Halloween and Thanksgiving

I can't believe it's been 2 months since I wrote in here. Sorry about that. We've had two holidays since then and they were both great. We're all moved into our new place and pretty much settled in. I really like it. People think I'm strange because I only leave the house once or twice a week but I like it that way. I don't get cabin fever. I love spending time with Michael, taking him to the library, cooking and reading. It's so quiet and pretty out here, how can I not love it. I sure don't miss the city that's for sure. Hated the traffic and I am reminded of that every weekend when we go to Anchorage to see Michael's family. We usually stay the night in town at their house at least one night on the weekends.
Halloween was fun. Of course Halloween in Alaska is always really cold so indoor trick or treating is the best for the little ones. Michael was of course Thomas the Train this year. He saw it in the store and that was it, he had to have it. We went with my sister in law to her husbands office building and the kids got TONS of candy. Michael had so much fun and was pooped and didn't even want to go to anyones house.

We also had Thanksgiving at the Hills. (Michael's sister Hope and her husband Ben) I look forward to that every year. We love it there. Ben's family was here this year too so we had a ton of fun and then we kidnapped his 2 sons and step brother and took them to play cards. It was a blast.
After that long weekend we managed to get up our Christmas tree and Little Michael had so much fun we let him put all the ornaments on. You should have seen all the little bunches. It think he put like 6 ornaments on one spot but we don't care. Gaudy and gorgeous. He says it's beautiful and sparkly. He is really becoming quite the ham. He loves to dance and sing and show off. Wonder where he gets that from, hehe.

If you want to see more videos of him you can check out our youtube..
www.youtube.com/tresapoe
There is another from decorating the tree.
We have gotten lots of snow. It's been in the negative temperatures the last few days. BRRRR!!
Here is a couple pictures of our yard.

We are still hoping to go to Washington next summer but we will have to wait and see. Miss you all terribly and can't wait to see you.

Love ya.....Tresa

The Move

Well we are all moved out of our old place. Did I ever tell ya'll I HATE MOVING? So now we are staying in a 35ft motorhome until we can move into our new place in Wasilla. We are going from a duplex that is 2 bedrooms 1 bath with a 2 car garage to a ranch style house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. I am looking forward to having the extra room. Wasilla is about 45 minutes from Anchorage which is going to be quite a change for us. Wasilla is where Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin lives. It's a small town so I will feel right at home. People ride 4wheelers and snowmachines everywhere. Our neighbors threw us a going away party so that was nice. We are sure going to miss all of them. So now the plan is to move in to our new place on October 7th but depending on when the last renters move out we might be able to actually move in this weeekend. That would be nice because it is starting to get cold here.
Some of you may already know but we bought a 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham. It is black with gold interior. We saw it in a parking lot out in Wasilla when we were house hunting and I thought for sure Michael was going to go off the road. He was so excited and we got a great deal on it. It is in almost perfect condition. No rust which is amazing for up here but it has only been up here for a couple years. The previous owners were Bill and Jeanie Green who were one of the original owners of the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Vegas. It is so cool to see all the original paperwork with their names and signatures on it. Anyway, yes it is a huge boat and we love it. We have only had it for a couple weeks and already had 3 offers on it but I don't think it's going anywhere anytime soon. Michael loves it. Anyway here is a picture.

Well we will keep everyone informed on where we are and what is going on. Right now we are at the In Laws which Little Michael is loving because he is getting spoiled. Love ya all and take care.

We're Moving

Well it's official. We are moving to Wasilla, AK. (Home of the new Republican Vice President candidate, Sarah Palin.) For those of you who don't know it is about 45 minutes from Anchorage. (About the size of Moses Lake.) Michael's company is relocating out there because there isn't enough room for their growing fleet here in Anchorage. We have been out there every night for the past 5 days looking at housing and we have ended chosing the first one we saw when we got out there. Go figure. The best part is it is literally across the street from the property where their new shop is going to be. Little ranch style with a huge kitchen which makes me sooo happy. I have been baking like crazy for the last few months and plan to do even more and being out there away from everyone I'm sure I will be in the kitchen even more. So we had to cancel Michael's registration for his first year of preschool. We will have to wait until next year or start him a couple months late. So we are moving out there officially October 1st. I am excited and nervous at the same time. Have to find a new church, new preschool and learn my way around all over again. We will post some pictures of our new house when we move in so everyone can see. Love ya.

