My fight with a 2 year old.

Me ~ "Corbyn I want a kiss"
Corbyn ~ "No"
Me ~ "I want a kiss"
Corbyn ~ "No"
Me ~ "Corbyn come here and give me a kiss"
Corbyn ~ "I said NO!"
At least he listens to some things I say to him.

Yumm!

I just made Almond Roca. (that will help with the wedding dress issue now wont it.)

Just for kicks

Today while I was cleaning and moving some things around I tried on my wedding dress...EEK! Actually it wasn't too bad considering nearly 9 years and 3 kids later and actualy I think I could get it zipped all the way if I weren't nursing still.

To all my Family and Friends

I just want to say I'm so sorry I wont be sending out a Christmas card this year. It's something I try to do every year and this decision wasn't made lightly. Just know that You have all been in my thoughts. I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas.

Corbyns Jean Quilt

It's Finished!!! I'm so happy it's done. It all came together really fast Chad helped lots and lots. We put string on it and put it under the tree for Corbyns Christmas gift. It took me 5 years to get Carsyn's done. So Corbyn got his 2.5 years early lol...

Ok, I know it's been a while since I've actually written about the Fam. SO I thought I would do a quick update.
Things here are going ok. We're still living in our little apartment. Our House back in Idaho never sold so we have had a renter in there since we took it off the market. It is because of that why we havn't gone "house shopping" But it's ok We're counting our blessings.
We just got bunk beds for boys #1 and #2 They LOVE them. I'm just wating for a broken arm. I spend a lot of time wondering how to keep the blood inside the boys.
#1 kid is doing great with his schooling. He is doing great with the 2nd grade work. Some times we do get frusterated at each other but then we take a few days break and then get back to it.
#2 kid is such a little stinker. #1 calls him a bully. He is so mean some times. His favorite game to play is scream through the house which is "fun" for me. For his "homework" we've been learning colors and last weeks I started throwing shapes at him.
#3 Is crawling EVERYWHERE! He loves to eat dog food and pull all the dvds off the shelf. He still doesn't sleep through the night but seems to be getting better at it.
Hubby is doing good at work. Everyone is stressed from the holiday but that is to be expected. We're still praying for a promotion. We love his new work schedule. 3 on and 3 off. It's so nice.
As for myself. I've been trying to get back into a stamping groove. so far it isn't panning out. But I've been keeping myself busy doing other crafts. I've been able to bring in a little bit of income selling things that I've made. Most days the boys drive me up a wall and I get so frusterated but I guess I still love 'em. I try really hard to keep up with the chores but most days fall way short. Anyway that is just a little about what's been going on. I just read through what I just typed and it about put me to sleep so I hope you were able to find something interesting.
Have Very Merry Christmas.

Christmas...

Is my Favorite time of year. What else is there to say? This is us on Thanks Giving Getting the tree ready.

Sometime this week (when the house is cleaned) I will take a pic of the final tree. The boys had fun decorating it. Cole loves to help undecorating it though ...lol

Creations Galore

Have you checked out my Creations blog lately? I've been posting some new fun things. And I will have a December special. Click below to go check it out.

Careys Creations

Look at my table! Isn't it so pretty? I got all of this stuff on clearance at walmart. The small plates were only $1.00 I got 8 so now I have fall desert plates. And the salt and pepper shakers were only 50 cents. This is my first attempt at really decorating my table. I LOVE IT!

Some Sunday pics of the boys

I have more but I didn't want to post them all. I wish they would have copporated a little better. Ohwell at least I captured the handsomeness.

Today's "To Do" list

I am so unmotivated today but just like everyother day I have a to do list.

• Take Shower
• Carsyns School work
• Wash dishes
• Fold 2 loads of laundry
• Wash 1 load of laundry
• Finish raking leaves before the exterminater gets here
• Get stuff in the car to take to the storage unit
• Get dinner ready for tonights "Office" party
• Go buy milk and get the mail
• GET OFF THE COMPUTER!!!!

Update, this is what I get to cross off my list.......

