Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thanksgiving...
I enjoy this time of year for many reasons...
the change in weather
leaving the windows open around the house
the thought that Christmas in around the corner
people seem to be a bit nicer
wearing the winter sweaters
driving around with the windows down
enjoying the sun roof in the oh-so-cool mini van
and taking a special day to reflect on the many blessings from my Heavenly Father.
This thanksgiving we spent time with both sides of the family. Long day? yes, but enjoyable.
No pictures to show from our feasts, but I'm making improvements...I actually remembered to take my camera with me...I just didn't use it but an improvement non-the-less!
Christmas decorations went up Friday and after all was cleaned up we enjoyed a bike ride as a family in the crisp evening air.
Saturday brought "special project day" we all cleaned out the garage and I mean CLEANED it out. I'm taking a pile to D.I. on Monday and I would be more than happy to take your "pile" too...just let me know. We even scrubbed the entire 4-car garage floor on our hands and knees and washed all the walls..their was a purpose for our madness. And I'm excited to reveal that purpose in the up-coming weeks! The garage floor is so clean I'm considering serving Sunday on it. Want to join us? To end the day we enjoyed a Temple session with Brando's sister who is leaving soon for her mission to Winter Quarters. Exciting! Good session, wish I was in a better frame of mind. Tomorrow shall bring a new day. Hallelujah
the change in weather
leaving the windows open around the house
the thought that Christmas in around the corner
people seem to be a bit nicer
wearing the winter sweaters
driving around with the windows down
enjoying the sun roof in the oh-so-cool mini van
and taking a special day to reflect on the many blessings from my Heavenly Father.
This thanksgiving we spent time with both sides of the family. Long day? yes, but enjoyable.
No pictures to show from our feasts, but I'm making improvements...I actually remembered to take my camera with me...I just didn't use it but an improvement non-the-less!
Christmas decorations went up Friday and after all was cleaned up we enjoyed a bike ride as a family in the crisp evening air.
Saturday brought "special project day" we all cleaned out the garage and I mean CLEANED it out. I'm taking a pile to D.I. on Monday and I would be more than happy to take your "pile" too...just let me know. We even scrubbed the entire 4-car garage floor on our hands and knees and washed all the walls..their was a purpose for our madness. And I'm excited to reveal that purpose in the up-coming weeks! The garage floor is so clean I'm considering serving Sunday on it. Want to join us? To end the day we enjoyed a Temple session with Brando's sister who is leaving soon for her mission to Winter Quarters. Exciting! Good session, wish I was in a better frame of mind. Tomorrow shall bring a new day. Hallelujah
Monday, November 24, 2008
Creative?
OK...so I know there is someone out there...maybe one of my three blog readers, who is dying to get their creative little fingers on my blog and make it "cute." And I am willing to let you! So...if anyone enjoys being creative and has nothing better to do than mess around with my blog I am totally willing to let you! I'm tired of the same-old background. I don't want anything fancy just something cute and fun. And yes, I am willing to compensate with the use of my time or the two talents I posses. Give me a call or leave a comment and we can discuss.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
In the moment.
After another hectic week in life and with one more thing to do tonight we decided to step back and skip t-ball practice (sorry coach Steve) and spend a quick hour with each other before Pop's left for a few church assignments. May I say it was complete BLISS!
I spent the evening eating this: (Yummy organic beans and rice topped w/homemade guacamole, tomatoes and cheese)
Sitting here: (on the back porch)
Which turned into this: ("the two circus mans show" by buster and little buddy)
Brandon hopes their dreams of being circus performers quickly die off...or we might have a bearded lady as a daughter-in-law. Nevertheless we will still love her.
And this: (Buster doing his "poke" (aka pole) vaulting circus act)
And last but not least: (Little Buddy trying to "spray" us while pretending to be a circus fireman)
To sum it up: Enjoying the B-E-A-Utiful evening watching two monkey's use their imagination while sitting next to:
Does life get any better? I think not. Today I'm grateful we let t-ball pass us by and we enjoyed our precious hour together.
p.s. If your wondering, yes, that is my two year old playing with a wooden stick which has a sharp pointy end. Dangerous? Maybe, but fun none the less. And if you think that's dangerous you should have seen the smile on his face the other day as he stood straight up in seat of the bike trailer yelling "we're gonna win" to his brother as I raced my bike down the street trying to beat Carson! That was dangerous...25 mph's in the back of a bike, no seat belt standing up. We had a blast.
