Sunday, August 30, 2009
so proud
I forgot, I'm so proud that our boys can wear hair bows and show their feminine side...kidding.
Weekends fly by too fast
Hi all,
It's 9:30 and I just finished some interesting conversations with the Tran kids and Blake finally. He's well and working lots. I hope everyone got the newsletter...sorry I forgot your Clar. Dad was here for about 36 hours, of course I was working, but we did eat outside and have ice cream with Law's. He didn't like my zucchini enchiladas, but I'm hooked on the taste and how healthy they are. He is excited for the 4th and that I'm going with him for a week. Wish me luck...I'm concerned about the sitting that many hours a day. I hope to get some writing done. We had the most magnificent sunset tonight-it was a brilliant red/orange and the moon is tinged with orange right now. I have been taking photos of my sunflowers and discovered a hidden bottle of balloon aliens from the boys. I keep finding little toys, hair bows, drawings etc. and they make me smile and bring back preciuos memories.
Work had been very busy, I need a Saturday off so I can actually get a full weekend. Wish you were here to share fresh produce with, it's been tasty. I canned salsa the other night and froze tons ofd 20 cent a poind bananas for smoothies. Macey's had a 66,000 lb. shipment of bananas come in.
I'm glad the Osolu's got moved ok and everyone else is safe and sound. From what I gather the kids so far are doing ok in school except Scout who says it is too long. Dad is in California tonight and it's been quiet here today. Ellie and I slept in and it felt really good. So thanks for the ugly hair photo Clar...not good! By the way, I got all the photo frames in our room filled but 2 and they are for pics of the Thompson and Osolu kids. I even had a blakc and white one of dad and I blown up-his beard looks great-but the 11x14 kind of freaks me out. It's nice to roll over at night and say goodnight to his picture...ya, I'm nuts.
Have a fabulous week and call, write, email etc. I love you all, mom
It's 9:30 and I just finished some interesting conversations with the Tran kids and Blake finally. He's well and working lots. I hope everyone got the newsletter...sorry I forgot your Clar. Dad was here for about 36 hours, of course I was working, but we did eat outside and have ice cream with Law's. He didn't like my zucchini enchiladas, but I'm hooked on the taste and how healthy they are. He is excited for the 4th and that I'm going with him for a week. Wish me luck...I'm concerned about the sitting that many hours a day. I hope to get some writing done. We had the most magnificent sunset tonight-it was a brilliant red/orange and the moon is tinged with orange right now. I have been taking photos of my sunflowers and discovered a hidden bottle of balloon aliens from the boys. I keep finding little toys, hair bows, drawings etc. and they make me smile and bring back preciuos memories.
Work had been very busy, I need a Saturday off so I can actually get a full weekend. Wish you were here to share fresh produce with, it's been tasty. I canned salsa the other night and froze tons ofd 20 cent a poind bananas for smoothies. Macey's had a 66,000 lb. shipment of bananas come in.
I'm glad the Osolu's got moved ok and everyone else is safe and sound. From what I gather the kids so far are doing ok in school except Scout who says it is too long. Dad is in California tonight and it's been quiet here today. Ellie and I slept in and it felt really good. So thanks for the ugly hair photo Clar...not good! By the way, I got all the photo frames in our room filled but 2 and they are for pics of the Thompson and Osolu kids. I even had a blakc and white one of dad and I blown up-his beard looks great-but the 11x14 kind of freaks me out. It's nice to roll over at night and say goodnight to his picture...ya, I'm nuts.
Have a fabulous week and call, write, email etc. I love you all, mom
Friday, August 28, 2009
I was so happy when I opened my inbox this morning and saw an email from Amanda. Then I scanned a little further and saw a reply from Jen on Facebook and an email from Clar. Thanks for making my morning so much brighter!
