A lot of time has pasted

Well its 2013 and I know its been awhile since I have been posting. This year I want to make time to post at least on ething every week about what is going on. It will take me awhile to get everyone caught up but please bear with me I will do my best to make this as quick as I can. There are new things on this since I have been on it should be a challenge to figure everything out.

Our Family has grown... We know have 3 grand babies (all Boys) 
Bentley Thomas... Carter James... Zander Dale Patrick

 Bentley is getting big will be three this year growing fast and looking like his dad more and more everyday. Amanda has done a super job raising him as Devon is trying to deal with a couple of problems so he may come home and help raise his son. I know that is has been hard for her to do it on her own but she has managed to get her out on her own (she has a very cute apartment) and she is making sure that Bentley has everything that any little boy needs to grow healthy and strong. Keep up the great work Amanda your doing great.

Carter Came to us on August 20, 2011. Patience relized that becoming a parent was not as easy as some would think. Although the first year was hard it was very rewarding. She has been able to see him grow and become his own self. (not really he acts just like she did) As the year went by he became more independent and grows up way to fast. Keeping his mommy moving and wondering what he will do next makes it all worth it.

Zander Dale Patrick come to us on June 21, 2012 Although their was not much time between him and his brother for Patience to recoop she seems to manage. Zander has had some hurdles to over come since God brought him into this world but he is a strong little boy and jumping over them with ease. He has now figured out he has a voice and is starting to roll over (at least trying) as with his brother he keeps his mommy moving.

Our kids have become young adults...

Patience has becoming a working women and came to the conclusion that it is best to be at home with her boys. As everyone knows being a mommy is a full time job but the pay is not that good but the rewards are priceless. She has a great guy in her life (Zander's daddy) he has stepped up not only to being a daddy to Zander but one to Carter to. They are both excited about gettting a place on their own and becoming a true family. She is not only a lovely young lady but a wonderful mommy to.

Austin is a Senior this year (can you believe it) and looking at different things that he may want to do to continue his life. He has become an man faster than I would have hoped ( but I couldnt keep him a baby forever) But I know he will become very sucessful in life. I look forward in helping him become a better adult in the furture and watching him achive the goals that he has made for himself.

Megan is a Junior this year and looking into the Navy for her furture. She is becoming an adult more and more everyday. She has a job that she enjoys ( the money is not bad either) and she is starting to realize that money didnt grow on trees and is greatful for all the things that she has gotten over the years.

As for Rocky and I we have had alot of changes in our life and would not change anything. We have great kids and wonderful grandkids that make every day bright and worth getting up for. We look forward to the many years that we can not only see our kids become better adults but watch our grand babies grow and make their parents nuts like they did us as they grew up.

Been To Long.....

Just to give everyone a heads up. I will be starting to update this blog more often in the months to come. Soooo much as happen and not enough time to share things. But will try to do better here soon. Keep checking back to see New Posts.

grandkids

Bentley is to the right

Addison is to the left

As you may now and if you dont well you do know we have two great grand kids.

Devon had Bentley Andrew Thomas Strader was born November 15, 2010 and Krissy (one of Patience friend) Had a baby girl Addison Leigh Kinder was born November 20, 2010. It is so exciting to have two wonderful grandkids.

OUR HOUSE

Well thought I would get on and let everyone know what has happened. We have bought a new house needs some work but we love it. Here are some before pictures and some in between.

SHE DID IT!!!!!!!

After 12 years of school Patience Marie graduation!!!! If you were not able to come here are some of the pics. Hope to see evryone on the 5th of June it starts at 5pm @ the McComb Church Of Christ in the gym.

I can't believe

After 18 years of being out of school!!! I have discissed to go back. I will be going to Owens hopefully in the fall. I thought about going back into nursing but I have discissed to go back and get my degree in culinary. Scared is not a word to describe how I am feeling but I know God will help me get through it. Will be going on Monday to get paper work started. Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers.

Summer is almost here

Well the end of school year is amoung us and shortly after that we will be putting Austin and Megan on a plane to Florida. For a summer filled full of fum with Grandma and dad. I just hope it will be more exciting than last year. The good thing about last year they caught up on movies LOL!!!! Hope this year I will be able to hear about exciting adventures. Please keep them in your prayer for a safe trip to and from. We will miss them bunches!!!!

Senior Rec

We just got back from senior rec. went well and time is flying by cant believe that in less than 1 week i will be watching my baby girl walk across the stage and become more of an adult. How do you prepare your child for an adult life? How do you make sure that they dont make the same mistakes that you did? How do you know that you have taught them everything that there is to know? You dont all you can do is pray that you did your best and they remember everything that you said and done for them. I am very proud of my daughter and wish her the best in life. I know her life will be filled the up and down but I feel that i raised her with enough commen since to make it through.

