School is closed again....

at 01/30/09 9:30AM
We have now used all of our built in snow make-up days. (If we miss anymore, we have to start adding days to the end of the year.)

CALGON....TAKE ME AWAY!
  • lil_whit
    how many free days do you guys get? we only get one built in day. we have to go on presidents day and now they've already added one to the end of the year. it stinks. :(
    by lil_whit at 01/30/09 9:38AM
  • megan
    Bummer!
    by megan at 01/30/09 9:43AM
  • whitestripes
    why did they cancel school today. I mean, the roads are basically clear. I think a 2 hour delay would have been enough.
    by whitestripes at 01/30/09 1:25PM
  • neentothebean
    Awww, c'mon...snow days are great, Mom:)
    by neentothebean at 01/30/09 2:04PM
  • neentothebean
    Every day is a snow day here:)
    by neentothebean at 01/30/09 2:04PM
  • howcolwhit
    These are the days of winter for sure! Nm had a 2 hour delay today, because of drifting snow. The wind is still blowing and causing the north and south roads to drift. Some of the drifts are so neatly formed by the blowing snow, that only God could create. Snow plows have been kept busy keeping them open. The main roads are usually kept clearer than all the side roads that are not used by alot of traffic. Enjoy your time together as a family!
    by howcolwhit at 01/30/09 2:31PM
  • flowerpower
    Thank you! :)
    by flowerpower at 01/31/09 7:22AM
  • flowerpower
    Cabin fever?
    by flowerpower at 01/31/09 7:23AM
  • dsh
    I'm so tired of winter!
    by dsh at 02/03/09 9:37PM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    Wow!
    by nugglefriendcuz at 02/04/09 9:04AM
  • megan
    AH!!! Well I'm glad the mail service still put it in your mailbox. What am I thinking?
    by megan at 02/09/09 8:22AM

I am going Private!

at 12/06/07 6:22PM
It is sooooooo way past time that I go Private. I will update on Florida and our party soon. Stay tuned.







COME ONE COME ALL

at 11/29/07 6:58AM
I will update on our trip later, but I wanted to remind everyone about our holiday drop in party. It is Saturday from 5pm-9pm. If you can come and don't know how to get to our house, email me or call me, and I will give you directions.

Hope to see you here!
  • neenout
    no fair!!!:)
    by neenout at 11/29/07 10:36PM
  • cherri
    What is a holiday drop in party?
    by cherri at 11/30/07 4:18PM
  • sarahsmile
    I'd totally drop in if I were anywhere nearby! Hope it's a fun party!
    by sarahsmile at 11/30/07 4:18PM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    I wish we could come. Make sure you tell us all about it. We are having a Christmas Party and I want some good ideas.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 11/30/07 10:39PM
  • txwhittlec
    So, how did it go? Do you have any pictures? :)
    by txwhittlec at 12/02/07 10:45PM
  • momofthreejuly123
    We didn't get home till 12:30 am from shopping. I didn't go to bed till 2 am. I'm sorry we missed all the fun! Abby is still sick. She has a yeast infection due to all the diarea. Poor girl. She has to eat a lot of yogurt and I'm putting cream on her. She has had this since Tuesday!!! She is still drinking well, so she isn't dehydrated.
    by momofthreejuly123 at 12/04/07 9:15AM
  • whitestripes
    wish i wouldn't have missed it. trust me though, you don't want what i have. fastest diet i've ever been on though. lost 5 lbs in 3 days. still can't really eat. i'm kinda gettin tired of it.
    by whitestripes at 12/04/07 9:58AM
  • sarahsmile
    I actually got the black satin-esque pants at Walmart...for $14.97! So if I wear them at least twice, I think they've earned their price. The top was a summer top that was on sale at Khol's...but it's got this black satin ribbon so it looks holiday ish. Total for the outfit= $25!
    But for real, I LOVE shopping for people...I'll go with you next time!
    by sarahsmile at 12/06/07 9:04AM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    Why are you going private? How do you even do that. Maybe i need to so I can post pics. My husband doesn't want me to post pics because he said there are to many weirdos out there. Not that I know how to do it anyway.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 12/07/07 4:56AM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    That is sad. We don't have much of a relationship with Dan's family either. It sad when you have to explain who grandma and grandpa are.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 12/07/07 11:56AM
  • lil_whit
    its my good friend tiffany i always talk about. its ok. she can be your friend
    by lil_whit at 12/07/07 1:19PM
  • dsh
    Looking forward to the post about your party and trip! :)
    by dsh at 12/08/07 5:54PM
  • cherri
    how did the party go?
    by cherri at 12/10/07 6:10PM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    Sorry that you have been sick. Hope you feel better soon.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 12/12/07 7:07AM
  • dsh
    Sorry you've not been feeling good. Hope you get better soon. :)
    by dsh at 12/12/07 10:32PM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    Thanks for the info. That is a lot of cooking.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 12/17/07 8:54AM
  • rmpmullinax
    Thank you SO much for the postcard for Peri's school project!! She will be so excited to receive it! I owe you one! Thanks again!
    by rmpmullinax at 01/17/08 8:22AM
  • rmpmullinax
    Thanks for the postcard update! We will be watching the mail for it! Thanks for all your help
    by rmpmullinax at 01/22/08 3:50PM
  • rmpmullinax
    Got the postcard today!!! Thanks SOOO much for your help with Peri's project!
    by rmpmullinax at 01/24/08 4:30PM

