Fun at the Farm Show

Last night Mr. Clean and I decided to take Lany Bug to her first Farm Show. At first i thought she was too young to enjoy herself but I found out later that I was wrong. We met Aunt Nisey and cousin Alexa at CCC so we could car pool. We decided to park in the overflow at Elmerton and ride the shuttle bus down. Laney bug has never been on a bus so her mouth was hanging open and she was in awe of the big yellow thing. She kept saying, "WOW" the whole ride.

We headed over to the food first and had our annual pulled pork sandwich, french fries and of course milk shakes! After we were all full and could hardly move we went to walk off dinner and see the animals.

Laney got to pet a cow but as soon as we went to take a picture she started to cry, so we have no picture of her first cow petting. We then moved on to the pigs. Laney is a pig lover at the tender age of 1 1/2 years old. She has the little people farm set at home and loves the little pig. So she squealed when she saw real live pigs.

And to make the night even better we found the piglets!

As we were heading over to see the horses we came across a pet skunk a man had brought. He was sooo cute and friendly and he loved Laney!

Last but not least we rode the carousel. I wasn't sure how Laney would do but she loved it! The whole time I was praying she wouldn't start to cry and scream and want off because I didn't want to ruin the ride for all the other kids. She did great!

Prayer needs for Mr. Clean

Per TCC's comment on my earlier post I have decided to take her up on that and make a list of specific prayer request for Mr. Clean.

1. He is in the process of applying for several jobs and needs favor because there are several hundred people applying as well. We need higher pay, benefits and medical. I would love to stay home with my children! That has been a desire of mine for quite some time.

2. We are in the process of finishing our basement. Once finished we will have a family room, Laundry room, Master bedroom w/ 2 walk in closets, a bathroom and a kids playroom. We have studded and updated our electrical. There is a few more electrical things that must be done before we can start to hang insulation and then drywall. We have been working on this for a year and a half but took a break over the summer to add a garage and we re-sided our house. So now that the outside work is almost complete we can start back on the basement.

3. Health. Mr. Clean works in construction now and comes home in pain every night. His body has taken a lot over the last three years and it is starting to break him. He comes home with a new injury almost 3 times a week. Please pray for protection over him as he works in high places with lots of power tools.

4. Spiritual growth. He feels as though he has slacked off a bit because of working 2 jobs and trying to remodel before the baby comes. Please pray that a new hunger for the Lord would arise in him once again.

I think that about covers it. We really do appreciate all your prayers and we wouldn't know what to do without them. We are truly blessed to have so many stand beside us in prayer. Love you gals!

It's a BOY!!!

We just got back from our appointment and found out that we are having a boy. Mr. Clean and I are so excited to be having a boy this time. Everything looks great with the baby and with momma so we are really happy. I didn't care what we had as along has the baby was healthy. Mr. Clean had his heart set on a boy this time. God really listens to his prayers. The first time around I wanted a boy and Mr. Clean wanted a girl. I remember him praying at night for a girl and his prayer was answered. This time he said he prayed for a boy and his prayer was answered again. Boy, does that man have favor with God or what. We just wanted to update everyone. Please keep our family in prayer as we try to finish our house in time for the baby. Otherwise he will have to sleep in our room and it is very tiny.

Free Grill

I am so excited that I have to share this blessing. Dan and I had this air purifier that didn't really do what it was supposed to so we decided to take it back to Home Depot and see if they would give us our money back or at least a store credit. They did, even though we had used it. I was shocked and very excited because I now could buy a grill.

I am the griller at my house. Ok, I'm obsessed with grilling and need to attend group meetings! Our grill which was donated to us was 9 years old and it had decided that it wanted to go to grill heaven. Yes, it died. Not only did it die but it decided that it would stop working while I was in the middle of making Mr. Clean Steak and Salmon. I was so mad because I don't like to cook steak or fish on the stove or in the oven.

So, We headed outside to look at the grills and they were on sale big time. I picked out the one I wanted and we still had money left over to buy Mr. Clean a work coat that he has wanted for awhile (he works outside, year round). I was so excited that the whole way home I was singing praises to the Lord for our huge blessing!

When we got home we were looking for food to grill and by we I mean me. If it wasn't 10:15 and I was actually hungry to eat the food I was going to grill then I totally would have. Anywho... I LOVE my new grill and Mr. Clean LOVES being warm so it was a pretty awesome day and we both got blessed!

P.S. Laney Bug was blessed too, she got to go to Home Depot and see all the cool stuff. She loves that place. I swear she is a mini-mr. clean!

I'm so proud!

I was at work the other day asking some of the men what they are getting their wives for Christmas. I was shocked that most of them said that their wives get their own presents, wrap them and put them under the tree. My only response to them at first was "Are you kidding me?" They were all serious and had no clue what their wives tastes were or what to get them.

I have to tell you at that moment I was gleaming with love and admiration for Mr. Clean. He goes out every year and gets me gifts that blow me away. They are what I've wanted as well as surprises. He wraps them himself and puts them under the tree one each day until Christmas.

He surprises me with clothes I would have never picked but look great on me! And this year he let me open one early because he wanted me to use it that day. Can I tell you that my wonderful hubby bought me a new ceramic flat iron for my hair. I talked about getting a new one since I had bought a $9.00 one 2 years ago and it doesn't work that well anymore. I had said that about 6 months ago and he remembered. I was in awe of the simple fact that he listened to me. I also have to add that I am now addicted to straightening my hair.

Does your husband buy you Christmas gifts or do you buy them from him? Please comment and let me know. I am curious to see how many men do their own shopping for Christmas.

VERY INTERESTING STUFF

In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"

The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.

It is impossible to lick your elbow.

The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska

The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $ 16,400

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace.

What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?--------All were invented by women.

At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!

YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2007 when...

1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

Santa Claus is Coming to Sears!

This made me laugh when I read it. I got it from Babytalk magazine.

He'd better watch out
my kid loves to cry
I hope he's got Shout
her butt's never dry
Santa's gonna want to leave town!

She'll suck on his beard
and grab at his cap
she'll drool on his sleeve
then fart in his lap
Santa's gonna want to leave town!

His nightmares when he's sleeping
are all of babes like mine
whan Santa's clock starts beeping
how he hates to rise and shine

Oh, he'd better beware
of pinches and tugs
he'd better take care
or maybe take drugs
Santa's gonna want to leave town!