Fun summer activitys

This summer I want to go and have FUN!!! No summer school for me this year. I need a break and this summer will be the best yet because I have already started to plan it. One of my many stops will be at the garnet land here in Idaho. We will be digging for gems! If you want to come along on this fun journey, let me know. Space is limited. I cant wait, summer is going to be a blast!

Pathfinder Schedule for Summer Honors

This upcoming summer 2012, is going to be filled with fun, fun, and more fun. I will be teaching once a week (hopefully) honors from the Household arts. These honors are hard to fully teach at a club meeting. Therefore I have decided that I shall teach them during the summer. These honors are NOT a required participation by the club, as I am doing this on my own. That being said, there will be a small (and I mean small) fee with each honor to help me recoup the cost of supplies as i am not using pathfinder funds for this summer session.
Each week we will meet on Mondays (if that works for everyone) starting June 11,2012 at 10am - approx. 5pm. Each week I will have a new post up on this web site and on facebook of time, honor, and price. I have a tentative schedule right now, but as always things change so watch for the upcoming posts.

June
12- Gardening honor (this will start this day but continue through out the summer)
18-baking
25-cooking

July
2- basic sewing
9- laundering (clothes, NOT money...lol)
16- dress making
23-food drying
30- food freezing

Aug.
6- house keeping
14- food canning
20-
27-

Now at some point in the summer I am taking a vacation so this schedule WILL change but since I dont have a date set for said vaca I will leave the schedule be until I do know. If you have any suggestions of an honor you would like to do, please let me know... I would love to add to my list.

Fall semester 2011

is... OVER!!!! Yahoo!!! I am excited to be on break. I am enjoying it immensly. I love not having to rack my brain and hurrying to do homework. Thank goodness that they invented breaks. :o) I wont start school until Jan. 9. I get an extra week longer than the kids! :o) Even better for me!!!!

Christmas gifts

This year I decided to make my awesome and sweet nieces their Christmas gifts. They all got the same thing, although it be in different sizes and colors, I hope they will use them and think of me when they do. Pictures will be posted after they have ALL received them. No fair cheating!!!!

WWJD???

Its been a struggle this year to keep my oldest son in Pathfinders. He is being bullied. Who would have ever thought that this kind of behavior happens at a church function? Well not me, whats who. I have tried encouraging my son to stay and stick it out but he is beyond of the hope of return, so last night I asked him if he wanted to quit ( i already knew the answer) he said yes so I finally gave in and let him. Bullys come in all shapes and sizes. Is isnt fair nor right what was going on... I cant believe it even ever happened in the first place. May God be with Byron as now he isnt in any Christian activities... they ran him out of the only christian activity that our church has and the only one he was involved in. I am sorely disappointed in the way this ended. My whole life has been about pathfinders, I grew up in it, I took over as director for 2 different clubs. I couldnt wait for my entire family to be in pathfinders and enjoy it as I did when I was a kid. Unfortunately that will NEVER happen. My son has given up on people acting like Jesus... WWJD??? well he certainly wouldnt of treated him like that!!!

Cat Dissection

Last week we skinned our cat.. boy are they tough. We have a female cat, my sister and I named her Lola. This week in class we started dissecting the muscles in the neck and we had to dissect out the external jugular. All in All today was a good day at lab. We also had the pro-section ppl come and show us the cadaver and give us a muscle demo. It was pretty cool, except for the smell of course.

Busy

These days my life is a full time job. My daily schedule looks like this:
630~ rise and shine
650~ send B&D off to the bus
745~ leave to pick up sister
900~ First class of the day
100~End of last class of the day
230~clean school
430~ feed kids
530~ kids activities, studying, homework, clean house etc
800~send kids to bed
900~ I go to bed awaiting a repeat of the day again
I need a vacation!!!!

Sweet sweet V

This summer my Niece V came to see us. She is so full of life... I wish we lived closer so we could see her more often.

A&P

Ok so this semester I am taking A&P... its so hard. This last week we started disection... a cat. we named her Lola. Out teacher is a HUGE B! I cant stand her. I cant wait until this class is over with...

Pathfinders

Well it has finally happened, all 5 of us are now officially Pathfinders. Aaron was the last one to become a member and now here we all stand. Once a pathfinders ALWAYS a pathfinder.

Australia

My oldest son has been presented with an opportunity to go around the world to Australia for summer 2012. However this opportunity will cost a lot. He has also been presented with another trip opportunity to Washington D.C. and N.Y. for 5 days. This trip also costs a lot. Please pray that we make the right decision that will best impact his life.

Tent

Bought a new tent tonight at Cabela's. Its huge... we get to check it out this coming Friday when we go to the Camporee with the Pathfinders this weekend in Farragut.

