It has been awhile since I posted and thought now would be a great time to start up again. We had a busy summer this year so this might be a long one. We didn't do our road trip like we have the last two years but it was still busy even without the trip. This summer was a hot one. It was a summer where I felt like we were never home. Good times were had, new friends were made and a few loved ones were lost but all in all a great summer with many great memories.
The kids got out of school end of May this year. Things were pretty calm those first two weeks out of school and they complained they were bored there for awhile but things picked up quick and they rarely had a chance to complain about boredom. They spent some time at the pool....and not very much time at the rez. We took them to Lagoon...TWICE...both times for at least 2 days. They have been on every ride except for the kiddie rides. I went on the Skycoaster with my two little daredevils and that is a memory I will never forget. Hearing Trent yelling, "Woah, woah" almost like Joey Lawrence on Blossom and over my screaming on the way down is something that is burned into my brain. Kaela didn't make a sound...I think...until we swung back and out came, "THIS IS AWESOME!!!" That girl! I have always said that one day I'm gonna get a phone call from her saying, "Mom. I'm in a plane and I'm gonna jump. I love you." Sigh. Just call me after the fact when you are on the ground and safe...PLEASE! They both also went on the Catapult together. We bought the video...PRICELESS! Their expressions and the things they are saying to eachother are just flat out hysterical. I've watched it probably 10 times and it's still just as funny as the first. I hope that they never grow out of this will try anything phase. Trent just kinda got into it. Kaela has been riding crazy rides since she was 4 or 5! That was the first time she went on Tower of Terror at Disney and LOVED it! That and Splash Mountain are...or at least were her faves. I just want to them to grasp at opportunities that are given to them because they might not come around again and tomorrow is never guaranteed. I've learned that...the hard way....this summer.
Dalan and I kind of took separate vacays this summer. He went to a shooting class in Vegas while I went to NYC with my cousin and met up with some friends. This was my first trip alone! I can't believe I survived it. I had never flown by myself before...ever. When the taxi dropped us off near our hotel I stepped out of the car, looked up and couldn't stop saying "WOW". I was amazed at the buildings and how close together they are. We saw all the must sees like the World Trade Center site, the Today Show and GMA studios, the Statue of Liberty, experienced "the train" and walked 5th avenue down to Central Park. We still didn't get to see everything we wanted to see. We decided we needed a few more weekdays. It was a fun trip and I can't wait for my next trip with the girls.
The 4th of July was spent here. We went to the parade, then the park and then...I don't remember what we did. It was just like every other 4th of July spent here. At the end of July we went to Lake Powell with Dalan's parents and some friends of the family. I hadn't been there since high school. The kids LOVED it and it was a good time...well, the boats breaking down wasn't all that fun but sliding down the slide of the houseboat and jumping off the back of it from the top was pretty awesome! Just being able to float and relax and not have a worry in mind is nice.
August...ugh...my birthday month. We will just skip that part but Trent had a great birthday. All he wanted was an Ipod Touch. So, he got it! Kind of an expensive birthday gift but he needed a replacement for his old nano. I bought the nano off Ebay for him two or three years ago and told him if he took care of it and actually used it we would eventually upgrade him. Years passed and he never really asked for a new one til this year. The Ipod Touch is pretty fun and now I want my own! The day before his birthday we went up to Seven Peaks and I allowed him to take a friend. We also tried out Cowabunga Bay this summer and it wasn't too bad. My niece and I stood on the walkway by all the tube slides and sprayed people as they slid down. I could've stood there all day! I know...how old am I again?
This summer was also a sad one. My grandma passed away about a week before my NYC trip. I wish the kids could've met her at least once but with them living in Florida, it was always so hard for us to try to fly all four of us out that way. We were actually going to try this summer and do DisneyWorld and decided to wait one more year. Wouldn't have mattered anyway I guess because we would've done it in July and would've missed her anyway. RIP Grandma. We love and miss you!
