So lately I have had more ups then downs. That's good right? I went from hating being in my house to loving it. I KNOW that is good! Julius makes me so proud. He is learning so fast and is opening my eyes to a new happiness. We have been listening to classical music and every time he hears Bella's Lullaby, he starts dancing. It is the cutest thing I have ever seen. No matter if he is crying, laughing, just waking up, drinking his sippy cup... he dances.
I have seen so much more of this small town and the towns around us. I thought there was no coffee shop but turns out, they have espressos at the Cocoa Real... yummy chocolates too.
I saw the community garden on 4th st. and the most amazing sunflowers were growing so big. It made me smile. Looking out my window, we have a Blue Sage bush... BEAUTIFUL. Breath-taking really, with the mountains in the background and the sky so clear and blue.
Reading has become a big part of my life. I am reading all of the Twilight Saga books, but still reading. =) I didn't think I could get through one book let alone 4!! They are wonderful. Edward is so romantic and treats Bella like she is the only female in the world.
My birthday was great. PJ spoiled me galore! He loves me so much and I am lucky to have him. We have been spending every weekend with one relaxing day and one day of fun. We have the best times together as a family. Even though I don't get to see him through the week.... it makes the weekends that much better.
Oh yeah, I go on walks every day! Cougar LOVES it and Julius does too. It is so nice to see the trees and hear him say it and point. Cougar tries to chase all the jack rabbits and cottontails. It is refreshing to be outside with the sun shining and a slight breeze of wind. I try to get out of my lazy mode and do what I can these days.
I can't wait until I go to Washington! See my friends and family. Go to Seattle, Kate's wedding, Brittany's bacholorate party (wish I could be there for the wedding too), and for Julius to enjoy his family. It is going to be a great time. Then PJ will be out of the academy 2 weeks after and we will go back to a normal life! Ahhh, can't wait!
Enjoy your weekend and the fourth of July!!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Well, thanksgiving was fun! First time away from home with my mom and dad's delicious cooking... away from my sister Deborah and my besties Tina and Elizabeth. They always come over for dinner. First time to not go to a thanksgiving movie with the family. First time, however, with my family, sister's family and friends! The food was deeelish and the fellowship was great. I did get in trouble for leaving Julius with PJ while going to Burke's (we celebrated on Black Friday so there was a sell) because I was late getting home. But come on, we were out with the girls and there was still two husbands at home with Jules and Josiah... and Ellie, almost forgot.
Speaking of Black Friday, we had the best one because it was just Walmart. Yes, small town equals only one store, however, we were there at 4:45am (with the excited Julius) and were able to get EVERYTHING we wnted, paid for, and packed in the car by 5:25am!! How awesome is that?! We could NEVER do that in Washington. We did miss out on the great deals at Target, but another time. We were content that day. =)
Christmas... we just had a visit from PJ's grandparents and that was fun. They loved our church, how friendly everyone was, the small town feel, and of course, our wonderful house! They came on Saturday and left today, Tuesday morning. The wind last night was crazy... I heard it was suppose to be 75 mile winds!! I wonder if it was more! Well, now PJ and I are relaxing... somewhat... his work for some reason always gets him to go into the station on his off days. He was gone for about 3 hours but now we are going to eat leftover pizza, cherry pie and vanilla bean ice cream and watch a movie. We have our Christmas party on December 11 at the church and PJ is going to try and stop by. Then we will be heading home to WA from December 15th-21st.
In WA, we are going to try and stay at my parents' house from the 15th-17th and then in Olympia at PJ's mom's 18th-21st. I am going to see my bestie Liz, go to the TAC mall, be with my parents, go to a game to see my cheerleaders, go out with bestie Tina and her boyfriend, have Christmas with fam including Deborah, go to Zeke's basketball games, go to Oregon, go to Southcenter to see roomies Kate and Donis to try on bridesmaid dresses, go to Pj's fam Christmas party, Christmas with PJ's fam, spend time with his dad, then come home. Yes, seriously busy vacation... but we will have fun! Hopefully... no... we will have FUN! =)
Then in NM, we will be back and have Christmas with Al and Cora on the 25th... PJ has to work, then Julius' check up on the 29th... and then............................................. NEW YEARS! I can't believe how fast time flies. December is already going by so quickly.
