It's not all about pink?

Diabetes

2008-07-24T10:59:00.002-06:00

Having found out that I have diabetes 4 months ago just sucks!!!! right now I'm trying to find the strength to get through this lifelong process of changing my diet and doing the "E" word (exercising). I know through God anything is possible, I will get through this as I have gotten through many other tough times as well.

Snapdragon, imagine that!!!

2008-03-14T21:27:00.001-06:00

I am a
Snapdragon

What Flower
Are You?

She can walk!!

2007-12-15T12:18:00.001-07:00

This is my niece Haylee-Ann. Unfortunately one of her legs is half and inch shorter than the other. She has had a hard time learning how to walk. At 18 months she has finally walked. I am so excited to see her walk. Now I can officially "chase" her around. Isn't she just adorable?

I've hit an all time low

2007-12-13T17:18:00.003-07:00

I went to Target and bought absolutely NOTHING!!!!! Those of you who know me might want to pray or give praise.

2007-11-22T15:17:00.000-07:00

Jayden's new glasses

2007-11-18T19:38:00.001-07:00

These are the Boise State blue glasses, don't they look good?

GO BSU!!!!

You've got to read this!!!

2007-11-18T12:15:00.000-07:00

All I can say is WOW. Go over and read this post over at Especially Heather, it'll be well worth your time.

Only a teaspoon of seduction???

2007-11-17T01:18:00.000-07:00

lisa - a scoop of beauty - a gallon of sexiness - a teaspoon of seduction Mix together and serve hot.
'What is your personality recipe?' at QuizGalaxy.com

What's your recipe??

How did it get there?

2007-11-16T22:13:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty upfront with my kids, and they now know that the baby died and is with God. This is what my six year old had to say:

Skyler: How did the baby get to heaven and out of your tummy.

me: God took the baby up there with him (I wasn't about to explain the details to him)

Skyler: so there was this invisible thing that went out your back and up to Heaven?

me: well, kinda God just took the baby up to Heaven.

Skyler: so there is no baby in your tummy.

me: nope, the baby is with God.

Skyler: did it hurt?

me: no (I wanted to say yes)

Skyler: okay

and off he ran to go play wii. Sometimes seeing things through your childs' eyes makes things sooo much better. I wish it was as easy an 'invisible thing that went out my back and up to Heaven' but it isn't, unfortunately I will be going through this for a couple of weeks.

Much needed therapy

2007-11-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

I've been shopping. What better therapy is there? I could go talk to someone and walk away with a clear head OR I could go shopping and walk away with a new pair of shoes, Christmas decorations, and a few Christmas gifts. Right now I feel better, that is until I have to balance the check book-that's when the talking to someone is going to need to take place. So for right now, it's all good.

It's a no go

2007-11-15T18:22:00.000-07:00

I did my second HCG test today and the numbers went down. Which basically means I miscarried again. I guess it just wasn't meant to be. I am looking forward to the day that I will meet this sweet little one, once again.

your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalms 139:16

no more waiting and wondering

2007-11-14T20:57:00.000-07:00

I am mostly writing this for myself. As I was sitting here with a really good friend tonight, I decided that I was tired of wondering what was going to happen. Was I going to carry this baby to term, would it be a miscarriage, what about a tubal? I've decided that I'm going to fully enjoy this pregnancy, regardless how long it is. As my Friend put it, do we decided to enjoy our kids when they "make it" or do we enjoy them everyday. I choose everyday, every hour, every second. However I am looking forward to tomorrow. I have my second HCG blood test, and that will most likely give a good indication how things are going. My counts should double every 48 hours. I went in on Tuesday to have the first HCG blood test done, I don't know what my count was on Tuesday. My doctor usually calls me, but I do expect to hear from him Thursday evening. I will most defiantly keep you up to date on what happens, but whatever happens I'm certainly enjoying the time I do have!!!!

Can you tell what I've been doing????

2007-11-13T22:14:00.000-07:00

Matthew 6:34
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it's own."

Luke 12:25
"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"

This is what I've been doing the last few days.

Luke 7:7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened for you"

I've been doing alot of asking (praying) that I will not worry for I know that God has everything under control. He knows what is to be.

This is very hard for me. I'm a total control freak. I know I need to let God handle this and that is what I pray for, that God will guide me to hand all of my worries over to him.

