tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49050763383534969442024-02-06T20:38:37.472-08:00Hopeful'sOur fun family and some favorite things, people and situations!elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-88088515941374383992011-05-01T22:49:00.000-07:002011-05-01T23:58:00.929-07:00Fast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyyh96Xoz9mNNv7t7ACn5bueRak0ODEhunu8X9n8wyv2pib7vwNZsPrxv-TTBoptug7Fcd3DZXS9O3OVGjMufsAK_RsJgHXbweIGatXhkARjWDCllOoKzB1MNGe5sJdnOotdo8SYtjAo/s1600/DSCN0168.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyyh96Xoz9mNNv7t7ACn5bueRak0ODEhunu8X9n8wyv2pib7vwNZsPrxv-TTBoptug7Fcd3DZXS9O3OVGjMufsAK_RsJgHXbweIGatXhkARjWDCllOoKzB1MNGe5sJdnOotdo8SYtjAo/s320/DSCN0168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602007602461837058" border="0" />My boys</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our first HS field trip; FW zoo<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZF7-E2xVY0GDzJNqcj_p_AQ7eMaHMMAQUJEXvUe-HWPxWDO2VYWM40YPTW3u4lyEEO59ldUd-xOwwG1ZXg92soXMjGEUNG1-l8mulpE7nM1TLtXhD3w_1567KZOtsAsOT-NS8PDrATkA/s1600/DSCN0152.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZF7-E2xVY0GDzJNqcj_p_AQ7eMaHMMAQUJEXvUe-HWPxWDO2VYWM40YPTW3u4lyEEO59ldUd-xOwwG1ZXg92soXMjGEUNG1-l8mulpE7nM1TLtXhD3w_1567KZOtsAsOT-NS8PDrATkA/s320/DSCN0152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602007592494111218" border="0" /></a>My beautiful mermaid!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Zxnx71WSSS716DtZsqykg78bmk1wMxbpwHVDKuPrlbk4fC5O1aaytgAq-V-XZlar9OQq8_orv0pXVpol0WW1_XY-uGHBAuR6EaL6lHzHH0URP6I_czMofwZji5h2nYl71aYcAa3x6BU/s1600/RSCN0189.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Zxnx71WSSS716DtZsqykg78bmk1wMxbpwHVDKuPrlbk4fC5O1aaytgAq-V-XZlar9OQq8_orv0pXVpol0WW1_XY-uGHBAuR6EaL6lHzHH0URP6I_czMofwZji5h2nYl71aYcAa3x6BU/s320/RSCN0189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602007589112957986" border="0" /></a>How our FHE activity ended....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN-oFheYcjxurckWzR2fL3fwkfB2Tyw3tRUb2b_dVHhJy9yTC6_dwD1I9waoazc9d9WsRyw_J7V6_Wt-ZNw4q38MPih-KEgO_HKNLZcwP3Cutvv0PqXHHLB76blYYjJy_sjPuOqCuKvU/s1600/DSCN0178.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN-oFheYcjxurckWzR2fL3fwkfB2Tyw3tRUb2b_dVHhJy9yTC6_dwD1I9waoazc9d9WsRyw_J7V6_Wt-ZNw4q38MPih-KEgO_HKNLZcwP3Cutvv0PqXHHLB76blYYjJy_sjPuOqCuKvU/s320/DSCN0178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602007588752035842" border="0" /></a>How our shaving cream FHE activity started......<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZLDs3exg3D1ZfoK4xikMZZZusZvKsRidTlS6j6FmOuhwLbJfAMpwNK9j-9U4eamGddzcvIHTXDBzAmjxEcsObEVjjsFRuO5JH00UtIAbKi8fIYF4xJS74rGbEISCyTDqVybUpF0Eq1I/s1600/DSCN0155.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZLDs3exg3D1ZfoK4xikMZZZusZvKsRidTlS6j6FmOuhwLbJfAMpwNK9j-9U4eamGddzcvIHTXDBzAmjxEcsObEVjjsFRuO5JH00UtIAbKi8fIYF4xJS74rGbEISCyTDqVybUpF0Eq1I/s320/DSCN0155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602007583177544226" border="0" /></a><br />Holy smoke. I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted anything.<br />So much hasn't happened that I had plans for and while it could be seen as discouraging, I would rather think of it as focusing on more important things.<br />1-My health<br />2-My family's health<br />3-The general state of our family, including location.<br /><br />I am currently in the middle of a cleanse. It started out as a juice fast (which I haven't done for 11+ years) but realized that my expectations and self-discipline were not where I could manage them.<br />Besides, I am still nursing and trying to wean Diego.<br />I started the juice fast because I was tired of feeling tired, slow, crampy and anxious and many other uncomfortable things and I really thought that I could make a noticeable difference in my health.<br />First 2 days were fine. I would drink my grape and lime juice whenever I was tired or hungry.<br />I did not freak out the way I normally do when I'm stressed or tired. I totally thought the juice fast could potentially kill me but I was pleasantly surprised at my energy levels and the biggest sticking point was my insomnia.<br />Far as I can tell, Gone!<br />3rd day I ate a few things but I have basically avoided:<br />Meat (any kind)<br />Any processed food-bread to desserts to cheese. Everything that came from a store.<br />I did have a bit of dairy on the 4th day but Not enough to bother me alot.<br />I have been avoiding drinking milk though.<br />I have avoided gluten or any wheat products for the 5 days.<br />NO sugar, honey or processed sugars.<br /><br />So the wierd thing is that today Bruce made some amazing bread that was with store bought flour and honey. I had a couple of white flour, sugar and fruit laced muffins and soon after-My tongue is numb and I feel a bit weird. My tummy has been grumbling a bit too.<br />So I guess I don't know which of the 2 I need to stay away from. I love sugar and I think it has some intrinsic value (tasty?) but I know how crazy it can be to avoid the most common allergens here in the US.<br />I think the most common allergens are;<br />Wheat<br />Corn<br />Soy<br />Peanut<br />Milk (dairy)<br /><br />These also happen to be the biggest agri-business monopolies in the US. I have also noticed that these foods or some version/deriative, are in all processed foods. I wonder what percentage of these foods are heavily sprayed for pesticides, have a multitude of hidden super fungus within and of course, the wonder of GMO. Genetically modified organism should stand for; Generally Messed-up Object.<br /><br />I know I already ranted about food in the last 2 posts but how can we become more self-reliant ?<br />We are left with the only 2 options; growing our own food or getting them from a trust-worthy farmer. In most places of the world, this not a big deal. I wonder if alot of the "civilized" world is used to having someone gather, prepare and serve them what they eat. I still feel like it is akin to bondage. I don't like being forced to do something, let alone, forced to eat something that I know is not healthy for us.<br /><br />I guess my point is to clarify and maybe warn.<br />I felt really good on the juice fast and I did not partake of any of the foods that we eat regularly here. No sugars, meats, processed grains or foods. I did not feel deprived or sick.<br /><br />If you would like to know what I did eat, here it is;<br />Various fruits, blended into a juice (Vitamix was crucial).<br />I had many green veggie powder drinks in the juices.<br />I drank lots of water (mostly in the water)<br />I had butter, coconut milk and juice.<br />I ate quite a few gluten-free waffles (made with rice and potato starch)<br />I also had alot of fresh veggies.<br />I had alot of beef bone broth (delicious)<br />I had no meat, veggie-laden spaghetti, curry and soup.<br />I had plenty of rice and a bit of beans.<br />I would like to see what else I can eat without feeling terrible. I will post because I have to record it anyway.<br /><br />Please remember this experiment was not for weight loss. I would actually like to put on some weight and I am a big supporter of fats. You need fats to function!<br /><br />There were a couple of times that I craved meat but I think it was because I wasn't getting enough protein. Sugar cravings have been kept at bay because I made a point to have fruit sweetened veggie drinks. I love fruit and I believe that God put fruit on this earth for us to enjoy and there are lots of benefits to eating them!<br /><br />So my next goal is to go organic for meat or drastically reduce their consumption.<br />Organic dairy<br />Organic fruit<br /><br />I believe that a garden will reduce our grocery bill and it's nice to know they are safe and that God let me grow them!<br /><br />I have so much else to write but I'm tired.<br />I have been off my hormone meds for 4 days. Sleeping well. yay!<br /><br />Still want to start our own business but need to get organized and balanced first.<br />I am almost positive that my kids will NOT return to public school, especially in Arlington.<br />Not the way we roll....elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-8007630595975375632010-11-22T14:54:00.000-08:002010-11-22T15:51:09.324-08:00Food Storage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfh3d3joD1oDtCWZjNdTNbrv5AiWbGOw8qEqWh1pzBvAlWMQZUlgqoR-60weyoFi8IMWNb_5oAQlH91YnDdNz5177HAMo7LTjkHDH-69dV5LchXAIhRjXtgxsgjEXYI4mrR4ftk4Te7Y/s1600/SDC10416.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfh3d3joD1oDtCWZjNdTNbrv5AiWbGOw8qEqWh1pzBvAlWMQZUlgqoR-60weyoFi8IMWNb_5oAQlH91YnDdNz5177HAMo7LTjkHDH-69dV5LchXAIhRjXtgxsgjEXYI4mrR4ftk4Te7Y/s320/SDC10416.