I spent the evening eating this: (Yummy organic beans and rice topped w/homemade guacamole, tomatoes and cheese)
Sitting here: (on the back porch)
Watching this: (our own t-ball practice)
Which turned into this: ("the two circus mans show" by buster and little buddy)Brandon hopes their dreams of being circus performers quickly die off...or we might have a bearded lady as a daughter-in-law. Nevertheless we will still love her.
And this: (Buster doing his "poke" (aka pole) vaulting circus act)
And last but not least: (Little Buddy trying to "spray" us while pretending to be a circus fireman)
To sum it up: Enjoying the B-E-A-Utiful evening watching two monkey's use their imagination while sitting next to:
Does life get any better? I think not. Today I'm grateful we let t-ball pass us by and we enjoyed our precious hour together.p.s. If your wondering, yes, that is my two year old playing with a wooden stick which has a sharp pointy end. Dangerous? Maybe, but fun none the less. And if you think that's dangerous you should have seen the smile on his face the other day as he stood straight up in seat of the bike trailer yelling "we're gonna win" to his brother as I raced my bike down the street trying to beat Carson! That was dangerous...25 mph's in the back of a bike, no seat belt standing up. We had a blast.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
What happens when...
your kids wake up a hour early?
1. You actually have time to eat breakfast...eggs and sausage
2. The phrase "hurry up" or "your gonna be let" doesn't exist
3. You get to take the kiddo to school in the bike trailer
4. You have time to ride 5 extra miles with the little brother enjoying the extra space in the trailer
5. Dishes are done and a double workout is complete and it's only 8am
Sounds like there will be time to once again attempt feeding the man eating geese at the local park!
Please pray for our safety.
1. You actually have time to eat breakfast...eggs and sausage
2. The phrase "hurry up" or "your gonna be let" doesn't exist
3. You get to take the kiddo to school in the bike trailer
4. You have time to ride 5 extra miles with the little brother enjoying the extra space in the trailer
5. Dishes are done and a double workout is complete and it's only 8am
Sounds like there will be time to once again attempt feeding the man eating geese at the local park!
Please pray for our safety.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Have you ever had those moments where it's like you just fall in love all over again? Friday night we were able to have a five hour date. It started off with dinner down town at a pizza place at the Arizona Center which was a pretty cool place in and of itself. Then we were off to "Time Out for Couples." It was awesome, we laughed and cried and laughed some more. Yes, when I say "we" that meant both of us. I think Brandon shed a tear. It was so enjoyable to sit close to one another and be rejuvenated in our sacred covenants we made with each other almost 9.5 years ago. I truly believe with Christ as our focus nothing is impossible for us as long as we work together. Although I'm learning that doesn't mean everything will be easy. :) I felt like that night I gained a greater and deeper love for Brando Commando and appreciate him even more. Looking back to when we got married I thought I loved him but now I realize I didn't even have the slightest idea of what love really was. I am learning that when we see each other at our worst, physically, emotionally, spiritually and have a desire to help each other and lift one another and don't give up that's when unconditional love starts to grow. We didn't have the opportunity to experience these stages of growth in our seven month courtship many years ago.
Does this mean everything is perfect? No, don't get the wrong idea. I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for blessing me with my companion and pray that he will help me continue to develop unconditional love for Brandon so that our marriage might be blessed eternally. I defiantly know it takes a lot of humbling on my part...and I have a long way to go. Brandon, please be patient but know I love you.
Saturday started with a 8am yoga class to benefit Nie. It was taught be her friend and was a really good class. It's held every Saturday morning at 8am in Mesa if anyone would like to go let me know cause I would defiantly go again. From the yoga class I went straight to Carson's T-ball game. Then we came home and actually sat on the back porch for about 30 minutes as we watched the kids play...that was a bit of heaven. The weather was perfect, the kids were happy and we were just able to enjoy the moment. Then it was off to help Brando's sister move in just a few miles away from us. We were able to stay a good chunk of the day and offer service as a family, although Brando did have to slip out for a few hours to do some work. From there we came right home showered ate and headed off the the stake center for a fireside. We were able to take the kids and it worked out good as we both had to be there. I think the kids had a really good time. It was a true "fireside" as we were hanging out by a fire the entire night. What boy doesn't like that!
