Andy-this week!

New week, same 16-year old, new experiences. This Saturday we're going to put our 16-year old on a plane to Newark, New Jersey to change planes twice, arrive, find his transportation to upstate New York and then paticipate in a 7-day leadership seminar at West Point Academy. When he gets home, he has two days to get ready to do the same thing on the other side of the country at the Air Force Academy. Is the same young man who thinks it's fun to get punched in the face ready for this? I think so. It is scary, to say the least, for his mom. But, it will be a chance for him to see what military life is like-on a very short-term scale. Prayers for Andy and mom would be greatly appreciated! :)

                                                                                

I missed bloggging!

I'm baaackkkk! I found that I've really missed having a place to share random thoughts, opinions, questions, etc, so here I am.

For today: Why do sixteen-year old boys have to act so much like sixteen-year old boys? As he walks in the door obviously hiding one side of his face from his fairly perceptive mom, I'm thinking, "Hmmm, what could this mean?" It means that he is sporting a huge cheek that subsequently became bigger and bigger and more and more bruised. Why you may ask? Because he and his "friends" thought it would be funny to videotape each other taking a punch in the face to post on YouTube. My response, bursting into tears. It was not my intention, but this may have been the best accidental punishment a 16-year old boy can be subjected to. (Moms--use this sparingly, but it does work.) So, in the scope of things, it could be worse. Although having to buy a new heating pad, pay for x-rays, having many "discussions" about choices which will probably make him think twice wasn't what I would have chosen, he's a great kid and I love him a lot!--just quit acting your age!

This is our way of saying TTFN. Thanks for reading, keep up with our family on Facebook, through email or heck, give us a call anytime!---The Meyers

Mid-winter Thaw!

When you live in Iowa, there is nothing more welcome than an unseasonably warm day in the middle of winter! This week we enjoyed just such an occurrence and loved every minute of it. We were recovering from a 2-week subzero snap when, out of the blue we were Blessed with a 70 degree day. It's the thing that helps us survive the rest of February and March. It's at times like this that I'm truly thankful to be able to raise my family in Iowa. We get to enjoy God's handiwork in all seasons and conditions. Open windows and Robins in February which gave me my first opportunity to open the Iowa bird book that my aunt sent me last week.

My challenge to all this week: Look around and find the little things that you're thankful for!

February 14th-the Happiest Day of the Year!

Happy Valentine's Day!!! This is my favorite day of the year-and always has been! I love the decorations, the colors, the candy, the flowers, the LOVE!!! So, brighten someone's day and Valentine It Up this year!

$5 chair makeover

We bought this chair for $5 several years ago and have recovered it three times. Here are some photos of the before, during and after of our most recent makeover.

Nothings makes us happier than taking something that is "garbage" and recreating it into something beautiful. I cringe at throwing things away that still have some life in them-my love of recycling coming out--be it an old chair or an old home. Next project: Andy converting the bed of his truck to a basketball court with a standard height hoop!

Christmas in Branson!