Its beginning to look alot like 80 degrees......

at 11/19/07 8:02AM
Oh yes it is!
We are leaving Wednesday morning for the sunshine state. Woo Hoo! We are fortunate this year to get to spend Thanksgiving with my brother Joe and his wife Bonny. We are also going to get to spend time with several cousins, so we are looking forward to that as well.

The kids are especially excited. Joe has a suprise for the boys involving firetrucks.(they can't wait to visit his fire station) We are also doing Micky's very merry Christmas Party at Disney Worlds magic kingdon. We will also be spending a night at the Wilderness lodge. We are all very pumped about this.

I will ask for your prayers for a safe trip. It seems all I have heard on the news in the last couple of weeks, is about air traffic control problems and the nightmares of holiday travel. Ugh! So, if you could add us to your prayers, it would be much aprreciated.

One more thing. On Satruday Dec. 1 will be our second annual (I hope) holiday open house. It is drop in style from 5-9pm. For those of you in the surrounding area, we would love for you to stop in. If you don't know how to get to our house, just let me know and I will give you directions.

I know that I have much to be thankful for. Know that it is a blessing to have all of you as friends (and family).

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
  • txwhittlec
    You are a blessing too, Jill! :) Hope you have a wonderful time in FL! Have fun at your open house too...wish we could go. Happy Thanksgiving!
    by txwhittlec at 11/19/07 9:12AM
  • boysrus
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving :) Praying for you to have a safe trip.
    by boysrus at 11/19/07 10:37AM
  • sararhoton
    Sounds like a great trip! Hope you have fun, and you'll be in my prayers!
    by sararhoton at 11/19/07 10:50AM
  • neentothebean
    I am so excited for you all!! What a fun trip this will be for all of you:) I will pray for a safe trip!!! Can't wait to hear about it:) Love you lots!!
    by neentothebean at 11/19/07 10:58AM
  • matermagistra
    You will have tons of fun!! Enjoy Disney!!
    by matermagistra at 11/19/07 11:27AM
  • lil_whit
    i have got to say you are a huge blessing in my life. ily. have a great time in FL.
    by lil_whit at 11/19/07 7:43PM
  • kris
    YAY! Praying for your safe trip!
    by kris at 11/19/07 10:31PM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    Hope ya'll have a great trip. Wish I could come to your open house.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 11/20/07 2:50AM
  • momofthreejuly123
    Sounds fun! I'll pray for a safe trip. I miss seeing your little brother. I know your mom does too. What is this Holiday Open House?
    by momofthreejuly123 at 11/20/07 2:12PM
  • bg
    the hustle and bustle keeps cherri from gettin bored while shopping and me im in b/w cherri and tiffany with looking and getting what I want and getting out cause unlike tiffany who could spend hours in a store. But black friday keeps us going the whole time, hopping from store to store. Have fun and happy thanksgiving!
    by bg at 11/20/07 2:18PM
  • neenout
    that sounds like a great trip, I hope you are having a blast!
    by neenout at 11/22/07 9:45PM
  • kris
    Hope you guys made the drive back to Temple Terrace from "Ga" safely. REALLY enjoyed time with you Thursday and tonight! You are wonderful. Love the Kiddos! I'm off to bed. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip and Mickey!
    by kris at 11/24/07 10:22PM
  • kris
    And HAPPPY Day Late Birthday to Brian! Hope you guys were able to rest today! Aaron said last night that he really enjoyed hanging out with Brian! Goodluck with the party this weekend!
    by kris at 11/27/07 8:43PM

