On February 8 Mr. Barela celebrated his 31st birthday. We had a great weekend celebrating his special day. We had babysitters for Saturday night and we hit our town of Chico in style. We went to Brian’s favorite local restaurant, 5th Street Steakhouse, and then to see Slumdog Millionaire. The dinner was great as it […]
We have almost 4 days of healthy kids around here. There has been no screaming, crying for long periods of time, no yucky stuff coming from eyes or nose, no puffy eyes, ear aches or fevers. It has been just delightful! Now that this is past us (hopefully) I had to post a pic of […]
I was reminded again today, as I often am what an amazing husband I have.
The last couple weeks I’ve been talking with The Little Mister about the fruits of the Spirit. Both him and I could grow in several of these. I would like to eventually go through all 9 but we’ve been camping out on the first one, LOVE, with it being Valentine’s Day and all. We talk […]
Recently, I feel as if my kids have “kicked it up a notch” for good old mom. They are still my sweet kids but are ever growing in their independence and testing their limits and ME! It’s been a challenge to say the least. We now frequently deal with trantums and talking back and whining. […]
This past Thursday my brother Brent was inducted into the first class of Perry High School Hall of Fame. He was a wrestler in high school. All 4 years he did very well but his junior year he was the Ohio State Champ. Seeing him win that title 10 years ago is one of my […]
Today we made yet another trip to the Doc for Miss K. This makes #5 I think in 2 weeks. But who’s counting right? Miss K continues to cry, have fevers and pull at her ears. I thought we had turned the corner but I guess I jumped the gun. Doc said she isn’t any […]
We are recovering from our third round of back to back to back ear infections. I say WE but it’s really just been the girls. They’ve been the ones sick, but WE,as a family have been the ones dealing with it. The lucky Little Mister has escaped with only one ear infection and is now […]
Last night was a doozy of a night. We had students over till after 10, the Little Mister was still awake at this time and once everyone left Bri still needed to pack for his trip this week. Then the girls decided they wanted to wake up and join the party! At one point all […]
Why must I learn lessons again and again, over and over? Am I that stubborn? Do I have short term memory loss? Am I hoping that reality will change? Well maybe a little bit of all of those. Once again I am learning what my true priorities are and what a difference it makes when […]