Thursday, December 25, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
We got a brand new minivan. About three weeks ago. It is the lap of luxury. Okay so it is still minivan, but I figure since I don't need a rubber mallet to get it started, life is good! It is a nice bonus that the seats heat up, has built in booster seats, and double DVD screens, among other really nice amenities. I know I swore I would never buy new, but the difference between new and used was so little that it didn't make sense not to buy new and get the bumper to bumper warranty. So I am driving a new van, atleast for the the next year, then it becomes old and I won't have to stress out about dings, scratches and stain.
I am also done with Christmas shopping as of last week. I finally getting in the spirit. It took until the second week of December to actually get the tree and such up. We are getting ready for a trip to California (where it is snowing!!!) right after Christmas. It will be a fun trip.
I know this is short but it is here.
I am also done with Christmas shopping as of last week. I finally getting in the spirit. It took until the second week of December to actually get the tree and such up. We are getting ready for a trip to California (where it is snowing!!!) right after Christmas. It will be a fun trip.
I know this is short but it is here.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
As you can see it has been about a month since the last time I checked in. We have been busy and crazy. Everyone but Tade got the flu. Aaron actually went to Oregon for a computer conference and was sick the whole time. He was in bed the entire weekend. He also went to D.C. and had a very productive few days. That is always nice. Hopefully, we will see some green from it. It is kind of nice when he is gone....I don't cook or clean up :) Things get all relaxed.
My sister Kirston had her baby, (boy they named Ryder) so we have had her two older kids the past few Saturdays and then some. (My parents, her mom, are in Russia til next year, so we are trying to make sure Kirston gets some sleep) I braid Brelynn's hair each time. People wonder where I get the skill, since I don't get much practice at home :) Aaron's brother Andy and his wife also had their baby...a little girl they named Mia. We are hoping to see her before she is driving.
It is November first and was 70 degrees outside today. Sure like the weather, but I think we are all ready for some snow. Trex told his dad after they hit about ten houses trick-or -treating that he was ready to go home and go to bed and wake up for Christmas presents. And on that note....
My sister Kirston had her baby, (boy they named Ryder) so we have had her two older kids the past few Saturdays and then some. (My parents, her mom, are in Russia til next year, so we are trying to make sure Kirston gets some sleep) I braid Brelynn's hair each time. People wonder where I get the skill, since I don't get much practice at home :) Aaron's brother Andy and his wife also had their baby...a little girl they named Mia. We are hoping to see her before she is driving.
It is November first and was 70 degrees outside today. Sure like the weather, but I think we are all ready for some snow. Trex told his dad after they hit about ten houses trick-or -treating that he was ready to go home and go to bed and wake up for Christmas presents. And on that note....
carving pumpkins
Carving pumpkins the night before Halloween.
This is the first year anybody would put their hands into the gooey pumpkins.
It still isn't Trey's favorite thing to do.
Trex's Halloween program
Trex had his Halloween program at Kid's Village. Aaron will get the video up shortly. They sang four songs.
Doing a Power Ranger move for the camera.
Here are the pictures I promised from the last blog. We moved Trey and Trex upstairs to Tyge and Tade's old room.
Trex wanted his picture taken. We were a little worried about him staying in bed, as he was sleeping in the top bunk in his old room...We w0uld take the ladder away when he tried to get out :) Can't do that now.
And Trey not to be left out. He is just fakin it. He really isn't going to sleep quite yet...give us a half hour. :)
We moved Tyge and Tade into the playroom..notice the small flat screen they inherited when dad bought his new 47' for his walking office downstairs. They really enjoy playing the nintendo now. :)
Trex wanted his picture taken. We were a little worried about him staying in bed, as he was sleeping in the top bunk in his old room...We w0uld take the ladder away when he tried to get out :) Can't do that now.
And Trey not to be left out. He is just fakin it. He really isn't going to sleep quite yet...give us a half hour. :)
We moved Tyge and Tade into the playroom..notice the small flat screen they inherited when dad bought his new 47' for his walking office downstairs. They really enjoy playing the nintendo now. :)
Silly Goofs!
I finally got around to downloading pictures off the camera. Here are Trey and Trex in September being silly
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Time Flies!
