Sunday, March 28, 2010
Easter All Week Long
I found this and love it. We will be celebrating Easter all week long. Also, we decided that the Easter Bunny will start coming on Friday nights. That way they can still have fun and do the Easter Basket thing, but Easter Sunday is about the Resurrection. Super good idea Nichole. Thanks!!
Friday, March 26, 2010
A Few Favorites
I decided to do a post of a few of our favorite things.
The kids watching a movie. You can't tell but the lights are off. They love being at the "move."
Aaron's new favorite. His new TV and his Valentines present is the Surround sound.
Maggie loves her Tinkerbell chair, her singing dog and pulling faces.
My new favorite thing. My Cannon Rebel XSi. I got it yesterday and I am in LOVE all over again.
And, my absolutely favorite thing of all time. (Most of the time!) He has really helped out this week. Picked up a lot of slack with my lack of ability to move. I love him. I know I don't express it often enough, but I really, honestly love him with all my heart. You're the best babe!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Toy Story 1 & 2
Go here to find out how you can get the Blue Ray combos of both Toy Story 1 & 2 for a profit of $1.02. Both Blue Ray's for $13.98 then you can enter both codes on Disney Movie Rewards and print out 2 movie tickets for Toy Story 3! Can't beat that!! Toy Story 3 comes out April 4th!
P.S. You can print out 2 of each coupon per computer. Tell your friends.
P.S. You can print out 2 of each coupon per computer. Tell your friends.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Spring Break
If you are looking for the Princess and the Frog coupon, scroll down to the next post.
I am sorry for the lack of pictures lately. I finally found my camera just in time for spring break. So, I will post some pictures. Spring break was pretty crappy. Aaron started nights in the middle of it, so it made for some REALLY long days. The highlight of the week was Chuck-e-Cheese on Friday. So lame that the one thing that we loved was that place, but it really was the best - for all of us. I got some "peace and quiet" and the kids got to play.
In other news, I bought a new camera. It's the Cannon Rebel. I am SO excited. It should be here tomorrow. I am sick of doing laundry and my house never stays clean!
Yesterday, I gave myself a concussion. Funny, right? Right. I would laugh if it wasn't me. Long story made very short, I hit above my left eye with my trunk. Creating a very large, blue and blood red bump in my eyebrow. I spent the night dizzy, falling over and throwing up. Sound fun yet? Ya. Not good when your husband is on the night shift. Anyway, that's our boring life.
I am sorry for the lack of pictures lately. I finally found my camera just in time for spring break. So, I will post some pictures. Spring break was pretty crappy. Aaron started nights in the middle of it, so it made for some REALLY long days. The highlight of the week was Chuck-e-Cheese on Friday. So lame that the one thing that we loved was that place, but it really was the best - for all of us. I got some "peace and quiet" and the kids got to play.
Brooklyn & Kara
I LOVE this shot. Closest is Justin (love this face), Colton and Kennie playing Ski--Ball. Stacie is the one in the black shirt walking by with her mouth open. Love the action in this shot!! HA!
Maggie in her glory. She's been into posing lately.
Kennie, Ryan and Savannah playing Air Hockey. They had a blast!
The mama's that made it happen. Stacie, Sassy (I know you were wondering!) and Crystal!!
In other news, I bought a new camera. It's the Cannon Rebel. I am SO excited. It should be here tomorrow. I am sick of doing laundry and my house never stays clean!
Yesterday, I gave myself a concussion. Funny, right? Right. I would laugh if it wasn't me. Long story made very short, I hit above my left eye with my trunk. Creating a very large, blue and blood red bump in my eyebrow. I spent the night dizzy, falling over and throwing up. Sound fun yet? Ya. Not good when your husband is on the night shift. Anyway, that's our boring life.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Princess and the Frog
Go here to print a coupon for $10 off the blue ray combo pack of the Princess and the Frog. The combo pack has a digital copy, a regular dvd and the blue ray. Great deal!! Also, go here to click on a link to print a $5 off the regular dvd. The coupons expire soon, so get it fast. Right now, the blue ray combo is $26.99 and the regular dvd is $15.99. It's only the next few days though. Hope on it.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Procrastination
I am usually getting on Aaron for his supreme example of procrastination. He is excellent at it. Most of the time, it drives me crazy. However, tonight I am very grateful for this character in him.
