Thursday, September 30, 2010
My Love
10 years ago at 11:00 am I walked down the isle to my Handsome Husband. It was such a wonderful day. It was a 70 deg Beautiful Fall day.
Jason and promised that we would love each other until the day we die. Read letters to each other. Looked in each others eyes with wonder of what the next 50 years would be like.
I wish we were sitting on a beach drinking drinks with umbrellas but instead we loaded up four kids in the mini van and headed to the Local Hot Wing joint. As our kids were telling us about their Highs and Lows of the day and I was rocking a baby and eating with the other hand Jason was singing wheels of the Bus with Jana I thought this is my life and really I would not want it any other way. This is our life and I love it.
I do not care if people think if I am cheesy. I think it is fun to call Jason "Hot Pants" on Face book. I love that he loves me.. I love that I get butterflies every time I see him. I love that I fit just perfect in the crook of his arm at night I love that in the chaos of Macaroni and cheese and Chicken nuggets we carve a piece of the night to be together and reflect on the Highs and lows of our days. I love it that he calls me every morning at break to give me a daily pep talk and tell me how much he loves me. I love that he never leaves work without kisses me and saying "I love you Gorgeous". Most of all I love that he is my rock and on my darkest days he brings me chocolate and celebrity gossip magazines and kisses away my tears without me even saying a word.
I love you Jason Blanchard aka Hot Pants and always will.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Promise
Monday, September 27, 2010
Magic Shoes
Well Today we got Jana Magic Shoes. They are called Squeaker Shoes. We saw a little Boy at the Buddy Walk with them. We hope they are Jana's Magic Walking Shoes. She likes them so far and thinks it is cool when they squeak:)
Sunday, September 26, 2010
How Many times should I forgive?
WOW is all I can say about our Message at Church this morning. It totally challenged me and made me think about a lot of things.
These are some observations about Human Nature.
We often hate in others in others what we see in ourselves. For instance it annoys me when people are late but yet I am always getting somewhere a couple of minutes late. It annoys me when people do not call me back but I do the same thing. See my point:)
We can not forgive as long as we stay the Victim. How many people do we know in this world that are the Victim. They love playing it. If I had a better job I would have more money. If I had more friends yet they do not want to be a friend. If I had a bigger house I would be happy. If My Wife or Husband treated me better I would be happier. Never taking their own actions for account. They make themselves weaker than they really are because they are always blaming other things to not be happy. Who really wants to live like that.
Unforgiveness is its own Prison.. We forgive others because we learn enough about God that we want to be loved enough that we are able to. Are you following me? Where does the Power to forgive come from? God.
Bottom Line is Forgiven people forgive. They are the only ones that truly can. Just liked Loved People Love people.
I think people that have a hard time letting things go is because deep down they are incapable of asking for forgiveness so they can not forgive. I am so glad that I know I am just a wretch saved my Grace. I know that I am not perfect I should ask for forgiveness every day from God, my Husband, friends. This allows me to forgive people easier when some one does something wrong against me. It is a whether freeing feeling:) You should try it.
These are some observations about Human Nature.
We often hate in others in others what we see in ourselves. For instance it annoys me when people are late but yet I am always getting somewhere a couple of minutes late. It annoys me when people do not call me back but I do the same thing. See my point:)
We can not forgive as long as we stay the Victim. How many people do we know in this world that are the Victim. They love playing it. If I had a better job I would have more money. If I had more friends yet they do not want to be a friend. If I had a bigger house I would be happy. If My Wife or Husband treated me better I would be happier. Never taking their own actions for account. They make themselves weaker than they really are because they are always blaming other things to not be happy. Who really wants to live like that.
Unforgiveness is its own Prison.. We forgive others because we learn enough about God that we want to be loved enough that we are able to. Are you following me? Where does the Power to forgive come from? God.
Bottom Line is Forgiven people forgive. They are the only ones that truly can. Just liked Loved People Love people.
