Last night was the Christmas Musical and all I can say is that it was a great success and how proud of all of the kids I am! The kids did such a great job! I just want to say thank you to all the kids and their parents. Without the parents bringing the kids we would not have a show to put on!
We will be watching the video next weekend during class, which is always a fun time for the kids. We have a little party and this year the kids will be watching it on the big screen. I am sure they will all feel like movie stars! I hope to have pictures from the show up soon and hopefully Jason will have the video ready in a week or two for those that are interested!
Now that the show is over, life can slow down a little bit. I have to do my laundry and Christmas cards. I look forward to a little down town, enjoying the holiday season with Jacoba and Jason. We are also looking forward to Christmas Eve, when we pick up Chelsea and Matthew and they get to stay with us for nearly two weeks. Jacoba misses her brother and sister very much right now and next Wednesday can't get here soon enough!
Merry Christmas Everyone and I hope everyone has a very Happy New Year!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Excited! Part Two
So Jason just informed me that our set for the Christmas Musical is nearly finished! That means, Jacoba and I can stay home tonight, I can work on my budget for church and get my Christmas cards started and work on the piles of laundry forming in the basement! I know, I am totally lame, but to take a break from the craziness of the musical is a blessing. That also means that once dress rehearsal is over tomorrow, Jason, Jacoba and I can go home for a little RnR before Jason and I have to leave for my company Christmas party that I actually get to attend because we got the set completed!
I am also excited because our Musical is Sunday. The kids have been practicing so hard for Sunday night, that is will be truly awesome to see them perform it for an audience! On that same note, I am excited that the Musical is Sunday so that it will be complete and we can have a little down time from the busy prep of a show. We don't start our next show until February 1st. That gives us about a month and half to relax! YEAH!!!!
I am also excited because Christmas is just 13 days away! Jacoba is so excited and I can't wait to see your face on Christmas morning! I can't wait to see Chelsea and Matthew either, but as many of you know Jacoba is very dramatic in her everyday life and she is only more dramatic when she receives gifts! It is hilarious to say the least!
I am also excited because our Musical is Sunday. The kids have been practicing so hard for Sunday night, that is will be truly awesome to see them perform it for an audience! On that same note, I am excited that the Musical is Sunday so that it will be complete and we can have a little down time from the busy prep of a show. We don't start our next show until February 1st. That gives us about a month and half to relax! YEAH!!!!
I am also excited because Christmas is just 13 days away! Jacoba is so excited and I can't wait to see your face on Christmas morning! I can't wait to see Chelsea and Matthew either, but as many of you know Jacoba is very dramatic in her everyday life and she is only more dramatic when she receives gifts! It is hilarious to say the least!
Jacoba is just priceless!
Ok, so I had to share this. Last night Jacoba and I finally had the chance to decorate our Christmas Tree. We have lots of ornaments, so this is a long process. When I got to Jacoba's first Christmas Ornament from my mom and step-dad Jacoba looked at me all excited! She said "Mommy that is my very first Christmas Ornament!" Now she is only 4 years old and was only 5 months at her first Christmas, how in the world does this child know that was her first Christmas ornament! The only thing I can think of, is that over the last three Christmas' I must have said this is your first ornament each time I had her put it on the tree! Which that alone shocks me, because that means that child remembers that from last Christmas! Amazing is all I can say!
While we were decorating, she kept telling me that we have the most bootyful Christmas tree every! Yes, she says booty at the beginning of beautiful! This would be why I can hardly get anything done in the evenings! That girl keeps me on my toes and keeps me laughing the whole time!
While we were decorating, she kept telling me that we have the most bootyful Christmas tree every! Yes, she says booty at the beginning of beautiful! This would be why I can hardly get anything done in the evenings! That girl keeps me on my toes and keeps me laughing the whole time!
Jealous!
Ok, so I hate to admit this, but it is how I feel. I am totally jealous of Chelsea and Matthew. At the same time, I am so excited for them. Tomorrow they will be on their way down to Disney World. This will be Matthew's first time and Chelsea's second time. Chelsea was four when she went the first time and remembers going, but does not remember much about the visit. They are at good ages now to enjoy it. Matthew being 9 and Chelsea being 12, they should have a great time. I so hope that they and their mother and her family have a great time on this family trip.
My jealous comes from being 28 years old and having never been to Disney World. I don't begrudge Chelsea and Matthew this memorable trip that all kids hope that they will be able to do. I was one of those children that wanted to go to Disney, but never had the chance. I know someday that I will be able to go, I just hope that it is not when I am taking my Grandkids!
I hope Chelsea and Matthew a wonderful trip and someday my wish will come true! LOL
My jealous comes from being 28 years old and having never been to Disney World. I don't begrudge Chelsea and Matthew this memorable trip that all kids hope that they will be able to do. I was one of those children that wanted to go to Disney, but never had the chance. I know someday that I will be able to go, I just hope that it is not when I am taking my Grandkids!
