WOW how time flies. Lately I feel like I need a remote that stops time so I can get all the stuff done that I need to and then life can resume as normal. Anyone got one of those or some extra arms. What was that movie where that guy kept cloning himself and each version was wackier than the other. Even that sounds good right about now. My friends quote movies left and right they probably know which movie I talking about. ANYWHO...
May was a busy month for me: Retreat the first weekend, Home the second weekend, Sea Camp the third weekend, Camping the fourth weekend, Home this last weekend.
Camping was awesome last weekend. We were up in Pine Valley Utah and it was the worst weather ever. It snowed, it hailed, it rained, and it was sunny. We froze! Four families attended this Miserable Memorial Day Weekend camping trip. Two of us slept in campers and two of us slept in tents on the very wet, very cold ground. I am so proud of my friends and their families for sticking it out in the uncomfortable conditions. We had been planning this trip for a few months and it was touch and go there for awhile. I took some positive pills or something last week because I kept saying, it's gonna be great, don't worry about the weather, dress warm, we can stick it out. God knows we have been planning this...
Full of more blessings than we can keep track of.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
8th year of marriage
is starting today May 20, 2008. I love you Mo~ Thank you for my beautiful life.
So many blessings have been bestowed upon us over the years.
We made it over the 7 year itch...
We have a rich man's family. One son and one daughter, 2 years apart just like I wanted.
We have two homes and a great renter.
We are successful teachers.
We drive across the country with our kids and plan to do it again. and again and again.
We are pursing new adventures in our careers.
We dedicated those precious gifts from the Lord.
We are still involved with our church and praying more as a couple & family.
We continue to take pleasure in traveling to Utah, Cali and anywhere else kids are allowed.
We are still indulging on wants and in debt because of it.
We touched both oceans last summer and would like to make that a tradition.
We enjoy hanging out with each other while in front of the TV, in the backyard, while shopping at REI, biking, hiking, camping, cooking, and of course disciplining.
We can still laugh and cry with each other probably even more now.
We are still madly in LOVE.
Happy Anniversary Mo Mo~ Forever Yours~JoL
So many blessings have been bestowed upon us over the years.
We made it over the 7 year itch...
We have a rich man's family. One son and one daughter, 2 years apart just like I wanted.
We have two homes and a great renter.
We are successful teachers.
We drive across the country with our kids and plan to do it again. and again and again.
We are pursing new adventures in our careers.
We dedicated those precious gifts from the Lord.
We are still involved with our church and praying more as a couple & family.
We continue to take pleasure in traveling to Utah, Cali and anywhere else kids are allowed.
We are still indulging on wants and in debt because of it.
We touched both oceans last summer and would like to make that a tradition.
We enjoy hanging out with each other while in front of the TV, in the backyard, while shopping at REI, biking, hiking, camping, cooking, and of course disciplining.
We can still laugh and cry with each other probably even more now.
We are still madly in LOVE.
Happy Anniversary Mo Mo~ Forever Yours~JoL
Monday, May 19, 2008
Sea Camp Weekend
This past weekend I flew with 45 5th graders and 4 chaperons to Sea Camp http://www.seacamp.com/ in San Diego. I took a personal day on Friday, so I could hang out with my kiddos and get ready for my weekend away. It was a wonderful morning. I was up at 7 am, threw in a load of laundry, filled the kids blow up swimming pool and we played outside for a couple hours before it became too hot. Then we headed to Target to get a few things. We headed home for lunch, took the kids to the sitter and hitched a ride to the airport to meet the rest of the crew.
Friday we were delayed at the airport so we had to hang around for a few hours more than we wanted. While waiting for our plane we ran into TONY HAWK!! The 5th graders were extremely star crazed. Our drama teacher convinced him take a picture with the group and then the kids would leave him alone. He was flying on our flight to San Diego and went to hide after that. Finally the plane arrived and we were off to sunny California!
The Sea Camp vans were ready and waiting for us when we arrived in Cali. We helped the kids with their luggage and then sent them on their way to camp. We had to figure out where one student’s bags were but then we were off to get our rental car and check in our hotel! DOLLAR rental car SUCKS, we waited over an hour to get our car. At last we arrived at the hotel, but it was now 9 pm and I was starving. We checked in, freshened up and then went to Old Town for a yummy Mexican dinner and margarita. We were all so tired we went back to the hotel and crashed.