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542525753295963714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zvJ_RU2bAXjrGJsRBiQlvraJTlisUYc9NSRqM0t0jVHCCacmGEZIzcgxaSfHOwgBdp2MxJS-WVX29WrWaVu1iUxMHFAwA99xj9099BFmdLPch87lFfR7UObe5Foc9c0FqgqQpxfrxlg/s1600/SDC10390.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zvJ_RU2bAXjrGJsRBiQlvraJTlisUYc9NSRqM0t0jVHCCacmGEZIzcgxaSfHOwgBdp2MxJS-WVX29WrWaVu1iUxMHFAwA99xj9099BFmdLPch87lFfR7UObe5Foc9c0FqgqQpxfrxlg/s320/SDC10390.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542525750435520834" border="0" /></a><br />As you all know, I am a fanatic about food.<br />I like yummy, fresh and healthy. I am picky about what I eat because our health and daily issues, depends on it.<br />So here is my fact for the day. Something big is happening and we need to do something about it. Our prophet has asked us to grow a garden, build up our food storage and take care of our bodies by exercising and maintaining our health.<br /><br />One reason why this is so important to me is because I have lived in a place, and in the circumstances, where everyone sees and understands and values what they put into their body and how it correlates with their quality of life. I also have strictly diet-based issues.<br />We take for granted our food and our health because of 'tasty foods', (that we believe are tasty, when they are actually cheap, flavored poison) regardless of how it might affect us. Just because food is cheap, doesn't mean it's doing us any favors.<br /><br />I'm a little upset with the idea of literally being brought into bondage because I didn't see or alert anyone else to the dangers of not feeding ourselves properly.<br /><br />There are 3 federal bills being brought to the Senate table about our food, safety and access.<br />If these 2 bills were passed, we would no longer have access to local, fresh food. That means pesticide-irradiated-fungus laden-antibiotic resistant (entire food chains); produce, meat and dairy and grains. OUR WHOLE FOOD SUPPLY and diet.<br />If one bill is passed we might get our access to raw milk back. Do you boil human breastmilk? Why would you boil any mothers' milk, unless it is going to sit out for days, but then why would you drink it?<br />Of course, no one is talking about these bills because it's not a big deal. Yet.<br />Just wait until you can't find lactose-free milk or non irradiated lettuce or non-contaminated food in general.<br />This is not a scare tactic, this is real and some lawmakers and food giant lobbyists are trying to take away our ability to nourish our bodies with foods that can help and heal us.<br /><br />If <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">all our food</span></span> was processed, refined, enriched and delivered (the only food available to purchase) to us; WE WOULD ALL have those diseases that we hear are so common; Diabetes, heart disease, and a myriad of other problems. Our bodies are not designed to digest these "foods" and the result is slow killer inflammation.<br /><br />If I could, I would literally like to feed people those foods that could make them healthy.<br />But since I can't do that, I would like to plead with you, that you check or make food storage a priority, use it everyday in your cooking and incorporate fresh garden produce into your diet everyday.<br /><br />Bruce was impressed to build up our food storage quickly and I'm pretty sure that everyone needs to think about it, because it has been mentioned by our church leaders, to the whole church.<br />I think I would like to redirect the purpose of this blog. I know I'm not a great cook but I am willing and ready to help people eat healthier.<br />By the way, there is lots of ways to eat well, yummy and healthy on a budget.<br />So if this post is too over the top for anyone, maybe you'll do a little research, dismiss me but keep it in the back of your mind.<br />I hope that you will see that <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" >we are not going out like that!</span>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-64933850977360283342010-11-03T12:43:00.000-07:002010-11-03T13:13:01.049-07:00food.Maybe this was the wrong time to get off a processed food lifestyle. (holidays)<br />I probably should clarify; refined foods is much more of a health hazard. As is; High fructose corn syrup, any food colorants, artificial flavors or preservatives.<br />I recently had a Gluten free crust apple pie and it was smashing!<br />Halloween was tough. We threw away all the candy, after trying for 2 days to divvy it out (without gorging). WAsn't working.<br /><br />I have a soapbox about food so I will leave it alone.<br /><br />Anyway, We are hoping for some good news here in the next week or so and I will keep you posted.<br /><br />LAst weeks dinners;<br />beans and rice (3 times)<br />whatever else I could scrounge up.<br />Halloween candy<br />apple pies<br /><br />Yes, that's what we ate, and yes, that's why everyone here is on the verge is getting sick. NO MORE CANDY!<br /><br />This weeks' dinners;<br />Ikea food<br />spaghetti (whole wheat noodles take longer to cook!)<br />White sauce veggie lasagna<br />red sauce chees veg lasagna<br />potato/brocolli cake, I need to figure out a protein for this meal.<br /><br />We are going camping this weekend so I need to figure out some nonjunk food to take and make while camping; I am thinking pre-homemade burgers and veggie foils and fruit.<br /><br />Pies have been on my mind for some time now but making the home-making the crust makes me want to poke my eyes out. I did buy a 6 inch pie and it was perfect. Not too much and everyone still got some pie! I might have to buy some 6 inch pie tins and give those for Christmas/Thanksgiving.<br /><br />I still feel the need to do as much homemade gifts as I can so I am thinking about posting them on Yu-zen and maybe get some feedback?<br /><br />Since I last wrote, Lilli started a new pre-k. I think she loves it!<br />Eva is still serious about homeschooling and so we are working towards that.<br /><br />That's my news.elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-64971983363927932642010-10-23T15:46:00.000-07:002010-10-23T16:16:09.906-07:00Processed foods3 days into it and we are not doing as well as I had hoped.<br /><br />Bruce and I are good, starving ourselves (not really) rather than eating crap.<br />Processed foods consist of any processed flours, all unhealthy vegetable oils and refined sugars.<br />So that also means pasta, bread, chocolate and all sweets.<br />But it also means we are doing better because we are mostly eating organic meats, fresh produce and all homemade (freshly ground whole flour) baked foods.<br />If we are home more and spend a little extra time making a few more meals all at once with better items then it's not so bad.<br />But the expense seems to be more of an issue when you talk about time spent, finding and buying the better produce and meats. Grains are really not as complicated but it's always better to buy in bulk, which is harder if you have kids with you.<br />I do want to give some benefits to trying this;<br />In these last 3 days we have not dealt with these symptoms (which are usually part of our days);<br />Allergies<br />stomachache<br />general itchiness<br />lethargy<br />trouble sleeping<br /><br />We had rice and beans 1st night<br />2-organic chicken, Org. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">broccoli</span> and Bruce's bread. kids only<br />2-Vietnamese soup (beef broth, beef, bean sprouts, rice noodles). <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Brisa</span> only<br />Sat has been hard- kids got <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">hold</span> of candy, soda and hot dogs. yuk.<br /><br />But I went to the Farmers Market on Friday; got $30 of org chicken and ground beef, apples and honey and chocolate chips, pure sugar.<br />Sat. I went to another local Farmers Market (Cooper and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Park</span> Row) and went to the back of the store and found a sale shelf. There is tons of stuff back there! I got 2-3 lbs of red grapes, plums and round zucchini, a bag of dried mango, and 20 free range eggs,; all for 10 bucks!<br />I think all of the sale shelf produce is less than $2, in medium sized baskets.<br /><br />I just need access to raw dairy and we'll be doing awesome!<br /><br />Oh yes.....<br />Bruce found the camera so I will be posting pics too! Especially of the baked goods Bruce has a knack for making. We will be making cookies and Pie soon.<br />Leave it to me to pretend to be a foodie. Too bad that I'm such a cheapskate.