NOTHING! I didn't do a darn thing. Well I guess I showerd.

The Boys Halloween Costumes

Cole was a Dalmation puppy (lucky) Corbyn was Buzz Light year and Carsyn was

a Clone Trooper from Star Wars

I had a pretty good day today. Cole only woke up once last night and Corbyn slept all night I got up around 7 (when Chad left because all boys were up). I had the dishes done and kitchen clean by 8. I have since then, Swept the patio, done all laundry, vacuumed (3 differant times thanks to Corbyn) Babysat Levi, did "some" homework Carsyn wasn't feeling well so I didn't push it. cleaned off the table, got a vinyl order ready to ship, played wii with Carsyn and snuggled with Corbyn.

Not too bad in my opinion.

Look at me, look at me, look at me now!
You could do what I do
If you only knew how.
I study the scriptures one hour each day;
I bake, I upholster, I scrub, and I pray.
I always keep all the commandments completely;
I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.
I help in their classrooms! I sew all they wear!
I drive them to practice! I cut all their hair!
I memorize names of the General Authorities;
I focus on things to be done by priorities.
I play the piano! I bless with my talents!
My toilets all sparkle! My checkbooks all balance!
Each week every child gets a one-on-one date;
I attend all my meetings (on time! Never late!)
I'm taking a class on the teachings of Paul,
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all
I track my bad habits 'til each is abolished;
Our t-shirts are ironed! My toenails are polished!
Our family home evenings are always delightful;
The lessons I give are both fun and insightful.
I do genealogy faithfully, too.
It's easy to do all the things that I do!
I rise each day early, refreshed and awake;
I know all the names of each youth in my stake!
I read to my children! I help all my neighbors!
I bless the community, too, with my labors.
I exercise and I cook menus gourmet;
My visiting teaching is done the first day!
(I also go do it for someone who missed hers.
It's the least I can do for my cherished ward sisters.)
I chart resolutions and check off each goal;
I seek each "lost lamb" on my Primary roll.
I can home-grown produce each summer and fall.
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all
I write in my journal! I sing in the choir!
Each day, I write "thank you's" to those I admire.
My sons were all Eagles when they were fourteen!
My kids get straight A's! And their bedrooms are clean!
I have a home business to help make some money;
I always look beautifully groomed for my honey.
I go to the temple at least once a week;
I change the car's tires! I fix the sink's leak!
I grind my own wheat and I bake all our bread;
I have all our meals planned out six months ahead.
I make sure I rotate our two-years' supply;
My shopping for Christmas is done by July!
These things are not hard; It's good if you do them;
You can if you try! Just set goals and pursue them!
It's easy to do all the things that I do!
If you plan and work smart, you can do them all, too!
It's easy!" she said. And then she dropped dead.

DON'T DO IT!

Ok so The candidate for the Nampa Mayoral elections Melissa Sue Robinson, Posted a comment on my blog (on my ctr ring post of all places) Campaigning for her election. I sent her an email letting her know how rude it was for her to use my personal blog for her campaign. It showed me that she has no care for the privacy of the citizens. Because I don't live there anymore I have not been following elections so I don't know. however by her doing this I will ask my friends in Nampa to consider someone who doesn't surf personal blogs for their own gain. Would you appreciate it if someone stuck a sign in your yard with out asking? Or put a bumper sticker on your car with out asking? If I was political and wanted to vote for her I would post something about her.

My New CTR Ring

I havn't had a CTR ring for such a long time. I had a nice one when I was a teenager but I lost it. Then I got a super cute Noahs ark one. I Never wore it because I didn't want to lose it. Well then I wore it to church and lost it and that was nearly 10 years ago. Chad knows that I've been wanting one so on our trip down to St. George he got me one. I got it narrowed down to this one or one that he like a little more. I went with this one because the one that he liked my Sis has the same one and I didn't want to copy her so this is what we picked.

Got Fiber?

