It's amazing how time flies when yer havin' fun!!! With caring for the puppies and a new grandson I have neglected my blog. Here are a few "catch me up" pictures:
Father Son Campout
Puppies
Connor & Rylind
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Little Sisters in Zion....
This evening my family was blessed with a yummy dinner prepared by 3 of my Activity Days girls.
They came to my home and cooked in my kitchen and did it with the expertise of professional chefs!
I am SO very proud of and thankful for my "Little Sisters" in Zion.Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sock it to me.....
Ok...confession time.
True Story...the names have not been changed because she is NOT innocent!
The other day Scott came home from a very brief Church meeting...I was laying on the bed resting and watched with pride as he removed his church cloths and hung them neatly in the closet...took off his socks and tossed them in the huge dirty sock pile...oh wait..rewind. Took off his socks... obviously thinking he had no idea when or if he would be getting clean socks ...and this being his last pair... folded them neatly back into his drawer without shootin' me a "don't ya think its time to launder this mountain of socks" look.
It hit me then how my shortcomings totally affect those around me. I cringe to think how many time my dear husband has had to do this.
Soooo even though I would much rather just go to the store and purchase new socks as opposed to washing them I will try to do better!
True Story...the names have not been changed because she is NOT innocent!
The other day Scott came home from a very brief Church meeting...I was laying on the bed resting and watched with pride as he removed his church cloths and hung them neatly in the closet...took off his socks and tossed them in the huge dirty sock pile...oh wait..rewind. Took off his socks... obviously thinking he had no idea when or if he would be getting clean socks ...and this being his last pair... folded them neatly back into his drawer without shootin' me a "don't ya think its time to launder this mountain of socks" look.
It hit me then how my shortcomings totally affect those around me. I cringe to think how many time my dear husband has had to do this.
Soooo even though I would much rather just go to the store and purchase new socks as opposed to washing them I will try to do better!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Perk or Blessing....
How fabulous it is to have a dear friend that just happens to be a photographer!
Friday, April 4, 2008
More new arrivals....
I've received a few calls asking why I haven't blogged about the puppies yet...so in between my 100th & 101st load of "puppy towel" laundry I am posting some pictures and comments on the birth.
Heidi started acting rather different on Saturday (the 29th). Scott saw her when he got out of bed but then she sort of disappeared. He came in and woke me up telling me she was missing! I had heard stories about how a dog will "nest" when nearing her time...but all the stories I had heard said a dark closet was the most popular place to find your "nesting" dog. Well I searched the house while Scott searched outside..he called for me and said he heard a growling from UNDER THE SHED!!! Yep, there she was nesting under the shed. Calling her was doing no good so Scott cut up some ham to coax her out....now our Heidi will do ANYTHING for ham!!!!!!! But she was NOT budging! She was STUCK!!! as in she COULD NOT get out! Scott and I were at a LOSS as for what to do....if Heidi had her puppies under the shed we would surely lose them and possibly her as well! This was NOT an option!! Scott retrieved our trusty jack from the garage and we actually jacked up our shed just enough to get her out!
The first puppy was born at 10:53 pm Saturday night. #2, 3 & 4 followed behind at 11:46, 12:05 & 12:18. #5 was still born at 3:23 and little #6 followed her at 3:27.
We have 5 healthy, beautiful puppies!
3 girls and 2 boys.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
How Sweet he is....
Our precious little Rylind has arrived! Jennifer was a trooper laboring for 2 days to bring this little guy into the world! We are all so proud and happy and know Ryan and Jen will be wonderful parents!!!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Wanted.....
My Sister sent me this and I LOVED it so much I have to share it with you!
PARENT:
Job Description
POSITION:
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term team players needed for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings, weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule, yet be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat, in case this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses are never reimbursed. Must learn to multitask. This is a permanent position. Teams are encourages to apply, however, sadly, this is not a requirement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an infinite list. This list will forever, without warning, self adjust to the clients whims Candidates must be willing to adapt to ever-changing and ever-challenging time periods. Basic duties will include maintaining multiple calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must screen phone calls. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, and an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility, laundry, shopping, spare of the moment decision making, field trips, EMT, counselor, teacher, cook, disciplinary provider (often more painful for you than for them), chafer, caterer, must excel at all levels of the aforementioned skills and all the ones we failed to mention.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
Grand Parent same job except your old and tired. This position is limited to some weekends unless you failed at your previous assignment. Then it is a full time position, because rather than your charges moving out they multiply.
EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
There is no amount of reference material that can be studied to prepare you for this job. As each canidents charge will be unique and unpredictable. On-the-job training will be offered on a continually exhausting basis. No previous experience is available.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION:
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and only wish you could do more.
POSITION:
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Long term team players needed for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings, weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule, yet be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat, in case this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses are never reimbursed. Must learn to multitask. This is a permanent position. Teams are encourages to apply, however, sadly, this is not a requirement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an infinite list. This list will forever, without warning, self adjust to the clients whims Candidates must be willing to adapt to ever-changing and ever-challenging time periods. Basic duties will include maintaining multiple calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must screen phone calls. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, and an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility, laundry, shopping, spare of the moment decision making, field trips, EMT, counselor, teacher, cook, disciplinary provider (often more painful for you than for them), chafer, caterer, must excel at all levels of the aforementioned skills and all the ones we failed to mention.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.
Grand Parent same job except your old and tired. This position is limited to some weekends unless you failed at your previous assignment. Then it is a full time position, because rather than your charges moving out they multiply.
EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
There is no amount of reference material that can be studied to prepare you for this job. As each canidents charge will be unique and unpredictable. On-the-job training will be offered on a continually exhausting basis. No previous experience is available.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION:
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and only wish you could do more.
**FOOTNOTE “THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER
BENEFITS:
No health or dental insurance, No pension, No tuition reimbursement, No paid holidays and No stock options There are no guarentees.
This job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Vroooom Vroooom....
I have always known Home Depot had workshops but I had NO idea they were this COOL!!!
Connor had such a GREAT time!
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