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Life 365 | Week 22

Monday, May 24, 2010
may24This is what our morning-afternoon looked like! I couldn’t believe it when I looked out the door. The end of May and we are still getting snow storms. JJ went off to school – Joey went off to work – and Bethie (who is still not feeling good) and I stayed home.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
may25JJ’s Scout Pack Meeting was tonight. They talked about collections and they got to bring their collections with them. JJ is getting quite the collection of Cars Collectibles. His scout leader gave him a new “Doc” (it has eyes that move) and I gave him a new “Lightning McQueen” (that changes color in warm water) for tonight. He was so excited!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
may26JJ’s school does a Dance Festival every year and this JJ’s second year to participate. This year he did a “Hat Dance” with his Life Skills class and he even go to join in the regular 2nd graders dance too! He was so excited and it was so fun to see him dance and enjoy himself!

Thursday, May 27, 2010
may27Beth has an ear infection now and so she’s on antibiotics and JJ’s starting to get that really bad cough. My poor babies – I hate it when they are sick. JJ went to school anyways, since it was his last full day and he really didn’t want to miss Field/Water day. They got to do all kinds of water activities and lots of fun. I was worried about him all day – but he came home happy and only really started coughing at night.

Friday, May 28, 2010
may28JJ’s very last day of school was today. He only had a 1/2 day and then he came home! To celebrate, JJ and Joey went to the Utah Blaze Football game tonight. They had a good time even though JJ was really not feeling too well and the Blaze lost. Beth and I had a girls night and we watched movies and had dinner from the couch! Beth conked out early so I got some design time in before the boys came home.

Saturday, May 29, 2010
may29We all went to JJ’s first T-ball game today. I was so excited to find an adaptive sports team that JJ could join. He did okay – when he is in the outfield he kind of just spaces out and he is a bit scared of the ball, but not too bad for his first time. I think he had fun – so that is all that matters.

Sunday, May 30, 2010
may30The kids are still recuperating, so we didn’t make it to church again. I hope we can get rid of this darn sickness soon!

It was such a nice evening tonight. I made a nice dinner and Joey’s mom came up to stay the night – she’s on her way to Wyoming to take care of Grandma Smith. Aaron came over for dinner and visiting too. And I was able to get a hold of Chelsea and her husband, Will, and Alicia and her fiance, Brian and they came over to visit. Chelsea and Will left before we got a picture – but it was so nice to visit and catch up. Joey’s side of the family don’t get together too often, so it was just really great.

For Family Movie Night (Joey’s mom joined us) – we watched The Princess Bride. That movie is always such a delight. We had meatloaf for dinner so it was our R.O.U.S’s loaf.

And here is my weekly layout:
week22I used my Sweet Summer Sun (Digitals July 2010 Challenge Kit) & Digital 365 to create this layout!

Life 365 | Week 6

Monday, February 1, 2010
feb1Joey finally broke his record in one of the Tennis Training Games! He was so happy! (And on Sunday he actually broke it again – so the above photo is of his latest score!)

I was so excited today – because I FINALLY got my computer back. It has seriously been such a frustration and causing me so much stress to not have it. This week I’m going to have to spend most of my time getting caught up and back on track with my design stuff! So happy to have my computer back – I really don’t survive very well without it!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
feb2Beth and I did some grocery shopping today and came home with some special treats. JJ and Beth got some valentine cookies, fruit snacks, and applesauce when JJ got home from school. Happy Groundhog Day!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
feb3Beth didn’t get to go to school today. I was up most of the night with her. She was coughing so hard that she threw up and she just couldn’t breathe well. We propped her up on the couch and I stayed right by her all night. I worked on my computer most of the night and at about 6am she finally went to sleep, so I slept right by the couch by her. After getting JJ off to school, I crashed for a few more hours before finally getting up and starting my day. Beth just watched movies and slept most of the day and I worked on my computer. The only time I got my cheerful Beth was when she took a bubble bath. I can tell its going to be another long night…

