I was sitting at the park the last weekend in April for a play day, when Thomas called and told me to come see a property that was for sale. I actually arrived on site, looked around and burst into tears that he was even considering purchasing it! After his explanations of his dreams and what this house could become...I felt a peace that this was what we were supposed to do. You see, we have been renting for over 13 years!! I sat and figured out that we have thrown away well over $140,000 in rent! Thomas has always had a dream of building our own home so that we would always have a place for the kids to grow up in and come home to after they've grown. The price was wonderful and the terms were exactly what we needed. We will have an acre of land and home built by Thomas completely paid off in 4 years! Who can say that? The house currently on the property is an empty shell or "blank canvas" for Thomas to create.
I was only home 10 days the whole month of May and we were supposed to move out on June 1st. We're a little behind on that goal, but we're moving forward! We moved our "new to us" RV onto the property last night and so far we're excited about the new adventure.
Today, we had the computers hooked up. A family of gamers can't handle life without our computers!! Even in the small space, we've found room for 2 desktops lol. Thomas completely demolished the bathroom and even pulled out the nasty tub I thought I would be stuck with. Whew! The girls have been working hard on clearing the side fenced in yard. They have been pulling weeds and mowing the lawn. It's looking great! Chewy is handling the move pretty well.
I will try to keep you all updated and keep pictures posted of the before and after. What an adventure this will be!!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
AOP Convention thus far....
I'm thoroughly enjoying my traveling experiences and meeting so many new people!
April 7-10 Montgomery, AL. Worked with Martie and Sarah R. Had so much fun with those 2 laughing and talking way too late. Signed up for Mary Kay again thanks to Sarah.
May 5-8 College Park, GA. Worked with Al and Kay/Sandy. Met John Ross Jordan. Al is one of the writers of the curriculum and taught me a lot about the behind the scenes of the curriculum I love.
May 12-15 Harrisburg, PA. The dream team - Linda, Carrie, Martie, me and Bree. Casey worked the AOA booth and Allex worked the Bridgestone booth. Awesome time!! Had fun at the Japanese Steakhouse. Laughed so hard we cried. Carrie got us lost in a "bad" part of town.
May 19-22 Nashville, TN. My first time being lead. Had the pleasure of working with my mom and Melissa. Met Sandee from AOA. Mom did a wonderful job! We exceeded our goals. Melissa works in Marketing.
May 25-29 Winston-Salem, NC. Worked with Carrie, Emily, Katherine and Blair. Stayed at a nice hotel with a Spa attached. Close to reaching our goal.
June 2-5 Indianapolis, IN. Worked with John Ross Jordan, Linda V and Esther. Met Jim with AOA. Actually had a chance to meet Kathy, who has been a yahoo group friend for 5 or 6 years. Had fun downtown sight seeing and taking great pics. Was a VERY slow show....not even close to hitting our goal.
Stay tuned for info on Louisville, KY and Matthews, NC!
April 7-10 Montgomery, AL. Worked with Martie and Sarah R. Had so much fun with those 2 laughing and talking way too late. Signed up for Mary Kay again thanks to Sarah.
May 5-8 College Park, GA. Worked with Al and Kay/Sandy. Met John Ross Jordan. Al is one of the writers of the curriculum and taught me a lot about the behind the scenes of the curriculum I love.
May 12-15 Harrisburg, PA. The dream team - Linda, Carrie, Martie, me and Bree. Casey worked the AOA booth and Allex worked the Bridgestone booth. Awesome time!! Had fun at the Japanese Steakhouse. Laughed so hard we cried. Carrie got us lost in a "bad" part of town.
May 19-22 Nashville, TN. My first time being lead. Had the pleasure of working with my mom and Melissa. Met Sandee from AOA. Mom did a wonderful job! We exceeded our goals. Melissa works in Marketing.
May 25-29 Winston-Salem, NC. Worked with Carrie, Emily, Katherine and Blair. Stayed at a nice hotel with a Spa attached. Close to reaching our goal.
June 2-5 Indianapolis, IN. Worked with John Ross Jordan, Linda V and Esther. Met Jim with AOA. Actually had a chance to meet Kathy, who has been a yahoo group friend for 5 or 6 years. Had fun downtown sight seeing and taking great pics. Was a VERY slow show....not even close to hitting our goal.
Stay tuned for info on Louisville, KY and Matthews, NC!
Friday, April 22, 2011
My New Business Adventure!
I've been feeling the pressure of bills, iffy work for hubby, etc and have been trying to figure out what I could do to help. I am working 5 conventions for Alpha Omega Publications selling homeschool curriculums. While at my first one of the year, I met Sarah. I noticed right away that he face was glowing! I learned that she was a Mary Kay Consultant. I signed up 17 years ago to sell Mary Kay, but I was young and broke so it never went anywhere. I feel like I'm in a time of my life, that I can make this work! Not only do I have the goal of making money, but I want MY face to glow!!
I have a wonderful director in SD named Paula and she has been very encouraging and helpful. Feel free to check out my website www.marykay.com/jbove and let me know if you need anything!! Ask for a free facial! I would love to pamper you!
