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Sep 14, 2006 Post By: Dave

6 weeks and I wish..





Well I thought I would add some pics I took of Andrew yesterday before he decided to throw up all over the outfit. The pants are still too big for him and they are 0-3 month size. He is growing though, weighed him at 12.5 pounds the other day, He just has Peter's body with no hips. Anyways he has been great for us except he has now really found his lungs this morning and cried from 4 until around 9 unless he was being held by one of us. But he definitly is a great kid and I love him more and more everyday.

We can't wait to take a vacation to Newport Beach with Mom and Dad. It will be nice to be able to see friends and family since we haven't really been there in a year. Peter has decided to head to New Orleans with some people here that are going to do the Habitat for Humanity there around the end of October. He is really excited and found out he doesn't have to pay for any of it.

Things are well and we are having tons of fun with Andrew and watching him grow. Love you all!

Love,

Anne

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Sep 13, 2006 Post By: Dave

When The Office meets Lost meets Battlestar Gallactica...

From Dwight Schrute's blog on NBC.com...

LOST BATTLESTAR


Dwight Schrute here with a much belated addition to my ‘blog’.

‘Where the “F-“ have you been!?’, scream my (literally) hundreds of
readers.

Well, I’ll tell you. There have been some big changes at Dunder-
Mifflin and I have been busy as a beaver.

[Note: I know full well that that phrase makes no sense whatsoever.
Beavers are not busy unless their dams are continually knocked down
and destroyed by pesky neighborhood kids and/or storms]

Plus with the beet harvesting and my laser tag team (the Gandalfs!)
making it to regionals, my time has been quite limited.

There is a question that has been eating away at me like a flesh
eating bacteria or a wolverine.

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THE CAST OF BATTLESTAR GALACTICA CRASH LANDED ON THE ‘LOST’ ISLAND???!!!

First of all, they would have lasers. Adama would quickly secure the
hatch for his crew. The survivors of the Oceanic flight 815 would be
herded up like little children and inspected like cattle.

“Could these people actually be Cylons!” Starbuck would be thinking
to herself. Then she would think, “That one who calls himself Sawyer
is pretty hot. I wonder what he would look like swimming in just his
jeans.”

Starbuck would take Sawyer on a reconnoiter of the island and they
would visit the swimming hole and start necking. And then Kate and
Apollo would stumble upon them and they would all be getting it on
when a huge crashing would come through the jungle and one of those
huge unseen monsters would tower above them (the monsters that
disappeared after episode 8 of season 1) and they would be
screaming.

AHHHHH!!!!

Cut to commercial.

Meanwhile back at the hatch, Adama would want to imprison the “Lost”
cast in the old cave with the creek in it, but president “Roslin”
would want to reason with them and have both casts mate in order to
create more surviving humans.

Meanwhile the Cylons would have contacted the Others and they would
form an “alliance” to destroy all the good humans and especially that
annoying French woman who lives on the other side of the island.

Starbuck would shoot the unseen monster and Sawyer would say
something witty and sexy, like “Nice shot, blondie. Where’d you
learn to shoot a laser like that? From watching princess Leia?”

She would say, “Put a sock in it Sawyer” but the attraction would be
too much for them and they would have to start making out again.

MORE NEXT WEEK on THE CONTINUING SAGA OF ‘LOST BATTLESTAR™’!!!

(there wasn't any more next week -Marnie)

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Just passing on news...

Barb & Buffy - Paige Schickedanz would like to know which Vancouver ladies are interested in attending Time Out in Tacoma, WA. I belive it is on Saturday, Oct. 21st - an all day event. Paige thought it would be fun to meet the night before and get a hotel room - make a weekend out of it. I don't know if I can go - we have Cirque du Soleil tickets for Friday night and Dave has all-day Scout stuff that Saturday. I will work on a sitter, but it would need to be someone who can shuttle the kids to soccer games. Regardless -if the two of you are interested, please let me or her know. I think it would be a lot of fun -I went last year with my Mom and Kim. Well worth it.

Also - on a sad note - for those of you who knew Ann McOmber of the Centerville Ward - she took her life a couple of days ago. She had battled depression for a while. If you are interested in sending your sympathies to her mother, Grace, her mailing address is: 1721 Horner Way Fremont, CA 94536. We just saw the both of them this last visit - very sad news.

Nothing else. Tracey - love the pictures. Can't wait to see those kids again! Marnie - I will vote for you, although I have no idea what Sprinkles is - and from the sound of it, I am better off not knowing. Let's just say, it's a good thing Krispy Kreme is 20 minutes away!

