I really need to get w/it!!!

Im sorry I am not doing very well getting this updated often...I'll try from now on because in just 3 wks our family changes so much as do the kids.....

I've been forgetting lots, haven't been able to clean for my sil, depressing. Guess that is what happens when you work.

We'll start w/last monday I started working for 3 wks, then I get a 2 wks break, work a week and am off all of August... gonna be sad when the paycheck doesn't come in....but my house needs major cleaning (Ive already started my list, even for Troy too lol).

So Well I guess back up a few days...

Sat. 6/20 we went to Porter's 3rd Birthday Party at the Hartstown Firehall. owen was terrified of the firetrucks and Shannon put Lydia in a firetruck and she refused to leave it!!! We had a great time, good food and great socializing. Lydia made a mess eating, but had a good time. Porter's cake had a sock monkey on it (GROSS!!!). Kidding....Im wondering if Cheryl really reads this...she'll be rolling on the floor laughing. The kids played w/toys, balloons, got to see the trucks, eat and get press on firetruck tattoos. It was great.

That night we headed to Meadville's Thurston Classic to possibly see the balloons. Well we were 20 mins past the time they were to decide whether they were going to fly or not....ANDNOT A BALLOON in sight!!!! So as promised ot the kids balloons, headed to the 'dollar tree' for $1 mylar balloons (Owen's a blue star and Lydia's a Disney Princess themed one). Staples had some GREAT deals and we too advantage of that. Then did a 3 wk grocery trip...well things are getting low and we've only completed 2 wks. But at least it's just bread, milk, juice kinda stuff so easy!

Sunday 6/21 FATHERS DAY: The kids got Troy a new fancy tape measure, Owen's broke 2 or 3 of them. (lol). Troy milked, then we met Dad, Helen and Savanna w/our crew at Applebee's. We had the BEST food ever. I decided I don't like margarita's and if I ever want to order one I'll order w/o salt or w/sugar on edge of glass. EWWWW salt and a nice beverage doesn't mix. Afterwards we gassed up, got the Sunday paper and headed to dad's w/my laptop and Mail's pc in hands. Hers , we think, is fixed. Who knows w/her. Then home to bed and...now we start Monday.

My drink that wasn't so great! Minus the salt woulda been GREAT!!!

Dad and Savanna 2 1/2, Lydia 1 1/2 and Owen 3 1/2.

6/22. . . . i trained for registration thru Thursday and was alone Friday and then through July 10 am registering patient's alone. I think it's gone pretty well. After I returned home Monday I was letting Brownie (our 5 1/2 yr old male choc lab, we've had him since March 2004). And I noticed his side of his face was swollen like a baseball size. He had gunk coming out of his eye and his ear was swollen at least 1/2" thick. That previous weekend he'd been crying every time he moved his head and was just looking old!!! So Tuesday we made such a hard decision to have him put to sleep. Pnut and Aunt Mary met me at the vet's office, and the kids were dropped off at Mom's. It was so hard on me. I checked in, made my check out ($105) got him weighed (93 lb, was 115 the previous august). We had a few moments together, the vet came in, gave him a shot in his IV , she said now this is going to be fast. He laid his head down, and that was that.... Off to sleepy land, peacefully, no pain, without a whimper or sigh. :-( The office sent us a card a few days later.

I cried the whole way to work that morning, and the next. It took a few days before I could go downstairs to throw his pillows away, clean up the shedded fur, empty his food dish and close up the bag. We are now shipping 2 full 50lb bags to the farm and 1/2 of one. ohh well.

Thursday after work mom met me at Walmart, and we picked out a new sweeper! I LOVE IT!!! Used it last night for the 1st time, I moved some furniture around. I like the new TV in it's new spot and the book shelf as well. I ran into an old friend, Lisa, we got to chat a little. We met Aunt Mary and Pnut for dinner. And it started to pour, so there went our plans for Kids Carnical at Riverside park.

Thursday I also began to think about another dog already. I asked Owen did he want a dog or a puppy. I seriously was considering a dog, but with kids guess we'd better not chance it and just get a puppy so it's used to kids. I wanted something small. Medium to small sized, non shedding (funny huh , it's a damn dog...gonna shed!).

Friday I also worked, alone w/no one watching me. . . . . don't really remember what we did.

