I woke up today to find that John McCain has chosen a woman to run with him as VP for the United States of America. I feel so much elation to know that Sara Palin a mother of 5 kids may serve in this position. I hope that the republicans can pull this off and win the election, I know that I will be giving them my vote. I loved her acceptance speech she seems to have such an inner strength and humility about her. She seems really to just be a regular every day woman that can relate to me and the issues and challenges that I might face as a mother, wife and woman.
I hope that if you all weren't sure about voting for John McCain before that you will all support this republican ticket now!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
This is for Allison!
Well it has been a while since I have had time to blog. I apologize to Allison because I didn't realize that my blog would become such an important part of her daily ritual. I will do my best to keep you entertained on a more regular basis.
I am in the process of getting all my kids ready for school. Here in Minnesota school doesn't start until after Labor Day. I have kids in really different stages of life which makes my life more interesting.
Tanner is starting his senior year. I still can't believe that he is in his last year of high school. Scott and I spend a lot of time talking to him about his options with college choices but when it is all said and done I think there is so much pressure on kids now to get high test scores, take hard classes in high school and get almost perfect grades that it seems like society is putting a lot of unneeded stress on our children to early. I can't imagine being a teenager again and having to compete in this culture to try to get into a great school. Tanner seems to take it okay but he does have moments of extreme stress especially during finals when all his assignments are due. One other great development is that Tanner got his drivers license this summer and he has found out that he has gained a lot more Independence!! It is so wonderful to finally have him driving himself around to do all his errands. Tanner also was chosen to be a teen column writer for the local Rochester Post Bulletin newspaper. He will even get paid for his articles!!
Emma is just starting high school and I think that she is just as scared as she is excited about going into high school. It is such a transitional time in a teenagers life when friends seem to change as well as interests. I hope she can adjust to this transition smoothly without to many speed bumps. Emma has never been a fan of school so we are doing all we can to encourage her to keep her grades up. Her biggest motivation right now is that she wants to go to the midnight showing of Twilight on Nov. 21st and then miss the next day of school while she sleeps. I told her if she didn't have lower then a B in any of her classes that I would take her to the movie and sleep with her the next day. I think she may work hard to receive that reward.
Elle is starting her last year in elementary school. She seems happy enough to get back to school. I think this year will be a great year for her. She has been very focused on what she wants to do after she "grows up" that it has been a very positive thing. Elle wants to be a "baby Dr." (I have been unable to convince her to become a geriatrics specialist so she can take care of me when I am old and decrepit) and so I am always pointing out to her that she needs to do well in school and go the extra mile if she wants to be a dr. and she seems to agree and take school very seriously.
Now to me. The kids will be going back to school in less then a week and I will have extra time on my hands. I am actually looking forward to this year more then I have ever in the past. I feel great and healthy and am actually looking forward to volunteering in the schools this year (I haven't enjoyed volunteering the last few years, I think it was more related to my health issues) but I have a great desire to better myself. I will be taking golf lessons this fall so I can kick Scotts butt this year. I want to take a community digital photography class and I have almost convinced Scott to take a partner reflexology class with me (I told him it would be a great date night) I also have a few projects that I am working on at home. But the biggest part of my life this fall is getting licensed for foster care. Scott and I are still in the process of doing that. I am looking forward to bringing special children into our home and giving them lots of love. Actually the whole family is excited about the prospect of having foster kids coming to be a part of our family.
I am in the process of getting all my kids ready for school. Here in Minnesota school doesn't start until after Labor Day. I have kids in really different stages of life which makes my life more interesting.
Tanner is starting his senior year. I still can't believe that he is in his last year of high school. Scott and I spend a lot of time talking to him about his options with college choices but when it is all said and done I think there is so much pressure on kids now to get high test scores, take hard classes in high school and get almost perfect grades that it seems like society is putting a lot of unneeded stress on our children to early. I can't imagine being a teenager again and having to compete in this culture to try to get into a great school. Tanner seems to take it okay but he does have moments of extreme stress especially during finals when all his assignments are due. One other great development is that Tanner got his drivers license this summer and he has found out that he has gained a lot more Independence!! It is so wonderful to finally have him driving himself around to do all his errands. Tanner also was chosen to be a teen column writer for the local Rochester Post Bulletin newspaper. He will even get paid for his articles!!
Emma is just starting high school and I think that she is just as scared as she is excited about going into high school. It is such a transitional time in a teenagers life when friends seem to change as well as interests. I hope she can adjust to this transition smoothly without to many speed bumps. Emma has never been a fan of school so we are doing all we can to encourage her to keep her grades up. Her biggest motivation right now is that she wants to go to the midnight showing of Twilight on Nov. 21st and then miss the next day of school while she sleeps. I told her if she didn't have lower then a B in any of her classes that I would take her to the movie and sleep with her the next day. I think she may work hard to receive that reward.
Elle is starting her last year in elementary school. She seems happy enough to get back to school. I think this year will be a great year for her. She has been very focused on what she wants to do after she "grows up" that it has been a very positive thing. Elle wants to be a "baby Dr." (I have been unable to convince her to become a geriatrics specialist so she can take care of me when I am old and decrepit) and so I am always pointing out to her that she needs to do well in school and go the extra mile if she wants to be a dr. and she seems to agree and take school very seriously.
