It is that crazy time of year again! Hard to believe we had no idea where we were going to live and our lives were so up in the air this time last year. Unfortunately, the owners of the house we rent are short selling....so we will have to move again in 6 months. I am glad we don't have to move again around the holidays and the kids are able to finish out the school year. A perfect scenario would be that an investor buys the house and keeps us as renters....we have taken good care of the house....it looks better now than it did when we first got it.
Bad news is we have to show it......but it isn't too bad....we will deal!
Goodness...there is alot to update about.
My Dad is back in the hospital...with another surgery planned for Monday. The first on was a success....but took many hours longer than expected. I am worried to say the least. IT is hard to be so far away at times like this...when you really just want o be there and help out any way you can. Thank goodness for his wife Barb....he could not ask for a better nurse!
Luke: Let's see....he is leading his school in Battle of the Books....a little comptetion. HE won his class spelling bee and advanced to the school one. HE was 5th out fo everyone! I was very impressed....he was not happy. HE is so hard on himself. Luke looks forward to every Friday...when he attends ELP...the gifted program at his school. His teacher there is Mr. D. WE love him. Luke talks about him constantly and I can tell Luke has a role model to look up to. WE are so grateful that he gets Luke excited about learning...and cares for him...and treats him with respect. Great teachers change lives!!!!
Hope: Hope continues to grow up too fast. Already nine years old! She is very into clothes and jewelry and her hair....which sounds kinda self absorbed...which is the opposite of Hope. She is jut changing from a little girl.....eeeek!!!! I tell her she is going to make a fortune as a future babysitter...she is looking forward to that.
Ella: Ella is turning 6 on Monday. Time flies! I got a letter today from her teacher saying that Ella is being award the Student of the Month at her school tomorrow. We are keeping it a secret.....it will be fun to see her get that! She loves school and her teacher. She will be starting dance class in January...she is really looking forward to it. Our Ward split a couple of weeks ago....and she was devastated. She did not want to lose her teacher Sister Lee. She was an amazing teacher and friend to Ella! Ella even invited her to her birthday party! So cute!
Sadie: Said and I had the best day shopping and hanging out at the mall. She was just walking along, holding my hand saying the cutest things! She kept saying "Mom...I just love this place!" That's my girl! She also told me she liked how tall I was getting! ( maybe she meant fat!?)
It was one of those days where they make up for being so rotten sometimes. She is excited about Christmas...every time we see decorations she yells.."That's because Christmas is almost here!!" It is going to be a fun season with her this year!
Seth : He is still busy coaching at McClintock...I believe they just lost their first game of the season..only by a few. Seth thinks they will get better. HE is wrapping up his latest University of Phoenix class...and getting ready for busy season. He recently went into Luke's ELP class to dissect a SQUID!!!! They had a good time! I would have barfed for sure.
Me: Urgh...I don't feel like updating me. I am busy as usual....planning Ella's birthday, Christmas shopping, PTO, cleaning, komodo dragon projects, and trying to squeeze in some craftiness. Kinda digging Christmas so far. Tis the season!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
a new adventure
Today marks the beginning of a new adventure for our family. Seth passed on a Higley High School basketball coaching position. IT was not a good fit for him as a person ...coach.....as a human being....don't get me started. He was sad about it....but it did not put out his desire to coach basketball. He recently signed on to coach at McClintock High School in Tempe. The coaching staff seem to really be there to make a difference in the lives of young boys and be role models for the rising generation. That compiled with his love of the game....Seth found the right fit. Tonight, he is at his first night of tryouts!
This adventure comes with a daily 3 hour time commitment, plus the drive to and from Tempe....on top of games, tournaments, etc. So....basically...no Seth in the evenings for the next 3 months. Tonight is our first night...and we are off to a good start. I think it won't be too bad...because Seth works from home 4 days a week...so we see him during the day. It would be an even bigger sacrifice if we were to not see him all day and night!
So.....fingers crossed this is everything Seth wants it to be!!!!! IT is s dream of his!
