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As much as I really don't like your -lack- of support and determination to bring me down, it only gives me all the {motivation} in the world.
Now, watch me succeed.
1 day ago
7.30.2010
7.28.2010
[.funky monkey.]
Last night was Military night for the Ogden Raptors, and it was free
(sorta - we upgraded our tickets and Lance bought himself some dinner)
so we went.
(sorta - we upgraded our tickets and Lance bought himself some dinner)
so we went.
Honestly, I'm not even sure who won, I think the Raptors did?!
Basically we all just talked the entire time and tried to keep ty and brooke entertained. I think Lance was probably the only one who paid some attention to the game.
Kevin and "brother jake" were there as well and we all had lots of fun.
...here was our source of entertainment...
really, I don't expect anyone to watch the entire thing!
Basically we all just talked the entire time and tried to keep ty and brooke entertained. I think Lance was probably the only one who paid some attention to the game.
sorry - ty wasn't quite ready
isaac and katie aka "jet pack"
Kevin and "brother jake" were there as well and we all had lots of fun.
...here was our source of entertainment...
really, I don't expect anyone to watch the entire thing!
7.26.2010
[.living a dream.]
Well, my family trip didn't go as planned. So I was a little bummed. But Lance and I still made the best of our weekend.
Friday night we went with Jake & Jenna and Terry & Janeal to Coldstone Creamery and then to Bountiful's fireworks. We hiked our butts all the way up 1800 south
(to pretty much the top of the mountain)
to one of Jenna's friends house for a good spot to watch.
At least I burned off my "like it" size yumminess of cake batter ice cream, carmel and cookie dough chunks!
HEAVEN
We got there right as the fireworks started going off and walked into the backyard through the fence right next to where the fireworks were being lit.
It really was actually pretty cool. And very loud! AND VERY BRIGHT! I honestly thought it was the finale 3 different times.
.i was only a little scared, i promise.
terry.janeal.jenna.jake
I felt very productive on Saturday. Slept in til 10, got a good work out in, spent 2 hours deep cleaning the kitchen, front room, bathroom and office and hung more pictures. But I left the worst for last, yup. . .laundry and putting all the clothes away.
This is seriously embarrassing.
(yes we do have sheets on our bed, I am just a rowdy sleeper and they are bunched up towards the top, ask Lance)
and you'll never know if I finished or not.
The only thing that could have made it better was an hour outside soaking up some Vitamin D - but I'll wait til I have my own house to do that:)
Then I got ready and waited for Lancer pants to come home.
We decided to have a relaxing rest of the weekend and went to a movie. We went and saw Inception, and it was the greatest. Normally I'll fall asleep during any 2 hour movie, (usually after about 45 minutes) this was 2 1/2 hours, and I didn't even blink!
I l.o.v.e.d it!
I'm really into dreams and love to interpret them. I find them fascinating, so that may explain why I loved this show so much.
Once the movie was over, we headed up to my parents house to light a few fireworks with Ty and Brooke then went back home for the night.
This is me holding myself accountable: -5 pounds = 10 more to lose:)
Friday night we went with Jake & Jenna and Terry & Janeal to Coldstone Creamery and then to Bountiful's fireworks. We hiked our butts all the way up 1800 south
(to pretty much the top of the mountain)
to one of Jenna's friends house for a good spot to watch.
At least I burned off my "like it" size yumminess of cake batter ice cream, carmel and cookie dough chunks!
HEAVEN
We got there right as the fireworks started going off and walked into the backyard through the fence right next to where the fireworks were being lit.
It really was actually pretty cool. And very loud! AND VERY BRIGHT! I honestly thought it was the finale 3 different times.
.i was only a little scared, i promise.
I felt very productive on Saturday. Slept in til 10, got a good work out in, spent 2 hours deep cleaning the kitchen, front room, bathroom and office and hung more pictures. But I left the worst for last, yup. . .laundry and putting all the clothes away.
This is seriously embarrassing.
and you'll never know if I finished or not.
The only thing that could have made it better was an hour outside soaking up some Vitamin D - but I'll wait til I have my own house to do that:)
Then I got ready and waited for Lancer pants to come home.
We decided to have a relaxing rest of the weekend and went to a movie. We went and saw Inception, and it was the greatest. Normally I'll fall asleep during any 2 hour movie, (usually after about 45 minutes) this was 2 1/2 hours, and I didn't even blink!
I l.o.v.e.d it!
I'm really into dreams and love to interpret them. I find them fascinating, so that may explain why I loved this show so much.
Once the movie was over, we headed up to my parents house to light a few fireworks with Ty and Brooke then went back home for the night.
