For your entertainment...Izabelle's first dance performance.
Oh, watch out for her break dancing skills.
Enjoy:)
Monday, January 26, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Performance By the Vikettes
Last Saturday was the B-R vs. Loogootee game and Boy was it a good game (from what I heard). I was kind of busy making sure that the Vikettes were ready for their big number.
We were joined by members of the Band playing "Fresh Trash"...they performed this number with trash cans (hence the title "Fresh Trash"). We only had about 2 practices with the band. It was a little different to hear the song live compared to the CD we had. About 1/2 way through they speed up just a tad, but I think it was actually better faster than what we had practiced before. Thanks to the everyone that participated in that.
The other half of the dance was a hip hop number...it was completely different from what we did the first half. We wanted something that everyone liked. We only had about 2 practices for the girls to learn and they did AWESOME!!!
Did I tell you how proud I am of these girls, they really worked 100% on these dances. I never heard a negative word or bad attitude from them, they are very much have a "let's do this" attitude.
Now for you Entertainment The Vikettes:
My Montage 1/22/09
Until Next time...
God Bless...
Jess
We were joined by members of the Band playing "Fresh Trash"...they performed this number with trash cans (hence the title "Fresh Trash"). We only had about 2 practices with the band. It was a little different to hear the song live compared to the CD we had. About 1/2 way through they speed up just a tad, but I think it was actually better faster than what we had practiced before. Thanks to the everyone that participated in that.
The other half of the dance was a hip hop number...it was completely different from what we did the first half. We wanted something that everyone liked. We only had about 2 practices for the girls to learn and they did AWESOME!!!
Did I tell you how proud I am of these girls, they really worked 100% on these dances. I never heard a negative word or bad attitude from them, they are very much have a "let's do this" attitude.
Now for you Entertainment The Vikettes:
My Montage 1/22/09
Until Next time...
God Bless...
Jess
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
My True Color...Blonde
It has been a couple of days since I have posted anything and I can't believe I am going to post about this, but I did tell Matt this was "TOTALLY" Blog worthy. Just a good for a laugh, just one:) I will post more at a later date (especailly the video of the Vikettes performance at the BR vs. Loogootee game, which they did a great job).
I have been off of work for a couple of days and my mom called me to come and clean her house on Friday. I took the kids to the babysitter and I headed out to their house. Well instead of taking the highway, I decided to just cross the high way (the road across from Odon/Cannelburg road), you know the road, the one with all the coal trucks.
Well, I saw something in the distance what seemed small enough for me to stradle, since there were coal buckets coming, I could not dodge this. So, I did my best to miss it, but instead I think it nipped my tire and hit the bottom of the van. So, I pulled onto Old Hwy 50 and checked my tires, no damage, so I decided to take a look underneath. And what did I discover, fluid flowing from somewhere. I touched the ground and smelled the fluid (I know, gross) and it was gas. So, I tried to call Matt, no answer, so I called Jake and he said he would come and check it out. Well, at that point the gas was coming out alittle more, so I pulled into the next driveway, so it wouldn't be anyone's way. And Jake took me back to the shop.
Matt was there and I was so SCARED to tell him what had happened, because I figured it would get mad. To my SURPRISE, he wasn't, so we left to go back to the van for him to check the damage himself. The first thing that came out of his mouth. "WHAT DID YOU HIT????"...Um, it looked like some kind of wood, but I think it was metal. Oh, my!!!! There was a BIG dent in the gas tank. So, we called Kevin to see what if we could get it in to get fixed and had the wrecker to pick it up.
Below are the pictures of my poor van being hoisted up on the wrecker:
Poor Girl
You really can't see him, but Matt is in the drivers seat. Being Silly.
So, the van will be in the shop for maybe throughout this week and possibly next week, depending when the part (the gas tank) will get here.
I have been off of work for a couple of days and my mom called me to come and clean her house on Friday. I took the kids to the babysitter and I headed out to their house. Well instead of taking the highway, I decided to just cross the high way (the road across from Odon/Cannelburg road), you know the road, the one with all the coal trucks.