I probably won't post till 2010 so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Make it a good one. Remember, Thank God for what you have and Trust God for what you need!
Speaking of Black Friday, we had the best one because it was just Walmart. Yes, small town equals only one store, however, we were there at 4:45am (with the excited Julius) and were able to get EVERYTHING we wnted, paid for, and packed in the car by 5:25am!! How awesome is that?! We could NEVER do that in Washington. We did miss out on the great deals at Target, but another time. We were content that day. =)
Christmas... we just had a visit from PJ's grandparents and that was fun. They loved our church, how friendly everyone was, the small town feel, and of course, our wonderful house! They came on Saturday and left today, Tuesday morning. The wind last night was crazy... I heard it was suppose to be 75 mile winds!! I wonder if it was more! Well, now PJ and I are relaxing... somewhat... his work for some reason always gets him to go into the station on his off days. He was gone for about 3 hours but now we are going to eat leftover pizza, cherry pie and vanilla bean ice cream and watch a movie. We have our Christmas party on December 11 at the church and PJ is going to try and stop by. Then we will be heading home to WA from December 15th-21st.
In WA, we are going to try and stay at my parents' house from the 15th-17th and then in Olympia at PJ's mom's 18th-21st. I am going to see my bestie Liz, go to the TAC mall, be with my parents, go to a game to see my cheerleaders, go out with bestie Tina and her boyfriend, have Christmas with fam including Deborah, go to Zeke's basketball games, go to Oregon, go to Southcenter to see roomies Kate and Donis to try on bridesmaid dresses, go to Pj's fam Christmas party, Christmas with PJ's fam, spend time with his dad, then come home. Yes, seriously busy vacation... but we will have fun! Hopefully... no... we will have FUN! =)
Then in NM, we will be back and have Christmas with Al and Cora on the 25th... PJ has to work, then Julius' check up on the 29th... and then............................................. NEW YEARS! I can't believe how fast time flies. December is already going by so quickly.
I probably won't post till 2010 so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Make it a good one. Remember, Thank God for what you have and Trust God for what you need!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Home at LAST!!!
It's 9am and I just put Julius down for his first nap of the day. He likes to wake up between 6:30 and 7am and then eats, plays, and then gets cranky. This is why I know he needs a nap. Sometimes, I wish I could just go back to sleep when he does; but I am already awake, so there is no use in trying. When he goes to sleep there is so many things I want to get done but never know what to do first. Do I make breakfast, blog, clean the dishes, clean up all of Julius' toys, watch a movie... so many decisions!!! I decided to blog this morning since I haven't in a while, then breakfast. =)
I love my new house... it is so refreshing to wake up in my own bed and be able to walk straight to my bathroom in my room!!! I have always wanted a master room with a bathroom and now I have one, who would of though?! Every morning I wake up, brush my teeth, go to the living room and open all the blinds, open the kitchen window, and let Cougar out to pee. When I open my living room window and see Kettle top and all the mountains, I thank God for this beautiful home. Then, quickly I go to get Julius because he has already been awake goo-ing and gaga-ing... I nurse him then put him in his high chair.
