For the love of ribbon!

No Tammy it is not the pictures of Cory's Birthday yet (I still can't find which card they are on....

Packing, orgnaizing, packing.... that is all that I seem to do these days. I have been trying to figure out something to do with all my ribbon. With a little inspiration from Ali I grabbed these two Uppercase Living boxes and cut some slits in the slides. And..... there you go. Ribbon organizers! Some day I will have time to paint them and make them look all beautiful but it is function and organization over beauty these days!

Eliana Cotto

I had the privilege of watching Eliana last weekend while Debra & Josue were at Base Camp. We got all dressed up for church and I just could not resist a photo op of this beautiful girl. She is such a precious little doll to have around. I will truly miss you Elie!

American Hero

I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

Mike reenlisted on Tues. What a day to make another commitment to serving our country. 11 down now only 9 more until retirement. How crazy is that! I am so proud of you, Mike. What an honor it is to be your wife.

History of the Oath of Enlistment

During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress established different oaths for the enlisted men of the Continental Army.

The first oath, voted on 14 June 1775 as part of the act creating the Continental Army, read:

I _____ have, this day, voluntarily enlisted myself, as a soldier, in the American continental army, for one year, unless sooner discharged: And I do bind myself to conform, in all instances, to such rules and regulations, as are, or shall be, established for the government of the said Army.

The original wording was effectively replaced by Section 3, Article 1, of the Articles of War approved by Congress on 20 September 1776, which specified that the oath of enlistment read:

I _____ swear (or affirm as the case may be) to be trued to the United States of America, and to serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies opposers whatsoever; and to observe and obey the orders of the Continental Congress, and the orders of the Generals and officers set over me by them.

The first oath under the Constitution was approved by Act of Congress 29 September 1789 (Sec. 3, Ch. 25, 1st Congress). It applied to all commissioned officers, noncommissioned officers and privates in the service of the United States. It came in two parts, the first of which read: "I, A.B., do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will support the constitution of the United States." The second part read: "I, A.B., do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) to bear true allegiance to the United States of America, and to serve them honestly and faithfully, against all their enemies or opposers whatsoever, and to observe and obey the orders of the President of the United States of America, and the orders of the officers appointed over me." The next section of that chapter specified that "the said troops shall be governed by the rules and articles of war, which have been established by the United States in Congress assembled, or by such rules and articles of war as may hereafter by law be established."

The 1789 enlistment oath was changed in 1960 by amendment to Title 10, with the amendment (and current wording) becoming effective in 1962.

Friends: real or fake?

FAKE FRIENDS: Never ask for food.
REAL FRIENDS: Are the reason you have no food.

FAKE FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr / Mrs
REAL FRIENDS: Call your parents DAD/MOM

FAKE FRIENDS: Never seen you cry
REAL FRIENDS: Cry with you

FAKE FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back
REAL FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours

FAKE FRIENDS: Know a few things about you
REAL FRIENDS: Could write a book about you with direct quotes

FAKE FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that is what the crowd is doing
REAL FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowdsʼ butts that left you

FAKE FRIENDS: Would knock on your front door
REAL FRIENDS: Walk right in and say 'I'M HOME!'

FAKE FRIENDS: Are for a while
REAL FRIENDS: Are for life

FAKE FRIENDS: Will talk bad to the person who talks bad about you.
REAL FRIENDS: Will knock the person out that talked bad about you


If you were killed today, I'm sorry I wouldn't be able to come to your funeral.
I'd be in jail for killing the person who did it to you.

"A friend is someone who reaches for your hand . . . and touches your heart."

Tagged!

This is a picture of the Missouri River here in Great Falls. The water was really coming over the dam last spring and it was very awesome to see.

So here is what you do:
Open the 4th picture folder in your computer.

Open the 4th picture folder in that folder and post it on your blog.

Explain the picture.

Tag other bloggers to do the same (you can notify them in their comments section).

so I will tag:

Sarah
Heather
Abby

Looking for wisdom...

