It's a Wednesday night, and I'm at home. I've had only a small handful of free Wednesday nights in the last 2 years (26 Months actually). You know what that means right?
Yep, I got released from my Young Women calling. It's kind of bittersweet. I love, love, love working with those girls, and I love the Young Women program. Part of me thinks that I might need a post-YW support group...
My new position is the primary chorister (I get to do weekly singing time with the 3-11 year-olds). I'm actually really looking forward to it. It will be a new challenge for me, and should be a lot of fun! Truly, I've received that wonderful peace that comes with the confirmation that this is what is right for me right now. I firmly believe that change is good, and I'm looking forward to the new experiences that I can gain from this.
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School is going well. The boys are thankfully adjusting great to the new school, and I'm even getting used to the change too. After hearing that my favorite kindergarten teacher left our old school, I feel much better about going to the new school ; ).
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I got an iphone. I've had it for a whopping 5 hours, and so far...Yeah, still don't have a clue how to use it. Up to this point, the most I've ever paid for a phone is a whopping $9.95. Not kidding. I got a screaming deal on this one (it pays to buy the older model, after the new one comes out-and to have an upgrade credit on your account), but it still caused a small coronary when it came right down to it. I'm an eternal cheapskate. Maybe I'll even figure out how to blog on it.
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On a happier note, in exactly 1 week we're skipping town and heading to Disneyland! The kids can hardly wait, and I'm having a hard time containing my glee. We've waited forever to be able to take them, and it's still kind of crazy that it's finally happening.
Well I think that's about all I've got for now. Until next time...
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October 12, 2011
September 6, 2011
Have you Missed Me?
So yeah....It's been a while. A little over two months-while.
All I can say, is that we were enjoying our Summer.
School starts again tomorrow(I think we must be the last people in the country that still aren't in school), and with it a return to routine, and likely more blog posts (the Grandparents are threatening to riot if I don't put up more pictures).
I'm not going to play catch-up. I'll fill you in on a few highlights, but trying to catch up on here tends to stress me out, so.....Not happening.
Go Ahead. Thank me!
Anyway, for the 1 or 2 of you left who still check our little corner of the internet, this is what has happened this summer.
Now, I'm off to bed, so that I can get up early and get ready before the kiddos are up.
All I can say, is that we were enjoying our Summer.
School starts again tomorrow(I think we must be the last people in the country that still aren't in school), and with it a return to routine, and likely more blog posts (the Grandparents are threatening to riot if I don't put up more pictures).
I'm not going to play catch-up. I'll fill you in on a few highlights, but trying to catch up on here tends to stress me out, so.....Not happening.
Go Ahead. Thank me!
Anyway, for the 1 or 2 of you left who still check our little corner of the internet, this is what has happened this summer.
- The Bugster turned 7. Complete with a trip to Red Robin with his friends and lots of Lego Harry Potter (and lots of other Legos too. I don't know why they even bother making other toys for kids this age.)
- The Husband and I had our 9th wedding anniversary. We celebrated by seeing Harry Potter (a few days early-it was awesome of course) and he bought me flowers. The sad thing is...I had to think for a minute about what we did. Hopefully 10 will prove to be less lackluster than 9.
- The Tano grandparents visited. We loved it.
- Cousin Andy also visited. We loved it. (Trying really hard to get him to move here)
- We completed a big chunk of our summer fun list. Didn't get everything, but then again I wasn't planning to.
- Bug started fall soccer. The husband is coaching. I'm playing team mom. It should be fun! Beef's soccer starts this weekend.
- We've spent lots of time just enjoying being a family. We've played, and relaxed and had adventures, visited with friends and just overall had a great time.
Now, I'm off to bed, so that I can get up early and get ready before the kiddos are up.
June 21, 2011
PSA
Why you never, ever play Wii Bowling without the wrist strap on.
Anyone want to buy my kids a new TV?....Yeah, me neither.
May 19, 2011
Goodbye Old Friend
This is what my husband came home with on Tuesday...