If he had a current Passport, at this very moment he would be packing his bags for Indonesia. But, since he (and the other doctors in his clinic) doesn't have a current passport, his boss has to go. Which meant he had to cancel a $4,000 course he had paid and registered for at Harvard. Um, hello? Holy Moly! Thank Heavens for expired passports!
However, he will probably be leaving the 10th of April for a 2 week TDY (temporary duty assignment) to the Busch of Alaska. (rural areas in Alaska that need doctors) Kennie is a little sad that daddy will be gone for his birthday, but I think we will do the party the next week so Aaron can be there. I can do Busch Alaska. I could do Indonesia, but I sure am glad I don't have too!!
Aaron - this might be the only time I am grateful for this trait. I do love you though!! Just realized, I need to buy another camera so he can take pictures. You might enjoy that, huh?
If he had a current Passport, at this very moment he would be packing his bags for Indonesia. But, since he (and the other doctors in his clinic) doesn't have a current passport, his boss has to go. Which meant he had to cancel a $4,000 course he had paid and registered for at Harvard. Um, hello? Holy Moly! Thank Heavens for expired passports!
However, he will probably be leaving the 10th of April for a 2 week TDY (temporary duty assignment) to the Busch of Alaska. (rural areas in Alaska that need doctors) Kennie is a little sad that daddy will be gone for his birthday, but I think we will do the party the next week so Aaron can be there. I can do Busch Alaska. I could do Indonesia, but I sure am glad I don't have too!!
Aaron - this might be the only time I am grateful for this trait. I do love you though!! Just realized, I need to buy another camera so he can take pictures. You might enjoy that, huh?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Class Act
On of my friends shared this with me and I really think it shows class.
This video was played at the 7:00 minute mark before kick off on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the Air Force-BYU football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium. It was shown right before the BYU football team intro video and on the BYU website the week leading up to the game. Pretty classy on the part of BYU. Let us know what you think.
This video was played at the 7:00 minute mark before kick off on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the Air Force-BYU football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium. It was shown right before the BYU football team intro video and on the BYU website the week leading up to the game. Pretty classy on the part of BYU. Let us know what you think.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Earthquakes and Olympics
Sorry - removing comments for this post.
With the recent earthquake in Chile and the not so recent earthquake in Haiti, it has caused a great deal of thinking on my part. Seeing the destruction and devistation are difficult to watch. Thousands dead. Even more wounded and homeless. A lack of medical teams and supplies.
Lately, I have felt like I am trapped inside my own spiritual earthquake. When we left Ohio, I felt like I suffered the biggest "earthquake" of my life. Gone were the great friends that I had made (physically speaking). Gone was the security of knowing that whatever happened, I could takle it.
Yesterday in Sunday School, we talked about Abraham and the many things he endured in his life. The promises he had been given of his postairity but being older and still not having children. Not questioning God and his plan when he himself was lieing upon the alter. Meant as a sacrafice. His life was spared, but he didn't doubt. When he was asked to sacrifice his much awaited for son, he DID NOT question. Instead, he willingly (but I am sure with a heavy heart) took his son to obey the Lords commandments.
I have not yet been asked to sacrifice my children. I have not yet been asked to give my life. I have questioned a lot of things since we have moved to Alaska. I do know the Church is true. I do know that God loves us. I have been blessed in Alaska. It hasn't all been dark clouds and rainy days. (Not snowy either). Knowing all of this, why do I still question?
Only a few select people know this, but we had an opportunity to move to San Antonio this coming summer. We decided not to do it for a number of reasons, but the main being that we do not feel that we are done here. What?? Do I know what we are meant to do here, no. I wish I did. I would do it so we could leave. Instead, I choose to stay in my torn apart life. You see pictures of the earthquake victims and they just look so tired. This is how I feel. Sometimes, I am surprised when I have made it to the end of another day. I made it through one more day. Trying not to focus on tomorrow, almost willing tomorrow not to even come.
Then, amidst the destruction and devastation, you watch the Olympics. Watching the best in the world doing what they love. Each one putting everything they have out for others to see. Trying to be the best of the best. **Attempting the impossible.** For the most part, being kind to each other. Supporting each other and being excited for each others successes. Teaching my children to be excited for those who excel in each event. Even if they are not from USA. (Trying to teach Aaron the same after the Hockey game yesterday!) Joy and wonder. That is the Olympics for me in 3 words!
