Tuesday, December 15
Monday, September 3
Enjoy the 18 months of silence?
Wow! Cannot believe it has been 18 months since updating our family's blog. So much has happened in this past year & a half.
The big one, I began working outside the home again....after 8.5 years off at home raising our babies. I am the Life Enrichment Director (fancy way of saying Activities Gal) at a fabulous Assisted Living Community which is only 16 miles from our mountain home. Absolutely love my senior citizens!!! My kids know them all, as well. A big huge extension of our family really. The downfall....things at home have deteriorated by my not being there managing it. This could go on & on, so I will just say I have really put my foot down forcing myself to leave all my work at work at the end of the day. Whatever goes undone, unfinished, will have to wait till the next day. I am working very hard on working no more than 40 hours per week. This will help our family very much!
Next BIG one, our oldest son Payton James has enlisted in the Army! We are so proud of our boy. I know - I know .... he is 19 but he will always be my boy! I was hoping & praying he would choose a "safe/safer" job in the Army....vs heavy artillery which is what the recruiters & MP's were recommending, since he wants to become a Detective specializing in forensics, in the civilian world. BUT our smart smart son chose Human Resource Specialist!!! He ships out November 14th and I have never been away from him for more than 1 week. It is going to be very hard. He will go thru his basic training in South Carolina. Hoping he gets to come home for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.
In other news, we discovered in April 2011 that Alan had a 14 year old son we were not aware of. This blessing of a boy came to be a couple years before Alan & I married. I never dreamed I would someday be a stepmom, so very poorly prepared but trying as hard as heck. More on this later. But I will say Alan & I love all 5 of our children very much & equally!
Ok, so the super fabulous newest of new news....
We did it! - - - - We went for it! - - - God provided us with the most wonderful opportunity!!! We have been dreaming of having a farm for years!!!! I would say it was probably 3 or 4 years ago that we agreed we would like to relocate to Estacada, both Alan & I's hometown. We wanted our kids to experience the farm life he & I did as kids. We also were in favor of the switch to Estacada School district. We LOVE Welches School & the beautiful community BUT NOT Sandy High School. Anyways, we are doing all we can to get moved & get our Welches home "Market Ready". We have family members willing to live here/ house sit until we do sell our home but in the mean time our family is ecstatically moving one truck load at a time to our new 40 ACRE FARM in ESTACADA!!!! It is a dream come true for us! Our goal is to become as self sufficient as possible & good stewards of the land & blessings God provides.
Will post photos soon. Lots of packing, cleaning, sorting going on...yay!
The big one, I began working outside the home again....after 8.5 years off at home raising our babies. I am the Life Enrichment Director (fancy way of saying Activities Gal) at a fabulous Assisted Living Community which is only 16 miles from our mountain home. Absolutely love my senior citizens!!! My kids know them all, as well. A big huge extension of our family really. The downfall....things at home have deteriorated by my not being there managing it. This could go on & on, so I will just say I have really put my foot down forcing myself to leave all my work at work at the end of the day. Whatever goes undone, unfinished, will have to wait till the next day. I am working very hard on working no more than 40 hours per week. This will help our family very much!
Next BIG one, our oldest son Payton James has enlisted in the Army! We are so proud of our boy. I know - I know .... he is 19 but he will always be my boy! I was hoping & praying he would choose a "safe/safer" job in the Army....vs heavy artillery which is what the recruiters & MP's were recommending, since he wants to become a Detective specializing in forensics, in the civilian world. BUT our smart smart son chose Human Resource Specialist!!! He ships out November 14th and I have never been away from him for more than 1 week. It is going to be very hard. He will go thru his basic training in South Carolina. Hoping he gets to come home for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.
In other news, we discovered in April 2011 that Alan had a 14 year old son we were not aware of. This blessing of a boy came to be a couple years before Alan & I married. I never dreamed I would someday be a stepmom, so very poorly prepared but trying as hard as heck. More on this later. But I will say Alan & I love all 5 of our children very much & equally!
Ok, so the super fabulous newest of new news....