<br />BTW I love food and think we need the right stuff to <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">be</span> and <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">stay healthy</span>.elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-4771293149660184172010-09-13T13:15:00.000-07:002010-09-13T14:19:13.325-07:00Real QuickDiego is big. Finally laughs now and it is the most wonderful sound in the world!<br /><br /><br />I just got a job teaching Zumba 3 days a week and I am nervous but excited!<br />I should start in Oct. 4.<br /><br />We buried my beautiful grandma in July. It was nice to see family but it was hard to be in Utah for 2 weeks without Bruce. Not something I want to repeat.<br /><br />Dylan is in School full time and Lilli JUST missed the cutoff point for qualifying for preschool.<br />So we are improvising: babysitter, Lita and hopefully a ballet class at the center where I will teach Zumba Fitness class.<br /><br />That dang house in NRH has been a thorn in our side that strangely enough has spurred us to change and work hard to get it, so it's been good too. Of Course, we are NOWHERE near buying it (in foreclosure).<br /><br />On another note, Bruce and I have accepted a challenge to bust out a prototype for a business that Bruce came up with. A men's line and a women's line. Pictures will not emerge until we have a plan and a way to protect it. Can't patent clothes!<br /><br />Of course there a million things we want to do, but taking it one day at a time.<br />My new mentality is if it's meant to happen, it will, and if it's not on your time frame, you gotta trust God to get as prepared, for as long as you can, for what you want.<br />Sounds trite but for our instant gratification culture, it seems impossible.elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-2507725656902667682010-06-14T11:21:00.000-07:002010-06-14T11:44:47.602-07:00Summer!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyH19SZSW1L3L74LAHSmUuZNA7sPP25fqtYtQDbZQPcb9JRCUnLvnGdNrLFbNLnL1HAAl2ewQBjVPIw9JY4eu-RiqbkQLTw0QjMr5GEwnUy6Hn5rMdTPXkmQ6FTG-taHY7Cus4vAK3Es/s1600/DSCN1065.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyH19SZSW1L3L74LAHSmUuZNA7sPP25fqtYtQDbZQPcb9JRCUnLvnGdNrLFbNLnL1HAAl2ewQBjVPIw9JY4eu-RiqbkQLTw0QjMr5GEwnUy6Hn5rMdTPXkmQ6FTG-taHY7Cus4vAK3Es/s320/DSCN1065.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482699460659731282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguXDdkA_GFPzttdjOCdigJSM2gMTWtkBefQJIH6Rh75z6BoMJ58sKYG-4jlach2M3GxjDGWrDQlh_RhBZrl9J3nphF0HuJwKZ_m3AlI53sB-TnKg1ERRJvnCjqNTd2z8zhs2KPX4SyJaw/s1600/DSCN1044.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguXDdkA_GFPzttdjOCdigJSM2gMTWtkBefQJIH6Rh75z6BoMJ58sKYG-4jlach2M3GxjDGWrDQlh_RhBZrl9J3nphF0HuJwKZ_m3AlI53sB-TnKg1ERRJvnCjqNTd2z8zhs2KPX4SyJaw/s320/DSCN1044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482699444504358498" border="0" /></a><br />Blogger had a really simple (1 click) background change setting and so I went for it. Just for the 1 person who reads this blog, Jessica!<br />AND the anon. stalker who is trying to sell me discount Viagra. I changed it for your viewing pleasure also.<br /><br />Seems like this is going to be a crazy summer, but I'm up for it. I am starting to get really bored when I don't have alot to do. Which can be bad, because I don't take the time to be still and<br />read/pray.<br /><br />Anyway, we seem to have alot planned and now I'm trying to squeeze in Zumba practice. It's crazy.<br />I need to chorograph and learn 12-14 songs. I need some good luck vibes sent my way.<br /><br />I will post a dance video (only on the blog) as soon as I put one together.<br /><br />I sure love summer!elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-26973182490607394682010-05-27T06:27:00.000-07:002010-05-27T06:35:22.178-07:00Bring home this WWII hero!Our Uncle Alan sent me this and I think it's a great cause. If it was my family, I'd want him home too.<br /><br />"As Memorial Day approaches, I will be returning to CONUS from an OCONUS TDY just in time to remember my father, LTC Clifford Hopewell, a genuine hero of "The Great Escape" of World War II from Stalag Luft III. Two years ago to this day, I returned from Iraq, accompanying the body of a hero of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a young officer killed after only three weeks in country, and who left a young wife.<br /><br />I now want to use this Memorial Day to bring to your attention the efforts to repatriate the last American Officer buried at Stalag Luft III in Germany, Distinguished Service Cross winner 1LT Ewart Sconiers. This repatriation has special significance for me since 1LT Sconiers was a fellow POW with my father, and his erroneous death certificate has now been corrected by a psychological autopsy conducted by Dr. Tamara Haygood and myself, with the help of his niece and Stalag Luft III archival researcher Marilyn Walton, herself the daughter of one of my father's roommates. It is anticipated that 1LT Sconiers will be exhumed from his military grave just outside Stalag Luft III and repatriated to Hawaii for forensics, then buried at his home.<br /><br /><br />The recovery is scheduled for June 20-26. They want the film crew folks there ready to go June 19, anticipating this may go more quickly than most. The Airmen Magazine will send a journalist/photographer to capture it...since active duty airmen will be part of the recovery team, since it's the 100th anniversary of the Air Force, and since one of their own is being recovered---very timely.<br /><br />Ewart will be a feature story in the Columbus Dispatch (OH) on Memorial Day! We are hoping it will be fed to all the major news services.<br /><br />The Northwest Florida Daily News will feature a "daily log" of the recovery, with our own Stephen Marks serving as guest journalist!<br /><br />The big thing we are facing is financing for theses efforts. I am attaching the official flyer for this recovery. I ask for you to be generous in your contributions. The POC for contributions is Pamela Whitelock, as listed on the flyer."<br /><br />This message is not an official DOD or Army communication, is unclassified, and is only for the benefit of the "Keeping the Promise" organization.<br /><br />--<br />V/R<br />C. Alan Hopewell, Ph.D., MP, ABPP<br />American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology<br />Fellow, American Psychological Association<br />MAJ, MS, USA; "One Oak Leaf Cluster!"<br />Operation Iraqi Freedom; Surge Campaign Star<br /><br /><br />http://www.bringsconiershome.com/elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-2220464678797726382010-05-13T14:21:00.000-07:002010-05-14T20:28:25.702-07:00Diego and my grandma.I love parents and grandparents!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-Enbkt_boS0uetwhwWYSkZbPNo4KPqPCrEJcLYgh4YZYMaTmYIEhg8hB7R9-t29d5YRoltCsoRzw4N_YeSo9XP6AXJZQXRRC0zvpqlM4pxdVTAxM0oFa1wqJzVRqBMRfxcYe-33mZs4/s1600/DSCN0861.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-Enbkt_boS0uetwhwWYSkZbPNo4KPqPCrEJcLYgh4YZYMaTmYIEhg8hB7R9-t29d5YRoltCsoRzw4N_YeSo9XP6AXJZQXRRC0zvpqlM4pxdVTAxM0oFa1wqJzVRqBMRfxcYe-33mZs4/s320/DSCN0861.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470873172071888050" border="0" /></a><br />I took Diego to the cardio Dr. yesterday. He's about the same as when he left the hospital. Which is fine. His next appt is in 2 months so I'm grateful for that. It's been a little more hectic around here than I was expecting, with all the Dr. appts and driving around to see family (not complaining, cuz I love to see everyone!)<br />But in general we have been doing well, noone has gotten sick yet and Diego is growing (12 lbs, 23 in.)<br />I feel truly blessed cuz I know I can't handle all this stress on my own. For all the stress and running around and lack of sleep, I should be diving off the deep end; but I am happy and calm and not overworking myself too much.<br />It's not because of anything I'm doing, that I feel so much better (than I would have imagined).<br />I know it's a blessing because of everything that's going on with my family.<br />My amazing grandma is dying of lung cancer and I have been planning to go to her funeral for months now.<br />Yesterday we had a scare and we were ready to jump on a plane to be there for her.<br />I have to admit this has been stressful because of the pain she's been in and the possibility of leaving to go to Utah and all the details and planning it requires.<br />Not to mention the house. Ahhhh, that feels like it will never happen.<br />I am thinking, if we do get the NRH house, it will be like a bomb going off. Crazy, time-consuming and frenetic.<br />I know GOD is in charge and that he won't give us more than we can handle and I'm so grateful for his tender mercies.