We just got back from a super quick trip to Utah. We left Friday morning and came back Saturday night. I had a meeting with United Way on Friday to train them on their new website and then Bob and I went to a party at Jeff and Shima's house that night. Saturday we went to BYU and went bowling and ate at the food court. Then we went to a BYU basketball game with Casey and Kami. And then I went and met Wendy for ice cream. Then we left for home. The drives were pretty miserable, but we don't have any more trips with the kids planned for a while.
School is out and we can hang out together and do lots of Christmas things with the kids! We are going to finish making our Christmas treats tomorrow and then deliver them. This year we're doing 3 kinds of fudge and 2 truffles. I tried two batches of toffee and they were both horrible. I don't know what I did. I used to be able to make it just fine. So I've sworn off toffee. It's probably good though because I love it and I eat it too much.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
December 11, 2011
Soccer is over and basketball has started. We had another sports filled day yesterday. The boys both had a great soccer season. And Danny's first basketball game yesterday was great. He scored 2 baskets. It was pretty fun to watch.
I think I'm pretty much done with all my christmas shopping. I'm so glad because it is a lot of work to figure out what everyone wants and then try to spend about the same and in budget on everyone and make sure everyone gets about the same number of things under the tree. I went pretty over budget this year. I started out over budget because I decided I was going to use some of the extra website money I made last month to get Bob an Ipad. I'm so excited about it. He would never ask for something like that and he won't really like that I spent that much on it, but he'll love it. And I hope that the kids get things they'll love and will feel fairly equal.
This year the kids drew names for who they would get presents for again. But this year we decided they'd make presents for each other instead of buying them. So I took the kids all out of school one afternoon each to buy materials and make their gifts. It's been awesome. The kids are so excited and they're all making great things.
We got some names from an eagle scout project angeltree and had the kids pick out gifts for those kids. And Bob's work is sponsoring several homeless teenagers. So we're going to target tomorrow and having the kids each buy at least one thing with their own money for the teenagers.
I think I'm pretty much done with all my christmas shopping. I'm so glad because it is a lot of work to figure out what everyone wants and then try to spend about the same and in budget on everyone and make sure everyone gets about the same number of things under the tree. I went pretty over budget this year. I started out over budget because I decided I was going to use some of the extra website money I made last month to get Bob an Ipad. I'm so excited about it. He would never ask for something like that and he won't really like that I spent that much on it, but he'll love it. And I hope that the kids get things they'll love and will feel fairly equal.
This year the kids drew names for who they would get presents for again. But this year we decided they'd make presents for each other instead of buying them. So I took the kids all out of school one afternoon each to buy materials and make their gifts. It's been awesome. The kids are so excited and they're all making great things.
We got some names from an eagle scout project angeltree and had the kids pick out gifts for those kids. And Bob's work is sponsoring several homeless teenagers. So we're going to target tomorrow and having the kids each buy at least one thing with their own money for the teenagers.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December 4, 2011
Our Thanksgiving was perfect. We left Tuesday after school. I realized I don't like driving with the kids in the dark and it was dark for most of our drive. I have to do so much entertaining when the kids can't see anything. Wednesday my mom and I went shopping and she bought me several things for my birthday. Then that night Kristal, mom and I went to see the new twilight movie. Bob was so nice to babysit so much that day. Thursday we had a great meal and went to a new park after we ate. The weather was perfect all weekend. A little foggy in the morning, but it warmed up every afternoon. Friday I took Danny and Bob shoe shopping because they both needed some. We played games and had fun. We left Sunday after sacrament meeting.
Danny has started basketball. He's in the NJB league. He's on a team with CJ and Ethan Whittle. It's so great to be able to carpool. And we found a basketball hoop on craigslist so Danny is all into basketball. Even though there is still one more soccer game. Both Aaron and Danny have had great soccer seasons. Then we'll sign Aaron up for Basketball through North Las Vegas and that will start in January.
