Thursday, January 29, 2009
Goodbye Uncle Dennis, we love you and we'll miss you so much!
Today was a difficult day....Paul's Uncle passed away today at 2:30pm. He left us to go "home" peacefully in his sleep. He is pain free and with his Lord. When Paul got home from work we both held each other and cried. He will be missed so much! Please keep Paul and his family in your prayers as they go through this difficult time!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
It is sleeting over here and very very cold!!! Looks like the kiddos won't have school tomorrow.
We are doing great over here! The boys are doing wonderful in school and have so many friends. We are all healthy again! Looks like Hayden's tube in his right ear fell out already. He had an ear infection again!! The Stride and Ride is this weekend, yea!! I am so excited to have my family joining me this year. What a great feeling!! I feel really close to my brother this day and know he is looking down on us, rooting us on! Again, thank you all for your donations
I have some new pics too! Love you all.
We are doing great over here! The boys are doing wonderful in school and have so many friends. We are all healthy again! Looks like Hayden's tube in his right ear fell out already. He had an ear infection again!! The Stride and Ride is this weekend, yea!! I am so excited to have my family joining me this year. What a great feeling!! I feel really close to my brother this day and know he is looking down on us, rooting us on! Again, thank you all for your donations
I have some new pics too! Love you all.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
I am up late again. I wanted to make one of my daycare kiddos cupcakes for her bday! Its her special day tomorrow.
Paul got home ok and got to spend some quality time with his uncle. I am so glad he did!
The boys, mainly Austin...missed Daddy. Hayden was so funny tonight after he got over his fussy spell. He was being so silly and when I would ask him if he wanted to go "night night" he would say "uh uh" and shake his head no. The funny thing is he was extremely tired! Finally at about 8:45 he was ready to go to bed.
Trae is starting soccer (indoor) this week. He has 3 practices a week and a game on Sunday. He is Mr. Big Foot and I had to get him another pair of soccer cleats. He is wearing a youth size 5 now and he is only 8!!!!!! I hope this means he is going to be tall!!! He is really excited and will be playing with his best buddy, Ryan.
I couldn't bribe Austin to play soccer. He is so not interested! He wants to play flag football for I9 so we will do that and possibly gymnastics again too! I will not force him to do anything he doesn't want too but I do want him in some kind of sports. Since Trae got some new cleats Austin wanted some new tennis shoes. He was picking out the ugliest things I have ever seen!!! I finally convinced him to get some stylish looking Nike's. I hate the price tag on those though!!
School tomorrow for the big boys!!!
Paul got home ok and got to spend some quality time with his uncle. I am so glad he did!
The boys, mainly Austin...missed Daddy. Hayden was so funny tonight after he got over his fussy spell. He was being so silly and when I would ask him if he wanted to go "night night" he would say "uh uh" and shake his head no. The funny thing is he was extremely tired! Finally at about 8:45 he was ready to go to bed.
Trae is starting soccer (indoor) this week. He has 3 practices a week and a game on Sunday. He is Mr. Big Foot and I had to get him another pair of soccer cleats. He is wearing a youth size 5 now and he is only 8!!!!!! I hope this means he is going to be tall!!! He is really excited and will be playing with his best buddy, Ryan.
I couldn't bribe Austin to play soccer. He is so not interested! He wants to play flag football for I9 so we will do that and possibly gymnastics again too! I will not force him to do anything he doesn't want too but I do want him in some kind of sports. Since Trae got some new cleats Austin wanted some new tennis shoes. He was picking out the ugliest things I have ever seen!!! I finally convinced him to get some stylish looking Nike's. I hate the price tag on those though!!
School tomorrow for the big boys!!!
Paul is coming home today sometime from Arkansas. Poor guy had to go up there with the stomach virus but he had to see his Uncle. He isn't sure what time he will be home yet. I am going to try and run by Gymboree today sometime. They have a good sale and I have gymbucks to use. I hope everyone is feeling ok! Ma'Ma, take it easy! I love you.
