The Spring Training season is over for us. Such a sad time. I have meant to add updates for the last three weeks but everytime I think of it I am thinking of baseball. Jay and I enjoy the games, the weather, the crack of the bat, the small crowds, just the fun of it all. It is always sad to me when the teams move on for the year.
March has been interesting for us. It has been colder than normal until the last week. Now we are back to normal it seems so of course we heated up the pool. I love getting in the pool this time of year. The sun is out, the water is warm, and the sky is just so blue. I could float in the pool for hours. Jaron had his spring break from school last week but all he was interested in doing was playing video games. He had a few friends over, seems like we have kids at the house all the time. Jace and Jaron enjoy it though.
Jace is working at an auto body shop still but has discovered that it is back breaking work sometimes. I laugh when he comes home covered with dirt from all the tires he gets to deal with. It is full time work though and keeps him busy and employed for now. He will have to decide where to go from here.
I have come to the decision that when you have kids the challenges you will face aren't explained for a reason. Everyone knows about the worry you will face about their health and safety. But as they get older you realize that the hidden challenges can be as important and more difficult to solve. Like teaching a child to be independent, to not fear decisions, to be ok with making a mistake. Or how about teaching them to take responsibility for their environment, manage their own finances, and recognise a true friend. It doesn't just come to us as humans we have to be taught these things. But as a parent how do you teach them - how did we learn them ourselves. Well of course, we learned them through experience. But as a parent that means we have let the child go through all the same heartache we did to learn. That is the biggest challenge of all. Now we know why no one explains before we have kids.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Spring!
Well it is official! Spring is here in Arizona... The boys of summer are all in town for spring training; the sage are blooming; the snow birds are starting to pack up! I love spring. I don't like the allergies that come with it but it so nice to just sit outside during lunch in the sun.
Not much has been happening at our house so I haven't been updating. We have all been sick with colds for the last few weeks. Being the close family that we are we just pass the cold back and forth. I think Jaron is on his third time with the same cold symptoms now. Of course, Jay is the one that had to be taken to Instacare for a shot and antibiodics. He just doesn't know when to rest! hee hee hee I don't ever seem to get it as bad as everyone else, just end up a little run down is all.
Jace and Jaron are making actual musket rifles with the boys in the ward. They had to do all the sanding of the stock and everything. The really have enjoyed it and are excited to actually be able to use them. Can't say I am excited about my two teenage boys handling guns that shoot musket balls but then, they are boys and I am not!!! The joys of being the only female in the house.
Jaron has his first high school dance tomorrow and believe it or not he is actually going. Jace was never one for attending the school dances. Jace and Jaron are just a lot different in personality. I think Jaron is excited. I have been going to place a picture of Jaron out here. You have got to see his hair. He still refuses to let me cut it. I really don't mind that it is long, I have always liked men with long hair. However, I really can't stand it always being in his eyes. Next time I get a chance I will take a picture.
Well, not much else is going on. Jay and I have tickets to ball games for the next few weekends. I will try to remember a camera so I can post a snap.
Not much has been happening at our house so I haven't been updating. We have all been sick with colds for the last few weeks. Being the close family that we are we just pass the cold back and forth. I think Jaron is on his third time with the same cold symptoms now. Of course, Jay is the one that had to be taken to Instacare for a shot and antibiodics. He just doesn't know when to rest! hee hee hee I don't ever seem to get it as bad as everyone else, just end up a little run down is all.
Jace and Jaron are making actual musket rifles with the boys in the ward. They had to do all the sanding of the stock and everything. The really have enjoyed it and are excited to actually be able to use them. Can't say I am excited about my two teenage boys handling guns that shoot musket balls but then, they are boys and I am not!!! The joys of being the only female in the house.
Jaron has his first high school dance tomorrow and believe it or not he is actually going. Jace was never one for attending the school dances. Jace and Jaron are just a lot different in personality. I think Jaron is excited. I have been going to place a picture of Jaron out here. You have got to see his hair. He still refuses to let me cut it. I really don't mind that it is long, I have always liked men with long hair. However, I really can't stand it always being in his eyes. Next time I get a chance I will take a picture.
Well, not much else is going on. Jay and I have tickets to ball games for the next few weekends. I will try to remember a camera so I can post a snap.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
I'M SPOILED!
I never realized how spoiled I am until Jay travels for work. Jay is in Boston right now. Not having any fun I can assure you, but traveling nonetheless. I hate it when Jay travels because I have to drive to work by myself. It is bad enough that I actually have to do the driving but even worse because I can't take the car pool lane. Well, this morning I realized it is even more than just driving. My being spoiled starts even before I get in the car.
