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 :)

GoGoJo

My oldest bro, was the leading role in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!  It was awesome...such a proud sibling moment.  When he opened and started to sing I thought it was Donny Osmond in person ;)  This musical is far from a tearjerker, but he sure made me cry anyway!  He was truly great, and I am not one to give anyone much credit when it comes to singing.  Wray, I wish you would sing for me more often!

Can you tell we are related? 

Check out the photo bomb, thanks potiphar's wife :)

These two were great chorus members, I have beautiful nieces for sure.

We had a fun little date night...even if Kade was annoyed with me singing every single song mahahah. Growing up we watched this musical almost every Sunday.

West Jefferson Jr High Track Meet 2013

Kaitlyn had a track meet at home, her only one this year.  Kade and I watched for a bit, she did a great job.  But this post is mostly for pictures because that is what I constantly am doing.  I have a few of the track star, but some of everyone else too.  By everyone, that means Drake and some of Shyla's family. :)

He is getting so big. 

Floating Along

Nothing exciting or new to post.  I do have some pictures that I wanted to journal.  This week the community is putting on the musical play  The Wizard of Oz.  I wanted to watch it and my niece was one of the chorus members so I was extra excited.  I guess assumed I belonged to a bigger community because I was not impressed by the turnout LOL :)  I was also not impressed by how tiny the school and auditorium was.  I did not attend a large school, but apparently I did and didn't realize it.  Kade kept getting after me because I kept saying, "but in Snake River...."  :)

My someday famous niece, she did so wonderful.  I am a super proud aunt.

This was us before heading out to the play.

 I actually got dressed, my hair looked better in the mirror, mahaha.

On another note, we have not been super busy.  I have been doing classes as usual, and I watch kids twice a week, but nothing new.  I am fine with the monotony because normally when the boat is rocked it is in no way good.  We seem to have a fair share of bad luck...so I am just fine with boring.

Drake lately does this (covers his face) whenever I try to take a picture.

This is Addyson tickling, Ashlynn's feet (a baby I watch).

Here is some pictures of Drake's new obsession with shoes.  He knows if he has shoes on, he might be able to go outside....he loves outside.

Kade may kill me for posting this one. :) Couldn't get him to turn around.

Still shocked that he got the boots on by himself.

If you know Kade, he likes to tinker on things.  He will live in the garage if I let him.  He is always asking me to come and hang out and keep him company.  Since we have been married I have done this a total of 3 times. The last 2 times have been this week.  I normally get so bored, but having the kids out there with us makes it entertaining.

Kade picked up a few fourwheelers for cheap, he is fixing them to sell.  One of them is a small one, Drake is in love.  He will sit on it for hours, no joke.

making motor noises

Easter

This year the kids got Sunday cloths for Easter.  I love the little outfits, they are very springy and bright.

My parents had an Easter egg hunt and dinner.  We had the opportunity to see and visit with a lot of cousins and other family.

The kids were super cute.  They seemed to have lots of fun.

I love Easter, the eggs and the bunny are fun, but I love any day that helps me reflect on our Savior Jesus Christ and all that he has done for all of us.  Plus, family time reminds me of just how many blessings I have.  I am so grateful families are forever.