Yeah!

Well, this week I finally received my grades for my case proposal and my book review - these were two of my big projects for my Christian Education class - and I was really excited - I got 115/125 and 93/100 - the funny part is that all of the professor's comments were good - he didn't point out anything bad - He must just be one of those prof's that don't give out perfect scores. (At least that's what I'll tell myself!) This week is my end of this class - I have to turn in my Philosophy of Congregational education on Monday. So pray for me!

The rest of our week has been pretty normal at the McQueary house! I went to my niece's Pampered Chef party tonight with Melissa - that was fun! Jen Hansen rocks! Check out her Pampered Chef website. Even if you live in Idaho - you can order on her website and have it sent directly to you! I did do coffee on Wednesday with Jen, Holly, Melanie and Josh and that was really nice to be able to hang out for a few minutes.

An unusual visitor!

Well, as I was talking on the phone today I saw an unusual visitor on my back porch. A Praying Mantis! I'm not a bug person but I do love Praying Mantis'. This was a huge one about 7 inches long. The kids loved it. Rowan was very inquisitive but wanted nothing to do with touching it.

Also Jourdyn's school pictures came back today. This is a pic of the pic. But it shows her hair all done up nice. Isn't she beautiful????

I also have to tell you that I have an awesome husband! He went Saturday morning and picked out flowers for my birthday. Bartz Viviano was supposed to deliver them to me yesterday (on my birthday) and they never did. It was supposed to be a surprise. Well, today he called them to complain about it and they were going to deliver them today - of course, he said no, do you want her to think that I forgot about her birthday? - So they are refunding his money to him. But he is so sweet, isn't he???? (He came home and gave me the receipt to prove that he did order them!) They should refund his money and still give me the flowers!!!! :)

Happy Birthday to Mommy!

It's Sunday, October 7th and today is my 30th birthday! I was awoken at 12:30 AM by my hubby. He came home from work with a Hostess Cupcake with a tealight on top of it and a pint of Ben & Jerry's Creme Brulee Ice Cream. Isn't he sweet????
This year my birthday has been hard for me. I think I know why. As a kid I remember knowing for a fact that those around me that were 40 or 50 were old, but 30 years old was the age that began that oldness. You know at 12 or 13, you think 30 is so far away and you'll never be that old. Well, time has added up, as it so unjustly does and today I am now officially old.
I have had a good day though - nothing dramatic has happened. We had church and I was on praise team - I did, as an unexpected present, get to sing my favorite hymn "And Can It Be." After church we went to the grocery store and came home to have lunch. Rob baked me a cake and then went to work. He's on second shift tonight. So the girls and I got to decorate the cake. Can you tell??? Nadine demanded that we decorate with M&M's. So we did! And she sang her adorable rendition of "Happy Birthday!"
Tonight, we have Bible Study at our home - and that's gonna be it for my 30th birthday! Not much different from a normal day! Maybe that will help me feel less old!

Something's Fishy!

On Saturday mornings all the kids have swim lessons. Our new house has an inground pool and it's important that they are all used to the water and have some knowledge of how to swim.

This will be the last time we do morning classes though - Nadine and Rowan always get too tired. In fact, my middle fish fell asleep during a back float - I had to carry her limp out of the pool - you should have saw the lifeguards face as we walked past him. He was a little scared!

Rowan loves the lessons - however, he's a little ADD - he likes the toys that they get to play with. If he isn't going under with a "ready swim" - he's eyeballing the toys and saying "ball, ball." It's hard to keep him focused on kicking or scooping. He just wants to play.
Jourdyn is a Flying Fish!!! She is doing a great job - she has somethings she has to work on - like keeping her body horizontal in the water and diving without belly smackers. But she loves it and it is great exercise for her. She would swim all day if we let her!