Family Camp

I also forgot to mention that we all went to Family Camp over Labor Day weekend with Twin Lakes up to Camp Hammer. Oh how the boys LOVED IT!!! Austin-Ryan is finally old enough to climb up the climbing wall (which he made it up to the top and once he got down he told his friend Austin, who is two years older than him, "See Austin, that's how you do it" with hand jestures and all! It was so pickin' cute!) He is also old enough to ride on the rides at Camp Hammer so he got to go on Tarzan's revenge as well as the Flying Squirrel. Next year I think we are going to try to catch the "Fish Hook" and ride on that one as well. We just had a blast! It was sad to leave. The boys already miss swimming in the pool and all the fun activities that Camp Hammer have to offer. The boys are already asking about going back out camping. Maybe next summer I will have to venture out and take them camping to several different places since they seemed to enjoy it so much! I suppose they are follow the footsteps of being outdoorsmen. Which is fine and they love it. I know I did when I was a child. Should be fun once Austin-Ryan starts Cub Scouts. I am sure Austin-Ryan is going to LOVE that and being outdoors! Anyhow, just a small update I couldn't forget to post. Hope you all enjoyed Labor Day....I know we all did!

Who would've thunk!

Once again I am returning to school. Who would have known I am returning to school to be a nurse! I would have laughed had someone told me that 10 years ago!!! It's been an adjustment to be back in school as well as having a job at Dominican Hospital as a monitor tech/unit coordinator. Got to admit I absolutely LOVE my job! It's been a hard adjustment with missing my boys and from transitioning being a stay at home mom but I know in the end I am doing this so that we all can have a better life and I am not having to live in poverty! Needless to say it's been a long while since I last posted. A lot has happened: My grandma passed away from lung cancer on 11 April 2008, my cat was hit by a car (so we think) and 24 hours later (May 1st) my neighbor dies of lung cancer as well. Not to mention I have tackled two online classes, attended the 4th of July parade in Scotts Valley, went to Longs Marine Lab with some friends, attended Family Camp at Camp Hammer, and Austin-Ryan just started his first day of preschool today. I absolutely love how things are turning out. I couldn't ask for any better. Austin-Ryan goes to preschool 3 times a week (M,W,F) and so far he LOVES it and the teachers just PRAISE him for the work he has done. I do need to get on board and get going on posting some pictures. Now that I am back in school one of my classes will allow me to be proficient (by the end of the semester) in this whole blog thing. Gotta love that one! It's a required class and now I can finally use this to the fullest capacity...of course it will be a couple of months before that happens. Anyhow, I am excited for the semester and hope to be able to keep up with all of my classes and spend time with my kiddos. I miss them when I am gone but know in the end it is best for all of us that I will have a better life to give them that I can't right now. So in the end it will all work out. Anyhow, homework calls once again and I need to go and put my boys to bed. I need to try and get to bed early as I have been so terribly sick it's not funny! Hopefully it will be short lived...the sickness anyhow...farewell....until next time.

Craziness of Life With Boys!

It is very frustrating to go anywhere lately with a 4 year old and almost 2 year old. Austin-Ryan has been getting so defiant and sassy. Another issue to bring to the Lord and ask for help and for guidance. I have a very difficult time dealing with him and my two year old who has lovingly learned how to whine like his brother or scream to get something he wants. I almost feel at times I have a Super Nanny household!!! I know through all of the craziness going on in my life right now that things will get better. I just have to believe that God is going to get me to the other side when it feels right now I am on a deserted island! Lord help me get through this tough time. I need you now more then ever.....

Something New

Since I have been through so much in the last few months I am trying to create new memories and try out more new things....blogging in one of them. I am hoping I can keep this updated for everyone to see and read about so that I can look back later and see all the memories throughout the year in one place. There are so many events coming up. Valentine's Day with the boys, Brendan's 2nd birthday and crazy enough my 30th birthday. Dare I even say that to the world! So enjoy reading and hopefully I will be updating this soon!