April 2009

Hello again. Well It has been a fun month. Abby had her 5th birthday and we all had lots of fun. She had her first "kid only" party and we did a drive in movie in the living room. Everyone had their own box decorated like a car and we went through a car wash (crepe paper streamers). They all watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and sang along and had popcorn and treats. She was very excited to have her friends over and to play. Mom and Dad had fun just watching and listening to them sing and play.

Abby got roller skates for her birthday and is learning to use them. She always puts on her elbow and knee pads and her little gloves. She looks so cute. She also got some jump ropes and she is getting pretty good. I think she did 24 jumps without stopping.

Uncle Drew got married in March and we drove to California to see him and now AUNT Katie get married. It was beautiful weather and we loved seeing all the orchards and vinyards along the way. Of coarse when we got back to Utah we were hit with snow again. We drove through Death Valley on the way back and was at 89 degrees and then came home to 29 degress. Quite a change. We also lost a hub cap and a headlight on that trip. Goodness! But the wedding was beautiful and we are all glad that we got to go.

We got a new game called Ticket To Ride and we all enjoy playing. Including friends and extended family. Abby likes to play but needs a little help. We have had several game nights including one where our friends brought their Wii and we all played and had a blast. Thanks Kimmy and Bill.

We still are tight on finances but we keep praying that things will turn around. I was able to work one day. Its not much but every little bit helps. We cant believe that Gabes work could do such a thing. But I guess its just another trial that we need to overcome.

We are loving the little spouts of spring weather and are going on walks and we even had a new park open by our house that is super awesome.

Well that is about it for this month. Catch you all next time.

March 2009

Wow It has been awhile since I posted! Lots has happened. In December we went on a cruise. It was fun; more or less. Abby loved washing her hands everywhere we went and playing in the hot tub. Gabe and I liked the stops and getting off of the boat. I dont think we will cruise again. Just stick to hotels where we can explore. Gabe did talk me into going on a Rhino tour in Cabo and believe it or not I liked it! We rode along the beach and were able to see whales off in the distance it was beautiful and amazing.

We had an excelent Utah Football season where we went 13-0. Yipee! We had fun going to all the games and having a bowl party at our house. We even went to the parade and had a great time. Abby asked if we could go to the parade every day. Guess she had a good time.

Money is a little tight this quarter and we are hoping that tings will look up soon. An error in payroll over payed Gabe last quarter now we have to pay it back. Not fun, but we keep praying that things will work out.

Abby tried going to dance for two months and liked it a little. So now that she is five she has to choose a type of dance to go into(ie:ballet, jazz, hip hop). She chose gymnastics! She relly likes getting to go with the big kids and being in the big gym. Who knows maybe we'll have a master gymnast on our hands. She has already mastered the head stand. She is also loving to work on the bars.

So far no one has looked at our adoption profile. A little discouraging but we know that the Lord is watching over us and waiting till the right time. Abby is still convinced that she is going to get multiple siblings. Gabe even had a dream that we got three. Wow! We just keep hoping and praying and trying to get the word out amongst our friends and family that we are trying to adopt. We are even trying to network through facebook. We'll just have to wait and see.

Abby is turning five this month and she is so excited. I can't believe that my baby is growing up. We even get to go to kindergarten orientation next week. With her in school hopefully I can work some and earn a little more income and go to school. I would love to graduate sometime in the next century.

Gabe is training for yet another marathon. He has already paid to do the Bear Lake run and so I guess we are off to Bear Lake in June. I have never been there so it will be an adventure for me as well. He is working hard and trying so hard at work to bring home the bacon. Sometimes he doesn't get home till 7 and we miss having dinner with him. But as soon as work is looking up a bit we will get back to normal. We are just glad that I am able to still stay home with Abby. And stay in this wonderful house and neighborhood.

We got a new calling in our ward. We teach the 8-9 year olds. We love those kids. They are so fun and each has such a wonderful personality. We are learning about the Doctrine and Covanants this year. Gabe and I are learning just as much as they are I think. Gabe seems to be the goof off in class and he tends to get the warnings just as much as the other boys in the class. Stinker!

