Fireman's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God,
Whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life,
Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person
From the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling
And to give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect his property.

And if, according to my fate,
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting
My children and my wife.

- Author Unknown

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Reading Books

Ever since Carson started learning to read, he loves reading to his sister! I think it is so sweet, I just had to capture the moment!



Roy's New Bike

After a year of research and saving some money, Roy finally got his motorcycle! I'm a little nervous but he took a safety class and so far is doing fine. Even with taking on a new payment, we are paying less than we were on gas for his truck! CRAZY!!!





Thursday, May 29, 2008

LFD Challenge Coins

Everyone on the Lynden Fire Dept was given a coin as a part of a game. We are to carry them with us at all times. At anytime someone can call a challenge which means everyone with in the room has to show their coin. If there is anyone who does not have their coin they owe the one who called the challenge a drink like coffee, pop, tea, water, etc. If everyone has theirs the one who called the challenge owes the drink. The coins represent our pride, honor, tradition, and unity as a group.



This says "Everyone Goes Home".

Spring Concert

Today Carson had a spring concert at school. He was so excited! This was the closest my camera would zoom. They're a little grainy b/c I had it all the way zoomed in. He did such a good job with all the songs. He loves to sing!














Saturday, May 24, 2008

Celebrating My Birthday!

One of my best friends, Rebecca, wanted to have a birthday celebration for me Friday night. Most of our friends were not able to make it, so it was me, Rebecca and Stefanie! We had a blast! They took me to New York Pizza (I've never been there) for food and drinks. Then we went back to Rebecca's place and did pedicures! As you can tell from some of the pictures we were being silly! It was so much fun! I'm so glad to have friends that I can totally be myself and silly with!



Our beautiful toes!


Rebecca and me!

Stefanie and me chillin' on the couch!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Mother's Day

I had a busy but wonderful Mother's Day! My husband let me sleep in and then made me breakfast. We went to a birthday party for my nephew and also gave my mom her gift there. I forgot to take pictures there. It was a very cute Elmo party. From there I dropped off Roy and the kids for their naps and I went to my Grandma's to give her a gift and stayed to play marbles. I then went home to pick up the kids and Roy and go to Roy's parents house. We gave his mom a very nice journal with a celtic design on it as you see pictured and some candles b/c she loves candles! We stayed there for dinner and Carson was trying to learn to rollerblade with the help of his uncle Teddy. We had a great time!





Monday, May 5, 2008

Shopping at Cabelas


Despite the vehicle trouble we were still able to shop at Cabelas. We weren't able to buy, but just walking around the store was fun enough in itself. The time we were able to spend together was more important. The picture of us together shows how sick I was feeling.