Sorry been MIA

Well it has been a while since I have been on here to update. Alot has happened since last..

Rachel who is my 7 year old has been in and out of the hospital with tummy pains off and on. She was admitted to the hospital for 3 days and they did tons of tests on her and found nothing. SO the Dr. wants me to make an appt. with a Ped. Gastro int. to check things out more. She is also just getting over a sinus infection that caused her to have a fever for 5 days.

It is Spring break here now and Rachel is spending the week with my Mom. They love spending time together and it is nice to have a little more quiet here with just Emily. I do miss Rachel though and talk to her at least twice a day. :)

Back in early Feb. I was in the hospital with chest pains. I had to stay the night and they wanted to keep me more but I said no since we have no insurance. I am doing pretty good now. Had to go back in for a stress test and that showed I have Coranary Artery Spasms. They aren't doing anything for them as of yet though and I was praying I could get some insurance but nope I can't, not unless I leave my hubby. Nice huh? Keith's insurance at his job is CRAZY at $800.00 for family and $500.00 for just him and I. There is NO way we could afford that, we are already living pay check to pay check. At least the girls have insurance through the state.

Emily is doing great and is such a smart cookie. She is a total momma's girl though and doesn't want to stay with anyone except me or daddy. We want to put her in preschool in the fall, but not sure she is ready for it yet!? She is being SO stubborn on the whole potty training thing and that is driving me nuts! I am not going to push her though, maybe she is just not ready yet!? Rachel was so easy, and I was hoping Emily would be as well...

Looks like I will be losing my internet again for a while, so back to checking in at the library.

I will update again soon.......

Catch up a bit

Rachel was in the hospital for a few days after Thanksgiving. She had a UTI and has Anxiety, plus growing pains. I feel bad for her, but there is nothing to do for her. My Mom came and stayed with Emily while I stayed with Rachel at the hospital.

Christmas has come and gone and it was boring this year. Rachel was at my Mom's in IL. so we didn't even get to see her on Christmas day. Never will do that again! I miss her SO much! Christmas Eve was spent at Keith's Grandma Mains house and his Aunt made a HUGE scene. It wasn't a good time. Bah!

Just trying to stay healthy and keep everyone healthy as well. Will up date more soon!!

Life

Well life is going well. I wasn't feel too well a few days ago, but seem fine now, just tired. Both girls are doing well and I PRAY it stays that way!

I had my Tupperware party last night and 12 people came! I was so happy. Usually when I have parties people say they will come and then half if even that show up. It was a lot of fun and great to see friends I hadn't seen in a while.

We are really looking forward to Thanksgiving and heading out to my Mom's for a few days. I really miss her and so do the girls.

I REALLY need to get going with Christmas shopping soon. Lake of $$$ really stinks! But the lord will provide I am sure of that!!

Sickness

Rachel was up sick lat Wed. night, so we kept her home from school yesterday and today. She had a fever yesterday but it has gone down today. She seems to be doing better but is still not herself. I am having sinus issues and hope I am not getting sick as well. I pray the baby Emily doesn't get sick either. This whole H1N1 stuff is scary and makes me worry about my family. :(
I will update again soon...

Catching up

Well it's been a while since I posted anything on here. Life has been busy.

Rachel is now in second grade and loves it! She is also in Brownies and Childrens Choir. SO keeps pretty busy. Emily will be 3 in Dec. and is growing like a weed! She is such a smart little cookie too.

I am really torn about this whole H1N1 flu thing and trying to decide if I should get the girls the shot or not? I usually get them the seasonal flu shot. I have been praying about it and still am not sure what to do. I guess when the time is here I will make the choice and pray it's the correct one! Either way it's scary!

I have been having fun baking a lot and trying lots of new recipes. If you have any yummy ones please send them my way! My girls won't eat veggies except for corn and carrots, so I make things with pumpkin a lot. I also make chicken and pork chops a lot as well. SO anything you think I should try would be great!

I will up date more often now that I am back into the swing of things! :)

Spring Break 2009

We have been at my Mom's since 4/5 and have been having fun! Yesterday we all went to Rockford, IL. to The Discovery Center Museum and then for dinner with some relatives at Happy Joes. Here are some pictures I thought I would share..

Addicted to sig tags!

Some of my awesome and talented friends made these sig tags for me and I thought I would show them off a bit! Thanks so much ladies!!