2 In 2 Days!

Sunday night after church I came out to find some friends pumping up my car's back left tire! I was quite surprised to have a flat! After a bit I drove to a gas station to pump it all the way up. I was hoping that I would be able to make it home. I made it safe and sound! Monday morning I filled the tire up again and took her in to get patched. I am very thankful I bought the road hazard warranty when I got the tires! A screw had caused all the trouble!

Well, this morning, Tuesday, I headed out to go to work, only to find I had yet another flat tire-- same tire too! I used my mom's car to get into work :-) Then this afternoon, I took the car in to get patched yet again! This time the cause was a big chunk of metal! How I managed to get two flats in two days beats me. I hope to avoid the need for another tire repair for a long time :-)

(this is the twice patched tire)

My Newest Cousin: Chloe Ruth!

Today my Aunt and Uncle and cousins came down to celebrate Jacob's 9th birthday! Happy Birthday Jacob!
While they were here I got to hold my newest cousin Chloe Ruth! We spent most of the afternoon together, she just melted into my arms! She is sooo precious and beautiful!

Mileage

When I bought my car, last August, Grant requested that I take a picture of the milage when it reached 1555555. So, Wednesday on my way home from church I hit that mark! I pulled over, turned on my inside lights and took the picture; I had remembered to bring my camera! It would have been very disappointing to me if I had reached that mark, and then have forgotten my camera. Anyway, here is the picture :-)

Civil War Dance

Last week I decided to do an insane thing-- make a dress in a week. I wanted to wait until school was out before I started the dress, but that only gave me ten days until the next dance. So, Saturday night I headed over to my friends, the Harris,' and they helped me cut it out. I officially started sewing Sunday afternoon. If I hadn't got stuck on the zipper I would have finished it before this past Saturday when I needed it, but that wasn't the case, so I didn't end up finishing it until 10 A.M. that morning:-) I was so excited to get it done in time! Though, next time I wont cut it so close:-)

The finished product!

My friend Ruth and I in our new dresses at the dance!

Wedding Day!

On Saturday April 5, 2008 Luke and Anna were married!
The weather was beautiful that day after having snowed a couple of days before.
The wedding was wonderful! Everything was so beautiful!
Below are just a few of the many pictures. Thanks Jenn for taking pictures!

Coming Soon!

Luke and Anna's wedding is fast approaching! Just a day and a half until the special occasion! April 5, 2008! We are all very excited!!! From now until Sunday we will be very busy. There are so many things to look forward to, do and enjoy this weekend! :-) I will be posting pictures as soon as possible!

SNOW!!!

On Wednesday we had a big snow storm! I was pretty excited to have my first snow day!

I believe we got around 13 in. yesterday alone. I couldn't believe it! I don't remember a winter where we have had this much snow, or ever getting that much in one day!

Around mid afternoon I ventured out to take a few picture of the beauiful snow!

Amy greeted me on my way out!

She loved the snow!

Just a lot of snow!

Anna cleared the cars off for us!

Dad was aware that someone was throwing

snowballs at him:-)

Where he was hit by the snowball

Anna trying to protect herself as Grant tried to get her !

She did a wonderful job cleaning my car off!

Just a picture of the snow covered yard!

Curly Locks!

Anna has been wanting curls for quite a while now, and Wednesday night she got them!
I didn't know how long, or how many rollers she would need, because she has very thick and long hair. But we gave it a try, and were very happy with the results. We are planning on doing them again Saturday night. It took less then an hour to do, and they kept, and actually today she still has wavy hair! I think next time I will use a little more hairspray though as she has heavier hair then me.

I remember when I was younger putting curlers in my hair, but since I was doing it myself they weren't done in an orderly manner :-)I remember them going every which way and not making for a real comfortable night sleep! Though, even with it being uncomfortable, I thought it was worth it! So, I tried to have Anna's be all one layer, and hoped that she would be able to have as comfortable night sleep as curlers allow :-)

Before:



After:

The New Look!

On Wednesday I went and got my hair permed! I haven't had my hair permed for over two years, and I think it will be a nice change for awhile. I was pretty excited to be able to wash my hair today, as you can't wash your hair for 48 hrs. after the perm.

Before:

After:

My Grandma's Doll

When I got the doll her legs were peeling and her dress and bonnet needed fixing. She didn't have socks or shoes either, so I found someone that could fix her up. She was also missing one arm. I didn't think about taking before and after pictures, but since she was missing an arm and they replaced that, I have the old arm that I have taken a picture for the 'before and after!'



The Arm :-)




The finished product
The dress and bonnet are the original fabric just done over and added lace. As well as new bloomers, socks and shoes. I love the way she turned out!!!!

Pauline Mother of 4---


What is she doing nursing 6....


....Then 7?

Dad then put all 10 of them with her to nurse--but she didn't take that for too long! :-)

Fluff balls!

Once again we have kittens!!! Pauline had 4 on August 28th. Bella had 6 on the 31st of August.



This was taken about a week ago-they have grown quite a bit since then.





I love the first picture- notice the one kitten in the top left yawning:-) The light had been off and they had all been asleep. I flipped on the light hoping to get that reaction!


Bella is in no hurry to feed them anymore when she comes in. The kittens on the other hand are trying to get a bite to eat immediately!

Better Late then Never!

It has been a while but, about a month ago Mom, Anna, and I got to participate in the annual Swamp Fox parade!! Our church had a truck and some people road while others walked and passed out candy and tracts. It was the first time Anna had been in a parade and she had a great time along with everyone else.
After the parade I helped at our table "What's in a name?" People would come there to find out the meaning of their name. I really enjoyed doing since one of the things I like to do is look through name books!
Here is a glimps of the parade and our table.

