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!