So other than that....I feel like if I were to update you all on the last week
I would depress the life out of all of you!!! I have one word for you: STREP. YUCK! We barely survived.
I will update later with pics of the Canada trip and the San Diego getaway...and maybe some Halloween!
This adventure comes with a daily 3 hour time commitment, plus the drive to and from Tempe....on top of games, tournaments, etc. So....basically...no Seth in the evenings for the next 3 months. Tonight is our first night...and we are off to a good start. I think it won't be too bad...because Seth works from home 4 days a week...so we see him during the day. It would be an even bigger sacrifice if we were to not see him all day and night!
So.....fingers crossed this is everything Seth wants it to be!!!!! IT is s dream of his!
So other than that....I feel like if I were to update you all on the last week
I would depress the life out of all of you!!! I have one word for you: STREP. YUCK! We barely survived.
I will update later with pics of the Canada trip and the San Diego getaway...and maybe some Halloween!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Is it Fall?
Why is it that every time I have time to blog I am in a super bad mood and I just want to write mean grumpy things?
Ok...well I will just say one thing and then I will move on with the kids...the real reason anyone reads this,:)
High School Drama Queens that are grown women are really getting on my nerves. My Ward sucks! Leave it to me to piss off the queen drama bee within days of living here...and it has just gone on from there. I am too old for this!!! All my patience is taken up by my four kids folks....so don't mess with me!
k...I feel better.
September is over. Where did it go? I felt like I was in a dentist's chair half of the time! 2 crowns and one check up, and a root canal later...I think I am fixed. Thanks to my brother in law who is now a real dentist. ( like he was a fake one before...you know what i mean!)
I hate the dentist office...I hate the smell..the sounds ...the gloves...I hate people in my space...I hate stuff in my mouth...AHHHHH!!!! But I do love the gas. IT saved me. Poor Cory.... he had to deal with me and all of my neurosis at his work place.
Ok...on to the important stuff...the kids....
First quarter of school is over...we are officially on fall break. Parent Teacher Conferences went well...good grades....
Ella is in half day kindergarten and is quite the little reader. Her teacher gave her an AR goal of one point...which is adorable. She took 2 tests and made it and got to go in front of the whole school for a certificate. She is loving it.
Hope had her 9th birthday this week.....we had a super fun day. Breakfast in bed ( a birthday tradition)....then Seth and I picked her up at school and took her to lunch. Then we set everything up for her tea party that she invited her friends and their Moms to. Super cute!!!!! They were all so cute and sweet. Then we had the bead junkie bead party ladies come over to make bracelets! It was so fun!!!!!
Luke is actually not doing any sports this quarter......we are taking a breather and trying to enjoy family life a little more....slow down...smell the roses kind of thing. :) He did get a special treat from our awesome neighbor, Chris, who works for FOX Sports. HE knew MAx HAll the BYU quarterback who made the AZ CArdinals TEam this year was coming in for an interview...and invited Luke and Seth down to meet him!!!! I was so jealous! If I could find the thing to hook up the camera I would post a pic of it. Later!
Sadie is still ruling the roost around here. She asks everyday " How many more days till Sea Word?" She is very excited about going to the beach and to SEaWorld here next week. We rented an apartment with our friends Becky and Chris right by the beach for super cheap!!!! We can't wait!!!!
When we get back I will be heading home to Canada for 6 days. KIDLESS. Scary and exciting all at the same time! My Mom needs me...so I am off. My Grandma is in the hospital and not doing well either...so hopefully I will get to see her as well.
4 more sleeps till San Diego!!!!!
Ok...well I will just say one thing and then I will move on with the kids...the real reason anyone reads this,:)
High School Drama Queens that are grown women are really getting on my nerves. My Ward sucks! Leave it to me to piss off the queen drama bee within days of living here...and it has just gone on from there. I am too old for this!!! All my patience is taken up by my four kids folks....so don't mess with me!
k...I feel better.
September is over. Where did it go? I felt like I was in a dentist's chair half of the time! 2 crowns and one check up, and a root canal later...I think I am fixed. Thanks to my brother in law who is now a real dentist. ( like he was a fake one before...you know what i mean!)
