FIRST TIME EXPERIENCES

This weekend I went to Naomi's Kitchen in North Liberty to make and take some food home. It was a neat experience with our girls group. You pick each month 12-15 entries then come ready to prepare the meals let the workers clean up and place in a cooler to take home to freeze. It is a very smooth concept and I have tried one of the meals and thought it was great. It's not cheap but for the amount of food and for those busy family nights it is worth every penny. I enjoyed the experience and recommend it to others.

On Sat night I played some cards with my brother and sister. We had an easy night and let the kids play and fight throughout the night.

Sunday we attended Jason and I attended our first arena football game. Several people from church attended and we had a good time. Jason thought it was fun and that is what matters. I would attend again for a good evening of fun. We sat in the lower bowl so we were close to the field.

I'M GOING CRAZY

Morgan is on Spring Break and so this week has been crazy. I am use to her being in her routine and me in mine. Not that I do not like seeing her just a little out of schedule. Over the weekend we had another event with our Girl Scout troop. We went to Klein's Nursing home to decorate clay pots with the residents. We did that for an hour then went up to the floors to deliver our donated boxes of cookies. This was a learning experience for me along with the girls. I had Blake with me as well so that added to the experience. We had visited a lady who turned 105 and we sang Happy Birthday to her and gave her two boxes of cookies. We visited with an airplane pilot along with a guy from Chicago. Many of the residents were so excited to see the girls and wanted us to come back to visit. The girls loved the cats that were on the floors. I guess the residents must like their company. One lady reminded me of how lucky I was to be able to spend this time with my daughter. She said the time goes by fast and to treasure it. That really hit home and allowed me to see this great circle of life. I have not been that touched in a long time. To see the smile on their faces was worth the entire day. The next time I go I will be wearing shorts and a short sleeve shirt. I thought I was in the south as hot as it was in there.

Jason and I are going to be going to an arena football game this weekend. We will be with some people from church. Jason has always wanted to see a game so it should be fun. I hope we do not get the snow they are calling for. Our Love Dare group is going well on Sunday's. It is a joy to be a part of and lead such a moving group. I hope we all walk away with a stronger understanding of what GOD calls us to do in our marriage.

This weekend I will also be going to Naomi's Kitchen to get some prepared food to bring home. I hope this helps my family out on those busy nights and a quick meal is needed. I will have to let you know about my experience. Not much else special just the day to day stuff. I am glad I got to spend some time with a dear friend from school this past weekend. Jamie I hope to catch up some more. I am glad I got to see you and miss you lots.

GREAT WEEKEND-FUN IS THE WORD

AFTER A BAD LAST WEEK.................

TO A GREAT WEEKEND WITH THE FAMILY

I had a great weekend with my girlscout troop. We started our day out at Camp with a Daisy Birthday Party. After we left we headed to McDonalds for some lunch then off to Fareway to sell our cookies at the booth sale we had set up. We had a great afternoon selling over 100 boxes of cookies. We even had a visitor who sold cookies fifty years ago and was the top seller of 100 boxes then. We took are picture with her. It was neat visiting with her. After are busy day we headed over to Nicholas Birthday party. The kids loved the pizza, cake and pinata. Thanks Kelly for having us over and we were glad to celebrate the day with Nick.

DAISY BIRTHDAY PARTY


MORGAN DECORATING WRAPPING PAPER

COOKIE BOOTH SALE AT FAREWAY

Jason and I did our second week of the LOVE DARE bible study. I enjoy our group and hope it inspires others. I feel this will continue to strengthen our marriage and take us to the next level. We had grilled out before we went up to bible study to enjoy the nich weather. I am so excited for the weather to change.

On Friday we were invited over for dinner with friends from church. The meal was great the dessert was awesome. I enjoyed the felloweship and getting to know them a little more. The kids loved their two big dogs and the Wii. Morgan kicked butt and now wants us to buy one. We will have to wait and see. Overall this weeked was a hit and we enjoyed the change of weather.