I think people that have a hard time letting things go is because deep down they are incapable of asking for forgiveness so they can not forgive. I am so glad that I know I am just a wretch saved my Grace. I know that I am not perfect I should ask for forgiveness every day from God, my Husband, friends. This allows me to forgive people easier when some one does something wrong against me. It is a whether freeing feeling:) You should try it.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Pumkins and Fun
Friday, September 24, 2010
Sugar Cookies with my Babes
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1.In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
2.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3.Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.
We made our frosting with this recipe
3 Cups of Powdered Sugar
1/3 Cup of Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
3-4 tbls of Half and Half more if needed
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1.In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
2.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3.Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.
We made our frosting with this recipe
3 Cups of Powdered Sugar
1/3 Cup of Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
3-4 tbls of Half and Half more if needed
Why I walk
Why I walk...
June 10th 2008' Our lives were forever changed. Jana Elizabeth Blanchard was born. Better known as "Princess Jana". We did not know until birth that she had Down syndrome. We had knew nothing about Down syndrome. The days were dark in the beginning but we quickly learned that Down syndrome was really not that scary. She slept, ate and smiled and acted like any other baby. What we did not know is how much she would enrich our lives. She taught us how to love in a deeper way. She made our Marriage stronger our Boy's better Brothers. She is such a Joy. She has Beautiful Blue eyes that just captivate you. To know Jana is to love her. We thank God for her Daily and know this World is a better place because of her.
This is our third year to walk in the Buddy Walk. We think it is a great way to get friends and family together and raise awareness about Down syndrome. We think it is important that people know there is a upside to Down syndrome not down. We think the World would be a better place if more people like Jana were in it. We also want to help organizations like the Down syndrome Assoc get the word out there how truly lovable these children are and make their future brighter..
If you want to donate click here:)
http://www.firstgiving.com/susanblanchard
June 10th 2008' Our lives were forever changed. Jana Elizabeth Blanchard was born. Better known as "Princess Jana". We did not know until birth that she had Down syndrome. We had knew nothing about Down syndrome. The days were dark in the beginning but we quickly learned that Down syndrome was really not that scary. She slept, ate and smiled and acted like any other baby. What we did not know is how much she would enrich our lives. She taught us how to love in a deeper way. She made our Marriage stronger our Boy's better Brothers. She is such a Joy. She has Beautiful Blue eyes that just captivate you. To know Jana is to love her. We thank God for her Daily and know this World is a better place because of her.
This is our third year to walk in the Buddy Walk. We think it is a great way to get friends and family together and raise awareness about Down syndrome. We think it is important that people know there is a upside to Down syndrome not down. We think the World would be a better place if more people like Jana were in it. We also want to help organizations like the Down syndrome Assoc get the word out there how truly lovable these children are and make their future brighter..
http://www.firstgiving.com/susanblanchard
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Bus
I was just running and thinking, praying. The Bus started to hit me. I am not going to lie it hit me hard. As I was running with tears streaming down my face I was thinking about running and how much it hurts me that Jana is not walking much less running. Then I started thinking about the Day she was born. How that was such a dark day but I knew deep down there was light at the end of the Tunnel. I think about how far she has come how holding her head up, sitting up, crawling was such a big milestone and she did it. Just like I know deep down she will walk. In her time. Her time is not my time just like my time is not God's time. I thought that I had already learned lessons of patience in my life but sadly God is still trying to get that through my hard head. When am I am going to learn it is not about me??? As much as some days the days are long and I am working with Jana for hours trying to teach her how to walk I know she is the one that is actually teaching me.... She is teaching me Patience, perseverance, strength and will.
She will walk and I will look back on days like today and smile thinking how far we have come. Because after all we are in this journey together..Oh and when she does walk we are going to have a glorious party. A party fit for a Princess. With Cake and Ice cream, balloons and Princess Gear. It will be a Celebration for sure. AND I WILL give the Glory and Praise to God for it. I will kiss my little girls cheeks and cry harder than I ever have before and knowing Jana she will kiss me and say "OK Honey" because that is how my girl rolls. She is the most loving person I know. I am HONORED that I am her Momma. I can not wait to go on runs with my Baby Girl together.
