I ask this question for two big reasons. One, I am SSSSOOOOO sick of winter! We had another snow storm this past Thursday. I'm so glad it didn't stick. Also, I think our part of the state didn't get hit near as bad as just south of us. I think they were expecting a ton of snow. The good thing is it is raining more often now, so we're getting closer to spring.
My second reason for wanting July to get here is I get to go on a fabulous vacation to Cincinnati Ohio. Me and a friend are flying out to spend the first part of July with another dear friend of ours. We are flying out there without children and she's got someone to watch her kids for about half the time we are there. I'm so looking forward to getting away for a while and being with good friends. It's like the ultimate sleepover!
Speaking of good friends, the friend I'm flying out with is coming over tonight to watch my kids so Chip and I can go on a date to the temple. Isn't that awesome? She's then going to stay and play some games and have a late night at my house. I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends. YAY!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Pay it forward winners!
So, a few weeks ago I did a post called pay it forward where I would give a handmade gift to the first 3 comments on my post that day. Well, the winners were Miranda, Kellie, and Linsey. YAY for you guys! I thought I'd give you a sneak peak as to what to expect in the mail. Oh, and I need your ladies addresses. I have my comments set to where I have to ok them before they are posted, so feel free to leave a comment with your address and I won't post it for everyone to see.
Thanks!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Warning! Valentines "Mush" Ahead
I'm sorry it's been so long since I posted. I actually wrote out a long post the other day on stupid things people say to others who are grieving, but it didn't feel right to post it. Maybe someday. Anywho, I thought I better write SOMETHING tonight so I don't lose all my readers :)
Yesterday was Valentines day. I came to a realization that day. I am so much happier this year than I was last year! Last year, I figured out I was suffering from postpartum depression even though my baby was 9 months old at the time. I hadn't figured it out yet by Valentines, but I remember feeling awful. I had my nose out of joint because Chip didn't do exactly what I had pictured him doing for me. I FELT unappreciated even though I KNEW I was appreciated. That's the funny thing about depression. You can logically talk to yourself and know that everything in your life is great, but you don't FEEL it. I made it to the dr about 2 months later and got started on some medication and counseling. Apparently that's all my body needed, and it was able to heal itself to the point where I don't have to be on meds anymore.
Anyway, it was Valentines and I was mad. I started listening to the radio about 1PM when Dr. Laura comes on. She did her first annual Lovey Dovey show. I heard what the prizes were for just making it on the air and I wanted one...badly! So, I dialed and redialed and prayed that doing this would make me feel better about my life. I figured I would share a poem Chip wrote for me when we were engaged. Well, I got through! And I was able to share with the world what a kind and loving husband I have. And it worked! I did feel much better about him after that. I was able to gush about how much he does for me and our family. Complimenting him made me feel so much better than cursing him. LOL!
Well, it turned out that Chip came home a couple of hours early from work and brought some flowers with him. That totally made my day. :)
This Valentines day was so much fun because it was on Saturday. We started with family breakfast of crepes and strawberries and then we went bowling as a family. It was so much fun to see the kids bowl. Even Buddy got in on the action. It was way too cute. Later that evening, Chip and I went to the local recreation center and played our first game of racquetball. I can't share how that went because we both swore that everything that happened in there, stayed in there. Let's just say we aren't the most talented at racquetball ;) After that, we picked the kids up from my parents' house and put them to bed at home. We watch a movie called "The Ultimate Gift" (highly recommend that one) and then went to bed. It was so fun to spend the day together. Oh, and not only did Chip buy me a dozen beautiful red roses, he changed the litter box for me. Isn't that sweet? He changed the box and I'm not even pregnant or sick. He doesn't even like that cat!
Thanks, Sweets!
