Winter weary cold and dreary

How is it going everyone?  What a break in my ramblings and for that I am sorry.  I recently located my long lost camera and decided it was time for the world to see how these munchkins have changed and boy have they.  Sawyer is by far my never ending always on the verge of a major accident child.  Praise the Lord for His protection.  Charlie and Quinn have been busy preparing for the school play learning their lines and perfecting their new calling.  Charlie will be playing dogwood (a tree who barks) and Quinn will be a selfish (sel-fish) I can hardly wait.  Gideon has really been changing and developing into such a compassionate little heart.  He is really enjoying Sawyer's newfound interest in his brother.  Little mini-gid for the boy feels he needs to do everything Gideon does.
 Recently we purchased our meat chickens for the year, 40 to be exact and they have now found their home to be the barn for they are way too stinky for the kitchen.  Scott is busy getting all the equipment ready for the new year of farming and I have been trying to balance it all.  Sometimes it doesn't always get balanced but as long as I throw in my best effort I feel I'm doing pretty well.  Getting ready to lead a ladies lesson at church on choices.  The choice we have to speak wisely.  Whoa that sentence is power packed, needless to say I have learned so much from this study.  How do I guard my tongue to allow my voice to be a positive influence and not be swayed by wordly influence?  I need to examine my heart and learn to listen more.  I am reminded of the great story of Mary and Martha and how the Lord called out Martha for being such a busybody and not just sitting and listening and learning from her Saviour.  I need to be more like Mary and just be still and know my Saviour more.  Looking so forward to the spring and getting ready for the garden. Take care.
God is good all the time

                                                Moving to Chickens to the barn

                                                          Goofing around

A new school day

Sorry everyone for the lengthy delay in my postings, a combo of internet hassles, four children, work and tending to life's everyday projects has been my excuse, but now I am back and we are better than ever.  We started school yesterday and yes the big stuff Charlie is now embarking on the world of 1st grade and loving it.  She told me after the first day "boy mom that wasn't that hard".  Let's hope that attitude continues.  Quinn is enjoying kindergarten so very much and even helped her table partner who happens to be a boy open his pencil box.  According to Quinn he was really struggling and in need of some serious help.  The boys are growing so quick.  Sawyer or "baby boo" as Quinn calls him is a chubby tornado and is on a mission to give me a heart attack by the time I turn 35.  I can't turn my back for a second and he is on top of something climbing or perhaps eating a house plant.  I have never had to call poison control and feel this might be my year.  Gideon got to go fishing on the first day of school with Grandpa Tippy and loved it.  He tells me everyday what a big boy he is.  I look at him sometimes and just imagine what the Lord will allow him to be someday.  He just brings so many smiles to so many faces.  Just the other day in the car he exclaimed that "I am buzz lightyear and I come in peace".  Life on the farm is always an adventure.  We are getting about 5 eggs a day from our little lady birds.  Charlie has become the resident chicken tender, even collecting eggs before school.  The next step in our journey is to add the cattle.  The garden was a bust this year, we did get lots of yummy stuff but everything was small and maybe the fact that we had to stop watering it due to a well running dry scare.  Work is still going well and Scott is gearing up to get back to farming.  God has been so good to us and has blessed us abundantly more than I can even say or think.  Hope all is well with everyone reading this and that you are relying on God's provision in your life.
God is good all the time

Fun times with Quinn

These weeks are flying. I realized lately that I can't remember what I did yesterday because I am trying so hard to concentrate on what not to forget at the grocery today. Mommy brain probably right? When putting the munchkins to bed tonight I got yet another laugh from little Quinn. Charlie was carrying on about her scary dream and I was trying my best to console her when Quinn interrupted and stated "mom I had such a scary dream too, I dreamed that Charlie was a flying taco" Heehee. I have no idea where she comes up with this stuff but she sure adds a level of fun to our lives that only Quinn can provide.
We are getting closer to the finale of harvest time. All the beans are gone and half the corn is in. I was just informed by Scott that Charlie fell off the combine tonight. She seemed to be fine when I put her to bed but I am sure she will be sore in the morning.
I always love how the good Lord reminds me of the person I used to be and how I don't have to be that person anymore and how once I accepted Him as my personal Saviour He made me a new creation. Even the things that my heart once desired He has replaced with new desires. God can help us overcome anything we just have to let Him have control. I am constantly amazed at His provision in my life and the lives of my children.
God is good all the time

