Father's Day is Family Day!

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. John 1:14

Father's Day had special meaning for me this year. It was a great reminder that I have 2 fathers - my earthly father and my Holy Father. My earthly father is awesome. He is the best Grandpa ever! My Heavenly Father loves me unconditionally. He sent His son to this earth to save me and all of us. Give Him praise for what He did!

So, we went to Silverwood on the Saturday of Father's Day weekend. The only child that wasn't there was Malcom. It was a whole whopping 60 degrees, but we made the best of it. It has rollercoasters and a water park. Swimming with an outside temp of 60 degrees and WIND was not the best, but we made it fun. Caleb and Giovanni tried the big roller coasters. Giovanni thought it was funny, but Caleb didn't. He screamed the whole time! It was the perfect Father's Day. Especially since we only spend $100 for the whole day - food and park fees included. There were buy one get one free and my hubby won four tickets.

Here are some pictures from the glorious day.

Garfield and the kids

The very end of the day - tired and happy.

Amazingly enough, Sophia lasted about 20 min. Poor thing just shook she was so cold.

Before hitting the park. Gotta love crazy kids.

Whitney (Nick's girlfriend) and I LOVED this ride. We laughed the whole time.

Daddy, Caleb, Kevin and Mikaya (Kev's GF) on the log ride.

They had the coolest kid water park. It was awesome!

Kevin and George went down the big slide. NO WAY!

100 post and all you ever wanted to know about me

So, here are 100 useless facts about me:

1. God is the center of my life.
2. My husband is second.
3. My kids are 3rd.
4. I am an engineer.
5. I work for a private engineering firm.
6. I work 4 hours in the office in the morning, and 4 hours at home.
7. I have 7 children - Kevin (20 yrs), Malcom (20 yrs), Nick (17 yrs), Giovanni (7 yrs), Caleb (almost 6 yrs), Nafkot (2 1/2 yrs), Sophia (16 months)
8. We have 3 adopted children at home and one waiting in Ethiopia.
9. We took all our children to Ethiopia last year. The airline tickets cost as much as the adoption.
10. We met Nafkot while in Ethiopia.
11. I enjoy talking with my friends who have adopted online.
12. My husband wishes I didn't spend so much time online.
13. Giovanni believes that he can train to Superman - I never told him he can't fly.
14. I attend Real Life Ministries.
15. I work with Middle School youth at church for 7 yrs.
16. I grew up in Bozeman, MT.
17. I moved here 8 yrs ago.
18. I love to read the bible and any books when I have the time.
19. My favorite shows are 24, Amazing Race, Prison Break, Hell's Kitchen, ER, Survivor, Biggest Loser, Beauty and the Geek, and probably any other reality TV show.
20. My brother was an intern for SNL and I got to attend their 15 yr anniversary party.
21. I have been to Ethiopia, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico and Israel.
22. My grandpa is buried at Arlington.
23. My grandma lives with my parents in Bozeman.
24. I have 2 dogs and 5 cats.
25. I have already got Sophia trained that purses are awesome and you ALWAYS need more than one.
26. I overpack on trips - ask the hubby about our honeymoon.
27. My dream is to retire in Italy and Ethiopia.
28. My mama is going to Ethiopia with me this year.
29. My son, Malcom, is in Germany for the Air Force. (we love you and miss you malchi!)
30. I love God!
31. Jesus is my best friend.
32. My second best friend/sister (only behind Jesus) is Lora. I grew up next door to her since I was 2. We have experienced a lot together.
33. I was a rebellious teenager and have apologized over and over to my parents.
34. I was married and divorced to a not-so-nice man.
35. I am married to the most wonderful man in the world. Did I mention he is so hot! Girls, you can't have him.
36. I hit my son's car tonight. I didn't look on the side mirror. Ripped the bumper right off! Good job, mom.
37. I go to bed at 11:30 and wake up at 5:30.
38. I live in an old rundown farm house. I love it.
39. I drove a Chevy Citation in high school. When I got in my first wreck, we called it the scrambled egg.
40. I love crab and could eat it everyday.
41. I joined weight watchers and have lost 30 pounds.
42. I grew up with a black lab and calico cat.
43. I am afraid of Miller Moths and other creepy crawly things.
44. My favorite actress is Doris Day.
45. My favorite movie is Pillow Talk.
46. I have two cell phones. One for work, one for home.
47. I am a stress case. I like to yell a lot.
48. I have a bike I bought last year and I only rode it around the yard.
49. I used to sell Mary Kay and Stampin' Up.
50. I am bored already typing this.
51. I read a devotional (short one) every evening and morning before bed.
52. My ideal date with my hubby is to actually get 2 hours without any kids - anywhere.
53. I am norwegian/irish/german.
54. My father is a retired Army Lt. Colonel, policeman, and probation and parole officer.
55. My mom is a retired Army Lt. Colonel and nurse. She is a counselor right now.
56. My brother works for a newspaper.
57. I have one sibling, but 6 in-law siblings.
58. I enjoy doing dishes and vacuuming.
59. i don't like mowing the yard.
60. I start projects, but don't finish them.
61. My favorite place is Beaver Creek in Montana.
62. My name means God's Little Helper.
63. I like horses, but don't have any.
64. I like winters in Montana right after a snowfall.
65. My favorite time is to sit at our cabin during sunrise with coffee in my hand.
66. I look forward to the day Christ returns. I just pray it is when you all are saved!
67. My cats are called after lakes in MOntana.
68. I have an Ethiopian/Italian/Irish/American. Giovanni has the Italian name, Ethiopian blood, Irish birthday and is soon-to-be an American.
69. I am a huge procrastinator.
70. I don't take risks - except on roller coasters.
71. I used to go to Disneyland every other year.
72. I have one grandparent left.
73. My parents are still married.
74. I don't throw anything away.
75. I wish this 100 things would get over.
76. I own about 100 purses and 25 lotions/body sprays.
77. I rarely wear make-up.
78. I liked the smurfs groing up.
79. I still like My Little Pony and Strawberry Shortcake.
80. I listen to Christian music.
81. My favorite clothes are jeans, a cotton shirt and a long sleeve over shirt.
82. I used to own cowboy boots.
83. I have never been artsy. My poor kids suffer.
84. I kill every plant I try to grow.
85. I like to barter for things.
86. I have had 2 surgeries on each foot and a torn Achilles.
87. I like to follow peoples blogs.
88. I am hoping to bring Mark Shultz here for a fundraiser.
89. I now tell my boys to "suck it up" if they get hurt. 5 boys will do that to you.
90. I don't think I could homeschool. I have no patience.
91. My husband only likes to wear shorts - even in freezing weather.
92. I love popcorn. I eat a bowl everyday.
93. I am a completely different person after I went to Ethiopia.
94. I can cry at anything.
95. I like girl movies.
96. I think movie theaters are a rip off. Discount cinemas are the best.
97. I got my license at 15.
98. My favorite part of the day is to climb into bed exhausted.
99. I thank God everyday I have him. Without him, my crazy life would have not meaning!
100. I am totally 100% in love with my God, my hubby, my kids and my family. My husband is my rock and I still get butterflies thinking about him.

There you have it. That took forever! If you actually read this far, wow. You are awesome.

Beauty - what does it mean?

I saw this on a blog I read. HOW TRUE!!!!



My next entry is my 103rd. I am a little off on my 100th and posting 100 things about me, but I will catch up. I was also tagged by some friend's blogs to post 7 things about me, so I will do it all in one. I hope to get it done this week!