Hawaiian Annivsary/ Make up Honeymoon

OK the long awaited blog about our Hawaii trip. We had so much fun. Jeremy and I had some much need rest and relaxation. In the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. I was in such a shock that I was even really going to such a place. I couldn't sleep very well the couple nights before. My plane ride there was pleasant with to wonderful people I sat next too. I forgot to bring a book or something so I kind of just listen to the 2 nice people talk across me. Like I said I was in shock to be going to Hawaii so I didn't have much to say. I arrived and was greeted at baggage claim with a lay and a nice Hawaiian necklace. I was ready to get in to some shorts and see this island. We headed back to base where he drove me strait to the ocean area they have.  I was hungry and tired so we headed back to the room.  It was so nice to be away from reality. We did so many fun things that I don't know if I could should bore you with the details.We enjoyed Hawaii and can't wait to take the girls back some day. Thank You Jeremy for taking me on a Honeymoon.

March and Febuary

I can't believe another month is almost over. Where has the time gone. It is really starting to feel like spring around here. We have been loving the warmer temps during the day. I can run outside with out my nose hairs freezing.

My Leprechaun

St. Patricks Day was nice. We had a wonderful dinner made by my Step MIL Karen. Made up of Corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, rice, salad, green drinks (made up by FIL Keith). The girls made Leprechaun masks. I had planed on making soda bread but ran out of time since I helped the girls make the leprechaun masks.


Another important event in March was our friend Emily's youngest child Avagail got her first surgery and is doing great. I was able to take the whole day and spend it with her at the hospital. The girls did great. I was so glad I was able to be there for Emily. She lives in Sand Point, AK. For those of you who don't know it is a very small fishing island. She has to fly to Anchorage to see the doctor for anything major.  I love seeing them when they are in town.

Before

after

Sidney reading to Ashlynn in Surgery waiting room

During Spring break we went and saw the Lorax. I was very surprised how Ashlynn did I have never taken her to the theater. (Her dad has and so has our friend Melissa.) We had a great day with 2 awesome people.



on our way to see the Lorax

Jeremy also put up a nice kennel for the dogs

But he was not too found of it today

Jeremy had PKR eye surgery to correct his vision. He is so happy to not have to wear glasses any more.

Jeremy recovering from eye surgery, I am so glad that week is over.
I well post a pic of him with no glasses when I get a recent one.


House Updates:
Painted upstairs living room and kitchen. I love the colors.
Put up pictures on the stair wall.
Jeremy has started Sheet rocking the laundry room.

my girls from birth till now

Laundry room

new curtains Value Village find

Had a smoothie play date with some wonderful friends.At my friend Rachel's beautieful home.  The view is just amazing. I just had to share.

We also visited the Anchorage Museum one Saturday. We now have a year pass so we can go lots this summer or this fall.

2012



2009



In a Bubble

Martial Arts time



My driving buddy, I like him the best he doesn't tell me how to drive

family game time this is a game called sequence states and captital. Sidney got it for her birthday. We love playing it. thanks melissa.chole and tony.

my calender finally hung, Thanks Angela @ stick with me vinyls

March craft with sidney and ashlynns scribble art. Sidneys scribbles are on the left and ashlynns is on the right

Sidneys picture of God

jeremy and ashlynn sleding

I bought myself a little bit of spring.

Ashlynn sleding

under the leg bridge

jeremy 29th bday cake, we celebrated on Superbowl Sunday, the homemade calzone pics must be on on jeremys phone i well post those later

my 4 legged babys playing

This picture is for my Dad and Brenda
Little Miss Spider Monkey

Febuary Sunrise



Sidney Grace

Sidney Grace My First Born Changed my World and Changed me

As I reflect and remember...

Sidney Grace is a Blessing from God. Who changed me and made me the person I am today. All for the better. I Love her so very much.

 When I confirmed I was pregnant with Sidney. My whole world changed. I am thinking no this can not be happening, this was not planed. God had other plans for me. Sidney saved me from some destructive things. I don't know where I would be with out here. I think God everyday for such a blessing in my life.

