A new season

Well It has only been a few days since I posted but there is much to update you all on.

I didn't make my goal of working out 3 times a week. But I did get 2 in. Merci got sick and couldn't go to school on Friday, so I didn't drive the long drive just to work out, besides we have like $0, so I needed to save the gas!

I started my Tastefully Simple career on Saturday. My first home party went really well. Thanks Beth! A $200 party. I make 36% of that! It was fun and I felt pretty comfortable.

THE BIG NEWS:

No I am not pregnant, nor do we plan on becoming so.

Josh also started his own "business" on Saturday. Within a week Josh found away to make money without really working too hard=) His boss had a truck he wanted to sell. It is kind of crappy, but for the price it will do until we are on our feet again. So we are buying the truck so Josh can subcontract for his company. This means more money for us!! Right now we have to pay someone to work since Josh can't. But EVERYTHING has been working out perfectly. His boss wasn't opposed to any of Josh'a ideas. He totally supported him. Gave him the truck and a blank check to buy ladders. We can pay him when we get going. How perfect. Josh has been wanting to go on his own for awhile now. So we are praying this is GOD'S plan. I mean everything happened within like 5 days. How incredible!
If this doesn't pan out, Oh well, but if it does more power to us!

I feel like we are in a new season. We both started our "business" on Saturday. We are both in a better place with God, and each other. Thanks for all of your prayers and concerns. With FAITH I can say we are good for awhile! I breathe a breath of relief as I say that. Our next bill is due on the 21st! It may be a little late, but I am confident that it as well as ALL other expenses will be paid. AND that Josh and I will get a getaway weekend for our anniversary in November.=)

Oh yeah and Josh met his biological father on Saturday also. He has never really met him before! A big day of a new season!

Caleb is home

Well Caleb is home. No missing the wedding for him! I am glad he will be able to help Crystal move in and get the final details in order. 10 more days until the wedding! Merci will be a flower girl. I can't wait until she gets all dressed up!
No fun pictures or new news. I worked out today only 2 more time this weeka nd I achieve my goal!

Tweezers and a outlet don't mix!

My little Merci learned the hard way that tweezers don't belong in an electrical outlet!
I was sitting here at my computer commenting on Autumn's blog, when the computer and lights went out, and I heard horrible screams and bangs upstairs. I was really scared so I just sat here for a moment. Merci was screaming blood curdling screams. Josh was holding her at the top of the stairs. I kept asking her if she got shocked and she said no. I demanded to see her hands, remembering what happened to Josh when he got electrocuted. Nothing there. I go into the bathroom and look around. Kind of giggling I tell Josh what I see. Tweezers hanging out of the outlet!! We lecture Merci about how we ALWAYS tell her to not play around in the bathroom. We, Josh and I, start laughing. The tweezers and outlet are both a little melted. But everyone is AOK!! Thank You Jesus for keeping those angels close by my family..we need it=)

One of my favorite moms, once said "you don't really need entertainment when you have kids, do you??" No you sure don't. I only have 2 but she has 6, I can't imagine what kind of things go on in that house everyday!!

Painting

Tonight was a fun night. Kelly and I headed over to Angela and Ben's new home to help paint. All of our husbands minus Ben who was at home working really hard (wishing the guys would bring him some beer) went out to The Fox and Hound to play some pool and have a nice GUYS night out. Angela was very greatful for the help. We got a lot accomplished in 2 1/2 hours.

Angela and Ben need to be out of the Medina place by the end of the month. So I am, on their behalf, without them knowing, asking for some help for them. Painting mostly, but even just coming over to help watch Aiden so Angela could paint would be extremely helpful. So if you have time in the next few weeks give them a call. There isn't a whole lot, but for 2 people in a short period of time..it is. When the townhouse is empty they need to repaint over there also. So as friends lets help them out!

Angela and Ben you have done an AWESOME job. The place looks GREAT. You guys haven't asked for help at all and I just wanted to say GOOD JOB. You deserve this blessing. God Blesses those who seek. Keep up the good work. Ben you have taken on your first big home improvement and a HUGE one at that. Kudos. It looks BEAUTIFUL. I love you guys and the cutest little Aiden too. I am happy to help out whenever I can. Ang I had fun being with you and Kelly. Our lives are so busy nowadays, I miss you guys! Ok I am like falling asleep. BBYE!!

One tooth, Two teeth, red teeth, blue teeth!

Merci doesn't have red teeth or blue teeth. But she did loose two teeth today!!! I was such a proud mama today. I spazzed a little when I saw the blood on her angle food cake but then I was ok. Merci has this thing about not liking to eat when we are at gatherings and she hates hot dogs, burgers and almost any form of meat, she loves corn though. I gave her some corn on the cob, figuring she was atleast getting her veggies. She ws refusing to eat and I was yelling at her and then I reallized she has 2 loose teeth. I felt really bad and cut the corn of the cob for her. She didn't even say anything about her teeth though. Well later she was eating this really yummy cake my grandma makes from angel food cake, and her tooth started bleeding and she pulled it out. Well the one that fell out was the least loose yesturday, so we told her if she pulled the other one we would give her a popsicle. She eventually pulled it out! It was cool that the whole family was there. I keep making her smile for me. She is so cute!! The tooth fairy will visit tonight. Anyone know the going rate?? Is $1 per tooth ok?? I am going to buy her a new toothbrush tommorow and some kids mouth wash or something fun! Oh yeah she also got stung ont he finger by a hornet today. With children who needs entertainment.



One tooth



Two teeth