Our Christmas...

Cade and I had a wonderful Christmas. We left Thursday afternoon to meet my dad in Medford. He picked us up and we were on our way to Klamath Falls. We got to my dad's house, and walked into a house full of food, and family, and the festivities were underway before we could even put our bags down! The kids looking at the presents under the tree, eating snacks, and visiting! We had our Christmas Eve prime rib dinner, it was wonderful, then the kiddos opened some presents. Cade was very surprised that her Uncle Greg got her a Wii, and even more surprised that Santa brought her the Barbie Camper! She had a lot of fun seeing family, and playing the Wii with Grandpa, and Grandma, but was a little disappointed in the lack of snow in Klamath Falls! I also enjoyed spending time with family, and seeing some of my friends. I am excited for the New Year and to see what it brings. I hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Christmas, and hope your New Year is just as good!

Here is the picture rundown:

Me, Traci, and Brian on Christmas Eve..I really enjoy how we all have our feet on the coffee table, yet that couch reclines!

Cade and Grandpa bowling

Cade and the Glamour Camper

And Cade with her Wii

Almost...

Cade and I are getting ready for our lil' mini-vacation to Klamath Falls. It will be very nice to see family and friends. Cade is excited about the snow, and Santa's arrival of course. I am excited to say goodbye to 2009 and pray that 2010 has a little more to offer. This week should be a good one. Cade is on Christmas break so I just have to drop her off at daycare, no packing lunches, or her backpack, it is kinda like I am on a break myself. I don't work tomorrow, so we get to just hang out at home again!! And then I only have two days and we are out of here for awhile!! Yes!!! I love Christmas time!

Orthodontist...

So today I had to take care of some business at the dentist office, and I decided to ask them about one of Cade's permanent teeth. One of them is coming in really far back, like not even close to where it should be. They recommended that she come in for an appointment, and that she will probably be sent to the Orthodontist. WOW! I am not at all financially prepared for an orthodontist bill, but the tooth can't stay where it is wanting to be. So her appointment is on the 28th, and from there we will just have to see what happens. Thank God for double coverage on the dental insurance!!! Hoping that a lot of what seems to be a pile of bills will be taken care of with having two insurance companies. Other than that work is slow, and we are gearing up for Christmas.

I've been tagged....by Mandy

I tag you you post a picture of yourself saying you've been tagged, then you list 10 facts about yourself :) Next you get to tag 5 other people

1. I live and breath for Cade

2. I love to sing in the car, and really don't care who hears me

3. I don't like folding laundry

4. I talk on the phone an average of two hours a night, at least

5. I dislike the snow, but always go to Klamath Falls for Christmas, and I am starting to think that maybe it is because the only way to have Christmas is if it is white.

6. I LOVE taking pictures

7. I am a sucker for reality T.V.

8. My kid is to the age that she thinks I am embarrassing, but I still think I am cool

9. Sometimes my socks don't match

10. I have wonderful people in my life

Fun little game from Mandy.....Feel free to play along

Ready....

I am sooo ready for 2009 to be over with!!! It has just been one of those years that I hope will never repeat itself again!!! But 2010 has some good stuff, I can feel it!!! One my best friend Mandy will be having her lil' Emily!!!!! Hopefully Cade and I can find ourselves on a fabulous vacation, and I have made a pact with myself to not involve myself in anyway with people I find to be toxic to Cade and I...yes, even if that means family. Some of the decisions will be hard, and have been hard to make, but if I look at the big picture most of them really have been made for me! Cade and I are doing fabulous living our life! We have been in our house almost a half year already...the time has gone by so fast, but it is good. We both LOVE having our own house, and really having no one to answer to. We laugh at each other a lot...and that is the best part!!!! We are counting down the days until we get to go spend sometime in Klamath, and get a lil' break from school and work! Thinking of taking some pics tomorrow and if I do I will post them!!

Report Card...

