Marcus shows off!

Marcus got this huge pig, piggy bank, and we have not put anything in it. He found a penny one day and I told him I would hold it and when we got home he could put it in his bank. Well my son never forgets anything. So I cleaned out my change pocket and gave 1/2 to him and the other to Michaela. You know got to be fair. Steve videoed us while we were counting the pennies he was puting in. Of course at the end you will hear, he thinks we should just dump them out and do it again. He'd do it all night, we had to tell him they don't come out anymore. What a little man, He can be so darn precious one minute and so darn naughty the next. But I love him lots.

Memories!

I keep thinking of the good old days of the past, long since ended. Then my nights were filled with joyous songs. I search my soul and meditate upon the differences now. I recall the many miracles he did for me so long ago. Those wonderful deeds are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about them.

-Psalms 17:5-6,11-12

You know it is funny how certain things make you think back to years past. This week especially for some reason has done that to me. It started off with my Cousin Tara, and her broken dishwasher, and her mom, Paula, posting a comment about Grandma Tracy, looking out the window with the fresh breeze. It started me thinking about Aunt Nancy, I posted on Tara's blog about Nancy in the kitchen, having a dishwasher, but loving every minute of dirtying every pan possible, and not having a care in the world. Just cooking and being together was her joy. Now a couple of cousins are getting married on that part of my family and the memories of Aunt Nancy's showers are coming back. All these things made me think back to her house and the special times spent together. All the stories, and the incredible history we all were told. The one thing I remember most is the Lords Prayer and Grandma and Grandpa's Certificates hung on her wall. I can not remember if they were their birth certificates or their citizenship papers, and how proud Aunt Nancy was of them, how she had them framed and told us all the story behind them and why they were important to her and our family. Don't ask me why this is coming out now, I can not tell you just that I was a memory and wanted to share it. Hopefully it will get you all thinking about some good memories in your family or to share some new memories with others.

I think it is important to give these memories to our children so they can carry them on. It is so funny how a dish or book or picture can bring out the stories, please share them with your children/grandchildren. So they can keep going for ages to come.

Memories are a good thing and I love them, but can be sad at the same time. I searched my Bible today for the right words to talk about this and of course ended up in Psalms, my favorite chapter of the Bible I think. Not sure this is the right verse for my subject, but it jumped out at me and seemed to fit.

Love you all!
Lisa

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day Steve! You are the most wonderful man I know. I love to watch you with the kids and see how your eyes light up when you see them and play with them. I could not have asked for a better Husband or Father for our children.

I hope you had a good, restful day and know that I love you lots, thanks for all your love, understanding, and support. I know things have not been easy for us, but we are working them out and with Gods help and our patience we will continue on the right path.


Ken when I watch you with my children, I see where Steve got his love for them from. Your willingness to be here at the drop of a hat and help whenever we need it is remarkable. Thank you for all the times I called in a frustration because I got a call at 7:15 and had no sitter for the day and you were here in a heart beat. Man I don't know what I would have done without you.

Everyone tells me how weird it is that you stepped up and helped my mom out when we were growing up. I just saw it as a man, willing to help a friend or family in need. I saw then how Gods love worked through you and was passed on to your son. Steve is very much like you and is willing to help out anyone in need, no questions asked. I thank you for giving your son that gift of love and helpfulness. You will never know how much I appreciate all you do for us and for my mom. From helping with leaky pipes, playing snake catcher or checking on her will I call panicked at 11:00 at night because her phone is off the hook and I am worried that something happened to her.


Finally to the men in my life. You are wonderful beyond words, I watch you both with Marcus and know he will grow up knowing how loved he is and how to love unconditionally. Keep teaching him well and remember to show him how God wants him to love everyone and help anyone no questions asked.

I hope you both had a great Father's Day and enjoyed your supper and just spending time together.

I love you both very much.

Congratulations to our beautiful Daughter!

Just had to put a little congrats in here to Michaela for making Honor Roll for 4th quarter! We are very proud of her and she is proud of herself. She is excited to start sixth grade in August, I think she is most excited about playing in the band. She is going to try the trumpet. I hope she does well, I never played anything and Steve played the trombone. So we will see how it goes.

We love you Michaela Marie, and are very proud of the young lady you are becoming!

Keep her in your prayers especially this evening with the storms, she is not likeing them, but we hope to get through them.

Love you Michaela

Zoo fun!

Since Steve's schedule has changed and he is off on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday. We took the kids to the Children's zoo on Monday afternoon. We had a good time just hanging out with just us. It was not too hot and not very many people were there. The animals were not very active, but we can always go back and check them out again. Kayla decided that the naked mole rats were Marcus' favorite. He could have stood there for hours. He liked the monkey's too.
Here are a few pictures of our adventure.

Michaela in an egg, I called it a goofy girl in an egg. :)

Michaela enjoyed trying to catch butterflies in the garden, this one was handed to her by the the zoo keeper in the garden. We tried to get Marcus to hold it but he wanted nothing to do with that.


Marcus liked hanging out with the bear.


Here is a little brotherly/sisterly love, Kayla is a great big sister and does a great job, showing him things in the world around him. We couldn't ask for a better daughter or big sister for Marcus!

Thank you Lord for no Storms!

All I can say is, Thank you Thank you. No storms and the water is receeding.

She was tired last night so she went to be early and got a great nights sleep. I am so thankful.

Thank you all for your prayers, keep them coming I hear next week is going to be wonderful, NOT!
Love,
Lisa

The Calm before the next Storm!

Alright already, I give up!!!!!!!

Just asking for a little prayer help for Michaela tonight, as we prepare for another long night of storms. She was doing so well, but I think a lot has to do with the fact it is non-stop television coverage. I finally had to turn off the TV last night. It was terrible.

We had 5.5 inches of rain last night and needless to say 2 ways out of town right now, if we get more, 68th North will be the only way out. They have been hauling in large rocks along the railroad tracks all day and on Firth road to help support it before tonight.

All I can say is. I am ready for some sun and no more storms for awhile. I think I have more of a hard time because, I know it is coming and knowing she is going to be so crazy doesn't help.

So to all of you, have a good evening, and hopefully the rain and stroms will pass us all over.

Love,
Lisa