About this time last year, Michael and I found out we need to have our basement fixed. We got a estimate from one place about how much it would cost to fix. Needless to say, it was way out of our reach.
This spring, we received a letter for the city about a rehabilitation program. We would be given a loan to fix the basement and possibly the doors with no interest and no payments. We would just have to pay it back when we sold the house. Needless to say, this was an answer to our prayers.
We are now one step closer to getting our basement fixed. An inspector came by the house yesterday and look everything over. We are now getting quotes to fix things the basement and replace the doors. We are hoping to get everything fixed and done by spring.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Friday, November 1, 2013
All Hallows Day
Most people forget that the day after Halloween is a Christian holiday, primarily Catholic. Even the name Halloween comes from this day. "Hallow" means Holy and "Een" is an abbreviation of evening. Halloween means Holy Evening; fitting as it is the day before All Saints/Hallows Day.
An almost forgotten holiday it is. Christians are to spend the day remembering and honoring the saints who have come before us; martyrs and non. While I'm not Catholic I like the idea behind the day. Taking time to remember those who died for their faith and those who gave their lives to the ministry.
I have a lot of people that I look up to from the Christian faith. Most are missionaries who followed God's call and persevered through many trials. Lillian Trasher, Hudson Taylor, Gladys Aylward; all sacrificed much but did so much more for God's kingdom. Many of the saints did the same; stood up for Christ in the face of death and spread the gospel to those who didn't know him.
An almost forgotten holiday it is. Christians are to spend the day remembering and honoring the saints who have come before us; martyrs and non. While I'm not Catholic I like the idea behind the day. Taking time to remember those who died for their faith and those who gave their lives to the ministry.
I have a lot of people that I look up to from the Christian faith. Most are missionaries who followed God's call and persevered through many trials. Lillian Trasher, Hudson Taylor, Gladys Aylward; all sacrificed much but did so much more for God's kingdom. Many of the saints did the same; stood up for Christ in the face of death and spread the gospel to those who didn't know him.
Monday, October 28, 2013
4 months
Late, but better than never I guess.
Colin turned 4 months old about two weeks ago now. He's growing so fast and starting to interact with Patrick a lot more. He's almost able to roll over from his stomach to his back but not quit yet. He will get to his side and even get his hips all the way over but can't quit figure out the shoulders.
He's also starting to talk a lot. I love his little squeals and his little laugh. Patrick seems to get the best laughs out of Colin. The boys do well together and Colin doesn't mind when Patrick sits on him. He actually seems to like it.
Colin had an appointment this month as well. He's in the 90% for both height and weight. At my bible study on Tuesday nights he was on the floor next to another little boy who is 6 months old. They were the same size.
Took Colin and Patrick to Iowa to visit my Grandmother and other family members. Thankfully, my mom and dad were heading to Iowa as well, so we all drove together. Colin and Patrick did very well on the 4-5 hour drive. It actually ended up being closer to 6 hours on the way home as we had to stop for lunch and to feel Colin.
Colin turned 4 months old about two weeks ago now. He's growing so fast and starting to interact with Patrick a lot more. He's almost able to roll over from his stomach to his back but not quit yet. He will get to his side and even get his hips all the way over but can't quit figure out the shoulders.
Colin had an appointment this month as well. He's in the 90% for both height and weight. At my bible study on Tuesday nights he was on the floor next to another little boy who is 6 months old. They were the same size.
Took Colin and Patrick to Iowa to visit my Grandmother and other family members. Thankfully, my mom and dad were heading to Iowa as well, so we all drove together. Colin and Patrick did very well on the 4-5 hour drive. It actually ended up being closer to 6 hours on the way home as we had to stop for lunch and to feel Colin.
Friday, September 20, 2013
3 Months
A little late but what do you expect. Colin is 3 months old and awake a lot more now. He is starting to try rolling over; he gets to his side but can't quite get the rest of the way over. He is eating about every 3-4 hours and has been sleeping through the night now for a couple of weeks. He still gets up every once and a while to eat but not very often. He has started to laugh aloud just this week as well. Patrick was "dropping" onto Colin and Colin was laughing; so glad I was able to get it on video.
