1~ I randomly decided to do a post on random info about myself.
2~ I asked Orlund how many I should do- got him to pick the number randomly.
3~ I have a post all ready to go about our camping trip (which was over a month ago) just need to add pictures but I’m procrastinating because pictures take so long to load.
4~ I hate spending time doing my hair. I want to jump out of the shower, brush it and go. I love my hair cut, just not the time it takes to make it look decent.
5~ I love my little girls more than I ever thought possible.
6~ Some days I just want to cry and give up. But then I take a pause, pray and just dive back in.
7~ I hate housework. Yup. Don’t like it one bit.
8~ I love having a clean house. Wish it could clean itself.
9~ I love snow.
10~ I truly enjoy nursing my kids. I love the intimacy and that I am starting them off with the best.
11~ The worst nightmares I have are when something happens to my kids.
12~ I have a very vivid imagination (always have) and still get nightmares or dreams on a regular (almost every night) basis.
13~ When Joy watches Barbie movies (always have Ballet in them) I wish I was still in Pointe. I loved Pointe.
14~ I hated Ballet.
15~ I would really really love for my girls to be in Ballet when they are old enough. However we can’t afford it.
16~ I decided that I will teach my girls Ballet! I have my notes of different dances we did, so I just have to refresh my memory on what all those french words mean.
17~ Orlund and I are hoping to home school the girls. At least until Grade 1.
18~ I worry that because my life consists of kids…even my work is kids. that I bore people when talking to them because that’s all I really have to talk about… So I find, although I’m a talker, I tend to stay quieter during conversations than I used to. Wish I had something interesting to talk about, other than kids….
19~ I have started cooking, and enjoying it! I’ve always cooked, but only like 10 dishes (mostly chicken). Now I am ‘branching’ out and trying new things. Like cooking with Veggie puree’s
20~ The age I was when I got married.
21~ We have decided to do 2 small groups this time around…. One on Sunday night and one Thursday nights. We just couldn’t decide which one to do, so decided to do both!
22~  I have so many crafts on the go but need to ‘bunker’ down and just get them done! I have my mom’s cross stitch, Joy’s scrapbook, Christmas presents I want to make, Aprons to sew, chair covers to sew, and a few more I wont list.
23~ The number of things I have listed to do tomorrow (not including lunch, dinner, play time or getting ready for our small group).
24~ I was 24 when I had Joy.
25~ I sometimes miss my old job at Kamloops Tile Works. I miss the people, my bosses, and the job itself. And the getting out of the house to have adult conversation was a perk (not that I had kid conversations at that time). I usually miss it on days that I feel trapped at home.
26~ The age I am….and how old I was/am when I had Olivia. (wish I could figure out the proper grammar).
27~ Sometimes I feel like a milk cow. I get milked. I have my fair share of crap poop. (3 diapers and one 4year old;s poop bum to wipe). And sometimes it feels like I live in a stable.
28~ I love my husband.
29~ I miss my mom every single day. I wish I could call her up and just chat. But there is a 14hour time difference which makes it difficult to do so. I LOVE YOU MOM! + MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY!
30~ I am blessed to have good great in-laws. So many people complain about theirs. Sure we are different, I come from a different family (which is good other wise I couldn’t have married Orlund), but we get along fantastic. They are very giving, special people, and I love them.
31~ My dream car is a Mini-van! I want one oh so bad!
32~ There are only 66 Sleeps left until Christmas!! I LOVE CHRISTMAS! I like to decorate and get the Christmas tree on December 1st. But usually hold off longer because Orlund doesn’t want them so early. Orlund and I already have written out our Christmas lists (did it through the year this year) and would really love our families lists so we can get shopping…..not that we have the money to yet.
33~ I am working 4 days a week for 2 months here (that will help with Christmas money). It’s going to be tiring, but we will get the hang of it and so long as I prepare each night before, I will survive.
34~ My husband has gotten me to start drinking coffee. Actually whenever I’ve been pregnant I enjoy it. This time I’ve continued to enjoy it (as in after Olivia was born). And have even starting making some just for myself in the morning….helps with the daycare kids too…er helps me stay sane I should say. Of course I use just as much ‘french vanilla’ cream as I do coffee…but it’s a start!
35~ I love God.

Well I hope you enjoyed reading my random thoughts……

Hello all you (few) people who read my blog. I have another camping blog ready to go, just need to attach photos. However first some exciting news!

On Tuesday Charlotte’s mom and dad went in to find out about what the MRI showed. The Doctors decided to do another Lumberg Puncture (LP) to see if there was anything in her spine again. They did this procedure on Wednesday and expected the results on Friday. Then the Surgery is scheduled for two weeks from now.