Julius Julius Julius. I am struggling with him and his solids. For the past two to three weeks he has been stubborn about eating his food. He used to open his mouth all wide everytime, but now he keeps his lips sealed together and turns his head. I know he likes the foods because he used to love the ones I give him. I don't do green beans or peas anymore because he hated those and I figured I would just give it to him when he can eat them whole. (I never liked smushed up green beans either! =)) He loves eating finger foods and my mom sent me these rice cakes, so I break off pieces and put them on his high chair table. I am working on him picking things up because his thumb is still a little immoble. He has been doing really well but when his fingers get all slobbery, he can't get the rice cake to come off his fingers and into his mouth. So then I have to peel it off and put it in his mouth. He has been talking a lot more and I love it. Last night we went on a walk around 7:30pm before PJ had to go to work... Julius was talking so much just looking at everything around him when PJ would shine on something with the flashlight. He loves Cougar. If he wakes up and I don't want to wake up and get him yet, Cougar would run to the door and put her paws on the crib as to tell Jules that everything is fine, she is there now. Then she sits and waits for me to get up. If I don't get up, she runs into my room and puts her paws in MY face!! I hate it, so now I try to get up before she comes barging through my door. haha... she hates to hear him cry. She is such a good sister to Jules! Sitting up... he has finally been able to sit up on his own. He is having a hard time not throwing himself back, but will sit up and play with toys in front of him for at least 10 minutes. You can tell he is a first-time-sitter because his head is still a little heavy, but I am proud of him for trying. He still doesn't crawl, but when I put him on his tummy, he scootches backwards or rolls over... so he is working on it.
I love being a housewife!!! It is the best thing ever. I get to clean my house all day... it never stays dirty because I am so picky. lol I make sure there are never dishes in the sink, nothing on the floors, dust the table and ledges, no dead bugs on the window seal (part of living by the lake), windows are clean with no streaks, beds are made, bathrooms are clean, clothes are put away... ahhhh... I love it! I know some of you are thinking I am crazy but it's true. I get to be in a clean house with my son and puppy all day. When it is nice out I will wash Cougar or weed outside... sometimes take a trip to town and go run errands or go visit Esther. When I sub, I still do all those things when I get home, but then I just feel rushed... and if I had a bad day subbing, then I don't want to do anything. Don't get me wrong, I love subbing and have a lot of fun with the different students, but there are those days when I wish I could just be hoome cleaning or making muffins! =)
The one thing I hate... PJ being gone. I know it is his job and I understand that being an officer is a time-taking job... but sometimes I just wish I could just have a week with no subbing or cop duty. Yes, this is selfish of me because I know there are couples who have both parents work every single day. Or like my family, when both parents would work from 6am-9pm by the latest. I guess I just miss my partner. I have come to realize that "honey do" list are nonexistent. PJ would ask me what I want or need him to do, I would write it down and place it on the table. Then, on his off days he would try to do all he can. Well, it came down to him never being able to get to the jobs I asked him to do because he would be so tired. I would just end up doing the jobs because they had to be done. I never get mad at him for not being able to get to them because I know he just doesn't have time. I feel bad for him really because he wants to get to them and wants to do them but by the time he comes home, he is exhausted. Men want to feel like they are the fixer and need to be depended on... so I feel sad that he can't really feel this way. For example, he worked last night from 9pm suppose to be till 7am, but he just walked through the door and it is 9:40am. So now he is going to shower, eat and go to sleep because he has to go back to work at 3pm-1am. His hours are never set in stone so it makes it hard. He loves his job and he loves what he does, but I miss him.
The judge said that there has been more arrests now that PJ is in town. He is such a hard worker and really hates criminals, lol so he does what he can. I can tell you for sure, if you are in T or C NM, don't think about speeding because he will get you and you will get a ticket! haha... He loves to spend time with Cougar and Julius. His favorite thing is to take them down to the lake and throw Cougar in and watch her swim to shore. =) We love our life and are having so much fun together. I can't believe that PJ and I have been married for over a year now. Everyone said that once we move into our own house that there will be problems and issues that we never had before... but so far, we are doing good. He is a great husband and will do anything I ask because he wants to make sure I am happy. I try to be the best wife for him and starting this week to the new year, I am going to try and be the most encouraging wife there could be.
Sorry this is so long, just wanted to make sure I didn't leave anything out. lol Thank you to those of you who have sent us gift cards or money or even cards.... it is really sweet and we are so appreciative. Have a great day!!