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Seth David
This morning I got to Work in Seth's Class. His Teacher amazes me. She had Full control over 26 children without breaking a sweat. And 22 of those children were BOYS. I am not just talking regular run of the mill Boys. I am talking BOYS that make you want to pull your hair out because they are full of such energy and spunk.
We practiced writing the letter "A" uppercase and Lower. We pained our Names. Learned "A" E" I" O"U". We sang songs and even Danced:) It was a great morning.
Seth is not very affectionate but this morning he was so cute and proud of me. When I walked in his eyes got huge and he hugged me. He introduced me to all of his friends with such pride. It was so cute. I had to be right by him. There was this little boy named Colton who wanted to be right next to me too. He kept playing with my neck less. Seth Said that he better watch out only Me and My Daddy are allowed to touch me. His Teacher and I both lol.
I am going to put this morning in my memory bank. I know the day when he does not want me to work in his class much less admit I am his Mom are around the corner. So I am going to suck every ounce of joy as I can out of this morning.
Yes he is my "Full of Life Child" But I love him dearly. I have a feeling he will always challenge me and drive me crazy but I love him just the same and would change a thing.
We practiced writing the letter "A" uppercase and Lower. We pained our Names. Learned "A" E" I" O"U". We sang songs and even Danced:) It was a great morning.
Seth is not very affectionate but this morning he was so cute and proud of me. When I walked in his eyes got huge and he hugged me. He introduced me to all of his friends with such pride. It was so cute. I had to be right by him. There was this little boy named Colton who wanted to be right next to me too. He kept playing with my neck less. Seth Said that he better watch out only Me and My Daddy are allowed to touch me. His Teacher and I both lol.
I am going to put this morning in my memory bank. I know the day when he does not want me to work in his class much less admit I am his Mom are around the corner. So I am going to suck every ounce of joy as I can out of this morning.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Art
Have you ever thought about art? God of course is the best Artist I know. Can you imagine how much fun he had creating the Universe. I am sure they Angels were singing his Praise and in aw of its Beauty. I am not creative and far from an Artist. I am jealous of people that that can just see a piece of fabric and create a dress. A friend from a Message bored started creating dresses for her little girls. They are so adorable and fun. http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinksugarclothing
Jana is wearing one today.
I was looking for something for Seth to do this morning and saw some bottles of paint. So I decided to cut up some fruit and use it as stamps. We used Apples and Lemmons.
Thanking God today that I do not have to be artistic or crafy he loves me just the way I am and I can "try" to be artistic with my Son and still have fun.
Jana is wearing one today.
I was looking for something for Seth to do this morning and saw some bottles of paint. So I decided to cut up some fruit and use it as stamps. We used Apples and Lemmons.
Thanking God today that I do not have to be artistic or crafy he loves me just the way I am and I can "try" to be artistic with my Son and still have fun.
Monday, September 20, 2010
thoughts
Psalm 121
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
During Bible study tonight Beth Moore was talking about Praise Music and how is can be such a wonderful thing and a painful thing. She said she does not sing a Praise song unless she really means what she is singing. For instance You are my All and All. Is he really your All in All...
Blessed be the name of the Lord you give and take away give and take a way my heart will choose to say Blessed be your name. Oh I remember a time a week after I had Jana. I heard that song on the radio and wanted to scream and say I do not want to choose Blessed be your name. You took something from me that I can never have back. But I couldn't with tears streaming down my face hitting my steering wheel i sang from deep in my soul My Heart will choose to say Blessed be your name. I felt like it was God's way of saying ENOUGH... You have been mad at me I have broad shoulders but enough is enough. You need to get on with life. Yes you will have your ups and downs but I am your Rock and YOU WILL get through this. I still can not help but get teary when I hear that song.
It also confirmed why I only want my Kids to listen to Praise Music. Have you ever thought of how easy it is to memorize a song? I bet for most people it is easier to remember a song than most Bible verses. If I am going to fill their hearts and souls with words I want it to be worshiping God. Not some Guy or girl. I want them to have words to cling to through trying times.
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
During Bible study tonight Beth Moore was talking about Praise Music and how is can be such a wonderful thing and a painful thing. She said she does not sing a Praise song unless she really means what she is singing. For instance You are my All and All. Is he really your All in All...
