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Friday, November 6, 2009
Old news- new news
For the old news first--when Hannah, Andy and Chastity were here a while back we went to the Creation Museum. It's a very interesting place and takes a while to go through if you're going to see, read and hear it all. The walking paths are very nice and there are plenty of photo ops. Chastity liked the little petting zoo-well-for the most part.
Tom and I are settling in to the new place. It's a mess right now as I go through boxes and decide what to keep and what to pitch. I wish my family were closer so they could help me out by taking some of the things-I know someone could use it!!
As for the new news-- Hannah found out they are having a BOY! She did't think to tell the Dr, she didn't want to know so the Dr. went to pointing things out before Hannah could tell her. She had an ultrsound because she and Chastity were in an accident the day before and she was just getting things checked out. Otherwise-she
wouldn't have had it because she really doesn't like to do it.
Now, this is only for you who are very interested in all things natural as far as birth--if you're not--just skip the next few sentences and go on to the pics!
I can now add a new skill to my resume'--placenta preparation--namely encapsulation of the dried placenta. I did this for my doula client this week. It's interesting but not so bad if you just do it. For all the benefits of the placenta I think it's a good thing for moms to at least consider. I'm learning a lot and I must say-it's a very fascinating new world of information.
The view of our new place. Our side is the brick side. Windows from left to right are dining area, kitchen sink and laundry room. The tree was just gorgeous! This is going to be a nice place to relax this spring and summer.
Model of the ark and flood
Checking the goats out on her own
This is kind of fun
Not liking this camel!
Beautiful water lily--the pond had lot's of them!
She enjoyed her mac & cheese!
Tom and I are settling in to the new place. It's a mess right now as I go through boxes and decide what to keep and what to pitch. I wish my family were closer so they could help me out by taking some of the things-I know someone could use it!!
As for the new news-- Hannah found out they are having a BOY! She did't think to tell the Dr, she didn't want to know so the Dr. went to pointing things out before Hannah could tell her. She had an ultrsound because she and Chastity were in an accident the day before and she was just getting things checked out. Otherwise-she
wouldn't have had it because she really doesn't like to do it.
Now, this is only for you who are very interested in all things natural as far as birth--if you're not--just skip the next few sentences and go on to the pics!
I can now add a new skill to my resume'--placenta preparation--namely encapsulation of the dried placenta. I did this for my doula client this week. It's interesting but not so bad if you just do it. For all the benefits of the placenta I think it's a good thing for moms to at least consider. I'm learning a lot and I must say-it's a very fascinating new world of information.
The view of our new place. Our side is the brick side. Windows from left to right are dining area, kitchen sink and laundry room. The tree was just gorgeous! This is going to be a nice place to relax this spring and summer.
Model of the ark and flood
Checking the goats out on her own
This is kind of fun
Not liking this camel!
Beautiful water lily--the pond had lot's of them!
She enjoyed her mac & cheese!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Moving, etc
This Fri. eve. Tom and I and my siblings and their spouses will help my parents celebrate 65 yrs. of marriage. We're very happy and proud to be able to do this another year.
Life has a bit busier than normal lately. Tom and I have moved, although the process is ongoing for a few more days. We have downsized from a 4 bedroom farm house to a 1 bedroom mother-in-law suite of about 900 sq. ft. or so. It's nice and cozy and enough for Tom and I. I've posted a few pics of the new place so far. I'm not done pulling it together but, we think it will be nice when it's done. Going through things and deciding what to keep and what to get rid of is the worst part of the job in a way.
So--between moving, working, chiropractor and the other tasks of living---life is busy.
I'm sure most of you reading this blog already know that Hannah is expecting baby#2 in April. She plans a home water birth this time.Tom and I are hoping to be there at the arrival--not a month before though! After attending home births with the midwife, I know it can be done and done safely and beautifully. Yes, I am excited for her and looking forward to the birth.
As for birth, I'm enjoying learning and participating in the births and lives of the midwife and the women we deal with. Home birth is such a wonderful way to welcome a new baby into the world and to see the joy and satisfaction in the mom's face is really quite the joy. Now, home birth is not for everyone. It's a choice you have to make after educating yourself and being convinced that it's the right choice for you. However, it is safe and most women who experience it will never give birth another way if they can help it.
That's just some of my feelings on home birth. After all, why make a natural process that God gave us into a medical procedure/emergency. A pregnant woman isn't sick--she's pregnant! There are times for intervention but, in many cases it's the interventions--pitocin, epidurals, etc. that cause the problems in the first place and then constitute the "emergencies". Well, I'm sure there are some who agree and some who don't but, it's the beauty of life to be able to learn and form our own opinions on things. In the end- a woman should do what she is comfortable with and what she thinks is best for her and her baby.
Wow! I didn't plan on all that but, I guess that's where my thought are this morning! Enjoy the day!
Life has a bit busier than normal lately. Tom and I have moved, although the process is ongoing for a few more days. We have downsized from a 4 bedroom farm house to a 1 bedroom mother-in-law suite of about 900 sq. ft. or so. It's nice and cozy and enough for Tom and I. I've posted a few pics of the new place so far. I'm not done pulling it together but, we think it will be nice when it's done. Going through things and deciding what to keep and what to get rid of is the worst part of the job in a way.
