The Weekend

Well, we made it through the weekend!! So here's what happened: Joe was very sick and right about at the peak of his sickness, the painter came to paint the trim downstairs. So by Friday night we were all getting a little contact high from the oil based paint. So I convinced my sick Joe--who had a 101 temperature and a bad headache : ) -- that we needed to stay at a hotel. Madison was super excited and proceeded to inform Joe aobu the "toxic fumes" So the three of us--minus Isaac who stayed the weekend with my sister- stayed at the Marriott at Redmond Town Center. We took a small video there and you all know how tech savy I am--I must wait for Joe to help me post it. Anyway, it was great fun for Mady and I..Joe just slept in bed. We all woke up and had the buffet breakfast then Joe headed up to bed. Mady and I went to the bookstore where we both read some fun things.. THen Mady and I checked out some shops.. Sales weren't that great so we headed back to our room. Mady then insisted that it was time to use the pool!! Ok, the pool was heated but it was still 10:30am and in the shadows! But she persisted so I grabbed my bikram book and headed to the pool with her. I was freezing--sitting on the side of the pool, but she was so happy, and that made me happy. WEll, I lasted about 30-45 minutes. THen we headed home. Our busy Saturday was filled with some fun at the park and then 2 more basketball games for Mady. WE thne stayed the night at our friend's house. THat was great and very comfortable. We have some great friends.
Sunday was a busy day at church. I teach the 14-18 YO girls. They are a great group. I learn alot from their insights.
Well, now we are getting ready for school. Have a fabulous Monday!

THe weekend

Wow, I haven't posted in a while. I have been taking lots of fun pictures so hopefully I can get them on here--so it's a little more fun to read my blog.. Well, we all survived a crazy week of illness around here. (although Joe is now complaining of feeling crappy--and he keeps asking me to take his temperature) Joe and I (mostly Joe) have been working on our house more. Sunday we got all suited up and scraped the popcorn ceiling in one of the rooms of our house. I sprayed the water and Joe scraped away. It is so satisfying to see the bare ceiling!!
The weather here has just been fabulous. THe kids and I road our bikes and played for a few hours at the park yesterday and again today. The kids sure get worn out quickly--poor babies locked up all winter!!!
My Grandmother sent the kids some $$ and since Isaac knew exactly what he wanted , we made a trip to Toys-R-US to purchase his THe Force Unleashed Lightsaber. He's one happy dude. THe thing can change colors (red and green) and it make cool sounds. Mady wasn't as sure about what she wanted so she decided she wanted a trip to the bookstore to pick out a few things there.
While out there in Bellevue we stopped at the Cheesecake Factory. Those of you who really know me, know that I have a major sweet tooth--this is the reall reason behind all my crazy workouts!!-- anyway I am sitting here enjoying my Chocolate Raspberry truffle cheesecake as I type. YUM!
Anyway, that's all for now. Joe's asking for some help.

Busy Wednesday

Hi everyone. My fabulous daughter made me a blog!!! So, now I need to try to write in it when I can. Hopefully she'll help me put cute pics on it etc so that it looks fun.
Well, I've been home busy with my sicko's. Both the kids are home for a 3rd day. THey have 100 degree temps. So sad! But Today Isaac seems pretty chipper... enough to cause some rucous around the house, but not enough to go back to school. WE have sterilized everything. My wash machine has been going full boar since Sunday!! But at least the house will be extra clean.
I'm so lucky to have Kim living with us. She is such a huge help to me.. I can't imagine trying to do all this plus keeing my work shedule up without her.
So, today I have a client this morning then I will try to get some yoga in... Plus more cleaning.
Joe started gutting another room in our house. We are about to start scraping the remainding popcorn off the ceiling. (UGH) We decided to move forward with our plans of fixing up what we can then trying to sell the house this summer.. (we got a bid to remodel the upstairs--it entailed moving plumbing, the kithcen, bathroom, moving a couple walls, florring etc..it was 170K) when we got the total we just said it's not worth it to do all this.. we could just get a new house for just a little more $$$. So, that's where we're at for now. So, if you're ever feeling bored on the weekend, come on over we have lots to do!! :)
Well, better check the kido's. Have a fabulous day!