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.

its about being 35 today.

Happy Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day Honey! We love you a whole lot for many reasons!!

 . . . because you love the Laker's as much as I do. Go Lakers!

because your daughter can bring out that sweet and silly side of you. And between just the two of you have a secret lingo of, "Daddy, say what??!!"

because you can be one of the monkeys in our household, and hang around.

because at your age, you are still athletic! And even after a morning of working out for an hour in my gym class full of steps, weights, abs, and surviving.... you make the time for 2 hours of softball practice.

because you've grown to love desserts as much as i do. 

You're a wonderful father!  Have a great day because you get to be king for a day. ;)... :p

exhaustion!

This past week was incredibly busy! Graduations, work, birthday parties, functions.. I really wish there was more time in the day! And it all began like this...

Ashton graduated from 8th grade. It was nice to see, yet very traumatizing to see 300+ eight graders graduate from middle school. They sure don't like my 8th grade class - some wore suits, and prom looking dresses. I can't even imagine how it will be when they graduate from high school! Great job, Ash!!

And although i missed a few days in the gym, i still made some time to head to the gym. But missing just a few days, sure hurt when i went back to the gym for kickboxing last night and my lift class this morning. 

Last Friday, Jade had a spring fling at her school. It was nice to be out and about with the sun out! It was hot! But great to see Jadeline's little friends that she often talks about and parents that we normally see around the neighborhood. I think Bobby and Ash had more fun playing in playground, more than Jade.

And of course made some time to watch the NBA finals!! Go, Lakers!! Kobe now has his 4th championship ring! It was a great season!!

After Jade's picture taking on Saturday morning, we headed to our first birthday party. Always nice to see how fast the kids grow up!

The second birthday party in Vancouver - i believe the adults had just as fun as the birthday girl. I think the guys were playing a game called, 'caps.'

And after a great weekend, it was back to work. My bare essentials to work 'efficiently' - code pager, phone, and stethoscope. But my last shift was crazy!! Can't believe how many sick patients i  had to see!

And as school ends, Jadeline graduates from kindergarden! woo, hoo! NO half days anymore. This princess will be in school from 7:25 till 3:00pm when the bus drops her home when she is in first grade! I think I'm more excited!!!

Graduation, birthday parties, work, gym, allergies, and chores.. I really could use a vacation.  I think my body is finally telling me to just STOP and take a vacation. I'm sore, i was sleep deprived ( i finally made up some sleep yesterday - 6 hours during the day and 8 hours last night)), and this allergy meds can make me so shaky. I have to admit, it was a crazy week... and now it begins all over again!

Summer Soiree with us..

Summer Soiree with us..

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Night OWL

I was born a night owl at exactly 9:37pm. My mother says she was able to get all her chores done because I slept all day long.... BUT then I would be awake all night (which meant mom didn't get her normal sleep hours). I gave birth to my children at night. I am most productive at night - crafting, cleaning, reading. While the world and my family sleeps, I am awake. I work 12 hour shifts from 6:00pm - 7:00am - i find that very normal. If Jadeline has an accident in her bed - i know exactly what to do (Wash her up, wash her sheets, clean the mattress, get her dressed, and have her climb into our bed) without missing a step. I can have 12 patients to see at work - and have the greatest bedside manners, give them the care they need, and can memorize how they are when I pass on report. BUT if this was all done during the normal hours of the day, I have to think really hard what I need to do, make myself a list, and need a whole lot of coffee to stay awake. This is my life. My family finds this normal. . .  and luckily its like this 3-4 times a week when I have to turn myself around and be normal. Are you a night owl???

Scrapbooking...

Finally got to scrapbook... should i say more.. Was very excited!! Can  you tell??

Reading

During the month of May, I spent my time READING. Very unlike me, as most of you know, I am the slowest reader! I managed to read and finish 3 books. Lisa Kleypas's contemporary romance series. I loved it! I made new friends, got attached to them,.. and lol, am very sad that i need to wait till next year to run into their lives again!

Random stuff...

For the life of me, i still feel like i don't have enough time for anything. I thought working out would give me more energy (and it has) but I've noticed that I haven't had the time to craft - sew/quilt, scrapbook, or bead. I created one thing last month and i was a scrapbook page - that's about it. 

Last month involved different things due to the sun being out. Not a bad thing. We hanged out at Multnomah Falls, Sake One, watched Angels of Demon and Terminator, had a ballet recital, lots of visits to parks, lots of get togethers with friends and co-workers. 

I'm thinking I need to set my priorities different. Not working out is not an option. But crafting is part of me. I'll start with 2 scrapbook pages a month, and sew some sort of project.. let's see how this will work out.

Loving these...

Brighton charms..  hoping to grow my charm bracelet.

Smashbox mascara primer. Never believed in using a primer. But since I've been using one, my mascara actually stays on and dark circles aren't so bad anymore. Its now because its lack of sleep than mascara.

Nikon D90 - still admiring this. Wish i could find the D70 or D80, but hard to find. For now, I'll just drool and admire.

Nike's Lunar Trainer. I've never been into athletic shoes. I think I use to buy just one every 3-4 years and they had to be on sale/clearance. But working out has killed my shoes. Now I'm loving these! It's light and made for my wide feet!!

Brown bear fabric. Still looking for the other fabric in this series to make a bunch of quilt blankets.  Need a trip to fabric depot....