Well, I saw something in the distance what seemed small enough for me to stradle, since there were coal buckets coming, I could not dodge this. So, I did my best to miss it, but instead I think it nipped my tire and hit the bottom of the van. So, I pulled onto Old Hwy 50 and checked my tires, no damage, so I decided to take a look underneath. And what did I discover, fluid flowing from somewhere. I touched the ground and smelled the fluid (I know, gross) and it was gas. So, I tried to call Matt, no answer, so I called Jake and he said he would come and check it out. Well, at that point the gas was coming out alittle more, so I pulled into the next driveway, so it wouldn't be anyone's way. And Jake took me back to the shop.
Matt was there and I was so SCARED to tell him what had happened, because I figured it would get mad. To my SURPRISE, he wasn't, so we left to go back to the van for him to check the damage himself. The first thing that came out of his mouth. "WHAT DID YOU HIT????"...Um, it looked like some kind of wood, but I think it was metal. Oh, my!!!! There was a BIG dent in the gas tank. So, we called Kevin to see what if we could get it in to get fixed and had the wrecker to pick it up.
Below are the pictures of my poor van being hoisted up on the wrecker:
The dent in the gas tank...It should be straight across but you can see the BIG U in the middle
Starting to load her up.
Poor Girl
You really can't see him, but Matt is in the drivers seat. Being Silly.So, the van will be in the shop for maybe throughout this week and possibly next week, depending when the part (the gas tank) will get here. For now, me and the girls will be driving Daddy's Truck.
Oh, I am taking donations for the Blonde Fund...Just in case I show my true colors again...Just kidding:)
Until Next Time...
God Bless...
Jess
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Forgot to Mention about Izabelle's Misfortunes
Oh my...I can't believe I didn't post about Izabelle's misfortunes this past week. Last Tuesday, Memaw watched the girls while Matt and I went to the ball game. When got back to Memaw's I tried to upload the video of the dance, so that Memaw could watch it, when we heard Kaycee and Matt shouting "She's throwing up"...What??? Who??? We run in and Izabelle is just standing there getting sick (Sorry Memaw about the carpet). Remind you that she was just fine a minute ago, laughing, running around, and being herself. So, I ran her to the bathroom, stripped her close off and cleaned her off. Memaw of course had extra pjs, so we put those on her and waited to see if she was going to do it again before putting her in the van. I figured we were going to be up for the rest of the night, but to my surprise after rocking her to sleep, she slept throughout the night. Weird, uh????
Then on Wednesday, Matt came home to get something, so he came in to say "hi" to me and Izabelle (Grace was at Preschool). Well, I went to the bathroom and I heard a thump and a cry. Came out and Izabelle fell and busted her mouth. She was fine after a Hello Kitty ice pack was applied to her lip.
Wednesday Night (I know what else could happen) while I was at dance practice, I went to check my phone during break and heard it ringing. It was Matt...Here is what was said:
Me: Hey, What's up???
Matt: You need to get home!
Me: Why?? What Happened??
Matt: Just come home, Izabelle fell out of bed!
Me: Okay, be there soon.
Me to the Vikettes: I have to go home, Izabelle fell out of the bed...practice alittle more and you can go home.
At this point I thought she fell out of our bed. So, I rushed home (trying not to exceed the speed limit to much).
Ran inside into our bedroom and say Matt laying in bed with Izabelle fast asleep on his chest.
First, thought was wake her up, if she fell on her head she might have a concussion.
So, I picked her up, which of course she started to cry...
I asked Matt what had happened and he said:
I put her in her crib (wait she was in her crib) and I went back to our room to watch TV with Grace and I heard a loud "THUMP"...Ran to Izabelle's room and she was standing outside her crib.
At this point I was kind of getting nervous, so I sat Izabelle on the counter and started to look her over. No bumps or bruises on her head...She was following my fingers...No bruises or crying when I checked the rest of her body. Which turned to giggles when I got to her tickle spots. So, I knew she was fine. I rocked her to sleep and she slept all night.