It didn't exactly make my day.
Thankfully, above all else - he is okay. The next good thing is that it wasn't his fault. He was rear-ended by a truck on his way home from work.
He took it in yesterday, and the insurance totaled it. No shock there. It's 14 years old, and wasn't a very high end car to begin with. His parents bought it outright for him right after his mission, and in the 10 years (yes, 10 - he's had that car 6 months longer than he's known me) we've put a whopping $500 into it (minus gas and oil changes). It was a great little car - even if the color was rather unfortunate.
We're getting more than half of what they originally paid for it back from the insurance. We haven't figured out what we are going to do yet (we have a few options) but I will keep you posted when we make a decision. I do know one thing for sure though, we are not a one car family-so we'd better figure something out soon.
It didn't exactly make my day.
Thankfully, above all else - he is okay. The next good thing is that it wasn't his fault. He was rear-ended by a truck on his way home from work.
He took it in yesterday, and the insurance totaled it. No shock there. It's 14 years old, and wasn't a very high end car to begin with. His parents bought it outright for him right after his mission, and in the 10 years (yes, 10 - he's had that car 6 months longer than he's known me) we've put a whopping $500 into it (minus gas and oil changes). It was a great little car - even if the color was rather unfortunate.
We're getting more than half of what they originally paid for it back from the insurance. We haven't figured out what we are going to do yet (we have a few options) but I will keep you posted when we make a decision. I do know one thing for sure though, we are not a one car family-so we'd better figure something out soon.
May 16, 2011
Back With a Bang!
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly you have to jump back into the hustle and bustle of life after a vacation. I got home Friday night, and had half of Saturday to get my house back in order before real life took over again.
Don't get me wrong...I loved the 10 days away, I had plenty of down time and it was fantastic to have a break, but they were exhausting in their own right, and I need more than half a day to recuperate.
After a busy Saturday and Sunday, this morning we signed closing papers on the old house! Finally!!! We can breathe a huge sigh of relief now that gigantic burden has been lifted. Making the decision to sell the house was very difficult but the peace that has come with it has been such a confirmation that we did the right thing, and a huge blessing.
Also, today is #2's 5th birthday! I can't believe my Beefy is already a 5-year-old. It was so weird registering him for Kindergarten a few weeks ago, and realizing that I'm not really a Mom of little kids anymore. There is still the sister - but I have to school-age kids now. When did that happen?...
Anyway, it's good to be home.
Don't get me wrong...I loved the 10 days away, I had plenty of down time and it was fantastic to have a break, but they were exhausting in their own right, and I need more than half a day to recuperate.
After a busy Saturday and Sunday, this morning we signed closing papers on the old house! Finally!!! We can breathe a huge sigh of relief now that gigantic burden has been lifted. Making the decision to sell the house was very difficult but the peace that has come with it has been such a confirmation that we did the right thing, and a huge blessing.
Also, today is #2's 5th birthday! I can't believe my Beefy is already a 5-year-old. It was so weird registering him for Kindergarten a few weeks ago, and realizing that I'm not really a Mom of little kids anymore. There is still the sister - but I have to school-age kids now. When did that happen?...
Anyway, it's good to be home.
April 20, 2011
April? Really?
Okay, so in my world it's not supposed to be the middle of April yet.
But, since my calendar doesn't usually lie to me, I must accept that indeed it is. So here's a quick recap of April so far:
Spring Break trip to the zoo:
Trip to see the tulip fields...:
I love this old church.
And eat some Ice Cream!:
I've also been putting in quality time with my sewing machine, and just enjoying hanging out (when we can). I don't know how we got so busy, but for some reason...we are. Hopefully soon, things will start to slow down.
But, since my calendar doesn't usually lie to me, I must accept that indeed it is. So here's a quick recap of April so far:
Spring Break trip to the zoo:
Trip to see the tulip fields...:
I love this old church.