I think it has been years since I actually had to get myself out of bed. I set the alarm last night to get up on time.... must have set it wrong because it didn't go off. You see, Jay sets the alarm for us both. He also makes sure I am up when I should be... Hee hee hee... Talk about being an adult.
So I got up late this morning which means Jaron got up late as well. This means I have to take Jaron to school as well as drive in traffic alone. Needless to say, I got to work after 8:30. I am just spoiled. Jay just takes to good of care of me.
I think it has been years since I actually had to get myself out of bed. I set the alarm last night to get up on time.... must have set it wrong because it didn't go off. You see, Jay sets the alarm for us both. He also makes sure I am up when I should be... Hee hee hee... Talk about being an adult.
So I got up late this morning which means Jaron got up late as well. This means I have to take Jaron to school as well as drive in traffic alone. Needless to say, I got to work after 8:30. I am just spoiled. Jay just takes to good of care of me.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Weather, Whether, Nether.....
I am tired of being cold.... I moved to Arizona for a reason and finding frost on the car windows the last two mornings was not it! Of course, in Utah it is still snowing a lot so I shouldn't complain. It could be worse... My fingers, ankles, and wrists are stiff and sore here. Just imagine what they would be like there. Jay even wore a suit jacket to work this morning.
I know my kids are teenagers but it just hit me how close they are to grown. my nephew Cameron and neice Kaycee are getting married (Not to each other, don't panic!!!!) That means that I could conceivable be a great aunt in a couple years! A great aunt!!!! That makes me feel ancient. I remember when Cameron (my first nephew) was a newborn. With 5 aunts he was spoiled rotten you can be sure.... And Kaycee wasn't much far behind being the first niece. (Heidi, that is your fault entirely!) But still, I can't be a great aunt soon..... Can I? When I mentioned it to Jay he did have to remind me that I have been a great aunt for at least the last 10 years! Oopsss... I guess I can.
Jace is dating more often now. The new thing for dating in Arizona is to go out to dinner, and then play video games. Especially Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution.... Any of those that require a little movement out the participant. At first I thought it was funny but you know, that isn't a bad idea.... People like to move, they like the music, but they are also able to communicate with each other while doing it. I was kind of impressed with the kids to come up with it.
I know my kids are teenagers but it just hit me how close they are to grown. my nephew Cameron and neice Kaycee are getting married (Not to each other, don't panic!!!!) That means that I could conceivable be a great aunt in a couple years! A great aunt!!!! That makes me feel ancient. I remember when Cameron (my first nephew) was a newborn. With 5 aunts he was spoiled rotten you can be sure.... And Kaycee wasn't much far behind being the first niece. (Heidi, that is your fault entirely!) But still, I can't be a great aunt soon..... Can I? When I mentioned it to Jay he did have to remind me that I have been a great aunt for at least the last 10 years! Oopsss... I guess I can.
Jace is dating more often now. The new thing for dating in Arizona is to go out to dinner, and then play video games. Especially Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution.... Any of those that require a little movement out the participant. At first I thought it was funny but you know, that isn't a bad idea.... People like to move, they like the music, but they are also able to communicate with each other while doing it. I was kind of impressed with the kids to come up with it.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Spouses!!!!!
I know I posted today but I saw this on Natasha's blog and had to play:
What is his name?-
Jay Calvin Harper
How long have you been together?-
24 years on Feb. 19th. ( Now Natasha, that is downright scary - Jay and I started on Presidents holiday, did you?)
How long did you date?-
4 years 6 monhts
How old is he?-
(I don't think he would like me to answer that one!)
Who eats more?-
Jay used to but I think we are about the same now.
Who is taller?-
That one is easy. Jay! I still fit under his chin unless I have heels on. Sunday I stood on the bottom step to hug him. I kind of liked it. I didn't have to reach up. He thought I was a bit silly.
Who said "I love you" first?-
Actually Jay did. I think I was shocked! I answered back but wasn't sure at the time that I meant it. It took me 2 days to figure out I really did.
Who does the laundry?-
Jay does...... Although we do have an ongoing argument about it. Neither of the us think the other does it right.
Who does the dishes?-
That is what kids are for.... Kidding.... Most of the time I do.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?-
I do... Jay likes to be closest to the bathroom but when we have tried it the other way, neither of us sleeps well.
Who pays the bills?-
I do..... I think we both hate to pay them equally though.
Who mows the lawn?-
Again, that is what kids are for.... Sometimes I do because I think it is fun.
Who cooks dinner?-
Jay does. I hate to cook and would rather do dishes... Whoever cooks doesn't have to clean, That is the deal!
Who sings better?-
Easy, Jay hands down... I couldn't sing if someone did it for me.
Who drives when you are together?-
Jay.... After all, he is the professional.
