On my flight..

*SIGH* we are flying over Utah right now. About an hour from California. Been in the air about five hours now. Leaving is so hard an only gets harder on all of us. Sammy cried so hard she gave her self hives on her face. Amanda an I supported each other an stayed strong. We both know in GODS time this will work out. Amanda is excited about seeing her friends at church again, getting to hang out an go shopping at the mall. It's nice to be able to give her that freedom here. Something I'm not comfortable with in California with all the gang activity. I do miss my doggies. I wish I could afford to bring them with me in the summer.

I'm looking forward to coming back in the fall. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the crisp air, the leaves changing an the smells.

Anyone who knows us knows we are on a tight budget maintaining two houses an three kids. It's not easy an not cheap. So for anyone who is reading this airline miles (jet blue or us air ways) are great gifts.

Another day down & my frustrations with people

Another day closer to D day. We leave Friday, day after tomorrow. Tomorrow is packing day. I dread this. Everyone does. The kids are looking for ways to come back already an trying to plan our next trip. I just tell them soon.

Had a nice evening sitting on the patio with my family an MIL. Drinks an good conversation!! Nothing beats it :)


First off I'm not calling anyone out, but if you read this an think it's about YOU maybe you need to check your self an how your living your life. (rant) I find it hard to bite my tongue when people lie. Even more so about things that don't mean two peas worth, an they know they are going to get caught on it. Also when they make up fake excuses for things. Just own it. We all tell lies to cover up a surprise or to keep from hurting someone's feelings, but some people lie out right an don't know how to not lie. It's so frustrating. (/rant)

Final days of summer..

Down to our final days of summer here in New Hampshire, makes me stomach sick to think we have to go back to California soon. I keep getting asked the same question over and over when are we moving here. Believe me if it was up to us, I would send for my dogs and leave it all and never go back. But the California court system doesn't work that way its not a cheap or easy process. The last time Both Billy and I were not married, didn't have a long relationship history, and their were lies told on the stand about us both, and it didn't help out our case.

The judge had to go off what she was told and what she could see on paper. She doesn't know how great of a man Billy is, what a wonderful provider he is, and how he volunteers his time at church each Saturday, and then works on graphics and other things during the week for them. He does this with out boasting, or bragging. He does this for this faith for our GOD. The Judge doesn't know that he drops what ever he is doing to go talk with a friend who is struggling, or offers them a place to stay when things are bad.  She doesn't know the man who will climb a ladder to clean the ice dam off his sisters roof in freezing weather so it doesn't cause damage to her house. He goes to his friends house in the dead of summer to help move a huge bolder in their back yard. He doesn't do any of these things for money, pats on the back or bragging rights, he does these because he is a man of honor. If only they could see the man I see in him each and every day.


Last night was the last family dinner for us this summer. It was our families turn to cook. It was nice to feel like part of the family by cooking for everyone. We made Chicken, Ribs, rice pilaf, corn on the cob, garden salad and corn muffins. Everything turned out great except for the chicken which I was afraid of, It was dry. Cooking chicken breast for that many people ahead of time, I just cant seem to keep it from drying out :/
 

Isn't she beautiful? Inside and out!

I have so many people I am praying for lately I feel like I need to keep a book for them all so I don't miss any. My best friend Carrie is back in the hospital again. I wish the Dr.s would figure out what is wrong and just stop throwing medications at her all the time. My heart breaks for her and her family. I know it cant be easy. I know for her daughter how it feels, I remember when My dad was so sick and always in the hospital. I never knew what was going on and if he was going to live or die. It always had my stomach in knots when I went to see him, because I knew he was in so much pain and I couldn't make it better. I sorta get the same way when I see her so helpless in bed. But I know me breaking down is not going to help her any. So I suck it put on a smile and do my best to make her smile, even if it comes down to me being a retard just to make her laugh.

Jenn and her first Donor Jody

My niece Jennifer is down in San Fransisco having a liver transplant. She had a partial lobe transplant done but complications from that left her in need of a whole liver from a cadaver. Fortunately and unfortunately someone passed on that was a match for Jenn, and she went in to surgery this morning. I haven't gotten word yet how it has went but I have been praying all day for her. I have also prayed for the family who lost their child for peace in knowing they are helping to save so many other lives by donating her/his organs. I wish more people seen the benefits of this life saving gift.

Love, Camp, California, and not in that order!

I am by no means a writer! I do not claim to have proper grammar, or spelling skills (thank you windows for spell check)! So if that is your pet peeve stop reading now and move on!

So I have started many of blogs all that fall to the way side. None that I really stick too. I don't know why really. Lack of time? Lack of writing skills? Thinking no one is interested in what I have to say? Who knows, but I'm at it again. My Facebook post seem to be getting longer and longer. I know its not my Journal and yet I seem to use it as such. So Im going to try this again and hope I stick to it this time.

Studying at the library

This is our last week in NH for the summer. It seems like our stays go by faster and faster. The kids had a great summer here. We will be starting back to home school with K12 CAVA on August 16th. I'm excited about that. I really love being able to play such a active role in my girls education.I tried many time to be at their old B&M school but their teachers wasn't interested. After pulling them out I now know why. Im just glad they are now excelling and getting the education they deserve. They did so well last year coming in at the end of the semester, I cant wait to see how great they do this year!
 



Billy and I grow closer and closer each day. Praying together, learning more of each other strong suits, and each other weaknesses. Knowing when to step in and take over and when to step back and let the other take care of situation. 

As the girls say- "Get a Room!"

Being that we live apart for half the year, we have learned to be so independent from each other, and a do-it our self type people. When we are finally together having the help around is nice, and a struggle at the same time. Many times I have to remember that he is just as capable of handling a situation as I am. He does it alone all the time. Then I also have to remember he loves to have be here helping with things so he doesn't have to do it alone. LOL Fine line and balance to things :)

Headed off to Camp

Amanda went off to camp with the Church, and she had a wonderful time even though she lost her glasses, LOL. I'm so proud of her for stepping out in her faith and and making new friends. There is no way you would have ever have gotten me to do that at her age. To leave my family for a week to go with a bunch of strangers not 
 knowing any of them- HECK NO NOT ME!  

Now all three kids are off to day camp at the Boys and Girls Club, making friends and going on field trips. They come home so excited each night to tell us about their day. Today is their last day. We are going to go out for Ice cream for dinner to celebrate another great summer!