Homecoming and Youth hunt

It was a busy weekend at the Hill house. Friday night was the Homecoming game. We won 62-0. We were ahead by like 40 points at halftime so we left so that Mark could get up north with Kaylyn and Anna for the Youth hunt. Saturday morning they weren't successful. Then it was time to get Anna back home so that she could get ready for the Homecoming Dance. Anna went with her friend, Andrew, from school. My camera died, argh, so I have gotten pictures from friends off from Facebook but I will be getting pictures on a cd from friends today. I can't believe how old Anna looked. Tears.


Zack went with a "throwing" friend from Kent City. They both go to a throwing club together at Calvin College. Too bad the sun was so bright. My husband was the typical guy about this picture when he seen they took it in front of his truck. Who cares how the kids look, how does my truck look? Funny guy.

Then 4am Sunday morning Mark woke up a groggy Anna and headed back up north. But not before informing me that my tire was flat and I would need to plan on taking Zack's car to church. Thank goodness for a back up plan.


Kaylyn had stayed up north with a friend of ours and his daughter. This time proved successful for Anna. I don't know if you can tell but it was raining a little bit also. They all had a great time. In the picture from left to right is Kaylyn, Mark, Anna, and Ellie (our friend's daughter).


Good times!
Smiles!

Must see movie!

Tonja's Purse Meme

Tonja (pronounce the "j", I have to keep reminding myself. wink) has started a Purse Meme. I think she has a thing for purses, check it out.

TONJA'S PURSE MEME:

1. Describe your favorite purse...
-right now it is black, it kinda looks like alligator skin, it has 2 handles, medium size, cheap (that is the best part)

2 What 4 things are ALWAYS in your purse...
-Epi Pen
-Lipstick
-Wallet
-Contact case

3. What is the most unusual thing you carry with you on a regular basis...
-Epi Pen

4. What is the strangest thing you have ever found in your purse...
-Popcorn (must have been sitting open near a kid)

5. Is your purse an "open book" or a "private sanctuary"....
-Private sanctuary usually but I do send the kids in it occasionally to get stuff but they never go in it without being told to.

6. Do you change purses often or tend to use the same one for everything...
-I only ever use 1 purse at a time

7. Any "purse wisdom" you would like to share....
-Life is much more simple when you stick to 1 purse. LOL!


If you are reading this please join in. Smiles!

Helping a friend

If you are in need of a cute baby gift please check out my friend's site. She makes adorable stuff. Be sure to check out the embroidered blankets. What baby wouldn't want to snuggle up in those?

You can click on the button above or the one in my sidebar.

MSU visit

We had a great visit to MSU this weekend. Below is Zack, Mark, MSU Throws Coach John Newell, and Aaron. Zack competed against Aaron 2 years ago and now Aaron is a thrower on the MSU track team. We were waiting for Mark's friend, Ed, to get into town with our 3 daughters. We were able to purchase 4 extra tickets right next to us for the MSU vs. Notre Dame game so that our girls could join us. It was also Ed's 40th birthday so we paid his way. He is a huge Notre Dame fan. (We don't hold that against him, we love him despite it.)


We (Zack, Aaron, Mark, and me) were given field passes so we took turns down on the field before the game. It was really cool to be right down there with everyone getting ready. Below is Anna, me, and Zack.


Below is Ed, Libby, Zack and Aaron.

Below is Kaylyn enjoying the halftime show.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter we were finally in the shade. Here are the guys during an intense part of the game.

Smiles!

Proverbs 31 Bible Study

Amy over at In Pursuit of Proverbs. 31 is hosting this bible study. This just happens to fit in perfectly with my 8 in 2008 goals for becoming a Proverbs 31 woman.

My answers to Amy's intro questions:

What do you hope to get out of this bible study?

I hope to better understand what the bible has to tell me about being a Proverbs 31 woman.

What, if anything, has prevented you from studying these scriptures in the past?

Nothing. I enjoy studying these scriptures.

What have you found helpful or frustrating about living out these scriptures?

Consistency. I feel like things are going well for a while and then life happens and it takes forever to get my focus back.


If you want to read more about it just click on the picture above.

