Be patient with me......

Please be patient with me! Our home is still in boxes and I can't seem to find out where I have put all my important things. My computer is not up and everything is still just sitting in my garage. Once I get things out, up and running I will post pictures of our home and what we have been doing the last week and a half. Life has been crazy. We have been chilling at my parents house everyday this week because there is so so much that is still being worked on in our home. The wood floors needed some buffing, the paint touch-ups and much, much more. But after the kids are in bed Lance I and can really get to work. Most of the time we are just too tired to do any of it. So we just call it a day and go to bed. I haven't stayed up this late for a long, long time. I am usually in bed come 9 p.m.. But lately bed time has been about midnight. It has been a long crazy week. I promise to post some pictures as soon as I am up and running.
The boys are growing up fast. Keaton still amazes me with the things he says. He is so fun to play with. I love that boy so much. Andrew, well he still feels alittle lost and disoriented but we are getting back on track. He is still always one step behind Keaton. He cries for him while he sleeps. They are such good friends.
Also for those who watch Amercian Idol. All I can say is yey, Jason Castro is gone. I can't believe that weirdo made it that far. I felt like I was looking at a girl in sheeps clothing. Some say he was charming, whatever! He was just a poor performer. Adios Jason!
Keep in touch, pictures soon to come.

The Costco Menu

I was reading a friends blog and she posted some interesting information about the food there. It has made me think about this. We eat and buy lots there. Maybe I should re-think this through. Anyways, check it out....

The Costco Menu:

Chicken Bake Sandwich (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 sandwich; Calories: 927, Total Fat: 51.68g, Carbs: 80.09g, Protein: 55.15g

Polish Sausage (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 sausage; Calories: 570, Total Fat: 33g, Carbs: 46g, Protein: 21g

Hot Dog (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 hot dog; Calories: 560, Total Fat: 32g, Carbs: 46g, Protein: 20g

Pizza, Combo (one slice) (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 slice / 1/6 pizza; Calories: 775, Total Fat: 37.7g, Carbs: 72.89g, Protein: 36.07g

Pizza, Cheese (one slice) (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 slice / 1/6 pizza; Calories: 804, Total Fat: 38.03g, Carbs: 70.57g, Protein: 44.3g

Pizza, Pepperoni (one slice) (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 slice / 1/6 pizza; Calories: 716, Total Fat: 24g, Carbs: 68g, Protein: 34g

Chicken Bake Sandwich (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 sandwich; Calories: 927, Total Fat: 51.68g (WOW!!), Carbs: 80.09g, Protein: 55.15g

Churro (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 churro; Calories: 240, Total Fat: 14g, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 3g

Chocolate Muffin (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 Muffin (5.8 oz); Calories: 690, Total Fat: 38g (WHAT? THAT BAD? DANG!), Carbs: 79g, Protein: 10g

Blueberry Muffin (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 muffin (162.4g); Calories: 612, Total Fat: 32.1g, Carbs: 71.2g, Protein: 8.0g

Kirkland Signature Smoothie, Very Berry flavor (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 smoothie / 15 fl oz; Calories: 200, Total Fat: 0g, Carbs: 49g, Protein: 0g

Very Berry Sundae (Costco)
Serving Size: 445.2 g; Calories: 390, Total Fat: .05g, Carbs: 89.0g, Protein: 7.5g

Kirkland Signature Frozen Yogurt, Vanilla, Non-Fat (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 Costco serving; Calories: 270, Total Fat: 0g, Carbs: 57g, Protein: 9g

Ice Cream Bar (chocolate Covered Only) (Costco)
Serving Size: 1 bar; Calories: 870, Total Fat: 65g (What is this made of? Straight butter?), Carbs: 60g, Protein: 3g

I guess we will take second thought on some of these things. Since it doesn't help to lose weight when we are eating these things. Hope this doesn't dissappoint you. It did for us.

Tagged

Ok, I was reading Nicole's blog and she has tagged me so here we go....

A. Attached or single? Attached now for alittle over 5 years.
B. Best Friends? That is a hard one to say here we go... My husband Lance of course,
Monica, Griffeth, wow, the list goes on.
C. Cake or Pie? Cake
D. Day of choice? I think Friday.
E. Essential item? A sippy cup or treats for my kids. I try to have those two things
on my at all times.
F. Favorite color? Red, I love anything red.
G. Greatest accomplishment? Having children. It has not been easy but I do it because
I love them.
H. Hometown? Boise, Idaho
I. Indulgences? There is nothing I really indulge in but I love chocolate
J. January or July? I would have to say July because my birthday is in July. I love
the summertime too.
K. Kids? Yes, 3. Madalynn, Keaton almost 3 and Andrew 16 months.
L. Life is incomplete without...? Love and my kids
M. Marriage Date? December 21, 2002
N. Number of siblings? 1 brother, 1 sister
O. Orange or Apples? I love them both
P. Phobias or fears? I have a fear of drowning and being robbed or kidnapped
Q. Quotes? Can't think of any off the top of my head, sorry
R. Reason to smile? When I get to go shopping or best yet, when Keaton says
something really random and so cute. When Andrew says yes
S. Season? I love the Fall. I love the colors, decorations, the smell of chimney
smoke.
T. Tag three friends? I tag Rachel, Monica, and Suzanne.
U. Unknown fact about me? I hate talking to large crowds. I was born in the hallway
of a hospital. The nurse tried to be funny and asked my mom if she was going to
name me "Holly." Get it?
V. Very Favorite Store? I would have to agree with Nicole on this one, TARGET!!!
W. Worst habit? Picking split ends, yes I know it sounds really weird.
X. X-Ray or Ultrasound? Ultrasound, there is something amazing about seeing life
live inside of me. It is one of the most amazing technologies out there.
Y. Your favorite food? I love Chinese, and sometimes I miss the Chilean mayonese. It
sounds good but until you have lived there and eaten it all the time you will
never understand.
Z. Zodiac? Cancer