What, Me Worry??

I use "Our Daily Bread" booklets as my daily Bible study. Well I felt like sharing the one I did today because I think it is a really good one. (It is the one from July 3rd, yes I'm a little behind). I have always been a worry wart so this one today kind of made me step back and think about how I have been.
I have to admit I couldn't just pick one of these following 3 questions. I had to pick all three. No matter how hard I try there are always times when I am still a real worry wart. Which in turn makes me crabby, which causes me to probably not be so nice. It's a domino effect. Gotta love my husband for putting up with me. :)

Worry may be a symptom of a bigger problem............
1. Lack of gratitude for the way God has cared for us in the past?
2. Lack of faith that God really is trustworthy?
3. Refusal to depend on God instead of ourselves?

Don't let worry hold you back from what God may be trying to teach you. Give your worries to Him. (Phil 4:6)

When you feel the tension mounting,
And across the busy day
Only gloomy clouds are drifting,
As you start to worry - Pray!

To be anxious about nothing, Pray about everything.

Alaskan Summer

Well it is the first week in July and we still have only had a couple of really nice days. I think the high we have had so far this year was about 70. But that is much better than in the 100s like it is back home in Washington. Michael is enjoying playing outside and swimming in the pool at his Grandparents house. He's getting braver and braver every year, doesn't want any help, wants to "swim" by himself. I think this is the first year in history that it is July and I haven't gotten a sunburn yet. Little Michaels native genes are kicking in and he is getting nice and dark and so is his Daddy. I got to see my niece and nephew, Austin and Brittney when they got to stay the night with us on their way to Adak to see their Grandma. Little Michael was so happy.
Got some good news. My best friend Tia and my little brother Dylan are coming to visit me for my birthday this year. Whew hew. I am so excited. Tia, Michelle and I are going to the Casting Crowns concert on August 9th. GIRLS NIGHT!!!! ;) Only thing better than 2 of my favorite girls and I having a girls night with Casting Crowns is if Jamie was going to be here too.

Michael is growing up so fast and as you can see in this picture he is taking after his Mama and loves music. He loves to sing. If you give him a microphone he won't give it back. He started running around the house with a plastic baseball bat holding it like a guitar and singing so we got him a real one. I'm sure I will get killed for this next one since he is in his underwear but here he is playing his new "cutar".

That's my boy. You cannot imagine how happy I was to hear him singing and in tune. And one of his favorite songs is Jesus Loves Me. Doesn't get any better than that. But his Daddy says as long as he is the next George Strait and not the next Justin Timberlake then we are good. Hehehe. He also loves to dance. He likes to imitate his cousin Miah who is an awesome dancer. He is like a little sponge right now. Learning things so fast.
I have to show you all another picture of Michael that I took with my phone. The crazy thing about this picture is that because it was taken with my phone there was no flash so no one can figure out how it turned out the way it did with all the white light around him. I can only think of one explanation. What about you?? :)


Well we hope everyone is having a good summer. We miss and love you all.

Vacation Bible School

Oh my, I did not know what I was getting myself into when I volunteered to be a Crew Leader at Vacation Bible School for a week. Five kids from 1st to 4th grade. One Word AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. It was a crazy loud week but good. You'd think having a 3 year old I would be used to all that energy. Not so much. I think I had 5 Tasmanian Devils. Their heads never stopped spinning. It was nice to see these kids really enjoying Gods Word. I don't know who learned more them or Me.
Here is a picture of my group and a couple random ones. Enjoy. If you ever have the chance to do this you should, just be prepared and get lots of sleep at night. hehe

