Bike's for Christmas

CODY

BLAKE
Blake is on the red and blue bike and Cody

is on the yellow and blue bike. We had a really

nice Christmas. Here's a video of the boys on

their bikes. It was cold and windy.

Merry Christmas

Well this Christmas will be hard for the boys and I, But I trust in the Lord that this pain and hurt I feel will not last forever. I'm so thankful for my boys and I'm so glad I get to spend all my time with them. Please keep praying for Mike's repentance. This is a perfect time for Mike to think about the birth of Jesus Christ and what it means. I have faith that the Lord can change anyones heart. Can you also pray for our condo to sell. Its cold and snowy there, but I know the Lord can provide a buyer. Thank you for all the prayers. God Bless

Stacey

Crazy Month

So this picture was the beginning of Nov. I'm a little behind. The month went by so fast. I can't believe its Dec. 15Th. I'm trying to find more pictures to put up. I pray that everyone is doing well and has a great Christmas.

Holloween Disneyland

We went to Disneyland for the day and went to California adventure for a trick or treat night. They had a blast. Cody is the scare crow, Blake's the lion, Blaine the tin man and Shealyn Dorthy.

A.W.A.N.A

Cody and Blake going to cubbies. They are doing so well learning their verses.

Nothing has really changed for us, we are still busy. I will upload some more d-land pictures. Give thanks to the Lord in all things. Talk to you all soon.

Disneyland

Cody, Blake and Blaine
We got passes again. So there will be lots of disney pictures. Wish you where here!

First day of preschool

The boys went to school today, they did really well. I think I had a harder time with it. They had AWANA this afternoon also. I will take pictures of them in their cubbie vests and put them on the blog soon.

Well the boys and I are starting to get really busy. They are starting preschool on Monday. I cant believe my babies are starting school. They are going one day a week at our church, Placerita Baptist. I will have to teach a couple times during the school year. I'm not really looking forward to that. Then they are also starting AW ANA. My mom, sister and I are starting BSF also. On Friday they are starting a gym class for 6 weeks with Blaine. To all the moms that have older kids, I will now understand being busy. Well I will update with a school picture next week. God Bless

Camping trip

Blake and Cody ready to go fishing.
Blaine, Cody and Blake
Going fishing with mommy.

Day before we left. The boys had a great time fishing, all they talk about is fishing, camping and sleeping in the tent. We had bears this year so that made it interesting sleeping in a tent. It was just me and the boys in the tent. All the kids got to go horseback riding they all had a blast. I will post more pictures of that and all the family that went with us. Thanks for reading our

blog. God Bless

Shealyn's 7th B day

Cody did OK. Didn't last long.
Blake not happy
My sister and I had a good time

Ice skating.

Coffee Night

Coffee night with the girls on July 30. I'm blessed with great friends.

Yes we made it back to Cali

Sorry I didn't update this earlier. Its been crazy. My mom and dad left sat July 21 from Naperville and arrived in Saugus on July 24Th. My dad drove 17 hours one of the days. Hes crazy, but he loves me. The boys and I got in on the 23rd. Lisa Fusano picked us up from the airport, the boys where so good on the flight. We got settled in and then left to go camping. On Aug 4Th.

ribfest

Family helping me pack

Lisa, my step mother in law came to help me, this picture was taken at the Naperville riverwalk after a long day of packing.

My step sister in law, Teresa came in to help me pack, So here is a picture of Teresa and I visiting Mike at his restaurant.

Stacey

Blake and Cody

This Weeks News

Earlier this week I had to go to the doctor. I was having dizzy spells and was tired. I was not feeling like myself. So I went in to get blood tests done. My doctor called the next day with the results. I have low thyroid. So I'm on medication everyday now. Its only my third day on the medication and already feeling much better. The boys where very testing during this time, I was so tired it took a lot for me to get out of bed. Thankfully it was only a couple mornings of that until a found out what was wrong. Mike helped out a couple times so I could take a nap and get a break from the boys. I'm thankful for that.
The boys are doing okay, they ask for their dad a lot. Its heart breaking for me to hear. They know hes at work or on the train to go where hes living in the city. They seem to be okay with it. They are ready to go to Popie and Nonie house, because then they get to go to Disneyland.
Now that I'm feeling better I'm getting the condo on the market. I've been in touch with a realtor. She gave be the break down of what its going to cost to sell and how much we should sell for. Its a lot of work. Please pray for a buyer and that we will sell for what we need to sell for. The Lord is in control of all of this and I'am so thankful for that. The boys and I are moving on July 23rd. It is scary and exciting to see what God has planned for us. Whatever it is will be for our good. Thanks for all the prayers, please continue to pray for the boys and I, Mike and my parents trip . My Step mother in law and her daughter are coming next week to help me pack the house. Thank you Lord for such a great family. Thanks again. God Bless.
Walking in His Strength
Stacey

Our Chicago Friends

Our friends that God has Blessed us with in Chicago. We will miss them very much.

Pictures/update

These are some pictures the boys and I took 2 weeks ago.

Update for everyone

My mom and dad are coming out to help me pack up the house on July 17Th. They will be driving a truck back to California leaving on July 23rd. Please be praying for there trip out here and there drive back. The boys and I should be flying back on July 23rd. Thanks for all the prayers and I cant wait to see all of you. Walking in His strength.

Stacey

More at the arboretum

Arboretum

My mom and I took the boys to the Arboretum last Tuesday. The boys had a blast. Cody loved the cicadas and Blake wasn't to sure.

Our zoo trip

Blake and Cody playing in the water at the zoo.
Cody with a Cicada. They come out every 17 years. The boys will be 20 years old the next time they come out.

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As of today

As of today the boys and I are still living in Naperville, IL. We are most likely to be moving back to California in July. For those of you who do not know Mike has walked away from our family and wants a divorce. He's not a Christain and never was. He's sick of living a lie. So with that said the Lord has blessed me through this time, my sister and her husband just got baptised. They realized that their obedience to Christ is so important. To have family come closer to Christ through the trial God has put me in is awesome, and I would go through this all over again knowing that my sister and her husband have been saved. Being an example of what Christ can do in someones life is great, I never thought I would make it through something like this. Christ has shown me to trust and obey without understanding. I still have a hard time with this once in a while. I can't wait to see what God has in store for the boys and I. I also want to say thanks for all the prayers. Please still be praying for Mike's salvation. I will do my best to keep all of you up to date. The boys are doing as well as can be. They are used to Mike being gone a lot so its made things a little easier.

Love you guys

God Bless