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Thursday, August 07, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
First Sleepover...Bust or Blast???
Kiersten was invited to spend the night at Halle's last week. I was amazed how many activities Kerry had planned for them. They went out to dinner, picked out a movie at Blockbuster, went hot tubing at Grandma's, had a SPA night with facials and had popcorn and movie night. The night was going great..until I got a dreaded call at 4 am. Kiersten got sick with the stomach flu and the sleepover came to a halt. I felt terrible for Halle's family, but Kerry as always was so sweet about it!
Sunday, August 03, 2008
T-Rex, Coco Key Lagoon Water Park, Reunion with Grandpa...PRICELESS
We had a great weekend....thanks to the Lieker Family. Kiersten was invited to Kristen's 7th birthday party at Coco Key Water park and we kinda tagged along to check the place out (thanks Cass!) After a great lunch at T-Rex, we headed to Coco Key in K.C. and played in the water all day. We were also able to hang with Grandma and Gramps for the weekend and get some school shopping done!
Manhattan Parks and Recs Present........
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
After rehearsing for 2 weeks, my girls' BIG debut for "Make Believe Theater" was Friday night. They were presenting "If you give a Mouse a Cookie". Everything was set to go until.....The Gillam Family decided to come down with the stomach flu (Yeah that's right for all of my friends who went to Vegas...while you were out having fun we were all puking our guts out). Anyway my daughters were not feeling up to performing, but 15 minutes before the show, Kiersten says,..."Mom I have to go or I will let down my team". I thought, "You've got to be kidding me". I caved and let her, (so any of you Moms who have sick kids..you can whole heartily blame me!) Her performance took 17 minutes and was great. She is really glad she did it. Karli however, did not make her big debut...there's always next year!
After rehearsing for 2 weeks, my girls' BIG debut for "Make Believe Theater" was Friday night. They were presenting "If you give a Mouse a Cookie". Everything was set to go until.....The Gillam Family decided to come down with the stomach flu (Yeah that's right for all of my friends who went to Vegas...while you were out having fun we were all puking our guts out). Anyway my daughters were not feeling up to performing, but 15 minutes before the show, Kiersten says,..."Mom I have to go or I will let down my team". I thought, "You've got to be kidding me". I caved and let her, (so any of you Moms who have sick kids..you can whole heartily blame me!) Her performance took 17 minutes and was great. She is really glad she did it. Karli however, did not make her big debut...there's always next year!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Lake BBQ
Fun at the Cleary's! This weekend we hung with some lake neighbors and had a ball. Below is Scott G., Jack C., Scott M. and Charlie B.
Hey Scott M...what's that in Kade's hand!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Nana..Nana..How does your Garden Grow!!
Only an experienced grandmother and Gardner could produce these enormous zucchini.
BTW (By the way...Nana, I wanted you to see how wonderful these looked :-)...I picked them from your garden today and I did save a few for you when you return from CO). See you soon!!!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Royals!!!
Kiersten played coach pitch softball for the ROYALS this year, and tonight was FINALLY their last game. After many Hot nights and many canceled games, their season consisted of 2 WINS-Yippee!
Monday, July 21, 2008
A Mother's Prayer..U Can never hear this enough!!
A Mother's Prayer
Dear Lord, it's such a hectic day,
With little time to stop and pray.
For Life's been anything but calm,
Since You called me to be a mom.
Running errands, matching socks,
Building dreams with building blocks.
Cooking, cleaning and finding shoes,
And other stuff that children loose.
Fitting lids on bottled bugs,
Wiping tears and giving hugs.
A stack of last week's mail to read
-So where's the quiet time I need?
Yet, when I steal a moment, Lord,
Just at the sink, the ironing board,
To ask the blessings of Your grace,
I see then, in my small one's face,
That You have blessed me all the while,
And I stoop to kiss that precious smile.
Dear Lord, it's such a hectic day,
With little time to stop and pray.