Fa la la la la la la la la

Hi everyone,
The christmas season is fast approaching and I am not prepared. As of yet my tree is still not up I know you all think that I am a bit crazy but I just love looking at it. It would be up year round if it wasn't for old grinchee (Scott) heehee. The kids are all doing well and growing like little weeds. Sawyer is getting his first teeth and he has decided that is feels better to gnaw his little fists off then put up with the pain. He loves to talk and smile and has really become a little joy to have around. Gideon is waiting for the wrestling match to begin but Sawyer is not quite there yet. The girls are loving school and come home with such funny stories. The highlight of most days is just to hear little Quinn descibe how she got her fruit in the basket but not her bug in the jar. She has had no bladder or kidney problems and I am praising God for His protection over her. Charlie has started reading more and is so excited about getting to read her Bible. She just about falls out of her bed with excitement when she figures out a word she can sound out. Scott has been busy in the fields harvesting all the crops. His dad purchased a new combine with a buddy seat this year and the kids have been in their glory. Gideon especially enjoys learning the tricks of the trade. I think there might be a future farmer in the family. The entire time he rides he says "beans, daddy, beans" yes Gideon those are beans "beans, daddy, beans". This is repeated about 30 times.

This is the day that the Lord has made

What a day, everything started out pretty normal today. The boys and I got groceries and did some cooking and some cleaning and then went to pick up the girls from school. Then at the supper table everything changed. I could tell there was something on Charlie's mind so I asked her if she needed to talk about something and she proceeded to put her head down and pretended like she had forgotten her concern. So I told her that after supper if she needed to chat we could sit down and talk. As I started cleaning up the dishes she said "mama I don't want to go to hell I want to be saved" immediate tears came to my eyes because I could see the sincerity in her face. We both sat down on the couch and I showed her the verses in the Bible that explain our sin situation and our need for a Saviour the one true Jesus Christ and after that Charlie prayed and told God how sorry she is and asked Him to save her. This is one of best days of my life. I tell you God is so good to burden little Charlie's heart. I praise the Lord for Godly influences in her life like her teacher at school who lives God's love out on a daily basis. Some people might read this and think how can it even be possible that a 5 year old understands but it says right in the Bible that unless we come to Him like a little child we will never be born again. Nobody can make us accept Jesus Christ we have to come to that decision like Charlie did. That's the greatest thing about being a christian just to know that God will always be there to accept us no matter what. We have to be the ones to make a change. So many people today are working on cleaning the outside of their lives but yet neglect to clean the most important part, their heart. I hope this testimony touches your heart, please pray that Charlie will grow as a christian and that she will never be ashamed to stand up for what is right in this world, especially today's world where everyone wants to simply "tolerate" everything and not find fault with anything. We are getting further and further away from the Lord as country and it's time we stand up for what is God's way.
God is good all the time
Kerry

A New day

Driving the boat with Grandpa at the lake

First day of School

Sawyer starts to smile

The first day of school has come and gone and everything went so well. Quinn wasn't shy one bit according to her teacher and they both got their fruit in the basket which is an incentive for being obedient. Quinn came out of the doors at school with a huge grin and proclaimed that she really liked school. I am so grateful that the Lord has allowed us to send them there. I pray that this would be the year that they trust Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Please pray that they realize their need for a Saviour and that learning about His great love would become real to them and not just a thing they learn at school and church. Little Sawyer is doing well he still struggles with taking naps during the day, he reminds me more and more of Quinn everyday. Gideon is enjoying his new alone time with mommy but wishes his brother could get up and play ball with him. This year should be a fun one and one that will fly by. The kids are already talking about Christmas.

God is good all the time

Kerry

Learning to live on no sleep

Hey everyone,
Things are a bit crazy in the Heyboer house. The little man is starting to adjust although he seems to not like his life on the outside. We are working on it. He has started to smile which is such a blessing from the Lord. To see his grining little face makes it all worth it. He even smiled and laughed for Quinn today which she needed. My sweet and crazy Quinn has been through the ringer lately. She spent some quality time in the ER with a kidney infection and is now on the mend. I hate to see my kiddo so sick but God is good and got us both through the IV's, cat scan and the shots. She is now a bit braver I think. The girls start school next week, yeah they are so very excited. I on the other hand am trying to figure out how I will accomplish getting 4 kids out the door and presentable by 7:20. I can do it right (little pep talks always help) I am looking forward to spending quality time just me and the boys during the week. Well take care everyone.
God is good all the time
Kerry