I came to visit family in Washington/Oregon at the end of Aug and every thing was going good. Friday before Labor day we went camping at my aunts and yesterday we were packing up and I was helping my parents and my cousin was helping watch kids. Eoghan tripped and fell in to the fire. Lucky my cousin Peter was right next to him to get him out and put out the fire (Eoghan). We called 911 an are now currently at Emanuel Hospital in Portland. They have a burn center and we were here yesterday and will be here longer. Doctor looked at him and not sure if he will have to have surgery on his right hand. When Eoghan fell he put his hands down so his right is the worst. He got his palm, finger tips and part of his inner wrist. His left palm is burnt but not as bad as the right. Doctor said that should heal on it's own. He got his lower abdomen (by his belly button) burnt, just a little on his lower lip and tip of his nose, a little on his right ear and a little on his inner left and right leg.
Considering the situation he is lucky. He has been a trooper and is hanging in there. Best case would be we would be out of the hospital and back in Salt Lake at the end of the week. Worse case is he would need surgery on his right hand and that could be 3-4 weeks. We could transfer him to Salt Lake but I figure everything has gone on here so I would rather stay here. They won't fly him so it is a long ride in an ambulance. plus the extra cost for medical transfer.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Memories
August of 2001 my high school friend Hannah and I moved to Portland Oregon. It was a spur of the moment thing. A few days after we moved I went in to Blockbusters to rent a movie and ended up getting a job there. Hannah went in and also got a job there as well. I met Travis there when he was working an evening shift. The first time Travis and I really talked was on my 21st birthday. Hannah, Travis and I were all doing inventory and Travis wished me a happy birthday. Hannah and my other roommate Lacey started hanging out with Travis and his roommate Calvin. They would come over and we would go hot tubing and watch movies. The first movie Travis and I went to see was Zoolander. First place we went to eat was Mongolian Grill. First date out side of going to the movies was going to the Zoo. I met his brother Bryan and Sister in law Jennifer at Jennifer’s birthday which is Oct 8th. First Christmas present was a PS2. First time Travis told me he loved me was on Valentine’s Day. We got engaged 2004 New Year’s after coming back from a friend’s party.
Travis and I were married out in West Linn Oregon at Mary S Young State Park. Travis was working for Oregon’s Park and Recreation. The ceremony was at 4 PM, 4:30 we had a Buster’s BBQ for dinner. It was wonderful! So pretty much your typical summer wedding. However our reception we rented a bowling alley. We didn't get the bowling alley until 8 PM so after the wedding we were able to change and then hit the alley. We ended up ordering pizza later that night and had a great time. We had a great time and found our guest have fun too!
Yesterday Travis and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. As far as the actual day goes we didn’t do much. We usually celebrate after our anniversary due to being busy working and the last couple years being with Eoghan. Our typical anniversary celebration includes going out to dinner and a movie. I’d have to say that is probably my favorite date.
Travis and I were married out in West Linn Oregon at Mary S Young State Park. Travis was working for Oregon’s Park and Recreation. The ceremony was at 4 PM, 4:30 we had a Buster’s BBQ for dinner. It was wonderful! So pretty much your typical summer wedding. However our reception we rented a bowling alley. We didn't get the bowling alley until 8 PM so after the wedding we were able to change and then hit the alley. We ended up ordering pizza later that night and had a great time. We had a great time and found our guest have fun too!
Yesterday Travis and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. As far as the actual day goes we didn’t do much. We usually celebrate after our anniversary due to being busy working and the last couple years being with Eoghan. Our typical anniversary celebration includes going out to dinner and a movie. I’d have to say that is probably my favorite date.
Travis and I that Travis' brother Theron took
Our wedding party
Back row L- R: Jon, Chrissy, Theron, Hannah, Me, Travis, Tyler, Annette, Bryan, Sichanda, Danny & Colleen.
Front Row L- R: Rachel, Everet, Janalyn & Madison
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday
Saturday was a very busy day. Eoghan and I got up and went downtown Salt Lake to hit the farmers market. We met up with and were able to find a few great deals on food.
Then after the market I went out to my sister in laws out in Stansbury Park. I helped her and a friend make apple sauce. If you have never done it, I would recommend doing it. It was really easy and just like anything else time consuming. It was fun and it tastes great!!
