Jazmyne's First day of Preschool

Well today was Jazmyne's first day of Preschool at the "big kid school"! I am very sad to see her growing up so quick. Time is just flying by. She was very happy to get into her room, and see everyone. When I went to leave she did not even care. I asked for a kiss and hug and she asked me to leave because she was busy.(The teacher had them practice writing their names) I wish she could stay little for just a bit longer. My house is so quiet today! I hope you have a great first day princess! I love you!

Kirstynn did it!

Kirstynn did it tonight, she rode her bike with out training wheels! I am so proud to see her do it. She is growing up so fast! I love you Chubba's! :) 

First Day Of School at Payne Elementary

Look at them good looking Kiddo's. They are all getting so big. We had a large case of the "nerves" this morning, but with a little reassurance it all worked out. Dillon has made some new friends, Kiera made some new friends as well. Kirstynn just took off down the hallway! :) They were kind enough to allow the kids to come early to the school this morning. All Kiera and Dillon's teachers were waiting on us, to give them a private tour of their rooms, and of the area they will be sitting in. They each got to find their lockers, and Kiera decorated hers. When they returned home from school they were all happy! I don't think we could have asked for a better first day! :)

Just ONE

Just one, Just on person can change your day, just one person can ruin your day. just one person can make you feel so many things. Back when Kiera was in Kindergarten her teacher used this idea with a spider plant. She started out the spider plant as a seed. All year long her class got to watch in grow. Then is sprouted little shoots. By the end of the year she had a large plant and enough shoots to send one home with each child. Well we took that small shoot, and grew it into a large plant. Our plant has put out many shoots to which we have shared with about everyone we know. In life we must remember our actions can affect anyone in anyway. Positive or Negative. I once read on Sara Molitors facebook that you must  be nice to everyone you meet because you don't know who is fighting a battle that day. We all fight battles. Addiction, Depression, medical conditions....the list can go on forever. We may not be able to see who is fighting that battle by looking at someone as we pass them by. So my food for thought today is. Be kind to everyone we meet. Say Hi to someone whom looks they may need it. Offer help to others, even when they don't ask for it. I as a person fight depression. There are days I don't want to get off my couch. I feel I have no control over what is going on in my life. But I know tomorrow will come, the sun will rise. We all fail some days, its what happens the next to how we define our lives. You never know....... Just remember to be the Just one who is known for helping another in a positive way.

Meet Meeko

Well after loosing Buddy we went thought the if we want to get another dog stage. Well as fate would have it we have found another. His name is Meeko. He is in a local kill shelter and I could not pass him up. Honestly look at that face. We put in our application and have been waiting to hear back. We got the go ahead today, and are going Friday afternoon to get him. First we are going to see how he reacts to Gabby and the other kids, but from what we have been told is he is great with kids. Loves people and just loves to be next to anyone. I know not some fierce guard dog, but simply just adorable! :) I cant wait to get him.

Sometimes you must improvise!

Last night Kirstynn and Jazmyne asked me for some glue. I was in the middle of hooking Gabby up to eat, and simply responded "We are out, if you had kept yours picked up they would not be all gone" About 30 minutes later I could hear them just laughing...and laughing... I simply just chucked it up to them being them! When I went to clean the Kitchen before bed I stumbled across these under the table. They decided they wanted to make "art" and instead of using glue, they used BUBBLE GUM! So these funny looking faces are made with bubble gum and Cheerios! The top is Kirstynn's and the bottom Jazmyne's. It's moments like this when I must just laugh. I think how their jaws had to hurt from chewing all that up! Mostly it made me smile, and think of how lucky I am! :)

Summer Fun

This is my favorite part of summer. Grilled food! Meals are the  one time of the day we are all sitting still, talking and enjoying each other. (It was by far Yummy, and I think we will be doing more of it now that our garage is all cleaned out!) 

Rite Aid 8-9-2011

Well I happen to stumble across a good find today. So here it is:

Air Wick are 50% off at rite aid. The small ones are 9.99, so it makes them 4.99!

