Then we went to a train festival in downtown Brea.

My favorite picture running away from the train.

Shopping today what good sharing of the stroller!

FOTY!

Well Jason is the official FOTY - Fireman of the year. We went to an awards banquet on Tuesday where he was given the honor. He doesn't feel like he deserves it because he does what he loves and so it doesn't seem like work. His new nickname is FOTY! Enjoy the pictures. Doesn't he look good in his Class A's?

Now both boys have had an ER visit

James with his get well card from Thomas.

James showing his rocket.

Last night, I went into help the boys wash their hands from eating chocolate strawberries. I went out the garage door and they went out the front door. All of a sudden Jason and I hear a blood curdling scream. Never heard one before and don't want to again. Thomas ran out first and slammed the door closed not know that James' finger was there. Because of the blood building up under his nail and the immediate swelling I took him to the ER. Thomas cried when we left because he wanted to go with us to make sure James was okay.

James was perfect. They gave him two x-rays and burnt a whole in his finger nail to drain the blood and release the pressure. He didn't even flinch. Right after they drained the blood he immediately felt a lot better. He broke the tip of his middle finger. They put a splint on the top of his finger so he does not bump it. He calls it his rocket so he is really excited. We hope they won't do it again for another rocket!

When we got home Thomas had made James a card. It was so sweet to see their reunion. I just wish I could have used James' Tylenol with codeine because I needed it after this day!

Time flies when you're having fun

This is our tulip garden and below are carrots hanging from our tree. Jason hates it but I love it! He is angry at me about these!

The boys planted tomatoes, carrots, corn, and pumpkins. Don't you just love their too small overalls? But anytime you plant you have to wear overalls. Even though Jason wouldn't wear any I got the boys in a pair. James is first and then Thomas.

Here are the boys and their riding lawn mower.

We had a surprise party for my Aunt Betty and Uncle Wayne. Myself, then Thomas and last James holding my brothers baby Mollie.

St. Patrick's Day is my Mom's birthday. Here she is posing with her prized possessions!

We met the girls at Disneyland. They are all growing too fast!

For Valentine's day we got a heart pizza and the boys wanted these car squeaky toys. We are so glad they went to a good use.

The last pictures were taken when we went to Atascadero. We visited a monarch butterfly migration spot. We visited elephant seals who were in the process of giving birth and others were mating. We also explored the beach. We visited our friends the Lakjer's and Thomas is swinging from their back hill. What a beautiful view. Thanks for the good time.

Boys will be boys!

Our must stop whenever we go up this way!

We have been busy. Much more ahead these next few months stay posted!

Apples of Gold

I am in an Apples of Gold Bible study on Saturdays and it consists of older women training younger married women with children on kindness, loving your husband, loving your children, submission, purity and hospitality. They also teach us a crowd pleasing recipe each week. The study is now coming to a close and we are putting together baskets for each mentor. The girl in charge said make something creative and inexpensive. The nerves hit because I struggle when it comes to creativity. This is my result I am proud because they turned out okay and I hope it shows them how meaningful they are. If anyone can get the opportunity to take one of these six week bible studies do so. It's wonderful!

Urgent Prayer Request!

My Aunt Betty has just been diagnosed with bile duct cancer. Please pray for her healing. She starts chemo on Feb 16th at the city of hope. Please pray also for strength for her daughter Heather and Husband Wayne. I will keep everyone posted, but please keep her on your prayer list. Thanks!

Awarded

Just wanted to share that Jason was named Fireman of the year for the City of Pasadena. I am proud as he worked so hard to get the job and it shows his dedication and how hard he works. They will have a banquet where he will be awarded this honor. I can't believe he got this award and never had to parade in a bathing suit or answer questions!

If you go to our April 28 2009 post you will see us at the banquet last year where he was awarded a medal for a call they ran on.