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

Created by OnePlusYou

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!

I've been tagged

I've Been Tagged!

My friend Erinn tagged me in this meme on her blog so I thought I'd go ahead and oblige her by participating in her questions!


Favorite person (outside family)? Anyone who has lasted the test of time and remains faithful through the good, bad and ugly (cause there has been a lot of that!).

Favorite food? Strawberry Shortcake with ice cream (99 pub and restraunt has a great one).


Quirks about you? I am always on time

How would the person who loves you most describe you in ten words or less? Great wife, excellent Mom, devoted to family, and enjoys her work (at SRHC).

Any regrets in life? Umm..Money and its spot in my marriage. Not going to college after WOLBI..now I will never do it.


Favorite Charity/Cause? March of Dimes because of their work for premature babies, as it is been helpfully to a great friend of mine.


Favorite Blog recently? http://raganramblings.blogspot.com/

Something you can’t get enough of? McDonald's Sweet tea xtra lemon light ice.


Worst job you’ve ever had? I have loved all my jobs although they haven't always loved me. : )


What job would you pay NOT to have? sewer worker...LOL!


If you could be a fly on the wall, where? Can't say that I have thought about being a fly...so no thoughts on this.


Favorite Bible verse right now? Is 43:2 "When you pass through the waters I will be with you, when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you, when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, the flames will not set you ablaze"
And trust me the fires are blazing here, but still smiling and thanking the Lord daily.

Guilty Pleasure? Hugging and kissing my kids. Don't have money to spend even if I wanted too. : ) Oh, and while everyone is gone this weekend I just didn't do anything...boy do I feel quilty...NOT!


Got any confessions? I haven't cleaned anything this weekend as I had planned as I have been alone. Its nice to put my feet up and just relax.


If you HAD to spend $1,000 on YOURSELF, how would you spend it? renting a UHaul so that when we do figure out our next stop in life, its paid for!

Favorite thing about your house? its not my problem anymore!! LOL!


Least favorite thing about your house? Its not my problem anymore. I will miss our first house in the future.

One thing you are bad at? doing my daily devotions and being in the Word Daily with our Lord.


One thing you’re good at? hugging my kids


If you could change something about your circumstances, what? I would have been more wise with the Money the Lord supplied Ian and I with when the Church in Minot closed, cause then we might not be in the situation we are today.


Who would you like to meet someday? Someone willing to give me a scholarship to school so I can get my Nurses degree...what a dream.


What makes you feel sexy? Have you seen me lately, I never feel that way.


Who is your real life hero? My dad cause he has always been there for me and always says he Loves me.

What is the hardest part of your job? Patients who come to the office for one illness and add about 10 other things which then puts us behind even further.

When are you most relaxed? OK, so the most relaxed I have been in the past 4 years has been the past 3 days with no one home and everything is quiet. I don't need to go anywhere, just need about 1 hr a day to get my thoughts together without someone tugging on me. Its been nice, but definately want my angels home and soon would be nice. Miss my babies. The next 2 weeks will be very long.

What stresses you out? People doing my job and not doing it well.


What can you not live without? a hug from my kids (except over the next 2 weeks)


Do you agree or disagree with the recent article that reported that blogs are authored by narcissists? What article? Truthfully, I don't care either way.


Why do you blog? I was watching my friends blog as she and her family went through a though time with their daughter learning to walk after an amputation, and realized that this would be a great way for people to keep up with us cause I am not good at writing or calling for that matter. Now, its just something I do when I remember.

Thanks Erinn for having me do this. I hope I did it right. : )
http://raganramblings.blogspot.com

So the rules are:
1. Answer the questions.
2. Link back to whoever tagged you.
3. Tag 8 bloggers - 2 from each category
New/Newer Bloggers
Bloggy Friends - Blogger's you'd like to get to know better -
Blogger's you don't think who will respond but you hope will -
**I don't know anyone else to add to this! Sorry!

My True Joy

Just one more thing for tonight. Wanted you all to see what my True Joy is.