I love my new house... it is so refreshing to wake up in my own bed and be able to walk straight to my bathroom in my room!!! I have always wanted a master room with a bathroom and now I have one, who would of though?! Every morning I wake up, brush my teeth, go to the living room and open all the blinds, open the kitchen window, and let Cougar out to pee. When I open my living room window and see Kettle top and all the mountains, I thank God for this beautiful home. Then, quickly I go to get Julius because he has already been awake goo-ing and gaga-ing... I nurse him then put him in his high chair.
Julius Julius Julius. I am struggling with him and his solids. For the past two to three weeks he has been stubborn about eating his food. He used to open his mouth all wide everytime, but now he keeps his lips sealed together and turns his head. I know he likes the foods because he used to love the ones I give him. I don't do green beans or peas anymore because he hated those and I figured I would just give it to him when he can eat them whole. (I never liked smushed up green beans either! =)) He loves eating finger foods and my mom sent me these rice cakes, so I break off pieces and put them on his high chair table. I am working on him picking things up because his thumb is still a little immoble. He has been doing really well but when his fingers get all slobbery, he can't get the rice cake to come off his fingers and into his mouth. So then I have to peel it off and put it in his mouth. He has been talking a lot more and I love it. Last night we went on a walk around 7:30pm before PJ had to go to work... Julius was talking so much just looking at everything around him when PJ would shine on something with the flashlight. He loves Cougar. If he wakes up and I don't want to wake up and get him yet, Cougar would run to the door and put her paws on the crib as to tell Jules that everything is fine, she is there now. Then she sits and waits for me to get up. If I don't get up, she runs into my room and puts her paws in MY face!! I hate it, so now I try to get up before she comes barging through my door. haha... she hates to hear him cry. She is such a good sister to Jules! Sitting up... he has finally been able to sit up on his own. He is having a hard time not throwing himself back, but will sit up and play with toys in front of him for at least 10 minutes. You can tell he is a first-time-sitter because his head is still a little heavy, but I am proud of him for trying. He still doesn't crawl, but when I put him on his tummy, he scootches backwards or rolls over... so he is working on it.
I love being a housewife!!! It is the best thing ever. I get to clean my house all day... it never stays dirty because I am so picky. lol I make sure there are never dishes in the sink, nothing on the floors, dust the table and ledges, no dead bugs on the window seal (part of living by the lake), windows are clean with no streaks, beds are made, bathrooms are clean, clothes are put away... ahhhh... I love it! I know some of you are thinking I am crazy but it's true. I get to be in a clean house with my son and puppy all day. When it is nice out I will wash Cougar or weed outside... sometimes take a trip to town and go run errands or go visit Esther. When I sub, I still do all those things when I get home, but then I just feel rushed... and if I had a bad day subbing, then I don't want to do anything. Don't get me wrong, I love subbing and have a lot of fun with the different students, but there are those days when I wish I could just be hoome cleaning or making muffins! =)
The one thing I hate... PJ being gone. I know it is his job and I understand that being an officer is a time-taking job... but sometimes I just wish I could just have a week with no subbing or cop duty. Yes, this is selfish of me because I know there are couples who have both parents work every single day. Or like my family, when both parents would work from 6am-9pm by the latest. I guess I just miss my partner. I have come to realize that "honey do" list are nonexistent. PJ would ask me what I want or need him to do, I would write it down and place it on the table. Then, on his off days he would try to do all he can. Well, it came down to him never being able to get to the jobs I asked him to do because he would be so tired. I would just end up doing the jobs because they had to be done. I never get mad at him for not being able to get to them because I know he just doesn't have time. I feel bad for him really because he wants to get to them and wants to do them but by the time he comes home, he is exhausted. Men want to feel like they are the fixer and need to be depended on... so I feel sad that he can't really feel this way. For example, he worked last night from 9pm suppose to be till 7am, but he just walked through the door and it is 9:40am. So now he is going to shower, eat and go to sleep because he has to go back to work at 3pm-1am. His hours are never set in stone so it makes it hard. He loves his job and he loves what he does, but I miss him.
