I see boxes..............

Boxes here.......
Boxes there......
Boxes everywhere......
This is the only view I have seen for over a month now.........just when you think your getting somewhere....more boxes appear........They seem to be multiplying all on their own.........
I have nightmares about being buried alive in boxes!!!! By the way....has anyone seen my husband????

Tagged again thanks to Karen

Five things in my freezer:
1. Chicken Strips
2. Lemon aide ( A MUST during summer.....unless Kie is around to make it for me!)
3. Organic Beef- I have enough estrogen without adding all the fake stuff!
4. Frozen mixed berries -For smoothies! Want one? come on over!
5. ummm not much else...we are moving....trying to keep it low

Five things in my closet:
1. 6 boxes- full of ? who knows...I can't keep track any more!
2. A desk- (it's a huge walk in closet...I will miss this part of this house)
3. A computer (on the desk)
4. A printer
5. Me (It's so big we used it as an "office" as well!)

Five things in my car:
1. Boxes-They are everywhere.......
2. Fast food bags and cups
3. MORE boxes.....
4. a few tapes...yes I said Tapes...some people still use them and are to poor to buy a CD player!
5. Did I mention Boxes ???

Five things in my purse: (A new one I got for my Birthday...thanks MRS. PAINE !)
1. Wallet
2. cell phone
3. Pens
4. Address book
5. keys...to my new house!! WHOO HOO !!

Five people I tag:

KRISTINA
LIS
Nikki
Elicia
TawniVern

It has COME !! FREEDOM FEST!!!

Today is the day !! WWWWOOO HOOOOOO !! Bryan plays at 1:00pm on the second stage and again at 11pm !!! We hope you can all come out and support him, we know most of you don't even know him but you can do it for Jim and Kristin...!! He is an awesome young man and has a great future ahead of him....you will be able to say "I met him when......." Hope we see you out there!!!

We have decided to become Omish. I was suppose to leave for Idaho to see my Granny last night, but my sisters van broke down.......for me this is the 3rd major break down this year.....2 of the cars are completely dead. We are taking it to the doctor later....PLEASE PRAY that the operation will go well and my sisters van will make a full recovery!! I need to see my Granny!! Oh ! To top this off...we thought ...hey lets just rent a van...our Granny is worth it!! There is not a van or SUV available in WESTERN WASHINGTON !!! I even called the Bellingham AIRPORT!!! AHAHAHAH !! SO frustrating !!!

So if ya see us goin down the road in horse and buggy....you'll know why........

MINE...MINE....Alll.....ooops OURS...OURS...ALL OURS!!!

WE GOT THE KEYS !! IT'S ALL MINE...ooops...OURS !!!

** PROUD MAMMA NOTE: the flower picture was taken by Tawni Vern!! I am thinking of blowing it up and using it in my bedroom!!

Waiting.....

Well it is a V. A. Loan...so we were not completely surprised when the closing got delayed....Hopefully tomorrow !! PRAY nothing goes wrong......!! For now...we just wait..........


**UPDATE: Still no word from Escrow company...so hopefully we can close on WED now......(I leave on Thursday for 10 days...going to Idaho to see Granny Gish) Please pray...I really want to do a little dance in my living room....roll on the grass in the back yard...you know...all the usual stuff a first time home buyer dreams of.........

UPDATE....ON THE UPDATE! - We did get to go in and sign all the paperwork.....but we don't get the keys till later this afternoon(WED) or tomorrow...(THURSDAY).....So we are still...you guessed it......waiting......

(Thurs. Aug. 3rd)UPDATE , UPDATE and yet another UPDATE: Still waiting......and waiting.....

Summer Classes for Men..sign up now space is limited!!

SUMMER CLASSES FOR MEN
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THE LEARNING CENTER FOR ADULTS


REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY Monday, July 31, 2006
NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVELOF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.

Class 1 How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays --- Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.

Class 2 The Toilet Paper Roll --- Does It Change Itself? Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.

Class 3 Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat andAvoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub? --- Group Practice.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 h ours.

Class 4 Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor ---Pictures and Explanatory Graphics. Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.

Class 5 After Dinner Dishes --- Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginningat 7:00 PM

Class 6 Loss Of Identity --- Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.Help Line Support and Support Groups.Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM

Class 7 Learning How To Find Things --- Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.Open Forum .Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.

Class 8 Health Watch --- Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 9 Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost --- Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.

Class 10 Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.