Aaron was in D.C. last week for three days. His work is really starting to take off, I think their biggest problem is hiring programmers. They finally hired a recruiter to help out. They are very expensive, but Aaron doesn't have the time to weed out applicants.
We found out this week that Aaron probably won't be graduating in December. He gave his professor his proposal to review about six weeks ago...no word back. He needs to apply before next Friday for graduation and they won't accept his application until his proposal is approved and his professor is out of town til next Friday. He is very, very, very frustrated.
I applied to teach yoga at the Pleasant Grove Rec Center. They would love to add classes but the High School gets the Center from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Which puts a wrinkle in offering classes during the preschool times and play times that are scheduled. It looks like I will be a subsitute and/or maybe get a couple of really early morning classes.
Aaron had a nice 34 year birthday. I bought him a really nice office chair and found a new vegetarian recipe and he fixed a dinner for two...him and me. :)
The boys are.....boys. We moved rooms this week and they pledged to keep their 'new rooms' soooooo clean. I guess miracles do happen :)
Aaron was in D.C. last week for three days. His work is really starting to take off, I think their biggest problem is hiring programmers. They finally hired a recruiter to help out. They are very expensive, but Aaron doesn't have the time to weed out applicants.
We found out this week that Aaron probably won't be graduating in December. He gave his professor his proposal to review about six weeks ago...no word back. He needs to apply before next Friday for graduation and they won't accept his application until his proposal is approved and his professor is out of town til next Friday. He is very, very, very frustrated.
I applied to teach yoga at the Pleasant Grove Rec Center. They would love to add classes but the High School gets the Center from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Which puts a wrinkle in offering classes during the preschool times and play times that are scheduled. It looks like I will be a subsitute and/or maybe get a couple of really early morning classes.
Aaron had a nice 34 year birthday. I bought him a really nice office chair and found a new vegetarian recipe and he fixed a dinner for two...him and me. :)
The boys are.....boys. We moved rooms this week and they pledged to keep their 'new rooms' soooooo clean. I guess miracles do happen :)
Friday, September 5, 2008
It's been a few since I actually blabbed. We have had a bit crazy last part of summer. Between Tade's fabulous, multiple doctor appointments, school getting started, and Aaron and I going on vacation for a few days, I am tired.
As you well know from a previous post Tade is doing really well. We are happy and a bit relieved. He is taking full advantage of the new found freedom. I think we will sign him up with his two karate brothers for a tumbling class.
Everyone is adapting fairly well to school full-time. Trex loved preschool so much on Tues and Thurs that he was mad about not having it the other days of the week, so I decided to allow him to attend another preschool on Mon and Wed mornings. He really likes it all. In fact this morning (friday) we got into a heated discussion about wether he had school or not.
Aaron and I went to Glenwood Springs, CO for a few days. It was really fun. It is nice not to be scheduled to the hilt. We went on a 16 mile bike ride with a mile long hike thrown in (up 1200 ft) the first day and it wiped us out for the next day and half. I didn't get to go river rafting because we were just too tired. Sad. We also stopped at Arches National Park on our way home for a few hours. Beautiful! We want to take the boys and spend some real time there. The trip was worth it just for that visit.
I also made a quick trip to AZ. My Uncle Don passed away. Travis and I left on Sunday night, made it to the funeral Monday early evening, and headed back shortly after and got hom late Tuesday morning. TIRED. But definitely worth the trip. It was nice to see Aunt Irl, Heather, and Kevin after so many years. I will miss Uncle Don.
Now we are just trying to get our schedule for the school year hashed out.
Keep in touch.
As you well know from a previous post Tade is doing really well. We are happy and a bit relieved. He is taking full advantage of the new found freedom. I think we will sign him up with his two karate brothers for a tumbling class.
Everyone is adapting fairly well to school full-time. Trex loved preschool so much on Tues and Thurs that he was mad about not having it the other days of the week, so I decided to allow him to attend another preschool on Mon and Wed mornings. He really likes it all. In fact this morning (friday) we got into a heated discussion about wether he had school or not.
