We finally got to take our new trailer out. It was exciting and nerve racking at the same time. Getting used to something different always has it's ups and downs. Eric and Parker decided to head up the canyon Friday morning when Eric got off work. Maisie and her friend Emma, who came with us, waited until I got off work and then we headed up the canyon. Eric had called me early in the afternoon and informed me that he had ripped off the back jack when he was pulling into the campsite. First time out and he already broke my trailer. I ran by Gordon's and picked up a jack, that ended up being the wrong one and not working. Oh well. Me and the girls got up there about 7 we fixed dinner and than just hung out. We were all kind of tired, so we didn't do much Friday night. Saturday morning we slept in and as we were preparing breakfast the kids went for a bike ride down the road a little bit and came back and said my good friend, Michelle, was camping at the end of the road. I knew she was going to be camping this weekend but she was going to try and get a site at Bear Lake. Well I guess late Friday night, they ended up camping by us. It was so dark that they didn't know exactly where we were. She had already been down to the health clinic that morning cause her daughter ended up cutting her leg with the hatchet.
Sallie and Jerry came up about 1:00 to visit for the day. The boys shot their guns and had a great time blowing stuff up. We fixed pork chops and beans and potatoes for dinner and then visited around the fire.
Sunday, we took our time getting up and fixing breakfast and then later ended up going down to Bear Lake for a shake. That evening Michelle and her kids and hubby came and hung out at our fire. We had a really good time and decided they needed to come camping with us more often.
Monday we left about noon to head home. We decided we would run by Gordon's on the way home and drop off the jack and order the right one. We also wanted to ask them about our awning because it was having a hard time retracting back in when we would live it out for long periods of time.
Backing the trailer into the driveway was stressful, but Eric did finally get it in after almost taking out the house and Maisie. It is going to take awhile to get used to, but I know it will get easier to maneuver.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Monday, July 7, 2014
4th of July
Me and the kids had a fun 4th of July weekend filled with friends, family, and BBQ's. It started Friday, July 4th. I got up and went walking with my friend, Giselle. We walked 7 miles. When I got home I laid down for a little bit, and then we got ready to go to the Hyrum parade at my good friend, Michelle's. She lives on main street in Hyrum and it has been tradition for many years in her family to invite family and friends for a pot luck BBQ luncheon. We watch the parade and then eat lunch. I talked the kids into riding our bikes to 4.5 miles to Hyrum. We made it, but it took longer than I thought and we missed most of the parade. Oh well. Apparently it's a gradual hill the whole way. We had to take a few breaks on the way and by the time we got there, Parker was done. He barely made it the last block. Once we got there he was happy camper. We stayed for a couple of hours and then headed home. Going home was a breeze. It took us half the time and made it home in about 35 minutes. I was exhausted by this time and had to lay on the floor for a bit and then got up the energy to get ready for the next BBQ at my parent's. We didn't get over there until about 5:00. The kids swam in the pool and we enjoyed a light BBQ and hung out. Shanna and her kids were there for a little bit and then Jarom and Launa's little family and my Grandparent's Hendrickson were there. It was good visiting with them. The kids did sparklers and then we headed home.
Saturday, July 5th I woke up early and Giselle and I ran/walked/hiked 6 miles up towards Millville. I stayed up way too late the night before so this run was hard. When I got home I was so tired I had to lay back down for about an hour. The rest of the day I had very little energy and had to lay back down again in the afternoon. Regina invited us over for BBQ at 6:30. We had a great time visiting with friends that we haven't seen in a long time. Now that the kids don't go to daycare at her house we hardly see them any more. It was really fun to visit with them. They shot off some fireworks for the kids. Then we went home and I crashed. I slept in the next morning and took it easy.
Sunday, July 6th we spent the day doing laundry and cleaning the house. Just our usual Sunday.
Monday, July 7th, I had to take Parker to Primary Children's for his annual visit with his metabolic Dr. He was such a trooper and did great. He was making jokes and the Dr. teased him and said she was writing on his papers that he is a "goofball." We got his labs taken and he was one tough boy. He watched them draw blood and didn't cry a tear. He was more worried about getting his toy car afterwards, which they forgot to offer him and so I promised him I would take him to get one. We went to Bountiful and ate at McDonald's and went to Shopko for his car and then went to Costco for a few things and then headed home. We were home by about 3:00. Maisie stayed home and hung out with her friend, Emma. She is growing up so fast and wants to hang out with friends all the time.