So--between moving, working, chiropractor and the other tasks of living---life is busy.
I'm sure most of you reading this blog already know that Hannah is expecting baby#2 in April. She plans a home water birth this time.Tom and I are hoping to be there at the arrival--not a month before though! After attending home births with the midwife, I know it can be done and done safely and beautifully. Yes, I am excited for her and looking forward to the birth.
As for birth, I'm enjoying learning and participating in the births and lives of the midwife and the women we deal with. Home birth is such a wonderful way to welcome a new baby into the world and to see the joy and satisfaction in the mom's face is really quite the joy. Now, home birth is not for everyone. It's a choice you have to make after educating yourself and being convinced that it's the right choice for you. However, it is safe and most women who experience it will never give birth another way if they can help it.
That's just some of my feelings on home birth. After all, why make a natural process that God gave us into a medical procedure/emergency. A pregnant woman isn't sick--she's pregnant! There are times for intervention but, in many cases it's the interventions--pitocin, epidurals, etc. that cause the problems in the first place and then constitute the "emergencies". Well, I'm sure there are some who agree and some who don't but, it's the beauty of life to be able to learn and form our own opinions on things. In the end- a woman should do what she is comfortable with and what she thinks is best for her and her baby.
Wow! I didn't plan on all that but, I guess that's where my thought are this morning! Enjoy the day!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Moving
Tom and I are going to be moving again come the first. We'll still be around Dayton, just in another place.
As some of you know, we were robbed about a month ago when Hannah and Chastity were here. We thought there was no damage to anything until I was cleaning the room Hannah stayed in--getting it ready for their family visit. I saw wood pieces on the floor and eventually the remnants of a bullet! When Tom got home we got to looking at it all and realized that whoever robbed us must have been armed. They had taken a shot or 2 into the bed! Maybe they thought someone was in there???? We'll never know. It put holes in everything clear through to the floor. Needless to say, I moved Hannah and family over to another room.
This in itself is a good reason to move but, we had planned on it anyhow.
Later, I'll post some pics of the new place--it's alot smaller but, we're excited about the change.
As some of you know, we were robbed about a month ago when Hannah and Chastity were here. We thought there was no damage to anything until I was cleaning the room Hannah stayed in--getting it ready for their family visit. I saw wood pieces on the floor and eventually the remnants of a bullet! When Tom got home we got to looking at it all and realized that whoever robbed us must have been armed. They had taken a shot or 2 into the bed! Maybe they thought someone was in there???? We'll never know. It put holes in everything clear through to the floor. Needless to say, I moved Hannah and family over to another room.
This in itself is a good reason to move but, we had planned on it anyhow.
Later, I'll post some pics of the new place--it's alot smaller but, we're excited about the change.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
A couple weeks ago I won 4 tickets to the Sean Hannity Freedom Concert at King's Island in Cinci. Greg and Stephanie Burley were able to go with us at the last minute and it was nice to be with them again.
Not knowing exactly what to expect-or even if we'd enjoy it-we made the trip, ate some poor burgers inside the park, had our Starbucks, watched Tom take a ride-Greg couldn't fit-then settled in for the show. It was loud-can't say we really enjoyed all the music except for the patroitic songs. It was neat to see all the flags flying and hear the patriotism from the people.
It was just what it said- a freedom concert. I can't say that we would ever pay to go to one but, the money does go to fund college for kids who have lost a parent in the war and that's good. They introduced a few of the kids who have been able to take advantage of the scholorship funds.
They also had a surprise call from a girl stationed in Iraq-she got to call her mom-that was neat. Then they introduced a young mom who had lost her husband over there-the little boy was only 4-I don't think his daddy even got to meet him.
Anyhow-just a brief overview of the freedom concert.
Enjoy your day.
Later I'll post some pics from Hannah's visit---or maybe I'll wait til after the next visit over Labor day!!!!
Sean
The unmoveable Security guard-he was determined to keep his post -even though he was blocking the view-until his supervisor told him to move back and forth across his area!
Lee Greenwood on the screen
Comedian Rich Little-he does excellent impersonations
Charlie Daniels and Sean singing the devil went down to GA.
John Voight, dad of Angelia Jolie. He wrote a wonderful speech about the way America is heading with the leadership we have.
Michael W. Smith
Col. Oliver North
Sean Hannity and Billy Ray Cyrus
Not knowing exactly what to expect-or even if we'd enjoy it-we made the trip, ate some poor burgers inside the park, had our Starbucks, watched Tom take a ride-Greg couldn't fit-then settled in for the show. It was loud-can't say we really enjoyed all the music except for the patroitic songs. It was neat to see all the flags flying and hear the patriotism from the people.
It was just what it said- a freedom concert. I can't say that we would ever pay to go to one but, the money does go to fund college for kids who have lost a parent in the war and that's good. They introduced a few of the kids who have been able to take advantage of the scholorship funds.
