A 1st for Ky

I was able to take Kylor to a fun activity, Ice Skating we had a good time. He got the hang of it pretty quick and fast for it being his first time, He was really proud of himself. He was laughing when he would fall and he was really cute about it. He made up a game where you don't skate over the blue or red lines which were under the ice. It was fun! I took him out for ice cream after, he wanted M&M blizzard from DairyQ, Yummy! I of course get my favorite, Hot fudge sundae. * Last night I did a major overhaul of the down stairs living room, I moved the computer and we are getting rid of the broken big screen TV and I'll be getting a different one soon, not sure when, but it's freeing up some space down stairs not having that Big screen around.*

Quinn gives 5!

Quinn's new trick is to give five. He'll run across the room to me just to give a high five. He started this last night and I need to catch it on a video cause it's so cute. He loves it!

My day!

I had the day off today, but did much running around. I took Daisy to the Vet to get her shots, she's already 6 lbs and 7oz and is only 3 months so we'll probably get closer to 10 lbs full grown I'm thinking! She was such a baby~ she is a DIVA for a dog! I was so suprized why she was crying so much!
I then took Orion to the Dr. to have his 4th year well check. He's doing fine he's 37 lbs, and he's growing great! Headstart we are good to go, we are just waiting for a phone call on when he can actually start, depends on openings, lets hope it's soon, he could really benefit from going to school. He's my busy boy!

Swimming, Swimming, Swimming!

We start Swimming lessons Monday! I'm so excited! Ky, Orion, in their classes, then I'm taking Quinn in the water too, to just have a Mommy & Me class. It's all at the same time, it's going to be fun!

Blessings of an Eternal Family

I certainly have had time to reflect this past week. Saturday when I took the family to the temple open house it was such a spiritual experience for me. I really thought about all the blessing that have come into my life through attending the temple and going through the temple. I have had moments of trail and there have been times when my testimony has not been as strong it should be. I've been spending alot of time on my knee's and in reflection. I'm so greatful that Steve and I have an Eternal family. It's blessed my life in so many ways. The family seems to be constantly under attach from so many different forces, it's nice to have this eternal perspective on things and know everything will work out. Faith is a choice that helps us get through all that we need to endure. I know my faith has been tested, but I feel like I'm starting to come back to what I know, I've always known. I'm so greatful I have the gospel in my life.

Kylor teaches himself Piano

Kylor has never taken a piano lesson, he looks at my basic piano books and teaches himself, I need to get him into some lessons really soon.

I'm so excited!

I found out today that my friends that are having triplets in April or May are having three boys from what it looks like! I think it's so neat, they don't have any previous kids and it's just a mircle that they are having three and Wow! I know having three boys spaced apart is tuff at times, but three in one shot, That's going to take alot of help and prayers! I wish them the best!

Draper, UT temple Open House

Today was a good day, 10am had Stake Womans Conference, and Sister Tanner the old General Y.W. President spoke to us. It was a great time, I caught up with a few of my old ward members since this is the same Stake that I grew up in from 1980-1999.

We had to chance to go down to this open house, I thought it was a perfect chance for the boys to experience first hand what the temple is like inside. This doesn't happen much so I took full advantage. My mom got a ticket for us and we drive down together. It was a nice experience, one I think we will all remember. It was a foggy evening, I was able to catch some pictures before the fog really came in after dark. As we were leaving the temple was hard to see from the street cause the fog was so thick. We left Layton around 3pm then arrived home 9pm it was a such a great experience to teach the boys about the temple. I know Kylor was impressed.

Big day for Orion

Orion got 4 shots today since he's the lucky one. He cried poor guy. I then took him to the dentist for a cleaning...I know I probably should have split the two appointments apart but I needed to get it all done before this head start appointment next week. At the dentist he was so good. He asked the girl " Do you have shots here?" he was worried, she kindly said no shots, it was cute, cause two techs were talking together about the extra film and said something about "since he's little use these ones" just after she said that Orion says "I'm not little" in his determined little voice. He doesnt have a shy bone in his body, and it's such a great quality about him. I love it~

Scanned Photo's

Signed up for Swimming!!!

I signed Ky & Orion up for swimming lessons, same time, different classes, same place....sweet! They start Feb 2nd, it's twice a week for 4 weeks, so pretty much all of Feb, I know it's a bit early, but they need something to do and to look forward too, I think this was a perfect idea, and they are excited!

My Day

Got an Oil change on base today and this picture was taken at the BX while we were passing sometime, at one of the stands there a Korean woman worked at she got to talking to me, she was very nice and gave each of the boys a fish that plays music and lights up. I bought a Jade neckace pendent from her as well. This was my first time to the BX since we moved away in 2006.

I also went to a friends Baptism tonight, it was nice, I love watching the change that comes into peoples lives when they fully accept and live the gospel teachings. It really can change lives for the better. Even myself as a member can gain from their new energy and strength in finding the truth. As one of my old Seminary teachers would always make us say "THE CHURCH IS TRUE, I LOVE YOU, and I'M A CHILD OF GOD NO MATTER WHAT!"

remembering our experience in the Azores..

