newmans zoo

wordless wednesday

2009-06-10T18:31:00.000-07:00

This is Sophie's pity post!!

2009-06-04T11:25:00.000-07:00

Sophie just discovered my blog...she feels slighted. She thinks she is hardly mentioned at all. So, this one is all about her!!

Sophie just turned 16...doesn't have her permit yet but is supposed to be studying for it. She works at a pet store which is the perfect job for her. She loves animals and is really good with them.

Sophie hates to clean her room and never does all of her laundry. She is the queen of cutting corners. Example: last night I told her to get her stuff off of the dining room table...so she did. This morning I found the stack of stuff on the floor at the top of the stairs. Loop hole...I said get it off the table I never said put it away. Oh teenagers have a way with words!!

She loves to read and will re-read Harry Potter and Twilight over and over!

She provides endless entertainment...her sister can do an amazing imitation of her and it never fails to make me laugh! Thanks Sophie for the comedic relief that I so need!

I hope that this post makes you feel loved...I don't think that you were ever left out but I know how easy you get your feelings hurt. Smile Sophie...this is all about you!!!

2009-05-29T16:55:00.000-07:00

May has been a crazy month...we started the month with Soph's 16th bday. My son surprised me with a 2 1/2 week visit...the best Mother's Day gift ever!! My other kids got me a pair of flippy floppies with chocolate labs on them and they sponsered a giraffe for a year at the zoo in my name...so awesome. I really do have some sweet kids! Then we had a dinner party for 14 of B's co-workers. We painted our downstairs so it would look nice and Cory & I cooked mexican food. It turned out to be alot of fun. Next, Chels turned 21...had to have a big party for that...we actually had a party weekend for it. One of my nephews flew in and surprised her for that.

We finish the school year next week and we are all ready for the summer break. Not to sure about vacay plans yet but we are working on it!! I was hoping to go to the beach house with my sis and her family but it's not going to work out this time:(

I'm trying to get my kid's summer reading lists together...any suggestions? I have a few that I want them to read but am always open to any and all recommendations!

wordless wednesday

2009-04-15T10:56:00.001-07:00

Car problems on a hectic day!

2009-04-07T11:15:00.001-07:00

It has been one of those days...you know where you think the whole thing is going to run smoothly...and then it doesn't. My husband's truck isn't running so he's been driving my daughter's car while we share my car. Her car died this morning so we are down to 1 car with alot of things going on. So, I took him to work which isn't close by...now I have to go get him and get to my other daughter's track meet. Needless to say, we are renting a car for a couple of days while car repairs are being taken care of. I know it's a minor complaint...we are very lucky to have more than one car anyway...I do know that...it's just a minor snafu in the days plans.

With all of that my little guy came home sick from school today. Hopefully, it's just allergies and nothing more.
We continue to pray for baby Stellan...he is a tough little guy! PLease add him to your prayers also.

2009-03-31T19:56:00.000-07:00

Ok...it's official...I cannot keep up with this...so, I'm going to quit feeling bad about it. I will post when I get a chance...hopefully, it will be a little more frequently than it has been.
Last week was spring break for the kids...we still had 2 track meets and practice every other day. But it was nice to sleep in and just hang out.
O had his first orchestra concert tonight...they sounded really good.
I really intended to keep up with the grace in small things but I will also just do this as I can.

1. the power of prayer
2.fresh produce from the farmer's market
3. sunshine
4. homemade pizza
5. hanging with my kids...they are amazing people

grace in small things

2009-02-20T11:00:00.000-08:00

This has been a long week. My friend's daughter had a baby 5 weeks ago. She had some complications after her c-section due to Dr. negligence...she has been in the hospital for the past 3 weeks. She has almost died several times. They were sending her home last Monday and then she had a seizure. So back into ICU and a multitude of tests later....still no diagnosis. The baby is absolutely beautiful!! Hopefully, they can find what caused the seizure and get this mama home to her baby soon. We are all praying for her.

1.cuddling a newborn baby right after bathtime
2.working on school projects with my son
3.breakfast out with my hubby
4. the power of prayer
5.a rainy afternoon with nothing to do

6/365

2009-02-14T08:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Love Day to everyone!!

1. Chels...no matter what kind of mood I'm in, she can make me laugh.
2. the library
3. the smell of cookies baking
4. sleeping in
5. quiet days with my family

5/365

2009-02-13T10:56:00.000-08:00

1. 3 day weekends!
2. Tivo...I don't know how I ever was able to watch T.V. without it
3. being able to help out a friend in need
4. healthy children
5. taking some time for myself without feeling guilty

3 & 4/365

2009-02-12T12:02:00.000-08:00

Apparently, I cant do this blog thing everyday. I want to but cant seem to keep up. I will try a little harder.
3/365
1. big fluffy pillows
2. organic blackberry sorbet
3. finding things that I forgot I had
4. finishing projects before I thought I would
5. fresh paint

4/365
1. homemade salsa
2. new shoes
3. laughing with my kids
4. books, books, books
5.ice water with lemon

grace in small things 2 & 3

2009-02-10T05:37:00.000-08:00

I missed day 2...sick kids....so I will double the list today!

1. being caught up on laundry
2.HGTV
3. homemade quilts
4. freshly washed sheets
5. fresh fruit
6.lunch with a good friend
7.phone calls with my son whos in the Air Force
8.baseball season
9.Yes to Carrots lip balm
10. reconnecting with old friends on Facebook!

Grace in small things 1/365

2009-02-08T09:33:00.000-08:00

1. Warm, sunny days in February
2. Reading my book in a bubble bath in the middle of the afternoon!
3. Having only healthy food in the house
4. Getting things done around the house that we have put off all winter
5. Kids and dogs cuddled up together...its so sweet

2009-02-02T07:46:00.000-08:00

We are dogsitting for a friend. Gracie is a 2 year old chocolate lab....she's little compared to my huge Nestle! Having another dog around is making me appreciate all of Nestle's quirks!
Most of the snow has melted...we are now officially ready for spring...one good snow is all we need, now it needs to be flip-flop weather.

2008-12-30T19:27:00.000-08:00

Just got home from our fun-filled trip to Vegas. I can't believe how much it has grown since I lived there. We had a lot of fun...I will post pics later. Just wanted to say hi but I really have to get back to the laundry!!

2008-12-08T11:13:00.000-08:00

We leave for my sisters house in less than 2 weeks. I'm almost done with my shopping which is amazing for me. I'm usually out the week before Christmas looking for the must have gifts. I'm really done except for my oldest son...cause he's not easy to buy for. He doesn't need alot of things and he lives in a dorm room so he has limited space for things. I'm thinking gift cards!
We aren't doing to much baking or decorating this year....we will do all that when we get to my sisters. This is the first time my whole family will be together for the holidays. I'm really excited about it. I'll have lots of pics when we get back.

the other babies

2008-12-05T13:03:00.000-08:00

My kids probably are offended by that last post...I do have 4 other babies!!

They are kinda cute, too!

My babies!

2008-12-05T13:00:00.000-08:00

Aren't they cute?