Finally! After two and a half months of waiting, it's finally over! He enlists in the Utah Army National Guard on Wednesday! The word came through today.
I felt so bad when he called. I was in the middle of having a meltdown with Shannon. He told me, and I didn't seem as excited as I should have been. As soon as he told me about it, he broke the news that he's working a few extra hours tonight. Poor guy, because then I just started crying lol. Anyway! More to come Wednesday!
Team Beachbody!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
5QF 7/15/11
1. If you knew your best friend's spouse was cheating on her or him, would you tell?
~ No. I do not like being in the middle of things at all. Call me horrible, but eventually the truth would come out. If I knew and the spouse knew that I knew, I would have a serious talk with them. Just like it isn't up to me to judge, it isn't up to me to spill the beans on the situation.
2. Soda in a can or a bottle?
~ Definitely a bottle. Preferably a glass one.
3. What do you wash first, hair or body?
~ Hair. I use shampoo as soon as my hair is wet enough. Then I usually was the rest of me or shave while the conditioner's in.
4. What advice would you give to any new mama?
~ Do not come home from the hospital expecting to do EVERYTHING in the exact routine you had prior to baby. Sleep when baby sleeps. It's okay to be on baby's schedule, especially if you're a stay at home mom. Oh! And learn to take Basic Training speed showers.
5. What is your best hangover remedy?
~ I don't drink any more, yay for me.. but I have had to find this remedy for the husband and brother-in-law more than once.... a Beto's mixed breakfast burrito (for the grease) and a Caramel Macchiato (sp?) from Starbucks. I still get the burrito, with sour cream, for me though! Haha
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~ No. I do not like being in the middle of things at all. Call me horrible, but eventually the truth would come out. If I knew and the spouse knew that I knew, I would have a serious talk with them. Just like it isn't up to me to judge, it isn't up to me to spill the beans on the situation.
2. Soda in a can or a bottle?
~ Definitely a bottle. Preferably a glass one.
3. What do you wash first, hair or body?
~ Hair. I use shampoo as soon as my hair is wet enough. Then I usually was the rest of me or shave while the conditioner's in.
4. What advice would you give to any new mama?
~ Do not come home from the hospital expecting to do EVERYTHING in the exact routine you had prior to baby. Sleep when baby sleeps. It's okay to be on baby's schedule, especially if you're a stay at home mom. Oh! And learn to take Basic Training speed showers.
5. What is your best hangover remedy?
~ I don't drink any more, yay for me.. but I have had to find this remedy for the husband and brother-in-law more than once.... a Beto's mixed breakfast burrito (for the grease) and a Caramel Macchiato (sp?) from Starbucks. I still get the burrito, with sour cream, for me though! Haha
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Monday, July 11, 2011
First Usana concert of the year
The Kenny Chesney concert was awesome! I went by myself, which I did not mind! Got there early so I could see both opening acts and do a little people watching.
Uncle Kracker played first, he performed all my favorite songs, Drift Away, Follow Me, Smile. It was awesome. Billy Currington played after him and I didn't really get a chance to see much of his performance, because I had to battle through the ATM line to get money for food. It was Costa Vida and SO worth it!
Kenny really was one of the best performers I've seen as of yet. The only thing that sucked were the random drunk people walking or staggering by. So noisy and I've never had so much beer spilled on me at one concert before. Aside from that, it was fun. Turns out, a few of the people I ended up sitting next to live in the same apartments as me and I actually have a mutual friend with some of them. Such a small world!
Uncle Kracker played first, he performed all my favorite songs, Drift Away, Follow Me, Smile. It was awesome. Billy Currington played after him and I didn't really get a chance to see much of his performance, because I had to battle through the ATM line to get money for food. It was Costa Vida and SO worth it!
Kenny really was one of the best performers I've seen as of yet. The only thing that sucked were the random drunk people walking or staggering by. So noisy and I've never had so much beer spilled on me at one concert before. Aside from that, it was fun. Turns out, a few of the people I ended up sitting next to live in the same apartments as me and I actually have a mutual friend with some of them. Such a small world!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Fiiiiiiive Question Friiiiiddaaayyy
1. Do you think cursive writing is overrated? (Schools in Indiana have now voted to take teaching writing cursive out of their curriculum)
~ Not at all! I still write in cursive. I actually prefer cursive over most printing any day. I remember in school when all papers had to be done in cursive, not typed on a computer...
2. Do you still use a pocket calendar or notepad or do you keep your info on your smart phone?
~ Yes! I am a firm believe that technology can fail when you need it most. I still do budgets on paper. I still like writing checks even.. So yes, I have stuff written down and in my phone.
3. What 3 things would you save if your house was burning down? (Family & pets are already safe)
~ Filing box, picture box, and my stuffed animal Fritz. My mom's house actually did burn down, and she had nothing with her. No shoes on even, they were by the front door where the fire started. She ran out and didn't even have a bra on. I'd like to think I could run out with that stuff, but ya never know!