Love you all...
Adina

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Preschool and Crawling






Wow, how do I get so far behind? If I would just keep up I could post little short updates instead of the novels I feel compelled write! So Buffy, is your job all worked out and official now? I hope so, how exciting!! Things here have been really exciting for the past two weeks. First of all, Hayden started preschool! He went 2 days last week and will start going the three days this week. So far he loves it! When I dropped him off today he ran in and started playing with a new friend. Before I could even say I was leaving he yelled “Bye mom, see ya later!” I’m glad he felt comfortable there! We’ve settled into a nice little routine we all seem to enjoy. The second big news is that Danica started crawling! Two weeks ago at church I did a lesson on tithing in Primary. Tom was teaching Sunday School so I had to bring Danica to my class. We were sorting pennies on the floor and the kids got worried that Danica would get the pennies. I told them not to worry because she couldn’t crawl. But sure enough, she crawled right over! Everyone started laughing, it was great! She is still pretty slow and mostly just crawls to what she can see but I’m okay with that! She also loves to pull herself up on everything! She even thinks she can stand up if she puts her hands on a book on the floor, so she just straightens her legs and puts her bum in the air. We have also started to work on waving and she waved a few times over the weekend. Very cute!

I am working this week on getting my scrapbooking stuff in order. I am going to a crop on Saturday with Lexi and I want to get a lot done. I’m trying to get 2005 started and finished… needless to say I’m a little behind! But hopefully I can get caught up before Christmas. We had a “Teddy Bear Picnic” yesterday, inspired by the classic song. We invited over a few friends and their teddy bears. We played hide and seek, wore teddy bear disguises, played games and had a picnic. It was a lot of fun.

Well we hope all is well with everyone! I’ll post again soon!

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A Plead for Help

To all those out there who read this, please take action...

This is very serious. I have a love in my life that cannot be forsaken but we have been kept apart for so long that it is just becoming too much. I have struggled with it daily and gone to others for solice but it never brings the same joy.

Imagine my rejoicing when I found out yesterday that there is a chance for us after all. But I will need the help of all who read this.

You are wondering, who is this love that is worthy of this kind of joy? Well, let me introduce you to the wonder of the Sprinkles Cupcake. It is difficult to express in words the perfection that exudes from these amazing little pastries.

In the past I have been forced to take the journey to that city to the north and visit the rich folk in order to find their pleasure. But now I have a chance, a small one, but it is still there. For you see, Sprinkles is having the layman VOTE for the next location!

Now I know that you may be thinking, if they are so good why don't I vote for my own city? Remove this temptation from your mind. It is an evil selfish thought. I am pleading, do this for me...do this for your daughter, sister, sister-in-law, cousin, neice, whatever I am to you...do it for me. Do it for love.

I thank you all for your support in this difficult time and hope that we will all see better days when there is a Sprinkles in San Diego. Thank you, thank you very much.

TO VOTE CLICK HERE (at the bottom of the page click on "vote for the next Sprinkles location" then put in your email and scroll to San Diego, CA for the city :)

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Sep 12, 2006 Post By: Dave

Britney has a baby boy...or so they say...

I have a break at work so I have decided to write in here. Great to hear from you all! I am so glad that everything is going well in Germany with Mike and Brooke and the girls! How exciting to start your lives there! I will definitely have to come visit before you all leave.

Everything is great in San Diego. I had a great weekend up in Vancouver with Mom, Dad and everyone up there. I got to see the local real estate of Vancouver and see Wicked which was amazing. I would have to say it is the best musical I have seen...meaning that I was obsessed with the music and I wasn't at all disappointed with how it actually turned out (like I was with Aida and Jekyll&Hyde). Thank you so much Mom and Dad! It was awesome!

I am now back to work and this week is turning out to be quite the busy one. I think I will definitely have a lot to do through the end of the year. We are revising an entire program that hasn't been edited at all for about 30 years (tons to do!) and in the middle of that we are doing some revisions to our money-maker program (L.E.T.) for a re-print of the materials...all pretty time consuming. Right now I have a break because I can input the changes faster than my bosses can write them so I am waiting for them to send me what they have done.

This weekend I am going to be headed up to Disneyland after work on Friday to spend the night and then run the Inaugural Disneyland 5K bright and early on Saturday morning. Should be a fun time and I am really excited to do it. You can look at the course here. I am running it with my friend Kristy and her sister. I will post pictures, I promise.