We did it! - - - - We went for it! - - - God provided us with the most wonderful opportunity!!! We have been dreaming of having a farm for years!!!! I would say it was probably 3 or 4 years ago that we agreed we would like to relocate to Estacada, both Alan & I's hometown. We wanted our kids to experience the farm life he & I did as kids. We also were in favor of the switch to Estacada School district. We LOVE Welches School & the beautiful community BUT NOT Sandy High School. Anyways, we are doing all we can to get moved & get our Welches home "Market Ready". We have family members willing to live here/ house sit until we do sell our home but in the mean time our family is ecstatically moving one truck load at a time to our new 40 ACRE FARM in ESTACADA!!!! It is a dream come true for us! Our goal is to become as self sufficient as possible & good stewards of the land & blessings God provides.
Will post photos soon. Lots of packing, cleaning, sorting going on...yay!
Thursday, February 17
Long Time...No Post
Have not had time to post anything on here for a really long time.
For those I dont regularly see, talk to on the phone, or aren't on facebook...I got a job on January 13th. I am the Life Enrichment Director at a nearby Assisted Living Community. I really love my job, because the senior residents I get to work with are all so amazing, adorable, full of rich stories & advice. I am very grateful for my job HOWEVER the adjustment from being a FT Stay At Home Mama to a FT working outside the home mama has been a bit daunting. Everyone keeps reassuring me I will get into the swing of things, get a rhythm etc., but it has been a month and I just miss my kids so much. When I do get home from work, its busy with helping kids with homework, making dinner, and the unending chores. My house is a bit of a disaster right now. Hoping this weekend will afford me much time for cleaning, playing, and resting.
In the news...
Darla & papa enjoyed their 6th annual Daddy Daughter Dance this past weekend. They had a wonderful time OF COURSE.
Payton is doing well academically and has early release now. Been ordering lots of senior year / graduation items lately.
Elijah has been loving basketball....we just dont love having to drive him to Boring & Gresham for practice/games. Our silly local basketball club doesnt start up here until 3rd grade....thus we commute so he can pursue his #1 passion: BASKETBALL! He is very talented and once again is playing up - on a team of older boys. He is a point guard & hustles butt. So cute to watch.
Nolan is liking kindergarden so so. To be honest, and I hate to say it, but his teacher is boring in his opinion. For a kindy that can make a huge difference. He is looking forward to any time he doesnt have to go to schoo. He is constantly asking to go to work with me. So far, he has gone with me once & was a good little helper.
That's pretty much it - besides the fact that the snow has returned. Was kindof shifting gears into Spring mode but then suprise, snow! Its pretty & the roads arent bad - so Im enjoying it. Love to you all!
For those I dont regularly see, talk to on the phone, or aren't on facebook...I got a job on January 13th. I am the Life Enrichment Director at a nearby Assisted Living Community. I really love my job, because the senior residents I get to work with are all so amazing, adorable, full of rich stories & advice. I am very grateful for my job HOWEVER the adjustment from being a FT Stay At Home Mama to a FT working outside the home mama has been a bit daunting. Everyone keeps reassuring me I will get into the swing of things, get a rhythm etc., but it has been a month and I just miss my kids so much. When I do get home from work, its busy with helping kids with homework, making dinner, and the unending chores. My house is a bit of a disaster right now. Hoping this weekend will afford me much time for cleaning, playing, and resting.
In the news...
Darla & papa enjoyed their 6th annual Daddy Daughter Dance this past weekend. They had a wonderful time OF COURSE.
Payton is doing well academically and has early release now. Been ordering lots of senior year / graduation items lately.
Elijah has been loving basketball....we just dont love having to drive him to Boring & Gresham for practice/games. Our silly local basketball club doesnt start up here until 3rd grade....thus we commute so he can pursue his #1 passion: BASKETBALL! He is very talented and once again is playing up - on a team of older boys. He is a point guard & hustles butt. So cute to watch.
Nolan is liking kindergarden so so. To be honest, and I hate to say it, but his teacher is boring in his opinion. For a kindy that can make a huge difference. He is looking forward to any time he doesnt have to go to schoo. He is constantly asking to go to work with me. So far, he has gone with me once & was a good little helper.
