Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Pictures
9 Years
Today is our 9th anniversary. It's crazy to think about all that has happened in those nine years. It has definitely been a roller coaster full of good times and hard times. But we're still here and we're still together and we still love each other. Everything we have been throughhas brought us closer together and stengthened us. I'm so grateful for Michael and the opportunity I have to be with him forever!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
10K
I ran a 10K this morning! I did my personal best again so I am pleased. It feels good to see the progress I have made over the last 9 weeks. Michael and the kids came to cheer me on. It was in Yankton. I was glad to have them there. The weather was cool, but it was nice to run in. I'll post pictures later (maybe! I have to see what they look like first. I am not one of those pretty runners:)
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
I Don't Like Green Beans!
Next time Dillon tells me that, I think I will listen. We have a rule at our house that if you don't like something, you don't have to eat it BUT, you do have to take at least one bite (even if you've previously tasted it) before you can say that. Well, Saturday night, we went to the dining hall to eat. They served these green beans with cheese on them. Dillon said he didn't like them but we said he had to take a bite. Well, he gagged himself and ended up throwing up all over his chair and the floor. The smell, of course, was horrible. Michael ran and got a bucket and rag and I proceeded to clean it up, apologizing to those around me for the nastiness of it all. I got it all cleaned up and went back the kitchen to rinse it all out. Just as I finished, there's Michael and Dillon at the kitchen door, Dillon throwing up and Michael telling me that we need a mop. I started filling up the mop bucket. 3 of the boys from the ranch, very kindly, came and took over that so I could go help Dillon and disinfect his chair. When I came out of the kitchen, I about died. From our table in the back of the room all the way to the kitchen door, there was this trail of puke. Apparently Dillon told Michael he was going to be sick so Michael tried to get him out the door to the bathroom. Then Michael remembered that the bathroom would probably be locked so he headed Dillon for the kitchen. On the way to the kitchen Michael decided that probably wasn't the best place for Dillon to be throwing up so they changed directions again and headed for the garbage - with Dillon throwing up all the way there! Now for those of you who don't know, we eat dinner with about 50 boys and 5 or 6 staff! They all got to witness this taking place. A lovely ending to dinner, don't you think? Well, the boys mopped up the mess, I disinfected Dillon's chair and we left. Dillon was brought home and placed straight into the tub. Nothing like a little excitement for the evening. Now we have changed our rules. If you don't want it, you don't have to eat it, BUT if you don't eat it, you don't get desert! Last night,we made it through dinner with no excitement. It was lovely!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Pictures
Here are some pictures of Zane from his birthday.

The weather has been beautiful here the last few days. We have enjoyed being outside playing. YEsterday we went on a walk. The three oldest kids rode their bikes, Dillon drove the 4-wheeler and I pushed the youngest two in the stroller. They had just grated the outside edges of the road so we had to walk right down the middle of the road in single file. It was quite the parade! The bikes out front followed by the 4 wheeler and then me. We went about 1.5 miles and then called it quits. This morning I ran 8 miles! WooHoo! I am quite sore this afternoon but very proud! Next week I have my 10K race. We'll see how that goes. Today it is raining so we are all inside. Dillon and I went on a date this afternoon to Burger King and Scheels (a sporting goods store.) It is my new favorite spot. It has everything - including a great big tree two stories high! Dillon liked it too. He wants to go back and show the other kids.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Happy Birthday Zane!
Today was Zane's 6th birthday. I can't believe he's that old. He had a great day opening presents, talking on the phone and playing outside. We ended the day with cupcakes and ice cream. A good ending to a good day and other than Olivia and Makenna throwing up, it was a very good day! I will post pictures later. I still have to download them. Thanks to all those who remembered him on his special day.
Easter Bunny
Did you happen to see the Easter Bunny when he came to your house the other night? Well, Zeke saw him Saturday afternoon out in the yard and you might be glad you didn't see him. Zeke said he had three legs - so he could hop faster, four arms and five hands - so he could carry lots of treats (freats if Zeke says it) and eight ears. I'm not sure the reasoning behind the eight ears but what ever it is, I'm sure it's good! So if you by chance run across something as amazing as this, please don't harm it thinking that you're putting it out of it's misery. If you do, there may not be treats next Easter morning!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter
Our Savior suffered and bled for us.
He gave His life upon the cross.
His love for us so complete and true
He fulfilled His promise to me and you.
On the third day He rose again.
The fight over death, He did win.
Triumphant and glorious to the end
Our risen Savior, our Brother, our Friend
He lives again and we can too
A wonderful gift for me and you.
He gave His life upon the cross.
His love for us so complete and true
He fulfilled His promise to me and you.
On the third day He rose again.
The fight over death, He did win.
Triumphant and glorious to the end
Our risen Savior, our Brother, our Friend
He lives again and we can too
A wonderful gift for me and you.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sleepover!
Monday, April 6, 2009
We Can Be Together Forever


Sunday, April 5, 2009
Daddy, Where are you?
Whenever Michael or I go into the bathroom, Olivia lays down on the floor by the door and starts talking to us. Daddy where (h)are you? She says the "are" with an H at the beginning. Eventually you'll see her little fingers come under the door and if we want to make her really happy, we'll get down on the floor and look at her through the space under the door. She'll get really excited with that! I'm sure all little kids do it. Just one more sweet thing to add to the joy of little children.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
6 Miles Baby!
That's all I have to say - I haven't done that in 10 years. I'd do the happy dance but I'm too sore so I'll just do the chair dance. Everyone do it with me! WooHoo! WooHoo!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Visit to the 1st Grade
This afternoon I got the chance to go to Makenna's class to read our Easter Bunny story and make our Easter Bunny car treat. She was so excited for me to come. I have to soak it up now because I know eventually, they won't want me there! Anyways, the kids all loved it, especially making the car and eating it. Who wouldn't love chocolate, marshmallow and frosting? Next week I get to go to Maddi's class. Hopefully they will ahve fun too.
Zeke is doing better today. His fever seems to be gone. Olivia and Maddi seem to be better too. Dillon is now complaining of a sore throat so we'll see what happens. As long as there's no more throwing up I'll be fine!
Zeke is doing better today. His fever seems to be gone. Olivia and Maddi seem to be better too. Dillon is now complaining of a sore throat so we'll see what happens. As long as there's no more throwing up I'll be fine!
Running
I ran my two miles this morning. The weather was great. Much better than yesterday. I am really sore so I'm not sure what 6 miles will bring Saturday. I love the feeling of running. It makes me feel like I am accomplishing something. It makes me feels trong. It makes me more aware of everything else in life. I am looking forward to the 10K in a few weeks. It's one more step forward. It's one more step proving to myself that I can do it. My body has been through a lot with 6 babies and one miscarriage in just over 6 years. Now it is gaining strength and even though it may not look how I want it to look, it feels good. I have heard through my life that being overweight means your lazy or your a slob. Not true. But when I gained all this weight from babies, I felt like less of a person because of things like that that I had heard. It has been very hard emotionally to deal with. All the emotions of my timid childhood over took me agian and I became unsure and self conscious. Now, I am feeling stronger and I am proud of what me and my body have accomplished together. I've given birth many times, I take care of my family, I've moved many times, I serve in my church callings and now I am running. It feels good. It helps me. I'm grateful for the chance I have to do it. I'm grateful for the support I get from family and friends and I'm grateful for the strength that my body has to do yet another challenge.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Spoke too soon!
Well, I spoke too soon yesterday. Zeke ended up getting a fever and throwing up. Luckily it was in the bathroom and not on the couch. He is doing much better this morning. Hopefully the rest will not get it! Cross your fingers.
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