Old MacDonald had a farm...

The weather may be warm today, but it sure felt like it was officially fall when we went to The Country Pumpkin this afternoon!! It's an adorable little farmers market that has tons of produce, some baked goods, a small ice cream parlor and best of all...a petting zoo!!! Life just couldn't be any better for Maddy!! Actually, Sarah seemed to enjoy the animals too...and she loved climbing around on the HUGE pile of pumpkins out front!!

Another Prayer Request...

Yikes...I seem to have some crazy bad news to pass along an awful lot these days huh? Michelle called me this morning with some terrible news. Holly and Keith Powell lived one house over from us in Fort Sill and their house burned down last night. They are a wonderful family with lots of kids...seven to be exact...ranging in age from less than a year to 17. They lived one house over from us on Upton Road in a lovely huge seven bedroom home with balconies that surrounded the whole house on both floors. Thankfully all the kids and family are safe, but apparently everything was lost in the fire. Michelle said a group of soldiers in the barracks across the street were out drinking late last night. They saw the fire on the porch of the Powells house and starting beating on all the houses doors warning everyone to get out. If you've ever been to OK, you are aware the wind never blows gently across the plains...it blows so hard it can literally knock small children over. Well the wind was blowing and the fear was that the fire would spread domino like down the street. Turned out the wind was blowing front to back and the only thing that was effected by secondary fire was the Powell's backyard. The houses next door to the fire had all the windows blown out...that happened to be Shasta's house...but that isn't bad considering the alternative. So anyhow...I just wanted to send a quick message to ask for some prayers if you are inclined! The Powells have a very strong faith and I guess as they were standing there in their jammies and literally nothing else Holly said she and Keith started with nothing and they could always start over with nothing...they would be fine. She is an amazing woman!! Amazing or not...I know she can use all the help she can get!! I'll keep you updated as Michelle keeps me updated!! Once again...sure does make you stop and be grateful for everything you've been blessed with huh?

My Girlys!!

Well...once again, not too much to say...but I had to add these pictures of my girlys!! They are too adorable not to post!!

The first is Maddy in her Hanna Andersson adorable little outfit that Mommy won on Ebay...okay, technically I didn't "win" it, as I paid plenty, but seeing her in it is worth every cent!! I could eat her up!! Especially with the matching Converse Chuck high tops!!

Second is Sarah Beara with her piggy tails. Her hair is getting to that in between stage where it really need some work. So today I got out the rubber bands and did it ever do the trick!! Is she a cutie patootie or what?!? And notice how she's chunking out!! I love it that she finally has those cute little pudgy cheeks!! It's about time she got some baby fat going!!


The final picture is Maddy posing with her pony tails and Sarah looking at her like, "Are you nuts????" I love it!!


Again, not a lot to post other than pictures, but I can speak for Gigi and Pa when I say the pictures are really the best part of the postings anyway!! LOL

Have a great weekend!! Everyone keep your fingers crossed for us...Daddy is connecting the water/ice thingy on the front of the fridge. That involves cutting a hole in the wall and connecting the water hose on the fridge to the bathroom water pipe...hummmmm...I'll let you know how that works!! LOL


And PS Michelle...I finally found a little place in Fredericton that sells Kathy's. They are starting at $90!! Yikes!!!!!! The man who runs the kiosk...yep, it's not even an actual store, it's a kiosk...and I had a 10 minute conversation on the lack of style here in New Brunswick!! Jeff said he had no idea how I could talk to some man about purses for that long...oh how he underestimates me!! And I LOVE the new patchwork Kathy with black, white and rose colors....TOOOOO CUTE!!!! I can't wait to hit TJ Maxx at Christmas!!! Just thought you'd appreciate that story!!

A little Sarah Beara to brighten your day!!

Just thought I'd add a couple of pictures that are sure to make you smile!! How can you not?!?!?!

If only we could all have so much fun "walking" around a coffee table!!

Smile and enjoy the rest of your day!! XXOOO Sarah Beara

Fear not, we are still alive and well....

Yep, I am fully aware of just how long it's been since I blogged!! LOL I just haven't seem to have the initiative to sit down and do it. I wish I could tell you I was far too busy, but that wouldn't be true...unless mindless surfing the net about Big Brother 8 counts as busy!! I am trying to settle into the swing of things and I'm anxiously awaiting visits from Gigi and Pa and Tracy! It's nice to have something exciting to look forward too!!



Maddy has started school and she loves it!! I couldn't be more thrilled!! It is a complete turn around from last year. She gets up in the morning with no complaints, eats her breakfast and can't wait to get to the bus stop. I was worried sick about starting her in French immersion...needlessly. Children never cease to amaze me. She is like a little sponge soaking up everything Mr. Roy says. She came home yesterday and told me in french that she was a girl with blond hair and blue eyes and she loves horses. All that was said with no apparent shyness to speak in a completely unfamiliar language and with wonderful pronunciation!! Wow!! I am keeping my fingers crossed that she continues on this path!! The picture is her first day of school with her new best friend Allie. She sits with Allie on the bus. They take turns sitting by the window...because that's what best friends do!

The second set of pictures is Sarah sitting in the bottom of the computer desk while I mindlessly surf Big Brother 8!! LOL It's her favorite spot to hang out. I even put a basket of toys next to the desk trying to distract...no way!! She just likes to sit there and play with cord for my mouse. I'll be surfing away and all of a sudden my mouse will fly out of my hand and I'll hear Sarah's little giggle under the desk. That's my girl!!

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!!