I just finished reading Amanda's and kristina's blogs. they live in Arizona now. Amanda was just another one of my kids. She is happily married and doing great. I miss her.
Her sister Kristina haas a very busy life full of kids and all sorts of happenings. Reading her blog and facebook always brings a smile to my face and so causes me to want to be a better mom, wife, and friend.
Lindsey is another one I love to follow, she has touched my life and has made my life richer for her being a part of it. She lives in Salt Lake and I miss her-even though I have only been able to see her a couple of times after her mission-her influence continues to be a part of my life.
I love all these awesome ladies and I wish I could hopefully touch someone's life like they have touched mine.
Can you believe that my Brinae is a senior this year??? She is doing great in her schoolwork-she does it all on the computer and her teachers live in all parts of the country-Alaska, Nevada, Virginia, California,etc. We joined the homeschool group so she is on yearbook staff and student council. She is getting ready to take her ACT so she can apply to BYU Idaho! One of her reasons for going there is they have heated sidewalks!!!!
Josh is in grade nine. He does not like school-no big surprize there!! He still has to do it though. He is so funny and reminds me of Donnell so much.
Donnell is working full time and going to school full time. He is getting all A's, but he is so tired. I am so proud of him. He loves programming, he really feels like it is his niche.
I have been doing ok-struggling with myself on so many levels. I love my life, but sometimes I feel like I am not doing a 100% in any of my "jobs". I desire to do better and am working on it. I guess life is always a work inprogress-hey that is a good title for a layout~~
Love to all
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
update
Yep can you believe it-i haven't been keeping up with this blog. We have a laptop now so I'm hoping it will make it easier for me, how you ask-well I can blog anywhere now and not have to be stuck at the desk.
Cassandra moved back home with her two little ones until tax time, she is trying to fill out her forms and receive a Habitat for Humanity home. She is working full time at Cedar Ridge-a home for handicapped clients. Aden is now in kindergarten and Abby is in her last year of preschool.
Serenity is homeschooling all her kids now. It is actually public school done on the computer at home. They are using the K12 program, this is the program we were apart of from 1st grade through 8th. They seem to be loving it so far. Noah is growing up so fast and losing all his baby looks-it is breaking all our hearts.
Brinae is now a senior and Josh started high school. They are both part of the Lincoln Virtual High School. It is part of K12 but different in that I am not the main teacher, we have teachers from all over the country: Alaska, Nevada, California, Tennesee ,etc. It is different and Brinae is loving it, Josh says it is okay.
Donnell is working full time at Baldour and going to college full time. He is working on finishing his computer programmer program. He has wanted to do this forever. I am very proud of him for all tha he does for our family.
I am still working at the library, although I turned down the Children's coordinator position as we felt I needed to be home more. I was sad about it, but I will still do the HeadStart storytimes and the teaching of scrapbooking and card making.
I was able to go to Canada for over a week thanks to Wilma. She and her girls were making a trip up there and asked me if I wanted too tag along. It was awesome seeing my family again and seeing Mom doing so much better. I really had the best time. I already miss them like crazy.
I really want to do better at this blog thingy so for now have a great night!
Cassandra moved back home with her two little ones until tax time, she is trying to fill out her forms and receive a Habitat for Humanity home. She is working full time at Cedar Ridge-a home for handicapped clients. Aden is now in kindergarten and Abby is in her last year of preschool.
Serenity is homeschooling all her kids now. It is actually public school done on the computer at home. They are using the K12 program, this is the program we were apart of from 1st grade through 8th. They seem to be loving it so far. Noah is growing up so fast and losing all his baby looks-it is breaking all our hearts.
Brinae is now a senior and Josh started high school. They are both part of the Lincoln Virtual High School. It is part of K12 but different in that I am not the main teacher, we have teachers from all over the country: Alaska, Nevada, California, Tennesee ,etc. It is different and Brinae is loving it, Josh says it is okay.
Donnell is working full time at Baldour and going to college full time. He is working on finishing his computer programmer program. He has wanted to do this forever. I am very proud of him for all tha he does for our family.
