Locked Out of Blog

Finally, an Update.

  I was locked out of my blog forever it seems! I have no idea why. A virus or a bug maybe? I contacted Google numerous amount of times before it was fixed. They really need a better way to fix things like, be able to email a person directly or something.
  Anyways, lots going on. My oldest daughter is starting Kindergarten in September, my full time classes start in less than 2 weeks, both daughters birthdays coming up in September, we are having a baby January 27th, husband is deploying soon, and we'll be moving from the great state of NY back to the great state of Texas for awhile. Talk about stress! I trust the good Lord though will work it all out though in our favor!
  I don't have a lot of time this morning. Just wanted to post an update after months of not blogging. :)

  Kate

The Three Amigos

A New Post

I haven't posted in a few days. Been busy with the kids and the in laws! Here are some pics I took on our nature walk/picnic we took on Daddy's lunch break today.

Kate

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Three Is Company

Family

 

Good morning!!

 What beautiful smiles to wake up to! The girls' brother Isaac, my Mother-in-law, and her boyfriend made it to NY and we are certainly happy to have them. I love seeing these three laugh and play together. I wish it could be this way all the time, but we only have him for a week.

  Here are some pics I took yesterday from the splash park.

Don't you just love 'em?

 

Kate

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God Always Knows Just What I Need

Life Is Hectic

  Although, we have been in our new home since March many things are still out of place. Not enough places to put things and not enough things. Doctors appointments are endless it seems right now trying to get everyone's vacs and physicals for school. Cleaning house is a never ending cycle. Not enough time in a day I say.
  I stumbled across this story on a blog I read and this is why I say God always knows just what I need.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous “yes.” The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. ”Now,” said the professor as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things—your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions—and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else—the small stuff. “If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued, “there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. ”Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first—the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.” One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”

  Good stuff.

Kate

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Love My Life

Good Morning

  It's 7:33a and a little chilly outside. My husband went to work early this morning and my daughter woke me up about that time demanding a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich. I tried to ignore her for a few minutes before I couldn't take any more of the "Mama, I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich. Mama, I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich. Mama, I...". Now, we are outside. She is playing in our backyard, while I sit here and have my coffee. It's soo nice. I enjoy mornings like these. My youngest, Zoe, is now awake as well.
  Of course, the first thing I heard about this morning, aside from the pb&j, was about their friends. Yesterday, they made 2 new friends. Anasia and Quinton from down the street and man oh man did they wear me out! Trying to keep them all entertained and cleaning messes. I let them paint, which was probably a bad idea, but they had fun. Ava has already informed that Anasia promised she would stay the night when she got home from school. Kids are funny.  :)
  Da'Ron and I have talked about where we might go if and when he resigns, which is still a ways from now (2014). Colorado, Washington, Hawaii... I'm not really interested in Washington. I would love to see Hawaii, but I'm not sure I want to live there. Being on an Island scares me. The thought of it anyway... Okay, more like the thought of a Tsunami. Colorado does, however, sound appealing. Mainly because my sister and her husband and my sweet baby niece live there. In 2 years from now, they may have moved on, but it still looks nice. I love it here in New York. I still haven't seen the city, but I love this area. I'm a small town, country girl and if you love the outdoors, you will love upstate NY. Fort Hood would be closer to home, but I am really not interested in moving back to Texas just yet. Not only are the summers too hot these days, but my husband and I were born and raised there. It's all we'd known until the military. Why not travel and experience something else before we decide we want to go back? We're young and have plenty of time to make those decisions..
  The car has still not been fixed. HOPEFULLY, getting that done today and will be done by tomorrow in time to pick Nina and Isaac up from the airport. Praying praying praying hard!
  I have no pictures this post, sorry.
  Everyone have a great day!

Kate

:)

So Much To Do In So Little Time

Overwhelmed

  Geez, where do I even start??? 

