Dallas and Brooke

1, 2, 3, and 4...yep, that's all of them!

2009-11-01T00:35:00.000-07:00

It's been a while and I wanted to get some of my special peeps like my Aunt Cindy and the Aussie's Johnny and Michelle some updated photos before Christmas!!!!

Layken

Aspen

Easton

Gavin

Baby Gavin

2009-09-10T21:14:00.000-07:00

Here's a few photos of the new babe. He sleeps a lot, as you can tell from the photos, he's asleep in most of them.

It's a BOY!!!!

2009-08-30T19:14:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time since I've posted anything. Really since I started feeling better from all the yuck of being prego. Then the pain of being prego set in and now I'm posting because the prego ended early this morning at about 5am with the birth of our new baby Gavin Thomas DeCoria. I awoke around 3am with excruciating pain and we flew to the hospital expecting someone to figure out what was wrong with me. The doctor soon showed up and said be prepared to take this baby via c section. We were like what? "I'm only 36 weeks." That didn't seem to matter because shortly after I was having my very 1st and last c section. P.s., I got the ole tubes tide while I was at it and now I've learned that my dear cousins now refer to me as "cousin It" Ha ha ha. Dallas was suppose to have the surgery but we made a deal in the doctors office awhile ago that if I had to have a c section that I would get my tubes tide, which I was fine with cuz I knew that I was not going to have a section. I guess you could say that I was wrong.
We did not find out the sex of the baby because we wanted to be surprised and how nice it was to experience that like mom's of the past. Gavin being born at 36 weeks weighed in at 7lbs 3 ounces and about 20 long. Mom and baby and happy and healthy and can't wait to come home.

Fab U lous

2009-04-14T10:58:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling good these days, and since I have recovered from my state of yuck and depression from the yuck, I decided to write a 'lil blurb on the good ol' blog!

We've been busy with a bit of traveling to a logde with Dallas' fam, Easter festivities, Spring Break, Easton's 2nd Birthday, and working out in the yard slinging poop and rock! Our yard is making progress, now we just need some more money to finish it! haahahaha

I'm going to do a full garden this year and I hope I get yummy veggies to harvest when the time comes. I've only ever grown tomatoes. So we'll see how this year goes!

The lodge with the DeCoria's. Can you believe all the grandkids!!!!?

Batelle Easter Egg hunt.

Stonreidge Resort in Idaho. We spent almost all of our time in the pool.

Easton's 2nd Birthday party. We had the whole family over as well as our very good friends. Easton had a lot of fun opening his presents!

Easton at his 2 year well check appointment. I thought he looked so cute in his 'lil outfit!

Easter at my parents house. I also got to see my very good friend Julie!

At the park on a sunny afternoon.

And then there were 4...

2009-02-27T09:30:00.000-08:00

I'm prego again, and I have to admit, I went into this with a lot of enthusiasm but now, I feel like puking all the time, and have relied so much on my friends and family to help me that the once excitement I felt has drained from me. Today I feel good enough, and thought since so many peeps have asked if I died I better give you something. So this is where I've spent most of my days...couch, bed, or hanging over the Porcelain God, in underwear, I don't even feel well enough to get dressed most days! Ugh!
This is Dallas' and my last baby, and that thought makes me rejoice! Never again will I have to feel this way for sooo long, just the occasional flu. Happy Happy, Joy Joy!

Thank you Linsey and Tiffany and my mom and now Shauna, for helping me. Linsey I have never felt more guilty as I lay on the floor and watched you clean my bathrooms and kitchen. I'm glad we laugh about me puking in my "puke bowl" while holding Reagan, while you scrub down my bathroom in the background, it's a memory that I won't soon forget. Thank you. Tiffany, what can I say, you come whenever I call at the drop of a hat, and are so willing to do anything I ask. Thank you, for making my kids lunch, several times, and bringing me a slurpee for no reason. Thank you. Mom, you are a work horse! Spending your vacation making my family food, playing with the kids, and keeping the house tidy was the best thing ever! I am so grateful to have my mommy who has always worked so hard just for me. And to Shauna, thank you for taking my kids the last two days. It makes me feel less guilty knowing that they were getting attention, and were being cared for, something, I haven't been able to do very well at all. Most importantly, thank you Dallas, for getting up every morning with the kids, for working and making dinner for the family and trying so hard to do your activities as well as mine. You've kept us afloat. I love you!

My due date is September 25th.

Holes, Holes, Holes

2009-01-26T13:37:00.000-08:00

We caught Layken during sacrament meeting at church pulling on a thin white thread and soon figured out it was attached to her tights. When Layken got home what was a small snag turned into a hole the size of her knee cap! hahahahahaha

No Naps

2009-01-26T13:17:00.000-08:00

Easton has not been napping for the last month or so. I put him to bed after lunch as was routine. It's quiet for 15 minutes. I hear something being rammed into the kids room door, over and over again. Yep, it's Fuzzy. The kid is repeatedly ramming his Mighty Tonka Truck my 'rents gave him for Christmas into the door trying to get my attention. This isn't just your average size Tonka Truck it's metal and hard plastic like the normal truck but is triple the size. I'm surprised there hasn't been more damage to the door or our walls.
Well, needless to say Fuzzy hasn't been taking naps. I gave up. I fought with him at first. You know, battle of the wills stuff. I'm weaker. I decided screw it. The kid can just fall asleep wherever he falls asleep, if he falls asleep. Layken, his sis, was the same way. Screamed at me for several hours for a week before I relented. She was 18 months. Aspen also stopped napping at 18 months, and apparently I did the same. Perhaps it's genetic? hahahahha Fuzzy is almost 21 months now.
So the reason for this post is to say that i found Fuzzy asleep on my bedroom floor with his cars. Thought it was funny!

Ehhh? Whadya say?

2009-01-26T13:12:00.000-08:00

I've been sick over the last week, mainly with just congestion, so I've been blowing my nose A LOT! Unfortunately, due to all the nose blowing I can't hear anything anymore. It's become quite frustrating. I have to ask people to repeat themselves MULTIPLE times. Oh man...sign me up for my hearing aids!!!!

DeCoria Family Pics

2009-01-21T14:48:00.000-08:00

Dallas' Siblings and their Spouses

DeCoria Grandbabies

Thank you Tiffany.

Sista D

2009-01-17T15:55:00.000-08:00

Over the last couple days I've been organizing my "Blessing Box" for the Young Women in our ward at church. Each girl will be able to pick one of the items from the box each time they pass off an entire section in their personal progress book. (It's like Scouts for Chics.) Their are now 8 different categories to complete. Each category has 6 small things to work on, and a larger 10 hour project.
Tiffany and I went all around town looking for deals, b/c I only have $100 bucks per year to spend. We did so good! Thank you Bath and Body Works for changing your packaging and dumping all your merchandise for CHEAP!!!! I got bracelet's for a buck, and fun earrings for less than $5 a pair. I designed the coupon's. I had fun doing it too.

And if you didn't know we call each other Sister or Brother instead of Mr. or Mrs. Anywho, I call myself Sista D. So that's who that refers to on my coupons. Ya I know...Cool, eh? hahahahahaha

I love this calling. So far I've loved talking to the girls, dressing up like a pirate and acting the part as well, to motivate them to do their personal progress. Can't wait 'til tomorrow so I can present this to my gal pals in Young Women!!!!! If I didn't have skin, I'd explode everywhere! hahahahahaha

Mama Mia, I think I love you!!!!

2009-01-06T11:13:00.001-08:00

I watched this movie two nights in a row over Christmas break. One night with Tiffany, Tasha, and Julie, we stayed up way too late! The second night I watched it with Jill and Linsey. On this night, all 3 of us attempted to sing along with the songs. hahahahha It would have broke the recorder if someone had tried to record it, not that anyone would want to!!!!!
I loved the music in this film so much I bought the soundtrack. Now I can sing along to the tunes over, and over again. Dallas rolls his eyes and laughs every time he comes home to the same ol' music. "Dancing Queen", Our Last Summer", and "Lay All Your Love on Me" are my favorites!
I have also decided that Greece is a place I must see before I die. This was the second movie I've recently watched based in Greece. The first being "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants". BTW, I love this movie too! And last night I added New Zealand to my must see before I kick the bucket List.
Cheers!

Gimpy

2009-01-06T10:58:00.000-08:00

My husband the "Gimp". Dallas went to play soccer with his brother, Brandon, while he was in town. Clay his buddy went along as well. Dallas came home with a new addition to his leg! Apparently Clay kicked him in the shin, and no Dallas wasn't wearing shin guards. hahahahahaha, alright I shouldn't laugh at more poor husbands pain but, no shin guard's?

Brunette

2009-01-06T10:53:00.000-08:00

I died my hair darker again, I think I like my hair dark. I think I might keep it this way, but we'll see.

Can you Believe it? SNOW!