Saturday- June 20 : Tara and I had planned to go to Deer Park. After serious consideration with factors taken into it like Jamestown yard sales, weekend, and nice weekend for campers that they'd probably be busy. So her in laws were out of town. We swam from 1130-330. It was fun. Owen wore his back pack thingy and had a great time diving off the board, jumping into 11'. Made me nervous at 1st, but then realized he does great w/his back pack on. I sunscreened the kids and I 2x. Im burnt! The kids are tan!!! WTH??????? So...it was about 3 or so...Owen jumped into 11' and didn't have his back pack on. Tara jumped in and saved him! Talk about hear stopping. The lil bugger realized he didn't have his pack on when they got to the stairs. ohh well. I'll be peeling like the snake skin I found in my flower bed last evening in a few days. ewwww.

We headed home and not even 3 mins in the car both kids were zonked out! too cute! Shoulda taken a picture. Stopped at a yard sale, got buns at Camp Perry. Troy called me on way home and said he got a tank for our grill we've used less than 20x we got for him last Father's Day. I was so excited. So we had yummy burgers on the grill for dinner. AND I had found on sharonherald.com's classifieds:

3 dacshund female pups the price and telephone #...I called the lady on her cell, she text me 3 pics and Troy and I decided to go sunday to look at them. The 3 are sisters, 10 wks were born 4/18, dad on premise and mom is at owner's . The lady was a little weird. But we decided an hour later we'd get the chubby female that was loveable. The black/tan one is hyper and the skinny one is shy. So we headed to walmart to get puppy supplies. The collar is so cute!!!! And to get Mil's pc and home we came!!!

SORE BURNT me laid around all evening and couldn't sleep very well.

I'll post pictures maybe this weekend of the new puppy. I get her tomorrow after work. I cannot decide on a name. Here's what we're thinking:

EVA, ALLIE, MOLLY, MILEY, MAGGIE, ABBY ? ?? ? ? ?

????We had 9 mos to decide w/the kids we've got like 2 days with the new puppy.

~sorry for any typos, as most know we've got a broken laptop screen. We've found a few brand new on ebay, but Ive got to figure out what is wrong w/my paypal acct. That Ive got a 1-800 for and need a moment of quietness. ROFLMAO. . . with 2 kids under 4 that's a joke!!!

Busy Boring Blah

Well right now I just feel blah. Not real sure. Maybe it was from my boring day today compared to yesterday. I seem to do so well mood wise if I continue to keep busy......

Yesterday we were so busy with my cousin's open house. I took Hot Chicken dip and Andrew's photo collage over to his open house, set up the table where his stuff was and plugged my dip in and left. Apparently some family members didn't like that. But I only live less than 10 mi away and 10 minutes. I knew if we were there (the park) an hour and a half before the photographer was scheduled to come take a bunch of family pictures, the kids would NEVER stay clean. So Owen went with Troy to delivery a load of hay and Lydia rode with me. We ventured back home, got ready and headed back. I also knew the kids would be on family overload by the time it was picture time. The pictures turned out well as far as cooperation goes, we'll see when they get in....Im sure they're great. We were able to proof a few. YEA! Kara was very pleasant too. Aunt Billie & Uncle Chuck had TONS of leftovers....and we all moved the party to their house. Around 9ish I decided it was time to get the kids in their PJ's and head home (20 min drive)....they were SOUND ASLEEP when we got home. Unfortunately Owen realized daddy carried him in last night and woke up for a little while. We were in bed around 10 and sleeping. I tossed and turned all night. Must of been the 2 cans of caffinated pop I can around 7pm. Don't think I'll be doing that again.

Today Troy and I volunteered at Strawberry Days in the Mercer County Farm Bureau ice cream bootg. B-O-R-I-N-G!!! I took a few walks, saw a few people I knew..... I did get chocolate covered strawberry's from Shannon's Kandy Kitchen that I absolutely LOVE. But come on $6.50 for a 1/2 lb box. i usually only get them once maybe twice a year (Stoneboro Fair and possibly Penn Woods Craft show). Also found a booth selling towels, bags, blankets, bibs, etc cloth. I got a matching bib and blanket for a gift....it's farm print, for kids. And 2 handtowels w/matching pot holders, I picked up a friend a bday gift of pot holders that match her kitchen. I think though after I took a close look at them that maybe it's something I could try to make as gifts as August through December I really do not have alot of days to work. And it'd be something personalized, cheaper (I think) and useful that people woould use as a Christmas gift. We'll see. Mom got me a small sewing machine a few years ago and I havent even taken it out of the box.I don't know where to even start.

As I type this Owen is sounds asleep in unders in my bed, hope he doesn't pee. And Lydia's watching the Wonder Pets sitting in the kiddo chair I got for $5 at a yard sale.

