I haven't blogged in a while and today is the perfect day for a blog. You see, I have laryngitis and can't talk out loud. It's driving me CRAZY but at least it's kinda forcing me to blog in a way.
I've decided that Mark can't go out of town without me anymore. Not because I'm possessive or jealous or anything. It's just the last time he went fishing with the men from our church, we all came down with a stomach bug and I had to ask him to come home early. Now this past weekend, Mark went to Florida to visit his sister, Shannon. He had a great time and I'm glad he was able to visit and get in some R&R on his own. But while he was gone I got pink eye and a cold. Fun. The pink eye's been circulating though our girls for a couple of weeks...I thought we'd finally gotten rid of it and then I got it. That was the day he left for FL. The next day I started feeling like a cold was coming on. You know that feeling? By the time Mark got home Monday evening, I was pooped and not feeling good at all. But I kept thinking it's just a cold, right? I had the flu a few weeks ago, so this is nothing. Then this morning I woke up and absolutely could not speak. No sound would come out of my mouth at all. It's been so frustrating, plus it hurts. (Yes, I'm whining...it's my blog and I'll whine if I want to!) : ) I called the doctor's office to make an appointment and it was comical trying to tell them my name and what I needed. Phone calls I've been waiting on have been returned today and I couldn't answer them. I had to write down my order at Smoothie King for lunch and hope they didn't think I was weird. I am feeling a bit better now that I've got 3 prescriptions in me after seeing the doctor. It's just killing me cause if you know me, you know I love to talk. Today is Cassie's 5th birthday and I can't even sing to her!! I whispered "Happy Birthday" to her his morning and I think she's secretly enjoying my lack of words today. She's been picking up the pace with bossing her sisters around. It's funny to see her try to act like me. Funny and humbling...I don't really sound like that, do I? : )
Yesterday I made cupcakes for Cassie's class today. I made them right before she got home from school and they were cooling on the counter. They were the little tiny ones that are like 1 bite. She & I ate a couple of them and then we had rest time. The babies were sleeping and I needed a nap with not feeling well, and Cassie was supposed to be watching a video in her room. When I got up, I went into the kitchen to ice the cupcakes and guess what...there was ONE stinking cupcake left in the pan. ONE! Out of 24! I found 16 wrappers hidden in her room. She didn't lie about it and I didn't feel good so I just didn't have the strength or heart to punish her more. I'm sure her tummy hurt at that point. Mark was so mad when I told him. But it was so funny. Here's my skinny minny 5 year old who won't eat most of what I cook but has polished off nearly a whole pan of mini cupcakes! I still can't believe she did that. Ha ha! So for punishment, she didn't get to bring anything to school for her birthday. That was a big deal because she'd been looking forward to that. But I certainly wasn't going back to the store to buy another mix and make more cupcakes. Not a chance! I'm going to make regular cupcakes for her birthday party this weekend. Apparently I'll have to hide them if I want them to make it to the party. But after yesterday and all the hoopla that surrounded her binge, I doubt she'll ever do that again. : )
Mark came home early from work today. I am so so so so glad about that. It's really hard to take care of kids without being able to speak. I'd never thought about that before. Actually I don't think I've ever lost my voice so completely before, so I've thought a lot today about how much I do appreciate my voice. Just being able to get my point across or get someone's attention. That might sound silly but I really am more grateful for that ability. Thank you Lord that my voice will come back in a couple of days!
More about Cassie's birthday to come... : )
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
California
As I type that title, in my head I'm singing the theme song from that TV show The OC.
We're going on a family vacation this year! Obviously to California. My dad lives there south of Los Angeles. We're going to visit him and do other fun stuff too. We're flying and staying in a nice family friendly hotel. My dad is letting us borrow his Durango while we're there so we won't have to rent a car. I'm so excited! I feel like a kid looking forward to it. I guess because it's our first REAL family vacation since the twins were born. And it's so fun to get the kids all excited about it.
We're gonna go to Disneyland, Sea World, the beach, and who knows where else. Yay!
Have a great weekend!
We're going on a family vacation this year! Obviously to California. My dad lives there south of Los Angeles. We're going to visit him and do other fun stuff too. We're flying and staying in a nice family friendly hotel. My dad is letting us borrow his Durango while we're there so we won't have to rent a car. I'm so excited! I feel like a kid looking forward to it. I guess because it's our first REAL family vacation since the twins were born. And it's so fun to get the kids all excited about it.