Who is more stubborn?-
That would be me.... I don't often really care but when I want something, I usually get my way.
Who is smarter?-
I think Jay is, but smart is relative. I am more creative. Jay is more intellectually intelligent but I have a better memory. When it comes to smarts, I am no slouch either. I think we compliment each other well.
Who kissed who first?-
I kissed Jay first..... He spent the next 10 minutes telling me how I had ruined everything that he was saving himself for marriage. I felt so bad, I can't believe actually believed him.....
Who Proposed?-
Jay did. I didn't believe him. He had to fly back to Utah for me to believe he was serious.
Who is more sensitive?-
I think Jay is.... I am more of a cynic.
Who has more friends?-
Me. But again friends are relative. Jay has friendships that have lasted 20+ years. Mine don't seem to last as long.
Who has more siblings?-
I do... Same 7 siblings as Greg. . . but Jay is close with 6 kids in his family.
Who wears the pants in the family?-
Jay does! Well, technically we both wear slacks but I do have dresses on sometimes.... hee hee hee. As for leadership in the family, we believe in equal opportunity to screw up.
What is his name?-
Jay Calvin Harper
How long have you been together?-
24 years on Feb. 19th. ( Now Natasha, that is downright scary - Jay and I started on Presidents holiday, did you?)
How long did you date?-
4 years 6 monhts
How old is he?-
(I don't think he would like me to answer that one!)
Who eats more?-
Jay used to but I think we are about the same now.
Who is taller?-
That one is easy. Jay! I still fit under his chin unless I have heels on. Sunday I stood on the bottom step to hug him. I kind of liked it. I didn't have to reach up. He thought I was a bit silly.
Who said "I love you" first?-
Actually Jay did. I think I was shocked! I answered back but wasn't sure at the time that I meant it. It took me 2 days to figure out I really did.
Who does the laundry?-
Jay does...... Although we do have an ongoing argument about it. Neither of the us think the other does it right.
Who does the dishes?-
That is what kids are for.... Kidding.... Most of the time I do.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?-
I do... Jay likes to be closest to the bathroom but when we have tried it the other way, neither of us sleeps well.
Who pays the bills?-
I do..... I think we both hate to pay them equally though.
Who mows the lawn?-
Again, that is what kids are for.... Sometimes I do because I think it is fun.
Who cooks dinner?-
Jay does. I hate to cook and would rather do dishes... Whoever cooks doesn't have to clean, That is the deal!
Who sings better?-
Easy, Jay hands down... I couldn't sing if someone did it for me.
Who drives when you are together?-
Jay.... After all, he is the professional.
Who is more stubborn?-
That would be me.... I don't often really care but when I want something, I usually get my way.
Who is smarter?-
I think Jay is, but smart is relative. I am more creative. Jay is more intellectually intelligent but I have a better memory. When it comes to smarts, I am no slouch either. I think we compliment each other well.
Who kissed who first?-
I kissed Jay first..... He spent the next 10 minutes telling me how I had ruined everything that he was saving himself for marriage. I felt so bad, I can't believe actually believed him.....
Who Proposed?-
Jay did. I didn't believe him. He had to fly back to Utah for me to believe he was serious.
Who is more sensitive?-
I think Jay is.... I am more of a cynic.
Who has more friends?-
Me. But again friends are relative. Jay has friendships that have lasted 20+ years. Mine don't seem to last as long.
Who has more siblings?-
I do... Same 7 siblings as Greg. . . but Jay is close with 6 kids in his family.
Who wears the pants in the family?-
Jay does! Well, technically we both wear slacks but I do have dresses on sometimes.... hee hee hee. As for leadership in the family, we believe in equal opportunity to screw up.
Super Bowl Mania!
This year the super bowl is here in Arizona. Jay and I have always had mixed feelings about major events happening in our area. You like the excitement in the air but you hate the inconvience. This is no exception.
Jay had a meeting in downtown Phoenix yesterday only to discover jersey baracades around the Hyatt hotel for a two block radius. Seems the NFL is all staying in the Hyatt. They don't want anyone even driving around it for security reason. I can understand the risk and agree with the safety measures. But of course, living it is a pain in the pattootee!!!
We also hear a lot of complaints about the weather for the super bowl. Now, we have experience strange weather for this time of year. I have seen more rain in the last two weeks than the previous 5 years we have been here. It has been cold, blustery, kind of damp. However, it is still Arizona. The highs are still in the 70's and come on.... the fans are from New York and Boston. This has to be heaven for them, even with a little rain!!.
As for the rest of us. Jaron is back in school, and Jace is out looking for a job. He is on leave from school until Fall 2008. Jay and I are living through our normal January. Just trying to keep going through the lazy days of winter. Nothing on television, nowhere to really go, just work. Kind of peaceful, I can't complain.
