The Goodman Clan

Hannah's baptism

2009-07-26T22:19:00.005-04:00

Today Hannah turned 8 and was baptized. We are so proud of her and her decision she has made. She is such a wonderful daughter and we couldn't ask for anything more. She planned her whole program by herself and did a fantastic job. All of her grandparents participated and where honored to have been asked. The primary room was packed with family and friends and wonderful people from the ward who have watched her grow up. We are so grateful for the love and support our family receives from them.

Happy Birthday Hannah and Haleigh!!!!

2009-07-26T17:59:00.009-04:00

So my babies are growing up so fast. This weekend was Hannah and Haleigh's birthday. Hannah turned 8 and Haleigh turned 6. Really, were does the time go??? We had a party at their Papa's house and had lots of friends come over to celebrate with them. We had pizza and hamburgers, cake and cupcakes and LOTS!!! of fun. My grandmother, the kids great grandma was able to be here for their birthday. She will be 90yrs old in Nov. The girls love her and were so glad she could be there.

We are so grateful for our friends and the wonderful friendships we have. We love you guys.

Here are some pics from the party.

Haleigh before the party

We love papa's new house and pool.

Some of our wonderful friends

Contests jumping off the diving board

More friends having fun

Another group shot

waiting in line for cake or cupcakes

must have been good

same here

my grandma with her great grandchild Loralei

eating some yummy cake and cupcake

Heidi turned 3

2009-07-15T22:01:00.004-04:00

Heidi's birthday was in June. I can't believe that my baby is 3. Most people by now can't believe that I have not had another one or that I am not pregnant. Believe me we are finished!!!!
Anyways, we had a small family party on her birthday and then had a friends party on Sat. at my dad's new house with his pool. We had a great time and I know Heidi did too.

On a side note the week before Heidi's b-day, my sister Alli had her little girl.Her name is Loralei and the girls are absolutely in love with her.

Here is the birthday girl

some of her gifts

here is loralei at a week old

Heidi getting her birthday spanking from Papa

Grandma and Heidi eating b-day cupcakes

These are just a few pics from the swim party.

St. George Island

2009-07-12T22:33:00.005-04:00

In June we went with our friends the Ingram's to St. George Island. It was the best day trip we have been on in a long time. We got up early and drove down and stayed to whole day on the beach. We had lots of FUN!!!!!

olive acting like a dog. Heidi calls her olive pizza

The crab that came out of his hole in front of us

I'm not DEAD!

2009-06-21T21:44:00.004-04:00

Hey guys, I'm finally back. No, I'm not dead. Just having some crazy months lately and haven't felt like blogging. I know, I know.

Well here goes. I will start back to the girls recital. It was at the end of May and they were so cute. They did a really great job and were very excited to dance. They got to dance with the older girls this year and LOVED it!!!! Here's a few pics from it. (next year all 4 of them will be dancing. Talk about going crazy. I will let you know if I survive)

The girls after the recital

Hayden and her friend Olivia

Girls before the show backstage

One of their favorite teachers Miss. Victoria

Girls posing on the front porch

Country Living

2009-03-15T20:01:00.005-04:00

I absolutely love living where we do. We are out in the country and it is quiet and peaceful. The girls love it and have the best time playing outside and with one another. Here are just a few pics of them enjoying the country life.

Isn't that sweet. Little sister pushing big sister on the bike that is too small for her. I thought these were too cute.

The girls decided to make their parachute a tent and have a picnic in it. They enjoyed hotdogs and chips for dinner. yummy...

The Darndest Places

2009-03-15T19:38:00.006-04:00

I must have the strangest children ever!!!! No just kidding, but several of my children have fallen asleep in the strangest places. Hayden fell asleep on the front porch on the bricks of all places. She covered herself up with her blanket and slept for a couple of hours.

Today Heidi got put outside in the rain because of her never ending screaming. She was told when she stopped she could come inside. I guess she wore herself out after twenty mins. and layed down on the kitchen floor and went to sleep. Should I leave her there??? No, I am sure some of my friends will call dfacs on me. (I know who you are =) )

ANNIVERSARY

2009-03-01T21:21:00.002-05:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

Today is our anniversary. We have been married for 12yrs. Can you believe it. Just kidding.

We have had some really good times along with the bad, but I have to say the good out weigh the bad.

Jason had been gone for the last week and was suppose to be gone until the 11th. To my surprise this morning he came home. They finished their job out of town and he got to come home early. He is the best. (he won't read this post so I can write that. If he knew I wrote that he would get a big head. =)

He is very thoughtful though. When he realized at first that he wouldn't be here, he had is mom make me an arrangement. She did such a beautiful job. The pitcher and basin is one Jason made when he was 8.

Snow Days

2009-03-01T20:49:00.007-05:00

Can you believe it? It snowed in south ga today. The girls were at their grandparents house this weekend. They got up this morning and it was snowing. We have had some crazy weather lately. After church they came home and played in the snow. They had so much FUN!!!!

March has come in like a Lion for sure.

Trampolines... Gotta love'em

2009-02-12T12:30:00.005-05:00

Saturday the older girls were down the street playing which left miss Heidi at home by herself. She plays by herself pretty good but I was feeling sorry for her. She was jumping on the trampoline by herself when I decided to join her. The weather was awesome and can we say STATIC ELECTRICITY?

We chased each other around in circles and bounced each other playing "don't break the egg." We had so much fun together with our one on one time.

Dancing Ballerina's

2009-02-12T12:06:00.003-05:00

The girls love to dance. They have been dancing for several years and next year all 4 of them will be dancing. Heidi can't wait to be like her sisters. When it is time to get dressed she is always taking her sisters dance clothes. She dressed herself in one of the pics. Can you guess?...

