Winfreys In Colorado

Girlscout cookies pick up

2010-02-22T15:23:00.004-07:00

Taydom's sleepover

2010-02-22T15:17:00.006-07:00

Vilate get her cast off

2010-02-22T15:08:00.006-07:00

Abe's Graduation from the Sally

2010-02-22T13:05:00.006-07:00

Another tea party

2010-02-05T21:27:00.004-07:00

I am so glad Vilate still loves her tea set. She got it for her birthday over a year ago and she still love it. I look all over for a long time for a set for her. She has had many party and so much fun with it. A friend at church gave her more cuts and saucers her daughter had when she was younger. Vilate is able to have more friends at her party now. This time GG was over along with the cousins. They had hot chocolate with cream and marshmallow.

Taydom turns 10 years old

2010-02-05T20:27:00.007-07:00

January 31 Taydom turned 10. Wow! 10! Time flies so fast. Were did the time go? Is the next ten years go to go by this fast?

The day before is birthday he spent the day with his Nana and Papa. They went shopping for a gift and went to lunch together. I think he enjoyed his time alone with Nana and Papa.

Taydom's birthday was on a Sunday this year. That made it easier to get the family together. After church all the cousins came over and we had dinner them cake and ice cream. I made two cakes this year. I made one that everyone could eat and one GFCF just for Taydom.

Taydom got so Lego he had been asking for sense before Christmas. It was a good day for him and a good time for the family to hang out.

One week later...

2010-01-22T14:18:00.010-07:00

One week later we went to Vilate's orthopedics appointment. We did not know if she would get the cast off or if she'd get a new, but she was looking forward to it. The cast the emergency room put on was HUGE. She could not wear any of her shirt, the cast was too big to get her arm through. She wore my T-shirts with a slit in the back of the sleeve.

We met with the physicians assistant first and then the doctor. They were not sure if they would put a new cast on. Her arm was still swollen and her elbow was very frangible, but they could see how HUGE the cast was and they decided to put a new/smaller one on. They were a few people helping to hold the arm stable while it was being wrapped. Vilate chose her favorite color, Red. The doctor told us to come back in 2 weeks. He did not say if the cast would come off or not, so I guess we will just see in 2 weeks. Vilate is really excited to have all her friends to sign her new cast.

Ouch!!!!!

2010-01-22T14:06:00.014-07:00

After taken GG to an eye doctors appointment and we stopped for lunch. We had just gotten our food when my phone rang. It was the school, Vilate had fallen on hurt her arm. They could not tell how bad it was but they wanted me to come. I apologized to GG and told her we had to go right away. We got doggie bags and ran out the door. As soon as I saw Vilate's face I could tell she was in a lot of pain and was trying to be brave. Carefully we got her into the car and went to Kaiser nearest urgent care clinic. They x-rayed her arm and elbow and found her elbow to be dislocated. (badly)
They told me it was too severe to fix there, and we had go to the emergency room at the Hospital downtown. I took GG back home and drove Vilate downtown to the emergency room at St. Joseph's hospital. They took her back right away and made her as comfortable she they could. Every one was so nice. They took an other x-ray for an other angle.

Her elbow need to be reset and in order to do that they needed to sedated her. WOW! okay. They put an IV in and hooked her up to the monitors. They gave her the sedation meds and she was out. I left the room, I could not watch. It only took a few minutes and they called me back in. Her elbow look much better. (Like an elbow should look) They brought in an X-ray machine and took some more photos. Everything looked good. They were starting to wrap her arm and elbow when she woke up. You could tell right away she felt better.

By the time we left the hospital Vilate had color back in her checks and she was smiling and acting much better. They told us to call and made an appointment for one week with orthopedics.

New Years Day

2010-01-22T13:43:00.005-07:00

New Years Day was the last day the kids had off before they headed back to shcool. I wanted to do one last thing before the vacation was over. I made them a fun lunch of fondue. We have chicken, beef, zucchini, potatoes, broccoli, mushroom and a few other veggies I know I am forgetting.
For dessert we had left over chocolate fondue from Vilate's party. They dipped strawberries, marshmallow, pretzels, and pound-cake and any thing else they could find. Taydom could not have the chocolate so he pigged out on fruit and helped everyone else dip. Don't fell bad for him, he ate more them anyone else.Yuuuummmmie. Chocolate and bananas. One of my favorites. Of course chocolate goes well with strawberries and pound-cake and pretzel and ........

Happy New Year/ Birthday Party

2010-01-22T13:29:00.004-07:00

Vilate's birthday was in October. She turned eight years old. She was so excited to have a birthday party but because I was due to have a baby the same time I told Vilate that we would do a party for her but she would have to wait until I felt well enough.

She waited and waited. She was so patient. Right after her birthday the Holidays came. Everyone one has so much going on around the Holidays, but we came up with a great plan. We would have a New Years Eve/ Birthday Party for her. We invited her best friends to come and spend the night. Some were out of town and some had other plans so not everyone was able to make it, but those that did had a great time.
The girls made their own pizza, painted T-shirts, made photos frames and painted small animal statutes. I was a great party. The girls stay up late in to the night play the family's new Wii we got for Christmas.
It was a great night.

Pass the Baby Around

2010-01-22T12:22:00.008-07:00

It is a new game. Have you heard about it. It's all the rage. You have to try it. It called pass the Baby around.

She loves to be held and love to talk to anyone that will listen. She is not shy. She might talk your ear off.
Beau got Ellyse young. She too has become a KU fan.

Branda's Cinnamon Rolls

2010-01-22T12:08:00.005-07:00

Brenda Cinnamon Rolls Yummmmy!!! Every time Brenda and our family are in DC at the same time Vilate love to help Brenda make cinnamon rolls. That are the BEST cinnamon rolls!

Vilate loved to make then with Brenda. As soon as she learns we are going to DC she asked if Brenda will be there too. The next question is always then same. Can we make cinnamon rolls. I think Brenda like to make them with Vilate too.

Christmas Morning

2010-01-22T11:54:00.004-07:00

Christmas Eve

2010-01-22T11:45:00.009-07:00

Christmas Eve the kids could not hardly wait to open girls. We decited to let them open their gifts from each other.
Vilate and Taydom gave Ellyse and toy pig that wiggles around. They had a hard time finding something for Ellyse. They kept wanting to get her something that was for a much older toddler. But I helped them find something that would be more age appropriate.
It is always so fum to see that they each got for each other. They are both so thoughtfully and really want to give the other one something they want. Good job guys. You are both wonderful kiddos.

