Our Valentine's

We had the best Valentine's Day at the Monster Jam!!

It was the best show we have seen, Kev and I usaully take the kids once a year and now that Brohlen is older he could go. Two of the trucks tipped over and one broke his front end, then they had the Motor Cross... even cooler. Brohlen said when he is 18 he is going to drive a Blue Monster Truck and do "fwipps" and "weally fast".

Later when we got home all of us ate nacho's and laughed telling stories til about 2 am.

I am truly blessed with great kids and such a good man.

Busy !!!

Ok, I have not posted in a long time!!

We have been BUSY.

So here is a rundown, and soon I will put the pic's.

December:

Callie's birthday, Lexi's birthday and my birthday.

Then I had surgery on my stomach, two days after my surgery,

I had surgery on my mouth and part of my jaw.... TOOK 4,

YES, 4 hours in the dentists office!!!

Home in SEVERE PAIN !!!

I don't know what I was thinking.

OOOH and then x-mas party after x-mas party!

Could not eat.... and still have a hard time eating meat. Thats ok it is not my fav.

Then CHRISTMAS!!!!

Presents, presents... hubby made great breakfast, and my parents and sister

came to my house to enjoy it!!

I love that tradition!!

So, still healing and then New Year's....

January:

and here I am now.

Mattie is seeing a heart doctor soon, her seizures are more minimal, and I have to see the doc soon too, and we get to see the MONSTER TRUCKS next month.

WORK, play and be MERRY!!

I have made home made Banana Bread, choco chip cookies and my own home made breadsticks as well as almost everything now home made.

I noticed Mattie's blood sugars did better if I did not use that yucky box stuff.

So, there you have it me in a nutshell!

I hope this makes you happy, MOM and KRISTIE!!

love you though.

OOOH 30

So I am now 30....

Kev knew that this birthday for me was not easy!!

I would have just forgot all about it, but him and Mattie would not have it.

My great friends at work took me to lunch and let me know that I am still pretty cool.

So 12/13/08 came and I did not have to roll out of bed and use a

CANE,

my hair is still BLONDE/BROWN,

I am still some what cool to my older KIDS,!!

I still have my MEMORY (what is left),

not using a WALKER,

Kevin still thinks I am GORGEOUS.

I got fun presents and my family took me to dinner in Salt Lake City...

OOH the best I didn't even have to clean ANYTHING!!

Kev told me to be grateful for 30, because turning 50 may just KILL ME!

It was a really nice birthday and I still don't like saying I am 30, so I WON'T.

Thanks Kev and my wonderful kids. You made my birthday wonderful.

The "MAN COLD"

The "MAN COLD" can be a tragic event for all us gal's. There is the whining, and the groaning and the world comes to an END!! He can not move, he can not eat by himself, he will tell you it is more painful than child birth!!

He will tell you it is the the PLAGUE.

YOU need to pity them as well as wait on them HAND & FOOT

The symptoms are horrible:

coughing,

sneezing,

sore throat,

low energy

and the telltale man-whine.

What's a girl to do?

Yes, it's up to us ladies to save a man from their colds.

Let's go through the drill:

Do not put him in bed. Instead, let him stay on the couch.

Turn on the TV — fast. Not the History Channel. That takes thinking.

He'll be too weak to call for you, so make sure to check in on him every three minutes.

He'll need an endless supply of tissues, fast food, cookies and lots of love.

Once he shows signs of improvement (by asking you what you're doing every 10 minutes), he's ready for a movie series.

Next step in the man-cold treatment plan.

Tell him you can't remember if you feed a cold, starve a fever or the reverse, so you'd better call your mom; if she lives in the vicinity, invite her over.

If a week has gone by and there's no improvement, bring out the big guns: get a good chick flick if he's not in the shower after that, then try these chick flicks too:

Steel Magnolia's

The Notebook

Princess Bride

A Walk on the Moon....
He'll be back on his feet before you can say, "Do these pants make my butt look big?"

My friends and I always get a good laugh after one of our hubbies gets this catastrophic cold, it is funny to me how they fall apart because they are sneezing or they have the body aches!

Black Friday!!

Only two weeks til.... BLACK FRIDAY!

Are you a BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPER??

We usually are not, although Mattie and I do like to go to the mall and have lunch and we NEVER leave with out Mrs. Fields Cookies YUM.

This year I am really interested in seeing what deals they will have,

the economy is YUCK, and so I am hoping for WONDERFUL deals.

Maybe, wishful thinking?

So there are several web sights you can check out.

So you can scope the deal sooner, and keep checking the sight, because they post them when they get them.

http://www.theblackfriday.com/

http://www.blackfriday.info/

http://www.blackfridayads.com/

Kev, and I are scoping out again for TV's. We bought two flat screens last year, on

BLACK FRIDAY!!

Got a way good deal, so now that our oldest is 13 we thought we would get him a nicer TV.

Other then that, not sure if I dare to venture out !

I have never been in a fight, but have seen some NAUGHTY mommies and daddies,

pushing and pulling over a TOY!!

My kids will live without, if it becomes a fight or a hassle!!

The only thing I drove all over UTAH for was, for Mattie of course

The Babblin Boo doll, off of Monster's INC.
So, what are you scoping out or hoping for??

A little humor

Words Women Use

1.) FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right, and you need to shut up.

2.) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour. Don't be mad about this, it is just the same 5 minutes you use whenit's your turn to help do things around the house.

3.) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine (see #1).

4.) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5.) Loud Sigh: This is not actually a word but a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)6.) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. "That's okay" means she wants to think longand hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7.) Thanks: A woman is thanking you - do not question or faint. Just say you're welcome.

8.) Whatever: Is a women's way of saying "YOU ARE ANNOYING ME!"