Thursday Night: What else??? She woke up with a cough (I posted about this in my last post) in the middle of the night, we stayed awake and played for 2 1/2 hours and went back to bed. Then Friday morning we went to the Dr.'s Nurse Practioner and she has the Croup Virus (after 3 days of antibiotic she is fine).
Sunday: I swear, I am not neglecting my childern...us girls are not that graceful...ask Matt, we are always tripping or running into something (we blame our imaginary dog for tripping us). Anyway, we are getting ready to go to Nana and Papaw's she slips and hits her head on the corner of a wall. Gets a goose egg (not big) on her noogin, along with a tiny bruise. Mommy to the rescue with lots of hugs and kisses.
Then later in the afternoon she throws a HUGE fit and I try to pick her up and she does the "stiff, straight out" move, I lose the grip and back she goes against the toy box. After a few "SCREAMS", she is fine when our HEROS Papaw, Grant, and Daddy rescue us with what else, FOOD, with our favorite of course, PIZZA and breadsticks. So, that made it all better.
As for this week, we have been injury free, she still has a lingering cough, but all is well.
Now for Grace and Matt, they both have colds, so hopefully it will run its course with no problems.
Until Next Time...
God Bless...
Jess
Then on Wednesday, Matt came home to get something, so he came in to say "hi" to me and Izabelle (Grace was at Preschool). Well, I went to the bathroom and I heard a thump and a cry. Came out and Izabelle fell and busted her mouth. She was fine after a Hello Kitty ice pack was applied to her lip.
Wednesday Night (I know what else could happen) while I was at dance practice, I went to check my phone during break and heard it ringing. It was Matt...Here is what was said:
Me: Hey, What's up???
Matt: You need to get home!
Me: Why?? What Happened??
Matt: Just come home, Izabelle fell out of bed!
Me: Okay, be there soon.
Me to the Vikettes: I have to go home, Izabelle fell out of the bed...practice alittle more and you can go home.
At this point I thought she fell out of our bed. So, I rushed home (trying not to exceed the speed limit to much).
Ran inside into our bedroom and say Matt laying in bed with Izabelle fast asleep on his chest.
First, thought was wake her up, if she fell on her head she might have a concussion.
So, I picked her up, which of course she started to cry...
I asked Matt what had happened and he said:
I put her in her crib (wait she was in her crib) and I went back to our room to watch TV with Grace and I heard a loud "THUMP"...Ran to Izabelle's room and she was standing outside her crib.
At this point I was kind of getting nervous, so I sat Izabelle on the counter and started to look her over. No bumps or bruises on her head...She was following my fingers...No bruises or crying when I checked the rest of her body. Which turned to giggles when I got to her tickle spots. So, I knew she was fine. I rocked her to sleep and she slept all night.
Thursday Night: What else??? She woke up with a cough (I posted about this in my last post) in the middle of the night, we stayed awake and played for 2 1/2 hours and went back to bed. Then Friday morning we went to the Dr.'s Nurse Practioner and she has the Croup Virus (after 3 days of antibiotic she is fine).
Sunday: I swear, I am not neglecting my childern...us girls are not that graceful...ask Matt, we are always tripping or running into something (we blame our imaginary dog for tripping us). Anyway, we are getting ready to go to Nana and Papaw's she slips and hits her head on the corner of a wall. Gets a goose egg (not big) on her noogin, along with a tiny bruise. Mommy to the rescue with lots of hugs and kisses.
Then later in the afternoon she throws a HUGE fit and I try to pick her up and she does the "stiff, straight out" move, I lose the grip and back she goes against the toy box. After a few "SCREAMS", she is fine when our HEROS Papaw, Grant, and Daddy rescue us with what else, FOOD, with our favorite of course, PIZZA and breadsticks. So, that made it all better.
As for this week, we have been injury free, she still has a lingering cough, but all is well.
Now for Grace and Matt, they both have colds, so hopefully it will run its course with no problems.
Until Next Time...
God Bless...