Our friend, Ren (aka Ren 10 10 or just 10) also passed away this summer on my birthday. A few days after we found out the strangest thing happened. I hadn't really looked at the clock all morning that day. I had just gotten out of the shower and something popped into my head and told me to check the time. When I looked at the DIGITAL clock in our room it said 10:10. I only knew him for about a year but he was a very likeable guy. It was tough to hear about his death and come to the realization he isn't here anymore. I will never forget his smile and how he always seemed to be having fun no matter what. For years, Dalan has been trying to get me to pick up the sport of golf. I hated going because I would get so frustrated with the sport...and him. One day this summer, Dalan begged and begged and begged me to go out with him and Ren. I kept tellin him no and then finally gave in. Ren gave me little tips here and there and helped me out. I've been going out on the course a lot now and I'm really starting to like it. I'm even getting better at it. Finally found something Dalan and I can do together that we both like. We love and miss you Ren and we will never forget you!
Just a couple of weeks ago my Aunt Terri passed away unexpectedly. Her and I just reconnected over Facebook a couple months ago. I chatted on IM with her a few time or we'd e-mail or she'd comment on my page or I would her. Our very last convo was....on my birthday (sigh...like I didn't hate my birthday enough already. What is it about that day?) She wished me a happy birthday and we commented back and forth a little and that was it. One of the last things I said to her was, "So glad you found me on here. Makes it seem like you aren't so far away." A lot of people are really negative about Facebook but when used right it's a great tool. If not for Facebook, I probably wouldn't have gotten that opportunity to chat with my aunt. I know, I could've called. I'm just not a phone person because once I get on the phone I have the kids and Dalan driving me crazy. I have found so many old friends on there and have been able to keep in touch with my east coast family so much easier. They can view the pictures of my kids and feel like they aren't missing out on anything. Anyway, there are a lot of people who are going to miss her including myself. It's too bad I didn't get to see her just one more time.
After going through all that this summer I have told friends and family they are not to go dying on me anytime soon. Not sure if I can deal with it anymore. I know I'm gonna try to have more fun in life and do and go places when I can. I will try to live every second I can of my life. Right now is all that matters. Not yesterday or tomorrow. Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
I'm sorry for my absence
I can't believe it's been almost two months since my last post on here. Time goes by so quickly lately. I've been so busy with kids and Girl Scouts and everything else that I just have not had a minute to sit down and keep this up to date. Well, I do but I'm on Facebook sooo...
Let's start with February. Kaela turned 9 on the 9th!!! WOW! I can't believe it. NINE! She's almost to the double digits. My little girl is growing up. I could do the norm and sit here and say how much I miss her being a baby but really I'm not sure I miss it all that much. Sure I look back at pictures and just think, "If I could just hold her in my arms one more time" but then I wouldn't get to enjoy the things I so love about her now. We laugh. We dance (usually to the song Body Language that we made up a dance to). We talk. We shop. I love those fun moments with her. I love her sillyness. I love that when I tell her that I haven't had my morning hug and kiss she says, "Or your morning sit" and then sits with me and we watch t.v. I love those things and I think I love them more than I miss her being a baby. I welcome the years to come and I welcome her getting older because really, it's just getting better.
During the month of January or February Trent tried out for a baseball team up in West Jordan I think. The Highlanders. He had attended a baseball camp there Winter 2009 and Dalan was interested in the program. We got more info on it and decided to take him up for tryouts. Unfortunately, he didn't make the team. We were so rooting for him. The good news is, and from what I'm understanding, is that it's mostly because he was the only 11 year old trying out for a 12 year old team. The coaches said he did well. So, we are going to take him up at the end of this year to tryout again and hopefully he makes it this time. It's a big dedication on our part since we would be driving him 2 hours to practice three times a week but we think this could be a really good opportunity for him especially since his first love is baseball.
As for me, I've just been really busy with trying to plan Girl Scout meetings and we are right in the middle of cookie season. I can't wait til cookie season is over. We are going to be doing our cookie booths the weekends of the 12 & 13, 19 & 20 and if any cookies are left 26 & 27. We'll be sitting out in front of the grocery stores so come buy some cookies from us...PLEASE! I've also done some substitute teaching here and there and that's been a lot of fun. Something else that's keeping me busy is planning trips....ugh! Although the trips will be a lot of fun, the hotel booking, car rentals and flight booking is not.
That's about all that has been going on. Nothing too spectacular or wonderful. Just the same old stuff as usual (which is why I probably rarely update this). Hope all is good and warm on your end because it's freezing here.