I hate the dentist office...I hate the smell..the sounds ...the gloves...I hate people in my space...I hate stuff in my mouth...AHHHHH!!!! But I do love the gas. IT saved me. Poor Cory.... he had to deal with me and all of my neurosis at his work place.
Ok...on to the important stuff...the kids....
First quarter of school is over...we are officially on fall break. Parent Teacher Conferences went well...good grades....
Ella is in half day kindergarten and is quite the little reader. Her teacher gave her an AR goal of one point...which is adorable. She took 2 tests and made it and got to go in front of the whole school for a certificate. She is loving it.
Hope had her 9th birthday this week.....we had a super fun day. Breakfast in bed ( a birthday tradition)....then Seth and I picked her up at school and took her to lunch. Then we set everything up for her tea party that she invited her friends and their Moms to. Super cute!!!!! They were all so cute and sweet. Then we had the bead junkie bead party ladies come over to make bracelets! It was so fun!!!!!
Luke is actually not doing any sports this quarter......we are taking a breather and trying to enjoy family life a little more....slow down...smell the roses kind of thing. :) He did get a special treat from our awesome neighbor, Chris, who works for FOX Sports. HE knew MAx HAll the BYU quarterback who made the AZ CArdinals TEam this year was coming in for an interview...and invited Luke and Seth down to meet him!!!! I was so jealous! If I could find the thing to hook up the camera I would post a pic of it. Later!
Sadie is still ruling the roost around here. She asks everyday " How many more days till Sea Word?" She is very excited about going to the beach and to SEaWorld here next week. We rented an apartment with our friends Becky and Chris right by the beach for super cheap!!!! We can't wait!!!!
When we get back I will be heading home to Canada for 6 days. KIDLESS. Scary and exciting all at the same time! My Mom needs me...so I am off. My Grandma is in the hospital and not doing well either...so hopefully I will get to see her as well.
4 more sleeps till San Diego!!!!!
Monday, August 2, 2010
First Day of School
The kids are getting sooooo big. I tell them to stop it, but they don't listen. :)
My Mini Vacay!
I was lucky enough to get away with my dearest friend Becky ( my new neighbor!) to San Diego. aka PARADISE! A wonderful break from the heat...and a serious break from the day to day! This is what we did for 3 days. It was the best.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
sUmMeR!!!!
Summer is moving along....hard to believe that my Ella will be in kindergarten in a month. Our school starts the end of July here....which I think I love. We have 2 weeks off in fall and spring...when the weather is better. Ella is ready...I am actually kinda sad that she won't be in full day....I think she is my first one that is really ready to be there all day at 5....but oh well. Sadie is happy about the half day...she will miss Ella.
Let's do a little person by person recap....in case you are interested. :)
Sadie : well, the swearing is a bit better...she still insists on telling every bug we kill..that they are stupid...but better that than her nursery teachers. She is sad she is too little for swim team...like her siblings..but we try our best to distract. She continues to be the world's best snuggler...demanding snuggles randomly throughout the day. I love it. She keeps me laughing and smiling most days and yelling and punishing on others.
Ella: Ella is enjoying her Summer classes she is taking twice a week. She does swimming, crafts and fitness. She feels very big to go off and do things herself. She is learning how to read and is getting better every day. She keeps us all smiling with her awesome one liners. Last night at dinner, she pipes up with
"Mom.....I love you!!!.....Dad! I love you!!!!....you guys are the love of my life."
priceless!
She is rockin' on swim team...with a 3rd place in the back stroke race! She is more excited about the color of the ribbons she brings home than the number! Love her!
Hope: Hope has been enjoying her summer and doing amazing on her swim team as well! She had to take off a week for bad cut on her foot...but got right back to it and got a 2nd place in breast stroke...her fave stroke! She has had a few fun play dates and is looking forward to a trip to Utah this next month. She is so easy to have around...I miss her when she is gone! I am really blessed to be her Mom.