So over the last few months Chad nad I have really started eating healthier. He has been running nearly everyday, I do when I feel good, we've been counting calories and eating better... Well Carsyn has really started to pick up on it. Every chance he gets he looks at the calories on the package and tells me what they are and such. Well during our last shopping trip I bought a lot of fruits and veggies and got Carsyn all excited about them. The kids LOVE it. We made a platter with everything on it and just put it in the fridge for them to graze. Well I mentioned to Carsyn once that fruit has lots of fiber and fiber helps you (being blunt here) Poop...Well last night Carsyn is standing in the living room and says out loud...

"Man, I need to go poop because of all the fiber I ate today"

She's at it Again!!!

I've been crafting again :) Oh how I LOVE crafting. Pictured here is: a Recipe Holder, A 9x13 baking dish with our name etched on it for when I take meals to families they will always know it's mine, and then a glass block with the St. George Temple etched on it and lights inside...

Poor little guy

So today Corbyn woke up and looked fine and was playing then around 2:00 I went looking for him and he had fallen asleep in Carsyn's bed. He woke up around 3:00 and started to play. Then I walked by the room and he had fallen alseep on the floor. I woke him up around 4:00 and he had a fever 100.4 so I gave him tylenol layed on the couch and he went back to sleep... He woke up after that and seems perfectly fine tonight. Poor little Guy!

Where did my baby go?

Didn't I just have this little stinker? He is already so big. He is so close to crawling that I'm pretty sure he will be by the end of the week. He trys so hard. Yesterday he was laying on his tummy then all of a sudden he was sitting up. Now he thinks he's pretty good at that. lol. And yes he worked his way into the hamper all by himself. He rolls and scoots everywhere. I love little boys :)

Last class Attempt #3

Well, Our last class was tonight. I really want to take #2 and 3 but we've deiced to practice with what we've leanred and take the next courses in a few months. It was super fun taking the class with Chad. I'm so greatful to have a husband who enjoys the same things as I do. His cake is the bottom one, mine is in the middle then both on top.

Attempt #2 Cup Cakes

So I mentioned in my last post we did cupcakes this week. The reasoning was because she was teaching us lots of techniques. Our goal is to master the rose as you can see we need a lot of work... My picture is the top one and Chad of course is the bottom.

Our First Cakes

Ok, so just keep in mind this was our first attempt hopefully we will get better. The top one is mine and the bottom one is Chads. We decided to save time we would just do one color.
Next week we don't have to take whole cakes. We are taking cup cakes so that we can learn lots of differant techniques. I'm really hopeing that Chad gets his schedule soon so we can figure out if we can take course 2 next month.

I'm really hopeing to take all 4 courses.

Let's Finish the Song!

I posted 2 videos but you need to watch the other one first because this us the finale.

Enjoy!

Rockin with the Beatles!

Caught Red Handed!

So last night Chad brought home some treats and we watched a movie. Around 11:45 the 2 year old came walking down the hall, eyes squinting shut from the lights and stops at the end. He looks at the treats and his eyes opened wide, his face lit up, and had a smile from ear to ear. I say to him, "do you want to watch a movie?" his reply MMM HHMMMMM while shaking his head yes. It was so funny. Then during the show he is laying on me so I say to him "why don't you go get back in your own bed" he say's "No, movie (while pointing to the tv)" He is so stinking cute I just wish he was such a stinker.

Can I do it?

30 min on the treadmill, 10 min pilates routine, 10 min of streching. Worked up a great sweat. The summer is over so no more swimming. There is no need to be sporting my built in innertube. Goal 15 lbs.

Chad's birthday is coming up on the 28th. So for anyone one who would like to send a gift, he says he wants money.

Too Pink?

Ok I know my back ground stands out. But you have to remember I am a Girly Girl with 3 boys. So every once in a while I have needs. It probably wont be up too long but I needed a "fix".

Update. I told you I wouldn't have the pink too long. I think this one is a good in between.

Little Helpers

Lately Carsyn has been excited about the thought that he can earn more money by doing extra chores around the house. So we made him a chart of extras that would earn him $$. He got 10 cents for doing the dishes (there was only about 10 dishes that needed washed) Corbyn always likes to help no matter who is doing them. Maybe I will never have to do the dishes again.......one can dream right?

