A Randle (not Randall) Update

A Randle update has been requested...so here it is.

Ginger is our new 2 1/2 year old, potty trained Rat Terrier. She is absolutely wonderful. Tim and Lucas left our house Tuesday at 5:00AM to drive to Graham to pick up our newest pet. Ginger has settled right in and all members of our family adore her. Yes, even me. She has won my heart. She doesn't beg, shake uncontrollably, bark, pace, potty or poop (in the house) or follow me around. She is gentle and cuddly. So cuddly she has slept with me and Tim the last two nights (on Tim's side, of course). She goes to the office everyday with Tim, which is a blessing. Otherwise, the kids would not be able to concentrate on school. I'll try to remember to post a picture.

Our new school curriculum arrived Monday. Most of it has been gone through and organized, but I still have some left to get in order. Katie is most pleased with all her new workbooks and big pencils. She loves doing school like the other kids. Lucas was excited to be able to start his second grade math book. Cayla and Matthew are starting a new geography series on Monday. Geography is one of those subjects I have not enforced. But because of some recent geographical knowledge (or lack of), I have decided to add it to their list of daily subjects. Justin is waiting for me to organize his new high school curriculum. As soon as I get it done, he will be ready to start his year.

Our garden produce is just about all put up for the winter. Today we will pick the rest of our tomatoes...the weather report is calling for a freeze soon. We still have pumpkins and squash, but they will last through the first couple of frosts. I haven't decided what to do with our pumpkins. Should I can them or use them for fall decorations? I don't have an over abundance of the cute, little, orange things. On one hand I would like to be frugal and prepare food for my family, but on the other hand I love fall decorations. If I decide to use them for fall decorations, I'll take a picture and use it for a Wordless Wednesday post.

It's 3:17 PM and I'm still in my jammies. Just in case you wanted to know.

Evan has been with us since Wednesday after school. He is a delight and fits right in with our family. I have always wanted a redhead and for four days/three nights I have one. I pick Audrey up tonight (Evan's sister) and we will be blessed with her company until sometime tomorrow. We being everyone except Justin. He has to work until 9:30 tonight and has to be back to work tomorrow morning at 8:00. He's just a bit bummed...to say the least.

I visited our midwife on Tuesday and we found out we are having a boy. I am so excited. Laying on Laura's bed, with the warm jelly on my belly, I giggled with glee when she told me the news. Cayla was on the bed beside me and even she could tell he is all boy. Praise God! Before leaving Laura's, Kendra prayed with me for our new son! I thank God for such a wonderful friend.

It's time to get Justin to work. I guess I'd better go get dressed. I'll be back to post more later.