So I am calling out to blogland because I need some wisdom. We are getting ready to move to England in March and unfortunately we have a lot of STUFF! You know all the stuff it takes to live and a lot of things that you just don't want to part with because you "Might" need it. Well, beyond that I need some help. I am trying to make my lists of what needs to go in our "Quick Shipment" and what should not go at all. Everything else will just go. So questions for the quick shipment are... How likely is it that I am going to have my house (not living in TLF) and not yet have my big shipment? Should I pack pots, pans, cleaning stuff, kids sleeping bags? I know that they do not lend us pillows or sheets so I will be shipping that in the quick shipment. What about the new baby stuff? Should I sent it in the quick shipment or do you think I will mostlikely get the big shipment in time from March to the end of May (I am due June 4th and usually go early)? I am hoping that talking to TMO will answer some of these questions but I feel like a real dummy when it comes to this. So for instance, I think that I need to send my toaster oven (I don't even know what small appliances to send because of the electricity conversion, anyway) in the quick shipment but that means that I will not have it here for how long trying to make things before I get there and "might" need it again. I know this really sounds like selfish dumb thoughts because I think that I need this stuff and that the military should just ship is ASAP because I cannot live without it. I really just don't know what to expect and trying to get me (and Mike) and my two children over with what we will need to live for a month or so in a suitcase or maybe a few just overwhelms me. I know that some of you have done it and I just need to pick your brain if you will allow. Off to try to sleep! Thanks for loving me!

Merry Christmas

I just had to post this picture. My grandma bought the kids outfits this year and so at the last minute I decided to grab the camera on the way to church and take Christmas pictures. Summer was our photograper.

We are very excited about this Christmas. The kids, especially Sarah, are really getting into the season. We are having my parents, brothers, grandparents, and lots of family over for the occasion. This will be our last Christmas in Montana for a few years. We are moving to England in March rather than May because there is going to be another Glathar in June. There is a lot that God is preparing ahead for us and we are excited about the plans that He has for us on the other side of the world. I pray that your Christmas is filled with blessings.

The Glathar's

Another purse

Another one that I did for Eliana Cotto. The little girl that started me making these silly purses. Love you, Eliana!

Drawing

I had my kids do the drawing for the purse. Sarah drew first and it was to Carla. Cory wanted to draw too so I had him draw another one. That one is for Tammy. I am sure that Abie will enjoy it.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Give away!

So I have not blogged in a month and now I have blogged three times in one day. Well here it goes...

I was in this adorable little shop in Missoula this weekend and saw purses for little girls similar to these. I really thought that they were adorable. I thought of a few little girls I know and love that I wanted to buy one for (not to mention Sarah) but was shocked when the price for this little 9 by 6 inch purse with a little ribbon handle was $30. Yes $30! Since I have inherited the craft genes from my mother and my grandmother I just have things like this laying around my house. I went into my scrap fabric and found a couple cute buttons and of course I have some ribbon laying around. So I decided since I of course have made a couple I should give one away. Post some little comment on my blog and on Sunday I will draw for the winner!


PS - the inside is bright pink!

PPS- Sorry to those of you who have boys. Cory feels left out too! :)

Pumpkin Carving

Before all the guys went on a hunting trip together. The Rhodes invited us over for a bowl of soup and apple cider while we carved a pumpkin.

My mom on Halloween

I am very behind on my blogging but i took these pictures of my mom on Halloween and thought I had better share!

Enjoy!

My Family

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I just think this is so cute I had to post it!

Shotgun wedding...

Congratulations Seth & Ginny! Isn't this wedding so beautiful? Thanks for letting us share your day with you. Many years of blessings to you.

Pictures

My grandma has been up north from Texas since the beginning of August. She spent a little time in Wyoming visiting my cousins and aunts and uncles there and then we had a family reunion over Labor Day. She came home with me and spent a couple weeks helping me. Falling more in love with my children and then spent a couple weeks with my parents. Last weekend they came and visited and we had to take some pictures. Here you go Grammie!

Proud Mamma!

