Busy - Busy LIFE!!

What a busy and hectic few weeks we have had in the Garberg house.

Work has been overwhelming difficult paperwork, meetings, paperwork, visits, more paperwork, conferences, and more and more paperwork..... I am so far behind in paperwork -- I'm really not sure where to start. I really don't like being so disorganized....

We are gearing up for Austin's 4th Birthday party tomorrow (pictures to come). He is so excited and has had a difficult time wanting to be 4 already.... "Am I four today?" has been the top question every morning for the past week. So the BIG day is tomorrow.

Addison has had swollen tonsils for a week and a half -- no other signs. Still waiting for some other signs--- fever, white spots or signs of infection etc.... but nothing. I really don't know how she is swallowing her food -- luckily she is choosing soft foods right now. I'll keep monitoring....

Tony has had a hectic week and a half at work as well. Employee issues.... and now he is on call --- pretty much for the next 2 weeks secondary to an unexpected employee issue... He has been at work since about 6:30 this evening and it is now 11 o'clock. He is tired, overwhelmed and stressed.... not a really good combination for my wonderful Husband.... but this will soon pass.

I am making it a point to blog more this month ----- I only have about 5- more weeks left of school and then SUMMER break!!!! Yippeee, Yeahooo!!!

Making Memories!

It started with an Easter Egg hunt Friday morning at Daycare..... to a flashlight egg hunt at the park Friday night..... Austin and Addi had so much fun hunting those eggs the Easter Bunny left behind. Now what's your priority ??--- hug the Easter Bunny or pull up the pants... Addi chose Hug the Bunny first....
{she has no clue this will embarrass her later}

It's hard to stop when your running in Flip Flops.... Austin almost did a header -- but only lost his headlamp!

HURRY!!! HURRY!!! HURRY!!!

"I have two mommy!!"

Finally a picture with the EASTER BUNNY !!!

Saturday morning New Hope Easter Egg Hunt.... fun with the jumping houses, petting the animals, face painting, riding a pony... lots and lots of fun.

Easter Morning -- "Mom it tastes like 'Chicken'!!" Now seriously - I don't know where he got that but it really cracked Tony and I up.... it had to taste like a mouth full of sugar if you ask me.
To the afternoon- Having fun with friends.

"OK mom if I smile one time can I go play on the slide!!!"

Mom go away!

We had such a wonderful day with friends and with each other...

Making Memories to last a lifetime.

Easter EGGS!!!

It was a FAMILY activity this evening of coloring EGGS!!


Two little eager "bunnies" wanting to get them colored.... and of course doing it all by themselves... or as much as mom and dad would let them without making too much of a mess.They were very intent on the activity.... They love to paint and painting eggs was a major bonus.

Austin making a special one all by himself. Face paint from the Easter Egg Hunt at New Hope.

Addi was so intent on painting the eggs. She is my {creative} one.

Both kiddos were very proud of their "Tie Dye" EGGS.... it was so much fun to watch them coloring them and being very careful not to make too much of a mess.

Tired..... blessed

I'm sitting here in my bed listening to DIY Bathroom remodelling on the tube, not really watching it but listening. I have so much to do (paperwork is the pits)..... but my week has been so busy that I just decided I needed to blog instead... it's been awhile since I have blogged.

I had to go to Salem last week on Thursday night for a course that was totally last minute.... I hated to leave for so many days (from Thursday until Sunday) - the longest I have been away from my kids and husband in -- well, actually ever.... I couldn't wait to get home Sunday and was so happy to see my husband had everything in order -- the laundry was done, house was straightened up and he was even entertaining a few guys for the Superbowl. We had a wonderful evening watching the game - neither one of us really cared who won. It was just fun to be with some friends.

My husband has been in Salem since Tuesday, so my kiddos are having a hard time -- first mom was gone for a few days and now dad is gone.... poor kiddos change is tough... but they are adjusting well.