After Jennifer's I went to my other in laws out in West Jordan. We had nachos for dinner and watched a movie. We were going to go out but we couldn't agree on anything. So we agreed to stay home and watch something. Theron got me a score on clothes with I am so great full for. Eoghan just got two big garbage bags full of 3T & 4T in clothes. They are in great condition!!
Then after the market I went out to my sister in laws out in Stansbury Park. I helped her and a friend make apple sauce. If you have never done it, I would recommend doing it. It was really easy and just like anything else time consuming. It was fun and it tastes great!!
After Jennifer's I went to my other in laws out in West Jordan. We had nachos for dinner and watched a movie. We were going to go out but we couldn't agree on anything. So we agreed to stay home and watch something. Theron got me a score on clothes with I am so great full for. Eoghan just got two big garbage bags full of 3T & 4T in clothes. They are in great condition!!
EAR
It all started out a couple weeks ago I went to the walk in clinic because my ear was plugged. So they were able to put water with hydroproxide in my ear and it felt like they were power washing it. However they were able to unplug my ear and said it was just red, fluids no infections. So a couple days later my ear was starting to itch and just kinda hurt. I thought it would go away, but it didn't. Friday I went to the doctor's office to have it checked out. Turns out I have a very small whole in my ear drum. She prescribed some Amoxicillan for me to take for the next 10 days. Friday night when I we went to bed I had the worst pain ever! I couldn't sleep and my ear got all plugged up again. So finally at 1:30 in the morning I got up took some more pills and took some Advil to see if that would help with the pain. I grabbed an ice bag and went back to bed. It seemed to help. Thank goodness!! Now I am just hoping things will feel better before I fly home on Thursday.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Vacation
As of today I one week until my vacation!
I am extremely excited to go home to Washington!! Eoghan and I will be flying out of Salt Lake on Thursday the 27th.
So… I am in the process of washing laundry and packing things for the trip. I am one of those people who make a list, plan outfits, and pack at least a week a head of time. So I have Eoghan all packed other than his toothpaste. I have started my bag but, will finish that closer to next week.
We will fly into Seattle where we will meet my brother Lincoln. From there we are going to head down to Kelso where I will drop Lincoln off to stay with my grandma. He is going to be painting her house for her. Eoghan and I will go in to say hi for a few minutes. I can't stay too long because I am allergic to her cat Tiger.
Then Eoghan and I are going to go down to Woodland to stay with my other brother Judson and his family. Judson and his wife are going to be going out to Oregon to do a fund raiser run. Their boys are going to be with me for a few hours while they wait for their other aunt or grandma to come and get them. While we are waiting I am going to have some friends over whom I’ve known since I was in diapers. They are great friends and I enjoy seeing/ talking to them every chance I get.
My nephew Deaken is going to stay with his grandpa so he can go to his football jamboree Saturday the 29th. I am hoping that I can get out there to see him play a bit. Later that day I am going to go to my friend’s reunion picnic. I went to middle school with these people and have a fair amount of people on my Facebook or Myspace account. I love the internet for those reasons to see what people are doing and how they’ve changed since I’ve seen them.
My 10 year reunion got cancelled. I guess there weren’t enough people to make it worth having one. Which I’d have to say honestly I’m not that bummed out about. I talk to everyone I still want from high school, maybe not as often as I’d like but we are still in touch. Once again thanks to Facebook and Myspace I am able to see what other people are up too (ones that I knew but wasn't super close with).
I am extremely excited to go home to Washington!! Eoghan and I will be flying out of Salt Lake on Thursday the 27th.
So… I am in the process of washing laundry and packing things for the trip. I am one of those people who make a list, plan outfits, and pack at least a week a head of time. So I have Eoghan all packed other than his toothpaste. I have started my bag but, will finish that closer to next week.
We will fly into Seattle where we will meet my brother Lincoln. From there we are going to head down to Kelso where I will drop Lincoln off to stay with my grandma. He is going to be painting her house for her. Eoghan and I will go in to say hi for a few minutes. I can't stay too long because I am allergic to her cat Tiger.
Then Eoghan and I are going to go down to Woodland to stay with my other brother Judson and his family. Judson and his wife are going to be going out to Oregon to do a fund raiser run. Their boys are going to be with me for a few hours while they wait for their other aunt or grandma to come and get them. While we are waiting I am going to have some friends over whom I’ve known since I was in diapers. They are great friends and I enjoy seeing/ talking to them every chance I get.