Not much else is going on. I am eagerly awaiting the new fall TV shows...The Office next Thursday and Lost on October 4th. There are a couple new shows that I think I am going to check out. One is "30 Rock" which has Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan from SNL along with Alec Baldwin and I think it is about a SNL-type show...the behind-the-scenes sorta. The other is on after that and is called "Twenty Good Years". John Lithgow and the dad from Arrested Development (i always forget his name) are in it as men that figure they have about 20 good years left in their life so they are going to make the most of it. Both shows are on NBC on Weds nights before Lost. So I think I am just going to set aside Weds as my TV night in general although my DVR does help in case I miss anything.

Can't wait to see Anne, Peter, and Andrew in a couple of weeks along with Mom and Dad! Love having any of you guys come visit me here! :) Anyway, I am back to work.

Love you all
marnie

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Sep 10, 2006 Post By: Dave

FYI

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers that went out Isaac's way...and Tracey, don't feel bad for spelling his name wrong - how many times have we spelled your name wrong?

For those parents out there that don't want to deal with this whole bone infection thing...
Apparently children get it often, usually following some type of bone trauma, but sometimes from any bacteria that sneaks in through a scratch or cut. When the doctor asked me if Isaac had any cuts or scratches on his legs, I had to laugh. He's 11, of course he does. Countless. Anyway - that is likely the source. Kids are more prone to the infection because their bones are more porous and highly vascular - especially long bones that are growing - like his femur. It's just really important that any cuts or scratches are cleaned out. I think Isaac will be much better at this now.

The doctor called today - they were able to culture some bacteria and will likely know exactly what type tomorrow. In the meantime, Isaac takes 6 pills a day for long while. He will go back to school and soccer tomorrow...

Wicked was awesome. Hanging out with Marnie, for the short time we saw her, was awesome. All of you are awesome. Seeing Kim next week will be awesome. Later, all.

Adina

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Sep 9, 2006 Post By: Dave

That was fast.

Isaac has been discharged. He is being treated for osteomyelitis - bone infection. Hopefully they will isolate the bacteria this weekend and he will be on antibiotics for a good while. He feels good, other than being tired. They will follow his progress closely. Love you all...
Adina

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Isaac Update

So good to hear from Mike & Brooke & girls...sounds like Germany is going to be an unbelievable experience for you guys - I'm a wee bit jealous - but we are so looking forward to our visit there. I think we have decided to come during your second year there - your third year already sounds busy with other family! Anyway - glad you arrived safely, glad you are finally together, and glad for your large branch - that's awesome.

For those who aren't aware, Isaac's "flu" turned out to not be the flu. He is at Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital in Portland - admitted last night. He had some leg pain start at the same time as his fever, I finally took him in on Wednesday night and a battery of tests ensued - blood work, urine, x-ray, and finally MRI, which led to his admission. Extra fluid around the hip- indicative of inflammation and infection - and 'something in the bone'. I hate that one - when they have nailed what 'something' is, I will sleep better. They have assured us that they don't think it is a tumor, but they haven't been able to say that it is bacteria, either. Cultures are growing and we are playing the waiting game. I stayed with him last night, Dave is with him now. Best case scenario: they decide it is a bone infection and send him home with a 4-6 week antibiotic regimen. This is what I am praying for - your thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.

I'm off to shower and rest. We'll keep you updated as we are.
Adina

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Barb- Huge Favor

Barb, I forgot to bring th ephone number with me to the library, but I REALLY would appreciate it if you would call Lon Parks for me at Remax in Lawton, Ok and give him my e-mail address (or Mike's). If you could ask about the house for me that would be great. I would look up the number on-line but the natives are getting restless. Thank you so much-in advance. We love you all.
Love, Brooke

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We have arrived in Bavaria!

Just a quick note here from the local library to let you know we have arrived safely. Our houshold goods have all arrived, and we should be in the Honda by Tuesday. We really love the house and the neighborhood. The playground is right across the street, which the girls love.

The guy chosen to be our sponsor when we arrived just happened to be LDS, with 3 girls. And that folks... has been an awesome blessing. They have been running us all over the place until we get our car. The branch has about 150 attending here so that is a huge deal.

I met my boss yesterday and I think things are going to be great. I feel real at home back in an Infantry battalion. Sounds like we are going to be freezing our butts off in the field all winter, but hey, that is what I get paid for. The area is really pretty and the architecture around here is just fantastic. We cannot wait to get out and see it all. Please let the Bennetts know we have arrived. We should be up on Internet and phone within 2 weeks.

