Father Daughter Dance

 

 

My sister Emily and our father

October, 2013

Carving Pumpkins

 

Jason and I went over to my brother's house to carve pumpkins.

Boss "carved" her very own.

Ryan tasted his first raw pumpkin.

Traditions are my favorite.

 Left to right: Justin, Morgan, Jason, Annie & the corner of Boss'

Tea Party 2013

 Saturday June, 15th ~ My backyard

 

 Cousins: Lindsay, Jessica, Morgan and Whitney

 

 Adult table

 

Kids table

Hello

Me, Gianna, & Josie - July 23, 2011

 Gianna and I - July 23, 2011

Jason in his big truck - July 27, 2011

My blueberries I picked this year - July 19, 2011

The new paint job on my dads old house - July 2011

Sorry it's been so long

April 2011, my living room & garage ceiling collapsed.  My landlord's "handy man" took from start to finish 4 months to replace my roof and repair my ceilings.

April 2011, Jason in Corning CA

May 2011, I had a Tea Party.  We ate lots of yummy foods, drank many Italian cream sodas, and enjoyed the afternoon with some of the best girls around.

June 2011, Jason home for a few days 

June 2011, Herbs from my garden

June 2011, Stella

July 2011, I've been working on puzzles again

July 2011, My SIL and I had a yard sale

July 2011, Me swimming at my brother's house

July 2011, Jason home for a few days

July 2011, In honor of HP I made Butterbeer cupcakes

Where do I even begin...

20 days ago Jason and I left for Spokane.  We were going because he had gotten a job.  His training was Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and we thought he would be leaving Thursday.  Long story short he officially left for the road on Sunday April 10.  He'll be out for 4 weeks then home for 4 days.  I miss him like crazy!  We talk everyday which helps.  Sometimes it's for 2.5 mins and sometimes it 18 mins.  I love every second and I look forward to that call all day ♥ 
I can't wait to see him!

 24 days ago I lost my job.  C.R.A.Z.Y.!  Things had been so extremely slow and had been for a while.  My dad finally talked to us and after all was said and done my brother and I both were laid off.  Sad day.

8 days ago I found out that my dad has gotten a new job and will be closing his business.  I'm sad that he's closing the shop down but I'm extremely happy that he got such a good job.  I also found out that this new job is in Kansas City!  I don't even know what to say, I'm so sad that I won't be able to see my family whenever I want.  And I will be the first one to say that I defiantly took advantage that my family was 15 mins away yet I NEVER visited them and for that I regret everyday now.  I love my family so much and that's why it hurts so much.  I wanna be selfish and throw a fit (like it would do any good =) but I know that this is a good thing for them and we all have to take care of our own families in order for our entire family to make it.

I'm not gonna lie, life is hard these days.  Some days are better then others and believe me I know the worst has yet to come but I also know that I have the best days still to come.

It's been fun

I can't believe it's already September, this
summeryear has flown by!

Early in the summer we took a trip to Spokane. Jason went fishing with his dad and brother and I had lunch with my dear friend Karissa, I went and checked out my sisters new place (CUTE), we swam A LOT, we had friends over for dinner every night (thanks Mom =), we drank our fair share of adult drinks, we visited friends, we shopped, we lounged, we laughed. It was a great trip and a much needed get away.

We celebrated Gianna's 2nd birthday.

My mom and the family came down from Spokane for Gianna's birthday.

We took a day trip to Yakima for my brother Devin's 13th birthday.

We took another trip to Spokane. While my sister Josie and I attended my friend Karissa's baby shower Jason golfed, we again swam A LOT, had friends over for dinner every night (your the best Mom, THANKS), visited friends, and of course shopped. We're planning 1 more trip before the summer ends, I can't wait! 

My sister Josie came down and stayed a couple days with us.

Other then going out of town and working) we've been running through the sprinklers, enjoying Popsicles while sitting outside in the hot sun, eating lots of fresh watermelon, eating LOTS of pico de gallo, baking zucchini bread like crazy, watching tons of movies/shows on Netflix, spending time in my garden and tending the yard, hanging out with friends and family, golfing, fishing, swimming, gaming, having lunch with friends, and crafting.

It's been a great summer, but fall is my favorite and I'm looking forward to it.