Gingerbread Houses chapter 2

2010-01-22T11:41:00.003-07:00

In DC the Walmart had Gingerbread on sale so I thought the kids would have fun making another one, and if they did not I would have fun making it myself. Ofcouse they wanted to make another one. They had a great time making them and then showing them off to everyone that came to Grandma and Grandpa house for the holiday season. Vilate used all her candy and made it very colorful. Taydom wanted to color is frosting green. He mostly covered it with the green frosting making bushes and trees.

My little SocIal Butterfly

2010-01-22T11:36:00.009-07:00

We love Papa. This was his first time holding Ellyse. We were in Dodge City for Christmas.

Ellyse has gotten strong and is able to hold her head. She loves to talk to people and is very social. She will talk your ear off and does not like to have her back to the group. She wants to be held out so she can see what is going on. My Little Social Butterfly

Ellyse's Blessing

2010-01-19T13:55:00.016-07:00

The first Sunday in December was Ellyse's blessing. I was a great day for our family. My mom bought a blessing bless a few years ago for my sister but she had a boy and so it sat unused for about 6 years. I liked the dress but not the lace. It looked very Gothic and Catholic so I was not use if I wanted to use it. After looking around and not finding something I liked that was within my price range I decided to use the dress. I removed all the lace very carefully around the sleeves, collar and bottom of the dress. I tatted some lace to replace the lace I removed. I think it turned out very nice.

I started tatted these booties after learning that we were having a girl with the ultra sound. They took about 30 hours each. They may not have taked so long but I have not tatted for a few years. I tatted the same booties for Vilate blessing.

We also took a family photo that day. I think I turned out pretty good. We are so excited and very gratefully to have Ellyse a part of our family.

Gingerbread Houses

2010-01-19T13:49:00.004-07:00

Every year we make Gingerbread Houses around the Holidays. We save so of our Halloween candy to use on our houses. This year we found some new kits in the local grocery store. They had Santa Sleigh, a Christmas train, and a few others to choose from. Vilate made a train and Taydom made a house. It is so fun to see how creative the kids can be. Ellyse joined the fun too. She loves the swing.

Christmas concet

2010-01-05T12:02:00.005-07:00

Taysom and Vilate had their Holiday Concert the first week in December. The music teacher at their school is really a good. I was so impressed with them. Vilate class sang a really cute fast pasted song. I wish I took a video of it. Taydom did not want to do it sing, so I told him he had to stand there but it was okay if he did not sing.

Both of the kids were really proud of themselves and so were we. If was a great way to start December.

Thanksgiving

2010-01-05T10:25:00.004-07:00

This year for Thanksgiving we tried hard to keep it as health as possible. Tyson and his parents have been doing Weight Watchers scene July. I am so proud of Tyson. He has lost 70+ lbs. Both of his parents have lost alot too. I did Weight Watcher too for a few weeks to help we loose the baby weight after Ellyse was born. All the food was really good, it did not taste like low fat at all. I loved the sweet potatoes the best.

G.N.O

2010-01-05T10:09:00.009-07:00

Cuz it's a girls night
It's alright without you
I'm gonna stay out
And play out
Without you
You better hold tight
Cuz girls' nights without you
Let's go GNO
Let's go GNO
Let's go GNO
Let's go
It's a girls' night

Vilate, Ellyse and I went to see the local college orchestra. It was alot of fun until Ellyse got hungry. After feeding Ellyse and taking her back home to Tyson, Vilate and I went to go get pie together.

another Home Depot project

2010-01-05T10:02:00.009-07:00

Another Home Depot trip. It was Ellyse first one an she sleep through the whole thing.

Taydom and Vilate made a white board court board combo. It had a lot a steps to assemble the board but both kid did a great job. They are getting really good a hammering nails and assembling things.

Little Pumpkins

2009-12-11T00:09:00.009-07:00

We got an early frost storm and by the time we went to get our pumpkins there wasn't any that had not been damaged from the frost. The kids were bummed and then we saw small sweet pumpkins that are used in pies and baking. Tadydom and Vilate each picked two and then we got a tiny one for Ellyse. They were too small to carve so we painted them. I think the kids had mor fun painting them they usually do carving.

Meeting the New Sister

2009-12-11T00:03:00.012-07:00

Taydom and Vilate finally met Ellyse a few day later. Vilate had been sick and we wanted her to have a few extra days to get better. With the H1N1 virus the hospital had a rule that no children were allowed unless they were admitted. It was sad that Taydom and Vilate could not come to the hospital but it worked out because they were able to getter better and Ellyse did not get sick.

Vilate and Taydom could not wait to meet Ellyse and were all smile to hold her for the first time.

Nana and Papa come to visit

2009-12-10T20:52:00.005-07:00

The next day Nana and Papa came to visit. Nana had a great time holding Ellyse, Papa want to wait until she was a little older and stronger.

Going Home

2009-11-25T11:49:00.009-07:00

October 17 around 7:00pm we headed home from the hospital. Tyson brought a cute pink sweatsuit outfit. Of course it was huge on her.

Bring Ellyse home was great. It was early in the evening but we all went to bed. It was a long day.

GG and Grandma come to visit

2009-11-25T11:31:00.006-07:00

The day after Ellyse was born Grandma and Grandma Great came to visit her in the hospital. GG cries alot when she is happy and she was all tears. Grandma fussed alot too.

New Baby

2009-11-25T11:14:00.007-07:00

October 14th we were blessed to welcome a new baby girl to our family. She was born a little after 6:00 Wednesday evening.
She weight 7 lb 2 oz and was 19.2 inches long. She has very dark blue eyes and dark hair.
We fell in love with her the moment we saw her.

It took us a few days to name her but we final did. Ellyse Marie we love you and are so glad you are part of our family.

Vilate"s Baptism

2009-11-16T12:20:00.005-07:00

October 11 was Vilate 8th birthday; it was also her baptism day. Not may people are baptized on their birthday. Vilate was very lucky to have her birthday and baptism on the same day.

Tyson baptized her in the same fount were he was baptized 13 years ago. She was all smiles as she came out of the water.
We are very proud of her making the choice to be baptized and to follow Jesus. We love you Vilate. You are truly a blessing in our life.

