Merry Christmas.

New Phone for Tori!!!

It's funny how you can get a preteen to do just about anything. My cell phone went out on me yesterday and I don't have a replacement for it. So I decided since I only have 3 months to go on my contract with Sprint, I would get a new line with T-mobile. Why do you ask? it's complicated. I'll be borrowing my sister's old phone this weekend so I can use it with my sprint number. The new T-mobile line will be Tori's Christmas present. We talked her out of wanting a dog. Which is a good thing. Now I can use this as a punishment. Hehheh! Now the other kids want one too. No one is ever happy if they can't have the same as the others.
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Tori is going to the temple on Tuesday for the first time. I am thrilled. I wish I could go. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get my recommend signed by the Stake President. He is always out. And the stake center is 40 minutes away. It doesn't help that Troy is out of town either. Troy is also upset that he can't make it. Tori will be taking some names of my side of the family preform the baptism for them. One of the names she will be taking is my Aunt Irma, my mom's sister,who passed away almost 4 years ago. We received permission from her husband to do the ordinance. I know my mom will be thinking about Tori that night.

The Start of Something New.

So I've taken on so many projects I don't think I'll ever get any of them done. I've decided to make purses for some of the family members on my side of the family for Christmas and I don't know how to get started. I've got all the material and extras but I don't want to start it if I don't feel I can finish it. With Troy out of town, I have to decorate the house, the tree, and the outdoors, clean, take kids to their activities and all of the other domestics duties. It's all alittle too much to bear. I feel the Lord is punishing us somehow. Troy is not having it any better. He has no time for himself either. He even misses coming home to a messy house.
Anyway, I hope I can get my things done without completely losing my sanity. I ask that you all keep me in your prayers that I might have the strength, wisdom and tolerance to keep my family happy and successful.

TWILIGHT....It's almost here. Yay!

Well I got one t-shirt done for the movie. I'll take pictures of it on the day of our movie day. Some of us aren't fortunate enough to watch at midnight. The excitement of the movie is building up. I feel as if I'm going on a first date with the cutest guy at school. Of course, I never went out with the cutest guy in school, but I'm sure it felt like this.
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My honey is so sweet. He is coming home tonight to visit even though he has to go back to Houston the next morning. i think he want to know how Tori's first day of try-outs went for her. She has three days of try-outs. She hopes she makes the A or B team and not the Go team because that is the loser team. Oh well, we can only pray she does her best.

Time!!!

It's amazing how one can get so busy trying to run a household. The children and I seem to be out and about every single night. I tell myself that this day I will stay home and I end up going out with them anyway.
I've been trying to figure out how I want to create my very own Twilight Tee. I don't want it to be too cheesy. Troy thinks the whole idea is cheesy any way you look at it. What does he know. He only wishes he was like Edward. Just kidding! He doesn't even know about Edward. I tried to tell him about it, but all he could do is laugh. Who can figure that out?
I also need to finish reupholstering a wing back chair and make purses for Christmas. I don't how I'm going to do it all. Something is going to end up pretty nasty looking and I have a feeling it might be all of them.
I ended up chopping off my hair. It's pretty short. I haven't taken a picture with it short, but I will. And then I'll post it. It's getting late and I still have to tidy up a bit.

I'm Back.

I am still alive. I've just been alittle busy and sick. Sick for two whole weeks. And I can't believe how it wore me out. I got a new hair cut which i will display later. I'm just alittle tired at the moment. So I'll talk to you all later.

Busy Little Bee

Can't talk much because I'm busy-busy-busy! The kids want a party for Halloween and I have so many unfinished projects that I have to limit my time on the computer. I hope to let you all know that we are all doing well. Until next time. By the way, one more month until Twilight. Weeeee.

Corny.

