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

Happy Birthday Sawyer James

Well the great day of Sawyer James entering this world has finally arrived. This labor by far was the hardest and craziest but with the Lord all things are possible and He got me through it. I was in labor for 2 days on and off and very frustrated that things weren't moving along. Then about midnight Sunday night he decided he was serious about coming out. Our midwife arrived about 1:30am and we had the little man at 3:55am, so really hard labor was pretty short. He weighed in at 11lbs 14oz and 20 inches long and just barely fit in my midwife's scale. He is so healthy and chubby and we are all so thankful to the Lord for His mercy and graciousness in allowing me and Sawyer to stay healthy and safe during the delivery. Thanks to everyone who prayed we really appreciated it. The kids are so excited to have a new brother. They all want to help take care of him. It feels like the Heyboer family is complete.


God is good all the time


Kerry

A higher rock

Hi everyone,

I really don't know why everyone wonders why I haven't had this baby yet. My track record for having babies on time hasn't been so stellar. These are the times that I am really coming closer to my Saviour as I know He is always in control. Psalm 61:2 has been a huge help to me "when my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I". Isn't that such a great encouragement. God is so much greater than any tiny trial we go through and if I just rely on Him He always brings me through. Quinn has started her craziness which means we are closer to having the baby. She is the child that knows when something is about to change and tends to become Jekel or is it Hyde which ever one is the crazy one. I love her dearly and I know the Lord can use even this quality in her life. We all went to Mooville tonight and enjoyed some icecream to escape the heat and when we came home Scott watered us all down with the hose. Well hope all is well

God is good all the time

Kerry

I need more patience

Hi everyone,
We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the little one although most likely he won't be very little. I am not enjoying the heat but trying to have a better attitude about it. Being content in the state that I am in is hard right now. Little Gideon is now out of pull-ups and moving on to his big boy undies. He is so proud. The girls are getting excited and pray every night that the baby will be born soon. My midwife said that we are close and that the baby is ready and in position so please continue to pray that the Lord keeps me and the little one safe and healthy and that I will have an extra dose of strength. Scott is busy as usual but he hopes to have most of the cultivating done before the baby.
We all celebrated the 4th at the lake with the usual crew and we had such a good time. Charlie made a new friend and never left the water all day. She is becoming quite a little water rat. The kids all got to go to grama's and grampa's and hang out with aunt Kimmy who they love so much. We are so blessed and have so much more than we could ever deserve. Thanks to everyone who has been praying we will keep you updated.
God is good all the time
Kerry

a little laugh

Hi everyone,

We are getting down to the wire, Praise the Lord. The heat is doing me in but the kids have been a big help by hosing mommy down and pouring water over my feet. They don't seem to mind doing their part. I am so thankful that I have been healthy. This pregnancy minus the sciatic nerve issue has been the best one yet. Now for a little laugh. I took all the munchkins grocery shopping the other day and we had a lot to get, so after we purchased everything and headed out to the car in the 85 degree heat I began to buckle them all in and start the car and pop the hatch to put all the goodies in. I stood there for a minute to get my breath and just relax and Charlie who has an obsession lately with talking in a southern accent turned around and said "come on you lazy longhorn" (this is a line from one of her patch cd's). I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants which isn't too hard to do nowadays (heehee). Praise the Lord for all the laughs my kids give me. Scott is so very busy planting the corn now that the rain has held off for a bit. Next on to the beans and then all the cultivating. I don't think a garden is in the plans this year but we will still have strawberries. I'll keep you all updated on the progress of the little one.

God is good all the time

Kerry

The last leg of the race

Hi everyone,
What a time we have been having. Sometimes life is like a whirlwind and lately I have been feeling like it is passing by too quickly. I am learning to really live in the moment and let God control my life. I wanted to share a personal answer to prayer that really has blown my husband and I away with how good God is and how little we are in comparison to that. We have been dealing with the issue of schooling with our children and what the Lord would have for them. We both feel strongly that the Christian school Charlie goes to should be a priority, so on that simple note we decided to sit back and let the Lord provide like He always does. A couple weeks ago the Lord gave us our first-time homebuyer credit on our house that we had been fighting for but not expecting. Charlie and Quinn will be attending Faith Christian School this year because of God's goodness. I know to some of you this may sound silly but to me it is quite evident how great God is if we just trust Him. Sometimes I feel like we have to put blinders on and not be influenced by the ones who don't support us in our efforts to do what the Lord want's in our lives. Psalm 37:5 is one of my favorite verses that reminds me "Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass".
Gideon had his big party today, he is 2 and quite proud of that. Hope you all enjoy the pics. We are pretty much ready for the new little one, now is the waiting game.
God is good all the time
Kerry

