Haley

Thank you for all the prayers!!! Haley went to school today and is feeling ALOT better.

Update

Just giving you guys alittle update on how my kids are feeling.... Tori thanks so much for your prayers she is 100% better and is with grandma right now. Haley we still need prayers she is still not feeling the best. No fever... Amen, but still congested and just laying around. Thanks so much and take care.

Prayer of the week

Good Morning... This week I am asking for prayers on my two little angels Tori and Haley. Tori has a little rash on her face that we think she got from some make-up for Christmas, it seems to be getting better. Haley went to school this morning and I got a call from pre-school just after an hour of her being there saying she got sick. I brought her home and she has been sleeping ever since. So lets pray that they have a fast recovery. Thank you all and God Bless.

The Sound of Music

My daughter and I watched 1 of my most favorite movies tonight. The Sound of Music. I was'nt sure if she would like it due to how old it is. Boy was I wrong..... She loved it!!!! She wants to be like the kids one day dancing and singing. We cuddled up in a electric fleece blanket my best friend Evette gave me for christmas and watched it. It was definatly a moment for us that we won't forget. I hope it becomes a traditon in our family to watch it every year. Maybe next year Haley will join us. If anyone who reads this have a daughter(s) I recommend you get this movie and cuddle with her and watch it.

Christmas with my In-Laws

We went to my in-laws around 4 pm Christmas Day. Shirley had a nice serving of finger foods for us to nibble on. Jeremy and I got a 7 piece dinnerware set from Pampered Chef!!!! We were so excited to finally have a decent set of pots and pans.I cook probably 6 out of 7 nights. Fridays the kids ask daddy as soon as he gets home if they can "order"...lol. So thank you Shirley we LOVE the gift. Tori recieved a High School Musical mp3 player from Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Curtis. Haley reiceved a princess easy bake from Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Curtis. Devon reiceved a skatboarding thing from Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Curtis. Jeremy and I recieved from them an adorable calander of our precious neice and nephews!!! We had a wonderful evening with Grandma and Pappy and Aunt Stephanie And Uncle Curtis and the kids. Also the kids Mam Mam and Pappy were there. We had visited them on Christmas Eve and I did not have my camera yet.... Sorry Mam Mam and Pappy. But they reiceved an awsome steam mop that Stephanie tried to take but beileve it or not Mam Mam ran after her and took it back....lol You had to be there it was hilarious. I hope yopu enjoyed the pictures and the story.

Christmas at the Colby's

Haley and Magenta!!

Tori got a Mariposa Barbie.

This is my Dear Granny. I love you!!!

here is my Uncle Mark and Haley.

This is our Christmas tree.... I just loved it, it was 81/2 feet. Jeremy thinks we should go smaller next year. I don't I just loved it. It was a Citrus Ceder and when you smelled it, it smelled like oranges.

little Isiaha my nephew running from me.






Devon coming back from his dads

Say cheese little sis.

my cousin Brian and his girlfriend Misty. My uncle Keith squeezed in there some how...lol

Devon finally got his I-Pod.

My angel..... She is always eating...lol











poor Jeremy he was sick on Christmas.

This is Pappy Aaron

Santa knew Tori loves to color.

For Christmas this year my husband bought me a digital camera. I know I am probably the last person on earth to get one...lol. So needlest to say I was a little camera happy on Christimas. Here are the pictures I hope you enjoy them.

Brownies in the paper

In today's paper there is a small article with a picture of my Brownie troop when they went to the homeless shelter.... Take a look.

Prayer Chain

Good Morning everyone I wanted to let you know that I am going to start a prayer chain. Once a week I will have someone who really needs our prayers. I will give as much of the situation as I can. I will then give updates on how the prayers have helped. Whoever believes in our mighty God knows that he can do amazing things. But also keep in mind he has a plan for each and everyone of us. He might not answer they way we want him to but God has a plan. So please don't give up and just keep praying you will see amazing things if you do. Here is the email I reiceved on Hannah. Lets make her wish come true!!!!

Subject: Hannah's last Christmas - her wishThis is the true story of my 5-yr old 2nd cousin, Hannah Garman, who wasdiagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a rare and incurable braintumor.She has been given 12 weeks to live and is currently in her 7th week.She was going to be the flower girl in our wedding in May, but wasdiagnosed a week after we asked her to be the flower girl. This isespecially sad because her mother died 2 yrs ago from breast cancer.Right now she has lost most of her motor skills. She is confined to bedand cannot really do anything or play with the gifts she is getting frompeople, but she LOVES getting cards - she has gotten so many from peopleshe does not know and just loves to have grandma read about the peoplewho send them and see their pictures and is so proud of all her cards.Her room is just filled with cards.When asked what she wants for Christmas she said she wants to see howmany Christmas cards she can get. Many people have passed this wishalong to their churches, prayer groups, friends and family. There areschool groups where children are making her cards. People are includingpictures so she can see who it is that is sending her the card.If you would like to help with her wish, you can send a card to her at:Hannah Garman704 Orchard RdLititz, PA 17543THANKS! Feel free to pass this along to your own prayer group, church,school, etc. Let's see if we can have the cards coming in big postalbags for her this Christmas, since it will be her last holiday.P.S. You can also send my email to anyone you forward this to, if theyhave questions. sheripie@hotmail.comread more about Hannah, see pics, & stay updated on her progress athttp://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.caringbridge.org%2Fvisit%2Fhannahgarman> (Pic of me and Hannah attached. This was taken a week before her > diagnosis. It was the day I asked her to be my flower girl. She was so> excited that she put on her princess costume to 'practice' :)>--------------------Tonyah has shared a link with you. To view it or to reply to the message, follow this link:http://www.facebook.com/n/?inbox/readmessage.php&t=1055526635407___Want to control which emails you receive from Facebook? Go to:http://www.facebook.com/editaccount.php?notifications&md=bXNnO2Zyb209MTY2MDI0MDI3Njt0PTEwNTU1MjY2MzU0MDc7dG89NzIxMDUwODEz

Birthday party

Good thing I looked on top of the microwave. Jeremy did't tell me about the cards...lol. Yes we will be there.

