Moving...

So the update is that I am moving....more details to come!

Pictures...

Cade and I got our pictures done today. Here is a preview, enjoy! It was really cold outside, but they turned out good.

A quick recap...

So I have been a complete blog slacker, so for all those following the blog I apologize! I have been busy with work, Church, Christmas shopping, and finding time to have a little bit of a social life. Thanksgiving was spent the Sunday before when I had friends and family over for dinner. It was a lot of fun! I got a lot of old pictures from my dad that I love! You can never go wrong with a picture! Well, wait a minute, yes you can! I found some ridiculous pictures of myself! I can't believe I was let out of the house looking the way I did. None matching, and just plain ridiculous looking clothes. Something for us all to laugh at now, but seriously what was I thinking? Anyway I will post some of those pictures at a latter date! These cuter ones will have to do for now. And I must say I am glad I got hit with the fashion stick latter on in life (at least I hope I look better now!). Anyway this week I will be working a lot of overtime, not leaving much time for the gym or anything else, but my check will be nice to do the rest of my Christmas shopping. I am still at a lose as to what to get Cade, but I am sure it will come to me. Cade is doing amazing! She still loves to read, and is getting an even bigger imagination! Watch out she may become a author!!! I am getting our pictures taken on Saturday, so be looking for you holiday cards! Hopefully the pictures turn out good. The pictures are of my dad and I, and my brother and I.

~Blessings come down when prayers go up~

Weekend fun, and a quick update...

This weekend Cade spent some time with Rob. I got a lot of stuff done around the house, and had some quiet time to prepare my lesson for church. After church Cade, Angie, Robert, Dewayne, Sophia, and myself went shooting it was a lot of fun! In other news we are just preparing for the holidays. We will be celebrating Thanksgiving next Sunday as I have some family coming for the day to eat turkey dinner, it should be a good time. I can't believe how fast the year has flown by. I have been working a lot, and am going to the gym at least 5 days a week. I haven't really seen any results, but know it will happen soon!

Halloween...this is what we did

We went to Medford and trick-or-treated! It was pretty mellow, and we had a good time!

The weekend...told in pictures...

We hung out with Dewayne, and acted goofy! Went to the Corn Maze and got lost, and went to our Church's Halloween party, me dressed as a Dork, Cade as a Skeleton, and Angie as a 70's girl. It was all a blast, and I can't believe I gotta go back to work already!

Breast Cancer Month...

So October is one of my favorite months! It is the start of the holiday season, my house is back on schedule, we get to start baking good things, and making dinner in the crock-pot. It also is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...this is fabulous for many reasons. 1. YOU CAN BUY ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN PINK!!! AND WHEN YOU DO SOME MONEY IS NORMALLY DONATED TO THE CAUSE!!! 2. It reminds me of my favorite Aunt you fought a good battle, but lost. It is sad, but I love her!!! 3. It helps remind ladies that you should check your breast regularly!!!!

Live sand dollars

Here is a picture of some live sand dollars, I thought this was cool because I have never seen live ones before! I also added a few more pics from our trip. Enjoy!

Another busy week...

This week is going to be another busy one in this house. Tonight is class, tomorrow activity day girls, Thursday baby shower, Sat. General Conference (four hours of church) with a baptism I am speaking at in between the four hours, Sun. Conference again. It is going to be crazy busy, so I am very glad I took a mini-vacation! Other than that this here are going good. Cade is loving fourth grade, and violin. She is starting to earn her own money, and leaning to safe it. I am just busy working, being a mom, and doing church things, and I love every minute of it!!! I will post more when I can!!!

Our AMAZING Weekend!!!

Our weekend was AMAZING!! It was just the vacation I needed. I had a lot of fun, got to relax a lot, and got to see a lot of cool stuff. We started off with dinner on the beachfront at Mo's, followed by some window shopping, and taffy tasting. That evening we got to spend some time with our good friend Burny, and it was great. Saturday we go ridiculously nice weather, and hit the beach, the aquarium, Ripley's Believe it or Not, the Historical light house, followed up with some naps, and dinner at Izzy's. Sunday we started off with Church, then a drive to Portland to visit the temple. Going to the temple grounds was incredible, and I am beyond glad we made the choice to drive the extra time to do it. All in all the weekend was great!!!

Here is the picture run down:

The Temple

Cade and I at the Temple

Cade on the Beach

Cade and I on the Beach

The weekend is gone already!!!