My nephew Deaken is going to stay with his grandpa so he can go to his football jamboree Saturday the 29th. I am hoping that I can get out there to see him play a bit. Later that day I am going to go to my friend’s reunion picnic. I went to middle school with these people and have a fair amount of people on my Facebook or Myspace account. I love the internet for those reasons to see what people are doing and how they’ve changed since I’ve seen them.
My 10 year reunion got cancelled. I guess there weren’t enough people to make it worth having one. Which I’d have to say honestly I’m not that bummed out about. I talk to everyone I still want from high school, maybe not as often as I’d like but we are still in touch. Once again thanks to Facebook and Myspace I am able to see what other people are up too (ones that I knew but wasn't super close with).
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Travis & Eoghan
Last week we took Eoghan out of day care full time. He now gets to spend his Thursdays and Fridays with his Daddy. .
I think the both had fun hanging out all day together. Thursday Travis and Eoghan watched Curious George and then they went to the park in our complex. Eoghan had a big time and was very sad to go in for lunch and a nap.
Friday they didn't do much. Just stayed home and Travis got to play his computer game while Eoghan sat next to him watching Curious George on the lap top next to Travis.
Tomorrow they are going to do a boys trip to REI. Travis is very excited about going to REI and spending his gift cards from his birthdays and Christmas.
I think the both had fun hanging out all day together. Thursday Travis and Eoghan watched Curious George and then they went to the park in our complex. Eoghan had a big time and was very sad to go in for lunch and a nap.
Friday they didn't do much. Just stayed home and Travis got to play his computer game while Eoghan sat next to him watching Curious George on the lap top next to Travis.
Tomorrow they are going to do a boys trip to REI. Travis is very excited about going to REI and spending his gift cards from his birthdays and Christmas.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Eoghan is 2!!
Eoghan turned 2 years old on July 31st. Once again another year that has gone by extremely fast!
Eoghan went to get his 2 year check up and he is now 34 inches tall (2 ft 10 inches) and he is in the 55% for boys his age for his height. He now weighs 26 pounds and 15 oz, so almost 27 pounds. He is in the 30/40% for boys his age.
As of now he is a very talkative little boy. He has a wide variety of words and is good at putting a small phrase together. He is very active, like most boys he can be rough and rowdy; however he still has his snuggle moments which are precious especially as he is getting older. He likes to be Mr. Independent and loves to help, even when his help is not necessary or wanted.
Over this last year we have discovered that Eoghan loves water! He loves to take a bath, and almost needs one night. He loves to swim at the apartment pool or over at his Aunt Christy’s (Eoghan’s blow up pool is in her back yard). This year he gets to use floties and thinks he is hot stuff because he can jump in the pool and go underwater and pop right back up. He loves it and dreads having to get out of the pool to go home or eat.
Eoghan went on his first road trip in July! Eoghan and I drove up to Colorado to see my dad’s side of the family. My Uncle Jef and his family are from Chicago/Boston and then my Aunt Jean and her kids/grandkids are all in Denver area. He did awesome on the 8 hour drive! We discovered he loves the movie Curious George. He watched that over and over on our way up to Colorado and on our way home. He has the books and really enjoys those too.
Eoghan also went to his first dentist appointment in July. He had a blast!! I was a little nervous for him because I was getting a filling replaced and so he got to do his whole experience by himself. They dentist and assistance praised him. He got his teeth cleaned and they were able to count his teeth. The actual dentist got to look in his mouth too. He was excited to get a new tooth brush and an ordainment for the Christmas tree. I was excited about the pictures they gave me for his baby book and a certificate to go along with the picture. All in all I don’t think he will be scared or nervous to go to the dentist again.
Eoghan loves to eat Cheerios. I can always count on that as a back up meal for him. He is a fruity guy. He loves Peaches, Grapes, Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Bananas, & Apples. He doesn’t like Watermelon, Canalop, or Honey dew Melon, which I think is funny. Like most children when it comes to veggies he is kinda picky. He likes Cucumbers, Green Beans, Corn, & Carrots. I think he eats his veggies better at day care than at home. Hopefully he will start to like them more and will try different kinds of veggies. He seems to take after me on the veggies. As I have gotten older I have found more veggies that I do like so... I will be optimistic. He has become a fan of Chocolate milk, which is helpful at times to get him to drink more milk.