<br />I hope to see everyone at the baby blessing!elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-53170438726832576692010-04-27T14:20:00.000-07:002010-04-27T15:09:55.383-07:00All is well...So, we are doing great. (Just to let the 2 people who read this blog, know)<br />I have only had a few meltdowns in the month that Diego has been with us, which is an accomplishment for me.<br /> Diego is a typical newborn, getting fatter and vocalizing his discontent when he's awake.<br />I do worry about every little gasp and when he doesn't burp, he can be a quite.....<br />But the kids are great with him, even Lilli- who used to be my baby!<br />(who constantly tries to hold, carry and generally smother him with kisses.)<br />The dog is back, seems to be taking the baby's presence well. We haven't noticed the same allergies to his dander, so we are hoping Diego is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ok</span>ay too.<br />We are still trying to buy that house in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">NRH</span>.<br />We <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">definitely</span> need help-prayers. I realized that we have been trying to buy this house for over 2 months and we are still not even in the process of closing. We are hoping to be in the house by the end of summer to put the kids in the local school.<br />We are already trying to sell this home and keep trying to think of ways to be proactive in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">receiving</span> the blessing that we are asking for. We hope to see everyone at Diego's blessing.elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-29067698026986919102010-04-02T17:36:00.000-07:002010-04-02T18:58:51.502-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXrsaGvD0mBTgPfLgGSKB4LZ42rsphoOKmtE4hqHNhGB5xDHfRbj2WDVsjXYxyw4N-_lXs4cbENqMzI3V1rmpfeigZ3eUK3aphWIEazYH3rDbpK7AWWECUNsETwrI4j85wa0HKDolwPQ/s1600/SDC10094.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXrsaGvD0mBTgPfLgGSKB4LZ42rsphoOKmtE4hqHNhGB5xDHfRbj2WDVsjXYxyw4N-_lXs4cbENqMzI3V1rmpfeigZ3eUK3aphWIEazYH3rDbpK7AWWECUNsETwrI4j85wa0HKDolwPQ/s320/SDC10094.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455705318610018530" /></a>Ethan loves Teancum. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAxy_a3tnGUw0WQdoEE-vC5aEdUXt9_MPMzYtFtVjM2evnMEE0nuRElPRI9hmynu2otRZeMIBsRCYqoRWbo8INLkcEZxR2IEMPgYVy7waKNF5vRmt2LFfhyphenhyphenweDFDe2Q5wJWvYhW_HIXQ/s1600/SDC10095.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAxy_a3tnGUw0WQdoEE-vC5aEdUXt9_MPMzYtFtVjM2evnMEE0nuRElPRI9hmynu2otRZeMIBsRCYqoRWbo8INLkcEZxR2IEMPgYVy7waKNF5vRmt2LFfhyphenhyphenweDFDe2Q5wJWvYhW_HIXQ/s320/SDC10095.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455705311813715618" /></a>Poor Teancum, he needs a good new home.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2fTNEz46-eeMl9ldlFOmGvpPJcH6aptlZii-RNNOAYO2ik7jEu_XZ8iOGW2L1e5cG5F2AmHTNGhb37VzxiMPy8RBswCCxQNPWDJsJyHXJaFmr2aT2pH2IvBn01orSO_ziY9P7lDJoqs/s1600/DSCN0486.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2fTNEz46-eeMl9ldlFOmGvpPJcH6aptlZii-RNNOAYO2ik7jEu_XZ8iOGW2L1e5cG5F2AmHTNGhb37VzxiMPy8RBswCCxQNPWDJsJyHXJaFmr2aT2pH2IvBn01orSO_ziY9P7lDJoqs/s320/DSCN0486.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455705309310047346" /></a>Yawns like his dad.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQYgYkL8fyPXIF0Gd8BUcZPnEoQXkH_ydExzNrdC2Z-cl60xvDUw9bBXTqgpZndMMkgCOXBZJiQdS1_3y9JWVwJ4XehrkcsmggIV8mNQU1rNTydyECTOoKIF24oipxp1X2wWQoPpMwNk/s1600/DSCN0475.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQYgYkL8fyPXIF0Gd8BUcZPnEoQXkH_ydExzNrdC2Z-cl60xvDUw9bBXTqgpZndMMkgCOXBZJiQdS1_3y9JWVwJ4XehrkcsmggIV8mNQU1rNTydyECTOoKIF24oipxp1X2wWQoPpMwNk/s320/DSCN0475.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455705295378695858" /></a>The day Diego was born.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRTbxgq-8UKbGIn7lJbByR4bQErkFf6UolCmc8UdpXbSNLHPs4I5aAhHTgw9Z8PT5v5ENUyc0OCjqwWLQFPV9Ylk7-1B9IARh53KOlfLkPYdVIAQjS02JusQeW7hs4VJNBVCf4ZQbfTc/s1600/DSCN0405.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRTbxgq-8UKbGIn7lJbByR4bQErkFf6UolCmc8UdpXbSNLHPs4I5aAhHTgw9Z8PT5v5ENUyc0OCjqwWLQFPV9Ylk7-1B9IARh53KOlfLkPYdVIAQjS02JusQeW7hs4VJNBVCf4ZQbfTc/s320/DSCN0405.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455705281048819522" /></a>Huge, right?<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just wanted to write about a couple of things; Diego and the dog.</div><div>Diego doesn't have the immunity that the other kids had when they were born. My dad has a rare form of asthma and we have all had allergies from Teancum's (the dog) dander.</div><div>WE also have tile all throughout the house, so it's really hard to capture all the dog's fur.</div><div>Anyway, we hate to even think about re-homing Teancum but at least until Diego's heart/lung valve is a little better, we have had to put him outside and are obviously neglecting him, because he was an inside dog. </div><div>Diego is doing all right but I would never risk his health for the sake of my dog's feelings. I know that sounds cruel but it's true.</div><div>I hate to even post this because I know that it means that I have given up the hope that we can manage having a sweet but allergenic dog and having a delicate new baby.</div><div>But FYI; Teancum is a good dog! </div><div>Crate/house trained</div><div>plays well with kids</div><div>guard dog</div><div>very laid back and patient</div><div>loves to eat leftovers or dog food</div><div>obedient and knows when he is in trouble (unlike my kids)</div><div>goes to or stays in his crate when asked.</div><div>Loves walks and to play</div><div>Can sleep all day or sit quietly</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>cons</div><div>poops alot</div><div>needs attention</div><div> </div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-12661256402840925132010-03-17T06:17:00.000-07:002010-03-17T06:39:44.725-07:00False LaborOhh this stinks.<div>I have been in false labor twice in the past 5 days and I am about to strangle someone.</div><div>FRiday was the worst with contractions and pain for over 8 hours, then, just when we were about to go to the hospital, the contractions dissapeared. All that for nothing.</div><div>Buisness as usual but with some serious nervousness because on Mon. my dr. said I was dilated to a 3.5. All I need is a 4-4.5 to be in labor. She said I could go at any moment and if I started having contractions, then I should hurry to the Hospital because I would probably have the baby quickly. So we were all on pins n' needles for the 2 last days but with almost no contractions.</div><div>Then yesterday around 7:30pm I started contractions and we all went for a walk to see if I could keep them going. I figured that if I was contracting for an hour (since I am so close) that we would head for the hospital after that. Well, I walked for a mile (1.5 hours) and didn't eat dinner because I was so ready to go. Bruce made dinner and got everything in the car, called a friend and my mom and off we go.</div><div>We get there and I am the same as MON. </div><div>The contractions were not doing anything. </div><div>They monitored me for an hour-no change</div><div>I walked the hospital halls for an hour in serious pain-no change</div><div>They monitored me again for another 30 min-no change.</div><div>The nurse gave me the option of staying to walk and be monitored again for another 1.5 hours and I said "Forget it!"</div><div>By now I am almost crying because it was hurting alot and nothing was happening. I was too tired and sore and frustrated and hungry to keep trying. </div><div>I got dressed, ate, came home and Poor Bruce still has to go to work. </div><div>The worst part is I'm still sore and still having contractions but there's not alot I can do about it.</div><div>Needless to say, I am trying really hard not to be upset about this but.....</div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-24687643612666839652010-03-04T19:50:00.001-08:002010-03-04T20:32:20.755-08:00Better days!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnpCm4IL-a7zfpFt6N037c0slGXlk67MH1_lqteipI_8dgf-sCD89-dWKNJLRrbXYeO8qicWa6TJjS1B7g3yjcbkcAkgak5qgu28RvZjbp-VR5CWwHyD_VjgfsWszkW-kHd0sFjFn9rs/s1600-h/DSCN0248.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnpCm4IL-a7zfpFt6N037c0slGXlk67MH1_lqteipI_8dgf-sCD89-dWKNJLRrbXYeO8qicWa6TJjS1B7g3yjcbkcAkgak5qgu28RvZjbp-VR5CWwHyD_VjgfsWszkW-kHd0sFjFn9rs/s320/DSCN0248.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445002114847921218" /></a>i dont know if you can see it but that lil yellow block at the end of street is the kids school.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSXTrFKVQi1w4TRNJWoPlcw8SqbO-M8MK3rQn4SXHs2CncS2LGnCBDdMwGpxIXaJxvDddVsVjlF5lAQYZS_DCB8Moly2MICmtPks61ReIRb1ls3dK1zgx3IwsWak4URZyzNPKMoGYmqE/s1600-h/DSCN0247.