http://aycockj.blogspot.com/About my life as I work toward being everything God would have me be!ennoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:24:35 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com134125noreply@blogger.comnoAbout my life as I work toward being everything God would have me be!http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/11/our-day-so-far-in-pictures.htmlbusy lifepictureshomeschoolingnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:25:56 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-912648084826536548Biggest Brother does school.Bigger brother playing and "teaching" little brothers. ;)Baby brother falls asleep while learning to "crawl" and chewing on his shoe.Mommy puts baby brother to bed.Hope you all are having a blessed day!2009-11-03T11:25:56.300-06:001http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/10/too-wet-to-go-out.htmlfunpicturesnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:12:13 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-8135495697877939061And too cold to play ball.So we sat in the house,We saw that 'H' did not fall.So all we could was toSit!Sit!Sit!Sit!and OH how we liked it.Now 'H' can SIT!!!! :)2009-10-29T11:12:13.820-05:001http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/10/full-of-words-wednesday.htmlbusy lifefunparenting strugglesfriendsnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:27:33 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-5324949941023859484Yes I will have to update on a usually wordless Wednesday with words since my camera is temporarily out of commission!Soccer is going great - still no pics :( 'I' has amazed me at how well he handles the ball. He has great control and speed. We have been undefeated until last night. I was just sure the game would be canceled due to the rain, but NO we played IN the rain!!! The score was 3 -42009-10-14T10:27:33.669-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/09/third-soccer-game.htmlfunparenting strugglesnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:22:38 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-4371983131068296203My two big boys are on the same soccer team and tonight was their third game of the season. They are now 3 - 0!!! 'I' is really showing great progress this year. He really enjoys it. 'K' is a whole other story!! :) He aggravates the stew out of his team mates, his coaches, the other team mates, and even the refs!! I am sure the crowd gets a kick out of it all, but it is driving me crazy!!!! 2009-09-29T22:22:38.896-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/09/music-monday.htmllove of musicprayer requestsnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:16:09 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-4243509801128447409Give Me A Revelation - Third DayI am currently seeking guidance with a health situation and our family has been in the midst of other choices that we may face soon so this song really means a lot to me right now. Not knowing exactly how to best handle any situation provides a time to really test our faith and see just how much we are really willing to "practice what we preach" as followers of 2009-09-28T21:16:09.021-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/09/rip-rocky.htmlsadnesspicturespetsnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:52:01 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-6039447903806748281Today our family lost a good buddy.Rocky was Eric's dog before we were married. I helped him take care of him during the puppy stages and he rode back and forth to Auburn with Eric for three years.He was such a good dog. He was so good with our kids too. It was almost like he knew to be gentle! He was protective of them and he loved for them to pet him. He would go up them and just lay down at 2009-09-24T14:52:01.178-05:004http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/09/pondering.htmlgetting to know menoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:41:30 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-1028768027716309519............to meditate, deliberate, consider.Something I have been doing a lot of lately!!1. I have started reading Crazy Love by Fancis Chan. Oh MY!! This book is awesome. It has left me pondering about God. He is the Creator of the universe (Our universe is HUGE by the way!!! Click HERE for an example.) Yet He loved ME (an extremely tiny speck in His creation) enough to send his Son to 2009-09-10T18:41:30.889-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/08/batman-in-shades-of-blue.htmlpraisebusy lifenoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:40 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-624235723379486835Wow, What a weekend!!! We started it off with a late Friday night visit to the ER after having to call 911 for our little 2 year old. I have a child with Asthma and I consider myself a fairly calm person in the face of an emergency, but seeing my child gasping for breath and turning blue way too quickly sent me into a panic!!! By the time the paramedics arrived he was a lot calmer and was no 2009-08-31T10:00:40.359-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/08/meme-tag-10-favorite-movies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:58:01 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-1116112604710159070Mama