Going to Colorado tomorrow.

Well I didn't see this happening, but it is. I am riding to Colorado with Ollie and Sharon to Betha's funeral. I was really close to Betha, I used to help take care of her when we lived in Grand Junction. She was like another mother figure to me. Ollie is officiating the funeral for her. I am truly going to miss her! But it is such a blessing that she doesn't have to suffer with that terrible affliction anymore. Taylor also had a strong bond with her. This isn't an ideal trip for us, but I wouldn't want to miss out on giving my love and support to her family. I'll always love and miss Betha.

The funnest super bowl ever!

Yesterday, as you all know, was Super Bowl day. I am a Denver Broncos fan, and since they weren't playing, I really didn't care if I watched it or not. But Ryan told me to call Christopher and Melissa and see if we could come over and watch it with them. They said yes, so we went over there. I was going for the Giants (the winners ;) because the Patriots have won too many times in recent years. There were 5 couples (possibly more) and LOTS of young kids there. I would guess there were about 30 people there. The kids stayed in Aiden's play room (well...most of the time) and Kimber G. (who is 2 days older than Taylor) came, so Taylor and Blake both had one kid to play with. But I actually watched the whole game, and actually ENJOYED it! When the Giants scored the last touchdown with 2 minutes left in the game, a lot of people were just going wild then, it was FUN!!! Everyone brought snacks and drinks, so there was plenty for everyone, and it just turned out to be the funnest Super Bowl party I've ever been to!

The "PLAN"

Something happened to me last week that I feel has changed my way of life. I have been wanting to get a budget going for us, plus I've been wanting to just get more organized. I wanted to make a schedule fro my daily routines so I could maybe get more done, kind of like setting daily goals that I can meet. Well, I went and visited Michelle S. last week and we got to talking about those things that I wanted to change in my life. She actually already did all those things that I mentioned and started telling me how to accomplish everything. Ryan and I also have been reading the Dave Ramsey book (Financial Peace) and we are both wanting to achieve financial peace. We're so tired of being in debt. We are striving to do away with all debt. But Michelle talked with me on budgeting and on daily schedules. That day my brain must have made a switch from "wanting to" to "doing" because ever since then I've been on a daily schedule, and have accomplished EVERYTHING on my lists. The budgeting thing is a little hard to do right now, because Ryan had been laid off 2-3 weeks this month, but we should be getting taxes within a month and with that we are going to get caught up on everything and hopefully pay off a few (maybe all) our debts. So after that, I completely plan to budget our money, I know how to go about doing it now. I'm so thankful for the help I have gotten from Michelle and Chantel (who is also an encouragement to me on accomplishing these things).

Another thing that I'm really excited about is saving some money out of every paycheck and taking a road trip this July/August. There are four things I would like to do on this road trip: Go to Colorado (of course!). My mom just told me that the last part of July, there is going to be 2 family reunions. So I'd really like to go to that. Then we could leave from Colorado and go to Yellowstone Park (I've always wanted to go there and I know the kids would love it!) Then from there, we could go to the Idaho campouts. We have ALWAYS wanted to go to the campouts, but never had the money. I miss campouts, I used to go every year to the Colorado campouts, but they quit having them, so I really have been wanting to go to the new campouts. And last but definitely not least, I would like to go to Oregon and Washington. By that time, Lee and Cherrie will (more than likely) be living there, and Chantel and Dale. There are a lot of people (lots on blogspot) that I want to go see :) Plus I'd like to see where Ryan grew up and go to the ocean. I'm getting so excited just thinking about it! I don't know that this trip is a for sure thing, but it very well could be, if we save for it! Our kids are getting big enough that they will really enjoy things like this. I'm just praying that if it is God's will, he'll work this out for us!

I'm just really happy about the changes I already feel. Just had to share my life with everyone :)

My neice and nephews

We have been having a nice time with Lee & Cherrie's kids. I'm amazed that Samuel is doing so good without his mom and dad. But he is! I snapped a few pictures while they've been here. We're probably going to the Oklahoma Aquarium tomorrow. And if the weather is okay (and warm enough) we may go to the Zoo on Saturday. We're really going to miss these kiddos when they are over 2000 miles away from us :(

Our cockatiel is tickling Stormie's neck ( he LOVES necklaces/other jewelery ;)

Elisha is such a good big brother!

TOO cute for words! He passed out during dinner. It's amazing how kids can fall asleep in such weird positions! He looks uncomfortable, but still cute!

More children on the way

HEHE, I know what you're thinking and you're wrong ;) I'm going to get to keep my niece and nephews for a few days. Lee and Cherrie are headed to Oregon tonight and the kiddos are coming to stay with us. The only one I worry won't like staying here is Samuel, because he LOVES his momma! But hopefully he'll do okay. I'm looking forward to it though. And my kids are REALLY excited about it!

I wish it was me going to Oregon though ;) I went to Oregon and Washington ONCE, but I was less than 2 years old, so I don't remember SQUAT! I REALLY want to go out there so bad! I'm hoping this year sometime we will get to go out there for a week or two.

My last trip to Oregon/Washington