A lot to catch up on!

Ok...So things have been a little crazy. I know that I just posted on the 9th, but I really didn't do any updates and I feel bad for that. I have been putting it off until I could add pics, which are on my phone. I am having a little of technical difficulties with that at this time and will have to work on that, so look for those to come. So, let's see. Where to begin. I will start with a little about last month acutally.

25 Sep-Happy Birthday Mom! We celebrated at Olive Garden with my Aunt Patti, Heather and Robert. We had a really nice time and I hope my mom enjoyed her day. Now just a little about my mom. My mom is so amazing. To know my mom, is really to love her. She has a positive influence on everyone she meets. She has been through so much in her life, but through the struggles in her life she has truely become the strongest person I know. Everyday I realize how very important she is to me. She loves her grandkids more than anything in the world and they love her just the same. I don't tell her nearly enough how much she means to me. Thanks Mom, for being the person you. I love you!

My mom's birthday a few years ago. We surprised her with a makeover and pictures!

9 Oct-Happy Birthday Dad! We didn't celebrate my Dad's birthday(I can't really remember why) He is kinda a grump. He just says "it's just another day!" I don't agree, but really there is no arguing with him. I felt bad all we got him was a pair of jeans, but he was grateful for them. Now a little about my Dad. He is a very strong man. He has always done what he feels to be the right. In his words, "I do what I have to do!" He has a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone, which sometimes ends up hurting him. He loves his grandkids and they love him. We are glad he is here with us and hope that he is happy to be here.

Mariner game
10 Oct-Happy Birthday Aunt Patti. No celebrating. Just a phone call. I am so glad that we are so close though. My Aunt Patti is so creative. She can look at something and say, I can do that and then do it! She has always been there for me. I sometimes think of her as a second mom, and my kids love her more than just an Aunt. Michael even calls her Nana sometimes...usually when we are around the cousins. She is a super fun person! Love you Aunt Patti.

OTHER NEWS-
-Robert was off today. We just spent the day hanging out. We were going to take the kids Go Carting, but the boys were not tall enough. Across the street from the Go Cart place was a huge firestation. One look and Michael was in Heaven. We decided to go over and check it out. We found that it was closed, but Michael went up to the bay window and looked in. He waved at the fire-fighters and they came out. We told them that Michael just loves Fire-fighters and is going to be one, so they invited us in. We were able to go in and the kids got to go up and check out the trucks. The station was like 5 times the size of Yelm where we celebrated Michael's 5th Birthday. It was lots of fun and all the kids had fun...even Elisa! (pics soon)

11 Oct- HAPPY 11th ANNIVERSARY!
Robert and I had a great day. The boys had basketball in the morning and early afternoon so we took care of that. Robby won 2nd place in the Hot Shot competition for Basketball. Michael was a little upset because he didn't win, but he was excited for Robby. Ater, we took them over to hang out with grandma. Elisa stayed home and enjoyed the TV to herself!(yikes) Robert and I went to a movie, and the Melting Pot. I have wanted to go there for so long. It was so much FUN! I want to go back. Yes, it is a little pricey, but I think it is so worth it. Robert and I had such a wonderful time enjoying each others company, and surprisingly we had things to talk about. We walked around downtown by the Tacoma Glass Mueseum before dinner. The weather could have not been more perfect. It was cool but not cold and it wasn't raining. It was really neat to see the outside glass work. I would like to go see inside. (pics soon)
So, why I love Robert so much. Robert is so unique~ He loves what he does and gives 110% to everything all the time~ He is a soldier whole hearted and will defend what he does with everthing he has.~He loves sports of all kinds and has his favorite teams~Which he loves to watch when he can~ He is competitive in everything he does and HATES to lose anything~ He hates to be wrong~ He loves his children more than life~ He is his childrens' Hero and mine too~ He is patient with my many mood swings~ He helps me when I need it and knows when not to try and help~ He is my Eternal Companion~ No words could ever really express how grateful I am to him or how much I love him~ Happy Anniversary Robert...thanks for 11 wonderful years and I look forward to many more!

Well, if any of you have lasted this long...I think that is enough for now. I will try and get pics up soon. I know my mom is wanting them. Hope I didn't bore you all too much. More soon!

