An exciting book?

So I bought Joshua the first Harry Potter book from Scholastic through school in an effort to stimulate him and make him read more difficult books. Today he was being punished so it was a no tv night. After bath he sat on the couch to read his Harry Potter book. 1/2 hour later, I went to put him and his brother to bed and found Joshua sound asleep with his face into the book. Is that a sign of an exciting book or just an exhausted boy?

The Hess Family Colts Fans!

Can you tell who we are rooting for tonight?



Then Daddy got into the fun!



GO COLTS!!

A lesson learned, a very valuable lesson!

Last night, on the eve of our 10th wedding anniversary, Gary and I had the rare experience of dinner and a movie, without the kids. My sister agreed to watch the boys so we could go out. We went out last night, because, I work every Fri and Sat, no matter if it's my anniversary or not.

So we had a nice dinner at O'Charley's. Gotta love those rolls!



Then we headed off to see a movie. I had told Gary I really wanted to see Fireproof. I knew full well it was about a couple who's marriage was falling apart and how they worked to get things fixed within themselves and their marriage. Gary had heard it was about a firefighter who neglected his family. He didn't know what I knew, and I didn't let on.



Watching the movie play out was like watching my life on a big screen. I cried throughout the entire movie and wondered how I would fix things in my own life. The movie spoke alot about a book called the Love Dare. It is a 40 day devotional that helps a husband and wife work to make things right within themselves and within their marriage.



We left the movie, tears rolling out of both of us, and Gary's statement was, "Man that hit home." Um yes! It did. But it also made me realize that I love my husband and I want to work to make our next 10 years even better than the last 10! So, I'm going to the book store tonight to buy The Love Dare. I challenge all you married couples to see the movie and then read the book! I think it should be a prerequisite to getting married! I'll keep you posted on how it works for us!

A little 8 year old thoughts. . .

"Dear Diary, I had a good day at school today. I liked playing the slide game at recess. I think I need to kiss a girl before the end of the school year. If I do, I will fulfill my life long destiny of kissing a girl while I am young. Love, Josh"

I didn't go snooping for this info. Joshua told me he was going to start a journal in a notebook and write down how his day goes at school. It was laying open on the floor of the loft when I went up to pick up the other night. Couldn't help but read it. Oh, my sweet boy, you are only 8!

Pumpkin patch fun!

Who knew when we'd go to the pumpkin patch on October 12, we'd need sunscreen and shorts? Mommy didn't plan very well, so Zachary ended up with red cheeks and nose! Enjoy the video montage. It was a fun family day spent with my sister Kelly.

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Check these out!

I'm going to post a video montage of our pumpkin patch trip, but for now, here are a few pictures to make you laugh!

Zachary has discovered he wants a lap top too!



And, he does throw temper tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants. Here's the proof!


And, check out this boy's sense of style! He definately gets that from his dad!
This is his dress shirt, pj shorts, and his all time favorite Wal-Mart brand Crocs (on the wrong feet!)!

Life is getting to me. . .

Have you ever questioned everything you ever thought you wanted to do? Since I was 5 years old I knew I would be a pediatric nurse. I also always thought I'd be a bedside nurse forever. I'm finding myself questioning if this is truly what I want to do any longer. I know that I give my patients everything that I can, but I can't do it all. I think this is what they call BURN OUT. Something I never thought I'd experience is occuring 12 years into my career. The career that I was sure I'd do until the day I die. I love what I do, I do not love the politics that occur everyday.

Whew, I feel better that I said that. Now, lets see what I can do to change the way I feel. Stay posted.

Prayer requests

Hello to the hand few of you who read this blog. I am writing for a few prayer requests. The first is for Chantel Boggs. She is the daughter of an old high school friend who I recently got back in touch with. Chantel was diagnosed with a brain tumor last week and underwent brain surgery on Monday at Riley. She is doing well and they hope to move her out of the ICU today. The tumor looks to be benign, thank goodness! Please pray for her entire family.

The second is for little Grace. Grace's family and I have not formally met (YET). She has a heart defect and is undergoing a heart cath at St. Vincent this morning. I am excited to get to meet them tonight as I've been invited to come up and visit them while they are at the hospital. Please keep them all in your prayers too!

"Gas guy" update

So, I was asked, "Did you ever hear from the gas guy?" Um, unfortunately no, I didn't. I still in my gut feel like I did the right thing, though I do still feel like an idiot for falling for a "scam." My fear is that I won't be so eager to help someone again when they really need it.

A few pictures just for fun!

Back to regular life

Well, Joshua is heading back to school tomorrow. He's feeling all better. Thank goodness, now if we can go more than 2 weeks without getting sick again!

Zachary is doing well too. Still teething and he is chewing on his fingers so much! Feel bad for him.

Prayer request for my friend from high school, Becky. Her daughter was just diagnosed with a brain tumor and is at Riley about to undergo brain surgery on Monday. They are hopeful that it is benign, but we won't know for sure for a while. Becky's family keeps getting hit with major issues. Her father is fighting cancer, her husband was hospitalized at the time of Chantel's diagnois and was released to come to Indy with them. Please keep them all in your prayers. I went up to the hospital today and met Chantel for the first time. She is a spunky 12 year old who is very intelligent and very brave.

Still here. . .

Well, we are still hanging out. Joshua continues to spike fevers about every 12 hours. Tonight his temp was 102.3, daddy gave him Motrin and 2 1/2 hrs later it was still 102.3. So then we tried Tylenol. It's so wierd though because inbetween fevers, he seems to feel fine. Doesn't complain about anything, until his temp spikes. Hard to look at a child who is running around the house playing and looks like he should be at school who an hour later has a high fever. Please pray for a quick recovery as he has already missed too much school.

Zachary is feeling ok, taking his meds, and playing like crazy. He hardly ever spikes a temp, just gets fussy. Well deal with it and love on him even more.