So far today I've......

1. Done the dishes
2. Done Carsyn's home work for today
3. folded 1 load of laundry
4. Taken the sheets off my bed and have them washed (need to be dried)
5. Changed 4 diapers
6. Talked to Papa on the messenger

I still have several things on my list for today so we'll see if I get to them. So far it hasn't been a waisted day but lots more could (''should") be done.

Surprize in the Fridge.

So the other day I got the eggs out to make something, and this is what I found. He always puts the groceries away when we get done with shopping because I usually have to feed Cole the second we get home.

So sweet he is!

Cole

Cole hit his 6 month mark on the 4th. Wasn't I just pregnant with him? This week he has really gotten good at sitting up on his own. This last month he broke in 2 bottom teeth. Now if we can just get him sleeping through the night.

Corbyn

It can't be true! Look how big my little Corbyn has gotten this year. I hate how fast they grow. He thinks he is big enough to go in the potty. He is still in diapers but when ever possable he goes in the potty. I'm hopeing he will be out of diapers with in the year.

Carsyn

Carsyn has lost 3 teeth since the end of June. He's growing up so fast. He wrote a letter to the Tooth Fairy and asked if he could keep his teeth. The Tooth Fairy was kind enough to write a note back saying that he could keep them.

D&C 121:7

My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adverity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;

Ok so my last post was a little harsh. I'm not saying my day has gotten any better but I have given up on trying to accomplish anything. Maybe someday.

I just want to say for the record that I really have been trying to keep a positive attitude. But on a side note for today I just want to throw out a word of caution.....

DON'T ASK!!!!

See what I made for my ipod touch..

~I LOVE IT~

argh!

I'm afraid I'm hitting yet another slump. I'm not sure why I go through these. I have nothing to be down about.

I'm going to stamp today. I want to make a pen and note pad that is purple... Like I need another note pad.

FHE

We had a great FHE tonight. Carsyn prepared the lesson we learned how just as we prepare ourselves for physical dangers, we prepare ourselves spiritually by the cammandment and following the guidance of the Holy Ghoast. We took our lesson from the Aug issue of the Friend Magazine. Then we went to safeway and got some stuff to make ice cream sundays. So yummy.

Awards for the day

Squirmy Award goes to, Cole

Most Sleepy Award goes to, Corbyn

Most Grouchy Award goes to, Carsyn

Today I.....

1. Washed the glass door
2. Did most of the laundry (finishing tomorrow)
3. Did most of the dishes (there was a lot, finishing tomorrow)
4. Made my bed
5. Put "some" of my stamps away

I don't feel like I got anything done but I think that is because I didn't get any 1 thing done. Hopfully tomorrow my headache will be gone and I can finish up my loose ends.

So Chad and I both got an ipod touch. We absolutely love them. We've been playing with them a lot and downloading some fun apps. We came across 2 apps that we really enjoy. One is called 8 glasses a day (or something close to that) it keeps track of how much water you've had so you can get your 8 a day. I really like to use it although they should rename it to Lets see how many times she can pee in one day!
The other app is a weight loss app. As most of you know Chad and I aren't the skinniest people in the world. I have a goal to lose 10 lbs but I'm not sure what Chads goal is. basically its a calorie counter we can log our exercises and meals, it gives us a daily calorie budget and goals. so far it's been fun to try and stay under the line but it has also been an eye opener to see how much we over eat.
Hopefully we can stick to it even if we just lose a few pounds and learn from it.

Proud Moment.

Carsyn had a talk today in Primary and he did such a good job that it brought tears to my eyes. He prepared most of the talk himself. He told Dad what he wanted to say and with not much editing they typed it up. He has done other talks but today something was differant. It seemed as tho he was speaking beyond his years. He seemed so mature and confident. I love my boys so much.

