Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Are they Twins?
Well it is now that time of the year where both of the boys are the same age. It is so much fun to reply that they are 4 when people ask how old they are. "Oh are they twins?" I smile and reply no they are 10 months apart, that usually is where I get the best reactions! Hey just think of my reaction when Matt and I found out!!! Any how just a funny for the day. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying today!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Well Checkups
The little guys went in for checkups yesterday and boy do we have some big boys! Mike weighed in at a whopping 61 lbs and 3ft 8 in and Danny weighed in at 48 lbs and 3 ft 3 in. Everyone thought they were twins. I couldn't believe the height difference between the two. It looks less than that. But they also had their shots and they were very brave (cried a little) colorful band aides helped out tons! (smart person who ever thought of that!) They also had hearing and vision tests. They both passed the vision, and Danny passed his hearing, but Mike failed it. Turns out he has hearing loss in both ears (explains a lot lol) They set the base this time and we have to go back in three months to get another test done. We will be sent to the specialist after that either way to see what we need to do next. He asked us to get a family history to see if it ran on either side of the family, (Selective hearing didn't count, lol, which is what I have and my other kids have especially when it comes to chores!) But no one does, so I will relay that to the Doctor on Monday and ask a few more questions now that I have had time to think about it. I was kind of in shock, because Danny would be the most likely, because he was so delayed in talking. But we still think that has a lot to do with Mike talking for him. I did ask if it was caused by possible ear infections(which he only had 1)or if he had an infection now. He said no because there is no scaring or infection now. I also asked what does he have problems hearing and he said low/deep voices or whispers. I am sure we will find out more information in the next few weeks. He is still Mike and nothing has changed.
Well after the doctors visit, we sorta went on a unexpected detour to TEXAS! We were in Elk City which is about 30 miles East of the Texas border and to get home I needed to EAST on 40. Well I went WEST and it all looks the same (no mountains CA gal can't figure out which way to go without looking at the sun) and I was just driving along and passed a small town and since I am not really familiar with OK yet I just assumed it was the one we passed going into Elk City from home. Well about 3 miles later the sign said "WELCOME TO TEXAS" I was talking to my Dad on the phone and said dad I am in Texas, I went the wrong way! I'm not suppose to be in Texas! Well I had to drive another 10 miles before I could turn back around. There wasn't another exit till then (I about went across the median just to turn around)! There is absolutely nothing between here and there! So we got turned back around laughed a lot, and I am sure I will never live this one down. I told Matt I needed to borrow his dashboard girlfriend who always tells him what to do. The kids have nick named her Carmen, because Danny couldn't say Garmen. But I tease Matt about it all of the time. At least I don't boss him around as much as she does! LOL. I think Jeff Foxworthy does a skit on that. It is really funny. But back to the detour, I think it was the van going on autodrive back to Texas, just a funny thing in the day and life of me. DUH!!
Also speaking of Texas we just spent last weekend down there enjoying General Conference and Nascar Racing, and Daniel's 4th birthday with the family. It was an awesome weekend. Had several favorite talks and can't wait to get the Ensign to read all of them over again. It was really neat during the first session to sustain the new Prophet and councilors and the 12 and 70's. I just hope my kids remember it. I was a wonderful feeling. It was so good to see the family and visit. It was hard to leave, my kids are still sad about it and talking about it. Danny got some really cool presents for his birthday, pictures posted below. He opened up his present from my parents on his birthday, it is really cool car mat. I am going to have to get a few more. I think the helicopter, car mat and Lightin' McQueen shorts are the fav's. He is such a funny boy. We are doing his birthday here as a family tomorrow when Matt is back. I will post more pics then.
Soccer is going good for the kids. Mike's team still follows the ball the entire game no matter where it goes. (Really funny to watch) Erik's team lost this morning, but won this afternoon. Erin's team won this morning and her afternoon game was canceled. So it was nice to have the afternoon. We had some of their friends stay the night last night so it was fun to have them along too.
It has been a busy week and we are having a lot of fun and enjoying life. Love to hear how everyone is doing too.
Well after the doctors visit, we sorta went on a unexpected detour to TEXAS! We were in Elk City which is about 30 miles East of the Texas border and to get home I needed to EAST on 40. Well I went WEST and it all looks the same (no mountains CA gal can't figure out which way to go without looking at the sun) and I was just driving along and passed a small town and since I am not really familiar with OK yet I just assumed it was the one we passed going into Elk City from home. Well about 3 miles later the sign said "WELCOME TO TEXAS" I was talking to my Dad on the phone and said dad I am in Texas, I went the wrong way! I'm not suppose to be in Texas! Well I had to drive another 10 miles before I could turn back around. There wasn't another exit till then (I about went across the median just to turn around)! There is absolutely nothing between here and there! So we got turned back around laughed a lot, and I am sure I will never live this one down. I told Matt I needed to borrow his dashboard girlfriend who always tells him what to do. The kids have nick named her Carmen, because Danny couldn't say Garmen. But I tease Matt about it all of the time. At least I don't boss him around as much as she does! LOL. I think Jeff Foxworthy does a skit on that. It is really funny. But back to the detour, I think it was the van going on autodrive back to Texas, just a funny thing in the day and life of me. DUH!!