2009-01-06T10:33:00.000-08:00

Claire and I took the kids outside, after spending an obscene amount of time getting them dressed in their Winter attire. We dug the sleds out from the shop in the 'rents backyard. We walked around the house a few times pulling the kids on the sled, Claire actually ran around, I started huffing after about a minute. Wake up call. YOU ARE OUT OF SHAPE! hahahahaha
Claire and I decided that this was too mundane and we needed something more entertaining to pass the time. We decided to sled down the small hill in the backyard. The small hill ends abruptly by the creek running through. So we loaded up the kids and sent ourselves flying down the hill. We had to aim just so or we would end up in the creek. Claire aimed perfectly as usual and carried both kids and the sled back up the hill. I on the other hand ran into a tree, dented the sled, and carried one child up while Claire came down and took one kid and the sled...hmmm.

Santy Claus

2009-01-06T10:26:00.000-08:00

We saw Santa this year and the kids seemed excited to go and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Layken sat quietly twirling her fingers through Santa's beard, and hopped down with a grin after telling him all her Christmas toy hopes. Easton was not so happy to see the bearded man. He screamed the entire time, Santa held him just long enough for me to take a picture and then, that was it, he set him down, and I'm sure was thrilled to not have the screaming kid on his lap any longer. Oh how we torture our children! ha ha

Aspen is 10!

2008-12-12T16:31:00.000-08:00

Aspen had her 10th b-day, and it's hard to think I've been a mom for 10 years now. WOW.
She wanted a pirate themed party. It was fun! She had some friends from school over. They decorated cookies, played Twister, and Clue. 2 girls got to spend the night. I wasn't about to relive last year's party; 16 girls spent the night. Holy Cow...that was intense!!!! hahahahahahha Needless to say the meager allowance this year. hahahahha

Aspen, I love you. I would not be the same without you. You have given me an amazing gift, the gift of motherhood. And so our song...

"Me and you, and you and me
No matter how they toss the dice, it had to be
The only one for me is you, and you for me
So happy together
I can't see me loving nobody but you
For all my life
When you're with me
Baby the skies will be blue, for all my life"

Christmas, Please Come Soon!

2008-12-12T15:57:00.000-08:00

In my OCD state I have already:

Decorated...check, (which from the pictures is quite meager this year, I didn't put up much I'm trying to get rid of some of the stuff I've kept for way too long, a couple things were from a favorite boyfriend from High School, well, my first love which is why I probably hung on to them so long.) Dallas hung lights outside though, and they're beautiful!

Bought and wrapped presents...check

Sent out Christmas Cards...check

and here I sit twiddling my thumbs, just waiting for Christmas Eve...

This weekend we're planning to watch two traditional movies, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" and "The Christmas Story". I'm pulling out all the stops too! Treats, friends, and lot's of laughing! Tuesday we depart for Yakivegas...Yeehaw! I'm really excited to go home. Myself and the kiddies are going to start the festivities early and Dallas will come as soon as he can.

Black Friday...Yippee!!

2008-11-29T16:24:00.000-08:00

As tradition calls...I went shopping at 4 am with my girlie friends. Jill, Tiffany, myself, and my sis'in'law Andrea; we all ran around town shopping for the items we had put on our lists just a few hours earlier. It was hilarious watching my van go from empty to packed in a matter of hours, (we even had the back seat down). It was exciting to have it packed with Holiday gifts and goodies! I think Wal-mart was the craziest in terms of frenzied people. People were screaming, and for once I wasn't the person doing the screaming, hahahahahaha. (I'm kinda loud, or so I'm told. hahahahaha)
Hit up Target, Toys'R'Us, Michaels', Shopko, and Fred Meyer. And don't forget Wal-mart. Thanks to Jill most of us got a couple $8 super cute coats.

Later I went to another showing of Twilight, I know, I know, I'm an addict. I went with Tiffany, and we met Amanda, Annette, and Annette's Sis'in'law, I think, and I believe her name was Brooke as well. I didn't get to chat much with her seeng as how we were in the movie theater and on opposite sides. I hoped the 2nd showing would be better than the first. Now that I knew what to expect, I felt I could watch it as if I hadn't read the book. I ended up liking it a lot more than I did the first go round, but still, there were a couple parts that were just too darn cheesy. I laughed out loud. However, I'm still an addict and will end up buying the movie in the end. Ugh! What a crazy broad I am sometimes!

Hair Cut

2008-11-29T16:15:00.000-08:00

As I was making some Holiday food for turkey day, I realized that I hadn't heard Layken for a little while. So I called out to her and asked what she was doing. Her reply was, "I don't know." As a parent this sets off every red flag in the book. I ran to her bedroom, the door was shut and when I opened the door the light was off. I noticed that she had taken off her shirt which isn't anything unusual if you know the kid. I then noticed that there were little pieces of fabric strewn across the carpet. In her hand was a pair of scissors, and in the other was her shredded shirt. As I proceeded to get angry I noticed that there was something funny on the floor so I turned on the light. It turned out to be lot's and lot's of Layken 's hair that she had cut off minutes before my arrival. Now the kid has a mullet. Professional in the front and party in the back 24/7. Yeehaw! Hope you enjoy the pics! hahahahahahaha This is the 2nd time she's done this, the first was over at g-ma Mary's house. Shame Shame.

Twilight Movie

2008-11-25T15:35:00.000-08:00

I went to see the movie that I have been anticipating for quite some time now. I tried not to get too pumped for it, in case it stunk, but I couldn't help getting kinda pumped, ha ha! I have to admit I was a bit let down. I really thought the graphics and attention to detail were quite lacking. I want to re-read the book again, but I hesitate because, my hubby would tell you that I become consumed when I read it. Nothing else matters. As this is not completely true but would be accurate if he left out the nothing else matters part. I mean I throw my kids some crackers every now and then! hahahahahahaha I think I'll have to see it again to make my final decision on the flick, but my initial instinct was to reject it! I didn't like the 1st Harry Potter flick either. A movie cannot compare to the book. Dang it. I'm all up for 5 hour flick if it will follow the book exactly! hahahahahhahaha

Six for Sara

2008-11-17T12:37:00.000-08:00

Tagged by Sara. Six things about me, and how awesome I am! hahahahhahaha

1. I am a very happy person.
2. I am a very loud person
3. I am a person who loves to laugh!
4. I am a very aesthetic person.
5. I am a crazy broad!
6. And last but not least, I am girl who loves to love.

Tribute

2008-11-13T19:09:00.000-08:00

My all time favorite Christmas movie and perhaps one of my top favorite movies ever...The Christmas Story. I just got my Leg Lamp today and had to put it up...ya, this bad boy is going to shine forth from now until after New Year's sometime. "The soft glow of electric sex gleaming in the window." My window. hahahahahha I just have to figure out how it can be done without the kids breaking it, so for now it's in my entry.

PS

2008-11-12T21:47:00.000-08:00

I'm a brunette again, think I should go darker though, at least for a lil while until I get bored and what something different.
We also moved. From the red brick house to the wood sided home. We're neighbors with a lot of fun people! I couldn't find a pic of the house finished so you'll notice the trim isn't finished,but for those of you who have asked, here ya go!

I turned 29

2008-11-12T21:31:00.000-08:00

And let me just say, I love it! I love my b-day! I don't care how old I get, how wrinkled, how saggy I become, I love my b-day. I can't understand it, people seem to freak out by age, I embrace it! I love life, and with age comes wisdom. So throw at me all the wrinkles, and all the saggy skin world, because I will always love my b-day!
We had a great time this year. Went to Phuket Thai, my fav restaurant, and all the people who came made the night so wonderful! It was so much fun! Sunday, on my actual b-day my GF, Tiffany, made me dinner which was wonderful , and my other GF made me 3 homemade banana creme pies. They were so good! Thank you girls for making my b-day special!

My Fuzzy

2008-11-12T21:29:00.000-08:00

He's all dressed up in his Christmas outfit. I was just trying it on to make sure it all fit and couldn't help but take this photo of him wearing his hat. He reminds me of my dad in this pic, not sure why? Perhaps it' the hat.

Halloween! ooooowwww!

2008-11-12T21:20:00.000-08:00

Went around our new neighborhood trick or treating. The Allen and Parrish kids went Trick or Treating with our kids. They were all so cute! Dallas stayed home and worked on getting our attic completed so we could get the cars in the garage. It's getting cold out! we didn't have a s many trick or treaters come to the house as I had hoped. So we got stuck with a TON of candy. Good thing I bought the good stuff, eh? Layken was a monkey, Aspen was 50's girl, and Easton was the fat chicken because he was still to small to fit in the next size up costume. My parents were here and manned, (I don't believe this is a real word.), the candy for me while I was out and about.

Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-12T21:15:00.000-08:00

Went to the pumpkin patch with the Allen's, went on a hay ride to seek out the best pumpkin's from the pumpkin patch. We got 5 pumpkins, and mine was the biggest. I like the big ones! "That's what she said!" hahahahahha, (Office, sorry, couldn't help myself.) Had A LOT of kettle korn and had fun looking at the animals. There was a bit too much dust floating around though. You can actually see the dust particles in our family shot. Later went to Terry's 30th unsurprise b-day party. Terry you're a stinker!

