Gone Again

A couple of weeks after I returned from the DR and I find myself gone again. I am in Indy for work training for 3 days. Left yesterday eve (sun) and will be home on Wed eve. It was a little harder this time around...probably because it wasn't something I had been looking forward to for the past 7 years. Actually, wasn't really looking forward to it at all :(

Anyway, I am here with a co-worker so that makes it a little better since at least I am not eating alone! After being a little pouty last night (by myself) about how lonely it seemed and how bored I thought I might be, I realized that I need to just appreciate the time I have alone. Why wouldn't I appreciate the time alone? There are so many things I can do...yoga, devotions, read a book , play computer games, blog, facebook, sleep, eat.

So, I have spent quiet time doing devotions, I have done yoga, I have played a couple of games on the computer and I have listened to relaxing music as I feel asleep. I have also talked to my babes and eaten some pretty yummy Thai food so far. :)

While I am trying to appreciate this time, I will be happy to be back with my boys soon.

Humbled

After 7 long years waiting, I finally went on a missions trip with my church to the Dominican Republic. The whole thing happened because of my wonderful husband...he knew that I wanted, needed to go on this trip and not only set it up for me but sent out letters and graciously watched our two boys with NO complaints about how it would affect his school stuff.

All this said, it was a humbling experience. Amazing but humbling. I would love to share more and I plan to but right now I can honestly say that I am still processing it all. (and how do you begin to pick what pics to show when there is a separate story behind every single one?)

What I did learn among other things is that I have an amazing husband and children, I have an amazing family and I have amazing friends. I am thankful for all of them, even when I don't show it.

Cuddling

Just lovin' my babes. :)

Happy Fall and Trick or Treating!

We had a fun packed weekend...we met some friends at a hayride/haunted forest that was held at a local fire department. Had NO clue the hundreds of people that would show up and stood in line for ONE AND A HALF HOURS to ride this hayride thing in the freezing cold that went through the haunted forest. As we were finally getting on to the wagon, Q had a melt-down and was apparently scared of the wagon. Sigh. I waited in the building until they got back. :(The next day Isaiah decorated pumpkins he had picked out with a friend of ours (Heather). It's so fun to watch him be creative...he also decided to make Quinn's fun. :) I think they turned out well.Followed our annual tradition and went to our friends, Amy and Brian, house...hung out with them and their girls, Isabel and Claire. It was the first year for Quinn. I had found this adorable spider costume at Goodwill and hoped he would actually wear it. E didn't think Q would enjoy it...as soon as he realized he got candy he wanted to go up to every house. :) Unfortunately he also took his sweet time wandering from house to house and often decided to take detours. They had a great time! Happy trick or treating!

Happy 37th Birthday!

Eric,

To an amazing father, husband, brother, son, and friend. I know I am leaving you this year for the DR and I thank you so much for your selflessness in allowing me to go! Thank you for working so hard for your family and for the time you make to spend with us even though school has you insanely busy. We love you!

Outside Fun Again

Fun and pain...
The other day I took the boys to the park which is about 5 blocks from our house so very convenient. Quinn enjoys playing on the playground while Isaiah goes to the skatepark that is right beside it. He is really trying to be some kind of "extreme" sports dude and this time he took his Razor and even wore his kneepads in preparation.

So while I snapped cute pics of Q playing, Isaiah was practicing his skills. Here is a long story made short...
He successfully conquered the large ramp on his Razor.
Razor snapped at the bottom, Izzy fell back on tailbone and caught himself with his elbow.
Holding back tears so he didn't look wimpy, he sat on the bench waiting for me to come over.
I found him very pale, limping in pain and sick to his stomach.
Started walking home and had to call E (calmly) because I thought maybe he was going to faint (and I still had Q and stroller).
Laid on couch nursing a very swollen elbow/forearm and feeling sick most of the evening.
Couldn't put pressure on arm for next 2 days so advised to have xrays done because of the nearness to his elbow.
Xrays fine. Whew.

This story told, here are some cute pics from that day until it went bad and some from this morning when the boys were playing outside together. Aren't they cute?

My Singing Q

Quinn loves to sing...and loudly I might add.