Fly Free Sweet Angel!!
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Thursday, November 23, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
My beautiful Angie
We received the most horrifying news last night while watching the local news. Our beautiful, happy, healthy Angie was murdered. She was taken from our home and placed into a forever family that was supposed to love her, cherish her and protect her. That did not happen. Our little girl died by herself on Sunday and nobody found out anything until Tuesday by watching the news. My baby is in a better place where no one can hurt her anymore. I don't pretend to know why this happened but I will make sure that she gets justice and is not forgotten.
To my beautiful little girl,
You were loved by us with all of our hearts. You were rocked, held, loved and we are blessed to have had you touch our lives. You will live on in our hearts and memories forever. We love you baby girl!!!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
GiftTRAP
I got an e-mail on my FLickr account from a company that wanted permission to use one of my photos in a game.
The website to the game is:GiftTRAP
The photo that they want to use is this one:
If they decide to use it they will give me credit for the picture in the game and I will get a free copy of the game. How exciting!!
The website to the game is:GiftTRAP
The photo that they want to use is this one:
If they decide to use it they will give me credit for the picture in the game and I will get a free copy of the game. How exciting!!
Monday, November 13, 2006
New Stools!
The stools that we had started to make marks in our new vinyl.
I tried putting the felt pieces on the bottom of them but it didn't work.
At Big Lots the other day I found some nice stools on clearance for $20 marked down from $70.
I bought three of them and brought them home.
I put the first one together and it was perfect!
Put the next one together and it was 5 inches higher than the first one!
Looked at the box of the third one and it was 5 inches higher as well. So I had one 24" and two 29". The 29" ones were too high SO I loaded the two stools that were to high in the van along with Taniyah and Makkiah.
Went back to Big Lots and discovered that they had no more of the 24" stools in the style that I had bought SO I traded the two 29" stools for two 24" stools of a different style.
Came home and they were totally different! Two different colors, backs, and seats.
SO I loaded the first stool that I had put together in the van and took it back to Big Lots and traded it in SO in the end I have three matching stools!
Someday I will get motivated and restain them to match the cabinets BUT that won't be soon! I have to say that they aren't bad for less than $100 including stools and the cushions that I bought!
I tried putting the felt pieces on the bottom of them but it didn't work.
At Big Lots the other day I found some nice stools on clearance for $20 marked down from $70.
I bought three of them and brought them home.
I put the first one together and it was perfect!
Put the next one together and it was 5 inches higher than the first one!
Looked at the box of the third one and it was 5 inches higher as well. So I had one 24" and two 29". The 29" ones were too high SO I loaded the two stools that were to high in the van along with Taniyah and Makkiah.
Went back to Big Lots and discovered that they had no more of the 24" stools in the style that I had bought SO I traded the two 29" stools for two 24" stools of a different style.
Came home and they were totally different! Two different colors, backs, and seats.
SO I loaded the first stool that I had put together in the van and took it back to Big Lots and traded it in SO in the end I have three matching stools!
Someday I will get motivated and restain them to match the cabinets BUT that won't be soon! I have to say that they aren't bad for less than $100 including stools and the cushions that I bought!
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Noah's Ark
The underwater room is completed so we have moved on to our next project - the nursery.
We are doing the nursery at the church in a Noah's Ark theme.
We took out a door and sink and drywalled over the openings so that there is more space in the room. Now the room has one door and one sink!
Then we painted the grass and sky.
Now we are painting the animals and the ark.
So far I the elephants
Kangaroos
Tigers
Giraffes
Are done!
The ark and bears are almost done:
When we get more done I will update about it again!
We are doing the nursery at the church in a Noah's Ark theme.
We took out a door and sink and drywalled over the openings so that there is more space in the room. Now the room has one door and one sink!
Then we painted the grass and sky.
Now we are painting the animals and the ark.
So far I the elephants
Kangaroos
Tigers
Giraffes
Are done!
The ark and bears are almost done:
When we get more done I will update about it again!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Trip to the ER
Sat and Sunday Taniyah was acting like her neck hurt. She wasn't wanting to move it from side to side and occassionally didn't want to move it up and down. We gave her motrin and it seemed to help.
I figured that if she wasn't better by Monday I would make an appt at the clinic for her.
Monday morning she woke up and would not put her head down. I called the appt line and they had no appts but recommended that I take her to the ER as it had progressed to the point of not moving her head at all. They said that if she injured her neck they would not be able to facilitate treating her.
So off to the ER we headed, I called Rod, Marsha and Mom to let them know that I was taking her in. Rod told me that he was transferring peirs and would not be able to come up until after he moored at the new pier. Marsha told me to let her know what was going on as she was stuck at work but would get Will if need be. Mom talked to me the rest of the way to downtown and reminded me to take a picture. Luckily I had a camera in the glovebox so I got one before heading inside.