Let's start with February. Kaela turned 9 on the 9th!!! WOW! I can't believe it. NINE! She's almost to the double digits. My little girl is growing up. I could do the norm and sit here and say how much I miss her being a baby but really I'm not sure I miss it all that much. Sure I look back at pictures and just think, "If I could just hold her in my arms one more time" but then I wouldn't get to enjoy the things I so love about her now. We laugh. We dance (usually to the song Body Language that we made up a dance to). We talk. We shop. I love those fun moments with her. I love her sillyness. I love that when I tell her that I haven't had my morning hug and kiss she says, "Or your morning sit" and then sits with me and we watch t.v. I love those things and I think I love them more than I miss her being a baby. I welcome the years to come and I welcome her getting older because really, it's just getting better.
During the month of January or February Trent tried out for a baseball team up in West Jordan I think. The Highlanders. He had attended a baseball camp there Winter 2009 and Dalan was interested in the program. We got more info on it and decided to take him up for tryouts. Unfortunately, he didn't make the team. We were so rooting for him. The good news is, and from what I'm understanding, is that it's mostly because he was the only 11 year old trying out for a 12 year old team. The coaches said he did well. So, we are going to take him up at the end of this year to tryout again and hopefully he makes it this time. It's a big dedication on our part since we would be driving him 2 hours to practice three times a week but we think this could be a really good opportunity for him especially since his first love is baseball.
As for me, I've just been really busy with trying to plan Girl Scout meetings and we are right in the middle of cookie season. I can't wait til cookie season is over. We are going to be doing our cookie booths the weekends of the 12 & 13, 19 & 20 and if any cookies are left 26 & 27. We'll be sitting out in front of the grocery stores so come buy some cookies from us...PLEASE! I've also done some substitute teaching here and there and that's been a lot of fun. Something else that's keeping me busy is planning trips....ugh! Although the trips will be a lot of fun, the hotel booking, car rentals and flight booking is not.
That's about all that has been going on. Nothing too spectacular or wonderful. Just the same old stuff as usual (which is why I probably rarely update this). Hope all is good and warm on your end because it's freezing here.
Friday, January 15, 2010
It's almost serene around here.
Things have been pretty mellow in our house lately. Usually I'm fighting with Trent to do his homework while Kaela is screaming at the top of her lungs in the basement with her cousins as they play Littlest Pet Shops. Then Dalan comes home and wonders why I'm in such a bad mood. Dealing with a pissy 11 year old is enough to put anyone in a bad mood. Lately though Trent has been somewhat mellow and not as high strung as he usually is. Kaela still plays loudly with her cousins at times but oh well. What do ya do? When Dalan comes home, I'm more relaxed and not in such a stressed out mood. In fact, the last few days I've woken up at 5:30 AM, made him breakfast, got the kids fed, ready and sent off to school and then I head downstairs to workout. And after all that, I'm not tired...at all! Lately I've had all this energy. Sadly, it's not being put into doing laundry and cleaning the house but that's just asking a little much of me. I actually sleep well at night and I don't toss and turn as much. I just feel refreshed and not achey. I have to attribute this all to the fact that I've been working out...like mad. It's amazing what it can do for ya. My back is getting stronger so I assume that is why I don't have the back pain anymore. I just feel so much better now that I've started up again. After a while I will start to hate the whole working out thing as it starts to feel like a chore. But, for now, I'm all for havin a bangin body and a butt so sweet it will make a grown man cry..otherwise known as Onion Butt :oD
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Embarrassing Moment Of The Day
I was to meet Dalan and some friends at the Pizza House for lunch this afternoon. Dalan gave me 30 minutes notice. Since I had done absolutely nothing the whole morning but sit and try to catch up on Days Of Our Lives, I still had to shower and get dressed. So, when he told me to meet him there at 12:15 pm., I didn't leave the house until 12:15 pm. I was five minutes late, no biggie. Anyway, as I'm walking into the restaurant I see Dalan through the window...or so I thought. I went straight to the table where Dalan was sitting and guess what? It wasn't Dalan. Oops! The two guys sitting there probably thought I had lost my mind. But, I'm blonde so maybe they just expected it.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Small Town, USA
When you pull into Delta, UT you might think to yourself this town is nothing special. You might think it's kind of an ugly town or would be pure hell to just live here. Pull in on a Sunday and it's a teenagers worst nightmare. I know this because when I was in 8th grade, we got into town on a Sunday and I was horrified. Just about every business is closed and you'll find only a few cars on Main Street. Delta is a town that when discussed the fact that the only streetlight in Millard County is here...in Delta. Main Street lives up to it's name. Just about everything and anything is on Main Street. There are no big name stores or big name restaurants (unless you count McD's, Subway and Hogi Yogi). I dreaded the day Dalan made patrolman and we were going to move back here. I would miss the city. The malls. Target being 15 minutes away. But yesterday, that all changed. Yesterday I saw something that you don't see as you pull into town. It's something you don't see often anywhere anymore. Camaraderie.
