This picture cracks me up big time. It’s like out of a cartoon or something.
Run
They were so fast, Aidan’s stache fell off!
3-legged race!
Bike
Soccer obstacle
Obstacle course
Team Hot Rod (complete with mustaches) placed 3rd overall and 3rd in the boys 3-5th grade division. They finished behind two fifth grade teams. What a bunch of athletes!
Good job Aidan. It was a lovely morning at Lake Padden, we do live in a beautiful community!
Well, I have not been too great on keeping up my journaling here. It seems the weeks fly by, and I go to bed too late and get up too early. I even try to squeeze a cat nap in during the day because my body is screaming at me that it can’t go on.
I’ve been trying to make sure I exercise daily. I am at the point in my life (yes I am getting OLD) where it is more important for me to be strong than it is to be thin. So whether or not I lose this weight or get into a size 2, doesn’t matter, I want to have muscle tone and be strong enough to fulfill all my duties! Here I am running through Whatcom Falls park with my friend Bonnie–who I happen to visit teach. It was a beautiful morning! I have been back at Crossfit as well (Crossfit + 6:30am = TORTURE), and can barely walk this week, we have done so many squats. I also made it to Zumba! Still loving it! Much easier and more fun than Crossfit–probably doesn’t produce the same results however…
Here are my cuties on our only field trip of the year (I have been bad this year!). But we love this outing to the Marine Life Center to touch the animals and then head over to Zuanich Point Park for some fun in the sun. It was a perfectly warm day! Only one more day of preschool. I am sort of sad. I know we need a summer break, but I will miss the ones moving up to Kindergarten. I am so proud of all that they have accomplished. Most of them I have been blessed to have for TWO years. I may get emotional at the celebration…
Here I am at the Vancouver BC Temple with a couple friends from the ward. I went back the next night for a temple sealing. How blessed am I to be able to make it to the temple twice in a week?
And on Mother’s Day, I spent two hours gauging my eyes out putting this ditty together. I had help from Jeremy. These are visiting teaching routes….a never ending task.
We also made another trip to Menchies (well, some of us lucky ones), Michelle had two soccer lessons this week to rehabilitate her leg in preparation for her tryouts in a few days, as well, we went out to Lake Padden with Aidan’s 3-legged race partner to practice for the Ski to Sea this weekend! Fit in scripture study, subbing, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning, I am exhausted!(who needs a shower?) (or clean laundry?)
I love my family. Jeremy has been driving me around everywhere when I drop off cookies or visit people. He has been so supportive and willing to help me with whatever I need. Tonight, we were at the temple sealing and Summer made dinner while Michelle took Aidan out to practice some soccer with him since he has his second tryout tomorrow. My children rarely whine or complain, they are just happy to hang out and be themselves. I have a lot to be grateful for. Now, off to bed!
We had a nice relaxing afternoon and decided to try out the new Menchies place in town.
It is a yogurt bar, and it is delicious!!
Chelle and I wanted to sit outside in the sunshine, but Dad was sunburnt and couldn’t handle it!
I had chocochella with almonds, coconut, oreos, and hot fudge. It hit the spot!
Why yes, I am collecting Menchies spoons! YUM. A great outing!
The time has arrived for Aidan to tryout for the Whatcom Development League. They take mostly fifth graders (going into 6th), but maybe the top 15-20 fourth graders also make it. Michelle tried out and did not make it the first year. This was an oversight, but it was a blessing in disguise as she worked harder than she might have if she had made it, and became better than most of the girls who did make it.
Aidan has a slight advantage over Michelle as this year, they are allowing kids to just try out for goalkeeper. He probably would not make it as a field player. There are a LOT of talented boys for this age group. There are about 180 boys who tried out (they only take 78), and only 15 goal keepers that tried out. They will take the top SIX goalkeepers. I cross my fingers. Aidan is probably the scrawniest goalkeeper out there, but he has the best technique and is very good. He said he had a shutout during his tryouts. The coach who was working with him at tryouts actually went out of his way to tell us what a great job Aidan did at tryouts–I hope that’s a good sign! Whether or not he makes it, is fine. He will definitely make it next year. Just hoping though that he gets to play WDL as his game will greatly improve, and most of his good friends will most likely make it, so he would love to continue to see them. The place was a madhouse!
What a gorgeous day to be outside playing soccer. Mount Baker in the background, our keeper is thumbs up, ready to go.
Aidan had a shut out during his half of goal keeping. We were up 1-0.