YES!!!!!

2007-11-12T16:55:00.001-07:00

Not one but two tests. Yes it is true, I'm pregnant. I'm five weeks and one day. I'm currently due on July 12th, which just happens to be Mark's birthday as well.

I go in to the doctor on Wednesday. I am a little apprehensive. Two years ago I had a ectopic pregnancy and in January of 2007 I had a miscarriage. So far everything is going fine. Please pray for me and my family. I will let you know more on Wednesday!

It happened again!

2006-06-28T12:49:00.000-06:00

On Thursday night Jayden wiggled and wiggled and wiggled his tooth out. That makes two teeth he has lost so far!

I'm telling first!

2006-06-21T13:43:00.000-06:00

Well-I did a really blonde-stupid-dumb thing again.
We went out to eat on Monday night to one of my favorite pizza restaurants. (flying Pie) If you've ever been there, then you know you have to get your own drinks. The kids got their drinks, and I was waiting for mark to get his, at this point I thought it would be a good idea to get my ice, so I did. Somehow, somewhere along the line I put a lid on my empty cup. Ice does not go in a cup with the lid on it. I tried. It didn't work. I haven't been able to escape this one. Mark won't let me, so I thought I'd tell you first. :)

So sad

2006-06-11T21:47:00.000-06:00

I am no longer a Moxie Chick. My last day at Moxie was Friday. :( While I am happy to be able to stay at home with my children (thanks to my very hard working husband), I will miss the customers. Some were happy, some grumpy, and some of them in between. At least I could help make their day better. Now I will be able to focus on my children and making their day better. :)

Um, that would hurt!

2006-06-09T22:34:00.000-06:00

I'm not sure if any of you out there would say this to your child. I did, and this is the response I got.

"Jayden, if you won't start listening to me, I can always send you back." I'm joking of course.
"Well MOM, you can't 'cause I'm too big, and that would hurt your tummy."

You know he is right, that would hurt just a little. I guess I'll keep him. No refunds. Thank God.

one step closer

2006-05-25T22:23:00.000-06:00

Thank you goes out to a great family friend!

Jayden is now one step closer to his career.

This is the 'CRUSHER'

Time

2006-05-22T15:04:00.000-06:00

A close friend of mine sent this to me, I found it quite helpful. I thought I'd share it with you.

Rocks and Sand
A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, rocks about 2" in diameter.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The students laughed. The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.

"Now," said the professor, "I want you to recognize that this is your life. The rocks are the important things - your family, your partner, your health, your children - anything that is so important to you that if it were lost, you would be nearly destroyed.

"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car.
"The sand is everything else. The small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first, there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your energy and time on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.

"Take care of the rocks first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

A little something I learned over the weekend

2006-05-21T19:55:00.000-06:00

This is not the Sun

This is the Sun

For those of you who know the story, I thought you might enjoy this!! :)

CST (Critical Support Team)

2006-05-21T18:36:00.000-06:00

Kevin Owens (Becky's other half) Ray Young

(Linda's other half)

Gene Jefferies (Cami's other half) and of course

Mark (my other half)

This is the "critical" support team for the bowling team I'm on. They're always willing to give us critical advice on our bowling techniques. Plus they always go and get our drinks for us. How nice. Notice that they're not our better halves. :)

Have you seen the Crusher Man?

2006-05-17T14:38:00.000-06:00

We were on our way to Boise, when we pull up beside a semi-truck. I asked Jayden "Do you want to drive one of those?" (Jayden hates to be on the freeway) "NO, but I would like to be a Crusher Man!" Any guesses as to what a Crusher Man is? Let me tell you that he used to want to be a Cleaner Man (Janitor), he always watched Tom Rorabaugh at the church. Tom made coffee and he always let Jayden help him. His next aspiration was a Trucker Man, (monster truck driver) that ought to be cool. Well if you have not figured out what a Crusher Man is, just visit your local dump. (the guy who drives the tractor that crushes garbage) Hope it pays good.

Y oh Y?

