Family Pictures

I know that I have a few friends that do AWESOME photography and well they are SO AWESOME that I can NEVER get them when they aren't so busy;)

That is Ok because my cousin started playing around with photography just as a little hobby and now it's starting to become more than that. She has been doing mostly this eccentric pieces with plants and buildings, but I asked her if she would like to do a few of our family. I know it's now like taking a picture of a beautiful flower that will hold still for ya and not look away, but she said "YEAH". So Saturday that is what we did. We started at Main Street with just some candid shots. It felt like we were FAMOUS with her chasing us down the sidewalk with a camera snapping away. It was FUN, though!!! Then we headed over the park to do some posey pictures. Then the girls' pictures with their tutus and angel wings.

Here are some previews that she posted on her Facebook. I can't wait to see more.

She caught this picture of Izabelle beside Matt's truck
This is Izabelle, again...This is prolly me chasing her to get wings on.

My lil ANGELS:)

Until Next Time...

God Bless

Jess

Just an Update.

Haven't been up to much the last couple of days, sorry no pictures today!!! Friday afternoon Matt left to go to 2 tractor pulls over the weekend and didn't get home until 1:30 Sunday morning. The girls and I just hung around the house on Friday and Saturday my sister and I had a yard sale. I was hoping to get rid of everything but no such luck, so Goodwill and Once Upon A Child here we come. I might wait until a certain blogger finds out what she is having next week (you know who you are) because I have a TON of girlie clothes for her (fingers crossed that it is a girl).hehehe. But it will be blessing either way:) I still have some 6-18 months of girl clothes as well as spring 0-6 months (as well as shoes), so if you know of anyone that has a girl around that age and in need of some clothes just leave a comment.

Saturday night we went out to my mom and dad's to visit. The girls' went to feed my brother's kitty Coco, although Coco is not a very good name for a BOY which they found out at the vet's last week. Then we came back and petted the horses and feed them carrots. They really enjoy the horses. Jake even was kissing on Grace, which she thought was GROSS!! I don't blame her.

Sunday we all got up and went to church, while daddy went to a Bowshot. It wasn't a very good church day. I had to take Izabelle out about a dozen times for screaming or talking really LOUD. She just wasn't feeling it. I felt so embarassed, just because I felt like everyone was staring at me, UGH!!! I so don't like that feeling. But I knew that if I didn't do it, then Izabelle would not get the message that we are suppose to be quiet in church. Sunday was also the day I signed up for the 3-4 years' Sunday School Class. I am excited, Greta is going to help me too. I figured that since Grace would be in class that this will benefit me and Izabelle to go to Sunday School class too. I have so much to learn and I believe that this will help me be more patient and enjoy teaching these adorable kids about Jesus. I am also hoping that Matt goes to the Adult Sunday School class so that he can take some notes on the lessons. I am excited about this new learning adventure. After Sunday School, the girls and I went to KFC for some yummy popcorn chicken. Then it was off to take some naps (again my favorite past time, I LOVE TO SLEEP).
Sunday night we headed to Matt's parents' for pizza and visiting. Izabelle was Kaycee's shadow, she was right behind her the whole time...I am thinking she was missing her Kaycee. Grace went with Memaw to get the pizza and she loved that she got to do this. We missed Greta, Rob, and B, but we were glad to hear that they had fun camping over the weekend.

Monday consisted of cleaning my VERY DIRTY house and I believe Izabelle and I got most of it cleaned. We even went to get mums, went to the bank, and got some milk. So I was happy that we got alot accomplished, probably because I didn't nap while Izabelle was napping. I really need to stop that habit!!!!!

On another topic Dance...Grace starts dance the first week of October...We were late in signing up because she didn't know whether of not to do dance or gymnastics, but at the end of it all she choose dance (it was all of her decision). The Vikettes will begin practices soon, should have started sooner, but their coach has alittle disorder called procrastination. I am hoping to get dance practice set up for next week. Wish me luck.

Have a GREAT WEEK everyone!!!

Until Next Time...

Jess

15 Minutes of Fame...And we missed it.

Some of you have read the Robinson's Blog about the Baby Video Monitor Warning, if you have not here is the scoop:

Last week I got a text from Leah asking if we had a Baby Video Monitor, me thinking that she was asking if I had one for sale because of the yard sale coming up (this SATURDAY), I texted her back saying I did and that I was still using it. She texted me back saying that she meant that they had one but they could see someone's elses child and they thought it might be Izabelle (kinda felt embarassed), so I asked her what the child was doing and she said that she had pigtails and was screaming in her crib. That would be her, not that I was neglecting her or anything but we have been having a hard time getting her to fall asleep on her own as of late.

