Come Back Please!

After receiving numerous requests, I am throwing around the idea of getting a facebook again.  I now realize that even though I think facebook is evil and stupid, it is the way that most people communicate.  I am really torn.  It has been nice and quiet around here and I have really enjoyed being disconnected from facebook.  But with so many asking for me to come back, how can I say no? I guess I will take to prayer this week and see if the Lord wants me on there or not.  So I guess this is to be continued..........

Pumpkin Head

Pumpkin Head came to visit us last week.




He arrived:

He posed for a picture:

He let the kids wear his head:

He ate some chili:

He drank some Boyd's Coffee:

And he even used the bathroom:

It was a very eventful visit, as you can tell by the pictures. :)

Keep Portland Weird!

Questions

I love the questions kids ask.  The boys haven't gotten to the question part, but Aurora has been there for awhile and here is my favorite question from yesterday:  "Daddy do you have a girlfriend?"  Of course I had to say "Mommy would like to know the answer to that too."  Sometimes is just so hard not to bust up laughing.  She is so sincere when she asks the questions.  I can't wait to see what the boys come up with.

I Can Only Imagine

About a month or so ago I had a dream where I was in the presence of the Lord. The calmness and peace that I felt was amazing. I can only imagine the peace that actually being with the Lord would bring.

I would have said that the dream came from the Lord, but Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers was there also. So I am guessing not. :) Oh well, it was a great dream.

Pumpkin Patch 2010

It's Raining, It's Pouring

Staying inside is boring!

AHHHHHHHHHH

Sometimes I just want to scream at the top of my lungs for as long as I can.  Today is one of those days.  So here it goes. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Take a deep breath
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
That feels better. :)

Dinosaurs and the Bible

I found a very interesting explanation of Dinosaurs. It always amazes me that people spend their entire life trying to explain something, when the answers are all in one place.



Dinosaurs and the Bible - Answers in Genesis

The Good With The Bad

It would be completley unfair of me not to point out the good things from my last blog.  Sometimes it is easier to see the bad and complain then it is to see the good.  So here it goes:

The Coffee Maker: though it had to be replaced, I only spent $5 doing so.  I love coupons!!

The Microwave:  Our new one was a Christmas present last year, to replace our cracked one that may or may not have been leaking radiation.  Even though it technically still worked I wasn't going to wait to start glowing green to find out for sure. :)

Our Washer:  Is about 15-25 years old.  Which in appliance years is a miracle.  It only has one cycle and the water is either scalding hot or freezing cold, but right now it gets the job done.  So when it does die I will not be upset because she lived a nice, long life.

Our Oven:  It is even older then the washer.  It is going on 40 plus years!!  It was obviously made back in a time when they cared about the products they were producing.  It isn't like nowadays where your lucky if it lasts 5 years. Plus she has cooked some delicious dinners over those last 40 years! :)

The Refrigerator:  It is going on 10 years.  All of these appliances have more then exceeded their expected life expectancy.  So when it comes time to replace them then it won't be too much of a shock.  I just ask that they don't all stop working at the same time.  I don't think that is too much to ask. :)

The Car Battery:  Assuming that the battery is the one that the car started out with, it lasted the usual 6 years, which is great for a car battery.  I am thankful that we have a car that fits all our family, and for the most part has been very reliable.

Our Medical Bills:  I hate medical bills.  But there is some good from them.  We have insurance and even though it still feels like we pay more with insurance then people without, I am grateful for our insurance.  We also have peace of mind.  I would rather pay for unnecessary or preventitive procedures then have a sick family member.  I am very thankful for our family's health.

I guess the point that I am trying to make is that even on your darkest day there is something to be thankful for.  It may not seem like it at the time, but if you stop and actually look for it, you might find it.  The Lord has  blessed us beyond our comprehension.  I am thankful for every single moment I have with my family.  God is good all the time!!

We Must Be On The Five Year Plan

We have lived in our house for a little over 5 years and this summer it seemed like everything started falling apart.  Our Coffee Maker had to be replaced, our Microwave had to be replaced, our Washer is on the fritz, our oven could go at any time, our refrigerator is making funny noises.  It is enough to make you go crazy!  Then our van battery decided to die on us, after we got all the kiddos packed in it.  We jumped it, it worked fine all Saturday and once again we pack the kids in to it and it is dead again.  So I had to listen to them scream for about 20 minutes, because they didn't get to go for their ride.  Looking up prices for a van battery make me sick.  $100 plus for just the battery.  Yuck!  And that is assuming that it is just the battery and not something else.  When it rains it pours is an understatement for us.  I don't like to complain (who am I kidding?  I love to complain) but this just sucks.  Add some stupid expensive medical bills and you have the perfect storm.  And right around Christmas too.  It is stressful, but the Lord always provides for us, so we will get through this.  I think this song fits perfectly. Enjoy!

For All You Voters in Oregon

There is another choice for Governor.  Do your research and vote for someone who believes in what you believe in.  I recommend reading page 49 of the voters pamphlet and looking at http://gregkord.com/


To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers.  One who does not vote has no right to complain. - Louis L'Amour

The Caterpillar

We had an extra family member for a couple of days.  Aurora had a great time watching him crawl up and down the sticks.  It was the first time in a long time that we actually found a fuzzy caterpillar around our yard.  I use to love them when I was younger.  We let him go and Wyatt accidentally stepped on him, but don't worry, the caterpillar lived to see another day. 

A Lazy Sunday

Just Hanging Out

Landon's favorite place to hang out:

I kept finding him in the toy chest and never knew how he got in there.  Then the other day I caught him in the act.  He uses the fireplace and backs in to the toy chest.  Cutest thing ever!

Every Party Has A Pooper..

That is why we invited you, Russell Jones!  :)  Finally a picture with both boys looking and he has to make a face.  Not to mention little Landy on the bottom.  I think I need photoshop, I would put in Chuck Norris' face. :)