Cool haircuts??? Hey, they were free!!!

Before the buzz...could he get any cuter???


MID BUZZ...

How could two boys get any cuter? Well after playing outside in the heat all week for some strange reason...they decided it was haircut time...I think it may have something to do with dad and watching SANDLOT. If my little darling tells me one more time "your killing me mom!!!" I am going to pull out his vocal cords. Then the neighbor down the street, when I called to check on the boys, said, " they said their "melting like a toasted cheezit???" I had to explain it was from the movie!

Half way done...we started with the mushroom cut, then they decided to go with more of a cut

I have been cutting the boys hair (those under 10) forever. Some may say that I have ruined them for life...my son in the seminary calls me the hair Nazi...and he gets his hair cut at least once a month now.

Finished product...

So I will continue to buzz away and be thankful we homeschool and no one will make fun of the boys hair...except their big brothers and sisters!!!

Boys with the little one who actually NEEDS a haircut, dad won't let me touch it...

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Imitation of Christ: meditation of the day...

The Fifty-First Chapter
When We Cannot Attain to the Highest, We Must Practice the Humble Works

The Voice of Christ
MY CHILD, you cannot always continue in the more fervent desire of virtue, or remain in the higher stage of contemplation, but because of humanity’s sin you must sometimes descend to lower things and bear the burden of this corruptible life, albeit unwillingly and wearily. As long as you wear a mortal body you will suffer weariness and heaviness of heart. You ought, therefore, to bewail in the flesh the burden of the flesh which keeps you from giving yourself unceasingly to spiritual exercises and divine contemplation.

In such condition, it is well for you to apply yourself to humble, outward works and to refresh yourself in good deeds, to await with unshaken confidence My heavenly visitation, patiently to bear your exile and dryness of mind until you are again visited by Me and freed of all anxieties. For I will cause you to forget your labors and to enjoy inward quiet. I will spread before you the open fields of the Scriptures, so that with an open heart you may begin to advance in the way of My commandments. And you will say: the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with the future glory which shall be revealed to us.

It has been awhile since I pondered Thomas A Kempis' words. I especially appreciate the forget you labors comment...oh if I had the strength not to worry about my future delivery. Lord, thank you for the words of wisdom to grow closer to you each day.

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Toy Review Tuesday:

Hopping Horses...

Every family needs just one...

We have had about five...when I get sick of them, I give them away. One time the horse came off and my kids played with that horse for about five years. They used him as their pet, the donkey in our Christmas play, and the horse used for battle.

Rule #one: never pay full price for one of these great treasures!!! We have been given them, found them in peoples trash, and gotten them from garage sales practically brand new for under $4!!!

What I like:

*boys and girls can use them

*entertains my two year old for almost an hour

*can be used outside or brought inside

What I don't like:

*takes up lots of space inside

*some make noise (look for off button under horse)

*giving them away sometimes makes some of my kids sad

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

My caterpillar is becoming a butterfly...

My sweet little girl is turning 15. All she wanted was a cell phone...and since we were going to give her one of ours when she was out we (nice daddy) decided it was time. We have pretty strict rules and so far with the other two big kids, it hasn't been too bad. Here are the rules we decided on.

Cell Phone Rules (found them here and gave them a little tweak to meet my needs)

1. Phone Number: Do not give your phone number to anyone without Mom or Dad's permission first.

2. Caller ID: Do not answer any calls or reply to any texts unless you know who it is (Caller ID). Always answer when Mom or Dad call.

3. Extras: No downloads ("Get It Now") or using the Internet ("Web") without permission ahead of time -- this costs extra.

4. At Night: Phone MUST be turned off by 10pm each evening and left in mom and dad’s room for charging. It stays off till the next morning after you're ready for school and/or chores are done.

5. Pictures: Sending pictures to anyone requires permission by Mom or Dad first, for now. If you receive any pictures from friends that make you uncomfortable, tell Mom or Dad about it.

