So, by now I’m sure you know that Brent is leaving soon. As the days pass I find myself growing more concerned about the babysitting issue. While, my girls aren’t “babies” per se, they are my babies and I won’t trust them with just anyone. I’m posting this in hopes that maybe somebody knows of someone who is looking for a job…here is a summary of what I’m looking for:
FEMALE- to watch after the girls 3 ½ nights per week, very light house cleaning required, and she needs to be pet friendly. This person MUST be… I repeat MUST BE clean and neat as well as a NON-SMOKER (LDS would be great), and obviously must like children, and be caring and compassionate.
What do I have to offer you ask? This person could be live in (prefer it actually), being that it is over night, she would be there half the week anyway so why not right? This is seriously a cake job, if you think about it… the “awake hours” per week would only be about 16. The person would be compensated for additional hours if I had something to do. I also know someone who is looking for a nanny during the day, so those hours would be available if she is interested.
I’m thinking that there has got to be a young LDS girl out there going to college, who wants to move out of her parent’s house, and make some extra money. If you know of someone who may fit this bill, HAVE HER CALL ME!! I’m seriously stressing about this.
Why titled Au Pair? Well, I’m so worried that I actually signed up for an Au Pair agency today to find an Au pair, or nanny to help me for the year daddy Fisk is gone. I think it is cool because you can choose the country that you want your Au Pair to be from etc, but it is still a stranger. Yes, they do extensive background checks and offer references, other families can also “black list” certain people and that info is available to other families as well. But, anyone from this agency is still a stranger. Obviously I would prefer to use someone with some references and some kind of connection to people that I know. I just really need to nail down a game plan, like YESTERDAY.
I’m desperate at this point, but unwilling to negotiate on quality of care. Flaky, rude and or dishonest people need not apply.
*If you post something on your blog to get the word out I would really appreciate it...if I find someone and can trace them back to your blog post I will give you a special prize...not sure what yet though!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Okay, so there is a blog that I have been stalking for a very long time now; since before Christmas at least. I check this blog almost daily, I worry when there is not an update, I cry when there is something sad, I cheer when progress is made. I have seriously learned so much from a total stranger. I have never met this woman, I think I may have met her husband once in passing, but if it wasn’t for the pictures posted on this blog, I wouldn’t be able to pick him out of a crowd. Their children seem so sweet, loving and caring for their mommy. I continue to be surprised by this woman’s positive attitude, and I wish I could have just 1/1000 the bit of hope she has.
I’m coming out of the closet about stalking this blog in hopes that maybe you/we can help her and her family. There is a volleyball camp at GCC coming up to raise money for the family (treatment etc). I’m sad because Lyndsey doesn’t meet the age group, but I’m hoping they will make an exception. I know money is tight in an economy like this, but read older posts on this blog, and I promise you will be just as moved, and willing to help this family as I am (yes I know I have been sitting on the sidelines too long).
There is more info regarding the GCC fundraiser on her blog as well.
Site: www.kimfightscancer.blogspot.com
I’m coming out of the closet about stalking this blog in hopes that maybe you/we can help her and her family. There is a volleyball camp at GCC coming up to raise money for the family (treatment etc). I’m sad because Lyndsey doesn’t meet the age group, but I’m hoping they will make an exception. I know money is tight in an economy like this, but read older posts on this blog, and I promise you will be just as moved, and willing to help this family as I am (yes I know I have been sitting on the sidelines too long).
There is more info regarding the GCC fundraiser on her blog as well.
Site: www.kimfightscancer.blogspot.com
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Weekend Stuff
My goodness, I love my set schedule people! No more rotating days for me, it seemed like my “weekend” was forever long. So I figured I would fill ya in on a few of the things we did these last few days…and can you believe I’m posting pictures too!
1st: Early Thursday morning we took Kourtanie our babysitter to bid farewell to her dad as he and the rest of the 3666 Maintenance Company set off to Iraq. I thought it would be a nice thing for the girls to see, to somewhat prepare for Brent leaving. When we arrived (early…wee heew) there were several news stations set up and waiting for the ceremony to start. I was sad to see that the parking lot was not as full as it has been other times I have made the trip to the 52nd street Armory, but I’m convinced it is because people have “forgotten” we are still at war. So, I post this picture with love, and gratitude for those serving in the military past, present and future. To remind my readers we are still at war, and to please keep this family, in your prayers. We hope that Kourtanie’s dad makes a quick and safe return, and that she and her family will be comforted during this time (the boys in this pic are Kourtanie’s brothers so include them too).