The judge said that there has been more arrests now that PJ is in town. He is such a hard worker and really hates criminals, lol so he does what he can. I can tell you for sure, if you are in T or C NM, don't think about speeding because he will get you and you will get a ticket! haha... He loves to spend time with Cougar and Julius. His favorite thing is to take them down to the lake and throw Cougar in and watch her swim to shore. =) We love our life and are having so much fun together. I can't believe that PJ and I have been married for over a year now. Everyone said that once we move into our own house that there will be problems and issues that we never had before... but so far, we are doing good. He is a great husband and will do anything I ask because he wants to make sure I am happy. I try to be the best wife for him and starting this week to the new year, I am going to try and be the most encouraging wife there could be.
Sorry this is so long, just wanted to make sure I didn't leave anything out. lol Thank you to those of you who have sent us gift cards or money or even cards.... it is really sweet and we are so appreciative. Have a great day!!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Janette Oke "Love Comes Softly" series
ok, just watched the love saga of Janette Oke's "Love Comes Softly" series and I loved them. The only problem is, I didn't see the first two, "Love Comes Softly" and "Loves Enduring Promise". I loved the movies and I heard they were different from the book. I don't know if I would want to read the books because I loved the movies so much. hmmm... I am really thinking about buying the two sets of series at Best Buy for $20 each... However, there are two new ones that I was able to watch on the Hallmark channel and loved them even more, and they are not out on dvd yet.
Well, just wanted to share my thoughts on this series! lol
Well, just wanted to share my thoughts on this series! lol
Friday, September 4, 2009
Surprise... here I am!
Good morning! Yes, I am finally writing a post. Sorry for being gone for so long but it has been busy and I really haven't had time to just sit down at a computer. So here I am... Julius is trying to put himself to sleep and I am ignoring the whines while trying to type. =) I realize that this is just what I am going to have to do if I want to get anything done. Ok, here is my update since what, April?! Ha... yeah long time.
Move to New Mexico: I am having a great time here. PJ loves his job as an officer and I love being a substitute teacher. The weather is great, the lake is beautiful, and the rainbows and sunsets... God is amazing. Enough said there! It is quite a difference from living in Washington my whole life. Sometimes I still wonder when I am going to go back home. I guess since I don't have a house to myself yet makes it seem a little less realistic.
T or C Police: Like I said... PJ loves his job. I, on the other hand, can't stand the long hours. All of the officers tell him that most officer-marriages end in divorce because all of the chaos that goes on. I know that won't happen to us because we have God as our third member... but the 14-15 hour shifts are not helping. PJ is suppose to work 10 hour shifts for 4 days on and 3 days off. So far he has worked on 1-2 of his off days almost every week and the days he is scheduled to work, he ends up working from like 8am-10pm, 3pm-4am, and today he works 7-5pm but we will see if that is really what he ends up working. I feel bad for him because he isn't getting enough sleep... but the captain loves his work and says that PJ is a very hard working man! I agree with that!
Teaching: Ok, I decided to sub for a part time job so we could get a loan for the house of our dreams. I only have to work about 2-3 days a month to help out with the house payment. Actually, my working 2 days a month will cover our medical payments and that is very nice because this is the first time we have had really good medical for a medical,dental,vision plan. I don't mind working a few days because I know it will help with starting our life off and it's nice to be in the schools every so often. I do hate leaving Julius because I worry about him so much. I hate that my milk doesn't produce enough to pump after feedings so he will have bottles. I don't like it when he has to drink formula... but since we are starting him on solids, hopefully it will get better. Teaching is fun... elementary... that is a different story. I don't know how you teachers do it. I hate the tattling, the whining, the complaining, oh and the random stories that come out of no where. I thought that was only in kindergarden! It is a nice change from rude high school students I must admit. And it is fun reading stories like "The Whoosh of Gadoosh" because then I know what I could read to Julius when he is a little older. (Great book by the way!) All in all, the students have more manners here and actually pay attention. It's a nice change.
