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Only in South Dakota...

does it go from 70 degrees to freezing and snowing in the same week!! I was so hoping winter would FORGET to come this year. HA! Even though I knew it was coming I still hoped. I think I am getting older because I don't want to leave my house for much of anything. I usually like to go..go..go because I spend all week in the house, but lately I don't seem to mind just staying here..where its WARM.

We haven't done much this weekend, Friday we did our shopping and Saturday the kids bowled. Today the kids went to Sunday school and Brit and I had breakfast at Mcdonalds and ran a few errands, picked them up and here I've stayed. Football is on today and been on our TV since it started..HA! Brit is on a Fantasy Football league so Sunday is his day with the TV and computer from noon till bedtime. Im kindof getting into it and have learned quite a bit about football too.

The kids conferences were on Thursday night. Mrs.Sims said Julia is doing very well and she is really pleased with her. She has great reading and comprehension skills and is very strong in her beliefs and will be a great leader!! Way to go Julia, we are SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!
Mrs. Gabriel had some good things to say about Jordon as well. He is SUPER in Math and loves doing it, even when it's not math time he wants it to be!! He needs to work on reading, talking loud all the time also. His behaviors are getting better and he has changed alot. Recess still brings trouble with a group of boys constantly hurting him we voiced our concerns again and it seems she will try to keep a closer eye on it. Way to go Jordon!!
Mrs. Hojer said Jackson is doing great also. He hasn't had any trouble adjusting and is reading really well to. In his bag of books he is at a level 10 right now and will need to get to 18 by the end of the year which looks like it will be no problem. He is also doing Excellent in Math, he does above what he needs to. It doesn't surprise me since he started doing adding and subtracting last year on his own. Way to go Jack!!

Hope you all had a good week!!

History!!!

I agree with everyone talking politics can be tricky! I will however say that I'm glad to see such change and HISTORY being made in our Great Country! We can all hope and pray for better days for all Americans!! Congratulations Barrack Obama!!!

Stopping By..

I thought I'd stop by here for a short visit..HA! Days seem to always get busier and the kids are getting older and changing so much! I have been so thankful for this AMAZING October and November warmth..we have been out playing and having fun!!

Some things have changed in the daycare situation and I find myself short again. I had family with 3 children (one being a baby) and had become pretty good friends with the mom. About 3 weeks ago this mom up and left her husband and took the kids and went home to Oklahoma!! I am still in dibelief and can't imagine how he is dealing with this. Also part of my income!!
Ok tonight I got a call from another mom who has a boy that is 3yrs and started when he wa 18 months, and is Austistic. I have been struggling with her on potty training issues and not wanting to allow him to walk around in underwear thus getting urine on the floor, etc! She called and said I found a new daycare, oh I didn't know you were looking for one!!?? Not to worry it's not me Im great, helpful and have been a good friend, just time for a change??!! Ya so I m not feeling so hot about myself and my job right now. I struggle with going back to work, I wanted to have Janaya in Kindergarten and move before I did that. I have narrowed that we will be trying to do the move between February and May thinking the kids could finish school here and start school there! Conflicted on what to do??!!

On that note Have a Great Day!!

Halloween Boedecker Style

Natylie, Jackson, Braedyn and Janaya

Julia and Baby Camden

Ninja Jordon

Julia, Jordon, Jackson, Janaya, Natylie, Braedyn and Camden

Trick or Treat!!

Weekend Recap

I can't believe another weekend has come and gone! We are nearing the end of October so fast!! We had a nice weekend here at the Boedecker's.
Friday Brit and I were both off work by 3pm!!! AWESOME!! We picked up the kids from school and headed to Brookings for groceries and such! We were home and unloaded by 7:30 and got to enjoy the evening with the kids!
Saturday the kids bowled in the afternoon and then we did some cleaning. We had some friends and their daughter over for supper, Brit grilled country ribs that he marinates specially and talk about YUMMY!! After supper we all hung out and visited and played till 8pm then headed out to Lake Madison where there was a haunted house. We were a bit nervous about taking Janaya because of her age but they all jumped up and down saying they wanted to go! HA! It started out OK, Janaya was doing great and walking on her own(without Daddy carrying her). It appeared that everything was "decor" and we had convinced her of that, Jackson and Lydia ( both 7) were not so much convinced and ready to cry at any moment. Then it happened, two of the "decor" were real and started to move and make noise, mixed with Andy's "boo's" we got cornered and the two lost it!! I have never seen such a look of PURE FRIGHT on any two children's faces and it took everything I had to hold the two until Jill could relieve me of Lydia! Once they realized how scared they were they flipped on the lights, showed themselves and all was calm. Jackson did take some outside, in the fresh air talking with Daddy to fully calm but it ended with laughs and smiles! The funny part was he was the first to say "yes lets go" and the first ready and in the van. All the other kids, including Janaya laughed! They ended up with treats too, all in all a fun time.
Sunday brought Sunday school and LAUNDRY for mommy! I do it like 3 times a week or more but Sunday always seems to have so much to do??! I hope everyone had a good weekend!!