9.) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking"what's wrong" - for the woman's response refer to #3.

Is it time?

For the longest time now, I have been getting the same answer

YES

YES

YES!!

I know I should follow my heart and the spirit,

truly i am scared.

Will it change who I am?

Will it hurt my marriage?

Will I regret it?

If I have doubt, maybe it isn't my time!!

Kev and I are not married in the temple and right now in our lives Kevin doesn't attend church with Mattie, Brohlen and I.

We used to go and then he got mad because Naomi (xwife) would tell the kids all sorts of bad stuff about our church. She and the kids attend the Community of Christ, and woman get to hold the priesthood too.

Anyway, Kev stopped going, he still beleives and he loves that Mattie and Brohlen have good values, and he supports me with my choices too.

So, lately I have had the WHISPER!!

GO TO THE TEMPLE!!

I feel that is where I need to direct my life and set that example for the kids

so WHY am I so scared??

Mattie talks about going on a mission, Brohlen has to say his prayers and he thanks GOD everyday for the church (he came up with by himself).

So, I am in hope that maybe my friends can help me see!!

Kev supports me and says I should, but he is not ready, so maybe that is why I should wait?

Spouse Tag

Where did we meet? At my sisters house, I thought he was nerdy at first
2. How long did we date before we married? 5 Years
3. How long have we been married? 3 years and I never remember our anniversary ( I know horrible)
4. He surprises me by.... unexpected treats or lunch at work!
5. My favorite feature of him is.... his huge eyes and smile, he makes me melt
6. His nicknames for me are... babe, sexy mama (he must be blind)
7. His favorite food... meat and potatoes YUCK YUCK!!
8. His favorite sport .... football (redskins fan BOO) & golf (boring). When I am in trouble that is what I get stuck watching GOLF!!
9. Where was our first kiss? his apartment 3 months after dating
10. Our favorite thing to do? watch football, play cards or games with the kids
11. Any children? Four and NO MORE!
12. Any hidden talents? He can bluff his way through any card game (AARRGH) I NEVER WIN
13. How old is he? 3o and with a walking cane HA HA
14. Who said I love you first? I did, I think
15. Favorite type of music? Metallica, or anything really
16. I admire him most for....his BRAINS!! he is so smart, he juggles running his business and us, can always make us laugh and smile, even when he is supposed to be in time out!
17. Do I think he'll read this? Yes, I will make him read it. I wear the pants in our house!!

Kristie you are TAGGED!!

(Logan and my daughter Callie)

I have been putting this post off for a couple of days now, I knew I had to get through it without crying.

Early Monday morning my brother in law Lance (kev's bro) called

and let us know that are sweet Logan passed away.

She died peacefully in her sleep, with no pain, with courage and strength to face

the next part of her life.

When Logan was born 20 yrs ago, she was born with water on the brain, and then she

developed other compications, like scoliosis and others.

The doctors told Lance and Stacy that she would live to be no more then a year old,

and her fiery spirit never gave up nor quit.

At a young age this little hero defeated her odds, her bravery will live on in all of us that

knew her. Lance and Stacy took 1 year and turned it into 20 wonderful years, and I am glad I got to be a part of those years.

In some small way, there has been situations that you could say, happened

for a specific reason. Maybe Logan knew the time had come, to pass on

and to take a journey with God.

My friend Jill posted about "do you think things happen for a reason"

In this case I do, for instance there was a reason, I got to spend Friday, Sat, and Sunday with Logan. Normally I don't spend that much time over at Lance's house..

Also, that Sunday night Logan whimpered in her sleep Stacy went and loved her better, and usually Stacy doesn't stay with her long, and this one time she laid with her on her bed

for a while... Logan was saying good bye MOMMY!!

She knew she had to have a special way of saying good bye, since she could not talk

she did it with her love and comfort.

It is hard to see a blessing out of something that hurts so bad.

Her death is not what scares me, it is the aftermath.

Knowing the huggs, kisses, her laugh, the toy throwing, hair pulling IS ALL GONE!!

Logan has moved on, but never will she be forgotten.

Logan, Aunt Heidi loves you so much. Thank you for the wonderful memories, hair pulling, and the Park City trip we took. I am forever grateful for your courage and I hope to live up to the blessing you bestowed upon me.

Love,

Aunt Heidi!!

9/11

I remember I was driving to work that morning and heard it on the radio, there was so much disbeleif and thinking "No, how does this happen, why". When I got to the office everyone was surrounding the TV, and others were calling family members who were either flying or who worked near the area.

There was so much fear, and terror, uncertanty, and a feeling that all hope was gone. The world has lost it's smile, and the presence of happiness just disappeared. My boss told us to go home and be with our families.

I think that was the longest drive of my life, every station was tuned in to what was going on, people in their cars crying and frantic parents trying to get to their loved ones. When I saw my little Mattie she was smiling and so happy to see me, I did at that moment cry. I cried for joy, sadness and every other emotion in the world.

I was lucky... I still could hold my daughter, laugh with my mom, watch scary movies with my dad, shop with my sister, and most of all I was still here.

I personally did not know any one of the 3000 people killed in the incident, but it did hurt and did affect me by seeing the millions of people suffering and wondering what happened to their loved ones.

It is hard to believe that things of this nature happened and or can happen at any moment of our lives. It is still such a hard thing to cope with for me, and I can only imagine what so many people are going through and what they have gone through.

For those survivors and for those who have lost a loved one, I keep my prayers and thoughts for you daily, knowing that you will forever be hurt by such an act of cruelty.

Hopefully every one can take a deep breath and be thankful for the many blessings we have in our lives and for the loved ones we know, knew and still can enjoy. !!