This weekend was great!!! My best friend got baptised it was incredibly Spiritual, and amazing. I got the opportunity to speak at her baptism and it was wonderful to be able to express to her how great a decision she was making! I also got a calling at Church today. Much to my surprise I was called to be the Gospel Principles Teacher. This means that I will be teaching the class that all the new members come to. I am excited to take on the challenge, but a little nervous! I was SHOCKED when the Bishop asked me if I would accept the calling. I won't be teaching class for three weeks because next weekend I will be in Newport, and the weekend after we have no class so I have sometime to prepare. I will keep you all updated as to how it goes. In other news Cade is enjoying 4th grade, and playing, or plucking her violin. Work is getting to the season where I have overtime everyday, and it is OK because the money will be nice. We are going to Newport next weekend and I can't wait to get out of town for a few days!!! It is much needed.

Officially Fall...

It is officially fall season at this house! Cade is ready to begin the 4th grade!!! She has all her supplies, new clothes, and she even accessorized this year with rings, bracelets, and necklaces! Her Violin is ready to go, and tomorrow she will be off to begin a new school year! I am ready to be back on schedule, and have a better routine down at home! I have been busy working, and doing church things! Today we went disc golfing for the first time and it was a blast. I was not too good at it, but it was fun. We will now begin the craziness of school, work, and holidays!!!!

This is what we have been up to...

So I haven't posted in a long time, sorry! Cade is busy with friends, and going to daycare. She is going back to school soon and it will be nice to be back on schedule! We did the school shopping, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be! Today we found out that she got her transfer so she gets to stay at the same school!!! And she will have the same teacher as last year, which is good since I love her!

I have been busy with work, hosting Game Nights, and Classes at my house, and helping my new neighbors settle in. It has been a very busy few weeks for me, but good busy! We are going to go on Hellgate next weekend at that should be a blast! I am also teaching my first class at Church next Sunday so I have been busy studying and preparing for that, wish me luck!!! Other than all that we have been just relaxing and hanging out, and getting things ready for when summer is over! We are doing good, and love you all!!!

Goodbye Burny....

So yesterday was Elder Burningham's last day in Grants Pass. It was pretty tough saying goodbye to him, and I pretty much dreaded it all day long. This kid came into my life in early March, and we have had nothing but good times ever since. He has taught Cade and I a lot about Church, and his knowledge is incredible. I really didn't anticipate the goodbye being so tough, as I have said goodbye to a lot of people in the last few months. Elder Burningham, Cade, and I have a ton of inside jokes that nobody else would probably think is funny. And we have shared a lot of laughs. I will miss this kid!!!!

River Time...

So most of this weekend was spent at the River, or some form of water. Friday night we took a lil' trip to part of the Rouge, it was nice, but the current was a little strong where we were so we didn't play much in the water. Saturday we headed out to the Illinois River, but after driving up most of the road we decided to turn around. The road to get to a good part of the Illy is CRAZY, and much like risking your life so we decided it wasn't a good idea. We then drove back into Grants Pass, and ended up at Fish Lake. It was fun!!! We played the rest of the day in the water, and rented a motor boat that we took around the lake. Today after church we headed back to the Rouge, there were a lot of people there, but it was a great time! The river is the place to be when it is HOT outside, and you don't have AC!!!

Its been awhile...

So I have been disconnected from the blog world for a little while. It is really hot here, and my car doesn't like it at all!! If it gets too hot it won't start at all. Main relay is out, BOO!!! It is getting fix later this week, and until then my dear friend Angie is letting me use her car, so I am not stuck without a car. Cade is busy swimming at daycare a few days a week, and doing lots of reading. She is no longer a baby, and growing very rapidly into a young lady. I don't think I am ready for all that, but here we go! This will be the first year of school close shopping that she will have a definite opinion about what is bought! We are planning a trip to Utah, and it should be a blast. Other than that we have just been hanging out at the river with our friends, and enjoying the summer!

You Never Know...

"You don't have the power to make rainbows or waterfalls, sunsets or roses, but you do have the power to bless people by your words and smiles... You carry within you the power to make the world better..."--Sharon G. Larsen, "Standing with God," Ensign, May 2000, 88

I think I am going to start using this in my own life. I don't have much to give anybody except kindness, and time. So I am going to apply this to my life and see if I can make somebody feel better throughout my day!

Cade the Hobo!!!

Cade loves hobos, don't ask me why because I don't know. She just does!!! Well, the missionaries called today and told me that they had something for her and wanted to bring it over. They were very excited about it on the phone. A little later they came with a hobo stick, that had candy, and tattoos in it, and a sign. Cade, of course LOVED IT!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CADE!!!