4. Country mouse or city mouse, err person?
~City. I do like some of the nice things about the city.. being minutes away from the grocery store or other nice amenities. But for the most part, I'm a recluse.
5. If you could pick ANY reality show to go on, which would you pick?
Real Housewives. I don't think I'd qualify though, we aren't filthy rich. But I love, love, love those shows. Well, some of them, not all. Not sure what else I'd go on..
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~ Not at all! I still write in cursive. I actually prefer cursive over most printing any day. I remember in school when all papers had to be done in cursive, not typed on a computer...
2. Do you still use a pocket calendar or notepad or do you keep your info on your smart phone?
~ Yes! I am a firm believe that technology can fail when you need it most. I still do budgets on paper. I still like writing checks even.. So yes, I have stuff written down and in my phone.
3. What 3 things would you save if your house was burning down? (Family & pets are already safe)
~ Filing box, picture box, and my stuffed animal Fritz. My mom's house actually did burn down, and she had nothing with her. No shoes on even, they were by the front door where the fire started. She ran out and didn't even have a bra on. I'd like to think I could run out with that stuff, but ya never know!
4. Country mouse or city mouse, err person?
~City. I do like some of the nice things about the city.. being minutes away from the grocery store or other nice amenities. But for the most part, I'm a recluse.
5. If you could pick ANY reality show to go on, which would you pick?
Real Housewives. I don't think I'd qualify though, we aren't filthy rich. But I love, love, love those shows. Well, some of them, not all. Not sure what else I'd go on..
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Another blog inspired by a friend..
My friend is doing a post a day picture for every day of the year. Totally awesome. I don't have nearly that much dedication! Today she had an update along with the picture, and it had me thinking. They moved into their new place, and she blogged about finally being settled in.. Then it hit me, something I've been thinking about quite a lot recently. I haven't felt settled in at home anywhere since our very first place together in 2005. =o/
We lived in Texas for about 3 months, never totally unpacked. It did help that we had a storage unit though, but really, who could feel at home for just 3 months?! Then we moved to Utah, Jan 07 to Oct 07. Our bedroom was still the hub for boxes. Cali, Oct 07-08, kind of felt at home there, but stuff was still mostly in boxes. Guess what, almost 5 years later from that first move and we are STILL living out of boxes it seems!
As I've mentioned in a previous post, I'm sure I have, I'm a hoarder. Not NEARLY as bad as the people on tv and it didn't totally start until after my dad died and we accumulated a good chunk of his stuff. I have barely touched any of it. I haven't been able to "move on" and do anything with any of it. I think I'm finally ready. I threw out some stuff yesterday that has just been sitting in a box for a while and is completely useless. It felt GREAT!
I broke down yesterday while talking with the husband. I was telling him some grand plans I have for the next few days in order to rearrange some stuff and hopefully get our youngest into the 3rd bedroom, eventually. I told him I know we'll be here in this apartment for about another year and I'm just tired of looking at all the crap. Then I cried, and told him I think I'm finally ready to go through some of my dad's stuff. I told him how when I was home, I actually picked up my father's urn. Something I've never been able to do in the 5 years he's been deceased. Grief hurts, moving on hurts, but I'll tell you what, it feels so much better. It's almost like being a child again, and having a band aid ripped off by your father in one fell swoop ;o). The grief hurts the longest, but moving on is like the band aid... It may hurt for a moment, but in the end, you feel much better. You may still have a scar to remember it by, but it no longer hurts.
We lived in Texas for about 3 months, never totally unpacked. It did help that we had a storage unit though, but really, who could feel at home for just 3 months?! Then we moved to Utah, Jan 07 to Oct 07. Our bedroom was still the hub for boxes. Cali, Oct 07-08, kind of felt at home there, but stuff was still mostly in boxes. Guess what, almost 5 years later from that first move and we are STILL living out of boxes it seems!
As I've mentioned in a previous post, I'm sure I have, I'm a hoarder. Not NEARLY as bad as the people on tv and it didn't totally start until after my dad died and we accumulated a good chunk of his stuff. I have barely touched any of it. I haven't been able to "move on" and do anything with any of it. I think I'm finally ready. I threw out some stuff yesterday that has just been sitting in a box for a while and is completely useless. It felt GREAT!