Good luck on moving today Amanda-the only thing I can think of is just spreading out dropcloths on the floors to keep the carpet from getting yucky. If you had a canopy it would be nice to put it up between the back of the moving truck and door of the house to keep your boxes dry. I wish I could be there to help you get settled. I would totally wipe down the cupboards for you or even clean the toilet!
We've been having a fun week-starting off with getting Phuc and Jacie home on Saturday. It's nice to be able to sleep well again knowing we're all safe and home. On Tuesday, Jen took all 4 of my kids while Phuc and I went to a great steakhouse for dinner and then to the Colorado Rockies game. It was so fun and I've found that I'm actually enjoying watching sports more. They played the Dodgers and I thought often of Cory and his fascination so I'll have to email hime a pic! Hallie fell into a position on our friend's soccer team when another girl dropped out, so she starts her first practice tonight. Phuc took her to Dick's Sporting Goods last night to buy her all the gear and she was most concerned about the color and if they matched. She thinks her pink socks are much too fat and too long, but I promised her all the other girls will be wearing them too. It should be fairly interesting tonight, the only reason I think she'll do it is our friend, Aaron the chiropractor is coaching her and her friend Ashton is on her team.
Anyway, Jacie and I have been spending lots of time together this week and I am really enjoying her and her funny comments. Her lastest fun word is FINE, which she tells me anytime I ask her to do something. When the other kids say it to me, they get in trouble, but it's so adorable shen she tries to be mad.
Hope you all have a fun weekend and I'm glad you are liking your classes Clar. It's good to hear from you-has anyone talked to Blake lately?
Good luck on moving today Amanda-the only thing I can think of is just spreading out dropcloths on the floors to keep the carpet from getting yucky. If you had a canopy it would be nice to put it up between the back of the moving truck and door of the house to keep your boxes dry. I wish I could be there to help you get settled. I would totally wipe down the cupboards for you or even clean the toilet!
We've been having a fun week-starting off with getting Phuc and Jacie home on Saturday. It's nice to be able to sleep well again knowing we're all safe and home. On Tuesday, Jen took all 4 of my kids while Phuc and I went to a great steakhouse for dinner and then to the Colorado Rockies game. It was so fun and I've found that I'm actually enjoying watching sports more. They played the Dodgers and I thought often of Cory and his fascination so I'll have to email hime a pic! Hallie fell into a position on our friend's soccer team when another girl dropped out, so she starts her first practice tonight. Phuc took her to Dick's Sporting Goods last night to buy her all the gear and she was most concerned about the color and if they matched. She thinks her pink socks are much too fat and too long, but I promised her all the other girls will be wearing them too. It should be fairly interesting tonight, the only reason I think she'll do it is our friend, Aaron the chiropractor is coaching her and her friend Ashton is on her team.
Anyway, Jacie and I have been spending lots of time together this week and I am really enjoying her and her funny comments. Her lastest fun word is FINE, which she tells me anytime I ask her to do something. When the other kids say it to me, they get in trouble, but it's so adorable shen she tries to be mad.
Hope you all have a fun weekend and I'm glad you are liking your classes Clar. It's good to hear from you-has anyone talked to Blake lately?
Moving Day
So moving day is upon us and it's pouring rain outside and it's supposed to rain all through tomorrow and and tomorrow night. AHHHH! Sounds like fun right? Any advice on how to move in the rain would be appreciated. We just got back from the kids new school and it seems pretty good-I think it eased the kids anxiety a bit. They start next Wednesday, so I'm hoping to be unpacked by then.
They've had a fun week doing pretty much whatever they wanted. They've had playdates everyday and sleepovers and movies and you name it. I hope they'll feel good about leaving this place behind. As for me, I can't wait to move. I feel like we've learned what what we were supposed to and sacrificed what we were supposed to and I'm ready for the next challenge. I will be sad because we brought Leiah home from the hospital to this place and we've made a few great friends. But we are ready to leave.
We aren't going to have a home phone so you'll have to catch me on my cell from now on. Obeta's cell is 908-397-3529 if there is an emergency. I think we'll probably get Kaobe a cell too-but don't tell him yet.