Blessed be the name of the Lord you give and take away give and take a way my heart will choose to say Blessed be your name. Oh I remember a time a week after I had Jana. I heard that song on the radio and wanted to scream and say I do not want to choose Blessed be your name. You took something from me that I can never have back. But I couldn't with tears streaming down my face hitting my steering wheel i sang from deep in my soul My Heart will choose to say Blessed be your name. I felt like it was God's way of saying ENOUGH... You have been mad at me I have broad shoulders but enough is enough. You need to get on with life. Yes you will have your ups and downs but I am your Rock and YOU WILL get through this. I still can not help but get teary when I hear that song.
It also confirmed why I only want my Kids to listen to Praise Music. Have you ever thought of how easy it is to memorize a song? I bet for most people it is easier to remember a song than most Bible verses. If I am going to fill their hearts and souls with words I want it to be worshiping God. Not some Guy or girl. I want them to have words to cling to through trying times.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ( 9 Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work.
10 If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
I am doing a Beth Moore Study on Psalms. I am learning a lot from it regarding relationships. While doing it I am reflecting on relationships. On what a wonderful Blessing they are in my life. How they are all so different but all beautiful. God does that. He gives you just the right friend for whatever life circumstance you are in.
For Instance Tami and I have been friends since 10th grade in High School. She is responsible for introducing me to Jason:) We have been through boyfriends, dating, engagements, weddings, babies, losses, pain, deaths and we are still Best friends. We have always been there for each other. God has blessed me with a friend and a family member how cool is that? I always have a friend at family functions. I love her babies Luke and Mara. I thank God for the blessing of our friendship.
God Has also blessed me with my friend Tonee. We met through Church 3 years a go. We did not start to get close until we got pregnant with our third babies. It was so much fun being pregnant together. Since then we have gone through good times and bad. Birthdays and more pregnancies. Lots of fun times sleep overs, dinners etc. She is a crack up and I am so thankful for all the goofy times we have shared.
She has taught me how to let loose as a Mom and the fun of Boy's. I love hanging out with her whether we are playing with babies or cleaning out closets. I thank God for her daily. She has taught me a lot of Grace and to give it to every one.
Kristin,
She is a friend that I met through church. I love her dearly. She is always the person I go to if I need prayer. If it is in the middle of the night I know she will stop everything and pray for me. God has so blessed me with her. She is full of life and I love the Chilis Dates we have shared.
God has also blessed me with friends from our old Church Kendra and Quincy. We have met once a month for the past couple of years. I love that we can go time without seeing each other and pick right back up. We have also gone through good times and bad cried together. Kendra was the first person there when I lost my baby. We cried together. I will never forget that.
Quincy will always be a part of our family. We have spent many nights and dinners together;0
We started going to a new Church in Jan of 09'. It was painful because we missed all of our BW friends but felt it was what God was leading us to do. Shortly after attending there I met Megan Deprez. She is a gift from God. She welcomed me with open arms and Love. I am so grateful for the friendship of her and her Husband Matt. We love them both dearly. We spend a lot of dinners together. They love our Children as their own. Such a Blessing.
In closing I want to say that many people hope for just one good friend in their lifetime and I have been blessed with many. God is so good to me. I thank him for my friends daily and do not take them for granted.
because they have a good return for their work.
10 If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
I am doing a Beth Moore Study on Psalms. I am learning a lot from it regarding relationships. While doing it I am reflecting on relationships. On what a wonderful Blessing they are in my life. How they are all so different but all beautiful. God does that. He gives you just the right friend for whatever life circumstance you are in.
For Instance Tami and I have been friends since 10th grade in High School. She is responsible for introducing me to Jason:) We have been through boyfriends, dating, engagements, weddings, babies, losses, pain, deaths and we are still Best friends. We have always been there for each other. God has blessed me with a friend and a family member how cool is that? I always have a friend at family functions. I love her babies Luke and Mara. I thank God for the blessing of our friendship.
