Kristie Matthews Designs

Marvin Red Matthews - Our new family member

2011-04-27T22:17:00.000-07:00

This is our new cat Marvin Red, or as I like to call him " GARFIELD "
He is Fat, just like Garfield, lol ... he is old, somewhere between 5-9 years old were just not sure.

Marvin is a Rescue cat, he is a Tabby Minx mix, he has a cropped tail and green eyes. He hates to be picked up, and just likes to sleep, but he needed a home, so we brought him to ours ♥

Spring Break Day 2

2011-04-26T18:07:00.000-07:00

Today, we had a movie day, Taylor and I went to see the movie Water for Elephants. What a great movie. I read the book and have to say the movie was well done. knowing what was going to happen made the movie seen a little slow, but it was sooo goood! Bring the tissues, you'll need them.

Kenny and his friend Reid went to see Hanah. Didn't seem like a movie I'd like and I knew he would hate the one I wanted to see, so, we split up! What a great idea. It sure is nice that the kids are at the age I can do that.

Tomorrow we are either going to go to the Skagit Valley Tulip festival, or were going to go to Seattle for the day. Kenny has been begging to go to China town, and his favorite place to explore, Uwajimaya. So stay tuned, we will see what the day brings.

Spring Break

2011-04-25T22:05:00.000-07:00

Now that it is finally spring break, I have been given an opportunity to catch up. I know I totally BLEW my New Years resolution, but not keeping my blog updated. But I just have to put my foot down and get to business.

This past almost 5 months has flew by. I am now faced with the realization that my Son Cody is going to be a Sophomore at WSU in a little less than 2 weeks. OMG is all I can say.

Taylor will be graduating from PHS this June and then she will also be off to college in the fall. She has been busy Senior, From all the sports she plays, and other activities, Right now we are in Fastpitch, and anyone who knows me, knows that baseball season is my favorite! {i♥watchingherplay}
She just goes out and gives it 100% ... She has such a good attitude!

Kenny, who now only has a year left of middle school will be soon be in High School, C R A Z Y! He is also in the middle of Little League, and is playing a a really good team this year. We are on the Marlins, and he has had such an amazing season so far, it makes me look forward to sitting in the cold {inMay} watching him play, and seeing the smile on his face when he hits the ball over the fence with bases loaded, or when he makes a game winning tag at home when the runner slides into his catchers mitt.

Ken is busy at work and trying to get the decks completed for Taylors graduation party, So much to do ...so little time.

Im still working at the School district, {i♥myjob} and also, at Toadilly Scrappin. I have been picking up some side jobs from friends and friends of friends, making invitations and party supplies. I just wish I had the time and money to do this full time, It is so much fun seeing the joy on the kids face when they come up with a theme, and seeing me bring it to life! {letmeknowifyouneedanythingdesigned} <--- short plug there

Well, Thats about it for tonight ... see you tomorrow ♥

I love my family ♥

2011-01-08T21:59:00.000-08:00

♥ them every second ♥ every minute ♥ every day

Happy first week of 2011

2011-01-06T20:29:00.000-08:00

I am so Happt to report that we have had an AMAZING uneventful first week of 2011. This is going to be a great year !!!

We started off the New Year in Leavenworth, Washington. We had an amazing time, COLD, but it was so fun. I think the low was 1 ... And the High was 9 ...

Where did this year go ???

2010-12-29T18:37:00.000-08:00

We all start off with the best of intentions, but this year so much has happened, so much of that was unplanned, I just let what I enjoy doing fall by the wayside ...

2011 is going to be different ... My New Years Resolution for 2011 is going to be more of a self fulfilling thing for me, I tried to do the project 365 last year, and in a perfect world, this would happen, my life, NO WAY.

But with Cell phones with internet and photo ready ...Im going to do my best to make sure I post at least once a week ... There is so much to look forward to in the next year ... It would be nice to have a better year to remember and not want to forget ... Don't get me wrong 2010 had alot of things that I will remember forever, Codys High School graduation, Kennys football team taking their 3rd straight PYF/NYSA 1st place championship, Kennys Soccer team going un-defeated and taking 1st place at school, Kennys surgury turning out the way we wanted it to, and having a family that is healthy and happy ... So keep on checking back

Forks ☼ Twilight Tour

2010-07-13T17:55:00.000-07:00

Well we went to forks and did the Twilight thing, It was oddly fun ... We know that the movies were not filmed there, but it was fun! ThanksTay, Lacy & lilly for the fun day!!!

Graduation sen10r 2010

2010-07-02T00:38:00.000-07:00

Well another school year has come to an end, and for me it was a sad end, My oldest Cody, has officially graduated from high school, and is getting ready to begin the journey that is college. He has always know what he has wanted to do in life, but doing it will be a long hard road. I know if anyone can do it, it will be Cody. He will be leaving in August for W.S.U. he will study science and biology, and then return to Seattle for dental school at U of W, Codys goal is to get his DDS and then specialize in Ortho.

Gig Harbor Little League - AAA Pilots

2010-05-03T20:56:00.000-07:00

Well, another year of baseball is well under way and

Kennys season started off with 3 losses in a row, followed by 5 wins in a row ... so were going with, were on a winning streak and lets hope it continues

Kenny has fell right back into the swing of things ... given his recent injury
we were not 100% sure that was going to be as easy as it hs been, but
He has been catching, pitching, and playing 3rd and you would never know 6 weeks ago he was fresh from surgury

Taylor and Shelbi

Taylor has been playing fastpitch for the high school ... She started off on C-Team and has been pulled up to J.V. which is amazing since she has only played for 2 years .. pretty good ... she hits almost every at bat, and is the star outfielder ... She loves outfield, she gets most of the plays there, and they really count on her.

