Updates on the family.

So, it's a boring one but to all of you who actually read my blog, we moved to student housing in April. However, OSU was not working out for Adam so we decided to return to the University of Phoenix (online) and therefore must again move out of student housing. We decided to move closer to family since we can go to school online anywhere. Anyway, we found a house in Creswell. It is a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath, one story, hardwood floor, big kitchen, huge living room, and a large fenced back yard. Also, there is a park right behind our fence which I'm sure could be annoying at times as well as awesome. Our landlord said we could put in some garden boxes in the back yard to plant some veggies which is cool.
We are moving July 1st, so if anyone is in the area and wants to help that'd be cool!

Anthony: Turning 5 on July 5th (magic birthday). reading and writing at a solid Kindergarten level, almost a 1st grade level and has never had any formal schooling. He loves to learn and we are thinking of doing homesource home schooling so he can have one on one attention and get as far along as possible. I know home schooled kids sometimes end up being further ahead than other kids.

Zachary: 3 now and a sweet boy. He is excited to have a new bunkbed to share with his brother. A little nervous to move to a new house since he really likes his friends here at student housing, but we are all happy to have a new house with lots more room.

Haylee: Talks a lot, knows and understands tons of words and phrases. No she is not walking yet but crawls like a pro and is very close to walking. She loves her mommy and her daddy and can stand up on anything!
All in all we are doing as good as can be.

It was nice yesterday.

(pic 1)It was a nice day yesterday which is rare around here. So we decided to go outside and enjoy the sun. I have no idea what Zachy is looking at, but it was cute.

(Pic 2) Haylee was hanging out on the trampoline enjoying the show. AKA watching her brothers play. She even kicked the soccer ball around a bit with mommy's help and had a lot of giggly fun.

(Pic 3) This was too cute of a picture of two brothers just hanging out. Adam thought it was adorable too!

(pic 4) Zachy was pushing Haylee around in this little car. He went back and forth so many times it made me tired just watching him push her.

(pic 5)He finally said "mom, I'm tired." He sat down and took a break, but he enjoyed pushing her as much as she enjoyed being pushed.

Ode to the old times

Man, I look at mine and Adam's engagement pictures and thing. Wow how carefree were we. I can't remember the last time I had that little to worry about. I used to be so busy I though. Now every day passes quicker than the last. These are just for fun and were taken in 2004. Enjoy!

Love my kids!!!

These pictures aren't the greatest since they were taken on my phone, but you can get the idea. The last one was taken with Adam's blackberry storm ( a very cool phone). Anyway, enjoy!




We got stuck in Portland a week or so ago and ended up with a few inches of snow...like 5 it seemed. Anyway, it took us around 6 hours to make a 1 1/2 hour trip. Real fun with 3 little kids in the back seat. It all worked out, we even got to play in the snow for a little while. The boys made snow angels and threw snowballs...mostly at me. :-)

Ah, the joys of motherhood

I know it has been a while since I posted, but raising 3 kids is not exactly the easiest thing I have done!
Anyway, life is good. We went up to Portland today and I took the kids to the Lloyd center and we strolled around for 3 hrs while Adam went to the VA hospital to see his doctor. It was actually pretty fun!!! We went into a pirate shop, watched the ice skaters, zachy won a toy out of the crane machine on his first try by himself (oh yeah my son is cool), and we window shopped. It was a very fun day for all of us, except maybe daddy. Anyway, here are some pictures.


Haylee is 8 months old now and loves to smile and play with her brothers. They are the best big brothers. In the morning while I am waking up, Tony goes an lays with her in her crib to keep her happy. We have her down to only waking up once in the night and going to sleep on her own. She now eats anything we are eating as long as it is baby safe. Apparently she does doesn't like baby food, even though I have a ton of it in the cupboard. Oy, life!!!
Zachary and Anthony get along a lot better than they used to and are listening to me on a more regular basis. We must be doing something right!
Apparently we are going to be moving back down to Eugene/Springfield area as Adam has changed his major and decided to pursue architecture which has been his dream all along in the first place...men! Of course they couldn't have that degree at OSU, not even an associates!!! So sometime in the Spring (March-April) we should be moving back down there. We will see how it goes. I guess this is the nice thing about not owning a house. We can move away whenever we feel like it!

Here it is!!!

Check it out!!!
www.preciouslittlepresents.com

Some fun things

So...life is good but busy. Between teaching primary, going to school, starting a new business and being a mother, I sometimes find time for myself. I like being a mom most though. Last night Adam went on a campout with the scouts, which amazingly was the first night I have had all 3 kids to myself overnight. It turned out ok though, except for when I asked the kids to help me clean up the living room. That is always FUN... Anyway, not much has been happening other than that. I miss all my friends Springfield/Eugene, and beyond, but we seem to be settling in quite nicely here in Corvallis...