Baby Shower

2009-11-16T12:11:00.007-07:00

Early October my sister hosted a baby shower for me. I was a great time. Many of my friends were braved it thought a clod snow storm to make it here with me.
We played many fun games and had a great time. It made me feel so good to have some many people come and tell me how happy there were for me.

This cute cake was made by you sister. She is so amazing. Thanks Sis. You are the best. I appreciate you and your friendship so much.

Cub scouts and lizards

2009-11-16T12:04:00.007-07:00

October's pack meeting was amazing. One of the boy's father in our pack owns a business were he show reptile for education.
The kids loved it. Many of the boys and some of the other family members were able to hold most of the reptiles.

Taydom would not get by them at all.
It was a fun evening for everyone.

ER and EKG

2009-11-16T11:55:00.012-07:00

One afternoon Taydom was having a hard time at school. He wanted to get away from is teachers, turn around and ran head first into a wall. The school called me and I got there as fast as I could. At first he appeared to be fine but after awhile he lost consciousness. He was out for what seemed forever. We called 911 and was on the phone with them when Taydom woke up. Because he was able to talk and move his body with out help we decided to take him to the ER rather them having an ambulance come.

The ER took him back right away. The doctor looked at him and check him out every well. First he had an X-ray of his neck to make sure nothing was broken there. Then an MRI to look at his brain. The last test was an EKG that came back slightly off. We made an appointment for a pediatrics cardiologist. A few days later we went to our appointment. They found a small abnormality in his heart rhythm but the doctor said nothing to worry about. Everything is okay

Lunch with Vilate

2009-10-24T18:10:00.011-06:00

One day in September, I wanted to surprise Vilate with a fun lunch date. I stopped and picked up a sampler platter of lasagna, fetachnii alfredo, and spaghetti.

Vilate was so surprised and excited to see her lunch. We divided everything in half and sat out side in front of the school. We talked about everything and had a great time.

Snuggies

2009-10-24T17:58:00.003-06:00

For Christmas Tyson gave the family some Snuggies. WE LOVE THEM! There is hardly a day that goes by that I do not use one. Taydom loves to use them while he is playing his video games. A blanket with slaves: who'd thought they would be so fabulous.

So Funny

2009-10-04T17:26:00.005-06:00

Later in September we went to the ward picnic. The kids had a great time running around, playing games and just having a great time this Friends.

Vilate asked for my camera and these are a few of the photos Taydom and her took.

How big can you open your mouth?
Can not stop laughing!
Look ma' I can touch my noise with my tongue.

Big Helper

2009-09-20T21:26:00.005-06:00

This last weekend was a busy one. A cold fount was moving in. We were going to have 4-5 day days of 40ish degree days and the night could get below freezing with some snow. We harvested almost everything from the garden and trimmed the trees. Taydom was a big help. His job was to cut the larger branches and plants down to be burned.
Eric, my brother, and Kacey, brother in law are both fire bugs. I think they even enjoyed them self because they had the fire going really huge sometimes. They may have made Taydom in to a huge firebug too.

HUGE sunflowers

2009-09-20T18:12:00.010-06:00

This summer we planted a garden. Needless to say it was not one of our most successful garden, but we did get some lettuces, a few zucchini and cucumbers and HUGE sunflowers. I'm not a sunflower seed eater, I planted a few seeds thinking it would be fun to watch them grow. I can not believe how tall they got. The kid loved the huge leaves and once they bloomed they really got excited. Tonight a huge cold front is coming and so yesterday we harvested most of our garden and sunflowers. We saved some the sunflower heads to dry and roast. I never roasted sunflower seed but we will see how it turns out.

I'm NOT old yet.

2009-09-13T20:02:00.010-06:00

A few days ago I had my birthday.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/mascarpone-cheesecake-with-almond-crust-recipe/index.html

Work Shop Weekend

2009-09-13T20:00:00.005-06:00

We love Home Depot. Every first Saturday of the month they have a kids work shop. We had not gone all summer and the kids had missed it. This last Saturday they made a bean bag toss game. They were so excited to build something again. I was so proud of them. They both did it with very little help. It's fun to watch them hammer and create something. We have to go again next month.

Scout Badges

2009-09-13T19:54:00.005-06:00

Over the summer Taydom earned a few scout awards. September's pack meeting he got 3 awards. He got his Outdoor Activity badge, and Leave No Trace badge and his Marble belt loop. He did not want me to take his picture so I had to sneak these.

Airplanes

2009-09-13T19:49:00.006-06:00

My brother Eric loves remote control airplanes and helicopters. He has quite a few of them and is always working on them. Taydom love to watch him work on them and program them. Taydom has been asking to go watch Eric fly his plans for a long time. Eric normally takes them to Chatfield to flight them. He meets up with other people and makes a day of it. They need a lot of room to fly. Our schedules have not work out most of the summer and so Eric agreed to take one of his plains to the park one afternoon. Taydom had a blast. The wind was calm and the sky was clear. Perfect afternoon for flying.

Tyson is OLD

2009-09-13T19:45:00.006-06:00

August 29th was Tyson birthday. We had a great day as a family. We spent the day hanging out and doing things together as a family that Tyson wanted to do. Recently Tyson had been getting back in to golf. He's always loved it but with life happening somethings get pushed to the side and golf has been that thing for him. At his brother wedding in June Tyson went golfing and had a blast. It is really good to see him get back into it again. It brings him alot of joy and a good stress relief too.
Saturday afternoon we went to a few different golf store. Tyson tried many different clubs and found some we really liked. He decided to combine all his birthday money and get a nice set of used clubs. It was a great deal and it made him so happy to have a nice set of clubs.
Taydom and Vilate are really getting in to it too. Tyson has showed them each how to swing the clubs and they thought it was fun to swing them and hit a ball in to the net too. Of course they have pick up on it and do a great job. I guess I am the only one that's not loving it now. Maybe I will have to try it too.
For Tyson's cake he made a yummy strawberry, raspberry, plum sauce we put over angle food cake with a little low fat whip cream. Tyson also doing Weight Watcher the past few weeks and has lost 35lb. I am so proud of him and did not want wreck is diet, but he had to celibate and have cake on his birthday. The total points of 2 pieces of angle food cake with the sauce and whip cream was only 6 points. Very yummy dessert and well with in his point for the day.
Happy Birthday Bab. I love you.

