Trip to the Tree Farm

Saturday - December 5, 2009

Saturday was a busy day! First, we went to a HUGE tree farm. This was the first time that we have ever done this, so we didn't really know what we were getting into. It was VERY COLD, and i was worried that it wouldn't be a lot of fun, but I was SOOO wrong! We had the BEST time!!! We went out on a tractor-drawn "ride" to the trees. We walked down rows and rows until we found the "perfect" tree. :-) Bryan had a little saw, and i thought that it would take a while, but it was pretty easy. I had to help by holding the tree up and i helped carry it for a little bit - lots of sap! I can say that i was not cold after lugging that very heavy tree! After we took the tree to the people that shake it out (we dont want to take home any furry friends!) and wrap it. Then we went into the shop and had hot chocolate and cookies. We had a Great time, and made Wonderful memories!!!
God is GOOD :-)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Sunday Fun

November 15, 2009

We took the girls Ice Skating with their Girl Scout Troup. I had a lot of fun watching Nicole and Bryan ice skate. Isabel wouldnt do it, so i stayed with her and talked with other parents. (She did go around the ice once sitting in a chair, while Bryan pushed her!) It was nice talking to grown ups! We had a good time. After skating, we went to eat at the mall and then on to the Borders to get the girls a new book. We also got the info on Sarah Pallin's book signing this Sat. :-) Bryan is really excited about meeting her. I am excited because i am going to see New Moon Sat. afternoon with some other girls!

Isabel Says...

November 12, 2009

OH DEAR, Isabel just brought up a book and said "i am reading this so i will know what to do when i get pregnant"!!!! WHAT!!!! The cover has a pic of a mom and baby. It is a book about things you can do with your child instead of watching TV! :-0

Loving Nicole and Isabel!

Somehow the girls are FULL of energy when they get home from school. Both girls wanted to read thier latest book. I LOVE that Nicole loves to read and I LOVE that she wants to do it on her own. BUT if the book is long, it can be a little painful!!! :-)

Oh yeah, NOW Nicole is reading the same book to Bryan! Hehehe He is NOT so patient! :-/

On another note...
Isabel is one of a kind. She has a habit of not shutting the door when she goes potty. She also sings while going (which is rather entertaining!) Today, Bryan came home & walked past the bathroom door and she said "DADDY SHUT THE DOOR!" Then when she exiited the b-room, we knew that she didnt flush, whipe, or wash her hands!!!

Trying a New Church

Sunday November 1, 2009

Greece Bible Baptist Church
http://www.fbbc.info/

The church we went to is HUGE - stadium seating, a Cafe, and a bookstore. Way larger than any I have ever been in before and at 1st i wasnt sure if i would like it - walking in was a little overwhelming.

But the Pastor and the message was Wonderful! I really liked his style, i liked that he preached from the KJV (my personal fav) and he kind of had a "Billy Graham" way of preaching the Word.

The girls also loved it and are excited to get back into AWANA's on Wed! The church also offers several home Bible studies, as well as Sunday night service & Wed night dinner and service. For the kids, they have all kinds of sports such as basketball and karate. The church also supports several ministries such as Prison, Nursing Home, Military Support, various "Recovery" groups, College Ministry, Womens Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, Couple's Bible Study etc.

What i liked most is that the service was BIBLE BASED and the Pastor is down to earth.

With a church that big, i thought that we would go "unnoticed", but i was so wrong. People made an effort to say "hello" and welcome us and the Pastor made a point to find us and introduce himself. We even met up with a group of people for lunch after the service. We all had a lot of fun.
I am actually looking forward to going Wed night! I pray that this is where God wants us right now... :-)

Uncle Gerri's Visit Con't...

October 17, 2009

After the boat ride, Gerri took the girls shopping! They picked out several things to go with their kitchen. We had planned on taking Gerri to Niagara Falls on Sunday, but Isabel had a fever start Sat night. Bryan and I ended up taking Both girls to the ER on Sunday morning. Both girls woke up with a fever - Isabel had a fever with a lot of coughing, and Nicole was throwing up. Nicole stopped throwing up, and then started the coughing and sneezing. By Monday, all 4 of us had fevers and were in the bed sick. :-(

Nicole Opening Their Toys (Isabel Before the Motrin Kicked In!)

Motrin Has Kicked in and Isabel is Ready to Go!

Isabel with Her "Special" Pizza for Uncle Gerri!

Uncle Gerri's Visit - Getting Rerady for the Boat Ride!

October 17, 2009

Uncle Gerri came to visit! He arrived in Rochester around 9pm Friday Oct. 16th and stayed through the weekend. The girls were shy at first, but not for too long. Isabel warmed up the quickest. After picking Gerri up from the airport, we went to Red Robin for a late dinner. The girls had a really good time, and Isabel got a free sundae for her Birthday (thanks to Uncle Gerri!).
On Saturday, we went to the station and Bryan took Gerri for a boat ride. The water was too cold for the girls to go so we stayed back in Bryan's office and watched TV. I think the boys had a good ride!

Gerri in Bryan's Mustang (he could not move and/or breath!)

Bryan Working to Get Gerri Out of the Mustang (he couldn't go out and not be able to move and/or breath!)

Still Working....


Gerri in a Borrowed Mustang (fits much better!)

Now They are Ready!!!

Uncle Gerri's Visit - Boat Ride #2!

Now They are Ready!
Off to the Boat

Getting Ready to Get Aboard!

Green Acre Farms

October 10, 2009

The sun is finally out and the weather is perfect for a day of Fruit Picking! We picked A LOT of apples and a good bit of raspberries. After picking, we went and the girls played on the hay stacks and we got snacks - apple cider and homemade donuts. :-) Now lets Pray that we get some more sun this weekend!!!

Our Yummy Raspberries!

Our First Apples!

Tired and Ready to Go Home!

Relaxing After Hard Work!

Just Getting Started!

Isabel's Tooth Comes Out!

Last night after a great deal of "Drama", Isabel's lost her 1st tooth!!! It became very traumatic for her when she saw the blood. There was a lot of screaming and crying while we worked to get the bleeding to stop! She was happy to wake up this morning with $5 from the Tooth Fairy :-)