Blessings,
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Once a copy cater, always a copy cater
So...when we were little, I always copied everything my sister did, and it drove her nuts. If she was drawing a picture...I wanted to draw, if she cut her cookies with the heart shaped cookie cutter...I wanted the heart shaped cookie cutter, and now...if she changes her blog...I change my blog! Enjoy!
Blessings,
Blessings,
Thursday, August 7, 2008
"Aminals" vs. rides...the big debate!
The good ol' county fair was this last weekend and it was definitely the highlight of Kallen's whole summer! "Aminals" galore, flashy, loud rides, yummy, yummy elephant ears, and the girl of his dreams by his side the whole time...what more could a kid want? Kynz basically sat in the stroller the whole time, but she too enjoyed all the "sights" that come with a county fair!
Blessings,
Monday, August 4, 2008
Shoot Me Now...The Sequel
Okay...so I'm finally getting around to this, although it's not going to be nearly as exciting as the 2 week build up would make it seem!
Anyways...the bottom line is that I really "Like" my sister! I have always "loved" her, but I haven't always "liked" her! You know, that love/hate relationship that many siblings share...yeah, well that was us!
Though obviously raised the same way, by the same parents, attending the same schools...yadda, yadda...we are two very different people! Danielle's tall with dark hair, while I'm on the shorter side with blond hair. I was a cheerleader, she made fun of the cheerleaders. I skipped class, she attended class! She had a few best friends, I had many acquaintances...and on and on!
As kids, I didn't always appreciate our differences, thinking I was always "better" than her and her friends, and "knowing" she always wanted to be like me...ha ha ha! In all seriousness though, we have never been really close as some sisters are. That's always something I've been sad about, though my much younger, immature self, would have never admitted that.
Recently however, we've been going through some really tough emotional family things and as a result, my sister and I are more bonded now than ever! We still don't see eye to eye on everything, but we have an understanding of each others differences and are able to accept each other for those differences. I've talked to my sister on the phone more in the last couple of months than I probably have in all the years prior! I truly "like" my sister, just as much as I "love" her, and it's so great!
So...now that all that sap is out of the way, and in honor of her 30th birthday (which has now turned into a birth-month or something since it's been drug on for so long) I thought I'd post 30 random things that I know about Danielle...let's see which 30 things I pull out of my hat!
In no particular order:
1. She hates spiders as much as me (though she tried to convince me that she's over it now...yeah right)
2. She's the best IM buddy anyone could ever have
3. She's really, really creative
4. She likes to cook, and to cook unique and creative things (All she used to be able to make was this macaroni salad that became her specialty or something...she's come a long way)
5. She's got 2 adorable little boys, and plans for several more kids (I think 6 total...wahoo...bring on the nieces and nephews)
6. She'd be okay if she had all boys...yup...that's what she really wants, and to tell you the truth...if anyone could handle a house full of all boys...she could!
7. She used to call me "jabba the hut" (so I had a little chub as a baby...big deal!)
8. She finds the funniest things in magazine's and clips them for use in random projects down the road!
9. She loves "slapstick" humor in movies
10. Quote movies with her, and you'll be her friend
11. She's addicted to the TV...no, not what you think...she actually doesn't watch TV hardly at all...but when a TV is on in front of her, it's like tunnel vision, as if nothing else is happening around her. Don't even try and have a convo with her with the TV on!!! It's bad I tell ya!
12. She drove a little brown car around for the longest time, that I probably wouldn't have been caught dead in, and LOVED it!
13. She once had a marsh mellow land on her nose...while it was on fire...ouch!
14. Some people know her as Emu
15. Others as Plankton
16. While driving, she never actually came to a complete stop at the stop sign at the bottom of Skillings Dr..."California stops" every time!
17. She assesses nicknames to every one, and every thing...like her son "chunk"!
18. She's lived overseas, and plans on going back for many years to come...in fact, if we're getting technical...
19. ...she basically has two homes...one here, and one there!
20. She once asked me to "smell her butt", don't ask me why, but I did...and then she farted!
21. She's a sucker for the sappy old time romances...Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, etc. etc.
22. She loves coffee
23. and hates sardines...okay, I don't really know if she hates sardines, but I sure do.
24. She once made "pet mice" out of some pesky mice in her dorm room cupboards
25.I just heard recently that she tried to get her sister in law to re-plant a "nettle" in her yard because she was convinced that it was a beautiful plant, and not actually a weed...not knowing it was a nettle of course...always looking for the good I tell ya!