Saturday, July 5th I woke up early and Giselle and I ran/walked/hiked 6 miles up towards Millville. I stayed up way too late the night before so this run was hard. When I got home I was so tired I had to lay back down for about an hour. The rest of the day I had very little energy and had to lay back down again in the afternoon. Regina invited us over for BBQ at 6:30. We had a great time visiting with friends that we haven't seen in a long time. Now that the kids don't go to daycare at her house we hardly see them any more. It was really fun to visit with them. They shot off some fireworks for the kids. Then we went home and I crashed. I slept in the next morning and took it easy.
Sunday, July 6th we spent the day doing laundry and cleaning the house. Just our usual Sunday.
Monday, July 7th, I had to take Parker to Primary Children's for his annual visit with his metabolic Dr. He was such a trooper and did great. He was making jokes and the Dr. teased him and said she was writing on his papers that he is a "goofball." We got his labs taken and he was one tough boy. He watched them draw blood and didn't cry a tear. He was more worried about getting his toy car afterwards, which they forgot to offer him and so I promised him I would take him to get one. We went to Bountiful and ate at McDonald's and went to Shopko for his car and then went to Costco for a few things and then headed home. We were home by about 3:00. Maisie stayed home and hung out with her friend, Emma. She is growing up so fast and wants to hang out with friends all the time.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
July 1, 2014
It is so hard to believe it is already July. The summer is flying by and the year is half over. We have been super busy. The kids were with my parents last week at the cabin. The house was very quiet, but it was nice to have some alone time with just me and Eric. There have only be one or two times that we have ever been apart from our kids. Not even to go to the movies. We tend to not do things without our kids.
Friday, June 27th we worked on pulling everything out of the trailer to get ready for the new one. We are getting really excited to get it. We are suppose to pick it up on July 8th. It was a really hard decision, but it is what we love to do. We have to look at it as an investment in our vacations and memories. The kids are really excited too. Afterwards, we went over to Sallie's and visited for a bit. We didn't stay long cause I needed to get to bed, so I could wake up at 5 to go running with Giselle. We ran 5 miles, the longest I have ever ran and I did it and it wasn't so bad. We are hoping to do the Top of Utah half marathon in August. I am a little nervous, but excited at the same time. Probably a little crazy too.
Saturday, June 28th, I took my Psychology quiz and worked on a little homework and then we went to town. Sallie and Jerry came with us and we showed them our new trailer. They loved it and are so excited for us. When I got home I made beer bread and a salad for a BBQ with Sallie and Jerry. We had a great time visiting and enjoying each others company. By 10:00 I was so tired. I can't stay up late any more now that I get up most mornings at 5:15. Maisie had called me earlier and they were leaving Richfield at about 7:30. Since they were getting home so late, I told her I would pick her up at grandma's first thing in the morning. She was ready to come home and a little home sick.
Sunday, June 29th, I woke up at 7:30 and headed over to my parents to get the kids. My dad cooked waffles and then we headed back home. It was so good to see them and nice to have the chaos back in the house. I spent most of the day doing laundry and homework. I am a little stressed right now with my English class. This research paper is just stressing me out. I am not a writer and so it is very hard for me to formulate a paper. I will get through it one way or another. I told the kids I would take them swimming since they were gone for so long. Maisie called her friend, Siena, and we met her at the pool at 2:00. I thought we would only be there til 4:00, but the kids were not ready to leave. Parker wanted to go Transformers 4 with Eric, so I ran him home at 4:00 and then went back and picked up Maisie. Maisie and I went to Subway for dinner and I happen to lock my keys in the car. I have a really bad habit of locking the car with the door instead of my keys, so if I happen to be doing something before getting out of the car, I sometimes set them down and then forget to pick them back up. Thank goodness for AAA. We had to wait for an hour for someone to come let us in the car. Afterwards, we went to Kohl's and Maisie was in heaven trying on a bunch of clothes. She ended up getting a couple of outfits for school. She just is so fashionable and loves clothes. Then we went to Walmart for a few things and then headed home. Eric and Parker were already home and they told us they loved the movie and were so glad they went.
