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I went to the Dr on September 11Th. Baby Hope is still Baby Hope. Daddy doubted it but the ultra sound proves she is still a girl. She is healthy and growing. She weighed 1# 10 oz and was in the 54Th percentile.
Sept 12 Hurricane Ike hit. We lost power for 8 1/2 days. We lasted in the house 18 hours and then headed out of town to a hotel. We spent 8 nights at a lovely Fairfield Inn. ALL 7 of us plus our 95 pound fat stinky pooch. Thank God for hotels though. We had two queen beds, a pack-n-play and a rollout bed. It was crowed and tense but it was cool and the beds were comfy.
We celebrated DH's birthday at the hotel with gifts from CVS, very extravagant gifts! He thorougly enjoyed the sentiment.
We got home early yesterday evening. Man, there is no place better than home, NONE! We immediately started our routine. I was worried after all the days away bedtime would be hard. The kids all went right to bed and this morning has been smooth. It seems like things are back to normal. Whatever normal may be ;-)
Our house has a bit of water damage in the front rooms and at the windows where water blew in. I have to call the insurance company and see what if anything they will cover. My refrigerator and freezers smelled like garbage cans. Yucko! The fridge is now ok but my big freezer still stinks. I have vinegar and baking soda in it and have been spraying fabreeze in the room where it is.
My sweet Grace is 4 years old today. I cannot believe how time flies. She is so wonderful, beautiful and such a blessing. Since we were gone, I have nothing prepared for her b-day. This morning I got up early and used the mismatched leftover decorations I had and decorated the breakfast nook. I also had some left over goodie bags from M's last party. I put those all together and gave them to Grace as a small present this morning. She was so tickled, you would of thought I gave her free reign at ToysRUs.
I guess that is it for now.
God Bless! Jen
Mark 9:37a "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me."
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. I've lost 2 and my MIL. It is not easy. I am glad your dad has you to help him.
God Bless! Jen
Mark 9:37a "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me."
I adore wonderful support systems as well. Good luck!
*~*Jaci*~*
The more things the change, the more they're still the same.
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom and am sending my thoughts and prayers. <<<
You have clearly been on warp speed, I hope you get to relax and enjoy some quality time for yourself.
xoxo
~Tiffany
sssshhhhhh say that quietly as someone could be listening and turn our lives upside down! 
Hugs, Chris
CHRIS,
Your so sweet I am so glad your son is doing better, I am so glad my daughter is doing better ....I think when we get through with these teenage years our lives will be a piece of cake.....what could be worse ;>)
HAVE A GREAT DAY
TORI
Hugs, Chris
Hugs, Chris
Well lets see work is good even though so many in my industry have been slow and have lost jobs, my five almost six year old is beginning to read very well woo hoo !! my older girls are becoming so independant and both are in great physical and mental health. I am going to see a nutritionist on Thursday to help me get into a better eating state..
I have not been around much this summer because my Mom got sick on the 4th of July weekend and was very sick all summer she just died last week and I have been going up every weekend to Payson where my parents live. So I have been exhausted and trying to keep my family together through this whole thing....I told my husband I should write a book entitled the LONG SUMMER .....Now that I have all of the paperwork cleared up for my Dad and done lot's of work on there house cleaning etc I am going to spend a few week's relaxing and trying to get a grip.....
HAVE A GREAT WEEK
TORI