So....Ive been thinking about a yard sale Aug 14 & 15...that's for sure I want to have one...but I can't make up my mind if I am done having children or not. 1 week it's YES we are done...then the next it's NO. So I think I had better only save what I truly like and would need that won't go back within 4-5 yrs. I say that because Lydia has to at least be in Preschool and Owen grade school, and my Mirena isn't due to come out until March 2014. It's such a hard decision. i do have a ton of stuff Id like to get rid of, and a savings for a Wii or Cricut I'd like to add to.

Troy's cousin Krista got home and had a horrible headache tonight, so we're specifically praying for her healing and well being tonight. I had mentioned to her about coming over tomorrrow. But I think I am going ot hold off for a few more days...I can remember all too well what she's feeling like bringing home a new baby, having a son at home already, a husband that works, a family that wants to visit and the pain of a CSection after already having a natural child birth....ICK. So I am going to see if this is okay with her...Im hoping it is unless sh'es truly set on me coming over. Mom's on vacation this week, so I am going to have her come sit w/the kids while I go visit and take dinner and a gift.

Well I think some little girl has a present, not a nice one lol, for me in her diaper. She needs a bath too. Guess Owen will have to wait til morning to get his.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!!

I swear we always are on the go....

Seems like as soon as the weather breaks we are as busy as ever.......
I worked 2 days this week. Which was enough. For some reason I loose lack of concentration. But we were busy today, so that helped stay focused.

Yesterday Troy's cousin had a routine OB appointment and was induced last night. Today around 2pm Jillian Leigh Cratty was born to Jerrod and Krista Cratty weighing in at 6 lbs 9.2 oz. We're still awaiting height measurements. She was born via C-section due to her cord being wrapped. Pretty common, but something a previous natural child birth mom never wants is a C-Section. I hope to go meet Jillian and congratulate her parents and new big brother Monday. My kiddos are staying w/Grammy though. i'll try to get a pic of her and I to post. Tonight we went shopping and bought her and her big brother a gift. When Jillian gets a little older and her mommy is doing better we'll let Owen and Lydia meet her.

Yesterday after work I picked the kids up from in laws FRESHLY BATHED! My mother-in-law is so good to me. Kids and I went to Aunt Billie's and Uncle Chuck's for dinner, to visit and upload pictures for her. Was fun! The kids had a blast.

Today they got to go to the Leise house. Aunt Elaine took them along w/her 3 (Matthew,14, Joel 10 and Rebekah 7 ) to McDonald's and Hempfield Park. They both took a nap in the car on our way to Meadville. Had to get ingredients for my Buffalo Chicken Hot Dip For Andy's open house, we ate dinner at King's (was alright), shopped at Walmart and headed to down town Meadville to pick up pictures at Walgreens. I got 252 pics printed for like $25. I found a coupon code for 33% off my order and I saved $12!!!! I like to get my pics printed in bulk...cheaper that way.

Tomorrow I plan to get Andy's collage done, signs for the food and hopefully the card for everyone to sign. I also have a few things to type up for the collage. Kids to bathe. Few loads of laundry (I know why am I typing this......so I can see everything I have to do)...a few phone calls to make, hopefully go to town to get gas, banking, strawberries, jello that forgot at store tonight and maybe hit a yard sale.

Take care
have a good weekend. Will have photos hopefully monday night loaded.

Busy,Busy, Busy

This past weekend we sure we quite busy. After work on Friday June 5 we headed to the Hunt's house for dinner with some family members and the graduate! Andrew graduated from CP Friday nite!!!! I got some nice pictures for his poster board for his open house.

Saturday: Owen and I dropped Lydia off to Grammy's house on our way to Logan's birthday party at the Olympic Fun Center. He had a blast. We attended Mommy & Me this past Spring with Laura and Logan L. Logan turned 3 and cellebrated with a batman themed party at the Fun Center. Owen won over 500 tickets out of the machines and cashed in for 2 small plastic Care Bear figurines for his sister, a frisbee and an inflatable Sponge Bob Hammer. Then he donated the remaining tickets to a friend. I'll post a few pics from the party. My camera didn't do super great in there. We'd like to go back again. As they have specials.

After the party we made a quick trip to Walmart to get some photos printed, picked up Lydia and following Mom, Aunt Mary and Savanna to CP School for the CP Lion's Annual Car Cruise In and Chinese Auction. Someone always wins something in my family. This year I won a small bottle cooler and Wilhelm Winery T Shirt. Owen and Savanna played with the plastic golf set him and I had purchased at our quick trip to Walmart. Afterwards we headed home, picked up Troy and went for ice cream. mmmmm

Sunday was a slower day.....I cleaned the house, kids played then in the evening we headed over to the Rowland's to play outside and enjoy their fire they had. Was nice. Got bit by a few bugs despite me rubbing myself up with bug repellant wipes. I think they just like my blood cause it's sweet. ha ha ha ....... The kids had a blast. (pics to be posted as well....Im trying to get hang of blogging and adding pictures).