Visiting Cierra

2009-09-13T19:43:00.005-06:00

Monday, August 22 my niece Cierra had emergency surgery. For a few years she suffered from stomach aches. She had been treated for many different things like appendicitis. The pain would come and go so it was hard to tell what it was. Sunday the 21 the pain got so bad my sister and her husband rushed her to the ER and from there they were finally able to determined what was going on. She had a cyst growing and every time it moved it caused pain. Monday morning she had it removed and them tested for cancer. I did not say anything to Taydom and Vilate until after school but they were very worried about her and were wanting to make sure she was alright. After dinner we went to the hospital for short visit. Cierra was happy to see us and Taydom and Vilate were glad to see that she was doing alright.
In the weeks scene we have learned that the cyst is not cancer and she is doing much better.

Getting Bigger

2009-08-28T13:32:00.009-06:00

32 weeks, 8 more to go.

It's getting huge. I waked it with the frig door the other day. The doctor tells me I am messuring right on but I feel HUGE! 8 weeks left and counting.

It's a Girl! Now we need a name.

2009-08-28T13:22:00.010-06:00

A few days ago I had another Ultra sound. I scheduled it after school so the kids could be there too. It was so cool to see how much the baby had grown. This time the kids could see things much clearer because the baby was bigger. This time the baby was much less active and we learned it was defiantly a girl. We also got a good photo of her face. She has a little turned up noise like Taydoma and Vilate. She will blend right it. Now to come up with a name. We have not found one we love. Any suggestions? Remember our other kids names are uncommon and so I need some unique ideas.

Our first Zucchini, FINALLY!

2009-08-28T13:20:00.006-06:00

We finally got our first zucchini from our garden. It has not been a good year for gardening. Tons of rain and hardly any sun. Many people have had a hard time with their garden this summer, and then others say they have had a great year. I think it depended on when you planted. Most people I have talked to that planned the same time I did are having trouble but those that planted just 2 weeks early say their gardens are doing great. I am sure it was all that rain we got late May and early June.
Note to self....Plant earlier next year.

First day of Scool

2009-08-28T13:16:00.008-06:00

August 18 was the first day of school. Believe it or not both kids were so excited to go back. Nana and Papa took them shopping for a few new close. They choose that they wanted to wear for they first day.
Taydom wanted to see his teacher again and was excited to tell them about his summer. He said the thing he wanted to tell his teacher the most was that he now has a dog he has to take care. I think he has matured alot this summer. His is willing to try things easier and wants to do more thinks by himself.
Vilate grow so tal this summer. I have not measured her recently but I know she is taller. This summer we worked on trying to be more independent and she really master it. She can help make pancakes and loves to do it. She is looking forward to helping alot when the baby comes. She thinks is will be a fun to be a little mommy.

Last outdoor movie night

2009-08-28T13:08:00.009-06:00

Our last outdoor movie was Hotel for dogs. The kids had a great time as usual. We brought Oscar too. Summer is coming to an end and the kids will go back to school soon. I think we had a fun summer and did not spend much money. I hope they have the outdoor movie next summer too. It was one of the kids favorite things to do each week.

Pirates Cove

2009-08-12T13:36:00.006-06:00

Bike Crash into the Rose Bushes

2009-08-12T13:32:00.008-06:00

Early this summer my bike rears broke. I took it to the bike shop and they said it would cost over $200 to fix. Yikes! So my bike sat most of the summer. The kids had been missing our bike rides. They have been riding their bikes around the neighborhood but that's about it. My brother Eric jumped on it the other day to take a little ride. Little did he know what a mess he was getting into. He came home and asked what happened to my rears. I told him what the bike shop told me and he said he would take a look at it. Why did I not think of him before. He use to work on bikes when he was younger. He raced and jumped BMX bike all the time. He was able to fix my bike for about $60.00. Yeah! So happy!

The day the brother fixed my bike I was not having a good pregnancy day, and did not fell well enough to ride. Vilate wanted to try it. We put the seat down all the way and she was able to reach the peddle just fine. She rode it around the block and few times. We were all excited to have me bike working well. I went inside to get something and shortly after I heard Vilate scream. She was not able to get off the bike very easily and fell into the rose bushes. Luckily she did not fall directly on a bush but in between them. She had tons of scratches from the thorns and lots of blood. Some of the scratches were really deep and others not so bad. My bother was there when it happened and so he was able to keep her calm so she did not get hurt worse. He helped use clean out the thorns and I finished cleaning it and used anti-infection spray. She is healing well and says she like to ride her bike best.

Sunflower Garden

2009-08-12T13:29:00.007-06:00

The Pea Patch is a located not too far from us. It is a large area of land that people can rent plots and grown a garden. We like to go and visit a few times each summer. Some time our garden does better them the Pea Patch but most of the time the Pea Patch gardens are doing much better then ours. This year some one planted a ton of sunflowers. They were so tall and pretty. Vilate could not get enough of them. Taydom thought it was fun how tall they were. We are growing some sunflowers in out garden too, but I must say they are not that tall yet. Maybe in a few more weeks.

We love old Cars

2009-08-12T13:23:00.007-06:00

It is Western Welcome Week in Littleton, and that means lost of fun activities around town.

We went to the old cars show downtown Littleton. When I told the kids what I wanted to do they did not want to go, but once we got there they could not get enough of the different type of cars there were. Taydoms eyes just were glowing with excitement and Vilate had a tone of question to ask the owners.

I love old cars and I was so glad to see the kids loved it too. This car behinds the kids was For Sale; so if anyone has an extra $20,000 laying around, Vilate wants it for her birthday in October.

This car was build in 1951. Taydom wanted to have this one.

Water Falls

2009-08-12T13:10:00.007-06:00

The Flat Irons Mall is one on the newer mall in town. It is located close to Nana's and Papa's house. This last weekend we all went to the mall to waist some time and do a little shopping. To our excitement they had put in a new waterfall just outside in one of the courtyards.

The kids really enjoyed watching the water fall down the rocks and in to the small pool at the bottom. This may be a new favorite place to visit again and maybe take some nice photos of the family too.

Raingutter Regatta‏

2009-08-12T13:05:00.007-06:00

Last Wednesday was the Cub Scouts Raingutter Regatta. Taydom and I made a fantastic boat that morning out of Styrofoam and a plastic cup. We built it to the maximum measurement that were given out. He was so proud of his boat, unfortunately the raingutter had a large bow in it that made it difficult to pass throw. He was so upset. One of the scout leaders had some extra Styrofoam for the boys to us. Taydom went right to work making a new boat.

