Summer –

DSC00661 Originally uploaded by criscollrj Another summer has sprang its way into my life. It always comes faster every year than I expect. Colleen has had her anime convention and had a great time (more pics in flickr). We also took Chris out on Saturday and we all went to the buffet. I’ll be taking [...]

Reference to autism on 90210 last night—

Something Ethan said on 90210 last night made me think. He was in the woods with a friend and just talking. He said this: Ethan: “People think I’m someone different than I am.” Friend, Liam: “Let me ask you something, why do you smile?” Ethan: “I smile because I don’t want to cause trouble for [...]

Graciously accepting help

I was just thinking this morning that this is one of the lessons I’ve had to learn. I’ve been thinking about, what are the things I’ve had to learn in this walk we’ve been on in life? Graciously accepting help, though I’ve not yet gotten very good as ASKING for help; accepting my limitations; and [...]

I never posted my 08 goals–

So thought I’d post here. I will then look over them over the next week and make up my 09 goals. I don’t even expect to reach some of these, it’s just good to have them all written down to have an awareness of them. 2008 GOALS (the year that will be over TOMORROW! wow) [...]

Last week’s trip & Halloween!

I seem to be unable to handle NaBloPoMo this year – maybe next year!! Pictures of last week’s outing—more soon! Halloween, Ryan at Taco Bell, Colleen & Ashleigh

My new obsession–

Getting on and sticking with this plan: http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/cms/index.cfm?intContentID=4123

My latest –

This was my day yesterday — (below) Today I’m just going to try and catch up a little, do some dishes and laundry and pick up, and do a schedule so I can get all my work done (I’ll attach that too!) (from my transcription board) I have to take a break – « on: [...]

Lest you think I forgot you –

I’m alive! Kids have all been sick again. Ryan is home sick with the intestinal garbage (I think he fell asleep). Colleen missed 3 1/2 days this week, Chris missed one. Mom was here this week and now she doesn’t feel well. My days may be numbered. Rog was sick earlier this week while he [...]

RIP Chestnut the Christmas Hamster –

He will be missed. I found him when I was giving him an apple last night…

Modest needs –

just discovered this site. What a blessing and opportunity – http://modestneeds.typepad.com/modestneeds/2007/11/top-ten-reasons.html