My week has been a whirl wind.... sometimes I feel I am so far behind I can't see in front of me... I have enjoyed the wonderful sun earlier this week and even enjoyed the rain today - at least the wind was not blowing. I was in Pendleton earlier today for a staff meeting at the ESD and when I got home I had to go to another meeting, luckily it was a short one.... then I went to get my kids, grandmother and back to Pendleton to watch my 9 year old niece play in a Basketball Championship Game.... it was so fun to watch and it was a blast to watch my sister get so excited about her daughters game.... the team won by 1 point and won the Championship. I watched her first game a little over a month ago and I would have never put them playing the championship game, however with hard work, team work and lots and lots of practice her team has changed to become a very good little team. Good Job Rylee -- I'm proud of you, sweetie. I can't wait to watch you play as you get older -- even though you'll be a "BUCK" and not a "BULLDOG".

As I sit here tired from a busy week, I feel so blessed to have a wonderful husband... and two of the best kids ever. Our life is so 'busy' with the hustle and bustle of activity that sometimes I forget to take a step back, take a deep breath and just ENJOY!!!

Just Because......I {We} Love You!

My husband came home the other day with the most wonderful surprise after picking up the kiddos from daycare and after going to the store for 'bagels'. This beautiful boutique of roses was in one hand and the other was holding onto Addison. It was such a surprise. When we sat down to eat dinner a little later- I asked Austin, "why did you bring mommy flowers?" Daddy leaned over and whispered in his ear --- out blurted "just because {we} love you mommy!!!"

I must say I think I must have the most wonderful husband in the world. He surprises me once in awhile with a boutigue of flowers and the most wonderful smile...
I have been looking at these flowers all week and it makes me feel so special.

Hand in Hand

 

I have been reading a daily devotional book and this morning the title of the day was "Keep in Touch with God". It seems as though some days I forget to keep my focus on {Him}. The struggles of marriage, being a mother of 2, working full-time, friends, housekeeping, and dealings with family all overwhelm me at times. I sometimes feel as if I have no time to myself.... peace, quiet, laziness, nothingness, just {me} time is no longer available.... so to have time to keep in touch with God seems to be put on the back burner. I have made a committment this year {2009} to make time for HIM and to make time for ME.... enjoy the life I have and to find happiness and laughs in the struggles and challenges that I may encouter. So this picture represents {OUR} Life this year -- we are devoted to each other and we will work out our differences calmly, growing together in God, and with each other become the best parents we can to our children. Life is a journey and we do need to enjoy the ride "hand in hand" with our Trust in God to lead us down the fulfilling path of {our} Life.

First Day of the Year -- Run, Run, Run

Today was the first day of 2009. Tony and I managed to make it down for the 1st Run of the year at the High School. We actually signed Austin up for the mile run and he ended up running 3 laps he was about the youngest competative runner, however his sister wanted to also compete and ran 2 laps.... she ran 1 completely the whole way the 2nd lap was a bit of a struggle at the end until she spotted Dad and Austin and then ran the last 100 meters. As you can see they were pretty proud of the metals they received. Tony and I completed the 2 mile run/walk and yes.... I hate to admit it but I had to walk two short times secondary to hip discomfort not necessarily out of breath but it was good timing when the pain came on. Tony managed to push Addison in the jogger stroller with Austin on the top straddling the sunvisor thing, he was a trooper and definately was tired pushing them both. I came in first in {my} age group and Tony came in second in the male group. It was a wonderful morning cold, wet and fresh air..... I have at least completed the first day of getting back into running again after an almost 3 year sabatical (oops on spelling if that is wrong). Other than running this morning we had a fairly lazy day-- sitting around playing games, eating, keeping warm by the fire, watching a movie and also Addi and I took a short nap.


As I sit and remenence over the day, I was remembering Addison singing {little monkeys jumpin' on the bed}, as we walked back into the high school after the race. She is growing up so fast hard to believe she will be 2 in a couple of weeks. She is almost potty trained, she continues to have a few little accidents when mom and dad forget to take her every couple of hours and she is too busy to take a break from playing. We are not going back to diapers we will just struggle thru.....

Austin is getting so big as well, we measure him today with his tape measure and he walked around for several minutes repeating I'm 39 inches. He is so full of energy now days... trying to push the limits of all boundaries. I guess boys will be boys. It took over 15 minutes to complete a 3 min time out this morning...persistance from mom paid off.

I am trying to enjoy the last few days of my two week vacation from work. I have cleaned the house, reorganized the kids' rooms, made cookies last week and trying to finish them off this week so I can start my {d-i-e-t}, or should I say my new wellness program.... I am going to work on improving my overall health in many ways in 2009.