Also speaking of Texas we just spent last weekend down there enjoying General Conference and Nascar Racing, and Daniel's 4th birthday with the family. It was an awesome weekend. Had several favorite talks and can't wait to get the Ensign to read all of them over again. It was really neat during the first session to sustain the new Prophet and councilors and the 12 and 70's. I just hope my kids remember it. I was a wonderful feeling. It was so good to see the family and visit. It was hard to leave, my kids are still sad about it and talking about it. Danny got some really cool presents for his birthday, pictures posted below. He opened up his present from my parents on his birthday, it is really cool car mat. I am going to have to get a few more. I think the helicopter, car mat and Lightin' McQueen shorts are the fav's. He is such a funny boy. We are doing his birthday here as a family tomorrow when Matt is back. I will post more pics then.
Soccer is going good for the kids. Mike's team still follows the ball the entire game no matter where it goes. (Really funny to watch) Erik's team lost this morning, but won this afternoon. Erin's team won this morning and her afternoon game was canceled. So it was nice to have the afternoon. We had some of their friends stay the night last night so it was fun to have them along too.
It has been a busy week and we are having a lot of fun and enjoying life. Love to hear how everyone is doing too.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
April Fool's dinner
A friend of mine (Tara) sent me some really cool ideas for a great April Fool's dinner. My kids absolutely were in shock. Erik's face was the best when he tried the peas (which are his favorite veggies) It was really funny when Erin did her normal pouting routine about having to eat the peas and carrots (aka flavored tootsie rolls). It was great when she tried them and said hey these aren't peas, they are really good! LOL. She of course asked for extra gravy on her mashed potatoes and meat loaf (aka ice cream and cocoa rice crispes w/ carmel as the gravy) They had no idea. Erik was even asking for extra chocolate pie (aka meat loaf w/ pink mashed potatoes as the icing). Then I asked if they wanted water (aka invisible koolaide) Oh Matt and I got the biggest kick when they started eating stuff!!! So what was dinner was actually dessert and dessert was dinner. They loved it! Thanks Tara!
Also we had Michaels first soccer game yesterday and it was so cute to see the kids in mass try to kick the ball around the little field. Then watch all of them lose interest about 2/3 way through the game. It was so funny the kids would just run off the field to visit with their parents. Or go get a drink or a snack. Matt was able to come see the game so we got some cute pics of the guys. We did learn one thing you need a jacket around here at night, the wind seems to always pick up in the evening and it gets cold.
Also we had Michaels first soccer game yesterday and it was so cute to see the kids in mass try to kick the ball around the little field. Then watch all of them lose interest about 2/3 way through the game. It was so funny the kids would just run off the field to visit with their parents. Or go get a drink or a snack. Matt was able to come see the game so we got some cute pics of the guys. We did learn one thing you need a jacket around here at night, the wind seems to always pick up in the evening and it gets cold.
Monday, March 31, 2008
fun typing test
Yeah I suck! I am really slow but here you try and see if you can do a whole lot better than me.
52 words
52 words
Offical Soccer Mom
Well it is official, I am a soccer mom. It is so interesting the all of the planning that goes into being one. Making sure everyone gets to practice, games, and keeping up with all of the other stuff. Then Saturday...holy cow. When I signed the kids up I thought it would be all intercollegiate, I didn't realize it was a traveling team!!! So each of the kids are in different cities at different times. Michael's games are a little easier because they are all at a specific time, but on different days of the week, so once again coordinating rides, schedules and snacks. They are having fun, which is what it is all about.
Stats from Saturdays game:
Erik's first game they won 7-0 and Erik made one goal. He played all of the different positions. Second game they won 7-4, and Erik made one goal for the other team. LOL, he was playing goalie and was backing up to kick the ball and he stepped over the line before kicking the ball with out realizing it. Poor guy didn't have a clue what he did wrong (neither did anyone else till the ref explained it) But they did play really well and had a blast.
Erin's first game they lost 1-3, but they played really well. The girls had so much fun just learning how to play. Her second game was cancelled, but rescheduled for this Tuesday.