I've also been putting in quality time with my sewing machine, and just enjoying hanging out (when we can). I don't know how we got so busy, but for some reason...we are. Hopefully soon, things will start to slow down.
March 20, 2011
Sunday Afternoon
We raced to the mailbox this afternoon, and he raced a little too fast. Forehead met cement, poor kid. After some Tylenol he wanted to ice his knee, he fell asleep this way. I wish I could say that this is a first for him (meaning the road-rash), this poor kid seems to trip over his own feet more than anyone I know though.
Her favorite place to read...
Her favorite place to read...
February 13, 2011
Settling in
After a full two weeks here, I can finally say that it's starting to feel like home. Boxes are mostly unpacked, furniture is arranged, and I have plans to get pictures hung and paint colors finalized by the end of this week. All in all-not bad.
This move has been different than any other time we've moved just because it's been such a process. In the past it has been a pack it all up/empty it all out/unpack it all at the new place. Not so much this time around. I moved via the "laundry basket method" (ie: fill up a bunch of baskets, take them over and unpack them, go back and repeat) so it has taken longer. We still have the garage from the old house to move over (tools, camping stuff - you know) and then it will just be cleaning and closing. It feels really good to be almost done. It has been hard, once we were moved out, to get back over to the old house to finish up the last few things. Life, for some reason, just doesn't allow me the extra hours I need to just go get it all done.
I'm liking the new house. There are some things that have driven me crazy (leaky dishwasher, boring tan walls) but there are lots of things I am starting to love too - and I think overall I will be happy here.
The kids are adjusting too. The move put us into the boundaries of a new school (incidentally, a much nicer/better one) but at the Bugster's request we are letting him stay at the old school through the end of the year. The distance is about the same, and there is no bus service so I'd be driving either way-it wasn't worth the fight. I am having a hard time with the drop-off/pick-up routine. I was spoiled with the bus stop right in front of the house before, I hate having to load everyone up twice a day to get him to and from school. Especially when I have to wake the Sister up from her nap.
Anyway, that is what has been going on with us. I will have pictures soon (hopefully) plus some crafty stuff I've been working on. Until then...
Thanks for reading!
This move has been different than any other time we've moved just because it's been such a process. In the past it has been a pack it all up/empty it all out/unpack it all at the new place. Not so much this time around. I moved via the "laundry basket method" (ie: fill up a bunch of baskets, take them over and unpack them, go back and repeat) so it has taken longer. We still have the garage from the old house to move over (tools, camping stuff - you know) and then it will just be cleaning and closing. It feels really good to be almost done. It has been hard, once we were moved out, to get back over to the old house to finish up the last few things. Life, for some reason, just doesn't allow me the extra hours I need to just go get it all done.
I'm liking the new house. There are some things that have driven me crazy (leaky dishwasher, boring tan walls) but there are lots of things I am starting to love too - and I think overall I will be happy here.
The kids are adjusting too. The move put us into the boundaries of a new school (incidentally, a much nicer/better one) but at the Bugster's request we are letting him stay at the old school through the end of the year. The distance is about the same, and there is no bus service so I'd be driving either way-it wasn't worth the fight. I am having a hard time with the drop-off/pick-up routine. I was spoiled with the bus stop right in front of the house before, I hate having to load everyone up twice a day to get him to and from school. Especially when I have to wake the Sister up from her nap.
Anyway, that is what has been going on with us. I will have pictures soon (hopefully) plus some crafty stuff I've been working on. Until then...
Thanks for reading!
January 3, 2011
Our Christmas
The kids are back in school, I send my husband back to work tomorrow, and I can officially get back to normal after my two full weeks of chaotic-routine-smashing-bliss. We had a great Christmas vacation, with lots of time with friends and fun outings, and fun staying at home time too. I kept things really simple and didn't over plan too much, and it went fantastically well.
On the last day of school, I got to go help out in the Buggster's class for their hot chocolate/polar express party. It was really fun to see him in his classroom. I wish I could help out more.