6. At School: Phone must be on "silent mode" during school hours and left in your backpack. The phone cannot be used at school during school hours unless you have your teacher's approval first.

7. Off Limits: No cell phone till your homework and jobs are done after and during family times (dinner, family night, etc).

8. Contact List: You can only call or text those who are on your contact list. Any additions to your contact list must be approved by Mom or Dad.

9. Inspection: Mom & Dad can request to inspect your phone at any time.

10. Time Out: Remember this is our phone...If any of the above rules are broken, or you have a bad attitude, Mom or Dad may put the phone on "time-out" for as long as we feel it is necessary.

I am sure there will be more to add in the future. BTW...they know they pay for their portion of the phone bill.

LOOK FOR MORE INFO HERE!!!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

FAT, LOUD, AND PREGNANT is no way to go through life...

These are not pictures of my stomach...

I am at that point of my pregnancy where I am so big, snoring loudly all night, and getting nervous about delivery !!!

My maternity tops are starting to ride up and my pants ride down. I have never looked too hot in a midriff. Come to think of it, I don't think I ever wore one.

I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow, and from what I hear from my better half...I have been snoring up a storm...then I get up to go to the bathroom and can't get comfy again...so off to the couch to try and fit my tummy into a comfy spot.

I know this may sound as a surprise to some but I don't enjoy or have easy labors. I am getting really nervous about being in pain, which makes me anxious, which makes labor even worse.

So say a little prayer for me and I will keep you posted when it is time for the big day, so you can all really start praying!!!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

They are running a muck...

MY IRONMAN!!!

I am not into exercise like my husband...

Thursday is his long run day. He runs anywhere from 24-28miles on that day, then the other days he relaxes with short 10 miles or so. We have a deal, he can exercise as much as he wants as long as it doesn't affect me or the kids...so he chooses to run at 4:30 am...yes in the morning!!! Any weather he is out there, rain, sleet, storms, snow, or ice...he is out there.

This morning as my hubby was out running, my 16 year old headed out about 7:30 for a quick training run, then my hubby stopped by for his refill (which he leaves outside waiting), as he went back out, my three little boys and a cousin headed out to run the neighborhood.

Now if I could only persuade someone to take out baby E for a run, I could sleep in!!!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Our vacation...great ending...

VIEW FROM OUR BALCONY


AUNT BEP BEP CELEBRATING HER B DAY WITH US

#1 CHILD RELAXING AT THE DUNES

#2 CHILD, who I thought would miss us, till we were talking on the phone with him when the van broke down...I think I heard a snicker on the other end of the phone when we had to pull over!!!

#3 CHILD...I THINK HE IS TEXTING ME A I LOVE YOU MOM MESSAGE...

#4 CHILD ENJOYING THE SANDY DUNES

#5 WITH A BIG SMILE


#6 WITH HIS FAVORITE HAT

#7 BEING GOOFY

# 8 AFTER BEING PUMMELED IN THE SAND

#9 SHOWING OFF HER WARES

#10 WHO ENJOYED THE INDOORS ALOT WITH HER 2 FAVORITE GRANDMAS...

#11 WHO WAS GOOD...FOR HIM!!!

For those who read about our bad beginning of our vacation you will be happy to know your prayers worked...the weather was great, our rental home perfect, and the kids were pretty good. I do feel sorry for my hubby who had to deal with the stress of getting the car fixed, bringing back the rental van, and going back to pick up the "fixed" car. Of course the financial stress to...of course we had the same problem fixed 13 months ago and had a 12 month warranty. I think our mechanic (a close friend) who just checked out the car before our trip was just as upset as my hubby was.

Well since my husband is pretty much the computer person in the family, he always puts on pictures on his blog before me...even if I took the really great pictures!!!

All in all it was a successful trip...and we got home in 5 1/2 hours...good we traveled on Sunday!!!
THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+