It has been a little while since I have updated this sucker. SO much going on. I thought once the kids were in school I would have a little more time. Not so much! It seems I have more than ever to do now that my day isn't consumed with fighting children. Yes mine have fought all summer long too! OK they played together a little!
Our camping trip was fantastic. The kids and I went up before Scott and found a campsite at Ohanapecosh in Mt Rainier National Park. It wasn't the site we wanted but it would work. We made quick work in the rain to get camp up as quick as possible. About an hour after we got totally set up, the site we wanted opened up. I know, call me crazy, we had to do it. We moved and set up camp all over again! It drizzled a lot on our little trip, but we still had fun. On Friday we decided to go hiking before Scott came. We did the loop that runs past the Hot Springs and connects to the Silver Falls. It was 3 miles going up 300'. It was not a constant uphill. We would do some flat and mild up hill and then extreme uphills. It was labeled as a moderate hike as opposed to easy. But the easy (hot springs) was so easy, I didn't think anything of it. Alex had a hard time. We rested after the first mile and had a sandwich before we continued on. We crossed a very narrow temporary foot bridge. The original was washed out and was in the process of being replaced. The Falls were gorgeous. The trail looped back to the campsite and Alex had to be carried on my back for a while. I loved being out there. It had been so long since I had been out on a nature hike. I think by next year Alex will be able to do more of these hikes. It was so good to see the kids working together and encouraging each other, even though they were so tired. We had a blast together. The kids all got their own pocket knives in Packwood to carve their own walking sticks with. Our next adventure will have to be somewhere we can find good branches to carve into walking sticks. It was the only vacation we managed to get in this summer, but it was the best we have had in a long time. It was so simple and uncomplicated. No amusement parks or fancy restaurants. A camp fire and a tent was all we needed. It ended our summer on a positive note!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Time Flies
It has been a little while since I have had time to get on the computer for anything other than business. I logged onto my personal email two days ago and had 47 emails that were not junk from about 4 days of not checking them! So the last week was absolutely crazy with pet store stuff. 3 events in 7 days. I barely had time to eat and sleep. The good thing, is the summer season of shows is coming to an end. It has been a good summer this year. We were blessed with good weather for every weekend we had an event scheduled for!
On another note school starts in a week and I can't wait! We are camping from Thursday to Monday and they are back in school on Tuesday!
As is par for my busy life, I must return at another time.
On another note school starts in a week and I can't wait! We are camping from Thursday to Monday and they are back in school on Tuesday!
As is par for my busy life, I must return at another time.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Has it really been a week?
What a busy week. We have 3 events coming up and we are just swamped trying to get everything done. This weekend is Bonney Lake Days. Next week we have Rainer School on Thursday and Bark in the Park (Allan Yorke Park) on Saturday. Hopefully, this will gain a little more business for us. (If Pets Ruled The World)
On a good note.........We finally managed to get our 150 gallon aquarium out of the garage and up the stairs. Hopefully I will get our 75 gallon salt water tank moved into it this week! I will have to post pictures when I do.
On a good note.........We finally managed to get our 150 gallon aquarium out of the garage and up the stairs. Hopefully I will get our 75 gallon salt water tank moved into it this week! I will have to post pictures when I do.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Life is way too short
Today I found out a man I know was struck and killed by a drunk driver. He leaves behind two children the same age as Audry and Daniel. My heart breaks for his children and wife. I can't imagine what I would do if it were Scott. I just want to remind everyone to take the time to tell those you love that you do love them. They need to hear it. Tell your kids how proud you are of them. Smile at a stranger. Life is too short. Too Short for anger, hate, envy, etc. Live every single day like it is your last. Don't let your last words be angry or hurtful.
To my family and friends...Life would be boring without you! You are important in my life and I love you for who you are and who you are to me. I know, way too mushy for me.
A little more my style:
A smile is contagious!
Don't forget to pass it along!
