Refinish

I refinished this coffee table.

I also did the end table, but it was back before I got and after picture.

I am just being lazy and don't want to move it.

Rod and I got this table with our couches 10 years ago when we got married.

They needed a make-over.

Before:

After:

I think they are so cute.

Rod likes the way they were before and I just told him "I'm sorry you don't like them, because I do"

Its been a week...

It has been one of those weeks. The past couple of months Hank has been climbing out of his bed. But if he gets out and you try to take away his ni-ni (blanket) he will usually lay right back down.

Until this week.

Monday he climbed out during nap time and then the fight began.

I ended up putting a plastic doorknob lock on his door. Because he would not stay in there. Last night was the first night this week he stayed in his bed and fell asleep. The other days he would try to open the door and then just end up falling asleep on the floor by the door.

I know sad...but he needs a nap and to go to bed at night.

Meg has started talking back and decided she doesn't need to listen. I bought a new bike trailer and was putting it together. I told the girl to not touch the stuff because I didn't know if I was keeping the trailer. Next thing I know Meg is burying the trailer flag in the mud...REALLY! I know I need to remember she is four, but.... Then the next night Rod and Kate were on a date. Meg and Hank and I were outside. I said lets go get in the shower.

Meg says...NO! You cant tell me what to do!

And Kate has decided to use the "I forgot" or "I didn't hear you" For everything she doesn't want to do.

I really have good kids and I love them dearly, but this week....

I threatened I was going to runaway and Meg didn't like that I idea.

On a good note.

Last night I ran into Kate's teacher and she said I wish parents could come and watch recess.

She said that Kate had two of the boys in her class dancing ballet.

The boys were dancing for her and acting like it was totally normal.

We finished!!!!

Jeni and I did the Women of Steel Triathlon this past weekend.

Could we possible look any dorkier in our caps waiting to swim?

Below is the mass hysteria of the swim.

At some points people were walking, floating and trying to pass. It was crazy.

(I am in the second row first on the left heading away...craziness)

Heading to bike transition.... (which Jeni and I need to work on)

It was so nice to see family cheering you on. Just after this picture I started the hill climb and it was a beast. But I made it!

All done.

1:35:35.

(I wanted to finish the race in 1:45...so I cut off 10 minutes)

Finished!!!!

First Tooth

Kate lost her first tooth.

To say she is excited would be a great understatement.

Camping for the night

This past weekend we went camping in Alberta.

We had a wonderful time among the dirt, dirt and more dirt.

Surprise, surprise five minutes into the trip Hank takes a dive in the dirt.

I think Meg sat in the dirt and played there the entire time..except for a few four wheeler rides.

Kate rode four wheelers, ran up and down the mountains. Found lots of animal dens and bones and rocks.

We had a wonderful campfire with smores and lots of laughs. We have such a wonderful time when we get together with the Mitchells (cousins).

Jane Jorgensen

Jane Jorgensen

May 10. 2011

6 lbs 13 oz

18 inches

Hawaii in the rain

Rod and I went to Hawaii for our 10 year anniversary.

We were expecting to sit on the beach and sunbathe.

But the weather was planning something different.

It rained everyday. Most days it would come and go but the last two it never stopped.

We planned a fun 4 hours tree-top zipline tour we got all geared up.

and then the rain started again......

Our guides asked if we all wanted to continue. We all did.

We were soaked but still enjoyed our time swinging like monkeys in the trees.

There were 10 people in our group and had a wonderful time with them.

The course included 7 zips and 4 bridges.

All at 85-100 feet above the ground.

I would definately recommend zipping.

There were roosters and chicken everywhere.

When I say everywhere I really mean EVERYWHERE!

We found this really cool cave.

Waterfalls. We were just getting out of the car and the rain started so we waited a minute.

Out of car.

Snap. Rain starts. Run back to car.

Everyone I have talked to love Kuaui, but because of the rain we aren't sure if we will return.

Maybe someday we will give it a try again.

Although I talked a lot about the rain. We still had a wonderful time.

Thanks Sarah and Jimmy and Linzi...so nice to know our kids were taken care of.

I love you honey. Thanks for a wonderful week. Even with the rain. I love being with you.

I love you!!!!