Friday, June 27th we worked on pulling everything out of the trailer to get ready for the new one. We are getting really excited to get it. We are suppose to pick it up on July 8th. It was a really hard decision, but it is what we love to do. We have to look at it as an investment in our vacations and memories. The kids are really excited too. Afterwards, we went over to Sallie's and visited for a bit. We didn't stay long cause I needed to get to bed, so I could wake up at 5 to go running with Giselle. We ran 5 miles, the longest I have ever ran and I did it and it wasn't so bad. We are hoping to do the Top of Utah half marathon in August. I am a little nervous, but excited at the same time. Probably a little crazy too.
Saturday, June 28th, I took my Psychology quiz and worked on a little homework and then we went to town. Sallie and Jerry came with us and we showed them our new trailer. They loved it and are so excited for us. When I got home I made beer bread and a salad for a BBQ with Sallie and Jerry. We had a great time visiting and enjoying each others company. By 10:00 I was so tired. I can't stay up late any more now that I get up most mornings at 5:15. Maisie had called me earlier and they were leaving Richfield at about 7:30. Since they were getting home so late, I told her I would pick her up at grandma's first thing in the morning. She was ready to come home and a little home sick.
Sunday, June 29th, I woke up at 7:30 and headed over to my parents to get the kids. My dad cooked waffles and then we headed back home. It was so good to see them and nice to have the chaos back in the house. I spent most of the day doing laundry and homework. I am a little stressed right now with my English class. This research paper is just stressing me out. I am not a writer and so it is very hard for me to formulate a paper. I will get through it one way or another. I told the kids I would take them swimming since they were gone for so long. Maisie called her friend, Siena, and we met her at the pool at 2:00. I thought we would only be there til 4:00, but the kids were not ready to leave. Parker wanted to go Transformers 4 with Eric, so I ran him home at 4:00 and then went back and picked up Maisie. Maisie and I went to Subway for dinner and I happen to lock my keys in the car. I have a really bad habit of locking the car with the door instead of my keys, so if I happen to be doing something before getting out of the car, I sometimes set them down and then forget to pick them back up. Thank goodness for AAA. We had to wait for an hour for someone to come let us in the car. Afterwards, we went to Kohl's and Maisie was in heaven trying on a bunch of clothes. She ended up getting a couple of outfits for school. She just is so fashionable and loves clothes. Then we went to Walmart for a few things and then headed home. Eric and Parker were already home and they told us they loved the movie and were so glad they went.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Easter Weekend
We had been debating all week if we should go camping or not. We usually make Easter weekend our first camping trip of the year. It ended up being Eric’s long weekend off, so it was a great weekend to go. We had a lot to do to get ready to go, but we decided we would do it. The kids really wanted to go camping. They love being outside and enjoying the outdoors. It is good for all of us to get away from home and just enjoy being together. It’s amazing what the kids can find to do to entertain themselves when they don’t have the TV. The kids spent a lot of time coloring, playing with the caterpillars, and riding their bikes.
I got off work at 1:00 and then picked up the kids. When we got home Eric was sound asleep on the couch. He got off work Friday morning and was busy getting ready to go and had just barely laid down when we walked in the door. He was very tired, but such a trooper to get up and take us all camping. We went up Hyrum canyon just below Hardware Ranch. It is a nice location, easy to get in and out of, and close to home. We were surprised by how many people were up there camping. I’m sure it had a lot to do with it being Easter weekend and the weather was going to be nice. It rained a little bit on Friday, but Saturday and Sunday were beautiful. Friday night I cooked baked potatoes, with sweet pork, and broccoli. Saturday I made breakfast burritos, sandwiches for lunch, and then we had flank steak, sweet potato fries, and green beans for dinner. Saturday afternoon we went for a drive around the mountain. Eric likes to let the kids drive. They think they are so cool. They sit on Eric’s lap and he controls the gas and brakes and they control the wheel. The kids colored easter eggs. I always forget the vinegar to the coloring didn’t turn out as well, but they still had fun doing it.