This is how she rode all the way to the ER. Shw would not put her head down. We got there and it was empty. They took us right back and assured me that it probably was just a muscle spasm.
They asked lots of questions, looked her over from head to toe, back and front, asked more questions, looked her over again and then decided to get some x-rays of her neck. Their two main concerns were the nasal discharge from her nose as they said it could be the sign of an abcess in her neck. The other concern was a fracture of her vertebra.
Had the xrays done and waited. The best part of being in the ER - NOT! After waiting I was told that the xrays looked normal and we were waiting for a final read. After another wait they changed their minds. The radiologist thought he saw something suspicious looking on her C1 and C2. He wanted a CT scan done so they put in an IV and she fell asleep. While sleeping they taped a rolled up towel around her neck so that she couldn't move it. They decided that she did so well getting the iv in (it was solely for the sedation to do the CT scan) and the fact that she was asleep that we would try to do the scan without sedation. If we could do it without sedation then we wouldn't have to wait the 7 hours since she last ate.
So we headed up and did the CT scan. Taniyah did awesome! She laid on the table and did not move! She didn't budge. They did the scan and within 15 minutes of getting there we were headed back out again. Back to the ER anyway.
When we got back from CT will was there. Marsha had called him and he left the class that he was in to come up and sit with me. About 30 minutes later, Rod showed up. Then they moved us to a different room. After 8 hours in the ER Taniyah was declared to have a MUSCLE SPASM! They said to give her motrin and follow up with her ped. if she wasn't better in a day or two.
I figured that if she wasn't better by Monday I would make an appt at the clinic for her.
Monday morning she woke up and would not put her head down. I called the appt line and they had no appts but recommended that I take her to the ER as it had progressed to the point of not moving her head at all. They said that if she injured her neck they would not be able to facilitate treating her.
So off to the ER we headed, I called Rod, Marsha and Mom to let them know that I was taking her in. Rod told me that he was transferring peirs and would not be able to come up until after he moored at the new pier. Marsha told me to let her know what was going on as she was stuck at work but would get Will if need be. Mom talked to me the rest of the way to downtown and reminded me to take a picture. Luckily I had a camera in the glovebox so I got one before heading inside.
This is how she rode all the way to the ER. Shw would not put her head down. We got there and it was empty. They took us right back and assured me that it probably was just a muscle spasm.
They asked lots of questions, looked her over from head to toe, back and front, asked more questions, looked her over again and then decided to get some x-rays of her neck. Their two main concerns were the nasal discharge from her nose as they said it could be the sign of an abcess in her neck. The other concern was a fracture of her vertebra.
Had the xrays done and waited. The best part of being in the ER - NOT! After waiting I was told that the xrays looked normal and we were waiting for a final read. After another wait they changed their minds. The radiologist thought he saw something suspicious looking on her C1 and C2. He wanted a CT scan done so they put in an IV and she fell asleep. While sleeping they taped a rolled up towel around her neck so that she couldn't move it. They decided that she did so well getting the iv in (it was solely for the sedation to do the CT scan) and the fact that she was asleep that we would try to do the scan without sedation. If we could do it without sedation then we wouldn't have to wait the 7 hours since she last ate.
So we headed up and did the CT scan. Taniyah did awesome! She laid on the table and did not move! She didn't budge. They did the scan and within 15 minutes of getting there we were headed back out again. Back to the ER anyway.
When we got back from CT will was there. Marsha had called him and he left the class that he was in to come up and sit with me. About 30 minutes later, Rod showed up. Then they moved us to a different room. After 8 hours in the ER Taniyah was declared to have a MUSCLE SPASM! They said to give her motrin and follow up with her ped. if she wasn't better in a day or two.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
One room down......
We got the Infant Care Room done. We did it in an underwater theme and had a lot of fun with it.
We put a shelf up above the changing table for wipes, lysol, and changing table covers.
This is the back of the door out to the sanctuary
The other part of the west facing wall.
The window looking out into the sanctuary
The big spot on the wall is for the flat screen tv that we would like to get in this room.
We frosted this window so that people outside can't look in.
A close up of the treasure chest with mirror in it.
The paint on the bottom part of the wall is sand textured.
We put a shelf up above the changing table for wipes, lysol, and changing table covers.
This is the back of the door out to the sanctuary
The other part of the west facing wall.
The window looking out into the sanctuary
The big spot on the wall is for the flat screen tv that we would like to get in this room.
We frosted this window so that people outside can't look in.
A close up of the treasure chest with mirror in it.
The paint on the bottom part of the wall is sand textured.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Rod's first sermon
Rod preached his first sermon at the 8am service.
He did a great job and the message was excellent.
We were blessed to have many of our friends come out to join us - Will & Marsha and kids, Joe, Linda & Kelly, Jesse with Cadence, Cindy with her kids, and Daleen with her kids.