Grandma

I know I am luckier than most because most people don't even get to know thier Great Grandparents. Well this morning we lost Great Grandma Sybil Pearl. My brother called me when I was getting ready to go to Vacation Bible School and I had to ask God for the strength to get through the first part of this day. I wanted to be there for those kids no matter what.
The last few years Grandma didn't even know who anyone wasso she never even got to find out that I was finally able to have a child, which was something that she had always prayed for. I guess now she will know.
We have a lot of great memories of our Grandma. She taught me how to play the piano/organ when I was pretty young. Taught me how to cook. Taught me how to crochet. She helped my Dad raise us after our parents divorce so we were with her a lot. One of my favorite things to do with her and Grandpa even as I got older was to go to their house and play Dominoes or a card game called Hand and Foot. My brother and I used to take the corn left over after freezing when we were younger and set up a table in the front yard and sell it to cars that went by. Making homemade strawberry shortcake with strawberries straight out of the garden. Snapping wheel barrels full of peas. She made us work hard but it was fun work. We even made homemade grape juice from the grapes she grew. I think the only thing she bought from the store was hot dogs and milk. It's funny to think of that but every Sunday after church we'd stop at the store for milk and hot dogs. She taught me a lot. Life lessons I will never forget. The memories I have of her and I in the kitchen and in the garden, her telling me stories about her childhood are some of the best. Her teaching me how to drive that old dodge car. She would only let me drive from the house down the dirt road to the pivot circle. Man she would never let me go out on the road. I used to drive her places after I got my license and she got a little older. She would tap my leg if she thought I was going to fast and wouldn't let me turn the radio on because "it is too distracting". Not so funny then but very funny now. Wonderful memories. :)
We also got some good old fashioned whoopins from Grandma. But of course she let us choose our own switch off the willow tree. Bad idea by the way. You'd think the small ones would hurt less. Not so much. Anthony and I learned pretty quick about that one. Ah memories. Makes my butt soar just thinking about it. ;)

We love you Gramma.

Summer

Well it's been awhile. It's warm outside finally and things have been crazy around here. Spring cleaning, sick boy, husband with a bum ankle and trying to enjoy the outdoors has kept us on our toes.
As a new Christian sometimes I feel myself backsliding. I know everyone has probably had those struggles at times. I could feel my sailor mouth coming back a couple times and anyone who has known me for a long time knows I had quite the potty mouth. When you have had a potty mouth for so long sometimes you don't even realize you are doing it until it is too late. That would be me. I did great there for awhile and then I started catching myself doing it again. I missed church 2 weeks in a row due to being out doing something with the family. It gets warm outside and your routine gets all screwed up. I wasn't reading my Bible as much, not praying. Some true backsliding. I attended a Tent of Meeting at church on Monday and did some serious self inventory. I feel better now and am getting back on track. Needed a swift kick in the butt. Next week is Vacation Bible School where I am a group leader so that will be great. I am excited.
I want to thank everyone who is so supportive. Especially Brenda, hearing you tell me that you are proud of me brought tears to my eyes. Love you. My MOPS girls you are all wonderful. Regina you are truly the best, always trying to make sure I am staying on track.

PSALM 31: 1-5

In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.

Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.

Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.

Free me from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.

Into your hands I commit my spirit;
redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.

