Yes...

I'm already "decorating" for St. Patrick's Day! But, it is actually one of my favorite holidays. (You're thinking, "St. Patrick's Day?") Well, yes! Maybe it's because I'm quite proud that I've got some Irish blood running through my veins because of my Irish heritage and I can truly enjoy this day to celebrate Irish things. Now, it's not like my grandparents arrived on a boat, but I do have that ancestory. So, why not enjoy it?

Age

So, do you know who she is? Not only is she Boo from the movie Monster's Inc...but she is also rather young looking, isn't she? I have the incredible knack for making people think I am very young simply because I look it. Recently, I cut my hair pretty short which seemed to make my "youth" become more aged looking. Recently, however, a lady asked my mom what grade I was in. So much for that! *smile*

Miss Chloe

She's smiling!

She's already 9 pounds!

Sickness...

Yes, sickness. Isn't it that time of year again? At present, I don't think I could agree with Andy Williams when he sings the lines to that famous song, "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" *smile* The bug has hit all of our family except my dad. We've had different strains of it. First, the little insect infected two members of our family with the flu; then, it manifested itself in nautiousness, aches and cramps in another member; now, it is attacking some more people in the form of colds. I happen to be one of those people...and I am discovering how uncomfortable a cold can make you feel. Oh well, it will soon leave and we'll feel like ourselves again.

On Saturday, we celebrated Valentine's Day by having a nice breakfast, at which we received Valentines from my parents. Part of the menu included Chocolate Filled Breakfast Crescents which my mom made, and if you haven't ever tried them before, they are delicious! (Just click on the name and it will take you directly to the recipe!)

My parents also went out that evening and had dinner for just the two of them. The rest of us stayed home and enjoyed pizza and some movies. Pizza is always a winner in our family!

Have A Lovely Valentine's Day!!!

Q & A

Last week, I asked you all what you thought Molly's favorite dessert is...and here's the answer! Cheesecake!! She absolutely loves it! In fact, she says she almost can't contain herself when there's cheesecake around. *smile*

Thanks for guessing, girls!

Well, I'm taking the plunge (for now anyways!) and writing on my online journal. As I write, I am pretty...uhh...I don't know what words I should use to best describe how I feel...worn out? Some of the gang decided to play soccer this afternoon and I am now feeling the effects of it all! I don't remember experiencing this when we played last time, which was shortly after Christmas. And I don't really feel like I did much more than usual...I certainly didn't run up and down the field, although I did run; and I didn't score any goals. So, I don't know why! Oh well, we just have to sometimes!

Mom has been feeling better today. She had been feeling achy and was laying low for a couple of days. Albeit strange, this flu bug has been making its rounds every five days. At least in our family! So, we're expecting somebody to come down with it tomorrow. Hmmm...I'm wondering if it will be me! Yikes! As long as I don't get a migraine, I'll be okay...well, somewhat. I just don't like migraines.

Well, I guess I'll sign off for now!

I know, rather short, but it was something! *smile*

What a face!

Here is a recent snapshot of Chloe...isn't it hysterical?! *smile*

"Although the Christian life has warfare, it is warfare in which victory is always possible."

~John MacArthur

"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death."

Romans 8:2

Another birthday girl!

Happy Birthday, Miss Molly!!! You have now lived one decade!!! *smile*

Okay, blog readers and friends, I have one question for you to answer: what is one dessert that Molly absolutely LOVES?

More to come!

I haven't done a very good job of blogging, lately. ("Lately" meaning for the past month and a half!) I do have a couple of entries to make, but I just haven't gotten to it yet. So, stay tuned!

You know, I realize that a blog is the online place for cyber-space journaling. But, I don't really feel like I do that much. All I do is just highlight the highlights of my family and I! Rarely do I write. I guess I'll have to try doing that more.

Lately, we have been battling sickness among our family. It's a 24 hour flu-bug. First Molly, then Tanner and now possibly my mom, have all gotten it. Fortunately, it only sticks around for a short time. It's a 5 day cycle. Molly got it last Saturday, then Tanner got it on Thursday, and now my mom has it today. We were kind of targeting this day as the next time for it to hit!

I'll post more later!