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSXTrFKVQi1w4TRNJWoPlcw8SqbO-M8MK3rQn4SXHs2CncS2LGnCBDdMwGpxIXaJxvDddVsVjlF5lAQYZS_DCB8Moly2MICmtPks61ReIRb1ls3dK1zgx3IwsWak4URZyzNPKMoGYmqE/s320/DSCN0247.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445002112237989666" /></a>front outside of the house. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAdwc1oKkm0QL9gJUxboFM1q07tRLv-jIvc9j_nDl4whvhUFKsYCh7_c91GMqe0kC5Wn0JOECbJXJsTJD1kLjUm3It5BX9jDbubE8GagkW-61wAP7e_imqOneqoJnv6pyRm4kfdSnvbY/s1600-h/DSCN0226.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAdwc1oKkm0QL9gJUxboFM1q07tRLv-jIvc9j_nDl4whvhUFKsYCh7_c91GMqe0kC5Wn0JOECbJXJsTJD1kLjUm3It5BX9jDbubE8GagkW-61wAP7e_imqOneqoJnv6pyRm4kfdSnvbY/s320/DSCN0226.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445002108818237234" /></a><div>I love this kitchen!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I just wanted to post about our little miracles this week.<div>Despite being beyond stressed, we have taken the time to read and talk and pray. I didn't think it would be such a drastic change but it has been.</div><div>Despite our stubborness, stupidity and general ignorance, we have been blessed beyond belief and I truly believe that it is because we have been trying- TRYING being the key word.</div><div>We are trying to read every day, we tried to feed the missionaries, we tried to cut back on tv watching, we tried to eat at home with the food we had, we tried to stay in budget for everything.</div><div>You get my point.</div><div>But here is the clincher; we found our tithing JUST before we sold the truck that we just paid off. We just paid off the truck because we forgot that we had enough money to do it.</div><div>We have had dinner every night this week. (BIG deal for me).</div><div>Bruce asked some people to come over and help fix up the house, who are coming on Sat.! and before he sold the truck he found the extra money we needed to do some repairs and haul the stuff home before the truck was gone. </div><div>Anyway, I am rambling but the biggest deal for me was today.</div><div>We were fighting last night, and after we resolved it, Bruce started a fast today and was inspired to ask a co-worker if the bank would give us (EXACTLY the type of loan we need to buy this house) a loan.</div><div>Bruce had no idea if it was feasible, much less if they would even consider doing it.</div><div>This co-worker (bigwig?) immediately says "yeah sure!" What?!! Really!! YAY!!</div><div>All the hoops that we would have to jump thru and not to mention all the money we would have to come up with have been reduced down to 'totally plausible-doable' <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">VS</span></div><div>being 'how the heck are we going to pull this off in order to get this house?"</div><div>So needless to say, we talked about miracles today with the kids. I hope they get it.</div><div>I asked them what miracles they would perform if they had the power; most of them said they would "make it rain food all over the earth".</div><div>Here are some pics of the house, in case you are wondering what it looks like.</div><div><br /></div></div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-49338163736994004772010-02-26T13:00:00.000-08:002010-02-26T13:22:47.212-08:00Frustration.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvofH45Mt-o6QnFPzascPhJKsHvok6jetx5UUMfxMtM9EA8cDsPA3yCeV_dyPdMrBMpuIvr_2qBKVAKp9ox1bHCGoc1YhMC7pq95raxQCUL7BYnqMKYCkkBdDTlx-RYOnPyeXwqg-LGA/s1600-h/DSCN0276.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvofH45Mt-o6QnFPzascPhJKsHvok6jetx5UUMfxMtM9EA8cDsPA3yCeV_dyPdMrBMpuIvr_2qBKVAKp9ox1bHCGoc1YhMC7pq95raxQCUL7BYnqMKYCkkBdDTlx-RYOnPyeXwqg-LGA/s320/DSCN0276.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442665619540469378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3zCQL3L1mvjwc-9VqmKf-QheThmHS18A_DoR43KGXvV6yWwwoiHLv2AOY3cKyuoaJFVpQRr46A-679miDWFNfepgXbIQs3Fz3ETnF-9wK11eKASmA1Jw7hZiu05kImE3v2uJohdWBsUc/s1600-h/DSCN0316.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3zCQL3L1mvjwc-9VqmKf-QheThmHS18A_DoR43KGXvV6yWwwoiHLv2AOY3cKyuoaJFVpQRr46A-679miDWFNfepgXbIQs3Fz3ETnF-9wK11eKASmA1Jw7hZiu05kImE3v2uJohdWBsUc/s320/DSCN0316.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442665610456139138" /></a><br />Both Bruce and I are feeling overwhelmed (Bruce more than me) by all the stuff we need to accomplish and the serious lack of time and money that goes with it. <div>We are selling our truck and everything else we can so if you need something or know someone who does, let us know. (3 dishwashers, a treadmill, inversion table, kids motorcycle, tools, maternity clothes and other stuff.)</div><div>Kids are good and are really excited about moving but we don't know when we will move and even where at this point. </div><div>On the upside, we are doing Dave Ramsey's 'Financial Peace University' and have started a scripture study program.</div><div>I am doing my 'survive-until-the-baby-is-born thing and not feeling excited about March.</div><div>I am not one of those people who does well after their baby is born. I am a better prego. </div><div>Anyway, I thot I had pictures of the truck but no so enjoy Ethan getting clobbered by snow on our front tree.</div><div>We will see you all on Sat. </div><div>maybe.</div><div>If we don't strangle each other from stress.</div><div><br /></div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-29449512967387460332010-02-12T15:01:00.000-08:002010-02-12T16:27:11.432-08:00Snow day!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Today was fun! messy too!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSbblXrqIXz0fG4ZZQmkml4t3bjoyes-If4ax1ahawWhL4W9LDYusGbfpVQLGWu4goFLw1twKbWAU2cqk5ta_eVNeHFE37moFMpAbiUO-hb9R4JwGYsacPCoJCcTEqwRWnUX4nyTO6HU/s1600-h/DSCN0320.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSbblXrqIXz0fG4ZZQmkml4t3bjoyes-If4ax1ahawWhL4W9LDYusGbfpVQLGWu4goFLw1twKbWAU2cqk5ta_eVNeHFE37moFMpAbiUO-hb9R4JwGYsacPCoJCcTEqwRWnUX4nyTO6HU/s320/DSCN0320.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437515969000741810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5mP_KEvyV2FJSW0uiw3sT2O9mqLP97PLCxEzq-5B2UQBN69Ith43waauTJisinw85U0bfmpwwkppZ3iR-1woCIpP2zcpR_mHdjrhCoMIqFH0zksNWxDrixAsbYsthRtvf0RV965fURA/s1600-h/DSCN0312.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5mP_KEvyV2FJSW0uiw3sT2O9mqLP97PLCxEzq-5B2UQBN69Ith43waauTJisinw85U0bfmpwwkppZ3iR-1woCIpP2zcpR_mHdjrhCoMIqFH0zksNWxDrixAsbYsthRtvf0RV965fURA/s320/DSCN0312.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437515959544797282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0c6hbSx1zXtxQCp6Lkirq7VtPRcWVx6MEFXEqm3O3IaJhVIJWD8ZIloWGmhTHORd4WSIXNt7CGORGYoPBDuFSPeTxEkoURSh8N7jWCWklYAHpTSBWN8SHO9yIV9RzKsU2Ku4JpJ6MZwY/s1600-h/DSCN0302.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0c6hbSx1zXtxQCp6Lkirq7VtPRcWVx6MEFXEqm3O3IaJhVIJWD8ZIloWGmhTHORd4WSIXNt7CGORGYoPBDuFSPeTxEkoURSh8N7jWCWklYAHpTSBWN8SHO9yIV9RzKsU2Ku4JpJ6MZwY/s320/DSCN0302.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437515954078297378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHhKvun6bXFJLH7tUKFG5dp_e_h9rklYY7Jply3QYWCUHPMNZvZZiw13Pn04EBv0RtG_CnsIEmu4NH5xg8TwjMQK0H-jQ8Y73FJ_LOD3YJsA7HubAOGcB9y0om1whLcade48gdBxmSAs/s1600-h/DSCN0297.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHhKvun6bXFJLH7tUKFG5dp_e_h9rklYY7Jply3QYWCUHPMNZvZZiw13Pn04EBv0RtG_CnsIEmu4NH5xg8TwjMQK0H-jQ8Y73FJ_LOD3YJsA7HubAOGcB9y0om1whLcade48gdBxmSAs/s320/DSCN0297.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437515945956452946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YohP-qAlRlSwPJp4YJOSdgWmFZWxMDtFxme1g_hx4jlHqWtZHkomBtglqB-_ezFe7ZEb9Mu77JuWZvexlbfrnn7M7PLHK3RpQfkWbv6WHd9tHbU0FZ05AHTKWm8hOn5o_fv1d9d6wdU/s1600-h/DSCN0293.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YohP-qAlRlSwPJp4YJOSdgWmFZWxMDtFxme1g_hx4jlHqWtZHkomBtglqB-_ezFe7ZEb9Mu77JuWZvexlbfrnn7M7PLHK3RpQfkWbv6WHd9tHbU0FZ05AHTKWm8hOn5o_fv1d9d6wdU/s320/DSCN0293.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437515941566386418" /></a>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-44038449477064829172010-02-02T14:30:00.000-08:002010-02-02T14:52:06.286-08:00moving?We are thinking about moving. <div>We have our eye on a house but are waiting to get some repair bids back, not to mention working with the bank who owns the house. </div><div>If things don't work out with this house we will probably continue looking so as to take advantage of the tax credit this year. I won't post any pics of the house till we get more info, but sufficeth to say that we will not grow out of it. </div><div>We are trying not to get our hopes up but we are excited at the prospect!