I am still up so I thought I would post. I have a couple new kids starting next Monday and I am so excited! They are so cute and as sweet as can be. One of my kiddos mom just had her baby a week ago and I am so happy for them. They will be coming back in 3 weeks! I will get my baby fix! We have such great lesson's planned for the coming weeks and a birthday surprise for our bday girl on Monday. We also have a Valentines party and surprise guest coming to see the kids!! Besides everyone being sick I am loving what we have planned for the kids. I have alot of parent's looking for what I provide for the kids and unfortunately I am full again. I even have a family on a "waiting list" in case a spot opens up. I am loving teaching the kids, they are all learning so much....especially the toddlers. They just soak it all up!
Next weekend I am getting the kids pictures done again. Together and seperate...mostly for Austin's 6th birthday coming up. I am having a photographer do them instead of going into a studio. She has an outdoor location that will be perfect so she says???.... Her pics are gorgeous so I am trusting her!!! I cannot believe my little Austin is going to be 6!!! He is so excited and can't wait. I am so proud of my boys!!! I better get in bed...good night!
Next weekend I am getting the kids pictures done again. Together and seperate...mostly for Austin's 6th birthday coming up. I am having a photographer do them instead of going into a studio. She has an outdoor location that will be perfect so she says???.... Her pics are gorgeous so I am trusting her!!! I cannot believe my little Austin is going to be 6!!! He is so excited and can't wait. I am so proud of my boys!!! I better get in bed...good night!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
I am sitting here by myself right now. Hayden is asleep and the older boys are spending the night with their "gaga".
Paul is in Arkansas right now visiting his Uncle who is dying. His organs are all shutting down and they are only giving him a couple days. I pray that he goes to be with the Lord pain free. He wanted to leave the hospital and go out on his house boat. His greatest love was being on the water and fishing. Paul's fondest memories are those with him and fishing. This man made mistakes early on, but decided to live in God's glory and help others. He saved many people, helped many marriages and helped hold together families. I pray that his family finds peace in his passing and that Paul can also. We are all born to die but losing those we love is so hard. Even knowing a person is going to die in months, years, days doesn't make it easier. Death is hard...hard because we miss their presence, their talks, their laugh, their advice, etc. He will go to a better place, there is no question about it. Just know you will be missed so much! Your love for others and good heart will live through so many. You were here for a reason and you made your mark. Thank you for being there for me and my family. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are! We love you and we will miss you!
Paul is in Arkansas right now visiting his Uncle who is dying. His organs are all shutting down and they are only giving him a couple days. I pray that he goes to be with the Lord pain free. He wanted to leave the hospital and go out on his house boat. His greatest love was being on the water and fishing. Paul's fondest memories are those with him and fishing. This man made mistakes early on, but decided to live in God's glory and help others. He saved many people, helped many marriages and helped hold together families. I pray that his family finds peace in his passing and that Paul can also. We are all born to die but losing those we love is so hard. Even knowing a person is going to die in months, years, days doesn't make it easier. Death is hard...hard because we miss their presence, their talks, their laugh, their advice, etc. He will go to a better place, there is no question about it. Just know you will be missed so much! Your love for others and good heart will live through so many. You were here for a reason and you made your mark. Thank you for being there for me and my family. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are! We love you and we will miss you!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Grace Lisette
My good friend Danielle had her blessing, Grace Lisette Reyes!!! Here are her beautiful pics!! God is good.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Well.... 2 of the boys are sick with the stomach bug. Hayden came down with it last night out of no where! He is doing better, no more throwing up but he is having diarrhea some. He still isn't eating but is drinking so that is good. Trae started throwing up tonight and has diarrhea too. This isn't fun for them and luckily I am still healthy so I can take good care of them. All of my kiddos I watch have it too! This bug is quite contagious! The preschool I am running is going well besides everyone being sick right now. I have a waiting list of people who want to join my program. I had 2 interviews the week before last and another one last week. They are all waiting for a spot to open. We have tadpoles on their way for our science study about frogs! The kids are going to be so excited to see them and watch them grow! I have so much lined up for these kids!! I also ordered the kids their own preschool learning books that will teach and measure their learning throughout the year. These kiddos are so amazing and I am blessed to be able to care for them each day. So exciting!!