I hope Chelsea and Matthew a wonderful trip and someday my wish will come true! LOL
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Frustrated
Ok, so I know that I am slightly biased as my husband works for Ford, but I am beyond frustrated with the Southern Senators that are completely opposed to giving a LOAN to the domestic auto industry! They did not even think twice about bailing out the financial sector and they are beating the auto industry up just to get a LOAN! The bail out of the financial sector was a gift, not a loan and it was so easy for them. The Loan that the domestic auto industry is requesting is as if they are taking money away from the senators' themselves.
I do not disagree with the fact that UAW works should pay a portion of their health care like every other person. I have always wondered why the workers always thought it would be so horrible if they had to help pay for the insurance. If they worked in any other industry, they would have to.
At the same time, the senators want the UAW workers to take a huge pay cut and pay for health insurance. My response to this, is well I hope they like my house, because if Jason takes a pay cut like what has been suggested and has to pay for health insurance we will lose our house faster than those that are slipping into foreclosure due to ARM mortgages adjusting. We pay our bills each month and have a little leftover at the end of the month. But we do not have enough luxuries to give up in addition to the little left over to cover our necessity bills if Jason were to have his pay cut in half. Just like everyone else that makes an honest living, our mortgage is based on our income that we currently make. To suggest that it is no big deal to force the auto workers to take huge pay cuts is ridiculous. To me it suggest that those senators think that the UAW workers and their families don't matter. So what if they will lose their house, they make too much money and don't deserve it anyways! Well, Jason and I have worked very hard for our house and thank God for the blessing of having a home to call our own. If those senators have anything to say about it, that blessing will be ripped away from us and there is nothing we can do about it!
Ok, so I will step-off my soap box now. Just had to vent, because this is just taking too long for LOAN!!!!
I do not disagree with the fact that UAW works should pay a portion of their health care like every other person. I have always wondered why the workers always thought it would be so horrible if they had to help pay for the insurance. If they worked in any other industry, they would have to.
At the same time, the senators want the UAW workers to take a huge pay cut and pay for health insurance. My response to this, is well I hope they like my house, because if Jason takes a pay cut like what has been suggested and has to pay for health insurance we will lose our house faster than those that are slipping into foreclosure due to ARM mortgages adjusting. We pay our bills each month and have a little leftover at the end of the month. But we do not have enough luxuries to give up in addition to the little left over to cover our necessity bills if Jason were to have his pay cut in half. Just like everyone else that makes an honest living, our mortgage is based on our income that we currently make. To suggest that it is no big deal to force the auto workers to take huge pay cuts is ridiculous. To me it suggest that those senators think that the UAW workers and their families don't matter. So what if they will lose their house, they make too much money and don't deserve it anyways! Well, Jason and I have worked very hard for our house and thank God for the blessing of having a home to call our own. If those senators have anything to say about it, that blessing will be ripped away from us and there is nothing we can do about it!
Ok, so I will step-off my soap box now. Just had to vent, because this is just taking too long for LOAN!!!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Exhausted
Ok, so it is only Tuesday and I already feel wiped out from the week.
Saturday was a busy day of praise team practice, kids Christmas Party at church. Jason and I worked on the set while the kids had their party. Then we had a fun evening with friends before returning home at about 10:00. The roads were a mess, so it took us a lot longer to get home. We also came to the realization that Chelsea does not pay attention to her surroundings when she is in the car. When leaving Matt and Beth's she told us she had never been in that area before. She had never been to their house, but she had been on West Road a lot since we moved down here since Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart and Kroger are all on the road! Trust me the weather was not that bad to prevent a person from recognizing landmarks they pass hundreds of times! It was a good laugh for Jason and I!
Sunday was church as usual and working more on the set. We ended up going out to dinner afterwards, so it was nearly 10:30 when we finally got home.
Last night I was up at the church until nearly 10:00 working on the set and cleaning up after all the work was completed. Ryan was having a pastor's meeting at church and wanted to show off the set from his last series.
So tonight I look forward to a night off. When I get home from work I am just going to crash on the couch with Jacoba for a little while and enjoy not having to run out. I have to decorate the tree, but with Jacoba's help we should get that done pretty quickly. I also am in desperate need of doing laundry! Being at church all weekend prevented me from my usual weekend routine of doing laundry. The mounds in the basement are embarrassing! Other than those two things, I am going to take it easy tonight.
At some point in time, I will get my cards done, but that will probably have to wait until next week. I also need to wrap gifts for 6 kids prior to Sunday morning and get my budget ready for church, but I don't know if those will happen tonight. If not tonight, they have to be done Thursday, my only other free night this week.
