And the award goes tooo.....

Okay so I had a bit of time now to do this award.

I think I will pass this award on to a few people too....

I pass it on to Heidi because she almost always makes me smile and gives me ideas on how to make my lil monkey the cutest things... thanks Heidi!

I pass it on to Kathleen because the way she writes makes me want to sit and read all day. She makes me laugh and think and challenges us to reach up and grab the big goal.

I pass it on to Monique too. She is a great inspiration to all the "granola moms out there" . Thanks for all you do to inspire us Monique.

I have other...

things I needed to post about but I am just so wiped out I think I will go back to bed. Needless to say I am a bit tired still.

I do need to pass on the award that Cindy passed on to me. I think I will pass it on on Monday though.

I did manage to get my reading done though YEAH!

PS. Kathleen my bad I was a tad bit out of it when I posted that LOL!

Oh boy oh boy oh boy....

Yes that be monkey #2 and that is her new friend for the moment. We spent ALL night in the Childrens Hospital ER (literally got home at about 7 am this morning!) after she fell on her new Heelies. Yes we get to go to the Ortho (and coincidentally the other Ortho) this week. Yes this is the same one who is playing violin, bowling and plays soccer. So now it may all but bowling be on hold. We will not know for sure until after we go to the ortho doctor and he says one way or the other.

Middle Name MeMe....

So I was reading at my blogbuddy Kathleen's again and she had this and a link to her friends post of this too. WOW Had me rolling on the floor her friend did. Very bold that one is... but it is still funny. Anyways so I also have the same middle name as her friend. (Yeah the most common middle name ever I think!)

So here goes mine...

L- Lucky. Why am I lucky? I am lucky because I was given my husband and my 4 monkeys, while they may drive me crazy a lot of the time they still make my life complete. So I am lucky to have found a many who can put up with me and love me for me.

Y- Yearning. I yearn to have a better relationship with our Heavenly Father and to make the most of that relationship. Every day I can work harder to be that much closer to him.

N- Nature-loving. I love hiking (although now that I am older I prefer to do it in the spring and fall or winter and avoid the heat :) ) . I love to ride horses and be outdoors. I hope that when we are done with my hubby's career we can move out to the country.

N- Normal. I strive to be a normal person who shows their true emotions when needed and is there for my family and who isnt as loud as a megaphone (which I generally am!). I love normalness (is that a word??) and how it keeps the home real and full of love even in times of anger.

You ever have one of those days?

So today I knew we had a lot to do but I also had a not enough sleep hangover all morning that won the battle of I NEED SLEEP! So after taking the monkeys to school I fell back to sleep. My homework took me forever last night and so I finally fell into bed around 230 this morning and had to get up at 530 with the oldest monkey. Came home and caught about 30 more minutes before having to be up with the younger ones. Then today is also the lil monkeys early day so we were out at noon. OH BOY! I took them to change sizes for monkey #2's new heelies (for the birthday present hehe) and had to get new cleats for her and monkey #3 along with a new ball for monkey #4. From there we had to hit the music store for the violin book and off to TRU for some baby shower stuff. Next was Target. So yeah it was busy we finished it all in about 2 1/2 hours. However at the end of it all mommy monkey's head felt as if it were going to bust.

Monkey #4 has learned a new trick from the older monkeys.... lets leave mommy's side to go look at what I want not what she wants! Needless to say my head was killing me so I tried to set it right... ordered pizza for the 3 oldest monkeys and brushed mine and baby monkeys hair and hubby , baby monkey (#4) and myself went out to eat. Red lobster did wonders for my mood.

Anyways its late and mommy monkey needs sleep!
I did get in my reading though...

Scripture Challenges...

So I joined this Scripture Challenge to get me back on track with the scripture reading. It has been awhile since I read regularly. I am going to read I think from BofM. 5-6 days a week and the others I can devote to the New Testament and this weeks reading for Sunday School. Anyways I wanted to keep reading this morning I love how First Nephi starts out and it always draws me in. Alas I cannot read a ton this morning as the kids have to be at school and monkey #4 has a dental appt at 8 am sharp. SOOO she has to get up and eat and brushem up good first. SOOO that takes extra time.

New tasks...

