Reading

I was going to participate in the Reading in the Fall, however, with no Internet connection for so long I was unable to do it correctly. However, I have been reading up a storm. I think I have read about 10 books to date since it started. The book I am reading now is the one I want to talk about though. Its a book that I had purchased over a year ago and just never took the time to read it till NOW! Praise the Lord that I am, cause now I feel like I remember who I am and who I represent.

Anyway, the book I am reading is "The Remarkable Women of the Bible" by Elizabeth George. OK, so I just started it today, but I am finding so much to take hold of and really put to practice in my life. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to be challenged by the woman of the Bible.

I will review some of my other reads from this Fall, but for tonight this is the one I wanted to focus on. Enjoy!

Pictures of the kids from NC

The Kids on the slide at the local park. Our favoite hangout right now!




Anna on the porch at the house we are staying at for the time being.

Isaac enjoying the swings at the local park!

We are moved and getting a routine

Sorry it has taken me so long to write, but we don't actually have our own place yet and its hard to find time. We are living with some friends that offered us a soft place to land and get our feet under us. We are Grateful.
Ian is working for a temp agency and is working at the Revlon plant right now. He is working 2ND shift and enjoys it. He went today to apply for a permanent position there too, so we are praying that will open up for him.
The kids are adjusting to not having our own space. It has been tough, but I think we have finally figured it out. Isaac enjoys playing with his trucks in the dirt and Anna has found pleasure in playing soccer and baseball in the yard.
I am trying to just keep things together and going. I was going to go for an interview, but we are having difficulty cause Ian has to be to work at 3pm and I wouldn't get out till 5pm and we only have 1 car right now. For now I will be a stay at home mom for my kiddos which brings me much joy (on most days).
Today it is about 80 degrees, which is just perfect to me. There is a slight breeze which makes it a little nicer too.
Well, I am going to attempt to attach a few pictures of the kids at the local park we have found and love. Its not too far away so we can sneak down for a while and spend time together.

Moving to Oxford, North Carolina

Hey there... this is Erinn, Laura's friend. She asked me to update her blog since she is without a computer at home and can't get to the blog at work.
So, she, Ian and the kids are preparing to move to Oxford, North Carolina pretty soon. By August 22nd they should be on the road, if not sooner. Laura has a possibility of an interview at a hospital in NC this week and prayerfully that will be the job for her. If so, they will leave sooner.
Please be in prayer for the Gilpatric family. This is a huge step of faith for them and they are really trusting God in the details.
And be patient... there may not be an update for a little while!
Thanks!
Erinn (for Laura)

A day with the Animals....

Today my mom and I braved the crowds at York Wild Kingdom. We got there before they even opened and walked around before we could get in the get. Isaac and Anna were content cause they could the Elephant.
We had a wonderful day and went through the park two times in 3 hrs, which is good considering the crowds after lunch. The big hits of the day were the Deer and Ducks. They wanted to ride the elephant, but we decided for the price it wasn't worthy paying to find out they wouldn't get on. We saw a lion sunny, which made us laugh and think of my Dad on Sundays napping. The tigers were eating blocks of ice with treats, and the alligators were sunning. The bear cubs were running and jumping on each other which was a hoot to watch.
Anyway, was a wonderful day. Not to hot, but there was a nice breeze. Thanks Mom for coming to meet us and paying for the day. We all had a great day and were ready for be by 7pm. Love that!

family fun.

Ian and I decided that we would take the kids up to Grafton Notch on Saturday as it was nice and we didn't want to pack quite yet. It was great. We took a picnic lunch and spent the day hiking and splashing in the water. The kids are asking today if we can go back, so I guess they had fun. I do think we found a hiking partner for my Mom though, cause Isaac just kept going like a mad man. It was so cute to see the kids would hold hands and walk the path together. Was nice to see them truely enjoy their time together (cause today they seem to have forgotten that!
We do know now that Anna doesn't like ledges, so definately not the person to go hiking with my Mom.



Isaac and Anna hiking at Moose Cave!
Isaac actually ran through the entire pathway. I had all I could do to keep up with him.

Not too sure how I will do

So, another one of those fun tests. How many Countries do you know the names of? I don't think this is my quiz, but I am going to try it and then I will post my results.
Here I go......


....the results are in. Are you ready, cause I almost passed out.

47

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Maybe I am smarter than a First Grader! Thanks again Erinn.

Can you Type???

So, being someone who works in an office I this is right up my ally and I will do well. So, off I went and well, this is about my fourth score and although its not my best (cause that was about try 3) its not bad for someone who obviously don't type much even tough she works in an office. Too funny.


59 words

Speedtest

Ok, so anybody who reads my blog, let me know how you do. Thanks Erinn, this has been fun...but now I am late to work! Just kidding!