The College Letters keep pouring in

2010-02-21T16:49:00.000-08:00

Its so sad to admit how happy and proud I am of Cody, Sad because if I admit it outloud, then all the acceptance letters are one step closer to Codys graduation, going off to college, are starting his life as an adult, I just dont feel old enough to have a son in college, Didnt we just go off to school???

I treasure the fun times we have had, look forward to the ones yet to come, and Sad to see my boy all grown up. shhh. >tear< dont tell him, but Im so going to miss his quick wit!

Kenny's Wrist --- Pin out and new Cast

2010-02-14T21:02:00.000-08:00

Kennys Broken Wrist

2010-01-27T21:21:00.001-08:00

Todays Doctor visit was a good one ...
The Pin looks good, Healing has started, all the swelling is gone and Kenny has his cast!
It is such a releif for me, It was really hard to allow Kenny to go to school knowing he didnt have a REAL cast on his hand, knowing what middle schoolers are like, Of course I fear the worse and can picture some kid bumping Kenny and having to go into Surgury again to fix the damage. But that didnt happen and he is all good. We will have this cast for 3 weeks and then they will take this one off and remove the pin, and re cast for another 2 weeks, after that we are hoping to be on the mend at 100% for the upcoming Baseball season.
Kenny the night they tried to set it originally Kenny the next day after Surgury
Kennys wrist at St. Anthony's before they tried to set it, He fell off his Rip-Stick and landed on his hand, he hit so hard that his growth plate along the outside arm bone came clean off and went up his arm to the right (about 5 inches up) he also broke his wrist.

They tried so hard to fix it on Tuesday night, but nothing was working. St. Anthonys in Gig Harbor is AWESOME! I can't say that enough, and Dr. Friedman at Harbor Ortho is GREAT. They got Kenny into surgury at noon on Wednesday, Everything went great and he is on the mend!

Valentines Day Countdown

2010-01-26T21:33:00.000-08:00

This is the Valentines Day Advent / Calendar that I made for my friend Valerie
Val's friend made a pink one and we adapted this for her's ... Cute Right!

My New Calendar ♥

2010-01-25T21:52:00.000-08:00

This is the super cute calendar that my good friend Valerie made for me in exchange for the

Valentine Advent I made for her, How sweet is she !

And then last night I won the VERY cute March kit on 24/7 Moms live show

I cant Wait to get that!

I ♥ My Kids

2010-01-04T22:18:00.000-08:00

Family ♥

2010-01-03T18:31:00.000-08:00

My Nephew Jacob and his 2 boys came to visit us today ... I couldn't resist taking a pix of all of the cousins ... Jake is in the Marines and is currently here on leave from Texas and fresh from Fallujah (I think) We are thankful every day that he is okay!

Goodbye until next year

2010-01-02T23:42:00.000-08:00

This is my Willow Tree Nativity set, and it is one of my most favorite things to pull out each Christmas, I find that I can hardly wait for the Thanksgiving turkey to be put away, and Christmas decorating begins ... And today, I'm sad because it's boxed up until next year ♥

January 1st

2010-01-01T18:35:00.000-08:00

The view from my backdoor ♥ Treasure whats around you !

Project 365

2010-01-01T18:28:00.000-08:00

So a friend of mine joined a group on Facebook called Project 365,
I would love to have you join me on my journey while I capture a photo a day throughout 2010, I going to do my best to take all 365 photos. Join me, I would love to see your 365 day journey ♥

Thanksgiving 2009

2009-12-02T20:43:00.000-08:00

Well, another Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I have made promises to get my blog updated, so I am going to do my best to re-cap each night until the end of the year, so keep checking in for updates.

I hope this Thanksgiving found you and yours in Good health, and with much to be Thankful for, as we all are. We are Thankful for you our Family and friends, and look forward to a very prosperous New Year to come

Puyallup Fair 2009

2009-09-24T17:12:00.000-07:00

Well we made the trek to the Puyallup fair ... As usual, we had the typical fair favorites, Earthquake Burgers, Elephant Ears, Fischer Fair Scones, Funnel Cakes, and Carmel Apples (i only had part of the funnel cake) But the kids ate until they were sick ... They rode rides, played games, Such Fun

Taylor's Sweet 16th Birthday

2009-09-04T22:09:00.000-07:00

Most of you have already seen the pictures on my facebook, But I keep getting emails to update my blog and when do we get to see the pictures from Tay's party, so XOXO here ya go!!!

First day of School

2009-09-04T21:47:00.000-07:00

Well we have all survived our first week back to school. Its just Crazy to me that Cosy is a senior this year, and this same time next year he will be a Freshman at a anunknown College (still deciding where) These pictures mean so much, This is the LAST first day of school picture of Cody. I have 14 years of first day of School photos and he has grown so much. Wow!

Taylor is a junior this year, and she just made the High School Soccer team, and will be playing both for Varasity and J.V.

Kenny just started his first day of Middle School, and LOVES it, He, I think has grown the most over the past year, he has just finished up his Summer tournament baseball league, and jumped right into football which has been practcing all summer as well. Games start next weekend, so stay tuned!!!

Have a great September!

Happy Birthday Dad

2009-08-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

Today would have been my dads 64th Birthday. Happy Birthday Dad ♥ We love you and miss you and think of you every single day

Summer Ball has started once again

2009-06-26T23:14:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the 1st tournament of the Shamrocks
Summer baseball season

This isKenny's 2nd year with this team and we have enjoyed all of the familes
we have become such great friends with. We are looking forward to another
wonderful summer season!

GO S H A M R O C K S ! ! !

kenny is the catcher again this year - I♥that! i was a catcher too!

happy birthday ashlyn - RIP we miss you every day

2009-05-20T12:56:00.000-07:00

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Im feeling very old all of a sudden!

