A Week of Reunions!

at 08/08/09 2:21PM

We've had a fun week! On Tuesday, I got to meet Lisa, Peni, and Nina for lunch. The last time I saw Peni was in 2001 at my grandmother's funeral, and hadn't seen Lisa or Nina since before that. So it was long overdue! My kids were, of course, very quiet. But as we were leaving, Joshua told me, "Mommy, I like Ben. He was funny!"

Then, on Thursday Nathan and Bekah stopped by on their way to Georgia. It was so nice to see all the kids together again having fun!

Now, I'm just trying to get ready to start school on Monday. I've mostly finished the school room, for now anyway. Just a few more things to put away and I'll be done. Then to look over what we'll be doing the first couple of days. I'm getting excited! I really think it's going to be even easier this year, having Joshua and Rebekah both in school and having a separate room. If I can just finish reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows before then :) I read the first 3 or 4 books during chemo 2 years ago, but never finished the rest. After taking the kids to see the 6th movie, I decided to finally find out how it all ends. We had gotten the book from the library for Joshua, so it was sitting around. Jody picked it up and started it, and a few days later was finished with it. Well, I can't let him know what happens without finding out for myself (since he won't tell me anyway), so I started it. It's so additcting!! I really only read it in the morning while the kids are still sleeping/getting up and after they've gone to bed. A few more days, and I should be finished though ;)

And, there's still time to start your Usborne business for just $15! You can fill out the agreement or find out more on my website, www.LearnWithUsborne.com.

Enjoy today!!

It was so good to see you and the kids. Tell Joshua we think Ben is funny too. LOL

by teelduo at 08/08/09 8:02PM
We took the girls to see G-Force last night. Thought of ya'll as I think it is a movie you would all enjoy.

by musicnell at 08/08/09 10:57PM
Thanks for coming. I wish we could have talked more. It meant so much to me that so many of our ELR family came out!

by sallyanne at 10/25/09 3:34PM

another fun day!

at 07/31/09 9:53AM *

Looks like we're going to have a fun day! Jody is off work today. We have a few things to get done this morning, then the Fultz boys are coming over this afternoon. The kids are really looking forward to them coming, especially Joshua (and Jody).

Not much new is going on. Just keeping busy getting our school room ready, Usborne stuff, and everyday work. I was hoping to start school next week, but I may wait until the following week. We'll see how much I can get done this weekend. We had just been using our new school room as a storage room, so when we started cleaning it out I just moved everything upstairs. Well, it's all still upstairs, and I need to go through it all. I'm ready to get rid of anything I don't want to keep, instead of moving it around like we've been doing. I guess it's spring cleaning, a little late ;)

One quick Usborne announcement. Here's an email I sent out to my customers. Thought some here might be interested too:

I don't send out the special every month for becoming an Usborne consultant, but this is a wonderful opportunity! If you've ever thought about doing something like this, let me know and I'll be glad to talk with you to see if this could work for your family.

*want to earn some extra money each month
*want a lifetime discount on Usborne Books
*want to build a home library for your family
*want to promote literacy
*want to help parents and teachers get great books for their children
*want a fun night out with your friends

Whatever your reason, I'd love to help you get started!

This is a great time to get started, as we're heading into the fall season. The company wants us all to succeed, so they're also making it even easier to advance to a level of earning a greater income! I'll be glad to give you all the details!

Start your Usborne Books & More business with the LOWEST priced Starter Kit of the Year: Only $15 +tax and FREE SHIPPING! You’ll receive 10 incredible titles and a full set of business supplies, plus your own ecommerce website! (Over a $170 value!)

Also, if you would just like to earn some free books by hosting a home show or online eShow, August is a great month for that. I still have a few dates available, so let's start planning your show today!

Okay, that's all the Usborne news ;) Hope you all have a great weekend!!!

Getting ready for school was always exciting to me. I particularly loved going to Wal-Mart to buy new folders, pencils, notebooks, binders, etc. Every year I get the urge to buy that stuff all over again, even though I don't need it. Have fun, and good luck!

by ashulee at 07/31/09 9:10PM
After all these years, I get the urge to buy school supplies too. I just love school and office supplies :) Hope y'all had fun with the Fultz boys!

by cindykay at 08/01/09 8:32PM
So great to see you, sweetheart ... and those beautiful children!!! You are cuter than ever; and I am sure Wayne is ten shades of green envy that I got to see you and he didn't ;) Thanks so much for joining us! ♥

by teelside at 08/05/09 8:55AM
LOL...yeah, as long as I don't want to join in the conversation! :D I do need something, but I think I'll wait until tonight when Andy gets home so I can run from the house screaming! :D Ok, not feeling up to running yet, but walking is good!

by meg at 08/07/09 2:22PM

WOW!

at 07/23/09 10:17AM

It's good to be home! I made it home Monday, just in time for our 14th anniversary on Tuesday. Jody was off work Tuesday, so we spent the day with the kids. Joshua had started reading the Harry Potter books, hoping to have the 6th one read before we saw the movie. He's on the 5th one now, but decided he was ready to see the movie anyway. So we took the kids to see it, then out for lunch. They all loved it! It was a fun day. Now we'll just have to plan a special anniversary date for the two of us ;)

Convention was wonderful! So much excitement and fun! Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, was one of our speakers. It was great to hear what he had to say, especially after reading his book on the way out there.