Aaron and I went to Glenwood Springs, CO for a few days. It was really fun. It is nice not to be scheduled to the hilt. We went on a 16 mile bike ride with a mile long hike thrown in (up 1200 ft) the first day and it wiped us out for the next day and half. I didn't get to go river rafting because we were just too tired. Sad. We also stopped at Arches National Park on our way home for a few hours. Beautiful! We want to take the boys and spend some real time there. The trip was worth it just for that visit.
I also made a quick trip to AZ. My Uncle Don passed away. Travis and I left on Sunday night, made it to the funeral Monday early evening, and headed back shortly after and got hom late Tuesday morning. TIRED. But definitely worth the trip. It was nice to see Aunt Irl, Heather, and Kevin after so many years. I will miss Uncle Don.
Now we are just trying to get our schedule for the school year hashed out.
Keep in touch.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tade get's his Bobcat
Tade's doctor's appointments
A lot of you got this email from me a couple of days ago. I thought I would post it for those of you who didn't. (Beware, it is loooong)
Two weeks ago he went to Primary Children's for a Heart Cath. (they insert a tube through the artery in the groin and weave it up to the heart) The doctors are able to send colored dyes through the arteries, thus getting a real good picture of how the aneurysms look.
Last Thursday, Tade went up again for a Stress MRI and an Echo (Stress MRI gets his heart beat up to resemble him running sprints, an echo is an ultra sound of his arteries and heart) With the Stress MRI the doctors are able to test how his heart handles stress and how well the blood flows through the arteries.
The news was absolutely fantastic. His right coronary artery had a series of eight or more aneurysms that went behind the heart. As of right now, the body has modified those aneurysms and used scar tissue to basically fix itself. As the test said: the right coronary artery look virtually normal.
There is no way to tell how much is scar tissue and how much is actual "natural filler" (for lack of a medical term) that is involved in the repair of the aneurysms. So to try and explain a complicated story: If the aneurysms are being "fixed" with scar tissue there is a chance that it won't stop fixing, therefore, eventually closing off the artery's blood flow to the heart. If it is "natural filler" it should stop when the aneurysms are fixed. Dr. Tani thinks there is probably a little bit of both going on. Best case scenario: if it is "natural filler" then he is "healed" as best as he can get. Worst case scenario: if it is scar tissue and it closes off the blood flow,it can cause all kinds of problems. The doctors think it is somewhere in between.
Tade also had a HUGE complex aneurysm on the left coronary artery. That is no longer huge or complex and looks to be healing right along with the other side.
The real good news is that the Dr. has taken Tade off his coumadin(blood thinner) which means he isn't at risk for blunt trauma and spontaneous bleeding issues and won't need the ongoing blood draws. (He now takes two baby aspirin everyday instead of one) Tade will still go in for his six month check-ups every year as growth spurts can do weird things to abnormal stuff in the body, but overall, everyone is thrilled with the changes.
If Tade does develop complications, he is now eligible for by-pass surgery and stints. Whereas before, the only option was a heart transplant. This in itself is wonderful news!
I was really surprised and shocked that when I saw the pictures I almost cried. I figured Tade would either stabilize or go down hill. I never in a million years thought that three years later he would get so much better. He still isn't able to do competition sports, but has gotten the okay to play recreationally with his brothers and friends.
Two weeks ago he went to Primary Children's for a Heart Cath. (they insert a tube through the artery in the groin and weave it up to the heart) The doctors are able to send colored dyes through the arteries, thus getting a real good picture of how the aneurysms look.
Last Thursday, Tade went up again for a Stress MRI and an Echo (Stress MRI gets his heart beat up to resemble him running sprints, an echo is an ultra sound of his arteries and heart) With the Stress MRI the doctors are able to test how his heart handles stress and how well the blood flows through the arteries.
The news was absolutely fantastic. His right coronary artery had a series of eight or more aneurysms that went behind the heart. As of right now, the body has modified those aneurysms and used scar tissue to basically fix itself. As the test said: the right coronary artery look virtually normal.