Class 11 Learning to Live --- Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing .Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined

Class 12 How to be the Ideal Shopping CompanionRelaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours ! beginning at 7:00 PM.

Class 13 How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy --- Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 14 The Stove/Oven --- What It Is and How It Is Used.Live Demonstration.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.

Upon completion of any of the above courses,diplomas will be issued to the survivors.

I have just been called on the carpet for not posting the details along with the photo's !! I am so sorry !! Here it is!!

It's in Arlington (Smokey Point), Its 4 Bdrm 2 bath, about 1,600 sq ft , a fire place, a clawfoot bath tub, 2 Car man cave ( A MUST) its on a little over 1/3 acre !! It has a great fenced back yard with an apple tree and a pear tree, (Jim and Tawni are allergic to most anything healthy but these are 2 on the very small list of healthy things they will eat!! ) It also has BIG kennel for our little Minnie !! It has a great front porch and is in a nice quiet little neighborhood !! It also comes with ALL the Appliances ! They are even leaving us their lawn mower and the 2 rocking chairs on the front porch !!!WE ARE SO EXCITED !! PLEASE PRAY THAT NOTHING GETS IN THE WAY OF THIS HOUSE !!!

INSPECTION.......

A bird bath...no dirty birds around our house!!
Flowers along the front porch.....For Tawni...I am a known plant killer...one of my many talnets!
Wishing well planter!!

Upstairs Bedroom....

Our wonderful friend Mr Ernest Leroy Peck III inspected the house today for us and gave it a clean bill of health...a few minor repairs, nothing to stop the sale over !!! I also discovered an apple tree and a pear tree in our back yard !! WooHOOO !!! Two of the few healthy things I can get my family to eat!!

and some more......HEE HEE HEE

One of the upstairs bedrooms.......
The frount porch....she's leaving me the chairs and the swing!!!
The upstairs bathroom ......

Another part of the upstairs room....haven't decided if it will be Tawni's room or the office....

Just a few more pictures..not excited or anything....

Our soon to be new back yard....


















This is the front yard to the side of the house ...its an odd shaped lot.
Our new living room...notice the porch swing through the window..LOVE IT !

My new kitchen...needs some upgrades but I am up to the challenge..plus I have been babysitting for free for my sister......HEE HEE HEE ...her husband is in the construction trade...so his bill is about to become DUE!!! All the appliances come with it...they aren't top of the line but it saves us lots of money to start out with !!!

They accepted the offer !!! WWWHHHOOOO !!!! I am trying to not get excited until the last paper is signed !! But...its not working !!!!!

We made an offer!!

We made an offer today !!! Keep your fingers, toes and eyes crossed !! PRAY !! PRAY !!!

Every Day Death: Becoming Teachable

"Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."-Proverbs 1:8-9

Have you ever tried to debate with someone who is convinced that they are right? You try and you try to reason with them, but they refuse to consider the possibility that they are wrong. As frustrated as I often am by stubborness, I confess that I can be extremely stubborn myself. I tend to want to teach---not be taught!

Proverbs 15:32 says,
"He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding."
We all want to be wise and have understanding, but do we take the steps required to become wise? Do we listen and accept rebuke? We cannot make any steps toward wisdom without being willing to surrender and be taught. Surrender.

Jim Elliot once wrote,
"'He makes His ministers a flame of fire.' Am I ignitible? God deliver me from the dread asbestos of 'other things.' Saturate me with the oil of the Spirit that I may be a flame. But flame is transient, often short-lived. Canst thou bear this, my soul--short life? In me there dwells the Spirit of the Great Short-Lived, whose zeal for God's house consumed Him. 'Make me Thy Fuel, Flame of God.'"

Not long after writing the above quote, Jim Elliot left with his young wife for the mission field in Ecuador. There, he and four other missionaries attempted to reach a previously unreached Indian tribe--the Aucas--with the Word of God. On January 8, 1956, they were attacked by a group of Auca tribesmen. Though each of the missionaries had brought rifles with them for protection, they all refused to use them in self defense. Every one of the missionaries was killed.
All five of the missionaries who died were young, newly married, and seemed to have their entire lives ahead of them. Yet, conscious of the danger of trying to reach the Aucas, they sacrificed their own interests for the purpose of obeying God. What does this have to do with us? It is most likely that we will not all have to die for our faith as Jim Elliot did, but each of us must die to ourselves.