Long Time

Okay I know it's been a little while. I have been slacking. So I guess a little bit of updating is in order.
**There are no longer any diapers or nighttime shorts being used. Little Michael is now sleeping through the night and going all day without any accidents. I have been waiting for my first accident while we are out in public but even then he does really well. He lets us know. So we are doing great. That sure saves a lot of money, not having to buy all those diapers. It actually feels weird to go to the store and not have to spend $30 on a box of diapers every two weeks.
**Michael finally got his motorcycle done. For those who don't know Michael has a 2002 Yamaha Warrior street bike and he took it apart and sanded it and repainted it Flat Black. It looks great. It was his first time so it was quite a challenge. Lots of swear words coming out of that garage there for awhile. But just in time for summer it is all done and it looks great, now we can get ready for our BBQ's and uncover the pool table.
**A couple weeks ago my little brother Dylan gave us a scare when he wrecked his dirt bike at the Dunes in Moses Lake. He ended up in the hospital overnight with a bruised lung and was bleeding from his ear. He is alright now but man he gave us a scare. Makes being this far away extremely difficult sometimes.
**All the classes are over at church for the summer so it's been a little quieter around here but I miss it already. Our MOPS groups still meets in the summer at different parks around town so that will be fun. I am still volunteering in the office at the church and I really enjoy it. The week of June 9th - 13th is Vacation Bible School and I have decided to volunteer for that too. Should be fun. I will have 5 kids in my group and my niece Brittany will be one of them. I'm looking forward to it. Little Michael gets to go too. Little Michael has been praying at night. He is so cute. He sits on his bed with his legs crossed, his hands folded together and he rests his chin on his hands, closes his eyes and says Thank you Jesus for mommy and daddy and my family. Amen. It is so cute he nods his head when he says Amen. I have tried other prayers with him but he likes to say that one. I sing Jesus Love Me to him all the time. It's so cute when he tries to sing it because he says "Jesus love me, in the sky" and that's all he says. So cute. He loves to sing, I think he is mixing Jesus Love Me and Twinkle Little Star.
**It is finally warming up, now if the wind would stop blowing it would be great. Time to get ready to go Hooligan fishing. We have been going for walks in the evening with Little Michael so he can ride his bike. He loves it. We take him to the park and he makes me nervous. He climbs up on everything and has no fear. He surprises me every day with the things he is learning. We got him a little T-Ball set and play in the backyard with him and for 3 years old he really surprises us that he really loves it. He can actually throw the ball in the air with one hand and hit it with the bat. The first time he did that Michael and I just looked at each other, we didn't even know what to say. Neither one of us taught him that. Can't wait for him to get into sports when he's older.
**We hope all is well with everyone. We just got family pictures done over Mother's Day weekend finally. We'll send them out when we get them back. Take care and we love you.

Potty Training Boot Camp

A little update about what is going on around here.
Something that happened this last week...
Wednesday night after church Little Michael said the cutest thing. We were driving home and he was showing me the coloring page he did of Baby Moses and he said "Mommy, I Like Jesus!!!" Oh man I teared up. So I told him, "That's good Babe because Jesus loves you too." He giggled and said, "yeah". That made my week.

MICHAEL IS POTTY TRAINED!!! WHEW HEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry got a little excited there. So in the last 3 weeks there have been some changes around here. So I decided after Michael's 3rd birthday that I was going to do some potty training boot camp. He was showing some interest but only once in awhile. So after the 1st his daddy went out of town for a week for work so I figured that would be a great time to do it. So keeping a long story short the hubby was out of town working 2 weeks out of the last 3 so I told Little Michael no more diapers except for during church or at night when he was sleeping. After a few accidents (thank goodness for hardwood floors and no carpet in this house) and a few days of just about being so frustrated I wanted to give up and let him wear diapers...we are potty trained. It has been almost a week with no accidents and waking up in the morning with even dry diapers. No more diapers at church and during naps, and we are in night time shorts during the night and still waking up dry. This was definitely a prayer that was answered quicker than I expected. We are so proud of him and he is proud of himself, it's so cool to see him all excited and proud of himself when he gets rewards for no accidents.

I have started volunteering at the church front desk once a week. I really like it. Classes are almost over during the week and we are all looking forward to getting outside this summer. It has been pretty nice the last few days but it will be even better when all the snow is gone and the back yard isn't a wet yucky mess. Michael got to ride one of the motorcycles the last couple days so he is happy and can't wait for the summer.
We hope everyone else is finally getting some good weather too.
Love ya.

A Christlike Life

**A Christlike life is a message of hope to a searching world. (Read Psalm 90)

How we live our lives as followers of Christ is our "note" to the world!