I was very scared to become a mother. I know now that is what God wanted me to be. After I got over the shock. I started excepting and enjoyed being pregnant as much as I could. Still very scared and unsure of the future. I struggled and felt alone. But with God I made it through to become a wonderful mother to Sidney.
Sidney has taught me so much. Everyday I watch her grow and become a smart, caring, funny little girl. We continue to help each other grow everyday. She just turned 8 years old. I am so very Proud of the girl she is becoming.
God has given her so many talents. I hope and pray I well be able to encourage and foster those talents. She is so much like me its kind of scary. That is one of the things I love about her. She makes me laugh, cry and get angry.
I Love her with all of my Heart. Forever and Always my Baby you well be.

When I first relized We were a Family

The moment I knew Jeremy,Sidney and I were a family as hard to think about. It all happened quick. I remember always wishing for that family once i knew we were expecting a baby. I prayed every day that God would answer the desires of my heart. He did in his time. I would not change it for the world. It took a long time for me to realize we were a family. I think back to the day we got our first family photo done at Sears. We went home with many pictures that day. As we sat looking at those pictures with Sidney sleeping near by I knew we were a family.


Thank You God for Everything. Thank You Grandma Char and Dad for taking us to get our first family photo. I Love you All.

Sidney is 8

My 8 year old

 On February 28th 2004 the doctors brought my first born Sidney Grace in to the world. At 404pm Saturday evening. She was a welcomed surprise, and she came so fast. My due date was March 12th. So when my water broke the morning of Feb. 28th I was no less a little shocked. I stayed calm and called Jeremy. He was at the junk yard with a friend looking for parts for his truck. His first response was "Are you sure you just didn't just pee." I said "I am sure." I had only had small contractions at this point, lots of braxtin hicks. Once I let him know I was sure it was not pee. He turned around and headed home in a hurry. I started making the appropriate phone calls. His mom called and said he was at the front gate of Fairchild AFB where we lived. I was really surprised I just talked to him 20min ago and he was at least 40min away. WOW! He did drive fast glad he didn't get pulled over. My truck was all loaded and ready to go when he arrived home. We hopped in the truck and headed to the hospital about 30min away. Got there much faster as I am sure you can imagine. We didn't know how long we had. We were kind of scared and excited since we had just found out she was breach 2 days earlier. We arrived at the hospital and got checked in. I got undressed and the nurses started hooking machines to me. They asked if I had any complications I told them she was breach. They immediately pushed in the ultra sound machine to confirm. Pumped me with a drug to stop contractions. I was readied for a c-section. She was sure coming fast and a lot of it was a blur. I was wheeled to the surgery room, given a spinal. As they say the rest is history.

A few weeks a ago we celebrated Sidney's 8th bday with a party.

Its a horse (made by MOM)

Ready for a Party

Opening Gifts
Thanks to everyone that brought her Gifts

twister fun

"Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to Sidney"

Singing happy birthday with one of her favorite boys from her class sitting right next to her (Jack Degarmo)

her birthday surprise photo shoot you can tell she is in love

Feb 28th 2012 Enjoying a bday cookie with a little something special on top that she nicely shared with her sister

Willow Frostbite 5K

I am on the far right
get ready lets go

 We finished

1st and 2nd place

A little about christmas and Lots about January



Dear Santa



Sidney with her Christmas gifts

Ashlynn with her Christmas gifts

Sidney and Ruger in the Christmas spirit

Thanks Grandpa Wayde for the warm hats and sock monkeys

Why not start the year off with a Plunge in to a Freezing Lake (picture taken by Sidney)

Always making me smile

Pantie's for the Big girl

Doing a great job at potty training

A wonderful Christmas and a great start to the year. I only have one question is winter over yet?!?! LOL
 Ashlynn is doing great with potty training and started training on her own. We are so very happy to be out of diapers mostly (except at night). She even does well when we go out.
Sidney has been enjoying her Christmas gifts and karate. And not enjoying be a big sister to a 2 year old. I tell her this to well pass. We all felt this way about our siblings.
Jeremy and I are continuously working on getting the house projects done.  Progress is better then nothing at all. I am very grateful for progress. I ran a 5K this past weekend in -33 degrees. Brrr it was cold but running kept me warm. Thank you to my good friend Suzy for doing this with me and and encouraging me so. I hope to do many more and maybe a full marathon in a couple of years. (pictures to come)