They also had a surprise call from a girl stationed in Iraq-she got to call her mom-that was neat. Then they introduced a young mom who had lost her husband over there-the little boy was only 4-I don't think his daddy even got to meet him.
Anyhow-just a brief overview of the freedom concert.
Enjoy your day.
Later I'll post some pics from Hannah's visit---or maybe I'll wait til after the next visit over Labor day!!!!
Sean
The unmoveable Security guard-he was determined to keep his post -even though he was blocking the view-until his supervisor told him to move back and forth across his area!
Lee Greenwood on the screen
Comedian Rich Little-he does excellent impersonations
Charlie Daniels and Sean singing the devil went down to GA.
John Voight, dad of Angelia Jolie. He wrote a wonderful speech about the way America is heading with the leadership we have.
Michael W. Smith
Col. Oliver North
Sean Hannity and Billy Ray Cyrus
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Washington
Washington has broken teperature records since we've been here. Yesterday we went to Seattle and the temp topped at 104. Thankfully, it does cool down enough at night to sleep. Hardly anyone has A\C here but, store sold out of a\c ubits and fans! Nathanael was able to gert one by calling a buddy WHO HAPPENED TO BE AT A wAL-MART WHEN A TRUCK LOAD CAME IN. His buddy ran back and got the last one!
This morning we went up the road a couple miles and got a few pics of eagles. Going to try for some more tonight or in the morning.
This area reminds us a lot of AK. It's a very liberal area though. To be able to hunt requires jumping through a lot of hoops. I guess they figure if it's too much of a pain people just won't hunt.
Tom was very impressed by the cleanliness of the area when he hiked into the Olympic mountain on the Dungeness trail. The state does a good job of keeping the area clean by enforcing strict rules. They're nothing the good hiker can't live with and it does keep the rif-raf out.
He hiked in about 7 miles, spent the night and came out in the morning.He saw a lot of beautiful scenery and some wildlife. Unfortunately, the camera battery ran out! When we get home I'll be able to post some more pics. Without the 2nd screen it's hard to see what I'm choosing.
This is just a quick update and a few pics to change the sceneery here!
This morning we went up the road a couple miles and got a few pics of eagles. Going to try for some more tonight or in the morning.
This area reminds us a lot of AK. It's a very liberal area though. To be able to hunt requires jumping through a lot of hoops. I guess they figure if it's too much of a pain people just won't hunt.
Tom was very impressed by the cleanliness of the area when he hiked into the Olympic mountain on the Dungeness trail. The state does a good job of keeping the area clean by enforcing strict rules. They're nothing the good hiker can't live with and it does keep the rif-raf out.
He hiked in about 7 miles, spent the night and came out in the morning.He saw a lot of beautiful scenery and some wildlife. Unfortunately, the camera battery ran out! When we get home I'll be able to post some more pics. Without the 2nd screen it's hard to see what I'm choosing.
This is just a quick update and a few pics to change the sceneery here!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
26 years!
26 years ago, Tom and I were in Florida. I was waiting for my parents, sister and nephew to arrive, Tom was working and we were getting ready to be married that eve.
I must say, I love him more today than ever. I'm so glad he chose me to be his lifes partner and companion.
I was up at 4 a.m. this morning to make the cinnamon rolls and bacon and egg souffle'. I had candles lit at the table, lace tablecloth, balloons , card and a new, beautiful flowering plant. I was pleased with the outcome---Tom was very touched by it all. I love to surprise him and do special things.
He is my sweetheart, friend and husband and I wouldn't want it any other way!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Anniversaries
The background is obviously Valentines but, it works! On the 17th it will be 26 years since I married my forever Valentine. I'm thankful to have a man who loves me and his children. He is a wonderful man and just what I need.
Hannah and Andy will also celebrate 2 years of being forever Valentines on the 9th! Man, where does the time go!? We are so happy for the husband God gave to her. He is just right for her and they compliment each other well.
Then, the elderly couple I sit with will celebrate 60 years of togetherness on the 18th! I think I'll bake some cupcakes for them and be sure to take my camera that day!
Then, of course, our newest little love--Chastity Ruth, celebrates her first birthday on the 12th. She is such a joy and oh-so-cute! Hannah and Andy are doing a great job training her and trying to insure she's a lovable, obedient little girl.
So--to any of you who are also celebrating an anniversary this month---CONGRATULATIONS to you, too!!!
Hannah and Andy will also celebrate 2 years of being forever Valentines on the 9th! Man, where does the time go!? We are so happy for the husband God gave to her. He is just right for her and they compliment each other well.
Then, the elderly couple I sit with will celebrate 60 years of togetherness on the 18th! I think I'll bake some cupcakes for them and be sure to take my camera that day!
Then, of course, our newest little love--Chastity Ruth, celebrates her first birthday on the 12th. She is such a joy and oh-so-cute! Hannah and Andy are doing a great job training her and trying to insure she's a lovable, obedient little girl.
So--to any of you who are also celebrating an anniversary this month---CONGRATULATIONS to you, too!!!
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