26. She makes stuff up
27. She learned to water ski at 5
28. She loves to read
29. She once bought a hideous chair (one I wouldn't have paid two cents for) at a random garage sale we were driving buy, and it turned out to be one of the most comfortable and well liked chairs you would have ever sat in...she may even still have that chair...I still remember trying to fit it into the car
30. And last but not least, if she had a million dollars...she'd buy me a monkey (haven't you always wanted a monkey) and a fur coat (but not a real fur coat, cause that's cruel)!
So there you have it...30 random things about my random sister, in a rather random order. I love you Danielle!
Blessings,
Anyways...the bottom line is that I really "Like" my sister! I have always "loved" her, but I haven't always "liked" her! You know, that love/hate relationship that many siblings share...yeah, well that was us!
Though obviously raised the same way, by the same parents, attending the same schools...yadda, yadda...we are two very different people! Danielle's tall with dark hair, while I'm on the shorter side with blond hair. I was a cheerleader, she made fun of the cheerleaders. I skipped class, she attended class! She had a few best friends, I had many acquaintances...and on and on!
As kids, I didn't always appreciate our differences, thinking I was always "better" than her and her friends, and "knowing" she always wanted to be like me...ha ha ha! In all seriousness though, we have never been really close as some sisters are. That's always something I've been sad about, though my much younger, immature self, would have never admitted that.
Recently however, we've been going through some really tough emotional family things and as a result, my sister and I are more bonded now than ever! We still don't see eye to eye on everything, but we have an understanding of each others differences and are able to accept each other for those differences. I've talked to my sister on the phone more in the last couple of months than I probably have in all the years prior! I truly "like" my sister, just as much as I "love" her, and it's so great!
So...now that all that sap is out of the way, and in honor of her 30th birthday (which has now turned into a birth-month or something since it's been drug on for so long) I thought I'd post 30 random things that I know about Danielle...let's see which 30 things I pull out of my hat!
In no particular order:
1. She hates spiders as much as me (though she tried to convince me that she's over it now...yeah right)
2. She's the best IM buddy anyone could ever have
3. She's really, really creative
4. She likes to cook, and to cook unique and creative things (All she used to be able to make was this macaroni salad that became her specialty or something...she's come a long way)
5. She's got 2 adorable little boys, and plans for several more kids (I think 6 total...wahoo...bring on the nieces and nephews)
6. She'd be okay if she had all boys...yup...that's what she really wants, and to tell you the truth...if anyone could handle a house full of all boys...she could!
7. She used to call me "jabba the hut" (so I had a little chub as a baby...big deal!)
8. She finds the funniest things in magazine's and clips them for use in random projects down the road!
9. She loves "slapstick" humor in movies
10. Quote movies with her, and you'll be her friend
11. She's addicted to the TV...no, not what you think...she actually doesn't watch TV hardly at all...but when a TV is on in front of her, it's like tunnel vision, as if nothing else is happening around her. Don't even try and have a convo with her with the TV on!!! It's bad I tell ya!
12. She drove a little brown car around for the longest time, that I probably wouldn't have been caught dead in, and LOVED it!
13. She once had a marsh mellow land on her nose...while it was on fire...ouch!
14. Some people know her as Emu
15. Others as Plankton
16. While driving, she never actually came to a complete stop at the stop sign at the bottom of Skillings Dr..."California stops" every time!
17. She assesses nicknames to every one, and every thing...like her son "chunk"!
18. She's lived overseas, and plans on going back for many years to come...in fact, if we're getting technical...
19. ...she basically has two homes...one here, and one there!
20. She once asked me to "smell her butt", don't ask me why, but I did...and then she farted!
21. She's a sucker for the sappy old time romances...Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, etc. etc.
22. She loves coffee
23. and hates sardines...okay, I don't really know if she hates sardines, but I sure do.
24. She once made "pet mice" out of some pesky mice in her dorm room cupboards
25.I just heard recently that she tried to get her sister in law to re-plant a "nettle" in her yard because she was convinced that it was a beautiful plant, and not actually a weed...not knowing it was a nettle of course...always looking for the good I tell ya!