Child​ren'​s Name(​s)​?​
Sarah Faith
Cory Wayne

How long did labor​ last?​
Sarah - 20hrs
Cory - 32 hrs


How long did you push?​
Sarah - an hour
Cory - under an hour


Did you go all natural or drugs or c-section?
drugs!!

Boy or Girl?
1 boy, 1 girl

Weigh​t?​
Sarah 6lb 13 oz
Cory 8lb 1 oz


Inches long?
19,21


ANY HAIR?​
no hair!

​how much weigh​t did you gain while​ pregn​ant?​
25 with both

Did you lose it all?
yea right!

Was baby early​ or late?​
2 weeks early for both

Who drove​ you to the hospi​tal?​
Mike

Did you breas​tfeed​?​
yeah...Sarah for 4 months....Cory 6 months

Who keeps​ your baby the most?​
ME!!!!

How did you pick the name?​
They are both names after friends. Cory's middle name is after my dad. God just knew that Sarah would need faith

Who cut the cord?​
Mike

Where​ was the baby born?​
both at Benefis in Great Falls

Did you video​ tape the birth​?​
no

Who was in the room with you?
Just Mike

Do you want to have anoth​er?​
yep maybe after we get to England


REPOS​T IT AS :::
*ALL PROUD​ MOMMI​ES FILL THIS OUT

I've been tagged!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE: nope
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED: thursday
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING: not at all
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT: turkey
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS: yep two adorable ones
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU: I hope so
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM: not usually
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS:no
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP:not at all
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL: oatmeal
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF: yea
12. DO YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE STRONG: yea, strong enough to live through a deployment
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM: vanilla with caramel topping
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE: their hair
15. RED OR PINK: red
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF: wanting everything to be right
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST: Sarah
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU: only if they want to
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING: blue sweats and barefoot
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE: dinner
21. WHAT ARE YOU listening to RIGHT NOW:my mom talking
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE: RED!
23. FAVORITE SMELLS: wood stoves in the winter
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE: my mom
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU: David! YEA!
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH: volleyball, football
27. HAIR COLOR: strawberry blond with red
28. EYE COLOR: blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS:no
30. FAVORITE FOOD: chia seeds
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS: happy endings
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED: Snow Buddies
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING: brown
34. SUMMER OR WINTER: winter....let it snow let it snow let it snow
35. HUGS OR KISSES: kisses
36. FAVORITE DESSERT: cobbler, crisp or cheesecake
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND: I don't know
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND: Laura Beth.....she should be in labor any day now!
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW:the Bible
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD: nothing
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT: nothing
42. FAVORITE SOUND:my husband's voice
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES: neither
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME: TX until May when I will be in England
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT:scrapbooking!
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN: Worland, Wyoming
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK: I tag Vonnie & Sarah (so she will post something)

I did it!

I just want to thank you all for your help with my web site. I changed it to http://livingwords.uppercaseliving.net

Help! I am in a quandary

I have been debating this for a while and just decided to ask my creative blog friends to help me. Uppercase Living has given us web sites to post our business on the web. We have known about this for a while but I was on vacation and did not take a lot of thought to think about the name f my web site. Right now it is http://lifeexpressions.uppercaseliving.net. I have a few problems with this now that I have created it. 1. It is long! If I want to put this on the side of my car it would take the whole side of my van! 2. I don't like having the two "e's" together. I need your help in deciding if it is worth changing and if there is something better that is not already taken. Here are some of my thoughts: 1. katie is taken 2. katieg is taken 3. Glathar more often than not gets misspelled. 4. I just can't think of a fun creative word that has not been used already. Please help me out! Ideas....

Happy 3rd Birthday, Princess!

I always dreamed of being a mother but I never expected that it would take me down this road. My Sarah has grown up so fast. I can't believe she is 3! Her birthday is going to be spread out over a few days. Wednesday we went out to dinner with family and she got her own dessert. Today she had a fun trip to the park with Abie. Lord willing, we will have a trip to Wyoming and we will celebrate there too with all of the other Frederick's that are celebrating in August and September. What a joy!