SHE DID IT!!!!!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ? SHE REALLY DID IT!!!

On may 29th 2010 Patience will graduate from McComb High School at 2:00 pm. It has been a very long 12 years but you did her best and can say "I DID IT". Invites are in the mail for all of you that didnt get one sorry. Here party will be Saturday June 5, 2010 at McComb Church Of Christ in the gym @ 6pm to 10pm. Come goin the fun----music and help Patience partyand celebrate.

Have You Heard The News???

We are about to have a new addition to the family! We found out 3 months ago that were going to be grandparents. Devon and Amanda will be giving us a special gift on November 18, 2010. We were not very happy at first but now that we have sat down and talked we know that we cannot make things different so we are trying to make the best of it. 3 monthshave past and Rocky and I can not wait. We now have a baby bed, Devon is refinishing a high chair (we got from Daddy Pat's house) and we have some clothes not much tho. We will be able to go on a huge shopping spree after july 9 because they will find out what they are having. Here is the only pic we have right now Amanda was 3 months The good thing about it we will have a name when we have out the sex.

Boy---- Landon Thomas or Girl---- Serenity Rena' So we will not being call it "it"

update

As you know I havent been on in a while money is tight and we had to down size a couple of things and the internet was one of them. Kids are doing ok Devon was sent to stryker until Jan 14 and is doing better. Holidays will not be the same but will get through them as best as we can. Patience is getting excited we got her senior pictures done I will post some when I get them all. Megan is starting cheerleading for basketball and Austin not sure as normal what he would like to do. Nicole is still in college in Northern ohio trying to get her degree in crimal justice. She will be up around the holidays. Hope everyone is well and please keep Devon in your prayers. Hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas.



Happy Holidays From the Strader's

Internet

We are having problems with our internet as soon as it is fixed I will be back blogging with you hope everyone is well God bless

First Day part 2

Well the kids day went good today they were very excited. Made cookies for them for snack after school. Homework got done right away and they even brought homework home for me. I really dont like the first day of school due to that reason. But over all they said they were glad that they were back to school.

Prayers Please

I dont have to many followers to my blog so I am reaching out to those hwo read mine. My sister in law in at BVH in credical conditions due to securers please keep her and my brother in your prayers. My brother took the kids up last night around 5pm on doctors orders so it doesnt look good havent heard anything as of 7am this morning please pray for him and his family.

First day

Kids are off to thir first day of school Rocky dropped them off on his way to work. House is really quite I am sure I will be ok for the first week then I am not sure I think the Silence will get to me. Kids were up at 6am Showered and ready to walk out the door at 6:45am I think they were ready. They are getting so big Patience is a Senior, Devon is in 10th, Austin starts high school (9th) and Megan will finish her last year in middle school (8th). Will post how their day went later today.

First Night

Well our first night with Devon back and we are all glad to have him here. Our home is complete now with all of our children here. We went over and helped mom and dad with the house after Rocky got off of work, had pizza for supper because of leaving mom and dad's so late and as a normal night the kids played rock band. I am thanking God for bring my family back together. The house feels a little less stressful now. School starts tomorrow so early to bed and early up.

Devon

Devon finally gets to come home today. If you havent heard he has been in JVC since July 12. I hope that he is ready to settle down and start making the better choices. School starts tomorrow and his summer has not benn very exciting. In a way I am looking forward to him coming home because I really miss him but the other part of me is not ready for the drama again. I never had to deal with this with any of my kids so I am not sure how to handle some of the things that he does I just hope that my kids have learned from his mistakes and dont make the same ones. I ask that everyone keep our family in their prayers and God please keep my strenght strong.

Birthday Boy

Well Rocky's birthday was one of the best ever (so I hear). The kids and I surprised him with balloons and a big bag of goodies (that he can use at work) Then had a steak supper waiting for him when he got home. The girls at work fixed him a big lunch so when he got home we wasn't very hungry but he ate any way seeing the kids made him supper. He got cards from the kids and me but my gift came later (sorry can't give details to many). The night ended with hugs and kisses and goodnights. Thank you to everyone that sent birthday wishes.

Happy Birthday

Today is Rocky's birthday so the kids and I will be getting the house decorated, cleaned and a great supper cooked not sure what we will cook yet but what everit is we will all do it together. I wish Devon could have been home for today but I know he is here with us in spirit. Will let youall know how the day went later today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCKY WE LOVE YOU

Weekend

The weekend has finally came and I am so ready for it. My sister and the girls got in around 2pm yesterday and it was great seeing them they have grown so much. Just got off work and starting to get things around for camping. will be leaving around 12:30pm check in time is at 1pm and we want to be able to enjoy as much as the weekend as we can. I wish everyone a very safe and happy weekend.