Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Strength and Balance
We were having a test on strength and balance at our house tonight. This was so funny...You will notice in this video, that Keeter makes this look REALLY easy. However it is not! You usually need a spot to lift you in the air and then you catch your balance and hold it. Kevin told Keaten to jump and lift herself and then hold and balance on his hands... she tried it once and nailed it. It was pretty funny!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Our Vacation
Sad to say but we had to come back to reality :(
We had a blast. Our vacation was AMAZING!!! Hawaii is beautiful. I knew it would be, but to see it in person is unbelievable. We took the road to Hana which was a full day trip. We hiked up a thick mountain trail which led us to a 450 foot waterfall it was so pretty. We went snorkeling (I loved this) Kevin not so much but he did his best. We went para sailing 800 feet up in the sky, it's quiet that high up. We went deep sea fishing and caught a total of four Mahi Mahi's about 30 to 35 pounds and one little tuna. Kevin caught the tuna it was hilarious even funnier was that we used it to bait my hook! By the way this was hard work, I thought that fish was going to take me in the ocean with it!! Fishing was fun except for getting sick. Poor Starli she was sick the entire time... I did not get sick until after we stopped and fished. We were relieved when two other guys started throwing up with us. Kevin and Joby were the only two who didn't get sick, and of course they say it was all in our head... whatever! We also went to an awesome luau I loved this!!! It was probably on of my most favorite activities. We also went hiking, and we had two different days to just play on the beach. Kevin and Joby tried surfing, we decided this is definitely harder than it looks. We has so much fun, but I have to admit by the end of the week, I was really missing my kids!
My mom stayed at my house with my kids and they did great! However I think I need to send her on vacation now. She was exhausted... but she called me the night we got home and said she was already missing her kids :)
I can't wait until the day comes for us to go back with our kids.
Also a HUGE thanks to my Mom, Alesha, Natalie, Heather T. Bree, and Tawnie. Thanks a ton for covering for me all week!! Also Kevin for this amazing surprise, and of course Joby and Starli you guys are all great!
We had a blast. Our vacation was AMAZING!!! Hawaii is beautiful. I knew it would be, but to see it in person is unbelievable. We took the road to Hana which was a full day trip. We hiked up a thick mountain trail which led us to a 450 foot waterfall it was so pretty. We went snorkeling (I loved this) Kevin not so much but he did his best. We went para sailing 800 feet up in the sky, it's quiet that high up. We went deep sea fishing and caught a total of four Mahi Mahi's about 30 to 35 pounds and one little tuna. Kevin caught the tuna it was hilarious even funnier was that we used it to bait my hook! By the way this was hard work, I thought that fish was going to take me in the ocean with it!! Fishing was fun except for getting sick. Poor Starli she was sick the entire time... I did not get sick until after we stopped and fished. We were relieved when two other guys started throwing up with us. Kevin and Joby were the only two who didn't get sick, and of course they say it was all in our head... whatever! We also went to an awesome luau I loved this!!! It was probably on of my most favorite activities. We also went hiking, and we had two different days to just play on the beach. Kevin and Joby tried surfing, we decided this is definitely harder than it looks. We has so much fun, but I have to admit by the end of the week, I was really missing my kids!
My mom stayed at my house with my kids and they did great! However I think I need to send her on vacation now. She was exhausted... but she called me the night we got home and said she was already missing her kids :)
I can't wait until the day comes for us to go back with our kids.
Also a HUGE thanks to my Mom, Alesha, Natalie, Heather T. Bree, and Tawnie. Thanks a ton for covering for me all week!! Also Kevin for this amazing surprise, and of course Joby and Starli you guys are all great!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
HAWAII
I MAY NOT COME BACK
WE ARE OFF FOR OUR WEEK OF FUN.
we really don't leave until tomorrow night but I wont have time to update....
STAY TUNED MORE PIC'S TO FOLLOW
WE ARE OFF FOR OUR WEEK OF FUN.
we really don't leave until tomorrow night but I wont have time to update....
STAY TUNED MORE PIC'S TO FOLLOW
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Mason finally got his Rip Stick!! He has been saving his hard earned lawn mowing $$ and I borrowed him a few bucks :)
Keeter and Mas trying to ride double
Rip Stick!!!
Mason has been begging me for a Rip Stick all summer. We finally broke down and bought one today. He loves it!!