Luke: Luke has been working hard at swim team too...and has improved his times alot!!!He looks so cute in his little speedo ( the knee length one) and is so tan! We tease him that he is our little Mexican. When he was born he had olive skin and jaundice....we called him our little Jose. :) HE has been reading and playing and swimming like crazy. He attended a week long basketball skills camp with Seth...and came home with 2 of the 3 trophies given to the kids. The coach told Seth that Luke should have got the third one too...but they thought they better let someone else have one!
He sort of has the little brother he never got, in our neighbor Nick. He is a 7 yr old that I babysit a few times a week...and they play hard! They enjoy each other's company and play well together.
Luke will be starting the 5th grade next month...and going off to a different school than his sisters ...SCARY!...I am way more nervous than he is!
Seth: Seth has been keeping really busy with work and basketball. He is an assistant coach for the Higley High school team...which has been busy for the month of June. There have been camps and open gyms and all sorts of fun stuff. HE got to meet the head coaches for ASU and U of A.....which really was exciting to him...and his dreams of coaching stay alive! The Fall will be insane...but hopefully he can be a help the boys and learn along the way. At the camp that Luke attended, the HS boys helped out...and I think Seth may have been paid the best compliment of his life up until the point:
Seth to HS player: Hey...Don't go easy on Luke!
Player: Luke is your son?
Seth : yes
Player: Dude....he is a BALLER!!!
Ah, boys...I am so glad they have each other!
Me: I have been babysitting a bit...reading and forever cleaning and doing laundry! Just getting the kids to Swim team practice each day has been crazy...but I am glad we have that to break up our days this summer. I just finished reading A soft Place to LAnd....it stunk!...and The Book Thief....it was really good. I enjoyed it alot.
I was bawling in it this morning when I finished it.
I was elected as Vice President of the PTO for the girl's school...so I have been doing a little of that too. I am excited about it...it should be fun! I do have a little something coming up that I am super excited about....my friend Becky and I are taking off to San Diego for a few days in July....KID FREE. yep...no worry ing about kids drowning in the ocean or who is eating sand.... just relaxation!!!! Can't wait!
I am ready for a monsoon! I think it is monsoon season isn't it?
Let's do a little person by person recap....in case you are interested. :)
Sadie : well, the swearing is a bit better...she still insists on telling every bug we kill..that they are stupid...but better that than her nursery teachers. She is sad she is too little for swim team...like her siblings..but we try our best to distract. She continues to be the world's best snuggler...demanding snuggles randomly throughout the day. I love it. She keeps me laughing and smiling most days and yelling and punishing on others.
Ella: Ella is enjoying her Summer classes she is taking twice a week. She does swimming, crafts and fitness. She feels very big to go off and do things herself. She is learning how to read and is getting better every day. She keeps us all smiling with her awesome one liners. Last night at dinner, she pipes up with
"Mom.....I love you!!!.....Dad! I love you!!!!....you guys are the love of my life."
priceless!
She is rockin' on swim team...with a 3rd place in the back stroke race! She is more excited about the color of the ribbons she brings home than the number! Love her!
Hope: Hope has been enjoying her summer and doing amazing on her swim team as well! She had to take off a week for bad cut on her foot...but got right back to it and got a 2nd place in breast stroke...her fave stroke! She has had a few fun play dates and is looking forward to a trip to Utah this next month. She is so easy to have around...I miss her when she is gone! I am really blessed to be her Mom.
Luke: Luke has been working hard at swim team too...and has improved his times alot!!!He looks so cute in his little speedo ( the knee length one) and is so tan! We tease him that he is our little Mexican. When he was born he had olive skin and jaundice....we called him our little Jose. :) HE has been reading and playing and swimming like crazy. He attended a week long basketball skills camp with Seth...and came home with 2 of the 3 trophies given to the kids. The coach told Seth that Luke should have got the third one too...but they thought they better let someone else have one!
He sort of has the little brother he never got, in our neighbor Nick. He is a 7 yr old that I babysit a few times a week...and they play hard! They enjoy each other's company and play well together.
Luke will be starting the 5th grade next month...and going off to a different school than his sisters ...SCARY!...I am way more nervous than he is!
