Good Morning......
This is to share my thoughts about my little girl (I know....she isn't little anymore - after all she is 13, but she still is my baby girl). Last night she had her first babysitting job. This past summer she took an all day babysitting course and has been anxious ever since to have a job to make money. Rachel loves to shop and the best thing about her is that she is such a giving child. When is shopping she likes to buy something for others and not just herself (I give credit for that and her love of reading to Grandma Hattie). We drove her to Clarksville, Indiana yesterday afternoon (an hour away) to babysit for someone that I work for. She spent the night and will be coming home some time this morning. She was not nervous or anxious, I think I was enough of both for both of us. I guess maybe this is what my felt the first time I babysat, or maybe not.
Well, I hope that you all have a blessed and wonderful Sunday! I am off to get ready for church and later to help a little lad (Isaac) with a habitat project for class.
Love,
Tina
P.S. Those of us in the house that have a lot of Iowa blood running through us are thrilled we had a light dusting of snow last night. In fact the little lad was up and dressed and ready to go out and "play" in it by 8:30!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Pictures at long last
Sharing the beautiful fall color that surrounded
us until this weekend!
Oh and the concert was AWESOME!!!!!! We all had a great time, but I think Rachel had the best time of all. They all gave a great concert - James Otto has the cutest dimples, and Rachel thinks he is cute. Trace Atkins is just loving what he does and of course Alan Jackson is just happy to be doin' what he is doing and loving every minute of it.
us until this weekend!
I think I need a better software, any suggestions
would be nice.........
Oh and the concert was AWESOME!!!!!! We all had a great time, but I think Rachel had the best time of all. They all gave a great concert - James Otto has the cutest dimples, and Rachel thinks he is cute. Trace Atkins is just loving what he does and of course Alan Jackson is just happy to be doin' what he is doing and loving every minute of it.
Well, it is late, so off to bed with myself! Have a great week everyone!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Off to see a concert...
Well in about 30 minutes we will be leaving our house for Northern Kentucky for Rachel's first concert. As a gift for her 13th birthday we gave her tickets to go see a concert (with the caveat that the parents got to go)! So around 7:30 tonight we will be seeing Trace Adkins & Alan Jackson at the Bank of Kentucky Center on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. I'll try and have an update tomorrow to let you know how it went. All we know is that there is one very very excited 13th year old girl in our house!
Monday, November 3, 2008
We didn't fall off planet earth..........
Hello out there in blogger land -
I know it has been a while since I updated, life has gotten a bit out of control.
Here is the update I promised to do the week of the 21st; Darryl's report was okay, not a shocker, but normally the 1st quarter is a good one, it is here on out that we need to stay focused on getting the work done, however we can't go to school with him and make sure that he turns it in. What is a parent to do (any helpful hints from those with boys would be much appreciated)?
Last Tuesday we went to part of Darryl's Parent/Teacher conferences (we were double booked - Isaac had a game at 6:00). His teacher's had good things to say, the same thing that we have heard for a few years, he gets it and is bright, just doesn't always turn in the work. We are finishing his conferences on Thursday (or most likely Russell, since I am not certain I will make it home in time). Tonight were Parent/Teacher conferences for Rachel. All of her teacher's had glowing things to say about her......that she is a joy in class and does not follow the crowd and is her own person. We are thankful for that, we so pray each and every day that she continues on that path, and doesn't give in to peer pressure. Her pre-algebra teacher says she is making good progress and is willing to work with her after school. Her Language Arts teacher said that Rachel is a very good writer and is making it her goal for Rachel to get a distinguished, that she is almost there. Tomorrow night is Parent/Teacher conferences with Isaac's teacher. I am sure we will hear that he needs to apply himself and stay on task (that was the comment on his report cards).
We are enjoying the fall weather, and the beautiful change of season. I am hoping to get some pictures this weekend of the wonderful color. It was an amazing experience to look out my kitchen window and see the hillside full of fall color!
Friday is Rachel's 13th birthday concert, she (or should I say we, Russell, Rachel and I) are going to Alan Jackson and Trace Adkins. I am off work on Friday and am not sure who is more excited, Rachel, Russell or I. It will be a great time.