That's pretty much it - besides the fact that the snow has returned. Was kindof shifting gears into Spring mode but then suprise, snow! Its pretty & the roads arent bad - so Im enjoying it. Love to you all!
Tuesday, January 4
Special Gift
Alan & I were bursting at the seams with joy when we received a very special Christmas present from one set of the grandparents.....professional photos of our pride & joys! Yep! Photos of our 4 beautiful kiddos! Thank you - you know who you are! We love ya!
Dreams Do Come True
On December 5th, 2010 Darla Diane finally got to get her ears pierced. She was 10 years old and the basketball season ended the day before....so all was clear! Darla's best friend Tierra & her mama Debbie accompanied us. It was a great day!
To view the cute photo album - copy/paste this link into your browser:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=84264&id=1639255198&l=434185e40a
Crombie Christmas
Our family hopes you had a blessed Christmas & wish you a Happy New Year!
To view some photos from our Christmas traditions & memories this year...copy & paste this link into your browser:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=84565&id=1639255198&l=6f484ec217
To view some photos from our Christmas traditions & memories this year...copy & paste this link into your browser:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=84565&id=1639255198&l=6f484ec217
Wednesday, December 8
Bargain Tips!!!
1st of all....if you need to replace a printer cartridge you MUST visit this website. It is amazing!! Instead of paying $50 in a store for replacement printer ink cartridge I spent a total of $14.95 & it was delivered to my door!
www.printpal.com
Next Money Saving Tip:
Bed Bath & Beyond go shopping with a friend.... 1st one of you go up to register & buy cheap $1 hand sanitizer or whatever. They will give you a store coupon worth saving $10 off your purchase of $30 or more. Then you hand the coupon to your girlfriend to use as she purchases the rest of your combined items utilizing the discount. Also, this time of the year they offer complimentary gift wrapping. You may request gift wrap & ribbon for each item you purchase. They will just give it to you - use to wrap a variety of gifts. Free!
Craft Warehouse:
Often times this store has a newspaper ad that contains a coupon for 40% off 1 regularly priced item. 1 coupon per person per day. But they do allow you to use a 2nd coupon, for ex. $5 off a purchase of 19.99 or more. If you go with a couple friends you can get a couple items 40% off. They have a huge stack of their newspaper ads in the the store.
Toilet Paper:
Which is bigger - the double roll, the big roll, the bigger roll, etc.,? Avoid scams & marketing ploys....just read the packaging (ensure 2 ply) then look for total feet contained in the package. Sometimes for example a 9 pack of toilet paper of 500 feet of paper is way less expensive than a 12 pack of 320 feet of paper. The key is the feet!
www.printpal.com
Next Money Saving Tip:
Bed Bath & Beyond go shopping with a friend.... 1st one of you go up to register & buy cheap $1 hand sanitizer or whatever. They will give you a store coupon worth saving $10 off your purchase of $30 or more. Then you hand the coupon to your girlfriend to use as she purchases the rest of your combined items utilizing the discount. Also, this time of the year they offer complimentary gift wrapping. You may request gift wrap & ribbon for each item you purchase. They will just give it to you - use to wrap a variety of gifts. Free!
Craft Warehouse:
Often times this store has a newspaper ad that contains a coupon for 40% off 1 regularly priced item. 1 coupon per person per day. But they do allow you to use a 2nd coupon, for ex. $5 off a purchase of 19.99 or more. If you go with a couple friends you can get a couple items 40% off. They have a huge stack of their newspaper ads in the the store.
Toilet Paper:
Which is bigger - the double roll, the big roll, the bigger roll, etc.,? Avoid scams & marketing ploys....just read the packaging (ensure 2 ply) then look for total feet contained in the package. Sometimes for example a 9 pack of toilet paper of 500 feet of paper is way less expensive than a 12 pack of 320 feet of paper. The key is the feet!
Basketball Is Over...