This is me holding myself accountable: -5 pounds = 10 more to lose:)
7.19.2010
[.a long day.]
I woke up early Saturday morning to go watch my little brother and sister for the day while my mom was at work and my step-dad went golfing.
Lance went into work on Saturday so I was there to fend for myself.
I was also going to try and take some pictures of ty and brooke later that day to update the pictures for our grandparents.
Well, if any of you know Brooklyn, I'm sure you know it was a chore to try and get her to wear anything new (and cute) and to do her hair anything other than a ponytail on the top of her head.
Well I convinced her into just wearing it down with a clip and that'd have to do.
Although I had so many ideas running through my head, with braids and curls, whatever. I am convinced she'll never let me treat her like a real sister and do her hair 5 different times a day.
Anyway..After I made them breakfast and did some cleaning, I took some time to play the piano for a good hour. I always miss playing. So whenever I can find the chance to play while I'm at my parents house, I will.
Lance got off work and came up to help me take their pictures.
There was no stinking way I was going to try and handle both of these kidlets by myself, in a huge park, with strangers everywhere, while trying to get a decent picture.
Lance was very helpful keeping ty close by, so I am glad he was willing to come help!
As we were finishing up a lady (from all the stories she told me I'm assuming she was probably in her late 40's) came up to me while I was trying to snap some photos of the two of them together. She came to Lance and I and said,
"How wonderful! Children actually outside and not sitting in from of the television or computer or games all day long."
As she was telling me this, Tyden walked right up to her and kept asking "what's your name?" while patting her stomach. She kept talking to me and wouldn't answer his question. So he'd hit harder trying to get her to answer his question. Lance went up to grab him away from patting her and told her sorry and that he was autistic so he doesn't understand what he's doing sometimes.
Still ignoring his question she began a series of stories that began with her autistic nephew. This was the beginning of a 20 minute long conversation with a stranger where I learned that her brother died when he was 17, 4 of her 7 children are living (which, she started crying when telling me this and I had no idea to comfort her), her sister survived a fatal accident and has been in a wheelchair for 3/4 her life and that her first marriage lasted for 23 years. Toward the end ofthis conversation listening to her stories she mentioned how God provides paths for each and every person and that times are definitely hard but our God and family and friends are always there to support us.
She ended with this,
"but you would already know all of this being a mother to a little girl and an autistic child".
GOODNESS! HOW OLD DO I LOOK?!
Immediately I responded, "Ooohh!!!! They are not my children! They are my brother and sister!"
She said back, "Well, you're doing a very good job, exactly how many years difference between the three of you?"
"She is 5, he is 6, and I am 21 and that is my husband"
"Well, for your age you are very mature, I would have expected you to be their parents"
So.. Do I take this as a compliment or an insult, I'm not quite sure yet.
Besides that, we finished up with pictures cause it was as hot as a flippin sauna outside and let them play on the playground for a minute before heading back home.
..Here are a few of the pics I took..
it was kinda difficult at this park because there were so many shadows but. . .i tried
I can't decide which ones are my favorite yet
____________________________
Once we got back Lance asked if I wanted to ride the bike up to Randy and Jenny's for the night. I wasn't planning anything else so it sounded like a good idea to me.
We hopped on the bike in the million degree weather and off we went to Richmond.
They had just got a new pup that day so we were excited to see her.
Her name is Molly.
She is a black weimer reiner lab mix.
She is adorable
and I might steal her.
She fit perfectly in our saddlebag and I was almost sure of it I was going to take her home.
But I couldn't do that,
it'd hurt Brad and Claire's feelings,
so I'll just dream of having my own one day.
Tim and Kamie showed up shortly after us,
we had yummy burritos for dinner and then later sat by the fire pit to eat s'mores.
Lance and I woke up early to leave in order to miss the awful heat stroke I probably would have got if it was any later.
Thanks for letting us crash for the night and play with your 3 children:)
Lance went into work on Saturday so I was there to fend for myself.
I was also going to try and take some pictures of ty and brooke later that day to update the pictures for our grandparents.
Well, if any of you know Brooklyn, I'm sure you know it was a chore to try and get her to wear anything new (and cute) and to do her hair anything other than a ponytail on the top of her head.
Well I convinced her into just wearing it down with a clip and that'd have to do.
Although I had so many ideas running through my head, with braids and curls, whatever. I am convinced she'll never let me treat her like a real sister and do her hair 5 different times a day.
Anyway..After I made them breakfast and did some cleaning, I took some time to play the piano for a good hour. I always miss playing. So whenever I can find the chance to play while I'm at my parents house, I will.
