The Swim Snugglie

Ever since I left my last job expectantly, I've been looking for a way to recoup lost income. I think I've found it. The Swim Snugglie. You've seen a prototype on the TV for months now, you know, the blanket with sleeves. well let me introduce you to the next big break for the blanket, the swim snugglie. The SS allows you to hit the beach (believe it or not, there is REALLY a picture of a woman wearing this thing ON THE BEACH on the BOX) in a less than perfect beach body, without the worry or embarrassment sometimes encountered on Swim suit day. Of course, we all know how important skin protection is, and with the SS, your skin will be protected (I'm including a tube of my favorite sunless tanner with each purchase, just to make sure you still get that summer glow...) Perhaps one of the best features of the SS is featured in the above photo. If we once again experience another summer like that of 2009, where several weekends left us with hi's only in the 70's, the SS keeps you warm and cozy, even when the water temperature in the good old back yard pool remains under 80 degrees....way under 80 degrees. So if you like me can see how the SS can change the way you think about summer, sign up today! Our Swim Snugglies will be ready for shipment in plenty of time to give for the holidays (like Labor Day, and Halloween perhaps) or you can wait for our SSS (the Super Swim Snugglie) which will feature a rather innovative personalization, to make your SSS REALLY yours.

Sometimes, after something bad happens to you, you find your just one great idea away from making it big.

Back to School

The routines of fall...with late summer weather..I'm enjoying good reports from Colby and Noah about the first days of second grade at Sully Christian and first grade at Pella Christian. I'm a little amazed as I sit in the rocking chair with Georgia that the school bus goes by on it's way back to school at 7:45! Somehow, now, that seems VERY early, how soon I have forgotten that my mornings used to begin at 4:30 AM!
Valerie will begin full time nurses training this week, with classes tomorrow at Indian Hills in Ottumwa. Her weekly routine will include clinicals at Knoxville Hospital on Monday's and Tuesdays, and classes inOttumwa on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please pray for her to have the energy to handle this schedule! She is looking forward to getting back to the classroom, even though leaving Georgia at home with me is hard to do. She's growing so fast..rolling over, even though the end result of that procedure leaves her in great distress! Her nutritional requirements now include strained green beans, peas and butter nut squash (I should be on this diet....) and nothing seems to be outside her ever widening reach.
Just a quick note today, I'm expected at De Vries Cabinets today to help with a counter top installation. Soon i hope to post some pics of a new cabinet door we designed that is BEAUTIFUL if I must say so myself and a new option in counter tops, Formica that truly looks like marble! An affordable alternative that gives an elegant result! I think you'll love it!
Blessings
Bev

52

tomorrow is my 52nd birthday...how did that happen?? Two years ago, I remember Cinda helping me host a party at the station during my show..where we served cake that I had purchased to any one who was nice enough to stop in..about 40 of you did! The next year, last year, I didn't feel much like celebrating, wondering what THAT year would bring...THIS year, I celebrate 6 healthy happy grandkids, treatments for diseases that years ago would have been fatal, I celebrate Family, Faith, Friends, all of which I have in abundance. My lack of employment bothers me less, ( waiting for the day less paycheck doesn't bother me either!) and I'm learning to enjoy whatever the day presents.
As far as being 52..not sure I've totally digested that one yet. Of course, that's still 16 years younger that my "real age" as determined by the Quiz on line provided by Dr Oz.
Saturday, I was part of the Pella Christian High Catering TEAM that provided the meal for all who witnessed the marriage ceremony of Mandy Van Woerkom and Chad Klyn. I worked at PCHS 20 years ago when the hot lunch program began, and now they have not only moved into a brand new kitchen, but also branched out to provide excellent catering services. ( let me know if you have an event coming up! I KNOW people!!) It was fun to work with some of the ladies I started with 20 years ago, (hats off to Bonnie and Helen!!) and to enjoy the gals who "have come behind me!" ( Rayma, Kathy and Jan : they soo wanted their names on the blog!) the ladies did a great job, and it was rather fun to be "working" again, with adults! (for the most part!) and it's always good to celebrate the beginning of yet another good Christian couple. I must admit, my feet were killing me when i got home, not used to being on my feet for 8 hours on hard floors!
Friday night, we had a family picture taken at digital galeria. OH MY,,,, the kids did great!! Our photographer did a super job and I am quite pleased with their work (if only they could make me look 40 pounds thinner and poof up my hair....) Now to choose the ones we want...we've been viewing on line all day (let me know if you'd care to see our 99 proofs!)
thanks to those of you who check in on us from time to time, and I see someone almost every time I'm out "in the world" who says they read about us, or folks who still mention that they miss my mornings on kcwn...me too..
All this week, Val has off before starting full time school on the 26th..this will be her final term before receiving her LPN, and her plans include continuing to get her RN, another year..so when Val goes to school full time, Georgia and I become "full time" buddies too.
and yes, here I am, 52.
love to all
oh, check out my blog for the balance bit of the week...and my new website design
http://dvcc.vpweb.com/