"Nothing is as constant as change"

Well, I have to say that I am very disappointed in myself. I have been terrible at blogging lately. Not exactly sure why, I guess my mind has been overloaded with things. Things that really I can not do anything to change, so why worry about them. Anyway.....
Conference last weekend was absolutely amazing. I loved hearing the words that were spoken to us. I was overcome with the spirit when President Monson spoke about finding joy in the journey...NOW! Those words pierced my heart. How often do we truly worry about things that really will have no impact on what happens in the future, but fall short about taking care of the things that need us now? I know I sure do. "Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved today!" WOW!! I really felt as if he were speaking to me. I am trying to remember those words and let them help me make choices that will effect my family in a positive way. Here are a few more quotes I want to share today. I didn't want another day going by without writing about the impact conference has had on me this last week. I hope that I can make a positive change in myself and in my home, not just this week, but everyday! I am so grateful for the guidance and love the First Presidency has for us. I truly feel their love and the love of my Savior. What a wonderful blessing to have in our lives.
"One day we will all run out of tomorrows"

"Our realization of what is most important in life goes hand in hand with our blessings"

"There will be no tomorrows to remember if we do nothing Today!" WOW!!!

I hope to write more in the next couple of days about what we have been up to.

A week under wraps

Elisa's Goal Project

Elisa had a pretty detailed assignment due for Health, and I was able to help her. Don't get to do that much anymore, since she is learning stuff I have no idea about. Anyway, she had to make a poster about her Goals. I love making posters! I had a lot of fun helping her find pictures of things she wanted to do and places she wanted to go. It was fun and I think it turned out really nice.

Saturday Temple Trip!

On Saturday we were able to go to the Temple with the Allreds. It will most likely be the last time we go to the Temple with them for a while. They sold their house and will be gone to Montana here in the next couple weeks. :( I am really sad to have them go, but I guess it was going to happen sooner or later. I am happy that they were able to sell the house. Anyway, we got stuck in traffic, of course, so we missed the 5:00 session. But, we were there in time to go to the bookstore for a little bit. Then we went and did sealings. It was awesome. (don't know if I can put that in here, let me know if I am wrong) After, we went to Qudoba Mexican grill for dinner. Yummo! I love that place. Too bad it is all the way in Federal way. We got home around 1100. It was a long day, but it was fun. I know emotions are on edge though, cause there were a couple of times that we seemed to be a little moody. It is hard to have best friends leave.

Sunday Spider

Sunday we got up and went to church. When we got home, we had a little friend waiting for us. He had made himself a nice big home in my front flower bed. I had to take a picture. It was too cool to pass up, and Robert wanted to compare it to online photos to see if we had anything to be afraid of. We didn't, it was just a normal ol'e garden spider minding his own business. I did get some cool pics of him before the bug guys came on Monday.

Monday Mariner Maddness!

Well, Monday started off terrible. My vertigo came back and I was completely miserable. I did not have Kylee which seriously was a good thing cause I slept almost all day. I finally talked myself into getting up and taking a shower shortly before Elisa got home from school. When Robert got home around 3 I was still very nauseated from the spinning merry go round in my head. But, after talking with my PA friend Kristi, she told me to try Emetrol for the nausea. It helped and I was able to go to the Mariner game. We left around 4:20 and made it there an hour or so before game time. We were able to park at the coast guard base, or whatever they call it. We used there bathroom, which I learned is called a "head". I was always told that you learn something new every day. This was true here. We walked over to Safeco Field. We had to wait for the famous train to go by. Which was neat. We stopped to get the boys picture in front of the huge Ichiro poster. Our seats were pretty high, but it was a great view of the field. We got the famous garlic fries and chicken tenders for the budget price of $63.00. Can't beat that can you? The kids ate almost all of it, so I really can't complain that much. I didn't eat but a few fries though. I didn't think they would be too nice coming back up. .It was pretty cold, so Robert bought Hot Cocoa. Michael drank his and then said..."I have a brain heat"! I thought that was so cute. The Mariners lost which made Robert happy because he was going for the Angels, but it was a nice time and we got back at a decent hour of 1100. The kids actually didn't give me too much problems getting up in the morning either. That is always a plus!+

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Michael getting his "Brain Heat" from Hot Cocoa

Tuesday!

Well, I was still not feeling well, so I made an appt with the Dr. I have sinus issues that leave fluid behind by ears basically and that causes me to have the vertigo episodes. That of course is the run down version. Fun for me! He gave me some medicine to help the nausea and the congestion in my nose, that I didn't realize I had. I feel better, so I guess he might know what he is doing...notice I said might.

Wednesday~McTeacher Night!!

Elisa and Hailey Holding the sign to draw customers!

The night that Robby has been looking forward to all month. McTeacher night. He was so excited that he wasn't going to miss his teacher Ms. Gurnsey working at McDonald's. It was a fundraiser for the school where the teachers work and proceeds of what McDonald's brings in goes to the school. The kids have blast seeing their teacher working behind the counter and I think for the most part the teachers have a good time. At least they play the role real well.