This time he made it a little slimmer to fit better in the raingutter. He liked the sail on the first first boat and glued it on the new one. He won every race with his new slimmer boat. He said it was battleship and put Lego and bionical guns on it at home. Sometimes moms help is not always the best, I should just let him do it all himself.

Chatfield Reservior

2009-08-07T14:09:00.005-06:00

The other day I took the kids to Chatfield Reservoir for a day at the beach. They really enjoyed it. We took lunch and spent most of the day. They made sand shape with the beach toys we brought, and dug a big hole that turned into a tide pool. It was a great day and everyone had fun, but the kids did mention it was not the same asMass. The sand was rocky and not very soft and the water was dirty and not very clear. Vilate loved swimming out to the buoys as far as she could go. She had a hard time keeping her mouth closed and drank some of the water. Later that night she was complaining her tummy hurt and had a hard time sleeping. I stayed up most of the night with her. The next morning she had diearea a few times and I called the doctor. I was concerned she may had a parasite are something from the day before. The doctor told us what to watch for and if/when we should bring her in, fortunately as the day went on she got better. Hopefully next time she will try harder to keep we mouth closed while swimming.

Swimmimg in the Rain

2009-07-31T16:23:00.009-06:00

Last Monday we set aside some time to go swimming at my youngest sister apartment. Unfortunately it started raining. The kids were so bummed. It was only raining a little and so I told them we could get the key from my sister so IF it stopped raining while she was at work we could still go. On the drive over there the rain let up even more and it was very warm outside. The kids really wanted to go swimming and I did not see any lightning so why not. They had a blast. I sat under a tree while they ran around in the rain and swam. We have not had many opportunity to swim this summer in Colorado. ("The Dry Land", is what the kids call it.) The kids have really missed the beach and all the swimming we did in Mass, so I am so glad I said okay. Sometimes a mom should say "yes" when normally she would say "no".

I admit it, I have been complaining alot. But.....

2009-07-31T10:10:00.012-06:00

28 weeks -vs- 25 weeks

I admit it, I have been complaining alot. My muscle have been sore and my ligament have really been acing. Some days it's really hard to just talk around. I have been living on Tylenol and just sitting all day. I told myself to stop and just deal with it. Well, I hit 28 weeks, and I thought it would be fun to take another photo and post it. Holy Freaking Cow! I really have popped out there these last few weeks! There is some justification to my complaining.

Many people at church and around the neighborhood have told me they had no idea I was pregnant. I thought I was showing before but everybody I asked said they could not tell. While, it's out now, and so is my tummy.
I'm going to try to do better about the complaining. I may need to live on Tylenol and do alot of sitting but I do not need to complain.

24th of July

2009-07-31T10:02:00.004-06:00

This year our ward had a pancake breakfast a the church to celibate the 24th of July, Pioneer day. The kids were invited to decorate their bikes and be in a bike parade. Vilate and I decorated her bike the night before. She was so proud of her bike. To this day it still has all the ribbons and streamers on it. We took off the flags to make it safer to ride.

Flash Back

2009-07-21T09:53:00.006-06:00

It was a year ago this weekend that we went and spend an unforgettably day at New Berry Port. We had the best time. The kids still talk about it. We love the beach, and miss it so much.

Some day we will have a summer house there and fly to Mass as often as we want to spend a day in New Berry Port.

Outdoor movie night

2009-07-15T11:33:00.010-06:00

Every Wednesday the kids look forward to our movie night. One of the local strip malls offers a free family movie outside in the parking lot. We bring our law chairs, dinner, treats and smuggies. Sometimes we even take my brother's dog, Oscar.

There is always a DJ with fun games for the kids to do. Vilate likes to be in the hula-hoop and water balloon contests. Taydom loves to jump on the big blowup castles.

A few weeks ago we saw Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D. The kids thought it was so cool. This Wednesday is another 3D movie. The kids can not wait.

Happy Birthday Emma

2009-07-12T22:54:00.003-06:00

July 7th was Emma birthday. She turned 7 years old. She is a small, petite girl for her age, it's hard to believe she is 7 when you look at her; but talking to her, soon you see how awesome and smart she is, it hard to thinks she is only 7.

Before we moved to Boston my friend lent me her stencil for make my kids some name plates for their rooms and a few other signs to put up in our new home. I made quiet a few and when Emma saw them she asked for one too. I told her I would make her one after I was done with all the others. Well... I forgot, and returned the stencil to my friend and moved to Boston. Emma was so sad and I felt so bad. Anytime we went back to Denver to visit, Emma asked me to make her a name plate. I told her I did not have the stencil any longer and apologized. I really wanted to make one but could not.

She has not mentioned it for awhile and so I did not too. Her birthday was coming up and I try to do something small for my kids to give to their cousin for their birthday. I could not spend alot of money. I remembered about the name plate she had wanted so badly. I called my friend and asked if I coulduse her stencils again. She was so excited and said nobody had used them from the last time I took them. I found some wood that my bother cut down to size and I dug out my mom's old paints. I asked Emma what her favorite color was and she could not decide between 4.

The night of her party we all went to her house for cake and ice cream. I was scared if she would like it or even want it still. She was so excited when she saw it. She said she really wanted one but thought she would never get one because I gave the stencil back to my friend and moved away. That made me fell happy she still wanted it. Next time I need to remember better.

Pirates Cove

2009-07-09T11:05:00.007-06:00

I took the kids to Pirates Cove last week. It is a water park that is just the right size for us. The water slide are perfect for my aged kids, and I fell comfortable enough to let them run around together with out me. All summer long they have begged to go, but I did not think it was hot enough until recently. It just reach the 90s this last week. Before we have been in the low 80s, which I am not complaining about; but it has been a cool, wet rainy summer so far.

Believe it or not Taydom and Vilate are under the huge waterfall. You just can not see it.

Drying off at the end of the day, and getting ready to go home. Wow! nobody stopped all day to snack, but boy are they starving now.
That night we all iced our shoulders. We put a ton of sunscreen on first thing but I guess we should have reapplied it after a few hours. It is always hard to stop playing and remember to reapply the sunscreen. No one got it bad, just a little pinker them we should have been. We are going to try to go again one more time before school starts.

Vilate's cake

2009-07-09T10:59:00.004-06:00

Vilate made this cake with very little help from me. I am so proud of her. She was really proud too. It was a simple yellow cake mix in a bunt cake pan. She drizzled chocolate glace on top and served it with a dollop of white cream. It was very tasty.