Todays Letter is "C"

I took my very first A&P exam. I am not proud to say that I got a 74% on my test. I am very disappointed with my score. I am however grateful the teacher grades on a curve (only if in our favor). So potentially I could have a "B" on my first exam. Heres to hoping!

Photos

Today my littlest guy, Aaron, took photos of me. This is one of them. He is only 9!

Back Packing

The men are gone for a weekend of roughing it in the woods. This is Darrin's and Aaron's first times going back packing. Im sure they will be having a blast.

Pathfinders

I am in Pathfinders again this up coming year. I am excited to be helping again, although I am still not in the leadership roll, but thats ok. I love being with the kids and making them my life time friends and teaching them a bunch of really cool stuff and leading them to Jesus and I dont need to be the leader for that.

Heres your sign

I was at Starbucks yesterday getting a coffee and a venti ice water. They didnt give me enough ice in my water so I asked the nice man in the drive though window if I could get some ice... he replies: In a cup? Me thinking: NO, in a to go BAG!

school shopping

AWESOME deals are headed your way to a office max near you. I just bought a 10 pack of mechanical pencils for $0.75 a pack, 5 pack of highlighters for $1.00, black or blue pens in packs of 10 for $0.10 a pack and the best deal of all was the $0.01 paper, yes that is ONE PENNY!!! GO SAVE, NOW!!!!

New color

I have recently decided that blond isnt for me, so now I am black!

Bad Camera

Im sad. I was walking to the car to put the last of our camping gear into it, when all of a sudden my ankle gave out, it rolled, and I plummeted to the ground with a big crash. Unfortunately my ankle wasnt the only thing hurt in my crash, at the time I was carrying my camera on my shoulder... it to slammed to the ground and bounced off the side walk. Now its at the camera hospital being fixed.

Summer school is over

YEAH! I finished my first of many summer school classes. I am excited to have 3 weeks off then back to the grind again.

Marathon training

Its official... I am training for a marathon. Its a year away, well really less than a year away. Its May 2012. I started training today. I walked 2 miles this morning, did Pilates, and then ran 4 miles tonight. Its a crazy schedule but i am determined to do this. Plus on the happy side of this crazy workout, I will thin again which is something that I have longed for, for a long long time. I am 201 lbs and bound and determined to be 150 lbs again. I want to be healthy and strong. pray for me as I know this will be hard and needs all the encouragement as possible. I will be posting once a week to show my progress.

New house

The new house has had its ups and many downs. The first night the heat didnt work, that first sunday the hot water tank died and the tub leaked into the basement. Also there are NO twisty handles to open any of the boys windows in their rooms. Oh brother... hope this is all the problems.

New Hair cut

My new look! I cut about 5 inches off, it was all frizzy and yucky. Now I have healthy nice, all one length, hair again!

Summer school

I had a month break and then hit the books again for summer school. I am currently half way through and looking forward to another small break before school starts for the fall semester. I am taking sociology, medical terminology, and Pilates. Its been fun.

Goodbye/Hello

Today is the last night I will ever sleep in the house that my great husband Brett built for me. We are moving officially out tomorrow. Its a good thing, but also I am a little sad about leaving. God has been watching out for us and this is his will, so I am going along for the ride. Our new house has 5 bedrooms... Im excited. I will now have a guest room/ scrap booking room. I need to get started on doing that again before I completely run out of time, or get too many pics to scrapbook. Thank you all for the prayers for me and my family during this transition period in our lives.

Band concert

This is Byron (oldest) playing the flute in his Jr high school band concert. He is so good. He has lots of musically talent. Im very proud of him.

simon says

Im so proud of these 2 boys. There were the last 2 standing in the simon says marching and drill contest. GREAT JOB!

Home made

In band class, Darrin had to make an instument... he has 4 to choose from and he chose the flute. Then when all the kids were done, they had a mini concert for all the parents. It was pretty neat. The band teacher at Athol Elementary is a great teacher and I give him every credit for my sons learning music. We will miss him next year.

logging man

This is what we will be doing this summer... SO if anyone needs firewood... just saying!

moving day

Our house is sold... I guess its not final until they sign the papers, but as far as im concerned its sold. We are moving. I dont know the moving date yet and hopefully after our inspection tomorrow we will have a definable date of when we have to be out. Im sad. This house was built just for ME! I dont want to leave, but I would rather leave peacefully then have a police escort. lol. We have been packing and moving everything that isnt a necessity so when the big day comes it should only take one more day of moving and we will be done. As it is, its take many days to move the amount of stuff we moved. Its crazy. We found a 5 bedroom house with a basement and a fenced backyard (for dog) in CDA. We are living in a quiet neighborhood (well until we arrive it will be quiet, lol) and the kids will be in good schools. I will be closer to college and Brett will be right in town where the work is. The move is a good thing, just not what i wanted. Oh well, thats life i guess.

1/2 over?

