I can do that?

So, the three of you who actually read my blog may be wondering what is up with the sudden frequent posting. I'll explain!

I just learned a little secret about scheduled posting. I don't have to immediately post. I can set it up to post AT A LATER TIME! So what does this mean? This means that whenever I think of something I want to tell y'all about, I can! If I have 2 items in a day, but I think I might overwhelm you, I can set it to go out the next day. This way I don't have to force myself to figure out something to say every single day! It's so exciting. I feel so free! You can expect to see more from me now that I've finally figured this out. I'm probably the last to know. I'm always so behind.

We now return to our regularly scheduled blog.

Fun With Friends

Yesterday, the 4 leftover kids and I drove up to Smithville to visit my online friend, Susan. She has kids whose ages are very close to mine, with the BEST match-up being Briar and her daughter, whose birthdays are only 2 days apart.

We had a great time at the playground and hiking in the woods. The kids didn't want to leave! Briar came home and told my mom that "it was awesome!" I guess she had a pretty good time and made a new friend in the process.

Thanks for the invitation, Susan. I'm so glad it didn't rain. It was a perfect day!

Photo caption: Tanner, you go first 'cuz I don't want to get aten.

Earthquake??

Here is the latest blog entry from Skylar-in-Japan.

Konichiwa!

Yesterday we split up into our trek groups and went to different parks. Not many people were at our park, so we did a lot of prayer walking. It ended up being a really great day for most groups. This morning we experienced our first earthquake while here. It was so cool!

Love you!

Sky

Of course, all I read was "blah blah blah EARTHQUAKE blah blah". Yikes. What's a Mama to do??

Pictures from our fishing expedition

Skylar's in Japan

For those who may not know, Skylar has gone on a mission trip to Japan. I am so proud of her. They get to write something out to be posted on a blog nearly every day. Of course, every day is not often enough for her mama. Nope. Not at all. But it's what I have to deal with.

This has been an exercise in turnin' stuff over to God. I am actually not as nervous as I thought I would be. Not lying awake at night wondering if she's still alive. I'm sleeping about as well as normal (which really isn't very well with out medicinal aid). I'm going to be thrilled to see her again, of course, but while she's gone, I can't control anything that happens to her, so I just pray.

Yep. Lotsa little prayers in my head like, "Keep her safe, Lord," and "Help her be a light for you, Lord." It's all I've got.

Here's her first post, copied and pasted from the team's blog:

Hey ya’ll! The team made it in safely last night and we jumped right in with prayer walking. A little gir last night told me “good evening” with a huge smile; she was so proud! B., T.J, Nate, and Honey Bunches: I love you and will be home soon!

If you think about it, send up some for her, OK? This Mama thanks you.

I've been tagged!

I found this post in my drafts. Oops. I guess it never posted. I'm not going to tag anyone else because all my friends have probably been tagged by now. Seriously, this is like 3 months old!

I was tagged by Melissé so...here goes...

The Rules -
1. Link to the person’s blog who tagged you.
2. Post these rules on your blog.
3. List seven random and/or weird facts about yourself
4. Tag seven random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
5. Let each person know that they have been tagged by posting a comment on their blog.


Seven random facts about me:

1. I sleep with 4 pillows: 2 under my head, one ON my head, and a body pillow.

2. I only eat popcorn from Osceola Cheese Factory.

3. I made my first C in school in Clothing class.

4. I hate my feet.

5. I never wanted to have kids.

6. I haven't had a best friend since I was 17.

7. I love to watch movies, but only at home, and only with the subtitles on.

Fishin'

Today James and I took the kids fishing at a local park. It was fun. It reminded me of fishing with my dad when I was little.

Of course, he only took me one time because I was SOOOOOOO bored, but still. I was fishin' with my daddy.

I missed him today and wondered if he could see how well I was casting. I actually impressed myself. Of course, without a license, I was only "helping" the kids.