"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24

It has been said before that it is easier for us to surrender our bodies to death than it is to surrender our will to God. This death to ourselves is not one that we only die once, but it is a continual, every day death to our own selfish desires. This surrender includes giving up our own stubbornness and willfulness and laying it at Christ's feet, giving it up so that we might become teachable and pliable in His hands.

Charles Spurgeon said,
"Jesus is to believers the one pearl of great price, for whom we are willing to part with all that we have. He has so completely won our love, that it beats alone for him; to his glory we would live, and in defense of his gospel we would die; he is the pattern of our life, and the model after which we would sculpture our character. Paul’s words mean more than most men think; they imply that the aim and end of his life was Christ—nay, his life itself was Jesus. In the words of an ancient saint, he did eat, and drink, and sleep eternal life. Jesus was his very breath, the soul of his soul, the heart of his heart, the life of his life.
Can you say, as a professing Christian, that you live up to this idea? Can you honestly say that for you to live is Christ? Your business—are you doing it for Christ? Is it not done for self- aggrandizement and for family advantage? Do you ask, “Is that a mean reason?”
For the Christian it is. He professes to live for Christ; how can he live for another object without committing a spiritual adultery? Many there are who carry out this principle in some measure; but who is there that dare say that he hath lived wholly for Christ as the apostle did? Yet, this alone is the true life of a Christian—its source, its sustenance, its fashion, its end, all gathered up in one word—Christ Jesus. Lord, accept me; I here present myself, praying to live only in thee and to thee. Let me be as the bullock which stands between the plough and the altar, to work or to be sacrificed; and let my motto be, 'Ready for either.'”
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Jim Elliot quote taken from Through the Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Elliot, page 18
Charles Spurgeon quote from Christian Classics Ethereal Library Re-posted by Kristin, originally written by Hannah Beth

This post was from a blog called "Beauty from the Heart" It is a blog written by 3 young women, ages 14-17 !! They AMAZE me with their depth, wisdom, humility and beauty. We can learn alot from these teens !! They are the kind that keep me going....making me believe that teens don't have to go the rebellious stage in order to truly know God. They challenge me to be better than I am, I pray that Tawni will have such a heart when she is a teen!!!

When a man turns 40......

AAAAHHHHH ! I'm HOW OLD?!?!!?


What happens when a man turns 40?? Well as these pictures prove .....the normally unfeeling male goes through a wide range of emotions ....mostly SHOCK & Fear.......but there you have it!
The real question now is....will his face stay like that?? Will it ever be the same??

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY JEFFREY!!!!!

P.S These pictures were taken when he was exactly half the age he is now !!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS>KLUMPER!!!

Happy Birthday Kristina!!!

Today my Kristina is...well...ok maybe we won't say her age...But I will say she is more beautiful now than she was when I met her 18+ years ago.....now if that doesn't make you feel old......

She is a wonderful friend, always there to lend an ear and shoulder if need be.....She has helped our family in time of need and she can always make me laugh...on top of all that...she gives a GREAT back rub!!!What more could you want in a friend???

I Love ya Kristina!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY JIMMY!!

Happy Birthday Jimmy!!!
There he is.....doesn't this picture just show the real him!!
He's Ornery, obstinate, sneaky and a pain in my butt most days but I love him more than words can say. I guess that would make me kinda weird for lovin him but he's all those things and so much more!
He's beyond giving...he gives of his time, talents, money, opinions(to freely some might say!) and would give you the shirt off his back in the middle of a blizzard, He's always doing something for someone(usually me) even when he REALLY doesn't want to!
He's funny... ok...well corny...but he tries and that just makes him extra cute,(sorry I know MEN don't like the word cute...)
He is always there to help (he's help people move more times than I can count) and he often goes out of his way to do it!
He's loyal, he sticks by friends and family, even when they might not deserve it!!
He's dependable (most of the time...I wouldn't depend on him to take a plate of brownies anywhere!) ,
He's a GREAT father,even when he's teaching my then 4 yr old daughter to moon people..or that its really funny to fart and burp in public!!!
MY BEST FRIEND ......
and I couldn't imagine my life without him.

Keep your finger, toes & what ever else you can manage crossed!!

We have wanted a house for a long time...almost as much as our friends want us to have a house so that we will quit moving in with them!!! Well our mortgage lady is sitting with her underwriting person now....we are sitting here staring at the computer....waiting to get her email......so please pray hard fast and continuously..... we are sooo excited!!!