I am still working at the library, although I turned down the Children's coordinator position as we felt I needed to be home more. I was sad about it, but I will still do the HeadStart storytimes and the teaching of scrapbooking and card making.
I was able to go to Canada for over a week thanks to Wilma. She and her girls were making a trip up there and asked me if I wanted too tag along. It was awesome seeing my family again and seeing Mom doing so much better. I really had the best time. I already miss them like crazy.
I really want to do better at this blog thingy so for now have a great night!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sunday
I only went to CHurch in time to teach my Relief SOciety lesson. i just cannot believe how much my mouth hurts. Josh is still not well either.
The Elders are here giving Cassandra another lesson and Donnell is finishing up dinner. They are going to eat with us. She really is trying and I am so grateful for that.
Serenity was at Church today and thanked everyone in Relief Society for all their help. She enjoyed being pack in Church.
The library pipes froze and when they started thawing out I guess they were leaking from the ceiling and it started smelling burnt. THe fire department was called, Eva was there, police, and Amy. It seems like it is ok but it is closed to the public on Monday due to no water. Wow they day I havae no work all excitement happens-glad I was at home!!!!!
I really don't feel good, so I am getting off of here.
I love you all! B
The Elders are here giving Cassandra another lesson and Donnell is finishing up dinner. They are going to eat with us. She really is trying and I am so grateful for that.
Serenity was at Church today and thanked everyone in Relief Society for all their help. She enjoyed being pack in Church.
The library pipes froze and when they started thawing out I guess they were leaking from the ceiling and it started smelling burnt. THe fire department was called, Eva was there, police, and Amy. It seems like it is ok but it is closed to the public on Monday due to no water. Wow they day I havae no work all excitement happens-glad I was at home!!!!!
I really don't feel good, so I am getting off of here.
I love you all! B
Friday, January 8, 2010
Can you say COLD!!!!!
I know that I grew up with -40 degree weather, but this cold is crazy here. I cannot believe how cold it has been-they are saying it has been more than 25 years since it has been these temps. Today we woke up and our pipes are froze. I even left the water in the bathroom on-silly me that is the only room with water-go figure. Donnell is trying to thaw them out now.
i went back to the dentist on Wed. and they just gave me another round of antibiotics, they will try to pull them next week. I have been taking Ibprofen around the clock and the pain pills he gave me. i am here to tell you they don't work, I have been crying this morning and if I could I would rip them out myself. They are still telling me the top teeth look fine, I know the pain can cause it to seem like it is all over BUT I know that it is also one of my top back teeth. The weird thing is with growing up deaf in my left ear and NEVER feeling in there-it is killing me. My ear hurts so bad I can't describe it. It is right down in there-weird with the nerves damaged in there.
My Josh is very sick as well, he is running a fever and bless his heart is covered in poison ivy. He broke out after a couple of days back from the campout. He keeps coughing, he just keeps resting and drinking ginger ale. Have I told you how deep my boy's voice is? His hairline above his lip is getting darker and boy his legs are covered with hair!!!!Help my baby is growing into a man!!!!!
Brinae is still loving her life. Her camera is always in use and her fave subject is herself-lol. If you don't know her you would think that is very vain-but she really truly loves herself in a good way. She is such a joy and heaven help me another chip off Donnell's block-she has his humor too.
Cassandra is doing so good, she is coming to Church and staying for all meetings. She meets with the Elders, she is paying tithing, and her goal is she wants to go to Girls Camp with Brinae. She has a long road ahead but is looking forward . I am extremely proud of her. I hope and pray that she continues to have the strength and desire to do so.
Serenity if off to the doctor today to see how her broken leg is doing. She is so tired of all the limitations it has put on her and her family. It has been over two months I believe.I know she just wants her life back and to be in control of her own house.I feel sad for her and I pray she gets good news today.