We're gonna go to Disneyland, Sea World, the beach, and who knows where else. Yay!
Have a great weekend!
Five Question Friday
1. What was the first car you owned?
a 1991 Geo Storm...teal green. I was awesome! Actually it was a great car. It kept going long after it should have given out. We still refer to the "Geo annointing" that keeps cars running years past their expiration date. : )
2. What song are you embarrassed to know the lyrics to?
Ice Ice Baby
3. Have you ever had stitches?
C-section. Fun.
4. What was your first job?
I worked for about 2 days as a telemarketer for Olan Mills photography. WORST DAYS EVER!!
5. Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?
Well, I watch this show often since we have 3 little ones. I like Zoey...she's elmo's little dance-loving friend.
a 1991 Geo Storm...teal green. I was awesome! Actually it was a great car. It kept going long after it should have given out. We still refer to the "Geo annointing" that keeps cars running years past their expiration date. : )
2. What song are you embarrassed to know the lyrics to?
Ice Ice Baby
3. Have you ever had stitches?
C-section. Fun.
4. What was your first job?
I worked for about 2 days as a telemarketer for Olan Mills photography. WORST DAYS EVER!!
5. Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?
Well, I watch this show often since we have 3 little ones. I like Zoey...she's elmo's little dance-loving friend.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Not much new
I'm just blogging to blog today. I don't really have much to say. Really, I'm just procrastinating from doing some bookkeeping work. I don't mind the work, I'm just not in the mood to do it today. The girls are home from "school" and are playing "chase" in the next room...hopefully no one will fall. Hannah & Olivia don't understand the rules...they pretty much just dance all over the place and Cassie darts in and out saying "you're it!". : )
Here's what we've been doing lately. Enjoy!
The Saturday before Easter we went to the zoo. It's a brave family who takes these 3 to the zoo...
And Easter Sunday after church at Nana's
I tried to post a cute video of Hannah singing her rendition of Jesus Loves Me but I can't get it to work for some reason. I'll try again another day. Have a good one!
Here's what we've been doing lately. Enjoy!
The Saturday before Easter we went to the zoo. It's a brave family who takes these 3 to the zoo...
And Easter Sunday after church at Nana's
I tried to post a cute video of Hannah singing her rendition of Jesus Loves Me but I can't get it to work for some reason. I'll try again another day. Have a good one!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Sunday Stealing
1) Never in my life have I been: Skinny
2) The one person who can drive me nuts is: a person who cuts in line in the drive thru at the McDonalds near our house. That makes me crazy!
3) High school was: so much fun because of musical theater!
4) When I'm nervous, I: bounce my leg or clench my teeth
5) The last song i listened to was: no idea...it was by VeggieTales though
6) If i were to get married right now, my maid of honor would be: Melissa (who was my MOH)
7) My hair is: My mom always told me my natural highlights would be the first to go gray...she was right. : (
8) When i was 5: I told my kindergarten class that Santa Clause was dead. My mom had read me a story about St. Nicholas and when I asked where he was now, she told me the truth. Apparently I needed to fill in the K5 and 1st grade classes at school. Mom sure got an earful about that.
9) Last Christmas: was so fun...the first year all 3 of our girls were into it
10) I should be: going to sleep now
11) When i look down i see: my desk
12) The happiest recent event was: buying shoes for Hannah & Olivia today. Their first little Nikes.
13) If i was a character on Friends, I would be: totally Monica
14) By this time next year: I will drop my kids off on time every day for school!
15) My current gripe is: There are 4 loads of laundry that need to be folded in my living room.
16) I have a hard time understanding: science...glad I'm done with school
17) There's this girl i know that: needed one more hug before bed tonight...Cassie
18) If i won an award, the first person i would tell would be: my hubby or my mom
19) Take my advice: Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy? (Yes, Mel, I got that from you!)
20) The thing i want to buy is: a new car for Mark...he wants a Camero so bad
21) If you visited the place i was born: you would need to eat some good seafood
22) I plan to visit: the beach sometime this summer with our family
23) If you spent the night at my house: you could sleep in Cassie's bed...she'd love a reason to sleep in our room
24) I'd stop my wedding if: too late!
