yawn....yawn

I have been so, so tired lately. Not normal tired, it's excessive tired. I can go back to sleep after everyone leaves for the day and sleep for sometimes 3-3 1/2 hours. And still wake up exhausted. At least I've made it back to the gym this week, after several weeks of having no time. I went this morning, but then came home and slept.

I have so much to do. But I can't seem to get any of it done. (Of course...it's hard to get things done when you're sleeping all the time!) Healthwise I have felt ok, except for the almost daily headaches, but you kind of just get used to them, I guess.

Wow...what a downer post! I'd better put on some Christmas music or something...

Bad Mama

I did not feel like being the mama today. I have been grouchy and bleh feeling, although I did make it to the gym. Miracle of miracles. But it about did me in.

I was hoping that when Dave got home, he would kick in and be the parent for awhile, but, alas, it didn't happen. So, I grouched through dinner and homework and right now, I'm counting down the minutes till 8pm....bedtime. (2 minutes, by the way.) Seriously, I don't know how much more Lego Star Wars I can take. The gun shooting is drilling into my brain.

Why does it always seem like Dave and I have bad days on the same day. Shouldn't we be able to tag team? But when we're both out of sorts, someone has to step up. I just really didn't want to.

Utah Trip, Part 2

Utah Trip, Part 1

Last month we were able to go to Utah for several days. It was so beautiful! All the leaves changing colors! I really miss seeing the seasons change! Here is the first group of shots from our trip! We spent a couple of days in the Manti area and were able to see some really fun things!

Halloween 09

My blog has seriously suffered at the hands of Facebook! I am going to commit to blogging one post a day for the entire month of November. Although, I'm starting on Nov. 2nd. Does that mean I've failed already?? Crap!

We had a really fun and busy Halloween! Last week we had Trunk or Treat at the Church, Kayden had a party at a friend's house, Trick or Treating on Saturday and a Family Party on Sunday. We partied till we're pooped!

Now...to start thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas...

The Bear's Rattlesnake Adventure!

The Bear stayed out at my mom and dad's this weekend. On Saturday morning, he and my mom went out on one of their walks.

As The Bear went over to the stick pile to grab a stick, he found a rattlesnake! They went back to the house to get the camera, but it was gone when they got back. (Ok...it was there, but when they had to go BACK to get the memory card for the camera...it was gone!) So, this morning they checked again! And it was in the SAME spot!

It's like "Where's Waldo"! Where is the snake?? Can you find it??

Ah-ha!! There it is!!

My dad says he thinks it's a Diamondback! It didn't seem to mind that The Bear and Grandma were there watching it and talking about it. It never even rattled at them!

I'm Canning!

I'm on a canning spree again! It goes in phases. Yesterday I canned 26 quarts of Beef Stew! Here's the recipe!

Today I'm doing chili! My first batch is bubbling away waiting to be canned as I type! I will post a pic when it gets all done!

Thanks to Holly over at "You Can Can" for the inspiration and recipes!

I kicked booty today!!

So, my percentage saved today was 68%!! WOOO HOOOO!! I love free stuff!!

Day 2 at NAU

So, after getting home from taking Clinton on Tuesday, he calls and tells me I need to go BACK on Thursday for a band parent meeting. I wasn't thrilled, but I went back, because that's what we do...right? Of course, The Bear woke up sick that morning, so I called him out from school and we make the trek together...back up the mountain!

It probably wasn't necessary that I was at that meeting...it lasted all of 20 minutes...but we did get to spend a little time with Clinton, so that was good. And The Bear had a good time gallivanting about in the beautiful 80 degree weather! It was GORGEOUS!!

Here's the band starting their first rehearsal!

Good times with The Bear and Louie the Lumberjack!

The Bear's "tough" lumberjack poses! lol

He LOVED rolling down the hill!

NAU or Bust!

We left early yesterday morning to move Clinton up to his dorm at NAU in Flagstaff! When we got there, we found out he was going to be on the 3rd floor...and there were NO ELEVATORS!! So...we trucked up and down those stairs taking in all his MANY boxes!

Here's the van...all loaded up!

Here's grandma...doing more than her fair share of work!

I can't believe how small the dorm room is! Did Clinton want our help in getting it set up? NO! We wanted to put things away and organize, but he wouldn't let us. I wonder if the things will ever get unpacked??

He did let us make the bed...but that's it!

We were sad to leave him, but he wasn't sad to stay! And then he was off to drum line auditions!

He texted me later that night to let me know that he not only made drum line, but he gets to play tenors (quads)! A pretty good achievement for a freshman! Congrats Clinton! We're proud of you!!

Back To School...

...One day late! I was so sick yesterday that I didn't even get out of bed! So, here's our 2nd day of school pic!

One Liners News

James flew home yesterday. We're all sad and blue!
Clinton starts NAU in 17 days. Aggghhhh!!!!!
Clinton's favorite relative just bought him a slammin' laptop. (nope..not me!)
We may be having company this weekend.
My house is a disaster area!!
I feel like I haven't seen my husband in DAYS!
We are supposed to be going to a family reunion next week.
We are BROKE and may not be able to go.
I hate dealing with money issues.
I have a headache and need to go back to bed for a minute.

Family Pics

Thanks Sharree, for taking our pictures!! And look....smiling boys!! WOO HOO!!

Girl's Day at Erica's

Today was a fun and busy day at our house! We had my two nieces plus two girls of a friend of mine come over for the day! We went to a movie, played Wii and made lots of girlie crafts!

Lucky for The Bear, he had another friend that came over, so they pretty much played Wii all day!

Here are some cute pictures!

A Wicked Good Time

On Wednesday, I went with my cousin Lori, our friend Liesel and their girls to see WICKED!! We have been looking forward to it for MONTHS! We had such a great time! The show was FAB!! Here are a few pictures:

Me, Lori and Liesel (Why didn't I wear Green??)

All of us before the show!!

We were psyched to be there!

Cami and Karli with Donna Vivino (Elphaba)

Me and Liesel in our snazzy hats!!

Cute Karli and Cami (toss, toss!)