Saturday was a fantastic day of relaxing. We went to breakfast at a really yummy restaurant that we always go to and then walked around Sea Port Village. http://www.seaportvillage.com/ It was beautiful weather and perfect for strolling the shops. It was only noon so we drove over to our favorite nail salon to get manicures and pedicures. I was looking forward to this part the most. I needed a pedicure badly. We had a few hours to kill before checking on the kids at the camp so we went back to the hotel pool for some happy hour drinks and appetizers. A very nice young man and his pretty pregnant wife bought our drinks and shrimp plates. His mom was a teacher and said we work too hard for too little pay! AMEN! Our time by the pool went rather fast. We rushed up to the hotel room, freshened up and headed off to see the kids at camp. They were all very excited about the fish eyes and heart they had tasted. It’s so fun to see them in a different environment than school. The teachers were off to Anthony’s Fish Grotto http://www.gofishanthonys.com/grotto.html for some yummy seafood. I love their crab cakes. We were able to grab an early dinner so we could see a movie. We drove back to the hotel and walked over to the movie theater next door. We decided to see What Happens in Vegas with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher.
http://movies.aol.com/movie/what-happens-in-vegas/30164/video/trailer-no-2/2092322
It was seriously so funny. We couldn’t stop laughing the whole movie. Since we ate an early dinner we were ready for dessert after the show. We spoiled ourselves once again and indulged ourselves with scrumptious slices of cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory. It was now midnight and time for us lame teachers to crash. I wrote out a few cards and then drifted off to sleep in the biggest, most comfortable bed ever. I slept so soundly from 1 am until 7 am that I don’t even remember dreaming! No little ones crying out for me in the middle of the night was a plus too. It was HEAVEN!
Sunday Morning came too fast. We woke, got ready, checked out, got our daily dose of Starbucks and head to LaJolla Shores to enjoy some beach time! The kids were getting ready to go boogie boarding and it was so funny watching them get their wet suits on. I loved standing on the cold sandy beach, sun kissin my skin, kids screaming with joy around me and the ocean waves crashing. It too was HEAVEN! The 5th graders were finished and going to indulge in lunch and the aquarium so we were off to shop some more. For the past 4 years I have found some good deals at Gap & Banana Republic so I was very eager to shop. Yep, I did find a great dress and cute tank tops at the Gap. Banana had a really cute dress too, but I am saving for a camera so I walked out of the store knowing my limits! Lunch time and then hurry to the airport to receive the kids from those Sea Camp vans. Fun in the sun was done.
At the airport we were delayed again! I read my book and chatted it up with another fellow traveler. The 5th graders were becoming very restless. We convinced Southwest airlines to provide some snacks for the kids since it was their fault we were starving. Flight was good and all of the parents were there waiting for their kidlets in Vegas. I made it home before my family. who were driving back from Pine Valley, Utah. It was so great to see them and love on my babies. Get aways are great, but I sure missed my adorable family!
Friday we were delayed at the airport so we had to hang around for a few hours more than we wanted. While waiting for our plane we ran into TONY HAWK!! The 5th graders were extremely star crazed. Our drama teacher convinced him take a picture with the group and then the kids would leave him alone. He was flying on our flight to San Diego and went to hide after that. Finally the plane arrived and we were off to sunny California!
The Sea Camp vans were ready and waiting for us when we arrived in Cali. We helped the kids with their luggage and then sent them on their way to camp. We had to figure out where one student’s bags were but then we were off to get our rental car and check in our hotel! DOLLAR rental car SUCKS, we waited over an hour to get our car. At last we arrived at the hotel, but it was now 9 pm and I was starving. We checked in, freshened up and then went to Old Town for a yummy Mexican dinner and margarita. We were all so tired we went back to the hotel and crashed.
Saturday was a fantastic day of relaxing. We went to breakfast at a really yummy restaurant that we always go to and then walked around Sea Port Village. http://www.seaportvillage.com/ It was beautiful weather and perfect for strolling the shops. It was only noon so we drove over to our favorite nail salon to get manicures and pedicures. I was looking forward to this part the most. I needed a pedicure badly. We had a few hours to kill before checking on the kids at the camp so we went back to the hotel pool for some happy hour drinks and appetizers. A very nice young man and his pretty pregnant wife bought our drinks and shrimp plates. His mom was a teacher and said we work too hard for too little pay! AMEN! Our time by the pool went rather fast. We rushed up to the hotel room, freshened up and headed off to see the kids at camp. They were all very excited about the fish eyes and heart they had tasted. It’s so fun to see them in a different environment than school. The teachers were off to Anthony’s Fish Grotto http://www.gofishanthonys.com/grotto.html for some yummy seafood. I love their crab cakes. We were able to grab an early dinner so we could see a movie. We drove back to the hotel and walked over to the movie theater next door. We decided to see What Happens in Vegas with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher.
http://movies.aol.com/movie/what-happens-in-vegas/30164/video/trailer-no-2/2092322
It was seriously so funny. We couldn’t stop laughing the whole movie. Since we ate an early dinner we were ready for dessert after the show. We spoiled ourselves once again and indulged ourselves with scrumptious slices of cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory. It was now midnight and time for us lame teachers to crash. I wrote out a few cards and then drifted off to sleep in the biggest, most comfortable bed ever. I slept so soundly from 1 am until 7 am that I don’t even remember dreaming! No little ones crying out for me in the middle of the night was a plus too. It was HEAVEN!