Now to me. The kids will be going back to school in less then a week and I will have extra time on my hands. I am actually looking forward to this year more then I have ever in the past. I feel great and healthy and am actually looking forward to volunteering in the schools this year (I haven't enjoyed volunteering the last few years, I think it was more related to my health issues) but I have a great desire to better myself. I will be taking golf lessons this fall so I can kick Scotts butt this year. I want to take a community digital photography class and I have almost convinced Scott to take a partner reflexology class with me (I told him it would be a great date night) I also have a few projects that I am working on at home. But the biggest part of my life this fall is getting licensed for foster care. Scott and I are still in the process of doing that. I am looking forward to bringing special children into our home and giving them lots of love. Actually the whole family is excited about the prospect of having foster kids coming to be a part of our family.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Happy Birthday to ME!!!!
I have finally caught up with Scott's old age...I turned 39 today just 4 days after Scott reached the last year of our wonderful 30's. I don't know many people that love their birthday as much as I do, but I sure do love when Aug. 10th rolls around each year. I don't know why getting older doesn't bother me like most people, but I love it. I have had a wonderful year and am looking forward to being 39 so much. I think that my life experiences have helped me grow to appreciate all that I have and realize just how blessed I truly am. I feel like I am the luckiest woman on the earth to have 3 beautiful and healthy kids who are truly great 99% of the time. (I can't expect my teenagers to be perfect all the time!) I also have a wonderful husband who loves me and supports me in all my efforts. I have a family far away but close in my heart and I have met wonderful friends where ever I have lived who will always be dear to me.
Some of the highlights from this past year have been:
1. Moving to Rochester Minnesota (one of the best places on earth!)
2. Seeing my kids grow by leaps and bounds this year... I think Elle literally grew 3 inches!
3. Taking two trips to Utah one at Thanksgiving (thanks dad) and the other this summer with the kids.
4. Having the opportunity to grow closer to Emma by understanding the trials she faces as a 14 year old young lady that has moved from her friends in Albuquerque to a strange new city. Finally seeing her embrace this new adventure and making friends. (I would never want to be 14 again!)
5. Exploring new sights and places as we discover what Southeastern Minnesota has to offer.
6. Getting shingles (painful!) and over coming the shingles.
7. Making it to 18 years of marriage and feeling like I am more in love today with Scott then I ever have been!
8. Getting golf clubs from Scott so I can learn to golf and spend more time with him!
9. Seeing Tanner grow and develop into a handsome and caring young man who wants to change the world!
10. Watching Elle grow into a tween and embrace her new life here with enthusiasm and confidence always caring about her mom and how she feels!
I am happy and healthy and truly appreciate all that Heavenly Father has given me. I am looking forward to this year and can't wait to share it with all of my family and friends! Thanks for always caring about me and loving me unconditionally.
Some of the highlights from this past year have been:
1. Moving to Rochester Minnesota (one of the best places on earth!)
2. Seeing my kids grow by leaps and bounds this year... I think Elle literally grew 3 inches!
3. Taking two trips to Utah one at Thanksgiving (thanks dad) and the other this summer with the kids.
4. Having the opportunity to grow closer to Emma by understanding the trials she faces as a 14 year old young lady that has moved from her friends in Albuquerque to a strange new city. Finally seeing her embrace this new adventure and making friends. (I would never want to be 14 again!)
5. Exploring new sights and places as we discover what Southeastern Minnesota has to offer.
6. Getting shingles (painful!) and over coming the shingles.
7. Making it to 18 years of marriage and feeling like I am more in love today with Scott then I ever have been!
8. Getting golf clubs from Scott so I can learn to golf and spend more time with him!
9. Seeing Tanner grow and develop into a handsome and caring young man who wants to change the world!
10. Watching Elle grow into a tween and embrace her new life here with enthusiasm and confidence always caring about her mom and how she feels!
I am happy and healthy and truly appreciate all that Heavenly Father has given me. I am looking forward to this year and can't wait to share it with all of my family and friends! Thanks for always caring about me and loving me unconditionally.
Day 4 through the end of the trip!
We all enjoyed our trip to temple square learning about the seaguls that saved the pioneers from starvation from the sister missionaries and watching all the newly married couples that just got married.
We had a great time riding the trax from Ogden to down town SLC to enjoy the sights as well as spend some time with Grandma Dee and Nevaeh.
Chelsee decided to spend 5 minutes with her favorte family from Minnesota. We were honored to get the 5 minutes...you know how teenagers are!
Kylee and Ava hanging out at Jen's house. It was wonderful to meet Jen's new husband Gene. Jennifer is a very lucky woman!
Ava has grown so much! We had so much fun playing with her when we went out to Granstville.
Tanner taught the kids how to take garbage and make something really cool. He was very proud of his creations and wanted some pictures of them before he handed them over to the little cousins.
Just chilling out at Grandmas house the night we did family home evening! That was a great lesson Grandpa....can any one remember what it was about? I think we had to burry something??
After F.H.E. we all went out to enjoy some s'mores. As you can see Katie enjoyed them as much as the kids.
Alllison was the best at making golden brown marshmellows for the s'mores. 
The kids all agreed to pose on the four wheeler for a picture. Grandpa, Emma, and Kayla took turns driving the kids around the block for entertainment.
Allison was soooo happy to see her big sister Krys!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Day 2 And 3 of Utah Trip
Austin and Tanner 
Elle and Emma
Emma and Elle enjoyed dancing and doing camp cheers for a very attentive audience. We spent alot of time just "hanging out" doing what ever we wanted.
Elle, Tanner and Abby
On Saturday Grandpa and Tanner took all kids on a swimming outing! Tanner enjoyed being the oldest and only boy in a group of girls that just adored him!
Chloe
Chloe was very smitten by Tanner always wanting him to give her piggyback rides, how could Tanner say no to this sweet and beautiful little girl?
Talon, Katie, and Krys
It was one of the highlights of my trip to be able to spend so much time with my "baby sister". Katie and I enjoyed laughing and watching the kids especially Talon!
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