The Blizzard that hit Delaware February 7, 2010

It was a winter wondering land here in Delaware on Saturday watching all the snow fall and pile up inch by inch. It really made a beautiful site, until reality set in and we had to go and shovel it, even to get out the door.

Thank goodness we have a front porch because I think we would not have been able to open the front door. I know that back door was snowed closed, because I wanted to take a picture of my deck with all the snow and was not able to open the door.

Beth and Mandee had fun but I think it was even to deep to really enjoy it. Today when we were shoveling out the cars Beth stepped on the snow and was standing on top and then all of a sudden she fell though the snow and got her boot stuck and pulled her feet out without her boot. She had to reach down and get it out.

I think the snow will be fun in a few days when some of it melts and they can go tubing on it.

The snow did bring, hot chocolate, movie watching, Mario racing with brother"s who are in Pennsylvania (thank goodness for Wii connection), family time, catching up on some house work, wet clothes, wet dog, playing on the computer, making Valentine's for my Young Woman, catching up on some phone calls (even if everyone would not answer), having fun with friends, and resting watching the snow fall and not believing how much it snowed and snowed..

The pine trees that line our driveway. The snow in the front is on the bushes to the right outside of my front door.

My rocker waiting for sunshine ans warmer weather some day.

Max looking for a place to go. The snow is too deep for him.

Our dog Max wondering how much snow we got and how in the world is he going to find a place to go.

Getting ready to hit the slope outside in our front yard.

Beth and Mandee going to check out the new snow tube we bought.

Mandee and Beth playing in the snow on Saturday afternoon.

Hope everyone has heat, power, food, and good times planned for the u coming week. Love you guys. Here are some pictures from the Delaware snow.

The 3 Day Walk for the Cure

I have never in a million years ever thought I would have signed up for a 3 day walk where I would walk 60 miles in those 3 days.

I have a friend who signed up for the Susan G. Korman walk for the Cure last year and she was so excited to be able to do this walk it was all she talked about. Then when the weekend came that she was to walk, we had that Noreaster come and they had to cancel the 3 day and make it a 1 day instead. The experience she had on that one day made me think of the many people who are suffering with Breast Cancer or any cancer for that matter. How would I feel if it was me..or my children..or one of my parents, sister, or my brother. I know a women at church who recently pasted away from cancer and she did not know she had it for awhile until she was diagnosed. It can hit any of us at any time with out warning..

My uncle has Cancer, a dear friend has cancer, 2 women I work with have cancer, my daughters best friends mother had a double mastectomy, I am sure there are many more who have not said anything about having this terrible disease and they may want to handle it in silence.

I look and admire these people and how their lives are going on every day despite the disease that is in their body. I am sure they have bad days and want to give up or not get out of bed, but they do get out of bed and are productive people in this world. Maybe their families are on their minds as a reason to keep going, what ever their reason they are an inspiration to me. So I want to do something to give back and possible help. I want them to be part of my reason to keep going when I start to train.

I will think of them as I walk and hope that some day there won't be any kind of cancer in the world, and then families will not have to suffer. This is my cause for walking and I want to support them in any way I can.

I will be walking this year in Washington D.C. on October 8-10 2010. I have a goal of $2300.00 to raise, to help stamp out and find a cure for Breast Cancer. I would love if you can donate $50.00 to help me reach my goal. If you are unable to donate that amount of course what ever you can give will be appreciated. Just click on the Susan G. Korman on the right side of my blog it will go directly into my account that I have with Susan G. Korman foundation. There is also a tax ID number once you get to my personal page so make sure you take advantage of this for your taxes.

I would like to thank you all in advance for supporting me in reaching my goal. I love you all very much.

This past year of Beth

Melissa I have learned at your knee and liked what you have posted about your family for this past year so I thought I would borrow your idea and do a past year of Beth. Thanks for the idea and I hope you don't mind.

Beth and Mandee having fun at Friendley's.

Having fun painting their faces.

Blowing bubbles and having fun in

the rain.

Painted her room Black

and Pink.

Beth's starts 7th grade.

Beth had her yearly check up.

Beth had her Precognition day for Activity Girls.

Her first dance of the year.

GO EAGLES!!! In support of her dad.

Got her hair cut!

She turned 12 which is hard to believe that time has moved so quickly.

Her concert was the day before we left to go down to Rehoboth Beach to have Amy and Floyd's wedding.

Was in her sister Amy's wedding.

Her 2nd annual Craving of the Pumpkins with her friends!

Showed her new puppy Max the snow for the first time.

The 2nd snow, our first big snow of the year her and her friend showed Max how to have fun on the sled!

Helped pick out our tree.

I would say that Beth had a fun, loved, friendship building, spiritual, getting to know her puppy; good year. She continues to grow and is still finding her way in life, but she is a good spirit, a loyal friend, a loving daughter and granddaughter, and will do anything for anybody. I hope she never changes, as she brings sun light into any room. I love her very much.

Cool Fact

This coming year 2010 will bring my Mother and Father's (Ann and Bill) 60th wedding Anniversary in August, what can you say except how do they do it!!! My sister Mair and my brother-in-law Ron will celebrate their 30th anniversary in August, and Rob and I will be celebrating our 15th wedding Anniversary in September.

It just stuck me to think that it doubles in years and I wish that Rob and I will be able to make it to our 60th wedding anniversary.

My Mom and Dad have 3 children Bill-Barbara-and Mary Ann, plus 3 additional children by marriage Ann-Robert-Ronald, and they have 7 grandchildren Kimberly-David-Pamela-Stephanie-Amy- Floyd, a grandchild by marriage-Adam-Amanda-and the last grandchild Elizabeth.

That is quite a legacy to leave and carry on your name. We hope to make them proud as we live our life's and try and remember all the teachings they have taught us as we past them down to our children and with the help of God some day our grandchildren.

I pray that we will always remain close and continue to have memories together for the next coming years.

The New Year

WOW!! The New Year is upon us again.

This past year had a lot of ups and downs in it, so I am praying that the New Year will :

• bring good health; as we had had colds this past year, fortunately there was nothing to great to get us down
• bring with it financial stability; as this past year had a very scary moment
• help us bring Christ more into our lives; so we can continue to grow in faith
• help us be able to aid our friends and family in their times of need
• bless us with the love of our family; so that we can grow stronger
• bring wisdom for us to make good decisions
• give us guidance in our every day life to help make the choices that will benefit us and those around us
• have us stay in better contact with the people we love

But most of all I hope and pray that the New Year will bring all of you the things you wish for in life.

Simplify your Christmas by embracing the spiritual side of the season.

Simplify your Christmas by embracing the spiritual side of the season.

The gift of Christmas isn't wrapped up in presents or parties. The gift of Christmas is Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten of the Father, the Son of God. As you follow Him, you put people first. You may spend less time in lines and more time serving others. You may spend less money on - and more time with – the people you love. You may lose yourself and you may find everything else that matters.

I run across this post and another posted on another persons blog and just thought I would like to be reminded of the TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. I hope you enjoy the last 2 posts.

The Bible Christmas Story

The Bible Christmas Story

Luke Chapter 2, King James Version

Luke 2 in the New Testament is the sacred account of the birth of Jesus Christ. With links to songs, articles, and videos, you can now experience the familiar story in a new way.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.