26. She makes stuff up
27. She learned to water ski at 5
28. She loves to read
29. She once bought a hideous chair (one I wouldn't have paid two cents for) at a random garage sale we were driving buy, and it turned out to be one of the most comfortable and well liked chairs you would have ever sat in...she may even still have that chair...I still remember trying to fit it into the car
30. And last but not least, if she had a million dollars...she'd buy me a monkey (haven't you always wanted a monkey) and a fur coat (but not a real fur coat, cause that's cruel)!
So there you have it...30 random things about my random sister, in a rather random order. I love you Danielle!
Blessings,
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Shoot Me Now
Yesterday was my sister Danilelle's 30th birthday, and did I call her...nope! Oops! I already shared this story with her, but since I feel like the worse sister in the whole wide world, I figured I should let you all in on the craziness of my brain as well! You see...my children were up at 5:00 yesterday morning, and since no one in their right mind should really be up at that time...I wasn't too thrilled. I made the best of it, and sat down to my computer to check emails and look at the blogs I failed to the day before. The clock on the computer said 6:04 as I began singing happy birthday to Danielle in my head. I felt that it was too early to wake her family, so I made a mental note to call her at a more decent time of day!
Later that morning our friend Laura, one of my sister's best friends and my near sister as well, called and mentioned that she was just talking to Danielle, yadda yadda, and on and on our conversation went. The mention of my sister didn't trigger anything, nor did the phone call itself, because it just so happens that yesterday was Laura and Levi's wedding anniversary as well, and did I say anything to her...nope...so anyways!
My mom later called and asked if I had spoken with Dani yet, and since my sister and I have been talking a lot on the phone lately, I didn't think anything of it.
I went throughout the day carrying out various tasks and doing my normal crazy mommy/housewife tasks with not a thought on my mind except for the seafood buffet that I had promised my neighbors I would try out with them later that night(not a big seafood fan here, in fact the thought of seafood used to turn my stomach...though I'm happy to say that I actually quite enjoyed the food...maybe a story for another time!)
Anyways, we got home just in time to roll into bed at 11:00 and begin our nice night of peaceful slumber. Then suddenly without any warning at all...a light bulb flashes and I awoke with a panic that I had indeed forgot to call her! Not an email, not a phone call...Shoot me now!
So here I am begging and pleading that my sister forgive me and accept this as a token of my undying love for her! I love you Danielle, and Happy 30th Birthday!
PS...I had this sappy post all planned out, but since that too slipped my mind, and since her husband is giving her a birth-week instead of a birth day...you'll just have to tune back in tomorrow as I profess my love for my darling big sister!!!
Blessings,
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Step Back Jack
Uh...what day is it today??? These past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind for us, and I'm not even sure what we were doing!
It's cloudy, and a bit cold outside today, so it kind of seems fitting to step back a moment and gather ourselves before the sun comes back out, and yet again we find ourselves lost in the clear blue skies and warmth of the summer!
sighhhh!
Since I'm not really sure what we were doing since I last posted...I thought I'd post some pictures of our most recent venture...Kevin's brother Mark and Colleen's wedding this last weekend!
Checking out the pond, and desperatly wanting to go swimming
Kynz kept trying to climb over the rocks and into the water...something about 95 degree weather was making her want to get wet!!!
Since I wouldn't let her get into the pond...I found her hiding behind the truck, like this! She's absolutely drenched by the sprinkler if you can't tell, and in case you are wondering...I wasn't just letting her wander around. I was dealing with a little attitude problem with my oldest on the other side of the truck, and had been continually asking my nephew if he could still see Kynlee and if she was okay! He kept saying "yep...she's sitting right here!" Okay good...no worries! I walked around the truck, found her like this, and turned around to see the entire family staring out a window in anticipation for my reaction. They had been watching lil' miss soak up the water, for quite some time and found it rather humorous...especially since we were headed to dinner after this "short, little stop". What do you do???
Sopping wet, and loving it!
A little pre ceremony love!
The beautiful bride...my new sister-in-law Colleen
The cousins...from oldest to youngest; Austin, Kaitlyn, Kaleb, Logan, Garrett, Kallen & Kynlee
My boys...roasting in the sun
The brothers...screwing off as usual!
First family picture since Kynlee was born...she's so excited, she's cheering!
Beautiful girl, in a beautiful dress...makes for a beautiful picture!
Reading the program, to try and pass the time!
I'm not sure how he never got wet...cause perched on a rock staring at the pond was were Kallen was every time I looked at him!