Thursday, February 4, 2010
feb4Beth had another hard night, but not as bad as the night before. I sent JJ off to school and slept a little bit longer and woke up to a horrible phone call. JJ had a seizure at school. Beth and I rushed out the door and arrived at the school office where paramedics were with JJ. He hasn’t had a febrile seizure in almost 2 years and I had hoped he had outgrown it. I felt so bad that I didn’t realize he was sick too. I brought him home and he slept for about 1 1/2 hours before we took him to his pediatrician. Everything checked out just fine and we brought him home. JJ just has a very low tolerance for fevers. I spent the rest of the day with my sick kids – trying to keep them comfortable. Watching JJ have a seizure is just so scary and it was honestly kind of nice that I didn’t have to watch it this time, although I feel badly for his teachers. I’m sure it was really scary for them too. I just want my kids to get better!

Friday, February 5, 2010
feb5We spent the day playing and watching movies. It was another hard night, but I think its getting better. The kids were much much more active today and that’s always a sign that they are working towards getting better. The kids spent some time in the bathtub, trying to keep their fevers from rising. And unfortunately, I think I’m getting it too – sore throat, aching, and headache for most of the day for me too. I worked a lot on the computer as well. I think I’m actually making some headway into catching up! Joey did his podcast and stayed at Pete’s tonight for his meetings with Samaritan tomorrow.

Saturday, February 6, 2010
feb6The kids seem to be getting better, besides some pretty awful coughs, whereas I just keep feeling worse. Joey was gone all day in Salt Lake City, and the kids were amazingly good for me today. They hung out in the living room and watched movies and played with their Leapster 2’s, while I slept and worked on the computer from the couch. I was so glad to see Joey when he got home, so I could hang out in bed. I feel so awful.

Today, 12 years ago, Joey and I went on our first date. I still love him so very much!

Sunday, February 7, 2010
feb7A pretty miserable day today. I was so sick that I couldn’t even get out of bed this morning until about 1:00pm. The kids were doing better, but still sick. Joey was so good to take care of them so I could get more rest. At 4:00 he left to go to the Casetta’s for the Super Bowl game, while the kids and I watched the game from here. It was a good game, but a very disappointing loss for our Colts. We really wanted to see them win. Our hearts hurt tonight, but we are still proud of their great year and we can’t wait until the next season starts! True Colts Fans live here!

And here is my weekly layout:
week6I used my “DigiBearZ: SportZ”, “Football HelmetZ” & “Digital 365”  Kits & “Big Game Party Pack” by Glenda Ketcham to create this layout!

Life 365 | Week 4

Monday, January 18, 2010
jan18
Grandpa and Grandma left today and the kids were very sad to see them leave. We’ll have to plan a trip to go down to see them soon. Since today was a holiday, Joey didn’t have to go to work. So we just hung out at home the rest of the day. For Family Home Evening, we got out the Disney Scene-It Game that Lane gave us and we had a blast playing it.

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
jan19
It’s been snowing for the last couple of days and so it’s really been nice to just hang out at home. But this is what our driveway looks like now – Grandpa finally got our van fixed and they brought it back to us when they were here this last weekend! It is so AWESOME to have both vehicles now. I don’t have to get up early and get Joey to work when I need the car. Love it! Thanks Grandpa for all your work!

 

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
jan20
We got out the play dough and cookie cutters after school today and the kids had a blast! It kept them occupied for a couple of hours!

 

Thursday, January 21, 2010
jan21
We got to babysit Mallory again today. She is just adorable and I’m so glad for the opportunity to get to be with her and to help out Cody and Becki. Beth loves to just hold her!

 

Friday, January 22, 2010
jan22
I finally broke down and got us a waffle maker. Joey and I are more pancake eaters, so I just never thought about getting a waffle maker, but Beth loves waffles. So I finally got one and we had waffles tonight. Beth was so delighted!

 

Saturday, January 23, 2010
jan23
We went to Salt Lake City today and spent time with Brandon and Sabrina. It was Brandon’s 30th birthday and so we played some Wii, ate pizza, and visited before they headed off to a hockey game. They sent us home with lots of this yummy cake from Costco! So good!