<div>I am also trying to start a line of maternity wear and am planning on teaching Zumba after the baby is born. Seems like alot I guess, but as we are all quite active and maybe restless, I think it would be a good idea to start then maybe delegate to others or even sell a business. Anyway, all these are thoughts and not concrete deeds, but we are excited to start a new year. </div></div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-76984787157790018162010-01-22T11:53:00.001-08:002010-01-22T12:15:37.548-08:00back in business!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9o1jNnbpBadOY0AqdQ8btfczRtZIxiFa67DyvfRPyEBYclF661bM1CNyjN1DgvHVBzN9VAdLEZlMB2EyOiOy7KlZ5tlMckzsu8husCS2EOHINzlcklMv6OleY7JJWF_HkE92GZbGbtCU/s1600-h/DSCN0171.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9o1jNnbpBadOY0AqdQ8btfczRtZIxiFa67DyvfRPyEBYclF661bM1CNyjN1DgvHVBzN9VAdLEZlMB2EyOiOy7KlZ5tlMckzsu8husCS2EOHINzlcklMv6OleY7JJWF_HkE92GZbGbtCU/s320/DSCN0171.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429660179759581938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUIRjzSulmDGQWFOro2-rRYI4IixAiLNCBlxWTV0gjox54eovNAoQguMlnwPJeC07aGUX_hjgaYvbEmY3taRfOxR-B3PBEogO3yH3wliCIrSbmzJnK09ghjSfYtGvEfu7U5QN6euME9U/s1600-h/DSCN0164.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpuUoGFxQhyphenhyphencR5HLJEn_AbJxJ8emF3G3JBZI8z5DTe57eiXZJOz22Hip7rv53b1pXhAqwQdrVhUwTijOpgduBL6lzKrCQDQwGJQOwAkjZBMrA2KyZr6d-ObFKwhSKCCc-5bP-nsiN38c/s320/DSCN0117.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429657473701891602" /></a><br />What a hassle! Gonna have to ask Bruce to help me simplify the process of posting on the blog.<div>These are pictures from this last Mon. We went to Mineral Wells again and got to throughly explore all the caves and nooks and crannies, with a good friend Vega and our dog T-man. You will notice that Bruce carried our dog up and down the stairs to get into the lil' canyon. Shameful.</div><div>We also got to see some friends who were briefly in town to bless their baby. It was a nice day.</div><div>We have some pics from Thanksgiving and Christmas but I'm sure ya'll have had enough of those, with the cute CD that Bruce made and gave to everyone, right?</div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-31159973589978139982010-01-22T11:33:00.001-08:002010-01-22T11:36:34.695-08:00ugghhGrrr, all the photos are on Bruce's iphoto profile. I'll be back.elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-3808228256231168122009-10-23T16:28:00.000-07:002009-10-23T16:51:28.242-07:00Sorry, it's been so long.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2qPgbgp1j0rqsUMenxmr9s0PoPoqDJ2FXpXcX5LFwUrLoQQ7Un_3Qghyphenhyphen-zsnwmD92RLfkBKiXpHO_D3MWjNcOZaQajV-iEe0LLGjq7RqlXbEbhjZC_19nsLIrnnjCgOwcSNYXoWoxyM/s1600-h/SDC10267.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2qPgbgp1j0rqsUMenxmr9s0PoPoqDJ2FXpXcX5LFwUrLoQQ7Un_3Qghyphenhyphen-zsnwmD92RLfkBKiXpHO_D3MWjNcOZaQajV-iEe0LLGjq7RqlXbEbhjZC_19nsLIrnnjCgOwcSNYXoWoxyM/s320/SDC10267.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395945844894147666" /></a>Month before surgery at Cowgirl national hall of fame (Free on friday afternoon)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_KKylAvZQmIk19K59HdTrKpejMOJp8ZBmmMhJz_d3ZTJj8Djkr6klalNMrhPTi51Oftq5v2DFFDAAmbfOtdmaMgbo89Fw8gLAoGdi9MWZ6roOb2NqpHbXH9edezBtdkdLt-BdTq9zW8/s1600-h/SDC10004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_KKylAvZQmIk19K59HdTrKpejMOJp8ZBmmMhJz_d3ZTJj8Djkr6klalNMrhPTi51Oftq5v2DFFDAAmbfOtdmaMgbo89Fw8gLAoGdi9MWZ6roOb2NqpHbXH9edezBtdkdLt-BdTq9zW8/s320/SDC10004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395945847828581602" /></a>Lilli is cute.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPxat9-ja7AJwGzQrVTLmo0-2ikCREcu3aVzLYRsmH4Qx1sUCFSFn57EVdL9-4W8oAY1Pi1o8tw66vv5gR3njkQitkXIpdcCLSoe5y4c9D2_ee3ZE_LcrBPLqMLQRYxwtaPBRBwqVyeA/s1600-h/CIMG7143.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPxat9-ja7AJwGzQrVTLmo0-2ikCREcu3aVzLYRsmH4Qx1sUCFSFn57EVdL9-4W8oAY1Pi1o8tw66vv5gR3njkQitkXIpdcCLSoe5y4c9D2_ee3ZE_LcrBPLqMLQRYxwtaPBRBwqVyeA/s320/CIMG7143.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395945835878504482" /></a>Some of the best friends we've had, with all the kids together. Love you Zim's!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7xqYhxBUHdF7KiZWCTHomLe-A6-h_n4ftRKX6kr5F0KqvnAzfiJQ54PgiTinB2oBiSUVsQ1s6L2nX43w4gQXx0mEshGNtlLg2Vea1_IpnDaXZgr_jY-SIJooO5jnXw9NhqQtioFR5Ns/s1600-h/SDC10670.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7xqYhxBUHdF7KiZWCTHomLe-A6-h_n4ftRKX6kr5F0KqvnAzfiJQ54PgiTinB2oBiSUVsQ1s6L2nX43w4gQXx0mEshGNtlLg2Vea1_IpnDaXZgr_jY-SIJooO5jnXw9NhqQtioFR5Ns/s320/SDC10670.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395945834537856978" /></a>Lilli's 3rd b-day at Chick-Fil-a.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrkBdvM_faQYKxEIgta_CR8MhDk9vI_AXcYljOK5qfU8Vwpam90VhYyEksEctVWzGADhJZpC0NBy8_W-KZbUo2p_2BHZt443q_K95sJ5e02kwptk8zaHn5PsN5MM6zaI4ofbmrLYBbkw/s1600-h/SDC10451.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrkBdvM_faQYKxEIgta_CR8MhDk9vI_AXcYljOK5qfU8Vwpam90VhYyEksEctVWzGADhJZpC0NBy8_W-KZbUo2p_2BHZt443q_K95sJ5e02kwptk8zaHn5PsN5MM6zaI4ofbmrLYBbkw/s320/SDC10451.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395945828620337138" /></a>Kids stole our bed at Beavers Bend. Notice Ethan sleeping comfortably.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br />We are good.<div>I am finally feeling better. </div><div>(and Bruce is not so stressed because of it) </div><div>The older kids are settling into school.</div><div>I am trying to scrounge up the money for (the 2 youngest) preschool 2 days a week.</div><div>There is the financial tweaking that happens continually. We are trying Dave Ramsey's "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Total Money Makeover", </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">w</span>ith about 1/3 of it progressively driving me crazy.</div><div>We will be in Utah for Thanksgiving, here for Christmas.</div><div>Enjoy the pics.</div><div><br /></div></div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-66535237053300577242009-10-23T15:50:00.000-07:002009-10-23T15:57:26.735-07:00elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-33014775693418150792009-07-20T16:53:00.000-07:002009-07-21T13:12:05.134-07:00Que esta pasando?Hellur!<br /> Much to say but feeling like I need to temper that urge with the need to do something.<br /> We are trying to make our own laundry soap- first batch was a disaster!<br />The kids are trying to convince, guilt us into buying babay chickens!<br /> We can only get 4, no rooster and who knows when they start laying!<br />We are trying to save money by buying in bulk but that gets expensive cuz we get an enormous amount of a few things.<br />Does that sound like I'm complaining? I love bulk foods, but more so when it doesn't get wasted!<br />I also recently joined the healthy chocolate company and am hoping to throw a chocolate party before the kids get in school.<br />Which is another topic; the kids are probably going back to a local public school, in Aug.<br />Thank you everyone in the family for coming out for Eva's big day. It went very well and I really appreciate everyone's help and support.<br /><br />Love you all, Elisa<br /><br />I will post pictures soon.elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-23725394238532750282009-06-25T13:52:00.000-07:002009-06-25T14:37:35.293-07:00more info<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKvKeL7UxDE2ndqB4SRe-VRuPg7vULXx1d4qrkaFv64lbE76tDgO-KvLMZae6nHwLIOWIgNemhl-Fr9aficNzrpMo2FTC_nvJn1f4Xtft8tWeDHj058B67q1nQhlDcE7DWFzF0wKuj80/s1600-h/agroup_color2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351378785401112722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKvKeL7UxDE2ndqB4SRe-VRuPg7vULXx1d4qrkaFv64lbE76tDgO-KvLMZae6nHwLIOWIgNemhl-Fr9aficNzrpMo2FTC_nvJn1f4Xtft8tWeDHj058B67q1nQhlDcE7DWFzF0wKuj80/s320/agroup_color2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>For all those curious;</div><br /><div>I was bleeding for 3 weeks so I went to the Dr. on Mon. @ 3pm </div><br /><div>to see if there was something going on,</div><br /><div>after a painful exam, they did a sonogram and a found a gestational sac in my right Fallopian tube.</div><br /><div>The Dr. had me do a blood test to see if I was really pregnant and if it was positive then we would proceed.</div><br /><div>On Tuesday, the pregnancy test came back postitive and the Dr. said I had 2 options;</div><br /><div>1- A chemotherapy drug that would prevent the cells from dividing. I would then have to go into the office every 2 days to make sure my blood level of HGH were going down and not up.</div><br /><div>2- Surgery to take out the gestational sac before it ruptured my fallopian tube.