2009-05-06T22:32:00.000-07:00

Tonight is the last night that my oldest son is 16 - Tommorow he will be 17 - and therefore 17 years ago I became a mom for the very first time. This year has been very hard for me, all of a sudden I have my youngest Kenny getting ready for his 5th grade camp, which leads to 5th grade graduation, My daughter has more boys interested in her than I can keep track of, and then Cody, he will be 17 in a few short hours, he will be a senior this fall, hes already doing some of his college classes, graduation this time next year and then he will be off on his own. Which makes me very sad - happy too, but sad! So sob story over - Happy birthday Cody!

This is what i want to go and see this summer -

2009-04-28T21:11:00.000-07:00

This is the only place I really REALLY want to go and see - not in pictures, but in person, Maybe this summer I may just go and do that --- We will see -- Passes come in handy some days ...*wink*

Girls Weekend - at the Zion Camp

2009-04-26T22:25:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at our Girls Weekend - We had about 25 people there throughout the weekend. The girls I scrapped with are SOOOO Talented! I was so impressed with their work, I got some incredible ideas and cant wait to get my stuff put together for some power scrapping!

The Camp was so beautiful, Huge scrap area for everyone, Huge kitchen, Nice bathrooms and dorms. I cant wait to go and do it again --

These are just 2 of the layouts that I did - way to many to post but you get the idea

14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Matthews

2009-04-08T11:43:00.000-07:00

Its that time of the year again for the
Anual Matthews Family Easter Egg Hunt and Dinner/Pot Luck

Time: 1:00 p.m. Egg hunt at 2:00
Dinner to Follow

PLEASE BRING AN EMPTY EASTER BASKET

TONS of Prizes & Candy for all

Hope to See you there - EVERYONES invited - bring friends!

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Knights vs. Pilots - Kennys 2nd game of the season

2009-04-07T22:33:00.000-07:00

Kenny had his 2nd game of the season tonight - The weather was awesome, and Kenny played an awesome game! Kenny Caught the first half of the game - and then played 3rd and then pitcher, there is some rule about you cant pitch after youve caught or vise-a-versa anyway Kennys 1st inning at pitch he hit the first kid (HBP) and then struck out the next 3 batters! thats 14 pitches - AWESOME - I love spring baseball!

1st official Fast-Pitch game for Taylor

2009-04-06T21:27:00.001-07:00

Well today was Taylors 1st official game, and wouldn't you know it, she couldn't play. If you didnt already know it, Taylor was hit in the face - right between the eyes with a Baseball, and broke her nose on Friday. Under the GLOB's of make-up she has a good Black eye on the left and the right is getting darker by the minute. We go see the Doc in the morning - So we are hoping for a clean break - and a you'll feel the pain for a while but it looks good report - Cross your fingers.

WAY TO GO SEAHAWKS! - Taylors team beat Enumclaw 18 - 2 ! Wahoo way to go girls!

New Garden Block in the front of the house

2009-04-05T20:57:00.001-07:00

Today was beyond beautiful - We took the opportunity to get some stuff done in the yard for the upcoming 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt -

It was 71 at my house, we were able to get the lawn cut (if you've seen my yard - that is a chore in itself) Weed wacked the upper and lower field edges - Cut down all the Blackberrys down the driveway - Moved 6 trees to the lower part of the property, Took apart the construction fence at the driveway (4 years eerrrggg) Pressure Washed the Camper, Cleaned the Weeds off the Play Ground, planted flowers and Built this neat Block border in the front of the house.

Wheeew Im beat - I♥SUMMER

Stupid but funny ---

2009-03-23T21:18:00.000-07:00

Okay - so I'm in my room and hear a ruckus in the kitchen - i get up to go and see that the boys are doing, and find this --- My Broom free standing in the kitchen. No strings, No wires, No Glue, tape well you get the picture. No if only I could get it to move back and forth I'd be set!

pyf registration is here already --- were ready are you?

2009-03-11T19:03:00.000-07:00

Cody on a Longboard + fall = broken scaphoid and a cast

2009-03-09T17:13:00.000-07:00

So after 2 weeks in a splint and Cody feeling worse, we decided to take him back to the doctor on friday. After another round of x-rays, 3-4 doctors reading the films, they are agree that Cody BROKE his scaphiod. Originally it was "just a bad Sprain" Well from the amount of pain he was in I knew that night it was more, and I wished I followed my motherly instinct and took him the next morning to another doctor.

Now we are faced with a difficult decision. We can either opt for surgury to have a screw put in, or take a chance with a cast for 8 weeks, have it re - x-rayed and hope it heals - or have the surgury in 8 weeks anyway.

after talking to Cody, he decided to get the cast for 8 weeks and then chance it and have the surgury if its not healed. I think its a VERY big chance were taking. The scaphoid bone gets very little blood flow and is the worst bone to break in your wrist. although the doctor said he broke it in a good place (for a break) and the top part of the bone gets more blood flow than the bottom, he broke the top. and since we found the break with in the first month there is a chance that it will heal without surgury. fact - did you know that your scaphoid bone requires twice the pressure to break than any of the large bones in your arm??? FACT

So say a prayer for his speed recovery, and that in 8 weeks the caast wasnt for nothing....

2009-03-04T18:44:00.000-08:00

Okay - all of my bargin finding friends -- I have a website for you --- This is a total score!!!
It is called PEACHY CHEAP http://www.peachycheap.com/ and you will be hooked like me -- but if it looks good -- dont wait --- THEY SELL OUT!!! This is todays Peachy Cheap deal --- all for $3.98 plus shipping --- check them out and let me know what you think --

Can you say Hat Trick???

