My favorite picture of G.R. and Cannon. I don't even own the actual photo; its from Katie. I love it; such love.

Okie. I've already posted several pics from Jewel's ballet recital weekend, but I just had to post one of Cannon with his mohawk. On the last day of school Cannon begged his dad to cut him a mohawk with our new hair clippers. I said, "Ugh no". Frankie told me to lighten up; I decided it was only hair. Actually he looked pretty good in it. Due to recent family events, I'm glad it had grown out so he could get a proper hair cut.

Alrighty, now I'm really behind on work.

In answer to Ellen's query-we hope to put the new flooring down the 28-30 th. We still hope to move in mid-October. Then I'll get ready for Trick-or-Treaters!! Jewel and i have grand plans of setting pumpkins on our front porch.

:)

J

Jewel and I the weekend of her ballet recital.

Are this pictures outdate? Almost. I'm only a month behind in posting them;pretty good for me.

Jennifer

Here is a pic of our little house. Frank and his family have been working like maniacs to help us get it fixed up and moved in. My parents came down and helped us paint, but they are helping my brother build a house so their distance (2 hrs away) and time are already spoken for. The house already looks TONS better!!!!!!! esp on the inside-the outside looked pretty good to begin with minus a plethora of weeds.

I have been trying to keep our regular household running, but falling behind. Frankie still works 12 hr shifts every other weekend so the weekend he works not many projects are completed. I have gotten several boxes of items from our house boxed up. I've remained fairly faithful about wrapping things in newspaper. Okie my break at work is over.

:)

Jennifer

I believe the hotmail website is having problems. The past 2 days I've tried intermittendly to log into my account, a few times I have success and others I don't. I feel badly if I'm tardy in returning emails. Is anyone else experiencing this difficulty??
more later.. tired, and I still have shopping and cleaning to complete (household shopping not fun shopping).
Smiles,
Jennifer

A quick blog to share that Grandma Rose has passed on to be with her Lord and Savior. Grandma Rose passed on Thursday, September 14, 2007. She has a long and wonderful life. I won't say she died or passed away because we don't believe that. We know she had trusted Jesus as her Lord and Savior so she is in Heaven. We were tremendously blessed to have her in our lives. She will be missed greatly. My mom got to know Grandma Rose throughout the 16 years Frankie and I have been married. My mother had a great amount of respect for G'ma Rose and once told me, "She is a fine lady they don't make 'em like her anymore". Please pray for our family as we adjust to this huge loss. Cannon is very honored, but nervous about being a pallbearer for her so please pray for him.
Jennifer, Frank, Cannon and Jewel

Happy Painting! Frankie, G'pa Frank and G'ma Kris have been working away at the new house. My father-in-law even showed me how to run a yard edger, but at times it was more akin to plowing than edging. We gained several inches to the sidewalk after edging (a lot of overgrowth).
I have been working and trying to maintain our current household. That includes AWANA ( I help in Cubbies, dance class, homework, chess class, teaching Sunday School and children's church) cleaning, yard work and grocery trips. I don't feel like I'm keeping up at home either-I only have 5 or 6 boxes packed.
Our dryer broke so Frank and I are shamefully behind on laundry. I hope to make a quick jaunt to a laundry mat this evening.
Tomorrow I did take the day off work (it took me awhile to find someone to cover for me) to paint!!!!!!!!!! Frank and his family have patched holes in the walls, taped and primed. I am so excited to have an entire day off from work to work at my new house!!! My mom and dad are coming up on Friday to help paint and then I think Sara and possibly Bill and Katie to help finish up on Saturday. I don't intend to speak out of turn; I'm not sure whose coming to paint for Saturday.
Jewel took pictures of the house (before pics) to show and tell the other day. Today, I brought them to work with me; what fun. Trying to take every opportunity to praise God! give Him to glory for our home.
Frank has worked really hard on the new house. I cautioned him to take a day off, he refused, then got sick. I gloated a little I couldn't help it. It is TERRIFIC he is so on the ball about the new house, but I'm very worried about his health. Esp. with the overtime he was working. It is wonderful to see Frank so excited and working so hard on something for his family; I love it. He has spoiled the kids by letting them pick their own bedroom paint colors; its very cute. G'ma Kris is helping to decorate the rooms.
Last night, Jewel took her friend ( our current neighborgirl) to AWANA. The both had a good time. I hope Phae (pronouned Faye) can continue to come-she has come to Sunday School with us several times too. Pray for this family. I think mom is saved, but I don't think Dad or any of the children are. What a wonderful opportunity to share God's love with this family. We have shared in tangible ways as well, as much as we can.
I started reading Laughing throug the Dark a comedian's journey through depression by Chondra Pierce. (I hope I recalle all of that correctly). It is the most honest dialogue about depression from a Christian survivor that I've ever read. I saw one of Chondra's shows a few years back it was a pretty good show. I recommend it for anyone who has struggled with depression or loves someone who struggles with depression; its so nice to see a Christian not sweep under the carpet a valid struggle.

anyway...

Smiles!!
Jennifer