On another note...I am praying hard for my dear Great Aunt Wig. She is very very sick right now and needs our prayers. She is in ICU right now and I pray that she finds comfort very soon. My mom is devastated right now and my heart breaks for her too. I guess her outcome doesn't look good right now and we all know how hard it is losing someone we love so much. My mom wants to go up there and see her and be with her. I told her to go...I wish I could go with her this weekend but I can't leave the kids right now. My motto: Live life with NO regrets! I told my mom she needed to go so she didn't have any regrets. I pray for everyone around Aunt Wig, friends, family, caretakers, doctors and nurses.
Now off to disinfect again!!!
On another note...I am praying hard for my dear Great Aunt Wig. She is very very sick right now and needs our prayers. She is in ICU right now and I pray that she finds comfort very soon. My mom is devastated right now and my heart breaks for her too. I guess her outcome doesn't look good right now and we all know how hard it is losing someone we love so much. My mom wants to go up there and see her and be with her. I told her to go...I wish I could go with her this weekend but I can't leave the kids right now. My motto: Live life with NO regrets! I told my mom she needed to go so she didn't have any regrets. I pray for everyone around Aunt Wig, friends, family, caretakers, doctors and nurses.
Now off to disinfect again!!!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Thank you all for donating to the MDA Stride and Ride Walk in memory of my brother, Trae Hays.
I know with the economy is was difficult for all of you. Thank you so much for your response to our cause.
I received a note today from Trae's wonderful mother and it read:
"Jessica, It is so hard for me to believe that my Trae has been gone for 10 years. Although time does help ease the pain- not a day goes by that I don't think of him and wish he was still here with us. As you know-he was a joy to be around and so full of life and hope. I thank you for all your doing to raise money to find a cure for this terrible disease. With your help and that of "Trae's Warriors" you are making a difference! I hope you and your family are doing well. I will be thinking of all fo you on Jan.31st. Love, Cynthia"
Tears ran down my face reading this because I too can't believe he has been gone that long. He stays here in our hearts and memories everyday. My children call him their "uncle", they know of him, they love him and they know one day we will be with him again. It fills my heart that the boys speak of him like they really know him. That is all I could ever ask for since his life was taken by this horrible disease. His life was treasured and will always be remembered. You were our angel, Trae. We love you so much and miss you so much! We will be walking for you brother! Hopefully in our lifetime we will see a cure.
God Bless you all who give to causes like MDA. There are so many out there that need our help. There are so many cures that need to be found. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I know with the economy is was difficult for all of you. Thank you so much for your response to our cause.
I received a note today from Trae's wonderful mother and it read:
"Jessica, It is so hard for me to believe that my Trae has been gone for 10 years. Although time does help ease the pain- not a day goes by that I don't think of him and wish he was still here with us. As you know-he was a joy to be around and so full of life and hope. I thank you for all your doing to raise money to find a cure for this terrible disease. With your help and that of "Trae's Warriors" you are making a difference! I hope you and your family are doing well. I will be thinking of all fo you on Jan.31st. Love, Cynthia"
Tears ran down my face reading this because I too can't believe he has been gone that long. He stays here in our hearts and memories everyday. My children call him their "uncle", they know of him, they love him and they know one day we will be with him again. It fills my heart that the boys speak of him like they really know him. That is all I could ever ask for since his life was taken by this horrible disease. His life was treasured and will always be remembered. You were our angel, Trae. We love you so much and miss you so much! We will be walking for you brother! Hopefully in our lifetime we will see a cure.
God Bless you all who give to causes like MDA. There are so many out there that need our help. There are so many cures that need to be found. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Please help with a Donation for Our Team!!!