2nd We did lots of crafting this weekend at the Tubbs house! I’m so thankful for her as my friend. She just rocks! My friend Jessica was also able to come and take advantage of this time, we made bracelets, bows and headbands for little miss Kaitlyn (remember the stork story…this is her) and her big sister Marissa. I got to hold this little princess plenty while they made some stuff together. Which is really nice since Jenny & Jason have been gone on vacation, I feel like I’m getting shorted on my baby time.
3rd Friday we went back to Aubrey’s house to make some of my most favorite cookies ever (I convinced her we should do this while we were crafting the night before). I’m not sure what it is about this recipe but they are SO GOOD. She asked that each girl pick a cookie cutter (just for fun) Reilly picked a house out of our 200 count of cookie cutters; she said she wanted to make a “White house”. Well, in the end she decided to make a “Party house” and frost hers blue, while Lyndsey adopted her White house idea and used the white frosting. Finished products came out pretty good I think
4th On Saturday the girls and I got together with fellow Army wife Mindy and her three daughters. While our husbands were out at the range shooting stuff we were playing in the pool and went to lunch. It was fun; the girls were holding hands and going everywhere together in no time. One of them said “We are like Army cousins”. Reilly was happy to know that her daddy was with their daddy, so they can keep each other safe.
So in this pic from Left to Right: Lyndsey, Reilly, Natalie, Chloe & Anna
Well, my friends...that is it in a nut shell, stay tuned for more Fisk Family Fun!
1st: Early Thursday morning we took Kourtanie our babysitter to bid farewell to her dad as he and the rest of the 3666 Maintenance Company set off to Iraq. I thought it would be a nice thing for the girls to see, to somewhat prepare for Brent leaving. When we arrived (early…wee heew) there were several news stations set up and waiting for the ceremony to start. I was sad to see that the parking lot was not as full as it has been other times I have made the trip to the 52nd street Armory, but I’m convinced it is because people have “forgotten” we are still at war. So, I post this picture with love, and gratitude for those serving in the military past, present and future. To remind my readers we are still at war, and to please keep this family, in your prayers. We hope that Kourtanie’s dad makes a quick and safe return, and that she and her family will be comforted during this time (the boys in this pic are Kourtanie’s brothers so include them too).
2nd We did lots of crafting this weekend at the Tubbs house! I’m so thankful for her as my friend. She just rocks! My friend Jessica was also able to come and take advantage of this time, we made bracelets, bows and headbands for little miss Kaitlyn (remember the stork story…this is her) and her big sister Marissa. I got to hold this little princess plenty while they made some stuff together. Which is really nice since Jenny & Jason have been gone on vacation, I feel like I’m getting shorted on my baby time. 3rd Friday we went back to Aubrey’s house to make some of my most favorite cookies ever (I convinced her we should do this while we were crafting the night before). I’m not sure what it is about this recipe but they are SO GOOD. She asked that each girl pick a cookie cutter (just for fun) Reilly picked a house out of our 200 count of cookie cutters; she said she wanted to make a “White house”. Well, in the end she decided to make a “Party house” and frost hers blue, while Lyndsey adopted her White house idea and used the white frosting. Finished products came out pretty good I think4th On Saturday the girls and I got together with fellow Army wife Mindy and her three daughters. While our husbands were out at the range shooting stuff we were playing in the pool and went to lunch. It was fun; the girls were holding hands and going everywhere together in no time. One of them said “We are like Army cousins”. Reilly was happy to know that her daddy was with their daddy, so they can keep each other safe.
So in this pic from Left to Right: Lyndsey, Reilly, Natalie, Chloe & Anna
Well, my friends...that is it in a nut shell, stay tuned for more Fisk Family Fun!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Holy schnikes was I shocked
So, Brent left for AT until the first week of August. It totally sucks! I dropped him off on Saturday morning, and then I went and invaded my sister’s house for a few hours. I have found that when I drop him off at the armory, or airport or whatever and he will be gone for a lengthy amount of time I can’t return home right away.