-Smiles!

Interesting e-mail...

I received an e-mail today from someone I did not know. I usually delete them but this one didn't seem to be junk mail. Here it is:

Sorry to bug you, but my cousin ran across your site and forwarded it to me when he saw your profile said you were interested in the Bible. He thought I might want to tell you how to get any Bible reference you ever put on your site to have a cool automatic pop-up with the entire verse.

Just in case you're interested, you can add it to your blog for free.

You watch how it works and then get the code here: http://www.logos.com/reftagger

There are already almost 2,000 Christian blogs using it. If you like it go ahead and put it on your site. It is really easy to add. Then if you want to help spread the word write a blog post about it!  ?

...and if you want to link to the best Bible Software in the world, just add a link in the layout section.

Here are some links you might want to add:

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I hope you like the Bible reference tagger, it will work automatically for your blog once you add it. It will make every Bible reference you type from now on automatically linked, and it will also take any Bible reference you typed on any old posts and automatically link that too!

If you want a tutorial on how to add it to blogger, go to the post here:
http://blog.logos.com/archives/2008/06/adding_reftagger_to_a_blogger_blog.html


Thanks!

-Dan

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Well I just had to check it out so instead of clicking on any of the provided links I googled the company (I had heard of it on the radio last week also). It is really cool and software and I have already added it to my blog and it is doing exactly what it claims to do. Scroll over John 3:16... Isn't that just too cool? 

Got this from Melissa and since I am taking a break from cleaning (yuck) and she says it is really fast I thought "why not".

TAG - YOU’RE IT! If you opened it, you have to do it (it only takes a couple minutes I swear!) Then, post it on yours!

Two names you go by:
1. Jen
2. Mom

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. pink tank top
2. blue jeans

Two things you want very badly at the moment
1. A house that cleans itself
2. children that pick up after themselves

Two people who will most likely send this back
1. ?
2. ?

Two things you did last night:
1. Watched Allendale beat Calvin Christian
2. Ate dinner at Peppino's

Two things you ate today:
1. Broccoli pasta
2. Nothing else (I know not very healthy since it is now 6pm)

Two people you last talked to:
1. Megan
2. Kaylyn

Two things you did today:
1. cleaned
2. cleaned some more

Two favorite beverages:
1. Chai with whip cream
2. Coke (but I gave it up)

Wow! That was fast! Now it’s your turn, don’t forget to link me so I know to check your site =)

Please take note and pray.

I have added a box on my sidebar to ask for prayer for the unreached. I seen it on Sue's site. What a wonderful visual to remind us every day that there are so many people that haven't heard the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please stop now for a minute and pray for the unsaved.

Something to think about...

I seen this on Laura's blog. We cannot be on the fence about our faith people are dying without having the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. My husband says, "I would rather offend then condemn." Be bold! Thank you for sharing it with us Laura!

Focus

Even though I wasn't looking forward to school starting and seeing so little of my kids I was looking forward to getting my days back to some sort of routine. Summer takes a huge toll on the "order" of my house. WELL... I still have no semblance of order or routine. Argh!
I feel so undisciplined sometimes. Can anyone out there relate? I think I started 50 different things today and they were all things that really need to get done but I think I only completed about 10. I am not good at staying focused when there are multiple things needing my attention.

Well blogging isn't on my "high priority" list of things to get on top of so I better get back to it.

Please keep Haiti in your prayers. It is being hit really hard by all the hurricanes.

Irresistible

My sister called me Saturday morning to let me know that Emily was feeling better (she was getting over a cold when I had her on Friday) and that she had said her first words, "Can Aunt Jen come over and play?"

Who could resist that? Not me! So while everyone else was outside on the lake tubing and water skiing I was inside enjoying Emily to myself.

Hello my sweet little Emily.

"Aunt Jen that flash is killing me!"

Smiles!

My Man

(Not sure what he was doing in this picture but it looks like he is holding on to an imaginary pole. LOL!)

I saw this on my friend Mari's blog and thought it would be fun.

1.Who is your man? Mark

2. How long have you been together? We just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary this past July.
3. How long did you date before you got married? 3 years, engaged for 2 of them.

