thinking about resolutions.

1. Exercise. Yes, done. Been working out at work. And tonight i'm working on my cardio at my hip hop class. Yes, you read that right. So quit laughing.
2. Create something once a month. That is definitely done! Anaheim scrapbook, thank you.
3. No fast food. Phew, thats the hardest one. Because that means I'm having to cook or put together more meals at home. So far so good.

.. this has been 2009 resolutions... I've accomplished 2 of 3. No fast food is hard when you get busy. Its so darn convenient. I am glad that i stuck through the exercise and creating. Made cards in November and made canvas photo things for gifts. Saved by that one.

Now that a decade is over, still pondering on 2010. What are yours?

HOLIDAYS ALREADY?!

Normally I would be on top of things. But lately, it feels like I don't have time for everything, and I sigh and say, "can't the day be longer?" And now, . . . in a blink of an eye, the holidays are around the corner. What happened in the last 2 months? What is different this year? And when i look back . . .

• Bobby and Ashton playing softball/baseball this year.
• Jadeline is a first grader. hmm. more homework?
• Troy is now at Glencoe High school.
• I have 2 boys in high school, with a lot more homework.
• I find myself in Hawaii for 9 days for a women's workout retreat.
• Work is busier with sick patients.
• Ashton is now playing basketball.
• Finding time to scrapbook and store memories.

So maybe i didn't realize that 3 kids are a house full and i honestly love it. I grew up with 3 sisters, this is suppose to be normal. We played together, we did homework, and watched shows togther. My parents did it. So I can too, right?

Maybe i just need to find a different routine, .. and change with the economy. We'll see how this goes through the holidays.

a change in routine

a BIG change in routine!! our family is complete. Troy is now living here in Oregon. Many changes in our school routine. And going through a whole lot of food!

October 1 and i'll be a better blogger

phew!! september came and went in a flash!!! Did a whole lot of scrapbooking!! But besides that.. September was a whole lot of baseball. Bobby finished his season playing on a co-ed team "code 99". I personally loved watching him play. I really admired how athletic he is at his age. Ashton also jumped on a baseball team. It was a rough start since he hasn't played baseball in a very long time. BUT we thought as long as he has fun, then at least he was able to experience it right?? His last game, although the team lost, Ashton brought in a run. It was exciting! After 3 weekends, he finally hit the ball. And while her daddy and brother are out in a field playing ball, Jadeline waits patiently. She finds a way to keep busy and preoccupied while she waits and waits every weekend. And did i mention she is also taking hula lessons?? She is also having her moment!!

No routine!

This week, I am out of my routine. And I am actually lost without it! This was a long week - and it began on Sunday with a mandatory class for work, 2 extra shifts, schedule is due, and I'm working my last patient care shift. Phew... can't wait. It will be better next week.. hopefully.

Celebrating his birthday tonight with great friends!!

Happy Birthday Honey!

Happy 38th Birthday Honey!!

And to think, i met you when you were just 29!! So here are 38 reasons that you should celebrate!

1. You're not in your 40's!
2. Your birthday falls during hunting season!!
3. You have a daughter who is more excited that its your birthday than yourself.
4. It's your daughter who would love to have you take her hunting than your 2 boys.
5. You are as athletic today as when you were in your 20's.
6. You get to watch your son walk in your shoes playing basketball and baseball.
7. You still have all your hair and yet you cut your hair bald.
8. You don't have a beer belly.
9. You are never 'absent' in our hobbies. 
10. You coach our Ashton's basketball team.
11. You dance and sing to Miley/Hannah songs with Jadeline.
12. You treat Troy as if he is your own.
13. You bite your tongue when you see my craft mess.
14. You are always there for your friends.
15. You continue to call me, "Honey". Not Jeannie, and never 'babe'(I'm not a pig).
16. You love eating candy as much as your children does.
17. When you play a sport, you give more than 100%.
18. You amazingly eat all you can and never gain weight!
19. You love Disneyland as much as I do.
20. You listen to a song, you sing it to us, and make us laugh!
21. When you remember to, you still give me the last bite of a dessert.
22. You are competitive!
23. When your daughter ask you to kiss her stuff animals.. you actually do!
24. You really have a genuine heart!
25. You will carry your daughter's purse, and not mines!
26. At this age, you can still wrestle with your boys.
27. You are the main cook in our family.
28. You're okay with me not cooking.
29. You still tolerate my snoring!
30. You've grown to being in front and behind the camera.
31. You are still smoke free!
32. You are the biggest kid in the family.
33. You now drink wine.
34. You're growing into your body now that you are working out.
35. You have a great sense of humor.
36. You still believe in nap time.
37. You created 'slurpy saturdays' and 'french toast sundays.'
38. You've still got many years ahead of you!!....