Saturday morning started at 0430 for us, call me cruel and unusual, but I couldn’t bring myself to take my children in their pajamas to drop daddy off. Sometimes people gather outside prior to them leaving, so I wasn’t going to let my angels prance around with bed-head and morning breath. And I sure as heck wouldn’t tell them they had to stay in the car when other kids were bidding farewell to their daddies. So, we were up and at it and out the door by 0515. Daddy was actually early too! I’m late for almost everything but I refuse to be responsible for being late for Army stuff. Late in the Army = push ups.
Well…there was no hangin’ out in the parking lot that morning, so once we dropped him off we went to aunt Jamie’s house for a bit. By the time 0930 rolled around it seemed like 2130, so we went home and snuck in a nap! Yeah…everyone knows I love naps.
Some of my dear friends from church took me to PF Changs for an early B-day dinner on that night. It was so fun!! I seriously love these girls, and we couldn’t have done it on a better day because I was feeling down after dropping daddy Fisk off, to say the least.
So…a super special thanks to all the girls who went, and those who wanted to go but were unable to make it. On a side note…the PF Changs in Goodyear hooked me up big time! The manager comp’d my whole meal, gave me a Changs bag, some coupons for free food, and a massive slice of chocolate cake to boot! No worries though…I shared the cake, we all know I don’t need any extra help making my caboose any bigger than it already is.
After dinner Jenny, Jessica and I went back to Jenny’s house since we met there, we were chit chatting when Jenny brought out this box and set it on the half wall in her house, she said something about her gift to me is the coolest (or something along those lines), really when I saw the box, I knew immediately what was inside and everything got all blocked out for a minute. The weirdest thing happened though, I knew this was going to be my gift from her about two days prior but I kept calling myself crazy thinking I was setting myself up for disappointment because we don’t really go all out for each other.
So let me fill you in…Jenny and I make trips to Mesa for various things, but she took me to this one store that I just LOVE, one side is an art gallery/ décor store, while the other side is a boutique of things crafty women make, many of which are for children etc. The store is owned by a member of the church, and I easily get choked up because I feel the spirit so strong there. Between the artwork, the owners, and the music it is just amazing.
So, we happened to go to this store the week after Brent found out he would be going back to Iraq. I saw a picture there on a canvas that I just fell in love with. When I saw it I started crying. It is an old picture of a soldier saying goodbye to his fiancé at the train station, after being called to fight for WWII. The name of the picture is “I’ll hold you in my dreams”. I can’t even tell you how much I love it. Well, fine artwork like that is hard for me to justify buying. Anyone who knows me, knows I don’t buy myself anything unless it is very justified and or on sale (BIG TIME SALE). So, I would just go in the store and look around, and stare at this picture that I wanted so badly.
Okay…back to Jenny’s house on Saturday. The box was just plain cardboard, with one end peeking open. I automatically got all choked up because I KNEW it was that picture, and what better day to have it given to me…right? I started jumping around freaking out, then thought to myself “Holy crap Jill…you better open it, what if you are sadly mistaken and then you feel like junk because you expected something different”. So I did…
I opened the box, slid out the canvass and slowly peeked over the edge to see the picture in MY HAND, exactly the way I remembered it in my mind. It is MINE, MINE ALL MINE!! I never thought I would have this piece of artwork in MY HOUSE. I love love LOVE IT, and have taken it out of the box at least five times already. I even took a picture of the picture so I will have it in my phone (and so I could show Brent). I can’t wait to have it framed.
Jenny told me that when she bought it, the owner of the store said “Oh…your sister has been wanting this for a long time.” Seriously, even HE knew how bad I wanted it. I think it is the best gift ever.
Come to find out, the picture is based off of a song from that time. And my Grandpa Winburne was in WWII for two years soon after he married my grandma. I’m sure she knew of the song. I just think it is interesting that I have longed for this picture that is based off a song that my grandma probably listened to so long ago when she was in my shoes.
Saturday morning started at 0430 for us, call me cruel and unusual, but I couldn’t bring myself to take my children in their pajamas to drop daddy off. Sometimes people gather outside prior to them leaving, so I wasn’t going to let my angels prance around with bed-head and morning breath. And I sure as heck wouldn’t tell them they had to stay in the car when other kids were bidding farewell to their daddies. So, we were up and at it and out the door by 0515. Daddy was actually early too! I’m late for almost everything but I refuse to be responsible for being late for Army stuff. Late in the Army = push ups.