Basketball is over for one child (Darla)...getting ready to start for another (Elijah-after Christmas vacation). Darla had an awesome season this year! Lead scorer in most games & earned the nickname bulldog after being pushed down during one of the 1st games - she definitely stepped up her agressiveness. Coach Suzy awarded her as Most Aggressive at the award ceremony. She was known to drive down the court with a bull dog expression & when on defense was known to just grab the ball away from the other team - causing a jump ball. Great time had by all! Alan got to Assistant Coach as much as his work schedule would allow. For a photo album of memorable moments see here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=78940&id=1639255198&l=0281355be2
Monday, December 6
Darla's Dream Came True
My girls ears are pierced!
Her papa lowered the age requirement (thanks to much pleading from Darla & I) from 12yrs old to 10! Darla turned 10 in November but had to wait until after her last basketball game to get them pierced! Yesterday was the big day!! Darla, her best friend Tierra & her mama Debbie & I headed down to Gresham to Claire's & got them pierced. Her best friend actually got a 2nd piercing. Fun fun time! Darla is over the mooon happy! She is super excited that after the completing the required 6-8 wks of keeping the studs in she gets to wear "real" ear rings in time for the annual Daddy Daughter Dance in February.
Here is an online photo album of the special moment:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=84264&id=1639255198&l=434185e40a
Her papa lowered the age requirement (thanks to much pleading from Darla & I) from 12yrs old to 10! Darla turned 10 in November but had to wait until after her last basketball game to get them pierced! Yesterday was the big day!! Darla, her best friend Tierra & her mama Debbie & I headed down to Gresham to Claire's & got them pierced. Her best friend actually got a 2nd piercing. Fun fun time! Darla is over the mooon happy! She is super excited that after the completing the required 6-8 wks of keeping the studs in she gets to wear "real" ear rings in time for the annual Daddy Daughter Dance in February.
Here is an online photo album of the special moment:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=84264&id=1639255198&l=434185e40a
Friday, November 12
Skip the fruit baskets, secret pal gifts....TRY THIS!!
Here's an idea from my friend Wade, which I fully support & think is an awesome idea...
Instead of more plastic stuff to clutter up their home, or Hickory Farms samplers to clog up their arteries, what about making a nice card and giving it to your friend or family member for Christmas with a note that says you helped saved the life of a child, or two, or ten, in their name instead of buying them someth...ing that you know they didn't really need anyway?
2,000 CHILDREN DIE from Malaria every DAY.
$10 can save a life ... several lives in households where children and families share beds.
Seriously, who will stand and be counted with me on this?
http://www.biteback.net/
Check this video out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LftEavUydNk&feature=share
Instead of more plastic stuff to clutter up their home, or Hickory Farms samplers to clog up their arteries, what about making a nice card and giving it to your friend or family member for Christmas with a note that says you helped saved the life of a child, or two, or ten, in their name instead of buying them someth...ing that you know they didn't really need anyway?
2,000 CHILDREN DIE from Malaria every DAY.
$10 can save a life ... several lives in households where children and families share beds.
Seriously, who will stand and be counted with me on this?
http://www.biteback.net/
Check this video out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LftEavUydNk&feature=share
Monday, November 8
Darla & BFF Tierra on Youtube !!!
Here is a 40 second snippet of Darla rockin' out at her Darla's Disco birthday party. Darla & her BFF Tierra are hilarious to watch!! PS Music is Justin Bieber...DUHHHH!!!
Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHXQtDGdM_I
Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHXQtDGdM_I
Darla & Elijah's Birthday Party!!!
Elijah's Blazer Birthday & Darla's Disco was a lot of fun yesterday!
To view their birthday photo album, copy & paste this link into your browser:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=81363&id=1639255198&l=1232c4febc.
Darla's Basketball: Team Hulkettes
Samantha & Darla...Coaches DaughtersDarla is really rockin' in basketball this year! Her best friend Tierra is as well. Both girls have improved so much since last season. They have played 2 games so far, and we look forward to all the rest of them this month. Season wraps up 1st week in December.
Copy this link into your browser to view a few snapshots:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=78940&id=1639255198&l=0281355be2
Frankenstein
Elijah's Frankenstein took 2nd place at the annual costume contest at Welches Spook Alley. This has become a tradition with our family....we have never not had at least one of the kids win 1st or 2nd place every single year. Hilarious really!! Considering his costume was a hand-me-down suit from a cousin, a $2 goodwill shirt, $1 green tube of face paint, homemade shoulder pads, & $2 black hair spray - oh & mama's black eye pencil. Ta-dah! Easy!