Cade's report card was good, pretty much what I expected. She excels at everything, and really doesn't have to try to achieve, it just comes very easy to her...except math. She is not getting the concepts in math, and now that she is a third grader it is becoming more difficult. I am hoping to get her a tutor after Christmas so that she can have a one on one with someone to help her get the concepts. I want to be able to provide her all the tools she needs to have a successful life, and if that means a tutor, then that is what it means. Other than that we are gearing up for Christmas, I am pretty much done shopping. We are going to Klamath and it is going to be freezing!!! But I am glad to be going to my Dad's for Christmas!!! Here is a picture of Cade I took last night after her bath, and before bed!!!

Christmas Party

Cade enjoyed a weekend with her friends doing Christmas stuff. We painted ornaments, watched Christmas movies, went to the parade, and they ate, and ate, and ate. It was a lot of fun, and the kids had a good time. Work is slowing down, it is nice because I am less stressed. The Christmas tree is up, and there are a few presents under it. Cade and I will be going to Klamath for Christmas, and we are looking forward to that. Tomorrow I have Parent/Teacher Conferences and I am hoping that goes well. Here are some pics from the party, enjoy!

Our Thanksgiving

Cade and I had a nice relaxing Thanksgiving with my wonderful friend Carol and her Mom! It was nice to be surround with friends that love us. We had a wonderful meal, and some drinks, and good conversation. Work was slow today, and Cade and I will be enjoying a relaxing weekend. Thinking of getting the Christmas tree, but that may wait a little bit because I don't want it to be dead by Christmas.

Happy Birthday Rob

Today Cade and I spent sometime at Rob's celebrating his birthday. Rob's mom is here from California so we got to spend a little bit of time with her too. The bond between Rob and Cade is something very special, and I am blessed that he is a part of her life. Watching them together is fun to watch because the act silly, and understand each other on a completely different level then anyone could understand either one of them. Though Rob and I are not good together I am grateful that we can still be friends and have a good time together. He plays and important role in Cade's and my life, and he is one of the few that I know will always be there for me and her.

Saturday...

Cade and I have enjoyed a relaxing weekend so far. We laid around the house until 2, and then set out for lunch, and to get some paint to paint our windows. Now we are back to relaxing, and going to play a board game soon. Who knows what we will find to do tomorrow, but I am sure we will come up with something. Here is a picture of Cade at her concert, her window, and my window!

Quick One...

So Cade and I just got home, it was a long day. Work, School, and then she had a concert...pics to come later. She is tired, I am tired, we are going to bed.

Word has been circulating around my job that we were going to have to start paying for some or all of our health benefits. FREAK OUT!!!! The quotes that they were originally showing us were crazy, and there was NO way I was going to be able to afford it. Well, yesterday they announced that they will still be providing us insurance with 100% paid by them. WHAT A BLESSING!!!! I must say that my employers do try there best to keep us happy, and I am very thankful to them for keeping our insurance!!!!

I am hoping to start Christmas decorating, and some fun lil' crafts with Cade this weekend, but we will see how far we actually get with that!

I Don't Even Know What to Call It.....

So this blog tonight is a lil' on the might be too truthful side, as well as the TMI side, with a lil' of the sad side. I just want all to know that I am OK....actually better than OK. I made a huge mistake, learned a big lesson, and will bounce back like a super bouncy ball!!! This is just the plain truth and raw feelings of how I felt when I wrote this earlier tonight, and thought I would share it with you all. The drama is finally over, I finally have had enough, and I finally came to my damn senses to realize he won't ever change, never intended to change, and played me like a piano. Over the weekend I finally stood up for myself, and I really think he hasn't ever really had a girl do that before...but I am better than that for sure, that is definitely not the life I am looking to live.