I love you all and hope you have a great day! B
i went back to the dentist on Wed. and they just gave me another round of antibiotics, they will try to pull them next week. I have been taking Ibprofen around the clock and the pain pills he gave me. i am here to tell you they don't work, I have been crying this morning and if I could I would rip them out myself. They are still telling me the top teeth look fine, I know the pain can cause it to seem like it is all over BUT I know that it is also one of my top back teeth. The weird thing is with growing up deaf in my left ear and NEVER feeling in there-it is killing me. My ear hurts so bad I can't describe it. It is right down in there-weird with the nerves damaged in there.
My Josh is very sick as well, he is running a fever and bless his heart is covered in poison ivy. He broke out after a couple of days back from the campout. He keeps coughing, he just keeps resting and drinking ginger ale. Have I told you how deep my boy's voice is? His hairline above his lip is getting darker and boy his legs are covered with hair!!!!Help my baby is growing into a man!!!!!
Brinae is still loving her life. Her camera is always in use and her fave subject is herself-lol. If you don't know her you would think that is very vain-but she really truly loves herself in a good way. She is such a joy and heaven help me another chip off Donnell's block-she has his humor too.
Cassandra is doing so good, she is coming to Church and staying for all meetings. She meets with the Elders, she is paying tithing, and her goal is she wants to go to Girls Camp with Brinae. She has a long road ahead but is looking forward . I am extremely proud of her. I hope and pray that she continues to have the strength and desire to do so.
Serenity if off to the doctor today to see how her broken leg is doing. She is so tired of all the limitations it has put on her and her family. It has been over two months I believe.I know she just wants her life back and to be in control of her own house.I feel sad for her and I pray she gets good news today.
I love you all and hope you have a great day! B
Friday, January 1, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Last night was so much fun with family and friends. We used the community room at the library and played Rockband and various games. I enjoyed it and am very grateful for my friends and my family.
I am hoping and praying that we may all have a great New Year. Some of my goals for the year are:
renewing my Temple recommend-it has been like forever
getting healthy-blood pressure, weight, mind(I know it might be impossible to get mind healthyLOL)
live a more destressful life
learn to say it is ok to say NO
making time to play by myself and with friends
get connected and stay connected to old friends and family members
enjoy this year's journey!
I called my cousin Ann and had a great time talking to her. We talked for over a hour and it was so nice. I miss my family. I had been remembering spending so much time with her and her family growing up. They are a big part of my fave memories as a child and youth. I tried to reach Ed her brother, but just got to leave a message.
Tonight is Donnell's and i first date of 2010. I love him and am so happy I met him and was able to be blessed enough to become his wife and eternal mate. He makes me so happy and fills my life with joy. Mom often asks me if he still makes me laugh and I in all honesty can say yes almost EVERYDAY-no lie! Some days I only see him for 5 minutes, thank goodness my hours have changed again so I will be home more now. His laugh is music to my soul, I count him twice when I count my blessings(I read that somewhere and love that quote!)
I love ya all and Happy New Year! B
I am hoping and praying that we may all have a great New Year. Some of my goals for the year are:
renewing my Temple recommend-it has been like forever
getting healthy-blood pressure, weight, mind(I know it might be impossible to get mind healthyLOL)
live a more destressful life
learn to say it is ok to say NO
making time to play by myself and with friends
get connected and stay connected to old friends and family members
enjoy this year's journey!
I called my cousin Ann and had a great time talking to her. We talked for over a hour and it was so nice. I miss my family. I had been remembering spending so much time with her and her family growing up. They are a big part of my fave memories as a child and youth. I tried to reach Ed her brother, but just got to leave a message.
Tonight is Donnell's and i first date of 2010. I love him and am so happy I met him and was able to be blessed enough to become his wife and eternal mate. He makes me so happy and fills my life with joy. Mom often asks me if he still makes me laugh and I in all honesty can say yes almost EVERYDAY-no lie! Some days I only see him for 5 minutes, thank goodness my hours have changed again so I will be home more now. His laugh is music to my soul, I count him twice when I count my blessings(I read that somewhere and love that quote!)
I love ya all and Happy New Year! B
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