Jay had a meeting in downtown Phoenix yesterday only to discover jersey baracades around the Hyatt hotel for a two block radius. Seems the NFL is all staying in the Hyatt. They don't want anyone even driving around it for security reason. I can understand the risk and agree with the safety measures. But of course, living it is a pain in the pattootee!!!
We also hear a lot of complaints about the weather for the super bowl. Now, we have experience strange weather for this time of year. I have seen more rain in the last two weeks than the previous 5 years we have been here. It has been cold, blustery, kind of damp. However, it is still Arizona. The highs are still in the 70's and come on.... the fans are from New York and Boston. This has to be heaven for them, even with a little rain!!.
As for the rest of us. Jaron is back in school, and Jace is out looking for a job. He is on leave from school until Fall 2008. Jay and I are living through our normal January. Just trying to keep going through the lazy days of winter. Nothing on television, nowhere to really go, just work. Kind of peaceful, I can't complain.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
January
I haven't added to my blog in a long time, not that we didn't do anything but I always want to add pictures so I think I will wait until I get home. But on getting home, the last thing I want to do is work on the computer so hence, no updates. See the terrible cycle there!!!!
As for us, we had a wonderful Christmas with Greg, Natasha and Gavin here. It was so hard to see them leave. Everyone was home and being lazy this year. Gavin is such a doll and loved all the space. He didn't even cause any ruckus in an un-baby-proofed house. For New Years Eve Jay and I went to the Tempe Town Lake block party. We only stayed until about 10:00 when all the bowl game attendees started showing up. After that we went home to ring in the New Year with our boys. It was fun though. I think jay and I are getting used to hanging out as a couple again.
Last week Jay and I were in Virginia. Jay had an interview with a company starting light rail in Norfolk. I don't think anything will come of the interview, I really think it is too small of a system but we did have a great weekend together. We watched the new "National Treasure" movie at the Commodore theater in Portsmouth Virginia. It is one of the oldest working Art Deco dinner theaters and right next to Trinity Church. We went to the Jamestown Settlement, learned a lot about Pocahontas, John Smith, (she was only 12 when she met John Smith... No real love story). We also went to Colonial Williamsburg and toured all the Revolutionary war battlefields at Yorktown. Both Jay and I had been there before but not together. It was so fun to just spend time together. (Word to the wise.... It is so worth seeing all that history but avoid the wintertime. They don't do all the reenactments in the winter like they do in the summer.)
As for the boys, Jaron is back in school but Jace is still at home. He has worked out a medical leave from college for a few months while we work with his Neurologist in AZ to get his Migraine under control. Don't know what his plans are after that but that is the great thing about him being 19. I don't have to make them for him.... hee hee hee.
Tonight our Mutual age teens are all going to Jay's work to ride the train and tour the rail facility. Jay gets to play tour guide. I think it is hilarious but don't tell Jay that... He might just slap me!
As for us, we had a wonderful Christmas with Greg, Natasha and Gavin here. It was so hard to see them leave. Everyone was home and being lazy this year. Gavin is such a doll and loved all the space. He didn't even cause any ruckus in an un-baby-proofed house. For New Years Eve Jay and I went to the Tempe Town Lake block party. We only stayed until about 10:00 when all the bowl game attendees started showing up. After that we went home to ring in the New Year with our boys. It was fun though. I think jay and I are getting used to hanging out as a couple again.
Last week Jay and I were in Virginia. Jay had an interview with a company starting light rail in Norfolk. I don't think anything will come of the interview, I really think it is too small of a system but we did have a great weekend together. We watched the new "National Treasure" movie at the Commodore theater in Portsmouth Virginia. It is one of the oldest working Art Deco dinner theaters and right next to Trinity Church. We went to the Jamestown Settlement, learned a lot about Pocahontas, John Smith, (she was only 12 when she met John Smith... No real love story). We also went to Colonial Williamsburg and toured all the Revolutionary war battlefields at Yorktown. Both Jay and I had been there before but not together. It was so fun to just spend time together. (Word to the wise.... It is so worth seeing all that history but avoid the wintertime. They don't do all the reenactments in the winter like they do in the summer.)
As for the boys, Jaron is back in school but Jace is still at home. He has worked out a medical leave from college for a few months while we work with his Neurologist in AZ to get his Migraine under control. Don't know what his plans are after that but that is the great thing about him being 19. I don't have to make them for him.... hee hee hee.
Tonight our Mutual age teens are all going to Jay's work to ride the train and tour the rail facility. Jay gets to play tour guide. I think it is hilarious but don't tell Jay that... He might just slap me!
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