What would you write in a farewell note if you only had hours to live? I would want to write a note to each of my immediate family members and tell them how important they are to me but then when I think about it; why do I need to wait until I think it is my last words? I should make it my mission to write to them all every once in awhile to tell them anyway. You never know if you would get those last few moments to do it if something ever did happen. I think we should always let the people around us know how much they mean to us and how much we appreciate them.

To Do List From God

I ran my life in search of worldly things;
My time and will were firmly in control.
I thought I had no need for what God brings;
I gave no heed to murmurs from my soul. “You’re planning, doing all the time,” it said,
“But something else is missing deep inside.
Your mind is whirling, but your heart is dead,
So turn to God and let go of your pride.” I did, and God said, “Here’s My plan for you:
Give your life to Me, and just let go.
Have faith and pray, and read the Bible through,
And you’ll have blessings more than you can know.” So simple, yet it brings me perfect peace,
Living life for God the way I should.
Direction, purpose, fullness and release—
Life with God is very, very good.

By Joanna Fuchs

Baptism

A few years ago a good friend, Ed, told me "God will get ya, you will find Him someday!" Of course me being me back then just said, "Yeah maybe when hell freezes over!" So I called Ed last week to tell him I was getting baptized Easter weekend he was very excited for me. When I asked him if he was surprised he said No because he had faith it was going to happen someday. I still remember when I was very pregnant with Michael and every day at work Ed would say the same scripture to Michael in my belly. He said my son was going to know the Word before he was born. At the time I humored him and let him do it as I giggled and rolled my eyes with that whatever attitude I had. I now use the Bible that Ed gave me that I had stuffed in a drawer since he gave it to me. It is now one of my most prized possessions.
So because I said I would believe in God when hell froze over there have been a few jokes going around in the last week or so that it is all my fault that Quincy is having an unusually cold spring and that the snow just doesn't want to go away here in Anchorage. ;)
So this last weekend I was baptized at Changepoint and let me tell you it is the best feeling in the world. As I sat in the water and they read my story and I just kept thinking about how different things were before. It is hard to put into words what it felt like but here is kinda how it was for me. It's like being trapped in a pitch black room. You can't see anything or go anywhere. It's lonely and sad. You're stuck. Then you see a light leading you up these stairs. There are broken and cracked stairs on the way up so it not easy but you feel "something" guiding you and when you get to the top you feel someone wrapping you in their arms and you feel safe. You can now see everything and you have an overwhelming feeling of freedom.
So long story even longer, hehe..... When I was in the water it felt like His arms were around me protecting me. He was pulling me out of the darkness so I could see. It is the most powerful thing I have ever felt, so powerful that my legs were shaking so bad that I had to be helped out of the water by an usher. I thought for sure I was going to fall.
So that is my very long story and I just hope it touches someone the way some people in my life have touched me.
I also want to thank Michelle, my sister-in-law for being there with me. She got baptized right after I did. It was awesome that we got to do this together. Love you.

You know you're from the Columbia Basin when...

So True!! You know you're from the Columbia Basin when...

You've never met a celebrity.

Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the
highway.

"Vacation" means going to Seattle, Portland or Spokane.

You measure distance in minutes.

You say pop instead of soda or soft drink.

You know several people who have hit a deer or a cow.

You've ridden the school bus for an hour each way. (This was me.)

You've ever had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.

You think ethanol makes your truck "run a lot better."

You know what's knee-high by the Fourth of July. (This is a test)

Stores don't have bags; they have sacks.

You see a car running in the parking lot at the store with no one in it no matter what time of the day or year it is.

You end your sentences with an unnecessary preposition. (i.e., "Where's my coat at?" or "If you go to town I wanna go with.")

You know how to pronounce Wenatchee, Yakima, and Spokane. (Or worse Puyallup)

You know Walla Walla, Washington is a REAL town, not just cartoon!

All the festivals are named after a fruit, vegetable, grain, or
animal.

You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both
unlocked.

You think of the major four food groups as beef, pork, elk, and Jell-O
salad with marshmallows.

You know what "cow tipping" and "snipe hunting" is. (Or Carp shootin...ANTHONY)

You only own 3 spices: salt, pepper, and ketchup.