Love these girls

Annie (my SIL) & Gianna at the beach, April 14, 2010

Team Edward J0hnny

My dad had a bunch of family in town last weekend so we all headed down to the rink and watched their game. My dad & Justin both scored goals and their team won. We had about 15-18 people (kids included =) and for some it was their first game. I'm glad so many came out, it means a lot to all of us ♥

If you didn't know my dad is obsessed with hockey.....and now my oldest brother is becoming more & more addicted I made signs =]

I knew immediately that I wanted a team J0hnny sign

Vinnie, 2/11/10

I've really missed you guys

Yesterday was my 2nd blogoversary!!

It's been FOREVER...and it's all because of this show. Everyone told me this show was the show to watch. So I decided to give it a try.....OMG I LOVE it!!! Josie & I watched all 4 seasons of it in like a month =] Now my dad & my husband are hooked.

The holidays came and went. They were fantastic but boy am I glad they are done. Jason spoiled me rotten, he got me many awesome gifts but my most favorite new baby is a 32G ipod touch ♥ It's like my 3rd child =] Christmas was really awesome here and I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful husband & family to spend it with.

New Years was great. Jason & I went over to my brother and SIL's and had homemade sushi and gin & tonics. It was a great way for us to end & start the year.

We've just been chillin. I picked Gianna up last weekend and spent Saturday with her. I always love the time with her. She's getting so big.

My sister Josie is back in town and back to school (she went to Sp0kane for winter break).

Work has been crazy, but that's an entire post itself.

Jason has a new job, kinda. His company QS had been laying people off and cutting cost's in different ways for the last year and a half. Best way to describe it is, they closed down but started again, same name but different kind of job. They kept 6 people from the floors and Jason is 1 of those 6. There is about 25-30 (total) employees now. The job is totally different then before and everyone is hoping they make it. The next 6 months are make it or break it for them. I'm so proud of Jason. Ever since he started that job he has kicked ass! He's always been a top performer, has the #3 record for most calls, got employee of the month several times, got employee of the year, had his picture in the paper many times for top performer, and made some killer bonuses. Thanks for being BA honey ♥

Speaking of birthdays...

Last Sunday we all went out to my dads house for my SIL's birthday dinner. My Wmom made some BBQ chicken and we had ice cream cake, my favorite! It was yummy.

Both Jason and my brother brought out their paint ball guns.

Jason, 8/23/09

Emily, 8/23/09

Jason, Brock, & Emily: 8/23/09

Emily, Gianna, & Brock: 8/23/09

Dinner out

Friday night Jason, Josie, & I met up with my brother & his wife for dinner. Look how cute my bro and SIL are.

Justin & Annie, 8/21/09

Fresh picked blueberries

Sunday morning I went and picked blueberries with my SIL & her grandparents. We arrived around 7:00-7:15, this is AM people, and there were already a ton of people picking. We parked, got our buckets, and waited to be assigned a row. We got the very last row (which had the biggest and best blueberries) and off we went. All 4 of us picked a bucket each.

Our Row

 

Annie, her grandpa & grandma, 7/5/09

Annie, 7/5/09

My blueberries

We're home, yay!!

We had a wonderful time and it's always sad saying goodbye but it's always oh so wonderful to get home. Also Jason started to get sick Saturday late afternoon and is still sick. Other than that the weekend was awesome. Friday night was graduation. It was cool. Only about 2 hours long. After graduation Cameron, Jason, & I went out to eat and had a few drinks. We had a great time. Any time spent with Cameron is awesome and very treasured. I miss seeing him everyday. Saturday afternoon we had the graduation party. It turned out really good. We had BBQ cheeseburgers and dogs, lots of different salads, cake pops, & a cake. We all ate so much food. After the party my bro, SIL, Josie, & I went to the mall and did a little shopping. Sunday morning mom cooked breakfast, which was killer, and then we loaded a bunch of Josie's shit in the truck and brought it down. I did get to a bunch of my fav stores and got some goodies, so I'm very  happy about our trip. My sister plans on working till August then moving down here and starting school winter quarter. I think it's a great plan, and I know it's gonna be here fast.

My step-dad sleeping (before it started) at graduation =]

Gianna, 6/5/09

Josie "walking the plank", 6/5/09

Cameron, 6/5/09

Josie, 6/5/09

Officially a graduate =]

Cameron enjoying his nachos

The last bite...

 

Gianna, 6/6/09

Josie's loot from graduation.

Josie's graduation cake, 2009

 

I love this checkbook wallet, as soon as I saw it I freaked out =]

Josie, 6/6/09

Class of 2009

Congratulations Josie, here's to your future. Love ya