Yesterday was Valentines day. I came to a realization that day. I am so much happier this year than I was last year! Last year, I figured out I was suffering from postpartum depression even though my baby was 9 months old at the time. I hadn't figured it out yet by Valentines, but I remember feeling awful. I had my nose out of joint because Chip didn't do exactly what I had pictured him doing for me. I FELT unappreciated even though I KNEW I was appreciated. That's the funny thing about depression. You can logically talk to yourself and know that everything in your life is great, but you don't FEEL it. I made it to the dr about 2 months later and got started on some medication and counseling. Apparently that's all my body needed, and it was able to heal itself to the point where I don't have to be on meds anymore.
Anyway, it was Valentines and I was mad. I started listening to the radio about 1PM when Dr. Laura comes on. She did her first annual Lovey Dovey show. I heard what the prizes were for just making it on the air and I wanted one...badly! So, I dialed and redialed and prayed that doing this would make me feel better about my life. I figured I would share a poem Chip wrote for me when we were engaged. Well, I got through! And I was able to share with the world what a kind and loving husband I have. And it worked! I did feel much better about him after that. I was able to gush about how much he does for me and our family. Complimenting him made me feel so much better than cursing him. LOL!
Well, it turned out that Chip came home a couple of hours early from work and brought some flowers with him. That totally made my day. :)
This Valentines day was so much fun because it was on Saturday. We started with family breakfast of crepes and strawberries and then we went bowling as a family. It was so much fun to see the kids bowl. Even Buddy got in on the action. It was way too cute. Later that evening, Chip and I went to the local recreation center and played our first game of racquetball. I can't share how that went because we both swore that everything that happened in there, stayed in there. Let's just say we aren't the most talented at racquetball ;) After that, we picked the kids up from my parents' house and put them to bed at home. We watch a movie called "The Ultimate Gift" (highly recommend that one) and then went to bed. It was so fun to spend the day together. Oh, and not only did Chip buy me a dozen beautiful red roses, he changed the litter box for me. Isn't that sweet? He changed the box and I'm not even pregnant or sick. He doesn't even like that cat!
Thanks, Sweets!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Debt free and loving it!
I doubt there is anyone reading this that doesn't know, but we moved to our current home this past October. Through the process of selling our first home and buying our second, we were able to accrue some nice equity. Using that equity, we were fortunate enough to pay off our credit card. No small feat! I think we had 7 or 8 thousand dollars on there that we had been trying to pay off for some time. We were able to pay just barely over the minimum payment every month and the $200 was sorely missed.
I bring this up because, for the first time in our married lives, we get to use our tax refund for WHATEVER WE WANT! That's right! No paying down the credit card this year. Nope, we have learned our lesson (hopefully) and will never get into the credit card debt trap again. Having a nice big chunk of money coming our way is truly motivating!
What are we going to do with the money? Well, first we are going to have an AC installed. We bought this house from my parents and they had started the process of getting an AC when their swamp cooler started leaking all over. They also got a new furnace at the time. So, they ran out of money to put in the AC, but the hook-ups all got installed. So, we just have to pay for the unit! I'm so excited for a nice cool summer!
Also, we will likely be getting a Wii. Chip decided it was cheaper to get a Wii than to take a family vacation to Disneyland. I think we win either way. We're also considering getting new windows in our home, but we have no idea how much that would cost us. We're just way excited to have the means to do some things we want to do. HOORAY!
I bring this up because, for the first time in our married lives, we get to use our tax refund for WHATEVER WE WANT! That's right! No paying down the credit card this year. Nope, we have learned our lesson (hopefully) and will never get into the credit card debt trap again. Having a nice big chunk of money coming our way is truly motivating!
What are we going to do with the money? Well, first we are going to have an AC installed. We bought this house from my parents and they had started the process of getting an AC when their swamp cooler started leaking all over. They also got a new furnace at the time. So, they ran out of money to put in the AC, but the hook-ups all got installed. So, we just have to pay for the unit! I'm so excited for a nice cool summer!
Also, we will likely be getting a Wii. Chip decided it was cheaper to get a Wii than to take a family vacation to Disneyland. I think we win either way. We're also considering getting new windows in our home, but we have no idea how much that would cost us. We're just way excited to have the means to do some things we want to do. HOORAY!
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