Can you believe that 2010 is half over already? The snow finally stop falling and in a few months it will come back in sheets! My life is passing before me like someone has a speed timer... where has the time gone? Im at a lost... my life has changed so much in such a short amount of time. A year ago I was happy and completely unaware that life as i knew it was about to be changed forever.

Color

This last weekend, the boys wanted to do something drastic to their hair, so we bleached and dyed hair the color the color Easter eggs. It was fun. Might as well have fun while you are a kid.

Summer school

I had a mini summer vacation (about 4 weeksish) and on Monday June 6th I go back to school. My little monkeys dont get out of school until I go back. Oh well. at least I had a good quiet break. Im excited about summer school even though the class time has been cut in half... You get 16 weeks normally for a semester and now its 8 short weeks of intense class work then Im back on vacation for about another 4 weeks then its back to school for fall classes. Im trying to get all the classes done in a timely manner and by doing summer school I will be just that much more ahead. Wiah me luck!

Moving day

It is fast approaching and I still havent found a place to move too. I am hoping that soon God will lead me to the place we are suppose to be. At least I will be ready to move. I am out of school for a few weeks before summer session starts and I will be packing up all our belongings.

Mothers Day

Today is my 13th mothers day, to celebrate this wonderful day of being a mother, I am sitting in bed worrying about nothing and trying to take it easy as I am sick. My kids are being very well behaved today and listening nicely. Its nice when things come together for the greater good.

Sicky

Its the end of the semester and I havent gotten sick all year and POOF, a few days before summer vacation, I am sitting here in bed trying to get well again. BOO! I stay awake at night coughing, then my ear and throat hurt, its not really a pleasant sickness... I hope my kids dont get this.

Finals

Oh how I am swamped.. lots and lots of homework, lots of studying for finals and it all starts tomorrow!

Redundant Colon

Symptoms & Treatment for Redundant Colon

A redundant colon has no obvious observable symptoms, though it may lead to increased constipation. A redundant colon may lead to cramping and pain in rare occurrences, though it is usually harmless. Treatment involves surgical colon reduction.

1. Definition

   • A redundant colon is a colon that has grown too large for the body. The extra colon length doubles on itself, sometimes becoming twisted.

   Growth

   • A redundant colon is not a rare occurrence, and is genetically determined. As one can have long fingers, one can also grow a long or redundant colon.

   Discovery

   • X-rays are used to search for a redundant colon. Under normal circumstances a redundant colon is found while searching for something else.

   Consitpation

   • Studies have shown a redundant colon may be associated with constipation. Surgical treatment is recommended if that is the case.

   Treatment

   • A redundant colon can be surgically operated on. The redundant parts of the colon are removed and untwisted if necessary.

   I got this information from: eHow
2. Click on the link to take you to the web site. Thanks eHow!
   

Sabbath School

I went to Sabbath School today and what an impact it made on me. We are talking about the hole in the gospel. Its a series that shows us what we are missing in the world... poverty. Its so sad and incredibly heart breaking to sit and watch these young children dying and not being able to go there and help. Did you know that 26,500 children under the age of 5 die every day from preventable causes? That number is outrageous. When I become a nurse, I am going into the mission feild to help the less fortunate, to help these children and to make a difference like Jesus asked us to do. No longer am I going to sit there and do nothing. Take a stand with me today, Do something for someone else.... Buy a net to help prevent malaria, or buy them a cow, or give them a micro loan... Dont just sit there, do something today and help save a life.

Spring = Easter

Once again our family is in our local church Easter play. If you are interested in coming to see the play, please let me know by calling me or emailing me so that I can get tickets for you to attend. The play is free, but you will need a ticket for your seat. We dont want to over pack the church and have to send ppl away, or cause a fire hazard. Thank you.

2 vs 13

If you think the terrible twos are bad, you should try having a teenager......

Upset cant

For the last 2 days I have been feeling upset, wound up, and very anxious. I can hardly handle anything that I irritating. Im so glad that I am on break. I need on so badly. I think I am on edge because of all the stress that I am dealing with these days. I hope some time away makes me get to feeling back to normal. I guess I just need to scream and cry and get it out of my system.

Bike

Hubby came home with a new bike today. He is pleased about his purchase. I dont know what it is other than Yellow.... lol

New tests

Darrin is having a round of tests... The first one ruled out HD and now we are trying a SITZ test. Hopefully this will tell us whats going on.

Vacation

We are all officially on spring break now. Im so glad. I need a break.

Flute player

Byron along with his school band, were at N.I.C. to play in the concert hall. They were great. I am very proud of Byron, he plays the flute and is very very good at it.

Darrin dr appt

Today was Darrins procedure, he did so well. I was proud how brave he was. We should know the results tomorrow (hopefully).

Moving Dayt

We got our walking papers today... we have to move out in July... Im saddened!

Spring?

Its the second day of spring and its raining... I guess its better than snow, but sunshine would be preferred.