There is no way to tell how much is scar tissue and how much is actual "natural filler" (for lack of a medical term) that is involved in the repair of the aneurysms. So to try and explain a complicated story: If the aneurysms are being "fixed" with scar tissue there is a chance that it won't stop fixing, therefore, eventually closing off the artery's blood flow to the heart. If it is "natural filler" it should stop when the aneurysms are fixed. Dr. Tani thinks there is probably a little bit of both going on. Best case scenario: if it is "natural filler" then he is "healed" as best as he can get. Worst case scenario: if it is scar tissue and it closes off the blood flow,it can cause all kinds of problems. The doctors think it is somewhere in between.
Tade also had a HUGE complex aneurysm on the left coronary artery. That is no longer huge or complex and looks to be healing right along with the other side.
The real good news is that the Dr. has taken Tade off his coumadin(blood thinner) which means he isn't at risk for blunt trauma and spontaneous bleeding issues and won't need the ongoing blood draws. (He now takes two baby aspirin everyday instead of one) Tade will still go in for his six month check-ups every year as growth spurts can do weird things to abnormal stuff in the body, but overall, everyone is thrilled with the changes.
If Tade does develop complications, he is now eligible for by-pass surgery and stints. Whereas before, the only option was a heart transplant. This in itself is wonderful news!
I was really surprised and shocked that when I saw the pictures I almost cried. I figured Tade would either stabilize or go down hill. I never in a million years thought that three years later he would get so much better. He still isn't able to do competition sports, but has gotten the okay to play recreationally with his brothers and friends.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
We have been doing swimming lessons ALL month long. Tyge passed off level 5 and asked to quit. Level 6&7 are training for life guard. Tade is in level 5, Trey is in level 4 and Trex just passed level 1. So we are slowly but surely getting through them. Going to the pool is much easier on mom these days. The only one she needs to watch is Trex and he is pretty good at floating and stuff. We have also visited the Children's Garden at Thanksgiving Point. Way fun and contained so the kids can just run and play. Tyge and Tade have also been fishing a few times with scouts and dad (the trip with dad also included Trex and Trey) Mom got to be a girl and stay home. (Thank goodness) We also visited with Shane and Marcene a bit at Payson Lakes on the 24th. Aaron and I have both decided that we don't really like to rough it. Poor Aaron, took the boys to the Father' and son's Outing with the ward...did I say we don't camp? The boys had a blast, Aaron is still recooporating. We did a little school shopping and will finish it on-line. Give or take.....23 days til school.
Tade's baptism day. His dad was able to baptize him. Grandpa Maughan and Uncle Travis were the two witnesses. Tade was the only baptism from our ward. Uncle Travis and Aunt Kirston gave the talks, Aunt Jana lead the music and said a prayer and Uncle Shane gave the other prayer. We were especially glad that Grandma and Grandpa Maughan were able to be there. Thanks to Aunt Sherilyn and 
Danielle for bringing them. It was a nice day and we appreciated everyone who came.Familys: Shane and Marcene with Sean and Johnathan
Travis and Jenny with Samara, Katelyn, and Brooklyn
Jana and Karl
Grandma and Grandpa Maughan, Aunt Sherilyn and Danielle
Kirston, Cole, and Breelyn
Here are Tade's two friends, Kalen and Noah, (and Tyge)
at 'Boondocks' for Tade's eighth birthday. We should have taken more pictures :) We played at the arcade, bumper boats and did some minature golfing. I think everyone had fun.Added to the picture are Trex and Trey.
And the presents of course.It is hard to believe that Tade is already eight. He also got his coveted Nintendo DS. He saved $100, it took him a whole year but he did it. $30 of that was earned by going without treats for three months. Mom and Dad bought him three games for the DS, so he wasn't totally broke.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Can't believe the month of June is over already! It has been a busy month. We really enjoyed having a full house with Aaron's family visiting. I think the beds were sub-par, other than that we all had a good time. Luke and Tori seem to tolerate the extra kids really well, and Nathan? We didn't see him much at all. He, Tyge and Tade had a fabulous time. Heather ought to relocate to Utah! Come and visit again...anytime!
Tade had his eighth birthday last week. We took two of his friends to Boondocks and played on the bumper boats, arcade and miniture golf. It was fun. He got three new games for his DS. He was really relieved that he wouldn't have to save MORE money to buy some :) He is excited for his baptism next Saturday. Tade is a good kid and we are glad his is here.