Copy this link into your browser to view all our halloween fun:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=80116&id=1639255198&l=3cc50e33f1
Friday, October 29
Memories are made of these....
Today was the Harvest Festival at the kids school. They got to bring their costumes to school & change into them at 1pm in time for the school parade & festivities. Here is a link to my facebook album of moments i caught on film today at school:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=80116&id=1639255198&l=3cc50e33f1
When you copy & paste the link into your browser - you will also get to see a copy of our November babies birthday invites. They were computer printed at home & embellished by hand, of course! (Its not fun & splashy enough for 2 of my 5 favorite days of the year if I dont. Pretty simplified parties this year - only got to invite 5 friends each, but it will be a good time & DD & Eli are grateful!
This weekend is busy with football games, halloween parties, good ol' Eagle Creek's Family Fun Night, Spook Alley & the annual costume contest (which I predict only 1 of the kids placing this year-no big deal), & of course trick or treating with our best friends & their kiddos. Have a safe & fun family weekend!!!
Monday, October 25
Kids Away-Parents Play
I marinated steak, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, & cherry tomatoes for 5 hours & then assembled 40 some shishkabobs. Alan BBQ'd them up for me. I made rice, a couple appetizers, & 20 some jello shots. Ive never even had a jello shot. Sounds pretty immature college like behavior but yah its ok - no drinking & driving going on. I dont think the jello shots were intoxicating as much as they were filling. Mine were in these 10 oz plastic cups I had leftover from a bday party - so you had to eat them with a spoon. LOL! Had pineapple jello w/ coconut rum, orange jello with whipped cream flavored vodka, stawberry jello with spiced rum, and peace jello with whipped cream vodka. 
We had Shawn Brewster & his girlfriend Dana Richardson over ....grew up with both of them since Grade School on up. Randy Johnson & his wife Kirsten, same deal grew up with Randy all my life....Kirsten didnt attend EHS with us all but its as if she did because she knows everyone in the town. Real sweetheart! Of course Danny & Jen Hopkins were there...no get together is complete without them. Lets see...Shawn & Kirsten had never sang karaoke before but we corrupted them & had them singing multiple times! It was great! Who knew Mr. Shy Randy was actually George Strait? I was so impressed. He swooned his wife with all sorts of oldies. Dana knew how to belt several songs out & was a ton of fun to be around! Danny & Alan did their traditional Willie Nelson & Toby Keith Duet....Danny & I butchered some oldies from our little era, and Jen brought down the house with the first rap song of the night. Fun times...lots of talking, eating, laughing, & catching up. Oh almost forgot the highlight of the evening was when I turned off all the lights & stood singing my "signature song" with the light of the tv karaoke screen illuminating my happy fat face :-) LOL - good times!
Here are a handful of cruddy quality photos taken from the video camera in poor lighting. Click on this link to my facebook album:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=79773&id=1639255198&l=e8b278a4f9
We had Shawn Brewster & his girlfriend Dana Richardson over ....grew up with both of them since Grade School on up. Randy Johnson & his wife Kirsten, same deal grew up with Randy all my life....Kirsten didnt attend EHS with us all but its as if she did because she knows everyone in the town. Real sweetheart! Of course Danny & Jen Hopkins were there...no get together is complete without them. Lets see...Shawn & Kirsten had never sang karaoke before but we corrupted them & had them singing multiple times! It was great! Who knew Mr. Shy Randy was actually George Strait? I was so impressed. He swooned his wife with all sorts of oldies. Dana knew how to belt several songs out & was a ton of fun to be around! Danny & Alan did their traditional Willie Nelson & Toby Keith Duet....Danny & I butchered some oldies from our little era, and Jen brought down the house with the first rap song of the night. Fun times...lots of talking, eating, laughing, & catching up. Oh almost forgot the highlight of the evening was when I turned off all the lights & stood singing my "signature song" with the light of the tv karaoke screen illuminating my happy fat face :-) LOL - good times!