25) The world could do without: taxes
26) I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: set myself on fire (that's a weird question)
27) Most recent thing i've bought myself: a book & video today
28) Most recent thing someone has bought me was:
29) My favorite blonde is: my 4 year old Cassie
30) My favorite brunette is: Mark
31) My favorite red head is: ummm...do I know a red head? I'm sure I'm forgetting someone
32) My middle name is: Dawn
33) In the morning I: will go to church
34) The animals i would like to see flying besides birds are: me...I've always thought that would be fun. No other animals though, there's enough poop to dodge from the birds.
35) Once, at a bar: someone got drunk
36) Last night I was: crazy tired
37) There's this guy i know who: I'll always love.
38) If i was an animal, I'd be: a cat...I'd make a good one...lay around all day, that'd be nice
39) A better name for me would be: none...I like my name.
40) Tomorrow I am: going to church then Mark & I are taking Cassie to an Easter egg hunt/picnic at a friends house.
41) Tonight I am: just realizing that I didn't eat any dinner...so I guess I'm going to eat something and then go to bed.
42) My birthday is: September 6th
2) The one person who can drive me nuts is: a person who cuts in line in the drive thru at the McDonalds near our house. That makes me crazy!
3) High school was: so much fun because of musical theater!
4) When I'm nervous, I: bounce my leg or clench my teeth
5) The last song i listened to was: no idea...it was by VeggieTales though
6) If i were to get married right now, my maid of honor would be: Melissa (who was my MOH)
7) My hair is: My mom always told me my natural highlights would be the first to go gray...she was right. : (
8) When i was 5: I told my kindergarten class that Santa Clause was dead. My mom had read me a story about St. Nicholas and when I asked where he was now, she told me the truth. Apparently I needed to fill in the K5 and 1st grade classes at school. Mom sure got an earful about that.
9) Last Christmas: was so fun...the first year all 3 of our girls were into it
10) I should be: going to sleep now
11) When i look down i see: my desk
12) The happiest recent event was: buying shoes for Hannah & Olivia today. Their first little Nikes.
13) If i was a character on Friends, I would be: totally Monica
14) By this time next year: I will drop my kids off on time every day for school!
15) My current gripe is: There are 4 loads of laundry that need to be folded in my living room.
16) I have a hard time understanding: science...glad I'm done with school
17) There's this girl i know that: needed one more hug before bed tonight...Cassie
18) If i won an award, the first person i would tell would be: my hubby or my mom
19) Take my advice: Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy? (Yes, Mel, I got that from you!)
20) The thing i want to buy is: a new car for Mark...he wants a Camero so bad
21) If you visited the place i was born: you would need to eat some good seafood
22) I plan to visit: the beach sometime this summer with our family
23) If you spent the night at my house: you could sleep in Cassie's bed...she'd love a reason to sleep in our room
24) I'd stop my wedding if: too late!
25) The world could do without: taxes
26) I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: set myself on fire (that's a weird question)
27) Most recent thing i've bought myself: a book & video today
28) Most recent thing someone has bought me was:
29) My favorite blonde is: my 4 year old Cassie
30) My favorite brunette is: Mark
31) My favorite red head is: ummm...do I know a red head? I'm sure I'm forgetting someone
32) My middle name is: Dawn
33) In the morning I: will go to church
34) The animals i would like to see flying besides birds are: me...I've always thought that would be fun. No other animals though, there's enough poop to dodge from the birds.
35) Once, at a bar: someone got drunk
36) Last night I was: crazy tired
37) There's this guy i know who: I'll always love.
38) If i was an animal, I'd be: a cat...I'd make a good one...lay around all day, that'd be nice
39) A better name for me would be: none...I like my name.
40) Tomorrow I am: going to church then Mark & I are taking Cassie to an Easter egg hunt/picnic at a friends house.
41) Tonight I am: just realizing that I didn't eat any dinner...so I guess I'm going to eat something and then go to bed.
42) My birthday is: September 6th
Spring has Sprung!
Okay, I know I've been a slacker at posting pictures. So I'm gonna give it a try today. Enjoy!
Fair at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church (where the girls go to "school")
Waiting with Nana for big sister to finish her ride
Daddy & Olivia
Mark is training Cassie already...maybe she'll make a good caddy?
Two peas in a pod at our church's Easter Eggstravaganza
Hannah likes our ducks...haven't seen any ducklings so far this year
Fair at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church (where the girls go to "school")
Waiting with Nana for big sister to finish her ride
Daddy & Olivia
Mark is training Cassie already...maybe she'll make a good caddy?