Mike's first game is tonight!! How he has been carrying on you would think he is having a HUGE game...professional soccer championship (he refused to take his new soccer cleats on Saturday and wore his jersey all weekend) I had to bribe him to get it off him to wash it for tonight. LOL
The slide show also has some really good friends of our from Colorado that used to live in Little Elm. They are such an awesome family and we were so glad that they were able to stop by and see us. We ate lunch at Braums and headed out to lake Hefner for the kids to get all of that EXTRA energy out. It was really windy so it was cold, which the day before it was upper 80's so quite a contrast. We got some really cute shots of them. And Conner took some really good pics of us older kids!! They moved up to Colorado about 2 years ago so it was really neat to see the younger two. They are such cuties and have sure grown a lot since we last saw them.
April Fool's is tomorrow and thanks to Tara I have a great plan in place for tricky meals tomorrow. It should be fun and I promise to take pictures of it. By the way some of our family pictures that Tara took are on her blog at usoverhere.typepad.com. I should be picking up the disk this weekend so I will be able to add some of the others that were not posted. Yeah and don't laugh at the one of me upside down...I was having fun...and Tara did it too, she just didn't post it. Hmmm I wonder why.
We also had some fun weather last night while the Arney's were over for dinner. We had hail the size of quarters and lots of it. The pictures turned out really cool. So if you are wondering that is why I have two slide shows this time. Enjoy.
Stats from Saturdays game:
Erik's first game they won 7-0 and Erik made one goal. He played all of the different positions. Second game they won 7-4, and Erik made one goal for the other team. LOL, he was playing goalie and was backing up to kick the ball and he stepped over the line before kicking the ball with out realizing it. Poor guy didn't have a clue what he did wrong (neither did anyone else till the ref explained it) But they did play really well and had a blast.
Erin's first game they lost 1-3, but they played really well. The girls had so much fun just learning how to play. Her second game was cancelled, but rescheduled for this Tuesday.
Mike's first game is tonight!! How he has been carrying on you would think he is having a HUGE game...professional soccer championship (he refused to take his new soccer cleats on Saturday and wore his jersey all weekend) I had to bribe him to get it off him to wash it for tonight. LOL
The slide show also has some really good friends of our from Colorado that used to live in Little Elm. They are such an awesome family and we were so glad that they were able to stop by and see us. We ate lunch at Braums and headed out to lake Hefner for the kids to get all of that EXTRA energy out. It was really windy so it was cold, which the day before it was upper 80's so quite a contrast. We got some really cute shots of them. And Conner took some really good pics of us older kids!! They moved up to Colorado about 2 years ago so it was really neat to see the younger two. They are such cuties and have sure grown a lot since we last saw them.
April Fool's is tomorrow and thanks to Tara I have a great plan in place for tricky meals tomorrow. It should be fun and I promise to take pictures of it. By the way some of our family pictures that Tara took are on her blog at usoverhere.typepad.com. I should be picking up the disk this weekend so I will be able to add some of the others that were not posted. Yeah and don't laugh at the one of me upside down...I was having fun...and Tara did it too, she just didn't post it. Hmmm I wonder why.
We also had some fun weather last night while the Arney's were over for dinner. We had hail the size of quarters and lots of it. The pictures turned out really cool. So if you are wondering that is why I have two slide shows this time. Enjoy.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Easter Egg Wars
We had a really great Easter this year. We had some friends visit from Texas and really enjoyed the fun commercial side of Easter and the spiritual side. We did so many things and really enjoyed each others company.
They came Friday around noon so the first field trip was off to Carl's Jr's. YUMMMM! We went to the park afterwards and enjoyed doing silly stuff. Matt was actually off for the weekend so it was so much fun being all together. We then went BOWLING!!! Yup and Tara kicked our butts to the curb!! She has picture proof of this...I didn't bring my camera. The "Big" kids had their own lane and had a great game too. Danny and I took a sliding trip down the lane and ate wood! Man I totally forgot how slick those lanes are. It was totally funny, just ask the ones laughing at us!
