Goin' back to WORK!

As you all might know I decided to look for a job this year, needing a little something more to occupy my lonely days without my little ladies at home. To my surprise, I received two job offers. However, I am unable to say “no” to may things, this conflict being one of those times. Needless to say I took both jobs & am now praying that I can do them both without sacrificing the best job I have for 13 years as a mother. Any who this week is my 1^st week so far it is going well, “knock on wood!”

My darling husband sent me flowers to get me ready to go back to work after all these years & to put a smile on my face. Of course the beautiful flowers did all that he wanted from them. It was nice just to know that even with his busy schedule he still had time to send his wife lovely flowers.

Thanks again Jd for my beautiful flowers. xoxo

The girls/guest bathroom

Wow, I know!

Before Josh & Mike got a hold of it last weekend.

Now with tile on the floor!

Now with tile in the bath/shower!

It is missing a few important parts for a bathroom however, it is getting there & I was told that it will be done in time for our house guest this weekend. I always believe what I am told, especially when it comes from Joshua. Ü

More picture to come as he continues to make progress.

Just a little update on Joshua & what's new for him.

Portland-area business professionals: 2008 Rainmaker finalists announced

By Anonymous
Publication: Daily Journal of Commerce
Date: Friday, September 26 2008

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When it comes to making it rain in the area of business development, some people seem to be able to make it pour. Consider, for example, the eight Portland-area business professionals selected as finalists for the Daily Journal of Commerce's 2008 Rainmaker Awards.

Now in their third year, the awards go beyond simply recognizing people who excel at drumming up new clients and projects for the companies for which they work. They also honor professionals who make outstanding efforts to share their skill at - and understanding of - rainmaking with others.

The finalists, selected from nominations submitted by their colleagues, represent a range of industries. They include: Bob Boileau, principal of Myhre Group Architects; Sarah Bracelin, director of business development and marketing for Myhre Group Architects; Josh Caldwell, business development manager for S.D. Deacon Corp. of Oregon; Chris Johnson, executive vice president of Norris, Beggs & Simpson; Robert E. Kabacy, a partner in the law firm of Kell, Alterman & Runstein LLP; Kimberly C. Krull, principal of Sparling; Vivian Perry, director of marketing for Pacific Office Furnishings; and Lyn Schmidt, business development manager for Lockheed Martin/Energy Trust of Oregon.

The finalists, including one who will be selected as the "Ultimate Rainmaker of 2008," will be honored during an Oct. 29 lunch event that begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Nines in downtown Portland. Attorney Jody Stahancyk, the 2007 Ultimate Rainmaker, will serve as keynote speaker at the event.

Credit: DJC Staff

We are extremely thrilled that my husband & the girls daddy is nominated for such an honor.

“Good luck Jd we are very proud for you!”

Hannah's field trip to Bonneville Lock and Dam.

Had to stop at Bridal Veil Falls...someone got sick on the bus. Ooh Yucky!

This is Hannah's new teacher this year.
NO, not the fish look up silly!

Hannah's NEW house!

We truly enjoyed this field trip.

Wish Pj luck!!!

Volleyball is up & going once again. Patience is doing well & is loving playing on the "BLACK" team this year. We of course are extremely proud of Pj & her ability to play well with the black team. We all enjoy going to her games...she likes it too however, Patience is getting tired of every day practices which some practices start at 7:30am & 6 games a week. Ha ha! As a mom I love that she is doing good things to keep herself busy. What with all the babysitting she is doing, young woman's, & working a few hours at a flower shop, this little woman is on high demand. Ü

HOLY COW!!!

Today our sweet baby girl is 9 years old, Happy Birthday baby!

Gator playing with some of her friends after lunch.

Addison wanted me to bring her lunch to school & have a Birthday lunch with the Big Birthday Girl.

Our 1st year here in Oregon.

I remember when Addison our sweet, wonderful little baby like it was yesterday.

Happy Birthday our little Gator, we are very lucky to have you in our smallish family.

We "LOVE" Oregon's beautiful vistas

Oregon has many fun outdoors activities which we love finding & doing!

I can not post all the picture I took on this rafting trip because I was threated with my life if I put on just one of the ravishing pix I took of our boat motors.
"I love my life therefore I will listen to & obey!"