Seth: Seth has been keeping really busy with work and basketball. He is an assistant coach for the Higley High school team...which has been busy for the month of June. There have been camps and open gyms and all sorts of fun stuff. HE got to meet the head coaches for ASU and U of A.....which really was exciting to him...and his dreams of coaching stay alive! The Fall will be insane...but hopefully he can be a help the boys and learn along the way. At the camp that Luke attended, the HS boys helped out...and I think Seth may have been paid the best compliment of his life up until the point:
Seth to HS player: Hey...Don't go easy on Luke!
Player: Luke is your son?
Seth : yes
Player: Dude....he is a BALLER!!!
Ah, boys...I am so glad they have each other!
Me: I have been babysitting a bit...reading and forever cleaning and doing laundry! Just getting the kids to Swim team practice each day has been crazy...but I am glad we have that to break up our days this summer. I just finished reading A soft Place to LAnd....it stunk!...and The Book Thief....it was really good. I enjoyed it alot.
I was bawling in it this morning when I finished it.
I was elected as Vice President of the PTO for the girl's school...so I have been doing a little of that too. I am excited about it...it should be fun! I do have a little something coming up that I am super excited about....my friend Becky and I are taking off to San Diego for a few days in July....KID FREE. yep...no worry ing about kids drowning in the ocean or who is eating sand.... just relaxation!!!! Can't wait!
I am ready for a monsoon! I think it is monsoon season isn't it?
Monday, June 7, 2010
A New Week
Well, I though we had a pretty good schedule of things going last week...with the swim team, seth's b ball, babysitting, etc. But, a new week with one car....everything is messed up!
Hope cut her foot open quite badly after a party on Saturday....no idea how...just gushing blood all over the place! I ended up taking her to Urgent Care yesterday ...cause it wasn't looking good. Should have had stitches...but too late.:(
Sad! So, she is all bandaged up and no pool for a week! ( and she can barely walk)
The boys are off at basketball camp all week. That should be fun. Would be more fun for me if we had 2 cars!
Luke had his Angels team party on Saturday....it was fun. We had a really good team this year...with great coaches. Coaching makes all the difference! Hopefully Luke can play another season with Coach Contreras! Coach gave out 4 awards at the party...and Luke got "The Closer" ....and that he was!!!!! So fun to see kids gain confidence through these experiences.
I am a little worried about this week with Sadie. She is going through quite a stage here...loving to say bad words...( not too bad...like f bombs or anything)....but calling your nursery teacher and your aunt and uncle STUPID...when you don't get your way. UNACCEPTABLE. She has a few other choice ones...and heard someone use the Lord's name in vain in a movie and drops that one now and again. My way has always been to nip things in the bud...show you mean business...and it has usually gone away. But...my Sadie......nope, not her. She now asks me which soap we are going to use to wash her mouth out with. ????????? I am stumped. I have tried time outs, taking away toys, tv,...she barely turned 3!!!!!!!
Please be a phase......that ends soon.
I am sure my mother is smiling on the inside right now...that I have a sassy little stinker like myself.
Hope cut her foot open quite badly after a party on Saturday....no idea how...just gushing blood all over the place! I ended up taking her to Urgent Care yesterday ...cause it wasn't looking good. Should have had stitches...but too late.:(
Sad! So, she is all bandaged up and no pool for a week! ( and she can barely walk)
The boys are off at basketball camp all week. That should be fun. Would be more fun for me if we had 2 cars!
Luke had his Angels team party on Saturday....it was fun. We had a really good team this year...with great coaches. Coaching makes all the difference! Hopefully Luke can play another season with Coach Contreras! Coach gave out 4 awards at the party...and Luke got "The Closer" ....and that he was!!!!! So fun to see kids gain confidence through these experiences.
I am a little worried about this week with Sadie. She is going through quite a stage here...loving to say bad words...( not too bad...like f bombs or anything)....but calling your nursery teacher and your aunt and uncle STUPID...when you don't get your way. UNACCEPTABLE. She has a few other choice ones...and heard someone use the Lord's name in vain in a movie and drops that one now and again. My way has always been to nip things in the bud...show you mean business...and it has usually gone away. But...my Sadie......nope, not her. She now asks me which soap we are going to use to wash her mouth out with. ????????? I am stumped. I have tried time outs, taking away toys, tv,...she barely turned 3!!!!!!!
