Whats happening with the Arnold's part 3

Swimming lessons for Cordelia! Oh my, she didn't realize that swimming takes some effort... lol The Grand Junction area lessons were booked and our friend suggested we try in Palisade (thanks Becky-you saved the day again). We got in and guess what, Cordelia got one on one with her teacher. SCORE!! She is doing well and I think I will put her in the next round of lessons also.

What's happening with the Arnold's part 2

What Cordelia made for her teacher. She insisted on this and I think it was a great idea!



I couldn't wait till the back yard was further along to have tomatoes so I went and planted some in our front flower garden. I can't wait to start munching on them.




I've started to run again. It's been so long and it's gonna take a little bit to get back to where I was. It feels great to be doing it. When Ed is around in the morning I go by myself otherwise I have Cordelia push Wyatt in the stroller. So far so good. I have been worried about the flooding we are having since I use the river path.


***Since I wrote up this post the river trail has been closed :( No running for day 4.

Watch out for more post!!

Whats happening with the Arnold's part 1

Ed got to borrow the bobcat from a neighbor. So he got the backyard graded. Looks so much better. The kids got a free ride in it too :)







Video of each kiddo riding in it





I think Ed was just as excited about riding in it as the kids! :)

Rain, rain, go away till another day

We are patiently waiting for the weather to clear up so we can actually turn our clay mounds into a yard. It feels like it has been raining for 2 weeks with a day or two breaks. But we can't go out and dig and move clay/dirt until it dries.

Cordelia has one week left of school and is sad that it is ending. Gonna try and keep her busy with the Barnes & Noble and the local library reading programs. I need to look into swimming lessons and they actually offered a free school refresher course at the end of July. She wants to really do both. She bridged over to brownies from being a Daisy last night. That was a fun night.

Wyatt is eager to play outside and not to be put to bed when it is still light out.

Ed is doing good. He is eager to have a back yard and to be able to drink a beer on our back patio when it is finished.

Good news~ a neighbor put up a fence on one side and it seems the house on the other side (the new one that hasn't sold) is gonna be too. Which means we will only have to do our backside and the front gates. Ye haw!!

I don't think we will get to planting a garden this year due to the weather set backs. Though I am tempted to plant some tomato plants in our front flower bed.... Hmmmm...Wheels are turning. :)

Spring Concert

Cordelia had her first school concert. She practiced her routine for weeks. It was a big deal for her to get it just right. Enjoy the video!

2nd Birthday

Wyatt's 2nd birthday was fantastic. The toys rocked and he couldn't get enough of the cake!!!

Cordelia's 7th birthday

We had Cordelia's 7th birthday party when family could make it. Her birthday seems to hit during spring break time...which is really hard on her. We have to plan for the party when everyone is back in town. This year Grandma, Aunt Bekka, Molly & Connell made it to the party.

Hannah Montana was the theme and the birthday girl wouldn't have it any other way!

What we have

• Strep throat
• Sinus infection
• Pressure in the head that just won't go away
  
• A cough that has last over a week
• A torn PCL
• A birthday coming up for a real special daughter
• Spring popping up everywhere
• Infection of the eyes
• A NEW car!!!
  
• Tulips coming up ♥♥♥
  
• Crocus are starting to bloom :)

I am giddy from

Signs of spring!! My crocus are poking through!!!

We had Girl Scout cookies to deliver. So we did a road trip to see family and we had a blast.

Wyatt trying to figure out how the paints work. He eventually figured out that spit did the job.

Uncle Brent playing with Wyatt. They were giggling all night long.

Cordelia got a mysterious fever. Feeling better in a couple of hours after some Tylenol.
Grandma being brave with a game of Monopoly.

Wyatt keeping busy with a computer.

The kids really enjoyed Uncle Steve's piano.

The king

Wyatt has Cordelia pinned :)

Life for us in 2011

Isn't it amazing how everyday stuff can eat up your day? That has been how our life has been.

Cordelia is itching for blue skies that come with warmer temps. For the sun to stay up longer so she can play longer outside.

Wyatt is wishing for the same thing. It has been so cold that I just can't get him outside with out turning him into an ice cube. The walk to the bus stop in the morning just freezes him.

Now, Ed is enjoying his winter time. Well only when it entails snowboarding. He is ready for warmer temps to work in. I am sure I can speak for him that he is done dealing with chains for the trucks.

I am ready for spring. Not summer. Not fall but SPRING. I love watching everything come back to life. I love watching everything go through all of the different shades of green. I am ready to see if the Tulips we planted are gonna come up. I so hope so.

We are ready to get back to finishing the yard. Still no fence or grass in the back. YUCKY mud/clay only.

Christmas crazies

Here is a video I took with the camera Ed got me for Christmas. I do suggest you don't turn the volume up to loud.

Christmas 2010

The best gift

I need to remind myself this now and then and thought I would share with you what I am reminding my self.

The best gift we can give this year is LOVE. It's not about going out and spending a whole bunch of money (which I know I am guilty of ). It's not about having everything perfect (which is another thing I can be guilty of wanting). It not about the commercials you see on T.V.

I am striving to give a gift that shows that I am thinking about the person. Something they can use and when they do, they think of who gave it to them without rolling their eyes. It was about love.

Onto other stuff. I am late on blogging. I see it has been since Thanksgiving since I posted. Sorry about that.



As you can see I managed to make a nice looking turkey. It tasted pretty good to. Thank you Karen for guiding me! I ended up doing the roasting pan. I needed to have that golden turkey look... lol

Ed pointed out at the sunset one night and it was just BEAUTIFUL!

I found a recipe for blueberry sauce to use on pancakes and such. It's yummy!




I am hoping I get back on here before Christmas. Fingers crossed.

Time changes

The time change we had a few weeks ago has put a big dent on my life. Can anyone guess what has happened?

It's Wyatt. His internal clock hasn't acclimated with it yet. I am getting up at 5 - 5:30 every morning. YUCKO. It makes for long days. Now it isn't as bad as it was. He was getting up at 4- 4:30.

I have tried putting him to bed later. That doesn't work. It actually makes things worse.

When I actually sit down after everyone is in bed I am falling asleep. I fell asleep last night at 8:30pm. Geesh. I feel old!

So do we still need this time change? I think NOT! :)

On to other things

Here is the kids on the couch. Cordelia wasn't well on Friday and was on the couch recuperating and Wyatt had to copy her. :)



Ed is home safe and sound after being away for 2 weeks at school for work. I am proud to say he passed with 99%!! Good job babe!!


Ssshhh don't tell anyone BUT

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Today is Ed's birthday. He thinks birthdays and holidays aren't big things. I think differently. I think they are to celebrate life and love.

He will be at a defensive driving class all day. Sounds like fun, right? :)

Ed, I am wishing you a Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fantastic one.


So, take a moment and say Happy Birthday to Ed. Pleeeeaaasssseeee