We bought a potty training seat and some big boy underroos but haven’t gotten a chance to try them out. Eoghan like the little seat we got (it has Elmo with friends on it). So we will put him on it before he goes to the tub. Hopefully in the next couple months we will start that and get that going.
In the next couple weeks Eoghan will stop going to day care full time. He will go three days a week and the other two days he will get to spend with his daddy, which I think he will love. Travis wants to get him going in to the mountains and start doing a little hiking. I told Travis he will have to take Eoghan swimming and do some fun activities for him. I love the day care Eoghan goes to. He really likes his teachers, and they seem to like him a lot. He is well known downstairs. He learns a lot and has fun interacting with other kids his age.
At the end of the month Eoghan and I will be taking another trip. We will fly into Seattle to go visit my parents, family and friends out that way. I am extremely excited to see them. I am looking forward to seeing Eoghan play with his cousins on my side of the family and playing with my girl friends little boys. However I am a little nervous since this is the first time I will have to actually get Eoghan’s car seat on the plane and get him set up. Traveling through the air port with that and Eoghan will be interesting. I wasn’t planning on taking a stroller or a frame pack for him. I still have some time so we will see if that is the case when it comes right down to it.
Eoghan went to get his 2 year check up and he is now 34 inches tall (2 ft 10 inches) and he is in the 55% for boys his age for his height. He now weighs 26 pounds and 15 oz, so almost 27 pounds. He is in the 30/40% for boys his age.
As of now he is a very talkative little boy. He has a wide variety of words and is good at putting a small phrase together. He is very active, like most boys he can be rough and rowdy; however he still has his snuggle moments which are precious especially as he is getting older. He likes to be Mr. Independent and loves to help, even when his help is not necessary or wanted.
Over this last year we have discovered that Eoghan loves water! He loves to take a bath, and almost needs one night. He loves to swim at the apartment pool or over at his Aunt Christy’s (Eoghan’s blow up pool is in her back yard). This year he gets to use floties and thinks he is hot stuff because he can jump in the pool and go underwater and pop right back up. He loves it and dreads having to get out of the pool to go home or eat.
Eoghan went on his first road trip in July! Eoghan and I drove up to Colorado to see my dad’s side of the family. My Uncle Jef and his family are from Chicago/Boston and then my Aunt Jean and her kids/grandkids are all in Denver area. He did awesome on the 8 hour drive! We discovered he loves the movie Curious George. He watched that over and over on our way up to Colorado and on our way home. He has the books and really enjoys those too.
Eoghan also went to his first dentist appointment in July. He had a blast!! I was a little nervous for him because I was getting a filling replaced and so he got to do his whole experience by himself. They dentist and assistance praised him. He got his teeth cleaned and they were able to count his teeth. The actual dentist got to look in his mouth too. He was excited to get a new tooth brush and an ordainment for the Christmas tree. I was excited about the pictures they gave me for his baby book and a certificate to go along with the picture. All in all I don’t think he will be scared or nervous to go to the dentist again.
Eoghan loves to eat Cheerios. I can always count on that as a back up meal for him. He is a fruity guy. He loves Peaches, Grapes, Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Bananas, & Apples. He doesn’t like Watermelon, Canalop, or Honey dew Melon, which I think is funny. Like most children when it comes to veggies he is kinda picky. He likes Cucumbers, Green Beans, Corn, & Carrots. I think he eats his veggies better at day care than at home. Hopefully he will start to like them more and will try different kinds of veggies. He seems to take after me on the veggies. As I have gotten older I have found more veggies that I do like so... I will be optimistic. He has become a fan of Chocolate milk, which is helpful at times to get him to drink more milk.
We bought a potty training seat and some big boy underroos but haven’t gotten a chance to try them out. Eoghan like the little seat we got (it has Elmo with friends on it). So we will put him on it before he goes to the tub. Hopefully in the next couple months we will start that and get that going.
In the next couple weeks Eoghan will stop going to day care full time. He will go three days a week and the other two days he will get to spend with his daddy, which I think he will love. Travis wants to get him going in to the mountains and start doing a little hiking. I told Travis he will have to take Eoghan swimming and do some fun activities for him. I love the day care Eoghan goes to. He really likes his teachers, and they seem to like him a lot. He is well known downstairs. He learns a lot and has fun interacting with other kids his age.