My week of Drama
I have had a crazy week! Monday was a typical Monday 15 minutes late for work, nothing planned for dinner, taught tumbling after work, bla bla bla. Tuesday comes (my day from _ _ _ _ ) I teach all day on Tuesdays until 8:30. When my day finally ended, I was pleased to lock up and eager to teach again on Wednesday. Suprisingly my day went great, the kids were awesome (even the preschoolers). I went to pick up Jax and found him burning up with a fever. Great here we go again he ended his antibiotics on Saturday and within two days he's sick again. I get home throw pizza in for dinner and help Kevin pack for Oregon. Kevin leaves to catch a plane at 3:00 a.m. I did not even hear him leave I was so tired. Wednesday morning again 15 minutes late for work. Honestly is it that hard to get out of bed 15 min. earlier? Apparently!! Work goes pretty smooth so now I am excited to end my day and start teaching. My first class on Wednesday's ROCK! these girls kick butt!! They are strong, they are flexible, they are awesome tumblers. They work work well as a team, and their devotion is awesome. Every time I start something new I have at least four of the girls pull it off perfect. By the next week the others have caught up, we don't have to spend allot of time on review. I love this class! Not because on of the students is my daughter but like I said before these girls rock all of them! Because of the talent these girls have I sometimes set extremely high expectations for this class. Well I get there unlock the door welcome the girls in and immediately I have nothing but goofing off, running around talking and whispering to each other, climbing on the equipment (this is a major NO NO and they know it) sloppy back handsprings, sloppy back tucks and whips, horrible aerials, you name it, it happened. As you can imagine I was NOT pleased.....and I was very frustrated, what happened to my perfect class? I could feel the instant irritation building up getting worse and worse, and I was taking it out on the girls. I finally reminded myself they were only kids and not perfect. I felt like a little Nazi expecting so much from them. So I took a deep breath & counted to 10 or 20 maybe 30 and tried to relax, naturally class went much better after this. when I calmed down the girls also calmed down and of coarse they were back to perfect. I ended my last class and headed to pick up Jaxon. Again he has a fever. We spend most of the night in the recliner and walking the floor. He coughed so hard he threw up in my bed, and I was unsuccessful in breaking the fever. Today I called work to report I would not be 15 minutes late, because I was not coming, and we headed for the Dr. All in all we switched antibiotics and were trying to make it another two months so he is old enough for a tonsillectomy. Knowing the history with Jaxon, we are not going to make it two more months. However we will try again. The Dr. also checked the inflammation on my knee, no change there, this I already knew but why not pay another co-pay?
Kevin gets home Late Friday night, and we are racing again on Saturday. Hoping for another 1st and 2nd place for Landon. The boys are headed on the mountain on Sunday, and I am going to start packing for Hawaii YEA. We leave on Friday I so need a vacation :)
Kevin gets home Late Friday night, and we are racing again on Saturday. Hoping for another 1st and 2nd place for Landon. The boys are headed on the mountain on Sunday, and I am going to start packing for Hawaii YEA. We leave on Friday I so need a vacation :)
Friday, September 26, 2008
TAGGED.....
First I have to thank Deidre :)
1. Where did you meet your husband?
The big town of Salina...
2. How long did you date before you got married?
On again off again for 4 1/2 years. However one of the
off times lasted almost a year :(
3. How long have you been married?
16 sweet years.
4. What does he do that surprises you?
This is a tough one, I know Kevin's personality so well
I can usually predict most everything. But when he does surprise
me he does it with something completely out of the ordinary.
Like our trip to Hawaii, or selling our house without telling me it was
for sale!!
5. What is your favorite feature if his.
For not being a big man he is very strong and solid! I love his muscles.
However I tease him all the time and tell him I hope he gets FAT. The boy
can eat and eat and never gain a pound. (this is so unfair)
6. What is your favorite quality?
His honesty and Loyalty. Kevin is very honest and always does what it
right. He does not sugar coat anything. If you want to get an honest opinion
about something ask Kevin.
7. Does he have a nick name for you?
Heid, Heidi Ho, and mostly momma!
8. What is his favorite food?
Crab Crab and More Crab. He also eats allot of popcorn and ice cream, and he loves toast with everything. I sometimes hate when he asks for toast because I end up making an entire loaf of toast!
9. What is his favorite sport.
Motocross and baseball
10. When and where did you first kiss.
I'm not sure I can remember that long ago :) J/K it was spring break back in
the 90's (HA HA) and he kissed me when he dropped me off.
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Watch movies, go snowmobiling, chase our kids.
12. Do you have children?
Do I ever!! Three boys, and one girl. I also count Kevin as one of my kids, and the dog so that makes six for me.