Flower Pots

Yesterday the boys and I went to Home Depot to buy some flowers. It was such a beautiful day and all my flower pots were sitting empty in the garage so I thought it would be a good day to buy some flowers. I let the boys pick them out. They had a great time helping me out. They are such good helpers.
This morning it was nice outside so we went out and planted our flowers. They had a fun time pulling them out. Keaton's job was to dig the hole to put the flower in and Andrew's was to water them. They thought that was so neat.
The weather here as been really strange. It has played some pretty mean tricks on us all. One day it is really warm and we are wearing shorts and sandals and the next day calls for snow showers. I don't remember April being like this. Keaton always tells the sun, "Come out Sun so we can play with you!" It is pretty cute.

Flowers just brighten up my day. I love having fresh flowers in my home. My mother's house is filled with tons and tons of tulips. It is beautiful at her home this time of year. She has a major green thumb. I hope to learn as much as she does about flowers and yardwork. I really enjoy getting out and getting my hands dirty. I take great pride in our yard. I love having a beautiful home for my family to live in.

My FIRST baby

Here you go mommies- a different kind of survey for change. It's all about you and your first baby.

1. Were you married at the time? Yep, almost a year, about 11 months.
2. What was your reaction? I was so incredibly excited and scared at the same time.
3. How old were you? I was 24 years old.
4. How did you find out you were pregnant? I kind of figured it out since we had been trying, but if you are like me, you keep track of your cycles and when it doesn't come you start to wonder.
5. Who did you tell first? I told Lance first of course.
6. Did you want to know the gender of the baby? Absolutely, anyone who knows me knows I hate secrets. Something as big as that, I had to know. I couldn't take the anticipation.
7. Due Date? July 17th, 2005
8. Did you deliver early or late? The baby came two days early.
9. Did you have morning sickness? I remember not feeling well for the first 3 months. I was pretty tired and dizzy most of the time.
10.What did you crave? I don't remember having any cravings. I really like corn dogs at the time if that is considered a craving.
11.Who irritated you the most? I don't remember being irritated with anyone. I think I was pretty easy to get along with.
12.What was the gender of your baby? Male.
13.How many pounds did you gain throughout your pregnancy? I can't remember but I have always gained quite a few pounds with each child. I think I was around 45 lbs..
14.Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? No,none. It was a fairly easy pregnancy, besides worrying about everything.
15.Where did you give birth? Tempee, Arizona at Banner Baywood Hospital
16.How long was your labor? It went pretty quick. It was about 6 hours. I slept through most of it.
17.Who drove you to the hospital? My husband drove and my mom and dad were visiting us in Arizona so they jumped in the back seat too.
18.Who watched? Just Lance
19.Was it natural or C-Section? All natural, thank goodness!
20.Did you take medication to ease the pain? No, not really. Just a little tylenol to take the edge off.
21.How much did your child weigh? 9lbs. 9oz. and 21 inches long.
22.Did your child have any complications? Nope
23.What did you name your baby? Keaton Robert
24.How old is your first born today? Almost 3yrs. old

Farewell....

On Wednseday I fly down to Utah for the funeral service for my Mission President John C. Hadfield. My day started about 4 a.m. and it ended the next morning about 1 a.m.. It was a long day but it was a lot of fun. One of my best friends from the mission Monica Fangupo came and picked me up from the airport. It was so much fun to see her. She has the cutest little family. I love Tongans! Her boys are so handsome. Weston, another great friend from the mission met up with us and we used his rental to do all the driving. He was such a brave guys putting up with all of us. Thanks Weston for driving us around. We also met up with Eric Stevenson, yet another great friend from the mission. We all went to Brigham City for the service. The whole day was great. The service was very sweet. I was so surprised at how many missionaries came. We all got up and sang "Called to Serve" Oeste style. It was such an honor to stand up there with all of those missionaries and sing for Hermana Hadfield.
Thanks everyone for making it a very memmorable experience. Weston, thanks for the ride to the airport. It was fun to visit with you. It had been a long time. Lets have get togethers often. These are some of the greatest friends anyone could ask for.
(Best buds from the mission, Weston, Monica and I)

(Elder Eric Stevenson and I at the mission reunion)

Packing up

Why is it that every time we move I wait until the last couple of days to get it done? I have packed a little here and there but all the major things still need attention. Our home is about a week away from being completely finished. That leaves me just a few days to pack it all up, unload it and unpack it and then to clean our home from top to bottom. It is overwhelming at times. But I will be grateful when it is all said and done.
The boys have been great. They think that putting all of our belongings into boxes is fun. They have been helping me clean their own rooms. They are excited to get into the new house. We were there last night and the cabinets were being installed and the boys brang some friends with us and they just had a great time climbing dirt hills, throwing rocks and just getting really dirty. Behind our new home is a huge cow field. Andrew gets especially excited to see them. It will be a good move for us. At least we get to stay within our ward boundaries. We absolutely love our ward. It has been one of the best wards we have belonged to. We love the members, our callings and the location. Life has blessed us incredibly since we moved back to Idaho. We feel very fortunate to have the things the Lord has seen fit to bless us with. Our hearts are full of love and gratitude.
I leave tomorrow morning for Utah. It will be just a day trip. Up early morning and back late that night. I am getting together with some missionary buddies and we are going to attend the funeral service for our beloved President John C. Hadfield.
I will post some pictures of our home in the next few days. It has really turned out beautifully.