Two peas in a pod at our church's Easter Eggstravaganza
Hannah likes our ducks...haven't seen any ducklings so far this year
Friday, April 9, 2010
It's Five Question Friday again...
1. Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
Sandra Bullock...I just love her!
2. Did you ever go to summer camp?
Oh yes, at least the weekly kind. As a kiddo, it was a day camp at church or weekly camp with the Bushes. As a teen, it was youth camp or being a counselor for the kids camps that the Bushes did at Singing Waters. As a college bound young adult, it was being a counselor for the teen camps that the Ericksons did at Kings Arrow Ranch. Never for a whole summer...that was reserved for missions trips to Mexico. : )
3. What sends you running and screaming in the other direction?
BUGS!!! Specifically the flying stinging kind. I mean, I really hate ALL bugs. Spiders freak me out but I can deal with the creepy crawly kind...at least enough to squish them and flush them down the toilet. I can't just throw them in the trash can, I have this weird idea that they're faking death and will crawl out and come after me. If they're flushed, they're really gone. : ) But bees and wasps send me running and screaming every time. It's sad really.
4. What is something you do that drives your spouse nuts?
Well, aparently when the toilet paper is almost gone in the bathroom, I take out another roll and leave it out on top of the old roll so that when the old one is out, another one will be available. We've been married for 8 years, and for 8 years I've thought I was being nice to the next person so they wouldn't run out of paper. Well, a couple of weeks ago I found out that for 8 years this has been driving my husband crazy! He never said anything for 8 years!! Looks like there's never enough toilet paper left on the roll at that point so he always ends up having to change the roll. This really bothers him for some reason and he just now told me that! Oh well. It doesn't change anything. I'm not going to throw out a roll that still has paper on it just so he doesn't have to change it. I'm sure we can work past this and save the marraige. : ) Ha ha!
5. What is currently your favorite song?
Hmmmm...I always dislike this question because this can change daily. Today it's an old church worship song. I don't know the name of it but someone gave me a paper recently (my mom) with a scripture from Lamentation 3:22-23 "22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." I only remember the chorus but it's been playing on repeat in my head today. I love the old worship songs that I learned as a kid. It's how I'd memorized most of the scriptures that I know by heart.
Sandra Bullock...I just love her!
2. Did you ever go to summer camp?
Oh yes, at least the weekly kind. As a kiddo, it was a day camp at church or weekly camp with the Bushes. As a teen, it was youth camp or being a counselor for the kids camps that the Bushes did at Singing Waters. As a college bound young adult, it was being a counselor for the teen camps that the Ericksons did at Kings Arrow Ranch. Never for a whole summer...that was reserved for missions trips to Mexico. : )
3. What sends you running and screaming in the other direction?
BUGS!!! Specifically the flying stinging kind. I mean, I really hate ALL bugs. Spiders freak me out but I can deal with the creepy crawly kind...at least enough to squish them and flush them down the toilet. I can't just throw them in the trash can, I have this weird idea that they're faking death and will crawl out and come after me. If they're flushed, they're really gone. : ) But bees and wasps send me running and screaming every time. It's sad really.
4. What is something you do that drives your spouse nuts?
Well, aparently when the toilet paper is almost gone in the bathroom, I take out another roll and leave it out on top of the old roll so that when the old one is out, another one will be available. We've been married for 8 years, and for 8 years I've thought I was being nice to the next person so they wouldn't run out of paper. Well, a couple of weeks ago I found out that for 8 years this has been driving my husband crazy! He never said anything for 8 years!! Looks like there's never enough toilet paper left on the roll at that point so he always ends up having to change the roll. This really bothers him for some reason and he just now told me that! Oh well. It doesn't change anything. I'm not going to throw out a roll that still has paper on it just so he doesn't have to change it. I'm sure we can work past this and save the marraige. : ) Ha ha!
5. What is currently your favorite song?
Hmmmm...I always dislike this question because this can change daily. Today it's an old church worship song. I don't know the name of it but someone gave me a paper recently (my mom) with a scripture from Lamentation 3:22-23 "22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." I only remember the chorus but it's been playing on repeat in my head today. I love the old worship songs that I learned as a kid. It's how I'd memorized most of the scriptures that I know by heart.
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