Well…there was no hangin’ out in the parking lot that morning, so once we dropped him off we went to aunt Jamie’s house for a bit. By the time 0930 rolled around it seemed like 2130, so we went home and snuck in a nap! Yeah…everyone knows I love naps.
Some of my dear friends from church took me to PF Changs for an early B-day dinner on that night. It was so fun!! I seriously love these girls, and we couldn’t have done it on a better day because I was feeling down after dropping daddy Fisk off, to say the least.
So…a super special thanks to all the girls who went, and those who wanted to go but were unable to make it. On a side note…the PF Changs in Goodyear hooked me up big time! The manager comp’d my whole meal, gave me a Changs bag, some coupons for free food, and a massive slice of chocolate cake to boot! No worries though…I shared the cake, we all know I don’t need any extra help making my caboose any bigger than it already is.
After dinner Jenny, Jessica and I went back to Jenny’s house since we met there, we were chit chatting when Jenny brought out this box and set it on the half wall in her house, she said something about her gift to me is the coolest (or something along those lines), really when I saw the box, I knew immediately what was inside and everything got all blocked out for a minute. The weirdest thing happened though, I knew this was going to be my gift from her about two days prior but I kept calling myself crazy thinking I was setting myself up for disappointment because we don’t really go all out for each other.
So let me fill you in…Jenny and I make trips to Mesa for various things, but she took me to this one store that I just LOVE, one side is an art gallery/ décor store, while the other side is a boutique of things crafty women make, many of which are for children etc. The store is owned by a member of the church, and I easily get choked up because I feel the spirit so strong there. Between the artwork, the owners, and the music it is just amazing.
So, we happened to go to this store the week after Brent found out he would be going back to Iraq. I saw a picture there on a canvas that I just fell in love with. When I saw it I started crying. It is an old picture of a soldier saying goodbye to his fiancé at the train station, after being called to fight for WWII. The name of the picture is “I’ll hold you in my dreams”. I can’t even tell you how much I love it. Well, fine artwork like that is hard for me to justify buying. Anyone who knows me, knows I don’t buy myself anything unless it is very justified and or on sale (BIG TIME SALE). So, I would just go in the store and look around, and stare at this picture that I wanted so badly.
Okay…back to Jenny’s house on Saturday. The box was just plain cardboard, with one end peeking open. I automatically got all choked up because I KNEW it was that picture, and what better day to have it given to me…right? I started jumping around freaking out, then thought to myself “Holy crap Jill…you better open it, what if you are sadly mistaken and then you feel like junk because you expected something different”. So I did…
I opened the box, slid out the canvass and slowly peeked over the edge to see the picture in MY HAND, exactly the way I remembered it in my mind. It is MINE, MINE ALL MINE!! I never thought I would have this piece of artwork in MY HOUSE. I love love LOVE IT, and have taken it out of the box at least five times already. I even took a picture of the picture so I will have it in my phone (and so I could show Brent). I can’t wait to have it framed.
Jenny told me that when she bought it, the owner of the store said “Oh…your sister has been wanting this for a long time.” Seriously, even HE knew how bad I wanted it. I think it is the best gift ever.
Come to find out, the picture is based off of a song from that time. And my Grandpa Winburne was in WWII for two years soon after he married my grandma. I’m sure she knew of the song. I just think it is interesting that I have longed for this picture that is based off a song that my grandma probably listened to so long ago when she was in my shoes.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Brent is officially THIRTY!
Today is my handsome husband's 30th Bday!
Happy Bday babe- we love you so much. You are such a good daddy & husband, we couldn't ask for more. The girls and I hope you have a GREAT day. XOXOXO
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
The stork came to my friends house
Well, why not post twice in one day huh?
Since I was on the topic of Wings I thought I would give a shout out, and a big
congrats to our friends Kevin & Jessica who welcomed their second little angel, Miss “Kaitlyn” into this world yesterday. She weighed in at a whopping 8 pounds 8 ounces and is just stinkin’ adorable. I was going to post a pic on here now, but I don’t have their permission, and I’m not so sure they would appreciate me plastering pics of the little angel for the whole world to see without asking first. Actually…I’m not even sure they remember that I blog, so I could (evil snicker while rubbing hands in front of my face). But…I won’t.
Anyway…congratulations guys!! I hope she lets you sleep as much as possible, and if you ever need a break I happen to know someone who is totally baby crazy and would be willing to help out.
By the way—Kevin is the one who helped me out with the little rhyme on the invites for Brent’s party, so since I’m shouting out I mind as well throw that in there too.
