A New Year Is About To Begin

I can not believe another year has gone by. So much has happen in the year 2007.

Planted a Church
Bought a new house
Had a new baby!
Shaun said good bye to subbing and hello to an office job.
Shaun started school to become a teacher (watch out kids!)

I know that there is so much more but my memory is not as good a it use to be now that I am 30!

What I would like to happen in the year 2008?

I would like our life to slow down abit. Hopefully no milestones this year.

Autumn- continue to work and stay home with kids during the day. Find a partime job that doesn't interfere with our home life to much. Take my health very seriously and lose some weight. Continue going to the Mom to Mom class and play date on Thursday.

Shaun- Have sometime to rest. He is going to have a busy year with school, work, church and family. I know he can do it.

Hannah- Learning...... I think this will be the year that she will learn even more then she has learned so far. She is a sponge. Wants an answer to everything, asks tons of questions and has a very active imagination.

Ethan - milestones..... crawling, walking and talking. My baby will start to grow up :(

This it what I think will happen, but having God in our lives can change things because he has a plan and what ever is thrown our way we can handle it.

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Long Two Weeks

It has been a long two weeks. I have been dealing with some health issues on my end and I have had to have some tests done. I talked to the doctor today and everything seems to be okay I just have to be checked out again in the next three months. Wondering what I am talking about? I will try to explain.

If you know me you know that the women in my family deal with cancer. My aunt has had breast cancer two times, the first time at 29 years old and again at 41. right now she is in remission. My grandmother had breast cancer at 39 and then in her fifty's she got ovarian and died soon after the diagnose. My mother died of ovarian cancer at 45. She fought it for 4 years but the cancer won. With this information I am seeing a oncologist to do preventive. My self and the doctor defiantly think it is genetic, but I am unable to be tested because my insurance will not pay and I cannot afford the test, it is three thousand dollars for the blood test.

The doctor I found is an awesome doctor he is very thorough. He scheduled me to have a mammogram and a breast MRI done. The mammogram was clear but the MRI showed a nodule in my chest. I had to go for a CT scan to have a better look. There was so much going through my head when I heard that they found something. I have been trying to prepare myself for this because there is a high chance I may get cancer someday, but after hearing the news I knew that I will never be prepared and that I just have to trust in God and also that whatever it may be that it is caught in time. My mother told me that she knew something was wrong but she was afraid and she waited. We don't know if she would have gone in earlier if it would of helped, but she said that she regretted it and for me to not take any chances. If I am unsure to make an appointment just to ease my mind. anyways.. I saw the doctor today and he said that they actually found two nodules. One in my chest and the other by my heart sac. They are very small (4mm) and to small and dangerous to biopsy because of where they are located. My tumor counts are normal so he feels that they are just to be kept an eye on just in case they get bigger then we will go from there. In three months I go back for another CT scan. Its scary but I know that I have done everything in my power to make sure I have taken precautions and will not regret or ever think what if.

Awesome God

Last week when I blogged I was talking about my part-time job ending and needing another one, also that I was not going to worry about it and just see what happens.

Well the next day I was at work and the office manager approached me and asked who the custodian is on Sundays when we have church at the school. I said I guess it would be me. She told me that by law a custodian needs to be at the school when a church meets and they are also paid time and a half. So I am now being paid for being there on Sundays, also I was told that I will be back paid for the 39 weeks that we have been using the school. Shaun and I were thrilled.

It is an awesome feeling to know that if you give it to God he will provide. I wish I would have done that with so many other things in my life it would have caused much less heartache. Guess that's why they call it growing and learning from you mistakes.

I still need to make up a little bit more money, but I know it will come from somewhere.

It's Been a While

I don't even know where to begin. It seems like ages since the last time I have blogged. I have been very busy. I am working two jobs plus taking care of the kids. I hope soon it will slow down.

I have been working for Nevada Power the last couple of months doing mini events at Costco on the weekend. It has been going really well. The job ends at the end of the month, so I am again having to look for another job. I was blessed with the NP job, it feel right in to my lap. I have been praying that it will happen again once this ends. I have given it to God. I know that it is something I have to let go of because if I don't I will worry and scramble and will end up being disappointed and frustrated. Its all his!!!!! (I repeat it to my self all day long)

I am enjoying being home with the kids everyday. They are such a blessing and I feel so honored to watch them grow everyday. Our days are uneventful for the most part. I have been going to a MOM TO MOM study at The Crossing on Tuesdays and I love it. I drop the kids off at their classes and go to mine. It is two wonderful uninterrupted hours of being with other Mothers and learning about God. We learn the tools on how to be a better Godly mother and wife. It is a great time for encouragement. I have learned alot on how to strengthen my marriage. My favorite study was Our Fathers Eyes: Seeing Our Children as He Sees Us. Its about knowing who our children are is the key to loving them as they are. It was awesome. I am so glad a friend told me about this study, it has been a blessing I was feeling so unconnected and dormant. I am back in the word and fellowship again. It's nice to look forward to something every week.