We made a couple of trips to Jump Planet, and a couple of trips to the Children's Museum (so glad I bought that membership). We've got to go out to eat, and go shopping, looked at lights, played video games, watched it snow (and attempted to play in it, but it was too cold) and got to spend time with friends. Santa came, and was especially nice this year, with everyone getting what they wanted - and there was much time spent by all playing with new toys.
And on the house front - We have a buyer! We went under contract around the middle of the month and now are just waiting for bank approval (because we are taking a loss/selling for much less than we bought for - the bank has to approve the sale). This could take some time, but they are committed, so we finally feel comfortable looking for a new place to live. Our main criteria is that it is a house within our ward boundaries. We've looked at a lot, just haven't found the right one yet. Hopefully soon.
I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas too. I love the Joy that this season brings as we celebrate the birth of the Savior and His life. It is such a wonderful thing. One of my goals for the new year is to keep that Joy, and keep my focus on Him more fully throughout the year. I can't wait!
On the last day of school, I got to go help out in the Buggster's class for their hot chocolate/polar express party. It was really fun to see him in his classroom. I wish I could help out more.
We made a couple of trips to Jump Planet, and a couple of trips to the Children's Museum (so glad I bought that membership). We've got to go out to eat, and go shopping, looked at lights, played video games, watched it snow (and attempted to play in it, but it was too cold) and got to spend time with friends. Santa came, and was especially nice this year, with everyone getting what they wanted - and there was much time spent by all playing with new toys.
And on the house front - We have a buyer! We went under contract around the middle of the month and now are just waiting for bank approval (because we are taking a loss/selling for much less than we bought for - the bank has to approve the sale). This could take some time, but they are committed, so we finally feel comfortable looking for a new place to live. Our main criteria is that it is a house within our ward boundaries. We've looked at a lot, just haven't found the right one yet. Hopefully soon.
I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas too. I love the Joy that this season brings as we celebrate the birth of the Savior and His life. It is such a wonderful thing. One of my goals for the new year is to keep that Joy, and keep my focus on Him more fully throughout the year. I can't wait!
October 21, 2010
Quick Update on Our Crazy Life
Well, it's been a few days - so here's what we've been up to.
The Van: After driving (and complaining about it) the rental van for 5 days I ended up in a fender bender with it. Yeah, I know - right (that car sucked). Anyway, I got a replacement van that I've liked a lot more (actually drives good, not scary) and hopefully will have my car back (yay!) today or tomorrow.
Last Weekend: Last weekend after soccer we took the kiddos (and went with some friends) to a corn maze. It was my kids' first time - they loved it. (Hopefully I'll get off my lazy butt and unload my camera so I can put up the cute pictures I got) Speaking of lazy butts...
Me: Still sore. Still seeing chiropractor. Went to the doctor today for some muscle relaxers so I can actually sleep at night. I have good days, and less than good days, otherwise doing pretty good.
This Weekend: Grandma and Grandpa 'Tano are coming to visit (yay!) The boys can hardly contain themselves and it will be really nice to have some visitors to break up the monotony of our normal lives.
Otherwise, we are still just plugging away. School, work, housework-You know, the usual. Bug has parent/teacher conferences next week, I'm a little nervous to see how things have changed between Kindergarten and 1st grade. The house is still on the market, we had a ton of lookers at first and then the showings have kind of dropped off lately, but we are still hopeful for something to happen soon.
Anyway, I'll be back again soon with some new crafty projects and fall pictures. Until next time...
The Van: After driving (and complaining about it) the rental van for 5 days I ended up in a fender bender with it. Yeah, I know - right (that car sucked). Anyway, I got a replacement van that I've liked a lot more (actually drives good, not scary) and hopefully will have my car back (yay!) today or tomorrow.
Last Weekend: Last weekend after soccer we took the kiddos (and went with some friends) to a corn maze. It was my kids' first time - they loved it. (Hopefully I'll get off my lazy butt and unload my camera so I can put up the cute pictures I got) Speaking of lazy butts...
