Pinewood Derby

The Badger

Jacob decided to name his car "The Badger." This came after he was watching a show about badgers on Animal Planet. He designed the car and picked out the colors. He told Kevin exactly how he wanted it. He did not participate in the actual races. The younger kids raced afterwards. He had so much fun though. His car came in first 3 times and in second a few times. When we got home he proudly displayed his car in his bedroom. He can't wait until he is 8 so that he can be a cub scout and participate in the real derby. He tells me that he wants to earn badges for his uniform. We had a lot of fun this morning. I love seeing Jacob get so excited!

I Love Blogging!

I remember when I first started hearing the word blog. I had no clue what a blog was. I am having so much fun working on my blog! Just in the last 2 days I have added a slide show and music. Anyway, I'm having fun doing it. Yeah tomorrow is Friday! I have to go to the church and help decorate for the pine wood derby and then on Saturday be there at 7:45 am to help with the derby. I am taking care of the weigh in table. This is Jacob's first pine wood derby so he is really excited. He doesn't actually get to compete yet because he is just a Tiger Cub but they are going to have an extra track set up for Tigers and siblings. He designed his car, I'll have to post pictures later.

I Have The BEST Friends In The World!!!

Last night Courtney, Hilary, and I went for our yearly pedicures. Last year we went on Jan. 18th because that was the date of my scheduled C-Section with Breanna. So this year they wanted to take me again. So sweet! The day started of with Court bringing me donuts and juice to school :). They were super yummy. We had so much fun getting the pedicures that we decided that we should go once in the summer together. We also decided that we need a girls weekend to Hot Springs, Arkansas to go to the bath houses and get massages, pedicures, and manicures. Sounds like a plan to me!!! That then developed into a couples weekend. So this summer it sounds like we are going (no kids) to Arkansas for a few days, that will be so much fun!!! I truly have the best friends in the world and feel so blessed to have them, I love you guys!!!
I posted a few things on Craigslist today and I am hoping they sell. I already have plans for the money (I want to finish my bathroom with paint, window treatment, new towels and rugs). Hopefully since it is Saturday somebody will buy it! I'm looking forward to today, we have no plans. That has not happened in a long time. Maybe I'll head over to my mom's to "help" her make a scripture bag for Jacob. Let's be honest I'll watch her make it after I have picked out the fabric. It's finally cold here and I love it! I just wish I could find my matching hat and scarf I think I will have Kev look in the attic it has to be there because I can't find it anywhere in the house. Well everyone have a great weekend, stay warm!

Jacob Tells Us Something We Don't Know...

So after family home evening on Monday we were talking and Jacob mentioned that we are going to have 3 more children in our family. Kev and I were like what??? He said ya we are going to have 3 babies, 2 girls and 1 boy. Kevin said maybe he knows something we don't. Then Jacob said I heard mom talking about it. Oh darn, I thought he was telling us something that we didn't know. Nope he has just heard me talking about wanting triplets. I figure why not... with us not getting pregnant very easily I figure 3 in one shot would be fun, ok maybe just 2. Anyway, it was funny to hear him say that, it confirmed to me that he is always listening to what we say. I go and see my doctor on Monday I think we are ready to try again. I'm so scared but I think I always will be. I'm going to just tell Dr. Greve to pump me up with fertility medication and see what happens, he he he. Well it's time to read books and then watch American Idol. Oh ya, if you're wondering why my blog looks different every time you look at it, I'm trying different templates out.

So, So, So

My last three blogs started with "so" because of this I will try not to use "so" so much! Well this was my first week of subbing in OCS. I did take off yesterday which was nice. Kevin and I spent the day together. His mom came out to spend the afternoon with us. My mom, my mother-in-law, Kevin, Jacob, and I went out to Breanna's grave. My dad, Cheryl, and Derrick had flowers delivered which were so beautiful. Courtney had taken flowers up the day before and brought us breakfast yesterday. The Allen's brought a beautiful card and a pink rose. I did pretty good yesterday until someone would ask me how I was and then I would start to cry. Yesterday was just one of those days that we had to get past. I can't believe it has been a year, time really does go so fast. Thank you to all who called, came by, sent emails, or just had us in your thoughts I love you all! We have the best friends and family.

When I was talking to Hilary on the phone she asked me how school was today. The day and week were pretty good. It did end with one child peeing their pants in their seat (a 5th grader). The other kids were so grossed out, luckily the janitor came quickly to clean it up and clean the carpet. Oh the joys of teaching! I really do love it though.