So, I went into Izabelle's room and turned off the monitor. Then Leah called me. At first we thought it was funny that they could see her, but then after awhile and I got talkin to Matt about it I thought it was really creepy. We never had any issues with our monitor except for an occasional static when the phone rang, but seeing other people through it we have never. I am glad it was Leah and Joe and not some creepy pervert.

Never thought anything of the situation after that until I missed a call from a number I didn't know right off the bat, it wasn't until Leah emailed me saying that NEWS25 out of Evansville just interviewed her and is featuring a story about the Baby Monitor and they tried to contact us to get our side of the story UGH!!!! We were not home, we were working. UGH, we missed our 15 minutes of FAME!!! But our house did make it into the story, hehe. I guess this is just another reason for me to be a stay at home mom, you never know when FAME will knock on your door;)

But in ALL seriousness, as a mother I would never want someone looking at my childern in a private setting ever, so I don't think I will ever use that monitor again.

I do need to say this that I am glad that Leah brought this story to life because I never would have thought that somone could have been watching my child.

Also, I am just kidding about the fame part, there will always be a part of me that would love to be famous, but that also comes with a price that I don't think I am willing to pay for.

Here is the link of Leah's interview, she did a great job:

http://www.news25.us/global/category.asp?c=164155&clipId=&topVideoCatNo=160919&topVideoCatNoB=164126&topVideoCatNoC=124443&topVideoCatNoD=111254&topVideoCatNoE=143820&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=4130279&flvUri=&thirdpartymrssurl=

Until Next Time

God Bless

Almost Famous;)

Jess

Trot Festivities

What a wonderful weekend we had at the Turkey Trot, the weather was PERFECT for trotting;) We headed to the Trot on Thursday after I got off work for supper and to enjoy the Tractor Pulls (Daddy was the flag man). But once we got there, got our food & started to eat the girls decided they needed to use the bathroom, and not the wonderful porcelain thrones we are so custom to using but the Porta Potties, GROSS! Of Course they ran to the potties before I got our food packed up and in the stroller to get them. Nothing like smearing your children with anti-bacterial gel before eating. But after all that they were no longer interested in eating and we headed to the bleachers to catch the end of the Turkey Race.
By Friday I didn't know if I could tackle another night at the Turkey Trot, but Matt was with me, so we joined forces and had a GREAT Night. We started off at the camper to enjoy supper with Matt's family, then headed to the Trot for rides. We got our bracelets, although Izabelle was TERRIFIED of the bracelet, so we had to put it in her belt loop behind her. Poor Girl, she is terrified of public restrooms and no fair ride bracelets. Anyway, Grace meant up with a friend of hers to ride rides, while Iz and I went with Greta, B, and Kaycee. Izabelle made it through the 4 rides that were acceptable for her and that was enough for her. We meant up with Grace, Hailey, and Matt to watch Grace.
Grace rode to new rides now that she is tall enough...The teacups (or whatever it was) and the Scrabbler (she loved this ride). She had a blast with Hailey that is forsure. After the rides we headed back to the camper. Grace and Hailey continued their fun by going to and from each others' campers, while I got Izabelle ready for bed. We sat by the fire until she fell asleep, so Matt and I took Izabelle home, while Grace spent the night with Memaw.
Saturday was pretty much laid back, we stayed home until about 5, went and got my cousin Jacy to come with us back to the camper, had supper, the kids played on the playground, rode the golf carts, visited, saw some blogger friends (I saw some throughout the whole weekend), and just had a good time with the family. Matt and I took the girls home around 8ish for bed (Jacy watched them) so that Matt and I could have some adult time at the Turkey Trot. We had a good time seeing people we haven't seen in a while and talking to friends that we do see often.
Sunday, we went to church and back to the Trot for lunch and Pig Wrestling. Izabelle didn't like the pigs, Grace liked watching the teams gett muddy and trying to get the pig into the tire. We asked her if she wanted to do this next year and she said "No way". She did end up getting muddy, no harm done, Mommy just had to soak it for a while. By the 3rd or 4th team we were ready to go home. Miss Iz wasn't having it and was ready for a nap. Which was fine with me because Mommy needed one too:) Then later on we headed to the Truelove's for Small Groups, which is a blast.
Here are some pictures of our weekend at the Trot:

Grace and her friend Hailey

Izabelle on the Swings Iz chasing B
Mommy and Our Lil Lady
Grace and Hailey on the Turnie Thing

Hailey and Grace on the SCRAMBLERMiss Grace

Until Next Time

God Bless

Jess

Ready for the Turkey Trot

So not much going on in our household, well besides getting yard sale stuff together (which will be next weekend). Matt & his dad went to a tractor pull in Delaware(sp??), Ohio...not sure were that is at, but it's far away. They left Friday afternoon and came home after church on Sunday. I don't think they did too hot, since Matt didn't really go into much detail about the pull itself.
The girls' and I just hung out the whole weekend. We met up with Patty and the girls' (& their guys) on Friday at the camper for some fun. We got there a little early, so the girls' and I played at the park. One of Grace's classmate was two campers down, so they were back forth to each other's campers. It was fun to watch Grace interact with a new friend, which happens to be a classmate of mine when I was in school. Izabelle and B were playing so good and I am so glad that they are starting to interact more with each other. Saturday we didn't do to much either, actually I really don't know what we did. We went to get dog food and when we got back Grace brought up a surprise convo, here is what was said.