The opponents came back in the second half to tie the game 2-2!!!!
Aidan was very aggressive on the field especially at outside mid. He had two amazing crosses right in front of the goal, but our boys could not capitalize!!!
Love the tongue!!!
I hate PKs! But the game came down to PKs and our other goalie saved the day! I was so glad Aidan was not in goal at the end of this game. PKs are way too stressful! What a great season. Our boys went undefeated 8-0. Aidan missed three games, but he had 4 shut-outs out of 5 games! Go Eastside United! What a PERFECT way to end the season!
For FHE on Monday, we rode bikes to visit the house.
Everything is sheetrocked and being mudded! Here is the kitchen view from the dining room. Small, but functional. To the right is the hallway leading to the laundry room, mudroom and you can see the garage.
Entryway by the floating staircase.
Fireplace and media center!!! Living room. I am ready to move in! Hurry!
I received a very special “early” Mother’s Day gift. My friend Esther was hosting some friends at her house in Houston for a girl’s weekend. I felt guilty going for many reasons (leaving my family, a new calling, money, etc, etc). But it was actually much needed, and a blessing that I went. I had just received the call to serve as Relief Society president, and was already running myself ragged. I know now that if I had not been forced to physically leave Bellingham, that I might have worn myself out the first week of my calling. It was very overwhelming, and I have discovered that I am a bit of a work horse (this is not always a good thing!) and I know Heavenly Father had a hand in this getaway, where I could take a step back, relax and pace myself for things to come. It came at the perfect time.
Leaving the cold, wet, dark behind…
Is it a coincidence, tender mercy, or written in the cards that one of my dearest friends is the Relief Society president in the other Bham ward? We had a lot to talk about. I had a lot of questions! Baby Bennett was the best baby on his first flight. Texas is too far away, we basically traveled the whole day! (We lost two hours).
We found SUN and HEAT! It felt so so good! Our bones finally dried out!
My sweet friend Esther who pretty much waited on us hand and foot and catered to our every demand! I felt so pampered and loved all weekend. Everyone should have an opportunity to feel this way! My kids were so mad I was going to Esther’s without them, they LOVE this family and they LOVED her party house!
My first demand? Chik-Fil-A!
Sonic run for cranberry limeade! Do you see a recurring theme? Our friend Kristi came from North Carolina to be with us.
I may have been the best shopper. Well, maybe it was Esther. I could probably move to Houston in a heartbeat!
We went to Pappadeux’s for dinner. Costa Rican tilapia with lobster, avocado, roasted tomatoes, on a bed of zucchini in a succulent sauce. We even tried alligator.
We repeated the next day. Laying out for hours in the morning sun, then going shopping when the sun was the worst.
We took a break from shopping for pedicures. Esther had secretly paid for all of them. Yeah. We are jerks! We should have been treating her to one, but she beat us to it!
It was actually CINCO de MAYO, so Kristi made us Cafe Rio!
Esther made margaritas!
CHEERS! What quote from a famous movie am I thinking of right now?
There was way too much yummy food. On Sunday, we had chicken curry salad with rolls, and delicious fruit. I never got pictures of all the desserts we ate…
We had to go to church to repent of all the gluttony!!! Do you love my polka dot dress Summer brought back from Provo? I do, it’s very comfortable! Especially when you’ve had a LOT to eat.
All joking aside. I am so grateful for this weekend. It was very special. I am rejuvenated and uplifted. It is a blessing in life to be surrounded by friends in the gospel who laugh with you, cry with you, and love you. I am glad even though we live so far apart, that our friendships are eternal!
I came back to a clean kitchen and folded laundry. What more can a girl ask for? Oh, hugs from a loving husband.
May 10th,2012
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Aaron went on a group date the other night with a pretty girl. They dressed up.
They made a yummy dinner, then went hot tubbing. I love that they take pictures and post them for me to see! It is a blessing that there are so many good LDS friends for Aaron to hang out with. I am also glad they are learning how to properly court! Thanks Wendy and Nate!
So, it’s only Wednesday, but I have received TWO boxes of chocolates already this week from two very sweet preschool moms. What’s the occasion? My half birthday? I’m expecting a baby? (HAHA, NO!) I am just awesome! HA! No, these are condolence or comfort chocolates I think! This is what happens when you receive the call to serve as the Relief Society president in your ward. YIKES!
I had a long day at work, and came home to this concoction by Jeremy. They were delicious! Especially since I didn’t have to cook!
April 28th,2012
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