More sickness...

I am SO tired of having sick people in the house. We're on week 3 right now, and have 2 kids sick still....and a third one just came back in saying he wasn't feeling well. Jason has been sick now for 3 weeks. This HAS TO end soon!

So I haven't been on here for a while...understatement. I got to do a bunch of running around on my birthday...we had all kinds of award ceremonies at the elementary school...
Justin made the Principal's list with straight As...and had perfect attendance.
Heather made the Honor Roll and had perfect attendance.
Leah had perfect attendance...1st graders don't have the opportunity to make Honor Roll. Unfortunately, the teacher didn't get her name on the list, and we didn't get to take any pictures.

The school has this really cool mural...Katherine loves it!

That night, some really good friends surprised me with a portable party...complete with cake, candles, soda, and balloons. Then, they took me out for dinner and coffee...and a couple of hours of fun an laughter.

Work has been CRAZY...trying to keep with sick people, messy house, AND loads of work...please forgive my absence from my blog. I WILL be back...hopefully soon!

Congratulations, Heather!

Heather was awarded a Citizenship Award at school today for Fairness.
Congratulations, my girl! I'm proud of you!!

Bloggy Lovin'

Wendy, from The Adventures of MomLady, has bestowed this lovely little button on me....so I am going to pass on the love to some other wonderful bloggy friends...

To all those wonderful people who have supported and encouraged, but especially to:

Jen at Mommy of Many for leading the way in the Dance of the Children.

Melody at Slurping Life for reminding me that special children are just that...special.

Tiff at Three Ring Circus, because life seems a little off-center right now.

Jenn at the petersons go public! because single moms need all the love they can get!!

Cynthia at Walking On because I admire her strength on her challenging journey.

Shannon at The Mommy Project because I love watching her miracle baby grow!

Angela at Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy for sharing about life with Autism.

Every day, every blog I read teaches me something...thank you to all you are contributing to my growth and development as a mom!

And the words everyone has been waiting to hear...

BASEBALL IS OVER...at least for our house! YIPPEE!!

Today has been a busy day...Actually, the whole week's been crazy...as if it's not crazy on a regular basis....

Monday was the 4th grade D.A.R.E. graduation.

And more baseball...Jon's team lost and was out of the tournament (can I just have my moment now, to jump up and down and cheer?...okay, done now)

Tuesday was Softball practice and rain.

This morning was my 12-year-old's 5th grade promotion and awards ceremony. (with LOTS of pictures).

Tonight, more baseball.

Heather's team lost (again, need my moment...).

Justin's team won...and got trophies...

The undefeated team

The awesome coach (I just have to add here...we've had alot of experience with coaches over the years...and this is one of the absolute best coaches I have ever seen. He motivated these 12 kids, and worked them hard, and they loved every minute of it! Thanks, Coach!)

The trophies.

The triumphant boy...

Yes, baseball is over. The husband's 3 softball teams are still playing, and the 14-year-old's team has yet to start their season. We still have a busy week or so of post-season parties (pizza and ice cream and swimming!), and then we'll be done until next spring. (I am VERY grateful that none of my children were picked for All Stars. I think my sanity would have deserted me at that point...).

Oh, and 2 more 1/2 days of school...and then I am officially insane...because I will officially have 1 child still at home, 3 in elementary school, 1 in middle school, and 1 in high school. Reserve a bed and cozy coat for me right now...I KNOW I'll need it soon!

End of the school year fun

Tonight was the 8th grade dance.

No pictures.

Last night was the Awards Ceremonies.

Frances was inducted into the Junior Honor Society.

And received her Achievement Award.

And her School Letters.

I'm proud of my baby girl...She cleans up pretty good, huh?

Bloggy Business

I get so distracted with daily life that I forget about things, so I guess I need to take care of this NOW, before it is totaly forgotten.

Wendy, at The Adventures of MomLady bestowed this beautiful award on me sometime last week. I am SO honored. Thank you, Wendy!!

So, to pass on this bit of beauty...I have to figure out some deserving people (not that the unchosen are not deserving...after all, I can't link the whole of bloggyworld!)....

Jackie at Mother's Pride

My Life With Boys

It's a Wonderful Life

Our Seven QTpies

Jennifer at the petersons go public!