Happy Birthday Honey!!

THE ROUTINE!

Can't believe how much time i have on my hands when the kids are in school, and the husband works 6-2pm and in the middle of his hunting season. 

My routine has changed.. still trying to adapt but I think it will work:

500am: Bobby gets up and gets ready for work; leaves house by 545pm

630am: get kids up, i lie in bed because they tie up both bathrooms. And I really don't want to get up before them and make all that noise right?

700am: kids eat breakfast, i get dressed to head to the gym. Get their lunch ready.

730am: Walk Jade to bus stop.

745am: Ash heads to the bus stop

(yes, 2 kids and a husband out of the house by 745am!)

745am: figure out what to make for dinner, and get it prepped; clean house (vacuum or clean bathrooms or put things away) 

845am: head to gym

1030am clean myself up from the gym. have lunch. if i've worked its bed time....

1200pm: craft time!! or project time...

230pm: get Jade from bus stop. bobby gets home from work.

300pm: homework and snack time; i get dinner started

500pm: dinner. OR i get going to work.

700pm: family time..

800pm: jades bedtime

1000pm: ashton bedtime

.. and it starts all over again............

it's back to school!!!

It's back to school!! Jadeline is now a 1st grader @ Jackson Elementary School. Her teacher is Miss Roemer. 

At the school, getting ready to take the big leap into class.

They don't waste anytime. It's back to writing your name and coloring!!

The golden rules in being a 1st grader.

And while his sister has a new leap in elementary, Ashton has a new beginning @ Glencoe High School as a freshman.

When I dropped him off to school, the Tide Crew welcomed the freshmans with a whole lot of screaming, high 5's, and live band! They have so much love here!!

Let's see how this year will go... wish us luck! ;)

my life lately...

I think summer just passed me by in a flash! And yet this summer has been different compared to previous ones. No camping.. no lake.. no rivers.. what the heck right?  And i thought.. its okay because summers became routine and its okay that this summer was a little different. Kids in Hawaii without us.. Bobby and taking a trip on our own, and us experiencing our hobbies more often than usual... 

Lately i've been scrapbooking a whole lot:

Making stuff:

Watching Bobby play softball and Ashton play baseball while i've been scoring his games:

Being patient with hunting season...

On-line window shopping: really loving the ruffles from jcrew!!!

and really dreaming and thinking of this and reminding myself that clothes can really wait!:

But then it would cut into the disney fund!!

Its the last day of summer for the kids. School starts tomorrow! And as excited as they are to be back in school I am as estatic as they are! Back to school also means, MY time until 3pm.. Sleeping in after a nights work till 3pm.. what the heck will i do with myself!

Hunting season already....

It's that time of year again, when our lives stop for several weeks while Bobby bow hunts. It's the children and I .. on our own with meals, chores, and playtime.... and it's really okay.  I think right??!! Every year, I remind myself that I can do this. We build a routine and as soon as it gets comfortable, Bobby is back to 'normalize' our life.  And its really okay... but its a little different this year. Jadeline heads back to school as a first grader, and will be in school all day. And as soon as i can figure out the swim schedule, Jadeline will get a few swim lessons before winter. Ashton is now in high school and needs to adjust in a new school as a freshman. And this year for 2 months, he will play baseball until basketball season comes around. While I've been use to heading to the gym everyday with Bobby, who allows me to nap for 1 1/2 hour while he gets my energy drink ready,.. I need to do this on my own. Our routine is different when elk/deer season is here. And its okay because I'll have this blog to journal with.... ;)

a bucket list challenge

We used the making memories vintage line. I used up one kit and equally divided it in 4 and challenged friends to make a page using all items. 4 perspectives, 4 creators, 4 points of view, 4 visions... with 4 different styles. And a list of dreams and goals that will follow each one of us until we hit the bucket!

they are back

the kids are back and life is how we like it. the constant hugs and kisses, the racket of jadeline playing with her toys, the chatter of xbox live, the 'momma's and daddy!'.. i wouldn't want it any different.!!!