 

Sunday, January 24, 2010
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Today was a really great day! The Colts won the AFC Championship and it was a great game! Joey and I totally watch football differently- I am pretty vocal – Joey is very quiet. But this small smile of Joeys at the end of the game said it all! We are going to the Super Bowl! Go Colts!

 

And here is my weekly layout:
week4
I used my HelmetZ & Digital 365 Kits to create this layout.

Project 365 | Week 46

Monday, November 9, 2009
nov9It’s getting pretty late in the fall season, but still there is so much beauty to be found. I am loving that there are still trees that have yellow and I’m not even sure what kind of berry/fruit or whatever that this is in the trees – but I loved the contrast of the red with the yellow!

 

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
nov10I can feel it. The air is getting colder and there’s snow on the mountains and the contrast of that with the clear blue skies is just breathtaking.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
nov11I have a cold and its tough to be a mom when you don’t feel well. But my kids are amazingly helpful and independent when I need them to be. And they made me feel so special when they brought their toys in to play on my bed just so they could be near me while I was resting. Love these special moments!

 

Thursday, November 12, 2009
nov12Even though I have a cold I have been outside quite a bit lately. As I have walked Beth to school this week, I have really marveled about the beauty of the ending of Fall and beginning of Winter. I’m so glad that I live in a place where I get to see all 4 seasons.

 

Friday, November 13, 2009
nov13It was really cold today, but the kids still wanted to go outside and play in the leaves for a little while and Beth had to run in and bring me outside to take a picture of this rose. I can’t believe there is still a rose blooming in my yard, but it won’t last long!

 

Saturday, November 14, 2009
nov14Today we created what the kids called “a little movie theater” and used my laptop to watch movies while we snuggled up in bed for awhile.

 

Sunday, November 15, 2009
nov15Today was a difficult day. It began at 4:30am when one of our water pipes got lose and filled our bedroom floor with water. After spending a few hours trying to clean it up and everything, Joey and I were so exhausted that we didn’t even make it to church. We had no water all day and of course it would be one of those weeks where I didn’t get the house clean or the dishes done, and we really needed water. At least we had drinking water. We cooked chicken enchiladas and went over to the Casseta’s house to watch the Rivalry of the Century game between the Colts and the Patriots. It was fun to visit with the Casseta’s again since its been awhile since we have been together. And the game was amazing – the Colts came out on top – BARELY and it was a very exciting game! We then came home to our friend (who owns our trailer), yelling at us for not taking care of the house and just lots of stuff that was really hard to take. It was just a horrible end to an emotional day…

Project 365 | Week 44

Monday, October 26, 2009
oct26Tonight for Family Home Evening we carved pumpkins – well actually “I” carved the pumpkins and the kids watched. I have never actually carved pumpkins with my kids – so this was a first and very successful might I add! I was pretty proud of the cute little faces that I was able to make, complete with eyelashes for Beth’s GIRL PUMPKIN! I’m only sad that Joey had to work late and didn’t get to do it with us!

 

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
oct27The season’s first snow fall came today! It didn’t stick to the ground but it was still beautiful and I was very content to just stay in the house with the kids and watch movies – perfect weather! Love it!

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
oct28Beth’s school portraits came today and they really did turn out very cute! The photographer had fun little accessories for them to use like hats, tutus, feathers and phones. Beth still talks about that day and how fun it was.

 

Thursday, October 29, 2009
oct29The kids were so excited today because tomorrow is their Halloween parties at school. I let them put their costumes on and they wore them all evening! Halloween is coming!

 

Friday, October 30, 2009
oct30Today was so fun for the kids! Joey, Beth and I went to JJ’s school to watch JJ’s costume parade and then we took Joey to work, so that I could have the car to take Beth to school. They each had such a great time at their school parties and they got to wear their costumes ALL DAY! We took some fun photos outside when they got home and even though I couldn’t get a good one of them together – I was very happy with the ones I got individually! JJ was Spiderman for the 3rd year! Hopefully we do something different next year – but he still loves it so I guess that is all that matters. Beth was a princess riding a unicorn and I couldn’t have gotten a more perfect costume for her – she loved it! She named her unicorn “Sarah”, which is her favorite name in the world – she has a lot of other stuffed animals named Sarah too! So fun!