Spring is here

Hey everyone,
Sorry about the long absence. I have been very busy and my little friend the internet has not been cooperative. The weather is getting warmer and my tummy is getting bigger which is bittersweet. Charlie enjoys telling the baby how big and chubby he is getting, actually in her words "how are you doing in there you big chubby whubby baby?" I think that she is looking forward to the little one. Quinn had her big 4 year old birthday which I have been trying to prepare her for since now she will be more mature (heehee). She informed me the other day "mom I really am not that big, I'm kind of little." It's hard to believe my little diva is 4. She tends to think the world operates on Quinn time. She even thought that the cat who had a baby right before her birthday knew that she had wanted a kitten for her big day.
Well the Heyboer's, well I should say Scott is now underway on all the craziness of farming. Most nights he works on his equipment till 12 and then gets up at 5. This will all come to an end when the baby gets here. Somedays I think we can't operate without chaos. I wouldn't have it any other way.
We had revival meetings this week at church which were so great. Pastor Coyle preached on many topics but the one that really spoke to my heart was the one on the family and raising children as a process of training. As a parent I think I get myself in trouble when I can't understand why they don't learn from their mistakes after the 20th time of making the same mistake. Duh, how long does it take me to learn some important lesson? Constantly the Lord sends something my way that I didn't learn the last time He tried teaching me. It's all a process. I pray someday when they are older if they love the Lord and lean on Him and aren't afraid to tell others about His saving grace then I will have done my job as a parent. No pressure right? It's all in the Lord's hands and He knows what is best. Life is so much easier if I just let Him control it all. My job is just to obey.
God is so good all the time
Kerry

A new day

Hey everyone, Everyone is sick in the Heyboer house. Charlie has a bad ear infection and the other two have green noses. Will this ever go away? Everyone I talk to says it just hangs on and hangs on. Feel free to leave anytime Mr. Germs. The kids miss Winston. Hope you all enjoy the video, Gideon felt the need to give the dogs treats with his funny glasses. Hope to start painting soon and making the big move for the switching of the rooms. Oh how things will change. This year will be one to remember. I'm trusting the Lord to always get me through the chaos and He always does. His plan is better for my life than my own. God is good all the time Kerry

Bring on the Blue

It's official we're having a boy. Yeah!!!!!!! The girls went with us and were quite surprized when they heard the news. Quinn was a bit let down, she really wanted a baby sister. The baby looked really healthy and had all his little organs and parts. We managed to get a picture with him pointing his little hand up with his pointer finger out. He already thinks he's number one. Charlie is set on the name "tweety" I am not so sure that is in the runnings. I think we settled on a name today but you will have to wait for the arrival of little "tweety" to find out. Well I'll keep you all updated.
God is good all the time
Kerry

She's so crafty

Hey everyone,
The Heyboer's have been busy beavers lately. Scott has been having some trouble with his back and after an MRI we learned he has a herniated disc. Today we saw the neurosurgeon and the Lord saw fit not to require us surgery. Thank you, thank you. God is always so good to us. The Dr. just told Scott to take is easy at times. I just laughed, does my husband know what that means? The kids are doing well and are all getting over their snotty noses. Quinn saw the Chiropractor today and is doing much better, she always seems to get sick the worse. Amazing how some kids have super immunity and some don't. It might have something to do with the fact that she has not been eating well lately. She informed me the other day at lunch "mom, I can't eat this because I am allergic to it". Where does she come up with this stuff. Although I have become quite clever with recipes in order to get them to eat more fruits and vegetables. Quinn loves her "green juice" which is loaded with fruits and veggies but tastes like apples. Gideon has been such a big boy going on the potty. I have such high hopes of getting him out of diapers before the new baby. Go ahead and laugh. One day at a time right.
Lately the craft bug has been biting me and I have been coming up with some super cool things which also happen to be quite thrifty. I made some cute pictures for the girls new room. I just took some goodwill frames and spray painted them and then made some cute scrapbook backgrounds with fake flowers and ribbon in the center. I'll try to post the pictures. Next is my magnetic cookie sheet art displays in the playroom. I just spray painted some cookie sheets white (different sizes) and put them on the wall in crazy ways and then used magnets to display the kiddo's artwork. I know what you're thinking, Martha Stewart step aside. Well feel free to comment with any crafty things you're working on. Hope all is well.
God is good all the time.
Kerry

Missions week

This past week was such a blessing for our family. We had missions week at our church and from Wednesday to Sunday we had special services to hear from different missionaries and really catch a burden for what they do all around the world. More importantly we need a greater burden for the lost souls around us. I know the Lord spoke to my heart and burdened me just to trust Him more in our daily lives knowing that He will supply all our needs. Our church was able to take on two new missionaries with monthly support. It is so exciting to know we get to be a part of that. Valentine's day was a good one, Charlie had the day off and we just lounged around and relaxed. I think the kids needed a break from all the running. Scott left again for Detroit but praise the Lord for the warmer weather which for me means I don't have to fill the stove as much. Our ultrasound is scheduled for March 4 and maybe we will get to find out what the baby is. Quinn is really hoping for another sister. I am going to try to take the girls with me. I can only imagine the questions. Take care everyone.
God is good all the time
Kerry