So I am letting go today. Letting go of the hope of us together forever, and the hope that I had that you would change your ways. In the last six months all you have proven to me is that you are a liar, and a cheat, and I should of ran away from the beginning. I beat myself up daily that I allowed you into my life in such a personal way, and that I let you into my daughter's life at all. You have broke me, if that was your goal you beyond accomplished it, and someday you will realize that you can't continue running around, talking smooth with your mouth, praying on single mother's promising them love, and a better life than they already have. You have made me realize that my life is fantastic, and all it has been with you in it chaotic, so I am glad that my life can go back to being GREAT, and I can get back to my old self again. I hope that you realize that as you continue your journey, and quest to see exactly how many girls you can have at one time, that you truly are destroying life's, making life more difficult for those that are already struggling. I also hope that through your experience with me that you learned there are ladies out there that will stand up for themselves, and not take your crap, you know ladies that respect themselves enough to know that you are toxic, and that they don't need you in there lives. I am very glad that I finally stood up for myself, and my only regret really is that I didn't do it along time ago. I thought you and I were so meant to be together, after crushing on you in High School for two years, and then reconnecting with you 10 years later I really thought it was fate, I really thought it might be my turn to get my prince charming, but I opened myself up to quickly to you, and got burnt. You never had good intentions, you only wanted one thing, never wanted the things you said, and never intended to keep any of your promises. You know the things I have been through, abuse, alcoholism, and I told you from the beginning it is hard for me to let people in, but this, what you did is more heart breaking than taking a beating, or having an alcoholic say horrible things to me. What you did is evil, flat out, evil, pure evil. I hope you get help because you have a problem, you lie so much that you can't tell the difference between the truth and a lie. I wish you well in your life, and hope that someday you find what it is you are seeking that will fulfill your need to destroy others life's. My daughter deserves better and so do I, and you don't deserve us at all! YOU ARE A PREDATOR AND YOU SHOULD HAVE A WARNING LABEL!!!!


Other than that my car is running like crap, work is busy, and life is wonderful!!!

Just simple Life

Nothing really that exciting to report. Work, laundry, dishes, house cleaning, some T.V. watching...and that is about it. Cade spent a few days with Rob, he built her a swing in his back yard so she likes to be over there so she can swing away. It is cold and raining, tis' the season I guess. Cade has a concert next week, I love them so I am excited to go see it. Other than that not too much is going on here, and I think I like it that way!

Halloween!!

Our Halloween was simple! I stayed home and past out candy, Cade went to a slumber party and trick-or-treating with her friends! Here are a few pictures of Cade in her Scarecrow costume!

Happy Birthday Jeff

Today is Jeff's Birthday! I just want to say that yes I still miss him, and still think about him. That is a time in my life that I will never forget. He was a truly unique individual that no matter what was there for me unconditionally. We had a good three years together, and he will forever hold a special place in my heart. He lost his life to save a lil' girl, and he is truly a hero. A devil took him away, and can never bring him back, but the memory of him will last forever. Happy Birthday Jeff...you are very much missed, and loved.

My week thus far...

We have carved pumkins, and made our Halloween plans. I need to put some finishing touches on Cade's costume, then it will be done. I am starting to get a cold AGAIN!!!!!! UGGGGGG!!!! I have somehow managed to keep the house clean all week! Work is still busy, and crazy. Our insurance is changing again, and it still sucks! Other than that it is just the same ol' stuff different day around here.

So far this year...

So today as I realized that it is almost November I started reflecting on the year. I can say this was for sure not the best year of my life...but also not the worst! I am finally feeling settled into my home...and actually loving it!!!! Cade has grown so much this year it is amazing. I too have had to look deep inside and find a lot of strength to make it through some really rough times this year. I am however very gratefully to be living on my own, taking care of Cade, and making the best out of it all. I have trimmed a lot of fat out of my life...yes real fat, and just a lot of negativity that people were surrounding me with. I am now living my life for Cade and myself, and really not giving any thought as to what others may think about my decisions. I am at peace, and it feels good. Here are some pics of my house, Cade's Halloween costume, me after losing sixty pounds, and Cade sewing! Enjoy them!

On the Mend...

