My Number 9

Matthew had a football jamboree on Saturday...I missed the game but he had his own little fan club! He is practicing really hard and is understanding the word "commitment"

He loves the number 9 and was so thankful that he got it...not so thankful that they spelled his last name wrong.

Mommy Time

Well, I didn't realize that i have so many faithful blog reader out there! went to football last night and I was stopped by a few people who asked me how I was doing since surgery and they commented on my blog. Thanks. Sometimes you don't know who read this.

School is in full swing around here. football and drivers ed , along with diaper changing and routine for a 2 year old. I drove the boys to school again and now I am enjoying some ME time as i wait for the little ones to wake up. I think I will like this mommy time. It gives me a chance to think :)

Over the last week my pain has not went away. Constant and debilitating. I can't hardly walk,sit or anything. I went to the doctor on Friday and he wants and MRI which is scheduled for Tuesday with a follow up to the Dr. on Wednesday. This could mean another surgery! Urghhh...I am a bit annoyed of this whole process. When the pain is always present it takes so much out of you and away from who you are. I can live with a backache but back pain is horrible and I do not wish this upon anyone.

I have needed help lifting the baby, cleaning, driving,shopping and so many other mommy tasks. But it has also reminded me of God's faithfulness. He has brought wonderful friends and family into our lives. They are a blessing and I want each of you to know that I am forever grateful for you!! I am also blessed with a wonderful husband who is faithful to his vows during sickness & Health...even if we thought sickness & health would be 20-30 more years from now. :)

I will keep you all informed on what will happen after Tuesday. Have a great day!

Middle School

I could of grabbed his legs and not let him go!! I could of started crying. I could of kissed him a million times! I could of told stories of when he was a baby. Instead I dropped him off and watched him walk across the street by himself. I watched him meet up with friends. I felt the tears well up in my eyes.

Thank You Jesus for your Devine plan!!! Matthew left his lunch in the van!! YIPPEE SKIPPEEE

I pulled into the driveway...looked back and there it was...an excuse to walk into his classroom an excuse to hug him!! Okay, it didn't go as planned, his face turned bright red and he really didn't want to look at me. That's okay several other students waved and said " Hi, Mrs. Vrieling"

I know in is heart he was happy to see me!

High school

yep, I went to the high school today...Boy oh Boy do I feel old. I just wanted to tell all the kids to enjoy this time of your life!! I wanted to tell them to slow down and not be in hurry to grow up. So many emotions!

Mikey was all decked out and ready to go! He wasn't to impressed with waking up at 6:30 but who would be!??

More Randoms

Well...where do I start?? So I have not worried much over the last week. I think I have been to busy to. I also realized how much sleep I lost. So not worth it.

Jeremy set up a vendors booth at the rodeo for our Montana Silver Line pf products. It was alot of work but it was fun. I didn't watch the rodeo but Matthew did and of course he loved it. If we could have a farm he would be the one to make it happen.
We did good and next weekend we will be at the Sumas Jr. Rodeo.

I picked up a strawberry shortcake doll for .49 cents on Wednesday. It has become Olivia's new best Friend. I think it is just as tall as her.

Matthew & Mikey started to realize school is only 2 days away. They have filled their backpacks and tried on all their clothes. I went shopping with Jenn Sunday and I have to tell you going with your best friend who is there only to help you was such a blessing. She was armed with my school supply list and pen and helped me get everything. I can see myself going with one kid at a time in these up coming years.

Carter is fighting a cold. I thought it was teething ( we have no teeth) but then it turned into a nasty cough. He is still just as laid back.

Well, I went to the doctor for a follow up on my leg pain. Over the last 5 days it has been so bad. I can't shower or sit or stand for more then 15 minutes with out tears in my eyes. the doctor is requesting another MRI asap to see if I need another surgery. Sometimes when a vertebrae shatters it is hard remove al the bone fragments and I might have one pinching the nerve. It has been the worst week ever for this. I think emotional draining...You want to get better but you can't....