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I chose the Surgery despite being terrified.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We went to the hospital on Wed. morning about 11am and waited till 2:30pm.</div><br /><div>I was very nervous but Bruce was so great about hugging me and talking to me.</div><br /><div>We said many, many prayers. I got 2 blessings and I am so grateful for everyone's prayers.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>They rolled me out of the room and then I remember waking up in pain.</div><br /><div>My nurse was mad at me because I wanted so badly to see Bruce and I wouldn't let him finish his paperwork. But he was a good nurse, did everything I asked.</div><br /><div>After a couple hours drifting in and out of sleep, they finally wheeled me back to the same room where I had waited with Bruce for a few hours.</div><br /><div>Somebody (don't remember) got me dressed and we went home.</div><br /><div>I felt pretty crappy all day, mostly drowsy but the night wasn't too good.</div><br /><div>I guess they pump your stomach full of Co2 gas to see better into your abdomen, but they don't take the gas out. </div><br /><div>Instead it goes into your body and hurts and aches all over. It actually hurts to breathe.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So I am eating & drinking normally, even walking slowly. I am sore and achy all over but some wonderful sisters from church have been so kind to help by bringing food and watching the kids.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am so grateful that God spared me because I know that He was pushing me to go to the Dr. ,</div><br /><div>they found the sac in time and that I was able to get into surgery so soon.</div><br /><div>The Dr. said that the sac was bigger than he expected and he had to cut out a piece of my tube and consequently, my right Fallopian will no longer be functional.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>That means to me that God truly blessed me because it could have ruptured if we had waited any longer and I could have bled to death. </div><br /><div>So needless to say, I am so grateful to be typing this instead of ........</div><br /><div>you know.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Anyway, I want to thank everyone for the postive thoughts and prayers.</div><br /><div>I love you all and hope to return the prayer blessing someday.</div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-59558366450204794112009-06-23T07:17:00.000-07:002009-06-23T07:23:58.910-07:00prayers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8seAMBepRT2HgWUN0EfEOYVJtG5yi1Xwlcu_hBs6YRrCB80oDX3AkMAvBC04bCvggPWM92RAg9I3tK1KkKi_eK9h2QtYzs4WNpdyem8J_G3U-jAsH1IyIy4YI26oS-k4mO_JcH3qqYI/s1600-h/family.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350528611064240562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 243px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8seAMBepRT2HgWUN0EfEOYVJtG5yi1Xwlcu_hBs6YRrCB80oDX3AkMAvBC04bCvggPWM92RAg9I3tK1KkKi_eK9h2QtYzs4WNpdyem8J_G3U-jAsH1IyIy4YI26oS-k4mO_JcH3qqYI/s320/family.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It's crazy how fast life can change,</div><br /><div>but I love the way God tells me to slow down. </div><br /><div>Always nicely, always gives me a chance to repent.</div><br /><div>I guess I sound a little too dramatic but I really do need your prayers ASAP.</div><br /><div>I will post about what is happening later, need to see what our options are.</div><br /><div>thanks, Love to you all</div><br /><div>Elisa</div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-35095905603712978712009-05-10T22:50:00.001-07:002009-05-10T22:59:37.059-07:00Debt- Free!Just wanted to testify to anyone that wants to listen that when we do our best to follow God's commandments, He will bless us in our efforts to follow His guidance.<br /><br />As I'm sure you all know, our stake Presidency asked our stake to get out of debt by 2008.<br />We had a very slow and rebellious start, but we did and we kicked into hig gear when ever we<br />could, and WE PRAYED LIKE MANIACS!<br />There have been a few amazing miracles in the span of debt repayment and we are truly grateful for each one.<br />We are of course, a year and 5 months late in reaching that Stake goal BUT......<br /> We are here and we are so grateful for the counsel given to us, it was such a blessing!<br /><br />We are now looking into ways to grow a succesful Etsy shop! We got a new camera so pictures will be coming very soon!elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-56320245865994784952009-03-09T14:24:00.000-07:002009-03-09T15:09:26.449-07:00Homeschool!I'm sure many are curious as to how it's going so..... <div><div><div><div><br /><br /></div><div>here is some of the fun we've been having.</div><div>Our first field trip; to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens-the Conservatory is only a $1 to get in!</div><div> We got a cacao pod and I tried to make chocolate. Didn't work, but it smelled good!</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311305434938454130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hyphenhyphenmTPNZHr10WBvB5Jy5sShCkPEf-wr_EP5YNlB1uzo1dLDW7b0AFY077F3ZaBYTbPVl1Y7XQJlKPY6_kM_W-C8RIPWM9bPyBsPEsE9gc2fOdpCPcSb-oPjNzVOmjWWxO-ifuXrVuGnY/s320/homeschool+fun+010209+056.jpg" border="0" /> Neighbors fence caught on fire and the firemen spent a few minutes with the kids. They were nice.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311306699283642482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTr7rp8N7ZCNgIK3mJ0Aa3BAm2Qen67Q6HQjqblL4iVA1lCG6CgPnmAB5bQqFqMTvh4EF5elGiFTqznVze_MLvi_tDfGUkb1706sNMYwUg6T3x5Qftu4IQAIVPGGtxO4i2p-hDAAAMAiE/s320/homeschool+fun+010209+214.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div> </div><div>Doesn't he look crazy? They were having a mud fight.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311309206327439138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDozyKbba4CwKRgIrCR-2Ft4vE8T_d6FnO5Q8OJuGrU4GpMhdn3V6-n91htwMXDoIWnSCdehlkQ61JUdxmtO8uJ_V1SOD48BG6GxYefQr6gCclzcVMzPy9xRl4-2QaJMHa2lOQxNEYi4/s320/homeschool+fun+010209+155.jpg" border="0" /> for Kenzie.... </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311310412487072818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwY4XHG8ra5wPN7AKXjx0uY7zHVFeX0g1lR3QbnorqCcZ9U8kCogqV-1QjT6G_lwEwCHMlX-ZfwLEcfZG7KUjgBOPsAPWbt0sqFG3KLtsr3d0J0l9toUJB8B67msLwWLCORQoAyOc4IQ/s320/homeschool+fun+010209+001.jpg" border="0" /> Bruce built a fort.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311311236533487330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJQJA4WJXDO8gRH2Noim_q3nRuRsLYkZfYgRSN_99oxPjMQtlxc9u81BzlC208qanj5PWAE7s79O_qWaM9YfLk_n3WkTQgNzXjH08u5yddyiy3bf3USrW8rPHgjFoDWVMBEn8Lr80u8Y/s320/homeschool+fun+010209+097.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div>We take a field trip every week (we did miss one week because of misbehavior but only happened once). Usually local, usually free. The best part is not the flexibility, like i thought would be the greatest- but all the learning opportunities and to see them grow and develop in different ways.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Eva can now make us boiled eggs, Dylan is really improving on his handwriting , Lilli seems to be potty-training herself and Ethan is so nerdy cute that I have to refrain from nibbling constantly; </div><br /><div>Ethan; "MOM, I am going to make a science experiment, can you help me?" </div><br /><div>Of course, he says this 1 to 6 times a day. Sometimes he just shows me his experiments. So far, we have documented some of them in his journal.</div><br /><div>Of course, there are no pictures of the unfun things; that would just be torture; 400 lbs of laundry, me being allergic to our new dog, some loved ones falling off the planet cuz of......,</div><br /><div>then there's always the gnawing hunger to socialize with everyone-when they are busy.</div><br /><div>Oh well, we are doing great and thanks for your thoughts/well wishes.</div></div></div></div>elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905076338353496944.post-61337163888827949372009-01-28T12:54:00.000-08:002009-01-29T12:11:14.261-08:00Ahh, Ice day!Just the break I needed....<br />For all the 2 people who read this; we are homeschooling and have been for...............<br />2 days and yesterday doesn't count because it was an ice day.<br /><br />We are still looking for curriculum and ideas on what we want to focus on but it is way more complex than I thought. I know it would be hard, but I also think it will be worth it.<br /><br />I feel pretty wasteful for my former state of mind; in thinking that I couldn't wait for my kids to go to school, then I'd have some ME time but I realize how selfish that was and I am slowly learning that I never get that time back with people I love.