So today was the last day of school. I can't believe I now have a 3rd grader and a 1st grader! I told them their report card said that they didn't pass and that they will have to redo their grade again! (They didn't believe me!) Landon still has another year of preschool...thank goodness! They are growing way too fast!
I am actually excited that school is out! I know that may seem weird to many, but I am looking forward to less travel (back and forth from home to work to school to work to home) and really looking forward to having some time to spend with the kiddos.
Ok, so I never reported about our girls weekend away...which was fabulous! We went out to eat, had a funny waitress that kept us laughing the whole night, came back and soaked our feet in a foot bath and had massages (it is awesome to have a friend who is a massage therapist!!) The next day we went shopping at the new Branson Landing and had a great time. Mom got me some more new clothes and sensible sneakers for work (thanks Mom and Dad!), I got myself an adorable pair of sandles (made in Brazil, my Brazilian friend noted!) and one of my friends, myself and MY MOM all got our ears pierced! My friend had always wanted a second piercing, mine had grown back in, and somehow we convinced my mom she should do it too! Still can't believe she did it, but it looks so cute on her!! I'm so proud of her! Anyway, we had a great time away and came back refreshed and ready for another week (which I know has already passed now--sorry!)
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The Downside to DVR's...
AAAHHH! And I say again-AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!
After sitting through 3 hours of American Idol tonight - after an extremely exhausting day - so that I wouldn't hear the results on the radio, at the store or somewhere else I was so disgusted to get to the end of the recording on my DVR only to watch an iPod commercial and then get that cute little box that says:
A-delete recording
B-save recording
WHAT THE HECK??? I mean, I know, I should have set the recording time a little longer, but is it TOO MUCH to ask that the producers of a show actually stick to the time allotted for the show?? I just HATE that!!!
So here I am, after midnight, looking online to find the results of the show that I have been watching FAITHFULLY every week. And don't worry, I won't spoil the results for you-but just so you know, if you haven't seen it yet and are planning on watching your recorded version later-don't bother!
After sitting through 3 hours of American Idol tonight - after an extremely exhausting day - so that I wouldn't hear the results on the radio, at the store or somewhere else I was so disgusted to get to the end of the recording on my DVR only to watch an iPod commercial and then get that cute little box that says:
A-delete recording
B-save recording
WHAT THE HECK??? I mean, I know, I should have set the recording time a little longer, but is it TOO MUCH to ask that the producers of a show actually stick to the time allotted for the show?? I just HATE that!!!
So here I am, after midnight, looking online to find the results of the show that I have been watching FAITHFULLY every week. And don't worry, I won't spoil the results for you-but just so you know, if you haven't seen it yet and are planning on watching your recorded version later-don't bother!
Friday, May 18, 2007
Girls Weekend Away! YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
I am so excited!! A few of us are going away tonight to Branson. We are staying in a hotel (no kids to wake us in the middle of the night--or early morning!) We don't really have big plans, just hang out in the hot tub, pamper ourselves with facials, pedicures, etc. We'll probably go out to eat somewhere (and only have to get a plate for OURSELVES for a change!) and then of course some shopping tomorrow! I'd love to tell you more about it, but every minute I'm on here is another minute I'm late picking them up! (sorry! :) )
Hope everyone else has a wonderful weekend too!
Hope everyone else has a wonderful weekend too!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Another Weekend Already??
Wow! I can't believe a whole week has passed since I last wrote! The weeks just go by so fast right now. The kids are on a school countdown. 10 days left. Landon has only 8. I can't believe it's almost summer!
This is going to be a busy summer for us. Chris will be going out in a few weeks to start work on our house in San Jose. We finally made the decision to put it on the market. It's just getting too hard to manage it from 2000 miles away, not to mention we could really use the $$ since we're still not taking a salary from the store. Soon, but we're holding off as long as possible! We will also be going down to So. Cal. with the kids to visit family. The kids can't wait!
So, last night we met the neighbor who lives behind us in the alley. He has lived in this city for most of his life, except his time as an "outdoor entertainment operator" (i.e. carney). He's quite a character! Nice man, though. He had so much history about this little city. Oh, and he says there are secret tunnels in our house from one room to another! He said he used to play in them when he was a kid! We asked if he was talking about the old laundry shoot or the hidden room in the basement but he said there are actual pathways through the upstairs rooms that he used to crawl through. He said, "like those you read about in books". So now we're on a mission to find them...without letting the kids know! Can you imagine!
On that note...I'm off!
This is going to be a busy summer for us. Chris will be going out in a few weeks to start work on our house in San Jose. We finally made the decision to put it on the market. It's just getting too hard to manage it from 2000 miles away, not to mention we could really use the $$ since we're still not taking a salary from the store. Soon, but we're holding off as long as possible! We will also be going down to So. Cal. with the kids to visit family. The kids can't wait!