2006-05-08T17:01:00.000-06:00

So, we joined the Y a couple of weeks ago. yahoo!! I have completed 4 workout sessions, this is a minor miracle. They say you will feel better after working out? I'm still waiting for that to happen. My legs and arms hurt sooooo bad, and I won't mention the other parts of my body that are suffering as well. How do people do this everyday? I'm only going every other day. hmmm??? But the kids love it there, and I love that they love it, so I will continue to torture my body in the gym. I'll let you know when that 'feel better' thing happens :)

A few more things I'm thankful for

2006-04-21T20:54:00.000-06:00

1. Cold Stone Creamery

2. I don't live by the Boise River. :) I'm praying for those of you who do.

3. I have a husband who made it possible for me to take a nap today. :)

4. I took the kids on a bike ride tonight. I walked, and actually made it home.
ya hoo! no training wheels!!!!!

I did it!!

2006-04-21T13:41:00.000-06:00

I can even ride my bike standing up!

look at us too!!!

2006-04-19T18:57:00.000-06:00

Look at what I can do!

2006-04-19T18:19:00.000-06:00

Jayden finally learned how to ride his bike without training wheels. Skyler is well on his way! Enjoy the pictures.

Mom and Christofer

2006-04-18T10:14:00.000-06:00

I really like these pictures of Christofer and my Mom. It accurately depicts the two of them. Crazy and fun. :)

Jayden's first soccer game

2006-04-16T19:52:00.000-06:00

WOW! I'm exhausted!
Jayden and his teammates

A super great friend

2006-04-05T21:21:00.000-06:00

Thank God for a friend that you can call and spill your tears to, and who listens through the sobbing! Thank you!!!!

What?

2006-04-05T18:56:00.000-06:00

And Cindee said..................................,

kids will be kids! Gotta love em!!

2006-04-05T18:51:00.000-06:00

"We are best buddies"
Wait a minute I'm not so sure about

that "best Buddies" thing?

Another fine day

2006-04-05T18:42:00.000-06:00

Why must adults act like two year olds in a sandbox?

"And this too shall pass."

A few things I'm thankful for

2006-04-02T14:16:00.000-06:00

1. The SUNSHINE. I love the sun, not so fond of rain, but it is good for the plants and grass.

2. Inquisitive children.

3. A wonderful husband.

4. People who drink coffee at 5:30 in the morning.

5. Friends, they are all so awesome.

Thank You!!

2006-04-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Cindee (www.asfourme.blogspot.com) for the pink dots. Couldn't have done it without you!

Don't ask me, I can't read!?

2006-03-30T14:14:00.000-07:00

After attending church on Sunday we were headed home, I asked Skyler who is five, what he learned in church. In his hand he held the 'bulletin for parents' that he received from his class. I was expecting him to tell me what he learned, instead he said "Well mom, I don't know, I can't read." I guess some questions you can't answer unless you can read.

more pictures of my kids

2006-03-28T21:53:00.000-07:00

Skyler Christofer

Jayden

My three angels

2006-03-28T11:22:00.000-07:00

And this too shall pass?

2006-03-27T21:02:00.000-07:00

Being a mom of three boys isn't easy. My oldest son is diagnosed with AS (aspergers syndrome), and Bipolar. My two youngest sons are eight months apart (yes, this can be done). Life was not easy for awhile, yet as time passed I found the strength to perservere . God allowed me to find that inner strength through faith and alot of prayer. Yet, I could not have done all of this without my wonderful husband. One thing is for sure God is Great. So in times of chaos and trouble just remember "And this too shall pass."

Dude, where's my tooth??

2006-03-26T21:41:00.000-07:00

For those of you who know Jayden, you probaly also know that he lost his first tooth! What a process this was. We had to call Dad, Grandma and Grandpa in Arizona, Grandma Karen, Teacher(Mrs. Richcreek), and he wanted to call his dentist. I insisted that his dentist wasn't in, I'm still instisting that he's not there. I'm not sure how long this will last though. The Tooth Fairy magically left him Two whole dollars. So have you seen Jayden's "loose tooth"?

why pink?

2006-03-25T21:13:00.000-07:00

For those of you who know me, you also know my favorite color. I wear it in one form or another everyday. I have three boys, well four counting my wonderful husband. I'm simply outnumbered, but well loved. I wouldn't change it for anything. I am truly blessed. So I'm going through life trying to stay sane, one would think pink would help, right? I mean it is a calming color, you can find it almost anywhere. But the one thing that confuses me is PINK carpet?? That's just wrong. That is not calming at all. I hope you enjoy this adventure with me through my pink, but very calm life :)