I received this in an email and decided to post it.
1. Do you like Blue cheese dressing? Sometimes, but only a little
2. Have you ever smoked cigarettes? yes, but quit Feb 19th!!
3. Do you own a gun? me personally-no
4. What flavor Kool Aid was your favorite? Lime
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? not usually
6. What do you think of hot dogs? love them!
7. Favorite Christmas movie? One Magic Christmas
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? orange juice or water
9. Can you do a pushup? yes
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? wedding ring
11. Favorite hobby? reading
12. Do you have A.D.D.? no
13. Do you wear glasses/contacts? glasses
14. Middle name? Anne
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? supper about ready, Kaitlin's softball practice is about done, hope Josh gets employment soon.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? water, diet root beer, milk
17. Current worry? Josh's unemployment
18. Current hate right now? no paycheck
19. Favorite place to be? with my family
20. How did you bring in the new year? a very fun night at the good old Frontier Bar
21. Where would you like to go? On a vacation with Josh and the kids to Arizona.
22. Do you own slippers? No, never have
23. What color shirt are you wearing? maroon and pink striped tank top
24. Can you whistle? yes
25. Ever chase a bunny rabbit? yes
26. Where are you now? in the office at home
27. Would you be a pirate? ugh, never!
28. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't
29. Favorite Girl's Name? Kylah (when I was little it was Renae)
30. Favorite boy's name? Carter
31. What would you get rid of? if I could get away with it...Josh's old Blazer ;)
32. What is your greatest fear? snakes and severe storms
33. What vehicle do you drive? Durango
34. Worst injury you've ever had? dislocating my knee when I was nine
35. Do you love where you live? yes
36. How many TVs do you have in your house? 5, but only use 2
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
T.G.I.F.
I am so glad it is Friday. I just can't wait to kick back tonight and relax after such a hectic, hard few days. Kaitlin had a ball game Tuesday. Kylah had one last night. The girls played good and had fun. They lost 2-10 against Gordon. Kylah was first up to bat on her team and hit past third base. She did end up striking out once and wasn't too thrilled about it. Carter has t-ball games tomorrow in Chadron. He is very excited for it.
It's official...Josh is now unemployed through BNSF along with over 100 other people. It is such a hard thing to accept at first and doesn't seem real. Many of you know that feeling unfortunately since this past year has brought many lay-offs and closings of businesses. Right now we are looking at different options for Josh and trying to figure out our best route to take...
Please keep us and the other families in your prayers as we all try to adjust.
On another note, the weather has been gorgeous this week and we have taken full advantage of it! The softball games were perfect temps and the days have been great too. I like it when it isn't too hot or cold out, so the kids are outside for hours burning off energy.
Hope everyone has a great weekend! We have Carter's t-ball games in Chadron and then have a Chinese lunch date with Josh's dad and Mary afterwards.
It's official...Josh is now unemployed through BNSF along with over 100 other people. It is such a hard thing to accept at first and doesn't seem real. Many of you know that feeling unfortunately since this past year has brought many lay-offs and closings of businesses. Right now we are looking at different options for Josh and trying to figure out our best route to take...
Please keep us and the other families in your prayers as we all try to adjust.
On another note, the weather has been gorgeous this week and we have taken full advantage of it! The softball games were perfect temps and the days have been great too. I like it when it isn't too hot or cold out, so the kids are outside for hours burning off energy.
Hope everyone has a great weekend! We have Carter's t-ball games in Chadron and then have a Chinese lunch date with Josh's dad and Mary afterwards.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Kaitlin's Win!
Tonight we had Kaitlin's first softball game. Her team played against Gordon. I have to tell you, after 5 years of games and her team NEVER winning, tonight was a big night for those girls. They beat Gordon 27-1 and did a good job with batting, plays, etc. Kaitlin caught a high pop fly and threw to first base for a double-play. We all screamed and cheered. Her coach told the kids that if they made a double-play, he would treat the team to ice cream. So, they will be going to the ice cream store this week.
It was an exciting night to see how well the girls played. They have come along way since their Pixie days. We are looking forward to tomorrow evening's game that Kylah has here in Crawford.