The DOL

2008-11-12T20:44:00.001-08:00

I got up and got ready this morning because I realized that my license was expired by a week. After getting teased by my good friend Terry, he realized his license was expired as well, by a month! hahahahaha, Needless to say Terry and I made our way to the Do this morning feeling pretty darn good that by leaving 15 minutes before it opened was gonna give us ample time to get a jump start on the line. I think both of our mouths were hanging somewhere near the floor when we arrived 5 minutes early and saw that the line I had invisioned to be small was in fact, LONG. But we trudged out of the "Big Daddy" truck and got in line. I was number 16 and Terry was 17. We weren't sure how long we were gonna have to sit on those plastic chairs and I was REALLY hoping for a new photo! In the end, after a lot of BSing, we only had to wait for 40 minutes and we both got new pics, although Terry's looks identical to his old pic...seriously, what was the point of re-taking it! hahahahhahaha
PS My photo is a 10. I look HOT! hahhahahhaha, no seriously, I do! hahahhahahhaha

Weekend at Grandma's

2008-10-01T18:56:00.000-07:00

We went to the fair this weekend, and had a great time. My mom and Layken road all the rides together. It was so cute! They had a lot of fun. We ate A LOT of fair food too! The kids got to ride the pony ride. Easton was really excited. He loved the horses!
Layken loved seeing the bunnies most of all. The kid stopped at EVERY cage to see EVERY bunny. It was hilarious! My mom and I tried to shuffle her through quickly but it didn't happen! hahahahahaha, so much for trying!
We stayed at the fair most of the day, from 10 'til 6 or so. We also entered Easton in the Diaper Derby. There were 5 qualifying heats. Easton won his qualifying heat. Each baby/toddler, from birth to 2, had to crawl across the stage without standing. First one to the other side won. Well, Easton was pretty good. He won after taking a break and whining in the middle of the stage half way to me. He pulled through in the end and took first, so he qualified for the championship race. Poor kid was drained by the time the championship race came. We tried to spunk him up, gave him a few swigs of our caffeinated pop. To no avail, the kid was ready for his nap, and did not even leave the start line. HAHHAHAHAHAHA, he did get a Veggie Tales movie, a coloring book , a sippy cup, and some pamphlets on how to talk to your kids about sex. It was his participation award!
Oh and the pics of Easton being pulled on the blanket by my dad are funny because Easton would run to that blanket lay on it and wait for someone to pull him around. It's a new thing he does with the girls.

Elsner's Wedding

2008-10-01T18:30:00.000-07:00

Dallas' buddy got hitched September 19th. We went to Seattle from Thursday thru Saturday with our pals Johnny and Jill. We had a great time! These pics are from the wedding. I'm waiting to get the pics of us decorating the wedding car. They're hilarious!
We stayed with Elsner and his fiancee, Kristen, at their house in Shoreline. Hung out and played the Wii Friday waiting for the festivities to start. It didn't take long for Jill and I to get ready because we're so glamorous and have a natural beauty! So we had quite a bit of time to kill. What we did though is our 'lil secret! Let's just say, we'd be great spies! hahahahahahha
Friday we stayed at the Red Lion and Saturday we went to Ikea and Fry's an electronic store heaven!

HOT Trial 2

2008-10-01T11:02:00.001-07:00

http://www.myheritage.com/collage

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Free family tree maker - Ancestors

Oh so HOT, HA HA

2008-10-01T10:45:00.001-07:00

http://www.myheritage.com/collage

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity

The Offive! No this is not a spelling error.

2008-09-25T19:45:00.000-07:00

The Office begins tonight...need I say more. Johnny and Jill are coming over and I can't wait to see them and laugh til we wet ourselves! Yeehaw!!!!
PS Dwight K. Shrute...I love you!
PSS "That's What she said" on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oktSEw7izB4

Sissy

2008-09-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

Claire and I took some photos before she moved back to Yakima so this is my Ode to my sissy, Claire. You're beautiful.

Corn Fairy

2008-09-12T09:59:00.000-07:00

So again, I pulled out of the garage to take Aspen to school and there it sat....another bag of corn. This isn't just a few cobs, it's over a dozen each time. We have no idea who keeps bringing us this corn. We've asked around and nobody seems to know. This is the third appearance of this tasty vegetable at our doorstep. I've used it all, put it all to good use. I've made it all into freezer corn.
The mystery remains... who is the corn fairy ?

Family Smiles

2008-09-12T00:02:00.001-07:00

Here's just a few of the pics Tiffany took of us. Thought these were beautiful! If you like what you see, log on to www.tiffanyparrishphotography.com

School Begins

2008-09-11T23:47:00.001-07:00

School started for my now, 4th grader, Aspen! Holy cow, time flies! She's in Mrs. Castro's class this year. She has always loved school and I hoped this year would be the same. When I picked her up after school that day, she said this was year was going to be better than all the other year's! So far she loves it. She's learning about light bulbs and Benjamin Franklin right now, and says it's really neat to use the batteries and make he light bulb turn on and off.

Love blasted, joyful life!

2008-09-11T23:23:00.000-07:00

Dallas and I celebrated our 4th Wedding anniversary on the 21st of August. We got a babysitter, went to PF Chang's and ordered way too much food for 2 people! It was fun. I had been giving Dallas a gift each morning and each night for the previous 3 days. They were silly, inexpensive gifts. One gift was a Goofy figurine because he's so goofy, another was a 'il homie out a a quarter machine, 'cause he's my homie yo! hahahahaha I made him his favorite meals and made everyone drink from "Crazy" straws because he sometimes make s me crazy and I him, but we're still in love! Anyway I was very giddy for my gift and became quickly disappointed when Dallas told me at dinner that night that he didn't get me anything because he didn't know what to get me. Then he told me I could pick something out, because my face looked so sad. I was really sad 'cause I had just gone to all this effort to make each day for 4 days straight be fun and special, and he couldn't think of anything for me...SUCK!!! We had to go see Clay's new Doggie door or that's what I was told, Dallas seemed to go begrudgingly. First thing I said to Linsey as I walked through her door was, He didn't get me jack for our anniversary!" Then Dallas excused himself to the bathroom and came back with a large gift. It was a kitchen aid mixer. I've wanted one of these for some time, but Dallas seemed to be unconvinced that I would make good use out of it. Clay video taped my reaction. I think I was stupefied!
I love you Dallas. Happy 4 years of crazy, fun filled, love blasted, joyful life!

Ice Cream, You Scream!

2008-09-11T23:14:00.001-07:00

Yes, in deed, we borrowed the ol' trusty ice cream maker from the 'rents. This is a hand crank beaut! The lock is broken on the handle so you have to sit on the bucket to keep the hand crank from coming off! Yes, sir, it makes the BEST ice cream I've ever tasted...to date that is!!! Claire and her buddy Rolando stayed for some cranking and then, left, although they didn't come back for the tasting either. So I can't complain! The kids loved the whole experience. They liked to crack the eggs, and pour the ice, and even loved to churn the ice cream. Easton screamed until he got a turn as well. That kid is crazy...can't imagine where he get's that from! hahahahahaha

Craft's Galore

2008-09-11T23:01:00.000-07:00

My sis'n'law Taunya and I threw a craft party for some dedicated crafters'. It was really fun. This is what I made. I have to pat myself on the back because this craft just came to me. It was really fun to make. Everyone did amazing. Each craft was unique and done very well! Good job ladies...until next year!!!!!

Time Warp!

2008-09-11T22:27:00.000-07:00

I did in fact go to my 10 year HS reunion. Some people said, "Oh UGh, That won't be fun.", others said "It was great talking to old friends.", I decided I wanted to go.
As Dallas and I were driving up I started to get nervous, and thought, "What the blank am I doing?" I started to get nervous thinking about all the judging and all the drama, for lack of a better word. So I went with the butterflies in my stomach. I had an absolutely wonderful time. I talked to people I knew and some I just recognized but didn't hang out with. I tried to talk to everyone. I think I liked my 10 year reunion more than I did HS. I mean, I liked HS, I had a lot of fun, lot's of great memories, but it was nice to be free of the barrier's I gave myself.
Everyone looked wonderful, it's amazing how we all come into our own and how each of us find who we are or we become who we want to be.
And yes, this is the photo of me getting my HS diploma! Cool, eh? Wink, wink! hahahahhahaa

Baby Kitties....MEoW

2008-09-11T22:17:00.000-07:00

My sis-n-laws cat had baby kittens. I think there were 4. So we had to go and visit them. I have to admit, I AM NOT A CAT LOVER!, but I LOVE baby anything!!! So I of course loved these 'lil kitties. Aspen took a special liking to the orange and white striped kitten, 'lil Mac. Claire went with us but none of the pics turned out, they were too dark.

Deadly Rapids!