The biggest news this time around?! (Sorry Tade) We got our washer and dryer! It is sooooo quiet and the clothes come out really dry. We got them just in time for Karl (Jana's husband) to come down from cop training to do some laundry.
Yesterday we went to Salt Lake to ride the 'train' because Trex is finally, completely, totally potty trained. For reals. (knock on wood!!!??)
I will get pictures up, hopefully in the next week or so.
Tade had his eighth birthday last week. We took two of his friends to Boondocks and played on the bumper boats, arcade and miniture golf. It was fun. He got three new games for his DS. He was really relieved that he wouldn't have to save MORE money to buy some :) He is excited for his baptism next Saturday. Tade is a good kid and we are glad his is here.
The biggest news this time around?! (Sorry Tade) We got our washer and dryer! It is sooooo quiet and the clothes come out really dry. We got them just in time for Karl (Jana's husband) to come down from cop training to do some laundry.
Yesterday we went to Salt Lake to ride the 'train' because Trex is finally, completely, totally potty trained. For reals. (knock on wood!!!??)
I will get pictures up, hopefully in the next week or so.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Only 71 days left of summer. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Well considering our washing machine broke down last week.....it is a bad thing. We are waiting for our new one to get delivered. They tell us any time between the 11 and the 27th!? Blame Aaron, he is the one who ordered on-line. We spent $30 and an hour and a half at the laundry mat; Which, are not conducive to children. Predictably, Trex pooped his pants about three minutes before the last load finished drying. Every time he has an "accident" starting tomorrow, Tyge, Tade, and Trey, go to time-out for introducing the ghosts and monsters that live in our house to Trex. He was doing great until the older boys opened their mouths. I get really irate about the whole thing!!!!!
We also got a shower door installed in the upstairs bathroom. Tyge and Tade really need to start showering more than once a month! (say good-bye to the tax rebate from Bush)
Aaron is finishing up the stairs off our deck. He also planted to pathetic looking trees (twigs) in the front yard. While he did that this past weekend, I finished certifying level two for Yoga Fit. It was much easier and therefore much more enjoyable this time around. I will do two more sessions this fall and hopeful finish up next year with my 200 hrs certification.
This time next week I will be 32. Never thought I would see the day I had to pluck gray hair. I am seeing it now. We are going to be seeing most of the Davis Family next week. We are excited. Til then....
We also got a shower door installed in the upstairs bathroom. Tyge and Tade really need to start showering more than once a month! (say good-bye to the tax rebate from Bush)
Aaron is finishing up the stairs off our deck. He also planted to pathetic looking trees (twigs) in the front yard. While he did that this past weekend, I finished certifying level two for Yoga Fit. It was much easier and therefore much more enjoyable this time around. I will do two more sessions this fall and hopeful finish up next year with my 200 hrs certification.
This time next week I will be 32. Never thought I would see the day I had to pluck gray hair. I am seeing it now. We are going to be seeing most of the Davis Family next week. We are excited. Til then....
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Dance Festival
It was the dance festival at the kids' school. The theme was "Through the ages" Trey danced to "Rockin Robin, Tyge did Michael Jackson's thriller, and Tade danced the "Boot scoot'in boogie. It was fun and quick. They all did a great job! It is hard to believe that there is only two weeks of school left.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day. I am not really a fan.
We are lightly celebrating the fact that Trex is potty trained. At least when he feels like it. He actually is doing really well, he just gets busy.
As Aaron pointed out on the last blog entry, I certified to teach level one yoga. It was really fun. I haven't been that challenge in years, both physically and mentally. I am going back the first week end in June to get my level two certification. Since YogaFit (the company I certified with) requires community hours, I am going to start an enrichment group and teach a couple of classes a week. I hope it will good for me :)
The boys have been using their bug nets out back. They really have a good time chasing the moths, butterflies and other creep, crawly things. I don't think we are going to get the yard down this year. BUMMER. Aaron is slowly moving the dirt mounds out front to their proper places. We are going to need more dirt. We have already bought seven dump truck loads.