Today I suspect is going to be a hard day. I was supposed to make some clocks with some friends but I called to cancel because I just didn't get the stuff ready :( The boys have been crying all morning, and I think I already have a headache sneeking in. (hence the greatful moment post) Im going to try and make the best of the day with a positive attitude. Although it may require putting tape on my face to keep a smile one.

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

I got new fishys

Please help me feed them...:) (click anywhere in the tank and food will be left)

You may have noticed something fun..:) I decided to start a "greatful moment" I'm going to try everyday to post 1 thing I'm greatful for. instead of putting it as a regular thread pushing everything else down it will stay on the top. I hope you enjoy.

Greatful Moment

Today I'm greatful for good Friends and good Neighbors.

Hotel Life

On Sunday morning Chad told our land lord that we can't stay at the apt. So our land lord jumped on the phone and got us a hotel. And I must say, He did a pretty good job :) We will be here until Thursday morning, unless they don't get the new carpet down. Jeff asked his Boss if we could use their car hauler trailer for a few days so we put all of our stuff in there. SO we will just be hangin out. Its kind of strange to think "I have nothing to do today." I can't do laundry, dishes, clean, etc... I might go to the library and walmart to kill time and then we might go swimming. I feel horrible thinking that today seems to be so waisted, but I need to get over my self and enjoy the forced vacation/break.

After math of the flood.

Ok. So today I had all the windows open, the fans going, the doors open but the whole house stinks like mildew/mold/must It's so bad in the 2 bedrooms that we moved Carsyn into Corbyns and Coles room. His room didn't get wet so it smells fine. Chad and I will be sleeping in the living room. Our Landlord is Usually here on Sundays so we're going to ask him how long he thinks it will be before something happens. We're thinking about asking about a hotel or something. It's so bad here.

Anybody Wanna Go Swimming?

Yep this is my living room thanks to a big storm that moved through and a storm drain that apparently doesn't drain fast enough. This is how high the water was when I decided to put the camera away. It came in a few more feet before it stopped. I didn't take a pic of my bedroom but my closet and Carsyn's closet looked about the same. The water nearly reached our bed. My good neighbor went and got a shop vac and helped me vacuum up the lake so it could some what start to dry. My land lord isn't a happy camper. His office had about a foot of water lol. I don't think anything got really damaged in our apt. the only thing that got wet was the tv stand feet, the bottom of carsyns toy rack, and some shoes

Camping Trip

Ok so our Camping trip didn't quite go as planned. We had a great time though. We wanted to leave here Monday night after Chad got off (7pm) But I got so busy during the afternoon that we weren't quite ready to go. So on Tuesday we planned to leave in the morning but we kind of played it lazy and didn't get out of here until noon. So we get up there and we had a pretty good time just sitting around. Then the evening came It took me a while to get the younger boys to sleep but after that battle I went out and sat by the fire with Chad. Thn Chad and I "tired" to go to bed lol...Corbyn had a rough night so between Cole and Corbyn we probably only got 1 hour of sleep. It was still dark out when Chad said "I think it's morning" I asked him why he thought that. and he replies " I can hear the birds waking up" Sure enough morning was here. So since Chad is such a sweet heart he got up with Cole and let me sleep. So then we just sat around all afternoon. We drove a trail in the truck. Cole was pretty mad all day because apparently I have to bring my rocking chair and I didn't. So that evening we were getting dinner ready in the dutch oven and we saw some dark clouds to the East. but it looked like they were going to miss us like they did the night before. We started to wonder if we should just head home a night early because Corbyn had had such a rough night. And our tent we know for a fact doesn't hold out water. So we decided to go ahead and pack up and then leave after dinner. Well then we heard Thunder and the winds changed so we rushed and got everything in the truck and just as we started falling the tent it started raing pretty hard. So we just threw it in and headed out. We had all of us including the dog in the front of Chads little pickup. When we got home we put the dutch oven in the oven to warm it back up lol. Then we watched episodes of the Office. It was a great few days off.

Happy Fathers Day Chad!

Just a quick note to let you know how much the Boys and I love you, and all that you do for our Family.