Grace: "Mom, you need to get pregnant".

Me: thinking to myself, WHAT!

Me to Grace: "What makes you say that?"

Grace: "Well if you are in the hospital having a baby we would live you alone".

Me: Laughing to myself. Kids say the darnest things:0)

I guess she could tell that my nerves were starting to get shot by the end of the day.

When Matt got home from the tractor pull we were excited to see him and he never left his side. We sure did miss our man, Daddy Matt (according to Izabelle). I am sure he loved having all his girls surrounding him.

This week we are looking forward to the Turkey Trot. This is always a special time for me, because when Kenney Chesney was at the Turkey Trot back in '96 or '97 I told my cousin about Matt and that I had a crush on him (blushing). Now 11 some years later we are taking our children to the Trot, Ahhh, sweet. I know right? So, we will be enjoying the Turkey races, rides, family fun at the camper, mud volleyball, & pig wrestling.

Until Next Time

God Bless

Jess

DECLUTTERING = YARD SALE!!!!

DECLUTTERING!!!!

That is what I did this weekend, which means it is time for a YARD SALE!!!

Items that we are selling:

*Women's clothing: Size 5-10(pants), S-L tops

Women's Shoes: Size 6-7

*Men's Clothing: Shirt Size M-L

Jeans/Shorts: 32"-34"

*Children (Girls): 2-5T

*Newborn-Toddler (Girls): (0-24Months)

*Children, Toddler, Newborn shoes

(Name Brand for most of the clothing)

*Boys Clothes (sizes I am not sure)

*Infant Toys & Children Toys

*Plenty of Misc.

Some BIG items:

*Video Camera: about 6 years old, but we probably used it 3 years out of the 6 (asking $25 for it, it does work)

*Children's Outdoor Wicker Furniture (Child Not For Sale) (asking $160)

Dresser w/Mirror asking for $50.

I am hoping to get everything out and ready by this weekend or the next weekend, but feel free to contact me at jessgingerich@hotmail.com for early bird shopping.

Oh, yeah...EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!!

Jess

Lil Bit of This & Lil Bit of That

Since Grace's birthday party day, Sunday we just did the usual, church, home for lunch and nap while Matt went to a bowshoot (let the season begin:I). When Matt got home we headed outside for a bike ride. We bought one of those bike strollers for Izabelle can tag along with us (best investment, ever). It's fun listening to Izabelle just chatting away while Daddy (or Mommy) doing all the work. The other day she was just saying "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, go this way, it fun". Grace is having fun riding her bike along with Mom and Dad. She had learned that she can coast, that way she can rest her legs. We are trying to work ourselves where we can ride to Matt's mom and dads'. We will see if that happens. That is some of my fondest memories when me, my brother & sister would ride our bikes to my grandparents' farm, while mom and dad drove the tractors.
After our bike ride we got ready to head over to some friends' house for some much needed visit. We had a blast.

You know how you can hear a song and just start singing it and it will be in your head for the rest of the day. Well Izabelle has been singing this song since she heard it back in July and vacation bible school. She sings "SonRock Kids Camp", she sings it fast, slow, and even in opera style. It's hilarous. It is usually out of no where. While she walking down the hallway, eating, playing with toys, you hear "SonRock Kids Camp". Since then we have been catching her repeating other songs. Well yesterday when Matt's cell rang we hear her repeat the song "God is Great, Beer is Good, People are Crazy", I guess this is some country song that Matt likes. Then I hear on the way out to my parents' her singing along to the song "That's not my name" or whatever it is. Hilarious. I need to try and get her on video.

Oh, yeah. Yesterday I picked Grace up from school early to get her shots. She thought she was getting out of school early, not knowing that mommy was taking her to get her shots. She wasn't too happy, but it did make her feel alittle better that Izabelle had to get hers too, until she learned that she had to get 3 and Izabelle just 1. That wasn't fair she thought. Well, I know that we all don't like to get shots, but we pretty much had to hold Miss Grace down to get the alcohol on her. She's a strong lil booger. They did get candy necklaces for their pain that they endured. Poor Grace was still complaining of her legs hurting this morning. I am sure they stopped hurting once they were out at recess.

Well that was enough of This and That.

Have a Wonderful Day.

God Bless

Jess