2009-03-03T22:29:00.000-08:00

Tonight the whole family was at the soccer center to see Kennys game - and WHAT A NIGHT IT WAS TO SEE THAT GAME!!! Kenny played awesome! He scored 3 goals in a row and in about 3 minutes. Nice game buddy!

Altered Barn Star -- its almost done!

2009-03-02T18:13:00.000-08:00

This is the Tin Barn star that I am altering for my wall. Anyone who knows me know that I LOVE barn stars, Dont know why, I just do. This is the one I started on Saturday, I still have to mod podge the photos on it. Im just waiting to find just the right ones. I keep snapping pix of the kids when they are not looking, but I have not found just the right ones. Stay tuned ... (ps Im going to have them printed in 5 X 7 and in sepia tones.)

I won a contest!!!

2009-02-28T20:12:00.000-08:00

I came home today to find a box on my door step .... What could it be??? I didn't order anything, It's not my Birthday.... So I took the plain brown box into the house, opened it up, and found this cookbook, a coupon for a free hunts product. WOW --- I actually entered a contest and won --- I was one of (500) semifinalists in the Hunt's Best meals. I won --- Wahooo

Darius Goes West in Utah

2009-02-27T20:11:00.000-08:00

Well - We have spread the word - Taylor got 13 people to go to the DGW screening in Utah.
This was such a treasure and such an inspiration - I wish that I could put it all into words.

If you have not had the opportunity to see the movie - We have a copy that we would be more than happy to LOAN you - but Im sure in the first 5 minutes you will want a copy of your own. Taylor is going to promote and sell the movies and shirts with her young life kids - Taylor is one of the (2) girls leaders for Harbor Ridge 6-8th grade girls. Younglife brought us to Janelle and her beautiful son Micah, and we will do anything to Help Cure DMD. Darius is such an inspiration, and even more are his friends who have made it their priority to also fund a cure for DMD through DGW / and Charleys fund we will cure this in Micahs lifetime!

Headache and a Huge fever

2009-02-25T20:59:00.000-08:00

Today, I got the dreaded call ... You know the one, Hello this is ___________ elementary and we have Kenny in the health room ...Hes not feeling very good, and he has a fever and needs to be picked up. Hello ???? HEALTH room ... Thats sick room, nothing healthy every comes out of that room. Cody bless his heart♥ picked up his little brother, (i was on the road in the yellow limo) When the boys got home Kenny went right to be (no TV no gameboy, no anything) Thats SO NOT KENNY so after I got home from work I went and checked on him, thinking he was sleeping since it was so quiet, Nope He was bright red and said he had a headache, by 5:00 he was running a 103.7 fever, got a 2nd thermometer and it read 103.9 (YIKES) mom panic set in. No cough, No congestion, No runny nose ---nothing. just a fever and headache.

Kenny wants to go to school because they are picking their classes for middle school tomorrow. So we will see whats going on in the morning. He can't fool me, so no matter how important that is to him, he is more important to me, and his health comes first. feel better Kenny :( ♥

Darius Goes West www.dariusgoeswest.org

2009-02-24T22:28:00.000-08:00

Tonight Taylor and I went to support our Friend Janelle's Son Micah who has DMD --- We were blessed with the opportunity to screen the movie Darius Goes West and help support Darius in his quest to help fund a CURE for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Darius and his INCREDIBLE friends made a documentary on Darius' and his journey from Georgia to the West coast. I would love to tell you all about it, But I have a challenge for you all ... I will tell you if you ask, however I would prefer you help Darius and his AMAZING friends reach their goal of selling ONE MILLION DVD's IN ONE YEAR! Each DVD is $20 and can be found on www.dariusgoeswest.org I will promise you, that this video will make you laugh, cry and for sure want to be a part of the ONE MILLION - There is a cure just waiting to be found. To Darius and all of your friends - YOU HAVE INSPIRED A NATION- God Bless you all!

its a small world after all ... its a small world after all ...

2009-02-19T21:57:00.000-08:00

So for all of my friends awaiting my its a small world layout here it is...

the 1st picture is my personal layout (page 1) with the people added - I have not put our picture on it yet, but it will go in the center and slightly under the small world banner...

The second layout is the original that I taught in my Disney Layout & design class last Tuesday.

As you cen see the people are not on page one ... I took the Jolees its a Small world sticker and peeled the people off the the world and stuck them on my layout --- what do you think?
Black and white clip art was my inspiration ... and the Pazzle was the creation!

Valentines day 2009

2009-02-14T19:05:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day to you all!

Cute Valentines

2009-02-12T19:13:00.000-08:00

These are the cute Valentines Taylor and I made tonight - They were super easy and didn't take much time at all. I wsish I could remember what blog I saw them on my friend Valeries blog - she got them from her friend www.scraptomylou.blogspot.com
I cut the flower out on my Cricut machine, and we used thr making memories instant setter to make the center hole for the stick, Outlined the front with a black slick writer, and then slid the Tootsie pop in the hole -- Waaalaaa Done!!!

My new Disney Book I made

2009-02-08T19:43:00.000-08:00

This is the new Disneyland book I made for the store - isnt it so cute!

The kits will be available at the store -- the picture is not as cute as the book
each patterned paper is another page the Mickey head is on the front page the ears are on the 2nd page as so on and so on - you need to see it in person

The finished Garage

2009-02-05T19:31:00.000-08:00

This is the finished product
Now this summer we need to pave - That should be fun!

We have started the decks on the house (we have never had them) our 2 story house is listed as a rambler ... therefore the decks were not included, my wise husband has a rule - Pay cash or you don't need it ... so we have saved ... and now we will spend. Throw some money into our local ecomony. How nice huh ... I'll keep your posted as we get going!