Jess
Monday, January 12, 2009
What a Blessed Weekend
Where do I start...I guess I will start with last Thursday. Thursday afternoon Matt and his dad left for a 2 day tractor pull in Columbus, Ohio. Leaving us girls at home. Usually we would end up shopping or buying something (when the boss is away the mouse will play), but instead we just stayed home. Thursday night, Grace had dance class, so when we got home it was baths and bed time. Which Grace was really happy to be able to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed, since Dad was gone. Izabelle started coughing Thursday night, and it wasn't a clear your throat cough, more like a barking cough and of course she woke up at midnight and didn't go back to sleep until 2:30am.
So, when we woke up that morning she was still coughing and started to run a low grad temp. So, a quick call to the doctor, we dropped Grace off at preschool and off to the doctor's we went. The nurse practitioner saw Izabelle and said she had the Croup virus and gave us a prescription to take the next 3 days.
What a good start to the weekend without Daddy? So, after that we went to get Grace, fill the prescription and did a little bit of shopping, we were headed home for lunch and naps. The rest of Friday was just resting, playing, and movies. Friday night my mom and dad and cousin Jayce came over for a quick visit. My mom's uncle is in the hospital with a blood infection and pneumonia (please say a quick prayer for healing).
Saturday, we went to pick Jayce up and she watched the girls while I went to dance practice. Then I took her home, hoping that the car ride would put the girls fast to sleep. Well Grace was still wide awake and Izabelle fell asleep, but as soon as I pulled in the garage she was wide awake and wouldn't go back to sleep. At this point, I was really tired and ready for a nap, but that didn't happen. Which is fine. So, with Izabelle being sick, she really wanted mommy at her side the whole time. By time bedtime came around I was ready for much needed sleep.
Oh, Matt did pretty good on Friday at his tractor pull, came in 11th out of 100 some tractors in the pro stock category. He did go out of bounds with the other tractor, so he was disqualified:( Then Saturday he placed again in the super stock category:) He came in 3rd in the finals and got a plaque and money...GO Matt!!!
Matt got home Saturday night at midnight...I think. I was so dazed that I didn't even know he showed me his plaque. Poor thing thought I was mad at him.
Oh, did I mention that I needed my rest, because Sunday was the big day...My baptism.
Yup, Sunday was my baptism and three others. I know you all were praying for my nerves and I was okay, until I got up there and the mic went into my hands. My paper was shaking, my voice quivering, and I don't even know if anyone was able to really hear my testimony or not (I think I was more nervous Sunday, then at my wedding). But after all that was over (speaking portion), I felt a peace coming over me. Whew!!! Shawn then asked the group various questions, then the baptism (during this time, Shawn prayed for us and Chris poured water in his hands and Shawn released the water on top of our heads) The whole experience of its self was truly amazing. I felt so loved and blessed. Once everyone was finished, then Shawn had the congregation stand to welcome us as a member of the church.
If I missed something, I am truly sorry, I was in such awe, that I don't think I know everything that went on.
After church they had a receiving line, for the members to congratulate and welcome us to the church. I felt so loved and blessed to have all these wonderful people welcoming me, with open arms and love. Words can't express how I felt. I am glad to be part of such a wonderful family.
We headed home and I took somewhat of a nap (I ended up with a bad headache), then it was off to my parents house, this was my dad's weekend off, so we were able to visit longer than usual. Also, Amanda came up from Evansville to see us all. So, we couldn't resist the visit with her.
Until Next Time...
God Bless...
Jess
So, when we woke up that morning she was still coughing and started to run a low grad temp. So, a quick call to the doctor, we dropped Grace off at preschool and off to the doctor's we went. The nurse practitioner saw Izabelle and said she had the Croup virus and gave us a prescription to take the next 3 days.
What a good start to the weekend without Daddy? So, after that we went to get Grace, fill the prescription and did a little bit of shopping, we were headed home for lunch and naps. The rest of Friday was just resting, playing, and movies. Friday night my mom and dad and cousin Jayce came over for a quick visit. My mom's uncle is in the hospital with a blood infection and pneumonia (please say a quick prayer for healing).