And we got some exciting news yesterday. You can get started with Usborne in August for as little as $15!!! So if you've ever thought about doing something like this, want to get a lifetime discount on Usborne Books, want to earn some extra money each month, or whatever your reason, let me know and I'll be happy to talk with you to see if this is something that might work for you. I'm ready to help several people get started, and you could be one of them! Just let me know as soon as possible. The price starts at $15, and increases as the month goes on.

The kids really enjoyed staying with my mom and dad. Their VBS was last week, and they had a great time there. It's so fun to watch them making new friends. I didn't get very many pictures, but I just had to share this one of John David and my mom.

And I'll just share one last story. I was on the computer yesterday getting caught up on emails from being gone all weekend. The kids were playing Harry Potter, and I heard John David say, "I'm the troll. You stick your wand up my nose." Um, no! Don't stick anything up anyone's nose!

LOL. I could totally hear one of my boys making the troll/nose comment! Silly kiddos!

by scrappyhappymama at 07/23/09 10:43AM
No items in nose, specially considering the history his dad and dad's sister had in the back of a car when they were his age.

by baizal at 07/23/09 12:09PM
A chip off the old block! :-)

by musicnell at 07/23/09 12:12PM
:) Cute!

by sallyanne at 07/23/09 12:17PM
aw, i love pictures of your mom! this one is so sweet :)

by caraboo at 07/23/09 1:41PM
:-) Just ask your hubby about the time he "made" me put something up my nose. Or do you know that story. John David is soooo his father's son. *giggle
I just saw what Jonathan said! Seeeeeee....lol

by greatestislove at 07/23/09 6:24PM
Sweet. That's a good book - The Read Aloud Handbook. I would have enjoyed hearing him speak, too.

It's cool to see your enthusiasm with Usborne! Keep it up :-)

by carpecollum at 07/23/09 11:18PM
Thanks for sharing this pic of your Momma and John David! I haven't seen her in yrs! Glad you had a great family day!! Made me smile.

by ootda at 07/24/09 8:52AM
HORRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by teelduo at 07/24/09 9:49AM
That is such a nice picture. I am SO JEALOUS that you got to hear Jim Trelease. I love his book.

And I did get a good laugh out of the troll comment.

by matermagistra at 07/24/09 3:08PM
How old is Joshua? I am most impressed that he is reading Harry Potter! And Happy Anniversary to you guys!

by matermagistra at 07/24/09 3:10PM
Lovin' that picture!!!

by teelside at 07/26/09 5:22PM
I'm sure we (me and the Browns) would have no problem with Baize and the Fultz dear hearts coming our way .... guess that makes me 'queen bee' expecting folks to come to me, but I hope you will. XOXO

by teelside at 07/27/09 7:55AM
Wayne is going to NC to spend 2-3 days with his siblings ... they all wanted some time together with Tom. But I'm sure he'll be a little bit jealous that he can't see you, too.

by teelside at 07/27/09 10:13AM
You are funny, Karen...yes it IS a great idea. EVERYONE loves free books!

Hope your mystery hostess will be happy!

by phyllisophical_mom at 07/28/09 12:52PM
awww! love the pic. i miss your momma (and you guys, too). :)

by angieprice at 07/29/09 8:55PM

Progress!

at 07/11/09 3:23PM

The floor in the new school room is coming along nicely! We've got the tile laid and there's just a few more things Jody has to do before I get to start moving in and organizing! That will give him something to do next week while the kids and I are gone, don't you think ;)

We all enjoyed having Jody's mom here for a few days last week. She came in Tuesday evening, Wednesday we watched The Tale of Despereaux (gotta love the free movies during the summer), and Thursday we took the kids to the park. She left Friday morning, headed to Houston, then to Lisa's.

Rebekah and John David had doctor's appointments on Friday. John David had not been checked since last August, so I was curious to see what his platelet count was. He's doing fine--251. What a relief!

Next week the kids and I are going to my parents. They'll stay with them while I head out to Tulsa for our Usborne National Convention! I always have a great time out there, meet so many new people, and learn so much. I'm looking forward to it.

Since I'll be gone for a while, I'll leave you with the words to one of my new favorite hymns. I catch myself singing it throughout the day, but what good words to be singing.