WE ARE SO EXCITED !! AND WE JUST CAN"T HIDE IT!!!

BRAYN MADE FREEDOM FEST!!!!!

BRYAN MADE FREEDOM FEST !!!! WWWHHHOOOO !!!
We are so Excited !! He plays on Aug. 19th !! Everybody has to come !!
**For those who don't know Bryan is Jim's cousins Kid..who has a passion for music and an awesome Talent to go with it!! He has already produced an album with a band, the band has since broken up...but Bryan is just about finished with his solo album!! He also writes his own music !!And he's only 17!! We can't wait to see what the future holds for him ! But for now it is FREEDOM FEST !! At Stocker farms in Snohomish Aug 19th!! For more info go to Freedom Fest Or BryanWoodMusic.com....

Let us not forget....

As we run off to our BBQ's and the beach, as we enjoy a day off...lets not forget why we have this day off from our far to busy lives......It is to honor our fallen soldiers. The one's who gave it all so that we could live free....... Let's not forget that there are men and women out there right now fighting......and their families that are missing them.......
Lets not forget to pray for them and for this war that is taking so many........

I wanna be a cowgirl.....

Of course with "T" taking a riding lesson the girls couldn't be left out. They got a 30 minute mini lesson, and by the end could handle the horse themselves!! They did a great job !

( of course the teacher called Jimmi their GRANDPA!!! HA HA That made my day!!!)

Tawni's First riding lesson!!

Tawni had her first riding lesson today!! She is doing a working student program, she works for 3 hours a week, mucking stalls and caring for horses, then she gets a 2 hour riding lesson. So today in the rain she managed to make it through all 5 hours!! We will give you an update tomorrow...I am sure she will be feeling it then!!

Go forth and Multiply.....we really took that teaching to heart!!

Introducing Thomas Michael Boettger II -born April 27th, 21 inches long 8lbs 6oz

He was 24 days early ! Wow ! Think of how big he would have been !! OUCH ! Everyone is doing good.....

Yes, that is Natty holding him..she's 9 !! Can you believe it ?!?!








Look at those cheeks !!!















Next up !!

Anthony F Born May 15th 7lbs 15oz

This makes 5 for the F. family...hey they can start their own music group now!! The F. Five !! Hee Hee..anyways I think we need to start a campain to get the F. Family here for the 4th!!! We need e-mailers and letter writers(we do still know how to write don't we?)
Phone callers!!! UNITE !! We can get them here! Even if it is kicking and screaming!!!




Look how much hair!!



WOW !! 4 Babies for our J.C. gang in less than a month!!!

Does anybody (meaning Jen , Lisa or Kristina) have a head count on how MANY J.C. kids we have now????

Ya know when you were a kid and your Dad really made you mad ....and you would lay there day dreaming of how you could get him back??!! WELL MY TIME HAS COME!! I am so glad to be able to share it with you!! Some of you may have wondered in the past where I got my weird streak...well NOW YOU KNOW!!!

I'm in a hurry but don't know why....

Rush here...rush there..busy busy busy!!! I am so busy I actually quadruple booked myself for this Saturday and double booked myself for Sunday!! On Saturday I am suppose to
A. take my mom to Portland for a women's conference (we actually leave Friday night)
B. Tawni's FIRST day of riding lessons and working out at Horse Country Farm in Granite Falls ( approx 5.5 hours)
C. Nadia & Kyairra are having their first official Birthday Party with friends from school ( I was suppose to help)
D. My dear Friend Ernie is turning 40 !! I can't miss that right??

Oh Heck!! I just remembered another thing I was suppose to do!!

E. The Spring Celebration for all the BIG Losers over at Julies weight loss blog!
(no I am not a BIG loser, but I thought I could go glare at the girls that did lose big!!)

Then on Sunday :
A. Baby shower for our Woodward girl Bethany.....
B. A going away party for some friends a church !!

We won't even talk about the fact that all this rushing here and there has left my house a national disaster area, laundry piled up to my nose(which doesn't smell pretty), a dog that needs washed, dishes........aaahhhh....you know the list...it never ends!!