Sunday morning, I could hear them whispering to each other. It is so fun to hear their excitement when it comes to holidays. I could hear Parker whispering to Maisie all about the stuff that the Easter Bunny left them. They got a summer outfit, lots of candy, and they each got a basketball. The Easter Bunny left them a note saying they had a surprise at home because it was too big to leave in the trailer. Parker was so excited and couldn’t wait to get home to check it out. I asked him what he thought it was and he said, “A Monster Truck.” I WISH. They did their easter egg hunt outside and then we cooked breakfast, pancakes. We then packed up our stuff and got home just before 11:00. I had a lot of homework to do and laundry. I knew we would spend part of the day putting together what the Easter Bunny left. He left a basketball hoop at our house. When we pulled in the drive way Parker went running in the house and then came running back out yelling he got a basketball hoop. He was very excited. Maisie was excited too, but not as excited as Parker. It is so fun watching their excitement when they are so young.
We unpacked the trailer and started on the laundry. We then started putting together the basketball hoop. While Eric and Parker started putting it together, Maisie and I filled the base full of sand. Once we were done, Parker and Maisie had to shoot some hoops. Then we went to town for some lunch. When we got home I started working on my homework. I was very stressed cause I just don’t understand this chapter. It is about metabolism and their are a lot of terms and body processes that I just don’t get. While I was sitting there Eric and I heard a noise. It was the washer. Something had broken. That is all I needed. We emptied out the water and pulled the clothes out. I asked Sallie if we could finishing washing that load at her house. Thank goodness for great neighbors. Eric and I decided it was time to just invest in a new washer and dryer. We had gotten our monies worth out of them. We bought them used 15 years ago for $200. We went to Home Depot and ended up getting a set for just under $900. It will take a week and half to get them. I hope I can go that long without doing laundry.
It is going to be a stressful week. I have an exam the end of the week and I will spend most of the week studying for it.
I got off work at 1:00 and then picked up the kids. When we got home Eric was sound asleep on the couch. He got off work Friday morning and was busy getting ready to go and had just barely laid down when we walked in the door. He was very tired, but such a trooper to get up and take us all camping. We went up Hyrum canyon just below Hardware Ranch. It is a nice location, easy to get in and out of, and close to home. We were surprised by how many people were up there camping. I’m sure it had a lot to do with it being Easter weekend and the weather was going to be nice. It rained a little bit on Friday, but Saturday and Sunday were beautiful. Friday night I cooked baked potatoes, with sweet pork, and broccoli. Saturday I made breakfast burritos, sandwiches for lunch, and then we had flank steak, sweet potato fries, and green beans for dinner. Saturday afternoon we went for a drive around the mountain. Eric likes to let the kids drive. They think they are so cool. They sit on Eric’s lap and he controls the gas and brakes and they control the wheel. The kids colored easter eggs. I always forget the vinegar to the coloring didn’t turn out as well, but they still had fun doing it.
Sunday morning, I could hear them whispering to each other. It is so fun to hear their excitement when it comes to holidays. I could hear Parker whispering to Maisie all about the stuff that the Easter Bunny left them. They got a summer outfit, lots of candy, and they each got a basketball. The Easter Bunny left them a note saying they had a surprise at home because it was too big to leave in the trailer. Parker was so excited and couldn’t wait to get home to check it out. I asked him what he thought it was and he said, “A Monster Truck.” I WISH. They did their easter egg hunt outside and then we cooked breakfast, pancakes. We then packed up our stuff and got home just before 11:00. I had a lot of homework to do and laundry. I knew we would spend part of the day putting together what the Easter Bunny left. He left a basketball hoop at our house. When we pulled in the drive way Parker went running in the house and then came running back out yelling he got a basketball hoop. He was very excited. Maisie was excited too, but not as excited as Parker. It is so fun watching their excitement when they are so young.
We unpacked the trailer and started on the laundry. We then started putting together the basketball hoop. While Eric and Parker started putting it together, Maisie and I filled the base full of sand. Once we were done, Parker and Maisie had to shoot some hoops. Then we went to town for some lunch. When we got home I started working on my homework. I was very stressed cause I just don’t understand this chapter. It is about metabolism and their are a lot of terms and body processes that I just don’t get. While I was sitting there Eric and I heard a noise. It was the washer. Something had broken. That is all I needed. We emptied out the water and pulled the clothes out. I asked Sallie if we could finishing washing that load at her house. Thank goodness for great neighbors. Eric and I decided it was time to just invest in a new washer and dryer. We had gotten our monies worth out of them. We bought them used 15 years ago for $200. We went to Home Depot and ended up getting a set for just under $900. It will take a week and half to get them. I hope I can go that long without doing laundry.