Saturday, we went to pick Jayce up and she watched the girls while I went to dance practice. Then I took her home, hoping that the car ride would put the girls fast to sleep. Well Grace was still wide awake and Izabelle fell asleep, but as soon as I pulled in the garage she was wide awake and wouldn't go back to sleep. At this point, I was really tired and ready for a nap, but that didn't happen. Which is fine. So, with Izabelle being sick, she really wanted mommy at her side the whole time. By time bedtime came around I was ready for much needed sleep.
Oh, Matt did pretty good on Friday at his tractor pull, came in 11th out of 100 some tractors in the pro stock category. He did go out of bounds with the other tractor, so he was disqualified:( Then Saturday he placed again in the super stock category:) He came in 3rd in the finals and got a plaque and money...GO Matt!!!
Matt got home Saturday night at midnight...I think. I was so dazed that I didn't even know he showed me his plaque. Poor thing thought I was mad at him.
Oh, did I mention that I needed my rest, because Sunday was the big day...My baptism.
Yup, Sunday was my baptism and three others. I know you all were praying for my nerves and I was okay, until I got up there and the mic went into my hands. My paper was shaking, my voice quivering, and I don't even know if anyone was able to really hear my testimony or not (I think I was more nervous Sunday, then at my wedding). But after all that was over (speaking portion), I felt a peace coming over me. Whew!!! Shawn then asked the group various questions, then the baptism (during this time, Shawn prayed for us and Chris poured water in his hands and Shawn released the water on top of our heads) The whole experience of its self was truly amazing. I felt so loved and blessed. Once everyone was finished, then Shawn had the congregation stand to welcome us as a member of the church.
If I missed something, I am truly sorry, I was in such awe, that I don't think I know everything that went on.
After church they had a receiving line, for the members to congratulate and welcome us to the church. I felt so loved and blessed to have all these wonderful people welcoming me, with open arms and love. Words can't express how I felt. I am glad to be part of such a wonderful family.
We headed home and I took somewhat of a nap (I ended up with a bad headache), then it was off to my parents house, this was my dad's weekend off, so we were able to visit longer than usual. Also, Amanda came up from Evansville to see us all. So, we couldn't resist the visit with her.
Until Next Time...
God Bless...
Jess
Thursday, January 8, 2009
I Can Only Imagine...
I am sure everyone has heard this song before "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe. From the first time I heard this song, I was drawn in by the words. I to can only imagine what it would be like when I first meet Jesus. Since becoming a Dance Coach I have always wanted to do a dance to a song that was inspiring and captivated the audience. Well this year the opportunity presented itself. The last couple of months have been hard for the members of this community. Some of them losing a loved one, going through financial hardship, or other hardships. This community has such great faith, even in the midst of tragedy or hardship they look up to the Lord for comfort, guidance, and love that makes me glad to be part of this community. They come together to support one another during these times.
When I started the worship dance for the Wittmers, I thought well the Vikettes needed to do something like this too. So, I had my Senior Vikettes dance Tuesday Night to "I Can Only Imagine" during the boys basketball game. I was very nervous and so were the girls. I didn't know how the audience would react. The song began and I could feel in the air a sort of confusion of "what's this?". The audience has never seen this before. As I sat there watching my girls, like a proud momma, I am...I started to watch the crowds reaction. There were still, quiet, and intrigued. I didn't know if this was a good or bad reaction. But when the music was over, a LOUD applause and joyous yells erupted from the audience. I had the BIGGEST smile on my face and I have to admit I kind of got teary eyed. The girls came off the floor, saying "How was it", "Did it look good". Of course I said "yes", but also said that I have never heard the crowd this way before.
When I left, I had people saying to me "Thanks", "I liked it", "That was good", "It made me want to get up and Worship". Wow!!! All I could think of was, we just needed this. We needed to be reminded that Jesus is with us and I am sure he can't wait for us to meet him one day. And for the loved ones that left this world before us, well they don't have to imagine anymore, they have met their Savior Jesus Christ. Now, we just wonder if they danced, stood still, or simply sang "Alleluia".
Below is the video of the Senior Vikettes dancing to "I Can Only Imagine".
Enjoy:)
God Bless...
