weekend

Orion's art (jelly fish)

Friday we tried to see Walle at the base theater, it was to start at 7pm we got there early just to find that they didnt have the film, reason: It had not yet come on the plane (disadvantages to living on a small island) They were supposed to get in on yesterday's plane but it was late..We went out for Ice cream instead..Saturday Steve had to work all day 8-5 it was a rainy day anyways so it didnt reck all our plans, We got Orion's Halloween costume (DASH- from the incredibles) it's just perfect for him and he loves it!, we are planning way ahead since we'll arrive in Utah just weeks before Halloween. Quinn is going to be a Monkey and Kylor a Jedi those costumes have not arrived yet...Kylor is anxious to get it. Orion was coloring today and he was so excited to show me he drawing..Yeah a Jelly fish, it has left an impact when we saw one alive out of water. Ok! We planned on going to Walle again tonight just to be turned down again, they still didnt have it! Dang~ we ran over to the shoppete and picked up a few movies to watch Jungle book 2 and a new Avatar movie! We had movie night at our house instead. Walle maybe next weekend?
I finished BREAKING DAWN! What a great book! I'm kinda sad that it's over...Stephanie Meyer needs to write another series

Soon to be New Car

Here is the Suzuki XL7 we are purchasing in Utah

I was Tagged!

Tagged by Jen ( ok here is the run down)

The Rules:-Link the Person who Tagged you-Mention rules on your blog-Tell about 6 quirks of yours-Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same-Leave a comment to let them know.

Here are my quirks you are just dieing to hear

1- I have to have a clean house, If it's messy it really bothers me, I like clean counters and things put in their place. I expect my kids to do the same. I'm not even close to being a pack-rat and love throwing or giving things away I don't use,A simple clean house is my Heaven on earth.

2- I hate brushing my teeth in a stinky bathroom, yuk! Make me gag!

3-I've been able to relax on my routine with the boys, I used to get really bothered if the kids were not in bed at a certain time, I've relaxed on this but they still need to be in bed at a decent hour on school nights I prefer by 8:30.

4-I feel much better when I work out, so I am kinda a health nut in a way, I work out and like the sweat to fall off, the best part about working out is the shower, but I love how much more energy I have once it's all done. Trust me I'm chasing 3 wild Merkley boys so that energy comes in handy! I believe in eating right, I avoid potates, and love tomatoes, A healthy life and healthy body is the way to go.

5- Pet Peeve- People who talk to much. & lier's

6- I fall asleep reading on some days. There is nothing like reading a good book. It help's keep that imagination up and running! I used to hate reading, I've found it relaxing and fun as I've gotten older. There is so much knowledge to gain by reading. I love it!

Ky's 1st day of 1st Grade

Kylor school started today! He was so excited to be a first grader! He says now he gets to walk to and from school. I had a good day! Orion and Quinn home with me, had a good time. I took Orion to the park and Quinn has been teething so he's been sleeping alot.

Porto Martines Fun!

Getting ready to go down
Having fun! We saw some pretty big fish
Quinn enjoying the sun!
snorkeler in Training
Orion in the Yellow!

Interesting Creature
Me & Natacha
Face first
Snorkeling fun!
We had a blast Saturday! We took the family down to swim and Steve and I went down the slide and it was so much fun, we were able to snorkel and jump in from the side Steve did a few flipsjumping in, we saw our friends Natacha, Magda, Then Lucia's son and his wife. Ky and Orion just had their life jackets on and swam around, we found a Sea Cucumber, those things are nasty, It was lots of fun. Today at church we have three new families, it's nice to have more people we actually sold our Van too one of the new familes,so that's one less thing on our to do list! Yay!

Portuguese Cat Song

Ok here is the song our kids just love. Kylor and Orion learned it at school, but Lucia has been singing it to Quinn and it helps us change his diapers cause he'll old still for me when I change him. Thing funny thing about it is in the song, it's about a person who throws a stick at a cat, but it didnt die, and the person was suprised at the yell the cat gave. Meow! It's ironic that it's a bird that is singing the cat~ enjoy!

Busy week!

So school starts next week! I can't believe how fast summer went by. Kylor will be in 1st grade. Thursday I went with my friend to Angra Hospital for her baby appointment, she didnt know how to get there so I told her I would take her. She has the same Dr. that delievered Quinn. He's such a nice guy. I ran into Linda (Linda-Ines Mom) a lady who's daughter goes to preschool with Orion. She offered to come over and cook for me. We have not yet tried the traditional dish, Cod fish yet and I'm thinking about her coming over and having her make that or Alcatra, then I can make it in the states, I only tried making it once and it didnt turn out.
They had a back to school Bash last night we watched "Meet the Robinsons" it was fun, Today they had a school open house and we got to meet Ky's Teacher, she seems very nice we are telling Kylor he gets two teachers this year, since we'll be moving to Utah soon. I've been calling on Preschools for Orion and Piano lessons for Ky, Then searching for Bunk Bed and Car online. I'll have alot to get done when we get to Utah.
Steve has been working days this week, Yesterday he drove around the base Col.'s on base and they were so nice and gave him a Col. Coin, it's heavy for a coin. He was happy about getting that.
The kids yesterday at Porto Martins got to see a jelly fish our friends got out with a net, it was still alive and they really liked watching it. I took they boys to our friends house down there and we walked to the Cafe and the Pool and watched our friends jump in a few times. Thanks Amy! Tonight we are going to have a Pizza party with Our neighbors (Mccools) then we will watch a movie "Nim's island" at their house. It's kinda like our personal party for going back to school! I think that's the run down of our latest activities, I'm sure there is more, but I'm exhausted!