Just Me!!

Every time I post on my blog, I have to change the background. Why, you ask? Because I am only happy with my blog background for a few days. Seems so small in the scheme of things. Life, that is. I had no idea what today would bring, nor would I have imagined what it did. Clarity, focus, a sacredness for time, and a outlook that I would love to adopt in my own life (in hopes that my children will grab hold of it as well). No Regrets , the first book title of author and Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Ohno. Since Mark is Apolo's Facebook friend, we found out that he would be in Federal Way signing his newly released book. We loved watching Apolo skate in the Olympics, and Ethan loved watching him more. We thought it would be a great outing for E-man. Turns out, for me too. I stood in line patiently (and I am usually short on patience), for nearly two hours, just so my son could have this experience. Little did I know that I would enjoy it almost as much as he did! I had a few ...

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Last Sunday we had big plans to take the kids to their first concert! The Harvest Festival in Seattle was hosting a free night of Christian music bands! We didn't expect everyone else to be going too! We arrived at 615 and they weren't allowing anyone else in because there wasn't any more seats! It was at Key Arena! Big crowd! So change of plans...we took the kids up to the Space Needle and had some light snacks! Good time was had by all...I think!

We stopped by my parents house this morning for a roast my mom made for us! Instead of grandma opening the door we were met by a VERY pregnant Lucy Arnaz! She was all dressed up to go to one of her Red Hat functions! The funny thing was that Ethan actually thought she was pregnant! Grandpa claims "this kid" is not his!

Lists! I love them! We have been so busy with the holidays, that my personal list looks long and overdue! I have completed about three fourths since yesterday so I am feeling great! My parents also came over today with yummo scones! I enjoy living closer for this reason, and of course the kids love seeing grams and gramps! Tomorrow is going to rock...first church then taking the kids to see Merci Me and Jars of Clay at Key Arena! Completed Charlie's dress up wall...tinker bell philosophy and all!

Our Halloween Party went off with a few glitches. Thanks to my mom, we had a blast decorating, shopping, cooking, and baking . I unfortunately was ordered to lay low and not do any work this weekend by my Dr., since my BP was out of control. Also everyone was on time except the hostess'. Despite that we were able to enjoy our party and our guests. Everyone came, but not everyone dressed up. We will have to work on that for next year! It is fun to dress up, I think anyways. Those not dressed up included Mike, Shannon, Lanie, and Jeremy. After the party, when everyone had left, Val agreed to host a tutorial on the Thriller dance she had learned at school. I was her first drop out (remember my BP :), but everyone else made it through with flying colors. After rehearsals, Mark introduced Valerie to more of Michael's ingenious works. YouTube was a great way at first to give her a glimpse of his career, but somehow we ended the night with Michael's last greatest achievement, h...