2008-09-11T22:03:00.000-07:00

A bunch of friends and chums planned a White Water rafting extravaganza on the Deschutes! Their were several riggs that drove over. Our car was packed. Every seat was taken. It was so fun. We had Terry and Tiff, and Jon and Jill, and JR and ourselves of course! The mini was packed! Our friends Rachel and Kevin drove up in their truck. So it was the 9 of us that made up the members of our raft.
There were a lot of peeps from church as well, some we knew and some we didn't. I had a great time. The water was a bit too cold for me at first. I wasn't to thrilled to be dumped with bucket after bucket of cold frigid water, but nonetheless, I had an amazing day. There were three rafts filled with fun crazy people! I was really proud of myself too because I left my fear in the car and just went for it. One of the drops was really scary, and I thought I might fall out, but I clung to that raft like my life depended on it! Ha ahahahaha, I came home and I had a bruised butt, yes, both cheeks! hee hee
At one spot you can get out of your raft and hike to a 'lil area that has small rapids you can go down without a raft. I was proud, I jumped in and was spit out at the other end. I usually get to scared to do something like this because, well this is nothing new, I'm weak sauce! ha ha ha hahaha

Fort Stevens Holiday

2008-09-11T21:12:00.000-07:00

So it was a while back that we went to the Fort Stevens campground at the coast. We were there from the 13th of July to the 19th. We went with Dallas' family. We had such a good time.
We went crabbing in 'lil boats. I feared that we'd tip over and we'd all end swimming back to the shore. ha ha, we didn't though. It sure would have been a good story though, dang it! The boat seemed, to me, to be very wobbly every time too many people got up all at once. It was hard to pull up the crabbing pots. They were so heavy and the rope hurt my hands. Note to self: Bring gloves next time! So worth it though. The meal we got from these 'lil wonders, was wonderful! Thank you Fred for taking us!!!!
We went to a Coast Guard Museum (I mean Life Guard Museum hee hee, inside joke). It was sweet!!!! It was really neat to see how ships get up and down the Columbia river hauling goods. I think the kids really liked playing in the emergency raft. We also went and saw the Goonie's house. I am a freak for this movie, I even brought this movie on our trip. Everyone borrowed it and watched it after going to the house. We also got to see the smart pal Data's house because it was right next door to the Goonie house. I was so crazy excited!!!!! It was interesting because you couldn't drive up to the house because so many people still come to see it! Claire and I used to, and still do, make Chunk impression's. We even made up a character to play opposite of Chunk, his name is Skinny. What a crazy broad I am!
Dallas did a little fishing, but came back empty handed. We did get the privilege of seeing a Bald Eagle flying by. It was beautiful!
Went to Tillamook and had ice cream, ate a very tasty lunch, and we watched them cut and package the cheese. The kids really liked to watch this process. I personally liked the cows that I made the kids stand in front of so I could take their picture. Aspen saw a friend from school here and so I snapped a photo of the two of them in the parking lot.
We had a bon fire on the beach, ate hot dogs and played in the sand. Andrea suggested lunch at the beach. Hats off to her, it was a beautiful day. It was very memorable. Although, Easton absolutely, down right hated the feel of sand under his feet. There's a picture I've posted of him and Dallas; it's easily recognized because Easton is crying. hahahahahhaha
Easton wore out his shoes on this trip. He pushed his car so much the rubber of his shoes started to fall off! He pushed his 'lil bike up this steep incline, paved with dirt, rocks and debris. Dallas and I couldn't believe he pushed it so far up. The kid was dedicated! ha ha
We road bikes of course. Dallas and I took the Ruckus for a spin to the South Jetty, this is where the ocean and the Columbia River meet. It was magnificent. It was breath taking.
We also did a little shopping at the down town Seaside shops, got some salt water taffy, of course! I also got a cute scarf from a secondhand shop. We also bought some really cute clothes from a secondhand store for the kids. And I of course had to go to the Oshkosh outlet. I likey that store!
Anywho, it was a super fun time and we can't wait to go again!!!!

Cascade Peaks Extravaganza

2008-08-29T09:29:00.000-07:00

We had our annual camp-out with friends this summer, the 26th-30th of June. It was so much fun! Last year it was camping at the coast. Every year someone new is added to this adventure. This year Kevin and Rachel couldn't make it due to family wedding plans, but Johnny and Jill came, we also had some new recruits: the Allen's and the Parrish's.
We antique shopped, swam at the pools, went on a hike to Silver Falls (Dallas proposed to me here). Even the kiddies hiked up the trail. They were troopers. We took several bike rides, and everyone took turns on the infamous Ruckus, Dallas wrecked once. hahahahahahahaha, perhaps I shouldn't laugh but the visual of him flying down that dirt road and then all of a sudden, he was air-born and then just as quickly found himself slumped on the ground on the side of the dirt road. He had a couple scratches but was fine. We all had a really good laugh because we thought he did it on purpose. It looked fake like he was pulling a prank on us. We relaxed, played card games, roasted mallow's and had so much talking around the campfire.
We played on a rope swing and everyone took there turns flying through the air.
It was awful this year with mosquito's I have never before found even one 'skito but this year there were swarms. My favorite night was when the storm blew in and it started to rain. Dallas and I sat comfortably under the awning of our camp trailer eating peach cobbler. Everyone else ran for their tents. It wasn't too long 'til the recruits came out and sat with us. We sat peacefully by the campfire that night and the cool breeze blew all the 'skitos away. It was really hot the whole trip so the cool air was so sweet. One afternoon we all sat in the camp trailer with the air conditioning just blasting, all of us cramped in, It was so fun. The air-conditioner was our God send-without it, the weather would have made the trip miserable. Then there was the chick at the local grocery store. Her boobies were so large they laid and took a rest on the check out stand while she checked out. I can't imagine having boobs that big, it sure must be something. hee hee Good grief! Each of us girls bought a handmade bracelet from the local shop. They are each unique and are a different color, just like each of us. Whenever I wear the bracelet I think about this trip and my friendship with each of them.
I had so much fun and I am so grateful for good friends. They enhance our lives and make our journey through this life a spectacular fire works display. They are each beautiful and unique and I love each of them, yes, the dudes are included in this declared love! hahahahahahaha
PS The picks are all out of order, but all the nature shots are from the hike, I thought they were beautiful and wanted to share. Also I have no idea were the Allen couple picture is, I must not have taken one of them, maybe they were trying to put Ryley down for a nap. Anyway, sorry Clay and Linsey!

Florida Continued

2008-08-27T16:23:00.001-07:00

Some pics I forgot...and yes that's Paris Hilton.

Disney World Adventure

2008-08-27T09:57:00.000-07:00

We went to Florida back in June, the 12th - the 17th actually. I just got my pics from Andrea and Dustin so I can finally post out trip! Woohoo! Dustin and Andrea, my bro and sis-n-law, and ourselves had some buddy passes from Dallas' bro and so we wanted to use them before he quit at Skywest. Orlando, Florida ended up being our destination point. It was an all day adventure both going and coming home, it was tedious and I hated it, but on the upside we flew for free and we saw Paris Hilton in the LAX airport coming home. So there were perks, the only down side is spending all day trying to get on a plane. I think It was 12 hours or something ridiculous like that. UGH.
We got to Florida and rented some really nasty hotel, although Dustin and Andrea's room was much better than ours, ours smelled like moldy stagnant air, and there was mold in the shower stall, I showered with my flip flops on and tried not to touch anything. On the upside our pillows were really soft and our room had a sliding door out to the pool, which Andrea and Dustin's room did not. So that got a fresh clean room with no pool access, and we got a stinky room with pool access. So after a good night's rest and several hours of getting used to the stink, we woke up and hit the pool. We rolled out of our individual beds (we each got a full/queen bed to ourself, that was another perk, no crowding) and threw our suites on and jumped into the pool and swam for 10 minutes or so. It was really fun!
Met up with my GF from MS and HS, Julie, she got us into Disney World for free because she works there. Thank you, thank you Julie for getting us in and for being our personal tour guide. I had so much fun hanging out with you and Tommy and can't wait to see you soon!
We went to Epcot the first day and had to man it alone because Julie had to work but we caught up with her shortly before dinner and watched the 3-D "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" show. I freaked when the mice came out! We ate dinner at a Moroccan restraunat and got to see a belly dancer. It was so neat! I wish I could move like that! That afternoon we went on some really fun rides, "Spaceship Earth", "Mission Space", the "Advanced Training Lab", this one made me quesy, and Andrea went on the kid version of this ride with me 'cause I'm weak sauce and wouldn't go on the spinning version. hahahahaha. We also drove the "Test Track", and went on the "Seas with Nemo & Friends", We flew on "Soarin'" I loved this ride, and also went on "Living with the Land". This ride was very informative. We watched the fireworks that night and they were unbelievable, it was beautiful! Julie cried.
We got a new hotel room for the rest of the trip we stayed at the Radisson, again thanks to Julie and Tommy. Seriously what would we have done with out them? ha ha ha ha
On Day 2 of our adventure (or 3 if you count the all day of traveling) we went to the Animal Kingdom for the first half of the day Julie got to come with us because she had the day off. My favorite ride here was the "Kali River Rapids" ride, you get completely soaked; I love water rides. Although I was wet all day because I chose to wear denim. That wasn't so much fun. Julie opted out of this ride. She didn't want to get wet. Can't blame her much because I was still damp when we got back to the hotel room because we chose to ride Splash Mtn at the end of the day. We went on a Safari ride and everyone but me went on the Yeti ride-"Legend of the forbidden Mtn". I was weak sauce again and choose to go get fast pass tickets for the Safari ride instead. We also went on "Dinosaur" I loved this ride. We should have bought the pic because our faces were hysterical. The photo was taken when a Dinosaur jumps out at us. Can anyone say startled. hahahhahahaha
We ate lunch at the 3 Flame Barbecue and Julie and Dallas went for Burgers. I spilled my coke all over my tray and the people who worked there must have felt bad for me so they gave me a new meal. hahahahaha
After lunch we road the bus over to the "Magic Kingdom" and I have to admit this place by far was my favorite. I think it brought me back to my childhood when my parents brought Claire and I to Disneyland. Pirates of the Caribbean was unfortuately closed, so I made Andrea take a picture of me standing in front of the ride. Julie and I went on the "People pusher" and the "Buzz light year" ride while Dustin, Dallas, and Andrea went on "Space Mtn", again I was weak sauce and didn't choose to ride this ride. It was nice to ride the people pusher and just relax and talk to Julie. When we get together it's like no time has passed from the last time we spoke. Her and I are kindred spirits.
We went on "Thunder Mtn" and I dropped a curse bomb 'cause I got so scared. Dustin thought that was really funny. I ended up liking the ride so much I made everyone go again. We went in the "Haunted House", it was so neat! But my favorite ride of all time was "Splash Mtn" just like when I was a kid. It was always Splash Mtn and Pirates. I could go on those two rides over and over again. It really stunk that the Pirates ride was closed.
Day 3 we went to the Atlantic Ocean and sat on the beach for a while. It's weird because it looks just like the west coast but it's warm. It's a very strange feeling, feeling isn't the right descriptor word. It just didn't feel right. Visited with one of Dallas and Dustin's cousin's for a bit, we ate a yummy restraunt, "Joe's Crab Shack" and then went Mini golfing at a really neat mini golf place.
Day 4 Dustin and Andrea took the rental car and went to a nice beach and Dallas and I opted to stay at the Hotel and relax pool side. Tommy and Julie came and we all hung out had some sub sandwiches from "Publics" grocery store. These subs are sooo good. We had an ice cream treat later. That was yummy too! It dumped water around 3 in the afternoon. It was crazy, it came and went very quickly. We went and road the go carts that afternoon. On the first lap, I got hammered and ended up doing a 360 so I pulled back into the station and got out. That was all it took to end my go-carting career. I know, I know, weak sauce. hahahahaha