We also spent the evening with Pete, Brandon, Sabrina, and Kalissa – since they came down for Raquetball and the Podcast – I made dinner and we just enjoyed visiting and being together – really a great time!

 

Saturday, October 31, 2009
oct31I think this has been my favorite Halloween season EVER! The kids excitement really has made it so fun for me. Today was just kind of an easy day – since the kids did most of their celebrating yesterday. We did take them over to the mall for trick or treating and they had a good time and we were only gone for about an hour. We went home and lit the Pumpkins, had a fun dinner of Hot Dogs wrapped in dough to look like a Mummy and Salad and Mummy Rice Krispie Treats and the kids had fun handing out candy to trick-or-treaters!

 

Sunday, November 1, 2009
nov1Joey and I were sick today – we woke up just feeling awful, so we didn’t make it to church. We spent the day just relaxing and trying to catch up on sleep and getting over our colds. The Colts won again so it was fun to watch that as well, since Sundays are football days in our family. I also spent some time designing on the computer. Joey and the kids finished the day by watching 1776 on tv. JJ didn’t make it very long and was put to bed and when I went to check on Joey and Beth – this is what I found. Is there anything better for a little girl than falling asleep in her daddy’s lap? So cute!

Project 365 | Week 41

Monday, October 5, 2009
oct5
I think the Crockpot is one of life’s greatest inventions. I really need to use mine more. I stuck some chicken, some pinapple and some teriyaki sauce in the crockpot in the morning and it cooked all day. All I had to do was cook up some rice to go with it and dinner was done for today. Why can’t I remember to do this more – it really made my day so much easier and dinner was so good! Today was my first day without crutches. The ankle is still weak and I am still using the aircast, but at least I am getting around better!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009
oct6
I was able to go to the Relief Society Enrichment tonight and it really felt good to get out of the house. It was craft night and I was able to make these adorable Family Home Evening Dice. One dice included the names of my family members (2 are blank so I can add to them as my family grows) and the other dice included all the components of a Family Home Evening (Lesson, Activity, Song, Prayer, Treat). You roll each dice to see which family member is going to do what thing for FHE. I thought it was a really cute idea. I think we are going to stick with me and Joey doing lessons for awhile, but the kids can do some of the other things for it!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
oct7
Beth got to go on a field trip for school today. They went over to the fire station and got to talk to the firemen and see inside the fire station, the fire trucks, an ambulance, and even got to sit in an emergency helicopter! The firemen gave them little fire hats and cotton candy! Beth was so excited to get to wear her Center Stage shirt and jacket for the first time too!

Thursday, October 8, 2009
oct8
Fall is in the air and its definitely time to start bringing out the jackets. It was pretty cold this morning and JJ got all snuggled up in his new jacket as we waited for his school bus!

Friday, October 9, 2009
oct9
Beth’s little tradition after school is to have lunch (pretty much always a ham and cheese sandwich) and get to eat while watching a couple of her shows. But she is so funny because I think her favorite thing to watch is COMMERCIALS. Joey thinks maybe she is going to go into advertising or something because she just gets a kick out of commercials and doesn’t like when we fast forward through them (thank goodness for TiVo). Silly girl!

Saturday, October 10, 2009
oct10
Joey spent the whole day in Salt Lake City in some meetings so we just had a casual day at home. The kids played all day and I spend most of the day on my laptop doing the part of designing that I don’t particularly like – the advertising and loading new products into my stores. It’s time consuming and it took all day but I finally got it all caught up.

Sunday, October 11, 2009
oct11
The Colts played the Sunday Night Game and it was fun to see them win and do such a good job. I really love being able to watch football with Joey and even though we watch football really different – I’m the vocal one and Joey is very quiet – it’s still a wonderful thing we get to do together!