Sunday, July 20, 2008

Meet our new horse Leila!



Yes, I finally have my horse! She is a rescue, which means free! She was orginally owned by people that had bought her for their 6 year old daughter 4 years ago. About a year ago their daughter lost interest in riding. So, the horse sat and was eating up lots of $$. Through a mutual friend they up out the word of "free to a good home". Unfortunately when we all went to look at the horse she was under weight, about 200lbs, and was scratched up because they had her in a pen that was full of 8" in diameter pine trees. That night we took her to my neighbors house who has 2 horses and is now her new home!

We have had her for a week and already I can tell she is going to be an awesome horse. She has been trained in dressage(supposedly 4th level), is 1/8 quarter horse and 7/8 thoroughbred, and is just the sweetest thing ever. As you may have gathered from the title, her name is Leila, which means Dark haired beauty in Arabic. Her new friend in named Foxy, and they already seem to get along!

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Sushi!

Normally Kris and I go out for sushi, but we brought the kids this time.

Sonja is an old pro, been eating sushi now for 2 years




Sophia liked the California rolls and salmon w/ cream cheese, did not like the tuna.


Loved the tempura too!

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Getting you caught up

So it's been a while since out last update, here's the things that's been keeping us occupied:

There's been landscaping:





Sonja likes her new grass:



There was a wildfire. Although it was about 5 miles away, still looked close:



There was a food fight!



And Papa's been working on a playhouse for his girls:






So we've been busy, and more to come. But with Sonja helping with the playhouse, it should go quick!

Monday, June 09, 2008

Sonja Pre-school graduation , Sonja and friends at 100 year old school house.


Our Pre-school Grad.! She's so proud!

I just love this picture. It's just beautiful.

Sophia's First Birthday!




My baby is a year old! It can't be true! Sorry it took so long to get these pics up! We have video too that will be coming soon. Staying true to our family tradition Sophia got to dig into her birthday cake with both hands!

Friday, April 11, 2008

Sonja, Zoe, and Sophia go to the horse show!






My wonderful husband bravely agreed to watch Sonja her friend Zoe, and Sophia. Mama got the day off to go see Dave Ramsey Live. If you have no idea who that is, find out, he'll change your financial future! www.daveramsey.com (No, he isn't a get rich quick guy. Its actual solid financial advice. Ron and I fallow his plan.)

Anyway, here are some great pics of the girls enjoying the show!

Its offical! I'm a Mary-Kay Lady!


Call me for all your skin care needs! Sophia is proudly endorsing her Mama.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Easter

Easter has come and gone. It was wonderful! Our girls looked so cute! Sonja in yellow, Sophia in pink. Thank you Nana and Grampy for their beautiful dresses.

I think Sonja is getting what Easter really means. We asked her to tell the about Jesus on Easter. She said, " Bad man took Jesus even though he was good. They gave him owies and put him up on a tree. Jesus died. They put him in a cave, and then God made him alive." Can anyone think of a better way of telling this truth?



Sonja and Her best friend Zoe at church.



Sunday, March 09, 2008

Day @ the Symphony

Sonja and I will go on dates from time to time. This time is was to the Pikes Peak Performing Arts Center to see a show based on Dr. Seuss. Beforehand, Sonja got to play a number of instruments. She was able to get good sound out of each of them! While the other kids where slobbering all over the brass instruments, she was getting good sound! (So proud!)










Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Finally finished the Girls Bathroom



It took me 2 full days of painting, but I got it done! I LOVE IT. Its supposed to feel like you're at a pond. Now I just need to go out and get Ducky bathroom stuff! Yay! Shopping FUN!









My darling little girl, she likes it










I used 9-10 different colors!











He she is again!

Saturday, March 01, 2008

Holy Crap, We Got a Mini-van

Yep, we broke down and got one.



Now the work begins to fill it!!! =)

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Woot!

So God provides! In the last 3 days I had 2 offers, and 2 that didn't come through, but talk about closure!

So...


I'll be working as a technical manager for their Integrated Space Command and Control (ISC2)
For more information, hit up http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/isc2/index.html

I start in a few weeks, and I can't wait.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Ron and I















Aren't we cute! The story behind this photo is, we went to a MOPS (mothers of pre-schoolers) dinner. They had professional photographers there that took our picture for free. Didn't it come out good! I'm going to get it framed.

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Cutie Pie!


Isn't she the cute!

Splish, Splash, Sonja and Sophia taking baths!!




Whats been going on


The last few weeks have been slightly eventful. Ron is still on the job hunt. He has a few promising leads, hopefully he'll have a start date soon with one of them. To pass the time Ron has been baking bread. Very tasty stuff!

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Giants Miracle








Nuff said...

Friday, January 25, 2008

Papa goes to school!

Yesterday I went back to school! I learned the days of the week, the months of the year, and how to share with my classmates.

Sonja showed me the ropes, we had a great time!