Please be a phase......that ends soon.
I am sure my mother is smiling on the inside right now...that I have a sassy little stinker like myself.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Clear Eyes..Full Hearts...CAN'T LOSE!!!!
So...the kids are growing up sooo fast!
alright then......back to Friday Night Lights...
just kidding.
Summer has officially arrived. May was beautiful here...not as hot as normal. The kids are out of school...they finished out the year with awesome grades and liking their new school. Luke will be off to the middle school next year for 5 -6 grades. Ella will start kindergarten with Hope at the school they were at this year. Exciting...and scary! I hate the idea of them being different places....but oh well!
And...what to do with just Sadie at home. I have never had a 3 yr old and not have a baby!
So much has happened...I am going to have to be brief:
Went to Pittsburgh for Cory's graduation from dental school...left the kids...they are survived...SAdie still tells me everyday..." Don't leave me". Had a blast!
Sadie turned 3...and is officially binky free. She still says...Mom..I'm cold....I need a blanket and a binky. MAn, she loved that thing! Shame in me for letting her slip past my 2 yr limit!
Luke's baseball team the Angels made it to the championship round...and lost....but go there in no way due to the awesome pitching abilities of Luke! The rules are they have to rest for so many days...so we actually ran out of pitchers and had to start a kid that had never pitched. IT was a busy, crazy season....but we had a great coach....that makes all the difference.
Luke and Hope made the Principal's list for good grades! woo hoo! ( they forgot Hope..so she didn't get an award in front of the school...but her loud mouthed mother took care of that.) Luke won PE kid of the Quarter too...which he loved...the sports nut that he is.
Luke and Hope did fantastic at their piano recital this year. Christine has been patient with us and our flakiness and doing a great job teaching them...the kids are learning so fast and I love to hear them practice.
Seth is now one of the Higley High Schools basketball coaches. Those that know him, know he is super pumped. Fall should be interesting...but we will take it one day at a time.
Kid's started swim team this week. They have their first meet on Saturday. I certainly didn't miss sweating like the dickens while 3 separate groups go....I had forgotten how hard that is. Sadie makes it hard. Yesterday she stripped off her clothes and was freaking out. It was super fun.
I am watching my friend's son 3 days a week this summer...and week one was a success. He is super easy to have around and is like the little brother Luke never had!
I am trying to get caught up in scrapbooking over the summer and trying to read at least 5 books. I am currently addicted to watching the tv show Friday Night Lights....just finished season one. It's like crack! I think I may even have Seth slightly into it too! Win Win!
So, here's to a good summer....
alright then......back to Friday Night Lights...
just kidding.
Summer has officially arrived. May was beautiful here...not as hot as normal. The kids are out of school...they finished out the year with awesome grades and liking their new school. Luke will be off to the middle school next year for 5 -6 grades. Ella will start kindergarten with Hope at the school they were at this year. Exciting...and scary! I hate the idea of them being different places....but oh well!
And...what to do with just Sadie at home. I have never had a 3 yr old and not have a baby!
So much has happened...I am going to have to be brief:
Went to Pittsburgh for Cory's graduation from dental school...left the kids...they are survived...SAdie still tells me everyday..." Don't leave me". Had a blast!
Sadie turned 3...and is officially binky free. She still says...Mom..I'm cold....I need a blanket and a binky. MAn, she loved that thing! Shame in me for letting her slip past my 2 yr limit!
Luke's baseball team the Angels made it to the championship round...and lost....but go there in no way due to the awesome pitching abilities of Luke! The rules are they have to rest for so many days...so we actually ran out of pitchers and had to start a kid that had never pitched. IT was a busy, crazy season....but we had a great coach....that makes all the difference.