13. Does he have any hidden talents.
He is very talented. But there is one that is more of a personality trait, and that is everyone likes him even strangers.
14. How old is he?
37
15. Who said I love your first.
Honestly I am not sure, but probably me.
16. What is his favorite music?
Hard rock, old rock, some alternative and hip hop. Not a country fan unless it is old country.
17. What do you admire most about him?
His loyalty. He loves his wife and family, we make him proud. I know there is
no one who could love me as much as he does.
18. What is his favorite color?
Orange ( I know I question it too)
19. Will he read this?
If I tell him I wrote about him today, then yes Definitely!
20. Who do you tag?
Brenna, Shauna, Starli, Krista and Mandi.
1. Where did you meet your husband?
The big town of Salina...
2. How long did you date before you got married?
On again off again for 4 1/2 years. However one of the
off times lasted almost a year :(
3. How long have you been married?
16 sweet years.
4. What does he do that surprises you?
This is a tough one, I know Kevin's personality so well
I can usually predict most everything. But when he does surprise
me he does it with something completely out of the ordinary.
Like our trip to Hawaii, or selling our house without telling me it was
for sale!!
5. What is your favorite feature if his.
For not being a big man he is very strong and solid! I love his muscles.
However I tease him all the time and tell him I hope he gets FAT. The boy
can eat and eat and never gain a pound. (this is so unfair)
6. What is your favorite quality?
His honesty and Loyalty. Kevin is very honest and always does what it
right. He does not sugar coat anything. If you want to get an honest opinion
about something ask Kevin.
7. Does he have a nick name for you?
Heid, Heidi Ho, and mostly momma!
8. What is his favorite food?
Crab Crab and More Crab. He also eats allot of popcorn and ice cream, and he loves toast with everything. I sometimes hate when he asks for toast because I end up making an entire loaf of toast!
9. What is his favorite sport.
Motocross and baseball
10. When and where did you first kiss.
I'm not sure I can remember that long ago :) J/K it was spring break back in
the 90's (HA HA) and he kissed me when he dropped me off.
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Watch movies, go snowmobiling, chase our kids.
12. Do you have children?
Do I ever!! Three boys, and one girl. I also count Kevin as one of my kids, and the dog so that makes six for me.
13. Does he have any hidden talents.
He is very talented. But there is one that is more of a personality trait, and that is everyone likes him even strangers.
14. How old is he?
37
15. Who said I love your first.
Honestly I am not sure, but probably me.
16. What is his favorite music?
Hard rock, old rock, some alternative and hip hop. Not a country fan unless it is old country.
17. What do you admire most about him?
His loyalty. He loves his wife and family, we make him proud. I know there is
no one who could love me as much as he does.
18. What is his favorite color?
Orange ( I know I question it too)
19. Will he read this?
If I tell him I wrote about him today, then yes Definitely!
20. Who do you tag?
Brenna, Shauna, Starli, Krista and Mandi.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Milestones
I was thinking the other day how life changes before our eyes and we don't even know it. My mom had been gone (playing) for the summer and home occasionally on Sundays. She came up one Sunday afternoon to see the kids and was so fascinated by all the new things Jaxon was doing. She kept saying ''Heidi look at him'' or "Heidi listen to him" my response was usually ''I know mom he always does that.'' After a while I realized how much he had grown up in even just a month, and I did not even realize the changes. It is fascinating to watch this milestones.
Jaxon is a wild man on the loose. He is into everything! Sometimes his messes are very inconvenient, and other times we all run to find the camera laughing hysterically at his mischief. As you can see below........ we were just heading out the door in a rush after a crazy morning when I asked where the baby was? After a few minutes of looking, this is where we found him.........happy as could be!!
Jaxon is a wild man on the loose. He is into everything! Sometimes his messes are very inconvenient, and other times we all run to find the camera laughing hysterically at his mischief. As you can see below........ we were just heading out the door in a rush after a crazy morning when I asked where the baby was? After a few minutes of looking, this is where we found him.........happy as could be!!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Happy Birthday
Keaten celebrated her 11th. birthday on Sept, 11th. she had a great day. we had a family party that night, and a party with her friends on Saturday. We decided to have her party at the gymnastics studio. I sat up an obstacle coarse, and the girls had to compete against each other. I timed each one and the girl with the fastest time won!! Of course there were rules they had to follow, and if they messed up they would start over again. It was fun they all cheered each other on and did their best. We also split into teams and had some team competitions. We ended with pizza and presents and almost three hours later it was over. It was allot of fun and as birthday parties are.......... allot of work!
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