Julius: He is over 6 months old now and I am loving every minute of it. He is rolling over from his tummy to his back and from his back to his side, sometimes to his tummy. He can hold his head up, is starting on solids, and is working on sitting up. We put him in the Bumbo seat or sit him up by holding him under his arms. He is almost 13 pounds, so we have him on a supplement vitamin and I am hoping when he eats solids more often, he will get bigger. He is a healthy, strong boy who loves to kick and suck on his toes and fingers. He amazes me every day and I thank God that he is such a blessed child. He is trying to talk these days more so than others. He babbles and loves to hear the sounds he makes when he talks with his fingers in his mouth. He loves the camera, if you haven't noticed already... he smiles when ever there is a flash or if he sees me open my cell phone. I know my mom misses him so much and I bet if she poked her head in the crib he would get the biggest smile of them all! The sad thing is, we can't find our video camera charger, so I haven't been able to get him on video between his 5th and 6th months... and now we are about to go to his 7th month. So I think I am just gonna have to buy a new one. =(
Our Dream House: I love the house we chose!!! It is a flat top adobe house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3/4 of an acre, has a boat cover/shed, already painted in great colors inside, and from our roof- a lake view!! We are going to put stairs to the top to have as our patio so we can sit up there and enjoy the view. (PJ's favorite part!) The house inspection went great and our closing date is September 25th. We are just waiting for my paycheck from the school district on Sept. 20th and all the paper work will go through then! I am so excited I can't contain myself. We are house sitting right now until next Friday and then another week in a half at Esthers-then in our own home!!!! Yes, it will be hard without a fridge, washer and dryer, couches, and chairs to our dining room table... but nevertheless... it is our first home and we will get everything in time! (If you would like to donate anything... we would accept! haha just kidding!) At least it will make the move easy right?! The funny thing is, Julius is the one with the most stuff! He already has a crib, pack and play, a glider, decor, ect!! I am happy that his room will be complete though. Yup, can't wait!!
Cougar: This is the name of the dog we want to buy. We found her at the humane society about two weeks ago. She is about 1 and we thought she was a ridgeback mix... but we found who her owner is and they say she is a full-blood hound. The sad thing is, we talked to the officer who found her and she said that Cougar was thrown out of a moving truck on the highway as if they were trying to kill her. She is the sweetest dog who loves kids, is beautiful, and doesn't hardly bark!! That is the part I love. lol We are going to go put a down payment on her so no one buys her. We like to go play with her and give her bones... We just bought a toy and a brush for her. The only thing is, she has to stay there until we get our house. I honestly don't know how we are going to afford a new house, a baby, and a dog... but PJ is determined to rescue her. She has already been at the society for going on 3 months now... so I said it was fine. I don't think I have to explain her name. lol (Her picture with PJ is on our QUINTessentials if you want to see her!)
Well, I think that is about it. I don't know what else is going on in our lives... I believe this is the most detailed update I have ever written... If you have any questions or comments, just leave them or let me know... I hope everyone is doing well and I thank you so much for all your love and prayers!!! Have a great day!!
Move to New Mexico: I am having a great time here. PJ loves his job as an officer and I love being a substitute teacher. The weather is great, the lake is beautiful, and the rainbows and sunsets... God is amazing. Enough said there! It is quite a difference from living in Washington my whole life. Sometimes I still wonder when I am going to go back home. I guess since I don't have a house to myself yet makes it seem a little less realistic.
T or C Police: Like I said... PJ loves his job. I, on the other hand, can't stand the long hours. All of the officers tell him that most officer-marriages end in divorce because all of the chaos that goes on. I know that won't happen to us because we have God as our third member... but the 14-15 hour shifts are not helping. PJ is suppose to work 10 hour shifts for 4 days on and 3 days off. So far he has worked on 1-2 of his off days almost every week and the days he is scheduled to work, he ends up working from like 8am-10pm, 3pm-4am, and today he works 7-5pm but we will see if that is really what he ends up working. I feel bad for him because he isn't getting enough sleep... but the captain loves his work and says that PJ is a very hard working man! I agree with that!
