She Did It

Kimber finally figured out how to ride her bike last weekend. She is so stubborn that she hasn't been willing to try for longer than 5 minutes at a time, like once every 4 months. We finally convinced her to try on Saturday and in 10 or so minutes she had it down. She's still a tad wobbley but hey, she's already asked if she can ride her bike today. That's an improvement!!!

So Sad

I found out today that my good friend Kristen had her baby, but the baby passed away. She had him on Tuesday, but due to complications he didn't survive for very long. He was 4 days over-due, so it wasn't even like he was a preemie. It really makes me grateful that I understand Heavenly Father's plan and that that little baby must have just needed a body, completing his mission on earth. In this months Visiting Teaching message it talks about our knowledge of a premortal life, mortal life, and life after we die. It talks about why we have trials, here on earth, and how having the gospel in our lives gets us through those trials.

It seems like so many good people are having some major trials lately. They must be the people that Heavenly Father knows can handle major trials. I personally think it just stinks! Not that I want bad things to happen to bad people, but when people are so good it's hard to see them struggle with something so hard and something that just doesn't seem to make sense.

I just can't imagine holding my brand new baby and saying goodbye.

Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do to show my support and love? There obviously aren't any words to say to make it better. Has anyone dealt with a situation that is similar? What do I do????

My prayers are with you Kristen and Brian! We love you!

What to Post About

It's been awhile, but I just can't think of anything too exciting to say.

I finally applied for my Business License today, hopefully I get it. If not, don't tell my home owners association...that's my only real reason for doing it. In order to run a business out of your home it has to be government approved.

Alli has been saying some funny stuff lately, let me try to remember some of it...

• Oh yeah, one day at aerobics her and Sam and to go to the bathroom. So we went in and they each went into their stalls to do their thing. Sam got done so I sent her back into the gym. Alli yells from the stall "Hey mom, don't leave, you'll lose me". For some reason she is really nervous about me "losing" her. Reading back over that it doesn't seem as cute, but it was.
• The girls' toothpaste fell in the toilet the other day so I went and got them another one out of my bathroom. It's mint flavored and Alli loves it. Yesterday she had to go and look at (just look at, not use) the toothpaste about 6 times, b/c she is so excited about it. She even showed it to Gavin a few times. After brushing she walks around saying "Look at my sparkling teeth".
• This isn't something that she's said but something she does...actually something she WON'T do. We moved her into a big bed (queen size, so really big) about a month or so ago but she still refuses to get up by herself. She will wait in her room, whining of course, until I come and open the door. Then she'll get up. Part of this is nice. For instance she never gets up after we put her to bed. But it's not so good when she has to go potty and I'm downstairs and don't hear her until it's too late...that's a tad annoying. The funny thing is half the time I open the door she looks at me and says "Just get up"...I must have said that a few times! :)

I really need to start writing things down as soon as she says them. Almost everyday this week and last she's said something that I wanted to remember. Looks like the memory ain't what it used to be.

We're off to the temple tonight and are hopefully going to pick up a table and chair set from someone in Bellevue afterwards...all though the lady set up an appointment with someone else before we get there, so I'm a tad frustrated. I'm pretty sure they'll take it, but hey it's worth a shot.

Sorry it wasn't all that exciting, but at least it was something to fill a few minutes in your day! :)

I'll Miss You Step Aerobics

So on Wednesday we had our last aerobics. I always hate when we end. It's so much harder to convince myself to work out on my own.

Wednesday was extra sad for me b/c I won't be back regularly in the fall. Because of preschool I'll only get to go on Fridays.

Just wanted to say thanks to all my aerobics friends...it's been a fun two years, I'll miss coming every Monday, Wednesday, Friday...at least I'll get Fridays!

If you look closely you'll see that, yes, those are cinnamon rolls and yummy nutella treats on the table. We worked out and then ate ourselves silly. Don't worry that only happens twice a year!

The girls are going to miss it as much as me. They got to play with friends 3 mornings a week. Life doesn't get much better when your 2 and 4!

Thanks for being fun friends!

I'm Waaay Behind...Here is the catch up!