SUNDAY MORNING ENCOUNTER WITH
THE SHERIFF!!!!
Sunday morning dawned clear and sunny! I was driving my new car to church as I planned on going to the picnic afterwards. I had only had my car for 2 1/2 weeks, and still just had the "title in transfer" sign in the back window. Mom, Anna, and I had tried to get it registered on Friday, but when we had arrived at the Recorders office, we realized that it was the last day of the month, and the last day of the quarter, which meant that the room was packed!!!! So, we had decided to wait til the following week (this week).
So, on Sunday, Mom, Grant and Anna led the way, and I wasn't to far behind them. When I got to the fourway stop I saw the Sheriff's car to my right- I made sure to come to a complete stop, and that when I took off from there I was going the speed limit. I had driven quite a ways when I looked back and saw a car coming. I couldn't tell if it was him or not, no sirens saying he was pulling me over or anything like that. He even came along side my car then backed off and turned on his lights! I couldn't believe I was getting pulled over! I whipped out my cell phone to call my--All I could think about was that after attempting to register my car I had forgotten to put the old registration back in the car. So, Mom said she would run home to get it. The Officer was still back in his car and had not come to my window yet.
Finally he came-- He said he noticed that I didn't have license plates and wondered if I had just recently bought this car. He then asked for my drivers license and insurance which I had! After what seemed like ages he let me go, saying, "he would take my word on it that I had just bought the car, and to get the plates as soon as possible." He didn't end up needing my registration after all. So, after I left the scene, I called Mom to let her know that she didn't need to get the registration! She had Grant, who was driving, turn around. A few minutes later I get a phone call---We just got a flat tire!...........Needless to say it was a crazy morning!

My New Car!!!

The first car I have ever owned!

1994 Buick

I just bought this car this afternoon!!!

Last night the Dad, Mom, Grant, Anna and I went to look at a couple of cars.
We decided on the Buick-for one they have a good reputation, two it was nice and clean, drove well, everything seemed to work inside, and Dad had checked under the hood at those things and said it was fine.

A Review:
Mom, Anna, and I had looked at this car about a week ago, but with our limited car knowledge we needed Dad to take a look too. So, last night at home after checking it out, and taking it for a test drive, we decided to make an offer. Ryan, the husband of the lady who owned the car, after checking in with someone at the other end of the line told me he couldn't sell it for what I was asking. I was disappointed, but told them to think it over and if they changed their mind to give me a call. Well, this morning my cell phone rang! It was Missy! She said, "my husband said that you called last night with an offer. What was that?" I thought it was pretty funny as I am sure she was the one that he talked to before telling me "no."
So, This afternoon Mom, Anna, and I went to pick it up and hand over the money. I am pretty excited!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKE!!!!!!!!

Happy 10th Birthday Ashley!!!

Today was Ashley's 10th birthday!!! In honor of her birthday her family took her, along with Anna, to the Play Station. I stopped by for awhile and took Gabrielle and Gracie down the slides! Wish I had taken my camera there! Then later tonight the clan brought an ice cream cake over to our house to celebrate!!! The slide show below consist of pictures taken by me, Ashley, Anna, Gabrielle, and Gracie! I was very pleasantly surprised for how they all turned out :-) Thanks Girls!!!

Kids

This is a family that I get to spend one day a week with! -- Christian, Ashley, Gabrielle, Gracie, and Michaela! Sometimes Anna comes along, and plays with her friends Ashley, and Gabriell, and Christian! And, I get to play with Gracie and Michaela! If I am alone, I get to play with them all! We have fun either playing outside or if it is raining and we are indoors we get to play "Hide the thimble!" I have put a little slideshow together from my last time over at their house. Enjoy!



The crew L-R: Anna, Michaela, Ashley, Gabrielle, Gracie, and Christian

My two little friends, Michaela and Gracie

And my middle sized friend, Gabrielle!

FRIENDS!!!!

Yesterday, my good friend, Laura, and I spent a couple hours together enjoying the beautiful weather at a Cemetery! We have an odd fascination with Cemeteries :-) A couple of years ago we spent the Summer visiting many different ones around our area. One of our goals was to find a grave stone with the name Andria/Andrea, spelled either way. We have looked in about 5 and have not found one, though we have found lots of "Laura's." :-)

So, if anyone happens to find a grave stone with my name on it, maybe you could take a picture and pass it along to me :-)

The view from our picnic spot

Laura brought muffins, peanut butter bars, grapes, and a beverage for both of us.
Thanks Laura!

Laura and me
(I'm still learning on how to take the picture myself)

Independence Day Dance

Last night my family atttend an Independence Day Dance hostted by some of our friends! There were Polkas, Waltzes, Civil War dances , Fold Dances , Squares, Reels, and more. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed visiting with friends. My favorite dance of all was the Rustic Reel. It is very tiring, but a lot of fun! Grant was a great sport as I had him for my partner for most of the dances! Thanks Grant! Everyone was else was pretty much either paired up already or girls were playing the guys parts.



My childhood friend, Mary, dancng the Landler with her husband, David



L: Mary and me, with Molly.
R: Molly and Me resting between dances



These are pictures of the Waltzes. Anna is in the red and white shirt!


This is the Rustic Reel! The best dance of all! Very lively and quick


Not sure what the name of this dance was. I just know that I couldn't get it :-) I was forever messing up:-) Oh well! It was fun anyway!


L: Anna with her friends- Jessica on the left and Andrea on the right.
R: Some of the people that hosted the dance, Katy is holding the microphone and was in charge of the dances.