2009-07-05T23:28:00.004-06:00

I have to brag just a little.

2009-07-05T23:07:00.002-06:00

The food Network has a show called Throw-Down were Bobby Flay challenges another chief to something that chief has mastered and know for. The other day I watched one were they made breakfast. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. One chief made french toast out of homemade cinnamon swirl bread. It looked do yummy!!

I have tried and tried to make bread and it never turn out great. I have become a good Gluten Free bread maker(from and mix) but I have never made a good loaf of regular bread from a scratch. Well it finally happened and I have to brag just a little. And the best part... it was cinnamon swirl.

I sliced it and turned it in to cinnamon swirl french toast. It was soooo YUMMY!!!

25 weeks

2009-07-05T23:04:00.003-06:00

The kids think it is so neat to see my tummy grow. Sometimes I fell HUGE but it will only get bigger.

Our first harvest

2009-07-05T22:52:00.003-06:00

With all the rain and lack of sun things have been growing very slow, and so we finally had our first harvest. On the package is said "Lettuces Mix" and that is exactly what we got..... many different kinds of lettuces. I grilled some chicken and made some homemade dressing a friend gave me. I added feta cheese, croutons other veggies. It made a great meal. The kids even liked it; minus the feta ofcource. I love to eat thing out of the garden. They always taste so good.

Cherry Blossom Festival

2009-07-01T09:25:00.006-06:00

Every year the Denver Buddhist Temple holds a celebration of spring call The Cherry Blossom Festival. For many years I have hear about it on the news and read about it in the paper, and this year I really wanted to go. Tyson, I and the kids road the light rail downtown and had a great time. The kids always like to ride the light rail. It takes a lot longer then driving but it add to the fun of the day.

Vilate like the dancing and the native dress. They showed many kind of dances. Some this fans and some with sticks. It was very smooth and beautiful to watch. The lady of the left was so cute. She was our favorite.

They had lots of booths and China things to buy. Vilate liked the jewelery the best. They had so real pretty jade necklaces and so colorful pendants she really liked. We looked at the art work made out of paper, the native clothing made out of silk and my favorite the flower and bonsai trees. I think the kids got a better idea what China was all about.

Taydoms favorite was the marshal art demonstrations. At first they would start slow to show the tecnect, then fast. I was shocked when I got this photo.

Silly us having fun on the train coming home.

Hudson Gardens

2009-07-01T08:52:00.005-06:00

Did I mention we love free days. Hudson Garden had a free day and we took advantage of it. We took Grandma and Maddy too. Hudson Garden is a beautiful botanical garden were many weddings and concerts and other special events take place.

Taydom and Vilate enjoyed the flowers and showing me the ones they liked.

Vilate wants to plant a huge flower garden in out back yard when we get a house.

Of course Taydom loved the trains the most. They had 2 trains set that went around part of the garden. It was hard to get him to leave that part of the garden.

They even had baby duck. The kids thought it was so neat to see them. They said it was just like the story, Make way for ducklings, and the baby duck we saw down town Boston.

Hudson Gardens also has a fall harvest festival. I sure the kids will like that too.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2009-07-01T08:23:00.005-06:00

Vilate and I continued out girl time by going to Denver Museum of Nature and Science. It was free day; we love free days. We spent most of the day in the museum's new exhibit about the human body. We were able to learn fun things about our body while learning why we should take care of it.

We also visited all the exhibits the museum had. Vilate also liked the rock and crystal exhibits and dinesores.

Littleton Historical Museum

2009-07-01T07:58:00.006-06:00

The other day I took Vilate to the Littleton Historical Museum. Taydom was at Brent and Mickey for the week so Vilate and I spent some time doing thing she wanted to do. We had a great time learning about Colorado in the 1840s and the 1890s. Vilate decided she would rather live in the 1890s because the houses were larger and was more modern, but she thought it would be fun to visit the 1840s for a while. She loved seeing the animals too. She said it was alot like Nauvoo.

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Tooth pulling

2009-06-11T20:05:00.005-06:00

About a week ago Taydom got a loose tooth. He started wiggling it and it began to hurt. After 2 days the pain was getting worse I decided we should have it looked at. Monday afternoon the dentist told me that everything looked good and there was nothing wrong. He could not do anything about the pain expect pull the tooth. Taydom said no and that he wanted to pull it out himself. We went home and for 2 days and 2 nights all he did was cry. He could not sleep or eat. I called the dentist and got another appointment. This time Taydom was ready and the dentist was able to pull the tooth. Taydom said it did not hurt at all and was very surprised how easy it was.

We kept gos in his mouth for the full two hours while the numbing medicine wore off. I did not want him to bite this lips and cause a sore. He was very brave. I thing he was happy to get the sore tooth out.

Me and my big tummy

2009-06-08T16:21:00.003-06:00

June 4 I had a ultrasound. I scheduled it so the kids could come too. They were very excited to see the baby. We were able to see a good picture of the face and hands but when it came to finding out if it was a boy or girl the baby did not want us to see. The technician said it was not a good picture but it could be a girl. She could not conform it being a girl but said it "might" be a girl. The tech kept saying it was not a good picture. So we still do not know. Either way we are happy and just want a health strong child.

Children's Museum

2009-06-08T15:52:00.005-06:00

The other day was a free day at the Children's Museum. We had never been there before and so I packed up the kids and headed downtown. Outside the museum was a some really cool rock formations. It took the kids awhile to notice them but once they did they loved them too.

Vilate enjoyed play in the restaurant kitchen. She made me some healthy yummy food to eat.

Taydom loved the ant hill. They had under ground tunnels that he crawled around in. He's getting a little too big for this but stilled thought it was fun.

They both loved the basket ball court. The hoop was lower and they made a tone of baskets. They played on the court for close to a hour. The next day they both complained their arm and butts hurt. I'm sure it was all the running and shooting they did. Vilate loved the spin art too. It was so simple we could do it at home. All you need is some paper, paint, and a salad spinner.

That night the kids fell asleep fast. It was a fun day for everyone.

Being Spontaneous

2009-06-07T22:31:00.005-06:00

My brother Abe needed to go downtown and asked me to give him a ride to the light rail train. I had not been downtown sense Christmas and so I just drove him instead. I love the downtowns of cites. After driving him down there and getting everything done he needed to do we just decided to say and spend the day. We hung out and just enjoyed the afternoon. We road the 16th street trolley, had lunch, went in to many fancy hotel lobbies, and visited the capital.