The Boys and Their Bears

The boys have always loved their Build a Bears. It started when Chad and I got Carsyn one just because he is spoiled. Then when Corbyn was born, Carsyn wanted to build him one, and the same with Cole. They sleep with them and play with them. It truly is fun and I'm glad that we're able to do this for our boys.

Guest Book.

Ok, So I'm just kind of wondering who reads my blog. I know I have a few regulars. But I think I also have a few lurkers :) Just for my own curiosity If you come across my blog would you please post a comment to this thread just to say hi? I think It will be fun to see.

Have a Happy Day!

Carsyn's School Report.

In Carsyn's history lesson he was to do a report like he was repoting the news. This is what we came up with. We had to mail it to his school.

Corbyn is growing up so fast. Chad and Carsyn always enjoy a nice bike ride together and Chad usually hooks up the bike trailer and drags Corbyn along. Well the tire was flat on the trailer so Corbyn didn't get to go :( He was pretty upset about it. So when they got back from their ride we took Corbyn to walmart and got him is own little bike.

Our kids are SOOOO SPOILED!

Wide Eyed!

Ok he looks pretty silly in this picture but I thought it was so funny.

He is such a happy boy.

I love Saturdays

Saturday is the one day the I force myself to clean. I clean thru out the week but it's just normal everyday day stuff like laundry, dishes. and putting toys away. But on Saturdays I break out cleaning agents, put on my rubber gloves and work at it as much as I can. And don't think I'm wonder women because there are some Saturdays that I just make it look exceptable. My Goal every Saturday is to make the house smell better and clean by the time we go to bed so when we wake up on Sunday Morning I turn on some Sunday music and I'm able to feel the spirit in my home. It helps a lot with reverance at church, and just makes the day peacful.
Cleaning the house can be so full filling. At the end of the day I feel so accomplished. It's uplifting and gives me a sense of self worth. I reccomend it to everyone. Even if you just get 1 room "done" It will motivate you to do more the next week. It helps to get the kids on board as well. Carsyn can do pretty much whatever he wants on Saturday mornings but around 3 or so I start singing the Saturday song and he know's it is time to jump in and get all the toys picked up and his room clean. He loves to sing the song with me as we work together. It's such a simple principle to teach him about keeping the sabbath day. He knows once the toys are put away he doesn't see them again until Monday. I want to Challenge anyone who will accept to pick one room next Saturday and Clean it until you cannot think of anything else to clean in the room. If the item doesn't have a place then do you reall need it? Good luck!

Early mornings.....WHY?

Ok, I'm wondering why kids think that they have to get up at 6am EVERY MORNING! Ohwell I will admitt sometimes it's nice to get up early. It's just that most of the time I stay up so late with Chad and the baby. But the last few days I have gotten up made breakfast, exercised, showered, and started chores before 7:30 It does boost my motivation and does make me feel better. But sometimes it is just so hard to get up. I went to bed last night at 8:30. So this morning when Chad got up at 6am Corbyn was already waking up so I surprised Chad with french toast while he was in the shower (very rare when I make Chad breafast)

HI!

That's all I wanted to say.

Just Married.....

8 Years ago!

It is so hard to believe that Chad and I have been married for 8 years. When I moved to St. George when I was 18, the last thing I wanted was a relationship But our Heavenly Father had other plans. I was married with in 6 months of moving there. I don't think I could have found a more loving, compassionate friend. He sacrifices so much for our family.
I love him more today then I ever have.

Please forgive me (again)

I have just been so tired lately. Our trip to Idaho just took a lot out of me. I know I need to post something and I will try super hard to do it this week. I've just been so tired. and every time I sit at the computer in the afternoon it isn't long before either Cole starts crying, Corbyn wants something, or Carsyn wants me to play with him. And then I try to get them in bed by 8pm but that usually doesn't happen and of course Cole doesn't go to bed at 8pm. And on top of being just literally exhausted I have a soar throat (don't worry it's not swine flu lol) I have a really bad canker soar in my throat of all places. and holy cow does it hurt.