New Niece

My stepsister Leah had a healthy 8 pounds 12 ounce baby girl on November 11th. They named her Savana Rain and she is beautiful, unfortunately they live in Michgan so I only get to see pictures. Leah did great and my brother in law Nic is so happy. This is his first. Leah has a 14 year old daughter Sierra. I am so happy for them.

When I was looking at the pictures of Nic holding Savana for the first time it reminded me of when Shaun held both of our kids for the first time. They both have the same look on their faces. I don't know what they are thinking but to me it looks like they are completely amazed and feel so much love for that tiny little person.

It makes me want to have another one (just kidding Shaun!)

The Best Of The Office

Not The Office!!!!!

Oh! it is a sad day. I just found out that there is only one new episode of The office left. The strike has halted production. I was hoping it would not come to this. I love the show and it is the only one that I think is the best on TV. If you have never watched it, Google the office and watch an episode. I hope the strike ends soon because I need the Office!!!!!

Here are some reason why I love the show.

1. Jim is cute!
2. PB and J have to keep working on their relationship.
3. Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactic!
4. Dwight killed Sprinkles!
5. OH D!!!!
6. That's what she said!

Watch the show and you will understand my reasons!!!!

Halloween Pictures

Halloween

Yesterday was Halloween. Hannah loved wearing her costume. She was Tinker Bell. She was pretending to fly that whole day, it was really cute. That night we took her out trick or treating around the neighborhood. Hannah lucked out in our neighborhood because alot of the neighbors were giving out candy, really good candy. After the first couple of houses she got the hang of it and there was no stopping her. She would knock on the door and they would hand her candy or she would grab a handful from the bowl. She love it and would comment after every house about what type of candy she got.

Shaun and Tyson could not stop reminiscing about then they were little and how much they enjoyed Halloween. It was actually really cute to hear them talk about it. Once we got home Shaun empty the bag on the table. Shaun and Hannah were looking through it oohing and owing. I can't speak for Shaun but it was so much fun watching Hannah have a good time and being excited.

Ethan was Tigger. He didn't make a peep the whole time we walked around the neighborhood. He loved being outside and looking around. Ethan passed out on the way back. Next year he will be able to enjoy it.

I can't believe how fast time goes by. When I was younger it seemed like forever, but now that I have kids it is going to fast. Hannah is a little girl now no longer the little baby that would constantly kick her feet inside me or scream when I left her sight. Ethan also is growing quick. He wants to be mobile and eat food. I know that they have to grow up but it sad to see them leave the baby stage.

In my last couple of blogs and I was seeking a new part time job and now I have one. I am going to do mini events at costco on the weekends for Nevada Powers Energy Star. I had my training on Tuesday and lets just say that I think that this is going to be a great job. It is only temp but it pays good and I get my foot in the door. Who knows that could happen.

My Kids

I was looking at pictures of my kids and I can not believe how big they are, exspecially Ethan. Ethan is six months old and weights 19-1/2 pounds. He is growing so much. everyday he changes. I am so happy that I am able to stay home with him. He is such a happy baby. He is always smiling and wants so much to be mobile. they say that the second one grows up much faster and it is so true. Ethan also adores Hannah. If Ethan is upset Hannah just has to go over and talk to him and he immediately stops. It is amazing how much they love each other. When I was pregnant with Ethan I was trying to prepare Hannah for his coming and at her age I was unsure how she would be but I am blessed to say that Shaun and I are raising a very lovable, kind little girl. Not once has she ever been mean to him. She loves him and says it to me and to Ethan all the time. Here is a list of some of the things that Hannah has said about her brother.

1) This is Ethan (seeing him in the hospital the first time)
2) Ethan is going bye bye with us too? (couple of days after he was home we were leaving the house and she realized that he was going with us.)
3) He has in your tummy?
4) Ethan is so cute!
5) Ethan stinks!
6) Stop it! your going to pop him! (a friends kid was playing with Ethan and said that he was going to eat him. Hannah got so upset and told the kid to stop that he was going to pop her baby brother.)
7) Are those his meatballs? ( I was changing Ethan's diaper. I think that explains meatballs.)