Attempting the impossible. I feel like that is what I do every day. That was the conference talk we discussed yesterday in Relief Society. I left feeling even more discouraged than I have before. The feeling that my best isn't good enough. Trying to figure out how I can fit more activities and chores and lessons and laundry in 1 day. How can we make a day 30 hours and not 24. I could use the extra hours. Not just for sleep, but just to get it all done. Because, I can't get it all done. Making lists makes me depressed. Turning it over to the Lord hasn't worked. I just feel more alone and more afraid. So, I sit, in the middle of my own personal earthquake. Just trying to survive from day to day. The feeling of exhaustion never leaving. Attempting the impossible every day only to feel like a failure. Still, I get up every day. I get dressed, and I try. I love with my whole heart. I fight with my whole heart and I shed a LOT of tears.
Hoping that today is the day I feel like my prayer is answered. Aaron's job will all of a sudden be "normal." The kids will stop fighting. The laundry will get done and we will all be loving and happy. Here's to hoping for today!
With the recent earthquake in Chile and the not so recent earthquake in Haiti, it has caused a great deal of thinking on my part. Seeing the destruction and devistation are difficult to watch. Thousands dead. Even more wounded and homeless. A lack of medical teams and supplies.
Lately, I have felt like I am trapped inside my own spiritual earthquake. When we left Ohio, I felt like I suffered the biggest "earthquake" of my life. Gone were the great friends that I had made (physically speaking). Gone was the security of knowing that whatever happened, I could takle it.
Yesterday in Sunday School, we talked about Abraham and the many things he endured in his life. The promises he had been given of his postairity but being older and still not having children. Not questioning God and his plan when he himself was lieing upon the alter. Meant as a sacrafice. His life was spared, but he didn't doubt. When he was asked to sacrifice his much awaited for son, he DID NOT question. Instead, he willingly (but I am sure with a heavy heart) took his son to obey the Lords commandments.
I have not yet been asked to sacrifice my children. I have not yet been asked to give my life. I have questioned a lot of things since we have moved to Alaska. I do know the Church is true. I do know that God loves us. I have been blessed in Alaska. It hasn't all been dark clouds and rainy days. (Not snowy either). Knowing all of this, why do I still question?
Only a few select people know this, but we had an opportunity to move to San Antonio this coming summer. We decided not to do it for a number of reasons, but the main being that we do not feel that we are done here. What?? Do I know what we are meant to do here, no. I wish I did. I would do it so we could leave. Instead, I choose to stay in my torn apart life. You see pictures of the earthquake victims and they just look so tired. This is how I feel. Sometimes, I am surprised when I have made it to the end of another day. I made it through one more day. Trying not to focus on tomorrow, almost willing tomorrow not to even come.
Then, amidst the destruction and devastation, you watch the Olympics. Watching the best in the world doing what they love. Each one putting everything they have out for others to see. Trying to be the best of the best. **Attempting the impossible.** For the most part, being kind to each other. Supporting each other and being excited for each others successes. Teaching my children to be excited for those who excel in each event. Even if they are not from USA. (Trying to teach Aaron the same after the Hockey game yesterday!) Joy and wonder. That is the Olympics for me in 3 words!
Attempting the impossible. I feel like that is what I do every day. That was the conference talk we discussed yesterday in Relief Society. I left feeling even more discouraged than I have before. The feeling that my best isn't good enough. Trying to figure out how I can fit more activities and chores and lessons and laundry in 1 day. How can we make a day 30 hours and not 24. I could use the extra hours. Not just for sleep, but just to get it all done. Because, I can't get it all done. Making lists makes me depressed. Turning it over to the Lord hasn't worked. I just feel more alone and more afraid. So, I sit, in the middle of my own personal earthquake. Just trying to survive from day to day. The feeling of exhaustion never leaving. Attempting the impossible every day only to feel like a failure. Still, I get up every day. I get dressed, and I try. I love with my whole heart. I fight with my whole heart and I shed a LOT of tears.
Hoping that today is the day I feel like my prayer is answered. Aaron's job will all of a sudden be "normal." The kids will stop fighting. The laundry will get done and we will all be loving and happy. Here's to hoping for today!
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