It was an exciting night to see how well the girls played. They have come along way since their Pixie days. We are looking forward to tomorrow evening's game that Kylah has here in Crawford.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend
We had a great three days off for Memorial Day Weekend. On Saturday, Josh and I went to Chadron and ate Chinese before he went to work. The kids left early Saturday morning after Mary and I walked the trail in to town from the Fort. She took them home to stay until Sunday morning. Josh had to work Saturday afternoon so when he left for work, Josh's mom Dana and I went to Prairie Wind Casino. I didn't have much luck, but Dana did. We had fun and came home after a couple hours of gambling. My favorite machine is STILL out of order and has been for months! After we got back to Chadron, we stopped at Walmart and then went to the Heritage Grill for supper. Dana took me out for prime rib and it was so delicious. All the food was great and I highly recommend eating there.
After supper, I came home and went downtown for a girls night out. Alisha was in town so we went out with a few friends and had many laughs. It was a lot of fun! Then on Sunday morning, Alisha and I walked the trail. Then she had to go back home so I mowed our yard and the neighbor's. Josh had some farming to do with his dad so he did that before he left for work.
Yesterday, we got up and prepared the boat to go fishing. We got everything ready and that took quite awhile, nearly two hours! We got out to Whitney Lake and the wind had started to blow hard so we didn't put the boat in. We didn't feel comfortable taking three kids out into a lake full of white caps. So we ate our sandwiches and came home. We put the boat away and went to the Fort to the ponds fishing. The wind was still blowing hard but the ponds hardly had any waves so we fished for an hour. Then Kylah opened our Durango door and somehow my fishing license ended up in the pond and we couldn't catch it.
I went to the office at the Fort to get a duplicate but nobody knew what to do for sure. (I am sure it's because it's a new season and new employees, totally understandable.) So I left my phone number and asked them to call me when they figured out how I can obtain a new license. For some people, this wouldn't be a big deal, but our family fishes a lot.
We came home and decided to plant a tree in the backyard. We removed the clothes line pole (it has a 2+ foot cement block attached to it) so that took awhile. Then we planted our tree where the pole was. Now it is raining a lot so I hope the tree lives.
Our weekend was fun and we ended it with a BBQ with our neighbor Linda. We had bbq chicken and corn on the cob.
Hope you had a great weekend! Now it is raining and I hope it stops soon so Kylah's softball game doesn't get canceled tonight.
After supper, I came home and went downtown for a girls night out. Alisha was in town so we went out with a few friends and had many laughs. It was a lot of fun! Then on Sunday morning, Alisha and I walked the trail. Then she had to go back home so I mowed our yard and the neighbor's. Josh had some farming to do with his dad so he did that before he left for work.
Yesterday, we got up and prepared the boat to go fishing. We got everything ready and that took quite awhile, nearly two hours! We got out to Whitney Lake and the wind had started to blow hard so we didn't put the boat in. We didn't feel comfortable taking three kids out into a lake full of white caps. So we ate our sandwiches and came home. We put the boat away and went to the Fort to the ponds fishing. The wind was still blowing hard but the ponds hardly had any waves so we fished for an hour. Then Kylah opened our Durango door and somehow my fishing license ended up in the pond and we couldn't catch it.
I went to the office at the Fort to get a duplicate but nobody knew what to do for sure. (I am sure it's because it's a new season and new employees, totally understandable.) So I left my phone number and asked them to call me when they figured out how I can obtain a new license. For some people, this wouldn't be a big deal, but our family fishes a lot.
We came home and decided to plant a tree in the backyard. We removed the clothes line pole (it has a 2+ foot cement block attached to it) so that took awhile. Then we planted our tree where the pole was. Now it is raining a lot so I hope the tree lives.
Our weekend was fun and we ended it with a BBQ with our neighbor Linda. We had bbq chicken and corn on the cob.
Hope you had a great weekend! Now it is raining and I hope it stops soon so Kylah's softball game doesn't get canceled tonight.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Remember...