Jess
When I started the worship dance for the Wittmers, I thought well the Vikettes needed to do something like this too. So, I had my Senior Vikettes dance Tuesday Night to "I Can Only Imagine" during the boys basketball game. I was very nervous and so were the girls. I didn't know how the audience would react. The song began and I could feel in the air a sort of confusion of "what's this?". The audience has never seen this before. As I sat there watching my girls, like a proud momma, I am...I started to watch the crowds reaction. There were still, quiet, and intrigued. I didn't know if this was a good or bad reaction. But when the music was over, a LOUD applause and joyous yells erupted from the audience. I had the BIGGEST smile on my face and I have to admit I kind of got teary eyed. The girls came off the floor, saying "How was it", "Did it look good". Of course I said "yes", but also said that I have never heard the crowd this way before.
When I left, I had people saying to me "Thanks", "I liked it", "That was good", "It made me want to get up and Worship". Wow!!! All I could think of was, we just needed this. We needed to be reminded that Jesus is with us and I am sure he can't wait for us to meet him one day. And for the loved ones that left this world before us, well they don't have to imagine anymore, they have met their Savior Jesus Christ. Now, we just wonder if they danced, stood still, or simply sang "Alleluia".
Below is the video of the Senior Vikettes dancing to "I Can Only Imagine".
Enjoy:)
God Bless...
Jess
Monday, January 5, 2009
New Year, New Beginnings
I hope that everyone had a wonderful New Year's. Our family went to the bowling alley to celebrate. Our church rents out the local bowling alley. We had fun bowling a visiting, until Matt came up to me and said he wasn't feeling good. Usually when Matt says he wants to go home, he really isn't feeling that great. So, our New Year's celebration came to an early end. I did watch the ball drop and gave my sweet little ones their New Year's Eve kiss, as well as dear ole hubby (on the forehead in case he had something contagious). So I ended up texting Happy New Year's to my sis, bro (& Amanda) and parents, Matt's sisters and parents...That was me if you didn't know.
Now that the New Year is upon us, it's time for some to make New Year's Resolutions, Make New Beginnings, and Reflect on the past year. I am excited for the New Year, kind of afraid what the New Year will hold for me and my family, but mostly excitement. I won't bore you with my New Year's Resolutions, I will keep them to myself. Maybe it's because when telling my O' so loving husband my resolutions, he giggled. This might actually be a way for me to keep them this year. Although I did keep one last year...to "find that missing piece" in my life, figuring out all along that piece was actual there, that I just needed to grab it and fit it into my "puzzle" of life. God has really shown his light on me this past year. I became a better person than I was.
The New Year brings great things for me...On January 11th, I will be re-Baptized. Which I am really nervous about speaking in public. I have no idea what to say and when I do speak in front of a large group, I speed talk, even when I have it on paper. So, any suggestions about talking in front of people let me know. I just don't want to make a fool out of myself when publicly announcing that I accept Jesus Christ as my savior. Please say a little prayer that I find words to express myself for God allowing his son to die for our sins and to rise again to sit by his side.
Until Next Time...
God Bless...
Jess
Now that the New Year is upon us, it's time for some to make New Year's Resolutions, Make New Beginnings, and Reflect on the past year. I am excited for the New Year, kind of afraid what the New Year will hold for me and my family, but mostly excitement. I won't bore you with my New Year's Resolutions, I will keep them to myself. Maybe it's because when telling my O' so loving husband my resolutions, he giggled. This might actually be a way for me to keep them this year. Although I did keep one last year...to "find that missing piece" in my life, figuring out all along that piece was actual there, that I just needed to grab it and fit it into my "puzzle" of life. God has really shown his light on me this past year. I became a better person than I was.
The New Year brings great things for me...On January 11th, I will be re-Baptized. Which I am really nervous about speaking in public. I have no idea what to say and when I do speak in front of a large group, I speed talk, even when I have it on paper. So, any suggestions about talking in front of people let me know. I just don't want to make a fool out of myself when publicly announcing that I accept Jesus Christ as my savior. Please say a little prayer that I find words to express myself for God allowing his son to die for our sins and to rise again to sit by his side.
Until Next Time...
God Bless...
Jess
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