For those who would like a DVD they will be available in two weeks and cost $8.
After service I took pics and played around with it. Here is the result.
Here is a picture that Ladaria took of Rod and I. I didn't do anything with it.
He did a great job and the message was excellent.
We were blessed to have many of our friends come out to join us - Will & Marsha and kids, Joe, Linda & Kelly, Jesse with Cadence, Cindy with her kids, and Daleen with her kids.
For those who would like a DVD they will be available in two weeks and cost $8.
After service I took pics and played around with it. Here is the result.
Here is a picture that Ladaria took of Rod and I. I didn't do anything with it.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Blue Angels
Today we went to a special showing of the Blue Angels.
It was for the Make a Wish foundation and chronically ill kids from Balboa.
There were only a few kids from Balboa that made it but we still had fun.
If you click on the first picture you can see the slideshow of pics from the airshow.
After the show the pilots came and signed pictures for the kids and took pictures.
After 5.5 hours we were headed home and Taniyah was tired but she was not going to let loose of her paper.
It was for the Make a Wish foundation and chronically ill kids from Balboa.
There were only a few kids from Balboa that made it but we still had fun.
If you click on the first picture you can see the slideshow of pics from the airshow.
After the show the pilots came and signed pictures for the kids and took pictures.
After 5.5 hours we were headed home and Taniyah was tired but she was not going to let loose of her paper.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Last of the seas creatures
I got the last of the sea creatures done. The only thing left is to paint the sand at the bottom of the wall.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Dean Robert Bright
We found out on Wednesday that my cousin Dean was killed in action in Iraq.
Dean was a great person who always made me feel welcome.
He was the one who was always smiling, always laughing.
Dean leaves behind his wife Becky, his two children Jarrod 9 and Maddie 6, his parents Uncle Bob and Aunt Norma, his sister Sandra. He also had uncles, aunts, cousins, neices and nephews who will all miss him greatly.
I remember being there when Becky and Dean got married. He was so happy. So excited.
Then I went away and joined the military.
I didn't see him again for several years but when I did he and Becky welcomed us and our kids into their home.
We were there to clebrate our grandparent's 50th wedding anniversary.
Newspaper article about Dean
Sunday, October 01, 2006
New camera!
I got a new camera.
I've had a couple of people ask me to take pictures for them. I'm really looking forward to it.
I did have to try it out and my willing participant was not Tete this time.
It's always nice to have new models!!
As I edit and crop pics I will continue to add them to Flickr.
Baby B
I've had a couple of people ask me to take pictures for them. I'm really looking forward to it.
I did have to try it out and my willing participant was not Tete this time.
It's always nice to have new models!!
As I edit and crop pics I will continue to add them to Flickr.
Baby B
Friday, September 29, 2006
And he's off, again!
Rod left this morning for an underway period.
Thankfully he will be home again before Mom and Poppa leave.
The last couple times he hasn't been home much but hopefully his days off will really be days off this time!
He will of course be leaving again shortly after returning, he's leaving the same day as Mom, Poppa, and "the crew".
Poppa's meetings were cancelled so he's been home everyday this week but does occassionally wander out to do the things that Poppa does!!
Thankfully he will be home again before Mom and Poppa leave.
The last couple times he hasn't been home much but hopefully his days off will really be days off this time!
He will of course be leaving again shortly after returning, he's leaving the same day as Mom, Poppa, and "the crew".
Poppa's meetings were cancelled so he's been home everyday this week but does occassionally wander out to do the things that Poppa does!!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Silly kitty!!!
My kitties will sleep anywhere they can fit.
Some of the places that the fit are just so funny and I have to take pictures of them.
This is Minie sleeping thier water dish.
He actually slept there for quite a while before getting up and moving on!
Some of the places that the fit are just so funny and I have to take pictures of them.
This is Minie sleeping thier water dish.
He actually slept there for quite a while before getting up and moving on!
Monday, September 25, 2006
Two days in one!
Sunday I headed off to aid in the Sunday school class. Rod had duty so I had to come home to pick up my kids and head back to church.
Mom and Poppa joined us at church with their four kids and we proceeded to sign them all in to their classes.
My teacher didn't show up so I taught in the second service also.
After church we headed home and relaxed.
It was a lazy sorta day, well as lazy as you can get with 5 kids under the age of 4!
Headed off to my evening class and ended the day.
Monday got all the kids off to school and then to practice.
They have to be there by 4pm and I stop and picked another team member up and gave him a ride. The kids get home from school, grab a snack, go potty and head out to the van.
Not to much excitement except lots of kids, lots of toys and lots of fun!!!
Mom and Poppa joined us at church with their four kids and we proceeded to sign them all in to their classes.
My teacher didn't show up so I taught in the second service also.
After church we headed home and relaxed.
It was a lazy sorta day, well as lazy as you can get with 5 kids under the age of 4!
