I thought I'd better post, it's been so long! Time sure does fly buy this time of year. I have several pictures to post, but I'll have to do that later- I'm at work without a camera right now....
The quick version is here, I'll elaborate later!
Main thing I'm excited about right now......
My job FINALLY let me go part time! I've been asking for 2 years now, it's not something they've ever done before with my position, anywhere in the company! This is such great news I keep holding my breath and thinking I need to pinch myself. I'll be working Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. They gave me more money than I was asking for, which is also great news. I have someone to thank above for watching over me, and I'm so extremely grateful and thankful for this opportunity.
We're taking a trip......
Carlie, Alex and I will be driving out to Salt Lake next week. We'll be staying almost a week. The kids are sooooo excited! I'm excited for the drive. I love driving and road trips. I've got a couple of books on tape for the kids to listen to and the trusty DVD player. Alex has some hand held game device- I have no idea what it's called- DSP, or PS or something? I think I should know the answer to this one, but I hate technology and computers so I really can't remember any of it. (pretty funny that I blog! But, I never have the time at home to sit and write it all down...)
Everything at home is breaking....
If you know me you know I am sort of weird anyway, so this won't shock any of you....
The microwave broke about 2 years ago and I decided not to replace it. I think they're bad for you and the food really and truly tastes better cooking it the old fashioned way. Matt at first was a little upset- he asked how we were going to eat. I showed him this thingy called a stove and he's been good ever since. The other day the dishwasher broke- I told Matt if he can't fix it we are going to hand wash all the dishes. (if you know Matt you'll especially find this amusing) Matt actually got down and fixed the dishwasher! I was impressed! So, handwashing has been put on hold until it permanently breaks. We're still down to one full bathroom- Matt will be more motivated to get the other one fully operational when Alex starts putting make-up on and doing her hair. A teenage girl needs at least an hour of bathroom time each day! Our kitchen floor needs to be redone - more of an I want it thing, but it does look old and beat up. At least that's still functional! The windows desperately need replacing! There is a breeze by some of them, and a few are leaking. I do ahve a plan though.... I figure soon it'll seem like we're living in a yurt, so why not just do it???
Carlie.....
Carlie is going to preschool 2 days a week. She's doing great! This morning she said "mom, is 4 + 2 six?" I said yes. She then said "well, then 6 take away 4 is 2, and 2 take away one is one, and one take away one is none" I was pretty impressed, it was sort of a complex math problem for a 4 year old!
Alex.....
Alex got picked to go on a trip to Washington DC for being an outstanding student at her school. She too is doing great. She's getting so big, and she's such a sweetheart.
Amy.....
Doing yoga and really liking it! Started running (wogging) with Ollie in the mornings - mostly for him to get exercise. I've been getting up around 5am to wog with him- but only if it's above 25 outside! We go about 4 miles each morning.
Matt.....
Still working at Smart car and he really likes it there. Sales are slow, but that's typical this time of year. Fixing dishwashers in his spare time! ;o)
Ollie, Maggie, Hans....
Ollie is soooo big now! About 50 pounds or so. He looks like Sandy on Little Orphan Annie. Maggie is about as neurotic as ever. (anyone need a Whippet?) Hans is as cool as ever, and as hungry as always!
I'll post more later!
The quick version is here, I'll elaborate later!
Main thing I'm excited about right now......
My job FINALLY let me go part time! I've been asking for 2 years now, it's not something they've ever done before with my position, anywhere in the company! This is such great news I keep holding my breath and thinking I need to pinch myself. I'll be working Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. They gave me more money than I was asking for, which is also great news. I have someone to thank above for watching over me, and I'm so extremely grateful and thankful for this opportunity.
We're taking a trip......
Carlie, Alex and I will be driving out to Salt Lake next week. We'll be staying almost a week. The kids are sooooo excited! I'm excited for the drive. I love driving and road trips. I've got a couple of books on tape for the kids to listen to and the trusty DVD player. Alex has some hand held game device- I have no idea what it's called- DSP, or PS or something? I think I should know the answer to this one, but I hate technology and computers so I really can't remember any of it. (pretty funny that I blog! But, I never have the time at home to sit and write it all down...)
Everything at home is breaking....
If you know me you know I am sort of weird anyway, so this won't shock any of you....
The microwave broke about 2 years ago and I decided not to replace it. I think they're bad for you and the food really and truly tastes better cooking it the old fashioned way. Matt at first was a little upset- he asked how we were going to eat. I showed him this thingy called a stove and he's been good ever since. The other day the dishwasher broke- I told Matt if he can't fix it we are going to hand wash all the dishes. (if you know Matt you'll especially find this amusing) Matt actually got down and fixed the dishwasher! I was impressed! So, handwashing has been put on hold until it permanently breaks. We're still down to one full bathroom- Matt will be more motivated to get the other one fully operational when Alex starts putting make-up on and doing her hair. A teenage girl needs at least an hour of bathroom time each day! Our kitchen floor needs to be redone - more of an I want it thing, but it does look old and beat up. At least that's still functional! The windows desperately need replacing! There is a breeze by some of them, and a few are leaking. I do ahve a plan though.... I figure soon it'll seem like we're living in a yurt, so why not just do it???
Carlie.....
Carlie is going to preschool 2 days a week. She's doing great! This morning she said "mom, is 4 + 2 six?" I said yes. She then said "well, then 6 take away 4 is 2, and 2 take away one is one, and one take away one is none" I was pretty impressed, it was sort of a complex math problem for a 4 year old!
Alex.....
Alex got picked to go on a trip to Washington DC for being an outstanding student at her school. She too is doing great. She's getting so big, and she's such a sweetheart.
Amy.....
Doing yoga and really liking it! Started running (wogging) with Ollie in the mornings - mostly for him to get exercise. I've been getting up around 5am to wog with him- but only if it's above 25 outside! We go about 4 miles each morning.
Matt.....
Still working at Smart car and he really likes it there. Sales are slow, but that's typical this time of year. Fixing dishwashers in his spare time! ;o)
Ollie, Maggie, Hans....
Ollie is soooo big now! About 50 pounds or so. He looks like Sandy on Little Orphan Annie. Maggie is about as neurotic as ever. (anyone need a Whippet?) Hans is as cool as ever, and as hungry as always!
I'll post more later!
Big snow!
Maggie saying please do NOT put me outside
Matt is the second from the left- the only one without glasses on.
This is the other Matt - our neighbor and one of our best friends.
Scenery...........
Bear smorgasborg below........
mmmmmmmm, dinner
More bear bait.....
Alex pointing out the station hours.
Leaving the station
This cabin is where 12 men lived at one time, this was the housing when they were building the railway. A lady even had a baby here, 91 years ago!
At the top, Brrrr....It was snowing when we got to the top, in the middle of August! They also have really good donuts at the top. Not an easy feat cooking donuts at 14,000 + feet.
You can see everyone was dressed for the cold. It was snowing when we first got to the top!
Cozy and warm now!
Mom and Carlie
Matt and Alex