I know she has said many more but unfortunately I didn't write them all down.

Orchard

Yesturday, We went to the Orchard with the Moms Group. We had a great time and loved being outside. It was a lot of fun picking our own veggies. We got zuccuni, eggplant and pumpkins. Hannah loved her zuccuni she would not put it down. I recommend it but next year we will go in September since the Orchard was picked over.

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I Need A Job

It is 3 on Saturday and the house is nice and quiet. The kids are both sleeping and Shaun is doing church stuff. The last couple of days have been rough. I ended up not taking the 8 hour position. It just would not work out with having to pay a babysitter. So now I have to find something to make up that money now that I am no longer babysitting. I really do not want to watch others kids but I only have a week to find something. I have given this to God. I am telling myself that there was a reason and that I need to just be patient. I am currently looking, made some calls so hopefully something will come up. It's funny how something can turn your life upside down and causes worry. I am praying that it will be taken care of this week.

Yesterday Was A Weird Day

It was a weird day yesterday. I attended for the first time a Mom to Mom bible study at a church by the house. I really liked it and I felt that I made connections with the other moms. The study was about simplify your day to day life. If you don't know me my life needs to be simplified. I have two young children, I babysit a 3 year old and I work at night plus all the day to day things that need to get done. I was thinking about the study that day and trying to think of ways to simplify but I wasn't coming up with any ideas so I just let it be. Well later on that day the mother of the child I watch told me that i will no longer be watching her son. It came as a shock because it was out of the blue. At first I was upset because I did it to supplement your income because I only work 5 hours at night, but my husband was so nice about it he just said that he was happy that I would no longer have to watch other peoples kids and that we will make the money up some how. I want to tell you that God is awesome. i did not even need to take it to him because he had already provided. I will be starting a new custodian job here in a couple of weeks and working an eight hour shift will make up the money. Now I just need someone to watch my kids for 3 hours everyday. For the first time in a long time it was nice that I didn't take over and I let God handle it. He knew exactly what I needed and I don't have to worry about it. So my life has been simplified I now just have my kids and then I go to work. I am having a great day today. It is such a blessing.

Tired Mom and Dad

Do you ever wonder why little babys sleep better during the day then they do at night? I would like to know! My son Ethan is 6 months old and still does not sleep through the night. Every once in a while he will if he is sleeping in his swing. This weekend my husband and I decieded that it was time to not let him use his swing at all. He is just way to big for it now. Well need less to say we have had 3 very rough nights. He wakes up every three hours or so and just crys. I have been wanting to let him just cry himself to sleep but that has not been going well plus it breaks our hearts to hear him get so upset and cry for so long exspecially my husband. He also seems to be waking up at the same time everynight or should i say morning wanting to eat. I don't know if that is becoming a habit. Ethan goes to the doctor tomorrow so I will see what she says. If anyone reads this blog I am open to suggestions.

Why I Am A Custodian

Well I have done it! I have actually set up a blog. I have no idea how I am going to have the time to write something everyday, but I will give it a try.

One of the reason I have started this blog is so that I can work on my typing skills. I need to take a typing test soon and I have not had to work at a computer in the last 3 years, so I am a little rusty. I have decided to apply for a new job in the school district. I have been a custodian for that last 3 years. I took this job so that I could be home during the day with my daughter who was 1 at the time. I didn't mind it to much but I get really ashamed to let anyone know what I do for work. I only wanted to do this for a little while just to get my foot in the door but here it is 3 years and another baby later. Before I had children I have always had decent office jobs. Thought I didn't mind the work but after I had my daughter I hated taking her to a babysitter. I had to go back to work when she was six weeks old. It was so hard I missed her everyday, but money didn't allow me to stay home. I wanted to leave so bad. I went back to school and applied at lots of different places but it was such a struggle and everything came to a dead end, also at the time the company was going threw a huge transition and making work very stressful. I was so unhappy. I prayed everyday for God to open up an opportunity. Finally he answered. I had been praying for over a year. My friend's husband is a custodian and he said that they were hiring. I thought why not it isn't glamorous and It would give me a much need mind break. I applied and got the job in less then a month (that is unheard of usually it takes 6 months). I said adios to the stressful job and I have never once regretted leaving. Yes, my job is not glamorous and it has humbled me but it was the wisest decision I have ever made because I am able to raise my children. That was my hearts desire and still is and I am going to apply for another night position because I have finally felt released to do so.