Found at last

2009-02-02T22:00:00.000-08:00

At last the long awaited book was found. Tonight while at Target of all places, Kenny said to me:
"Mom, does Target have a book selling place" I said yes they do, and off to the books I went, and the last copy of Diary of a Wimpy kid (book 3) was found. All I heard down the asile was "YES" "YES" Wahoo Wahoo " Needless to say Im going to have to take it to be with me tonight if Kennys is to get any sleep at all. (Im glad I dont have to stop at Border's anymore, Ive hit them about 10 times in the past week and dumped about $200) and didnt get what I went for? How did that work out?

Happy Birthday Jimmy - 40 years young - hahaha

2009-02-01T17:19:00.000-08:00

We pulled it off!
One of my husbands best friends turned 40 on Friday and we all ignored him. He must have felt just aweful - but we had a plan, and set it motion - He thought we were going to go to the casino for dinner and some throwing away of money

But little did he know - we mailed out Invites to all of his family and friends.
The turn out was beyond words ... My drive way looked like a used car lot - Good thing we have a 300 ft driveway! we needed every inch - we had cars on the playground, down the driveway, in part of the backyard , the whole driveway and WOW amazing we fit them all. Everyone was here by 3:30 and Jimmy pulled in by 4:15 he knew as soon as he saw the mailbox - BLACK - BLACK and big 40 gave it all away - Oh and then there was the rock - I put a huge Jimmy's 40 Banner there Over the hill construction tape all the way up the driveway and then the sea of people and cars. We had a great time -Jimmy was so surprised. The look on his face was worth a million words. We had Catered food - a Keg - and appitizers galore - We PPV the UFC fight had great food - even better friends - and a Fab time! Thanks to everyone who made it all come together! Jimmy -- Happy Birthday - WE ♥ you!

Okay - this has to be the funniest TAYLORISM ever

2009-01-25T19:23:00.000-08:00

While at the DMV yesterday, Taylor had a moment ...

DMV: Would you like to be an organ donor?

Taylor: umm....... (for about a minute)

DMV: Here, Ill give you this flyer, Take it home, Read it, and make your decision and we can add it in August when you get your license.

Taylor: okay ..... (?)

a few minutes later as were seated, waiting to get her picture.

Taylor: Mom, sooooo.... What kind of organ do you have to give them, a kidney, or liver?

Mom: (HUGE BURST OF LAUGHTER HERE) ***** Tay, Honey, they don't require you give it now, its when your gone, if you die, you can donate your organs.

Taylor: OOOOHHHH FEEEWWWW, I wasnt sure if I was ready for that! Thats such a releif.

I thought I was gonna get kicked out for laughing to loud!!!

have a good Sunday

She's Official - Watch out Washington -

2009-01-24T15:43:00.000-08:00

Its official - She has a valid learners permit - and the hard license will be the mail this week!
She drove me home from Target (for those who know where that is from our house) She did pretty good, a little jerky on the brakes but my car is touchy. So all in all she did good, and a little better than I thought. Ken just took her out in the big truck, its a stick so we will see what his report is later!

SAVE me now!!!

2009-01-23T21:06:00.000-08:00

As of tomorrow my daughter will have one of these in her wallet!

O M G !!!

Hers will say instructional permit - but none the less she will be
liscensed to drive with another driver who is 18 or older.
She officially starts drivers ed next week, and come
8-8 she will be 16 and have the real deal.

Wish me luck when she drives me home!!!

I'll post a pix with her and her New DL tomorrow

Wimpy Kid scavenger hunt.

2009-01-22T21:32:00.000-08:00

This book has sent me on a cross town scavenger hunt, and I have come up short every time. and then, to see a little boy walking out the door of Borders reading the very book we were on such a mad search for was like hitting the jackpot!
Oh nope, Matthews factor, Again SOLD OUT. My babys face looked so sad :(

I am just sick, that I was not able to find this book for Kenny.
He has been looking forward to this book all week, He did ALL his homework, cleaned his room, did his chores, and NO book.

I guess I will venture across the bridge tomorrow morning and hope that I can surprise him at school with Book 3.

Wish me luck.

Beware of this dangerous tool - It can chop eye lashes off in a single push!

2009-01-19T20:39:00.000-08:00

This is a dangerous tool ... Beware !!!

now for your laugh of the day ...

This morning whild putting on my face

this simple to use tool mamed me!

While using this simple tool, it some how took
half of my eyelashes and sheared them off at the stub!

SWEAR to IT

I could not believe it!

I am mortified!

I now have half an eye of eyelashes :(

Little League Registration is here once again

2009-01-17T20:35:00.000-08:00

Well, its all done - Baseball here we come! With tryouts just a month away, We are so looking forward to seeing all of Kenny's hard work pay off. His summer was consumed with a tournament team called the Shamrocks. These boys came together over came huge losses, and learned so much more than they ever could have expected. Kenny found his place on the ball field and his batting was bar none!!! Our boy is going for the catchers position, and I have no doubts that he will be fought over! We cant wait to see what the outcome of the draft is!

Tomorrow, is Taylor's first day of Rugby, so I will post a picture after practice.

Good Night

Finding time for me ---

2009-01-15T19:04:00.000-08:00

Well, Christmas vacation is over, back to work, back to school, and back to sports!

Kenny started his indoor soccer season this week,and Taylor starts Rugby this weekend, so my post have been slim, running has been almost constant, and time for me --- well not so much.

Sorry this picture is weird, but its hard to get a good photo thru plexi-glass, I like to call indoor soccer - our version of hockey without the ice -- these kids are brutal!

January 4th - the night before we go back to school --- or do we?

2009-01-04T22:19:00.000-08:00

Look at my car !!! We went to Silverdale today at 4:00 to see the new James Bond movie, and when we came outside - It was WHITE! Wow after doing 25 on the highway all the way home, This is how I found my poor car! Don't think I'll be driving it for a few days. Now do you think after 19days off we might sneak one more?