Life is constantly staying busy, which at this time in my life I think is good. I was called to be the Primary President in March so this is the first start of a new year for us. There is soooo much to do with the beginning of a new year in primary. I love it though! A lot of the primary kids got up to bear their testimony on Sunday and it just melted my heart. Then Jacob decided that for the first time he wanted to go up as well. He said mom I can do it myself. I walked up with him and he told me again mom I can do it. So up he went and of course I started to ball. It was a really neat experience. I love seeing him learn about the gospel. I can't believe that in a little over a year he will be getting baptized, that really makes me feel old.

Being on the PTA board keeps me busy too. I am the person who does Teacher Appreciation, I love it. The teachers are so appreciative of all we do. I am thankful that Jacob is at such a great school with great teachers.

Ok, I think I have blabbed on enough. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

So a last week Jacob decided that he wanted to make a "Triple Goober Berry Sunrise." This was an ice cream concoction that Patrick and Sponge Bob ate at the Goofy Goober place. Anyway, here is what our version looks like.
Jacob ate some of it, but after a while he got kind of sick and could not finish it. Do you think we might watch a little too much Sponge Bob?

So here is all the hard work that went into Jacob's room. I don't think the pictures do it justice. It took ALL day, but Kev and I had fun and Jacob loves it, so that is all that matters!

My cute mom in Jacob's swinging chair.

The Painting Is Complete!!!

So it took Kevin and I all day to paint Jacob's room. Never paint with red. We did the bottom third of the room red. First you prime, then paint, then paint again. And in between you have to let it all dry. I like just painting one color and finishing a room in a couple of hours. It looks great though, I'll post pictures when we get the furniture back in place. We still have to buy and put up the chair railing, that is for another day though. It's so fun doing stuff to our house, I love it! The AP at Jacob's school asked if I would like to take a full time sub job for OCS (on campus suspension). I decided it would be a good idea and I said yes after talking it over with Kev. So I start Monday and will do it until the end of the year. I'm excited for the income, it will definitely help us. All I have to do is sit in a room with the kids that are in trouble, usually just a couple, and make sure they do their work. On days when there are no kids in OCS I will help out around the school with whatever is needed, like tutoring. I'm excited, it will be a little boring, but I can read and work on stuff that I bring with me. I will be just down the hall from Jacob's class. He loves when I'm at his school. I'm looking forward to it, it should be great!

Happy New Year!

I can't believe Christmas has come and gone. This year has just flown by. That's probably a good thing! I'm looking forward to the new year and new goals. 2007 started off really hard for us but there were many blessings that came as well. I can't believe that in a week it will be a year since we lost Breanna. I'm hoping that Jan. 10th won't be hard for us, but it probably will. I still think about her every day and I truly feel blessed to be her mom. I know that she is happy and safe. Jacob drew a picture about her and we hung it in the kitchen. It's really cute. Christmas was amazing. It was so nice to spend it relaxing in our own home. Last year we moved in on Dec. 23rd so it was a little chaotic. I loved decorating for Christmas. It's all taken down now and I've had fun spending my Christmas money doing some decorating around the house. We painted our bedroom and my mom is almost done with our quilt. I can't wait to see it all together. We will be painting Jacob's room tomorrow. He is really excited to have his room done. I'll have to post pictures once everything is complete. The weather is pretty nice. It got down into the 20's last night but is supposed to warm up into the 50's today. We are going to go on a family bike ride today so that should be fun. I hope all is well with everyone. Have a Happy New Year!!!

Jacob's bike that Santa brought!

Another stuffed animal! Jacob loves stuffed
animals. His bed is loaded with them.

I love the look on his face in this one,
what is it...

A Transformer! Bumblebee! That was
not easy to find!!!

The drum set that Grandma Quinn,
Grandma Peterson, and Aunt
Olya got Jacob for Christmas.

I take it back!

Ok, so in my last post I said that it wasn't that cold. Well on the way home tonight I had to stop at the grocery store and the gas station. IT WAS SO COLD!!! The wind was blowing which did not help the situation any! Well I am looking forward to the next few days. The bishop told Kev that he did not have any meetings tomorrow, that is so way cool, he gets to stay home with us in the morning. Kev has Monday and Tuesday off and doesn't have to be back to work until Wednesday night, that makes me super happy! I feel like a little kid, I can't wait to Christmas. I'm surprising Kevin this year, he usually knows what he is getting. It will also be so much fun to watch Jacob open up his gifts, he always gets so excited. I can't wait to see the expression on his face when he sees the bike Santa Clause brought him.

Christmas is almost here!!!