TOYS, TOYS, toys

2008-07-09T20:26:00.000-07:00

"She's a beaut Clark!"

This was a surprise from my hubby. He went to Portland to pick up his man scooter, (see above) "The Ruckus" that he bought for all those odds and ends kind of jobs where you don't want to get into your gas guzzlin' rig and pay a fortune running to rent a flick. hahahahaha That was an extremely long sentence! HA Anywho, back on point...Dallas pulls the MAC box out of a gas guzzlin' rig and my heart began to flutter. And, yes, I humped the box in sheer delight. I was ecstatic!
It's the 24 inch monitor, 3.06GHz. AHHHHH! Coolest part is, what you see is what you get. There's no CPU tower. The guts are in the monitor. Nice, eh? Are you droolin' yet!? ha hahahahahahaha I got the new CS3 to boot! Yeehaw! Needless to say. MY hubby is the bestest hubby ever. I lub you Dallas!

Please stay tuned...

2008-07-08T22:55:00.000-07:00

Coming soon our Florida trip, and our Cascade Peaks trip. Good night!

Happy 3rd B-day Cont...

2008-07-08T22:39:00.000-07:00

Happy 3rd B-day

2008-07-08T22:27:00.000-07:00

Layken turned 3 on June 6th! She had been looking forward to her party for months and when it finally came she was ecstatic! We had a BBQ with some friends and family. We had a good time! There was so much good food! I made Layken a sand castle cake this year. It was so much fun to make! Later that night we played flashlight tag with just the adults. It was sweet! I actually won and caught everybody. I was sneeky! hee hee

MY GF's

2008-07-08T22:00:00.000-07:00

Here's to some of the important girls in my life. You make my life so much brighter. To Jill and Taunya, same goes for the two of you. My life wouldn't be the same without any of you!

Memorial pics Cont....

2008-07-08T21:56:00.001-07:00

Sorry Claire, I couldn't help myself, this picture was so pathetically hysterical! I love you girl!

DeCoria Camping Trek

2008-07-08T21:27:00.000-07:00

Trek is an appropriate word to describe our journey (another good word), to Union Creek, Oregon. We left a day late because the breaks on the camp trailer broke. Sweet. Not really,can you just hear that sentence thick with sarcasm! Ya, I thought so! hahahahaha In the end, we couldn't repair the break so we left any way the next morning. Everyone's campsites were spread out, so that was a bit of a disappointment, plus they had ticks there. YUCK! But we made the most of it. We went to the Lewis and Clark Intrepretive Center, went to a park and swang and played like a child. It was awesome! We also went to the dollar store and got some sweet stuff. Like sparklers and pop its and snakes, ya know the kind you had on the 4th of July when you were kids. Claire and I loved those things. We like to watch them grow and them we smashed them into nothing with our feet. Good times. Anyway, this day was my favorite day. It was just our "lil family and Claire. It is imprinted on my mind forever.
This trip was with the Dallas' family, in case I didn't mention that. Did a lot of bike riding and a LOT of eating! Maybe a bit too much! But that's nothing new, at least not for me!!! Thanks you mom and dad for those great genes! Woohoo! hahahahahahaha
When it came time to leave we heard that familiar rattling and sure enough, 2nd of the 4 breaks broke. They were just old and needed to be replaced. I blame Dallas for the rest of the trek home. He cursed us, and I don't believe in curses. He said, "Just watch we'll blow some tires on the way home." Sure enough we blew a tire and the other 3 were going to follow suite shortly there after. We did make it to La Grande, and Taunya and Jason, and Dallas' folks, Shauna and Fred, came to aid us with their spare tires, but they weren't the right size. So needless to say, Taunya took Aspen and Claire left with Fred and Shauna (she had to get back for school), and Dallas and the 2 'lil kiddos and I slept in our camper in the Wal-Mart parking lot. hahahahahaha Yep, I'm one of the few who have camped in the Wally-World parking lot. I must say, I'm all women now! hahahahahahaha

Is that an Oreo?

2008-07-08T21:21:00.000-07:00

Nope, it's dirt from my potted plant. Yep, and the thing that looks like a cookie that Easton is holding is actually bark. Yum Yum!!!

Dallas' 27th B-DAY

2008-07-08T21:09:00.000-07:00

Whoop Whoop! Went to Outback with friends and family. It was awesome. Somehow though, Outback consistently makes me visit the loo? Does this happen to anyone else? hmmm? Perhaps just me. YIKES! Too much info! hahahaha

Happy Mother's Day Belated

2008-07-08T20:59:00.000-07:00

Celebrated Mother's Day at our house and gave presents to my dad who's b-day was May 14th and Dallas insisted on opening his gift from me and the 'rents as well. His b-day was on the 13th. Dallas got a big green bat and ball from my sis Claire. We've sinced played several wiffle ball games with it. I gave him a remote control helicopter that ended up being a crappy present because it sucks to fly. He also got gift cards and such.

For my Mother's Day, I got money, money, money! hahahaha I also got some nice cards and a cool salad tong.

Aspen's last Soccer game

2008-07-08T20:58:00.000-07:00

Aspen has decided to try something new next year so this was her last season of soccer. She says she'd like to pursue piano or art.

Bath time

2008-07-08T20:41:00.000-07:00

The kids looked so cute so a snapped a pic. What a couple of rascally 'lil kiddies!

Keepin' busy!

2008-07-08T20:15:00.000-07:00

Ok, what's gone on since I last posted on Cinco de MAyo. We had to take apart our camp trailer because of water damage and rebuild the front end. I have to admit I think I could build a camp trailer now! Well, maybe not the whole thing but, I could sure try! Whoop Whoop! hahahahaha Thanks to those participants who slaved with us so we could go to Union Creek camping for memorial!

New Awesome song

2008-07-08T20:13:00.000-07:00

Here I am, unbelievable, I know. Hahahahaha
I'm in the process of updating my music and I can't find, Sum 41 "Best of Me" on playlist.com. Sucky. So look it up. I'm in love with it!
So have people missed me???? hee hee

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

2008-05-06T14:42:00.000-07:00

Any body party yesterday??? It's not such a big deal here in Washington as it is in New Mexico. There was all kinds of festivities and happenings going on there. So any way...HAppy Cinco De MAyo...Belated! WOOHOO!

Help

2008-05-05T16:01:00.000-07:00

My computer is messed up right now. It isn't talking to me anymore and announcing each key stroke and command I give it. That was too much to handle. Now the computer is having a display problem. Layken came in and clicked her little heart out and now what should be light gray is black and what should be blue is orange. Also, the buttons that you use to click on are now inverted. What the heck did she do to my computer? Oh and all the pictures and images look like a negative from a 32mm camera. Any thoughts on how to fix this. I can't handle it much longer. It's been over a week. I've tried to capture the screen but I can't remember the key stroke. Brittany do you? I went to Finder, then Services, then Grab, but I can't do anything from this point. I really need some advice!!!!

