Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What is the most amazing weather you've ever seen?

This probably sounds pretty harsh, I assure you, I do NOT mean it that way! But, I am in awe of the weather that causes natural disasters. I don't like the result but just seeing things change quickly in the weather and seeing how powerful it can be, leaves me in awe.

2. What is a sound or noise you love?

Other than the sound of my children laughing, thunderstorms, hands down.

3. Do you like seafood? What's your favorite seafood dish?

I, have not had many opportunities to eat seafood. Also, I have no desire to cook any of it.

4. What part of your day requires the most patience?

Morning....'nuff said!

5. What's your favorite shade of blue?
I have no favorite shades...blue is blue to me.

6. Do people underestimate you?

I believe so. I don't think I am taken seriously and then when someone witnesses that I truly am, I am perceived as rude or mean.

7. When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

Ya know, I honestly don't know...I don't really get butterflies. Goosebumps maybe...but no butterflies.

8. Insert your own random thought here,

I am praying for everyone involved in this case that happened only 40 minutes down the road from where we live.

Wordless Wednesday-Kainan

Hello again

It has been a good while since I've posted anything here. I've just not had a lot to say. (Believe me, I was just as  shocked as you are!)
There has been a lot going on, but nothing really noteworthy. Until just the last couple of days. :)
Kainan had his annual echo cardiogram and ekg last week. He has a mild aortic valve stenosis. If you don't know what that is, you can read about it here.
I am so, so, so proud of him! As you may guess, last year he had barely been two years old when he went in for his appointment. You try getting a 2 year old to sit still for that long!! It's not easy!
After his appointments, we met with the doctor where she proceeded to tell us that there hasn't been any change since he's been seeing a cardiologist. This is GREAT news! It means that his stenosis hasn't gotten worse! She also told us that since he hasn't had any problems and nothing has gotten worse that he PROBABLY wouldn't have problems with it or need surgery! PRAISE GOD!!! They will continue to monitor him annually but there is not a need to continue the echo cardiogram unless there is a change!! WOOOOHOOO!

Camden really wanted her hair cut...short. So, courageously, I began the journey through her long hair and ended up with this:

Before

After (but before cleaning up!)

 I realize that it isn't exactly even on each side, but I didn't go to beauty school either...

Jim celebrated a birthday Monday. I won't post how old (or young) he is....not that I think he would really care. :)
Kainan celebrated his 3rd birthday yesterday! I can't believe how fast the time has gone!
November is an unusually busy month for us regarding birthdays!! Here are a few shots from the festivities:

        

       

      

      

      

     

Hoops for Heart

Camden is participating in Hoops For Heart to support the American Heart Association! This is very dear to her as Kainan has mild heart issues. Please support her with a donation. You can support her by clicking on the following link!

Hoops for Heart

Thank you for your support!

It's Rednesday!

Red+Wednesday=Rednesday!

Rednesday is brought to you by It's A Very Cherry World!


As I've stated in my previous Rednesday posts, I love red! It's my favorite! [Partly because I think I look good wearing red :)] 

The only red I have today is this cute, little, red sleigh I found at Goodwill today. $1.49! 

Effects of society on generations

I recently read a facebook status that read "Some people blame the generation, have they ever stopped to think, who raised us???"-Author Unknown

There have been many controversial comments posted in response to it. Since reading my mind keeps going back to it. It is my opinion that society plays a major roll on how each generation has come to be. You're always going to have those that will rebel and not have respect for other people. But from my view, as time goes on, each generation seems to be lacking care & respect for others in general. That is not saying that each individual is disrespectful and doesn't care about anyone else. I believe children are given tools and guidance from their parents, teachers, grandparents, aunts & uncles, etc, etc. It is up to that individual to choose how to use those tools. Or whether or not they will use them at all.

Parent's can no longer effectively discipline children without fear of hasty remarks from someone or having child protective services called to their home.
Does this mean I think it is okay to hit a child? ABSOLUTELY not! And I also am not saying that raising your voice or spanking is the only way to get through to a child. However, if asked, my children will tell you that I will use a stern voice or on occasion they will be spanked.

Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.
-Proverbs 23:13-14

So if you're reading, please tell me...do you think society has played a part in how the generations have been brought up?


***Please note that I in no way think that the younger generations are "bad" generations.***

Blog reconstruction

I've been searching all night for a new blog layout that I like...it ended in failure. Either there really is nothing out there that I like or I'm just in one heck of a mood. Sorry that I can't keep my template for longer than a few weeks, I get bored so easily with templates. ((Sigh!!)) So, if you come to my blog and it doesn't look like much then chances are, it's undergoing reconstructive maintenance!