random thoughts

Nothing much to say, but figured since I was changing my background, AGAIN, I'd do a quick post.

I finally got motivated the last couple days to do some unpacking. Finally! Our house is actually starting to look like a house again.

I'd really like to take some pictures of the kids this weekend. It's been quite a while since I've gotten some cute ones, so hopefully it'll happen and I'll post them if I do.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy New Year's Eve Day

We made it to CO. The kids were great on the long drive and we're now crashing at a friends house, either for the next several weeks until our furniture shows up or until we wear out our welcome. Whichever comes first...

I had an appointment yesterday with my old hair stylist and she was thoroughly appalled at what was going on on my head! She fixed me up and I'm starting to feel a little bit more like myself again.

Hope you're all enjoying a wonderful time with your families and I pray that God has many blessings in store for you for 2010.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We're here in So. Cal spending a wonderful day with family. The kids are enjoying playing with their cousins and I'm enjoying laying around in my jammies. My sister is taking lots of pictures, so hopefully I'll get a chance to put those up soon.

Hope you're all enjoying this day, celebrating the birth of our Savior.

last day of school

I'm taking a quick little break from the whirlwind of chaos we have going on here. Thought I'd share a few pictures of the last day of school.

Kate and two of her little friends.

They are so sweet together & very sad to see Kate go.

Kate & her buddy Bailey.

Mark and some of his buds.

Adam's friends threw him a going away party, which was very sweet.

I don't think he really minded that only one other boy showed up.

Gregory was not interested in being in any pictures that day, so there you have it. We got a couple cute pictures this morning at church so I'll have to get those up here one of these days.

We're loading the car tonight and tomorrow morning and the plan is to leave the 'ville around noon on Monday. We'll see...

So in case I don't get a chance to post again for a while (which is nothing new around here)...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

quick update

I've been wanting to post something for a while now, but wanted pictures and haven't had any. Now I've got some, (they're not too good, but they're pictures nonetheless) but they're on the computer that I'm not on right now. BUT, I decided to post a quick update anyway.

Things here are uber crazy. Yes, I said uber and I mean it with a capital U! We're trying to pack boxes to move, finish up laundry so that we can pack for a week in So. Cal and then packing to live out of suitcases for three-ish weeks in CO, and on and on the list goes. We've had a week of finals for Ron and the two older boys, parties galore in all the kids classes, trying to cram in time spent with new friends and saying lots of goodbyes that have been much harder than I ever would have imagined.

I'm so thankful that God has given me the opportunity to make some wonderful new friends, but very disappointed to have to leave them so soon. There sure is a lot going on here that makes zero sense to me, but I'm trusting in the Lord that His way is best.

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

will rest in the shadow of the Almight.

I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge

and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust."

Psalm 91:1-2

fun times for a great cause

These girls have started their party so head on over and join the fun!

Just go here and check it out.

just for fun

Christmas Questions...

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both, although I always prefer wrapping paper and usually only use gift bags for odd shaped gifts. Or if I'm in a hurry.

2. Real tree or artificial? Real. Or none as is the case this year.

3. When do you put up the tree? Usually the first or second weekend of December.

4. When do you take the tree down? Several days after New Years or when it's dead. Whichever comes first.

5. Do you like eggnog?

A little bit, warmed up with nutmeg sprinkled on top.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Western Barbie with the horse, jeep and trailer

7. Hardest person to buy for? My father in law

8. Easiest person to buy for? My daughter.

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, a couple.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? This year, neither. I was going to email them, but it's not going to happen.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Hmmm... I'd rather not say.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Elf and The Holiday

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? As soon as I start seeing things that will make good gifts.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I don't think so, but I don't trust my memory. I'm not opposed to it!

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? My mom's Swedish Cardamom bread.

16. Lights on the tree? Absolutely!

17. Favorite Christmas song? I love almost all Christmas music and would listen to it year round if my husband and first born would let me.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? We usually stay home, but this year we're traveling.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's?

Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. And the most amazing reindeer of all... is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer... yes, I had to sing it while I was typing it.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? We've had both. It's been a star the last couple of years.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? The kids each get to open one gift on Christmas Eve and it's always new pajamas. Then everything else is Christmas morning.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The whole PC thing about not saying CHRISTmas. It's just dumb and wrong.

23. Favorite ornament ? I love just about every single one that we have.

24. Do you make Christmas cookies ? Yes, some years. Not this year though.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year ? Safe travels, peace on earth, and a Kindle. :)

Now it's your turn. Just copy and paste this into the comments section. Delete my answers and put in yours.