How does one get so busy??? Better question.. HOW DOES ONE GET UNBUSY!?!! If anyone has any idea's for answering this monster question ...I am open for suggestions !! I don't want to be here....I am one of those who would be totally cool living on a farm, taking care of my family..leaving the house only once or twice a week....... Want my opinion ? Of course you do!! If not ya better stop reading now....cuz I am gonna give it to ya!! I think Satan gets us so busy ...doing alot of "good" things, that we are to busy to be doing what God wants us to be doing....plus it's really alot less work for him...he doesn't have to bother tempting us...cuz we are so busy that we aren't taking enough time to talk to God let alone HEAR from God. My goal this summer is to streamline my schedule, work on the things that are really important...and let the other "stuff" go.....Does My daughter really need to have 10 different things going? Or would the time be better spent just hanging out with Jim and I?? Camping, playing games, swimming, fishing........they are only young once and it is going so quickly!!
Anywho...If you all could pray for me...pray that I will learn to say NO, learn to keep my focus on the important things, and pray that I will have grace and strength to let go off all the things I "think" I "need" to be doing!!

Happy 6th Birthday Kyairra & Nadia!!

Happy 6th Birthday to my wild and wonderful girls!! I can't believe you are 6 already!! I love you and I am excited to see you grow up more beautiful everyday !!

a little quote ....

In a quote from Perry Marshall, “Accusing a homeschool kid of missing out on ‘socialization’ is like accusing a work-at-home entrepreneur of missing out on corporate politics” (Marshall, pg 11)

Hey everyone! Please pray for our Jolene ! Post partum has hit again and she could really use our love, support and prayers right now!! If you have some extra time give her a call or go out and see her !! Jolene is always there when others are in need and I would really love to see her showered with blessings right now!!

***UPDATE**** She is still having a rough time...PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE... know we are all busy...but this is where the rubber meets the road ladies......take the time to call or send a card and stop by if at all possible!!!! Jeff goes back to work Tue. night and she will need you more than ever!!!

Introducing..(drum roll please..) Bethany Joy Woodward!

WOW !! It's a little Woodward girl!! For all of you who were wondering what a Woodward girl would look like..now ya know!! She is 6lbs 8oz 18 inches long.....SSOOO tiny compared to the boys!!! Momma and Daddy are doing good, they should be home sometime on Saturday !! So stop by and see them, they are at Providence in Everett, 4th floor room 431.

We are all so excited for them!! Congratulations!!!!!!

What it all comes down to...OUR sin and HIS sacrifice....

For those unnamed people who visit my blog and "hate" reading all the religious stuff....I hope you know that I love you...and if I really believe what I say I believe.....then I have to share it with you...how can I love someone and never even try to share with them the news that will save their very souls!! I pray that you will take a moment and read this one little post.....and remember it's because I love you. That said.........

I first saw this poster when I was a teenager and it has stuck with me for years (no comments about that!) It amazes me that Jesus would have came and died even if you were the only person to be saved. His love is amazing and we are so undeserving. He came and died for us while were still sinners...He didn't wait for us to clean up or straighten up.....He loves us just as we are...but loves us to much to leave us that way. I feel blessed to have found Him at such a young age, not that I have lead a perfect life by any means, but I do live a forgiven one as I keep looking to the cross and remembering the gift He gave.

Well , we have been back since Tuesday. Our trip was...well...ok. I loved seeing everyone, and Auburn has always felt like home to me...every where I look there are memories....most of them include Amy, so in a sence I am surrounded by her.....not only in her home and her parents home...but every where......If you want to know more then go to my "Amy page" and I will share more...otherwise you will have to accept ok...and keep me in your prayers.


P.S. Pray for Tawni..she flew to Arizona to see one of her best friends...and it's hard for this Mama to send off her only baby by herself!!!

Prayer!

Hey everyone, just a note to ask for some prayer for Nathan Woodward. Yesterday he fell off Jeff's trailer and gashed his leg open. He had to have 32 stitches. Today he came down with a fever over 102...so they are at the emergency room tonight and may possibly admit him. Pray not only for Nate but for the family.......ok Jolene...that she will have peace.


**UPDATE!! Nate is doing better! Thanks for the prayers! He will still be hurting for a while and will have to sit out the wild Woodward lifestyle for a while.....but all is well.

On the road again.......

Yep, I am gone again!! This time Tawni and I are going down to California to visit Amy's family. Keep us in prayer for a safe journey, and a strong heart. This isn't going to be easy..but will hopefully be another step towards healing.

I can't believe it's been almost a year.....a year ago I couldn't imagine making it a day without her....I guess I am stronger than I thought...but it still hurts more than I can explain. I say this hoping you will hug those close to you...let them KNOW you love them...Remember life is fleeting.....