MDA Stride & Ride
January 31, 2009
Grapevine Mills Mall
I’ll be joining over 2,000 MDA families and friends for the 2009 MDA Stride and Ride. It’s more than a walk- it’s a reunion, an outpouring of support for families living with neuromuscular disease. Last year, we raised nearly $450,000 to fund life-saving research.I’d like to share this experience with you by· Inviting you to walk on my team “Trae’s Warriors”· Asking for your support through a contributionYou may send your donation to me or donate online at https://www.joinmda.org/dfwstride2009/TurnerFam27
This is very personal to me and my family. My half brother passed away Jan. 1999 to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. My brother was my hero; I looked up to him and prayed every day that a cure would be found before the disease took his life. Please help us get a step closer to finding a cure, I pray now that in my lifetime we will see one. I know times are hard right now for everyone but please if you can donate even a dollar it means a lot and is going towards saving these children’s lives. Every little bit counts too! You can also join our team and raise money yourself and walk in memory of my brother. Together we can make a difference!Trae’s Warriors-- Fighting for a Cure!
January 31, 2009
Grapevine Mills Mall
I’ll be joining over 2,000 MDA families and friends for the 2009 MDA Stride and Ride. It’s more than a walk- it’s a reunion, an outpouring of support for families living with neuromuscular disease. Last year, we raised nearly $450,000 to fund life-saving research.I’d like to share this experience with you by· Inviting you to walk on my team “Trae’s Warriors”· Asking for your support through a contributionYou may send your donation to me or donate online at https://www.joinmda.org/dfwstride2009/TurnerFam27
This is very personal to me and my family. My half brother passed away Jan. 1999 to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. My brother was my hero; I looked up to him and prayed every day that a cure would be found before the disease took his life. Please help us get a step closer to finding a cure, I pray now that in my lifetime we will see one. I know times are hard right now for everyone but please if you can donate even a dollar it means a lot and is going towards saving these children’s lives. Every little bit counts too! You can also join our team and raise money yourself and walk in memory of my brother. Together we can make a difference!Trae’s Warriors-- Fighting for a Cure!
I am just sitting here in front of the fire writing next weeks lesson plans! I have really enjoyed this last week working with the kids. They are all too cute and eager to learn! The funniest part is to ask them about what certain things are and hearing their answers....For example: One child said Earth was his school and went on and on about that. He thinks Earth was the last school he went too. Another child answered "Jesus" when asked what the Earth was. These kids have really filled me up with so much joy and I am so attached to them. We have had a couple out because of sickness' but hopefully they will all be back and well on Monday and ready for the new lessons!
Today I have just hung out with the boys and given them some personal one on one time. Trae, Austin and I went to go see Bolt at the movie theatre today and they really enjoyed that. Hayden stayed home with Daddy and they had some one on one time! Tommorrow I will go grocery shopping for us and my childcare kiddos!! I also need to get Hayden some long sleeve shirts...he doesn't have very many. The hand me downs are either to small or too big for him... the other boys were in summer clothes in 12 months.
Surprisingly, the boys are enjoying being back at school and seeing their friends. They are both doing so well in school and I couldn't be more proud. They are such good, sweet boys and luckily I have never had a problem with them...not even once!! Knock on wood!!
Yesterday was a tough day for me emotionally. It has been 10 years since my brother, Trae has passed away. Honestly, it seems like maybe a year..... I miss him so much and think of him all the time. The MDA Stride and Ride is coming up and I really enjoy that every year. Last year we raised $3,000 for our team. The boys enjoyed getting involved and are looking forward to it again. Its been hard for my dad all these years and he hasn't ever done the walk with us. He thinks it will be too hard for him....it is really rewarding though. My dad and my entire family are joining us this year. We are "Trae's Warriors" Fighting For A Cure!! In Memory of Trae Hays. My brother was my hero and although I have the most wonderful parents in the world he taught me so much too. I thank God that he was in my life, even for that short time.
I have got to go and update my childcare blog...I am got to stay current on that. God has really blessed me with some wonderful families and children to care for. I love each day and look forward to every week with them.
Ma'Ma- we will be calling you tomorrow....Austin wants to sing you a song!! We love you so much and miss you!!!!
Have a good night!
Today I have just hung out with the boys and given them some personal one on one time. Trae, Austin and I went to go see Bolt at the movie theatre today and they really enjoyed that. Hayden stayed home with Daddy and they had some one on one time! Tommorrow I will go grocery shopping for us and my childcare kiddos!! I also need to get Hayden some long sleeve shirts...he doesn't have very many. The hand me downs are either to small or too big for him... the other boys were in summer clothes in 12 months.