I know this might sound corny but, i bought a black t-shirt, red gems, iron-on decals,and fabric glitter so I could make my very own unique Twilight t-shirt. I'll only wear it to the Twilight movie premier. I'm still thinking about what I'm going to write on it. Troy is going to laugh at me but, I don't care. Tori and my sisters want me to make one for them too. I don't know how it is going to come out. I'll definately take pictures of it. I plan to start on it soon. With my little ones you never know when I'll have time to do so.

I hate eating healthy!

I just don't understand why fat from foods have to stick to my gut and thighs. You all know I go to the gym and actually exercise while I'm there, so why is it that i have to work out twice as hard as the girl with the itty-bitty body. Oh did I mention she just had twins.Genetics can be so unfair. I'm not trying to slim down for self-centered reason, I just want to feel comfortable in the clothes I already own. That's all I ask.
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Yesturday I took Drew to karate and they had to spar with other students and Drew would not do it. He even started to cry. He has now problem getting into a brawl with his younger brother and sometimes with his older brother, so I couldn't understand it. Troy had a talk with him and he was o.k He said next week he'll do it. We shall see.

UGH! Air conditioning out.

I cannot believe it. My central air unit is on the frits and to top it all off, it's not that cool, and we have a noisy dog next door. Just when you think your finally going to save money something like this happens. Poor Troy thought he was coming home to relax, instead he had to look at our unit. Oh well, I guess it could have been worse.

The kids had their friends over and two of them stayed overnight. I'm sending them home early in the morning because they're early risers and my kids aren't. Besides, our community is having a yard sale and I'm planning on checking out the sales. Troy thinks I'm crazy for going. I love to just look and see if i find any treasures. Hey, my mom brought me up that way. Someday I'll take him and let him look. Who knows he might enjoy it.

Tyler will be starting flag football this coming week. I'm a little afraid of him playing because he's still a bit tender. He inherited his mom's physical abilities or shall I say the lack there of. I'll let you know how well he does.

Nice weekend with Luke.

Well our nephew Luke visited us this past weekend. He was here for work and had Saturday off and Sunday afternoon. We went out to dinner and then to Barnes and Noble , yeah I know we're are so much fun. Anyway, we ended up coming to our house and watching "The Forbidden Kingdom". The kids absolutely loved having their cousin around. Drew,who had never met him before this weekend, was sad to see him go. He wanted him to come back to our home today, but I told him he was going home today.

The kids have been trying out new activites and they seem to like it . Tori quit soccer after 4 years, she was burnt out and now has decided to try out for the girls basketball team in the middle school. Tyler will be playing flag football for the very first time and started cello classes last week. Drew is now taking karate classes and he seems to like it. well, sometimes. Dallin- he's started to drive mama nuts. That is his new activity. Troy and I have just been trying to get housework done when we have time. As this very moment Dallin is crying and is demanding my attention so that means it's time to log off. Until next time.

Kids and Activites

Life is like a box of Chocolates....

It seems like my days have been running rapid. I don't know why. I don't if it's a good thing or a bad one. Kids are in so many activities I wonder if I'm giving them too much in their life.
On another note, I hear of all these horrible things happening in our economy and fear will I be able to provide a happy normal enviornment for my childen. i don't stress this to Troy because he doesn't need to worry about this as well. I just need to remind myself when I go out to purchase items I need to think to myself, "do I need this or is it a want?" i'm constantly reminded to live within our means, but sometimes I find myself justifying my purchases. Not Good! Anyway, it's not a hard thing to do. I will do all that I need to do to make my family's life easier and less stressful.

Life as a Kid.

We survived! O.k it didn't even get close to us. I think we got a few showers at night that lasted about 5 minutes. You never know how mother nature will act.
I've been looking through old photos of mine and I came across an old photo of my two cousins and I when we were kids. It's funny because we were close in age but I was the only girl. Most of the time we had to play boys stuff or there had to be girlie things involved. Anyway, I came across a photo of the three of us with my grandfather and it brought back so many memories of when things were so easy for us. All we had to do was show up to a family gathering and play nice. Now a days, as a parent, we have to worry where the kids are and are they safe. I didn't have to clean up after dinner or wash dishes. Life was great. At least I thought so. I figured I would be a stinker and embarrass myself and my cousins whom I hope visit my blog. Well enjoy and don't laugh too much.