Abby is really enjoying preschool. She gets to do lots of projects. She even gets to go on field trips. She got to go to the firestation last month and had a good time. She was so excited to show me her fireman badge sticker and pencil. She is so big.

I actually did it!! I had my own Craft Camp and it seemed to go over pretty well. I had 22 RSVP. Only 14 came but still I was surprised at the turn out. Everyone can't wait for the next one. My boss and my step mom sat and discussed how they thought that this was my calling and how I should start my own buisness doing craft camps. I thought it was funny how they both just sat down together and discussed my future without me even there. I have thought about it some, but I just haven't got that motivated bug yet. We will see if these camps keep being a sucess maybe I will have a future doing it.

Oh, one other exciting thing happened since last post, my Grandma and Grandpa moved up here from St. George. Just about 2 miles away. Still in the same neighborhood. Abby is absolutely loving it and loves to go play at Grandma Joyces. I love to go visit and have someone close that I can rely upon. Grandpa is great for helping me out with projects and Grandma is my scraping buddy. And Nixen, our dog, has just as much fun over there. He loves to play with his friends Noodles and Sasha (gradmas dogs). He jumps in the car and runs from each window to make sure we are going the right way to Grandmas.

Well I guess I should be off doing some housework. So there is my post for now. Until next time TATA!

September 2008

Just trying this thing out.
This month so far has been eventful. First off my best friend just announced that she is pregnant after trying for several years. I pretty much jumped out of my seat when she told me. Way to go Paige and Chris. Our prayers are with you!
We still have not been contacted for adoption and we had to fill out paperwork again and again and again. We also had to meet with our 5th bishop for the bishops reference letter. We are just hoping and praying that we can soon add to our family. Abby also continues to say she is getting a brother and a sister.
Gabe ran a 10K with Josie and Giselle and said it was fun except he had an allergic reaction to some goo along the way. OOPS! He also went rabbit hunting with Richard. They didn't get anything but he still seemed to have some fun. BOYS! He will be off hunting deer this month as well. Although he has no idea what he will do if he gets one. HEE HEE!
On a sad note my brother announced he is getting a divorce. I hoped he would come stay with us, but he seems determined to handle it on his own even if he has to sleep in the trailer in my Dads driveway.
Grandma and Grandpa came and stayed a few days and that was really nice. Grandpa looks great after his weight loss and surgeries, and Grandma is as cute as ever. We wish they lived closer. Grandma, Abby and I played on the cricut. That was super fun. I even got her to leave me a cartridge so I could continue to play. Thanks Gram!
Kim and I went to a stamp camp which was fun. We made all kinds of things. It made me think more seriously about doing my own camp type thing. Wonder how many would actually come???
We took the dog to get his hair done and he came back looking ridiculous. I don't know what those people were thinking. He doesn't seem to care but I'm the one who has to look at him.
Abby started preschool and does great when I am not there. She is doing lots of fun things and brings home lots of projects. Fridge is full. She loves to have new school clothes and shoes. She just wishes the other kids would notice the clothes and shoes. I told her that she needed to tell them because they are only four and not thinking about anyone but themselves. She doesn't believe me Of Coarse!
She also cut her own hair! It was just getting to where I could do stuff with it. Argh! And her bangs no less, at the scalp. And her hair does not grow fast! Little stinker.
We are learning about lying because that has become an issue. I really don't know how to teach her about lying. I am frustrated. Gabe and I have discussed it and neither of us know how to go about it. Prayer! and a lot of tears.
She is still in her gymnastics and doing very well. She really wants to be with the bigger kids in the harder class. She is just trying to grow up too fast.
We had dinner with Andy and Camille and the kids. They look great! Even after that hard month of surgeries. It looked as if nothing had happened. Except Jakie showing off his scar. Boys! Hopefully all our prayers worked. They are such good friends and we want them around for a long time. That little Carly sure is a cutie and got along great with the dog. I think she got her first french kiss. Ewww!
We bought a new couch and TV. Most comfy!!
I guess the month really isn't over so I could write later. So long for now.