Happy New Year 2009

2009-01-01T19:52:00.000-08:00

HAPPY 2009 from Seattle
I hope you and your families have a safe and
wonderful start to a wonderful New Year!

He still makes me laugh!

2008-12-30T19:56:00.000-08:00

I walked into the livingroom and found my husband
reading Kennys 3-D Shark book
I was laughing so hard I almost pee'd my pants!
He still makes me laugh after all this time!!!

All is calm ... All is bright ...

2008-12-27T21:41:00.000-08:00

Well Taylor is back from Utah and she has opened all of her gifts it was hard to say which was her favorite gift of all, but for sure she loved her new Ugg boots, They were at the top of her Christmas list, and she also asked for all of the Twlight books, All of which she got!

She had a wonderful time in Utah but was sad that she missed Uncle Pete, Aunt Melissa and her cousins Olivia and Zach. She did however bring with her all of the snow that we had here. The night before she came home they received almost 2 feet of snow on christmas day, also closing the airport there. Luckily, she made it home safely and ontime!

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T22:36:00.001-08:00

Santa was very good to us again this year
All Cody wanted was an ipod - and was so excited to get it

and All Kenny asked Santa for this year was the Nerf wii game and
needless to say Santa came through again and the smile on Kennys face tells it all

Well the day is slowly comming to an end, and I'm sad to say Christmas is almost over.

As every year, we have again been blessed with family, good (wonderful) food, and gifts that were beyond spectacular! Today I was offically kicked out of the kitchen, Ken and my father-in-law planned a menu, did all the shopping, and cooked a wonderful dinner. We had prime rib, twice baked potatoes, green bean casarole, hawaiian sweet rolls, fresh fruit salad, and cranberry rice pilaf. and I have to say --- W*O*W --- They did an amazing job and I'm still full!

We watched movies, played games and had a nice family night together. Taylor is in Utah and we missed her more than we can say, but, we hope she will make it home Friday mid-day (provided the snow in Utah stops soon) Their airport has been closed thanks to the 2+ feet of snow today.

I hope the day was as good to you and your family as it was to ours - God bless each of you and remember to take the time to enjoy the little things!

T'was the night before christmas and all through the house ....

2008-12-24T23:29:00.001-08:00

We had a nice evening tonight, spent some time with Kens Mom and her husband. And then went to Kens Aunt Pams for the yearly Christmas get together. They made a very nice dinner and the best cookies ever!
and after dinner Kens Grandma gave us the best present ever .... Pictures of Ken and his parents and little sister Jayme when they were little. There are so many pictures of my husband that I have never seen before. WOW and anyone who has ever seen pictures of my husband when he was little, They are spitting images of my son today ...

Merry Christmas to all of you may all your wishes come true!

Out my window

2008-12-22T22:06:00.000-08:00

This is the view outside my back door this morning
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

Another Day of Snow -

2008-12-21T11:14:00.000-08:00

The tree is decorated and looks so nice with the
snow in the background. I wished for a White
christmas and that is what I got!

Merry Christmas to all!

We have a aquafina water bottle of new snow so far tonight :)

2008-12-20T22:17:00.000-08:00

kenny sledding at Sehmel Homestead parkme and Kenny
my little snow angel

before

the mail box at the end of the driveway and that IS Sehmel in the background

More handmade gifts (that I can show)

2008-12-19T11:04:00.000-08:00

These are the adorable no sew fleece blankets I made for my Neice Olivia and my nephew Zach in Utah - I am trying to make most of my gifts this year. I noticed when I was shopping, there is so many good deals everywhere, but there wasn't really anything that WOW'ed me, So I bought everyone something they would use and want, and then I made them something special that they can remember us by.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

SNOW + SNOW + SNOW = idiots!!!

2008-12-19T09:02:00.000-08:00

It will never cease to amaze me, how when it snows in Washington, even just a little, or like yesterday ALOT, how people here think its just like the rain. This is the Borgen hill going up to Traget and Albertsons by my house. We are taking this picture from the Road CLOSED sign, all of these people in 2 wheel drive cars thought they could make it up a hill with 2-3" on COMPACT ice, covered with a good 8" of snow -- HELLO people, you made me laugh!!!

Holy SNOW batman!!!

2008-12-18T14:52:00.000-08:00

Handmade Christmas ♥ from the heart

2008-12-15T21:47:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine made these beautiful handmade gifts for her dear friends, and then another friend scraplifted the idea, and then I scraplifted from her (thanks Val & Steffa) With money being tight this year, A simple gift from the heart can almost mean more, and hen I saw this I just knew I had to make this for them, I just hope it makes it to Utah in one piece! Wish me luck!

Stay Warm -- its 27 at my house and snow is on the way - another 2 hr late start yuk!

Its beginning to look alot like Christmas

2008-12-14T09:17:00.000-08:00

This is what an early Christmas present looks like! I miss the snow in Utah - But love it so much more when it snows here! Merry Christmas

Leavenworth 2008

2008-11-30T20:12:00.000-08:00

These are just a few pictures from our yearly trip to Leavenworth. We had such a good time the weather was beautiful - (insert sad face here) We hoped for SNOW and we didnt see so much as a flake. But none the less we had a great time. We ate lots of German Food, Shopped til we dropped and ate some more. We did it all, and ever got a real treat when we watched the arrival of the big guy --- Yep you guessed it Santa himself was there, and he assures me that the kids will have a great christmas!

Taylors end of the Season Soccer Banquet

2008-11-21T15:57:00.000-08:00

The end of the season is here (insert sad mom face here) and were back to a slow and peaceful household, well until indoor soccer starts for Kenny, and Spring Soccer at the High School for Cody, and oh, I think Tay just decided she is going out for fast pitch (thats a new one) aaaaahhhh ... joking I love the fast pace and I love to cheer the kids on at their games. So for the holidays it will be a nice and much needed break.