Since I was on the topic of Wings I thought I would give a shout out, and a big
congrats to our friends Kevin & Jessica who welcomed their second little angel, Miss “Kaitlyn” into this world yesterday. She weighed in at a whopping 8 pounds 8 ounces and is just stinkin’ adorable. I was going to post a pic on here now, but I don’t have their permission, and I’m not so sure they would appreciate me plastering pics of the little angel for the whole world to see without asking first. Actually…I’m not even sure they remember that I blog, so I could (evil snicker while rubbing hands in front of my face). But…I won’t.
Anyway…congratulations guys!! I hope she lets you sleep as much as possible, and if you ever need a break I happen to know someone who is totally baby crazy and would be willing to help out.
By the way—Kevin is the one who helped me out with the little rhyme on the invites for Brent’s party, so since I’m shouting out I mind as well throw that in there too.
Wings- a review by Jill
So today I finished the book Wings By Author Aprilynne Pike. I never have time to read at home, because in case you haven’t caught on, my life is totally chaotic. I do however find time to read while at work in the early morning hours between chaotic calls and other happenings.
So…if you were wondering what a person in my line of work does in the wee hours of the morning there ya go! I managed to finish this book in only two and a half shifts.
Anyway…this book is absolutely fabulous. The similarities between Wings and Twilight are many, but it does have a life of it’s own for sure. It get’s a little mythological, but stick with it. It is worth the read… I’m no fan of Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings so don’t worry it isn’t that far fetched. I really like the author too, probably because she too is very similar to Stephanie Meyer. Pike is also an LDS wife and mother…so maybe I’m a little partial, but check this book out for yourself. Oh… and if for some crazy reason you don’t like it…don’t tell me about it, I really want to like you.
So, has anyone else read this book? If so I want to chat, I’m wondering if you think the same way I do about the little journey the main character is sent on.
Oh…another thing about this great read—it is a SERIES! But, Wings is the only one out right now. So I will try to patiently await the second book.
So…if you were wondering what a person in my line of work does in the wee hours of the morning there ya go! I managed to finish this book in only two and a half shifts.
Anyway…this book is absolutely fabulous. The similarities between Wings and Twilight are many, but it does have a life of it’s own for sure. It get’s a little mythological, but stick with it. It is worth the read… I’m no fan of Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings so don’t worry it isn’t that far fetched. I really like the author too, probably because she too is very similar to Stephanie Meyer. Pike is also an LDS wife and mother…so maybe I’m a little partial, but check this book out for yourself. Oh… and if for some crazy reason you don’t like it…don’t tell me about it, I really want to like you.
So, has anyone else read this book? If so I want to chat, I’m wondering if you think the same way I do about the little journey the main character is sent on.
Oh…another thing about this great read—it is a SERIES! But, Wings is the only one out right now. So I will try to patiently await the second book.
Let me know what you think about the book once you have read it.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Mmmm...watermelon
I love me some watermelon!
Okay sorry…had to throw in the redneck comment just for fun. When I think of watermelon I think of overalls and John Deere tractors, hot summer days, and the red and white checkered picnic essentials.
So before I go into my little story about watermelon here are some fun facts about the all American treat. Come on…you know you love fun facts, and I love finding them so here we go.
1st Watermelon, considered one of America’s favorite fruits, is really a vegetable! Shocker huh…Citrullus lanatus is actually cousin to the cucumber and kin to the gourd.
2nd Watermelons can range anywhere from 7 to 100 pounds.
3rd The world record for the largest watermelon is 255 pounds. So…I guess fun fact #2 is a lie (rofl).
4th Russians make beer out of watermelon juice (while I prefer to drink the juice prior to the fermenting process).
5th The world record for watermelon seed-spitting is 66 feet 11 inches, by some guy name Jack in Chicago. Wow…way to go Jack!!
So, why all of the watermelons stuff you ask? Man…I’m glad you asked too.
Well, for the party on the 4th of July I bought two huge watermelons. I couldn’t think of a more refreshing thing to munch on than some cool, crisp, sweet, WATERMELON. So, my lovely little sis cut them up in frenzy (I was running late as always) and put it in the extra fridge to chill until the party…and boy did it get cold because I FORGOT to get it out when it was time to eat! So, when we were packing up the leftovers I ran to the extra fridge (in the garage) to get a Mexican Coke for the road (Okay, if you haven’t had the pleasure of a Mexican coke…let me know. That too is a blog-worthy treat). When I noticed a HEAPING Tupperware container packed full of sliced watermelon.