Robby and Ms. Gurnsey

Do the Puyallup

(Warning: little lengthy and very shaky...and funny!)
Well, Friday we went to the Puyallup fair. The kids had free tickets so we said what the heck. Elisa brought her friend Jayden after a long ordeal on finding a friend to go. Anyway, it was a good time. The fair is like Disneyland though, really you can not see it all in one day if you tried. Not to mention that we didn't get up there until around 5:30. The first show we saw was the Juggling comedian. He is very funny. We have seen him before. Well, this time Robby was picked for the volunteer. He was very nervous, but he did such a great job. The cutest thing is when the guy called on Robby This is how it went:

Juggler: How, old are you?

Robby: "I'm 9"

Juggler:"Oh, I'm sorry you have to be 10....So, how old are you?"

Robby looking a bit confused, replied: "9!"

The juggler laughed and said..."Oh, well you still have to be 10, so, again how old are you?"

Now, at this time I am thinking should I tell Robby to say he is 10? Instead I whispered to him, "you are almost 10.

So Robby exclaimed: "I am almost 10!"

The juggler laughed harder and said: "well, at least you are honest, that counts for something. So we will let it go."

The video tells the rest. I was laughing pretty hard, so it is a bit shaky. Too cute not to share though. Enjoy.

Oh, and Robby was so sweet, he gave Michael his poodle named "Elephant" and when we bought the poster, he asked Roberto to sign the poster to Michael as well. I was very proud.

The weekend was uneventful so I don't have any other news to share. I have recovered from my tubing injury. I am feeling pretty good. Now I just need to get caught up on my schoolwork and the house work too. Yeah me!

Tubing Aftermath!

Well, when I hit the water from getting thrown off the tube, it was more than the cold water that was a shock to my system. I really hurt my neck. I met Robert for lunch yesterday and after looking at me he said I should go into the clinic. Well good Ole Nisqually had no openings and by then I was in quite a bit of pain so I ventured over to the ER. Fun! Being a neck injury the first thing they did was put a nice little collar on me. It isn't broken, obviously, but it is strained. I got some "drugs" that don't do anything but make me sick. I spent most of today sleeping cause the medicine makes me so sick. My neck is feeling better though. Hopefully I will be back to normal tomorrow. I was bummed cause I missed a fun game party over at Jill's. I hope she will have another one so I can go. I don't want sympathy, but I don't want laughing either...well okay you can laugh it is pretty pathetic. I posed this way for Robert. We sent it to Elisa to get her to do chores after she got home from school. It worked. LOL! =0)

Whoo hoo Elisa!

   
Elisa tried to waterski today!  I was so proud of her for getting out there and trying.  The weather was nice, but the water was pretty cold.  She tried really hard, but she didn't get up. We even had a little problem with the boat and I thought she was going to say forget it, but we were able to have Ryan and Tiffany's friend/neighbor pull her. I know she wanted to get up, but she did try hard and the water being cold made it hard.   I got up once, but not for very long.  After being in the water trying to help her, I was cold and my hands were so numb I couldn't hold the rope.  It was still a lot of fun.  the kids did the tube and Robert and I did it even with Elsia.  I got thrown off of the tube.  It was a shock to my system to hit that cold water, but it was lots of fun.  Tiffany and Ryan are awesome for letting us join their day and inviting us to play in the lake on the boat.  I owe learning to waterski to Ryan.  It is pretty cool to say that I can waterski.  Wish we could have hung out more this summer....where does the time go?

Busy, busy busy!

Labor Day!

We went out to Gig Harbor on Monday to visit Aunt Patti and Uncle Kim. Robert just wanted to show off his new truck, but it was fun. Robert helped Uncle Kim put up his Gazebo and the kids picked blackberries so I can make jam. The cousins were there so it was fun for the kids to hang out. We even played boogie and wii fit. It was a nice visit. It is always fun to go out and visit them.

First day of School!

Well, the kids started school on Tuesday. They were very happy to go back. I was too. Even though, I do get a little bored without them for the first couple of days. I have a new helper though. Michael's teacher had a baby over the summer and I am lucky enough to get to watch her. She is a very good baby, but I think it makes me even more sure that I am done. I love having her around but I did forget how much work babies are. Michael enjoys getting to see her every morning though since he wants a baby sister so bad. He doesn't want a baby brother though, so we will just keep borrowing girls..

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The rest of the week was really uneventful, so I guess I havn't been "that" busy! Just really slacking on the blogging....sorry. I went to the case lot sale on McChord on Friday. Got lots of stuff. So today we cleaned out the garage. Yeah! I can park the van in there again. Still have way too much stuff, but oh well. I don't have the baby on Monday so I will go and help out at the school for a little bit. It will be fun. The kids cleaned house today while Robert and I did the garage. So, the house is clean. I just need to do laundry, but what else is new.

So, I guess that was the week in a nutshell. I am sure I forgot some stuff, so I will have to add it another day. I hope everyone had a great weekend!