HANG ON!

I know I shouldn't joke like this but there could be a hurricane coming our way. If Hurricane Ike stays to the north then we'll just wind forces of 40 mph, but if the hurricane heads south then we will get hurricane forces in our neighborhood. My son Tyler is freaking out. We don't even want to mention it to Drew because he'll go crazy and there is no stopping him. I am disappointed to say I am not prepared with batteries so I'll be heading out to Costco in a bit.
We'll let you know how it turns out.

Tired of Cleaning and Seeing no Results

So I started cleaning the house and slowly redecorating and it looks nothing like I pictured it would look like. I invisioned my house to sparkle or to be envied because I have a house full of kids and it looks like a model home. Yeah right! Anyway, I started to paint Tori's room in stripes and i feel my arm and hand beginning to go numb as I'm typing. I wish I'd spend more time making my room nice and pretty. Moms always their kids first I guess. Someday, I don't know say in seven years my home will sparkle.

Going Fishing.

So Troy wants us all to go fishing and I'm not so thrilled. Don't get me wrong fishing is fun but I have so much to do. Tomorrow is Labor day and the kids are off for the day. Troy bought the boys fishing polls so naturally they all want break them in. I know I shoul be alittle more excited about it but I was really looking forward to redecorating the living room. Oh well, I'll just make myself enjoy it.
My parents were here for the weekend. We had a nice visit because the tag-alongs did come with them. I love my sisters and kids, but it gets alittle loud with the extra kids around. So once and a while it's nice to have them all to myself.

School has Started.

Today was a bittersweet moment for me. Drew started kindergarten today. I was actually surprised at how well he did. Naturally, there were other young children who didin't do so well. The kids said they had a good day overall. I did manage to get a nap in with Dallin. I didn't even think of the mess I was neglecting. Hey, sometimes you need to get a nap in. The day went by so fast I couldn't believe it. I went to the gym this morning and grocery shopping. Dallin even stayed in the cart for me. By the time we were done it was nap time. Dallin took in a 2 and a 1/2 hour nap. It was great. I hope it continues this way all year round. I could happen.

Troy sprained his ankle yesturday. I can't believe it. I ended up taking care of him for a little while. For the most part he was a good patient. School will be starting monday the 25th and the kids met their teacher this friday. So far they seem to like them. We shall see. I hope I can manage Dallin without another sibling around. It's so cute he thinks he's going to school too. I sure would like to put in a part time school but I didn't have the others in preschool. I'd feel guilty. I keep you all posted on how the first day of school went.

My honey is home.

I'm so excited Troy will be home soon. It is nice when he is away because then I look forward to seeing him. Isn't it nice to miss our hubbys. Anyway, today was Tori's birthday. We didn't do much. We figured we do something for over the weekend when Troy would be home. We're not sure what to do but we'll make it fun for her. Of course her idea of a good time doesn't include her brothers. That's a big sister for ya. Oh well, she just has 6 more years before she's off to college. Maybe then she'll miss them.

Dr's Visit

We took Tori to the Doctor's office and she told Tori she still has 3 to 4 more years to grow. You can imagine Tori's reaction to the doctor's comment. I've never seen Tori smile so big in my life. She is healthy and ready to play sports. She will be trying out for the basketball team and will be running track this season. Tyler will be taking guitar lessons as soon as we find a teacher for him. Who knows we might just do the internet classes. She also will be going to young womens this next Sunday. I thought this day would never come.

California Vacation

We had a wonderful time in California. It was really nice to be with family. The weather was great and the nights were even better. The kids had a nice visit with the cousins. Troy really likes spending time with the family. It too bad we live 26 hrs away from them. Hopefully he'll be sent on work related trips. Anyway, I'm still trying to get back into the groove of things, but we'll get there.