Cade and I both seem to be on the mend, Thank God!!! Cade still has a bit of a cough, but nothing like it was!!! It looks like we might get some sleep tonight!!!! I am desperate for the weekend to come....I am FINALLY getting my home phone hooked up...going to Medford with a friend to look for stuff to make Cade's costume. I don't want to spoil the surprise of what it is going to be, but I will be busting out this thing called a sewing machine to put the costume together. Cade, My friend Carol and I will also be going to dinner in Medford and it should be a good time! I also am going to start the Christmas present shopping for Cade...yes that's right I think it is only like 71 days away...HOLY COW!!! We also got some good news at work today..my company is closing early on Christmas Eve...and paying us for it...along with closing early on New Year's Eve...and paying us for that too. Not all that exciting, but a nice little perk. Cade made it all day today at school, and the boys and girls club...so it looks like I will be getting the rest of my hours this week!!!! Tonight we just had a simple dinner, watched Gilmore Girl's, went through the Christmas stuff my mom sent me (by the way mom I only got one of the stocking holders, and I need both, do you have the other one?), and cuddled a little bit, nice and relaxing night!!!

Happy Birthday to my Brother

Today is my brother Greg's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I am wishing him lots of good fortune, as he deserves it. He has been there for me lately like no other, and has helped me beyond measure, and for that he is amazing. Here's hoping you have a fabulous day!!!!

SWINE FLU!!!

I just got home from the Dr. with Cade and she has Swine Flu...NICE!!!! So I was told she has to stay home for four days...Uggggg!!!!!!!! NO WAY that can happen!!! Hoping she feels better soon. I myself am back to not feeling so hot myself so I am just going to say that this whole has contaminated with the H1N1 flu....and I AM OVER IT!!!!!!!! I am fully back to sore throat, headache, fever, body aches, the whole nine yards. The phone company also messed up today so now I have to wait another week to get my phone....I am sad :(. Anyway I am off to bed.....

Can someone please make if Friday?????

I need it to be Friday...my work is very busy!!! They want us to work twelve hour shifts...I can't because I have to pick Cade up...which makes everyone mad. However, I have to make up all the overtime hours on my day off!! Boo!!! To that!!! So I am up to six hours on my day off. The money will be nice, but I have things planned on that day that I am now going to have to cancel. My boss is being a jerk this week, apparently I am the target this week, and I totally feel like I am being babysat. Today I picked Cade up and she has a fever, a cough, a headache, and her body is sore...yes folks that's right....it appears that my sweet baby has gotten the flu!!! I can't afford to miss any time at work, can't afford to take her to the Dr. but apparently I am not going to have a choice, and once again am going to have to figure it out. But a paycheck that is only so big, can only be stretched soooo far, and believe me it is stretched!!! But I always seem to work it out...so that is just how it is going to have to be. If I have to call me my work is going to be mad...YIKES!!!! O yeah, and let me just tell you all about my FABULOUS new neighbor. Well, he is like ninety years old, ran away from assisted living, and now thinks we all need to take care of him. I am not jumping on that boat!!!! He has found my door bell and rang it yesterday at nine at night, I ignored it because I don't want him to depend on me for anything. He has asked me if I would help him in the shower (yeah I don't think so). He walks around half naked, never shuts his blinds, or doors, and smokes in his bed which makes me scared to death that he is going to burn this building down. UGGGGG...WHAT A WEEK!!!! Well, here's hoping everyone has a great Friday, and that you all stay healthy because this flu crap this year is NO JOKE!!!! No pics...I am tired, cranky, and just not going to do it tonight, sorry.

MOM....

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It must have been busy...

So as you can see in the pictures Cade apparently had a busy weekend!! She has been out like this for a few hours now...making for a very quiet evening at my house. She spent Friday with Rob, and Saturday had Mackenzie stay the night...so she was up late both nights of the weekend. Man, I wish I could sleep like that!!! I didn't do much this weekend, did a lot of house work, and laundry. Tonight I made meatloaf for dinner and it was really good. Other than that the report I got today tells me that work is going to be insanely busy this week, so I am going to go in tomorrow and get some overtime!!!