Surprisingly, the boys are enjoying being back at school and seeing their friends. They are both doing so well in school and I couldn't be more proud. They are such good, sweet boys and luckily I have never had a problem with them...not even once!! Knock on wood!!
Yesterday was a tough day for me emotionally. It has been 10 years since my brother, Trae has passed away. Honestly, it seems like maybe a year..... I miss him so much and think of him all the time. The MDA Stride and Ride is coming up and I really enjoy that every year. Last year we raised $3,000 for our team. The boys enjoyed getting involved and are looking forward to it again. Its been hard for my dad all these years and he hasn't ever done the walk with us. He thinks it will be too hard for him....it is really rewarding though. My dad and my entire family are joining us this year. We are "Trae's Warriors" Fighting For A Cure!! In Memory of Trae Hays. My brother was my hero and although I have the most wonderful parents in the world he taught me so much too. I thank God that he was in my life, even for that short time.
I have got to go and update my childcare blog...I am got to stay current on that. God has really blessed me with some wonderful families and children to care for. I love each day and look forward to every week with them.
Ma'Ma- we will be calling you tomorrow....Austin wants to sing you a song!! We love you so much and miss you!!!!
Have a good night!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Life has really been busy lately but I am really enjoying every moment. Hearing about John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son passing away makes you hold your children closer!!! My heart breaks for them and I pray that they find some comfort in the coming years. My life would forever change and honestly I don't know how I would manage losing one of my precious boys.
I am in awe of them everyday. They are full of laughter, smiles and joy. They give that to everyone around them too. There is no greater joy than being blessed as their mother. I get to spend the rest of my life soaking up their radiance. I hope one day they truly know what they mean to me. What they have always meant to me. Tears are filling up my eyes because I am so proud of them. I am so proud of the young men they have become.
I am watching 9 kids now...starting tomm. That includes Hayden and my assistant's child. We are so busy during the day but it is alot of fun! Paul has been super supportive and I really appreciate that. I love being home with my boys and I truly believe it is the most important thing you can do for them. We start lesson's again tomorrow and I am so happy to say my parent's are amazed with my curriculum. The kids will have a FULL, FUN week!
Trae and Austin go back to school tomm. after being off for 2 weeks. I don't think they are too excited about it either??!! Hayden is getting over Pneumonia...his cold didn't get better and turned into the worst. I am happy to say he is on the curve and hasn't run a fever since Friday! He is eating and drinking like crazy too! Poor guy.
Paul has been off for 2 weeks too and I don't think he is excited about going back either....he enjoyed playing golf and getting stuff done around the house. I enjoyed him being around too :)
Still don't have my camera...Paul is supposed to have his dad ship it back to us this week!! I need it! I want to show off the xmas pics. Have a good night!
God Is GOOD!
I am in awe of them everyday. They are full of laughter, smiles and joy. They give that to everyone around them too. There is no greater joy than being blessed as their mother. I get to spend the rest of my life soaking up their radiance. I hope one day they truly know what they mean to me. What they have always meant to me. Tears are filling up my eyes because I am so proud of them. I am so proud of the young men they have become.
I am watching 9 kids now...starting tomm. That includes Hayden and my assistant's child. We are so busy during the day but it is alot of fun! Paul has been super supportive and I really appreciate that. I love being home with my boys and I truly believe it is the most important thing you can do for them. We start lesson's again tomorrow and I am so happy to say my parent's are amazed with my curriculum. The kids will have a FULL, FUN week!
Trae and Austin go back to school tomm. after being off for 2 weeks. I don't think they are too excited about it either??!! Hayden is getting over Pneumonia...his cold didn't get better and turned into the worst. I am happy to say he is on the curve and hasn't run a fever since Friday! He is eating and drinking like crazy too! Poor guy.
Paul has been off for 2 weeks too and I don't think he is excited about going back either....he enjoyed playing golf and getting stuff done around the house. I enjoyed him being around too :)
Still don't have my camera...Paul is supposed to have his dad ship it back to us this week!! I need it! I want to show off the xmas pics. Have a good night!
God Is GOOD!
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