Yesterday was Deputy Sheriff Josie Greathouse Fox's funeral. I didn't attend the funeral because I was one of those unlucky ones who didn't know her. I did however attend the funeral procession. I wasn't going to at first and then decided at the very last minute to jump in my car and speed to the middle school which is where my sister and her husband were sitting and waiting for everything to begin. It was quite a sight to see all the middle school kids, including Trent, pour out of the northeast doors, each of them grabbing an American flag to hold along the route. I later found out that Kaela was also along the route but much further down from where we were. High school students also made the walk over to hold flags along the route. When everyone was positioned and all flags were in place it looked amazing! I have never in my life seen anything like this. Ever. I don't know how many times I looked up and down the street just to take in the sight of so many flags. I opted to not take my camera to take pictures because I felt weird about it but did get a few with my cell phone. As the procession started I stood there holding my nephew. I held him for about half of it and then held a friends baby for the other half. Not once did I sit down. I didn't think the procession would last too long but I was so wrong. My count was an hour and a half, others say an hour and 45 minutes, the news reported TWO HOURS! Whatever it was, every person stood the whole time as numerous vehicles drove by....motorcycles, cars, K9 Units from all over Utah and also from Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming. Three kids passed out while holding flags because they had their legs locked instead of standing with them bent a little. It amazed me how one little community can come together for one person. It was amazing how many kids there are in Delta :o) I overheard a couple people say, "I didn't know there were this many kids here." I think for the first time ever I am proud to live here. I was so proud to know and see so many people take that time out of their day to come down and stand on the side of the street to honor this amazing women. Seeing all those kids standing there not once looking annoyed or tired or even complaining was just awesome! After the procession when I was taking Kaela in to get her hair cut I saw a police officer at the memorial where all the candles are. He stopped, dropped off a pink teddy bear in a plastic bag and just stood there. I have to say, that brought tears to my eyes. It was just one of those moments.
So, anyone can say what they want about this town but when push comes to shove, people do and will pull together here. I always say I wish I could live back east and I still do. It's where I'm from but I think Delta will do just fine.
Below is a quote from an interview with Sheriff Dekker that was on KSL5. He was commenting on how good can come from this.
"The bringing of our communties together to remind us of the blessings that we do have and the good things going on, and that we do have good people here, and that one person can make a difference."
Yesterday was Deputy Sheriff Josie Greathouse Fox's funeral. I didn't attend the funeral because I was one of those unlucky ones who didn't know her. I did however attend the funeral procession. I wasn't going to at first and then decided at the very last minute to jump in my car and speed to the middle school which is where my sister and her husband were sitting and waiting for everything to begin. It was quite a sight to see all the middle school kids, including Trent, pour out of the northeast doors, each of them grabbing an American flag to hold along the route. I later found out that Kaela was also along the route but much further down from where we were. High school students also made the walk over to hold flags along the route. When everyone was positioned and all flags were in place it looked amazing! I have never in my life seen anything like this. Ever. I don't know how many times I looked up and down the street just to take in the sight of so many flags. I opted to not take my camera to take pictures because I felt weird about it but did get a few with my cell phone. As the procession started I stood there holding my nephew. I held him for about half of it and then held a friends baby for the other half. Not once did I sit down. I didn't think the procession would last too long but I was so wrong. My count was an hour and a half, others say an hour and 45 minutes, the news reported TWO HOURS! Whatever it was, every person stood the whole time as numerous vehicles drove by....motorcycles, cars, K9 Units from all over Utah and also from Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming. Three kids passed out while holding flags because they had their legs locked instead of standing with them bent a little. It amazed me how one little community can come together for one person. It was amazing how many kids there are in Delta :o) I overheard a couple people say, "I didn't know there were this many kids here." I think for the first time ever I am proud to live here. I was so proud to know and see so many people take that time out of their day to come down and stand on the side of the street to honor this amazing women. Seeing all those kids standing there not once looking annoyed or tired or even complaining was just awesome! After the procession when I was taking Kaela in to get her hair cut I saw a police officer at the memorial where all the candles are. He stopped, dropped off a pink teddy bear in a plastic bag and just stood there. I have to say, that brought tears to my eyes. It was just one of those moments.