Bored....

I am sooo bored!!! All I really wanted was a nice, calm, relaxing weekend! I got it, and I am loving it, but I am bored!!!!!! I need to do some house work tomorrow, maybe take some pictures, and Cade needs to read, read, read....She had fun with Rob they went and saw Cloudy with a chance of meatballs a kid movie I guess, they then played video games until 3am. Wow the fun you can have when you get to go be with someone other than your mom!!!! Now we are going to snuggle in with some popcorn, and watch The Lion King...one of my all time favorite movies!!!!!

Are you kidding me????

OK so I know I can complain a little too much....but seriously!!! My throat is hurting again...and my head is pounding!!! I thought I was done being sick, but apparently this is just not going to be my year as far as not getting sick goes. It appears that I am going to be spending another weekend not doing much but trying to stay healthy so I can go to work!!! Not really what I had planned for the weekend, but I need to rest so I can be 100% better. The weather has taken a drastic change to the winter side, it is freezing outside!! The heater is on, and the blankets are out, I am not really ready for winter, but it is here! Cade is spending the night with Rob, they are going to the movies and then doing whatever it is that they do (probably better that I don't know every detail..because I am sure it is not all mother approved). I am home alone tonight which is nice, but I am soooo bored!!!! Tomorrow I am hoping to finish decorating the house for Halloween, and then just watching movies, should be a relaxing weekend!!!! Here is a picture of Karate Cade, she is loving Karate, and her teacher says she is a natural!!!

Just another day...

Today was simple! Work, pick Cade up from the Boys and Girls Club, make dinner...all of Cade's Favorites....Mac n Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Mash Potatoes and Gravy, and Corn. It was good, and simple, just the way I like it! Cade started Battle of the Books today...she has to read five chapter books in one month....CRAZY...but she is determined to get it done! Other than that all is good in this house, we have our health, a roof, food, water, and some good people in our lives, so we can't really complain! Here is a better picture of Cade and her new glasses...enjoy!

Back to Work...

Today I finally got to go back to work!!! I am feeling much better, still a little tired, but not feeling sick! Other than that we are just working, going to school, doing Karate, and hanging out at night!!!! Today was freezing here, I must have slept through the fall because I missed it we went straight from summer to winter! I think we might have reached 60 degrees today, which is a far cry from our normal 80-90s. It also rained, and hailed...and I am thinking it is almost time to turn on the heat!!! I hope you all have a fabulous week!!!!

Ahhhh....

Today I am feeling better! I am going to disinfect my house, and try to get things back in order. It is still unclear as to what was actually wrong with me, but I am telling you all it was horrible! My throat hurt, my body ached, I had a fever, and major body chills, and I hurt from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet. I went to the hospital on Friday. They did strep test and influenza test that both came back negative, but still diagnosed me with influenza because I had all the symptoms. They prescribed me some anit-viral pills that must be like gold because they were expensive! So anyway here is hoping to a better week for me, and I am praying Cade doesn't end up with this. And yes thats me in the picture, and yes I know I am cute!!!!

The sickness...

My throat hurts bad!!! I have a fever, and my body aches!! I really want whatever this is to go away...but, I am thinking that I am going to have to go to the Dr. Cade also has been under the weather with some horrible cold....I so can't wait for the weekend so we can sleep in and not have a hectic schedule. Tonight we had back to school night so I got to check out Cade's classroom and chat with her teacher a bit. I didn't stay long due to the fact that I am so not feeling well. Today however, I am thinking God for some special people in my life...that never fail to amaze me, and are ALWAYS there for me when I need them....you know who you are and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!! Enjoy the picture of Cade I took it last night when we were bored!

The short weekend...