So other then all of this I am planning Olivia's Party. She wants to go skating so bad. She walks around singing the Hokey Pokey...So that's what we are going to do. Matthew thinks he will have a sleep over...I like the not so sleepovers...I would get more sleep if I drove them home at 12:00 am. I think I just might do a not so sleep over.

.....I took a picture of my sister...Only 7 weeks left! I will be flying to California the day she is due. I really hope I don't miss it. Love you Tammy!

3:48 am

I could not sleep last night! Nope, It wasn't Carter John keeping me awake...It was my thoughts...Normally I can just sleep. Not last night. I worried about EVERYTHING!! I get so wound up that if it is not a worry I will create a worry..

So what are we really going to do if gas hits 5.00 a gallon!? I mean seriously. You here what the government might or should do. We have cut back so much. I fill up every 6 weeks. I do not work and limit every trip and even will share rides to town. I am not one who firmly believes that the government should take care of us but in this case I kinds want to know what the plan is.

Next...So many families are losing their homes. How sad is that? I know so many people who are struggling! It is just crazy! I worry about ourselves and being self-employed. I worry about my retirement ( I am so not getting any younger!)

Next...I worry about my new housecleaning schedule I am going to implement. I am also going to learn to cook and freeze. I don't know if this is a worry.I just got exited thinking of it.

Next...Middle school. what if He doesn't fit in? what if he goes down hill from here? What if he gets bullied!? what if he bullies? Football...What of he gets hurt and breaks something? What if he ruptures his spleen? What if he is not a Good player?

Next...School shopping, school supplies, school cost, school lunches, teachers, pictures, orientation..WAKING up at 6:00am

Next...Work, not my work but Jeremy's work. we are having a booth at the Lynden Rodeo and at the Sumas Jr. Rodeo. I get nervous about our investment risk. Will it be awesome or will it sink?

Next...I worry about this upcoming year...I make resolutions when School starts..It is a new year for me..My back pain is still there and I am so uncomfortable everyday.

Next...Kids is Birthday's...Olivia wants to go skating and to Billy Mchales so she can see her O ( her name according to her) on the train..Matthew is not sure but is leaning towards a sleep over.

Next...We are leaving the kids for 4 days for our first together vacation!!

So at 3am I gave my worries to God and put my trust in him. Fell asleep at 3:48.

Money for your school....

I did not know that if you register your Safeway card you can earn money for the school of your choice. I had 17.98 that I just sent to Fisher school. If you get a minute sign your card up and choose the school you want to help out by going to escrip. It takes just a few minutes and you only need to do it once.

You earn money on buying certain items. I just bought my normal everyday items so I thought that was cool.

Best Friends....

Many of you know that I have had the same best friend since 7th grade. I am blessed with such a great friend who is so completely opposite of me! Jenn is the only child and I am one of 4. I am soooo not organized and she is. We have girls only 5 months apart and I love it!!! The girls are night & day different. It has been such a blessing to have them over at least 3 days a month! I can't wait for the day Jenn can stay home so we can hang out and experience so much more together. I am waiting for her to have another baby...by that time I WILL need a baby fix! We love you girls!!

Wipe Paper

Caution...Bare bottom!

So just when I think the house is clean Ms. Olivia decides to get into the toilet paper to dress her self as a princess. This is not the first time she pulls out the " wipe paper" I really do try to scold her for it but some how she goes right back to it. It is like a craft to her....so much to do with it and so much of it. Susan, what I am I going to do with you!?

It has Arrived!!

YaY! I got my double stroller today and I am so in love! After waiting days for it to arrive I could of kissed the UPS guy when he dropped it off on my front porch! I was so excited I called Jeremy and was acting like a 5year old who just got the toy of her dreams.

After 6 months of looking and pondering I chose this one because of the fact it only weighs 23 pounds and had AWESOME reviews! I could not physically load the other ones I looked at..They weighed so much! So here it is...Oh, I am so in Love!