I leave you one last blessing - a wonderful husband who over the past year has endured far more than I am sure that ever thought he would have to endure. God knew what he was doing when he sent him to me (and Rachel and Isaac). I love my kids, all of them, as they are very unique and bring such wonderfulness to my life, even though sometimes they make me crazy. I am thankful for parents who loved me enough to bring me into the world and do the best that they knew how, as I have now learned, children do not come with manuals and every day is an adventure (I miss you both so much)! I am thankful for family, without them (especially my Grandma-as a little girl I so wanted to be just like her-ironic that my life in a lot of ways was a replica of hers) I wouldn't be who I am today - thanks for never giving up on me and always loving me no matter what! I am thankful for my "newer" family - the Spencer's! They welcomed me into their lives and even thought I don't tell them often enough, I love them all very much and consider myself lucky to be a part of them! For those people in my life that are family (and you know who you are), for being there for me through everything and holding me up when I couldn't do it myself! God sent each and every person into my life for a reason and/or a season. Most of you reading this were sent for a reason and not just for a season!
I have much more I could say, but I think I have rambled on for long enough! Until next time, take time to stop and look at the changing colors of the leaves, breath the crisp morning air and enjoy life, it a true gift from God - treasure it!
Love from Kentucky!
I know it has been a while since I updated, life has gotten a bit out of control.
Here is the update I promised to do the week of the 21st; Darryl's report was okay, not a shocker, but normally the 1st quarter is a good one, it is here on out that we need to stay focused on getting the work done, however we can't go to school with him and make sure that he turns it in. What is a parent to do (any helpful hints from those with boys would be much appreciated)?
Last Tuesday we went to part of Darryl's Parent/Teacher conferences (we were double booked - Isaac had a game at 6:00). His teacher's had good things to say, the same thing that we have heard for a few years, he gets it and is bright, just doesn't always turn in the work. We are finishing his conferences on Thursday (or most likely Russell, since I am not certain I will make it home in time). Tonight were Parent/Teacher conferences for Rachel. All of her teacher's had glowing things to say about her......that she is a joy in class and does not follow the crowd and is her own person. We are thankful for that, we so pray each and every day that she continues on that path, and doesn't give in to peer pressure. Her pre-algebra teacher says she is making good progress and is willing to work with her after school. Her Language Arts teacher said that Rachel is a very good writer and is making it her goal for Rachel to get a distinguished, that she is almost there. Tomorrow night is Parent/Teacher conferences with Isaac's teacher. I am sure we will hear that he needs to apply himself and stay on task (that was the comment on his report cards).
We are enjoying the fall weather, and the beautiful change of season. I am hoping to get some pictures this weekend of the wonderful color. It was an amazing experience to look out my kitchen window and see the hillside full of fall color!
Friday is Rachel's 13th birthday concert, she (or should I say we, Russell, Rachel and I) are going to Alan Jackson and Trace Adkins. I am off work on Friday and am not sure who is more excited, Rachel, Russell or I. It will be a great time.
I leave you one last blessing - a wonderful husband who over the past year has endured far more than I am sure that ever thought he would have to endure. God knew what he was doing when he sent him to me (and Rachel and Isaac). I love my kids, all of them, as they are very unique and bring such wonderfulness to my life, even though sometimes they make me crazy. I am thankful for parents who loved me enough to bring me into the world and do the best that they knew how, as I have now learned, children do not come with manuals and every day is an adventure (I miss you both so much)! I am thankful for family, without them (especially my Grandma-as a little girl I so wanted to be just like her-ironic that my life in a lot of ways was a replica of hers) I wouldn't be who I am today - thanks for never giving up on me and always loving me no matter what! I am thankful for my "newer" family - the Spencer's! They welcomed me into their lives and even thought I don't tell them often enough, I love them all very much and consider myself lucky to be a part of them! For those people in my life that are family (and you know who you are), for being there for me through everything and holding me up when I couldn't do it myself! God sent each and every person into my life for a reason and/or a season. Most of you reading this were sent for a reason and not just for a season!
I have much more I could say, but I think I have rambled on for long enough! Until next time, take time to stop and look at the changing colors of the leaves, breath the crisp morning air and enjoy life, it a true gift from God - treasure it!
Love from Kentucky!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Latest Happenings
Hello All,
First of all, I know.........I still owe you pictures. I promise I am truly working on it! I think I have slightly over-extended myself (for some of you I know you are so not shocked)! We had an awesome week, busy but awesome.
Things are chugging along at the Spencer/Schwarz house and it appears that fall may have finally arrived. I love not having either air conditioning or heat on - this has to be my favorite time of year.