Oh what I have been up to?

Nothing new or exciting has happened in my world. We've had a round of that Stomach flu that going around, I got sick on Sunday, the Orion, then Tuesday Kylor started, Quinn so far has just been fussy and not sleeping well, he's the only one that's not thrown up. It's nasty! I'm now working two days a week. Wednesday and Friday's only. It's an ok Job, it gives me a break. I'm going to look into Head Start for Orion today maybe this spring or atleast this fall he should be starting...we'll have to see what they tell me.
Steve is settled into his apartment now in Korea, things are busy for him but we are doing much better than before with all the stresses of this transition. It's not been easy on our marriage to say the least. I know we are growing alot from this experience though. I was going to go out in April for a 2 week visit, instead I'll be going out in September for our 9th year Anniversary and Steve and I will be traveling to another location for a week or so, we are looking into Thailand, Phillipines, Singapore, or another Asian area that we can explore and soak up in some culture and relax. Those locations are cheap too, which will be easy on our budget. We have alot of stretching and growing to be done in 2009~
I've really am trying harder to balance out my time between the kids and still find time for me. It's a constant juggle and some days I'm left with no energy at all or Sanity for that matter. I love my boys and I'm learning how to be a better mom in this process.
Have a great Day!

Cafemom.com

I found a new place to connect with other Military mom's the link to my page is on my website list to the right. If you are interested in joining, let me know, you should add me as a friend.
http://www.cafemom.com/home/Ditcher

Snowy Daisy

Cute Kings!

Burger King play Date on Tuesday

My day...

This morning, Kylor was the first one up. I had a little Mommy and Son talk to him about our current situation with Daddy in Korea and everything, The other day at Target he said to me "We are the only ones without a Dad" it broke my heart when he said that, I told him " You have a Dad he just can't be here with us right now, he loves you and misses you." I thought since the other two boys were still sleeping I would have a Kylor and Me chat, I reasurred him that Daddy and loves him and we will see him again soon, I told him I loved him and that things are going to be ok. Though it's a little hard right now, soon we'll be together as a family. I asked him what he wanted for Breakfast and he said Baccon and Eggs, so we went up stairs and made it together, he even cracked a few of the eggs in all by himself. It was so sweet this is my favorite part. While he was eating his breakfast, he told me "Mom, I really liked that talk we just had" It made me feel so good. * I met a friend for lunch at Burger King, I've not seen her since before we left for the Azores, we've kept in touch these past years and we have so much in common it's not even funny! We let the kids play and it was nice to see each other, I think I'll do many things with her this year.
Orion has been great lately, no problems and the tantrums have been much less, I've really put an effort to speak to him and explain things, recognize his frustrations on things and explain things to him even more than before, I think it's working. It's been a little exhausting for me though. I've put up some work charts for the kids, Kylor likes it, Orion doesn't really care though. I'm just trying to try new things and see if we can make any improvements as a family.
I worked out tonight! I've been a little anxious about things, I hate being alone, I miss Steve so much, just not having someone to talk to after the kids go to bed is so hard, I do talk to Gma and Pam but it's just not the same. That's something Steve and I used to do alot before we moved, just talk...I miss those moments.

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

I don't have any specific goals I want to achieve this year, but I have alot of things I'm working on all at the same time. The biggest thing I'd like to do is be more positive in every day life. I want to laugh more and I'd like to be more patient with the kids & read to them more, run another 5k by July and lose about 40 more lbs. I would like to be a better wife to my dear husband, I want him to know how much I love him and I always will love him. I guess it's difficult to express all my feelings to my husband since he's so far away and the communication is so minimal right now. I've found myself at times in a dark cloud, just trying to find my way in this darkness. I've been feeling quiet alone at times and the loneliness comes and goes. This distance has been much harder than I thought it would be. I mean we've dont Iraq 2 times before, but I guess this just seems so much more difficult, but I really think we'll pull through this stronger than before.
Steve had a long weekend off, I was able to talk to him but our connection was very chopping, he said he went exploring around with some friends in his shop and was able to do some late Christmas shopping for us. He tried Kemchi (Korean Dish) he said it's not as bad as everyone makes it seem, but it's not exactly the best either. He's moving into his apartment by Thursday, he's just waiting for another Airman to move out of the place. He seems to be doing well and enjoying his time though this has been a big adjustment for him as well. Talk about Culture Shock!

2 new words

Today Quinn spoke two new words...He was reaching for a toy dog on a shelf and said "doggy", and then he got into the dog food and I told him CaCa cause he wanted to eat some...and he said "caca" it was cute, he's a pretty smart boy, he's sensitive like Kylor when he was a baby. I love each one so much.

Funny Quinn

Quinn's favorite thing to say is "huh" he doesn it to everything. He give hints about what he wants but that is always the sound that he makes with it. Love our baby!

Quinn and Daisy playing

These two are too funny to watch together. Quinn tries to sit on Daisy it's his way of cuddling. Sometimes Daisy goes crazy and runs all over the place it's funny. It's nice having a small dog it's not too hard and she makes us laugh. I think it was a good choice to get her.