4. How old is your man? 42
5. Who eats more? Most definitely him. He usually finishes his meal and them helps me with mine. I love being in the clean plate club.

6. Who said "I love you" first? Mark. He isn't afraid to say what he thinks.

7. Who is taller? Mark. He is about 6'3" and I am about 5'9". That means I still get to wear my heels and I love wearing heels.
8. Who sings better? Hands down it is Mark. Thank goodness our kids also got his musical abilities.

9. Who is smarter? It depends on the topic... don't ask him to help you with anything computer/gadget related. But the real important life questions... he is your man.

10. Whose temper is worse? Me. Mark has to deal with truck drivers and stores all day long and I am always amazed at how calm he handles people who have done stupid things. I need that kind of patience.

11. Who does the laundry? Me. Mark was smart and washed a crayon in the laundry early on in our marriage and I haven't let him touch the clothes since.
12. Who takes out the garbage? Everyone.

13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Well this is a hard question to answer. Mark sleeps on my right side but if you are standing at the foot of the bed looking at the bed he is on the left side so I guess it is a matter of perspective.

14. Who pays the bills? I do with Mark's paycheck.
15. Who is better with the computer? Me. I try to keep Mark away from it. LOL!

16. Who mows the lawn?Mark. My allergies are too bad to do this. I used to help him but I would have a headache for the next 24 hours and heaven knows my hubby doesn't want my help if it means I have to have a headache.
17. Who cooks dinner?Me.
18. Who drives when you are together? Mark. Even if I would drive with him in the car he would still be driving from the passenger seat if you get my meaning. Wink!

19. Who pays when you go out? Me, with Mark's money.

20. Who is the most stubborn? Me.
21. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Mark.

22. Whose parents do you see most? Mine now, but before Mark's mother passed away it was his.

23. Who kissed who first? He kissed me first.
24. Who asked who out? Mark asked me out.
25. Who proposed?Mark.
26. Who is most sensitive? Most definitely me and I need to be less sensitive because I often read into how he says things way to much and that gets us in trouble.
27. Who has the most friends?Mark. He is a people person and it seems like wherever we go he finds someone who knows him.
28. Who has more siblings? Mark. He has 2 brothers and 1 sister and I have 2 sisters.
29. Who wears the pants in the family? Mark. I wouldn't want it any other way.

30. How did you meet? Since my kids might be reading this I will just say through a mutual friend.

Hope you had fun reading this. I'd love to see you do it too!

Facebook anyone?

I am finding more and more bloggy friends on Facebook so I thought I would add a Facebook badge to my blog in case there are more of you out there that I haven't found yet.

Smiles!

8 in 2008 missing updates and a silly video.

You may not have noticed but I have missed the last 2 updates for 8 in 2008. It was partly due to the fact that it was to hard to type one handed and also because life just got so busy. Here is my attempt to get back on track, however, I am realizing that God has had different plans for what I should focus on this year than what I had. Isn't that always the case.

1. Keep up our 1,000 Gifts List
-not a single entry
2. Work @ becoming a Proverbs 31 woman
-Still not certain how to measure this, but I don't think I have hit the mark lately, although the one arm thing isn't helping.
3. Consistent quiet time/devotions
-Not good at all these past 2 months.
4. Memorize scripture weekly
-Nope
5. Spend 1 on 1 time with each child
-Not looking good.
6. Complete sewn gift for Julie and Leo
-Can't really sew right now so this will be post-poned AGAIN.
7. Build up to run with Anna this summer
-We were up to almost a mile without walking before Haiti and then the arm thing came into play again.
8. Complete knitted gift for Crystal and Jeremy
-Hurray! This one is complete! But still sitting in my bedroom. Argh!

Okay, so not so good. Most of the things on this list are still a priority for me but I learned a huge life lesson while in Haiti... Live each and every day being open to God's plan and willing to let go of mine. It is so much more rewarding.


And now without further delay the promised silly video...

Here is a picture (really long ago) of what she was before the "trim" and you should know the kids are exaggerating. Allie loves being free of "hair clumps on her rump". -Smiles!