I love this time of year. I love the decorations, the shopping, the music at church, and teaching Jacob and the children in primary about the birth of our Savior. The only thing I wish is that it was a little colder around here. It's going to be in the 50's all week, I guess that's ok but I would like to have to wear a scarf and hat when I go out, that feels more like Christmas to me. Well the presents are all wrapped and ready to go and most of the baking is done. Tonight is our ward Christmas party and Primary Activity day combined so that should be fun and busy! I am so enjoying no school, no PTA, no homework, and no routine. We can just take a couple of weeks and be really laid back and kind of lazy, I know Jacob is really enjoying it!

Halloween

Mario and Luigi

Jacob and Kevin had a lot of fun dressing up this year. They were a big hit!

Rapper J

This is Jacob over the summer dressed
up in his Uncle Derrick's rapper hat and
chain.

Well I can't belive it is almost Halloween. Time sure does fly. After subbing for about 7 weeks strait I am now back to subbing a few days a week. I am enjoying some of the extra time, although, that extra time has turned into doing other things. Today is the Primary Program, I'm a little nervous but I've done all I can and I know that the children will do a wonderful job. I dreampt about it all night, they were not good dreams. Next on my agenda is making Jacob and Kevin's Halloween costumes. Jacob is going to be Mario and Kevin is going to be Luigi. Jacob is so excited! Everyone keeps asking me what I am going to be, uhhhh, I have no idea. The weather here is beautiful, I love this time of year. I could spend everyday outside. Let's see what else is new. Jacob can officially ride a two wheel bike, finally! We are pretty excited about that, hopefully we can now take some family bike rides. Kevin is enjoying his new job he has about 2 more weeks left at the training store and then he will go to a new store. It looks like it might be the one closest to our house! A five min. drive to work would be awesome. My sister Serene had her baby girl about 2 weeks ago, Sydney Anne, she is super cute. We are looking foward to the the holiday season. We moved into our house last year on December 23rd, so this will be our first Halloween and Thanksgiving in our own home and our first normal Christmas. Last year because we moved in two days before Christmas it was a little crazy. We will be doing Thanksgiving dinner at our house, I've never made a turkey before, it should be fun. Well I guess that's about it for now.

Well I made it through the first week of school. I really had a lot of fun teaching. My first grade class is so cute and fun. There are a few children who definitely try my patience but overall it was a great week. I am really getting attached and I think when this job is over in three weeks I will really miss the kids, I'll probably cry.

Jacob had a great week as well. He really likes his teacher and likes being a big first grader. He is reading which is so fun to see him do. He loves math, he asks me all the time to write down math problems to solve. He will start soccer again in a few weeks. He enjoys getting out on the field and running around.

Kevin is changing jobs he will give his two week notice this coming Thursday. He will be leaving Taco Bell and going to Arby's. We are really excited. Many of the things that he does not like about Taco Bell are different at Arby's, he is looking forward to the change. It also helps that his salary will increase!

We are excited for fall to come and for cooler weather. This summer has been pretty mild here compared to years past but I love fall and winter.

Pictures From Our Vacations

Jacob and Kevin at a park in Fairview, Tn.

Addison, Ethan, Carrie, Kelcie, Kaitlyn,

Kevin, Ken, Wendy, Jacob, and Ethan

Kendyl, Addison, Kelcie, Kaitlyn, Jacob, & Ethan
This was while we were in Tennessee. We went for a walk along
a creek by Ken's house. The kids had a blast and Jacob and Ethan
were soaking wet by the end of it! Jacob loves spending time
with his cousins.

Jacob and Grandpa Frainee at the beach.

We had so much fun in California seeing family and enjoying the beautiful weather.

These pictures were taken of Jacob at the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach, Ca.

Summer Is Almost Over

We recently returned from our summer vacation. We went to Tennessee to visit Kev's brother and his family. We had a lot of fun. Tennessee is beautiful. When we got back Jacob and I went to California to visit my family. We went to the beach and hung out at the pool. The weather was perfect there. After spending so much time in the pool Jacob now says he is a "highly professional" swimmer! School starts in 2 weeks! I can't believe it. Jacob will be in 1st grade and he is so excited. We are ready for the summer heat to go away and to have some cooler weather. I'm excited to get back to subbing. I will be subbing a 1st grade class for the fist month of school so I will be right next door to Jacob. I'm used to subbing a class for a day or two not for an entire month, it should be fun, but a lot of work. We will be enjoying our last two weeks of summer by relaxing! We are having a boss day. Jacob has been asking to be the boss for an entire day. So on Saturday we have to do whatever he wants and he gets to be in charge. He is so excited about boss day, we'll see how it goes!