Kynlee kept trying to figure out what was so fascinating about the pond
Just before the ceremony started, I gave Kallen his instructions once again, which were simply to follow his cousins Garrett and Logan, down the isle to daddy! I then proceeded to tell G and L, that if Kallen decided to do his own thing, that they should continue on down the isle and ignore him. As was to be expected...things didn't go as smoothly as one could have imagined, but it was cute anyways. I was too busy trying to get things back in order to take pictures of the entire sequence...but let me lay it out for you a little:
Kallen walking towards the isle in the middle of his two cousins. He decides he doesn't want to walk anymore, and stops dead in his tracks. Poor cousin's aren't sure what to do, so one continues on as instructed, while the other stays back to try and get Kallen to keep moving. I finally caught Garrett and Logans eyes and told them to keep walking, while Kallen just stood and stared.
The flower girls then proceeded towards the isle, passing Kallen up with his slow, saunter. Kaitlyn (whose been in more weddings then she can probably count and is basically a professional flower girl)...subtly voiced to Kallen to keep coming and follow her.
Her instructions seemed to go unnoticed as the girls proceeded with the task at hand...leaving Kallen in the dust.
Oh wait...there he is, bringing up the rear and making a grand entrance indeed
and since he now was the only one walking down the isle at the time...his attempt to dig out multiple treasures from his nose, did not go unnoticed by anyone!
and once he finally made it to his daddy...the bubble he found along the way, became his entertainment throughout the ceremony, and created lovely ambiance as well!!!
We had a blast, but are definitely glad to be home! Until next time...enjoy this little bit of us, to tide you over!
Blessings,
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Lickin' the Plate Clean!
My family has a tradition that on babies first birthday...baby gets their very own cake to eat/devour/play with...whatever you'd like to call it!
Kevin and I took to that tradition with Kallen, though his performance left much to be desired! A little frosting on the fingers, a little cake in the mouth...nothing too crazy!
We also followed tradition with Kynlee this last weekend, and boy did she put her brother to shame! I tell you...that girl can eat! And what's a little frosting on the face...arms...tummy...forehead.......................ah heck...what's a little frosting all over?
Kevin and I took to that tradition with Kallen, though his performance left much to be desired! A little frosting on the fingers, a little cake in the mouth...nothing too crazy!
We also followed tradition with Kynlee this last weekend, and boy did she put her brother to shame! I tell you...that girl can eat! And what's a little frosting on the face...arms...tummy...forehead.......................ah heck...what's a little frosting all over?
"What's this?"
"Hmmm...Sure tastes good"
So good she licked the plate clean! (Just like her mommy at her first birthday...fyi)
"Victory"
Blessings,
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
I Refuse to Believe it!
Okay...I do believe it, but I'm still in total shock that my little girl turns 1 today! This year has gone by sooooooo fast!
Blessings,
Kynlee Rose,
I love you pickle, and I am so blessed by you each and every day! ! You light up the room when you enter, and now that you're walking, you feel as if you've got to make a grand entrance every time. You want everyone looking at you, and you'll do anything to get their attention! You definitely have a mind of your own, and when you want something...you want it...especially if it's something your brother already has! You're a girl who doesn't like to be smothered, and since you're so darn cute and have this overwhelming gravitational pull...you feel smothered often and let everyone around you know it! Man can your claws come out!!!
You're a meat and potatoes kind of gal, but basically you just love food! You'd eat your brother "under the table" any day, and I still laugh when he gives you his plate when he's done, so you can finish it up! You'd do anything for your brother and could care less who else is around, as long as he's there!!! The way you and Kallen love each other is so special to me, and I hope it continues throughout your lives! You are a beautiful little girl, inside and out, and I am so excited for the things the Lord has planned for you in your life!
I Love you,
Mommy
Blessings,
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
A Sparklin' Good Time!
For the first time, in a long time...we stayed home this fourth of July weekend, instead of heading to the Lake like we normally do. Kevin's high school class reunion was on Saturday, and Kynlee's first birthday party was planned for Sunday so we thought it best to stay home and not crowd the weekend anymore than it already was!
Friday was filled to the brim as well...Kevin worked in the morning, we barbecued with friends that afternoon, and headed home for a little firework show of our own. The kids stayed up a little later than normal, and we enjoyed some time as a family!!! Kallen and Kynlee LOVED the little fireworks we had, and thought the sparklers were fantastic.
Blessings,
Kati
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