Last week, we did have a bit of drama. Darryl has been having an issue with his toe and he ended up having to have a portion of his toenail removed. The interesting thing was, that for whatever reason the nurse did not not help the doctor, and Russell became the "assistant". The other exciting thing that took place during the visit was that Darryl passed out - I think this spooked the dad bit, but he was okay. It is looking better, so I think he is on the mend!
This is report card week, two of the three have arrived home. For those wondering, Rachel's was awesome, she is being very challenged in pre-algebra and having a bit of a time achieving that almighty "A", with that being said, with the exception of math the entire report card was A's. Isaac's report card continues to surprise us, things that were good grades at mid-term had slipped a couple of grades, spelling! He could use some work on reading directions and tends to not want to finish his class work, which results in a mediocre grade. All in we are very pleased with his progress, after all we know he is not driven like Rachel, nor do we expect him to be like her. The only report card left to arrive is Darryl's, we are being told it will be good, but unfortunately after several years of hearing this, we just can't buy in until we have the report card in hand. Cross your fingers with us that it will be good! At mid-term we already had 12 missed assignments and lost computer privileges for 12 days. I'll have to give you an update on Thursday, in the meantime pray and cross those fingers.
I have one quick request tonight as I write this, please pray that I can work through some things concerning my daddy. I don't know if it is the weather change, getting kids school pictures or what, but the last couple of weeks have been extremely hard. I am missing him so much and just want to hear him say he loves me one last time!
Well, it has been a long day, I just got home at 8:45, left work and went straight to the football field, as Isaac had a game and then worked my concession stand duty for the season.
Have a great evening/morning (depending on when you read this)!
Sending you all love from Kentucky!
P.S. I forgot to remind you all that UK Basketball is just around the corner - GO UK!!!
First of all, I know.........I still owe you pictures. I promise I am truly working on it! I think I have slightly over-extended myself (for some of you I know you are so not shocked)! We had an awesome week, busy but awesome.
Things are chugging along at the Spencer/Schwarz house and it appears that fall may have finally arrived. I love not having either air conditioning or heat on - this has to be my favorite time of year.
Last week, we did have a bit of drama. Darryl has been having an issue with his toe and he ended up having to have a portion of his toenail removed. The interesting thing was, that for whatever reason the nurse did not not help the doctor, and Russell became the "assistant". The other exciting thing that took place during the visit was that Darryl passed out - I think this spooked the dad bit, but he was okay. It is looking better, so I think he is on the mend!
This is report card week, two of the three have arrived home. For those wondering, Rachel's was awesome, she is being very challenged in pre-algebra and having a bit of a time achieving that almighty "A", with that being said, with the exception of math the entire report card was A's. Isaac's report card continues to surprise us, things that were good grades at mid-term had slipped a couple of grades, spelling! He could use some work on reading directions and tends to not want to finish his class work, which results in a mediocre grade. All in we are very pleased with his progress, after all we know he is not driven like Rachel, nor do we expect him to be like her. The only report card left to arrive is Darryl's, we are being told it will be good, but unfortunately after several years of hearing this, we just can't buy in until we have the report card in hand. Cross your fingers with us that it will be good! At mid-term we already had 12 missed assignments and lost computer privileges for 12 days. I'll have to give you an update on Thursday, in the meantime pray and cross those fingers.
I have one quick request tonight as I write this, please pray that I can work through some things concerning my daddy. I don't know if it is the weather change, getting kids school pictures or what, but the last couple of weeks have been extremely hard. I am missing him so much and just want to hear him say he loves me one last time!
Well, it has been a long day, I just got home at 8:45, left work and went straight to the football field, as Isaac had a game and then worked my concession stand duty for the season.
Have a great evening/morning (depending on when you read this)!
Sending you all love from Kentucky!
P.S. I forgot to remind you all that UK Basketball is just around the corner - GO UK!!!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
The latest happenings......
What a week we have had! The kids have been on fall break the entire week, so Russell took the opportunity to get some projects completed that require more than one pair of hands. He wanted to get a lot accomplished, however he managed to get a "bug" and was not feeling up to par for a few days. He left on Thursday morning for his annual fishing trip to Lake Cumberland with his brothers, and will be home on Sunday late afternoon. We all miss him, but are glad he is talking time to do something for himself, since he does so much for all of us.