At the end of the month Eoghan and I will be taking another trip. We will fly into Seattle to go visit my parents, family and friends out that way. I am extremely excited to see them. I am looking forward to seeing Eoghan play with his cousins on my side of the family and playing with my girl friends little boys. However I am a little nervous since this is the first time I will have to actually get Eoghan’s car seat on the plane and get him set up. Traveling through the air port with that and Eoghan will be interesting. I wasn’t planning on taking a stroller or a frame pack for him. I still have some time so we will see if that is the case when it comes right down to it.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Usborne Book Party
I'm going to be hosting a Usborne Books party. If you haven't heard about them they are mostly children's book that are educational, high quality, & beautifully illustrated. They have hands on fun kits (sticker books, jigsaw, games, flash cards), Babies & Toddlers (touchy-feely, first words, board books, look & say), Preschool & Kindergarten (phonics, people & Experiences, Activities, beginning reading, flap books, picture books, first learning), School Age ( beginners reading, young reading, young reading with CD, chapter books, chapter book & classics, puzzle & games, spot & search, languages, history, science, social studies, Spanish, references & study aids.
The party will be:
August 1st 7 PM at:
3909 W Deborah Dr
West Jordan UT 84088
IF you can't come to the show but want to look/order go to my e-show at www.ubah.com/HOS146677
The party will be:
August 1st 7 PM at:
3909 W Deborah Dr
West Jordan UT 84088
IF you can't come to the show but want to look/order go to my e-show at www.ubah.com/HOS146677
Monday, July 13, 2009
Colorado Trip
Eoghan and I went to Colorado last Thursday. I thought I if I got on the road super early morning that Eoghan would sleep part of the way. We were on the road by 2:30 am and Eoghan didn't fall asleep until about 9:45 am, however he woke up at 10:15 so... It was not very long. He was a wake for most of the drive watching Curious George (thanks to my in laws for the portable DVD player). He was super good in the car. I didn't hit much traffic, I only had a dead stop in Wyoming for construction. Not sure why though, they weren't working on the road at call, but cars were backed up for about 4 miles. Around noon we stopped at McDonalds for lunch. We were 20 minutes outside of Denver. So we took our time eating and Eoghan was talking up a storm (didn't catch what he was talking about, mostly gibber).
Once we got to my cousin Cherie's house we hung out with her kids Seb & Charlotte. Cherie had to work part of the day and was on her way home. Once she got here we went to the store to get mixings for dips and chips. My cousin Ryan (Cherie's brother), aunt Jean (my dad's sister, Ryan & Cherie's mom) and my uncle Jef (my dad's brother) & his family from Chicago came over for chips and dip before going out to dinner in down town Denver. Eoghan was being adored over left and right. He was loving it!
Friday July 3rd we drove up to Greeley Colorado. My Uncle Jef, Aunt Kim, Cousins Ryan, Angie, Christina, Jordan and I went to a Kid Rock concert that night. It was a good concert!
Then on the 4th we went to the rodeo up there. We drove back to Denver and everyone got things together for a late picnic dinner up the mountains to watch fire works. Eoghan and I went to stay with my cousins Ryan and Angie. They have a beautiful house in Morrison CO. It's up a mountain and they have 4 acres. Eoghan loved their dog Boomer.
The 5th we mostly went shopping and ran around here and there. We had a family dinner that night at Angie & Ryan's then went to do smores.
Eoghan and I left on the 6ths in the afternoon. It was a long drive home. Eoghan was pretty good but I had to stop a few more times than I would have liked. Over all it was fun and great to see some family that I haven't seen in a couple of years.
Here are just a few of the pictures we got
Eoghan with his great aunt Kim
Aunt Jean and Cousin Ryan
Eoghan walking his Elmo & Puppy in the stroller cousin Charlotte gave him
Cousins Jordan, Angie, Ryan, Jamee, Kyliegh & Aunt Jean
Cousin Christina, Me, Cousin Jordan, Aunt Kim, & Cousin Angie at the Kid Rock Concert (it rainned towards the end of the concert)
Angel (boyfriend of Cherie), Cousins Cherie, Ryan, Seb, Aunt Jean, Uncle Jef holding Cousin Charlotte, Cousin Jamee behind Jef
About half the Heller Family at Seb's soccer game
Eoghan laid down on the deck to hold Boomer's paw
Eoghan helping Cousin Angie water her plants
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Vacation to Colorado
Today is the last day of work for a couple of days. I am extremely excited to be going to see some of the family. My dad's brother and family from Chicago are flying in to visit my aunt Jean(dad's sister) and her son Ryan & daughter Cherie (both in the 30s). My cousins Ryan and Angie are hosting my uncle Jef, aunt Kim and their three daughters Christina 26, Jordan 18, & Kyliegh 14. Eoghan and I are going to be staying with my cousin Cherie (Ryan's sister) and her two kids Sebastian & Charlotte.
