Achoo!

So we finally have a slow..er weekend and I get sick! This cold came out of nowhere and hit me hard. The plus side is that is has me really doing a whole lot of nothing. The kids and I snuggled in my bed and watched movies today. And that is some good medicine! Just me and my loves.

Catching up...

I have not blogged in so long and it's not for lack of things going on or to say. I have just been so busy.

Let's see my last post was Easter..so shortly after on the 16th we had eight bunnies born. Oh my goodness so darn cute!! We were also in full baseball/softball mode and with school and AWANA going on..well it's such a busy time of the year, I get tired just thinking of it.



May kept us busy with again sports and the last full month of school reports and activities. Grace did her state report on Alabama (cuz of RW) and she did an amazing job and was rewarded with an A+ and an artistic award as well. Each of the kids classes had field trips and Cassie was preparing to head to Colorado to welcome RW home from Afgha***tan. During this time I was plagued by vertigo which was horrible..come to find out it was allergy related!



So June came quick and here we were the last day week of school! While Cassie was welcoming home her hubby and they were house hunting we were having field day at school and the talent show. Grace and Ashton sang I am not ashamed by Newsboys and they did a great job. We have some mighty fine talent here in Siskiyou County.

So just a week into June Cassie and David came home while RW had some military things to take care of. It was so nice to have them back home for VBS. June brings the annual Gold Rush Days in Yreka. There are a lot of great antiques, reenactments, old time pictures, food, & antiques...I loved the antiques! Next Grace was headed to Kidder Creek Ranch Camp for a week. This was her fourth year and she loves it so much. They are amazing out there and have such a great staff of youth that love the Lord. When I drop Grace off she is teary eyed about saying goodbye and when I pick her up she is crying as she says goodbye to her horse. She loves BIG my girl!



We also said goodbye once again to Cassie & David as they met up with RW and all headed to TN for vacation. After dropping them off it was just me and my little man..so Jeffrey and I had a date! We went to a couple stores and then out to dinner. I sure love him he is still my sweet cuddle bug.



Well..after camp Grace's birthday was around the corner..and so between my Folk's and In Laws they gave the kids the money for a swimming pool. So that Friday after camp BBQ and showdeo we went and bought the pool and got it put up on Saturday the kids were having a blast and so Sunday I got in and out..well it was getting out the.. not sure what time and I fell and twisted my ankle and hit my knee. PAIN!!! I had to crawl to the lawn chair. All the while Grace asking if she should call 911 or a friend and me Screaming, "NO"! I was in my swimsuit for goodness sakes! I didn't care if it was fractured..nobody was seeing me in my swimsuit! Thank goodness for my sweet kids who took very good care of me and on Monday I was able to see the Dr. who said it was a bad sprain and a bruised knee bone that would take quite some time to heal. It is getting better slowly.

He has Risen!

Happy Easter everyone! We have had a wonderful day! Started the morning with Easter baskets and hidden eggs and then off to church for an awesome service. The weather today however was anything but warm...we have had wind, rain, and snow today. So the pictures with the bunnies will have to wait till we have a warmer day. Instead I put the kids in front of the family room window for pictures!:)






We came home and made some yummy food which included this Blueberry Crumb Cake..

Blueberry Crumb Cake

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs(beaten)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups unsifted flour
1 cup sour cream
2 cups blueberries

Cream butter and sugar - add rest up to flour, alternately add flour and sour cream and fold in blueberries. Pour into a buttered 9x13 pan.

Mix and crumble on top -

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until toothpick come out clean.



I hope you all have had a great Resurrection Sunday! My greater wish is that everyone knows Christ as their own personal Savior. May God Bless all my friends far and wide. I really love the friends I have made through blogging you all bless me with your great stories, recipes and craft ideas!

THE LORD'S BASEBALL GAME

Freddy and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord's team was playing Satan's team.

The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate named 'Love.'

Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because 'Love never fails.'

The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love.

The next batter up was named Godly Wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch.


Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked because he never swings at what Satan throws.

The bases were now loaded. The Lord then turned to Freddy and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate stepped Grace. Freddy said, 'He sure doesn't look like much!'

Satan's whole team relaxed when they saw Grace.
Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen! But Satan was not worried; his center fielder let very few get by.



He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground; the roaring crowds went wild as the ball
continued over the fence . . for a home run!


The Lord's team won!

The Lord then asked Freddy if he knew why Love, Faith and Godly Wisdom could get on base but couldn't win the game. Freddy answered that he didn't know why.

The Lord explained, 'If your love, faith and wisdom had won the game, you would think you had done it by yourself.Love, Faith and Wisdom will get you on base but only my Grace can get you Home:


'For by Grace are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.' Ephesians 2:8-9

Psalm 84:11, 'For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them who walk uprightly.'

'I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.'
Phil 4:13

Spring is in the air!

Lithia Park

We went to Medford to pick up a bassinet for Lil' David and while we were up that way...I told the kids I would take them to Lithia Park in Ashland..if they would cooperate with me taking some photo's. That and I have to photograph the baby belly..or as Jeffrey is now fondly calling Cassie.."Big Belly"!

First BBQ of the season~

What a fun day! We had a BBQ at Michelle's with Ruthann..as well as the six kids we have between us. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and good food. I love these sister's of mine I always love when we can get together.

The day was beautiful although a bit chilly but that never seems to bother kids..they spent their time playing outside and would come in and play the Wii while they warmed up.

Thank you Lord for such a great day!

We all had a great time...now on to the week ahead!

Spring is in the air!

It's that time of the year again...Ball season! This is Grace's fifth year playing softball and Jeffrey starts T-Ball this year. Saturday was such a beautiful day and while they needed cleats I thought a trip to the batting cages would be fun. I also let the kids play a few games thankfully they were not as into that as Grace was into batting.

After playing for a bit we then headed to the Vaughan's for Dawson's fifth birthday party! We always enjoy ourselves there.

Grace had some very sore arms after hitting a lot of balls!

Jeffrey watching Grace bat

They had a blast with this game


The Chrisman and Vaughan Kids! Cuties don't you think?


Five year old best buddies..they are now calling each other Jeff & Daws!