Blog issues

I have discovered that I can look at stats on my blog. Since I habe been using an app on my iPad to post, I didn't really know that. I have discovered that some pictures of my boys and nephew taking a bath (nothing exposed) was swiped and posted on Google images. I have deleted the pictures and blog post, but the residual image seemed to still be out there and I don't know how to fix it. Also, I found out that some x rated website was somehow referring to my site. At one point I had set my blog to be unsearchable by engines, but at some point (I am guessing at a blogger update) that was changed and I was unaware. I am shocked and horrified about these things. Stuff like this makes me want to not use computers at all...sigh.

So...in order to protect my family and our privacy and not be connected to anything nasty anymore I am about to password protect my blog. If you are a real reader of my blog please leave me a comment on this post, message me on facebook, call me, or email me.

I hope I can figure this out, or I will not be blogging anymore. This tech stuff is so hard and frustrating for me. At least Andrew solved my phone problem and I can call people again! :o)

Haircuts.

Andrew thanked me and told me how much we saved from me cutting all their hair. I told him I spent it already. :o). I have been sewing up a storm (pics to come soon), and am taking a class on how to sew with knits so I can make my own clothes. I am going to learn to dye and print the fabrics, too. I am VERY excited about this project!!!!! So the freshly shorn boys....



Yup, Seth got his wish.



Crazy kid! Love him.

Love all of them. So much.

We were working hard on our new chores/school routine, but no vacuuming in the morning this week with Daddy working nights, so we will be back at it next week. We had our first day of our new co-op, Classical Conversations, and I sat in on Gavin's class. His teacher is brilliant at making learning fun for these kiddos. I was learning stuff! It is going to be a good year.

And my love, Andrew. He is the best. Lots of goodness happening. I think this is the best transition home after a deployment that we have ever had. He has worked so hard at stepping up with the boys to give me a break and going out of his way to spend time with me and make me feel loved. He is a good good man. It is a privilege belonging to him! My heart and home overflow because of him.

Something's getting quilted very soon!

Sweetness.

My Love is home. We had a lovely evening swimming, eating french toast, and watching the Olympics. Pretty sure we will all sleep better tonight!

Thanks for all the prayers and encouragement over the last months. WE MADE IT!!!

Generosity

Last night we got to go to a summer picnic for the families of the deployed. It could not have come at a better time as I am pretty sure that I might have throttled one of the boys. We got to paddleboat and do pony rides before a big storm hit (YAY for RAIN!!!!). We ate a yummy BBQ meal, played little carnival games, and visited all the booths. They had all kinds of loot and prizes for the boys. Check it out:



There were so many people that volunteered to make this event special and so many generous people that support our families. I cannot even say how much fun this was and how needed this week. I was even need of chocolate...do you see those Thin Mints????!!!! We are so blessed and thankful!

Planes

We are greatly looking forward to a particular plane. This was made very evident when I saw the markings on the plane Seth got last night.







OF Offutt.
RC135 Daddy's plane.
My heart melts.

Everything Day

Some days are just hard. Today was one. It was God's grace we had to be out of the house, or one of us might not have survived. Lets just say I found chewed gum in my knitting bag, marinating trash on the floor in the garage, and things were not being done in a timely fashion. So Mommy took a deep breath, prayed for a fresh start, laughed it off, and we started over by going to a back to school picnic and pool party. We met some of the families who will be in our co-op this coming year and had a great time at a new to us water park.

After dinner my lovely friend Stephanie stopped by, and we had a much needed visit for both of us. However we lost track of time. Here is what I found in the basement after she left...






Those Olympic Games are amazing! They both got carried up to bed!

Now a side note...I have been finding these little bugs in my house for a while now. I finally figured out that they were weevils. Look them up. They are creepy looking, but don't bite people. Problem was I have not been able to locate where they were coming from and therefore how to get rid of them. Tonight as Stephanie was leaving I asked her if she smelled that earthy smell I had caught a wiff of over the last couple of days near the front door. I pulled open the drawer with my camera equipment to discover a mouldy bag of birdseed! Nasty AND problem solved!

I got to finish the night with gymnastics and a skype visit with my sister. And here is hoping my phone starts working again in the morning.