I broke down yesterday while talking with the husband. I was telling him some grand plans I have for the next few days in order to rearrange some stuff and hopefully get our youngest into the 3rd bedroom, eventually. I told him I know we'll be here in this apartment for about another year and I'm just tired of looking at all the crap. Then I cried, and told him I think I'm finally ready to go through some of my dad's stuff. I told him how when I was home, I actually picked up my father's urn. Something I've never been able to do in the 5 years he's been deceased. Grief hurts, moving on hurts, but I'll tell you what, it feels so much better. It's almost like being a child again, and having a band aid ripped off by your father in one fell swoop ;o). The grief hurts the longest, but moving on is like the band aid... It may hurt for a moment, but in the end, you feel much better. You may still have a scar to remember it by, but it no longer hurts.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Finally Friday! 5QF
1. What is your favorite summer time activity?
- As a kid it used to be softball. Any more, I love taking the kids for a picnic in the park or a 4 hour long trip to Hogle Zoo. I pretty much love doing anything that can turn into a great opportunity to bust out my camera and take some pictures of my lovely little ladies.
2. Do you have one laundry soap you stick to, or do you buy whatever's on sale?
- I love the white container of All. I get it in the powder form, then I get the Tide for cold water. Although when we were pretty poor in May, I bought whatever the Great Value stuff was at Wal Mart that smelled decent lol.
3. What is your favorite dinner to make in the summer?
- Salad! Believe it or not, my kiddos actually eat it! The only thing they don't really like is celery, but can you blame them?! A salad is easy, mostly cheap, and virtually no calories.
4. Do you have any talents?
- I feel like I have less than I did growing up. I know it's not true, because unless something truly crippling happens, one still has those same talents. I'm sure I could still play softball, I just don't think I would be as awesome as I was in high school. My newest talent has been crocheting. I love it! It's relaxing and pretty low effort. I can actually sit and crochet all day if I was able! I'm pretty good with a shotgun. I love shooting trap and skeet. I probably have more talents than I'd like to give myself credit for.
5. If you could instantly be an expert in something, what would it be? Why?
- Organizing! I'm so not with it when it comes to organization. I'm the epitome of disorganized, functional chaos. And unfortunately I think it's a genetic trait..
Monday, June 13, 2011
Post Secret got me thinking...
No really, it did.. I was reading yesterday's Post Secret like I usually do every Sunday. This Sunday was about Father's Day. And there was one in particular that stood out to me. It was a headstone, and the person wrote "I don't remember his voice" on it. There are somedays when I honestly wonder if I still remember his voice, my father that is... I can think about it and it takes me a minute. Is there going to come a day when I just don't remember it at all?? This is what I'm afraid of.. I'm afraid of forgetting his voice. I'm afraid of forgetting certain memories.
Shortly after he died, I would call the house phone for as long as I could before it was shut off. I would call just to let the answering machine pick up so I could hear his voice. Sometimes once was enough, other times I'd call back and listen to it a few more times.
Monday, June 6, 2011
I usually write my titles at the end...
Nothing too new here. We went camping last Thursday/Friday, it was a blast! Well, considering we froze our butts off Thursday night and Erin was still a little under the weather. My body is finally starting to feel like it's back to normal. Two days out and about in nature pretty much did me in lol. We all turned a nice shade of red too.. poor Erin's nose has turned to scabs from blisters popping.
Husband went to MEPS on Thursday and passed, finally, thank God! Now we just have to wait for his eye waiver to go through, then he will finally get the uniform.. As long as his contract is written the way he wants it.
Okay, I kinda feel like I'm having a "Julie & Julia" moment here. I want to write, "Hello, is there anyone out there? Anyone at all?" Granted, I know I don't write my blogs for the purpose of people to write them. Sometimes it's just a journal, sometimes an outlet for rants or whatever other crazy nonsense is going through my head. Anyway.
Oh! I guess I did have some other news. I started working on family genealogy again yesterday. I entered in most all the direct relatives I knew of on my dad's side and have some of his grandparents in it well. I'm working pretty hard on my mom's side because I can call her up and tell her about all the fantastic stuff I find. Right now I'm into the Pioneer era of her family and I've found 1 or 2 interesting facts about some of my pioneer ancestors, one in particular is about my great-great-great grandmother. One of her younger brothers was kidnapped by Indians on the Oregon Trail, then later found alive. Way cool! Anyway.. I should really get off this computer. It's been for most of the last day and half..
Husband went to MEPS on Thursday and passed, finally, thank God! Now we just have to wait for his eye waiver to go through, then he will finally get the uniform.. As long as his contract is written the way he wants it.
Okay, I kinda feel like I'm having a "Julie & Julia" moment here. I want to write, "Hello, is there anyone out there? Anyone at all?" Granted, I know I don't write my blogs for the purpose of people to write them. Sometimes it's just a journal, sometimes an outlet for rants or whatever other crazy nonsense is going through my head. Anyway.
Oh! I guess I did have some other news. I started working on family genealogy again yesterday. I entered in most all the direct relatives I knew of on my dad's side and have some of his grandparents in it well. I'm working pretty hard on my mom's side because I can call her up and tell her about all the fantastic stuff I find. Right now I'm into the Pioneer era of her family and I've found 1 or 2 interesting facts about some of my pioneer ancestors, one in particular is about my great-great-great grandmother. One of her younger brothers was kidnapped by Indians on the Oregon Trail, then later found alive. Way cool! Anyway.. I should really get off this computer. It's been for most of the last day and half..