I took vacation days on Thursday and Friday.......I don't think they were really vacation days though! On Thursday, we went through Isaac's room top to bottom - which involved cleaning every nook, disposing of broken toys, rearranging the room for winter (needed to get the bed away from the windows), and vacuum really well. Once we were done with Isaac's room, it was on to Rachel's. We removed several bags of clothes for Goodwill! That child will not part with something even it if is way too small! We are finishing up under her bed this evening when it cools down. Darryl's room will have to come at a later date - in fact I think Russell is going to try and tackle that this week, since were are suppose to finally get some rain the middle of the week. In the evening, Isaac had a football game and while we didn't win, he did score a touchdown. That boy can run..........
Friday the kids and I spent the day hanging out and doing errands. I got the older kids a white board/bulletin board to help them get more organized (not that Rachel needs more organization, but I wanted it to be fair). Isaac got to pick out a toy, and with his big brother's help he received a bow and arrow (the arrow are plastic with suction cups)! We went out for Chinese lunch, since that is not one of Russell's favorites. We had a great time. Friday night was Cub/Boy Scout outing at the scoutmaster's house. They do a hot dog roast, hayride and camp out. We all went (the 4 of us) and had a great time. Darryl camped out in a tent, Rachel spent the night with the girls inside, Isaac and I came home and camped out in our bedroom. My back isn't up to much sleeping in a tent these days, so we had to come home. The older kids stayed and hung out with the scoutmasters son (who is Darryl's friend) and his daughter (who is Rachel's friend). I'm now off to do yet another load of laundry (I think I've done 12 loads the past couple of days............I think dirty laundry multiplies in dirty rooms), make dinner and give the boys haircuts.
I know I promised pictures, and I hope to get to that this week, but it is stacking up to be another hectic week, so I won't make any empty promises.
Hope you all have a blessed weekend!
I took vacation days on Thursday and Friday.......I don't think they were really vacation days though! On Thursday, we went through Isaac's room top to bottom - which involved cleaning every nook, disposing of broken toys, rearranging the room for winter (needed to get the bed away from the windows), and vacuum really well. Once we were done with Isaac's room, it was on to Rachel's. We removed several bags of clothes for Goodwill! That child will not part with something even it if is way too small! We are finishing up under her bed this evening when it cools down. Darryl's room will have to come at a later date - in fact I think Russell is going to try and tackle that this week, since were are suppose to finally get some rain the middle of the week. In the evening, Isaac had a football game and while we didn't win, he did score a touchdown. That boy can run..........
Friday the kids and I spent the day hanging out and doing errands. I got the older kids a white board/bulletin board to help them get more organized (not that Rachel needs more organization, but I wanted it to be fair). Isaac got to pick out a toy, and with his big brother's help he received a bow and arrow (the arrow are plastic with suction cups)! We went out for Chinese lunch, since that is not one of Russell's favorites. We had a great time. Friday night was Cub/Boy Scout outing at the scoutmaster's house. They do a hot dog roast, hayride and camp out. We all went (the 4 of us) and had a great time. Darryl camped out in a tent, Rachel spent the night with the girls inside, Isaac and I came home and camped out in our bedroom. My back isn't up to much sleeping in a tent these days, so we had to come home. The older kids stayed and hung out with the scoutmasters son (who is Darryl's friend) and his daughter (who is Rachel's friend). I'm now off to do yet another load of laundry (I think I've done 12 loads the past couple of days............I think dirty laundry multiplies in dirty rooms), make dinner and give the boys haircuts.
I know I promised pictures, and I hope to get to that this week, but it is stacking up to be another hectic week, so I won't make any empty promises.
Hope you all have a blessed weekend!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Football Update...........
Hi Ya'll......
Just a quick post before I'm off to watch CSI - Las Vegas. I wanted to let you know that our little football player scored a touchdown tonight! He did a great job of running in the ball.....he had to do a bit of zigging and zagging, but he was persistent and scored. Unfortunately, we didn't win, but they played a pretty good game, now we just need to get our defense in the right places.
Have a great evening!
Just a quick post before I'm off to watch CSI - Las Vegas. I wanted to let you know that our little football player scored a touchdown tonight! He did a great job of running in the ball.....he had to do a bit of zigging and zagging, but he was persistent and scored. Unfortunately, we didn't win, but they played a pretty good game, now we just need to get our defense in the right places.
Have a great evening!
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