You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.

Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.

You know how to put on snow chains.

You think everyone from a bigger city has an accent.

The local paper does not cover national and international headlines but
requires 6 pages for cattle prices and sports.

You think that opening day of deer season is a national holiday. (It's not...DAD)

You know which leaves make good toilet paper.

You know the city of Pullman is named after a railroad sleeping car.

You traveled through hours of wheat fields or farms to get to the next
city.

You know the names of the Tri-cities.

Your home town had more cows than people in it.

You actually get these jokes and forward them to your friends!

Fellowship

Christian fellowship is essential to spiritual growth.**
"Christian fellowship involves more than visiting over a cup of coffee in the church kitchen between Sunday school and worship service."
I have to be honest and say that I didn't even know what fellowship really meant until a couple years ago. When I started attending church in Washington a couple years ago it was entirely different from when I was a kid. As a kid going to church with my grandparents was like going to any other appointment. I know that sounds bad but every Sunday morning we would go to church, sit, listen and try to keep Grandpa awake so Grandma didn't get mad at him. Then you go home and go about your life. However, Faith Community Church in Quincy was an entirely different experience for me. I was welcomed with open arms into a family. They were wonderful. I started attending small groups 2 nights a week and services on Sunday (when I could get off work on Sunday). Those people became true friends that I knew I could trust and were there for me. They cared about me and what was going on in my life. Even now living back in Alaska I still keep in touch with most of them. I have found a church home here in Anchorage where I feel just as comfortable and have made some great connections. I have to thank everyone at Faith Community for teaching me what fellowship really meant. I want to thank Dad for showing me what Christ can do in someones life. I love you so much. I want to thank Pastor Jess for changing my life. I didn't even know you but I felt very comfortable going to you. And I have to thank Donna, Brenda and Gena for being my Big Sisters in Christ. Last but definitely not least I want to thank Tia for going through all of this with me. I love you. You have all had a huge part in changing my life.

Slow Dance

SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down. Don't dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won't last.
Do you run through each day on the fly?
When you ask How are you? Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You'd better slow down. Don't dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won't last.
Ever told your child, We'll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste, Not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch, Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time To call and say,'Hi'
You'd better slow down. Don't dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won't last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift....Thrown away.
Life is not a race. Do take it slower.
Hear the music, Before the song is over.

RIP Alan

RIP Alan I can't believe he is actually gone. A very close friend of ours Alan Hartt passed away from a heart attack on Saturday night. I knew something was wrong when my Dad called me at 6 AM Sunday morning. I thought for sure it was Grandma. The last person I expected to hear come out of my Dads mouth was Alan. Alan was young, in good shape, used to be a marine. It really makes you wonder how much time you really have left. He left behind 2 twin girls that were only 16 and another daughter that is 18 and just had a baby boy not too long ago, and the love of his life Karla. I remember I always wanted to be as happy and in love like him and Karla were. I remember Alan from when I was a kid. I used to babysit the girls right after the twins were born. Alan and my Dad were pretty close. My Dad just turned 50 a week or so ago and I just can't imagine what I would do if I lost him. It really does make you realize that life can be cut short in an instant and to never take advantage of the time you have. You always think it won't happen to you or you have plenty of time to spend with the ones you love. Well, things like this kind of put things in prospective for you, ya know. I want to ask that everyone keep his family in their prayers. Give all those girls the strength to get through all this. Alan will be very missed and we love him very much.

Happy 50th Birthday Dad. I love you so much, you are the best. I have to thank you for being my best friend and doing so much for us kids all these years.

The Perfect Father

I love you because you're my father,
But you're really so much more;
You're a guide and a companion;
You and I have great rapport.

You pay attention to me;
You listen to what I say.
You pass on words of wisdom,
Helping me along the way.

Whenever I'm in trouble,
You always have a plan.
You are the perfect father,
And I'm your biggest fan!

Hero Dad

You are my hero, Dad
You're my secure foundation.
When I think of you, I'm filled with love
And fond appreciation.

