So much to say, too impatient to do it

I am so frustrated right now. I have tons of blogs and pictures to post, however there is something (okay probably lots) wrong with my blog and/or computer. I try to post and it doesn't work or if it does post the spaces (hince the paragraph spacing on previous post), fonts, etc. are totally messed up! Stay tuned as I have about 3 blogs in my drafts for when I have the time to fight with my computer!!

2010... Where did you come from?

*** I really did start this post on 1-1-10 but things came up and I never finished...figured 21days late was beter than never, right?? ***

I know, everyone always says it and it's very cliche but where on earth did 2009 go? So much happened in 2009, here is a brief run down:

-My sister and B.I.L gave me (yes... she is mine) the cutest niece ever!!!! I love little McK Fun and only wish I would spend more time with her.

-We finally got out of Wisconsin (I know... my job is good but I hated that place). So glad I met the people I did there but glad to be out of there.

-We moved to Nebraska. Though the winter here is still cold we are really enjoying are time here and hope that in the Spring we can experience more of what this state has to offer. I really like working at the Crete Plant, it's nice to finally have responsibility/accountablily!! We'll see what '10 brings for work.

-My grandad passed away in September. See blog --> <http://lktuttle.blogspot.com/2009/09/meeting-mckenna-and-that-amazing-man.html>. This is unbelievably sad for me but I know that he and grandma Jean are dancing again in Heaven. Which brings warmth to my heart.

-Reed left Eddie Bauer and is back to what he loves. He is a manager at The Fort Western, he loves it and is doing awesome!

-My little KRae turned 3 years old! Time is flying and I can't figure out how to make her stay my little peeper forever!

What I want for 2010: (in no particular order)

1. Grow in my relationship with God... find my purpose.


2. The standard that everyone wants: lose weight (*30lbs*).... and just be healthier in general. I miss working out in the gym (stress relief!!), my old favorite jeans (yes, I still have them in a box downstairs), the energy I used to have, etc.


3. Focus on my relationship with my husband. We spend so much of our energy and time on K that we probably don't spend enough time with just each other. We need scheduled date nights this year!


4. Read at least 2 books a month. I know it's not much but it's a start right?


5. Take more time to enjoy the little moments with K.Rae


6. Be more patient with Reed and K... so, I'm a little OCD and I have a short temper.... the combo of the two don't mix well. Ask anyone in my family


7. Try to keep a schedule better at home.


8. Be more gracious to others!


9. Go to Vegas in December with my bestie and our husbands!


10. Take a vacation, just the three of us. We have never done this, we alway go with or to visit family. It's time for us.

My list got shorten because I decided I'm going to make a bucket list!!!

Already out done and I haven't even started yet...

Geez. I had planned to do a post this week about what and who I'm thankful for but my older-should-have-been-a-comedic-writer-but-picked-cheerleader-for-life-instead-BF of a sister decided she would use her week long (jealous!) vacation to mess around on the computer and write numerous blogs to include a " What I'm Thankful For" blog. See here: http://kfunston.blogspot.com/2009/11/gobble-gobble-gobblethank-you-thank-you.html problem with this?? Nothing I write now will even compare!

Here goes anyway:

KRae: She's my little cowgirl-princess (yes, they go together)... she loves putting on her boots and spurs and riding Mater Boy for hours but will come home and throw on her princess dress and tap around the kitchen in high heels! There has to be a fine mix of girlie-girlie and cowgirl right? I love this! KRae is my world she is sugar with a WHOLE lot of spice but sweeter than anything I could ever imagine. She is so funny and the biggest goof ball ever! I'm thankful for her and blessed that God chose me to be her mama!

The husby: For those of you who know me well you understand that Reed is a God send! He puts up with me and all my little antics and.... (for the most part)... just takes it with a smile! He works hard and is the most amazing father ever!! He can always make me laugh, he is my best friend and the cowboy I always wanted!!

My mama: I call my mom almost daily... partly for her, mostly for me! She's pretty awesome and the BEST babysitter ever!!! ;-) She's K.Rae's favorite person (next to me of course... and McKenna is right up there too!)... best Mammaw ever award goes to her! She is a wonderful mom who'd do anything for us (this includes all the kids and kid-in-laws!) I'm so thankful for everything she's done for me!! Oh... and her amazing skills in the kitchen!!!

Dad: growing up my dad "drug" (if you will) all of us around the country (one of the perks of the Amry)... I hated moving... and it was all his fault! But with each move he'd assure me that I'd like it here, have new experiences, and make new friends. Thanks Dad! You were right (ugh... I hate saying that!) I look back now and realize how much I gained from living and traveling to so many places! My dad is one of those who I can call for anything to get advice. I remember when I found out he was moving telling him "I'm just going to miss you so much" and it's true (I know I'm a grown up and all) but I miss my daddy on a daily. I'm so thankful for him.

