our Friday

Thought a new picture of the boys was in order! This was taken this afternoon. We went back to the house of our friends that have the horses! Today though.. the kids got to RIDE THEM! Well, one of them.. and the two little boys... she had a small saddle on Mocha and Ethan needs the big one.. they were going to put the other saddle on and let Ethan ride... but that never happened. He was ok though.. He was too busy texting his friends about how I killed him and asking what they wanted from his "estate" hahahaha He was in a silly mood. :)
When we left Staci's house, we took her and Jed.. Her son.... not my hubby.. hehe.... out for ice cream. That was fun! Thanks Staci!! That is about it for now!!

New year

As everyone I know is gearing up to start a new year of school, we are still at the tail END of our year.. you know.. the time where you are going, should I make them finish all of every book.. what did I do wrong this year that I want to change for next... when do I order the new books to be ready to start up.. am I going to give them any time off? All that. This year we are going to have some differences than we have had in the past. Ethan is signed up to be in what is called one day academy. He will go from 10-1 every Wednesday. He is going to be taking guitar for 30 minutes and then math for an hour and a half. He is taking Algebra 1. He is excited because it is a chance for some social time with his friends during the week. He will get to stay through lunch so they can eat together. Don't think anyone is in his class.. but, he will get to eat with them. Ezekiel and Asher are going to be in pre algebra this year. Thats kind of scary!! They are just 1 level behind Ethan in math because I held Ethan back and Ez is right on track, and Asher is ahead! Ezekiel is going to start 7th grade and Asher will be in 6th and Ethan will be 10th... They are getting big so fast. It is wonderful1 :) I love how big they are getting and how smart and handsome and amazing!! They are such a blessing! I will put up current pictures in a couple days *after I take some.. hehehe*
Happy monday!

Ezekiel turned 11!!!!

So, our little boy is 11!!!!! We had a great time! He got a bed for his birthday, bed and a side table actually.. which he is THRILLED with. We went to see a movie *G-Force* it was cute! We went early enough in the day that we got to go fairly cheap.. I hadn't heard of "early bird" price at the movies... but it works for me!!! Then we got all cleaned up and ready for his party!!! There were LOTS of people here. My son *as you all know* is a well loved little boy!! I will post some pics of the party. Oh.. He also made his own birthday cake!! *you would be proud Sarah :)* He did a sour cream chocolate cake with sour cream chocolate frosting.. He did a small variation though.. he decided to add caramel chips to the batter of the cake, and to put strawberries on top! Came out yum! He actually made 2.. he wanted a double decker one, but that wouldn't be enough.. so we also made a sheet cake. :) So proud of my little chef. For a gift from a friend, he got a couple chefs hats and a new cookbook! :) he is thrilled! Anyway, so there is the update! I will put pics up now! love ya!

Goings on

Sorry I haven't posted in a while.. I haven't done much of anything. Healthwise, I think I am on the uphill swing. I hope... Today, hubby and the kids are in Dallas seeing his family. I am hanging out at home, hoping to get up enough energy to do something today. Thursday is Ezekiels birthday so we are getting all ready for that! He is so excited! Turning 11 is a big deal I guess.. hahaha
The kids are happy cause they get the week off school for his birthday. So, they had off while they were in Abq. now off again! We will never be done at this rate!! sheesh! Anyway, that is about the gist of it all.. nothing is going on here.. nothing new anyway. Have a great day!

home update

Well, I did take pictures the other day... but on my phone... and I don't have the piece I need to download them to the PC.. Ethan has it.... Anyway.. I posted them on FB and I will get them on here soon.. So, besides the cooking... this week has held lots of information. First and biggest.. Erin is engaged! Josh is a great guy! He spent the day here at my house with all of us and his kids. They are really well behaved, sweet kids! A good day was had by all, with the exception, at times of Erin because Gavin was deciding to be a snot.. :)
The rest of what is going on with me is, trying to learn to deal with my house being in not as great shape as I would like it. I am still dealing daily with pain and exhaustion in ammounts that I am not used to. I have very little in reserve and what I do have... I don't have to give to cleaning most days. Makes me insane.. and makes me feel lazy... but it is what it is. I am trying to turn it over to God and to learn to deal. I guess the old addage love me for me.. not my house.. is going to have to come into play! Anyway, that is about it! Happy Sunday!

Girl day!

I am really excited today because I get to trade my boys.. for a girl! My friend is going to trade me my boys... to help her clean the garage... for her daughter... who is going to bake with me!!! YAY!! I am super excited!!! The boys love to cook and I love to cook with them. But it will be fun to have a girl to play with!! hahaha Pictures coming soon! :)

3 AM

Did you know there was such a thing!?!?!? I surely wish I didn't.. I have these days.. where I wake up SUPER EARLY... because of different reasons.. and sleep... just won't come back to me. This was one of those days. I have now been awake for 3 hours.. and it is only 6 AM... I am getting ready to go get in the shower.. and get dressed and start my day for real.. sigh. Should find out within the next 2 hours the results of my bloodwork. I hope everything is ok.. but I also hope.. He finds SOMETHING to give me some sort of answer. I am so in need of feeling somewhat better. I know God has a plan.. and a purpose.. and it is for my good.. and His glory.. I know that.. I just need.. a little boost.. Something.. that is feeling better!!! Have a great Wed!!!