Things to be thankful for ~ The LP went awesome and there were no issues with it (Charlotte had to be under full anesthesia). Then they received the results TODAY, one day early (yeah for not waiting), and the best of all? THEY WERE CLEAR!!! PRAISE YOU JESUS!

The surgeon also informed them that he will preform another MRI just before surgery as these ‘things’ have been known to disappear! Meaning surgery gets canceled last minute! We are believing this is the case. She’s healed so when they do that next MRI it shows that she is!

Today is a good day. I Thank You JESUS for this awesome day. PRAISE GOD!

So I’m taking a short break from writing about our Camping trip. I’ll probably finish it up in 2 more posts, unless I get bored with it and finish it in one (problem is I just have to many cute pictures to show!).

I am writing about my Cousin’s Daughter Charlotte. This poor little girl, my heart breaks for her and her family. April 9th she was diagnosed with Cancer. Very shortly after (like April 12th ~ Day Olivia was born) The doctors operated on her brain tumor (size of an ORANGE). They got it all out. She then endured 6 rounds of Chemo therapy. Poor little girl. She Turned 2 in July. She’s the same age as Joy. I can’t imagine watching my daughter go through that pain. I pray every day for this little girl, for her healing and strength. I pray for her parents Rob and Allison, for strength and the knowledge that God is there and is going to work a miracle in Charlotte’s life. He has already. Her spinal tap was clear, the tumor is extremely fast spreading so this was AWESOME. She doesn’t need a hearing aid (which is a 50/50 chance). PRAISE GOD.

The sad news. This Friday Rob and Charlotte drove down to Calgary to have another MRI to ensure the tumor was 100% gone. It’s back. It’s much smaller but it’s back. My heart crumbles to hear this. I question God. I know my brain can’t comprehend what He has in store, so I don’t expect an answer. I EXPECT a MIRACLE. God is our healer, our deliverer. His word say’s so, and I stand on His word whole heartily. Charlotte is His child, He will come through for her and do amazing wonders. I BELIEVE. Please if you believe in God or don’t pray to Him. Ask for her healing. Pray that when the doctors go in to remove this tumor they find nothing. It’s Gone in JESUS MIGHTY NAME!

We have a lot to be thankful for this year (as every year). Charlotte’s story makes me hug my kids a little tighter every night. I pray for Charlotte’s healing on this Thanksgiving.

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~~ Just a quick note I’m adding on~~
Above I mentioned that I question God. I’m not saying that I question Him on why she isn’t healed. I question myself, asking Him, if there is anything missing? Am I just not seeing His ultimate plan? I believe that is the answer. It’s just not for me to see yet. I believe 100% she is Healed. She does not have cancer. I just wanted to clarify so there is no confusion, I don’t blame God or question why there was something on the MRI.

Oh the things Boy’s can teach girls…
The other day I wandered into the living room to find Joy laying on the floor. “Mommy Dee, Dee” she said. I looked at Gabe and he explained “She’s pretending to be dead, I shooted her”…..goodie.

I’ve heard it’s a regular 4year old thing to do, shoot, kill etc etc. Joy is really interested in trying to play with other kids. However she’s a gentle little princess, so it’s a bit hard with a boy that just wants to kill everything. Like today, I brought out some plastic animals for them to play with while Sol napped. Joy was happy grabbing a few and having them talk, eat and visit with one another. She wanted them to talk with Gabe’s. But nope. He took all the animals (except the few Joy was able to snatch up), line them up on the coffee table, then proceeded to have two fight each other and one die (to which it fell off the table). A Moose apparently can take on any animal including dinosaurs. Who knew! But it left Joy trying to play with him, but not wanting the animals to die. It’s interesting.

“So she plays with the one year old right?” that’s what you’d think. But no. Apparently Sol and Joy are each others arch enemies or something! He can grunt words. So he grunts “Yes” and Joy grunts “uh uh” (like no), back and forth, back and forth it goes….. tiring… If she has a toy ~ he wants it. If he has a toy ~ she wants it. She puts on more of a drama than he does. but all in all it’s back and forth. all. day. sigh.

Today I learned something new. While an exercauser keeps Olivia happy (and safer than on the floor), a ball pit keeps a 1 year old, 2 year old and even a 4 year old happy for hours. smile. Sure I had balls spread from the living room through the dining room, kitchen and down the hall (surprised none got down the stairs), but my rule? You empty the ball pit, you pick up all the balls. It worked good. and I had tidied up all the other toys before bringing the pit out so needless to say, all in all it was easy to clear up after (and I got the kids to do it).  Guess I know what to bring out tomorrow when I need a break ~ I have a picture of all the fun, I’ll upload it later….