Hen tagged me to list my 10 favorite movies. This is a hard one!! I LOVE to watch movies with my hubby. Some of my favorites are favorites for many different reasons!!! SO DON"T JUDGE ME!!!!! :) lol Here goes (in no particular order!!) :Steel Magnolias - Julia Roberts is one of my FAVORITE actresses (as you will definitely be able to tell by my list) but adding in some Sally Fields and 2009-08-24T14:58:01.850-05:002http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/08/typical-homeschool-day-for-us.htmllessons learnedbusy lifehomeschoolingnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:19:37 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-8271182547869776927Homeschool Open House at the Homeschool LoungeI have been "officially" homeschooling for two years now. My oldest is 7 and in the second grade. I have a 5 year old who is in Kindergarten, as well as a tree year old and a 2 year old who are learning preschool stuff. We can't forget my little 4 month old baby who is learning something new every day!! :) I love being with my children everyday 2009-08-20T18:19:37.969-05:005http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/08/finally-resting.htmlblessingslessons learnedpicturesnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:08:31 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-5237016633140601521Little 'H' has been very fussy and restless today. He has finally settled down and is resting in my lap as I relax at the computer for a bit.See how relaxed he is with his little foot kicked up there on my leg. (His big brother just had to be sure and get his foot in the picture too!)Watching him rest in my arms I often catch myself wishing I would take the time to rest in my Father's arms. He 2009-08-12T17:08:31.250-05:001http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/08/camping-update.htmllessons learnedfunnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:27:50 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-2937213533243762618So the boys and Eric "attempted" to camp out last night. It was hilarious. First 'J' and 'L' wanted to come in when 'I' needed his inhaler due to smoke from someone in the neighborhood burning something. Then they decided they wanted to go back out when 'I' went back out. Then they all three came back in about 15 mins. later because 'I' was too hot and he was "hearing things"! Eric and 'K' 2009-08-10T00:27:50.865-05:002http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/08/camping-we-will-go.htmllessons learnedbusy lifefunnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:10:40 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-6487053390938455582Eventually!This is where the boys and I were going to spend the night last night. Then we were going to get up and go to the park and play with some friends. Excitement was everywhere once dad and 'I' got the tent put up. I told them all to get their shoes on before they went out last night after supper. Well, everyone except for 'J' did. You see, 'J' hates to wear shoes and his SS teachers 2009-08-07T19:10:40.684-05:002http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/08/hi-ho-hi-ho-its-back-to-work-we-go.htmlblessingsbusy lifehomeschoolingnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:19:16 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-6896307008121914155We are starting our lessons back this week. We have been on a VERY long break enjoying our newest addition. Now, don't get me wrong, we have still been learning during this break, just not on a "schedule" and not doing any "real" school work. :) So this week we are going for it. I will have a second grader, a kindergartner, and two doing preschool work. It is going to be interesting. I have 2009-08-03T08:19:16.422-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/07/out-to-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:09:48 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-4716315432864693251My wonderful mom kept 4 of my boys so Eric and I could have a nice dinner out. We went to Jim N' Nicks in Trussville. It was so good!! We ordered the dinner for two and baby back ribs were one of the meats we choose! They were so good. The waitress asked us how our "babies" were. We both looked at her to make sure we didn't know her then we realized she was talking about the ribs!!! HAHA!!! 2009-07-31T19:09:48.615-05:002http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/07/it-was-crazy-weekend-saturday-was.htmlgetting to know mebusy lifefunfriendsnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:09:29 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-9127668083081471365It was a crazy weekend!Saturday was the fullest day I have had in quite some time!!! :)1. We all were up way too early!! Then when dad got home from work 'H' and I headed off to a bridal tea with Nanna. My second cousin is getting married in September. I babysat this girl not too long ago - can she really be getting MARRIED!!?? I feel so old. I am so happy for her though. It was so nice to 2009-07-28T19:09:29.096-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/07/wonderfully-beautiful-weather.htmlblessingspraisefunnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:34:32 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-7632053497991205694We have had some wonderfully