Colin had his three month pictures taken at Little Farmer. They turned out wonderful. I had a hard time picking out my favorites. Laura was even able to get a few really good ones of Patrick.
Colin had his three month pictures taken at Little Farmer. They turned out wonderful. I had a hard time picking out my favorites. Laura was even able to get a few really good ones of Patrick.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Quarry Quest
Patrick loves big trucks and anything even close to large machinery. To fuel this love, I took him to Neenah, for Quarry Quest. It's a large working quarry that is set up into many different stations/area for you to explore and learn. You can learn some basic geology and even some chemistry (mixing concrete) and history (cave paintings).
The big attraction for Patrick was the excavators. He was so excited to be able to sit in and "drive" one. He waited patiently for 45 minutes for his turn that lasted maybe 2 minutes.
I'm planning to take the boys back next year, this time with at least one more adult to help watch the boys. Colin was fine, but some times I had a hard time keeping up with Patrick.
The big attraction for Patrick was the excavators. He was so excited to be able to sit in and "drive" one. He waited patiently for 45 minutes for his turn that lasted maybe 2 minutes.
Thankfully for Mama, right next to the lines for the diggers were large sand piles for the children to dig in. That really helped Patrick wait for his turn.
There was so much to do that we didn't get to it all, not even half of it. We did so a rock painting and dug for fool's gold. We were also able to ride in the back of a large dump truck filled with rocks. You couldn't get a picture of the truck but I did take one with Patrick sitting on the rock waiting to go.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
2 Months Old
A week late but Colin is now two months old. He is doing very well and growing very fast. He is now 24 inches long and weighs 13 lbs and 7 oz putting him in the 85 percentile for his age in both areas. I've moved him into 3-6 month clothing this week.
He is learning to coo and make noises besides just crying. He seems to surprise him-self sometimes with the noises he makes. He smiles a lot especially after waking up and eating. It's fun to watch him smile at other people in church or the stores.
He has begun to sleep through the night this week. He goes to bed about 8:30 or 9 and wakes up around 6 or 6:30. Since he has been consistent for a week I marking it down as Sleeping Through The Night on his little milestones calendar.
He is learning to coo and make noises besides just crying. He seems to surprise him-self sometimes with the noises he makes. He smiles a lot especially after waking up and eating. It's fun to watch him smile at other people in church or the stores.
He has begun to sleep through the night this week. He goes to bed about 8:30 or 9 and wakes up around 6 or 6:30. Since he has been consistent for a week I marking it down as Sleeping Through The Night on his little milestones calendar.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
1 Month Old
Colin is one month old now, and doing well. Patrick seems to be adjusting well to having Colin in the house. He still have his moments and I'm just not sure what to do anymore. Patrick doesn't seem to respond to any type of discipline. This morning Patrick hit Colin with the broom while I was cleaning up breakfast. Colin now has some cuts/scratched on his nose and Patrick got a time out.
Colin is finally eating (well almost) on a regular schedule of every 3 hours. He still has times of wanting to eat every hour, usually at night before bed. He is sleeping great; usually goes to bed around 10 or 11 and only wakes up once during the night.
We started cloth diapers with Colin; they make his butt very big. I bought a few extra covers as Patrick is still in cloth diapers right now. I'm hoping to potty train Patrick soon and will then use the covers I already have for Colin. I bought some training pants for Patrick and hope they come soon. They are made by Best Bottoms just like my cloth diapers. Any tips for potty training?
Colin is finally eating (well almost) on a regular schedule of every 3 hours. He still has times of wanting to eat every hour, usually at night before bed. He is sleeping great; usually goes to bed around 10 or 11 and only wakes up once during the night.
We started cloth diapers with Colin; they make his butt very big. I bought a few extra covers as Patrick is still in cloth diapers right now. I'm hoping to potty train Patrick soon and will then use the covers I already have for Colin. I bought some training pants for Patrick and hope they come soon. They are made by Best Bottoms just like my cloth diapers. Any tips for potty training?
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