Today I took Cade to Medford so she could get new glasses. Yes she has misplaced her Hot Pink ones...I am sad because I liked those ones, and because it hit the pocket book to replace them, but what do you expect? She got two new pairs...her favorite are her new thick purple plastic, cat eyed shaped ones that look like they jumped right off my moms face in the 1960s. But Cade has to wear them, and she likes them! The other pair is just a back up and are nothing fancy. Other than that I just did a little laundry, and ran some other errands. I am going to be working for the next six days, which sucks, however the money will be nice. Also, Mom I changed the layout for you, I hope you enjoy it!

Back on schedule...CRAZY at work

So Cade and I are adjusting well to the new schedule. She is enjoying third grade so far, but it has only been two days! Tomorrow she is going to walk to daycare...this is a first so I am hoping it all goes well.

My work has officially hit the busy season which means overtime for me. I am thankful for the extra money, but not the extra hours. It is going to mean some more scheduling adjustments, but I think we will be able to handle it. I am just wondering what these people are doing with all the beads that go out our doors.

I am hoping to have a low key weekend with some much needed house scrubbing, and laundry. Sounds fun, huh? If you wanna come help, just let me know. I will also be going to get Cade a new pair of glasses since she has lost hers. I am going to get her two pairs, just to be on the safe side.

I am missing all my friends that live far away and wishing we all lived in the same town again, however, I am thinking we would get into too much trouble if we all lived close together. But it would be good, fun trouble.

Jason Visits

My good friend Jason came to visit me this weekend. I have not seen him for almost nine years...and we had a good time. Michelle came from Klamath and we all had a blast. We went to the Family Fun Center and played Nascar forever..and rode the go-karts. Followed by a night of drinking and bar hopping that was a blast. Today I am thanking God for good friends, and family.

Cade and I will be spending today getting ready for school tomorrow. I can't believe that she is going into the third grade, YIKES! She has her outfit all picked out, and I just need to get her a few more school supplies that are on her list and we are good to go. I am glad it is finally here, very much needing to get back onto a schedule!

WHAT A WEEKEND

My weekend was fun, and crazy. Cade and I went to Klamath Falls for my 10 year high school reunion! Yes folks I am that old. I had a ton of fun hanging out with old friends...maybe too much fun! Out until 3am every night, and man it kicked my butt. It was worth the fun I had. Cade got to sew a purse, color with Grandma, and go fishing! She was also very tired when we came home. Here is a picture of my friend Michelle and I at a bar, and a picture of Cade that my wonderful friend Mandy took. Check out her photography page at mandysloanphotography.com

Reflections....

Today I was hanging up pictures in my house...and going through all the pictures I have. I remember the days when my biggest worry was what my mom was going to make for dinner and hope it was something I would like, or how I was going to get a ride to the roller skating rink so I could hang out with my friends. Now I have to worry about what I am going to make for dinner, and how I am going to afford to keep putting food on the table. O sometimes I miss those carefree days as a child, and wonder why I was so anxious for them to be over with. I was so ready to become an adult...and for what? Geesh...this adult crap isn't as easy as I thought it was going to be!

Anyway on another note Cade and I are settling into our new home quit nicely. I love that it is all ours and we can do as we please. I am getting pictures hung on the wall...and the what seems like a million boxes unpacked. I have be blessed by many people that have come together to help me out during this time of need...and I thank them all from the bottom of my heart. Tomorrow is back to work, and daycare for Cade. All I am hoping for is that the week goes by quickly. My weekend was a long one...but I didn't get much sleep so I am already starting the week out tired. Friday night I was in the ER with Rob until 3am. He is having major abdominal pain..and they don't know why so he has to go to the Dr. on Wednesday and I am hoping they can find out what is going on. Peace to you all!!!!