New address is: 311 Forest View Drive Avenel, NJ 07001
Hope everyone is swell-I have two tests next week already so wish me luck!! Love you all but don't hate me if I don't call you at all for the next week or two. Later, Me
They've had a fun week doing pretty much whatever they wanted. They've had playdates everyday and sleepovers and movies and you name it. I hope they'll feel good about leaving this place behind. As for me, I can't wait to move. I feel like we've learned what what we were supposed to and sacrificed what we were supposed to and I'm ready for the next challenge. I will be sad because we brought Leiah home from the hospital to this place and we've made a few great friends. But we are ready to leave.
We aren't going to have a home phone so you'll have to catch me on my cell from now on. Obeta's cell is 908-397-3529 if there is an emergency. I think we'll probably get Kaobe a cell too-but don't tell him yet.
New address is: 311 Forest View Drive Avenel, NJ 07001
Hope everyone is swell-I have two tests next week already so wish me luck!! Love you all but don't hate me if I don't call you at all for the next week or two. Later, Me
Just a Quick Hello
Jess - I gotta say, I like your idea of posting on this instead of e-mailing - so I'm gunna do it too!
Hey everyone! It's hard for me to believe that summer is over and I've already got my first week of school behind me - life seems to just be flying right past me - before I know it, it will be Christmas... (really - and there's nothing funny about it)!
We have had a good, busy, tiring couple of weeks! Nate's parents house is pretty much ready to be put on the market - Lynnette is having a Realtor walk through it this morning to see what else needs to be done - so hopefully at some point, we'll get our evenings back! I feel a little guilt for not seeing mom for a while, but I guess we got a month at Hyrum every day so we have to smooth out the balance with Nate's family - right??
Nate kindly got us both tickets to see the US Soccer Team play El Salvador (I think) next weekend! He is extremely excited about it! I'm excited - I just wish I knew more about the teams so that I could be giddy like he is - it will be fun - I'll get some pics, but I'm mostly excited to see Nate in all of his happiness :)
School is going well so far! I decided to tough it out this year and get the economy parking pass - so every day I get to trudge up Old Main Hill! It's kicking my butt right now, but by the end of the Semester - I'll be able to bust up it without breaking a sweat (or at least that is my hope)! My classes should all be fairly interesting - it's nice being in upper level classes and having assignments that actually teach you something - it makes the time, money and stress a little more worthwhile!
Anyway - just wanted to tell you all that we love you and we miss you!
And, to end the post - a random family picture! Enjoy!
Hee Hee - don't you just love mom's hair!!
Hey everyone! It's hard for me to believe that summer is over and I've already got my first week of school behind me - life seems to just be flying right past me - before I know it, it will be Christmas... (really - and there's nothing funny about it)!
We have had a good, busy, tiring couple of weeks! Nate's parents house is pretty much ready to be put on the market - Lynnette is having a Realtor walk through it this morning to see what else needs to be done - so hopefully at some point, we'll get our evenings back! I feel a little guilt for not seeing mom for a while, but I guess we got a month at Hyrum every day so we have to smooth out the balance with Nate's family - right??
Nate kindly got us both tickets to see the US Soccer Team play El Salvador (I think) next weekend! He is extremely excited about it! I'm excited - I just wish I knew more about the teams so that I could be giddy like he is - it will be fun - I'll get some pics, but I'm mostly excited to see Nate in all of his happiness :)
School is going well so far! I decided to tough it out this year and get the economy parking pass - so every day I get to trudge up Old Main Hill! It's kicking my butt right now, but by the end of the Semester - I'll be able to bust up it without breaking a sweat (or at least that is my hope)! My classes should all be fairly interesting - it's nice being in upper level classes and having assignments that actually teach you something - it makes the time, money and stress a little more worthwhile!
Anyway - just wanted to tell you all that we love you and we miss you!