The kids loved to watch the street performers. The performers loved to hear them laugh and respond as they preformed. Inside the Hard rock cafe.

The kids loved the inside of the capital with all it's fancy decor. It was hard to convince them that it was not gold everywhere but just brass.

We got to go to the very top of the capital building. I had never been up there before. We had a great view for the court house.

Everyone was very tired by the end of day. Taydom was the only one with good shoes on, the rest of us only had flip flops. My feet hurt all that night and a good part of the next day too. I guess that what you get for being spontaneous, but we had a great time.

Playing in the dirt

2009-06-07T22:19:00.004-06:00

We finally got out garden in. The kids helped and it got done quickly. I put them in charge of breaking up the piete moss and mixing it up into the dirt. I did not tell them what pietemoss really is, but I made them wash their hand REALLY well after. We planted Peas, Carrots, Lettuce and Cucumbers that day. About a month ago we planted zucchini , green beans, pumpkins, and peppers in small cups inside. They have been growing well and needed to be transplanted. The kids love to see their plants grow and it will be great to have fresh veggie too.

Feed the ducks

2009-06-07T22:09:00.003-06:00

Not too far from our house is a small park and pond with ducks and geese. When I was a child I use to go to our local duck pound alot and feed the duck. We had some old bread sitting around the kitchen and down the pond we went. At first the kids were not sure what to do but they got the hand of it quickly. They had a great time.

Beau and Ashely Wedding

2009-05-26T14:11:00.017-06:00

May 23 Tyson brother got married to a great girl. Beau and Ashley were married in Dodge City, Kansas in park at 5:00pm. Taydom and Vilate were asked to be part of the wedding.

We left Denver right after the kids got home from school and arrived in Dodge City about 11:00pm. The kids always travel so well. We watched movies, played games, colored and slept.

The first day in Dodge was a busy one. First thing, we went to the dress makers so Vilate could try on her dress. She felt so special and so grown up having a dress made just for her. Later that night we went to a rehearsal for the wedding and them dinner. Taydom was such a gentleman to Vilate as they practiced talking down the aile.

The morning on the wedding Brenda made her traditional cinnamon rolls. It's not the same without her cinnamon rolls. Vilate loves to help and Brenda loves the help.

About 2:00pm after everyone got ready Vilate was asked to go to the hotel to help Ashley. She really did not help much had a great time . Taydom looked so handsome with his tie, shirt tucked in and his new black shoes. He enjoyed hanging out this hid dad, papa, and Beau before the wedding.

The kids loved walking down the red carpet. The felt so important. They did a great job too.

Vilate made a great friend that weekend. Ruthy is the daughter of Ryan on of Tyson cousins, so that makes Vilate and Ruthy second cousins. They met at the rehearsal and played and the dinner that night and all day and night of the wedding.

Vilate danced and had a great time all night. She even caught the bride's bouquet.

Daisy Scouts Graduation

2009-05-26T14:05:00.004-06:00

Vilate graduated from Daisey Scouts to Brownies. They had a picnic pot luck in the park to celebrate.

Vilate talked over the play ground bridge and down the slide to represent crossing over to Brownies.

At the bottom of the slide I pinned her with a new Brownie pin and gave her some of her new patches she had earned. He had a great time.

We had a time.

Titan and Karen came for a visit.

2009-05-26T13:52:00.010-06:00

Our cousin Titan and Aunt Karen came form Arizona for a visit. We had a great time with them. Every day Titan wanted to go to school with the kids. We liked to walk to the bus stop and wave good bye to them.

Sunday night the Sloans came up for dinner to spend time with them too. Titan started a food fight that was quickly ended by the moms. He is defiantly in his 2s.

Taydom and Jaren enjoy many of the same things even thou there is 4 year in age separating them. Jaren shows Taydom the tricks and how things work. Taydom takes it in and loves having an older cousin.
Titan loves hats. He always wanted some type of hat on. He liked Vilate bike helmet. He would put it on and spin around and around, as if he know if he fell and fit his head he would not get hurt.
Taydom really likes Titan. Every night in his prayers he asks to help Titan safe. Karen has posted on her blog showing Taydom that Titan is being safe. I do not know why Taydom worries so much about Titan but it is very cute.

Breaking a Coconut

2009-05-26T13:44:00.007-06:00

We got a whole coconut for the kids to crack open. They each got a turn to wack it with the hammer.

They had a great time, but unfortunately it was rotten inside and could not eat it. I love fresh coconut and was so bummed. Maybe we will try again. Anyone know how to choose a good coconut?

School Performances

2009-05-26T12:53:00.008-06:00

Taydom and Vilate had a school performance night. The sang song about summer and each had learned dances too. It was such a fun night. They did great. I was so proud of both of them.

Duty to God Award

2009-05-26T12:27:00.007-06:00

Taydom got is Duty to God award at last Pack meeting. "I like to get patches to put on his shirt." he told me. Many of the boys in his pack have many arrow heads and other patches. We told me he wants to have lots of patches too. This summer we will work on that.

Taking the Flag Down

2009-05-26T11:37:00.006-06:00

After last Pack meeting Taydom was asked to help take down the flag.

He and Brother Reichdan folder the flag together. He followed the instruction very well and did a great job. We have great scout leaders, and Taydom is really beginning to like scouts.
He felt so proud of himself.

Scout bird house

2009-04-30T23:01:00.005-06:00

Taydom had the best time building a bird house last Wednesday at scouts. Some of the older scouts and leaders here there to help the boys build them. I just sat back and let someone help him. We hung the bird house in the tree in the back. Hopefully we will soon a little neighbor.

Sock Hop

2009-04-30T22:27:00.006-06:00

Every year the kids school put on an end on the year fundraiser. Everyone wears 50's dress and they have a dance with dinner and games. Vilate spends most of the time on the dance floor this friends and Taydom runs around playing games.

Vilate up on stage dancing to YMCA ith her class and teacher.

Flash back!

Here are a few picture from 2006 sock hop. My, how the kids have grown.

I did not see this photo opp this year...I kinda missed it.

My skirt is in storage. Bummer, I could not were it this year.

snow sledding

2009-04-30T22:08:00.005-06:00

We have not had much snow this winter and what snow we did get melted by the time the kids got home from school. They have wanted to go sledding so bad. Two weekends ago we finally got a good snow. It started snowing Friday afternoon and did not stop until Saturday early evening. It started raining right after but the kids really wanted to go sledding and so out we went. They only lasted 20 minutes max because they got so cold and wet but they had a blast.

