Friday, April 18, 2008
I am so NOT Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray....
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Smiling!!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
A Whole New House!!!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
OUT WITH THE GREY...IN WITH THE?????
Monday, April 07, 2008
SLEEP GLORIOUS SLEEP!!!
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Peek a BOO!!
Spring Break in Montana!
We spent the week of Spring Break at the cabin! We were thrilled that Mike had the whole week off! The girls and Mike did a few ski days with fresh snow..and Mike did a few on his own! He totally scored on our last day there as there was a nice blizzard dropping loads of snow! The van couldnt even make it up the hill to the ski lodge...so he hitched a ride and enjoyed two feet of powder! We saw movies, played games and just relaxed together! It was so great to get away!! It felt like Christmas with all the new snow and the christmas tree was still up...lol. However, we are glad it is April and we are looking forward to summer! Ill post ski pics when I get them off the other camera!
First Church Day...Easter!!
James and I finally made it to church...and it was Easter Sunday! It was so nice to go back and nice to meet a new ward! Mike had been to our new ward a few times with the girls and had already met a few people. We are thrilled that there are lots of kids and lots of girls in activity days for Emily and Steff to meet! It is a large ward with surprisingly lots of spanish speaking...so we feel right at home as we had lots of spanish speaking in our Florida ward as well...too bad we dont speak spanish...LOL! It is amazing how you miss that spiritual uplift each week when you arent attending church. It was nice to be back and we look forward to getting to know the ward as we plan on settling here for awhile! We will surely miss Parkland ward tho!! We have always loved being in that ward on and off my whole life!
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Phew!!!!!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Surfer Girls Room
Mike made a quick trip to Montana to pick up our kitchen table (FINALLY)! He found he had a lot of space left in his uhaul..so he hit costco and filled up! One of the things he picked up was bedroom furniture for Steff and Paige's room! I was nervous when he called...because I tend to be picky about such things..and what if I didnt like the color. But luckily I took a peek online and gave him the go ahead! I love it! I need to order the night tables still. So we set up most of the surfer room..I still have things to go on the walls...Im just too nervous to poke the first hole in our walls...so nothing is up on any walls yet...Im sure I will give in soon and start hammering away! I wish this set came in queen so we could do it in Emmy's room too. So Steff and Paige are the first to get bedroom furniture! Mike and I are jealous and hoping to find something for our room soon. I guess after 15 years....it is time to get some furniture in our room!
Oh NO...its Diaper Time!!!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
My Little Camo Girl....
This is my little camo girl! She LOVES camoflauge! She found some fun camo pants at pumpkin patch last summer in arizona...she wore them often and they quickly got holes! Luckily auntie Kristin found them on clearance and brought her another pair! She was THRILLED! Then she found a camo hat and sunglasses and thought she hit the jackpot!! She always has them on now! Mike and I just chuckle! I was unpacking some of Steff's clothes to pass down to Paige, she was telling me if she would wear them or not... I think only 2 shirts got the nod of approval. Ugh! No girl colors, no curly sleeves and nothing with flowers on it! But Paige thought her cousin Hallie would LOVE them! Little did Mike know he would have to buy a whole new wardrobe for this camo girl! Girly girl....she is definately not!
Monday, March 10, 2008
JAMES IS 1 MONTH OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When Kristin was here...she was being so careful to watch Ben carefully...as this house isnt baby proofed yet. Well she was upstairs with Ben and Paige and I was downstairs and I just heard a loud crash and tumble...and Kristin screamed. Ben had taken a little tumble down the stairs...luckily only half way due to a turn in the staircase. Kristin rescued Ben and cuddled him...he was fine..but all witnesses were quite scared. Kristin commented to Paige....Oh, that scared me! Paige replied, YAH, I was so scared my eyes almost POPPED OUT OF MY HEAD!!
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Vampire Hands
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
James 2nd week!!!
