Saying Goodbye again.....

It feels like I just said goodbye to someone that I cared about, and here we go again. My mom called me this morning at 7:oo am to tell me that my Uncle Delmo died. It is very hard to explain because I was sad, but I was also glad for him that his body finally has peace.

He has been sick for a very long time. He had many health issues and everytime a problem arose, we wondered, is this gonna be the thing that takes him home. We all know that God has perfect timing and He took him home peacefully and without any pain. That has always been my prayer because here on earth, he has endured much pain.

I am asking for prayer for my family as we lay to rest another family member. I ask for travel mercies for my mom as she is flying in tomorrow to be with my aunt. I ask that you keep Sarah Kate in your thoughts as she was close to my uncle and loved him very much. this will be the first funeral for my children and I hope they can feel the arms of Christ around them at this time.

When I told Corey, he brought it all into prospective. He said," Mom, Uncle Delmo has been sick all of my life. I am happy that he is no longer sick, no longer in pain and gets to see Jesus". That is why I love my boy so much.....

Our Student of the Month.....

Sarah Kate was choosen as Student of the Month for her school. Each month, a student from each class is choosen who has shown "The J. C Way". They must be kind, responsible, respectful, safe, strive for growth. I am so proud to say that SK love school and was so excited to be choosen. This is her with Miss Hubbard, her teacher.

What a girl!! I know that I might be biased, but she is such a good girl. She tries to be a good friend, daughter and child of God. She brings tears to my eyes every mornng when we pray together before we all head out in our own directions. Good job Sissy...I love you.....

Happy Birthday Ella Kay

Well, I know it is late, but I wanted to share my pictures of niece Ella's 2nd birthday. She is the youngest and most spoiled of all my nieces and nephews on my side of the family. She is quite independent and has no problem sharing her concerns!!

This is Ella blowing out her candles on her cake. Of course, it was a Dora party and she was the center of attention!

This is Ella with my sister Kim and brother Mark. Mark was not real happy about wearing his crown, but did it for Ella!! that is what Daddy's do.....

What would be a blog without seeing Corey and Sarah Kate with their Nutter Butter (as we like to call her)

Happy Birthday Princess...we love to the moon and back.......

I am a slacker.......

Well friends...this is a small update since my brother Don emailed me to tell me what a slacker I have been. Life has been extremely busy and I have a hard time sitting down to keep posting once I get home.

So here it is......
Corey has started baseball. He has practice every Thursday and Saturday am. He also has his paper route on Thursday. He is on spring break this week so he is enjoying his freedom and some extra time to hang out with friends. He is a true 11 year old boy!

SarahKate has been busy as well. She came to work with me on Monday and then went home with my friend Heather for an evening of being spoiled. Then, returned to school with me for the day. She as well has been free to do what she wants. She is being spoiled by Becky today with McDonalds and a movie.

Buzz has been back to work more. What a blessing! He has been busy with baseball as well since he is an assitant coach. So he runs from work to the ball field. I really do think the "older boys" (coaches) enjoy it more!!

I have been busy as well. Work consumes most of my day. The commute is long, but it is the only peace I have by myself so I guess it is not bad. I have also been busy knitting and now have learned to crochet. Add in all of everyones activites, church, working out and trying to spend time with friends. My time is not my own. I hear it gets easier the older they get, but I guess I just need to be happy with the season I am in.

Well friends, I do have pics to post so when I am on spring break next week, I will play catch up. There Don...is that enough for now?!?!?!?

Springing forward.......

I can not believe it has been a few weeks since my last blog. Sorry guys...life has just been a little crazy. My calendar is not big enough for all we have going on. Let's see where do I start????

Buzz...life has been a little crazy for him. UPS has been very slow so work is up/down. He has been getting a taste of what it is like tostay home and do all the house cleaning. He like UPS much better, but is doing a pretty good job here at the house.

Corey....baseball is right around the corner. We got him new shoes cause his olds did not fit...he went from a mens 71/2 to a mens 9 this year. I almost had a heart attack!! He is almost as tall as me. It kind of breaks my heart cause he is such a man now..too cool for his mom (except at home) What happened to my baby???

Sarah Kate...she was choosen for student of the month in Februay and we had to attend her special recogntion breakfast. She was very excited and thoguht she was all that.

Me....work has kept me busy. Relay is getting closer so be prepared for me to hit you all up for donations. I am trying to fit work outs into my schedule as much as possible and trying to spend some time with friends..which is not always easy to do....

How about you guys????

I am getting bad at this.....

Hey friends......I have been so busy with "life" that I have not been a good blogger. It seems like life just gets me spinning and when it is time to stop spinning, I have my butt in a chair and some sort of crafting needles in my hands and and am too lazy to share.

So, let's start with SK. She has had a crazy week. She is having issues with a little boy in her class. I am trying to pray for him cause if I don't, I might want to kick him in the butt. Ya know what I am talking about...Momma bear wants to protect her cub. Please pray next week is better. She is happy at the moment. She got a new kitten tonight names Izzy. I wish I could tell you how sweet she is, but we took her out of her cage and I have hardly seen her.

Then there is Corey. Is it written somewhere that when you turn 11, your hearing is lost and you sort of lose your mind??? I know it is pre-teen, but I am not sure he will make it to 13. He is a great kid, but there are times.......

Buzz, let's see..he has worked one day in the last 10. Volume is really down @UPS so please pray that he gets work and lots of it...

Me.....between all of my hobbies, I just need a day of rest. I am hoping that will be this weekend. So enough about me....how are you guys?????

Welcome to the world Alena.....

Well, here she is...Alena Chillog. I would share her middle name, but that has yet to be determined. I am voting for Marie since it is Anita's middle name and several family members so it is special. Let me know what you think too. She will be going home tomorrow morning so they had better figure it out soon.

Here is Steven and Ella Grace loving their new sister. I was really worried about Ella being jealous, but I am so proud of her. She makes everyone wash their hands and she herself cannot keep her hands off of her.

I cannot figure out who she looks like, Buzz said Greg (Anita's husband). All I know is that this baby is very blessed because she has more people who love her in her short time with us than most have in their entire life.

This is the family together. Anita is doing great and cannot wait to be discharged tomorrow and get some rest at home. The kids are going back to Barton with Anita's mom so she and Greg will have a few days to be with Alena before everyone gets back. Then, it is to my home Ella Grace comes. The fun will begin!!

You know, Alena was not planned AT ALL, but she is such a blessing and just one more Chillog kid for me to love!! Yes Pappy, I will share her with you when you get here!!