Testing-testing, 1-2-3

Well, down below are the answers to Abby's birthday quiz. How did you do? My congratulations to the one who got a great score on this...although, I must confess I don't have any type of an award for you! *smile* Guess it's just the satisfaction of a quiz well done! *smile & wink*

So, without further adieu, I give you Miss Abby's answers:

Question #1. What is Abby's favorite color?

Answer: Blue

Question #2. What is one thing that Abby LOVES to do?

Answer: Take pictures

Question #3. What is Abby's favorite food?

Answer: Pizza

Question #4. What is Abby's favorite season?

Answer: Spring

Question #5. What is Abby's favorite music?

Answer: Christian. A variety, but not rap or heavy rock Christian

Question #6. What is Abby's favorite Bible verse?

Answer: I have many

Thank you girls for taking the time to complete this quiz!

Look who's 17!!!

You guessed it....ABBY!!! She just had a birthday this past Saturday and is totally lovin' 17! I thought I might do something a little different this year, something which my blog readers will be able to participate in. Once you think you've figured out the answers, submit them in the comment area and at the end of the week, we'll see who got the most right.

So with that, I'll begin:

17th Birthday Quiz

1. What is Abby's favorite color?

2. What is one thing that Abby LOVES to do?

3. What is Abby's favorite food?

4. What is Abby's favorite season?

5. What is Abby's favorite music?

6. What is Abby's favorite Bible verse?

Happy Birthday, Miss Abby!!!! We all love you!!!

Picture Tag

My friend, Abbi, tagged me in a picture tag!

Here are the rules:

1. Choose the 4th folder where you store pictures on your computer.

2. Select the 4th picture in the folder.

3. Explain the picture.

4. Tag four people to do the same.

5. No cheating (cropping, editing, etc.)











This picture was taken at our church after lunch, one Sunday. The little boy having fun is sometimes refferred to as "Pee-Wee" and the little girl is Joy. Yes, I know, totally random! *smile* But that's what makes the tag! *smile*

I hereby tag:
Tori
Bryant
Abby
Nikki

Recipes anyone?

Hello dear blog readers!

Since I am on the lookout for a great lasagna recipe at present, I thought I would enlist your help. If you have a delicious, spectacular lasagna recipe, would you mind passing it along to me? It must seem very funny that I should need one since it is such a popular food choice, but I don't. There's always the cookbook, but I would like to have it from an actual person. Someone who loves their recipe.*smile*

I'm also looking for some superb tasting side dishes, but nothing too extravagant.

And before you think that we don't cook around here, allow me to clarify. Our menu is in desperate need of some pizazz & zing...in other words, uh-hemm, SOMETHING NEW. We've pretty much exhausted the recipes that we have and it's time for something fresh. Hence, that's why I am on the hunt for new, great tasting recipes!

Thanks for all your help!

Blog Award

My friend, Tori, over at Dare to be Different, has awarded me a blogging award! Thank you, Tori!

I now award this trophy to my friends, Ab, Sara & Abbi,

over at ANM's Page

Simply Sanctified and Dear Abbi.

The two rules are:

1. Let people know that they have been awarded by commenting on their blogs
2. Let the person who awarded you know when your award post is up!

Happy New Year!!!

Happy January 1st, 2009!!!!

Chloe

Hey there! Just posting some pictures of Chloe and fam! (These really aren't in order, so please keep that in mind while you're browsing.)

Griff, Bek and Chloe

She's there somewhere! *smile*
Sleeping

Is that a smile?

She's awake!!

Daddy, what did you do?

Momma and Chloe

It snowed the day Chloe arrived

Both grandmas are trying to get some sleep in the waiting room, early Tuesday morning.

She's here!!!

Chloe Lauren

Aunt Rachel

We were all in the hall making phone calls!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy 1st Birthday....to my blog!!! One year ago today I officially joined the blogosphere and have enjoyed it so much! I'm kind of stealing this idea from the Wissmanns, but if you wouldn't mind leaving me a comment telling me who you are and how you found my blog, I would love to hear from you! Thank you! I think I'll go blow out my candles now...

Merry Christmas!!!

Have a very Merry Christmas, everyone!