Wanted to share this little cartoon with you that I received from a couple of emails. Remember to take a moment on Memorial Day to say a prayer for the soldiers and families fighting for our country and to remember those who are in Heaven.Phil's Graduation
BROOKLYNN BEING GOOFY.
JOE, BROOKLYNN, ABBI, HANNAH, PHIL, KYLAH, MITCH, KAITLIN, MADDI, CARTER
KAITLIN AND MADDI
BROOKLYNN :-)Last weekend my mom, Kaitlin, Kylah, Carter, and I went to Basin, Wyoming for my nephew Phillip's graduation. He is the oldest son of my oldest brother Jim. We all had a great time and had many laughs and conversations. All of the cousins were able to be there except one. Josh had to work so he didn't get to go.
Basin is a six-hour drive from here and it went well. We got to go thru the mountains and it was beautiful! We had a great time!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Softball Game
Last night was Kylah's first softball game of the season. We went to Rushville and the game was scheduled for 6pm. Due to rain, the game didn't start til nearly 7pm. We have a great group of girls on the team and they all did so well!
Kylah was the first batter up on our team and hit a double. She eventually made it to home plate to score a run and threw her arms up in the air as she ran to her team on the sidelines. It was so cute! She has a good swing when she is up to bat and didn't strike out. The last time she was up to bat, she swung and the ball hit her fingers. It was rainy and cold out so it stung quite a bit. She cried and the coach came up and talked to her. She decided to keep going and hit the ball on the next pitch to make it to first base.
The final score was 5-6. We didn't win but maybe next Tuesday we will. It was a great game to watch and we all had fun! Kaitlin's first game is next Wednesday here in town so Josh will be able to attend both girls' games next week. :)
Kylah was the first batter up on our team and hit a double. She eventually made it to home plate to score a run and threw her arms up in the air as she ran to her team on the sidelines. It was so cute! She has a good swing when she is up to bat and didn't strike out. The last time she was up to bat, she swung and the ball hit her fingers. It was rainy and cold out so it stung quite a bit. She cried and the coach came up and talked to her. She decided to keep going and hit the ball on the next pitch to make it to first base.
The final score was 5-6. We didn't win but maybe next Tuesday we will. It was a great game to watch and we all had fun! Kaitlin's first game is next Wednesday here in town so Josh will be able to attend both girls' games next week. :)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Kylah's Program
Tonight we have Kylah's school program. She is excited about it and has to wear camouflage for their part of it. Josh has to work so he won't be able to make it. It is tonight at 7pm. Kaitlin is excited to get to watch it since she doesn't participate in this one. It is thru 4th grade and she had her concert last Thursday but she didn't get to go as she was home with her tummy issues.
The kids and I are leaving early Saturday morning with my mom to go to Basin, Wyoming for my nephew's high school graduation. We will be coming home on Monday. We are looking forward to it.
I forgot to mention my downfalls last Saturday...first I washed my cell phone and had to get it replaced. I got my new one yesterday. Then the washing machine broke later in the day and we had to get a new one. So, on Mother's Day, Josh took me to pick out a new one. I do have to say it's a very nice one. We agreed for how much laundry I do, we needed something nice that will hopefully last a VERY LONG TIME.
We got our garden planted on Tuesday. The only thing left to put in is our peppers and tomato plants. We have had high winds so we are waiting until next week to put them in.
I hope you are having a great week!
The kids and I are leaving early Saturday morning with my mom to go to Basin, Wyoming for my nephew's high school graduation. We will be coming home on Monday. We are looking forward to it.
I forgot to mention my downfalls last Saturday...first I washed my cell phone and had to get it replaced. I got my new one yesterday. Then the washing machine broke later in the day and we had to get a new one. So, on Mother's Day, Josh took me to pick out a new one. I do have to say it's a very nice one. We agreed for how much laundry I do, we needed something nice that will hopefully last a VERY LONG TIME.
We got our garden planted on Tuesday. The only thing left to put in is our peppers and tomato plants. We have had high winds so we are waiting until next week to put them in.
