Christmas 2009

We have had a very festive Holiday--- Have a very Merry Christmas

INKY!!!

It is 1:45 AM and my little Ingeborg is running around trying to get into EVERYTHING!!! All I can do is look at her and not know whether to laugh or cry at her little attitude!! She just walked up to me and is smiling so big~~~ sigh ~~ She thinks she's pretty cute!!!!

Gifts

This blog is going to be about the person who has inspired me more than anyone. She doesnt even realize that one of the persons SHE admired most is exactly who she is becoming..... My mom was one of the strongest people. No matter how bad things were for her, she could always have a smile upon her face. No matter how much pain (emotionally, financially, even spiritually) that she had- her girls always came first. She would never put herself fist- I could not understand it until I became a mom myself. I see my mom every time I look at my sister. Her strength ~though she doesnt see it- is one of the most valuable gifts our mom passed on to her. My sister has made it through more pain and suffering than one person ever should endure. I have always heard that it is the ones with the most strength that get tested more than others. The pain that I feel I know doesnt even come close to comparison. Yet I have to watch the most important people in my life struggling with hurt...and there is nothing I can do. How do people think that it doesnt effect me ?? I wonder sometimes if I am at the bottom of the pyramid (supporting) or at the top (using others strengths for my own support) The faith and hope my sister has gives me a lot of my strengths.... my moms independence shaped my personality. We had to stick together though sometimes it was very hard. But my mom knew what she was doing... she was forming an unbreakable bond~~~~ Sissy, although we have had losts... all is not lost. I know that you will make it through this difficult time and I know that you will keep being a wonderful person, mom, and wife. You are my best friend and I know that mommy's heart is aching with you. I know that she left you that strength on purpose and that is why at a very early age she taught you how to use it....You'll learn someday how, just remember it is not a punishment to be strong. It was one of the most important gifts she gave that neither fame nor fortune could buy~~~ Sissy, I am thinking of you so much today... I wish I could take the pain away but I dont know how.....I love you

Reunion pics

Our Summer Vacation!!

We had such a great time cruising the old motorhome down to sunny California up the coast to Oregon! We saw so many wonderful things - the Redwoods were so beautiful (even though the girls were not amused)! Saige and Matty said by far the best part was San Francisco and taking a Taxi ride down all of the crooked streets and hills! In Chinatown we got a few souveniers - Robert was so excited to get a sword! 2457 miles in 7 days was mighty fun.... but it was nice to get back home. I loved seeing my family at the reunion. We spent a lot of time just catching up. We went to an awesome aquarium and saw lots of sharks and jellyfish. Chelsey was pretty amused with the shark tank since they swim all around you- even underneath!!!

My wonderful Honey

Christmas 2009
Out on our boat at Palasades
Robert-- my Egghead
Monday through Friday my hard working honey gives me a kiss and heads out the door to work. I get to stay home and take care of my little loves. I am so thankful to have a man that not only takes care of his family but actually one that enjoys doing it at the same time! We have a vacation coming up and we are headed to San Francisco then up through the Red Woods ending in Oregon for my family reunion. He is so excited and tonight we reserved tickets to ride on a sailboat under the golden gate bridge!! He just hasnt had the chance to do many things especially while he was growing up. I just love that we get to share so much together!!! We have so many wonderful memories already, each day is just proof that people can change, and that love is stronger than anything else in this world! I love you Robert!

Spending lots of time with my little ones lately I have come to realize that many things just aren't important.....being able to turn the tv off, walk away from the dishes, laundry, and cleaning to read a story for the third time the same day is what matters. Sometimes it gets hard to remember what it was like to have the biggest worry of the day be that it might rain because the clouds are coming so the kitty needs to stay inside so she doesnt get washed down the street! This was what kept Mataya sitting at the backdoor for almost and hour with a horrified look on her face when Talia just wouldnt come in! Sweet girl- she has such a huge heart!
Ms. Chelsey has gotten us figured out to a 'T' and has us easily wrapped around her little finger! when she needs something you know! She has started crawling around (not quite gotten her knees up yet) but she can move! She needs a lot of one on one and loves her sissy so much! I look at the two of them and think what my sister and I were like when we were younger... Although we were closer in age- certain roles seem to always go to the older sibling. Mataya "knows" what her sissy wants and what it is that she needs to do (a very straight minded outlook)--- Chelsey may disagree at first but in the end she goes along (a follower) I just hope so much that they will always be close. I cant imagine how empty my life would be without my sister.... Time is going so fast. Chelsey is 7 months old and Mataya will turn 6 in a couple months. I think these are the days everyone looks back on (when they are over) wishing for just one more!