Me: Still sore. Still seeing chiropractor. Went to the doctor today for some muscle relaxers so I can actually sleep at night. I have good days, and less than good days, otherwise doing pretty good.
This Weekend: Grandma and Grandpa 'Tano are coming to visit (yay!) The boys can hardly contain themselves and it will be really nice to have some visitors to break up the monotony of our normal lives.
Otherwise, we are still just plugging away. School, work, housework-You know, the usual. Bug has parent/teacher conferences next week, I'm a little nervous to see how things have changed between Kindergarten and 1st grade. The house is still on the market, we had a ton of lookers at first and then the showings have kind of dropped off lately, but we are still hopeful for something to happen soon.
Anyway, I'll be back again soon with some new crafty projects and fall pictures. Until next time...
October 11, 2010
Today - I Feel Like I've Been Hit by a Truck...
...Because I have.
So really this story starts, as usual, with us running late on Sunday morning. Seriously - we have 1:00 church, and yet we still manage to be rushing out the door each week. Anyway - I had the house mostly ready for a showing that was happening after church, but then the kids ate lunch (ie: made a big mess) and I left it for when we got home.
Well, then of course, I get a voicemail halfway through the meetings, and when I check it - it's someone else who wants to see the house, before we were going to get home. So, I decided I would run home really quick during Sunday School, pick up the big mess, and be back before I was even missed.
Moral of the story: Don't skip church. Just let them see your house messy.
As I was heading back to the church, I was stopped at a stop sign when a kid in an old beater truck tried to come around the corner going too fast. He lost control, didn't turn and crashed into me instead.
I'm okay, the teenagers in the truck are okay, that is what matters.
Thankfully, my neighbor (who is also my friend, and happens to be my insurance agent, and goes to church with me) was headed home to pick up something she had forgotten and saw me shortly after the accident happened. She got me back to the church with my car seats to pick up my family.
Thankfully, I was only really a block from home, and didn't have to drive my crunched car very far.
Thankfully, my chiropractor is also in my bishopric and told me to come in first thing in the morning, and to call him if I needed him sooner.
Thankfully, we have really good friends who had already offered to feed us dinner, and who conveniently had two cars at church.
Thankfully, I have zero fault in this accident, and the other driver's insurance will pay for absolutely everything.
Thankfully, I was alone - no kids in the car (a rarity) and I was in my big car, not my husband's little tin can with wheels.
Thankfully, even in a bad situation, I was being watched out for. And I am safe.
I am pretty sore today. I hit my head on the side window at the impact. I went in this morning for some x rays. My neck is pretty messed up, but otherwise nothing too serious. I feel lucky.
My car...is not so lucky. It looks pretty sad. The collision messed up the whole front end, so the driver's side door only opens a little, and the passengers side door (although there isn't much damage over there) won't open at all. The driver's side quarter panel is smashed, and my bumper and grill cover are hanging on by a thread only. The hood has been totally displaced, and the quarter panel on the passengers side has subsequently found a new place to live. Not at all a happy situation.
The insurance company should be coming out to look at it tomorrow. Meanwhile, I have a rental minivan. They tried to give me a sedan, but I put up a stink (have you ever tried to get three car seats in the back of a sedan? Not very easy). Anyway, it isn't even really a cool van, and it didn't take me very long to remember why I love my SUV. It just drives differently.
It's only been a day and I miss it already.
All in all, I'm glad everything is okay. My car should be fixed soon, and I have something to haul the family around in until then. Even if I do feel like a dork in it. I will be seeing the chiropractor quite a bit for the next little while, but the personal injury insurance covers massage (something my regular health insurance doesn't) so there is a small silver lining in all of these storm clouds.
And just for a touch of sheer irony... Somebody stopped by last minute to see the house today - and yeah, it was totally messy.
So really this story starts, as usual, with us running late on Sunday morning. Seriously - we have 1:00 church, and yet we still manage to be rushing out the door each week. Anyway - I had the house mostly ready for a showing that was happening after church, but then the kids ate lunch (ie: made a big mess) and I left it for when we got home.