Teaching: Ok, I decided to sub for a part time job so we could get a loan for the house of our dreams. I only have to work about 2-3 days a month to help out with the house payment. Actually, my working 2 days a month will cover our medical payments and that is very nice because this is the first time we have had really good medical for a medical,dental,vision plan. I don't mind working a few days because I know it will help with starting our life off and it's nice to be in the schools every so often. I do hate leaving Julius because I worry about him so much. I hate that my milk doesn't produce enough to pump after feedings so he will have bottles. I don't like it when he has to drink formula... but since we are starting him on solids, hopefully it will get better. Teaching is fun... elementary... that is a different story. I don't know how you teachers do it. I hate the tattling, the whining, the complaining, oh and the random stories that come out of no where. I thought that was only in kindergarden! It is a nice change from rude high school students I must admit. And it is fun reading stories like "The Whoosh of Gadoosh" because then I know what I could read to Julius when he is a little older. (Great book by the way!) All in all, the students have more manners here and actually pay attention. It's a nice change.
Julius: He is over 6 months old now and I am loving every minute of it. He is rolling over from his tummy to his back and from his back to his side, sometimes to his tummy. He can hold his head up, is starting on solids, and is working on sitting up. We put him in the Bumbo seat or sit him up by holding him under his arms. He is almost 13 pounds, so we have him on a supplement vitamin and I am hoping when he eats solids more often, he will get bigger. He is a healthy, strong boy who loves to kick and suck on his toes and fingers. He amazes me every day and I thank God that he is such a blessed child. He is trying to talk these days more so than others. He babbles and loves to hear the sounds he makes when he talks with his fingers in his mouth. He loves the camera, if you haven't noticed already... he smiles when ever there is a flash or if he sees me open my cell phone. I know my mom misses him so much and I bet if she poked her head in the crib he would get the biggest smile of them all! The sad thing is, we can't find our video camera charger, so I haven't been able to get him on video between his 5th and 6th months... and now we are about to go to his 7th month. So I think I am just gonna have to buy a new one. =(
Our Dream House: I love the house we chose!!! It is a flat top adobe house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3/4 of an acre, has a boat cover/shed, already painted in great colors inside, and from our roof- a lake view!! We are going to put stairs to the top to have as our patio so we can sit up there and enjoy the view. (PJ's favorite part!) The house inspection went great and our closing date is September 25th. We are just waiting for my paycheck from the school district on Sept. 20th and all the paper work will go through then! I am so excited I can't contain myself. We are house sitting right now until next Friday and then another week in a half at Esthers-then in our own home!!!! Yes, it will be hard without a fridge, washer and dryer, couches, and chairs to our dining room table... but nevertheless... it is our first home and we will get everything in time! (If you would like to donate anything... we would accept! haha just kidding!) At least it will make the move easy right?! The funny thing is, Julius is the one with the most stuff! He already has a crib, pack and play, a glider, decor, ect!! I am happy that his room will be complete though. Yup, can't wait!!
Cougar: This is the name of the dog we want to buy. We found her at the humane society about two weeks ago. She is about 1 and we thought she was a ridgeback mix... but we found who her owner is and they say she is a full-blood hound. The sad thing is, we talked to the officer who found her and she said that Cougar was thrown out of a moving truck on the highway as if they were trying to kill her. She is the sweetest dog who loves kids, is beautiful, and doesn't hardly bark!! That is the part I love. lol We are going to go put a down payment on her so no one buys her. We like to go play with her and give her bones... We just bought a toy and a brush for her. The only thing is, she has to stay there until we get our house. I honestly don't know how we are going to afford a new house, a baby, and a dog... but PJ is determined to rescue her. She has already been at the society for going on 3 months now... so I said it was fine. I don't think I have to explain her name. lol (Her picture with PJ is on our QUINTessentials if you want to see her!)