Danny has started basketball. He's in the NJB league. He's on a team with CJ and Ethan Whittle. It's so great to be able to carpool. And we found a basketball hoop on craigslist so Danny is all into basketball. Even though there is still one more soccer game. Both Aaron and Danny have had great soccer seasons. Then we'll sign Aaron up for Basketball through North Las Vegas and that will start in January.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
October 20, 2011
I've been potty training Seth this week and it went pretty well. He's wearing underwear most of the time and has accidents about once a day; not the best record, but pretty good. But so far none of those accidents have been on the carpet or the couch. I've only used little bribes like fruit snacks or chocolate chips. But this week we're going to try bigger bribes at the toy store to see if we can get him a little more committed.
Now that my big website deadline has past I'm working on my house more again. I'm finishing the playroom wall and Bob and I are working on refinishing the coffee table and buffet for the front room. I'd like that room to look a little more finished for when my family comes for Christmas.
Ruby and Danny are sick today so we're home from church again. We're really praying that it'll pass by Tuesday when we plan to go to Visalia for Thanksgiving.
I've been reading the conference Ensign lately. Two of my favorite talks are "A Time to Prepare" by Ian S. Ardern and "The Power of Scripture" by Richard G. Scott. I feel like I just don't ever have enough time to do everything I need and want to. I'm always behind on sleep and have headaches because of it. So the talk by Ardern was so good because he listed what our priorities should be: The Lord, family, work, wholesome recreational activities. That was a good reminder. And I liked when he said "I invite us to identify the time-wasting distractions in our lives that may need to be figuratively ground into dust." And since time is so tight for me right now I find myself neglecting my scripture study as I try to get more things done, even though I know that's not how my priorities should be. So Scott's talk about his love of the scriptures was wonderful.
Now that my big website deadline has past I'm working on my house more again. I'm finishing the playroom wall and Bob and I are working on refinishing the coffee table and buffet for the front room. I'd like that room to look a little more finished for when my family comes for Christmas.
Ruby and Danny are sick today so we're home from church again. We're really praying that it'll pass by Tuesday when we plan to go to Visalia for Thanksgiving.
I've been reading the conference Ensign lately. Two of my favorite talks are "A Time to Prepare" by Ian S. Ardern and "The Power of Scripture" by Richard G. Scott. I feel like I just don't ever have enough time to do everything I need and want to. I'm always behind on sleep and have headaches because of it. So the talk by Ardern was so good because he listed what our priorities should be: The Lord, family, work, wholesome recreational activities. That was a good reminder. And I liked when he said "I invite us to identify the time-wasting distractions in our lives that may need to be figuratively ground into dust." And since time is so tight for me right now I find myself neglecting my scripture study as I try to get more things done, even though I know that's not how my priorities should be. So Scott's talk about his love of the scriptures was wonderful.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
November 13, 2011
Ruby is one year old! We had a party for her of Friday. We had red velvet cake and red balloons and streamers and we had the Deans over. She got some little people sets that she is loving. She's such a great little girl. She's walking like a pro and she has such a happy personality. But she is also getting some strong opinions and she doesn't let anyone push her around. I'm so thankful for her in our family!
We signed Danny up for basketball. He's going to be on the same team with CJ and Ethan Whittle. It'll be nice to have a carpool for practices. It'll overlap with soccer for a month, so it'll be a little busy for a while. But then Aaron isn't doing a sport (just maybe a basketball class in January) and Rachel's tennis takes December and January off (she just got moved up a level in tennis!). And piano takes December off. I'm looking forward to the break.
We signed Danny up for basketball. He's going to be on the same team with CJ and Ethan Whittle. It'll be nice to have a carpool for practices. It'll overlap with soccer for a month, so it'll be a little busy for a while. But then Aaron isn't doing a sport (just maybe a basketball class in January) and Rachel's tennis takes December and January off (she just got moved up a level in tennis!). And piano takes December off. I'm looking forward to the break.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
November 6, 2011
We went to the Stanleys for a potluck and then trick-or-treating again this year. But this time Ruby threw up after dinner so she and I went home and Bob went trick-or-treating with the group. The kids all had a great time. And we were glad it was Ruby who got sick that night because any of the other kids would have been so sad to miss trick-or-treating. The three youngest have all gotten the stomach bug this week. I hope we're almost over it, but we're still seeing the effects.
I'm just about done with my big website conversion. I was supposed to switch it over yesterday, but I ran into a little snag. So I should be able to finish it up tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to having time to do other things.