Here are a handful of cruddy quality photos taken from the video camera in poor lighting. Click on this link to my facebook album:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=79773&id=1639255198&l=e8b278a4f9
Saturday, October 16
Mid October Already?
Jeepers! I know we always say it but WOW time really does fly! It seems to go even faster the older we get, the older our kids are?!Anyhoo....so flag football is wrapping up. It actually ended up being a cute sport. The boys have already been asking about tackle football for next fall....hoping they forget about that. Here is a link to the football album: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=78235&id=1639255198&l=160f7449b8
Our magnificent Senior in HS, Mr Payton James Hibberd, is on track with his grades. Im looking forward to conferences with his teachers on Monday. His Senior Portrait turned out handsome, not like that wasnt expected! This is NOT his Senior Portrait (we are not supposed to post his portrait yet, , , waiting)
Other Payt News?? He's wanting to get his license but we are still shopping around for more affordable car insurance. Plan to finish my calling around by Tuesday. Our insurance company that we've had for 10+ years quote was more than double to add Payton! The Army really keeps pestering Payton...he did lookover their material for mental health specialist but with the active war going on . . . we're privately hoping he chooses community college for his Fall 2011 plans. So far MHCC sounds like his plan. HS Graduation ceremony is scheduled for June 3, 2011.Also in the news this month....Mr Nolan Ricky lost his 1st baby tooth! Nolan loves kindergarden, and goes PT mornings Mon, Wed, Fri & all day on Tues & Thurs. He is looking forward to his 1st field trip to a pumpkin patch this week. His teacher says Nolan is a great student - a bit squiggly at times - very social - and well behaved. 1st time we've had one of the kids described as squiggly but yes the boy has been moving & squirming since birth. Our busy boy!!
Just wrapped up conferences with the kids teachers....all 3 of the youngens are doing fabulous.
Darla's teacher gushed about what "a good human being Darla is". She has been impressed with Darla's writings. I plan to take a photo of one of her poems, and also post one of her writings that the teacher chose to read aloud to the class. Other Darla news...her ringlets/curls have returned...thanks to the layers we had cut into her hair. She can shower & wake in the morning with quite a head of curls. She has enjoyed experimenting, including using a hair straighener/iron as well.
Softball has ended - basketball has started & her papa is Assistant Coach (couldnt commit to Head Coach bcuz of work). We think Darla is gonna really rock & roll this season of basketball. Our DeeDee also just got new glasses, which her eyesight has improved. She only needs to wear them at school in class, and at home when doing homework/reading. Right now Darla is away at her best friends vacation cabin...she will return after staying 4 days...what a treat for her! Ive been dogsitting her lil' miss Lila, the chihuahua. :-( 
Elijah Alan for the 1st time in his life has really started branching out. His life used to be 110% basketball. He actually has been mixing it up a bit...playing soccer at recess even! He has tried baseball, football, but is bummin' he was not allowed to play for our local basketball league on the 3rd/4th team. He is only in 2nd grade but runs circles around most of those kids. I have been lobbying the local club for 10 years now to offer basketball for the k-2 age group. We are one of only 3 in the Clackamas & Multnomah County school districts to not offer basketball to this group. All the other ball clubs say the k-2 is the 1st age bracket to fill up in fact, and they have the most teams for that age! So unless I get them to change their mind... we will continue to drive Elijah down to Gresham in the winter to play with their 3rd/4th team. Elijah is excited about his costume for halloween. I am anxious for halloween to be over with because I can cut his hair on 11/1. He has been growing it out for his costume. Its a suprise!!
As for Alan...working hard.....our bills, especially medical bills, have really caught up to us. Paying $50 a week for company van gas, the $2 hour "temporary" across the board pay cut that happened 2 years ago has really hurt us, BUT overtime has been reinstated. I desperately need to get a job! Just updated my resume yesterday! YEAH!! Poor Alan spent $35 for a new starter for his truck today but nope the darn thing still wont start. When it rains it pours I tell ya! We count our blessings! We thank God for having a home, our health, and all our amazing family & friends. It wouldnt hurt to have a little prayer for our family though. We are trying a new church out, and we really need prayer for wisdom regarding our finances right now. Thank you all & love to you all.