Stacy is teaching me to add pics!

at 11/06/07 1:02PM
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  • neentothebean
    WE ARE LOVING THE PICTURES HERE!!!! Mariah and Sophia are up with me and and we love seeing your cute kids!!! Great pics and so-ooooo glad you are learning to put pics on:)
    by neentothebean at 11/06/07 2:45PM
  • kris
    such cuties!
    by kris at 11/06/07 2:54PM
  • neenout
    your little one has changed so much since I saw her last! She has that lovely dark skin that I dream of having. I am swimming in the porcelain white over here. Great photos!
    by neenout at 11/06/07 3:07PM
  • dsh
    Yay for pictures!! Cute, very cute!!
    by dsh at 11/06/07 3:38PM
  • megan
    yep!
    by megan at 11/06/07 3:47PM
  • loveofjebs
    So glad you're learning! We love seeing kid pics! They are so cute.
    by loveofjebs at 11/06/07 4:19PM
  • lil_whit
    aww..cute pictures. very, very cute kids.
    by lil_whit at 11/06/07 7:00PM
  • boysrus
    cute kids :)
    by boysrus at 11/07/07 9:46AM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    Cute kiddies! I see they are tan like their momma. Love Emma's cheeks. Drock and Dry have cheeks like that.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 11/08/07 6:32AM
  • kris
    oh no worries, we will be in the low 70's by 3, and I'm sure next week we will be back to the 80's. Our weather is so fickle! Hence being excited about our 3 days of cool weather a year!
    by kris at 11/08/07 11:10AM
  • momofthreejuly123
    Call me and teach me! I still don't know how to.
    by momofthreejuly123 at 11/08/07 2:36PM
  • momofthreejuly123
    I don't know. I am still learning. Alicia helped me w/this one. We'll see! See you tonight!
    by momofthreejuly123 at 11/09/07 3:13PM
  • lil_whit
    grr..that's were i wish i was going. but i hope you guys have a good time. i know you will.
    by lil_whit at 11/12/07 12:56PM
  • txwhittlec
    I just saw that you have added your boys on here too...they are adorable too! I love seeing the pictures. :)
    by txwhittlec at 11/12/07 4:21PM
  • lil_whit
    JILL-he did try wat i thought he would..and ya know wat i said..lol. "DUDE i told you we are not going there." i don't know why i said that but i did. haha. i can't believe it.
    by lil_whit at 11/12/07 9:36PM
  • kris
    hey we get to see you soon
    by kris at 11/13/07 11:42AM
  • kris
    I warmed them up to the low 80's for you today!
    by kris at 11/13/07 2:25PM
  • matermagistra
    I really think Emma looks like you in that second picture!!

    She has really pretty eyes.

    I have always wanted one child to have dark hair and Trina will have darker hair than the rest, but I'll really be shocked if she ends up with dark eyes.

    Cute, cute kiddos.
    by matermagistra at 11/16/07 11:19AM
  • kris
    We are excited! Aaron is VERY excited about the noodles! It looks like Brian's birthday Bash will be happening at our house! Is that Saturday actually his birthday? Adam's is that Weekend too.
    by kris at 11/17/07 10:33AM
  • kris
    Adam's is Sunday the 25th. Brian shares a birthday with the Gate's boys.
    by kris at 11/18/07 3:09PM