Here are a few pics of our 2nd week! We did manage to get James to the doctor this week. He is now 7lbs 14 oz and still 21 inches. No he didnt lose length...I was just misinformed as to his length until I was unpacking and found his measuring tape with all his stats on it. Ooops... and be sure to check out those boots!! Those were a gift from Auntie Kristin...I thought they would never fit him...they are so tiny! But...they are too big!!! He kicks them off....but they are so sweet!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
A Picture by Paige
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Introducing.....
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
First Pictures.....
Here are some of the first pictures of our new addition! He is so sweet and we fell in love instantly after quite a traumatic entrance! He weighed in at 7lbs 11oz and is 21.5 inches long. We are still debating a name...yes we know...last minute. Sorry about the black and white not sure why that happened..but I dont have time to correct. We will try to get some better pics up soon. Thanks for all your love and support!!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
He's Here!!!!!
Love Kristin
Friday, February 08, 2008
Baby is COMING!!!!!!!!!
Ok..here is baby update...FINALLY!!! I just saw my doctor...she is so sweet....she didnt have a clinic today and is off to Jamaica but wanted to check me before she left. So due to a few past concerns (placenta previa and transverse baby)..and present concerns (high blood pressure)...she wants to get baby out in a controlled circumstance. So she scheduled me to be induced this weekend....I just have to wait for a bed. So Im thrilled that we finally get to meet this little guy that we have worked and waited for!! Now if i can just finish up some more boxes before we get the call!! Crunch time now!! So Im just hoping the induction goes smoothly and baby just slips out!! Wishful thinking I know. Oh and I guess we should come up with a name...we have procrastinated that as well. Put in your bids now.....
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Finally...my favorite song...on video!!
I was waiting for Daughtry to come out with this song on video! Finally! I went to his concert...which was awesome..but he didnt play this song! Huge disappointment! Love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
We DID it!!!!!! We have moved into our FIRST home!!
First, I have to say...for Calgary we have had a very mild winter. We had one short cold snap while I was on bedrest...but other than that...nice temps and hardly any snow. Well all that changed on Sunday as an arctic blizzard blew in. Not only was there snow...and crazy wind...but the temperatures PLUMMETED!!! All Sunday night I kept getting up and checking out the window..thinking we were crazy...no INSANE... for even attempting a move the next day..I was ready to back out and try again when the temps were a little more sane. In the morning, I turned the news on...the temperature was -33C but with windchill felt like -48C!!! I could hardly believe my ears. School was still on...and Mike wanted to move as we are on a bit of a time crunch. So we did it! Thanks to all those who braved those truly insane temperatures to help us accomplish this task. (For you US people...my dads vehicle at one time said -19F but that doesnt include windchill) It was a brave soul who showed up and I am so so so thankful!! I am hoping no one turned into an icicle or received any frostbite...it was bitterly bitterly cold and an unfortunate time to move.
That being said...I am truly ECSTATIC!! I was in tears driving over for our possession time of 10am. I have been such a stressed out emotional basketcase in the past few weeks (well ok...months)...but all of a sudden...Im following Mike pulling a little trailer with our first load and reality hit. We were FINALLY moving into our first home! Things then went crazy as we signed papers...and got our keys. I meant to get some photos before move in began...but our dedicated helpers were bundled and ready. They worked fast and furiously inside and out to help us accomplish this move. And we did it. By 4pm everything was in the house and everyone was trying to return their bodies to normal temperatures. We still have a LOT of work to do...but we are in!! Thank you Thank you Thank you to everyone who helped us with this move. We feel so blessed to have such great friends and family who would brave this weather to help us. We are truly thrilled and 15 years have been worth the wait!! I will post pictures as soon as we get some sort of organization happening.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Stephanie's Baptism!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
In need of a laugh today.......
Monday, January 21, 2008
30 DAY EVICTION NOTICE!!
After tenant forcefully took over the premises....






