And, to end the post - a random family picture! Enjoy!
Hee Hee - don't you just love mom's hair!!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
I got a pea
Very cute-thanks, it made me giggle. Hope all of you are doing great and had a wonderful weekend. It's been a good day-a chance to relax, reflect and do some thinking. Dad left for Oklahoma this morning-it get quiet when he leaves and Ellie gets sad for a day or two. Please hug the munchkins for me. Love to all, grandma
Friday, August 21, 2009
Show & Tell DON'T
I found this funny video on you-tube and thought I'd give a little advice to the kids as they head back to school!! Don't take peas for show and tell - it can only end badly! Good luck to you all! I'll be thinking of you sitting in your classes while I'm sitting in mine! If you ever need a study break, give me a call!!
For Tyson, Kaobe & Scoutie
I say this is for Scoutie because when we were recording these videos years ago, he was sitting on my lap laughing through the whole song..
Enjoy!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Home at Last!
Cute pics and videos guys! So I just wanted to shout out to my awesome family for all of their lovely hospitality! We had such an awesome time with each of you. A few of the highlights that the kids can't stop talking about include Indy's date night with grandma, the water fight with grandma and gramps, the tea party, sleeping at Aunt Clar's and Uncle Nate's, Midnight the cat, Stout at the park with Blake, the tramp (the bouncy one!), the baby monkey at CO zoo and the water fight between the girls/boys(we know who really won-right Jess?!), crawdaddy fishing with Surf and Scout-although Ada still wishes she could've brought one home-EWWW!
That is only to name a few!! The drive home was uneventful besides the tarantula sized spider hanging from the rear view mirror AHHH! The kids did great and we all slept fantastically in our own beds last night. I'll post the pics I have at a later date, unfortunately I'm staring down laundry that has to be done!!
Thanks again for the comfy beds, yummy food, sweet pets, and all the fantastic memories we made. We will never forget our vacation of 2009!! Love you all, Amanda and kids
That is only to name a few!! The drive home was uneventful besides the tarantula sized spider hanging from the rear view mirror AHHH! The kids did great and we all slept fantastically in our own beds last night. I'll post the pics I have at a later date, unfortunately I'm staring down laundry that has to be done!!
Thanks again for the comfy beds, yummy food, sweet pets, and all the fantastic memories we made. We will never forget our vacation of 2009!! Love you all, Amanda and kids
Friday, August 14, 2009
Gramp's Birthday!
Dad surprised us with a visit yesterday on his birthday. I didn't have much for him, but we did all share some yummy chocolate brownies!Splash Park
We had a fun time with the Osolu's. This was on our trip to the water jets and Rizutto's for ice cream.Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Peace Out - by Jacie
And another adorable video! Seriously guys, I've got tons of them! (Although this is it for the day!)
Lay All Your Love On Me - by Leiah
So it turns out that posting videos isn't all that hard - you just have to be patient! Check out this cute little clip! More to come in the future - recent and old - you'll never know what's going to pop up! :)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Dressed Up Divas
The night before Amanda left we pulled out all of our old prom dresses and had some fun! The girls begged to have their pictures taken outside so we had a very impromptu photo shoot!! Enjoy!
Ten Kids and a Trampoline
When did my sweet nephews and nieces turn in to dog piling fiends? Seriously - look at the joy in {most of} their faces!!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Tyson, Devin, Hallie & Jacie
And here are some of the pictures that I got of Jess's kids! Seriously - with all you guys at home I was in Photographers Heaven! I really am the luckiest aunt in the world! :)
Surf, Scout & Jen
Here are the pics that I took of Jen and the boys! I think that I can safely say that I truly do have the most beautiful nephews and nieces in the world!!
Osolu Family Pics
Hey all! I'm finally getting some editing done! Yay! Here are some of the pics that I got of Amanda's family! I got them all ready for my photo blog, so you'll just have to look past my "photography by annie" stamp!
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