Today Cade tuns 9!!! It is amazing to me how much she has grown, and how fast. I really don't know where 9 years yet, but they did. This year Cade has grown a lot physically and mentally. She has gone through two clothes sizes, and one shoe size. She is reading at a 6th grade level, and using huge words. Her attitude has grown with this too! Cade has taken a liking to chewing gum, and thinks it is very cool to blow bubbles. She blew a big bubble at church, that popped and made a big noise, so now the rule is NO BUBBLES in church!!! She also got the responsibility of riding her bike to school. I don't know what this next year brings, but I am sure it will bring lots of good times! I love Cade more than she will ever know, and I am looking forward to many many more years with her!!! Tonight Cade and I enjoyed a quite evening with dinner, and homemade ice cream cake. The neighbors brought her some presents, and we visited with them. Saturday is her party, and she is excited~!!!

Good Advice, from a Good Friend...

To the homeless man every warm meal is a miracle. The fact that we are more fortunate than others doesn't mean it's any less of a miracle. It's a blessing in and of itself to be able to use the miracles God has given us and turn them into miracles for another. I received this today in a e-mail from a good friend. It made me smile and thought I would share it with all of you. It is so true, and reminds me that I should be more willing to unselfishly help others that may be less fortunate than me!

We had a nice weekend...

We had a pretty nice and relaxing weekend! Cade and I spent most of Saturday walking around downtown. We went to Grower's Market, The Bible store, The Kitchen Store, and stopped at the Pharmacy for lunch and milkshakes. It was pretty awesome! The weather is fantastic, and it looks like summer just might be here. Today we went to church, enjoyed some delicious biscuits and gravy that I made after church, and we are now just relaxing.

Nothing new

I don't have much of anything new to report. I have been busy with work, housework, and church things. But that is all pretty normal. Cade is anxiously awaiting next week as it will be her 9th birthday, and the last day of school. I can't believe how much she has grown, it happens so fast. I am looking forward to this weekend being a less busy one, and catching up on some missed tv shows I have recorded, and some sleep!

10 lil' things about me...

1. I haven't bought new socks in two years, and it is about time I do.

2. I love staying up late on my days off.

3. I read out of my Bible everyday

4. I want to be a photographer

5. Brushing Cade's hair is not one of my favorite things to do

6. I like to walk around town and look at the pretty flowers in people's yards

7. I enjoy a good conversation

8. I want to learn how to play cribbage

9. My house is full of encouraging words/phrases

10. I love my life

Memorial Weekend...

Our Memorial Day weekend was busy! We started it off Saturday morning with breakfast with the neighbors, then walked downtown to watch the parade. Then a BBQ with some friends. We got Cade's bike all ready so that she would be set to start riding it to school. Cade and I walked to the park to see Rob at the Carnival. We walked around and checked out the booths before walking home. Monday we went back to the park with my friend and her mom so they could check out the booths. Then we went shopping with them all around town. Then BBQed at the neighbors for Monday night! It was a fun busy weekend!!!

Today we said goodbye to our friend Elder Bruton. He got transferred to another town, so we will be keeping in touch with him through good ol' snail mail. It is sad to see him go, but he is needed other places. The rest of my week is going to be all about work! We have two hours overtime for the rest of the week, so come Friday I am going to be tired!!!!

The Task...

The task is to make a compound machine. This is a machine combining one or more simple machines (pulley, lever, wedge, incline plane, screw..etc...). OK, so when Cade came home from school with this project my first thought was WHAT IN THE HECK ARE WE GOING TO DO???? I pretty much went straight into panic mode, I am not a "put things together" type of person. Last night I asked the missionaries for ideas and this is what we came up with. A incline plane, pulley system to help lift heavy objects up, and into a truck or something. After work I went tot he store, and gather the necessary parts. Cade and I put it together, and it works good. So I am grateful that it was easy, and that it is done. Tomorrow we have to work on the speech to go with the project, that will be the not so fun part!

Can't breath...

So today I get a call at work from Cade's school. They say to me "Cade is here in the office, she is OK but can't breathe"....ummm...if she can't breathe she is not OK! I had to go pick her up, take her home, give her a breathing treatment, then take her back to school. Not a huge problem, but wasn't expecting to get a call saying that my child can't breath! The weather is rainy, and cloudy! And I really want summer to get here fast!

Time flies by...