I hope you are having a great week!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday
Hope you all had a great weekend and a nice Mother's Day! We got Josh from the airport in Scottsbluff later Friday night. Before that, we went bike shopping and Carter found a new bike her really liked. It is a Spiderman one and bigger than his old bike. His wheel broke on the old one so it was a necessity to get a new one fast. He rides it at one speed-FAST!
Saturday I went fishing at Angostura with my mom and my brother Chuck. Chuck caught two walleye and my mom and I had no luck. :( It was fun to get away for the day though. Then Saturday night Josh took the kids to his mom's for the night and we went out on the town in Chadron. It was graduation at CSC so there were a lot of people out and some good bands. We had a great time!
On Sunday we went to Brooklynn's second birthday party. It was nice to be with family and have a relaxing day. I think Brooklynn's favorite present had to be the stuffed horse that her Uncle Chuck got her. She kept smiling and hugging it. Too cute!!
We brought my sisters kids home with us after the birthday party and then my sister showed up a little later. So did Nick and Mary. Josh made delicious shish-kabobs on the grill for all of us. His Mother's Day gift to me was any meal of my choice prepared by him. It took him nearly two hours to prepare everything. We had steak and shrimp for the meat and all kinds of vegetables. He did a fantastic job! We were all very pleased! It is so nice to have him back home from Kansas City!
We are back on track this week and getting ready for school to end. Softball season has officially started and both girls are in it so we can't wait until the first game.
Saturday I went fishing at Angostura with my mom and my brother Chuck. Chuck caught two walleye and my mom and I had no luck. :( It was fun to get away for the day though. Then Saturday night Josh took the kids to his mom's for the night and we went out on the town in Chadron. It was graduation at CSC so there were a lot of people out and some good bands. We had a great time!
On Sunday we went to Brooklynn's second birthday party. It was nice to be with family and have a relaxing day. I think Brooklynn's favorite present had to be the stuffed horse that her Uncle Chuck got her. She kept smiling and hugging it. Too cute!!
We brought my sisters kids home with us after the birthday party and then my sister showed up a little later. So did Nick and Mary. Josh made delicious shish-kabobs on the grill for all of us. His Mother's Day gift to me was any meal of my choice prepared by him. It took him nearly two hours to prepare everything. We had steak and shrimp for the meat and all kinds of vegetables. He did a fantastic job! We were all very pleased! It is so nice to have him back home from Kansas City!
We are back on track this week and getting ready for school to end. Softball season has officially started and both girls are in it so we can't wait until the first game.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Happy Wednesday
Here it is the middle of the week and I noticed I haven't blogged in awhile. This weekend was Kylah's dance recital. She did a great job and all the kids looked so cute! Phae's little Kamden was just adorable up there. I think I watched her the whole time their group was on stage.
After the recital, Kaitlin ended up in the emergency room. We thought her appendix was giving her troubles. After a blood test and an x-ray the doctor informed us she had some abdominal issues and had blocked bowels. She ended up missing school on Monday from more tummy cramps. (This did not make her happy as she had not missed a full day of school all year.) She does okay sometimes, but seems to wake up at night a lot with more pain...It is getting less frequent though.
Carter went to preschool yesterday afternoon. He enjoyed himself immensely. When I got there, he ran over to show me his painting he did. He looked so cute there with all the other kids. I only see him interact with daycare kids so this was fun for me to see him with others he has never met before. When we got ready to leave all the cute little girls said, "BYE CARTER!!"
Josh is still in Kansas City. He has gotten to adventure out more this trip than the past two times he has went. He went to a comedy club, went to a casino on the river (came out ahead $40), and managed to see a Royals/White Sox game. I really wish I could have went to the game with him. I love baseball! He will be flying in to Scottsbluff around 9:30 p.m. on Friday so the kids and I will go down to get him then.
I have managed to get a sinus infection. I went to the doctor yesterday and am now on day two of medicine. What a difference! I hurt so bad even my teeth ached constantly. It's more annoying than anything.
Kaitlin has a band concert tomorrow night with the 7-12 grades. Kylah's spring concert is next Thursday on the 14th. Poor Josh doesn't get to go to either due to Kansas City and his work schedule.
