So it's been quite busy around here
and the blog has dropped down from it's spot on the priority list.
For this I am sad,
because I like being able to look back months from now and see
what was on my mind,
what my kids were up to,
what I was feeling passionate about,
what I was learning about,
what was making me laugh,
what funny things Tay said,
etc...
However
I have been able to be involved in some projects
that I am glad to give my time to
so for that I am not sad, but grateful!
I mentioned to Kathy today
that I've realized I'm becomin' a bit more like my mama again!
I've really learned to rely on lists in a whole new way!
So this is a LIST OF FIVE of some of what I've been doin'!
#1:
Taking care of these wonderful giggly gems!
Remember you need to go to the site to view the video
#2:
Christmas is upon us!
We are so excited to give Tay some "handmade" stuff
but that means I am also trying to fill the kids' downtimes
with time to get projects done for Christmas!
I also made a few other Christmas gifts for others,
so that's been taking some of my time away!
We are experiencing ADVENT with Taylor this year.
It's a HUGE joy for me,
and she is just loving it!
and she is just loving it!
I'll post more about that another time!
She can't wait for Baby Jesus' birthday =)
She can't wait for Baby Jesus' birthday =)
I wonder what that day looks like in her creative mind.
#3:
Greg is a disciplined, successful, committed studier!
Last weekend he took a really hard test
that determines whether he can apply for the program this fall.
that determines whether he can apply for the program this fall.
He studied for weeks for it.
It covered the expected LIFE SCIENCE,
but also had Earth Science and Chemistry.
It covered LANGUAGE and GRAMMAR
to the point that he had to diagram sentences, and determine
It covered LANGUAGE and GRAMMAR
to the point that he had to diagram sentences, and determine
whether they were simple subjects and other tedious tasks.
It covered MATH
including Algebra, tricky word problems, geometry, etc.
We have been praying he'd think clearly
and be able to recall all that he'd studied.
He took several practice tests, and did better each time.
Well on the day of the test
(it's a proctored standardized test on a computer at school)
he finished, saw a number at the top,
It covered MATH
including Algebra, tricky word problems, geometry, etc.
We have been praying he'd think clearly
and be able to recall all that he'd studied.
He took several practice tests, and did better each time.
Well on the day of the test
(it's a proctored standardized test on a computer at school)
he finished, saw a number at the top,
but couldn't see what his score was.
He walked to the front where one of the Nursing Program Heads was,
and she was staring at him, rolling her eyes and shaking her head.
He got very nervous and asked her if he'd passed.
Here was her answer:
"Yes,"
He walked to the front where one of the Nursing Program Heads was,
and she was staring at him, rolling her eyes and shaking her head.
He got very nervous and asked her if he'd passed.
Here was her answer:
"Yes,"
~pause~
"...with the highest score anyone from our school has ever gotten!"
HOORAY!
Congratulations Gregorio!
#4:
Fruit Bearers Ministries & Jewelry
HOORAY!
Congratulations Gregorio!
#4:
Fruit Bearers Ministries & Jewelry
Kathy's brother is Wes.
Wes founded a ministry in the Philippines
on an island called Negros Oriental.
Wes founded a ministry in the Philippines
on an island called Negros Oriental.
They empower people with disabilities there.
There are some INCREDIBLE stories I hope to post about
There are some INCREDIBLE stories I hope to post about
sometime soon.
I have been helping him with getting some literature started
* a new brochure
* a concise mission statement
* a memorable and accurate motto
* and some others...
* a new brochure
* a concise mission statement
* a memorable and accurate motto
* and some others...
In the course of that work with him
I have evolved into a
I have evolved into a
"saleswoman"/slash/"director"/slash/"marketer"
for these awesome earrings
some of the mothers of our sponsored children in the Philippines
make out of RECYCLED MAGAZINE PAPER!
You can see more of our inventory at the following link:
If you see something you'd like to get for Christmas for someone,
let me know which style,
and I'll tell you some of our other colors too!
This has been a very fun project for me to get involved in!
I feel productive,
I feel productive,
I feel like I'm using some of my skills and talents,
and it's an amazing cause I fully believe in!
#5:
Visitors come soon!
My folks come NEXT MONDAY and I can hardly stan' it!
Can't wait to host 'em,
to get to hang out with 'em,
to watch 'em with my kids,
to chat late at night with 'em,
to love on 'em,
to get loved on by 'em!
YAHOO!
Then Nate and Tricia come THE NEXT SUNDAY
and we're stoked!
Then Anna comes THE NEXT FRIDAY
and we'll all be Hickles together!
and we're stoked!
Then Anna comes THE NEXT FRIDAY
and we'll all be Hickles together!
Okay, Daddy's home from school,
Pizza's here,
Grandma and Grandpa just left for a weekend away,
and we're watching a DVR'd CMA awards
(Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley
Pizza's here,
Grandma and Grandpa just left for a weekend away,
and we're watching a DVR'd CMA awards
(Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley
are so funny together!)
I wish you well,
Merry Christmas Season to you!
