Wednesday, March 11, 2015
I have a blog? OMG! I have a blog!!!!
I'm laying in bed at 1:30 this morning, not sleeping, and all of a sudden out of nowhere it hits me, I HAVE A BLOG!!!! I haven't updated this blog in over two years, and frankly, I had completely forgotten about it. I tried to ignore this epiphany and just work on sleeping, but there was no way that I could. I grabbed my computer, and stayed up until 4 a.m. reading all of the posts and looking at all of the pictures of my babies. I started the blog just after Ry was born, and kept it up for while. As I was reading through the entries I realized what an amazing gift this blog is, not only for the boys (when they are older) but for myself. I loved re-reading all those old posts and seeing the boys as they have grown and changed. So, I have decided to re-commit myself to this blog and I couldn't care less if anyone reads it because I know it will serve a great purpose to my boys and myself in the years to come. My plan is to spend the next few weeks catching this blog up on the major events of the past couple of years. Needless to say, they have been very busy years, and full of a lot of changes. I hope someday this blog serves as a scrapbook of sorts for my boys.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Twas the night before Christmas.....
Well actually it's 2 nights before Chrstmas but that just sounded lame. As is the norm with our life, we have been soooooo busy since my last update in September. I'll start from the most recent, today, and work backwards. My Mom is here with her husband to spend the Christmas break with us. The boys love when Grandma is here becuase she spoils them rotten. Today we went to see Madagascar ICE at the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine. We enjoyed the sledding, ice sculptures, and the "How to Train your Dragon" experience. The boys were ecstatic with all the things they got to see and do. This is the first memory they have of snow and sledding.
In the beginning of December we took the boys Dinosaur Valley. There are actual dinosaur foot prints throughout the park.
There is also a free roaming animal park. It was a lot of fun. The boys got to see and pet so many animals.
Zane and Ryder rocked the Dragon Traning |
Here we are inside the ice sculpture tent. A brisk 9 degrees |
In the beginning of December we took the boys Dinosaur Valley. There are actual dinosaur foot prints throughout the park.
There is also a free roaming animal park. It was a lot of fun. The boys got to see and pet so many animals.
Kib fed the Giraffe. The boys chickened out |
My Goofy Boys |
Wonder where they get the goofy from? |
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Big Changes
Kari with her shift
This is how Kari spends her days. In a big, wet, dog pile
Our awesome little family. We sure do love it when we are all together
None of this would be happening if it weren't for the two of us. I am so lucky to be married to my best friend.
Kari and the boys before she started the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb. She climbed 110 stories in honor of Lt Kenneth Phelan Engine 217 FDNY. |
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The 6 grandkids on Kari's side. |
So much has been happening the past few months. We had a crazy summer. The boys were both busy with camps in June. In July we had lots of visitors, Kristi and Blake; Lana, Jonelle, and Jase; Cheryl and her kids. I'm pretty sure there were more but I have lost count.We took all 4 of our kids to Arkansas for the week of 4th of July, it was a total bust. Everything was closed for the whole week becuase of the holiday. The kids handled it really well though. We managed a few great moments and either way loved being together. August brought the start of school for Zane, Ryder, and Kari. Zane started first grade, Ryder started "school" and Kari started the fire academy. It's been a lot of changes in schedules and routines and figuring out a new way to make this crazy life work. All in all it has been amazing. Both boys love going to school everyday. Actually all three of them love going to school everyday. Kib is keeping up with his cycling and rock climbing. He did the Hotter n Hell ride in August which was a huge deal for us because it marked the 1 year anniversary of his cycling accident. What can we say, life is good!!!!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
FF Winner (oops, I mean Reed)
Learning how to use the hose
A few of the 25 volunteers
Our ladder truck
Getting ready for the confined space rescue
Here I have a 30 lbs SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) on
Haz Mat Suit (so much easier than a Pluto suit)
Cutting open a car
This had a roof when we started
Our whole class
FF Winner (yup, I would totally use my maiden name if I was a FF. It just sounds cooler)
Our class photo
Just before repelling down 3 stories
Trying not to look nervous about climbing the ladder truck
That's me up there. 100 ft in the air at 70 degree incline.
Pulling the hose up 3 stories
Me after running up and down 9 stories with the SCBA on. It was actually kind of easy
ET phone home
Actual apartment fire (started in the kitchen)
That's me in the vest. I was helping (but of course no photo of that)
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