Jacoba has been such a trooper over the last few days, but I can tell it is wearing on her. Last night I ran to Sam's Club to get gas before I went to church and from our house to Sam's club Jacoba managed to fall asleep. That tells me that little girl is one tired out little girl! She will appreciate a restful evening tonight as well.
Saturday was a busy day of praise team practice, kids Christmas Party at church. Jason and I worked on the set while the kids had their party. Then we had a fun evening with friends before returning home at about 10:00. The roads were a mess, so it took us a lot longer to get home. We also came to the realization that Chelsea does not pay attention to her surroundings when she is in the car. When leaving Matt and Beth's she told us she had never been in that area before. She had never been to their house, but she had been on West Road a lot since we moved down here since Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart and Kroger are all on the road! Trust me the weather was not that bad to prevent a person from recognizing landmarks they pass hundreds of times! It was a good laugh for Jason and I!
Sunday was church as usual and working more on the set. We ended up going out to dinner afterwards, so it was nearly 10:30 when we finally got home.
Last night I was up at the church until nearly 10:00 working on the set and cleaning up after all the work was completed. Ryan was having a pastor's meeting at church and wanted to show off the set from his last series.
So tonight I look forward to a night off. When I get home from work I am just going to crash on the couch with Jacoba for a little while and enjoy not having to run out. I have to decorate the tree, but with Jacoba's help we should get that done pretty quickly. I also am in desperate need of doing laundry! Being at church all weekend prevented me from my usual weekend routine of doing laundry. The mounds in the basement are embarrassing! Other than those two things, I am going to take it easy tonight.
At some point in time, I will get my cards done, but that will probably have to wait until next week. I also need to wrap gifts for 6 kids prior to Sunday morning and get my budget ready for church, but I don't know if those will happen tonight. If not tonight, they have to be done Thursday, my only other free night this week.
Jacoba has been such a trooper over the last few days, but I can tell it is wearing on her. Last night I ran to Sam's Club to get gas before I went to church and from our house to Sam's club Jacoba managed to fall asleep. That tells me that little girl is one tired out little girl! She will appreciate a restful evening tonight as well.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Crazy Busy Week Ahead!
Well this is the week leading into the Christmas Musical at Church. This year we are doing "It All Happened in the Country." A cute show that lets our city slickers play cowboys and cowgirls for the night while sharing the message of God's grace and love for us! The set is moving a long nicely and hopefully it will be done by Wednesday evenings practice! Practice Wednesday, dress rehearsal Saturday and the show Sunday, wow such little time and so much to do! I know that it will come together as it does every year! I am so thankful for all those that are helping with the show! There is no way that Jason and I could pull off such a large production all by ourselves!
We have such a great group of kids involved in the show! This year, including our teens that will be about 41 kids in stage! God is so good! What a blessing it has been to have such a growth in our church this year!! The kids are doing great and I know that their parents, grandparents, guest of all kinds will just love the show that they put on this coming Sunday! I also know that each and ever guest will be so proud of all the hard work that has been had over the last 3 1/2 months of practicing.
The holidays are here and with the show, I am not ready at all. Most years I have my Christmas cards ready and mailed out the day after Thanksgiving. This year I have not even started them. We usually put our Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving and decorate it and the house in and out. Not this year. Our Christmas tree is up and has lights on it and about 8 ornaments. By the end of this week, I have to have it done because the totes for ornaments are in the living room take up space and with family coming in for the show on Sunday, it needs to get put away. Sometime next week, Jason will have to decorate the outside of the house. If all of that is not fun enough, Jason also has to find the time to replace our garage door opener! Once this weekend is over, things will slow a little and we look forward to Christmas Eve when we get Chelsea and Matthew and we get to spend the next week, just hang out as a family.
We have such a great group of kids involved in the show! This year, including our teens that will be about 41 kids in stage! God is so good! What a blessing it has been to have such a growth in our church this year!! The kids are doing great and I know that their parents, grandparents, guest of all kinds will just love the show that they put on this coming Sunday! I also know that each and ever guest will be so proud of all the hard work that has been had over the last 3 1/2 months of practicing.
The holidays are here and with the show, I am not ready at all. Most years I have my Christmas cards ready and mailed out the day after Thanksgiving. This year I have not even started them. We usually put our Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving and decorate it and the house in and out. Not this year. Our Christmas tree is up and has lights on it and about 8 ornaments. By the end of this week, I have to have it done because the totes for ornaments are in the living room take up space and with family coming in for the show on Sunday, it needs to get put away. Sometime next week, Jason will have to decorate the outside of the house. If all of that is not fun enough, Jason also has to find the time to replace our garage door opener! Once this weekend is over, things will slow a little and we look forward to Christmas Eve when we get Chelsea and Matthew and we get to spend the next week, just hang out as a family.
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