1. The car is still not inspected and we have to pick Nina and Isaac up from the airport in Syracuse on Saturday. We are supposed to be getting a loan from AERF, but I don't know how long the car will be in the shop, so I am still stressing over it even though Da'Ron tells me not too and even though I give it to God every night and pick it right back up the next day.  :-/
2. Getting myself, Ava, and Zoe in school all at the same time is stressful. I already have everything turned in for my summer class and I FINALLY have all the paperwork for my aid for fall, which is a relief. I just have to get it all turned in and I still have to go get my meningitis vac. I just really don't like going to the doctors here because if you make an appointment it takes two weeks to even get in and if you walk in, the lady at the desk is so rude. I got Ava's packet for Kindergarten and Zoe's packet for Pre-K and have them both filled out. The only annoying thing about it is that I have to take Zoe for ANOTHER physical because the one in the packet is the one that has to be turned in and it also asks for "lead test results". Reallly? Wtf? && then Ava doesn't start school until September and I start school August 27th, so I will have to figure out a babysitting situation by then.
3. I love our big and roomy house, but I seriously do not love cleaning it. I'm just picking it up a little at a time (because I know it will get destroyed again) and then tomorrow (the day before Nina and Isaac get in) I will do a full-on deep cleaning so it will be super nice when they get here.

  Hmm... Okay, so I guess that's all the major stuff keeping me stressed out.

  I'm not putting this on my list because it is dumb, but I'm also stressing because I gained 8 lbs last month apparently and I'm NOT pregnant so what is wronggg? :( So sad. I want to go shopping, but I don't because not only are we tight on money, but I don't want to buy clothes a size bigger. I have everything I need to start Insanity, but I probably won't be starting it for another week (after Nina and Isaac aand Nina's boyfriend Derek go home). Like, it is seriously depressing me. I don't even feel pretty. If I knew HOW I gained 8 lbs I probably wouldn't care as much, but I'm not pregnant and I don't even eat that much.  :-/

  Don't you just love reading all of this negative energy? Sorry, I'm usually pretty positive I am just so overwhelmed at the moment.

  I'll end this post with some positive pictures. How is that?

Mufasa. He loves me.

"Superstarrrr!" Haha. My little darlin' angels.

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  Everyone have a great day!

Kate

:)

Lots of Extra Family Time

Stranded

  Well, it all started last week or maybe two weeks ago, heck I don't know. We took our car in for inspection excepting to get through it, but noooo. Our whole brake system has to be replaced, which apparently is going to cost between $500-1000. If you have that kind of money on hand it may seem like no big deal, but around here our budget is tight. :-/ We may have found a way to possibly get atleast some of the money, so I just keep praying to God every night for the finances to get it fixed! I read somewhere that sometimes we leave our burdens at the foot of Jesus, only to pick them right back up, which is so true. I have to learn that once I give it to God there is nothing else I can do, so quit worrying!
  That being said, we haven't done anything for literally two weeks to save money. We have everything we need here on the base, so it hasn't been too much of an inconvience, but my Mother-in-law is coming on Saturday, all the way from Texas, so we definitely have to have it fixed by then.

  Last night, we fired up our ghetto grill.  :) Not only is it lopsided, but the girls had been pouring dirt in it playing pretend outside we had to give it a good cleaning first, but it gets the job done! We grilled some turkey burgers and I am happy to say that my husband prefers turkey meat over beef. I know this because I made a turkey meatloaf one time and he said it was better than any meatloaf he had ever had and last night he said that it tasted so much better; that it had a smoother taste than beef. Don't get me wrong I loooove beef. I love meat in general, but I do try to cook healthy around here what my family will actually eat. :)

Zoe playing some music while we were grilling.

Haha! Doesn't he look happy to be having his picture taken? Not! ;)

  Anyways, hopefully getting the car thing sorted out within the next couple of days and we will be able to get off of the base and do something fun.  :)

  Oh also, not only is Mother-in-law coming to visit, but the girls' brother Isaac! We are very excited to be having them here!! The only thing I'm worried about is cooking! :-/ I'm a pretty good cook, but I only cook for four. Gonna have to double all the recipes I guess!

Kate

:)