Anyway I will get something posted. I have lots to talk about. Our trip to ID, Corbyn turned 2, my new fun thing I bought myself, a pic or 2 of Cole and how big he is. So please check back in a few days.

Have a good night.

Carey

Apparently we were tired!

Ok, here is the story. It was about 10:45pm and Chad had to run into work to talk with an overnight cashier. Right when he left Corbyn had woke up and was pretty upset so he came and got in my lap. As soon as he did then Cole woke up and also wanted my lap. When Chad got home about 11:30 this is what he found.

Is there such thing as "Normalcy"

Well, I wish I could say things are finally starting to get to a point of normalcy but I've come to the conclusion that normalcy doesn't exist. We got back from Idaho with the baby and started to find a "normal" Then we got ready for the blessing weekend We had company all weekend which was great fun. We got Cole blessed and had a fun lunch before everyone had to head home. So then trying to get into a routine and find another normalcy I had to start working super dooper hard to get lots of fun crafting projects ready for the Ham Radio convention. I've been sewing making blankets and burp rags (one of which I made for Katy and her new baby), cute little head bands with a crocheted flower, vinyl tiles, crocheted baby hats with matching booties and what ever else I can think of to make and try to sell. And then hopefully I will be done this week but then instead of being able to settle down we are going back to Idaho...I just can't wait to take that 10 hour drive with 3 kids again.....(sense the sarcasm) but then hopefully we can really start to settle down a little but. we will be almost done with Carsyn's 1st grade schooling. As for our housing situation! Oh what fun it is. The house didn't sell so we took it off the market. We had a renter move in and we thought "wonderful, a great stress has been lifted" but then 2 weeks later the husband lost his job and had to move out to go back to CA. SO they left so now we're telling ourselves again "if this is where we're supposed to be the house will get rented" However, if it is still empty May31st Chad will move the boys and I back to Idaho while he either stays until Oct to try and help his promotion or he will get a transfer exception in the works. So please keep us in your prayers. We need to stay here for Chads job but we certainly cannot afford a mortgage and rent.
Maybe by the end of June I will have a lot less stress and can find what could be considered "Normalcy"

Too funny.

~Please forgive the last 2 seconds of the video. Carsyn snuck up behind me.~

I guess he was tired.

What else is ther to say about this picture?

Who is Haveing a Birthday????

CARSYN!!!

He is turning 6 on the 22nd. Holy cow where did the time go? I never thought I would ever have a kid old enough to not be in a carseat. Well as of this Sunday his is going into the storage unit. We're going out to eat at Red Robin on Sat, but then on Sunday we're just going to grill some chicken sandwiches (Carsyn's choice).

Happy Birthday Carysn!

Hoping for Sunshine Give Away

I love give-a-way's don't you? Well, here's one that I'm taking from my friend Amanda's blog I love making/giving things for others, so this will be fun for me too!! Here's how it'll work...The first three people to comment on this post will get something from me, possibly made by me. My choice--but just for you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I give!
2. What I create or give will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year
4. You will have no clue what it is going to be.
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.
The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog. The first 3 people to do so and leave a comment telling me you did, will win a marvelous homemade gift or handpicked gift by me! Let the games begin! Oh, and I have to be able to contact you with mailing information! I promise it will be something good! Good Luck to all!

A bit of good news

So when Chad and I made the descisson to move to CO the question as to what to do with our dog has been heavily on our mind. We made the choice to go ahead and bring him with us and if we couldn't find a place to live that would let us keep him we will find a home for him and give him away. Well Chad didn't like that idea because he really likes the dog. So while we lived with Jeff and Lori he stayed with us but then we found our apartment and it had everything we needed in an aprt. except for a pet. So Gideon stayed at Jeffs and we've been trying to find a new home for him. Well while we were in Idaho Our building got a new owner so we thought "it wouldn't hurt to ask" And our new landlord took his time but he came over this morning to let us know we could bring the dog! We've had a lot of prayers answerd with this move. We're greatful to Jeff and Lori for opening their home to us and being patient with the dog. And I think we're now just about all moved out lol. We still have a few things in their back yard but that will be gone in the next few day's then they can get back to normal.

