Decade photos: "The haircut"

Remember in my first Thursday Thirteen I talked about teens being old enough to not cut each others hair? Well here is the evidence. I believe she was 3 and even though I kept the siscors safely hidden, my hubby asked for them before I went to work stating they wanted to play "office". Well a short time after I left, the hubby let the kids play office while he checked the scores of a football game. The end result was this lovely "haircut" just on one side. My hubby was alerted when our 5 year old son asked his Dad "Do girls sometimes have boy haircuts?"......hmmmmmmmmm

Thursday Thirteen: Love having a Daughter ed 3

Thirteen Things about why I love having a daughter 1. That mother daughter bond that no one except mothers and daughters can understand 2. Having someone to “shop till you drop” with 3. Cooking together 4. Watching girly movies 5. Shopping for gifts together as its fun to get another girls input 6. Taking pictures and blogging them 7. Raising money for the poor 8. Knitting together 9. Going to baby showers and weddings together 10. Text messaging each other 11. Mother-daughter brunches and teas 12. Soaking up the rays together 13. Studying the bible together Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Wednesday Words to Live by

My handsome father. He went to the grand canyon and rode a mule to the bottom. Mom chose to stay up at the rim and wait. My favorite "Words to Live By" from my father ia "If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right". To this day I try to leave something half done, and I cant help myself, I have to do it right.





My beautiful mother. Her best "Words to Live By" are: "Always look each way twice before pulling out" It has saved me from many an accident. And if my mother doesn't care for this picture, she could allow us to take some even better ones of her.....



Here is a picture of my grandmother Ellen. The best "Words to Live By" that she gave me were to "Smile at everyone" and "If you want to be treated like a lady act like one. Allow men to hold the door for you and let you go first, but always thank them and smile" I must say it was great advice.

Braden and Andrea

At the coast in Sept 06

Braden catching a wave

Terrific Teens


Braden riding a wave at the September 2006 School Campout

At the beach

Terrific Teens

Monday "MADD" ness

Here is a poem a friend brought to me this morning it was originally on MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) e mails

You told me not to drink Mom,
so I had a rootbeer instead.
I felt so proud of myself,
the way you said I would,
that I didn't drink and drive,
though some friends said I should.

I made a healthy choice,
and your advice to me was right.
The party finally ended,
ANd the kids drove out of sight.

I got into my car,
sure to get home in one piece.
I never knew what was coming, Mom,
something I expected least.

Now I'm lying on the pavement,
and I hear the policeman say,
"the kid that caused this wreck was drunk",
Mom, his voice seems far away.

My own bloods all around me,
as I try hard not to cry.
I can hear the paramedics say,
"this girls going to die".

I'm sure the guy had no idea,
while he was flying high,
because he chose to drink and drive,
now I would have to die.

So why do people do it Mom,
knowing that it ruins lives?
And now the pain is cutting me,
like a hundred stabbing knifes.

Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom
Tell Daddy to be brave,
and when I go to Heaven,
Put "Daddy's girl" on my grave.

Someone should have taught him,
that its wrong to drink and drive.
Maybe if his parent had,
I'd still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter Mom
I'm really getting scared.
These are my final moments,
and I'm so unprepared.

I wish that you could hold me Mom
As I lie here and die.
I wish that I could say "I love you, Mom!"
So I love you and goodbye.

Thursday Thirteen Ed. 2

Thirteen Things about Loving your teenWays to help your teenagers feel loved Co written by Kiara age 13 and Braden age 15 1. Having their friends over 2. Spending quality time with them 3. Listening to understand, not to judge 4. Watching a favorite show with them 5. Playing catch 6. Buying them stuff they do not need, but really enjoy 7. Treating them like adults 8. Giving them more responsibility 9. Relaxing the rules a bit 10. Taking them shopping or on errands they need to do 11. Making them their favorite foods 12. Getting them to shool and activities on time 13. Laughing with them Links to other Thursday Thirteens!1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Wednesday Words to Live by

Prayer is the answer to every problem in life. It puts us in tune with divine wisdom which knows how to adjust everything perfectly. So often we do not pray in a certain situation because from our standpoint the outlook is hopeless. But nothing is impossible with God. Nothing is so entangled that it cannot be remedied. No relationship is too strained for God to bring about reconciliation and understanding. No habit is too deep rooted that it cannot be overcome. No one is so weak that he cannot be made strong. No one is so ill that he cannot be healed. No mind is so dull that it cannot be made brilliant. Whatever we need or desire, if we trust in God, he will supply it. If anything is causing worry or anxiety, let us stop rehearsing the difficulty and trust God for healing love and power. Ellen G White Review and Herald Oct 7 1865

Decade Clip

(with teens there is only this decade or the last)

Tuesday Talk

My favorite teenager quote this week is one my daughter said the end of last year "Mom you look like you are in your 30's and with your glasses on you look like you are in college". Bonus points for her! Teens can say some pretty neat things especially when you are 44!

Kiara

My daughter Kiara and her friend Jazmine


My son Braden after he got his braces off.

Beautiful

This is my beautiful Daughter Kiara.

TT about Terrific Teens ed 1

Terrific Teens

Thirteen Things about Terrific Teens 1…. They are able to do more things such as make dinner or breakfast for the whole family 2....They are honest with their feelings such as "Why do I care? 3....They are learning to chauffer you around town. 4....They sleep more than they used to, so a little more sleep for mom and dad! 5....They can make their own money and help pay for clothes and other items 6....They increase your ability to love unconditionally 7....They are full of surprises like when you find your toilet seat has been "stickied up" and the reason you cant get comfortable in bed is that there is a slim box under the memory foam on your bed. 8....They love you unconditionally even though you are not "cool" 9....They are old enough to know better than to give each other a "hair cut" 10....They are unique in their strengths. 11....They answer the phone for the whole family 12....They let you know how they feel immediately 13....They are fun to be with! Links to other Thursday Thirteens!1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

Getting started

Here is my meager attempt at starting a blogspot. I will need the help of my very smart beautiful daughter Kiara to make this a cool blog. I named it terrific teens because I have two of the best teens ever!