So, anyone can say what they want about this town but when push comes to shove, people do and will pull together here. I always say I wish I could live back east and I still do. It's where I'm from but I think Delta will do just fine.
Below is a quote from an interview with Sheriff Dekker that was on KSL5. He was commenting on how good can come from this.
"The bringing of our communties together to remind us of the blessings that we do have and the good things going on, and that we do have good people here, and that one person can make a difference."
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
P.S. Santa forgot something
One thing I forgot to mention in the Christmas blog is that Santa left something behind. When the kids checked out the plate of cookies...that were mostly eaten...they found a note that Santa left for them. They also found that Santa forgot his gloves!!! His hands must have been freezing! They both got e-mails later in the day from him saying that he had left his gloves here by mistake and since Kaela had asked for something of his, she could take care of them for him. Apparently, one of his most favorite, most sweetest elves made them for him ;o)
GOTTA LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!
:o)
GOTTA LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!
:o)
Christmas/New Years Eve 2009
The holidays kept me busy this year. It seemed like I was always doing something and just didn't have time for that other thing. I absolutely had no motivation whatsoever to buy gifts for anyone. It was just one of those years. Even I didn't care one bit if I even got one gift but I have great friends, a great hubby and a great family who makes sure I'm taken care of. In fact, I flat out told Dalan that I did not want anything and to not buy me a gift. I am not one of those girls who says don't buy me anything and as I'm saying it I'm thinking, "I'll never let him live this down if he really doesn't buy me something." No, I meant it. As Christmas got closer though and I realized he was going to get me something I just told him that either Rachael Ray pots and pans or a Dyson vacuum (I got both) would be great. I for sure didn't want jewelry (I have enough of it) and figured if he was going to get me something, it might as well be something I can use. I've been wanting the pots and pans for years but would never buy them. My in laws got me the vacuum which I love!! I've never vacuumed so much in my life!!!
....Vacuum now sounds like a really stupid word. Okay...back to blogging...
The kids had a great Christmas!!! They woke us up at 1 AM. I swear I heard the the prancing and pawing of each reindeers hoof and then the sleigh take off of our roof. We told them to go back to bed and they came back in at 3 AM..ugh! Finally at 4 AM, I told Dalan we HAD to get up. They just wouldn't let up. They went through their stockings first and they both got digital cameras. Both cameras had already had pictures on their memory. I guess Santa was having some fun with them. They both smiled and thought it was funny. They each had a picture of themselves asleep on their cameras and Santa left candy canes on their pillows. After the stockings they tore into the presents. A Remote Control Car. Wii games. Littlest Pet Shops GALORE! Clothes from Justice. A Steelers beanbag chair. Flick Trix....and more. They both had a great Christmas. Once we were done opening gifts we got ready and headed over to my in laws to visit and have breakfast. More gifts were waiting for the kids and my vacuum was there. Dalan and I share the vacuum but guess who gets to have all the fun and use it? Yep...me. We hung out til noon there and then headed to my parents for dinner. Again, more gifts. Dalan got his most favorite thing so far...a remote control helicopter. Ya know those ones you see them flying in the malls? Yep, that's the one. He got that from my parents and has not tired of it yet. I got a cookbook and a recipe book. My sister gave me an electric blanket and that thing is freakin awesome! LOVE IT! After all that we came home and relaxed and just enjoyed what was left of the day. The kids played with all their new stuff and life.was.good.