He had hot apple cider and snuggled under warm blankets once we got got home. Vilate's legs were so red and icy. It took a long time to warm them up.

Easter

2009-04-30T21:41:00.006-06:00

We had a great Easter this year. We started the week off by making baskets out of paper mache with newspaper and balloons. In the Colorado dry air it only took 2 1/2 day for them to dry. I saw this on a freind blog last year and wanted to give it a try and sence our Easter baskets were in storage I thought it might be a fun craft to do.

I spray painted them and the kids later painted flowers, rabbits and Easter eggs on them. Taydoms had to be blue, Vilate wanted red (her new favorite color) and Maddy's was purple.

Saturday afternoon we were invited to an Easter egg hunt and lunch. The kids had a great time, and Tyson and I saw some friends from our old ward. I was great to reconnect with them again.

Saturday night was a busy night. We started it coloring eggs, and finished itdoor bell ditching.

It one of the kids new favorite things to do. I think they get a kick out of the running away and finding part the best.

Cook Out in the Fire Pit

2009-04-05T14:16:00.003-06:00

Grandma's Birthday

2009-04-05T14:11:00.003-06:00

Vilate New Hair Cut

2009-03-18T22:04:00.004-06:00

Vilate has wanted to cut her hair short and cut bangs for quite some time, and the other day we finally did it. Viquie did a great job. I am glad we went to her. Vilate looks so different to me. She has never had bangs befor. I always kepted her bangs long with the rest of her hair. I guess when kiddos get older you've got to give in and let them have some say. She loves her new hair style. She has to have her bangs just right. My little girl is growing up. She's not so little any more.

Pinewood Derby

2009-03-17T21:17:00.005-06:00

I'm been a slacker the past few weeks and have not posted much. So here I go......I will try to catch up fast.
Taydom had his Pinewood Derby March 4th. His car was not the fastest, but it was not the slowest either. Tyson and him had a great time making the car.

I think Taydom's favorite part was painting it. He poured yellow, blue, green and I'm sure some more colors on top and swirled them around with a paint brush. He he had so much paint on the card it took two days for it to dry. I think it turned out great. He loved it.

Great Friends

2009-02-25T14:32:00.005-07:00

Taydom has a new friend. Her name is Rhaine. She is so nice to Taydom and Taydom is so nice to her. Every Sunday Taydom looks for her at church and Tuesday he hunts her down at Young Women when he goes to scouts. He brings her small gifts of candy and treats. It is so sweet to see him treat someone with such kindness.

2 broken arms

2009-02-25T14:30:00.004-07:00

Friday my neice Emma was playing on the monkey bars at school, fell and broke both her arms. One arm is worse them the other but they are BOTH broken. Poor girl can not do anything for herself. She is staying home from school and her mom is homeschooling her. Her left are is only slitly broken and so they are hoping it will heal fast and she can get back to school soon. Sunday when I took this photo her still had on soft cast because her swelling was bad. She has to be very carfull not to bump or move her arms too much. Thursday she has another appoitment and hopfully she will be able to get her hard cast. Get well soon Emma. We love you.

Ester and Brandon's Wedding

2009-02-20T11:21:00.006-07:00

The last few days have been really fun and busy. My cousin Ester got married. Wednesday we were are the church most of the day decorating. I like to helping with wedding decor. I think it is fun to turn a ordinary gym of the church into something romantic and beautiful. Ester was a gorgeous bride, and Brandon is a really nice guy.
I really liked this photo of them in the snow. The photographer really did a good job.

Ester loves red shoes and part of her decor was red shoes. Towards the end of the reception the red shoes got pulled down and the young nieces were dancing around in them.

This is my 7 year old going on 17. She posse so well for photos.

It was a great few days with a fun send off are the end. Her is a link to a fantastic slide show of some of her wedding photos.
http://www.jensensutta.com/slideshows/boyd/

Fun day with the Cousins

2009-02-16T19:14:00.005-07:00

Monday was Presidents Day and the kids had the day off of school. Colorado is having a very mild winter with many day in the 50's and 60's. This was one of these days and off we went to the Zoo. Our cousin the Sloans joined us too.
We started off eating lunch. The day before I made GFCF bread for Taydom so he could have a PB&J sandwich like the rest of the cousins.
We made a buddy system. Jaren and Taydom, Cierra and Vilate, Emma and Maddy, with Savanna with Amy. You had to stuck with your buddy. It made it easier to keep track of everyone.
I remenber having the best time with my cousin when I was younger. My cousin were my best freinds. I hope that my kids feel the same way too.

Valentine's Day

2009-02-15T18:47:00.005-07:00

Tyson and I are really tight on $$$ so for Valentine's day we did not go out to dinner or buy each other anything but, still had a good one. We hung out around the house and spent the day with the family. My brother's friend was feeling bad and not having a good Valentine's day. I helped my brother make this bouquet of kisses and peanut butter cups roses to take to his friend

After giving the kids their Valentines from Tyson and I, we made sugar cookies and decorated them. Vilate loves to cookies dough the best. My too.
Later that night we doorbell ditched a few people we know. We tried to pick people that may have needed a little extra love. (older, signal people that spouse have died) The kids loved to ring the bell and run as last as they could.

I am sure that everyone know whoi the cookies were from. The kids were laughing and having such a good time that the person at the door had to of seen them. I hope the kids learned that it is nice to try to help others feel loved too.

Happy Birthday Karen

2009-02-13T22:04:00.003-07:00

Happy Birthday Karen. We love you. Have a great one.

you can win

2009-02-13T21:57:00.002-07:00

My "cousin" Heather started this. So you can blame her. I think that it sounds fun. So give it a try.

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year. {might be a little while}
4. You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or maybe even some creation I haven't even invented yet. I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.The catch?

Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!*Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!*

Girl Scout Cookies

2009-02-11T21:47:00.003-07:00

Monday we got Vilate's girl scouts cookies she had sold. WOW it was ton. She sold 182 boxes of cookies. I know it was a ton but did not picture it be this many. My mom took the order form to work. That is were Vilate got most of the orders but we also went a round a few neighoods knocking of doors too. She is so proud of herself. We have almost all of them delivered. I am happy for that. Hopefully the rest will go as easily as these ones.

Way to go big girl.