James and Me

OK, so i have told you about what has been going on in lives of our children. But what about us? It's a lot easier to talk about the kids. Well that's my opinion at least. So let's see... Hmm, i think i will start with James.
As alot of you know James has been out of work for a year now. It has been an interesting year to say the least. God is so good and has provided for our needs in every way possible, except for a job right now:) It is a very frustrating time for James right now, not being able to find work. I think he was fine with it for awhile but i know that it is effecting him now. So if any of you know of any job openings please let us know. He is not sure what direction God is leading him or what he would even want to do. So that has been a challenge that he has had to deal with this past year.
Buts let talk about some good things. Since James has been home he has gotten to experience field trips with the kids and even helping in there class rooms. Which he would have never been able to do if he was working, so i know that he has enjoyed those times.He has been very active in the kids lives even more so this last year then in any of the other years. I think that the kids are going to remember that. I don't know if this is one of God's lesson's that we are suppose to learn right now or what. But it is what it is. James played ball this year for our church league which he so enjoys doing. Last year/season he decided to stop bowling on a league which i know was a hard thing for him to do but i really appreciated that he did it. Which then it turned out to actually be a God thing since he lost his job. So i know how important playing ball is to him. That is his thing.

But this past summer James got his first chance to coach his son. Which i know that he was really happy and excited to do. Now don't get me wrong he liked coaching Ariel, but we found out that she does better at listening to someone else then to dad. But this is his first born son who loves to play ball so it was just a different experience for James. I know that he wants to continue coaching his kids for as long as he can. He has also taught Landon how to ride his bike with two wheels that has been a huge ordeal this summer. Last year Landon wanted nothing to do with learning but this year after one day he was riding it on his own and by the end of the week trying to do wheelies.

James has also accepted another challenge this year. He is now one of NMC's quiz coaches for the year. He coaches an all boys team. So along with Ariel studying and learning God's word in Luke 1-11 James is doing the same. James has done many things this summer helping other people and such. Right now he is at the church helping to build a stage for the kid blitz tonight. He would also help the preschool where Landon had attended last year with anything that they might need help fixing. He has become quite a little handy man for people who need help. Even during the summer he helped fix up the house that we moved into. I am not sure what else James would like for me to put in here. But i am thankful for him in many, many ways he is a wonderful husband and father, even if i do complain about him. I know that he miss seeing his family and loves you guys very much and wishes just like me we could see you more often. He is also looking forward to his brother being back home from Iraq. That goes for me too:)

Ok, here comes the hard one to write about . So lets just jump right in.

Well i am still a crossing guard for Goshen schools, i love being able to do that and be home for Zane. He is my last one here at home. That is a little bittersweet. I love being able to spend time with just him,but then he is my last one, my baby so...

Anyways, lets see. This summer just kind of flew by with getting this house ready to move into, the fair and ball games we were constantly busy and on the go.

Wow, this is alot harder than imagined it would be, so don't be expecting me to post much about myself in the future:)

I guess i am involved in alot more now then i am in the summer, even though during the summer i was the team parent for Landon's t-ball team. Which i enjoyed doing and meeting new dad's and mom's. Also one thing we did this summer on a spur of the moment thing, was go to Pokagon State Park for the afternoon. We biked the trails, swam in the lake and the kids and James fished. They had a lot of fun. We made hot dogs on our two dollar grill, which by the way was not even big enough for the whole package of hot dogs. But other then that we stayed around home being to busy with things around here.

Right now in my life there is a lot of chaos going on, but besides the chaos i am involved in many things that i enjoy. I attend a MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) group at Zion church, which this is my third year in that group. I really enjoy going and talking with other mom's and listening to the speakers that we have, i have taken away at least something from everyone of them over the last three years. But this Thursday is our spa day i am soo looking forward to that. Just a little quality me time. But besides MOPS i also started to attend MITI(mom's in touch international) this year when i do not have MOPS. I like going there and praying for my children and people's children and for the school s staff too. The power of pray is remarkable. I also help out in the Zoo one Sunday a month at church, and i do a bible study with a friend of mine. Really i just love getting together with family and friends and hanging out and having fun. I am just thankful for the friends and family that i have ,and this is the time of year to be thankful for all the many things that God has given you. Because he has given you everything and everyone in your life for however long that maybe and it is all for a purpose HIS purpose. So let just be grateful for everything and everyone.