So I got a new computer a couple weeks ago and realized today when I uploaded my pictures to it how far behind I am. Who knew I've had such an exciting 2 weeks. I had like 80 picture to upload and didn't realize any of them were on there! I was just after some pictures I needed for craigslist.

So here it goes....

School Carnival - the girls had a great time at the carnival, even though we had to run through buckets of rain to get to some of the activities. Their favorite part was the hair coloring booth

Preschool Field Trip - My friend Darcy and I went with Sam and Colin's class to the Point Definance Zoo. The class didn't stay together, everyone just went their own way, which was kind of nice, but also different b/c the kids didn't get to see their other friends. Alli LOVED the zoo. She is very passionate about it and gets very excited about the elephant who played with the tire, the whale who spit water at her and Sam, and the walrus whom she was afraid of. If you've got 10 minutes to listen ask her about them.

Sam's Ballet Recital - Sam finally had her dance recital. She did a pretty good job, but their dance was pretty lame. They really just stood there singing and doing hand motions. They did throw in a few turns and tandu's (sp) but most they time they stayed focused on their dots and made sure to stand on them! Doesn't she look cute?




Sam's Preschool Graduation - Sam graduated from Preschool on Wednesday. She had a great year and learned a lot. I can't believe she'll be in Kindergarten in a few months. She's ready and excited for it though!

(Two tired kids thinking "We woke up for this?????")

I just realized I forgot to fix the red eyes..sorry!

I am Jasmine, Who are you?

Thanks Tiff...that was fun!

You Are Jasmine!


Independent and adventurous. You don't want much; just to break out of the guilded cage society has put you in and experience life to the fullest. Following orders isn't really one of your strong points, and you would rather live a life of poverty than being forced into something that you hate.

I think I must have answered something wrong...that doesn't really sound like me does it???? I always follow orders...just ask Tami or Darcy (okay so I'm really just kidding about Tami and Darcy giving me orders...we've all just been joking around about it, so I had to throw it in)! All though my sisters would say I always give orders. Break out of a cage...what does that mean?Interesting....

Try it out... Which Disney Princess Are You?

To the Fathers in My Life

I just wanted to give a big Thank You to the wonderful men I have in my life!

1st to my dad:

Thanks for being such a great Dad. Thanks for expecting a lot from us girls, teaching us to be the best person we can be. Thanks for scaring the crap out of me so I didn't do anything stupid (I still don't know why I was so scared of you...I think it was more that I just didn't want to disappoint you). Thanks for being the fun dad, that all my friends liked to hang out with. Thanks for being a great example of hard work and doing the things you said you'd do. Thanks for introducing me to my favorite restaurant and taking me often enough that I'd try the Palace Special...yum! Thanks for the hundreds of games you've played with me (we need to start playing again...it's been too long...you know Covington isn't really that far away... :)) Thanks for loving my girls and playing with them, listening to them, teaching them, and spoiling them. Thanks for buying me tickets to see New Kids on the Block in November....(hint, hint!) I love you Dad!

2nd to the father of my daughters:

Thanks for abandoning us on Father's Day! Just kidding...we really did miss you though. We'll have to have a make-up day once your home. Thanks for being patient with the girls when I can't be. Thanks for playing with them everyday, even when you'd rather sit and do nothing. Thanks for helping me put them to bed every night. Thanks for teaching them. Thanks for supporting me, as their mom. Thanks for loving us all, even though we're crazy/emotional girls sometimes (imagine...it will only get worse!!!!) Thanks for working so hard so that we can have all the fun things we want, as well as all the things we "need". You're the best!

3rd to my second father:

Thanks for being so supportive. Thanks for being such a great example. Thanks for building a swing set for the girls to play on and then pushing them on the swings for hours upon hours. Thanks for not taking down your trampoline so they can enjoy it. Thanks for teaching us how to serve. Thanks for teaching us how to have fun. Thank you for raising a son who is a worthy priesthood holder, a kind and helpful person, and a hard worker. I love you Dad!

B-I-N-G-O!!!!!

First off let me apologize to any of my family/friends that may not agree with the content of this blog post... Just remember I did it once (not that I won't go again someday), I'm not addicted, and it was soooo much fun!

