LOL, ROFL, LMHO...really this is funny.

I got this in an email and thought I'd share it here.

To All My Democratic Friends:

Please accept with no obligation, implied or explicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.

I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2010, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great. Not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country nor the only America in the Western Hemisphere.

Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.

To My Republican Friends:

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Sweetest Thing...

I think seeing the little life growing inside of you on ultrasound image is one of the sweetest things. I'm FINALLY past the sickness, starting to feel great and feeling lots and lots of little pokes and kicks. I am in a state of awe, still, as I look at the images and consider God's handiwork in this tiny little baby. ALL of this sweet child's members have been written down, every hair numbered and every detail carefully put into place as God continues to develop this little life, fearfully and wonderfully. Josh and I sat there today looking at the monitor as excited about this baby as we were when we were expecting our first child. We are responsible for another child in every aspect (providing love, security, clothing, food, shelter, etc.). We are also responsible for another soul! WOW, what a humbling thought! We aren't perfect parents all of the time. Maybe that's why I wonder why God continues to entrust us with all of these little blessings. Regardless, without God, we will fail. We'll raise children that, at best, are successful in career and life but have not God. BUT, with God, ALL things are possible and despite my shortcomings and Josh's shortcomings, God can do an amazing work in these 5 little lives. Our strongest desire is to raise children who make an impact for the LORD. I pray they will turn to God in true repentance and be saved. My biggest prayer for them is that their lives will please the LORD. So I share with you our youngest. We chose to keep baby's gender a suprise until birth (however Josh and I both think we heard the ultrasound tech "slip up" at one point when referring to our baby but that too will be kept a secret.) Isn't he/she sooooo cute!

Monthly Update : )

Wow it's been 5 whole weeks! I think I'll just blame my lack of updating on facebook. It's facebooks fault. Cafe World has taken priority over updating my blog. Wow....maybe I should come up with a better excuse. Yes, it's because I'm busy with keeping my home and schooling my children and training the next generation and entertaining guests and cooking fancy meals and baking splendid deserts and....well, that wouldn't be exactly 100% true. I do keep busy though. I am finally feeling MUCH better in pregnancy. So far everything seems to be going great. I haven't had an ultrasound yet but look forward to that. We are waiting until April to find out the gender. We are happy with a boy or a girl. This one will break the tie so I am eager to find out who will have the upper hand. I think we've finally chosen names. We've had "Silas" picked for a boy for almost 3 years now and "Madeline" (so far) is our girls name choice. I know I'm asking for it by using another "M" name. We're trying to decide still if that's a pattern we want to keep because honestly after "Madeline" there are not many more "M" names I like and what if God gives us like 5 more girls! I'm not presuming, I'm just saying. So your suggestions for "M" names are wanted. I do love the name Madeline though.

Josh did not get the big account he was bidding. We know that God is in control and He will do what's best for us so it's something we're grateful for. Since then he has gotten other smaller commercial accounts and business is doing great!

Macy finally saw the allergist. It wasn't too tramatic of an experience for her. She does have a bit of a milk allergy but seems to be outgrowing that. It has only affected her by causing a skin rash around her mouth and sometimes under her eyes. That has improved a bunch and seems to be clearing up. I am just in awe over my little girl and how BIG she is getting. She's definately outgrown the baby stage and is more like a toddler. I have to constantly watch her as she is soooo adventurous and tries crazy things like climbing up the bunk bed ladder. Yikes!

We had a wonderful time in Leavenworth. It was sooo relaxing, almost too relaxing! Here are some pics....Enjoy!

Excuse My Moldy-ness...

My poor ol' blog is about to turn moldy if I don't do an update. I have also removed the song that was becoming very obnoxious. I apologize if you felt irritated at my song. : ) I have no pictures to share but definately a new camera is on my birthday wish list. My birthday's coming up! I'm still a big kid about birthdays. I love them! I don't mind getting older. Besides, when I compare myself to my old hubby, : ) I feel young. Who am I kidding, 28 is still young. We're taking a week to go to Leavenworth.

School: I LOVE homeschooling! I feel so blessed to be the one to teach my son. I can't imagine what it would be like with him gone all day at school and me not knowing what influences he's coming in contact with. I had MANY bad influences in public school. I wonder if he were in kindergarten in the public school and the teacher was moving right along, would he be at the same pace? What if he didn't understand something? I love that we can go at what pace works best for him. I love that I know what he's struggling with and where he seems to be advanced. It is such a joy to teach my son. He has a love for learning and gets excited about school. He often asks on the weekends when we're going to do school. It is a learning process for BOTH of us. I'm learning to be more organized and structured and he's learning most of the basics of life.

Pregnancy: It's...coming along. I try not to complain because I feel blessed beyond measure that God has rewarded us...5 times! Sometimes I can't fathom that this is real and not a childhood dream. I am exhausted, sick most of the time, and experiencing some trials that usually come along with pregnancy (for me anyway) but I also understand it's to mold me to be more like Christ. It is challenging most days just to be a right example to my children but I'm thankful that there will be a joyful outcome (physically, spiritually, emotionally) if I endure what to me is "hardness". Pregnancy for me is soooooooo yucky in the early stages and around week 20 begins to be something I enjoy. Right now, I crave to feel the baby's first kicks, punches and tumbles. I think when that happens, all sickness is forgotten (unless I wait too long to eat : ) All that said, I totally wouldn't have it any other way! I know I'm exhausted because God gave my body the awesome priviledge of developing and sheltering a child. I know I'm sick because it is a sign that my baby (prayerfully) is thriving and doing well.

Business: Josh is waiting to hear about a bid he submitted recently. He should know by the end of the week. If God allows him this new account we can be debt free in a few short months. He would also have the opportunity to provide one full time job and one part time job. We are praying and desiring God's will concerning that.

Debt Snowball: Going great! Even without the new account we should be completely debt free in about 11 months!

Macy: She sees an allergist next week. Her doctor is concerned about her health. She feels the rash on her face may not be a food allergy but an outward sign that she may be malnourished due to a digestive problem. I pray she only has a food allergy. When I think of malnourished, I picture African children with protruding bones and potbellies. So I'm sorta skeptical but we shall see. I know when children don't match up with the "growth chart" and most other children their age doctor's worry. Macy's off the chart for growth and height. I am not worried as she seems to be a happy, healthy baby to me. Pray for the appt. that it will go well and we'll get some answers. : ) Thanks!

That's all folks! That should get me by for another two weeks : )

Past Due Family Camp Pictures

Oops! I forgot to post about family camp. We had a WONDERFUL time at camp this year. We are so blessed to live in Washington. I failed to take some pics of the scenery but it was absolutely breathtaking. God's handiwork. So here are some past due family camp pictures.