We love and miss you all!

Mike, Brooke, Jane, Sadie, Ellyn

Sep 7, 2006 Post By: Dave

Some outside pics of my new place

Here is a picture of my wonderful parking spot, the building from the street and a close up of the damage that I did to poor Remus. You can't really tell but it is not so fun. Anyway, just thought I would get these up here.

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Mom's New Wheels

Photo to follow when I get one taken. Mom decided that she needed a run-around car during the non-winter part of the year. So, she took me down to the Toyota dealer and bought herself a 2005 Toyota Corolla CE. Very nice driving (when she lets me drive it), great 31-39 mpg, 4-door, sandstone beige. It really fits her style. I seldom see it around the home anymore...she's just off and running, trying to find ways to take it for a spin. I was proud of her determination to get it at the price that she chose. The dealer said it couldn't be done; funny how he came back within 2 minutes and tossed the deal her way. "Her way or the Highway". She got the deal for the price she wanted. I'm not that good in deals like that. Anyway, when she is home sometime, I'll try to catch a picture of the car. It is difficult to catch a moving vehicle...it is seldom in park.

Take care and photo to follow..........Dad

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Happy Birthday to me...

No - it's not my birthday, at least not yet. But I have procured my gift...tickets to The Killers. I found some on craigslist - and probably paid too much for them, but I want to go. So - it is my birthday present. I thought I would take up the Stinchfield practice of purchasing my own gift in advance. I think Dave is up to his birthday in 2009 - as far as advance gifts go.

Wicked is this weekend - I have been listening to the soundtrack faithfully. Marnie will be here and we're excited to see her. Then we get a visit from Kim & Treven - it is going to be a nice September.

Boys' soccer games begin this Saturday. Isaac has been battling the flu this week, so I'm not sure if he will play or not. Morgan's first day of pre-school is tomorrow. She can hardly contain herself.

Dave was called as Scoutmaster. His life is now consumed with scout meetings and reading scout materials. Between that and coaching Parker's team and training for the marathon, he is one busy man. He is excited for the call, however, and is determined to do his best. No doubt he will.

OK, ladies. My running log. So far this week, I have run M/T/Th - and plan to run F/S. My goals at this point are simple: run without a break - no more pretending I need to stop to tie my shoe (yes - brutal honesty - I've done this) when really I just need to stop and breathe! So far, so good. Question for Tracey - I think you face the same dilemma as I do with winter approaching and children at home. Do you take them out in the cold and run anyway - or do you wait for Tom to be home, and then run? I am looking for a solution...I don't want winter to stop me in my tracks. In January, it rained solid for 29 days - I need to get around the weather.

Anne - love the pictures of Andrew. He is such a little man! I'm so happy for you guys.
Mike & Brooke - can't wait to hear from you guys - you've been constantly on our minds! Hope the trip went well.

This is getting too long and I need to start the day. Love to all.
Adina

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Sep 6, 2006 Post By: Dave

Genetics

Couldn't resist commenting on Annie's baby. Finally have discovered some genes that are stronger than the Stinchfield ones! Andrew is a darling baby (not that the Stinchfield looking ones aren't:-)) Love - Lexi

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baby shower

Yes I am having a baby shower when I come home this month. It will be on September 23rd, Saturday, in the morning. Treven's sister is sending out the invitations this weekend.

Kimberly

Sep 4, 2006 Post By: Dave

Almost Official

Hello there familiy! I haven't blogged for who knows how long and I have been very behind on reading blogs as well... oops!
So I echo what Adina said about the concert experience and also had a great time. As crazy as it sounds, it was a great time and I know staying for the weekend would be even more fun next year. Brent and I tagged along for the Monster House movie 3-D and loved it. I of course love Halloween so I think it is a great holiday movie... most are pretty darn cheezy for this particular holiday... but I love them all!
Some know that I accepted a job offer officially with the company I'm interning with. I was pretty stressed out for a couple days when I was agonizing over negotiating my contract since their initial offer was lower than the local market value. But I did my homework and I think I was able to negotiate in a professional and nice way so that they still like me now that they have hired me. I now have to wait for paperwork to be sent from my school so I can officially apply for licensure and to take the national board exam. So I am almost officially a PT but I have to play the waiting game and start studying again for boards.
I am having fun today at home alone refinishing our bed an antique black with a little distressed look. I'm learning as I go and recommend to anyone that does this stuff wear an apron! As I was painting wearing my only good pair of shorts and a favorite t-shirt, a spider decided to land on my shoulder so of course I reflexively brush it off with my paint covered latex gloved hand. Not so sure I have a good pair of shorts anymore.
Well, hope you all are doing well. Happy Labor Day!
Buffy