Last night we had a girls night. My good friend Carrie is moving to Utah tomorrow, so we had to all go out once more before she leaves. Anyways we headed to the Muckleshoot Bingo hall. (my in-laws and sister Michelle are probably dying at this point...sorry!....don't hate me!)

I have never played 'real' Bingo before, but it was so much fun. It was a great girls night. We payed $12 to play like 15 games of Bingo. It was so exciting. Each 'board' had 9 individual boards on it, so you had to keep up. We got to use cool daubers (sp?) as well. We brought in our own snacks, had fun visiting (between games of course...we did get shh'st once though), and of course had fun daubing.

Guess what though....I actually won! Yep, I got to yell BINGO! It was very exciting. I won $500! Can you believe that? Then I got to pick out of a little grab bag and got myself $50 more dollars, and my two 'neighbors' (those sitting next to me) got to pick out as well. They each got $20.

Needless to say we were a pretty excited group. Everyone around us was laughing at us, they could tell we were novices!

We didn't stay novices for long though...Darcy won as well! $150! Insane.

After taking this picture we RAN to the car and locked the doors. What kind of nerds flash that kind of money outside of a Casino????

If I call you to tell you I'm heading to the Muckleshoot tonight, come and stop me! :)

Garage Sale

We're having a garage sale tomorrow, June 7th. Come check out all our wonderful junk! Tons of toys, books, games/puzzles, mens and womens clothes, some kids clothes, kids shoes, mens/womens shoes, kitchen stuff, baby stuff...high chair, play mat, infant car seat, hiking back pack, sippy cups, brand new diaper bag, etc., pink rocking chair (you know, the kind your grandma has), record player and records, VHS's and some DVD's.

Anyways, we're starting at 8:30 and we'll go until 3 or so (unless no one comes, then we'll close down early). It's all in the garage, so you won't get too wet!

1 Opening for Preschool

I had one spot for preschool that opened up. Let me know if you are interested or if someone you know is.

Gotta love this blog advertising!

*Just a little info on preschool for those who don't know...
M, T, W, Th, 9:30-12:00, $100 a month, $35 non-refundable deposit as well. Ages 3-5. Must be potty trained.
I've got a program overview that I can email to you as well if needed.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

On Saturday my parents got ticket's for our ENTIRE family to go to the Mariner's game. They even won!!!

The whole family. I told my mom this should be her Christmas card...her two favorite things, the M's and her family.

Kimber with her ball that Ichiro threw into the stands. The guys sitting next to her caught it and passed it on.

Waiting for everyone to be ready to leave.

Sorry they are out of order...here is Alli eating cotton candy.

Sam eating cotton candy.

We were in two different spots this is where the Kenyons, Crabtrees, and Dances sat. (our kids spent most the time down with Grandpa and Grandma, as usual) (weird side note, I swear the guy right behind Konrad graduated from the same High School as me, but I can't remember his name. He was a year older than me...frustrating!)

Dad and Mom's seats (they are weekend season ticket holders, so you can find them in these seats every Friday and Saturday that the M's are in town) I love how in their "two" seats they had up to 6 people sitting there. Meanwhile we had 9 seats a few rows up with 6 of them occupied.

Thanks Mom and Dad...you spoil us!

Memorial Day Hike

We started off driving all the way to Snoqualmie pass to go on some hike near Denny Creek. Konrad had found the hike online, it was supposed to be family friendly and have some pretty cool shoots (I think that's what he called them), that when it's warm the kids can slide down. We figured we'd drive out there and check it out so we could do it again when it was warm enough to swim. Little did we know that the ground is still covered in snow there. We couldn't even make it to the trail head b/c the road was covered in a couple feet of snow.

So we got back on I-90 and made our way to Snoqualmie Falls. The girls did pretty good. Konrad had to carry Alli all the way back up and I had to carry Sam up one big hill...how come I ended up with the heavier one????... but they had a great time and were good sports about it. The enjoyed looking at the waterfall, but were disappointed we wouldn't lift them over the lookout fence and let them climb down on the rocks. Maybe when they're older...

Here are some pictures: