tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354723402024-03-14T02:27:21.764-05:005 boys and a girlI am a blessed woman. Married to the love of my life, my soul mate, my best friend and most wonderful father for 10 years. Mother to 6 wonderful children, one of whom is now in heaven. I have a wonderful career as a full time real estate agent. And most importantly, redeemed by Christ.Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-60899262254748982552008-08-19T19:57:00.005-05:002008-08-19T20:07:42.623-05:00I'm back<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SKtt9qd4dNI/AAAAAAAAADI/GIO3O5mONEo/s1600-h/gulf+shores+08167.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SKtt9qd4dNI/AAAAAAAAADI/GIO3O5mONEo/s200/gulf+shores+08167.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236399897887405266" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SKtt-GP4TOI/AAAAAAAAADQ/aytjiwhfnj0/s1600-h/DSCF4378.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SKtt-GP4TOI/AAAAAAAAADQ/aytjiwhfnj0/s200/DSCF4378.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236399905344867554" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SKtta04fufI/AAAAAAAAADA/v85x4J2dauk/s1600-h/DSCF4304.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SKtta04fufI/AAAAAAAAADA/v85x4J2dauk/s200/DSCF4304.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236399299387963890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SKts9wf-Y7I/AAAAAAAAAC4/uDGHFoZr3oE/s1600-h/DSCF4398.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SKts9wf-Y7I/AAAAAAAAAC4/uDGHFoZr3oE/s200/DSCF4398.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236398799995167666" border="0" /></a><br />After many months away from posting, I am back. If anyone cares.<br />The reason it has been so long is because I thought I had forgotten my sign on and password but turns out that it was just what I thought it was. Silly me.<br /><br />We just got back from a week long vacation to Gulf Shores. It was our second trip and it was once again fabulous. We are so thankful to God for His kindness to allow us the resources to be able to go and spend some time relaxing as a family. Skip has been sooo busy (once again, a huge blessing) so it was good for him to be away from work for a little while.<br /><br />Bob and Kay went with us. It was a good time had by all.<br /><br />Above are a few pics from the trip.<br /><br />Next blog will be about the really great cruise we took to see dolphins, with video !!!! :)Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-14831235163963891472008-04-30T18:32:00.003-05:002008-04-30T18:44:58.244-05:00Thankful<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SBkEbnKVoiI/AAAAAAAAACw/RCuiOD86ONU/s1600-h/connor+zoo+07.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/SBkEbnKVoiI/AAAAAAAAACw/RCuiOD86ONU/s200/connor+zoo+07.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195188517563900450" border="0" /></a><br /> Today, Connor our 5 year old, had surgery to remove a dermoid cyst that was located on the back of his skull. He has had it since birth but it appears to have started growing in the last couple of months. Thanks for the pro-active thinking of our pediatrician, Dr. Martin, she sent us to ACH general surgery clinic last week. Dr. Jackson thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and remove it. So it was done today.<br />Connor is just the cutest, sweetest boy. He was very brave. He kept asking for dad. Skip was able to get there a little before surgery which was wonderful. He is daddy's boy. God is so good to us. My sister, Lynn, works at ACH, so she came by and saw us. She knew the anethestialogist (no idea of how to spell that) and was able to walk back with him to the OR room. Which gave us great comfort. He has already had the "joy juice" to relax him and he pretty much was. He was slurring his words and giggling. It was cute. Wonderful, Pastor Todd came by and read to us from Psalms about how God takes care of His sheep so tenderly. Perfect for me, Skip and our little one to hear. Prayed the sweetest prayer and we got to visit for a while. It is always great to spend time with Todd no matter what the reason or event. :) Nonie came by with an Elmo balloon which was also a hit in addition to having Nonie there too.<br />Anyway, he woke up fine except for the "ouchy" in his hand which was the IV. He complained more about that then the incision on the back of his head. :)<br />So now he is outside playing with friends and is fine.<br />What a blessing to live in a country where we have these wonderfully skilled people to care and treat our children and wonderful friends and family to be with us and pray with and for us.<br />Thanks again for all who prayed.Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-30572400532415668592008-03-17T17:24:00.002-05:002008-03-17T17:38:04.120-05:00memories for me<span style="font-family: arial;">I am posting this mainly as a memory for me. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">I had to ask Colby and Cameron some questions for a charter school application I was filling out for them. Here are the questions and their answers:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">What are your three favorite books and why?:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Cameron: age 6 "There was an old lady who swallowed a fly." It is funny</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> "I Spy" It is really funny.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> "The Three little pigs" It teaches you that if someone isn't there, you shouldn't go in there. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Colby:age 8 "Night of the ninja's" because it is about ninja's.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> "Pirates past noon" because it was interesting. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> "Beastcrest" because it has dragons in it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">If you could have three wishes come true, what would you wish?</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Cameron: age 6 "money for our whole family</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> a trampoline</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> sins to be saved</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Colby: age 8 an x-box 360</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> as much money as I want</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> as much food and clothes as we can have</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">What would you would tell a new friend about yourself?</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Cameron: age 6 I am Fun</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> I like the color green</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> I would like to be a frog (to know what flies taste like.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Colby: age 8 I am really funny</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> I like to ride bikes, scooters, and skateboards.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> I would like to b e a football or baseball player.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Funny what kids think of off the top of their heads. </span>Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-28240231324532235002008-03-10T12:58:00.002-05:002008-03-10T13:54:32.265-05:00snow pictures<div align="left"><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WDaX06S6I/AAAAAAAAACo/TJybeF3l2E0/s1600-h/cameron+snow+08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176187835828030370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WDaX06S6I/AAAAAAAAACo/TJybeF3l2E0/s200/cameron+snow+08.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WDH306S5I/AAAAAAAAACg/gedMyVeIeyk/s1600-h/connor+in+snow+08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176187518000450450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WDH306S5I/AAAAAAAAACg/gedMyVeIeyk/s200/connor+in+snow+08.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WC3306S4I/AAAAAAAAACY/aDDhD1_4dzE/s1600-h/colby+snow+08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176187243122543490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WC3306S4I/AAAAAAAAACY/aDDhD1_4dzE/s200/colby+snow+08.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WCmn06S3I/AAAAAAAAACQ/QuZB_29vjeo/s1600-h/camille+in+snow+08.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176186946769800050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WCmn06S3I/AAAAAAAAACQ/QuZB_29vjeo/s200/camille+in+snow+08.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WBZ306SyI/AAAAAAAAABo/F8-fR2sJftc/s1600-h/boys+conly+snow+08+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176185628214840098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R9WBZ306SyI/AAAAAAAAABo/F8-fR2sJftc/s200/boys+conly+snow+08+2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Since everyone else posted pics of there kids playing in the snow. I thought I should too. It was cold (duh!) so I didn't take many and they aren't the best but here they are. My camera isn't the best but at least I have one, right? </div>The first one is of Cameron, the next one is of Connor pushing a giant snowball, then Colby, Colby and everyone<br /><div></div><div>Connor, Colby, Cameron and friend Conly building a snow man at a neighbors yard. I guess our snow wasn't enough or something.n</div></div></div></div><br /></div>Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-70221969085130779882008-01-28T21:14:00.000-06:002008-01-28T21:23:17.398-06:00Why 5 boys and a girl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R56bdVnJiZI/AAAAAAAAAAw/bAYJP3Df2XA/s1600-h/cory+and+family+7-04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R56bdVnJiZI/AAAAAAAAAAw/bAYJP3Df2XA/s200/cory+and+family+7-04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160733151333026194" border="0" /></a><br />You may ask yourself, "Self, why does Janet call this blog, 5 boys and a girl?" When I started this blog a few years ago, it was my own way of keeping account of the happenings and sayings of our children. At the time, it was 5 boys and a girl. But in God's timing, He decided it was time for one of our boys to go home to be with him. It was two years ago that our oldest boy, Cory, passed away. God in His good and great character was sooo gracious to us and continues to be. We are so thankful for the time we had with Cory while on this earth and look forward to seeing him once again in heaven. Heaven, where he will be whole, perfect and "not broken" anymore.Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-90725481958171844562008-01-28T21:08:00.000-06:002008-01-28T21:13:25.207-06:00picture of my wonderful family<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R56ZTVnJiYI/AAAAAAAAAAo/F5chLkksuIM/s1600-h/summer+2007+gulf+shores+family.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 184px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R56ZTVnJiYI/AAAAAAAAAAo/F5chLkksuIM/s200/summer+2007+gulf+shores+family.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160730780511078786" border="0" /></a><br />I have nothing new to post but thought I would post a picture of my wonderful family.<br />I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family who loves me in spite of my failings and short falls (and believe me there are many). They are an example of Christ's love for me, just as I am. :) <br />aren't they a great looking bunch?Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-58702754281953052142008-01-18T13:12:00.000-06:002008-01-18T13:21:53.814-06:00Update?