Triangle Ears

Hi everyone,
First of all I brought all the kiddo's to the midwife today to hear the baby. After much explaining that today would not be the day the baby was born it all made sense to them after they heard the heartbeat. I wish I could freeze that moment in time, all three of them listening to the little heartbeat and then all the questions that came after. Quinn was the most creative, "Mommy do you have lights in your tummy for the baby to see?" and (Charlie) "Is the baby going for a swim all the time?" and Quinn, "Mommy, does the baby need a blanket in there? because I don't want it to get cold". They always make me laugh. Everything was so healthy with the little one and I am now 18 weeks. Now I need to share Charlie's funny on the way to school the other day. My kids are my deer watchers in the car and Charlie spotted one last week but informed me mid-sighting that is wasn't because it had triangle ears so it must have been a fox. She always is the ultra observant one. The girls sang in kids choir on Sunday and they both sang, well Quinn just smiled most of the time but we're making progress. Scott and I volunteered to help with Sunday school so pray the Lord will use us. Hope everyone is enjoying the blizzard and staying warm.
God is good all the time
Kerry

Burrrrrrrrr

Man is it chilly. The kids were so excited today to see more snow outside so in our attempt to be fun and exciting parents we took them outside to sled down the poop hill. Some of you might be a bit confused about the poop hill, well let me explain. Our septic tank drain field is a decent size hill perfect for sledding for the little ones. Anyone want to take a guess on how long we lasted out there? Gideon could of lasted the whole day. The girls however only lasted about 10 mins but we managed to get a good picture. The fun ended when the girls crash dived into the snow which might of been more ice than snow. I guess it is a bit chilly for sledding today but so worth the hot cocoa afterwards. Yesterday I had the opportunity to work and Scott had to get all the kids ready for school and go grocery shopping. He did so well and managed to get everything on the list. We had to have a lesson the night before on how to do Charlie's hair and I think it went pretty well. Scott doesn't have to go to Detroit this week YEAH I am so relieved. Gideon's new words are help, sky and why (which he says quite a lot) They are really excited for the new baby. I am pretty sure I felt the baby move the otherday, it is starting to seem more real to me. God is always so good to us and we don't deserve it. Well stay warm everyone
God is good all the time
Kerry

Stuffing the stove

Well another weekend has flown by. Saturday I was able to work and Scott watched the kids and fixed all the things that broke when he was gone last week. Quinn announced that we have a new "shiny flusher" (0ur toilet broke downstairs and needed a new handle) Quinn thought that this was the best new thing because she had to tell me first thing in the morning and even show me how to use it. I hope she never loses the excitement in life from the little things. She by far makes me laugh more than anyone. Today before supper she had to go around the house and shoot all the lions with Gideon's play gun because a lion bite can be "double bad". Phew thank goodness I have bodyguards at home. Scott left this morning again till Thursday and it wouldn't be so bad except that I have to get up to fill the stove outside. Last week I experienced divine intervention for as I went outside at 2am I locked myself out of the house. Stellar move on my part. I had visions of throwing rocks at the girls window and then realizing I was probably scaring them to death. I prayed and knew that God above would help me. The front door which is always locked was open and I was saved from sleeping in the car. God is so good to me. I am feeling so good. I heard the heartbeat last week for the first time and something tells me it might be a boy. Everything looks healthy so far. It was so good to see my midwife again, she joked that I see her exactly every 2 years. I made sure she knew that wouldn't be a theme anymore.
A new year has begun and I have decided to step it up a bit this year and just really live closer to the Lord and just trust His plan for my life. I need to live more like I believe the words in His Bible and not get wrapped up in this world. My goals are to witness more and to really get to know people and where they are spiritually. Someone said to me once that "people don't care how much you know they want to know how much you care". That is going to be the 2011 theme for me. I need to stop thinking about me and my life and start caring about the people around me. With Christ's help I can accomplish this. Please pray that God allows me to be less like myself and more like Him.
God is good all the time
Kerry

A new day

Well back to school for Charlie and back to the crazy schedule. The days seem to go by so fast and I am not sure somedays if anything was accomplished. I am attempting to potty train the little man. He was pretty pumped up about his lightning Mcqueen underwear so we will see how things progress. My baby is not such a baby anymore. All the elderly people at the gym just love him because he shakes all their hands, such a charmer. I have to keep that in my mental bank for when he is a teenager. Quinn has been doing so well in the morning. We were really working on waking up with a happy heart and a happy face to match and so far she has done so good. Things change very quickly with her. I am feeling so good and am not as sick anymore. Thursday I see Janis my midwife. It's always such a huge relief/blessing to hear that heartbeat for the first time. I think I cry everytime. Sometimes I have to stop and laugh that the Lord must really have a sense of humor to allow me to have my children. I am blessed beyond belief. We will be having this baby at home if the Lord allows. The last 2 went so wonderfully but I am not ignorant to all the things that can happen. The Lord has really been good to us to enable us to have had 2 healthy deliveries at home and we are praying this next baby will be as well. I really think that I am healthier when I am pregnant. Scott is in Detroit this week till Thursday for work so guess who gets to stuff the woodstove outside at 1am. Thank you Lord he has a job! Pixie got spayed yesterday and ended up staying the night for being naughty. She kept tugging at her stitches. It was quite a sight to see me pile 3 kids and a dog with a cone around her head in the car, something for the scrapbooks. Take care everyone
God is good all the time
Kerry