The Lord is My Light by C.E. Couchman

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?
And He is my strength, the defense of my life. Whom shall I fear?
Have mercy, O Lord, and answer my cry. Turn not away.
For Thou art my help, the God of salvation. Turn not away.

Wait, wait, O wait on the Lord. Be strong and take courage! Wait on the Lord.
Wait, wait, O wait on the Lord. Be strong and take courage! Yes, wait on the Lord.

O Lord, lead me now in Thy path straight and even. Teach me Thy way.
I will not despair; Thy goodness sustains me. Teach me Thy way.
To dwell in His house all the days of my life: This shall I seek.
And, O to behold the Lord in His beauty! This shall I seek.

Wait, wait, O wait on the Lord. Be strong and take courage! Wait on the Lord.
Wait, wait, O wait on the Lord. Be strong and take courage! Yes, wait on the Lord.

Beautiful words!!! AMEN!!

Have a great time and be safe! OXOX

by teelduo at 07/11/09 5:02PM
Don't know the tune to this one, but the words are wonderful.
Enjoy your trip!

by ootda at 07/11/09 5:30PM
The place is called The Orchard of Cross Plains. It's 6.2 from exit 112 off I-65. It's a really nice place. My roommates and I went there last year too.

This also is one of my favorite hymns.

by girl_husted at 07/11/09 7:26PM
I love that song.

by unclespike at 07/12/09 1:20PM
I didn't know you were reflooring the basement! I hope your trip is great!

by meg at 07/15/09 2:46PM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
HUGS

by greatestislove at 07/21/09 1:47PM
It was brief indeed! I really thought I'd see you in another meeting! Did you enjoy Jim Trelease as much as I did?

by phyllisophical_mom at 07/22/09 12:06PM
have fun! that is one of my favorite songs, too!

by ericsgal at 07/22/09 12:07PM
Good for you for "stepping out of your comfort zone" and MAYBE becoming a speaker! If the passion is there with the books/business, it's not nearly as difficult!

by phyllisophical_mom at 07/22/09 2:44PM

More Birthday Fun!

at 07/02/09 8:41AM *

I guess I can only post when someone is having a birthday ;) This time it's John David. My little man turned 4 yesterday! I'll have to post some pictures later. We need to leave soon to go to a summer reading program at the library. He enjoyed his day though. When we got home from Bible study last night, I told them all to go get pajamas on. Then I heard him ask Joshua, "Can I be the first one dressed, since I'm the birthday boy?" Just had to laugh.

The book fair was a lot of fun, and the kids really enjoyed my mom being here. (So did I, of course!) We behaved ourselves for the most part; only stayed up late one night talking. Now we're trying to get some work done this week before Jody's mom comes next week. We decided to make a schoolroom in the little room downstairs. So we've ripped up the carpet and are laying down tile. It used to be a garage, so we had to clean the concrete first, seal it, and hopefully tonight start on the tile. I can't wait for it to all come together!

Gotta run now, but I'll write more and have some pictures soon! Have a great 4th of July weekend!!!

Here's the pictures I promised of the "birthday boy":

And this one just says, "I'm up to something, looks like trouble!"

Good idea on the school room area!! Can't wait to see what it looks like! Have fun, give mom hugs for me. And tell your parents Hi and hugs as well. Love ya'll

by greatestislove at 07/02/09 12:26PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN DAVID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU
HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by greatestislove at 07/02/09 12:27PM
THat will be a good space for a schoolroom. And happy birthday, John David! 4 has come too quickly!

by nthnswmn at 07/02/09 6:20PM
He's such a cutie! Are you related to her?

by sallyanne at 07/04/09 11:47PM
oh he's so sweet! Happy Birthday John David

by teelduo at 07/05/09 4:10PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN DAVID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by qtpie323 at 07/06/09 9:51AM
Awwww!!!!
He is such a little cutie!!!

Happy LATE Birthday!!

by juliamiriam at 07/06/09 11:03AM
Yes, she did tell me! I am so excited to have her! YAY!!!!!

by narey_kay at 07/06/09 3:05PM
Ahhhh. Thanks for letting me know. :)

by sallyanne at 07/06/09 10:06PM
i saw what you wrote on erin's blog, and just so you know Ceomi is doing really well

(this is her neice, btw)

her appointment this past monday was fairly uneventful in that they had no tests back, but she had a bone marrow biopsy that went well (just woozy from meds afterwards), and her infection is clearing up despite her not loving the antibiotics and how they treat her body. even though they aren't all pleasant, they are helping her heal, and there has been no negative news, and the doc should start weaning her off the anti-rejection meds in the next few weeks since the bone marrow transplant was 100% successful.

hope that eases your mind :)

by chooselove at 07/08/09 2:35PM
Happy Birthday to Your John David! (My John's middle name is David too!)

by ootda at 07/10/09 9:18PM

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