A CUTE LITTLE STORY....AND OTHER STUFF

So last night as Cade and I sat on our front steps in silence, me thinking of all the things I will miss about this house we have spent a year and a half in....and the things I won't miss, Cade looks up at me and in the cutest most Innocent voice says "Mom, did you know that the stars in the sky are angels that haven't made it all the way to heaven yet?" I thought how cute...what a great thing! "And Mom, do you see how they change colors? It is cool huh?" As I took her comments in I looked up at the starry sky and saw all the twinkling "angels" and had a calming sense of peace come over me. I am excited to get moved, and things put into place. There are a lot of things I am going to miss about this place...but ready to start new..AGAIN...and see what else live has to offer. Peace be with you all..and if it's not go look at the angels!!!

AT THE POINT...

SO AFTER LOOKING ALL DAY YESTERDAY AT PLACES TO LIVE...AND FINDING NOTHING WORTH LIVING IN, I FINALLY FOUND A PLACE. IT IS A CUTE LITTLE APARTMENT THAT IS ON A CREEK. IT IS ACTUALLY ON THE SAME PROPERTY THAT MY MOM GREW UP ON AS A LITTLE GIRL....SO THAT IS KINDA COOL THAT CADE WILL GET TO PLAY IN THE SAME AREAS AS MY MOM! I AM MOVING TOMORROW...AFTER WORK...AND CANNOT WAIT TO GET THIS PART OF MY LIFE OVER WITH. LESSONS WERE LEARNED, AND IN A LITTLE WHILE CADE AND I WILL BOTH BE FINE. I HAVE A LOT TO STILL GET DONE, BUT I AM A LITTLE LESS STRESSED KNOWING WE HAVE A PLACE TO GO. I WILL POST PICS SOON....I PROMISE!!!!!!

House Hunting...Not so Easy

So...I am in full find a house mode....it is proving to be a little more difficult than I would have expected. Today I am catching up on laundry, trying to finish packing, and counting the days until my next weekend. Pretty sad when you are already counting...and it is still the weekend. I will keep you all posted as far as my move. Cade spent the night with my aunt all the cousins, I am sure she had fun...but my poor aunt seven kids. Yikes I would probably go CRAZY!!!!

Stuff,,,Some Apologies...and Some Thank You's

So lets just say that over the past few months I have learned a few life lessons. 1. Maybe it is not always a bad thing to listen to what others tell you, even if you don't agree, they might be right 2. Remember that all decisions made affect your child as much, if not more than you 3. Choose wisely who you trust 4. Always make sure you can stand on your own two feet after the fall. These are a couple things I have learned many times in my life, and apparently God thinks I need to be reminded once in awhile. There are a lot of changes happening in Cade and I life's right now, most of them not so good, I am sad to report. We are in the process of moving, but don't know where too. We will be staying in Grants Pass, but need to find a house. I am going to miss this house a ton...but I guess it is time we all move on. I want to thank everyone for listening to me these past few months...and for continuing listening to me because I am going to need it. I want to apologize for be a lil' crazy at times, and probably not listening to you when you needed a ear. And please know Cade and I will be fine.......and we Love you all!!!!!!!!!

Fun stuff...Life...and just a Catch Up

So things are going good here. It has been super HOT!!! On Friday my air conditioning broke and it was 95 degrees in my house at 1 a.m. it was horrible, but it is fixed, and all is good. Cade and I spent some of our weekend in Klamath Falls. It was a fun time. We met some new people, went swimming, hung out with Steve, and Misty, and Michelle. Cade was sooo sad to leave, she loves that place. School is almost out, and Cade's birthday is coming up so I am busy trying to make plans for a party, and finding daycare. I can't believe that the school year is almost over! It happened fast. I will put some pics up later.

Today I am a little sad....

