Thursday, December 28, 2006

Hello. Things here have been busy. I'm wrapping things up at the credit union; my last day is January 10th. I start the other job part-time basis at the first of the year, and than school starts Jan.8th. No, I'm not a glutton for punishment. (lol) It'll be busy for the first couple of weeks (it'll pass) and after the 10th I'll be home more to focus on the kids. I was tested a couple of days after giving my resignation because while I had told them that my decision was not monetary, I had not been able to prove my word, but just two days after my resignation they announced that all full-time employees were going to receive a 1K bonus. Except me because I resigned. Well, after my initial dismay I realized that my motivation for the job change TRULY was abouton a the kids, and school. I was pleased that I stood for what I actually said I stood for. (lol)

Christmas was good. I was stressed Eve because I really was desiring to have my own place with my own space, and a space where the kids and I could just "be". Like what it was in North Dakota. Sometimes I miss what was the "norm". Aside from that, we all managed to be together in one house at one time with laughter filling the air from the kids just tormenting each other, Uncle Aaron, and Aunt Liorah. Mom cooked from the crack of dawn until 7 at night, and it was all gobbled down within half-n-hour. We had all the fixins and of course, the kids only would eat what looked "suitable".

Oh, there are a lot of things to share...my mind is always going, but I want to share pictures with you more than thoughts. So...ENJOY!


On a cold Nov. day the kids went puddle jumping! They loved it, and enjoyed the warm bath afterwards too. Oh, and the comfy massage chairs that they thought were the best thing since peanut butter.

Just a bit of cuddle time.


Uncle D. is such a goof! Hannah's dress was made by Aunt Mario, and it is absolutely a little girl's dream dress-long, billowy, and with lace.


Hannah IS a "Daddy's Girl"


And, of course so IS Natalie.


Noah is a "Daddy's boy", but I couldn't find a shirt. So he gets to wear OSU spirit!


Aunt Lee challenged him to climb around her without touching the ground...


Hannah tried too...


But, Aunt C. had to show them how it was done!


This is Noah when he learned that they had combed his hair into a mo-hawk. (lol)


Aunt C. was getting little wrappings in her pants...and she didn't even know!


Now she does! (hehehe)


Wrestle Uncle Aaron!


Sit down for dinner. And see Lee's dinner position...she always eats like that! (lol)


Tired little boy, and tired little kitty.


Mario, I love your ass!!!


Best friend B. with her husband J.


Had to have a small photo shoot. :)

But I also want to say something about these two people. B. is an amazing woman. She is strong, kind, compassionate, and knows who she is; she is gracious and loving. I admire her. I also think that she is going to be an amazing mom. Absolutely amazing.

Her husband J., he surprised me when I saw him for the first time since their wedding. He said that he was glad I was there, and I thought he meant to the baby shower, but he meant that he was glad I was back in Oregon. The sincerity in his eyes touched me, and furthermore his offer of generosity brought me to tears. I will not take it, but I know he meant it and I know he wants to be there for his wife's best friend. It moves my heart when I think that his hope and desire to see me succeed, is in part because of the love he has for B. He knows how B. feels for me, and he wants to give her everything so if it means helping someone else, he will.

B. and J. are good people who are true to their values, their beliefs, and their core. They are people that I hope to have in my life forever. I want to be sitting in front of a living room fire with them when I am old(er) and talking about all sort of interesting things, places, and people. I think that when I walk down my graduation aisle, they may be one of my loudest cheers. I love them. I truly do. B. patience with me has exceeded our friendship, and for that I always be grateful. Always. And, I hope I get to share more laughs with J. (he is a funny guy!)

2 Comments:

At 10:26 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you for posting pictures of the kids.

 
At 9:11 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for posting my ass....NOT!

 

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