To Ryan

Ryan I am so sorry for all the pain you have endured. As I cry for loosing you I rejoyce for your life with our heavenly father. Although I did't know you that well I knew what a couragous fighter you were and still are. you went through more than I could ever imagine. Know as you are looking down on us that your mother is in very good and loving hands. We all will be with you soon....

Thanks for all the prayers

I wrote awile back that my cousin had cancer and ask for friends and family to pray for my family. This morning my dear cousin lost his fight with cancer. But I know your prayers helped him go peacefully. He has been fighting this terrible fight for too long. He was in pain and tired. he told his family he was ready to go and at that time I knew he was on his way to our wonderful God. Please keep my family in your prayers as his family grieves with this during the holiday season.

I know someone who turned 4 today

There is this little guy who is funny, adorable, his nickname is Clyde and he has a relative named Bonnie. Can anyone guess??? That is right it is Canyon!!!! Wow where does the time go. I was there when this little man entered the world. So quiet and still I just loved to look at him and wonder what he was thinking. Well let me tell you I don't have to wonder anymore you always know what he is thinking you know when he is in the room and he is never still.....lol. But that is what makes Canyon, Canyon. I would'nt have him any other way. He is the sweetest nephew anybody could ask for. Happy Happy Birthday big guy!!! I hope your day is filled with lots of fun and happiness. Bug hugs and kisses from your Aunt Christina Uncle Jeremy Haley (aka Bonnie) Tori and Devon. We love you bunches and bunches.

homeless shelter

Just another FYI check out the Public Opinion Newspaper daily to see my Brownie troop making a difference at the homeless shelter hopefully I can get a picture on hear for you. The did an amazing job and between 7 Brownies we collected 34 bags of food, bedding, clothes, coats and hygene products. Way to go Girls!!! The shelter also gave us a tour and they got to meet a little puppy that hangs out there alot.

christimas Parade

Just wanted to let everyone know that if you go to www.publicopiniononline.com you will see a picture of my brownie troop in the parade!!! It is pretty cool!!!

Christimas concert

Ok everybody I sometimes forget to tell friends and family of upcoming events. Devon came home from school today to announce his first chorus concert. This concert is taking place on December 11th at 6:30pm. It is going to be at The Chambersburg area Middle School. I hope all can attend!!!!

Haley at school

I just recieved these pictures when I sent Haley to school this morning. They were in her cubby. There is her beautiful smile! In the next one I'm not sure what she is doing but she seems to be very involved in it...lol

Happy Birthday Sisiter-In-Law

Happy Birthday Stephanie!!!!!!!! I hope your birthday was everything you exspected and more. Chason gave you the best gift ever and that was walking!!! But here is a picture that you probably have'nt seen in awhile and it is my gift to you. This was around when we met. And we have had our ups and downs but there are always more ups and the downs just make us closer. So from all of us at the Colby house we wish you a very happy birthday!!!!

Vetern's Day Parade

My Brownie troop is amazing!!! They definatly have the spirit of a Girl Scout. We do alot of things and there paticipation is wonderful. We attended the Veter's Day parade on Tuesday and the girls did a GREAT job. They never once complained during the walk and while we were listening to the Vets at the square they were quiet and respectful. That is a tough job for 6 and 7 year olds. So I want to say thank you for again being the best troop!! Here are some pictures of that day.

My kids recieved their school pictures a few weeks back, and I just learned how to scan them onto my computer. So here they are.

Halloween pics

This is a picture of my Brownie Troop. We decided to go to a nursing home for our Halloween. We chose Manorcare mostly because they were having their fall festival on the same day as our meeting time. I must say the kids had a blast! They even got a good laugh at their Brownie leader with pink hair and the co-leader with a clown wig...lol. All of my girls dressed up and were very polite to the residents. You guys are a great troop :)!

Report card time

Yesturday my daughter Tori recieved her first report card. If you know Tori this was a very important day to her and our family. We call her the lawyer because she NEVER stops asking questions about anything and never misses a beat. She is very bright and works really hard in school. So here it goes all her academic courses math, reading, language, science social studies she recieved a A. In all the other like gym, music, art, ect. she recieved S for satisfactory!!! We are so proud of you Tori and you are on your way at becoming that lawyer....lol.

Camp El-Wa-Ho

We learned so much that day, such as crushing corn to make cornmeal, shooting a arrow with a bow, learning about indians and how they lived, they were able to paint on cloth that was going to go on a teepee, and how to make dream catchers.

There we all are Christina, Tori, Marissa and Nissi. We had just arrived and were registering.

Last Saturday I took a few of my Brownies to the Camp El-Wa-Ho 50th annivarsary celebration the kids had such a good time. Here are some pictures I would like to share with you.

Daddy's Birthday

Today I would like to wish my husband a very happy birthday!!! We had a little cookout with the family and the weather was beautiful. The kids and I got him a mandolin slicer from pampered chef he loved it. So from all of us to you sweetheart we love you and Happy Birthday :).

Happy 5th Birthday Coral

Goodness I can't believe my little niece is 5 today. It just seems like yesterday Stephanie was bringing her home. Coral you are a very special girl, and I'm so glad you are my niece! Your cousins adore you and so do your Aunt Christina and Uncle Jeremy. You have a very special day because it is all about you today :) I love you and I will call you when you get home from school.