Halloween 2012 Part 2

Really? Prince Charming is calling for me?

Hello Prince, yes this is Princess Ella.

Oh Prince Charming, You're sooo funny!

Whats Up? Yea Im Princess Ella!!

So Happy Halloween is over!! Alex, Jade, Ella, and I went trick or treating last night for a bit.  They did really well.  Alex had no problems ringing door bells saying trick or treat and thank you.  Jade didn't like having to say anything at all.  Ella said trick or treat when asked to and sometimes I had to remind her to say thank you but for the most part she had that down! She didn't like houses with dogs barking and didn't go to the door if she suspected a dog might be there.  After an hour we headed home to meet up with Kato and pass out some candy ourselves.  The kids like handing it out almost as much as trick or treating for it.  Alex was a little bummed we were not able to hit up Water Street this year, hope they bring that back again sometime.  Kato took them over to the Eagle Inn for a bit more candy while I stayed home and made pizza.  Its fun going through all the kids' stuff to see what they got and to take out some "Mom Taxes."  You know a Reeses Peanut Butter cup for bad attitudes, Snickers for cleaning up dirty clothes, Twix for butt wipings, Baby Ruths for breakfast lunch dinner service, and Tootsie Rolls/Twizzlers/M&Ms for whatever else came to mind.  Not necessarily in that order or for that reason but Mom Taxes are like all taxes, made up at the last minute for my own personal benefit.  The kids are willing to share with me for the most part anyway.  Now its time to get all the Halloween vomit down and put away and make room for the Christmas vomit.  thanks for reading xoxo

Halloween 2012 Part 1

While I was visiting Washington, my mom and I went shopping and found the kids' Halloween costumes.  Jade was so excited she had to put on her princess dress right away.

We carved pumpkins and the kids decorated the house with help from their dad.  It looks like Halloween threw up all over.  Trick or Treat Down Water Street was cancelled this year so the kids will just have to settle for door to door trick or treating.  I think it will be good because they won't get as much candy for me to eat.  Thanks for reading xoxo

New Job, New Belt

UGH!! Dear Mother Nature, Father Time, and Planet Earth,
Please slow down!! You are moving at rapid pace and I am afraid I won't be able to keep up much longer.  Thank you!

As for the rest of you, I got a second job. I applied for it before I went to ladies football weekend, passed information back and forth while on football weekend, interviewed over the phone and got the job. Its important for our community and something I really love to do. I am the new Supervising Director for our Recreation Department.  Its part time although lately it feels like full time.  So far I love it. I am planning events, coaching, and working with kids.  Just so happens my boss thinks I am doing a great job so far, he is leaving and a new director is in the process of being hired.  Lets hope I will impress the new boss just as much!

I had a belt test last night and passed. One step closer to my goal!! Green is my new color! Thanks for reading xoxo

Jades 1st Haircut

Jade and I went to get our hair cut today. It was Jades first hair cut and she did amazing! Our stylist was so wonderful with her too. Jade says she likes it and I think it will help when it comes time to brush it.  At the end of her cut the stylist sprayed some sparkles in her hair.  Next time Jade and I will go all out with hair and nails!  I am very proud of my daughter and just love her to pieces! thanks for reading xoxo

Karate Tournament

Today was the Capital City Karate Tournament in DeForest.  It was my first karate tournament and it was nothing like the movie Karate Kid.  There were over 400 participants of all ages.  There were only four people in my bracket.  I competed in forms.  I was up against a blue belt which is three ranks higher than mine, a red with black stripe which is about 5 or 6 belt rankings above mine and another orange belt.  I lost by about 0.1 point to the blue belt.  So although I did feel a little disappointed I quickly remembered this was my first tournament and I still beat out a red with black stripe besides 2nd place is something to be proud of. What can I say I am highly competitive.  Next tournament I am going all out with some flippity flip stuff...well maybe.  The tournament was very inspiring and I would like to focus on weapons and flippity flip stuff too.  Thanks for reading xoxo

Ladies Football Weekend 2012

Ladies football weekend was the best one yet.  We didn't meet any players, we didn't get our meals paid for by some random stranger, and we didn't win but the time spent with the ladies is the most therapeutic experience in itself.  The retail therapy helped too.  Julie and I got to spend two entire days just us, together, and we laughed and cried, and spent time just spending time.  We shopped for baby stuff cause she's pregnant and I got to buy the baby her first pair of shoes!  We swam in the pool, got caught in downpours, and ate like princesses.  It was heaven.  Saturday we met up with Dawn and Candy and enjoyed the company.  We hit up Mill Street and enjoyed a slushy bar followed by some yummy carne asada tacos.  We hunted for the Hawks but were not successful.  Sunday was game day.  We lost again although we should have won. For some reason Wilson needed more than eight tries and an extra time out to get the dang ball into the end zone and still wasn't able to succeed.  Like we always say "next year ladies, we will win next year." We went to Sedona and spent the night.  The place was beautiful.  Being surrounded by mountains and gorgeous scenery was beyond spectacular.  We went for a short hike and took in breathtaking views and saw a few lizards.  We shopped till we dropped then headed out.  If we ever decide to stay in a cardboard box on the side of a busy highway during rush hour and a hail storm I would be completely happy just having those ladies there.  Mostly cause they snuggle like rock stars!!  Thanks Ladies for another memorable Ladies Football Weekend.  thanks for reading xoxo

Cow Chip Classic 2012

Cow Chip weekend falls on Labor Day weekend every year and our town gets busy.  Cow poop flies and people come from all over to take their turn tossing it.  We celebrate with parades, live music, good food, craft sale, and a 5k/10k run.  I opted for the 5k this year in hopes to beat my last years time.  I have been working so hard at getting my body back after having 4 kids I don't think it will ever be perfect but it will get to the point where I am happy with it.  I had a very busy week with up to 13 kids and I hadn't been sleeping well. I hadn't eaten much on Friday cause I was so busy.  Saturday morning at 8am the gun went off and I was on my way.  I started off hating every footstep and thought there is no way I am going to finish.  By the time I was headed for the finish line I was disappointed that I wasn't able to do better.  I hadn't seen the clock yet so I wasn't really sure what my time was. It felt like many people had passed me and I was surly not going to beat my time.  When I hit the final block I saw the time say 25 and I just about fell over.  I had no idea how I did it but I ended up beating my last years time by 5 whole minutes.  And I moved from 12th place last year to 5th!! Turns out I was really proud of my accomplishment and I should have a little more faith in my abilities to achieve my goals.  thanks for reading xoxo