<br /><br />Speaking of people I love, 2 of them are moving far away and soon, so I am actually hoping to have my kids spend as much time with them as possible before they leave.<br /><br />Really there are alot of reasons why we choose to do homeschooling, but that's just one.<br /><br /><br />So whatever people think, I would truly appreciate no negativity and talk of insanity.<br />(because putting my family above the opinions of others is pretty important to me<br />and frankly, I won't take kindly to those comments.0<br /><br />As I'm sure you can tell, I'm feeling a little off today so let's get right to the good stuff;<br /><br />Pictures!<br /><br />These are of our New Years' trip to west southwest texas (border town-airforce base)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVwRHXJWSXeACEpC3E4lUwOmfD5KFiCLG17aivCvqMe47zS-UgMu9jirB0uVg02izrjThAUNiEKXZfbmloqECMvpoR9QIQDZnk5ELdaZtHLGI6B1yFLAKIQPPFnpFfy5orsj23hUxLxo/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+201.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296505133943026674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVwRHXJWSXeACEpC3E4lUwOmfD5KFiCLG17aivCvqMe47zS-UgMu9jirB0uVg02izrjThAUNiEKXZfbmloqECMvpoR9QIQDZnk5ELdaZtHLGI6B1yFLAKIQPPFnpFfy5orsj23hUxLxo/s320/Del+rio+0109+201.jpg" border="0" /></a> last ice storm! Poor honeysuckle is perfectly preserved.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-80F1t52M0D-m6jRkXiwOB3d4iFSfa7nUTIM7fXzB6rrKoOqGEj9mfb4dBCIOwHnfv8uRtpnIkSxv7vx0zoFcpySkEGHoulTvGUC8KoOnPCMXpDziREu4MpRQi4De4Bp32Me4JL6DeI/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+227.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296505124758810242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-80F1t52M0D-m6jRkXiwOB3d4iFSfa7nUTIM7fXzB6rrKoOqGEj9mfb4dBCIOwHnfv8uRtpnIkSxv7vx0zoFcpySkEGHoulTvGUC8KoOnPCMXpDziREu4MpRQi4De4Bp32Me4JL6DeI/s320/Del+rio+0109+227.jpg" border="0" /></a> Dylan went and snuggled a napping Lilli and ended up falling asleep himself.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Tz18FeH6BHdCMuzoE-ZYCwSgab66c1cI-PmAVJjvKV3BnCvPi4Vb9gES2XLxFErTB-SwfRYJK-39pQcA7iXu7OmeopZLMUtQ8_Od4Uz4U0UMlx2LaWM64LwF0QBsYhEX6GpGCEwn3os/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+254.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296505123018626610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Tz18FeH6BHdCMuzoE-ZYCwSgab66c1cI-PmAVJjvKV3BnCvPi4Vb9gES2XLxFErTB-SwfRYJK-39pQcA7iXu7OmeopZLMUtQ8_Od4Uz4U0UMlx2LaWM64LwF0QBsYhEX6GpGCEwn3os/s320/Del+rio+0109+254.jpg" border="0" /></a>Dylan and Phil! On a hike<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoxcUfdWhvf3O8TDBzjf3hHUu-cJnr8Z5lm3YAcamn3HDNSd4tx8j8MkmL01hshvFn3EfChU2wzAPSBFBvW2NQSOr43xnW9TcHJQlP89afAAo8mGVOeq2QvyjLKi7r9TCo5WrpTwalBo/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+261.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296505118496013426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoxcUfdWhvf3O8TDBzjf3hHUu-cJnr8Z5lm3YAcamn3HDNSd4tx8j8MkmL01hshvFn3EfChU2wzAPSBFBvW2NQSOr43xnW9TcHJQlP89afAAo8mGVOeq2QvyjLKi7r9TCo5WrpTwalBo/s320/Del+rio+0109+261.jpg" border="0" /></a> I don't know how to fish!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGafTVz7oOVEI0Teg5jAN7Q1VthJbQpU3m0WeRRSheJsdbfqMd9wRHyERm0CpNvu73rZgH39dWp_kfVkFDFctwUhjwSCnKqBUbWvYj7MtgTUey5IR-Vw-igrYQkw2TiKRvGerRfo1eJi0/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+170.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296505109647711986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGafTVz7oOVEI0Teg5jAN7Q1VthJbQpU3m0WeRRSheJsdbfqMd9wRHyERm0CpNvu73rZgH39dWp_kfVkFDFctwUhjwSCnKqBUbWvYj7MtgTUey5IR-Vw-igrYQkw2TiKRvGerRfo1eJi0/s320/Del+rio+0109+170.jpg" border="0" /></a> These evil little cacti were out to get us, they hide in a soft patch og grass, then ram right thru your shoes. Pretty hard to get off and out of your soles.<br /><div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXwxAWX0WGQ2efuhiJQM8A5f0cR6TQtL0pYG8zDw-YI5OcsOj5HHDzZX3f2Ur5DcsL3438_H1D0DF_f8thsFVF4tKZMDRX5Q65uKF0BFiHn7GoJ-wBa0BBpL4kffr9KBcPLBrbZTHVZw/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+126.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296481115478896962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXwxAWX0WGQ2efuhiJQM8A5f0cR6TQtL0pYG8zDw-YI5OcsOj5HHDzZX3f2Ur5DcsL3438_H1D0DF_f8thsFVF4tKZMDRX5Q65uKF0BFiHn7GoJ-wBa0BBpL4kffr9KBcPLBrbZTHVZw/s320/Del+rio+0109+126.jpg" border="0" /></a> On the boat<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0j4XF9EPhG-dfKqR8JhcOS0wJRXcs_skDOhydF_oq0eKiLewkcaFBYaoEl4ghCf2n87J6c5T1YVcBkdHt9LoPE9QyoSgBu7ETDYURbicR2LW-H2FJEO8CxkHwri1_uvps2QzaMkhlxE/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+110.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296481109090849074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0j4XF9EPhG-dfKqR8JhcOS0wJRXcs_skDOhydF_oq0eKiLewkcaFBYaoEl4ghCf2n87J6c5T1YVcBkdHt9LoPE9QyoSgBu7ETDYURbicR2LW-H2FJEO8CxkHwri1_uvps2QzaMkhlxE/s320/Del+rio+0109+110.jpg" border="0" /></a> Super foggy when we got there </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPE7HyN8zmdDCEjYrUEL60cwAvgnZ8NWkf9MMCOdWONsWQ02G4KXQ5kDgYLqEDUHtN2fmbi4c9ikY8htGc7ek-xL5Nf2weblrVOGi8dS0Li4sbFguxgNa_YwHoUtTnzlnuU4M8w8pGSe0/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+104.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296481097760755154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPE7HyN8zmdDCEjYrUEL60cwAvgnZ8NWkf9MMCOdWONsWQ02G4KXQ5kDgYLqEDUHtN2fmbi4c9ikY8htGc7ek-xL5Nf2weblrVOGi8dS0Li4sbFguxgNa_YwHoUtTnzlnuU4M8w8pGSe0/s320/Del+rio+0109+104.jpg" border="0" /></a> Thought this was an interesting way to eat<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnvwJohkhZI6PI5JmkaQGTWZAgzgTEFuuN2-TP7FmiiJulGJj7z0FStCZvRDiSHNjnXgKSP6xeWS6HqSddWlMea1r28gmwsXvHcAMIGh6yCbYty_1hnr-37s1VVVEa6BYh_zldgnW8W0/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+092.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296481056688795282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnvwJohkhZI6PI5JmkaQGTWZAgzgTEFuuN2-TP7FmiiJulGJj7z0FStCZvRDiSHNjnXgKSP6xeWS6HqSddWlMea1r28gmwsXvHcAMIGh6yCbYty_1hnr-37s1VVVEa6BYh_zldgnW8W0/s320/Del+rio+0109+092.jpg" border="0" /></a> on a hike<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nw78GQHtuhd8x-z-XeE4RRf345ZpaeXj2wsQTy2FdrnnGykCPp2yD9kVjIPZZ6rjt0h8JmlHq64MbR2BobdGnd7BWduNvV_g2L_8pl4OIjLF3MsY9R7RAJlryOW3nlBW3myMhNrIXEs/s1600-h/Del+rio+0109+075.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296455039347264962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nw78GQHtuhd8x-z-XeE4RRf345ZpaeXj2wsQTy2FdrnnGykCPp2yD9kVjIPZZ6rjt0h8JmlHq64MbR2BobdGnd7BWduNvV_g2L_8pl4OIjLF3MsY9R7RAJlryOW3nlBW3myMhNrIXEs/s320/Del+rio+0109+075.jpg" border="0" /></a> Administering 1st aid to Ethan after Dylan beaned him with a rock.</div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296455013715082882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDa3MDprvUIACCAcwCI83ygkvR0QfbWZuaA7z_VPy2tSpMhgReg2qTjQjSEzmaDcq3j49ExuEnhz2MHvFIC5c3lx7reNIDT2lOaBi45bRCeq8PA_gt8eVXYlXctlL-UuwV34FEhS9U2s/s320/Del+rio+0109+008.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296455018309674306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7V815soqXqWghLouo-7ZsBi0v4sSJTHoxVXUA1YPzE67gKAz-8pKO8VJn34qCsxp5cyQ96pMHXUaZDQtl4bWu-v-vIA3LBfpR3t8f048VGn-nFgw0yaDbjImP7K6pSDW-cLADu4IbyfQ/s320/Del+rio+0109+021.jpg" border="0" /></div>They don't know how to fish EITHER<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296455022083576386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7URv_WZ5zeiEVPUjJloPt0sznBsOwmv_u4EZIUFM0tjd37dLuc9QS8LxT4YClxH32JHjjZ66ZgIsGotD5bqe9QJzGV50oXIy6_VDAEDOIRlJHe36G3DsB3I2b6RPJJfGneJhCr3uAqU/s320/Del+rio+0109+029.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296455047461039010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DIFys0M5zDnw4f3XTF1I2PxgNfNhyFR6CyKhstsL2fYOq5NON4YXg2Gct5QKjFi_9DOHESPjbmUG0WtH9U3DmO08yMOjl_UCD2Him6ncPAyNPkfB4K_oRtw3j40OJl7_JOaQ42lGwqY/s320/Del+rio+0109+074.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296481126660220754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSE7pwSDvhfN2FH_8Prn98Bf2Pyu92Vyb0TY9nn3s4To9OWgPz1GF4i780VCXW1AVv2RQGz8TvSg3soQX9aN3V33EZWponNvUuJ0BfAWFTrpr8fMphrrKuxmqkFHnfhdpdD1E493ZGEWU/s320/Del+rio+0109+141.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><br />That was an amtrak railtrack. We saw one go by a few minutes later. Wasn't super fast but you could see the people on it. I would love to go on a cross country rail trip (no, not like a hobo)elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937071879432675117noreply@blogger.com2