Hello My name is Ida and I am a frugal fraud.

Thursday, January 30, 2014. I tried my hands at freezer cooking. It has TONS of great tips and recipes. I surveyed my kitchen and took inventory of what I had and what I needed. I labeled all my bags with what I was going to put in them and simpl.

The Enterprises of Aileen and Eric Vogelvang. This was originally a business blog. Then it became a journal of our lives until our daughter was born. Feel free to go there for more updates. Love a person at their worst; they will eventually show you their best. Sunday, April 11, 2010. Wednesday, March 03, 2010.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009. What Has Hope Been Up To This Spring? Hope also plays lacrosse. She is competitive, and takes it very seriously. Friday, May 8, 2009.

Monday, November 8, 2010. Where Have I Been? Ashlyn is in kindergarten this year! Ashlyn also started riding her bike without training wheels several weeks ago. She is so proud of herself and has really enjoyed being outside riding her bike in these last few weeks of good weather. We are all doing well and feeling blessed. Blessed to have a job, a home, a family, each other, a God that loves us and knows His plans for us. Monday, April 12, 2010.

34 Weeks and a little more freedom! April 24, 2013. Initially, the high risk doctor said that I could go into labor as early as 32 weeks. Then, my OB said that we should make our goal at least 34 weeks. Sometimes my whole belly will just shake. He has turned from breech to head down. That makes it feel so real! .

Thursday, July 7, 2011. My crazy two kids, July 2011. Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Wow I totally forgot I had this blog. My last post was December 12, 2010? Where did the time go? I re-read my old posts and they were memories! I cracked up couple times. This is like a keepsake blog! I will post about what we have been up to. I need to go to bed. Sunday, December 12, 2010.

Today might just be the day I lose my mind. What happens in the daily life of the family. the drama of foster care, the adventures of parenting, and pictures to share with everyone! Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Brian set up a groovy new site for me awhile ago. Monday, September 14, 2009. And the title goes to. Me! I went on vacation without a camera! .

An idea dumpster for a man raising his family and attempting to stay sane while doing it. Friday, February 13, 2009. GOP Leader Boehner Floor Speech Opposing Democrats Trillion-Dollar Spending Bill. Saturday, January 24, 2009. Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Monday, January 19, 2009.

Bringing the beauty and joy of Christ into my home, the hearts of my family, and the world. Sunday, March 4, 2018. Life get chaotic sometimes, even agonizingly horrific as loved ones betray, and friends fade away. Move to a new city. Ex-spouse moves cross country, leaving kids again. Left church of 35 years attendance. Summer visitation, aka no kids for several weeks.