Well, I think that is about it. I don't know what else is going on in our lives... I believe this is the most detailed update I have ever written... If you have any questions or comments, just leave them or let me know... I hope everyone is doing well and I thank you so much for all your love and prayers!!! Have a great day!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Thanks Sherry! You're the Best!
My big sis made this for us... Sherry, you did such an amazing job. We love it so much!! It definitely completes his part of the room!!
Ah geweh yah mama lagie ge woh woh when yah... haha Simba
We love this banner and will keep it forever! Thanks so much... just a little update. Julius is now 7 weeks today and weighs over 8 6.5 pounds!!! He is growing so well and doing great. Thank you for all the prayers and love... Here is a bonus picture that I took while trying to change him.
I love this little bugger!!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
updates
I finally saw Twilight! haha... good movie. Already called it about the NA boy... even PJ liked the movie. My MIL read the whole series and so did her girlfriends, so we had a Twilight girl's night. Good food and a good movie was just the way to go... except for one thing. My lovely son Julius kept me from watching the whole movie. Yes, I tried to BF him while watching, but then he would cry and grunt and he was hungry twice. Then, he had to be changed, twice, and burped... therefore, I missed parts of the movie.
Julius is eating well and his "peanut" is healing very well. The sad thing is that he will be getting his kidneys checked because there is too much fluid around them. This means he has to get a catheter/tube stuck through the hole and up to his kidneys, plus the numbing medicine. I hate putting him through pain, it is horrible to see it. He has been peeing really well so I don't know why we have to check it! I'd rather be safe than sorry though. That will be on Tuesday at 1:15pm.
The daffodil parade is this Saturday and I have to go all day. I have a test that morning for two hours and then the parade is from 11:30-6:30pm. What am I suppose to do? BF while walking in the parade?!! ha... who knows, that will be an adventure in itself. Then that night I am going bowling for Deborah's birthday around 8 or 9pm... Sunday will truly be the day of rest! Then starting Monday, I have my 6 week check up... we will see how I am doing with that! After is cheer tryouts for the week of April 6th and we do not have that many girls trying out. How am I suppose to start fresh and optimistic if there isn't anyone trying out?! Personally, I don't think it was advertised enough, but we will have to wait and see I guess. I have high hopes for this upcoming year so please pray it starts out right.
PJ is still in the background check for the Boarder Patrol... we pray everyday that God works with them and gives him the job that he needs. As of right now, times are truly hard and we are so thankful we have both set of parents here to help us out. Well, that should be all the updates we have right now... post a message so I know you stopped by!
Julius is eating well and his "peanut" is healing very well. The sad thing is that he will be getting his kidneys checked because there is too much fluid around them. This means he has to get a catheter/tube stuck through the hole and up to his kidneys, plus the numbing medicine. I hate putting him through pain, it is horrible to see it. He has been peeing really well so I don't know why we have to check it! I'd rather be safe than sorry though. That will be on Tuesday at 1:15pm.
The daffodil parade is this Saturday and I have to go all day. I have a test that morning for two hours and then the parade is from 11:30-6:30pm. What am I suppose to do? BF while walking in the parade?!! ha... who knows, that will be an adventure in itself. Then that night I am going bowling for Deborah's birthday around 8 or 9pm... Sunday will truly be the day of rest! Then starting Monday, I have my 6 week check up... we will see how I am doing with that! After is cheer tryouts for the week of April 6th and we do not have that many girls trying out. How am I suppose to start fresh and optimistic if there isn't anyone trying out?! Personally, I don't think it was advertised enough, but we will have to wait and see I guess. I have high hopes for this upcoming year so please pray it starts out right.
PJ is still in the background check for the Boarder Patrol... we pray everyday that God works with them and gives him the job that he needs. As of right now, times are truly hard and we are so thankful we have both set of parents here to help us out. Well, that should be all the updates we have right now... post a message so I know you stopped by!
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