Fair Time!!

It is that time of year again!! FAIR TIME!! We decided to take Hannah to the fair this year so she could see the animals. While we were there she got to see a baby calf born. She didn't like the Swine barn. She said it was stinky. Over all it was a good evening.

Apple Farm & Picnic

We go to the Knaus Apple Farm every year for a field trip for day program. It is a fun day, but a very long day. When you take the entire day program anywhere you have to be on your toes at all times. We have 36 autistic adults and about 15 staff on the trip. After we make the trip to the apple farm we go to the park in downtown Tehachapi for a picnic. This is the first year that Hannah has been able to run around and play by herself. It is amazing how fast she is growing up. The playground was a big hit this year.

Wow!! A picture of me!! There aren't many pictures of me, because I am usually the one taking the pictures. 

Hannah picking apples!

Weighing her apples.  She picked 14 pounds of apples!!

Swinging with my Hannah!!

Mama & Me time!! Loving every minute of it!!

Goofy kid

She loves the slides!

She looks so big to me in this picture.  She is beginning to look like a little girl and not so baby to me anymore.  Kind of sad.  They grow up so fast!

The typical 4 year old smile. :)

Mama God made the world this big!!

Emily & Hannah hanging out!

The group!!

Too tired

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Apple farm

Me & my girls


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Picking apples

Picking apples!


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Babysitting

Every Wednesday and Thursday I babysit three awesome boys. During the day I only have two boys, Hudson(18months) and Cooper(5months),and I pick up Parker(6years)from school. They are the easiest babies to take care of. They hardly ever cry and are always happy. Parker is a typical 6 year old boy, very active and always trying to test me. I started babysitting the boys six weeks ago, and it is amazing to see how much they have grown over the time I have watched them. The one thing that bothers me the most about babysitting is that Hudson thinks I'm the mom, I have to constantly remind him that I'm Emmie. On the plus side I have taught him some simple sign language like please, thank you, milk, and more. Thank you Norm and Jenn for letting me watch your boys. They are amazing and I love watching them grow and succeed.
-Emily

SAD CHOICE

The last few weeks this topic has been popping up everywhere I turn.  I don't understand how someone can do this to a precious child. Even if you can't raise the child yourself, allow the that child to be a priceless gift to  a couple who can't have children of their own.  Adoption=Priceless!!


I'm your baby. You don't know me yet, I'm only a few weeks old. You're going to find out about me soon, though, I promise. Let me tell you some things about me. My name is John, and I've got beautiful brown eyes and black hair. Well, I don't have it yet, but I will when I'm born. I'm going to be your only child, and you'll call me your one and only. I'm going to grow up without a daddy mostly, but we have each other. We'll help each other, and love each other. I want to be a doctor when I grow up. You found out about me today, Mommy! You were so excited, you couldn't wait to tell everyone. All you could do all day was smile, and life was perfect. You have a beautiful smile, Mommy. It will be the first face I will see in my life, and it will be the best thing I see in my life. I know it already. ... Today was the day you told Daddy. You were so excited to tell him about me! ...He wasn't happy, Mommy. He kind of got angry. I don't think that you noticed, but he did. He started to talk about something called wedlock, and money, and bills, and stuff I don't think I understand yet. You were still happy, though, so it was okay. Then he did something scary, Mommy. He hit you. I could feel you fall backward, and your hands flying up to protect me. I was okay... but I was very sad for you. You were crying then, Mommy. That's a sound I don't like. It doesn't make me feel good. It made me cry, too. He said sorry after, and he hugged you again. You forgave him, Mommy, but I'm not sure if I do. It wasn't right. You say he loves you... why would he hurt you? I don't like it, Mommy. ... ... ... ... Finally, you can see me! Your stomach is a little bit bigger, and you're so proud of me! You went out with your mommy to buy new clothes, and you were so so so happy. You sing to me, too. You have the most beautiful voice in the whole wide world. When you sing is when I'm happiest. And you talk to me, and I feel safe. So safe. You just wait and see, Mommy. When I am born I will be perfect just for you. I will make you proud, and I will love you with all of my heart. ... I can move my hands and feet now, Mommy. I do it because you put your hands on your belly to feel me, and I giggle. You giggle, too. I love you, Mommy. Daddy came to see you today, Mommy. I got really scared. He was acting funny and he wasn't talking right. He said he didn't want you. I don't know why, but that's what he said. And he hit you again. I got angry, Mommy. When I grow up I promise I won't let you get hurt! I promise to protect you. Daddy is bad. I don't care if you think that he is a good person, I think he's bad. But he hit you, and he said he didn't want us. He doesn't like me. Why doesn't he like me, Mommy? You didn't talk to me tonight, Mommy. Is everything okay? It's been three days since you saw Daddy. You haven't talked to me or touched me or anything since that. Don't you still love me, Mommy? I still love you. I think you feel sad. The only time I feel you is when you sleep. You sleep funny, kind of curled up on your side. And you hug me with your arms, and I feel safe and warm again. Why don't you do that when you're awake, any more? I'm 21 weeks old today, Mommy. Aren't you proud of me? We're going somewhere today, and it's somewhere new. I'm excited. It looks like a hospital, too. I want to be a doctor when I grow up, Mommy. Did I tell you that? I hope you're as excited as I am. I can't wait. ...Mommy, I'm getting scared. Your heart is still beating, but I don't know what you are thinking. The doctor is talking to you. I think something'srepost.

