Just Me!!

One of my fondest memories from childhood, was picking berries at grandma's house. I only picked them to eat though. The kids did a great job. The bucket was 3/4 of the way full! Charlie wasn't sharing any of her berries with anyone. She ate every last one of them. It was a good visit. I miss my grandparents and do regret that I don't spend more time over there! I don't really deal well with aging, so it is hard to see Grandma Gigi getting older! Her memory is definitely slipping too. Grandpa is crazy as ever, and keeps Grandma's spirit up! We spent two hours over there. I will try and go more often. I do honestly believe that this world is really just about family!

Jeremy looking "alive." Why did we think we were going to pay to see the Ranier's when they don't even want to watch their Uncle play? Soon to be JUST a memory. Sprinker is closing down in October, and I think I was the last to know! Right after an exciting moment on the field (oh and a hug between the two boys:)! Lexie looking "alive." My favorite picture. I think Conan and Kat should steal this and frame it! Out to the Sprinker balls fields to watch Jeremy and Lexie play! We arrived half way through the first game, and they were nailing the other team. In the second game, they weren't as lucky. The catcher got slammed in the face with a ball! The nurse promptly stayed in her chair the whole time. Maybe because I was thinking I might have to hold my dad down after he got all riled up about the catcher not wearing a mask, and thinking it was the ump's fault. We had fun, and I think the kids enjoyed playing around on the grass fields next to ...

Ethan showing the boys "his moves!" They did play fair, and I don't think I heard him whining once! Got several comments on her bathing suit...really glad I forgot her bathing suit when we went to the ocean last time. Purchasing this one was a real treat! Valerie, reluctantly playing at the spray park. Summer isn't quite in full swing! Well, the weather isn't anyways. Cutesy! Valerie is the awesomest BIG sister. She loves Charlie soooo much! Dream Theater at Roseland Theater I want Ethan to become THIS guy! He rocks on the keyboard. Do you see his ipad ..? Mark and I got to spend a few days to together. It was much needed time for just the two of us, and most importantly, time away from house hunting. We took 2 nights and went to PDX for our Anniversary. We saw Dream Theater, and spent the remainder of the time in Powell's Books. We had a blast. The concert was great, although I was one of the few females in the crowd. The drummer knew his stuff, despit...

I had big plans to blog. Yes, I know it is 0153, but that is just how it is with a nightshifter! Big plans that don't come to fruition. I sat down to my computer, after I thought Mark had gone to bed, but I was wrong. He is still awake, in bed, and apparently wants me to be there too. No, I know what you are thinking. Truly, the only reason he wants me in there, is so I will sleep tonight, instead of on our three days alone together. He misses me. I get that. I really do, but sometimes I need some Ang time. So I'm sorry, I won't be posting some elaborate Father's Day post, or spend time telling you how horrible of a sister I am for letting my sister down in the communication department. Instead I will be marching off to bed, only to stare at the ceiling for at least a good hour!

I just had to browse through my postings to find my curry recipe. In doing so, I realized how important it is to be able to look back on the pictures and posts over the years. I loved seeing how small Valerie and Ethan were, not that long ago. Due to my excitement, I am going to try my hardest to continue to write in here more frequently than I have been. At the end of May we had a chance to go to Ocean Shores again. We stayed at the Shilo Inn, ate there, played hard, and returned to our home in one piece, and even felt relaxed. Sometimes it is harder with kids, taking them out of their home environment, but our kids had a blast. Watching the dragon fly for the first time! Val's Birthday present from last March. She is finally realizing it WAS a cool gift! Ethan at the Shilo Inn! He loved all the wooden boats in the lobby! Scaring sissy....both of their favorite pastimes How does he contort his body like that? The Girls!

Am I depressed, I don't think so. I am just sorely disappointed in myself. I can just assume if I were looking as an outsider at my life I would say... "Look that girl doesn't even do housework, cook or clean for her man and children, stay awake long enough to have any meaningful conversations with her kids, show her husband he is number one, notice that he is about the best husband anyone could ask for, converse with her man about houses, exercise, notice that she has fallen off her diet and her body is suffering, care about Dave Ramsey and what he has to say about her finances lately, and numerous others things. " Yes. I have failed. I guess I might be depressed because I can't seem to pull myself up by my bootstraps! I need time with my husband, quiet time, alone. Luckily that is coming in the next few weeks! Maybe I need a little time to myself too...but then again I would just feel guilty for taking it. Don't respond. The post wasn't intended for sym...