For Life's been anything but calm,
Since You called me to be a mom.
Running errands, matching socks,
Building dreams with building blocks.
Cooking, cleaning and finding shoes,
And other stuff that children loose.
Fitting lids on bottled bugs,
Wiping tears and giving hugs.
A stack of last week's mail to read
-So where's the quiet time I need?
Yet, when I steal a moment, Lord,
Just at the sink, the ironing board,
To ask the blessings of Your grace,
I see then, in my small one's face,
That You have blessed me all the while,
And I stoop to kiss that precious smile.
HIgh School Musical Weekend!
The girls, my Mom and I went to see High School Musical at Starlight this weekend and what a SHOW it was. I've got to admit, I think I enjoyed it as much as my girls!!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Ten Things
I have also been inspired by the "ten things" list, as I called my friend Heidi the other day and exclaimed,"WOW... I think I just learned more about you in 30 seconds then I have known in the past 2 years". We as moms are so busy beings "moms", there is little time to tell each other about our previous lives (which I know is a shock for many that we actually had them). So thanks Heidi for all the new info.
Here it goes:
1)I used to sell SPAM Luncheon meat for a living...Yes this is not a joke, I worked for Hormel Foods Corporation (in Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, and Portland, Oregon) for 6 years and sold a variety of lovely processed food items (just for you Taira). Some other items I sold included: PIGS Feet, Vienna Sausage, Hormel Chili, Olive Oil, and the newest variety of SPAM--Tabasco flavored SPAM for our favored Texans.
2) I have a Bachelors degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing, a Secondary degree in Gerontology with an emphasis in Long Term Care Administration, and a Masters in Business Administration (currently not using these either..but someday FOR SURE)!
3)My Awesome Dad is a Minister, along with my AWESOME 88 yr old Grandpa. My AWESOME Mom is a nurse practitioner. My younger brother, Nate has a Master's in Education and works for a Top Ten Recruiting company in Chicago. My baby brother Josh, has Bachelor's Degree in Finance and works for a Fortune 100 Company as a Financial Analyst.
4) I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I lived for 17 years. My parents moved our family to K.C. right before my senior year of High School (yes can you say I was a bit mad....okay pissed!!!)
5)I played the piano for nearly 15 years, and the flute in band (Yikes did I just say that). I was also a Hockey Cheerleader in High School (and yes I cheered on ice skates..hey Hockey is bigger then football in MN!)
6) I swam competitively...and started on AAU swim team at the age of 6. I never stopped swimming, until after my sophomore year of college. Its all about the Butterfly baby!
7)I HATE Mayonnaise and Olives...definitely do not put these in my food...the funny thing is my 3 kids LOVE both of these SPREADS!
8) I am 100% SWEDISH!!!
9) I fell in LOVE at the age of 20!
10) I am very TYPE A and have high expectations and very little patience, but my sweet kiddo's and God are teaching me everyday how to have more and more ( and less and less). And my SWEET husband...I could not do LIFE without him...he makes it all worth it!!! Thanks Baby and Cheers to nearly 15 years!!
Here it goes:
1)I used to sell SPAM Luncheon meat for a living...Yes this is not a joke, I worked for Hormel Foods Corporation (in Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, and Portland, Oregon) for 6 years and sold a variety of lovely processed food items (just for you Taira). Some other items I sold included: PIGS Feet, Vienna Sausage, Hormel Chili, Olive Oil, and the newest variety of SPAM--Tabasco flavored SPAM for our favored Texans.
2) I have a Bachelors degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing, a Secondary degree in Gerontology with an emphasis in Long Term Care Administration, and a Masters in Business Administration (currently not using these either..but someday FOR SURE)!
3)My Awesome Dad is a Minister, along with my AWESOME 88 yr old Grandpa. My AWESOME Mom is a nurse practitioner. My younger brother, Nate has a Master's in Education and works for a Top Ten Recruiting company in Chicago. My baby brother Josh, has Bachelor's Degree in Finance and works for a Fortune 100 Company as a Financial Analyst.