Menu Sept 26-October 2

This weeks menu!!!

September 26
Monday
Chicken Pot Pie
Biscuits
Salad

Tuesday 27
Pull Pork Sandwiches
Salad
Fruit

Wednesday 28
Chicken Tacos---- Jake's FAVORITE!!!
Fresh Fruit

Thursday 29
Piergo's ------One of David's Favorites
Green Salad

Friday 30
Orange Chicken
White Rice
Pineapple

October 1
Saturday
Slow Cooker Lasagna--- Weight Watcher Book
Green Salad
French Bread for the guys!!

Sunday 2
Cheesey Noodle Skillet Supper
Green Beans
Green Salad
Fresh Fruit Slices

Menu Sept 19-25

This week's Menu!!

September 19
Monday---Coaches reviewing film from their game on Friday!
Pizza
Wings
Green Salad

Tuesday 20
Beef Pot Pie
Biscuits
Green Salad
Fresh Fruit

Wednesday 21
Soup--- Have everyone pick out their favorite can of Campbell's
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Green Salad ----if you want

Thursday 22
Sub Sandwiches
Fruit
Green Salad ----if you want
Baked Chips

Friday 23
Beef Stroganoff
Green Salad
Fresh Fruit

Saturday 24
Daddy David's world famous Hamburgers!!!!
Corn on the cob
Fresh Fruit

Sunday 25
Sausage & Pasta Bake----- Pillsbury Recipe
Green Salad
Fruit

Wildomar Football

Wildomar game!!

White chocolate chip & macadamia nut cookies

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Menu for Sept 12-18

I have planned out our menu for the rest of the month: It is as follows!


Monday Sept 12
Chili
Corn Bread


Tuesday Sept 13
Grilled Salmon---Emily's favorite
Grilled Chicken----Jacob doesn't like Salmon
Baked Potatoes
Fresh Fruit
Green Salad


Wednesday Sept 14
Meat Loaf--- One of Jacob's favorite! Emily can't stand it.
Mashed Potatoes
Green Salad


Thursday Sept 15
Spaghetti
Green Salad
French Bread


Friday Sept 16
Football Night on the road!! Wildomar


Saturday Sept 17
Grilled or Baked Pork Chops
Green Beans
Fresh Fruit
Baked Potatoes
Green Salad


Sunday Sept 18
Enchilada Casserole
Green Salad
Fresh Fruit

Fires!!

The storm that passed through on Saturday caused havoc on the mountains and grass areas in Kern County!! Emily actually saw the lighting strike the mountain that started the fire on the mountain by our house. As of today the fire has burned 23,000 plus arces!! I think it is finally out as of tonight.