I am starting my new classes this week... so I am now in Algebra and my second health and human services in the United States. On top of that I am thinking of doing the institute class. I am also going to take on a challenge to read the scriptures for 30 days from Kathleen . So I will be busy busy busy. Monkey #2 is trying to kill us all with her schedule too. She is starting with the violin this year and is begging to take Tap class in addition to her soccer and bowling leagues. I am torn I honestly think its too much especially with all my stuff going on so I think no tap but the rest is okay. What do you think?

I am BAAAACKKKKK!

Well I survived the trip. You just dont understand. I have a severe phobia of flying. I have always feared this but I have flown all over the world. (Literally!). Anyways it still scares me. BUT I have some pics for you all.

This is the waterfall that is about 2 miles from my sister's house. It is so pretty.

This is the front of my sisters house... as you can see its a bit off. You can see all the trees though haha.

Anyways I had a blast and yes I took pics of the blessed event but do not feel comfortable splashing my sister and her new hubby all over the web, so alas those will not be viewed. I do have some of the waterfront I may post later though...

Scared....

So I have never been away from my kids before (well of course I have but not more than a hospital stay) and I could still see them. So tomorrow I leave to go to my Sister's House in Vermont. OH BOY! That is one looonnnnggg flight out too. I cant wait to see my Mom, my brother, my sister and my sister in law, BUT I wish they were coming here.

Instead I am leaving hubby to deal with one child who is getting sick (oh yeah low grade fever and the crying started yesterday) and then 3 other kids who have to be at the bus stop or at school on time. Yeah I somehow hope he can get that all right on Friday (which is the only day he actually has to do it all).

I dont like leaving my family all by myself. It would be easier I am sure if I was only going to my friend Lisa's house which is only 5 hours away vs. southern cali to vermont LOL.

Anyways other than that I have completed another class and will complete another one tomorrow. Then I will only have the two I start this week and 4 more to gooooo.... I may change my major though... still up in the air about that.

New toys for big girls...

So I told you all last week I got a new toy and I would post pics soon.... Yeah I know sloooowwww.

Anyways here is My new toy (got it on 4 sept...)



Anyways very much newer than the beast we had... and I struggle not to say go put it in the suburban (which FORD and CHEVY are not the same LOL!)

Picture updates....

First day of school for my monkeys...
Oldest monkey

Three youngest monkeys

The youngest monkey all alone :(

Hmmm...

I have been tagged by my friend Lena...

MY HUSBAND
What is his name?
John/ Kent He will answer to either...

How long have you been together?
13 years now

How long did you date?
6 Mos.

How old is he?
38

Who eats more?
Him

Who said I love you first?
Hmmm I dont know....

Who is taller?
He is.

Who sings better?
I do only cuz he doesnt sing at all...(lol).

Who is smarter?
Well, I dont know. I have more schooling than him. I have better grades than him... but that doesnt mean your smarter so I think we are both above average... (kids had to get it from somewhere right?)

Whose temper is worse?
His by a longshot.

Who does the laundry?
Me

Who does the dishes?
Me

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
Well umm If your standing at the foot of the bed looking at it I do.

Who pays the bills?
I do, thanks to his hard work :)

Who mows the lawn?
The gardeners? Thank you housing!

Who cooks dinner?
Usually me

Who drives when you are together?
Him

Who is more stubborn?
ME!

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong?
Him.

Whose parents do you see the most?
His

Who kissed who first?
Umm a consensus of the minds?

Who asked who out?
He asked me!

Who proposed?
He did.

Who is more sensitive?
Me, or at least I show it more...

Who has more friends?
I do

Who has more siblings?
He does, 3 sisters and 2 brothers

Who wears the pants in the family?
we both do :D

Now its hmm...Lisa, Heidi and Monique's turn?

Back to School Week! YEAH!

So my monkeys LOVE school... isnt that grand?... and it started back on Tuesday. Yes every night since has been utter chaos as they are getting back into the swing of things. I finished the 3 lovely packets we have to fill out every year BORING! and I do have pics but have to upload them. I also got a nice surprise on Tuesday and will have to post pics of that... YES! Anyways I am getting worked up only 15 days until I go to Vermont to see my baby sisters wedding and my other family who are converging on an unsuspecting Vermont town!

New classes starting soon too. Oh boy!