Rain + Rain + Rain = Sick Kids

2008-11-06T20:40:00.000-08:00

Not much for tonight, or last night or the night before, and why might you ask???

It all started last Friday (halloween) Poor Kenny stood in the POURING (downpour) rain for over an hour, his (sub) bus driver skipped our whole street and Kenny waited patiently in the rain, until another bus driver 70 minutes after his pickup time saw him, stopped, and brought him to the bus barn for me to take home, Dry off, salvage his cupcakes, salvage his now DRIPPING costume, and race him off to school an hour late, I knew then, he would be sick in a matter of days!

So trick - or - treating was beautiful, but Cold, and then on Saturday we went to Fright Fest at Wild Waves (6 flags) in the rain and cold. Now hes sick!

No chance for poor Kenny, He missed school Tuesday, Went Wednesday and I got the dreaded call at 10:58 am that Kenny had a fever and needed to go home! YIKES - Bad mom of the year or what, I thought he was okay this morning but No such luck, and then not 30 minutes later I have Taylor calling ... Shes at school and feels like Crap too!

So my week has been Work - Sick KID - Work - Sick KIDS - Crabby Hubby (must be getting Sick) and Soon to be Sick KIDSS --- Yikes you would think I drive a germ mobile or something?

Oh ya I do -- and did I mention those gross little kids lick the windows???? EEEEWWWW

Election Day

2008-11-04T21:53:00.000-08:00

Did you vote Today?

I did, and my vote will
make a difference!

Fright Fest

2008-11-02T09:43:00.000-08:00

November 1st was the last day for Fright Fest

When we first got there it was cool and dry, within the first 15minutes it was a full on downpour! We didn't worry though, We figured its just rain and Im sure we wouldn't melt, and sure enough, the weather cleared up and we had a blast. The kids seemed to have a good time, although Im sure Cody wished he had brought a date and Taylor, well Im sure she wished she had more "Free" time with out the parents, but non the less we all had a super fun time and Im sure we will go again next year! And as an added note, The last day of the season is the best --- this lines were minimal so we were able to do more! Have a great Sunday

Halloween 2008

2008-10-31T23:10:00.000-07:00

These are the fun cupcakes we took into Kennys class today, fun huh, who knew marshmellow peeps could be so much fun!

Kennys Scary Swamp thing costume (he's 10) and I just couldn't get away with the Disney thing again

Tay and Mathew at the PHS football game
we had a blast!

H A P P Y
H A L L O W E E N

Tays last home soccer game on Tuesday

2008-10-27T20:55:00.000-07:00

For the last home soccer game of the season the girls always do something special for all of the senior girls, this being their offical home game and all.

So with the stands decorated to a tee -- posters everywhere -- balloons -- tulle in yellow and green, and very nice soccerball die cuts with senior night 2008 everywhere, Each of the underclassmen (ladies) bring a small gift for each of the seniors, they wrap them and write a short letter to them and place them in a large gift bag, each of the seniors is presented with the bag, just to let them know hoe much they will be missed and how much they appreciate all they have done for the tem over the past 4 years. Its something to see.

Taylor wanted something different for them, so we looked and looked, and came up with this cute water bottle filled with candy, We stamped each seniors name on the bottle with staz-on, cute huh, we thought this is something they can use later and always remember the team!

G O O D L U C K S E A H A W K S

Last home Soccer game - also Senior night

2008-10-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the delay in posting, but our new fancy pants laptops have an anti virus that has been treating our internet/wireless modem as a virus -- who knew?

So we have been internet-less for the past week and a half or so, wow so many emails I feel loved -- I promise I will get to each and everyone asap!

The end of the season is here (insert sad mom face here) and were back to a slow and peaceful household, well until indoor soccer starts for Kenny, and Spring Soccer at the High School for Cody, and oh, I think Tay just decided she is going out for fast pitch (thats a new one) aaaaahhhh ... joking I love the fast pace and I love to cheer the kids on at their games. So for the holidays it will be a nice and much needed break.

Schilter Family Farm 2008

2008-10-26T19:51:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful sunny day it was today, and it was lucky planning on our part, for the past 2 years it has been super nice outside when we have made our annual trip to the pumpkin patch.

This is the corn maze this year at the Schilter Family Farm, We had a blast, We started out on the Hay Ride to the Maze, and then we spent a few hours playing in the maze,
Each year they do a different theme, and this year it was about the Elections, If you look close at the maze you will see the Republican and the Democratic Symbols in the middle of the U.S.A. pretty cool huh.

We love to spend a Sunday with the whole family and pick our pumpkins, Get lost in the corn maze, and have special once a year treats, this year Ken, Cody & Taylor all had fresh Apple pie, and Kenny had fresh cotton candy, and I was a good girl and had a bottle of water. (arnt you proud of me)

If you have never had a chance to go and visit the farm, you should, It is so worth the trip to the Nisqually valley, not only is it beautiful, but there is so much to do there for kids of all ages. Kids hay maze, pony rides, corn cannon, pumpkin bowling, hay bale climbing and so much more.

Last Football game of the season and the end of the season party

2008-10-25T22:12:00.000-07:00

This is Kenny proudly holding his Football trophy tonight after a great 19 to 7 win over the Curtis Vikings - They killed us the first time we met (27-0) and today we redeemed ourselves-

At the team party, one of the coaches made sure to tell each of the kids that each of their trophies said M.V.P. He wanted them to know that each was an MVP - why .... the line holds back the defense so the kids can run the ball and hopefully score, and the offense to prevent the score and so on and so on ... Football is THEE team sport and without each other none of them could be a sucessful team.