I heart this vacation!

I'm not suppose to be loving it this much right? NO kids, no obligations, no momma duties.. just playing and crafting! I really didn't realize how much there is to do! .. But deep down, i miss my children.. I miss the responsibilities. I can't imagine my life not being a momma (what Jade calls me), a mom (what Ashton calls me), or a mommy (what Troy calls me). Yet this break was what Bobby and I needed. For almost a month, we continued to make each other laugh, we talked a whole lot about life in general, and we still learned about our dreams and hopes.

On vacation....Celebrating my 8th anniversary @ Disney.

when the all the kids are away...

its time for a little play.. okay so we may be over doing it, and a bit excited. But in 10 days and in between working we:

.. had voodoo doughnuts! Yum!

..celebrated July 4th!

.. had a quick road trip to Astoria.

(i love this picture of my honey!)

..had softball practice. (that is- Bobby did and i watched).

..celebrated Brandon's birthday at Coyote's. We had the chance to test Rock Star drinks with the owner. And I learned how to play shuffle board! That was fun!!

.. and i got to watch American Idol with Cyn! 

And between all that, we made it to working out at the gym. (sigh. i am forced to take a break since i've injured my back muscle again!!!)  And found the time to watch the movie, "the Hangover". 

Wait to you see the rest of our adventures! For now, its time to get back to work for 4 nights!

the Hang OVER

We had date night and watched the Hang Over. It was hilarious!!

Note: it's not for kids under 18years old

another haircut... not mines.

When Jadeline said she wanted a haircut, she meant it. Not a think twice, I want a haircut or a 'should i cut my hair?' thought. It was a day of "please cut my hair already, i want it short!" Well, her ballet recital was a month ago and it had to be put in a bun - so i suggested we wait. Ballet recital was over, and when i thought she would forget about cutting her hair,.. was another reminder of, "when are we cutting my hair?" So i thought, if you can remember this, then you really want you haircut! The photo on the left was Jadeline having breakfast at Starbucks. By 2pm, I drove to the nearest beauty shop and asked the girl, "can you give her 'bob' but with a little a-line?!" .. the hairdresser cut away, and gave Jadeline this adorable haircut. She cut off 10 inches. We didn't donate it because I thought we donated her hair twice.. this time, this was all about Jadeline wanting  a haircut. Its amazing how adorable she looks. Its amazing how much older she looks. Its amazing to see that she really isn't my baby anymore. Its amazing how she isn't attached to her hair like i am... Now i want my haircut. And anyhow, it grows back right? *photos taken with my iphone*

enjoying the kids...and a little of everything.

Kids will be in Hawaii on for nearly 6 weeks! And my daily routine will absolutely change(more on that in a few weeks when they are actually enjoying the hawaii sunshine). So in the meantime we've been enjoying every minute with them. But i think Bobby will miss the hugs and tackles he gets everyday so he's been overdoing it. The kids give me that little look of "what is wrong with dad?" Or Jade telling me.. "take care of daddy, okay?" 

In the mean time, the month of June involves birthdays and it keeps us busy!

This year we thought Jade was finally ready to have a birthday party with her friends.  So we spent a Saturday morning at Build a Bear with 5 of her friends, and one of her favorite cousins.

And on my birthday.. although it will be day masked by Farah Fawcetts and Michael Jacksons death (R.I.P to both)... I was also lucky to survive my mother's difficult labor on that day.... sigh.

And of course, Bobby will find the time at the crack of dawn ..(ahem.. he gets up at 4:30am to drive to the mountain)...to scout elk and deer. I guess driving by and seeing deer on our way to the gym doesn't count.

Bags that i made for Jade's birthday party holding their sandwich, drink, handwipe, and candy.

And when its hot and you want to tire your children out.. take them out in the sun to cool off at a water fountain at Hillsboro Civic Center.