So after a brief argument between my normal self and my dehydrated over- tired self while standing in front of an open refrigerator; I took it home. I was thinking that for sure the girls could help me polish it off, and it is a good snack…right? Well…I spaced the fact that the girls had planned on staying with my parents since my nieces are still in town (they leave tomorrow). So that wasn’t going to happen.
Well- all of that had happened on Saturday night and I’m not sure if I should be proud or totally ashamed but, I have finished the ENTIRE container of watermelon by myself. I had some on Saturday when we got home, and some with (or for) every breakfast lunch and dinner since. Now…in my defense I have been retaining a lot of water lately (haven’t we all) because of the heat, and I had heard that watermelon is a natural diuretic so I did go a little crazy…but it is so good! I feel much better now, and I don’t even have a stomach ache.
That my friends, is why I love me some watermelon!
Okay sorry…had to throw in the redneck comment just for fun. When I think of watermelon I think of overalls and John Deere tractors, hot summer days, and the red and white checkered picnic essentials.
So before I go into my little story about watermelon here are some fun facts about the all American treat. Come on…you know you love fun facts, and I love finding them so here we go.
1st Watermelon, considered one of America’s favorite fruits, is really a vegetable! Shocker huh…Citrullus lanatus is actually cousin to the cucumber and kin to the gourd.
2nd Watermelons can range anywhere from 7 to 100 pounds.
3rd The world record for the largest watermelon is 255 pounds. So…I guess fun fact #2 is a lie (rofl).
4th Russians make beer out of watermelon juice (while I prefer to drink the juice prior to the fermenting process).
5th The world record for watermelon seed-spitting is 66 feet 11 inches, by some guy name Jack in Chicago. Wow…way to go Jack!!
So, why all of the watermelons stuff you ask? Man…I’m glad you asked too.
Well, for the party on the 4th of July I bought two huge watermelons. I couldn’t think of a more refreshing thing to munch on than some cool, crisp, sweet, WATERMELON. So, my lovely little sis cut them up in frenzy (I was running late as always) and put it in the extra fridge to chill until the party…and boy did it get cold because I FORGOT to get it out when it was time to eat! So, when we were packing up the leftovers I ran to the extra fridge (in the garage) to get a Mexican Coke for the road (Okay, if you haven’t had the pleasure of a Mexican coke…let me know. That too is a blog-worthy treat). When I noticed a HEAPING Tupperware container packed full of sliced watermelon.
So after a brief argument between my normal self and my dehydrated over- tired self while standing in front of an open refrigerator; I took it home. I was thinking that for sure the girls could help me polish it off, and it is a good snack…right? Well…I spaced the fact that the girls had planned on staying with my parents since my nieces are still in town (they leave tomorrow). So that wasn’t going to happen.
Well- all of that had happened on Saturday night and I’m not sure if I should be proud or totally ashamed but, I have finished the ENTIRE container of watermelon by myself. I had some on Saturday when we got home, and some with (or for) every breakfast lunch and dinner since. Now…in my defense I have been retaining a lot of water lately (haven’t we all) because of the heat, and I had heard that watermelon is a natural diuretic so I did go a little crazy…but it is so good! I feel much better now, and I don’t even have a stomach ache.
That my friends, is why I love me some watermelon!
The 4th & Surprise
Okay, so anyone who knows me knows that I had been planning a SURPRISE party for Brent, he is 30 this year and returning to Iraq soon. I know I know… you had no idea about the Iraq thing did you. Sorry, I’m just not one to share our personal business, maybe sometime I will feel like filling you in with the daily Army drama (wink wink).
So, over the past few months I had been planning this party with the help of my sisters and my parents. I was really hoping for a great outcome, because to be quite honest (not rude or spiteful or bitter) we have had some pretty flaky friends over the last few years.
So…I figured, now is as good of time as any to extend an invitation to all of our friends, flaky or not- to see who would come together to celebrate Brent’s B-day, and to show him some love prior to his leaving. Now…don’t get me wrong, this wasn’t a test by any means. I’m just saying I didn’t count anyone out due to past flakiness.