You make me feel protected;
I'm sheltered by your care.
You're always my true friend;
When I need you, you're always there.

You have a place of honor
Deep within my heart.
You've been my hero, Dad,
Right from the very start.

This Week

Well today is only Tuesday and this week has already been a doozy. Sunday I was so sick I could barely move. My wonderful husband took good care of me and our son. Monday I thought I would feel a little better. Not so much. I lasted until a little while before I had to call Michael and ask him to come take our son to his Grandmas. Let me tell you this felt worse to me then being sick. I have never felt worse than feeling like I am not physically capable of taking care of my own child. So being the big baby that I am I turned into a big boob, cry baby. It sucked. Michael picked him up after work, came home cooked us dinner, did some laundry and did all the dishes so I would have hardly anything to clean up today. Wonderful man I have. He is so good to me. Almost made me look bad. Maybe I should go to work and he should stay home.....NOT. Today I am feeling much better, still a little week but I had a good day with Little Michael and we will have fun tonight while the hubby has a guys night with a couple friends. Maybe some popcorn and watch Happy Feet or Cars for the millionth time. hehe. The boy has his favorites. Hope everyone is having a good week so far. Have a good one.

Michael III

So Michael is going to be 3 in a little over a month. Man it has gone fast. So I thought this whole terrible two's thing was going to be over but of course my mother-in-law informs that basically there is no such thing and that they are worse when they are 3. He is almost 3 and it is already kicking in let me tell you. I didn't know little ones could get so angry over their cars or trains not doing what they wanted them to do.

Being a first time Mom of course I was week and allowed Michael to sleep with us basically since birth. Well I have to say I am very proud of myself and have taken only 3 days to get him in his own bed (which has been a playground for the last 6 months since we bought it). Of course I miss him sleeping with us sometimes because he is such a cuddler but man it is nice to stretch out too.
We are part way into potty training which is not fun but we are proud of him and he gets very proud of himself. He even wipes the rim off if he "misses". Too cute. It is a work in progress but I have until September when he is supposed to start preschool. I am excited and sad at the same time. He is growing up too fast but I know he will enjoy it. He loves to learn. He already knows his alphabet, capital and lower case letter and he knows the numbers 1 - 10. This is all thanks to his wonderful Gram who bought him the Thomas and Friends Laptop for Christmas. Best thing ever I would suggest it to everyone with little ones. It's wonderful.

He is growing fast so I wanted to use this blog to keep everyone updated on news and pictures.
Love ya all.

Bible Thumper

So some of you may have already read this blog on my myspace page but I wanted to put it on here, basically for me. LOL. I am very happy with the changes I have made. I am a much happier person and I know that if I am happier so is my family. I attend small groups on Wednesday evenings and it gives my son and my husband a chance to have father and daddy time. I also attend MOPS on thursday and have met a wonderful group of women. Thanks to everyone who has been very supportive. Here is my blog from myspace....

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So...in recent days someone said..."I didn't know Tresa was a Bible Thumper."

Well as most of you know I haven't exactly lived a Godly life. With 3 marriages under my belt I know that. Things happened throughout my life that turned me away from God which included bad marriages, relationships, 2 miscarriages and the death of a child. That's a lot to take in a short time. To say the least I blamed God or should I say stopped believing. In the last couple years with another almost failing marriage and a battle over a boy who was my miracle baby I knew I had to change something. So one afternoon I walked into Pastor Jess' house and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I cried for an hour straight. I put everything in Gods hands from that moment on. I started to put things back together from there. My wonderful and amazing husband and I got back together and we put our family back together and we couldn't be happier. I know now what I need to do as a good wife and mother. I have also found my church home at Changepoint. It is great.

So......if all this and trying to live my life the way God wants me to makes me a Bible Thumper then yes, I guess I am. Are you?

1st Post

Well this is my 1st post on my new blog. I am going to try to post every day so that people can keep up to date with me and my family. I love you all and I hope you all comment and keep in touch.