This morning I taught yoga again and the little Boss woke up extra early. I was in heaven as we laid down in relaxation the last few minutes of the class and he laid his head on my chest. For a brief moment it was like I was taken back two years and it reminded me of when he was a baby and would always lay is head on my chest and fall asleep. Oh the memories, how sweet they are.
Last but defiantly not least...Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all the Veterans. With out your service I'm convinced I wouldn't have the life I have. My most sincere appreciation goes to you and your families as you serve our country honorably. Thank you for giving your life so I can raise my children in a country that is built on the principles of freedom and blessed by the hand of God. May this country always be watched over and may we as citizens not forget what America stands for and who has placed us here and preserved this scared land for our inheritance at this time. May those serving locally and throughout the world be blessed with peace and safety and their families also. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Does this mean everything is perfect? No, don't get the wrong idea. I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for blessing me with my companion and pray that he will help me continue to develop unconditional love for Brandon so that our marriage might be blessed eternally. I defiantly know it takes a lot of humbling on my part...and I have a long way to go. Brandon, please be patient but know I love you.
Saturday started with a 8am yoga class to benefit Nie. It was taught be her friend and was a really good class. It's held every Saturday morning at 8am in Mesa if anyone would like to go let me know cause I would defiantly go again. From the yoga class I went straight to Carson's T-ball game. Then we came home and actually sat on the back porch for about 30 minutes as we watched the kids play...that was a bit of heaven. The weather was perfect, the kids were happy and we were just able to enjoy the moment. Then it was off to help Brando's sister move in just a few miles away from us. We were able to stay a good chunk of the day and offer service as a family, although Brando did have to slip out for a few hours to do some work. From there we came right home showered ate and headed off the the stake center for a fireside. We were able to take the kids and it worked out good as we both had to be there. I think the kids had a really good time. It was a true "fireside" as we were hanging out by a fire the entire night. What boy doesn't like that!
This morning I taught yoga again and the little Boss woke up extra early. I was in heaven as we laid down in relaxation the last few minutes of the class and he laid his head on my chest. For a brief moment it was like I was taken back two years and it reminded me of when he was a baby and would always lay is head on my chest and fall asleep. Oh the memories, how sweet they are.
Last but defiantly not least...Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all the Veterans. With out your service I'm convinced I wouldn't have the life I have. My most sincere appreciation goes to you and your families as you serve our country honorably. Thank you for giving your life so I can raise my children in a country that is built on the principles of freedom and blessed by the hand of God. May this country always be watched over and may we as citizens not forget what America stands for and who has placed us here and preserved this scared land for our inheritance at this time. May those serving locally and throughout the world be blessed with peace and safety and their families also. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
A long and hard fight
Interesting election.
I had a few healthy debates with the spouse. Sometimes we saw eye-to-eye and sometimes we didn't. None the less I'm grateful to live in a country that I can vote and voice my opinion.
Now we will take down on prop 102 signs in the front yard. I'm sure who ever stole our previous one would be more than happy to help take down the TWO new ones that replaced the stolen one. Oh yea, maybe they saw the message on the two new ones let by the spouse: "Smile, your on camera. If you steal this sign I will prosecute you." The message seemed to work, no more signs were taken! Don't you love freedom of speech.
May God bless America.
I had a few healthy debates with the spouse. Sometimes we saw eye-to-eye and sometimes we didn't. None the less I'm grateful to live in a country that I can vote and voice my opinion.
Now we will take down on prop 102 signs in the front yard. I'm sure who ever stole our previous one would be more than happy to help take down the TWO new ones that replaced the stolen one. Oh yea, maybe they saw the message on the two new ones let by the spouse: "Smile, your on camera. If you steal this sign I will prosecute you." The message seemed to work, no more signs were taken! Don't you love freedom of speech.
May God bless America.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Vote!!
Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote.Vote. Vote.
Save the family...save the sacred marriage. Yes on Prop 102 if you live in AZ!
P.S. Did I mention to vote?
Save the family...save the sacred marriage. Yes on Prop 102 if you live in AZ!
P.S. Did I mention to vote?
Monday, November 3, 2008
Today didn't quite turn out as planned, but why not make the most of it, right?