Cute Pics

2009-02-01T15:21:00.002-05:00

Last Sunday we were watching a movie with the girls and Heidi got up on the couch. During the movie she fell asleep and I guess she didn't want to hear what was on the TV. I thought these were to funny. She is a strange little girl.

Hayden's Fall

2009-02-01T14:36:00.006-05:00

We have had an interesting weekend to say the least. Friday night we had a girls nite which was a lot of fun. We stayed up late talking and making cookies and enjoying each others company.

Saturday morning started off pretty well, kids sleeping in and mom too. After everyone was up and I was getting breakfast for the girlies we had a MAJOR accident.

I was on the phone with my mother and heard a "thud". Not thinking that it was really anything I heard this wimper of a cry. I looked into the foyer from the kitchen and noticed an elbow on the floor where it really shouldn't have been. I then realized that child #3 (Hayden) had fallen off the banister at the top of the stairs. She had fallen at least 9ft. straight down and landed on her stomach. I was very freaked out as you can imagined. I ran to her telling her not to move and yelling for the girls to get the phone. Jason was at a service project and wasn't home. After calling him and my mother and asking Hayden if she could feel me pinch her toes we tried to get up off the floor. I was very afraid to move her not knowing if her back was broken or her neck for that matter. A friend from down the street came over to check her out. I was very grateful that she came and lives so close. Hayden could move and walk but was in a lot of pain. She had to wind knocked out of her really bad. I normally don't get panicky about things when the girls get hurt but this one caused me to do so. I called the pediatrican and he told me to take her to the ER. Thank goodness when we arrived at the ER it wasn't very busy and they got us right in :). They checked her out and did x-rays and said there was no broken bones and no injuries internally. They released us and said "no more sliding down the banister".

The pics at the top are from the top of the stairs and from the foyer. I know she had Heavenly Father looking out for her yesterday. I don't know how she didn't break anything..

Then on Sunday, last but not least I received a wonderful calling at church. I was late going and was getting ready when the phone rang. It was Jason. He had left earlier with the older girls. He ask if I was coming soon that someone needed to talk to us. As I hung up the phone I knew I was in trouble. What could I possibly be called to? When I got to church (with much relief) they asked if I would serve in primary. Of course I said yes and am very grateful to serve. My fun days are over in nursery and I will dearly miss Melissa :).

I hope my weekends to come will be less adventureous than this past weekend.

New House

2009-01-17T11:18:00.023-05:00

Looking down from the balcony

half of the loft upstairs (girls playroom)

looking down into the entry way from

upstairs

our shower

master bathroom

looking down the hallway from the living room

the breakfast area

looking into the kitchen

living room

UPDATE TIME!!

Oh, should I say hello again! I know it has been a long time since I have posted anything but please know I have been VERY, VERY, VERY busy.

We have had alot going on. For some of you it will be a rerun, but here goes.

December was very stressful for the Goodman household. We were trying very hard to finish our new house before Christmas and trying to move in. We got our CO (certificate of occupancy) just before Christmas. The power company did not get out here in time to turn our power on so we had to have Christmas at my dad's. It was disappointing not to be able to have it at our new house but life goes on. Christmas was great considering all things. We got our Christmas tree on Christmas Eve and had it decorated a few short hours later. The girls had a wonderful Christmas and know the real reason for the season. The birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.

We started moving in on the day after Christmas and were able to spend our first night in our new house on New Year's Eve. What a great way to start the new year off. We had a New Year's Eve party and had lots of fun. We love all of our friends. (You know who you are).

The girls absolutely love their new house. They each have their own bed and so very glad not to have to share with anyone.

We are trying to get our business started and off the ground. We are having to put all of our faith in Heavenly Father. We know he will bless us and watch out for us.

We are so thankful for all of our blessing this past year and are so THANKFUL to all of our friends who helped us with the house. We never would have been able to do it without you. Words can not tell you the love and appreciation we have for you all.

On a last note I hope to keep up with this blog and not keep you hanging for so long. Till next time. (ps. remember this pictures are from our first night and not everything was finished)

Busy Weekend.

2008-12-07T21:16:00.000-05:00

It has been a crazy weekend. We are still working on the house and it is coming together. YEAH!!!

The girls had a swim meet this weekend in Americus and I am so proud of them. They do really well and enjoy it so much. Hannah took 3rd in her age group 8 and under and Haleigh took 2nd in her age group 6 and under. They are both good sports and love being with their friends. The little girls love to go and cheer their older sisters on!

Crazy Girls

2008-12-04T17:02:00.003-05:00

Hello,

I know no one has crazy kids. It is cold outside, rainy and 3 of my children are on the trampoline in their bathing suits!!! =) They seem to pick the strangest things to do. I don't understand.

Good news, everyone who was suppose to be at the house today actually showed up. It is possible that we may just get in our house after all.

New at this

2008-12-02T19:31:00.000-05:00

Ok. I am new at this and hope I can figure it out. I am not as funny or witty as my friend Jennifer is but we will give it a try.

We have this never ending house. It has been under construction now for 7 months and I don't know if it will ever be finished. I can't begin to tell you how many times we have moved the move in date. I do finally believe that it will be the first of next week.. (keep your fingers crossed). We have a picture of the outside front and some of the kitchen and living room. I have to figure out how to post pics.

A little bit about us for all who don't know. We have been living with my dad for almost a year now. It was only suppose to be for 6 months while we built the house but it has lasted longer. He has been a great sport about it, considering. My girls can be a handful most of the time.