Hilarious Film

2008-05-05T15:46:00.000-07:00

Do you want to see a comedy that will make you pee your pants it's so funny? A movie that tears will well up because of the humor? A movie that has Brooke written all over it?
If you answered yes to one or all the above questions you have to go see the movie "Baby Mama". If anyone wants to see it I'm up to go see it again! I loved it. I haven't seen a movie this funny in a long time! hahahahahha, so good.

Loner Loser

2008-05-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

hahahaha, I am officially friendless, well, that's not entirely true. I still got some BFF's here they just work during the day. Tiffany and Linsey, 2 girls I've spent a lot of time with lately are both gone. I actually cried when I hugged Tiffany goodbye. I must have been crazy hormonal or something...maybe...hahahahahahaha

Anal Cleanings'

2008-05-05T15:31:00.000-07:00

I have had to become more ANAL than I normally am with keeping the house spotless! I feel like I just follow the kids around picking up after them 24/7; like that robot from the Jetson's or something. It's a bit too much for me, and I like a clean house! I posted the pic of the chick flexing her bicep because it reminded me of this situation.

Open House

2008-05-05T15:28:00.000-07:00

Sunday we had an open house from 1-4p. The other 2 times we've only had 3 people show. So that's one person per hour. It's almost not worth it, but then you think...well what if?
This time we had 7 people come. Wow. It was not sooo long and tediously boring! hahahahaha We'll see if anything comes of it!

The Golden Compass

2008-05-05T14:53:00.000-07:00

I'm kinda behind on this one, but better late than never, I always say. I have been dying waiting for the film "The Golden Compass" to be released so I could rent it. I have been very curious to see if all the negative emails I received about the film was accurate. I was at Costco and was browsing along the books and DVD section and there in plain site was the movie I have been waiting what seems to be a lifetime to see. I made up my mind to rent it after my adventure at Costco was over. And so I did, as planned. I rented the film. All the people who said this film was so horrible are ridiculous!!! I understand that the author is aetheist but is that any reason to rule something out? I also know that there is something about a character named "God" who dies in one of the 3 books, but this was not part of this film. I have taken it upon myself to figure this whole thing out for myself. I am going to read them all. I am just waiting for them to arrive in the mail to start. I'll post what I come up with. I think everyone who wanted to see this film, before they got so much email advising them not to, should see it. I loved it so much I bought it. I thought it was a beautiful tale about how one small child can change things. The graphics and acting was awesome!! Can I get a Woop Woop! hahahahaha

HAPPY HAPPY

2008-04-24T09:20:00.000-07:00

I just realized "The Office" is on tonight! Woohoo! I have something to look forward too!

UGH!

2008-04-24T09:10:00.000-07:00

I've been postponing writing this blog. Unfortunately for us, our buyers were unable to attain their financing. And to boot, the 2nd couple who wanted our home just got the keys to their new pad. SO, UGH, we're back to square one. Our house is up for sale again, and I don't have any idea what we're going to do about the home we were in the process of buying. Us buying the home was contingent on our home selling. On a happy note, or sorta happy note, our contract gives us 'til the 20th of May to have sold our home and have all the financing completed. I'm positive our house will sell again quickly. The house has already been shown 5 times since we put it back up for sale on Friday afternoon.

So there you have it. Ugly news.

Wish us luck in our search for a home buyer!!!!! Woohoo!!!

Our Sis-N-Law Craft

2008-04-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken on New Year's this year. Before I cut my hair off!

This was the craft I made. Thanks for the fab ribbon Tiff!

We exchanged crafts this year amongst the DeCo side Sis's. It was fun! I stole these images from Taunya's website! So thanks in advance Taunya! hahahahaha Sorry in advance to Julie, who is unfortunately not in this pic!
Oh and double click on the picture of us girls and check out my cleavage! Woop Woop! hahahahaha
And yes, I know how random this 'lil blurb was...hahahahahahaha...so typical!

Slurpee's and Friends and Suicide???

2008-04-14T21:58:00.001-07:00

Thursday night-Slurpee run...
Friday night-Slurpee run...
Saturday night-Slurpee run...YUM!

Saturday "The Crew" went out on the town. We played pickle ball at a friend of a friends home. I was AWESOME! hahahaha It took me back to 8th grade PE class, Badmitten/Pickle Ball. Ya, I ate it attempting to jump over the net and be oh so awesome! I was NOT oh so awesome. My foot got tangled in the net and I landed on my elbows. The really embarrassing part was after I landed on the ground, and after the blood was oozing from my elbows, and after I got to my feet, that's when it happened...someone asked me if I was alright. I replied, "No, I want my mom." UGH! Social suicide, or so I thought, no one else seemed to care, I however was mortified after the words had slipped out. What a geek! hahahahahaha I still have the scar on my elbow to remind me of this fateful afternoon! HA Plus, the guy I was crushing on at the time, was in this class. This is probably why I attempted to jump the net. Dang it!

Riding Bikes

2008-04-14T21:47:00.000-07:00

Dallas and I have been trying to ride our bikes places, like to our friends houses and such. I have really been enjoying it. Dallas says, "It saves us gas money." hahahaha We belt Layken and Easton in the bike trailer, Aspen gets her helmet on, Dallas and I are too cool for helmets...morons! And off we go!
This past week, we went to the school, Edison, that's just a block away from us and the kids played on the equipment. Dallas and I attempted to cross the monkey bars. Well, Dallas made it, I did not. I was doing sooo good until, the flesh on my hands started to feel like it was peeling away from the muscle! I let go immediately and started to whimper! hahahahahaha I was pathetic! I went down the slide with Layken and Easton. I raced Aspen. We tied.

Sun Sun SUNburn!

2008-04-14T21:19:00.000-07:00

Ok, so a couple of my GF's and I took the kiddies to the park during Spring Break. First we stopped in at the Library. We checked out a dozen books or so and then walked over to the park that is part of the Library grounds. We were there from 11a to almost 2p, so a pretty good chunk of the afternoon. It was Fabulous!!!!! We all brought a picnic lunch and laid out on our blankets while the kids played. The weather was the best weather we've had all year thus far! I stayed as long as I could, until Easton was bleery eyed and was desperate for a nap! Ugh! I would have stayed out all day long if it would have been an option. After I got home, I realized that the kids were a little pink. I checked myself out, but nothing. Tiffany called me and asked me if Easton had gotten burned. I told her he was a bit pink, but it was harmless. Apparently Ty had gotten pretty fried. And then...Easton woke from his nap. My mouth dropped when I saw his face, it was a lot brighter red than it had been when I laid him down. Were my eyes seared from the sun???? Yes, in deedy, my kid got crispy fried. WHAT WAS I THINKING!!!??? Although, it was nothing in comparison to Tiffany's 'lil fella, Ty. hahahaha Ok, Tiff that was just a tease!!! Anyway, we all had lot's of fun in the sun! Can't wait for more days like this...except this time I'll remember the sunblock! HA

Party, Party!!!

2008-04-14T21:03:00.000-07:00

Easton turned one and we finally, one week later, were able to celebrate his birthday. We had lot's of fun with friends and family. He got lot's of trucks! He crawls around pushing them along. It's sooo cute!!! My mom got him a 'lil fire engine that he can push or sit on and ride. It sings songs. He loves it! I made him a monkey cake. I thought it turned out so cute! So those of you who couldn't come I've posted it for you. My mom took a lot of pictures on her camera since I was so busy helping Easton open his gifts, and Dallas was busy video taping. Easton really wasn't too interested in opening presents. He just wanted to play with the toy after it was unwrapped.

2008-04-12T09:43:00.000-07:00

You Are Ariel!

Headstrong and fiesty. You have a mind of your own that's full of romantic dreams about the world around you. Exploring exotic places is your ultimate dream, and although you can be a little naive you'll realize that there is something to be gained from your family's wisdom.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Check Me Out!

2008-04-12T09:41:00.000-07:00

Apparently, out of all the Disney "Princesses" I'm Ariel! Sweet!!! Love the clothes! hahahahahaa

Tres Amigos

2008-04-08T17:04:00.001-07:00

Here is Layken with her 2 BFF's, Ryley and Paige. So cute. They played for a 'lil bit today and after they left I asked Layken who her friends were, she told me PAige and Ryley and savannah and Penny. I think she's talking about Penny's 'lil girl Mia, but I'm unsure! ha hahaha

Layken and Easton playing together in a toy bin. Layken is clothed in her usual diaper attire! hahahaha

My 'lil Man

2008-04-08T16:26:00.001-07:00

Out of a hundred little fella's, my 'lil fella would be the smallest one. He's in the 1st percentile for weight and length. I can't believe it! My mom says I was bigger than he is at this age. hahahahaha Oh man...

Music

2008-04-03T16:32:00.000-07:00

How do you have music playing on your blogspot???

Easton dances to Colbie Caillat. I love her song "Realize" and "Bubbly" from her coco cd.