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R5D8Fjg0pRI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Trc8gxtsEYw/s1600-h/DSCN9933.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_imhK-g6HtO8/R5D8Fjg0pRI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Trc8gxtsEYw/s200/DSCN9933.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156898745701672210" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Obviously, I haven't posted in a while. I read so many other peoples blogs. They are all such good writers and have such wonderful things to say. One of the reasons that I don't write often. I can't figure out how to post pictures or links. I will work on that. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">I would love to write about all the wonderful things I am learning about God but I struggle just to keep up with my daily bible reading. I know I am learning but it is hard to reduce it to writing.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">I have been quite busy with Real Estate lately. Praie the Lord!!! I have several people looking for houses so that is a real encouragement. I really enjoy it. I think I get more excited than the actual buyers do when they receive an accepted offer on a house. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">The kids are great. Nothing funny to report. Give me time though. One thing to brag about though---Colby came in 2nd place in his school's spelling bee. He is in 2nd grade. He gets his brains from his father. :)</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Guess that is all for now. I will try to post again soon if I can think of anything to share.</span>Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-89211190896270043152007-07-19T20:37:00.000-05:002007-07-19T20:45:51.802-05:00Things that make me smile and laugh.<span style="font-family: courier new;">I have been on Weight Watchers for 8 weeks now. My sweet 5 year old Cameron, who is brutally honest told me the other day that he thought I looked skinny. Keep in mind, this is the same child who told me that I should do Nutri System whenever he saw the commercials on TV. :)<br />Jon and Mandy have been staying with us while Skip and Caelan have been gone on a missions trip. They came home last night, later than then the other nights and again Cameron meets them at the door and says, "where have you been?" with much emotion. Jon or Mandy then heard him and Colby talking about Colby being able to do flips off the diving board. Cameron asks him is he has been doing them since before he was born. Colby says "no, just since last week when you were 5" It is probably funnier to hear than to read. :)<br /><br />Thankful to have Jon and Mandy here so I can go and walk every morning. Great to have the company!! <br /><br />Skip will be home on Sunday. Absence does make the heart grow fonder. Not that I could be anymore fonder of my soulmate but I sure do miss him. Can't wait for him to get home.<br /><br />Pray for him, Caelan and the others who are on the trips and their safe return home. Also, that God would bring Himself glory through these trips.<br /><br /></span>Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-1163043057168822842006-11-08T21:29:00.000-06:002006-11-08T21:30:57.170-06:00One more thing about Cameron<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">The other day, Cameron was trying to climb up onto the bed with me via the top of my feet when I asked him to stop because it hurt. He said does it hurt because you are old. I said yes. He said that I didn't look old. :) </span>Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-1163042931717838532006-11-08T21:26:00.000-06:002006-11-08T21:28:51.723-06:00Cameron's transportation<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">We were at my sister Lynn's house on Saturday. It was time to leave and I told Cameron that we needed to leave. He said he wasn't going and I asked him how he was going to get home. He said by plane or a taxi. Where does he come up with this stuff?</span>Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-1160156930673958162006-10-06T12:46:00.000-05:002006-10-06T12:50:30.590-05:00Camille "that's enough"<span style="color:#ff6666;">C</span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff99ff;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">amille had the hiccups so I thought I would try to scare them out of her. I was randomly saying "boo" at different times, pretending to scare her. She laughed several times and then with her finger pointed said "that's enough mommie" :)</span> </span>Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35472340.post-1159930158500808222006-10-03T21:44:00.000-05:002006-10-03T21:49:46.266-05:00Why 5 boys and a girl?<span style="font-family:arial;color:#33ff33;">After reading many blogs, I thought it was time to start my or our own blog. Why 5 boys and a girl you ask? Because that is how many children my wonderful husband and have been blessed. Granted, our oldest just went to be with the Lord in January of this year, he is still "ours" if only in our thoughts and memories. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33ff33;">This will be a place for me to write the sayings, accomplishments and going-ons of our family. I hope you will enjoy. If not, at least I have a place where these things are recorded. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33ff33;">I hope to also be an encouragement as I write of my struggles and hopefull successes in my life as a child of God, a wife, mom, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, etc....</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33ff33;">Enjoy and see you soon!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#33ff33;">Solia de gloria!!!</span>Cjsmomx6http://www.blogger.com/profile/11792946031460175741noreply@blogger.com0