Luke and Hope made the Principal's list for good grades! woo hoo! ( they forgot Hope..so she didn't get an award in front of the school...but her loud mouthed mother took care of that.) Luke won PE kid of the Quarter too...which he loved...the sports nut that he is.
Luke and Hope did fantastic at their piano recital this year. Christine has been patient with us and our flakiness and doing a great job teaching them...the kids are learning so fast and I love to hear them practice.
Seth is now one of the Higley High Schools basketball coaches. Those that know him, know he is super pumped. Fall should be interesting...but we will take it one day at a time.
Kid's started swim team this week. They have their first meet on Saturday. I certainly didn't miss sweating like the dickens while 3 separate groups go....I had forgotten how hard that is. Sadie makes it hard. Yesterday she stripped off her clothes and was freaking out. It was super fun.
I am watching my friend's son 3 days a week this summer...and week one was a success. He is super easy to have around and is like the little brother Luke never had!
I am trying to get caught up in scrapbooking over the summer and trying to read at least 5 books. I am currently addicted to watching the tv show Friday Night Lights....just finished season one. It's like crack! I think I may even have Seth slightly into it too! Win Win!
So, here's to a good summer....
Thursday, April 15, 2010
What day is it today?????
Well, hello April 15th.....the dreaded but loved day around here.
Is is really over?
Will my husband work normal hours?
Will he help out with the kids more?
Will he clean?
Will he clean out the garage?
Help with the yard?
I am going to guess yes, no, yes, no, maybe, he better. :)
Bless he heart...he is already sick today......at least he made it till the end. He has been snoring so loud...like I mean like a moose loud. His body is tired. He needs a vacation. Instead he began training for a marathon this week. HE loves it though!
We are going out to dinner after Luke's game tomorrow to celebrate!!! Can't wait. Goodbye tax season!!!
Luke is playing for the Angels in little league this year. He has been playing third base and pitching. HE is a relief pitcher...we get soooo nervous when he is on the mound...holy crap. He looks so awesome out there..all cool, calm and collected. I feel bad shouting and screaming with joy when he strikes out other kids...but I seriously love it. :)
Oh...and other good news...my sister Angie comes in less than 2 weeks....I could pee I am so excited.
AND................Cory got a job as a dentist in Tucson...so it looks like my other sister, Michele and family are moving back to AZ!!!! where they belong.....It has been a long 4 yrs. Weekends in Tucson here I come!....sorry Cory!)
AND.....stay tuned...I am writing a children's book...trying to get published. I will post a sneak peek one of these days. wish me luck. I will give you a hint...it has a princess and a binky in it. :)
This ..plus hockey playoffs ..... makes me a happy camper.
love to you all!
Is is really over?
Will my husband work normal hours?
Will he help out with the kids more?
Will he clean?
Will he clean out the garage?
Help with the yard?
I am going to guess yes, no, yes, no, maybe, he better. :)
Bless he heart...he is already sick today......at least he made it till the end. He has been snoring so loud...like I mean like a moose loud. His body is tired. He needs a vacation. Instead he began training for a marathon this week. HE loves it though!
We are going out to dinner after Luke's game tomorrow to celebrate!!! Can't wait. Goodbye tax season!!!
Luke is playing for the Angels in little league this year. He has been playing third base and pitching. HE is a relief pitcher...we get soooo nervous when he is on the mound...holy crap. He looks so awesome out there..all cool, calm and collected. I feel bad shouting and screaming with joy when he strikes out other kids...but I seriously love it. :)
Oh...and other good news...my sister Angie comes in less than 2 weeks....I could pee I am so excited.
AND................Cory got a job as a dentist in Tucson...so it looks like my other sister, Michele and family are moving back to AZ!!!! where they belong.....It has been a long 4 yrs. Weekends in Tucson here I come!....sorry Cory!)
AND.....stay tuned...I am writing a children's book...trying to get published. I will post a sneak peek one of these days. wish me luck. I will give you a hint...it has a princess and a binky in it. :)
This ..plus hockey playoffs ..... makes me a happy camper.
love to you all!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Happy Pics
I feel like crap today.....needed a good nights rest...but tossed and turned all night. I hate that!!! It is officially tax season around here : stressed out husband, late nights, colds and sickness, late for school, forgetfulness, and short on time...for everything!