Jump to New Years Eve. We went to the High School for Delta's little NYE party for the kids. They get 4 of those blow up bouncy/slide things and put them in the gym. The kids just run wild in there. When they announced parents could play too, my sister, her friend and me jumped up and went for the slide. My elbow now hates me for this. As I was going down, my elbow rubbed on the slide and took the skin right off. It happens. My sister did the same thing. It burned like hell! I will never go down one of those things without a long sleeve shirt or at least just putting my hands up in the air. Once the kids were done with that we headed over to Bill and Chrissys to hang out. Pretty much just ate junk food and played the Wii. Nothing too exciting. Once the ball dropped, we headed home.
HAPPY 2010!!!
I did not make any resolutions and really I never do. I just think they are stupid and people never stick to them. The only thing I'm going to try to do...and I say this all the time...is try to enjoy every moment to the very fullest. You can be pulled out of this life just as quickly as you are put into it. The other thing I've been saying since the kids have been on winter break is get back into my workout routine. I really got away from it when the kids were out of school and I could see all my progress melting away. Now that they are back in school I'm going at it full force. I started yesterday and I'm about to go and get my workout in for today.
I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season! I know we did. I am now looking forward to what 2010 has in store for us. I'm sure it's going to be just as memorable as 2009. Love you all!
Peace, Love and Sunshine :o)
....Vacuum now sounds like a really stupid word. Okay...back to blogging...
The kids had a great Christmas!!! They woke us up at 1 AM. I swear I heard the the prancing and pawing of each reindeers hoof and then the sleigh take off of our roof. We told them to go back to bed and they came back in at 3 AM..ugh! Finally at 4 AM, I told Dalan we HAD to get up. They just wouldn't let up. They went through their stockings first and they both got digital cameras. Both cameras had already had pictures on their memory. I guess Santa was having some fun with them. They both smiled and thought it was funny. They each had a picture of themselves asleep on their cameras and Santa left candy canes on their pillows. After the stockings they tore into the presents. A Remote Control Car. Wii games. Littlest Pet Shops GALORE! Clothes from Justice. A Steelers beanbag chair. Flick Trix....and more. They both had a great Christmas. Once we were done opening gifts we got ready and headed over to my in laws to visit and have breakfast. More gifts were waiting for the kids and my vacuum was there. Dalan and I share the vacuum but guess who gets to have all the fun and use it? Yep...me. We hung out til noon there and then headed to my parents for dinner. Again, more gifts. Dalan got his most favorite thing so far...a remote control helicopter. Ya know those ones you see them flying in the malls? Yep, that's the one. He got that from my parents and has not tired of it yet. I got a cookbook and a recipe book. My sister gave me an electric blanket and that thing is freakin awesome! LOVE IT! After all that we came home and relaxed and just enjoyed what was left of the day. The kids played with all their new stuff and life.was.good.
Jump to New Years Eve. We went to the High School for Delta's little NYE party for the kids. They get 4 of those blow up bouncy/slide things and put them in the gym. The kids just run wild in there. When they announced parents could play too, my sister, her friend and me jumped up and went for the slide. My elbow now hates me for this. As I was going down, my elbow rubbed on the slide and took the skin right off. It happens. My sister did the same thing. It burned like hell! I will never go down one of those things without a long sleeve shirt or at least just putting my hands up in the air. Once the kids were done with that we headed over to Bill and Chrissys to hang out. Pretty much just ate junk food and played the Wii. Nothing too exciting. Once the ball dropped, we headed home.
HAPPY 2010!!!
I did not make any resolutions and really I never do. I just think they are stupid and people never stick to them. The only thing I'm going to try to do...and I say this all the time...is try to enjoy every moment to the very fullest. You can be pulled out of this life just as quickly as you are put into it. The other thing I've been saying since the kids have been on winter break is get back into my workout routine. I really got away from it when the kids were out of school and I could see all my progress melting away. Now that they are back in school I'm going at it full force. I started yesterday and I'm about to go and get my workout in for today.
I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season! I know we did. I am now looking forward to what 2010 has in store for us. I'm sure it's going to be just as memorable as 2009. Love you all!
Peace, Love and Sunshine :o)
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