Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Family Reunited

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I'm on my way to the airport to pick up Claire, Mostyn, and my mom! I'm so excited to see them and to show them around our new home!  My mom just called during their layover in LA. She said Claire and another little girl on the plane got to play stewardess and hand out the peanuts! What an awesome experience! I'm a little jealous... I always want to talk over the loud speaker when I'm on a plane. I think I'd be pretty good at pointing out the emergency exits too. Forget showing people how to use their seatbelt though. I always have trouble with mine! So, if you'll put your trays and seats in their upright positions... we are coming in for a landing.

Monday, March 23, 2009


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Life has been a bit chaotic to say the least, but it is finally starting to come together. I would have blogged sooner, but we didn't have internet service until this last Friday! It's no wonder I've been talking to the people in my t.v.! There is so much to blog about... I scarcely know where to begin! I need to post pics of our trip down here, and I will (as soon as I photo shop myself to look fabulous and not so tired and dowdy). I will also post pics of the house; which is absolutely wonderful!
For now, I will fill you in on a little episode of our new life here in Sierra Vista. By the way, I am thinking of starting the Real Housewives of Sierra Vista (or SV if your down). I have made some truly stellar friends in the few weeks that I have been here! On that note, I invited a bunch of ladies over for a Twilight viewing party at our house Saturday evening. I must now publicly thank my husband for being such a trooper and watching the kids during the festivities. Anyway, not all the ladies that wanted to come could... which is a wonderful excuse to do it again.! All the same, it was a great time! Yummy food, good company, and EDWARD! Two funny stories came out of this little get together- First, when I called one of the gals on Thursday evening to invite her to the party she was like, "Are you a total twilight freak?" Okay, lets define freak! Turns out she had not read any of the books or seen the movie, but she seemed really excited about coming to the party and said she would be there. Ten minutes later she called back to ask if I had the book for her to borrow and if I thought she could finish it by Friday night.  I told her there was a good possibility since you get so sucked in it's hard to put the book down! Well, she did it! We must now publicly thank her husband for taking part of Friday off to take their kids hiking so she could get in some undisturbed reading time! Good on ya, Nathan! I'm afraid I have created a monster though! At least she'll have some time to read New Moon before that movie comes out!
So, the second funny story occurred Sunday morning. I was checking my email when Scott came into our room and preceded to put in a movie. What? "I guess I better see what all the fuss is!" That's right people, my husband willingly watched Twilight! I swear, I had nothing to do with it! And, he didn't hate it! I am now trying to convince him to read the books! The movie just doesn't do the book justice. Wish me luck on my new crusade! 
I hope to have new posts daily for awhile (time permitting of course). I also want to change up my blog. I am looking for any thoughts or ideas. I'd like to change the name and the look. Let me know your thoughts...

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Up, up, and away!


Have you ever accomplished something that made you feel like you could do anything?

Having babies? Raising 4 kids on your own for 6 months? And taking said kids to church on Sundays? How about traveling 1500 miles by yourself with two little ones? Well, that is my latest big accomplishment! Tomorrow, Hawkins, Scotlyn, and I will finish the last of our "adventure" and finally be reunited with Scott in Sierra Vista. It has been a long, hard road, but a lot has been learned. I'll be posting about our journey in the up coming days... so be sure to stay tuned!

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Scottie's Home!!!

Well, you all know Scott has made it back home to us! I've been meaning to post these pics for awhile, but between packing up the house and making sure all my husbands needs are being met (wink, wink), I haven't had a lot of time on my hands. Anyways, here are pictures from Scott's homecoming at the airport. Thanks to Laverne for sending these to me so I could post them!

Hawkins was so excited to see his daddy! All week he has been saying, "I'm so glad daddy's home!" So cute! He is also really excited to go to Arizona. I'll post more about that later.
Finally, Scott and I get to smooch! Look at the disgust on the kids faces! 
Scotlyn wasn't quite sure about Scott... and his mustache.
Don't make eye contact. She has warmed up to him nicely now. I think she remembers his voice, but not that hairy lip.
Tony and Laverne, and Gordon and Alla where there also to welcome Scottie home. Glad you guys could be there!
Finally, our family is back together! Now to get through the move to Arizona!

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Lights, Camera, Action

Last night we went to the Lights Aglow at the Botanical Gardens. One of those family traditions that I will surely miss when we move! It was a cold, but wonderful evening. It was the kids and I along with my parents, sister Jenn, and two of her kids, Geoffrey and Trinity. If you have never gone to this fabulous event; you really should! The lights are amazing and there is hot chocolate and cookies to enjoy (which Hawkins helped himself to numerous times). Here are just a few pics from our fun, fabulous evening!

What a crazy bunch!
Despite the look on her face, Scotlyn enjoyed herself!
That's a little red nose!
This tree looks like it belongs in a Dr. Seus movie
More pretty lights
Here the kids are posing with Sacajawea. Hawkins is sitting on her lap... he precedes to tell her he wants a skateboard for Christmas!
Great family fun. (minus our Scottie. we miss you!)

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Me, and You, + Two =

A fun day at the Zoo!
Today was free admission at the zoo. Thanks for posting that Michelle! Free is my favorite price, so I couldn't help but go! Here the kids are finally breaking out of their shell!
They enjoyed the penguins the most! They are so cute... the penguins and the kids!
This one looks like he wanted to start some trouble, but Mostyn put him in his place.
Miss Scotlyn was in her stroller the whole time... staying toasty warm!
Mostyn and Hawkins enjoying the giraffe slide!
And look who we ran into. Sorry we couldn't chat more. We were all busy chasing kids. There were a lot of people there!
Deedra is taking a break. I am pretty sure she deserves it!
Claire and Mostyn as ground hogs.
It was a very fun day! Our life feels like a zoo most days... Please, don't feed the animals!