This morning for some reason it hit my like a ton of bricks that Cade is really no longer a little baby! In a few weeks she will be eight years old, and a big third grader. As she took her shower today, and told me how her hair was going to be, and what she was going to wear I thought to myself: WOW! She has grown up, she has her own thoughts, and opinions, dreams, and hopes, and now I all can do is guide her through life the best I know how. She looked really grown up waiting for the bus with her hands tucked into the pockets of her jeans, and and as she got on the bus today I almost cried. Where has all the time gone? How did she grow up so fast? It seems like yesterday that she was crawling on the floor, and her only worry was when she was going to get her next bottle. Now I am getting all the questions.....Why do you have to work? How do you pay all the bills? Whats for dinner? Why do I have to go to bed so early? .....there are so many questions, things I would not think that she would think about, but obviously does. She is incredible, has been through a lot in her little eight years, and here's hoping it only get better.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, and grandmas!!! My day has been eventful. I worked for 5 hours, it went quick and was early in the morning so it wasn't too bad. Cade had a softball game, the weather was nice, and she did a great job hitting the ball. My car is sick, which is not good, but I am hoping that it will get fixed tomorrow! It needs a new alternator. The weather seems to be shaping up, and in general life is going good for Cade and I. I will post some pics later. I hope all you moms had a wonderful day!!!

Yard Sale, and Softball

The weekend went good, but fast. We had a garage sale on Saturday and did really well. The picture above is truly about half of what we started with, mostly just the girls clothes that they have out grown. I realized a few things after it all got brought out. 1. They are really spoiled 2. We could possibly have a shopping problem and 3. We need to have a yard sale every year! We got rid of a lot of clothes and other things. People were amazed at how much clothes there was, and so was I. Cade had softball today it was fun, nice weather, and she hit the ball every time! I am hoping the nice weather is here to stay, but I am sure it will start raining sometime soon.

Sun!!

This weekend the sun finally came out. I got a nice sun burn on my legs at Cade's softball game, it hurts bad. This weekend was packed full we went out to dinner on Friday with the family for Fritz's birthday. Happy Birthday to Fritz. Saturday we enjoyed Kenzie's softball game along with the sun. And Sunday Cade's game. She hit the ball twice, awesome job!!! Again the sun was a shining, and all spectators got a nice tan, or burn. Grandma Susan paid us a lil' visit and taught Fritz how to use her kniffty Knitter, FUN! Tonight we BBQ hamburgers yummy!! It was delicious. Now it is time for some relaxing in the bed before actual bed time. Still no camera charger, so no pics, sorry. I am going to put a good effort into finding it tomorrow. We are hoping to have a garage sale on Saturday. It is much need we all have to much junk in this house. Tomorrow night I am going to have dinner with a friend from high school that I have not seen in years (probably like 8-10). It should be a good time.

OK, OK!!!

OKAY SO I HAVE BEEN A HUGE SLACKER ON THE BLOG, SORRY!!! Cade and I are doing fine. We had a good Easter spent with friends, and family. Cade's report card rocked, she has started softball, and we have just been doing the daily grind. I have misplaced the battery charger to my camera, so until I find it no pictures, sad! Cade had a concert last night, it was really cute, and all the kids did a good job. This weekend Grandma is coming to play, that is exciting, and other than that I am hoping for a somewhat lazy weekend. Work has been CRAZY so when I get home I am tired.


Peace be with you all!!!

Nothing much

The week was long, it is hard to get back into the swing of things after a long vacation. I now have a horrible cold, and possible ear infection, if it still hurt tomorrow I will be going to the Dr. Cade finished up her spring break with spending time with family, and then time at a friends. Friday night Cade and I had a movie night. We watched Bolt (cute movie) and ate a ton of junk food. It was fun, and relaxing. Cade is very much ready to go back to school, and I am ready to have it all back on schedule.

I'm Back!!!

Cade and I got back from Vegas yesterday around 9 am. We had a lot of fun. Just to recap her is a few things we did: Blue Man Group (it was awesome), M&M World, Circus Circus Midway, Hoover Dam, 1800's Old Western Town, Shopping, We saw the World's largest Chocolate Fountain, and the Bellagio Fountains (I could watch it all day long). We did a lot of other things too that I am sure I will blog about later. The weather was awesome mid 80's. Sunday there was a big wind storm, but it wasn't too bad, we just stayed in. The flight was great left on time arrived early both ways and we go great seats. I could not have asked for a better time. Enjoy the pics.