Eoghan and I are going to be leaving Salt Lake tomorrow around 2 am (so he can sleep half way through the trip). It is about an 8 hour drive and I am hoping the drive will go smooth. I was lucky enought to borrow Theron & Christy's portable DVD player. We have been testing it out with Curious George here and there. So far it has been working for him to be entertained.
Will post some picture later
Eoghan and I are going to be leaving Salt Lake tomorrow around 2 am (so he can sleep half way through the trip). It is about an 8 hour drive and I am hoping the drive will go smooth. I was lucky enought to borrow Theron & Christy's portable DVD player. We have been testing it out with Curious George here and there. So far it has been working for him to be entertained.
Will post some picture later
Friday, June 26, 2009
Eoghan's Art Project
Just a few minutes ago I went to visit Eoghan on my break and they were doing an art project. I happened to have my camera upstairs so I went to get it.
The master at work
Showing off hands
All done
Eoghan's friend Stella, just got done with her picture
Zachary getting cleaned up
Ava & Zachary about to share a art completion kiss
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Eoghan
Here are pictures of Eoghan wearing Travis' hat and shoes. He's trying to be like daddy
Just a cute picture of Eoghan (22 1/2 months old)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Mini Vacation
Today I planned a mini vacation for Eoghan and I to drive to Colorado to see some of my cousins. My aunt, uncle and cousins are flying in to Colorado to spend some time with the nephew/nieces/cousins for a week. I was able to get some time off to go spend a couple of day s out there with them. I haven't seen that side of the family for a couple of years and am excited to go out for a visit. This will be Eoghan's first long road trip (about 8 hours) and his first time meeting my dad's side of the family. Everyone will be there other than my grandpa and my immediate family. We will be seeing my parents and brothers at the end of August, so we will get to see almost my whole family.
I am currently in the process of thinking of everything to bring and as far as food/entertainment goes for Eoghan. I am hoping it won't be to bad of a drive with him. I think the longest he has ever been in a car seat was last summer when we drove from Seattle to Winthrop and I think that is maybe 2- 3 hours drive. It wasn't bad though because I had my mom with me.
Keeping my fingers cross that the drive will go smooth
I am currently in the process of thinking of everything to bring and as far as food/entertainment goes for Eoghan. I am hoping it won't be to bad of a drive with him. I think the longest he has ever been in a car seat was last summer when we drove from Seattle to Winthrop and I think that is maybe 2- 3 hours drive. It wasn't bad though because I had my mom with me.
Keeping my fingers cross that the drive will go smooth
Monday, June 22, 2009
Be lated Father's Day Post
Happy Fathers Day
Happy Fathers day means more than have a happy day
It means i love you first of all
Then thanks for all you do
It means you mean a lot to me
and that I honor you
Eoghan with Papa, my dad
Eoghan with his daddy Travis
Travis' Surprise 30th Birthday Party part 2
Here are a few pictures from Travis birthday. It turned out well and he was surprised and had a great time with friends & family. Thanks to everyone who came, hope you had a good time too.
Travis' dad and brother Theron at the party
Travis & Calvin hanging out
Travis' friends
Pushing kids on the swings
Eating dinner
Jon, Carrie & Ella at the party
Theron & Christy telling secrets
Travis opening gifts
Sunday, June 7, 2009
NEW CAR!!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Travis' SURPRISE 30th Birthday Party
I have been busy trying to plan Travis’ surprise 30th birthday party. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get his friends to RSVP because the system I used shows who looked at the invites and who hasn’t. Most of them haven’t looked at it so I was able to turn to good old Facebook and Myspace to reach his friends. I have been able to get a hold of most of them. I am very excited and I don’t think Travis has a clue (or at least hope not). I have just about everything I need for the party, just have to pick up the cake, balloons, and an last minute items for dinner. Travis’ new work schedule works out well because he won’t get off until 6:30 PM. He thinks he is going to his brother’s house for a welcome home party with their neighbors. He was a little confused by that because we went over Monday for a family welcome home dinner. Between family and his friends and their families I will have about 40 people, half are kids. So everything will be held out side. It is to be a nice day with out the thunder storms (keeping my fingers crossed).