I was very proud of what Kenny took away from football, not only how to play the game, but to sucessfully learn to communicate with his peers to reach a common goal or touchdown in this case. he learned teamwork. I am proud of him!

Kenny #64

my dad

2008-10-24T23:26:00.000-07:00

Miss you everyday ♥

Thanks for saying a prayer ---

2008-10-22T11:40:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the quick prayers -- our baby was on the front porch this morning waiting for his food!

We are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy he is home♥♥♥

Pray for Jinx's safe return

2008-10-21T22:48:00.000-07:00

Our kitty jinx followed the kids to the bus stop early this morning and was hit by a car. Before the kids could get to him he hurried into the woords. They were late for school and with dad looked for hours and could not find him anywhere.

The lady in the car did stop and tried to find him as well, she said she didnt hear a "hit noise" so we are praying that he was scared and ran into the woods to hide.

We ♥ our kitty so much and have cried out all the tears we own, please say a prayer for his safe return.

Too much to do and no time to do it!

2008-10-20T20:45:00.000-07:00

Short and sweet tonight -

I have a class to prep, family in town, a son who hates to self motivate, have to get up at 3:45 a.m. --- and I am CRANKY !!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL NIGHT!

Homecoming 2008 PHS

2008-10-19T20:35:00.000-07:00

Tonight was homecoming and.....

2008-10-19T00:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I'm a little partial, but are they not the perfect picture of everything thats Cute in this world! This is Taylor and her {Date} Matthew, They are a perfect couple!
And If I do say so myself, Stunning!

Toadilly Scrappin Retreat October 17 - 19th 2008

2008-10-16T22:29:00.001-07:00

RETREAT 2008

Our 3rd retreat is this weekend, and I will be there most of the weekend. I will take some picture to show you how much fun we all have during this creative event. The ladies never cease to amaze me with all of their creative pages & super cute projects they create! Look for some pictures Friday, Saturday and Sunday !!!

home·com·ing

2008-10-15T21:40:00.000-07:00

home·com·ing (h○m• k• m• ng) n.
1. A coming to or returning home.
2. An annual event at schools, colleges, and universities for visiting graduates

That is what I spent my night doing - my girlfriend (her sons the date) and I took Tay shopping tonight - We tried on 8 Ultra cute dresses and one UGLY one and settled on "The one"

She is stunning in it!

But I can't ruin the surprise, so you wil have to wait like all the rest to see the pix on Sunday morning (midnight if Im feeling motivated)

Saturday is the night - so stay tuned!

Utah Utes???

2008-10-14T20:53:00.000-07:00

Hello-little brother, you made a mistake that should be an AGGIE Flag

A day to relax and spend time with the family

2008-10-12T20:09:00.000-07:00

i ♥ them

The sleepover was awesome!

2008-10-11T11:12:00.000-07:00

Wall to Wall Girls
This is the whole team

PHS Soccer Sleepover (at my house)

2008-10-10T21:53:00.000-07:00

This is some of the PHS soccer team - watching a
(shes the man- a soccer movie who would have guessed?)

There is a floor under there somewhere! (i think)

Peninsula High School - Girls JV Soccer

2008-10-09T22:11:00.000-07:00

Together we're unbeatable; united we're undefeatable!

Friday - October 10th 2008

Place Taylors House

6:00 pm to 10:00 a.m.

BE A PART OF IT!

Happy Birthday Stephanie 10-8 Happy Birthday Sis 10-9

2008-10-08T21:18:00.000-07:00

Minnow Fish bowl

2008-10-07T20:31:00.000-07:00

Saturdays game was like a fish bowl repeat - Kennys Tides team beat the Seahawks team 27-0
I was so happy for our boys, they always play so HARD and just fall short every time - So heartbreaking, But not today - They were the winners.

And, now for the sad part, the Seahawks team, who lost, is my friend Lori's sons team. and I felt just like when Kennys team loses. They played so good, I have faith that they will win their next game too!

Woke up to a little payback???? mailbox destroyed!

2008-10-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

We had a breakfast date with some friends of ours this morning, and when they got to the house to pick us up, they found this in our driveway ....

Yes this is our mailbox, inside out, and the fron and the back are no where to be found! Someone about 3:30 this morning put some kind of a bomb in our mailbox and man, let me tell you, I woke up, but I wasnt sure what the huge bang was, But guess I do now!

Do you think that these kids know its a class A felony to tamper with a US Postal box??? Hope I dont find out who they are...............

(good thing I needed a new one, it was leaky)

Fish bowl - Peninsula High Seahawks VS. Gig Harbor Tides

2008-10-03T22:47:00.000-07:00

Well, the TIDE was in the house tonight! and the 33-0 score proved it! Not only did the tides win (KILLED IT) at the Fish Bowl but they brought the Tide down on the crowd, I rained, and rained, and RAINED! I dropped off 2 of mine Taylor(PHS) Kenny (TIDES) my BFF Steff, her DH Danny, and their son Kyle (TIDES) and when I came back some 3+ hours later, they all looked like DROWN RATS! They were dripping wet, Freezing cold, and happy that the Tides won! My daugther and other son had a blastbut wish their school would have won. Dont ask --- I have two HAWKS and 1 TIDE ---- oooffff

FISH BOWL EVE -- My kids did what!

2008-10-02T22:17:00.001-07:00

FISH BOWL 10-2-08

PPMD -- McTake over on Wednesday Night!

2008-10-02T21:01:00.000-07:00

Random - Good Sports -White River Tennis team had a match against Peninsula High and decided to stop at Mc Donalds for dinner -- little did they know what they were in for!

Thanks guys!

Valeris husband Dan working the drive thru like a pro -- could there be a future here?

Janelle and her handsome son Micah