Christen is 8!

Christen had her 8th birthday on Feb 25th. I cant believe that my baby is 8! Ive been pretty contimplative lately and excited too for her and her baptism and all. She is so adorable and I am so grateful to have her! We kind of spread out her birthday for the week because we had alot going on. Gma C would have been here to celebrate too but Brandon had the flu so she will come in on Wed the 4th. (Brandon is fine now but didnt want to give that to Gma)



Anyhow, she had a great week of celebrating with a new Wii game - Raving Rabbids, T- shirt blanket (long overdue) scriptures (from Gma and Gpa E) scripture case, some beads for necklaces and a little bday $. we also went out to Red Robin the Monday before.

8 things I love about Christen;

1) She can be such a tomboy and then the next minute be a girly girl.

2) She is so cute! I love her nickname - Kissy - from Chris - Chrissy - Kissy and sometimes Kiss Kiss

3) She is a great friend.

4) She is a great student.

5) She is usually very laid back and doesnt take things too seriously.

6) She is very athletic and full of energy

7) She is very appeciative.

8) She is a girl - and she is all mine!!

This all makes up for the fact that her room is horribly messy 95% of the time - worse than the boys!

I love you Kissy!

My unexpected trip

So--- about 10 days ago I totally biffed it - face plant as I was getting the kids to the car after school. Big bruises on my knees and my hands were full so fell on my face - hit the edge of my glasses and voila!! Ive been wearing big sunglasses and trying to hide it with make up when I have to. Bummer. After a week and a half it is still totally obvious but starting to heal. This picture was three days after. Todd really had nothing to do with it. The girl we carpool with was directly in front of me and then suddenly stopped in the middle of the street! I tripped over her and her big ole backpack. I was holding Christen's hand and then my other hand was full off waterbottles and kids stuff. Luckily, we were out of the way of the cars. I was so embarrassed I just got up and headed straight to the car. I had to get my glasses adjusted and then go to a Blue and Gold dinner for one of the wards I am over.

Actually, another interesting thing about that day was that earlier before all of that happened I decided to wash the van because it was like 55 degrees not a cloud in the sky. I was so proud of myself. Then after the blue and Gold iwas at I drove home in a total snowstorm and then the next day it was back in the 50's. Crazy weather we have here!!

Painting Lesson

A while back Brandon went to his grandpa's house for the whole day to have a painting lesson. They both had a great time and Brandon learned a lot and did a fantastic job for the first time ever doing something like this! Thanks for sharing your time, and talent. What a great memory this will be!

Valentines Weekend

Christen at her Valentines Class party.

The boys gave Christen an early birthday gift - a Webkins Love Monkey.

Friday night we had a great time at the Stk Sweetheart Ball. The Activities commitee do such an incredible job with the planning, decorations, food, everything. It was AWESOME. We brought our friends and neighbors, Dave and Denise and they loved it too
We enjoyed the dance instruction - even though we didnt catch on as well as some of the couples! I had told not to get me flowers so instead we went to the movies with the kids. Pink Panther 2 --I know, I know Keri - I guess it is our thing.


I actually was glad that I was in a good mood by Friday night. I was kind of a rough week and then Todd came home all stressed and announced in all of the confusion with the kids and making dinner -- " We are moving to San Antonio!" I looked at him - not sure if he was serious or not - and then he said, "no, but it was really close." I was mad because you just dont joke around about a big decision like that and you dont just announce it like that!! I guess they are closing several of the regional offices - Sacramento, Florida and Virginia. So those people can chose from Phoenix, Colo Springs or a severence package. I guess we were lucky this time. - although I do like San Antonio though. Im glad we are staying for now. I finally forgave him. He never did make a big move like that growing up, where I moved around alot. I guess he didnt know how to handle it.

Library book $$

Rachel asked if we got the library money back. Nope- we did return it and they must have picked it up. Note to self - if that ever happens to me losing a big amount of money that gets returned I will send a thank you and possibly a reward.

It is ok though - we did the right thing.

Valentine pics to come soon

Containerizing

Last night we had an enrichment meeting about organization. I kind of wanted to stay home especially when the snow started but Todd was signed up to help with security and the nursery. it was good. Im glad I went. I have certain things in my life that are organized and certain things I am picky about - but not so much what Amy was talking about last night. Got some good ideas.

I came home to look in my pantry to find about 5 bags of pwd sugar some open, some not and about the same for brown sugar. Pathetic. I guess I could say it was food storage - although I didnt realize what I had. Apparently, I should be containerizing all of that stuff so I can see it - and stack it. Hmm, maybe I will do that today. Also, lots of jello and pudding boxes that probably should be containerized. They always fall everywhere. My bad.

Someone told me the other day that I really dont have an excuse not to organize because I am home all day with my kids at school. I tried not to be offended. I hate when people say that because I still am busy - busy calling, helping and subbing in the school, exercising, normal house stuff, etc etc. Im not sitting around eating bon bons all day. Ok maybe a weight watchers chocolate muffin (3pts) every once in awhile. By the way, Sarah you never came around with the Girl Scout cookie sign up. I will have to get a box outside Walmart I guess. I will try to eat them slowly.

Sorry - I seem to be in a bad mood today. Maybe I will go find a ww choc muffin and organize my sugars!! I will go exercize too.

Same stuff, different day

Not much interesting going on here. We are still busy - but it is the same old same old.

I have decided to go out to SLC Provo for BYU Womens Conference Ap 30th - May 1. I am meeting up with my mom and sister, sister in laws and nieces. Im excitied. I havent been anywhere for awhile. I would like to see some of my Utah friends!! I will keep you posted.


I had a little stupid me moment because when I booked the flight I was thinking that the conference was Fri/ Sat like they do Time Out for Women here. But no - after I already booked the flight getting there Thurs 1 pm I realized last night that it was Thurs/ Fri. Crap. I tried to change it but it cost more to change that I paid for the ticket. Oh well, that gives me a bit more time to visit before I catch up with my family. I cant believe I did that. Well, yes I can.

Originally I really wanted to go to the Time Out for Women here locally, but it just so happens to be the same day as our Stk Womens Conference which I enjoy- but could miss- but it also the same day as Christen's scheduled baptism that afternoon, which they really dont like you to change. Thus - trip to Utah, break for me!