Meine Schwester: What would my life be like with out my sister. Most people look at us and think polar opposites but that's not true. We are more alike then anyone would think... even our little tendencies- (for instances... we both love maps and calendars, neither one of us will eat the last bite of a pickle, etc.) When we were little I would beat people up for her (still would), I went to every cheer practice (at TK) and game she had. I wanted to be just like her.... I secretly always loved that she would tell people (mostly at parties- they are the most gullible) that we were twins... and they believed her... (suckers). She is so funny (as seen in her blog), I will always look up to her... Kristin's the most wonderful sister ever!

Bryant: Bryant is the best B.I.L, he takes care of my sister and my beautiful niece. He's gotta be one of the funniest guys I've ever met and just loves to have a good time. I never thought when my sister told me "he lives up behind the hospital, maybe? And I think he drives a dark colored truck.... let's go find his house" that guy would be the bouncer at my 18th b-day party, supply me with tons of laughs, be such a good friend and become my brother. He kicks butt!

Mckenna: I'm SO thankful for my niece! Can't wait to watch her grow up and hope I can spend lots of time with her!! She's the most precious little one, I love her and how much K adores her as well. I cannot wait to spend Christmas with them.

Al: This year has been 15 years since I first became friends with Allie Barnes. Hard to believe. I love this girl! I don't think there has ever been a time when I called Allie to "cry on her shoulder" and she didn't completely sympathizes and try to make me feel better!! She wrote a poem about our friendship in high school- it's hanging on the wall in my hallway.

Lizzy (aka Bestie): she's awesome. She is the kind of friend that whether we go 1 day or 3 weeks without talking/seeing each other we pick up right were we left off. We survived all the drama (and maybe created our own) for 4 years on the team, we have a similar "view" on sistuations/people. She introduced Reed and I... for that I'm forever grateful.

"The Orginals": these are my best friends from the EQ team (including bestie), I have so many wonderful memories with these girls. Each of them is unique.... even though I don't talk to them as much as I should they are truely special to me and I miss them!

For the rest of my family (brother, inlaws, cousins, aunts/uncles, etc!) and all my friends (because I need to start breakfast and don't have time to write about everyone). I'm so thankful for all of them, they are all so unique and awesome!!! I miss them!! I'm so lucky to have fabulous people in my life!

Funny picture

My sister made fun of me after she took the picture below... this was the first time I held MK! And apparently the face I was making was funny.

Recently, we've been cleaning out old boxes, reorganizing, and throwing things away. I digress- so I found pictures from K's birth and this one picture I came across:

This was Kristin's reaction the first time she held little chick

Notice the face she is making!

BUSTED!

Better cover your mouth & wash your hands or else...

Swine flu will hit your house too!!

So, it's not a comfirmed case but little chick and I just got back from the doctor and the Doc thinks KRae has H1N1. :-( Her doctor said that she'd do the test if I wanted to but didn't think it was really that nessacary for a couple reasons. 1- the test it's self is only 10-60% accurate 2- No need to put K through it 3- have to submit to insurance (don't really care about but...)

Anyway, she said it really didn't matter if it's a confirmed case or not I do the same thing. Fluids, fluids, fluids, ice cream, popsicles, Ibuporfen, and rest.

This means K really shouldn't go back to the babysitter for the rest of the week... so daddy and I will be taking turns on who is taking off from work. I get today and tomorrow... Reed is taking off Thursday and Friday.

Poor little miss.

Bless her little heart

I figured it was time for another post- it's been a while now! I don't have anything super exciting to blog about but since I'm home from work today I thought I would do an update.


First, KRae is sick today- running nose, awful cough, she didn't sleep more then 1 hour at a time last night then would wake up coughing and sneezing! Which means mommy didn't get to sleep either, the only way she would sleep last night was if I slept with her... today she is not much better but still going strong. I was really hoping for a nap by now but no such luck.



Mater is fitting into our family really nicely. K adores him and he is going to be a wonderful babysitter! :-) If K could get over her cold we'd be out there!!

 trying to talk Mater into coming with her instead of eating all the grass.
We went on a walk with him and had a picnic for supper.

Mater wasn't too happy about this

I can't believe it's already the 12th of October, I absoulety love this month! The weather, the colors of fall, all the wonderful birthdays! My father-in-law, my best friend from the past 15 years, my great-aunt Chris will be 96 on the 18th (yes, she still drives and gets around just fine!!), my sister-in-law, Uncle, and of course mine and K's! I can't believe me little peeper will be 3 this year. I've had so much fun buying her gifts and planning out fab birthday weekend! It's even better this year because she gets what it is all about. I love it!

Mums!

So much for nice fall weather, we woke up to 3 inches on Saturday

No worries though, it melted by the afternoon!! Yay!

New addition to the family...

Welcome Mater!!

We've been looking for a new horse for little chick.. not really looking for a pony because of the bad rep they can have about being stuborn, etc. A guy I work with knew we were looking and said he had a pony we should come look at. "Mater" seems to be bomb proof and I think he'll be good for KRae, he is only six so they can grow up together!! We are all pretty excited about him. Though, he is a little round and will be going on a diet shortly!