A long time coming...

So it's been a while hasn't it.  Boy things can really keep me hoppin' these days.  Between the Fil-Am, the PTO, the kids' classrooms, and all the other chores around this place I rarely take time to actually sit in front of the computer anymore and just type.  I just check emails on my phone, check facebook..  This poor computer has been so neglected since J and I got our new phones.

But alas, I find myself sitting here (where I have been sitting much of the entire day) so I thought to myself why not post a little something..

So I finally walked for my graduation that happened in December.  It was nice, a friend of mine convinced me that we should do it together and we did.  I think all in all it was a nice experience and a lot of fun was had.  Here's a photo of me, I'm very far away but it's me :)

On mothers day we went up to my grandma's house to do some yard work.  My aunt bought a new weed whacker so I could take out some of the tall grass.  I was able to get a little done but then my grandma decided to go and break her leg which involved paramedics and a special trip to the hospital in an ambulance.  So mothers day ended up at the hospital, but as of today my grandma is doing good.  The surgery went well and they are hoping to have her in a rehab place by the weekend.

Monday was quite a day, it seems like I had chaos and activity surrounding me from all sides.  But I persevered and got through it.

Tuesday I volunteer in Alexa's classroom, we read about spiders and had some interesting discussion.  Then around dinner time J got stranded in the truck and we had to go rescue him, what an ordeal that was.

Wednesday I got up early and took doughnuts to the hospital for everyone to enjoy, then I was able to sneek in a nap.. along with some laundry.

Today is Thursday and it has been a busy day, all the to-do items that didn't get to-done early in the week are now frantically being done.  I had an application to fax in hopes that I can get some financial assistance for my endoscopy bill, and I had to create the tickets for the UPCC concert that is coming up, then print out all the forms for the PTO that the principal asked about...  Now I need to update the FAACCV website and print some photos to send to my brother with his (Christmas) Birthday gift!

The girls are doing good, I have a dr appointment for Alexa tomorrow because she has been drinking water like a dehydrated camel.  So I just want to get that checked out and make sure she is A-okay.  They have also been taking zumba classes again, at the last one they were really getting into it.

J has been building the girls a bigger swing set, we decided that the first one he built wasn't stable/big enough for them.  This one is quite a bit bigger.  We've also spent time gardening and planting all of our vegis for the summer.  And I of course have been tending to the flowers, lots of flowers.

Well I guess that is enough for now.. here's some photos we took at the tulip festival when we went on J's first day off after tax season.  April 18th

Oh and here's the girls with the teacher appreciation gifts..  The sun is in their eyes so they look terrible but we were running late so I just snapped what I could!

Wednesday is the new Monday..

Ugh, it's like a bad Monday around here. I went to my aunts house to say hello, but no one was home.. Then I remembered they were taking my grandma to a hair appointment. So I thought I would take a more current photo of their remodel, and I realized I forgot my phone.. So I wrote a note so they would know I was there, then some J witnesses came to the door so I took their flier in. And then I picked up my purse, set the lock on the door and went out. Usually we lock the dead bolt from outside, at which point I realized I left my keys inside! So the door is locked and I'm standing out in the rain.. That's okay I'll just go home and they'll realize I forgot to lock the door. No big deal. Only then I realize I left my keys inside, how will I drive home?!? So I decide to call J and ask him to please come get me... But I Forgot my phone! So no phone, no keys... Panic begins setting in.. I run like a crazy person down the road to catch up with the quick moving J witnesses and try to explain that I have no keys and no phone... I try to gather my thoughts and breathe, and ask if one of them has a cell phone I could use to call my dear hubby to come rescue me. One of them says of course and dear hubby rescues me.. Thank goodness because I was ready to loose it.

Wednesday needs a do over.

My Birthday!

So this year was my big three-oh day, and because my birthday is in the midst of tax season I always get the short end of the stick. However my mom, Aunt, and the kids did surprise me with flowers and a fancy cake :)

Julius took my watch (the first gift he ever gave me) and had it cleaned and a new battery put in, isn't that thoughtful! But I was cleaning the kitchen one day and I saw it, so I got my gift a bit early :) I'm sneaky like that.

My brother also sent me a gift, which is amazing because last year he forgot my birthday entirely even though he called me on my birthday he still did not remember! So this year he tried to set his birthday karma in the right position and he mailed me a box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts.. That was really special, generally a phone call or maybe a card is all I receive so to get a gift in the mail was super special.

Plus I got an awesome card from the MOMS Club, which was so sweet.. I even saved it and opened it on my real birthday. And Ms. Melanie came and gave me a card with a gift card to the best digi-scrappin store ever!

Not to miss all the birthday greetings on Facebook which I probably never said thank you for. I never quite know how to handle those digital conversations..

All in all it was an awesome birthday, especially since I got to keep telling the kids, "Nope, no whining because it's my birthday and I said so!" And I got to have my nails done, and then we went out to The Rock for dinner.

Thanks to everyone for all the birthday goodies and the heartfelt wishes! You all made the day special.

And here are some photos of the big day, the Blogger uploader doesn't let me turn them so they are going the wrong way again... Maybe they will upgrade that if I complain.. :)

No Fits Today

I just thought I should mark this day, as it is the first day in two weeks that Alexa hasn't totally melted down into a pile of bawling ooze! Remarkable! She went through school and chess club, then homework, dinner, and shower without any issues and this mamma is SO grateful to have had one day of tearfree sanity.

Valentines Day 2012

Wow, two months into the "new" year, can you believe it? This month has brought some new attitudes from our kiddos, one is throwing fits like a teen, while the other is acting like she should question authority.. But we're taking it all in stride.

The girls started tutoring, it's a nice small group session and they both love it. It gives them a chance to learn something new and challenge themselves. They always ask if they can do it everyday, lol.

This month also marks the start of tax season. So J us not around much (perhaps the reason for the girls' behavior). He is working weekends and taking clients at home in the evenings. Nothing like keeping busy to keep you busy!

I got a great Valentine this year. It's a giant orchid which I am trying hard not to kill (J bought me an orchid around this time last year when I was having so many issues - I have managed to keep it alive but haven't been able to get it to re-bloom). This years orchid is almost as big as Adrianne and is like a tree or large bush, it was a challenge finding a home for it! Check out this photo and you'll understand. :)
(I will turn them the right way when I figure out how...)

Six Years Old!

Today my little girl is SIX!  Wow.  I took her ice cream cups to school so she could celebrate with her friends, and they even sang happy birthday to her.  She had a great first day back at school (I cannot image going back to school on my birthday, but she seemed to enjoy it!)

 We bought her a new DS to replace the one that was lost on the airplane, and my mom got her a new DS cover with Rapunzel on it.  She also got a new bathing suit for Disneyland, and new Hello Kitty earrings and barrettes.

Tomorrow is their last day at school, and then we are off to Disney!  We are all excited.  I am finally getting excited, instead of worried like I was.  I know we will have a great time and create a lifetime of memories :)