Tara picked me up for Card class last night. Got to ride in her new car! Something about the new car smell. It was quite roomy too once you get into a car. Im not used to riding in a car, just mom's whenever that may be. Had a great time. Will try to put my favorite card up too. I enjoy card making so much. I wish I had a room set up. But when we are short a room to begin with for the kids....I wont be getting me craft room any time soon. lol. The kids went to Grammy's while I went to Shannon's. They walked over to Uncle Jack's and played. They had a great time with grammy and aunt Mary.

Today Brutus came to play for a few hours. I'll post a puppy pic and now. He was born the day after Thanksgiving (im pretty sure)....I wanted to bring him home w/me. But Ive called him my God child. So Shannon was heading to her sisters North of here and dropped him off. Lydia had so much fun. Owen wasn't quite sure, but got used to him. Troy even warmed up a little to him. He's so cute, listens well and is calm.

Back to work tomorrow for a few days, then off Friday to Monday. We'll be busy again Fri-Sun. Andrew's open house is Saturday and I am helping with that, we're having family pics done, family from out of town will be in and Sunday is Father's Day and also Grove City's Strawberry Festival...Troy and I are to work in the booth there serving ice cream sunday.

Take care!

It's been SOOOOOOO long..........

I am sorry it has been so long. Im going to try to do better - I promise.

The kids are well. Lydia's working on the eye teeth coming through. She says mom, dad, baaaa (owen), woof woof, bite, moo..... that's all I can think of. It's not very much. She follows Owen around like a mini me. It's funny. She got her ears pierced the 1st Friday in May. She's done very well with them. Haven't had any major problems. And she looks beautiful with them. Owen cried when she had it done. She's 24 lbs and 31". Wearing 12-18 mo clothes. She's so tall. LOVES shoes!!!!

Owen is up to the usual....into everything. He continues to love the water. If the sun is shining and it's chilly out, he thinks he doesn't need a jacket. He got his hair buzzed for the last time a few weeks ago......it was an awful experience. NEVER again. Always scissor cut from now on. Does look alright, not perfect, but he gets so hot so easily. He got a bike for Easter. I ask him months later where he got it " THAT RABBIT!!!" what a hoot. He's been invited ot his first party! Im excited and nervous at the same time. I'll stay with him. Just different when you don't really know the family closely like we're used to. Owen has shown a new interest in going to Porter's to play. He's also playing with Kyle better. In the fall Owen will got to preschool 2 days a week. I can't wait!

The kids got a kids swimming pool fromWalmart with their Easter gift cards from Aunt Joanne & Uncle Tom. They love it. Needs drained and refilled with clean water. Owen is having a bird that there are bugs in it adn that the dog has been drinking out of it. lol . They love their bubble machine we purchased. Hoping in the next few days we can get outside. It's been a few days.

Tonight our friends son , Porter, came to play while his mommy & daddy went to his sisters graduation. He is such a good little boy and full of questions. He's so concerned about Lydia, what Troy's doing and those bales in our back yard. The sun finally went down so now we're just worried about Lydia. So cute!!!! Handsome lil fella too!!!!

All the corn, soy beans and oats are planted and the troops are heading to the Leise farm to do their hay this week, then our 1st cutting next week. Last week Troy had Autumn's embryo's implanted, which were flushed in January.....and she was preg checked and IS PREGNANT!!!! YEAAAAAAAA Marlyn and I got all the calves registrations entered in and sent via the Guernsey website and they're back already. They're leasing out an animal this year. Exciting!! i am only hoping we can do that with 2 other little boys that I know. (KPH and PJR).

Last week I hosted Stampin Up club. I made it to my goal and am going to get my set I was wanting. Dorky I know. But it's cute!!! I can't wait....i think Ive got a total of 8 sets I purchased, earned and so forth coming in....shoulda spent the extra and had rushed!!! lol

Tomorrow I am off to clean my sil's, run errands and that's about it. I have a few more cards I need to get made. Got the baby one done today for a little boy's family that was in our Mommy & Me group. They had a new baby boy yesterday. I think it turned out neat. i'll have to start posting pics of my cards if I am going to talk about them.

Well had better end now....turning into a story.....ohh before I forget....I had my aunt and mom help me with flower beds.