Saturday-We had easter themed breakfast with multi colored pancakes. Forgot to take pictures again (of course) but they were pink, yellow, green, and blue. They really turned out really cute. We took family pictures and did an Easter Egg hunt at a local church. Our friends oldest daughter actually one a big prize of a digital camera (funny since her mom is a photographer). The kids were so cute finding eggs and they all did really well. Lots of candy, which adds sooooooooo much energy to a house full of 9 kids!! After pictures we went to CJ's again and it was so good! I can't get enough of the place and glad they feel the same way, I guess it just runs in the CA girls blood. LOL. For dinner we hit an awesome place called Jiggs for dinner. The meat just melts in your mouth. My dad's deep pit now has some real competition. We decorated eggs after dinner, Tara is going to have to post those pictures, but I guess you can get an idea of what they ended up as from the pictures. But she has the actual process. For dessert Tara made an awesome cookie, sour cream, cream cheese, strawberry, mandarin orange, and chocolate dessert, oh so fat and full after dinner!! We then made the Easter cookies with the kids (which didn't turn out very well, they were flat, but hollow, so it kind of worked, didn't mix it long enough, the guys were complaining about the noise)
Sunday was the best. We went to church, and really enjoyed the talks and lessons. I did my lesson for my kids on the 12 Easter Egg Story, thanks Aunt Marcy for getting me the info again. I still can't find my other one...but it was really fun teaching the lesson. The older kids really enjoyed going on a actual "Easter Egg Hunt". Even when they are teenagers it helped to have something different on the story of Easter. They gave beautiful testimonies of their faith in Christ at the end. We came home after church and the Easter Bunny left a note for the kids for an Treasure Hunt for their Easter Baskets. So watching all 8 run around the house trying to figure out the clues was really cute. (Tara and I stayed up till 3 helping the Easter Bunny, we were wiped out the next day. LOL) Egg Wars began after that. Tara ended up the winner with the "Rock" we had some really good competitors this year. I think Resa's lasted the longest and finally fell to the "Jimmy Johnson" egg of Erik. It was pretty fun. The egg sauce sandwiches were so good. Dinner was later on and we relaxed. They took off around 8. It was sad to see them go, but we had so much fun and enjoyed every minute this weekend.
They came Friday around noon so the first field trip was off to Carl's Jr's. YUMMMM! We went to the park afterwards and enjoyed doing silly stuff. Matt was actually off for the weekend so it was so much fun being all together. We then went BOWLING!!! Yup and Tara kicked our butts to the curb!! She has picture proof of this...I didn't bring my camera. The "Big" kids had their own lane and had a great game too. Danny and I took a sliding trip down the lane and ate wood! Man I totally forgot how slick those lanes are. It was totally funny, just ask the ones laughing at us!
Saturday-We had easter themed breakfast with multi colored pancakes. Forgot to take pictures again (of course) but they were pink, yellow, green, and blue. They really turned out really cute. We took family pictures and did an Easter Egg hunt at a local church. Our friends oldest daughter actually one a big prize of a digital camera (funny since her mom is a photographer). The kids were so cute finding eggs and they all did really well. Lots of candy, which adds sooooooooo much energy to a house full of 9 kids!! After pictures we went to CJ's again and it was so good! I can't get enough of the place and glad they feel the same way, I guess it just runs in the CA girls blood. LOL. For dinner we hit an awesome place called Jiggs for dinner. The meat just melts in your mouth. My dad's deep pit now has some real competition. We decorated eggs after dinner, Tara is going to have to post those pictures, but I guess you can get an idea of what they ended up as from the pictures. But she has the actual process. For dessert Tara made an awesome cookie, sour cream, cream cheese, strawberry, mandarin orange, and chocolate dessert, oh so fat and full after dinner!! We then made the Easter cookies with the kids (which didn't turn out very well, they were flat, but hollow, so it kind of worked, didn't mix it long enough, the guys were complaining about the noise)
Sunday was the best. We went to church, and really enjoyed the talks and lessons. I did my lesson for my kids on the 12 Easter Egg Story, thanks Aunt Marcy for getting me the info again. I still can't find my other one...but it was really fun teaching the lesson. The older kids really enjoyed going on a actual "Easter Egg Hunt". Even when they are teenagers it helped to have something different on the story of Easter. They gave beautiful testimonies of their faith in Christ at the end. We came home after church and the Easter Bunny left a note for the kids for an Treasure Hunt for their Easter Baskets. So watching all 8 run around the house trying to figure out the clues was really cute. (Tara and I stayed up till 3 helping the Easter Bunny, we were wiped out the next day. LOL) Egg Wars began after that. Tara ended up the winner with the "Rock" we had some really good competitors this year. I think Resa's lasted the longest and finally fell to the "Jimmy Johnson" egg of Erik. It was pretty fun. The egg sauce sandwiches were so good. Dinner was later on and we relaxed. They took off around 8. It was sad to see them go, but we had so much fun and enjoyed every minute this weekend.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Kids at play
My kiddos have been taking advantage of the days in between the rain and cold by going out side and playing baseball. It is so much fun (until someone hits someone with the bat, we've had some pretty good goose eggs!) They have learned to be careful with them, thank heavens!
Danny is still obsessed with trains. He had put this one together pretty much by himself and was running it. Now if anyone knows anything about trains you have to be very precise about putting the train on the track so that it will run. For a 3 year old, it is amazing to watch him work. He concentrates very well, even though it is on just this one thing. LOL. So enjoy the pictures!
Danny is still obsessed with trains. He had put this one together pretty much by himself and was running it. Now if anyone knows anything about trains you have to be very precise about putting the train on the track so that it will run. For a 3 year old, it is amazing to watch him work. He concentrates very well, even though it is on just this one thing. LOL. So enjoy the pictures!
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