So, last night we met the neighbor who lives behind us in the alley. He has lived in this city for most of his life, except his time as an "outdoor entertainment operator" (i.e. carney). He's quite a character! Nice man, though. He had so much history about this little city. Oh, and he says there are secret tunnels in our house from one room to another! He said he used to play in them when he was a kid! We asked if he was talking about the old laundry shoot or the hidden room in the basement but he said there are actual pathways through the upstairs rooms that he used to crawl through. He said, "like those you read about in books". So now we're on a mission to find them...without letting the kids know! Can you imagine!
On that note...I'm off!
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Weary and Worn Out from a Wonderful Weekend!
So, the weekend is finally over! Never thought I'd be this excited for the workweek to begin again!
We had a great weekend, though. Joshua did fantastic at his first Taekwon Do Tournament! He took second place in his age/belt category for his "pattern". He got a really cool medal that he is anxious to take in to school tomorrow. His school teacher is very cool...she let Joshua bring his uniform and sparring gear to school a few weeks ago and show the whole class some moves. She said he did a great job explaining that you "never use TKD to hurt anyone, only to defend yourself or others". I was so proud of him! He's only been in TKD since January and he seems to be picking it up pretty quickly. It's a great outlet for him.
So anyway, after the tournament we drove from Harrison, Ark. to Branson, Mo. to go to Silver Dollar City. The kids love going there. We saw the Chinese acrobats and were amazed at the stunts they could do--including one guy standing on his head on 11 stacked chairs! We were in the front row, right in the middle, and I thought to myself, 'I'm glad this guy has a harnass on, however, if the chairs fall they are gonna land right on us!' Fortunately nothing happened and the show was fantastic. After going on a few rides with the kids, getting ice cream and walking uphill what felt like 10 miles we left the park and went shopping for some new clothes for mommy (thanks to my mom and dad!) After deciding on a few very cute outfits we went over to Target to get a new laundry hamper. Can I just tell you how much I miss Target?? I mean, just walking in the door almost brought tears to my eyes! Unfortunately we were too late to go to the snack bar to get popcorn or Starbucks, but just walking in and seeing "Spot" and all those cute little red and white circles brought me so much joy and happiness! It's the simple things, ya know?! After a quick spin through the store we left, grabbed some din din at Mickey D's then got the kids in their PJ's and headed home. I forgot to mention Chris had to go back home after they tournament so he wasn't with us for SDC or the whole shopping experience (good thing for him!), but the kids and my mom all fell asleep while I drove us all home and got in at midnight! But even after all that excitement I couldn't go to sleep without watching at least one show on TiVo!
Today was also packed with church, lunch at one of our employees house, work and AWANA's. I'm ready for an early night tonight! Fun but exhausting weekend!
We had a great weekend, though. Joshua did fantastic at his first Taekwon Do Tournament! He took second place in his age/belt category for his "pattern". He got a really cool medal that he is anxious to take in to school tomorrow. His school teacher is very cool...she let Joshua bring his uniform and sparring gear to school a few weeks ago and show the whole class some moves. She said he did a great job explaining that you "never use TKD to hurt anyone, only to defend yourself or others". I was so proud of him! He's only been in TKD since January and he seems to be picking it up pretty quickly. It's a great outlet for him.
So anyway, after the tournament we drove from Harrison, Ark. to Branson, Mo. to go to Silver Dollar City. The kids love going there. We saw the Chinese acrobats and were amazed at the stunts they could do--including one guy standing on his head on 11 stacked chairs! We were in the front row, right in the middle, and I thought to myself, 'I'm glad this guy has a harnass on, however, if the chairs fall they are gonna land right on us!' Fortunately nothing happened and the show was fantastic. After going on a few rides with the kids, getting ice cream and walking uphill what felt like 10 miles we left the park and went shopping for some new clothes for mommy (thanks to my mom and dad!) After deciding on a few very cute outfits we went over to Target to get a new laundry hamper. Can I just tell you how much I miss Target?? I mean, just walking in the door almost brought tears to my eyes! Unfortunately we were too late to go to the snack bar to get popcorn or Starbucks, but just walking in and seeing "Spot" and all those cute little red and white circles brought me so much joy and happiness! It's the simple things, ya know?! After a quick spin through the store we left, grabbed some din din at Mickey D's then got the kids in their PJ's and headed home. I forgot to mention Chris had to go back home after they tournament so he wasn't with us for SDC or the whole shopping experience (good thing for him!), but the kids and my mom all fell asleep while I drove us all home and got in at midnight! But even after all that excitement I couldn't go to sleep without watching at least one show on TiVo!
Today was also packed with church, lunch at one of our employees house, work and AWANA's. I'm ready for an early night tonight! Fun but exhausting weekend!
Friday, May 4, 2007
Trying out this whole blogging thing...
Ok, so I hear it's the latest thing...not that I have much time to get online these days.
But alas, I'm going to try my hand at this whole blogging thing. Maybe it will be a good way to keep ya'll updated on our life out here in Hickville!
Let me know what you think!
But alas, I'm going to try my hand at this whole blogging thing. Maybe it will be a good way to keep ya'll updated on our life out here in Hickville!
Let me know what you think!
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