Aaron is feeding the kids tonight. The delicacy is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. What a talent. Thanks babe...At least I didn't have to come up with the menu!
We are lightly celebrating the fact that Trex is potty trained. At least when he feels like it. He actually is doing really well, he just gets busy.
As Aaron pointed out on the last blog entry, I certified to teach level one yoga. It was really fun. I haven't been that challenge in years, both physically and mentally. I am going back the first week end in June to get my level two certification. Since YogaFit (the company I certified with) requires community hours, I am going to start an enrichment group and teach a couple of classes a week. I hope it will good for me :)
The boys have been using their bug nets out back. They really have a good time chasing the moths, butterflies and other creep, crawly things. I don't think we are going to get the yard down this year. BUMMER. Aaron is slowly moving the dirt mounds out front to their proper places. We are going to need more dirt. We have already bought seven dump truck loads.
Aaron is feeding the kids tonight. The delicacy is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. What a talent. Thanks babe...At least I didn't have to come up with the menu!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
The boys thought they would go hiking while Mom was away at Yoga training. The day was nice with some overcast and we had a full backpack. The only problem...we didn't know where the trailhead is located. We wanted to hike to the G on the mountain in Pleasant Grove. The first try took us to Grove Creek which got everyone excited to do more. The second try was very close to the trialhead (15 feet or so makes a BIG difference). The third time we saw some people on the trail. We had just enough time to make it to the top and back for dinner. The most entertaining part had to be watching Trex, who has a bit of a waddle to his walk, moving up the hill so fast that the teenagers ahead of us were embarassed that we kept catching up to them. They gave him a standing ovation when he reached the G. 
Graffiti is still fascinating at this age I guess. They loved the view and asked a lot of interesting questions - little geographers! Just what their Dad ordered, hooray!
They ate all the food and drank all the water - you'd think they would share some with their dad who packed it up there! After 4 hours of hiking there was definitely some fatigue.
Mesha was happy she went to the Yoga training. She said it forced her to go outside her comfort zone and was grounds for a long hot bath when she got back Saturday evening. Aaron was just jealous he didn't get to go eat at The Wild Oat for lunch! ;-)Saturday, April 26, 2008
Tyge's First Karate Tournament
The Blue Man Groups was spotted at Murray High School in Murray, UT early Saturday morning. Okay, so it was the Lindon S.W.A.T. and Tyge was ready to perform! Look at that great form and concentration. Nice job Tyger! As a side-note, I'm really surprised how many people get into Karate! You'd think there would be more fighting parents but the sportsmanship is really top notch. Lot's of congratulating other kids/parents etc. They clap for each other and just have a great time.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
My eyes are back! The surgery was a little more involved than I initially thought. It was one of the most miserable experiences I have ever had! I sat in my bedroom in the dark with my eyes closed for three days. But all is well. I will have my full vision back by week five, but can see better right now that I could with my glasses.
Tyge and Tade did fabulous at their piano recital. They were both very nervous but handle everything really well.
We are in the process of potty training. It sucks! Trex will go the bathroom just fine if we remember to take him every half hour or so. But....he will not ask to go!? So if we don't catch it before it happens it ends up in his underwear. Talk about gross!!! We are on day eight and no progress. I through the diapers out so he doesn't have a choice. Our garbage can smells a lot better too.
This week was Spring Break. Alisa came over a couple of days and helped me Spring clean. I was feeling very overwhelmed. It took me three and half hours to clean out kitchen cabinets. I told Aaron maybe we should downsize :)
After being home all week with the boys, I am trying not to go into panic mode in anticipation of Summer break. Tyge is getting old enough that he isn't quite as excited about visits to the park and such for entertainment. I don't know what we are going to do that is going to make everyone happy..let alone fill the free time. Save me!!
Tyge has his first karate SWAT team competition next Saturday. We need to be there by 7:30 am. Both he and Trey want to try some individual competition meets. I think we may enroll them in a couple of gymnastic class this summer to help with the tumbling requirements that they are going to need. I have also tossed around the idea of putting Tade in to some dance classes. We need to rent some tapes of Fred Astaire and show him how cool it is.