Headed off to my evening class and ended the day.
Monday got all the kids off to school and then to practice.
They have to be there by 4pm and I stop and picked another team member up and gave him a ride. The kids get home from school, grab a snack, go potty and head out to the van.
Not to much excitement except lots of kids, lots of toys and lots of fun!!!
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Taniyah helping and Mom's here!
Yesterday morning I was checking my e-mail after getting the four elementary kids off to school.
Ladaria and Tyreque had a planning day so they were still home.
Taniyah decided that she needed to help me and settled herself right in front of my laptop!
We went to choir practice and then on to home group.
Brayana went to Palm Springs for the weekend with friends, Ladaria went to stay with Lauren, Destini went to a birthday party and Tyreque went to a friends house so today we only had Jaleel, Tete and Mak.
We took them to the rec center for a community fair.
Mom called and we weren't sure when they would be coming in.
She finally called to say that they had made it in so Jaleel and I headed off to pick them up.
Rod stayed home with Makkiah and Tete so they could help him clean out the van.
Since they were delayed and rushed from one plane to the next they had not eaten all day. We met Rod at Poppa's favorite eatin' place.
Came home and vacuum out the van.
Ladaria and Tyreque had a planning day so they were still home.
Taniyah decided that she needed to help me and settled herself right in front of my laptop!
We went to choir practice and then on to home group.
Brayana went to Palm Springs for the weekend with friends, Ladaria went to stay with Lauren, Destini went to a birthday party and Tyreque went to a friends house so today we only had Jaleel, Tete and Mak.
We took them to the rec center for a community fair.
Mom called and we weren't sure when they would be coming in.
She finally called to say that they had made it in so Jaleel and I headed off to pick them up.
Rod stayed home with Makkiah and Tete so they could help him clean out the van.
Since they were delayed and rushed from one plane to the next they had not eaten all day. We met Rod at Poppa's favorite eatin' place.
Came home and vacuum out the van.
Friday, September 22, 2006
The new tutu!
I made a new tutu with some thinner material.
It still looks really big on her though.
She's not to impressed with any of them really.
That may change after our company gets here and she has to share!
It still looks really big on her though.
She's not to impressed with any of them really.
That may change after our company gets here and she has to share!
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Cheese!!!
Taniyah loves to get her picture taken.
Lately she brings me the camera and says "cheese"!!
I hung some fabric on the wall from Wally world.
Today she brought me the camera and went to stand in front of the backdrop!
She was loving it!!
And then a made a collage of some of her different expressions!
Lately she brings me the camera and says "cheese"!!
I hung some fabric on the wall from Wally world.
Today she brought me the camera and went to stand in front of the backdrop!
She was loving it!!
And then a made a collage of some of her different expressions!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Busy Day
Today was the Family Day lunch at the elementary school.
I have four kids there and decided to take Taniyah and go.
Makkiah had lunch at 11:35 so he was first to come out.
I fed Taniyah before we went but she sat with Makkiah and kept him company!
Then Destini came out for lunch 10 minutes later. Makkiah had finished eating. Destini sat down with a friend but there wasn't much room left so we moved to the peace circle. Then Brayana and Jaleel came out. By the time they all got out and ate it was time to pick Makkiah up from his class which he had returned to.
After school we went to Math Club at the rec center. Brayana, Destini, and Jaleel go twice a week and I help out. They seem to enjoy it. Mixed in is a little public speaking which is good for them.
After that we ran home and ate quickly before heading off to children's Bible study. We talked about Jesus being our best friend and we had a party.
Then we came back home and ate dinner.
I have four kids there and decided to take Taniyah and go.
Makkiah had lunch at 11:35 so he was first to come out.
I fed Taniyah before we went but she sat with Makkiah and kept him company!
Then Destini came out for lunch 10 minutes later. Makkiah had finished eating. Destini sat down with a friend but there wasn't much room left so we moved to the peace circle. Then Brayana and Jaleel came out. By the time they all got out and ate it was time to pick Makkiah up from his class which he had returned to.
After school we went to Math Club at the rec center. Brayana, Destini, and Jaleel go twice a week and I help out. They seem to enjoy it. Mixed in is a little public speaking which is good for them.
After that we ran home and ate quickly before heading off to children's Bible study. We talked about Jesus being our best friend and we had a party.
Then we came back home and ate dinner.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Lizard
I caught a lizard!
I took Taniyah out to play and Coco was trying to catch it. So I brought it in the house and put it in the little tank thing for Brayana.
In the process I had to take a couple of pictures!
Always looking for a new subject.
So here is the little lizard on my finger!
I took Taniyah out to play and Coco was trying to catch it. So I brought it in the house and put it in the little tank thing for Brayana.
In the process I had to take a couple of pictures!
Always looking for a new subject.
So here is the little lizard on my finger!
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