Kade's 25th Birthday

WOW, I can't believe Kade is 25.  I remember thinking that was so old as a kid  :)  He was spoiled, but on the downside he had to work all day.  He had his normal job until noon and then we went and moved our trailer house from where it was to where it is now!    Everything turned out great, and we all had pizza & cake after.  So, thanks again Sauer's and G&G Bingham for all your help!

He is holding up how old he is 25 :)

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Happy birthday Kade.  We all love you.  You are a

great husband and daddy.  The kids can't wait for

 you to get home everyday.

Addy's favorite way to 

sleep right now is on your shoulder.  

Mom doesn't 

give long four wheeler rides like you do.
And the 

kids love playing outside with you.

You are the best 

tickler and joker.

Thanks for being such an amazing

 person and example.

Kade got boring stuff mostly, we got him a new phone and a Hurley shirt, he also got 3 pairs of pants (that he really needed) from mom and dad Bingham.  He goes through shoes and pants at lightning speed.

Kunz family pictures (taken in NOV 2012)

Clear back in November  my sister won a free photo-shoot and large print. She included the whole Kunz side of the family and gifted the picture to my parents.  Now it seems like a good deal, except that the pictures turned out so cute most everyone purchased their own...what a smart business strategy.

I know this isn't the greatest confession, but I took pictures of the pictures.  This way I have them digitally forever.  So don't tell on me, because I did purchase my print (and it wasn't cheap).  Plus pictures of pictures don't turn out so well, they are too large to scan into my computer.   I thought they were super cute

Silly Faces

My kids are silly. They know how to make me smile.  Today I was out in the yard watching them play/taking pictures.  I got way more goofy faces that smiles, mostly from Addyson.  Enjoy the pictures that wont make the frames.

OOO look at the big ball!

she is sure proud of her green ball

Drake, sticking those rabbit teeth further out, as if he needs to.

Whining because I wont quite pointing the camera in her face.

confused look

sticking out his bottom lip, he now does this when he kisses instead of puckering lol.

not sure what this is

I'm thinking

and fine mom i will smile, but not open my eyes. 

Mothers Day 2013

For mothers day I did some more DIY projects.

For Patti, I purchased a craft to do.  We had a fun Satuday where we spent some time just us two girls...it will be a fun memory.  Sadly, I only have a picture of my finished project.

For my mom, I spent some time with photoshop.  I created a subway art for her, I was so excited by the finished product.  And I printed through walgreens because they were the only place that printed as big of a photo in the short time I needed.  It was supposed to be a poster print, but it was photopaper and way better quality then the last poster print I purchased from the internet   It was more expensive but for the quick time and the awesome product I was impressed.

And for my mothers day, Kade let me pick two shirts and he got me some awesome socks.  I am picky about my socks I like them squishy and thick and different color or patterns so I don't mix um up. :)

We also tried to get a picture of me and the kids since that never happens...maybe I can convince Kade to try it another day.

Let Summer Begin!

This semester is done.  Honestly, I really enjoyed my classes.  A little after I started the semester I dropped from 3/4 time student to 1/2 time student.  After that I could handle my homework.  I know, I will never get done at this pace....  I wish I was super mom and all that, but honestly online classes kill me.  I don't get to go to class and listen, everything I learn has to come from me reading and trying to work it out in my head.  I would use my kids as excuses but there are so many mommies going to school full-time, I don't know how you do it.  I am not sure on my grades yet, I know for sure in Anthropology I got a solid A.  This class surprisingly was awesome.  I never thought I would be interested in learning about other peoples cultures...BUT I do.  All I can say is, even on my poorest day, I have food to eat, unlike much of the world.  It really made me realize a lot, mostly how blessed I am. My history of dance class was good, but nothing I was super interested in, but I needed it.  I think I got an A- possibly a B...but I am done and glad to be.

This summer, I have not much planned.  We have a lot of work to do, we are moving again and getting our new place ready.

I am working for Tony this year.  I am driving a swather...yeah it should be interesting.  But I will work 1 week every 5 or so weeks, 3 times.  It was really kind of him to give me a job, an am really nervous, but i am just a nervous person.  And bonus, I hope to not have to worry about baby sitters because Shyla and Kaitlynn said they would work it out.

I hope to walk/run a 5k in July.  Kade and I were training, but the wind and our stroller braking kinda stopped our progress. I use to be able to run that far without training, but I haven't run in 6ish years and havin babies killed my stamina.


I am still part-time watching kids...but when West Jefferson gets out of school it will only be random.  YAY.

I am at a record low with my weight (since kids).  I am down 31 pounds since starting weight loss.  I am now 162!  Feeling good, but wanting to fit into some of my old cloths again.

kids at G&G Kunz's exploring

A New Adventure

This year, my number one goal was to start getting out of debt.  With the little income we make, it isn't hard to get in over your head.  I myself have always been on the frugal side, hating to spend money and loving to save it.  I can say our marriage has consisted of plenty of money talk and disagreement.  It has taken over 3 years but I believe my husband is starting to agree with me...probably not ;)

We are downsizing our rent payment!  So, we are moving again.  This time it isn't to a massive home with 6 bedrooms, it is to a single wide trailer home.  I am not excited about the limited space and future heating problems.  But at this point, it can't be more expensive to heat then the home we are currently in.  Although there isn't much room to grow where we are going and I will have to work on dejunking (something I stink at) it will be great in the end.  By doing this it isn't my proudest moment, in fact I would love to stay in this big home that I can't afford.  But I understand that I don't want to be weighed down by debt my whole life, so we will sacrifice, and pray to not be overrun by mice.

On a better note, I am excited!  We will be living close to Shyla (Kade's sister) and I will get to smell cow manure on a regular basis and hear bawling calves....makes me think of childhood :)  I am also excited to be able to fix up the trailer and make it beautiful.  Also, it is a pretty decent home, apart from wood paneling and yellow sinks, it is close to 1300 square feet, so it is a nice size for only a single wide.

Pictures???  Yeah, I will get more of those up, when I find the missing memory card.

Anyone have a solution for painting wood paneling?  I don't love it and don't wanna put sheet-rock up...Oh the 70's had style, ick.

We have to be out by the end of this month, I am sure hoping for time to fix things up.  If anyone is bored they are welcome to come help with some DIY projects, or babysitting!

Canvas Subway Art

My SIL has a beautiful subway art hanging above her piano.  It was made in Photoshop and it is chalkboard looking.  Although the one I spent a day designing didn't turn out quite like hers(not as beautiful), I like the originality of mine.  I plan to do what she did, make it into a canvas.  If my husband would just tell me his opinion, I get lots of I don't knows, so I am unsure of how it really looks.  So here is my artwork, I am excited to hang it up. 

Yes, I should be studying for finals :)