I would just like everyone to know how much I DESPISE math. It is so pointless. Who invented it anyways??? We would just be better off with just estimating!!!!! I mean come on, who cares if you add a negative number with a positive number it equals a the sign of the larger number!?!? Or when you multiply a positive and a negative it equals a negative!!?!?!? Geez Louise!! WHO REALLY CARES!!!!!! It takes up to much thinking. And its just downright boring! How in the world could my own flesh and blood, my father, LOVE math!?!?!?! We have totally different tastes in liking. I enjoy texting my friends, and he enjoys doing math problems. I'm glad I didn't get THOSE genes...Aaron did. He is the math nerd! I'm not...thankfully! I think my dad and Aaron have something wrong with them.
Also, if we just HAVE to do math, why cant all the rules be the same?? Why do there have to be different rules for everything??? I mean really, some people aren't gifted with that good of a memory, like yours truly.
Anyways, my point is, who else hates math? Because I DEFINITELY do.
And who actually LIKES it?? Because I DEFINITELY don't.
Just wondering!!
Amy
Friday, July 18, 2008
racoon
5. thats right. Since we have started we are now at 5 racoons caught.
The intrigue and fun has worn off.
When Tia informed me this morning that there was another one in the trap my immediate emotion was despair. Actually I wondered how because we didnt even set the trap with any food. Yet one still found its way into our metal rectangle.
arrrgghhh... Im tired of em and outwardly rejoice when I see one "expired" on the roadway anywhere. What a wonderful example I am to my kiddos!
joe
The intrigue and fun has worn off.
When Tia informed me this morning that there was another one in the trap my immediate emotion was despair. Actually I wondered how because we didnt even set the trap with any food. Yet one still found its way into our metal rectangle.
arrrgghhh... Im tired of em and outwardly rejoice when I see one "expired" on the roadway anywhere. What a wonderful example I am to my kiddos!
joe
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
July 26th, 2008, 3:00pm
That's right!!!! On July 26th, 2008 at 3:00pm, my mom and I are leaving for Costa Rica!!!! Our plane takes off at 3o'clock in the afternoon [[thankfully]] and we will fly to Georgia and from there, we will fly to Costa Rica and arrive in Costa Rica around 10:30pm! We are so excited to be able to go on this trip! We will let you all know what happens when we return!
Amy :D
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Saturday Night Church
we love going to church on Saturday nights. Here are some reasons:
1. We then have all day Sunday to spend together as a family. Whether that be a baseball game, a soccer game or just hanging around the house. It has created "margin" in our life for time with family.
2. We are excited that Amy has found a small group she enjoys on Saturday night.
3. Saturday evening after church is wonderful. We play games or watch a movie together.
4. If the schedule does not allow our attendance on Saturday night we can still go on Sunday mornings. We like that flexibility.
We had grown up in a church where if you were not in church at 9am on Sunday mornings then you really werent worshipping. May God bless those.... but in this stage of our life..... this just fits and feels right.
It may not be right for everyone, but we really have enjoyed it.
completely off topic but... I am not going to my 20 year high school reunion...my brother says I should...
Joe
1. We then have all day Sunday to spend together as a family. Whether that be a baseball game, a soccer game or just hanging around the house. It has created "margin" in our life for time with family.
2. We are excited that Amy has found a small group she enjoys on Saturday night.
3. Saturday evening after church is wonderful. We play games or watch a movie together.
4. If the schedule does not allow our attendance on Saturday night we can still go on Sunday mornings. We like that flexibility.
We had grown up in a church where if you were not in church at 9am on Sunday mornings then you really werent worshipping. May God bless those.... but in this stage of our life..... this just fits and feels right.
It may not be right for everyone, but we really have enjoyed it.
completely off topic but... I am not going to my 20 year high school reunion...my brother says I should...
Joe
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Bremen Vs. Westfield
As I had mentioned before, there are a lot of good and some bad things about living here and living there. I thought I would jot down a few things.
Bremen:
You can ride your bike any where
You know everyone(can be good and bad, but mostly good)
Save money by having only a few choices nearby
Close knit community
History/ past
Community pool
safety
Fireman's festival
small town- felt like I was in a box
Not convenient for shopping
Parks, but don't seem like they are used much.
4H
Westfield:
Good schools
good health care/more convenient specialists
relative safety
have to drive everywhere
beautiful trails and parks that are used a lot
Convenience to stores(spend more money though)
Affluence-ugh!
Drive to keep up with the Jones's
More Church choices
More choices- period
better sports competition
COLTS!
The town and area have history, but I don't!
Now, I love both areas and am not thinking of moving at all. I was thinking about this with the kids the last time we were up to Bremen and thought I would post about it. We came to the conclusion that God can use you wherever you are. And, that you need to be where He wants you, whether you like it or not.
I feel we have more opportunities here, but miss the small town and small school. In the end I feel this is where God wants us at the moment, and look for ways praise God in it.
Bremen:
You can ride your bike any where
You know everyone(can be good and bad, but mostly good)
Save money by having only a few choices nearby
Close knit community
History/ past
Community pool
safety
Fireman's festival
small town- felt like I was in a box
Not convenient for shopping
Parks, but don't seem like they are used much.
4H
Westfield:
Good schools
good health care/more convenient specialists
relative safety
have to drive everywhere
beautiful trails and parks that are used a lot
Convenience to stores(spend more money though)
Affluence-ugh!
Drive to keep up with the Jones's
More Church choices
More choices- period
better sports competition
COLTS!
The town and area have history, but I don't!
Now, I love both areas and am not thinking of moving at all. I was thinking about this with the kids the last time we were up to Bremen and thought I would post about it. We came to the conclusion that God can use you wherever you are. And, that you need to be where He wants you, whether you like it or not.
I feel we have more opportunities here, but miss the small town and small school. In the end I feel this is where God wants us at the moment, and look for ways praise God in it.
Praises
Two big praises today and too many more to write about. Aaron's appointment with the cardiologist for his heart murmur went well. He has an "innocent or benign murmur" and there is nothing to worry about. No restrictions and he will probably always have it. I say it is the way God made him, the Doctor said it is just the way he is. They did an EKG and an echocardiogram and there were no holes, or defects. Which is good news talking about your heart. Aaron was a trooper, he didn't think it was a big deal, since he feels fine. Good news, especially for how active he is. I can't imagine having to limit his activity. He kept saying "Tell them I feel fine". Definite Praise to God!
Second, our friends the Watts got to see what their new baby girl from China looks like. They finally got matched up after 3 long years of waiting. We are so happy and excited to meet Jessa Li Hope in the next few months. She is a definite praise and answer to prayer. It has been very cool to see this whole process pan out. The waiting has been so hard for them, but to see God's hand in picking this perfect little girl for them is amazing. From her birthdate to her age when they will get her, God's fingerprints are all over it. They have 3 other children Andrew is in 3rd grade and Hollyn is around 18months. Hayden lives in Heaven with Jesus since he was 18months old. We are so happy for all of the Watts.
Second, our friends the Watts got to see what their new baby girl from China looks like. They finally got matched up after 3 long years of waiting. We are so happy and excited to meet Jessa Li Hope in the next few months. She is a definite praise and answer to prayer. It has been very cool to see this whole process pan out. The waiting has been so hard for them, but to see God's hand in picking this perfect little girl for them is amazing. From her birthdate to her age when they will get her, God's fingerprints are all over it. They have 3 other children Andrew is in 3rd grade and Hollyn is around 18months. Hayden lives in Heaven with Jesus since he was 18months old. We are so happy for all of the Watts.
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