beautiful weather the past few days. The boys have taken full advantage of it too. Yesterday 'I' had an asthma check up so we didn't get to enjoy it all day, but the moment we got home Eric mowed our backyard then the boys were out there getting as dirty as they possibly could. Their bathwater was practically mud!! ;)I have been spending way too much time being 2009-07-21T15:34:32.816-05:001http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/07/all-is-back-to-normal.htmlblessingspraisebusy lifenoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:48:16 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-2048011928233849331Yesterday I took 'K' back to the doctor for another blood test to make sure all was back to normal. Praise the Lord - it was.We seemed to be really busy yesterday, but we did not get much done!!! It is like this just about every time we have to go to the doctor. So, today we WILL get some stuff accomplished!! :) However, it is hard to tear away from a little man who has just started to "talk" 2009-07-16T07:48:16.787-05:000http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/07/oh-what-joy-it-is-to.htmlpotty trainingblessingspraisenoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:41:45 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-2943178012554957124.......have a three year old who has finally "gotten it"!! Using the potty that is. He went ALL DAY yesterday with NO accidents!! I am one proud momma. :)_________________________________________On another note, can I just say how glad I am to have a nursing cover that really does a wonderful job of actually covering!! Yesterday we were out and about running errands and we stopped at a 2009-07-14T08:41:45.027-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekend-review.htmlbusy lifefunprayer requestsnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:24:50 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-9134098352449433974Friday - woke up to wonderful news that Peter Pan would be coming to visit, got clothes together for clothes share, took clothes to the church and helped out a little, picked up some supper, ate supper, went back to the church to drop off a few hangers and bags, came home and got kiddos in bed, went to bed.Saturday - went to the church to get clothes from the clothes share for my oldest, actually2009-07-13T09:24:50.355-05:001http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/07/today-im-workin-on-de-cluttering-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:14:41 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-6955369292924239662Today I'm workin' on de-cluttering by getting clothes together to take to our church for a Clothes Share Saturday!! We take slightly used clothes that we wish to give away and we get to pick out the same amount of clothes that we may need!! I'm looking forward to it._______________________________________Early morning conversation with a three year old!J - "Mom, Peter Pan is going to come visit2009-07-10T09:14:41.273-05:003http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/07/gentleness-and-de-cluttering.htmlbusy lifefunconfessionsnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:38:25 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-4531879335788853168Long time no blogging!! I have been a little preoccupied and really haven't had much to say.Things are going good around here. 'H' is growing so fast. He is smiling at us and oohing and aahing - it is the most precious of times. :)I have had some emotional/hormonal issues to work through - and I am proud to say that I am doing much better after realizing that I did in fact need to talk about 2009-07-09T15:38:25.615-05:002http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/06/lovely-saturday-morning.htmlfriendsalone timenoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:48:52 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-6488358665298530911Yes, is was raining and not the prettiest of mornings - but still lovely because I got to spend it sipping wonderful coffee with some ladies!! Yes - good girlie conversation!! Now, I am not generally a coffee drinker but let me tell you I absolutely loved me some coffee this morning! Mainly due to the creamer - ALMOND CREAM!! Oh my it was heavenly!!I am so thankful for these times of 2009-06-15T10:48:52.835-05:002http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/06/wordless-wednesday-missing-my-big-boys.htmlpicturesnoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:49:50 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-2454016055178814608They are visiting Granna Martha for the week!2009-06-15T10:49:50.353-05:000http://aycockj.blogspot.com/2009/05/thursday-busy.htmlbusy lifenoreply@blogger.com (Jeanette)Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:51:10 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327501509205827438.post-3846431671151077251Yes today is a busy day! As well as very discombobulated for me! I just had to sit down and cool off a bit. It seems when we have things that "HAVE" to get done, my nerves are shot! I get irritated very easily~ especially when the boys don't do as they are told - more so than usual I should say!! Mainly because there is so much to do in so little time.1) I am "suppose to be" having a yard sale2009-06-15T10:51:10.382-05:002nonadult