I am excited for Saturday to come. My brother Chuck is taking my mom and I with him fishing for the day. He is an avid fisherman so it's always fun to go with him because we always catch a lot. I love fishing so it will be the perfect way to wind down after being kids 24/7 since April 17th. I am ready for some 'ME' time. This way Josh will have the full day to enjoy time with our kids as well. We are all anxious for him to get home.
Hope you have a great day! The weather is supposed to be 75 degrees so I am sure we will be outside most of the time.
After the recital, Kaitlin ended up in the emergency room. We thought her appendix was giving her troubles. After a blood test and an x-ray the doctor informed us she had some abdominal issues and had blocked bowels. She ended up missing school on Monday from more tummy cramps. (This did not make her happy as she had not missed a full day of school all year.) She does okay sometimes, but seems to wake up at night a lot with more pain...It is getting less frequent though.
Carter went to preschool yesterday afternoon. He enjoyed himself immensely. When I got there, he ran over to show me his painting he did. He looked so cute there with all the other kids. I only see him interact with daycare kids so this was fun for me to see him with others he has never met before. When we got ready to leave all the cute little girls said, "BYE CARTER!!"
Josh is still in Kansas City. He has gotten to adventure out more this trip than the past two times he has went. He went to a comedy club, went to a casino on the river (came out ahead $40), and managed to see a Royals/White Sox game. I really wish I could have went to the game with him. I love baseball! He will be flying in to Scottsbluff around 9:30 p.m. on Friday so the kids and I will go down to get him then.
I have managed to get a sinus infection. I went to the doctor yesterday and am now on day two of medicine. What a difference! I hurt so bad even my teeth ached constantly. It's more annoying than anything.
Kaitlin has a band concert tomorrow night with the 7-12 grades. Kylah's spring concert is next Thursday on the 14th. Poor Josh doesn't get to go to either due to Kansas City and his work schedule.
I am excited for Saturday to come. My brother Chuck is taking my mom and I with him fishing for the day. He is an avid fisherman so it's always fun to go with him because we always catch a lot. I love fishing so it will be the perfect way to wind down after being kids 24/7 since April 17th. I am ready for some 'ME' time. This way Josh will have the full day to enjoy time with our kids as well. We are all anxious for him to get home.
Hope you have a great day! The weather is supposed to be 75 degrees so I am sure we will be outside most of the time.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Kylah's Big Day
Today is Kylah's big day. She has her dance recital that she has worked so hard for since September. She has to be in costume and on stage by 9am for their dress rehearsal. We can leave when her group is done performing. Then we go back for the recital at 4:30pm. You are all welcome to come! Donations are taken at the door. It is at Memorial Hall on the CSC campus in Chadron.
Since we have such a big gap between rehearsal and the recital, we are going to catch up on seeing my family throughout the day. I think it will be fun. Chadron is having their community wide yard sales today....but....big surprise....IT'S RAINY LOOKING WEATHER. We may go to a couple of them, not too sure yet.
Have a great day and I will try and post a couple pictures of Kylah in her costume later on.
Since we have such a big gap between rehearsal and the recital, we are going to catch up on seeing my family throughout the day. I think it will be fun. Chadron is having their community wide yard sales today....but....big surprise....IT'S RAINY LOOKING WEATHER. We may go to a couple of them, not too sure yet.
Have a great day and I will try and post a couple pictures of Kylah in her costume later on.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Happy May Day
HAPPY MAY DAY!
Happy May Day to you all! And---HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY MISTY!!! (Hope it's a special day for you.)
This morning Carter and I made up some May Day baskets for the daycare and some of the neighborhood kids. On the way to school this morning Kaitlin asked me if she could take some baskets around after school since most of her friends gave her a basket last year and we didn't pass any out. I told her yes and so I headed straight to the store after I dropped them all off. We had fun choosing different things and then Carter went to work on filling the baskets, or in our case, clear plastic cups.
I think after our last daycare kids leave today, I am going to take the kids around to leave some baskets with their friends. Have a great first day of May!
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