I have a wonderful director in SD named Paula and she has been very encouraging and helpful. Feel free to check out my website www.marykay.com/jbove and let me know if you need anything!! Ask for a free facial! I would love to pamper you!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Homeschooling update
The kids have been doing great this year at staying on task. We've had some serious issues that we had to deal with, but now they are back on track. The SOS curriculum is working well for us, because the kids know what is required of them, and they know that it must be done for them to have "free play time".
The girls have struggled with learning multiplication facts. I finally found our "miracle"!! Times Tales! Whoever invented it, is amazing. I personally don't get it or see why it works, but I KNOW it does. Not only are they learning them, but they are learning the facts FAST! In 30 min, we completed part 1 and they knew what 3x7 is! I wish I would have bought it sooner... I highly recommend it to anyone who's children are struggling with these math facts.
The girls have struggled with learning multiplication facts. I finally found our "miracle"!! Times Tales! Whoever invented it, is amazing. I personally don't get it or see why it works, but I KNOW it does. Not only are they learning them, but they are learning the facts FAST! In 30 min, we completed part 1 and they knew what 3x7 is! I wish I would have bought it sooner... I highly recommend it to anyone who's children are struggling with these math facts.
Monday, February 21, 2011
My crochet works in progress - 02/21/11
Afghan for Stephanie's bed - will be queen size when finished. I'm almost ready to start working on the edging.
3D Heart Throw
Chocolate Pudding Pound Cake or Devil's Food Pound Cake
by Jennifer Malone Bove on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 9:52pm
Cake:
- 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Devil's Food Cake Mix
- 1 (3.4 oz) pkg chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Glaze:
1 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
- Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 25 minutes. Invert onto heat resistant serving plate. Cool completely.
Drizzle glaze over cake and serve. Enjoy!
Note written by a dear friend of mine
"I've contemplated for awhile about writing this note. It's kind of my story. It's a story I don't share but I see some situations and my heart breaks for people, esp young people who seem to be in abusive relationships. I fear that some people may say well because he hasn't hit me it's not abuse. Verbal, emotional, mental abuse are real too.
I have been called names, told I'm not good enough, been threatened if I leave, been slapped ( only once), bitten, screamed at, cheated on, held down, had my weight criticized, my spirituality attacked, followed around town to keep tabs on me. I can only think of one guy who didn't tear me down in some ways. I'm now a 32 year old where relationships are still full of lies, infidelity, walking on eggshells,and in one a fear, every time I left my house for weeks after I looked over my shoulder. How did I get into this? I had the best family in the world, a great relationship with my dad. But that one relationship at 15-16 set the tone for how I would see myself 16 years later. I believed what these guys said. I had a vicious cycle of under eating and over-exercise, diet pills so I would worthy of love.
I forgot one thing, I was fearfully and wonderfully made. I am worthy regardless of past mistakes that I helped create. Everything has happened to me for a reason, that reason is to help those who may be in the same situation. Girls you are worthy. Please don't ever let someone tell you that you aren't pretty enough, smart enough, good enough. That is a lie from the pit of hell. To God you will always be enough. When you think of yourself, just remember that creation was complete when woman was formed. That's how much we matter. God formed us and whether we are tall, short, skinny, not as skinny as we want, curly hair, glasses, whatever, he looks at us with a love that we will never understand.
Sometimes it's so hard to be alone. That has been a reason why I had gotten myself into unhealthy relationships. I am hear to tell you though. Take the time to be alone. Take time to find out how much God loves us and doesn't want us to live defeated. That way you'll be grounded in the truth.
To the guys watch the words you say and the actions you display. You may do more damage than you think. Uplift her, encourage her, be faithful to her, love her regardless."
I felt the need to post this because I know several women in situations like this, and I wanted them to hear these words as well. - Jennifer
I have been called names, told I'm not good enough, been threatened if I leave, been slapped ( only once), bitten, screamed at, cheated on, held down, had my weight criticized, my spirituality attacked, followed around town to keep tabs on me. I can only think of one guy who didn't tear me down in some ways. I'm now a 32 year old where relationships are still full of lies, infidelity, walking on eggshells,and in one a fear, every time I left my house for weeks after I looked over my shoulder. How did I get into this? I had the best family in the world, a great relationship with my dad. But that one relationship at 15-16 set the tone for how I would see myself 16 years later. I believed what these guys said. I had a vicious cycle of under eating and over-exercise, diet pills so I would worthy of love.
I forgot one thing, I was fearfully and wonderfully made. I am worthy regardless of past mistakes that I helped create. Everything has happened to me for a reason, that reason is to help those who may be in the same situation. Girls you are worthy. Please don't ever let someone tell you that you aren't pretty enough, smart enough, good enough. That is a lie from the pit of hell. To God you will always be enough. When you think of yourself, just remember that creation was complete when woman was formed. That's how much we matter. God formed us and whether we are tall, short, skinny, not as skinny as we want, curly hair, glasses, whatever, he looks at us with a love that we will never understand.
Sometimes it's so hard to be alone. That has been a reason why I had gotten myself into unhealthy relationships. I am hear to tell you though. Take the time to be alone. Take time to find out how much God loves us and doesn't want us to live defeated. That way you'll be grounded in the truth.
To the guys watch the words you say and the actions you display. You may do more damage than you think. Uplift her, encourage her, be faithful to her, love her regardless."
I felt the need to post this because I know several women in situations like this, and I wanted them to hear these words as well. - Jennifer
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