God Has also blessed me with my friend Tonee. We met through Church 3 years a go. We did not start to get close until we got pregnant with our third babies. It was so much fun being pregnant together. Since then we have gone through good times and bad. Birthdays and more pregnancies. Lots of fun times sleep overs, dinners etc. She is a crack up and I am so thankful for all the goofy times we have shared.
She has taught me how to let loose as a Mom and the fun of Boy's. I love hanging out with her whether we are playing with babies or cleaning out closets. I thank God for her daily. She has taught me a lot of Grace and to give it to every one.
Kristin,
She is a friend that I met through church. I love her dearly. She is always the person I go to if I need prayer. If it is in the middle of the night I know she will stop everything and pray for me. God has so blessed me with her. She is full of life and I love the Chilis Dates we have shared.
God has also blessed me with friends from our old Church Kendra and Quincy. We have met once a month for the past couple of years. I love that we can go time without seeing each other and pick right back up. We have also gone through good times and bad cried together. Kendra was the first person there when I lost my baby. We cried together. I will never forget that.
Quincy will always be a part of our family. We have spent many nights and dinners together;0
We started going to a new Church in Jan of 09'. It was painful because we missed all of our BW friends but felt it was what God was leading us to do. Shortly after attending there I met Megan Deprez. She is a gift from God. She welcomed me with open arms and Love. I am so grateful for the friendship of her and her Husband Matt. We love them both dearly. We spend a lot of dinners together. They love our Children as their own. Such a Blessing.
In closing I want to say that many people hope for just one good friend in their lifetime and I have been blessed with many. God is so good to me. I thank him for my friends daily and do not take them for granted.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
10 Years Baby...
We will be Married 10 Years September 30th. In some ways it seems like yesterday others it seems like it has been longer...
We have bought a house, got a mini van:) and have had four wonderful Blessings.
Jason surprised me this year by booking a room at the JW. He pull out all the stops. I was amazed. When I walked in the room I found this......
We relaxed in the room and then we decided to go on a walk. It was also during the opening of Art Prize so we got to see some of the different pieces.
We walked to the Bistro for Dinner. Jason got a Firestone Pizza and I got Ravioli. It was amazing.
After dinner he arranged a carriage ride. It was so romantic.. Sitting in the carriage next to the Love of my life I kept thinking about how blessed I was. God is so amazing.
Marriage is not easy but really is anything that is worth fighting for easy? I think the good times make up for the trying times. I am amazed everyday that if we give our Marriage over to God every day he protects it and blesses us. Oh and when he blesses us it is so sweet and good. I think it is rare to find a everlasting love. A love that just gets sweeter over time like a good wine. I honestly still get butterflies in my stomach when I hear Jason's Truck in the driveway. I find him as attractive as the day we met. Ok maybe more:) Now he has that whole distinguished Daddy look going on. I can not wait to celebrate the next 50 years with the Love of my Life.
.Friday, September 17, 2010
Lanie Love
Our 4th and Final addition to the
Blanchard Family is three months old today. When did that happen? She is sleeping through the night now. She is really on crabby when she is hungry or tired. I am so
blessed with her. I am not sure how big she is because we do not go to the Doctor until next month but she is in 3-6 month clothes and size 2 diapers. Jana wore this outfit in Jan. and their Birthdays are only a week a part.
Blanchard Family is three months old today. When did that happen? She is sleeping through the night now. She is really on crabby when she is hungry or tired. I am so
blessed with her. I am not sure how big she is because we do not go to the Doctor until next month but she is in 3-6 month clothes and size 2 diapers. Jana wore this outfit in Jan. and their Birthdays are only a week a part.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
First Day of School
Oh it is that it is that time again.... I am am never ready. Cole started second grade and Seth Started Pre-K. The Morning started out a little rough. Cole was tired and so was Seth. It was bittersweet for sure walking down the sidewalk to School. I missed them before we got to the end of the sidewalk.
Cole was Oh so ready to get into his Class. He has Mrs. Fowle this year. He likes her:0 Seth has Miss Greca. So happy to have a Teacher that we have already had.
Oh when you are pregnant people tell you over and over they grow up too fast and you just nod your head and smile but it is so true enjoy every second
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