Finally.....Some Time Together

David and I had a little bit of alone time yesterday so guess what we did? We sat down and planned our menu for the week. That's right. Fun, huh? Actually, it WAS! It is something we have not done for a LONG time. I am hoping this will become a habit for us. It really does help take away some of the frustration of trying to figure out what to make at the last minute. It also helps our oldest daughter with her Weight Watcher's program. She knows ahead of time what we are having so she can either adjust her points or make something she can eat. This is what we have planned for the week:

Monday: Pigs in a blanket, brown sugar baked beans,
and chocolate chip cookies for dessert

Tuesday: Spaghetti with sausage and homemade tomato sauce, salad,
and foccacia bread

Wednesday: Grilled fish, rice, zucchini w/bread crumbs & lemon pepper,
chocolate velvet cake for dessert

Thursday: Breaded pork chops, homemade mashed potatoes, and glazed carrots,
chocolate velvet cake for dessert

Friday: Sausage & peppers over rice (yummm..........one of my favorites)

Little League and the President

Over the summer, David, Steven, and I had the awesome privilege of attending our local Little League's girls T-ball team (5 & 6 year olds) play a softball game. David had been the league president for 6 years prior to this and was given tickets to attend this event. This was not your ordinary T-ball game played on your ordinary softball field. This was T-ball game was played on the South Lawn of The White House with President George W. Bush.

Luray was picked from a random drawing done by Little League International. What an honor for these girls and their coaches to be selected! The families and board members were also invited.

When we arrived, we were all given a tour of The White House, then lead out to the South Lawn where the games would be played. We were shown which bleachers our team's cheering section were to sit, where we could then choose our own seats. As we were walking up the stairs, we noticed two RESERVED tickets on the end of the row. One said Michelle Griffith (she is the softball Commissioner) and the other said The PRESIDENT. "David.....look who will be sitting right there! Quick, grab that bench!" We sat in the next row back so we could get a good shot , I mean a better look at him.

After President Bush made his announcements, the Jonas Brothers sang the National Anthem, which was followed by the first pitch. The temperature that day was a STIFFLING 98F in the shade with a bad storm quickly approaching. The President and Ms. Griffith then took their seats in the bleachers. After everyone was seated, we let Steven go sit on the steps like we always do at the games. He hates being confined. Well, Steven was sitting there for a few minutes watching the game when President Bush reached over and touched him on the shoulder. He started talking to him and asking him questions. David and I said...."Oh no! He is going to start talking about SpongeBob and video games!" To our amazement, he didn't. Guess what he DID talk to him about? He said, "My mom is going to homeschool me! I can't wait!" President Bush said...."Your mom is doing what she thinks is best for you!" He then asked Steven if he wanted to take a picture with him? He said...."I need to ask my mom first." He then looked over to me and shouted..."Is it okay if I take a picture with him?" I smiled and nodded my head. "Okay, thanks!", yelled Steven, and then he gave us a . He went over to the President and I swear, that child looked like he was going to sit right down on top of his lap. He almost did but then turned and decided to kneel down right beside him where the President then put his hand on Steven's shoulder. Steven looked up at him and they both started to smile.

~WHAT A KODAK MOMENT!!~

After the game, The White House provided a picnic lunch and musical entertainment for everyone. Steven could not wait to eat. He was more excited that they were handing out as many hot dogs, pretzels, chips, peanuts, and cookies that you could eat, and as much soda that you could drink....than he was that he met and sat next to the President of the United States of America!!!! I think I am going develop that picture and send it to the President and ask if he would sign it. I would LOVE to have that framed! That would be so AWESOME!!

Even though it was extremely hot that day, EVERYONE that went that said they had a WONDERFUL time.

Thank you President Bush and Little League International for giving all of us this awesome opportunity.

Wordless Wednesday

A Little Bit About Me

I love random blogging.....You find out so many INTERESTING things about people. Soooooo, I thought I would fill out a questionaire that I received and tell you a little bit about me:

Name: Laura

Birth Date: February 7

Age: 18-24 25-29 30-49 50-69 70+

Marital Status: Married and LOVIN' IT!

Anniversary: November 23, 1986

Husband’s Name: Skippy

The most influential person in my life has been: My mother - I miss you, Mom!!!

I like to spend my free time: Being with my kids, reading, spending extra time with my chickens, gardening

These prayer requests are dear to my heart:

Ongoing Needs: My family's health and spiritual well-being

Immediate Needs: To financially be able to continue to stay home

Family/Friends in Need of Salvation: My brother Richard, and my close friend, Sonya

Beverage: I have two....Sweet tea and Diet Pepsi

Dessert: I know this must sound crazy, but it's Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch

Cartoon Character: Wile E. Coyote....who else!

Magazine: Mary Jane's Farm

Book: My Bible, The Left Behind Series

Author: Beverley Lewis/Wanda Brunstetter

Interest/Hobby: Asperger's Syndrome, gardening, quilting,learning html and graphic design so I can design my own blog and eBay templates

Bible Verse: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future!" Jeremiah 29:11

Hymn: It Is Well With My Soul, How Great Thou Art

Color: All

Flower: Wild flowers

Holiday: Christmas

Snack: Same as dessert.....Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch

My Children’s Names And Ages: Goose: 20, Bean: 19, Kiddo: 13 My

Grandchildren’s Names and Ages: Don't have any at this time. Would like for my children to get MARRIED first!

Autism Awareness

Please help spread the word about Autism and together, WE CAN FIND A CURE!

HOMEschooling

Good morning on this glorious day!

The sun is shining....

the birds are chirping....

coffee is brewing....

and the cows across the field are moooooooing. What a wonderful way to start the day!

We decided to do things a little differently this week. I thought we would do some HOME schooling as well as home SCHOOLING. Skippy and I felt that Kiddo should start taking on a little more responsibility and a little more helping around the house. He already helps with putting away the silverware, feeding the animals, cleaning his room, vacuuming the family room, and a few other chores. We want him to learn and develop more life skills for later on.

Kiddo is learning how to cook and he is doing a FANTASTIC job. He made scrambled eggs for breakfast and it was DELICIOUS! Then I showed him how to unload and load the dishwasher correctly, NOT the way he thinks it should be done. Boy, is he a quick study!!!

We then worked on some of his regular subjects before we headed off to do something FUN with my sister and her kids. After that, we did a quick run to the grocery store to pick up meds and a couple of things before we went home and had a dinner of leftovers. I love having leftovers as it makes dinner fast and clean up a lot quicker.

Today, we started off with sorting laundry and the reasons why we don't want to bleach a red pair of underwear with white shirts and socks. lol We then went through the entire washing process from start to finish, followed by learning different clothes drying techniques. Steven really enjoyed this and wants to know if we can HOMEschool everyday!

Homeschooling has been a remarkable and exciting journey for us. I can't wait to see what unfolds next year!

Poor Boog

We just found out today that my 5 year old niece, Boog, has strep throat. Between hitting the yard sales and Erik's birthday, we have been around her quite a lot the past 3 days. Please pray that she recovers quickly and that the rest of us don't get it.

Thank you!