Sep 3, 2006 Post By: Dave

Update from the Burg

It's been a while since I have done an actual update for us. We finished up school and having a nice relaxing break from school... kind of.... Treven is trying to find jobs for the fall and BYU-I decided to tell him that he actually can't keep his job at the school for the fall on Thursday and told him that the 5th of September will be his last day. So life is a little stressful right now with trying to find jobs. He applied to Melaleuca and will be going in again on Tuesday to check up on things. Please keep us in your prayers... we definitely need it. He also might get a job at Pepsi, but we will see.

I am here in Boise this weekend for Andrew's blessing. I came in on Friday night and will be leaving tomorrow morning. Treven, unfortunatley, had to stay home because of work with the school before Fall semester starts. We are going to be heading back to Vancouver for a week (from September 17th to the 24th). I am working up to the due date. At least that is when my LOA is prepared for. They are flexible on when I leave though so if I feel like I just can't work anymore they will let me start my LOA earlier. Speaking of work, I just got another 26 cent raise for being a top performer and I get to keep that as well. So I am now getting paid 7.21 an hour which is GREAT for Rexburg. Considering they usually pay minimum wage (5.15 an hour) at jobs around Rexburg.

I am doing good. Exactly 2 months more to go. She is ALOT more active now and my back kills me now... but I can't complain. I have heard of a lot worse. I definitely want my baby though after seeing Andrew. I am really tired lately as well so work is kind of hard at times. I just went to an appointment on September 1st and he measured me at 33 and I am 31 weeks so I don't know. We will see what they say on the 15th about a possibility of being early.

Anyway, that is all that is going on with us. Melia and Andrew have already started fighting. I was holding Andrew and he kicked my stomach so Melia kicked him back. It was kinda funny.
Love you all and hope everybody is doing great. Brooke let me know what would be a good Christmas present for Ellyn.

Kimberly

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Sep 2, 2006 Post By: Dave

DMB

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DMB 2006

Yea - it took about five cars going by us with that painted on the back window before we figured out what it meant. "Dave Matthews Band 2006". What a great night - so much fun with Brent & Buffy and Brian & Paige. What an experience...

We picked up B&P in Selah and headed for George, WA - where the amphitheatre is located - right on the Columbia River Gorge. We camped about a mile from the amphitheatre - amid a sea of tents, RVs, cars and Honey Buckets. We realized we were a little out of our element when we got out of the car and our "neighbors" came roaring up in their car - naked limbs hanging out of open windows, shouting "Hey - neighbors! We're from Canada! Do you have any weed? This is your first Dave concert? You're going to pee your pants! Do you have any weed?" No kidding - I think that's an exact quote. Anyway - lots of interesting people, great music, and the best company. We may just do it again next year - and stay the weekend. It is nice to be home, not stumbling over beer cans in the dark trying to find our tent or terrified of having to use a nearly overflowing Honey Bucket that you are sharing with a bunch of wasted strangers.

We're back in our element - took the kids to see the 3-D Monster House tonight. They loved it.
Dave has taken the week off running - he may have a little bursitis in his hip and wants to rest it before getting ready for the marathon on the 23rd. The Killers are touring - and are all sold out. Not happy. Said good-bye to Brooke and the girls - not fun. But life goes on...

Love you all - love the updates.
Adina

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Our New Address

CPT Mike Stinchfield
2CR (SBCT)
CMR 411 Box 1446
APO AE 09112

Phone# 706-478-5369

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Update...

Cable is on!

Landlord is having someone come over today to look at the cabinets about completely replacing them!

The car wash place got most everything off of my car...still a couple little scratches :( ...

Things seem to be turning around...knock on wood!


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Marnie

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Sep 1, 2006 Post By: Dave

Week from HE**

Woe is me! This has been quite the week. I have been all moved in since Monday and have been working on getting everything set up in my apartment in the time that I have had.