So, I thought I should post some happy pics. ( in case you were wondering if I favor my children....Luke runs from the camera these days...he is faster than me.)
Saturday, February 27, 2010
With Glowing Hearts
I am so proud of my homeland Canada! I think the Olympics were amazing...and the images of BC were breathtaking! Made my proud to be born there! NBC did a pretty good job.....I am a little bitter for having to change my dish network programming to get the first USA Canada game.....but oh well. You really didn't think many people would tune into that?????
now...I am sick to my stomach with worry about the gold medal game....already....
I seriously want them to win gold soooo bad! I hope they are resting today and gearing up for a battle.
Either way it is great to see amazing hockey! Go for the Gold Canada!!!!!!!!!
I am so far behind
Seth hogs the computer.....during tax season.....and I finally got pics downloaded....so these are from awhile ago. We are settled in our new home in Queen Creek..only about 10 mins away from our old house. We are loving it here....for the most part. The kids are growing so fast....it's not fair. Luke will be 10 next month!!!!!!! double digits baby!
So I figured I better get going with these old pics before Luke is 20. Ella's 5th birthday...the funny poodle cake that I made....the daddy daughter dance.... and Sadie and her favorite person..carlie bug!
love ya all...
Friday, February 26, 2010
the house......inside
first the house....inside...before it was really decorated...not that I have done that much more...
Thursday, January 21, 2010
I can breathe!
I have been waiting to get camera stuff going on the computer to post...but I figured I would at least get Merry Christmas gone! We are having a crazy wind and rain storm here tonight and I have been stuck indoors all day!!! A rare thing around here...we usually are outside playing for half the day!!...and playing in the hot tub at night!
Speakign of our awesome hot tub....I have stooped to use bribery to get my kids to be helpful. So, I told them whomever is the most helpful that day gets to go in the hot tub before bed with me! IT is working great. The first night, they were all over it...."MOm, what else can I do for you?"..., it was fabulous. I had to take them all in that night. Luke got to go last night and tonight it is too stormy. IT's working so far for me. :) They are also motivated to get chores done so they can go play with the neighborhood kids...which is new and wonderful.
As for us being settled...we are getting there. I still haven't dealt with the garage or the master closet...but most other stuff is done. I haven't put up all the pics...I am working on a collage wall and I haven't quite decided how to do it yet.
The house is awesome. I promise to post pics. It is seriously perfect for us! We knew that something good was in store for us...but we were just a couple of days away from closing with no where to live...( many kind offers of friends who would take us all in) We are so glad everything fell through so we could get this place. It feels like the right time and the right place. That feels so good.
2009 was mental. I keep feeling this weird feeling...weird, like I am NOT panicked and worried, and sweating .....I had gotten so used to the stresses of showing the house, one car, no money, the worry for our business and our future.......and the effects of all of that on our family. Now....
I CAN BREATHE
and it feels so good.
pics to come!
Speakign of our awesome hot tub....I have stooped to use bribery to get my kids to be helpful. So, I told them whomever is the most helpful that day gets to go in the hot tub before bed with me! IT is working great. The first night, they were all over it...."MOm, what else can I do for you?"...
As for us being settled...we are getting there. I still haven't dealt with the garage or the master closet...but most other stuff is done. I haven't put up all the pics...I am working on a collage wall and I haven't quite decided how to do it yet.
The house is awesome. I promise to post pics. It is seriously perfect for us! We knew that something good was in store for us...but we were just a couple of days away from closing with no where to live...( many kind offers of friends who would take us all in) We are so glad everything fell through so we could get this place. It feels like the right time and the right place. That feels so good.
2009 was mental. I keep feeling this weird feeling...weird, like I am NOT panicked and worried, and sweating .....I had gotten so used to the stresses of showing the house, one car, no money, the worry for our business and our future.......and the effects of all of that on our family. Now....
I CAN BREATHE
and it feels so good.
pics to come!
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