Missing Child!

Ok so funny story. Last night when Chad got off work we had some running around to do. The boys bed time is at 8pm and normally if Corbyn doesn't take a nap he goes to bed at 7:30 well yesterday he didn't have a nap and we didn't get done with our running around until about 9pm. By the time we got the boys in bed it was about 9:30. Corbyn was so tired that while we were in the car I turned and asked him if he was ready for night night. He looked at me with sad liitle eyes and shook his head yes. And right now his favorite word is NO! so for him to say yes he must have been tired. Anyway We got home and got jammies and he went straight to bed by his own choice. Well when Chad went to check on the boys a little later he was gone (by the way he has a toddler bed now). He wasn't in his room or in Carsyn's. We find him in our room between the wall and the bed laying on the floor 1/2 asleep and whimpering. Chad picked him up and put him back in bed and he rolled over and went right to sleep. It was really cute.

Too Big Too Fast!

ARGH! I hate how they grow so fast. It's only been 2 weeks and he's already so big. But he sure is a cutie pie. I still can't believe how much different he looks from my other new born babies. Cole is definitely more blond and he just has a different look about him. But it's so strange because every one say's he looks just like his brothers, or he looks just like his Dad. But how can he look like Dad when the other boys did and he looks nothing like the other boys? Ohwell I think all my Boys are handsome just the same as their Dad :)

Grandma "Retta" and the boys

Grandma Lauretta was so excited when she found out we would be in SLC at the same time. She came to the hotel and visited for a while and got to meet Cole. The boys Love G-ma so much. Especially Carsyn. Corbyn on the other hand doesn't like anyone however every once in a while he'll sneak in some loves.

He's here!

Cole Eryx Jacobsen 8lbs 14 oz 21.5 inches long He came on Feb 4th at 1:41 am. Everything went really smooth and really fast. My water broke about 12:10 so we went to the baby place I started contracting about 1:15 then here he was after only 2 min of pushing. Cole so far has been a ver content little guy. When he is awake he just lays there looking around. the only time he cries is when we change his diaper using cold wipes. The other boys seem to love him. Corbyn is even doing better then I thought. My recover has been strange. The first few days I felt GREAT. We were shopping, running around, trying to get the trailer loaded, going out. But then Sat night it hit and I knew I had over done it. The drive to SLC was really hard as soon as we got to the hotel I took a bath and went to bed. Monday morning was better I felt ok until about the last 100 miles of the trip. Then we got home and I got a fever and an infection which I still have 2 days later. So we'll give it a few more days and see what happens. I haven't done anything since we've been home. So anyway. He is finally here. It was a very stressful monthwith twist and turns, but we're home and Chad said considering everything we would do it again because the Baby Place was such a great expiriance. We recomend it to everyone.

No Baby yet!

Ok well, I'm here in Idaho just hanging out at my Aunts house. THings are going good with the pregnancy. I've been a little sore from the drve up last week but I don't have much longer. I will be 39 weeks on the 19th. Chad comes back up on the 27th and we're praying that the baby comes during that week (the day of the 27th would be the best day!) I will let you know when the baby comes until then I hope everyone has a great day!

Carey

FYI

Just wanted to post a quick note. Chad and I moved out of Jeff and Lori's house into our own apartment. It's nice to have our own space again. We don't have internet access right now. We're talking about getting it but also don't want to spend the extra monthly funds right now. so we may just sneek into Jeff and Lori's when they aren't home to use theirs LOL. I know I already don't post as much as I should so with this delay it will probably be even less. On another note, next week Chad is driving me up tp Idaho to stay at my aunts house until I deliver the baby. So depending on her internet source maybe I can get on then. When things alll settle down a bit after the baby I will post an update about everything but until then please be patient.

Thanks again for all of your love, support and friendship through all of these changes in the Jacobsen household. It has really helped me be able to handle everything.

I wish you all a safe and happy new year!

Carey