Misty Auel's blog

News from P'town...

So we have been here for almost 3 1/2 weeks, and things are coming along nicely. I really do enjoy living in Portland. I am surrounded by greenery and flowers and vast changes in weather. I wake up every morning with a smile, a blessing upon my heart soaring straight to the Heavens.

Let's get real, I still have those days that challenge me as soon as I get up and doesn't cease until I lay my head down to rest. For example, yesterday the kids and I walked to the park for a little play time and then proceeded to Wild Oats to get Chocolate chips to make muffins for William (wheat free of course), I also bought him a chocolate chip cookie for later. Now I was parched so we stopped by Starbucks for a little Iced Chai Late, William wanted a chocolate milk, I did not want him to have one, mind you what I just bought at the store. Just so you know Briana did not get anything at the store or at Starbucks and she continued to mind her peas and q's. Back to William, he proceeded to throw the biggest fit I have witnessed thus far. Talking back, yelling, and crying, oh I wanted to spank his little hinny but there beside us were the local fire fighters getting their coffee, I didn't want to make a scene worse then what was occurring, so I walk William and Briana around the corner out of the way and punished William with a nice little pat on the bottom (sarcasm here) and who comes around the corner but the gang of Portland Fire Fighters right behind me. I was so embarrassed! I proceeded the walk home with William crying still over the freakin Chocolate Milk. When we got home I had a very nice talk with him explaining that his behavior was unacceptable (my children do not act like that) and that he had better not act like that again, he came back with a simple "ok". So as you can see I do have my challanges, who am I kiddin, of course I do.

Anyway, this weekend we will be attending a graduation party for Chris' cousin Emory, should be fun and we will get to see a lot of the Auel Family.

Here are some pics of Farmers Market, the kids playing on the back porch, the garden and other stuff. Have fun and God Bless.

Misty

Me with some carrots.

Vivian

Shrooms! Yum!

All the beautiful people

Three Stooges!!

Three Stooges!

     

Briana, William, Ehtan

Siblings of the utmost!

William and Nanna

If I teach my children anything, I want it to be love. I want them to depend on each other when they have no one else. If a little rivalry breaks out I always yell out LOVE EACH OTHER. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER. They will get the point one day. We all should have a brother or sister in this world, even if it isn't by blood. We need people who will love us for who and what we are. William and Briana are great examples of love and kindness and truth. I am glad I have them in my life.

Genetics

Who does he look like the most??

Daddy or Mommy?

New baby boy!!

Zackary Scott

He's so handsome!!

My new Nephew!!

Zackary Scott was born today 1/6/07 at 12:19 p.m.

7lbs. 11 oz. 

21 1/2" long.

When I get pics I will post!

I'm so excited!

Ok so it's been awhile...

Christmas Day 2006

Christmas Day 2006

Christmas Day 2006

Christmas was kinda weird for me this year. I was in a funky mood the week prior. I just couldn't get with it. I've been struggling with the hype that Christmas gets. Theres Santa, expensive gifts, the busyness, crowds, etc. It seems to be all in vain. What happened to Jesus, Family, meaningful from the heart gifts, the Christmas story?

Who am I kidding, Christmas is about GETTING gifts. Point Blank and Center.

Seriously, I really do want to convey to my kids that Jesus is the reason for the season. He gave us seasons, and blesses us to experience the season every year!

To all my friends and family, have a blessed and Happy New Year!

Pumpkin Patch

The best out of 100

The Pumpkin Patch, an Auel Family Tradition! 

We put the kids in their costumes, load them in the car, drive them to Lake Mortan, walk around the pumpkin patch, take pictures, pick a couple inexpensive pumpkins, load up the kids again, and leave.

What is the point?

Can I make it to all 50?

So about one week after I got back from Pittsburgh, I got word that I would be going to  Colorado. I needed to get training on a PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) machine. Colorado is filled with beauty! I love to admire God on his creation. On my last night in Colorado it snowed. I awoke to a wonderful blanket of snow! Beautiful! I love traveling, praise God for caring about my passions. If anyone can fill them its him. There is a rumor in the office going around that I may need to go to Chicago, we'll see....

Most importantly, about this trip, I got to know my colleague Jamie Susan. We had great conversations.

Oh and lets not forget my supportive husband for letting me go out of town, again.
He says I owe him a trip, back packing around Europe. :)

Trip to Pittsburgh

This was a fun trip, I was very excited to see my Brother and his new life. They are doing well, both working, which is always good. They are moving into an apartment with more room than they need, so I look at that as a blessing. We went around to all the attractions, Target, the Ikea store, you know all the necessities. I spent alot of time praying for my brother since I had a chance to access the situation.

Daddy Daycare

Kermit (aka Chris or Daddy), Briana, William

He never ceases to amaze me. Chris has recently taken a turn in life, he is a stay at home Dad. He has such patients and grace with and for the children. I know it has been some sort of a struggle to adjust. He has gone from working full time at a hardware store to changing, feeding, and cleaning up after kids. I must say he is handling it quite well. Our family is in sort of weird place right now. We are in an apartment, not making enough money (God has been Blessing), we would like and new Bigger car, and we need more living space. Even though these are our circumstances we are content. I won't say happy, I want to stay away from trying to achieve happiness. I want joy, joy in my family, joy in my job, joy with myself, and most importantly joy in and with God.

A little prayer......

Jesus sometimes I don't want anything to do with you, especially when life isn't going how I want it. Forgive me Lord. Keep my strength Father. Bless my friends Lord. Help me to be a light in my world.