Personally, I think it turned out FABULOUS. Brent’s best friends from junior high were there, a few of my favorite soldiers that will be going back with him came, as well as some of our church friends, friends we have made over the years, and of course my family. My mom and her husband Joe came from Colorado, as did my sis Jodi and her family; I had not seen Jodi in over a year so it was great to spend time with her. My cousin Brandon and his family came from Pinetop and stayed two nights at our house.
Needless to say the weekend was fun filled and absolutely chaotic…but I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
At the party we had lots of food, swimming, mingling and we had a brass band courtesy of my sister Jenny & brother in law Jason playing patriotic music of course.
Ooh, and you can’t forget aunt Laurel’s balloon animals…the kids were lined up out the door. I loved chatting with everyone and watching my girls play with their cousins.
The night was progressing nicely considering my lack of sleep and the 109 degree temperature. When all of a sudden Reilly came to me in an absolute panic. She was crying because she didn’t get to sing her daddy the song she had been practicing (I had no idea what she was talking about). So, when she was able to catch her breath she told me she had a concert for her daddy and she was supposed to sing him the “soldier song” (by three doors down). So, we found Brent who happened to be standing next to his car chatting w/ some friends. He put the CD on and she proceeded to sing almost every word of the song. The guys around were seriously impressed, Brent thankful, and well…I was fighting back tears and had a lump in my throat. It is such a big girl song and she is only four.
If I could have changed anything it would have been the weather; by making it about 30 degrees cooler and the amount of time I had to talk with everyone. I felt like a chicken with my head cut off running around to chat with everyone. I felt over extended in that area; but with that said…everything else was perfect. I couldn’t ask for a better group of family and friends. I really appreciate you all coming and thanks for showing your love and support to Brent and our family during this time. I know this deployment is going to be a lot harder than the last, but with this support group I’m sure we will be just fine.
So, over the past few months I had been planning this party with the help of my sisters and my parents. I was really hoping for a great outcome, because to be quite honest (not rude or spiteful or bitter) we have had some pretty flaky friends over the last few years.
So…I figured, now is as good of time as any to extend an invitation to all of our friends, flaky or not- to see who would come together to celebrate Brent’s B-day, and to show him some love prior to his leaving. Now…don’t get me wrong, this wasn’t a test by any means. I’m just saying I didn’t count anyone out due to past flakiness.
Personally, I think it turned out FABULOUS. Brent’s best friends from junior high were there, a few of my favorite soldiers that will be going back with him came, as well as some of our church friends, friends we have made over the years, and of course my family. My mom and her husband Joe came from Colorado, as did my sis Jodi and her family; I had not seen Jodi in over a year so it was great to spend time with her. My cousin Brandon and his family came from Pinetop and stayed two nights at our house.
Needless to say the weekend was fun filled and absolutely chaotic…but I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
At the party we had lots of food, swimming, mingling and we had a brass band courtesy of my sister Jenny & brother in law Jason playing patriotic music of course.
Ooh, and you can’t forget aunt Laurel’s balloon animals…the kids were lined up out the door. I loved chatting with everyone and watching my girls play with their cousins.
The night was progressing nicely considering my lack of sleep and the 109 degree temperature. When all of a sudden Reilly came to me in an absolute panic. She was crying because she didn’t get to sing her daddy the song she had been practicing (I had no idea what she was talking about). So, when she was able to catch her breath she told me she had a concert for her daddy and she was supposed to sing him the “soldier song” (by three doors down). So, we found Brent who happened to be standing next to his car chatting w/ some friends. He put the CD on and she proceeded to sing almost every word of the song. The guys around were seriously impressed, Brent thankful, and well…I was fighting back tears and had a lump in my throat. It is such a big girl song and she is only four.
If I could have changed anything it would have been the weather; by making it about 30 degrees cooler and the amount of time I had to talk with everyone. I felt like a chicken with my head cut off running around to chat with everyone. I felt over extended in that area; but with that said…everything else was perfect. I couldn’t ask for a better group of family and friends. I really appreciate you all coming and thanks for showing your love and support to Brent and our family during this time. I know this deployment is going to be a lot harder than the last, but with this support group I’m sure we will be just fine.
On a side note... I was so happy the other day when a friend had commented about my blog, and how she didn't know that I had one... but when she read it she really liked it. I was totally shocked. I was starting to think that no one reads my blog. Hello...blog stalkers, don't be shy. Leave a comment. I blog stalk too. :)
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