Pink Eye and Stomach Flu

So, on Sunday, my official Birthday, Aurora woke me at 7am because her eyes were matted. I took her to urgent care and she was diagnosed with "pink eye." We got her prescription and came home. After Joy ate her breakfast, she threw up. So, needless to say, I stayed home from church. Bruce took Logan and Patience.

Joy was fine by dinner time. Aurora is looking better too. She went to school today.

Yesterday, Matt and Jeanne came down for a short visit. It seems their visits usually have to be short, but we are always so glad to have them.

Jesse and Becca had their second child yesterday at 1:45pm. Jeridan- 7 lbs 11 oz and 21 inches. We are so happy for them. Bruce is a proud uncle. He sure loves his little brother. We hope to go see them Thursday when the kids get out of school if Bruce is off.

I guess that sums up the last few days.

Jennifer

Fun Lunch and Movie

Today Bruce and went out for the first time without children, in several months. It was so nice. We went and saw the new Indiana Jones movie. We also went to a restaurant named Chatters. It was yummy. My stomach is aching from it, but it was yummy. Lori watched the children for us. She is such a good friend and support. The movie was action packed with some funny lines too.

Not a whole lot going on with the family. 2 1/2 days left of school.
Have a great weekend!

Bragging Rights!

Hello Everyone! Patience one first place out of 65 3rd grade girls in the fun run this morning. She ran 1/2 mile in 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Aurora also ran very hard. She came in 16th out of about 45 girls. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Logan says some funny things!

On Tuesday at work there was a 6 mth old. I was sticking my tongue out at her to see if she would mimic me. Logan looked at me and said, "Mommy, that is not nice. You might make her sad and have to go to time out." Wow, the child does hear me some times.

Last night Bruce had a conversation with Logan that went something like this.

Bruce asked, "What do you want to do tomorrow? Daddy doesn't have to work."

Logan: "Go out to eat."
Bruce: "Why?"
Logan: "Because I'm hungry."
Bruce: "If you are hungry now you should eat now."
Logan: "Hungry tomorrow."

The child loves to go out to eat.



Off of the subject of Logan, Bruce had a job interview today. He feels it went pretty well. He said it would be about the same base pay as the Big Nickel, but with bonuses and better benefits. It would be less creative, but better hours. He has questions he would like to have answered if the offer him the job before he accepts it. He said his interviewer was in a hurry because he was headed out of town. Please be thinking and praying for him.

I also have an application with to be a part-time Parent Educator with Parents as Teachers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with our family and friends always.
Jennifer

So behind

Hello Everyone! My apologies for not updating in so long.

Nothing extraordinary has happened lately. We've just being doing the same ol' stuff. We did go out of town for Spring Break. We took all the children and went to Eureka Springs Arkansas. It was rather cold and rainy. Logan, Aurora, and I all came back ill. We did have a nice morning our second day there. We went to a place called Blue Springs. There is a natural spring there who's water is a a blue green color. It was very relaxing walking the trails and breathing the fresh air. Bruce said it was just what he had been needing. The springs are also a place where people on the trail of tears would stop to rejuvenate themselves. Bruce's Dad told him that he had ancestors on the Trail of Tears. That was really neat to know.

Eureka Springs is a very romantic town, but not the best for families.

Joy turned ten on April 1st. She had two friends spend the night. They had a good time. Logan's Birthday is tomorrow. It's hard to believe my baby will be 4.

I had a Brunch for my friend Julie last Thursday. It was well attended. She's 29 now.

Lori is back from her cruise. She had a good time. We played dice last night.

Bruce has 4 resumes out. Please pray for him.

Take care.
The VanHoose's