April Fool's

2008-04-03T15:43:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be so funny to play a 'lil April Fool's joke on my family. I found the cutest recipe for Fauxberry pie in my Family Fun mag. It appears to be a dessert, but it's really pink mashed potatoes on top of a meat loaf and pie crust. You puree beets to get the pink potatoes. It was hilarious! I told everyone we were going to have dessert for dinner. Layken was so thrilled she started to scream! She tasted her piece of pie and said...this is a yucky pie mommy. I laughed. Aspen, looked at me and said, what is this anyway? hahahahaha I got them good! I screamed April Fool's at this point and told them what it really was. Layken didn't eat much for dinner. I think the pink potatoes were just a bit odd. It was a yummy recipe.

I have to admit. I had a hard time eating potatoes that were pink too!

DeCoria Fun!

2008-04-03T15:37:00.001-07:00

Or should I say, Dallas fun! hahahaha Dallas put Easton in the cupboard on the top part of our entertainment center. I quickly grabbed the camera and snapped a photo. For the record, Dallas was cropped out of the picture, so we didn't just put him up there and walk away! hahahahaha

CraZy LAykeN

2008-04-03T15:18:00.000-07:00

After dinner on Sunday Layken ran outside to play with her cousins. She chose to wear her diaper, daddy's work hat, and kitty-kat goloshes. She looked hilarious! I ran out after her and told her to come back inside and put some clothes on. She quickly grabbed her cousin, Savannah's coat, put it on, upside down (so the neck of the coat is around her waist and the waist of the coat is around her neck. Get it?), and attempted to run back out the door.

Insanity

2008-04-03T14:48:00.000-07:00

Easton is one! Yesterday was his Birthday. Yes, I know...that went by fast!

Easton is sick and was sick on his Birfday. Poor 'lil chap! He has the croupe and a double ear infection.

Yesterday, instead of being happy, Easton's birthday was brought in with tears, fussing, mindless entertainment, drool, and couch sitting. I kid you not, I didn't leave that couch all day long, at least not without Easton hanging on me. I finally hit the shower around 7:30p. I called my girlie friend Tiff and she came and rescued me for an hour. We had a slurpee run. As Tony the Tiger would say...It was GRRREAT! hahahahahahahahaha

Looks like we'll be celebrating his birthday next Wednesday.

Oh and Easton weighs 19 lbs. and is almost 28 inches long.

Easter!!!

2008-03-26T11:01:00.000-07:00

Gma Mary and Easton after the hunt.
Gpa Tom and Layken.
This is what Layken did when we colored the Easter eggs. She slept. We couldn't rouse her.
Easton eating some chocolate.

YEAH!!! We had church at 9a so the Easter bunny must have come some time while we were at church. hee hee I saw a good friend from high school there. Christine and her hubby and 2 kids. We were debating on whether to show up for our 10 year high school reunion. Our final consensus was to go. So, this had better be fun! hahahaha I guess, it's sometime this summer.

Anyway, the wind was almost unbearable as the kids (When I say "kids", I mean Layken. Easton just sat there looking around and had no interest what-so-ever in the eggs.) hunted for the eggs, toys and treats. My mom had, I swear, 7 plus dozen eggs for the kids to hunt. I refused to put 2 of the 3 dozen hard boiled eggs out. I think she got a "lil crazy! hahahaha The Easter bunny brought them a music set with a drum, tambourine, and other music making instruments. They each got a ball and Gma gave the kids "101 Dalmatian's".

Dinner was really yummy and the angel food cake with strawberries and whipped cream was mouth wateringly good. We picked up Aspen at her dad's house, she spent Easter with him this year. She said she had lot's of fun! Her g-ma Karen bought the kids a 'lil Easter gift. She is always so nice to think of them. They get really excited when Aspen says she's brought something for them from her g-ma. Layken got a yellow lunch box that looks like a duck. It's adorable and Easton got a duck print pale. So cute!

Dallas went to go play the Wii with his brother's when we got home. He didn't get back 'til about midnight. He must have had lot's of energy from his "early" night the night before! hahahahahahahaha

We had a really great time. Next time we go up we'll have to spend more time. Layken freaked out because she saw the pictures on my blog with g-ma and g-pa. She ran into the living room got her shoes and said, "Mom let's go to my house with G-ma and G-pa, and Auntie...she's at Disneyland." She was referring to my parents house. Poor kid. Auntie wasn't here this Easter, she went to Disneyland with some of her friends.

A Yaki-Vegas Easter

2008-03-26T10:28:00.000-07:00

We went to Yakima this weekend to see the 'rents for Easter. We had a lot of fun! We went to Randall park and the kids attempted to feed the ducks. They, unfortunately, were not hungry. There were slices of bread just floating in the pond water. Yuck. Usually the ducks attack each other to get the food, but not this time. We must have missed their lunch break! hahahaha

Layken played on the toy equipment. Easton mostly played with the bark, ya know - the stuff they usually put underneath the toys? Later that night we watched "Enchanted" the movie. I love this movie! Dallas hit the hay at 8:30p the guy must have been exhausted because he never does that or perhaps it was just the movie? huh? hee hee

'Lil Friends

2008-03-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

Easton and Ty playing with the electronics. Making both their papa's proud!

Paige and Layken playing. Layken is wearing her usual attire. Her bathing suit!

Layken has recently become very good friends with two 'lil girls. Ryley and Paige. Ryley is a year younger than Layken and Paige. Although Layken is a head taller than Paige, Layken is only a month older. hahahahaha. It's very funny.

Easton has his 'lil buddy Ty to sit next to as all the girls run around fighting over the baby dolls. Although there are plenty to go around. Easton is a month older than Ty, but Ty is soo much beefier and taller than my 'lil shrimpkins. I snapped these pics of the kids when they were over one afternoon.

HELP ME!

2008-03-20T17:04:00.000-07:00

I need to find a cute one piece bathing suit that doesn't cost an arm and a leg! Any suggestions?

TIs the Season!

2008-03-20T16:28:00.000-07:00

The season for Slurpee's! Last night Tiffany and I made the first run of the year for a Slurpee. Usually it's a summer thing, but our late night run's for the sweet treat has started unusually early this year! It was sooo good!

I love Slurpee's!!

Pre-Easter Festivities

2008-03-15T16:47:00.000-07:00

On our way to the Easter egg hunt. My nephew Brian is in the back with Aspen.
Some of my neices and nephews as well as my kids with their treats.
The kids with the Easter Bunny.
Easton watching the kids hunt for the eggs. (Not much hunting was involved. The eggs were just scattered all over the ground in a flagged off square.)

On a side note, before I forget...Friday we found out that the 1st people who offered on our house lifted their contingency of their home selling and we signed a contract stating we'd be out by April 30th! Whoohoo! That's right baby! On to bigger and better! Well, actually just bigger!!! So we've got a month and a half to pack up and get out! hahahaha We are really excited! Aspen is pumped to get her own room. All three of the kids have been sharing one room for sometime now. Poor kids!! hahahaha

On another side not...Aspen's soccer team won their game this afternoon. She still hasn't scored a goal, but she has come so close so many times. We're hoping soon!!!

OK, so back to the Easter festivities! The kids got to see the Easter Bunny this year. Wink Wink. He was at an Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Battelle (Ya, it's a nuclear plant, hahaha, that sounds so funny!) Layken was so excited to be around all the kids she just stood around excitedly smiling at all of them as they ran around her picking up Easter eggs. I was yelling from the sidelines, "Pick up some eggs Layken, there's candy inside!" She must have come too at this point and started running around gathering as many as she could. She was hilarious! hahahahaha

So get this...shortly after the kids sat on the Easter bunnies lap, the Easter bunny went to sit down and missed his chair completely. He fell flat on his bottom and I started laughing hysterically. Was that wrong? hahahahahhaa Kids, don't worry. The Easter bunny will be ready to go Easter morning to deliver your eggs and treats! hee hee

Our Weekend

2008-03-13T10:21:00.000-07:00

We had a grandiose time this weekend. Friday hung out with some BFF's Jonny and Jill, we Wii'd it up at their place. I ate like a 'lil pig on these 'lil cheddar air crisps - they're like chips - from Costco. Yummy. FYI, I shook my rump uncontrollably! HA HA

Saturday we worked around the house washed the van and started cleaning the big F-350 truck. Dallas said it was long over due. I didn't realize until we were vacuuming the inside that it hadn't been cleaned since our last summer's vacation with our friends to the coast. HAHAHAHA, that is sooo bad. No wonder Dallas said it was long over due. We went to Aspen's soccer game. I don't know if they won or lost. It's always a little difficult to follow, the kids run all over the place. They are much improved though from last year. We tried to play the newly wed game with some of our other BFF's Tiffany and Terry, and Clay and Linsey. That ended pretty quick, we ended up talking about money spending habits instead. I do believe, I was the victim, of this conversation! HA I love my bedskirt!!!