Well, then of course, I get a voicemail halfway through the meetings, and when I check it - it's someone else who wants to see the house, before we were going to get home. So, I decided I would run home really quick during Sunday School, pick up the big mess, and be back before I was even missed.
Moral of the story: Don't skip church. Just let them see your house messy.
As I was heading back to the church, I was stopped at a stop sign when a kid in an old beater truck tried to come around the corner going too fast. He lost control, didn't turn and crashed into me instead.
I'm okay, the teenagers in the truck are okay, that is what matters.
Thankfully, my neighbor (who is also my friend, and happens to be my insurance agent, and goes to church with me) was headed home to pick up something she had forgotten and saw me shortly after the accident happened. She got me back to the church with my car seats to pick up my family.
Thankfully, I was only really a block from home, and didn't have to drive my crunched car very far.
Thankfully, my chiropractor is also in my bishopric and told me to come in first thing in the morning, and to call him if I needed him sooner.
Thankfully, we have really good friends who had already offered to feed us dinner, and who conveniently had two cars at church.
Thankfully, I have zero fault in this accident, and the other driver's insurance will pay for absolutely everything.
Thankfully, I was alone - no kids in the car (a rarity) and I was in my big car, not my husband's little tin can with wheels.
Thankfully, even in a bad situation, I was being watched out for. And I am safe.
I am pretty sore today. I hit my head on the side window at the impact. I went in this morning for some x rays. My neck is pretty messed up, but otherwise nothing too serious. I feel lucky.
My car...is not so lucky. It looks pretty sad. The collision messed up the whole front end, so the driver's side door only opens a little, and the passengers side door (although there isn't much damage over there) won't open at all. The driver's side quarter panel is smashed, and my bumper and grill cover are hanging on by a thread only. The hood has been totally displaced, and the quarter panel on the passengers side has subsequently found a new place to live. Not at all a happy situation.
The insurance company should be coming out to look at it tomorrow. Meanwhile, I have a rental minivan. They tried to give me a sedan, but I put up a stink (have you ever tried to get three car seats in the back of a sedan? Not very easy). Anyway, it isn't even really a cool van, and it didn't take me very long to remember why I love my SUV. It just drives differently.
It's only been a day and I miss it already.
All in all, I'm glad everything is okay. My car should be fixed soon, and I have something to haul the family around in until then. Even if I do feel like a dork in it. I will be seeing the chiropractor quite a bit for the next little while, but the personal injury insurance covers massage (something my regular health insurance doesn't) so there is a small silver lining in all of these storm clouds.
And just for a touch of sheer irony... Somebody stopped by last minute to see the house today - and yeah, it was totally messy.
October 5, 2010
The House
This post has been a while in the making, it's been a little bit hard to figure out how to write.
So, I'll use pictures.
This is our house:
Here's the front door:
This is what the front door looked like as of 3 weeks ago:
Here's what our yard looked like as of last Friday:
Yep, our house is for sale.
It wasn't a decision that we came to easily or lightly, but it's one that after much prayer and deliberation, we feel good about.
See, we bought our house in August of 2007. For any of you out there that also bought a home in 2007, that is probably all I need to say. But, I will continue.
So, when we bought, the bank got creative with our loan (more than we had any realization of). Now three years later we are stuck in a toxic mortgage with literally no other way out.
Our payments are skyrocketing to an unreasonable amount. We have lost too much value for a traditional refinance (we've tried, and tried) and the "private investor group" (ie: greedy pigs) that own our loan are "unwilling to offer" a loan restructure. Because the loan is privately owned and not backed by Freddie or Fanny, all of the government help out there is unavailable to us.
To put it frankly, we got hosed.
We've been feeling strongly for a while that we need to be focused on getting out of debt. And this will put us one step closer to being able to do it. No, it's not ideal be we've made our peace with it and that is what matters.
We will be renting for a while (I absolutely don't want another mortgage after being burned so badly with this one). We have a few prospects out there, but if anyone near us knows of any good rentals available - please let me know.
So that is where we're at. It's the reason I haven't posted much lately, and it is why my days are filled with paper work, phone calls, and making sure my house is clean while trying to still be a Mom, wife, and all other titles that I fill at this point in my life. My prayers are for things to move quickly, and for a really good outcome. Any other prayers on our behalf (for a good outcome) would be much appreciated.
Thanks...
So, I'll use pictures.
This is our house:
Here's the front door:
This is what the front door looked like as of 3 weeks ago:
Here's what our yard looked like as of last Friday:
Yep, our house is for sale.It wasn't a decision that we came to easily or lightly, but it's one that after much prayer and deliberation, we feel good about.
See, we bought our house in August of 2007. For any of you out there that also bought a home in 2007, that is probably all I need to say. But, I will continue.
So, when we bought, the bank got creative with our loan (more than we had any realization of). Now three years later we are stuck in a toxic mortgage with literally no other way out.
Our payments are skyrocketing to an unreasonable amount. We have lost too much value for a traditional refinance (we've tried, and tried) and the "private investor group" (ie: greedy pigs) that own our loan are "unwilling to offer" a loan restructure. Because the loan is privately owned and not backed by Freddie or Fanny, all of the government help out there is unavailable to us.
To put it frankly, we got hosed.
We've been feeling strongly for a while that we need to be focused on getting out of debt. And this will put us one step closer to being able to do it. No, it's not ideal be we've made our peace with it and that is what matters.
We will be renting for a while (I absolutely don't want another mortgage after being burned so badly with this one). We have a few prospects out there, but if anyone near us knows of any good rentals available - please let me know.
So that is where we're at. It's the reason I haven't posted much lately, and it is why my days are filled with paper work, phone calls, and making sure my house is clean while trying to still be a Mom, wife, and all other titles that I fill at this point in my life. My prayers are for things to move quickly, and for a really good outcome. Any other prayers on our behalf (for a good outcome) would be much appreciated.
Thanks...
September 22, 2010
Ooops!
Has it really been 18 days since I've posted. Ooops. Sorry! Things have been crazy here. We've been super busy, so rather than try to catch up on everything, I'll fill you in on the highlights and move forward from there.
First day of Preschool- He was nervous on the first day, but has done fantastic since then.
First day of Soccer
First day of Preschool- He was nervous on the first day, but has done fantastic since then.No pictures of the Bugg's first day. He wouldn't let me. But now (2 weeks in) he's doing great. We had tears for the first few days (these early mornings have been a little bit hard on him). He doesn't have any friends from last year in his class, but he has started to make some new ones, and he says he gets to see his friends at recess, so all is good.
First day of SoccerThe boys started Soccer the Saturday after school started (on the 11th), they are both playing this year because there is no way that Beefy would have let us go another year without signing him up. They play in different leagues, because Buggy's league doesn't have a U5 team, so we've had a bit of a problem with overlapping schedules. But, they are having a great time and it's good for them (added bonus).
The Tooth
The ToothTooth #3 finally came out this week. It's been wiggly since before school let out in June and has just been holding on for a couple of weeks now. He showed it to me at breakfast on Monday, but wouldn't let me pull it. We talked about what to do if he lost it at school, and I sent him on his way. Sure enough he came home holding his little tooth case, grinning from ear to ear. he was so happy that he got to loose his tooth at school, and go to the nurses office. It was the first day since school started that he come home with some of his lunch left (apparently loosing a tooth while eating a sandwich tends to cut into your lunch time, and heaven forbid you miss recess).
And finally, just cause she's so silly:
The Smile
And finally, just cause she's so silly:
The SmileThis is the baby's newest trick. Whenever you say "smile", this is the face she makes. Stretched back cheeks and bottom teeth sticking out. It is hilarious - the picture so doesn't do it justice. So I guess you'll just have to come over to see it for yourself.
Anyway, that's a little of what's been going on in our neck of the woods lately. Until next time...
Anyway, that's a little of what's been going on in our neck of the woods lately. Until next time...
August 27, 2010
Blackberries
So this is, literally, just outside my back door.
Aren't we lucky? That entire hillside is completely covered in wild blackberry bushes. They grow like a weed here, they are everywhere. It's fabulous. Free blackberries, and they taste awesome. Can't you tell:
He picked a ton, and ate way more than ended up in the bowl. Gotta love the purple stained fingers.
Aren't we lucky? That entire hillside is completely covered in wild blackberry bushes. They grow like a weed here, they are everywhere. It's fabulous. Free blackberries, and they taste awesome. Can't you tell:
He picked a ton, and ate way more than ended up in the bowl. Gotta love the purple stained fingers.Anyway, Sunday was stake conference for us, and since we are used to 1:00 church, we weren't quite sure what to do with the day when we were home by 12:30. So, we walked outside and picked blackberries with Grandma and Grandpa.
Showing off their purple faces.
The kids had a great time, and we got enough to make (and can-I'm totally getting into this canning thing) a batch of Blackberry syrup. (My kitchen smelled amazing.).
MMMMM. I think we are going to be eating a lot more pancakes. The best part...There are so many berries that I will still be able to do jam, and they will be on 'till almost the end of September. Now, if only we had Raspberries that were the same way.
I love where I live.
Showing off their purple faces.The kids had a great time, and we got enough to make (and can-I'm totally getting into this canning thing) a batch of Blackberry syrup. (My kitchen smelled amazing.).
MMMMM. I think we are going to be eating a lot more pancakes. The best part...There are so many berries that I will still be able to do jam, and they will be on 'till almost the end of September. Now, if only we had Raspberries that were the same way.I love where I live.
Deception Pass
They speak for themselves. Mostly.
Hiking (actually more like a sort of steep nature walk) down to the beach.
Looking up at the bridge, from the beach.
View from the beach.
They're "fishing" (for pokemon)
I finally gave up after 6 attempts at getting a good picture. This is the best we got.
Showing off his fishing pole.
Trying to get a picture from the bridge. Didn't work out so hot. I think we were all a little nervous to be up that high.
This picture could be titled "Mom, trying not to have a coranary". Don't let him fool you though. That bridge is up really, really high. He stood there long enough for the picture, then - he was ready to leave. And we were on the edge - pretty close to solid ground. I don't think I could have bribed him to go to the middle if I tried.
Hiking (actually more like a sort of steep nature walk) down to the beach.
Looking up at the bridge, from the beach.
View from the beach.
They're "fishing" (for pokemon)
I finally gave up after 6 attempts at getting a good picture. This is the best we got.
Showing off his fishing pole.
Trying to get a picture from the bridge. Didn't work out so hot. I think we were all a little nervous to be up that high.
This picture could be titled "Mom, trying not to have a coranary". Don't let him fool you though. That bridge is up really, really high. He stood there long enough for the picture, then - he was ready to leave. And we were on the edge - pretty close to solid ground. I don't think I could have bribed him to go to the middle if I tried.So, I have to say - This place is absolutely stunning - beautiful. The day couldn't have been more perfect either. Not to hot, but sunny. It made the fog (that is, I guess, nearly constant there) stand out even more prominently. Amazing. I am almost ashamed to admit that we have lived here for 4 years, and never been to deception pass.
We came home across Whidby Island, and rode the ferry home. The boys loved it. Once we got back to Mukilteo we stopped at the lighthouse for Grandma (she loves lighthouses) and finished off the day with dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Awesome day.
Riding the Ferry.
From the top of the lighthouse.
We came home across Whidby Island, and rode the ferry home. The boys loved it. Once we got back to Mukilteo we stopped at the lighthouse for Grandma (she loves lighthouses) and finished off the day with dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Awesome day.
Riding the Ferry.
From the top of the lighthouse.
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