Saturday, October 2
Hello October
What do you have in store for us October 2010?
As for September you've looked like:
1. Fall Softball *continues 2 more weeks
2. Flag Football *continues 2 more weeks
3. Checking out a new church *again tomorrow
4. Eye Appts & new glasses * last of these appts Mon
5. Lots of dentist appts * 1 more appt for 2 kids
6. Researching Auto Insurance for teen driver * scary
7. Homework *ongoing
8. Housework * neverending
9. Hiking * more more more before the snow flies
10. Dieting * commitment
As for September you've looked like:
1. Fall Softball *continues 2 more weeks
2. Flag Football *continues 2 more weeks
3. Checking out a new church *again tomorrow
4. Eye Appts & new glasses * last of these appts Mon
5. Lots of dentist appts * 1 more appt for 2 kids
6. Researching Auto Insurance for teen driver * scary
7. Homework *ongoing
8. Housework * neverending
9. Hiking * more more more before the snow flies
10. Dieting * commitment
Sunday, September 19
Wednesday, September 15
Best Day of My Brothers Life
My youngest brother Cory & his beautiful bride Ashley got married in Missoula, MT on Saturday the eleventh of September. Our family was blessed to be able to make the gorgeous road trip to witness the nuptials. Our daughter Darla & oldest son Payton were both honored to be in the wedding party as well.
Copy/paste this link into your browser to view Cory & Ashley's wedding photo album I put together.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=75625&id=1639255198&l=336a0b0cb9
Wednesday, September 8
Back 2 School Night
Ice Cream Social....meet your new teachers & principal, etc.,
Here is a link to some pretty adorable photos of the kids (before Darla got her hair cut, by the way):
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=65649&id=1639255198&l=0c5f6c9a79.
Beach Baby
Copy Paste this link to your browser to view our family's photo album of our beach trip on Monday September 6, 2010 (Labor Day) to Lincoln City, Oregon:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=75158&id=1639255198&l=95a85d8a05
Payton's a SENIOR in High School
Copy Paste this link into your browser to view the photo album of Payton's 1st day as a Senior in High School:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=75120&id=1639255198&l=f1f2748397
1st Day of School : For 3 Littles
Nolan-Kindergarten Darla-4th Grade Elijah-2nd Grade
Click on this link or copy paste to your browser to view the photo album:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=75062&id=1639255198&l=9937185697
Wednesday, September 1
Nolan's 6th Birthday:
Here is a link to the photos from his party:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=65633&id=1639255198&l=183b65c13f
Thursday, August 5
Busy with a capital B
Just so you all know....blog is going to be really boring, wish I could say like our life is but quite the opposite. I am the Co-Chair for our EHS 90 Reunion Committee and the big event is Aug 20-22, 2010. Until after the reunion I am pretty bunch swamped with work, husband & kids. So enjoy your summer! Hope to share some cute excerpts from vacation bible school videos soon. Smile!If you want to check out what I have been so BUSY with this past year plus check out my reunion website: http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/res11d1r8/
Thursday, July 29
Tuesday, July 27
Ouch! Blonde Moment!
In all seriousness, Darla is fine now . . . but that was a doozy of a sliver. Darla & her 2 sweet friends Tierra & Elayna were outside barefoot enjoying the summer sun when Darla stepped on a stick that decided to lodge a huge chunk into the side of her foot. It was too big for normal tweezers...so off to the ER we go. DR gave her a shot to numb the pain while attempting several times to remove the sliver. He finally got it by cutting it out of her foot. He treated her with an antibiotic & special iodine like medicine to prevent infection. Her friends were real sweeties worried about her & helping her into the clinic. Good friends!
Tuesday, July 20
Payton...Pizza....& more.,
Payton is spending some much needed R&R time with Grandpa Bob & Grandma Vickie this week. We met Grandpa in Estacada at our favorite pizza shop & enjoyed lunch before saying our goodbyes to Payt. 
Grandpa also let us borrow his fun game "washer toss" (similar to horse shoes). We love you guys! Thanks for all you do!
Grandpa also let us borrow his fun game "washer toss" (similar to horse shoes). We love you guys! Thanks for all you do!
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