Have you missed me?????

So. How do I look in striped? Notice I wore a matching headband (duh!!). This is a photo from today's MDA Lock Up. I want to thank all of you that donated to this cause. I raised $445 through friends and family. The MDA persons were very pleased with the money that was donated. Again, thank you. I hope I am asked to do this again next year. By then, I hope to feel comfortable enough around town to ask local businesses to support me. I just didn't want to push too much being new in town - ya know?

Things have been quiet around here lately. Nothing too excited. I do have a video of Gavin I am dying to share ... if Nick would email it to me! Anyway, he's finally walking and showing off! Last Saturday he climbed out of the crib, crept down the hall (passed a staircase - he's on the 2nd floor) to wake up his daddy! SURPRISE!!!!!!!!! We have a climber. Jamie asked me what I did when my boys did that ... um, they actually never did - so I had no answer. Of course I think this story is sooo funny, but it's equally scary. Anyway, as soon as I have the video I will share!

Love,
Carrie

Dinner Time Conversation ...

Logan to Daddy, "Daddy is the boss, right?" Daddy shakes head in agreement.
Logan to Mommy, "Mommy is the boss too, right?" Mommy shakes head in agreement.
Daddy to Logan, "Who is the boss of Mommy and Daddy?" Trying to be a smarty pants but Aiden got him!
Aiden quickly replies without lifting his head from his plate, "Jesus!"

Well ... there... you ... go.
~Carrie

Updated Prayer Request

Just found out a bit more from a girl who visited her yesterday. Sat she was fine and felt the baby moving, Sunday she did not feel the baby move so she went to the hospital. She also did not have the baby taken yesterday. He will be delivered later today. Which to me, makes the whole process a lot worse. The Dr.s are having her go through actual labor to deliver the baby as it should result in a far shorter recovery time for her than a c-section.

Please pray for her through this today and let her deliver quickly how ever it happens. I guess she also was given the option to deliver last Tuesday and chose to wait one more week, so the "what if's" that are coursing through her mind have to be terrible. Please pray that she remains strong and that every bit of strength we can muster up for her is given to her today!

Urgent Prayer Request

A girl I used to work with @ Red Gold is in need of urgent prayers. Here is an email I just received:
Please keep the family of Renee in your prayers. She was scheduled to go in tomorrow for a C-Section to deliver her baby. Yesterday God chose to take the baby home with him instead. We are not sure of the details right now and she had to have a c-section yesterday to remove him. I can not believe or begin to imagine the turmoil she is in right now. Carrying your child for nine months and not being able to take him home. She is still in the hospital and does not want to talk to anyone or have any visitors. Everyone is so sad here at work for her and they just had a shower for her on Friday.

Renee is my age and she has a little girl that is probably 6 or 7. Please keep this family in your prayers. I cannot imagine what she is going though.

Carrie

This post is part of "Hi/Lo Thursday" on the Riggs Family Blog. Check out their blog to read everyone else's "Hi/Lo" posts and for a chance to win $100.


Hello all. I am trying something new this week. I've been reading the Riggs Family Blog for a few months now and am just now participating in the Hi/Lo Thursday fun. Here we go!

Our highs for the week are:
*The weather! We had lots of rain yesterday ... but it was RAIN, not snow. High winds were a factor, but we had no damage. The sun has been out and a coat is not a necessity ... weird for Feb 12th here in Indiana.
*I've kept up with the working out. I am really proud of myself to tell you the truth. The boys have been participating with me, which has really kept me going. Logan told me to keep going and I was doing a great job the other day while we were doing crunchers. ARG.
*Looking forward to tonight's date with Marcus. We haven't had alone time in quite awhile. He is working Saturday so it's our Valentine's day celebration too. In fact, I have a dozen multi-colored roses sitting here on my desk that he sent today. I love him.

Our lows for the week:
*I truly do not have a low for us this week. However ...
*I have placed several links on this blog of persons (mostly babies/toddlers) that I have been praying for. These children are sick and going through things I cannot imagine. I have been touched by the faith of their parents and I just encourage you to take some time ... and some Kleenex ... and pray for them.

Oh ... and how do you like the new look of my blog? I love this background and I think I have found one that fits this blogs' personality. Thoughts?

Have a great weekend all,
Carrie

How Do You Know ...?

How do you know ...

-Q: What the sex of your chia pet is?

A: Well, if it's only growing "hair" on the armpits and back, it's male.

Q: How do you know that children love family members even if they've never met them?

A: When they want to make a sign to say happy birthday to an uncle they have never met. Marcus's brother, Donnie, has - um - lived elsewhere the entire time we've been together. The boys have not been to see him yet still were excited to wish him happy birthday (it's today, the 8th). Logan even wanted to give him his favorite birthday card which was from his Aunt Debbie and it plays the song, "You Are My Sunshine." I about cried (and I should mention we did not send him the card, I just told him how sweet that was). Kids are so sweet.

Q: How do you know that your 5 year old notices the way Mommy looks?

A: When he sees you getting ready to workout to a DVD and he says, "Mom - you don't look like those girls!"

Q: How do you answer the above statement from your 5 year old?

A: Simply say, "Nope, I look like a Mommy."

Q: How do you know that the said DVD might be working?

A: Your abs hurt so bad that you do not want to laugh, bend over, put on pants, sneeze, cough, squat to sit (especially on the toilet ... didn't realize what leg muscles are used to do such a task), the list is endless really.

Q: How do you know that everyone in your town has cabin fever?

A: When you venture to the mall with your young children, drive around the parking lot looking for a place to park for 35 minutes just to find about a million people in Macy's and in the food court. Seriously worse than it is @ Christmas time!

Q: How do you know it's time to end a post?

A: When you have both kids in bed and a hot bubble bath and good book is calling your name.

Have a great week everyone!
~Carrie

I'm Wanted ...

WANTED: Carrie Hoffman

Description: Usually Wears a Smile

CAUTION: Heavily Armed With Kindness…This Could Be Contagious!

PRIOR CONVICTION: Thoughtfulness and Generosity

Please Help Me!!! I have been arrested and will be put in jail for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Lock-up. Don’t even bother asking what crime I have committed – it’s not really that important. I just have to raise my bail of $1600 before the Lock-Up and they will go easy on me, but I need your financial assistance to post my bond. Please lend your support during the:

Whitley County Lock-Up 2009 @ Bones Theatre, Columbia City

Your 100% tax-deductible donation will help MDA continue research into the cause and the possible cure of the 43 neuromuscular diseases they cover. Your support of the MDA Lock-Up will also help MDA provide medical equipment, clinic visits, support groups and a magical week of MDA Summer Camp for the families served by the Association in our local area.

All you have to do is click here to make a secure, online donation before 02/24/09. Your donation will help families living in our community and help guarantee me an early release. I can't wait to add you to my list of contributors.

Thanks in advance for your help. Don't hesitate to call or email me (choffman@huntington.edu) with any questions.

Together we'll make a difference,

Carrie

P.S. I'm counting on you, click here to donate.If the link above does not work, please cut and paste the address below into the address bar of your Internet browser.https://www.joinmda.org/whitleycountylockup2009/choffman/