It is going to be a stressful week. I have an exam the end of the week and I will spend most of the week studying for it.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Wizard of Oz
Friday, April 11, 2014
Parker’s class put on the Wizard of Oz play. It was so cute seeing all these cute little 1st graders put on their first play. They all did amazing. Parker was Narrator 2. A couple of months ago when they drew their part out of hat, he came home and said, “Mom, I get to be in a play. Guess what my part is? Narrator 2.” All with so much excitement. He was so stinkin’ cute. About a week before the play, we were driving home from school and Maisie decided to practice his lines with him. She read the rest of the play and then he would say his part. To my surprise, he had his lines memorized. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t really expect him to have them memorized because he was the narrator. He was so proud. The only thing he wished is that he got to wear a real costume. When he found out what he was going to be wearing he said, “Mom, I have to wear this “BIG” green bow. It goes to my shoulders. And a green hat!"
Parker’s class put on the Wizard of Oz play. It was so cute seeing all these cute little 1st graders put on their first play. They all did amazing. Parker was Narrator 2. A couple of months ago when they drew their part out of hat, he came home and said, “Mom, I get to be in a play. Guess what my part is? Narrator 2.” All with so much excitement. He was so stinkin’ cute. About a week before the play, we were driving home from school and Maisie decided to practice his lines with him. She read the rest of the play and then he would say his part. To my surprise, he had his lines memorized. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t really expect him to have them memorized because he was the narrator. He was so proud. The only thing he wished is that he got to wear a real costume. When he found out what he was going to be wearing he said, “Mom, I have to wear this “BIG” green bow. It goes to my shoulders. And a green hat!"
Monday, April 7, 2014
The week of April 7
It was a very busy week. My co-worker, Shannon, was gone on vacation, so I had to fill in and help with her job. I don’t mind doing it at all, but it keeps me on my toes. Wednesday, I took pictures of a little boy, Lincoln. I have been taking his pictures since he was in his momma’s belly. He is turning 3 in a couple of weeks. I haven’t had a photo session in about a month. I think now that I am in school I am really going to limit how much I do. I still love taking pictures, but finding the time to edit them is going to challenging.
Thursday, Eric was home and we decided to go out to eat. We ended up at A&W’s. We haven’t been there in a probably a couple of years. Then I had to help Maisie with a lot of homework. We got in an argument and I told her we could not wait until the day before it was due to try and get it all done. She is so good about getting her stuff done, but she likes me to help her. I have decided I have to designate certain times to helping her. She made me feel guilty, by telling me that I don’t have any time for her. I try to make time, but it is just not when she wants to do it. I hope by setting certain times aside to help her do her homework, will help her plan her week’s worth of homework better. She takes after me and likes to plan her week, but it has revolved around when she wants to do it, and that just isn’t going to work. I am trying to come up with a better schedule so I can make sure I can fit everything in.
Thursday, Eric was home and we decided to go out to eat. We ended up at A&W’s. We haven’t been there in a probably a couple of years. Then I had to help Maisie with a lot of homework. We got in an argument and I told her we could not wait until the day before it was due to try and get it all done. She is so good about getting her stuff done, but she likes me to help her. I have decided I have to designate certain times to helping her. She made me feel guilty, by telling me that I don’t have any time for her. I try to make time, but it is just not when she wants to do it. I hope by setting certain times aside to help her do her homework, will help her plan her week’s worth of homework better. She takes after me and likes to plan her week, but it has revolved around when she wants to do it, and that just isn’t going to work. I am trying to come up with a better schedule so I can make sure I can fit everything in.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Busy, Busy
The last month has been really busy. My weekdays have consisted of going to the gym most nights. swimming lessons two nights a week, working on kids homework, and then my own homework. Weekends are busy doing homework and house work. There just doesn’t seem to be much time for anything else. Still trying to figure out how to fit everything in without going crazy. School has been good. I am taking a nutrition class right now, which has been really interesting.
Work has been busy. The spring time is always a lot busier than any other time of year. Only four more weeks and spring semester will be over. Looking forward to summer and playing a little.
Work has been busy. The spring time is always a lot busier than any other time of year. Only four more weeks and spring semester will be over. Looking forward to summer and playing a little.
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