Enough for now. Enjoy your little bit of bling and your time in the spotlight! I love your blogs, ladies, and get by to read every chance I get. I hope this helps brighten your days!

More bloggy bling!!!!

Thank you to the Three Ring Circus for this kind bit of Bloggy Bling....

I would like to pass this on to:

Penelope Anne, the Mama Bear at The Cafe at the End of the Universe

Jennifer from The Petersons go public!

Melody at Slurping Life

AWARDS

Thank you to The Mother of This Lot for this special award!

I am going to pass this on to some really special blogging moms!

First, My Life With Boys, because anyone with three young boys deserves all the lovin' she can get! Second, McTriplet Mommy, because again, 3 young boys... Next, Our Seven Qtpies, because with 7 kids and her mom in the house, she deserves a medal! And finally, both the Little Brown Mouse at The Three Ring Circus and Tiffany at Snapshots of Life because losing a baby doesn't make you any less of a mother. I love you guys!

More Tags....

I was tagged by Wife/Mom/Domestic Engineer at Heritage Academy to do a CRAZY number of memes....okay, so only 5...one of which I have done once in the last month (see my E for Excellent Award?), so I am "just" going to do 4 of them.....
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MEME #1

Here are the rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages.)
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.



My nearest book is "Revolution in World Missions" by K.P. Yohannan.


Page 123, sentances 5-7.....

"But now they were even worse off--they were presented a completely wrong picture of what it means and what it takes to follow Christ. Could that be what we fear in North America: no gyms--no softball teams--no converts? The lesson from the mission field is that meeting physical needs alone does not get people to follow God."

Tagging:

The Mocha Mom
Heth from Under the Laundry Pile
Driving with the Brakes on
Don't make me get the flying monkeys!
South Carolina Mom
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MEME #2


Blogging With Purpose AwardRules:
1. Awarded parties must nominate five people who have not received the award.
2. The blogs that receive the award must serve some purpose.
3. In their post about the award they need to link back to this entry.
4. Awarded parties must post the award banner on their site. The banner must remain linked to the above linked site.

Tag...you're IT:
...."And Miles To Go Before We Sleep"...
Cricket's Hearth
Sorta Crunchy
To Know Him
The Preacher's Wife

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MEME #3

Here are the rules:
1. You must post the rules before you give your answers.
2. List one fact about yourself beginning with each letter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use your maiden name).
3. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and that they need to read your blog for details).

(THANK YOU, Mama and Daddy for my very short middle name!!)

1. L-Lazy...I am really a very lazy person.
2. E-eat...to my detriment, I really, really like to eat.
3. E-exercise is what I need to do more of, BECAUSE I like to eat!

I now tag:

1. Daisy at Lazy Daisy Log
2. EVERYONE!! (Do you know how hard it is to find blogs/bloggers that begin with the letter E?!?....especially when one has been on one's computer all FREAKING DAY LONG, and is tired, and just wants to go to bed!)

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MEME #4

First, the rules, which are important, because they also tag — randomly — six more people to join in the fun:

1. Link to the person that tagged you
2. Post the rules on your blog
3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself
4. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs
5. Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website

So, again, I was tagged by the awesome lady at Heritage Academy.

My six things/habits/quirks:

1. I wear socks to bed, every night, winter or summer, because me feet get cold.
2. I got my ears pierced, for the first time, when I was 22 years old.
3. Riding in any car with my husband driving makes me feel like we are going to rear-end every car that dares venture in front of us.
4. I LOVE to watch HGTV, every chance I get....every time hubby is out of town!
5. I collect books...piles and piles of books. More books than all my bookshelves will hold. I'm pretty sure that most of the weight of our many moves is made up of the boxes and boxes of books I own.
6. My favorite purchase this year is my SHREDDER!! No more fodder for those identity thieves!

More people who are now IT:

1. Such Simple Pleasures
2. Cafe at the End of the Universe
3. My Little Drummer Boys
4. Wendy at The Adventures of MomLady
5. Our Seven QTpies
6. Beth at The Young Family

FINALLY, DONE...after working on this, off and on, for HOURS. Time for BED...I'll be contacting people tomorrow....

AWARD PAGE

Thank you, Wendy!

Blogging with a Purpose Award