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Tired and Rambling
So here it is midnight again and that's OK. Everyone is asleep. Dogs are snoring on the couch and my tunes are a low hum. The only thing missing is a bowl of ice cream.
So if you don't already know about my pampered chef party on friday at 6:30 you do now! (Come it will be fun. Everyone is invited) Anywho, Scott wanted the bathroom painted before I could invite a bunch of people over. It is finally done!! 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of color. The walls are going to collapse with the weight of it all! It kind of stinks to waste all that time in there. Hopefully, in September I am gutting that bathroom to tile the floor and get new countertops and toilet. It is so much easier to paint without all that stuff in it!
After painting, I got in the pool with the girls (Daniel's in a cast and can't swim). We had a blast. It is nice to have a pool big enough you can actually play in. And to have an hour to be in it also helps. They are growing so fast. It bring little tears to think about how truly close they are to adulthood and how hard it is going to be. We are trying to give them a greater understanding of what it is to be an adult than we had. (Of course, most 17 year olds don't really have a clue as to the massive responsibilities of adult life.)
RANDOM THOUGHTS
I have been looking at blogs and it cracks me up. I have done it to. I call it a family blog, but really its about me. Of course that includes my family because I am totally wrapped up in them, but really this is my thoughts not theirs. You know, the crazy woman these kids call Mom. Sometimes I feel sorry for them to have such a twisted and warped mother. My mother was as normal as they come. (My brothers and sisters can attest to both.) And they don't escape it from there father. I think he keeps both of us feeling young and goofy. He has such a gift for making us laugh. Laughing is so important. With drastic price increases on everything, a lot of people are feeling a little (or big) pinch in the money department. And as everyone knows, financial stuff can cause tension. It is getting harder and harder to stay home with my kids. Not that I have to go get a job or anything yet, but I am seeing it all over. So enough of my crazy ramblings. Good night.
So if you don't already know about my pampered chef party on friday at 6:30 you do now! (Come it will be fun. Everyone is invited) Anywho, Scott wanted the bathroom painted before I could invite a bunch of people over. It is finally done!! 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of color. The walls are going to collapse with the weight of it all! It kind of stinks to waste all that time in there. Hopefully, in September I am gutting that bathroom to tile the floor and get new countertops and toilet. It is so much easier to paint without all that stuff in it!
After painting, I got in the pool with the girls (Daniel's in a cast and can't swim). We had a blast. It is nice to have a pool big enough you can actually play in. And to have an hour to be in it also helps. They are growing so fast. It bring little tears to think about how truly close they are to adulthood and how hard it is going to be. We are trying to give them a greater understanding of what it is to be an adult than we had. (Of course, most 17 year olds don't really have a clue as to the massive responsibilities of adult life.)
RANDOM THOUGHTS
I have been looking at blogs and it cracks me up. I have done it to. I call it a family blog, but really its about me. Of course that includes my family because I am totally wrapped up in them, but really this is my thoughts not theirs. You know, the crazy woman these kids call Mom. Sometimes I feel sorry for them to have such a twisted and warped mother. My mother was as normal as they come. (My brothers and sisters can attest to both.) And they don't escape it from there father. I think he keeps both of us feeling young and goofy. He has such a gift for making us laugh. Laughing is so important. With drastic price increases on everything, a lot of people are feeling a little (or big) pinch in the money department. And as everyone knows, financial stuff can cause tension. It is getting harder and harder to stay home with my kids. Not that I have to go get a job or anything yet, but I am seeing it all over. So enough of my crazy ramblings. Good night.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
What a week
Daniel broke his wrist this week sliding down the stairs (standing) on a cardboard box. He did say it was fun! Hopefully I will get pictures up this coming week.
I suppose I should go paint the bathroom now.
I suppose I should go paint the bathroom now.
Just getting started
OK we are going to try this whole blogging thing. It is a great way to keep up with family and friends. Be patient with me while I continue to figure it all out.
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