The biggest issue has been getting the cable hooked up. Absolutely ridiculous is all I have to say. I have scheduled the cable to be turned on 4 times now and everytime someone comes out and says they can't get to the box. Everytime I had to find out not by getting a phone call, oh no, but by trying to turn on my cable and finding that it doesn't work. On Wednesday I even had my landlord go over to let the guy in and gave Cox his phone number to call him but he was never called and so he couldn't let the guy in and he ended up waiting for like 2 hours before I told him to just go and not worry about it. Yesterday I called them 3 times and gave them my phone number 3 times to call me so I could let them in and yet, no call, no hookup. Needless to say at this point I am about ready for a bloodhunt. I have to call them today when I get off of work and try to get some resolution to this problem. I am so done with this at this point...I think it should be against the law to have to call a cable company more than 10 times in one week...

Next issue, I scraped the side of my car on a stupid pole that is in the parking lot of my apartment. They have scaffolding up everywhere because they are re-painting everything and there is a space about the size of my car to squeeze through to get in the lot...however the angle coming in is rather tricky...and I didn't quite make it last night. I think it is mostly repairable as most of what happened was I just got paint from the dang pole on my car and a couple very minor scratches. Still very maddening.

Otherwise I have just been having issues with stuff in the apartment like the handle to the toilet breaking on Tuesday (which has been fixed) then the slides to the kitchen drawers all breaking yesterday...sigh...I am just tired of it. Wiped. Done.

So today I think I am going to just finish up work, call Cox and yell, then go treat myself to something nice because gosh dang it, I deserve it after all this crap.

I promise I will post pictures when the trauma ends.


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So we hit September and the temperature dropped 10 degrees...I can't believe it's almost fall! I had to put blankets on the kids to take them running this morning. Tom and I signed up for a 5K on Labor Day. Some other friends pushing strollers are doing it also, it should be fun. It starts just down the street from us and we run around "historic" Cleveland Heights. I haven't run a race in ages so it should be a lot of fun. Now the big debate is which one of us should push the stoller, or do we run together and take turns? I guess we'll see. My friend and I actually decided it would be fun to train for a half marathon but we can't find one that is not on a Sunday. Oh well, we just enjoy running. Brooke your idea of some sort of motivation system is a good one. Maybe we each commit to a personal goal and then have a chance to report on the goal or something. Or we could do something like "the biggest runner." I'm open to anything, I'll let you know if I have any other idea.

I went to a meeting at Hayden's preschool Wednesday night and got to get to know his teacher better. I really like her philosophy and way of handling the kids, I think he'll do well with her. I still have moments of doubt about letting him go. They talked about a field trip to the apple orchard I have taken him to in past years so I immediately thought "Wait, I can do this myself, I don't need a preschool." Then this morning I took him to the music class we have done in past years and I had so much fun singing with him and felt sad that we can't go to it anymore because he'll be at school. But of course there's so much more to him being a part of a preschool class and he is going to love it. Plus, then I thought about what it might be like to have a few hours to myself during the day. Now that he doesn't nap I never have time alone, but Danica will be napping in the morning while he's at school... The possibilities of what I could do with myself are amazing... :) Anyway, Hayden was in bed when I got home from the meeting and then he woke up really early in morning and came and climbed into bed with me. The first thing he said was "Mom, I really missed you when you were at your meeting!" He sure knows how to make me feel good!

Danica still has no teeth at all. I have friends whose kids didn't get teeth until they were a year old so I won't worry yet. She can go from laying down to sitting up and is trying so hard to pull up on things. We had to lower her mattress in her crib because when I would go to get her in the morning or after a nap she would just be sitting there! It's so cute and I'm sure she'll quickly learn to pull up on the sides of the crib! Today she did a few little "steps" of crawling in order to reach something. Next time I'll have to put something further away and see if she'll come to it! I'm hoping to start doing babysigns with her soon. I especially want to teach her to say "more" because she likes to yell really loud when she wants more!

Yesterday we had a play date with Sophie (the girl I used to babysit). I dropped Hayden off at their house for the first time and went to the outlet mall to do some back to school shopping. Then this afternoon we drove someone to the airport and she wasn't ready on time and then we couldn't fit all her stuff and the kids in her mini-van so I had to hurry and call a friend and leave Hayden at their house. Needless to say they nearly missed their flight, very stressful! But Hayden loved it because he spent the whole day playing with his friends!

Well we are hoping to have a nice, but rainy weekend. We may go to see Cars at the dollar theater tonight. Then tomorrow we may go to an air show and then a ward BBQ. Monday is the race and then the waterpark, should be fun!

I hope you have a great weekend!

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