Lance got off work and came up to help me take their pictures.
There was no stinking way I was going to try and handle both of these kidlets by myself, in a huge park, with strangers everywhere, while trying to get a decent picture.
Lance was very helpful keeping ty close by, so I am glad he was willing to come help!
As we were finishing up a lady (from all the stories she told me I'm assuming she was probably in her late 40's) came up to me while I was trying to snap some photos of the two of them together. She came to Lance and I and said,
"How wonderful! Children actually outside and not sitting in from of the television or computer or games all day long."
As she was telling me this, Tyden walked right up to her and kept asking "what's your name?" while patting her stomach. She kept talking to me and wouldn't answer his question. So he'd hit harder trying to get her to answer his question. Lance went up to grab him away from patting her and told her sorry and that he was autistic so he doesn't understand what he's doing sometimes.
Still ignoring his question she began a series of stories that began with her autistic nephew. This was the beginning of a 20 minute long conversation with a stranger where I learned that her brother died when he was 17, 4 of her 7 children are living (which, she started crying when telling me this and I had no idea to comfort her), her sister survived a fatal accident and has been in a wheelchair for 3/4 her life and that her first marriage lasted for 23 years. Toward the end of
She ended with this,
"but you would already know all of this being a mother to a little girl and an autistic child".
GOODNESS! HOW OLD DO I LOOK?!
Immediately I responded, "Ooohh!!!! They are not my children! They are my brother and sister!"
She said back, "Well, you're doing a very good job, exactly how many years difference between the three of you?"
"She is 5, he is 6, and I am 21 and that is my husband"
"Well, for your age you are very mature, I would have expected you to be their parents"
So.. Do I take this as a compliment or an insult, I'm not quite sure yet.
Besides that, we finished up with pictures cause it was as hot as a flippin sauna outside and let them play on the playground for a minute before heading back home.
..Here are a few of the pics I took..
____________________________
Once we got back Lance asked if I wanted to ride the bike up to Randy and Jenny's for the night. I wasn't planning anything else so it sounded like a good idea to me.
We hopped on the bike in the million degree weather and off we went to Richmond.
They had just got a new pup that day so we were excited to see her.
Her name is Molly.
She is a black weimer reiner lab mix.
She is adorable
and I might steal her.
She fit perfectly in our saddlebag and I was almost sure of it I was going to take her home.
But I couldn't do that,
it'd hurt Brad and Claire's feelings,
so I'll just dream of having my own one day.
Tim and Kamie showed up shortly after us,
we had yummy burritos for dinner and then later sat by the fire pit to eat s'mores.
Lance and I woke up early to leave in order to miss the awful heat stroke I probably would have got if it was any later.
Thanks for letting us crash for the night and play with your 3 children:)
[.does this count as service.]
My friend Julie moved into a new apartment over the weekend!
Lance and I decided to go help her.
We went to their storage unit to put all the things into the trucks that were there. It was pretty much like playing Tetris trying to fit 4 chairs and a rocking chair around everything else.
We had three truck loads of stuff and only had to make one round!
It still took a couple of hours but we were able to get it all done by dark.
Needless to say I got my workout in for the day carrying boxes and going up the flight of stairs.
Love y♥u Jewels!
Lance and I decided to go help her.
We went to their storage unit to put all the things into the trucks that were there. It was pretty much like playing Tetris trying to fit 4 chairs and a rocking chair around everything else.
We had three truck loads of stuff and only had to make one round!
It still took a couple of hours but we were able to get it all done by dark.
Needless to say I got my workout in for the day carrying boxes and going up the flight of stairs.
Love y♥u Jewels!
7.15.2010
[.officially an.]
[.yogotogo.]
Monday night was Mandy, Lorin and Jonah's last night here before heading home.
We decided to go to yogotogo (yogo-toh-go, not yogo to go) for some yummy frozen yogurt!
I combined the Hawaiian pineapple and the Pomegranate Raspberry Tart then added granola and raspberries to it! Lance got the Sweet Coconut with candy toppings!
.just waiting.
.jonah.
.saying goodbye.
a high five?! How about a hug!
.giving squeezes..
.watch out everyone.
[ps - my not so power ranger/home star runner-ish helmet is on it's way!]
We miss you guys already!
We decided to go to yogotogo (yogo-toh-go, not yogo to go) for some yummy frozen yogurt!
I combined the Hawaiian pineapple and the Pomegranate Raspberry Tart then added granola and raspberries to it! Lance got the Sweet Coconut with candy toppings!
.just waiting.
[ps - my not so power ranger/home star runner-ish helmet is on it's way!]
We miss you guys already!