Pictures will be posted after the big event
Car Hunting
I have finally decided that it is time to get rid of our 2009 Toyota Corolla. At the time we got it I thought it was perfect. However after Eoghan’s new car seat (which is about a year old) we have decided that we need a different car. Every time I put Eoghan into his seat he hits his head and looks at me and says ouch. Then gives a look that says what you do that for? It’s pretty sad.
I am now looking at a bigger car. We are almost completely debt free and don’t feel like getting a new car with a high price tag. So we are going for a used car. I can’t decide if I want a Mini Van or an SUV. They both have their pros and cons. The pro of a mini van would be being able to have so many extra seats that we can grow in to (when I say grow, I mean 1 or two more kids) and still have a couple extra seats. They get a little bit better gas mileages than an SUV. I do like that captain seats in them, to make it easier to get to the back seats. I have a hard time seeing myself driving one all the time though especially right now since I just have Eoghan.
I’m considering a Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, and Mazda Tribute. I like the Subaru however I can’t find one in my price range that has under a 100,000 miles. Which I know they last long and rate well on Consumer reports. I have a hard time buying one with over a hundred thousand miles. So… as of now I am ruling that one out. My Dad thinks the Ford Escape would work well because he thinks the backs are spacious (I want a big back area for road trip luggage, stroller and that kinda of stuff). I have found the Mazda Tribute at a dealer and I like the general car of it but. not the one from the dealer. The previous owner smoked in it and I’m not too fond of the interior (they say it’s tan, but more of a brown color, that I don’t think is a nice brown, calls me weird). I was very lucky to have found one on KSL. com and am hoping to go out and see it on Saturday. It sounds nicer than the one from the dealership. It is a couple years newer than the dealership. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is nicer because that would be the car I’d get. I love to be in an SUV so I am taller and it is so nice and spacious. I still have the one from the dealer that I am returning today and putting Eoghan’s seat in that and having him get in it was easy and nice. So as of this Saturday I might have a new car!! That would be exciting
I am now looking at a bigger car. We are almost completely debt free and don’t feel like getting a new car with a high price tag. So we are going for a used car. I can’t decide if I want a Mini Van or an SUV. They both have their pros and cons. The pro of a mini van would be being able to have so many extra seats that we can grow in to (when I say grow, I mean 1 or two more kids) and still have a couple extra seats. They get a little bit better gas mileages than an SUV. I do like that captain seats in them, to make it easier to get to the back seats. I have a hard time seeing myself driving one all the time though especially right now since I just have Eoghan.
I’m considering a Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, and Mazda Tribute. I like the Subaru however I can’t find one in my price range that has under a 100,000 miles. Which I know they last long and rate well on Consumer reports. I have a hard time buying one with over a hundred thousand miles. So… as of now I am ruling that one out. My Dad thinks the Ford Escape would work well because he thinks the backs are spacious (I want a big back area for road trip luggage, stroller and that kinda of stuff). I have found the Mazda Tribute at a dealer and I like the general car of it but. not the one from the dealer. The previous owner smoked in it and I’m not too fond of the interior (they say it’s tan, but more of a brown color, that I don’t think is a nice brown, calls me weird). I was very lucky to have found one on KSL. com and am hoping to go out and see it on Saturday. It sounds nicer than the one from the dealership. It is a couple years newer than the dealership. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is nicer because that would be the car I’d get. I love to be in an SUV so I am taller and it is so nice and spacious. I still have the one from the dealer that I am returning today and putting Eoghan’s seat in that and having him get in it was easy and nice. So as of this Saturday I might have a new car!! That would be exciting
Thursday, May 7, 2009
GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE
We will be doing a Nestripke garage sale on Saturday May 9th. It will be a one day only and will start early. It will be over at Christy's place
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Swinging
We go over to Theron & Christy's pretty often and every time we go Eoghan loves to go out side and swing on the swing set. He loves to be outside at their house and hates to come in to eat or get his bumm changed because he would rather be outside.
Eoghan swinging on his tummy with his cousin Iola
He and Iola are having a good time
Iola swinging
Eoghan pushing Iola on the swing
Another day of swinging/playing at Aunt Christy's
And another....
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