I can't believe that 2010 is almost half over!!! That is just plain crazy! Cade will be turning nine in a few weeks, and also will becoming a 4th grader! Where does the time go? So I thought today that I would recap the first half of my year. I went on a crazy spiritual journey, and along the way I found some amazing people. I also discovered a lot about myself! I have worked a lot, spent a lot of time with friends, and shared many laughs. 2010 has thus far be way better than 2009, and here's praying that it will continue that way. I also have written more letters this year than I think I have in my whole life. I guess that is what happens when you get new friends that can't use the phone for awhile. It is actually kinda fun to wait for a reply to your letter, and I guess it is a good way to keep the letter carriers employed!!! Snail mail is fun!!!

Often Times...

Often times I find myself in wonder about other's life's, and question myself why someone might be the way they are. A lesson I learned years ago is that you may miss out on a fantastic friendship if you judge someone by appearance, or even before getting to know a little bit about their story. A huge misconception people have about me is that I don't really care about them, or that I am "cold hearted". I will be the first to admit that it is pretty hard to get a real deep connection with me, but it is not impossible. This is a direct effect to various people hurting me, and a direct effect of me allowing them to do so. As much as I don't really want to admit it, here I am ten years down the road, and the effects of knowing that I lived with and befriended someone that took my boyfriend's life has had a profound effect on me. It makes it very hard for me to trust people, and even harder for me to want to connect closely with others. After enduring a controlling and physically abusive relationship, followed by a verbally abusive relationship it just makes it that much harder. So until you know someones story, don't judge them. Don't pin point them as a certain type of person, and if you really want to get to know them spend the time to do so. I love everyone of my friends, you all know who you are, and I love my family. Thanks for the mini-therapy session!!!!

Cade and I have had a busy week. I am pretty excited that it is Friday tomorrow!!! We don't have much planned for the weekend. Maybe a walk to the Grower's Market on Saturday morning (weather permitted) and then some company for dinner. Church on Sunday, and that is about it. It should be a nice relaxing weekend. Work is still busy, and we are still putting in overtime. I guess I will be happy about that when the paycheck comes! Cade is also counting down the days until she is a 4th grader! I am not sure if I should rejoice in this or cry. She is growing far too fast, and with life being so busy sometimes I feel like I am missing it! She also is getting ready to level up in Karate.

May You....

May the angels protect you

Trouble neglect you

And heaven accept you when its time to go home

May you always have plenty

The glass never empty

Know in your belly

You're never alone

May your tears come from laughing

You find friends worth having

With every year passing

They mean more than gold

May you win but stay humble

Smile more than grumble

And know when you stumble

You're never

Happy Mother's Day

Today is a day we celebrate mom's.

My mom is not only my mom but one of my best friends. Even though she lives far away she is always there for me. I know without a doubt I can call her, and tell her anything, and she will offer good sound advice with no judgement. I couldn't ask for a better mom to have, and I am blessed that she is my mom. Happy Mother's Day Mom. I LOVE YOU!!!!

Happy to Report

I am happy to report that I am feeling better!!!! I am hoping it stays that way for a long time. I am not 100% but I am on my way!!! Work has been slow this week, making for a long week. I have no plans for the weekend. I am going to watch some movies, go for some walks, and hang out with Cade, and I can't wait!

UGGGGGGGG...Day Three

So this is day three of antibiotics for the eye...and this is what I look like when I wake up!!!!! I thought I was supposed to get better, not worse!!!!!!!!

Pink Eye...and a Sinus Infection

Today I once again took myself to the Dr. I have pink eye and a sinus infection!!! When is it going to end????

Strep...

Cade has strep throat, really no big surprise since I had it, and a lot of kids at school have it. She is finally on the mend, and will go back to school tomorrow! I am just hoping that it doesn't go in a big circle, and come back to me! New toothbrushes, toothpaste, inhalers, and pillows were bought, and all linens washed, and house Lysoled...hopefully that will do the trick!

Today...

Today I hurt my back...it hurts bad, and I am thankful that tomorrow is Friday. I seriously have no plans for the weekend. I am going to sleep in on Saturday, do laundry, clean my house, and try not to leave the house at all on Saturday! I am very excited about this, and hope that it actually happens. Cade is doing great. She seems tired today, so I am sure she is glad that Friday has arrived as well. She wants to rearrange her room, so Saturday we will work on that project. It might turn more into an argument between her and I because she wants her stuff in ridiculous spots, but she might just win. After all it is her room!

Nothing too exciting

So really I don't have anything too exciting to report. Our good friends the Funks, and the Elders came over for dinner last night, we had a great time! The Funks are leaving on Friday, so I am going to have to find something to do on Friday nights now! BOO!!! Cade and I both will miss them a lot. Other than that it is just back to work, and school. We are both finally feeling better!!! That I am thankful for. Here is a few pictures of Cade being Cade.