4) I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I lived for 17 years. My parents moved our family to K.C. right before my senior year of High School (yes can you say I was a bit mad....okay pissed!!!)
5)I played the piano for nearly 15 years, and the flute in band (Yikes did I just say that). I was also a Hockey Cheerleader in High School (and yes I cheered on ice skates..hey Hockey is bigger then football in MN!)
6) I swam competitively...and started on AAU swim team at the age of 6. I never stopped swimming, until after my sophomore year of college. Its all about the Butterfly baby!
7)I HATE Mayonnaise and Olives...definitely do not put these in my food...the funny thing is my 3 kids LOVE both of these SPREADS!
8) I am 100% SWEDISH!!!
9) I fell in LOVE at the age of 20!
10) I am very TYPE A and have high expectations and very little patience, but my sweet kiddo's and God are teaching me everyday how to have more and more ( and less and less). And my SWEET husband...I could not do LIFE without him...he makes it all worth it!!! Thanks Baby and Cheers to nearly 15 years!!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Naked Bike Riding
My son decided to take off all his clothes on the front lawn tonight and ride his bike around. He was quite the site, and his parents were feeling a bit WT (if you know what I mean)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Babysitting Fun!
My sweet girl wants to be a babysitter. She fed Talia cereal tonight and asked, "When can I start babysitting"? At only 7..I said, "you have awhile, but how about $.50/hr"
Monday, July 14, 2008
swim
My 2 year old is an official FISH!!! But seriously does his sister have to push him off the board!!
We are going to miss you Lily!
Our niece Lily has been visiting from Colorado for nearly 3 weeks. She is going home this week and we are going to miss her like crazy. We just hope next time she brings her little brother Jack to hang with Kade.
Nana and her 2 sweet 5 year old grand-daughters
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Nana and her 2 sweet 5 year old grand-daughters
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All 3 kids up on Ski's this Weekend!
Ready to get our neice up on ski's
YEAH..Lily made it ( at only 5 yrs) I am impressed!
YEAH..Lily made it ( at only 5 yrs) I am impressed!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Three Peas in a Pod!
Could these 3 toe-heads be any sweeter. I smell trouble!!!
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Berkley, Kaden and Logan all had fun swimming at the pool today!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Flower Girls at last!
The girls finally realized a "dream" this weekend and were flower girls in Claire's wedding. And what a picture perfect wedding it was in gorgeous Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The wedding ceremony was held at the famous Thorncrown wedding chapel. The girls were thrilled and did an excellent job fulfilling their duties!!
So proud of the money they collected at the $ dance. Kiersten kept saying to the guys "is that all you got"
So proud of the money they collected at the $ dance. Kiersten kept saying to the guys "is that all you got"
The Shack by William Young
An exceptional piece of writing that ushers you directly into the heart and nature of GOD in the midst of agonizing human suffering. This amazing story will challenge you to consider the person and the plan of God in more expansive terms than you can only dream. This is a must read...Finished it in 2 days (unheard of).
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
FUN at Worlds of FUN
Scott and I ventured to WOF this weekend. We took with us our girls and our niece Lily. The girls had a blast, we took in Camp Snoopy, a dog show, a 70's show, and the next day Kaleidoscope at Crown Center.
The "Fav" was Snoopy.....
The "seventies" show
Lily, Kiersten, and Karli
Karli loved driving the Antique cars
It was the end of the day and yes Karli won the biggest "prize" at WOF the Pink Gecko. It was time to get going as you can tell!
The "Fav" was Snoopy.....
The "seventies" show
Lily, Kiersten, and Karli
Karli loved driving the Antique cars
It was the end of the day and yes Karli won the biggest "prize" at WOF the Pink Gecko. It was time to get going as you can tell!
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