RAndom thoughts

that's what I'm waking up with on this Friday, the last Friday of summer, if you consider that summer is pretty much over when school starts, which is next week....(see what I mean, random thoughts...so hang on, here we go...)
Yesterday was the start of the Iowa State Fair, and the opening concert in the grandstand was Steven Curtis Chapman, with Jeremy Camp opening. This is where I planned to be on August 13. I was not. Number One reason: ticket price....watching the budget these days...and I just wasn't' ready, to sit and hear all the songs that I put on the radio at kcwn, to hear about the ministry of music that I miss so much, to be reminded of just two short years ago, when we attended the Casting Crowns concert at the fair..and I was so excited to be a small, minute part of it all...so much has changed...but I could help but think about what a beautiful evening it turned out to be...not so hot, an awesome sunset, and I just knew it was a great event for those who were there..
Now i had plenty of time to think about the evening, I decided to mow the lawn around 7:30 PM, that's cool, except it takes over 2 hours to mow our lawn, and by then, it was dark. I found out that I do about as good of job mowing in the dark as I do in the broad daylight! It was fun to get up with the sun this morning to "inspect" my handiwork! Even my husband had to admit that what I had done wasn't any worse than what I usually do. In my world, that's a compliment.
Today, we're taking all 13 of us in for a Family Picture! The outfits have been chosen, but need to be pressed, and I'm looking forward to the end results...I'm sure you'll hear more about that later....
I am still amazed at how many people have no clue as to why I"m not working at kcwn anymore or what has transpired in our family over the past year. For everyone who thinks small towns are full of gossip and everyone knows every one's business, I have found that to not be true. For those of you who are new to this blog and are now totally confused, just go back a few posts, to February and March, and you'll catch up...might even have to check out the old blog, A New Day.
But this is a better day, and there are MUCH better days ahead.
Val finished her clinicals with top grades and is looking forward to starting the LAST term of her LPN year at Indian Hills on August 26. Then Georgia and I will be spending 4 days a week together! Pray for Val for Strength! She does still get tired easily..but is doing really quite well..and we are thankful.
I hear my little morning alarm, talking in her bed, which means it's time to start her day. May you find Joy in this day...and may you know the Source of All Joy...
Bev
and btw...Monday is my birthday! 52...Noah told me i look 30, 000 times younger than I am! and he added, You know Nanna, you're only as old as you feel! How old do you feel?
I told him 72.
well, how old are you nanna?
52
man, that blows my theory.

oh noah.

These pics are explained below...can't figure out how to move them....inside of the van up...broken out back window below...

Georgia hosted her first "over nighter" this weekend, inviting cousin Jessa to stay over on Saturday night. Both girls dressed for church in matching dresses provided by nana. We think they are both adorable!!

As it turns out, it was a good thing Jessa did vote to spend the night with us. Randy and Jodi and family were camping at a bow shoot in Eldora this weekend. Because of the intense heat on Saturday and a feeling that Jessa should just come to nana's, we picked up JEssa on Saturday morning.

If you've been watching the news, you've heard about Hardin county and Eldora today. A Major hail storm went through this morning. 3 inch hail stones broke windows in the camper, and both vehicles and caused all sorts of damage in homes and fields, but no one was injured in what could have been a devasting situation.

So tonight we are VERY thankful that the things in life we hold most dear, our precious family, are okay, and that everything else that isn't okay can be replaced. (As Colby wisely said, That's why we have insurance!")

Now, later i'll fill you in on how nana manages 2 6 month old girls!

love to all

This is it! The new RED in my kitchen! The color choice came from the "sully" pottery you see in the photo, and the actual print above the sink is an OLD picture we purchased at a Cary fundraising auction a few years back...some of my favorite things. Another of my favorite things would be nap time, which is always best shared with a cuddly 6 month old in a soft leather recliner! Next time, somebody needs to put the eyeglasses to rest too!

Ths Saturday, I got to spend time with Randy and Jodi's kids while they attended the Sully Christian School Golf Fundraiser (what a beautiful day to golf, if you didn't get a chance to support Sully Christian, I know they would still love to hear from you!) You can see that Jessa has adoring brothers, Colby who will celebrate his 8th birthday this Wednesday (how did THAT happen??) and Tysen, who took a tumble down the hill behind his house, while riding the john deere coaster wagon...he told me it was really cool to turn the handle, but that's how he flipped out! Colby told me this is when they found out that they didn't know where the band aids where in the new house, but that he found out that they do have a First Aid kit, so all in all, a good day! He wanted to know if I wanted to know where it was, I told him I truly hoped we wouldn't need it!

and Jessa, well, you can see she is ready to join her brothers and be ON the MOVE!

maybe next week I can catch Henry on the move too!

The weekly Balance Bit will be on the web site next week...check it out at http://balancebybeverly.vpweb.com

and how about this WEATHER? sitting here by the computer with the windows open and loving it on the first of August!

thanks for stopping by..love to hear from you!