I think this little one wants me to add her to my Ormeo bunch…she can be my blonde-ish/ginger-ish haired child!
This one is my future daughter-in-law, she (and my Ormeo) just doesn’t know it yet. Besides, they have plenty of time to narrow the age gap 
Look! she’s already practicing her little momma babysitting skills, and I think they’re in love!
…and this is what she really thinks of my brilliant idea! hehe
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Things have been busier than normal around our home lately. We have had to be more intentional at making time for family time, especially for mom-time. Since the craziness that engulfed us for the last half of 2011, then job/career changes for the hubby, starting a new business for me, family, church, homeschool and day to day life; I feel like I have been going like the energizer bunny.
So this morning after everyone slept in till 10am (including me!!), I decided to ditch school work for a spontaneous field trip to the zoo! The morning drag that usually carries on around here very quickly (and eagerly) turned to “eat, dress and find my shoes NOW mode!” It was awesome! No arguing or negotiating with non-compliant kiddos, everyone hopped in my truck in a great mood! We even found the right route (totally by accident) to the zoo and it was much much shorter than the 45min – 1 hr ride it took me last time.
One hour!! One hour was all it took from the time we all woke up to the time we were 2 exits away from the zoo!
Of course….it’s never ever that perfect…
A couple of exits before the zoo, I looked down at my center console only to realize I had left my purse/wallet which not only included my driver’s license, but also my ATM. For a minute there I seriously considered turning back around to head home. No worries tho, crisis diverted when I remembered putting cash in my pocket from the other night that I had forgotten to put back in my wallet. God is good! I had enough cash for the entry fee, Butterfly Hollow and Sting Ray Bay with exactly $1 left! Thank you Lord for $2 zoo days!
When we first got in the zoo, I pull out my camera ready to capture the memories these Ormeo’s were going to make. Except when I take my first shot, my CF card wasn’t in the camera! LOL yeah it was one of those days. I think God just wanted me to enjoy our time together without the perfect details I am always waiting for. And we did!
It was sooooo HOT! But we’ve also been cooped up at home for at least a week due to the crazy torrential rain that has lingered around Jacksonville. So anything outdoors was very much welcomed! You see Enzo’s crazy smile in the picture on the left?? Bahaha after I told him to be careful when touching the metal ape…he touched the metal ape right as I was snapping the picture.
Oh how I miss Enzo’s “Wankagoo” days. They are long gone!
Of course we had to stop at Sting Ray Bay, only this time Enzo wanted to stop here last, unlike our last visit.
Even between the crazy chaos, they manage sweet moments like this.
This year has come with so many trials but even more blessings. We are so thankful that God has been so good to us (especially me). I’m nervous but yet excited at what God has in store for my family as He brings in 2012.
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Happy Birthday Jesus! I’m so glad it’s Christmas. All the tinsel and lights and the presents are nice but the real gift is You.
Happy Birthday Jesus! I’m so glad it’s Christmas. All the carols and bells make the holiday swell and it’s all about You.
Happy Birthday Jesus! Jesus, I love You!
Merry Christmas from the Ormeo Family to yours!
Toots, Joyce, Ethan, Lizzie, and Enzo
I am so thankful that I got to celebrate Thanksgiving at home with my family. We’ve all had our share of trials and blessings, and it was great to hear a recap of God’s faithfulness from each family.
Our blessings definitely outweigh any trial we have faced and continue to face during the short remainder of this year. My recovery from surgery, considering I was only one day post-op, was so tolerable that I got to enjoy every bit of our family time minus the set up and clean up. Wait what was the cons of surgery again?? hahah j/k
It’s always great to watch and listen to all the chaos that comes with having a large family with lots of little kids. From Gracie enjoying icing off her cupcake, to Justin hugging a light pole during a game of football….I didn’t miss a beat.
I will especially treasure our quiet evening at home after everyone left and all was cleaned up. Thank you Lord for all the many blessings, both big and small, but especially the ones we easily take for granted…like watching my hubby enjoy his food coma (and that’s without turkey!). Thank you for a ‘blessings-filled’ month of remembering to be thankful and for a wonderful Thanksgiving at home with my family, I couldn’t ask for more.
As our “Thank-full” month comes to a close, may we always remember to be thankful both in the good and bad….till next year’s food coma.
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I am thankful for the Bible verses that were important to my mom, that I can hold on to today as I face a major and life changing surgery. From the very beginning of my cancer journey, which has been very short thus far, God has been gracious to allow me to experience this journey with my mom even though she’s been gone for 11 years. The verse that she held on to during her own journey still resonates within me since the first week after my own diagnosis.
Now as I sit with her Bible, I find the only verses that are highlighted and bookmarked since she last used it many years ago. It’s as if she knew that I would one day pick up her Bible to find those verses.
Psalm 37:3-5 (NIV)
3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this.
As I face the days beyond surgery/recovery and cancer, I will hold on to three things.
PS. By the time you are reading this (auto-scheduled) blog post, I will hopefully be out of surgery and recovering in my room for the night. Thank you for the prayers and love everyone has shown my family and especially me.
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I am thankful for my little brother, James. I can’t believe he let me terrorize him when we were younger without ever really fighting back. Thank you for still loving me even though I was a terrorist. LOL. You are such an awesome dad to the cute niece and nephews you gave us! I am so proud of how James has chosen to serve God and how he serves his family. I love you!
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I am thankful for my other ‘Ate’ (big sister in Tagalog/Filipino). Ate J-lyn is the black and white thinker compared to the rest of the siblings. She’s also the level headed and peace maker sibling hehe which is much needed when the other sibling(s), who may or may not be me, tend to be more ‘passionate’ and questions everything. I love you Ate J-lyn!
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