I awoke happy enough today. It is a truly beautiful day. Apparently there are supposed to be some 'town events' around the glorious town of Estacada. Something for everybody. I generally like to stay home, and why not? We have a gorgeous landscape to enjoy. I guess Jon wants to go fishing, and that's okay, too. ... Read the Post

I am finally relaxing, if that's what they call it nowadays. Chasing after Braxton, and wasting my breath asking the three older kids, JT age 15, Kendi age 13 and Myelie age 11 to help me out with something pertaining to housework got me nowhere. I ended up doing ALL of the housework myself, whilst 'nagging' my older kids to step in and watch their little brother while I did their housework for ... Read the Post

Today is certainly beautiful, a day that I can count my blessings. I have blessings every day, but it is easier to count them when you feel good. I am thankful that my husband has a steady job, I am thankful that we have a great marriage and happy children who surprisingly got good grades!!!!I am thankful to alive and that we have food and water. I am thankful that we have a nice home (although ... Read the Post

Happy Father's day to all of the Dads out there, I almost forgot to say because it was yesterday. I had gotten ready and had gone to church, and our family which included Jon, me and our four children, took separate cars and each headed the wrong way because there are more tha one way to get to church, and when I got there, Jon and his passengers decided they were too late and ended up not going. ... Read the Post

Happy Father's day to all of the Dads out there, I almost forgot to say because it was yesterday. I had gotten ready and had gone to church, and our family which included Jon, me and our four children, took separate cars and each headed the wrong way because there are more tha one way to get to church, and when I got there, Jon and his passengers decided they were too late and ended up not going. ... Read the Post

Today I took my daughter to a swimming party in our old town of Molalla, where they were greatful to meet up with old pals since we hadn't seen them for a few months. When we got to the pool I felt a slight twinge of guilt that I wasn't planning to take Braxton into the water, but quickly was reminded as to why I don't like to take him out to do anything much in public, as he threw a giant ... Read the Post