Boys School Pictures!!

This and that...

We had a nice relaxing weekend here! It is getting cold too fast...as if it's ever slow enough..right? The kids had bowling on Saturday, Julia bowled her highest game ever, 136!! YAY Julia!! Janaya did much better sitting and waiting to bowl rather than run laps around the place!HA!

Sunday the kids had Sunday school and Brit and I enjoyed breakfast at Mcdonalds alone!! The rest of the day was R&R and laundry. We are kind of getting into "movie" season again with it being cold. We also got our Halloween decor up, now we just need to go get some Pumpkins!

The kids got a Spiderman cartoon and The Son of the Mask.

Mom and Dad got The Love Guru, and The Happening! Last weekend it was The Eye. All 3 are pretty good movies, but I'd have to say The Eye kept me on my seat or flying through the roof the entire movie!!

I need to find time to get to my moms to scan the boys school pictures for you all! Julia was sick that day so she won't get hers done till the 30th of October! They turned out good so hopefully this weekend I can get that done!

Where ya been Boedecker's??

Quite often I think of my blog and quite often I have moments where I say "I should blog about this"!! Now not so "often" do I get here, yes I know! Have I said this before??

So over the weekend the kids bowled on Saturday and we QUICKLY realized that Janaya sits good for the first few frames and then has a friend or two she needs to socialize with! She had fun though so I think we'll keep her in!
Sunday was Sunday school and Janaya got to bring cousin Natalyie along and I think she'll be going more often with her now. After church we came home relaxed and then took the family to Sioux Falls for supper at ....The Olive Garden...YUM!!!

The kids are adjusting to riding the bus, since I have too many to fit in the van they have had to start this again. It has its "issues" but is smoothing out!
Julia has found herself a busy girl and is giving up band. I was a bit discouraged but she's only in the 5th grade she has many years ahead to be weighted down!!

The boys are being boys and really into sports again this year. They still favor football, I'd like to try to get them to a Pro game sometime, FUN STUFF!!

As for me I am keeping busy here at home with Daycare and my normal housework, been feeling overwhelmed with decisions and if you know me I stress EASY! HA! Have you ever been hypnotized or seen it done?? There was a seminar held here in town last night to help with weight loss and quitting smoking using Hypnosis. A friend and I are always talking about losing weight so we went and gave it a try, if nothing happens I'm not out anything!! It was cool, very relaxing and interesting. I don't know if it will actually work but I do know I felt that something happened??!! It's different than stage Hypnotism so we'll see.

Well thats all I can think of for now...Have a good Day!!

Looking for a new Opportunity??!!

So I have some news...some may not like it...some may like it...and some might not care either way..HA! So a few times now Brit and I have discussed moving to a whole new town or city all together and not just a new house!
Well after much discussion, research and talking to our families we are going to look into or should I say pursue a HUGE move to....Fargo, ND!! Job opportunity and schooling for Brit are AWESOME and we need to do whats right for our family. I have never left Madison since moving here in 5th grade, and not sure how to live away from my MOM, but I'm willing to try!
I have found 3 Daycare jobs that would be perfect for me and still be able to take Janaya with me when she's not in school. I have also been looking at houses online and there are so many I can't even imagine seeing them all!! We may rent for awhile who knows.
So now it's just putting it all in motion, the job Brit is going to apply for pays very well and has a relocation bonus plus would allow for him to take classes and work at the same time! I know I never talk about this but Brit was a pre-med student and has the desire to finish school they have Pharmacy program at NDSU and that is another profession he is highly interested in!!
I guess I can't say when this is going to happen, I know it will be sometime between now and May, that would allow for the kids to finish school here this year!
We hope and pray it's a good decision and are putting it in God's hands!!

September 21st, 2001

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday To You!

Happy Birthday Dear Jackson!

Happy Birthday To You!!

My Little Jackson, I can't believe how fast you've grown! 7 Years ago I was given a 2nd son, and from the moment I knew you were coming I knew you would be something special! Your big brown eyes and big smile are always a joy to me! You are such a big helper to me and your family!! I love being your mom and wish for a special day for you!! Love you always and forever, mommy!

September 11, 1999

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday dear Jordon!

Happy Birthday to you!!