Sunday Morning came too fast. We woke, got ready, checked out, got our daily dose of Starbucks and head to LaJolla Shores to enjoy some beach time! The kids were getting ready to go boogie boarding and it was so funny watching them get their wet suits on. I loved standing on the cold sandy beach, sun kissin my skin, kids screaming with joy around me and the ocean waves crashing. It too was HEAVEN! The 5th graders were finished and going to indulge in lunch and the aquarium so we were off to shop some more. For the past 4 years I have found some good deals at Gap & Banana Republic so I was very eager to shop. Yep, I did find a great dress and cute tank tops at the Gap. Banana had a really cute dress too, but I am saving for a camera so I walked out of the store knowing my limits! Lunch time and then hurry to the airport to receive the kids from those Sea Camp vans. Fun in the sun was done.
At the airport we were delayed again! I read my book and chatted it up with another fellow traveler. The 5th graders were becoming very restless. We convinced Southwest airlines to provide some snacks for the kids since it was their fault we were starving. Flight was good and all of the parents were there waiting for their kidlets in Vegas. I made it home before my family. who were driving back from Pine Valley, Utah. It was so great to see them and love on my babies. Get aways are great, but I sure missed my adorable family!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of the great mom's out there. I have the best mom in the world, but she is very far away from me. I miss her very much. Thank goodness I can share my friends mamas. My friend Wendie has a fantastic mother named Dorothy that is like a mom to me. The three of us drove to our churches retreat last weekend. It was so nice to be spoiled by her. Grammy who watches my kiddos during the week is my friend Kristi's mom and is also like a wonderful mom. Lastly is Mama Kris, my friend Shontell's mom. She is awesome. I have spent several holidays with her and her kids, Shontell, Kristopher, George and Shane. She is so awesome to our family. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful step moms on the west coast! Thank you so much ladies for all of your love.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
reece~isms
Reece was full of funny things to say today.
He was scrubbing the tub with the bottom of his boat saying that his scrub a dub a thub was the best cleaning thing ever. I asked him how much it cost, he said three thousand thirty dollars. I said I better get me one of those, that's a good deal. He said, yep and it cleans really well.
I told him he could only watch a little bit of his TMNT video and then got distracted doing the dishes. He came running out of the room and said Ha Ha Mama I tricked you and watched the whole show.
He was eating dinner and told me his broccoli looked like the trees from Horton.
Reece was throwing up Monday night and part of Tuesday, so it was nice that he was back to his old silly self again today.
Oh yeah, Mo buzzed his head and then did the same to my son. I'll take pics this weekend and post them. The only one who hasn't got a new summer do is Rainey Roo. I won't be touching her hair for a long while.
He was scrubbing the tub with the bottom of his boat saying that his scrub a dub a thub was the best cleaning thing ever. I asked him how much it cost, he said three thousand thirty dollars. I said I better get me one of those, that's a good deal. He said, yep and it cleans really well.
I told him he could only watch a little bit of his TMNT video and then got distracted doing the dishes. He came running out of the room and said Ha Ha Mama I tricked you and watched the whole show.
He was eating dinner and told me his broccoli looked like the trees from Horton.
Reece was throwing up Monday night and part of Tuesday, so it was nice that he was back to his old silly self again today.
Oh yeah, Mo buzzed his head and then did the same to my son. I'll take pics this weekend and post them. The only one who hasn't got a new summer do is Rainey Roo. I won't be touching her hair for a long while.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Soccer
Reece had his last Saturday morning soccer class. I wonder how much he really liked it because he likes to come down from the field and get drinks as often as he can. He would roll down this little hill and sit by me instead of play. Mo came to check in on him after a taking a break from a landscaping job. That’s all it took Reece stayed on that field the rest of the session. He pushes me to the limits and tries to get away with murder. All in all, he did great for his first six week session of organized sports. Next session, he will try a tumbling class maybe he will like that one a little bit more.
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