Just to put it out there, I did take a lot of pictures of all the kiddos...it just so happens that the boat motors are in the shots also.

"P.S. Boat motors you will never forget the day I listened to you & obeyed!"

I have gone to a Seattle Mariners baseball game, now I feel complete.

Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees
Seattle 5, NY Yankees 2

One of the things I wanted to do since moving to Oregon was to go to a Seattle Mariners game. Which here are the pictures to prove that I did get to go, not only did I get to go to a game I got to go to one of the best games out there. Josh & I went with our good friends, who are Yankees fans. Sorry guys ö! We got the best seats ever...we got the musical chairs. If you have never bought this tickets you should they got better as the game played on. If you look at the pictures we are in a different seats every time. We had a terrific time, I can't wait to do it again.

Dang you garlic fries...Josh had to have Mariners famous garlic fries at the game & we had to smell his offensive funk all the way home. I did get a lucky break from his stink because he has been out of town this week! Ü

Back to School Jitters!!!

I try to be an encouraging mother to my three beautiful little ladies & last week was not a hard task to do. Of course, they heard all of my encouragements the weeks & days before September 2. Therefore, back to school went without any hiccups what so ever, the girls were super excited to be back with familiar faces, the routine of learning, meeting new faces, & getting new teachers. They have been doing very well getting up, going to bed, doing homework already, hanging out with friends on the 1^st weekend of the school year, & talking about their day at dinner every night as a family. There is not a day that goes by were I am incredibly proud of my elegant little ladies. I am the luckiest woman in the whole world to be able to be called mom by my three breathtaking little ladies. I wanted to post a few pictures of their 1^st week back however, they are not willing to pose for any pictures & say “Mom not right now, maybe later!” Just know that I will try to sneak in a few pictures, after all I am known for being sneaky.

To put it out there it has been me with the back to school jitters, all the memories of last year comes flooding back into my mind. I feel like there is no way I can sit home again, doing my daily chores only last for so long by Wednesday I am bored to tears with my day & day time TV is no good! Now that my ladies are getting older with each passing year it is becoming more clear that they are spending more time with their friends & less time with their stay at home mom. They also have activities that pull them away from their home. I think it is time to get a part time job while they are at school.

Hannah's Frog

Hannah & Brayden found this cute little frog on one of our walks the other day. They were very excite to take this little frog home to my house. I love little new pets! ; )

Happy 10th Birthday to our sweet Hannah Bear!

Wow! I can't believe that Bear is double digits now... were did the time go & why can't we stop them from getting older?
Hannah does NOT like sweets...aka Birthday Cake therefore, every year she asks for my brownies. Which is nice cause there are no leftover birthday cake hanging out waiting for me to eat. She will eat all of her brownies before the night ends.
Today was a good day for Bear to turned 10 years old, Hannah got an American Doll from her Ganer & Papa Scott. Hannah asked for Kit cause she looks so much like Hannah down to the cute freckles on her little button nose.

Oh I should tell everyone out there that Kit has been wrap & up on the entertainment center for over a month now making Hannah crazy every day wishing she could just open her gift & be able to play with her Kit.

See video below for her excitement that she keeps under control. Thanks Ganer & Papa Scott for the best gift ever, she has been waiting for this day for many years now, you guys are her favorite!

Phantom of the Opera

We all loved it again...however, Josh & I still like Les Miserables a little bit better & the girls said that they liked Loin King because it has up beat songs. They did ask about going to Wicked with Josh & I next time but I still feel that Wicked is a little more grownup for them still. I hope in a few years time they will be able to go, Josh & I loved Wicked.
At intermission I wanted to take a picture of the girls, & I almost got my camera taking away because we took this picture Ops! = } The chandelier is right behind my little ladies. Living on the edge!!!


Josh's flight was delayed for an hour therefore I had some time at home to take picture of the girls all dressed up for our wonderful night. We did not get to go out to dinner downtown before hand. Which also meant that we were driving very speedy to get to the Keller before the doors were closed & we would be unable to see Phantom of the Opera. I swear his job can make me crazy at times. We all hope that he is done traveling for a while now, he has been out of town for half of this month already. = {