This weekend was stake conference. I love going to the adult session. I always learn so much. This time Elder Roberts, I think he's an area authority, told a story about a man who whittles figures at scout camp and has a big impact on all the boys he interacts with. The man said "I can't do much, but I can do this" and has been whittling and impacting boys for years. Elder Roberts challenged us to listen to the spirit to know why he told that story. I loved it. I so want to serve and help in the Kingdom, and I know being a mom is so important, but I really feel like I don't do much more sometimes. So this story really touched me because if there is some little thing I can do that will help I want to do it. So as I was praying and reading after conference I was thinking about this and I felt prompted that the little thing I can do is to pray for others. I can look for needs and keep others in my prayers. I can totally do that! And I know that will have an impact on others' lives. So I'm excited to look for opportunities and needs and listen for promptings for who can use my prayers.
I'm just about done with my big website conversion. I was supposed to switch it over yesterday, but I ran into a little snag. So I should be able to finish it up tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to having time to do other things.
This weekend was stake conference. I love going to the adult session. I always learn so much. This time Elder Roberts, I think he's an area authority, told a story about a man who whittles figures at scout camp and has a big impact on all the boys he interacts with. The man said "I can't do much, but I can do this" and has been whittling and impacting boys for years. Elder Roberts challenged us to listen to the spirit to know why he told that story. I loved it. I so want to serve and help in the Kingdom, and I know being a mom is so important, but I really feel like I don't do much more sometimes. So this story really touched me because if there is some little thing I can do that will help I want to do it. So as I was praying and reading after conference I was thinking about this and I felt prompted that the little thing I can do is to pray for others. I can look for needs and keep others in my prayers. I can totally do that! And I know that will have an impact on others' lives. So I'm excited to look for opportunities and needs and listen for promptings for who can use my prayers.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
October 30, 2011
My websites continue to take up too much time. I work 2-4 hours a day and on Wednesday I even had Bob stay home from work so I could 10 hours that day. My goal is to go live with the site next weekend so this week will be very full of websites too. And then I wish it would go back to how it used to be, but I'm sure I still will have lots of less critical things to get done; so hopefully I can find a good balance between family time and making progress on the websites. I'm so thankful I don't have to work all the time. It must be so hard to have to work all day and then come home and do all the mom stuff. I procrastinated too much over the last several months to make that last little while really busy, but there should be an end to it sometime soon. And I'll just be more careful with my sites to not let it get so bad in the future. But at least I do like working on the websites.
The kids had Thursday and Friday off school for a teach work day and for Nevada day. Thursday we rode bikes to the park and met the Deans and then the kids played together all afternoon. And Friday we went to "The Farm". The kids fed the animals and rode the little train and went in the hay maze. It was a fun afternoon. The Deans met us there and then the kids played together all afternoon.
Saturday was full of sports. Aaron and Danny both scored goals in their soccer games and Rachel did great at her tennis lesson. Bob and I went out to eat on a nice date that night.
The kids got to wear their halloween costumes a few times this week. Monday the Deans had a fun Halloween party. Wednesday was their Halloween parade at school and Thursday was the ward Trunk or treat. This year Danny is s a lego guy, Rachel is Medusa, Aaron was Darth Vader twice and a lion once, Seth was an elephant and then a baseball player and Ruby was a frog.
The kids had Thursday and Friday off school for a teach work day and for Nevada day. Thursday we rode bikes to the park and met the Deans and then the kids played together all afternoon. And Friday we went to "The Farm". The kids fed the animals and rode the little train and went in the hay maze. It was a fun afternoon. The Deans met us there and then the kids played together all afternoon.
Saturday was full of sports. Aaron and Danny both scored goals in their soccer games and Rachel did great at her tennis lesson. Bob and I went out to eat on a nice date that night.
The kids got to wear their halloween costumes a few times this week. Monday the Deans had a fun Halloween party. Wednesday was their Halloween parade at school and Thursday was the ward Trunk or treat. This year Danny is s a lego guy, Rachel is Medusa, Aaron was Darth Vader twice and a lion once, Seth was an elephant and then a baseball player and Ruby was a frog.
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