Other News

Spring is here and only 4 more days until spring break... yeah!

Darrin

Aaron

Teenagers

Hirschsprung Disease

What is Hirschsprung disease (HD)?

Hirschsprung* disease (HD) is a disease of the large intestine that causes severe constipation or intestinal obstruction. Constipation means stool moves through the intestines slower than usual. Bowel movements occur less often than normal and stools are difficult to pass. Some children with HD can’t pass stool at all, which can result in the complete blockage of the intestines, a condition called intestinal obstruction. People with HD are born with it and are usually diagnosed when they are infants. Less severe cases are sometimes diagnosed when a child is older. An HD diagnosis in an adult is rare.

*See Pronounciation Guide for tips on how to say the words in bold type.

HD is a disease of the large intestine that causes severe constipation or intestinal obstruction.

For more information go to: Hirschsprung disease

This is where I found the information on this page.

Darrin

Pray for Darrin, he is having a procedure done on Tuesday.

House for sale

We have an offer on the house, but it comes with a contingency... they have to sale their house first. Oh well... We are still having the house shown, 2 showings this weekend and more are lined up for the week

A

I have an A in BIOLOGY!!!!!!!!!

skaters

It was a nice sunny Sabbath day, I took the boys to the park to get some energy out. While we were there I took a few photos of them skating and even a video.

This is a video of Byron, notice at the end he looks a bit frighten, then watch the video again and watch the almost crash!!! It kind of freaked him out.

School

This is the view I see every day as I walk to my psychology class at 730 in the mornings. It is so beautiful.

Im an Angel

This year I decided not to have a big roll in the annual Easter play, so this year I am a white shiny being who has a great job! Aaron and I will see you all there when Jesus Rises from the dead.

Mid terms

This week was midterms and I am pleased to say that my average is a B and I am just shy of having an A in biology. YEAH ME!

birthday #33

I will be celebrating my 33rd consecutive birthday in 3 days. I love birthdays. Even though we get older, I still enjoy celebrating life... plus the gifts are always great too.

schooooooling

This is my second semester of school. I love it. I am taking 5 different classes (13 credits), they are Biology (basicly its a high school version with a HARD twist,) biology lab, math (beginner algebra), psychology (introductory course), and English. I am going to school only 2 days a week to help keep up with family, school work, and (if I ever get hired) a job. I am enjoying school, but am finding myself studying a LOT for bio. I never went to high school, so all this stuff is new to me. I am behind in that respect. I have great teachers, all nice and all willing to go the extra mile for you so you can be successful.

Heart break

My life seems to be headed in a downward spiral. I have been wrong by people that I thought that I could trust and were my friends. Where is my purpose? Where do I belong? I feel like I was forgotten and left behind. Use, abused and left for dead. How can people be so mean and uncaring? Why is it me, that seems to find them? I have a big heart and I give it away just to be handed back to me in a million pieces. WHY? My heart is crying out for relief. When will it come? People walk by every day not noticing the pain in my eyes and heart. I'm on the edge of falling apart. I can only handle so much rejection and hurt. My heart has been trampled on with razor blades and expected to remain in tact. SERIOUSLY? How the hell? This is HELL!!! I have been in HELL for months, for years. When will it end? This is the beginning of the end. I need my life back. It has been taken from me by those who call me, friend. REALLY? 'Im your friend? PROVE IT! I have no friends. No one cares, no one REALLY cares whether I live or die. Would you miss me if I disappeared? NO, you wouldn't. Don't lie to make yourself feel better. If you were truly my friend, you would know my pains and be there for me. I feel abonded. Left out in the cold to freeze. The only relief I feel is knowing that one day GOD will take me away from the grief and pain. I will NEVER EVER have to deal with heartless, cruel people. He cant come soon enough. I pray in earnest for his return. To take me away from the ever lasting pain. The pain that plagues my life and my existence. I thank GOD for my family. Without my wonderful husband to carry me through the hardest times in my life I would never had made it this far. He has been my rock. My solid, firm foundation. I love him with my whole being, with everything that I am.

Pregnant?

Im not sure.

Hello 2011

As 2010 went out, I reflected on all that has happened.. the good, the bad and the ugly and I sure hope 2011 bring happiness, and better days. I cant handle another 2010!

The horror

Why is life so freaking hard? All my life, Ive had one thing after another to deal with... now its another. Im not sure that I can handle much more stress and sadness in my life. I thought life was getting to the greatness that I know it can be, but then BOOM, A giant earthquake moves my world and sends me back into the dismal spinning chaotic shattered world that I belong to. Up and down and spinning around, life throwing hair pin turns at you while you try to steer the imaginary car. I feel more like the passenger in this so called life than the driver. When do I get to create the perfect world I so long to be in? When do I get to be on easy street? Will I ever end up in paradise?