We are hanging in there!
Tyge and Tade did fabulous at their piano recital. They were both very nervous but handle everything really well.
We are in the process of potty training. It sucks! Trex will go the bathroom just fine if we remember to take him every half hour or so. But....he will not ask to go!? So if we don't catch it before it happens it ends up in his underwear. Talk about gross!!! We are on day eight and no progress. I through the diapers out so he doesn't have a choice. Our garbage can smells a lot better too.
This week was Spring Break. Alisa came over a couple of days and helped me Spring clean. I was feeling very overwhelmed. It took me three and half hours to clean out kitchen cabinets. I told Aaron maybe we should downsize :)
After being home all week with the boys, I am trying not to go into panic mode in anticipation of Summer break. Tyge is getting old enough that he isn't quite as excited about visits to the park and such for entertainment. I don't know what we are going to do that is going to make everyone happy..let alone fill the free time. Save me!!
Tyge has his first karate SWAT team competition next Saturday. We need to be there by 7:30 am. Both he and Trey want to try some individual competition meets. I think we may enroll them in a couple of gymnastic class this summer to help with the tumbling requirements that they are going to need. I have also tossed around the idea of putting Tade in to some dance classes. We need to rent some tapes of Fred Astaire and show him how cool it is.
We are hanging in there!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
This was the first piano recital for Tyge and Tade who have been playing piano for about 8 months. They were both pretty nervous but did a great job and their teacher (Mrs. Nichols) was very good to play with them - offsetting the nerves a bit. Way to go boys! Hopefully there will be many more great recitals in the future.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
I went in for a Lasik consultation yesterday. I am going in tomorrow morning at 8:30 am to get my eyes fixed. I can't wait. The only questions I had for the Dr...."Do you sneeze often?"
I took Tyge in for an eye appointment with me. He was positive he needed glasses. I have never seen anyone more disappointed when the Dr told him no :)
Speaking of Tyge, he made SWAT team with his karate classes. It means that we fork over $300 more dollars for the privilege of driving him around for demonstrations :) I was actually really proud of him. He decided to try-out all by himself and did it even though he was really worried about making the team. He can't do the splits and that was strongly suggested.
Tade and a friend decided to go a month without candy...he asked what his reward would be:) We decided to pay him for his portion of the candy that I buy for treats, plus a couple of extra dollars for the self control. He is doing really well, especially when you take into account Easter just happened. He has amazing self control. He still hasn't spent the 70 some odd dollars he saved from Christmas for a DS Nintendo. If he can hit a $100 his dad will make up the difference in price.
We did get to go to Alisa's wedding. Ren sure is a nice guy. We hope all the best for them. Tyge did ask if he was going to have to wear a tux and carry the rings. (He is referring to his stint as ring bearer for Kim and Andy's wedding)
I am making it a goal to potty train Trex over springbreak (April 14-18) That means we are stuck at home for the whole week with the peanut gallery egging him on. Yippy.
I took Tyge in for an eye appointment with me. He was positive he needed glasses. I have never seen anyone more disappointed when the Dr told him no :)
Speaking of Tyge, he made SWAT team with his karate classes. It means that we fork over $300 more dollars for the privilege of driving him around for demonstrations :) I was actually really proud of him. He decided to try-out all by himself and did it even though he was really worried about making the team. He can't do the splits and that was strongly suggested.
Tade and a friend decided to go a month without candy...he asked what his reward would be:) We decided to pay him for his portion of the candy that I buy for treats, plus a couple of extra dollars for the self control. He is doing really well, especially when you take into account Easter just happened. He has amazing self control. He still hasn't spent the 70 some odd dollars he saved from Christmas for a DS Nintendo. If he can hit a $100 his dad will make up the difference in price.
We did get to go to Alisa's wedding. Ren sure is a nice guy. We hope all the best for them. Tyge did ask if he was going to have to wear a tux and carry the rings. (He is referring to his stint as ring bearer for Kim and Andy's wedding)
I am making it a goal to potty train Trex over springbreak (April 14-18) That means we are stuck at home for the whole week with the peanut gallery egging him on. Yippy.
March 26, 2008
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