Sunday was nice, went to church and had The Crew over for dinner. "The Crew" is Terry and Tiffany, and Linsey and Clay. Well, that's what I call them anyway, cause there's so many of us when we've got all our kids together. hahahahaha We had two different couples stop in and decide to check out the our house. The air was filled with the aroma of burnt rolls (Tiffany how many burnt rolls did you eat???) and an odd scent coming from the bathroom, left from it's last occupant. hahahaha The house was filled to the brim with kids and people chatting. Dishes were strewn throughout the kitchen and dining table. Ugh, what a mess! The last couple ended up offering on our house with no contingency. So we've got a bit of a war going on at the moment between the people who offered a week ago and the people who offered Sunday. Friday is the deadline to see who wins- hee hee- the house.

Hope everyone had as much fun this weekend as we had.

Peace

Baby Food

2008-03-13T10:17:00.000-07:00

Ok-so I was rummaging around the cupboards today to find something for Layken to have for a snack. I offered her some Gerber Graduate cookies. She didn't want them and said they were for Easton. I decided to try them 'cause I was kinda hungry. Alright, so they were really good and here I sit blogging and stuffing my face with these 'lil sweet treats I just stole from my baby! HA HA HA

Baby Talk

2008-03-07T15:48:00.000-08:00

AHHHH! Easton just waved for the very first time today. Aspen was headed off to see her dad this weekend and her gma Karen waved to us and said "Bye." I waved back and he started waving bye bye too. Oh, man. My little baby is getting so big! Next month he's a year!

Tag, I'm it!

2008-03-07T09:55:00.000-08:00

So I haven't done one of these in years, and I actually said good riddance. BUT, since my SIL, Julie, tagged me, I saw it only fit to respond. I have love for you Julie!

10 years ago...

I was in an utter state of despair. I was 18. The love of my life, Byron, had recently left on a mission and my cousin Kelly had just passed away. She was only 14. I was on a downward spiral of intense depression. Looking back I probably should have been given some drugs and perhaps THERAPY! ha ha Seriously though, I would never go back to this period of my life. I was so alone and so very sad. It has taken me years to repair this era of my life and is still today, sometimes fragile. I was also questioning everything I had ever been taught, in terms of religion. Enough about this, ugh, let's move on to happier times!

5 things on my to do list...

1. Find ribbon for a craft I'm making.

2. Wipe down my bathroom.

3. After my sheets are dry, make my bed.

4. Play a rousing game of Hide and Seek with Layken and Easton.

5. Empty the garbages in the study and in the bathroom.

Fun times, fun times!

3 bad habits...

1. I nibble and bite off the cuticles around my finger nails. Yuck, I know!

2. I tend to over eat whenever food remains in front of me; or if the food is soooo good! Good thing I have my metabolism! ha ha

3. I'm a bit OCD in the cleaning and organizing department.

Places I've lived...

In chronological order.... hee hee

Darwin, NT, Australia

LaJunta, Colorado

Hobbs, New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Farmington, New Mexico

Yakima, Washington

Ellensburg, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Richland, Washington

Kennewick, Washington

and some places that I will always call home are Wahpeton, North Dakota (I love you Masching's); Milaca/Bock, Minnesota (I love you Siemer's and Bergstrom's) and Otter Tail, Minnesota ( I love you Gma and Gpa). I spent my childhood summer's in these tiny town's with my relies and I wouldn't change one minute of it!

What I'd do if I was suddenly a billionaire.

I'd go visit my relies for a long time! I'd wear out my welcome! ha ha I'd travel all the places I've only seen in pics, go back to the place of my birth, and I'd pay for any of my friends and family who wanted to come.

Buy an amazing car! I have too many choices to name just one. Buy a whole new wardrobe each outfit would get it's own pair of shoes.

I don't know, something like that!

Jobs I've had...

Now this IS funny.

Bagger at Slaveway. (Safeway) I quit.

Server at Dairy Queen. I got fired.

Graphic Designer turned Secretary at Sara Nelson Design. I got fired. She treated me like a dishtowel.

Stay at home mom...and nobody can fire me! ha hahahahahaha

5 things you don't know about me...

This is hard I think most everyone knows everything about me. But on the off chance you don't know a few, here go's.

1. I like to brush my teeth any time I go out anywhere.

2. I'm scared of roller coaster's.

3. I love, love, love to draw line illustration's and paint.

4. I secretly love Celine Dion songs. Oh man, that's embarrassing.

5. When I get into a pool with my sister, we revert back to age 8 and play like we were kids.

Hope you all feel like you really learned some good stuff about me! ha ha ha

This Old House

2008-03-04T15:12:00.000-08:00

So I have great news, our house is SOLD! Of course, this is contingent on their house selling before the 20th of May. With any luck, everything will play out perfectly! I did a running dance up and down the length of our home after I got the news! YEAH!!! A "running dance" is when you dance and run at the same time. This kind of dance is really popular! Well, maybe not so much! hee hee

My sis in law Taunya happened to be here when I got the news. I chucked a Tuna Helper box at her to get her attention. She didn't understand what I was mouthing to her until the very end of the conversation. Her face was hilarious! It was the face of utter confusion! I love her; she makes me laugh!

PS Taunya can vouch for the running dance!

My Auntie

2008-03-03T10:02:00.000-08:00

Layken asked me this morning where "her" Auntie was. "Her" Auntie is my sis Claire. I told her she is in Yakima.

So Layken says, "Well, I want her to play with me!" Auntie you are missed.

ps Easton ate dirt this morning. It looked like he ate an oreo! He looked hilarious!

Wii Weekend

2008-03-03T09:35:00.000-08:00

We had our best buds over on Saturday, Jonathan and Jill and Tiffany and Terry. Jonny and Jill brought there Wii. We had so much fun!!!! Apparently, I jiggle my butt when I play! ha ha ha ha

Saturday passed like a blur. I don't even know what we did. Now that's pathetic! ha ha ha Sunday we had an open house. It was really weird how quiet the house was without the rugrats running around. We had a pretty good turn out, but by the end of the showing it was slow and Dallas and I fell asleep on the couch. hahahaha Then someone came to the door and knocked. I popped right up and answered the door. I must have looked dazed because the girl asked if we were sleeping. GOOD GRIEF! hahahaha So much for trying to look professional!!

We had an offer on the house. It was a bit low though, we countered it. We are pretty excited that things are moving forward. I've had this gut feeling that the house is gonna sell quickly so perhaps, if the house does sell quickly, I'll have to give my "guts" the recognition they deserve! hah aha haa

Cheers to another Monday, eh?

Twilight

2008-02-29T12:52:00.000-08:00

Alright so I heard form one of my gal pals, Kristen, that one of my favorite books is going to be made into a movie. I was gleeful!!! If you haven't read Twilight let me just give you a quick overview so you can understand why I have attached this not so AMAZING photo. Edward the guy in the middle of the photo, is a vampire, as are all the other characters in the photo, Edward is the main character along with a human girl named Bella. Ok, so these vampire's are supposed to be gorgeous, like models by comparison. So let me just ask you this...do any of these freaks look like models to you? Especially the guy in the back right hand corner, the blond? I mean seriously come on! These guys look like the Nerds from high school! UGH, I'm disgusted, how could the author of this book let her story go to the DOGS, literally!!!

Hair Stylist 101

2008-02-29T12:29:00.000-08:00

On the home front, I basicly gave Easton a buzz cut. I cut it way too short, by accident of course. I took off an inch and a half when all was said and done. Let me explain...the last time I cut his hair with the hair trimmer I used the longest setting and it still looked too shabby on the top, so I decided that I'd use the next attachment down. Mistake #1, I assumed it would only be a little shorter than the longest attachment. Apparently, this was a very unintelligent assumption. Mistake #2, I buzzed his hair right down the center of his head...and there was no going back. There was nothing left to do to recover this magnitude of butchering, I had to buzz off all the rest of his hair. So now, instead of a baby I have a little army recruit. ha ha ha

He now has the ability to completely make his hair disappear! Just add water to hair and Viola! It disappear's! ha ha

Layken has really been into dressing up in Aspen's clothes. She puts on her underwear, her dresses, shirts, swimsuits whatever she can find and then she adds the kitty goloshes. Wow! Dallas tells me I have to put Aspen's clothes up higher so Layken can't get them, but where exactly am I suppose to put a dresser?

Aspen just started the Spring season of soccer. She seems to really like it. She just stopped taking Art lessons. It's too dang far away. I figure I'm as good as any one else. I mean what's a Fine Arts Major if you don't use some of that knowledge, eh??? hee hee

House for Sale

2008-02-29T09:27:00.003-08:00

We are finally done updating the house and have just recently put it on the market FSBO. It's been on the market for a little more than a week. I think. It's a small house, only 1175 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and only 1 bath, but it sits on almost .6 of an acre. It might be a hard sell because of the 1 bath. I'll keep you posted. For those of you who have never been able to come and see our house, I've attached some pics. Woohoo. I know you're pumped! Don't deny it!

Oh, and incase you were wondering why we had a latter leaned up against our house, Dallas and a guy from DISH satellite were installing the little satellite that they attach to your roof. It was the only picture I had of the house that had some green in it. Every thing is dead around here, although the tulips are breaking through the ground and there are buds on the trees and bushes.