Tuesday, August 25, 2009

August Summary




OH my! What a month!

We have been so blessed to have Heather, Adam and Maya (and Lani for a few days) all month! I love having my sister around! She has the best way of looking at hospitality - I swear, I thought I was hospitibale - but she is a people person! She has the kindest attitude about loving on others. It's so natural for her! Her kids are a hoot! Maya is a love bug! Adam loves to be around Ezra and Ellie - he is their best friend! Heather, I appreciate all you've done to help us in the chaos of the past few weeks! Thank you so much! I can't imagine what it will be like after Fri. when you return to London - I'll have to start my Dec. countdown!

Camping on the 7th led to a broken nose related from a freak skateboard accident for Ezra. Surgery at Children's Hospital on the 18th. Today we go for the removal of his "cast." He trashed his glasses - so my boy, who will be 10 soon, now has contacts! He seems so grown up!

Grace had five fillings - yes five! We brush everyday - but I need to be better at checking how well the brushing is done! A huge thanks to my mother in law for taking her to and from the dentist.

I found out I no longer have a job. The PA state budget needs to be signed - anyone else want to "Amen!" that. The Better Kid Care Program does not have any $ to pay Renee' and me - so... this could be a permanent thing - or only temporarily - Oh goodness, I need my job! It's what kept us out of the red - with making only minimums on our bills. All prayers regarding this - much appreciated.

Dayton Fair Week was a whirlwind - our Grace was voted Dayton Fair Princess. She had a very busy week representing the Dayton Fair. It was a ton of fun! She was blessed with free food all week. Plus all of the ice cream from Turner Dairy she could eat! All of our kids enjoyed the rides and animals!

Ellie was accepted to the local Head Start program. As a former HS teacher I cannot say enough great things about the program! I am so thankful she was accepted. The bus will pick her up right outside our door. Can it be? My Ellie is old enough to go on a bus anywhere? (sigh!!!) She is such a big girl! All she wants to do is draw and color!

One more week of summer vacation - we plan to make the most of each day! Have fun! Thanks for reading!

5 comments:

Heather said...

Love ya Hol! It all has been my pleasure. Your little ones are growing up so fast, I enjoyed spending so much time with them. Your girls...so beautiful and your boys...loads of busy fun. You all will be so missed! -Hed

BurttBunch said...

Glad you enjoyed your time with your sister and the kiddos!
Your kids are getting big! I still remember when we were pregnant with Ellie and Arabella! Now they are off to preschool!!! =(
Sorry about your job! God will provide! Get the tape for the message on Sunday. I just got more hours at the Y! I am SUPER excited! I am going to be working the front desk...YEAH!!!!

Amber said...

Wow! You have had a busy month!! Congratulations to Grace for getting Dayton Fair Princess. She looks so pretty and grown-up. Sorry to hear about the job. My friend and her husband both have state jobs, and I know they've both been struggling and without paychecks off and on. God provides, though. Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Tolentreasures said...

So sorry about your job, something will come up, God always provides. I saw Brian many times at the fair being Mr. Mom, how blessed you are that he can do that. What a good Dad he is. Enjoy your last week of summer.

Cathy

Holly said...

I agree with you Cathy - Brian is the BEST! God gave me a rare and precious jewel when he brought Brian into my life!

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I am the daughter of a King. I am the apple of His eye. In addition, I'm a wife to the most wonderful man in the world - seriously - he puts up with me and loves me no matter what. I am so thankful for Brian! Most importantly, he loves the Lord with all of his heart and is a Godly role model to our children and others. Because of him, I'm a mom to four wonderful children - Ezra who's almost 9, Grace is 7, Elliana is 3 and Isaac who was a year on April 18. Life is a crazy whirlwind full of unexpected turns. This blog is to stay close to many friends and family throughout the US.