My dearest Jordon Micheal, 9 years ago I was given an amazing gift, my first born son!! You were a beautiful healthy baby and your smile has always lit my face and warmed my heart! You are such a strong and loving young man! You have overcome so many obstacles and have shown the world what you can do. You have been my greatest challenge and GREATEST reward and I will always be here for you! I love you and hope your day is as special as you are!! Love you always and forever, Mommy

Jordon loves to chop wood when we are camping!!

Rememberance

Today is a day for all Americans of remembrance and also great honor! We will never forget the many lives lost in this terrible tragedy! We also thank all the men and women who risked their lives that day and all the days and years since! I am so proud to call myself an American!!

Where do I start??

I think today is Wednesday?! It is looking to be a busy day or few days.

For starters, Janaya Marie is starting her 2nd and last year of pre-school today! She will be in Kindergarten next year...CRAZY! She is all dressed in Hanna Montana (of coarse) and her hair is beautiful with a "hair style" and she can't wait to see her friends!! It just seems so surreal to me how much they have all grown and it just seems to be getting faster each year!

Today is my sisters b-day and she is coming for a visit with the boys! Also my Grandma arrived last night for about 3 weeks! We never get to see her, it has been over a year now since our last visit, and we get to enjoy 3 whole weeks!! I will try to get a pic of her and the kids!!

Tomorrow is a b-day here...have to wait till tomorrow to find out who??!!

Tonight Julia has Gymnastics and I go bowling. A little apprehensive but I love bowling and am going to stick with it! Other thing is if I quit I probably won't be able to go to Nationals in May which is in RENO!!! I didn't go last year and that was my own fault for the arm break! I have never been there, or on a plane so I am not giving that up!

Have a Great Day!!

OUCH and I'm Tired..

When I went to bed late last night at 11:00 I should have known then that something was up! I always have a hard time going and staying asleep so it doesn't take much to throw me off as I'm never really on...or something like that!
Anyway at 2:46 Janaya woke me up from a "nightmare" although she was coughing her little lungs out and couldn't stop, she also got me up at 4:15 for the same problem. So I got her medicine and a drink and then it was that there were no "kids shows" on the TV and now its time to watch them?!
So I try to go back to sleep and at 5am here I am awake starting a raging UTI. Needless to say I took the medicine for pain they gave me but it didn't kick in till like 6:30 or so so I am still awake and feel like I got hit by a truck...or something of that nature. Thankfully I have the antibiotic on file at the Pharmacy and have called it in already. When I had to go to the ER in June the doc put like 3 refills so when this happens I don't have to go in and be seen. Not sure if you remember but I had one in beginning of April and June also. If this is gonna happen every two months somethings wrong, that just doesn't seem right, can't they do something. I have given up most caffeine and baths (shower only) as they say they can be contributors, now what??

Here's a little story... while we were out at some friends house for supper the kids ventured outside to play and being it in the country and lots of corn fields they "hike" around alot. Janaya came running in the house....
Janaya: Mom theres something moving in the bushes...its really moving...come see
Me: There is? What is it?
Janaya: Its something..come see...well.. it might be a fox or a snake!
Me: What..Oh my gosh...does it have legs??
Janaya: YES!!
Me: Ok then it cant be a snake...they don't have legs
Janaya: Ya well its a BIG RAT!!
Me (laughing) well Im not going out there then...
Janaya: I saw them its a rat and fox laying down...
Me: LAUGHING some more... ok well go play on the other side then....
There she goes running off to play again...

Lately Janaya has been so funny, I think this last week she has had me cracking up!!

So we have a big weekend planned. Tonight was supper at friends!! Tomorrow is sign up for bowling for the kids! They are so excited and anxious to get started again! Sunday is Rally Sunday at our church and the kids will start Sunday school for the year! Depending on weather we'd like to try to get in some fishing again before its too cold! Have a good weekend!!

Bowling Season

I can't believe how incredibly fast this Summer went. It was too short and i need more time..HA! So our bowling season started last night and was a good and not so good night! This was my first time bowling since last December coming off a broken wrist and did quite well for me! I started with a 150 then 123 & 124 averaging 130 for the night!! My average for the first half of last year was 124 so I was feeling good about that.

So then it was time to visit with the girls again I so missed that in my "adult" conversation lacking world and it came out that I made up with a certain "best" friend! Needless to say my step mom didn't like this and called me a horrible horrible name, I about cried and was ready to leave and never return...HURT FEEL BADS!! I was shocked and ANGRY, I think I still am, this is one of my issues, the "grudge holding" person I am has a week to get over this or its gonna be a long year! How do you forgive someone for something that is so degrading??