To spare the details this day was supposed to be one of pj's, movies and 409. You see somewhere between the last 5 days a toy, laundry, dish and clutter bomb went off and I have ignored it too long. Last night I went to bed with dinner dishes still on the table because we ate then ran out of the house for a good ol' fashioned game night with friends we don't see very often. We stayed out too late and were too tired to clean up. So today Boston and I were planning on not getting dressed, he had a plethora of movies to choose from and I had a full bottle of 409 ready to be sprayed. Then we woke up...Brandon needed our help. That meant showers and clothes. yuck. The laundry was so over do I even had to put dirty clothes on Boston. I know gross but it was better than going out in public in a diaper. By 9:30 we were off. I decided not to get irritated but to enjoy driving around the valley while singing "I'm Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee" 84 times with my two year old. We even stopped for a lunch date together and it wasn't McDonald's! Tables and chairs were involved. It was quite enjoyable to have a one-on-one conversation with the little guy and he was well behaved. We talked about everything from Thomas the Train to Elmo to counting all the napkins on the table. As much as I long to hold a precious new baby of my own and have three little munchkins to help around the house I basked in the moment with my current "baby". He's was so much fun to hang out with. Thanks Boston for helping me to avoid the 409 bottle and share a yummy toasted Quizno's sand which with you, I had so much fun!
To spare the details this day was supposed to be one of pj's, movies and 409. You see somewhere between the last 5 days a toy, laundry, dish and clutter bomb went off and I have ignored it too long. Last night I went to bed with dinner dishes still on the table because we ate then ran out of the house for a good ol' fashioned game night with friends we don't see very often. We stayed out too late and were too tired to clean up. So today Boston and I were planning on not getting dressed, he had a plethora of movies to choose from and I had a full bottle of 409 ready to be sprayed. Then we woke up...Brandon needed our help. That meant showers and clothes. yuck. The laundry was so over do I even had to put dirty clothes on Boston. I know gross but it was better than going out in public in a diaper. By 9:30 we were off. I decided not to get irritated but to enjoy driving around the valley while singing "I'm Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee" 84 times with my two year old. We even stopped for a lunch date together and it wasn't McDonald's! Tables and chairs were involved. It was quite enjoyable to have a one-on-one conversation with the little guy and he was well behaved. We talked about everything from Thomas the Train to Elmo to counting all the napkins on the table. As much as I long to hold a precious new baby of my own and have three little munchkins to help around the house I basked in the moment with my current "baby". He's was so much fun to hang out with. Thanks Boston for helping me to avoid the 409 bottle and share a yummy toasted Quizno's sand which with you, I had so much fun!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Halloween 2008!
It's a miracle...there are pictures on my blog! I finally got my camera fixed, it's been broke since February. I'm sure excited to have it back right in time for the Holiday's.
We enjoyed our Halloween day...even though I and to physically feed my kids dinner, yes I shoved it down their throat, constantly remind them the candy in the bucket wasn't for them but for the trick-or-treaters, and force them to stop eating the candy and go to bed.
Thanks to "marmie" (aka grandma) for coming out and spending our Halloween with us! Thanks for the candy also...we can never have too much of it!
Carson was Darth Vader...shocker I know. He enjoyed wearing his costume and dressing up while collecting all the candy he could.
Then there was Boston in Thomas the Train. He was in heaven. I'm starting to think he worships Thomas. He has slept with the costume since we got it on Wednesday. He wasn't in the mood to get his picture taken so this is the best I could do. I do have to say he was soooo cute and excited to wear Thomas.
We were able to collect lots of candy from the neighbors then walk down a few houses to a fun Halloween party that the kids really enjoyed! Needless to say we were all very ready for bed.
We enjoyed our Halloween day...even though I and to physically feed my kids dinner, yes I shoved it down their throat, constantly remind them the candy in the bucket wasn't for them but for the trick-or-treaters, and force them to stop eating the candy and go to bed.
Thanks to "marmie" (aka grandma) for coming out and spending our Halloween with us! Thanks for the candy also...we can never have too much of it!Publish Post
Carson was Darth Vader...shocker I know. He enjoyed wearing his costume and dressing up while collecting all the candy he could.
Then there was Boston in Thomas the Train. He was in heaven. I'm starting to think he worships Thomas. He has slept with the costume since we got it on Wednesday. He wasn't in the mood to get his picture taken so this is the best I could do. I do have to say he was soooo cute and excited to wear Thomas.We were able to collect lots of candy from the neighbors then walk down a few houses to a fun Halloween party that the kids really enjoyed! Needless to say we were all very ready for bed.
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