Air Wick 10*4.99=49.90

air wick compact coupons for $4.00*10=40.00

Total Cost 10.59

Original cost 10*9.99=99.90

I can tell you I will have one great smelling house! :)

The long awaited day has come!

Well the long awaited day has finally come! Kiera and Dillon are now registered students at Payne Elementary! I cant wait to see what this year will bring. I know there will be ups and downs, but I will enjoy being a family again! Kirstynn is excited to be able to show her big sister and big brother the school, and Jazmyne gets to be in the big school with everyone! I cant wait to have the older ones here. I have yet to miss a first day of school since I have been with John. I cant wait to see Dillon make some healthy friendships at school! And hopefully for the first time in almost a year do good in school again. It will hopefully be a fresh start he needed! As for Kiera she just cant wait to be around her cousins! I know she will also make some great friendship's as well. Bring it on school year 2011/2012! The Roddy family is here!

Rite Aid 8-7-2011

Here was this weeks Rite Aid trip. Not to big, but I only buy what we will need! :)

Transaction #1:

Degree Deo 2@ 2.00= $4.00

2-Spin Brush BOGO= 7.69

2-Orajel Toothpaste BOGO=5.49

Total: $17.18

Coupons Used:

Degree deo .75*2=1.50

Spin Brush 2.00

Orajel Toothpaste 1.00

10.00 up from last week

Total Saved: 14.50

Tax: .12

Total Spent: $2.80

***Then when you purchased 2 degree deo you received a $2.00 UP***

***When you purchased any $10 on Spin Brush/Orajel you received a $3.00 Up*

Transaction #2

Degree Deo 2 @ 2.00= 4.00

Total $4.00

Coupons Used

Degree deo .75*2=1.50

2.00Up

Total Saved:3.50

Tax: .04

Total Spent: .54

*****Then when you purchased 2 degree deo you received a $2.00 UP***

I only spent $3.34 and the Total Retail Value of everything: $40.14

Rest In Peace Buddy

We have had a very hard week in our family! When we returned to Ohio on Saturday we got more bad news. Buddy had been in an accident, and passed away. I don't know why God decided to take another family member of ours? I could not even tell the kids, my dad did. Buddy was my dog, he was my best friend. He was my ears at night(I have hearing loss) he was my friend to talk to on nights Gabby wont sleep. He was my best friend, he was another child to me. He never got mad at me, never talked back, and was always happy to see me. I miss him dearly. I am at a loss. I wake up to find him not in bed with me, or hear a funny noise and realise he is not there to bark at it. I know he was just a dog to some, but he was my best friend. I will miss you Buddy!

Rest In Peace Phillip

Tonight God asked my brother-in-law to come join him in heaven. He had been in a bad motorcycle accident on Friday night.(thank you everyone for all the prayers) He was not wearing a helmet(PA law does not require a bike rider to wear one)and hit a deer then was thrown from his bike. I don't know how to bury another family member right now. We buried Jason (his only son)a little over 5 months ago. Phil hung on for over 3 days, but God must have needed another guardian angel in heaven. Rest In Peace Phil, I know you will be missed by many. Please continue to pray for John's Mom and Dad, and the rest of his family. They need all the support they can receive. Everyday we receive here on earth is a gift from God, it is only our temporary home until he calls us to sit next to him. Be kind to everyone you see or meet for you never who God will call next.

The family decided to have Phil buried on top of Jason.They are now as close as they could be They are now looking over the woods next to each other. When we got to their house on Friday John and I were both worried there would be a negative feel their. Ironically when we entered the house it was peace. You could tell life had stopped in its tracks, but it was almost like they were inviting us in. I believe that when Phil would tell John about seeing Jason around, it was him waiting on him to come join him in a better place. Both Jason and Phil fought daemons daily, and they are now at peace. They don't have to fight anymore. We miss them, the kids miss them. It almost don't seem real. John has lost his two best friends. I cant imagine what Mom and Dad are going though. So please keep them in your prayers. There is nothing easy about death especially when it comes before someones time. The only thing that gives me peace is knowing they are in a better place together.