Friday, May 27, 2011
It's still Friday for 18 more minutes! 5QF
1. Do you apologize to your kids?
- Yes! I say sorry to chairs if I bump into them even. Of course I apologize to my kids!
2. What color are your nails right now?
-Well, mostly nude with some chipped pink paint. But the pink paint turns purplish in the sun. Gotta love Del Sol!
3. When you were growing up, how difficult was it for you to stay home from school sick? (As in, did you have to vomit or just say "I don't feel good")?
-I definitely HAD to be sick. My mom was a nurse, so I always had to have a legitimate reason to be sick. She'd usually check to see if I had a fever. I rarely ever threw up, but almost always if I was sick, I was either watched like a hawk or sent to the doctor.
4. When is the last time you bought a new comforter for your bed?
- Shoot, 2007/2008, if not longer. When we finally have some money again, I would like to buy a whole new set for the bed. We only have 1 pair of what I would call, good sheets. And I want to buy some of the same quality, just a different color.
5. Favorite website(s)?
- Facebook, blogger, youtube.. the usuals. I don't really do a whole lot of browsing. Postsecret and cafemom are a few others.
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- Yes! I say sorry to chairs if I bump into them even. Of course I apologize to my kids!
2. What color are your nails right now?
-Well, mostly nude with some chipped pink paint. But the pink paint turns purplish in the sun. Gotta love Del Sol!
3. When you were growing up, how difficult was it for you to stay home from school sick? (As in, did you have to vomit or just say "I don't feel good")?
-I definitely HAD to be sick. My mom was a nurse, so I always had to have a legitimate reason to be sick. She'd usually check to see if I had a fever. I rarely ever threw up, but almost always if I was sick, I was either watched like a hawk or sent to the doctor.
4. When is the last time you bought a new comforter for your bed?
- Shoot, 2007/2008, if not longer. When we finally have some money again, I would like to buy a whole new set for the bed. We only have 1 pair of what I would call, good sheets. And I want to buy some of the same quality, just a different color.
5. Favorite website(s)?
- Facebook, blogger, youtube.. the usuals. I don't really do a whole lot of browsing. Postsecret and cafemom are a few others.
http://fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/
Monday, May 23, 2011
Re-cap from the last week
I have been super flippin' busy since Thursday! We're home, back in Utah now and I thought I'd update!
Thursday night, I took the girls to the Redding Rodeo. Surprisingly, I've never been. So, it was totally new for me too, and SO much fun!! They got to see horses, cows, and even a couple of buffalo! Shannon pretended she was a bull, snorting and growling. Erin pretended the seats in the grandstands were horses, straddling them as she said "neigh, neigh." Such great memories from that night, my girls were PERFECT!
Friday, mom, the girls, and I got to go on an outdoor walk (outside the facility) with GG. It was nice! Mom got to see grandma up and around, totally independently mobile, for the most part.
Saturday was pretty much one of the best days I've had in a long time! We went to the little town where I grew up for the Whitmore Mountain Fair. It's a tiny mountain town about 45 minutes east of Redding, CA. Just a few hundred people live in it's general vicinity. It has a post office, general store, community center, and a school, with a library. The school is so small, it only has 2 teachers. Anyway, we went up in the morning for the parade before the fair started. Around the time we were getting ready to leave, some of my cousins showed up. I hadn't seen them in 5 years or more. We had such a nice time visiting. I can't wait to see them again next month. I posted the pictures from that day on Facebook.
Thursday night, I took the girls to the Redding Rodeo. Surprisingly, I've never been. So, it was totally new for me too, and SO much fun!! They got to see horses, cows, and even a couple of buffalo! Shannon pretended she was a bull, snorting and growling. Erin pretended the seats in the grandstands were horses, straddling them as she said "neigh, neigh." Such great memories from that night, my girls were PERFECT!
Friday, mom, the girls, and I got to go on an outdoor walk (outside the facility) with GG. It was nice! Mom got to see grandma up and around, totally independently mobile, for the most part.
Saturday was pretty much one of the best days I've had in a long time! We went to the little town where I grew up for the Whitmore Mountain Fair. It's a tiny mountain town about 45 minutes east of Redding, CA. Just a few hundred people live in it's general vicinity. It has a post office, general store, community center, and a school, with a library. The school is so small, it only has 2 teachers. Anyway, we went up in the morning for the parade before the fair started. Around the time we were getting ready to leave, some of my cousins showed up. I hadn't seen them in 5 years or more. We had such a nice time visiting. I can't wait to see them again next month. I posted the pictures from that day on Facebook.
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