The Motherland and A Wedding

Back at the beginning of August, I was so lucky to be able to steal a weekend away (thanks Babe, for watching the kids) and return to Colorado Springs. It was a wonderful time, hanging out with Kelly, Jenn, and Joyanna, shopping, eating at Hacienda Colorado, and photographing Taylor. She is a stunning woman, and even more stunning bride. Stepping off the plane after an afternoon thunderstorm made me feel like I was alive again. The air was cool and crisp, with a breeze that made you wish you had a jacket. There is something about living at the base of a 14,000 foot mountain that makes me feel invigorated. Maybe one day we will be there again...

NASH

Please welcome the latest addition to Team Pullman

Weighing in at 40 lbs, and 6 months old

NASH!!!!

I have made Damon the happiest man alive

Saturday is a Special Day

Saturday is a special day, its the day Rachael looses her mind!!!!




Today I have a million things to do. Clean the house, write a talk (which we were asked to speak on Wednesday night!), plan a lesson, watch the kids, grocery shop, AND get the house ready for our new arrival tomorrow. A BOXER!!!!!! Out little dog Daisy was stolen about 2 weeks ago off our back patio while she was in her kennel. Just picked up the kennel and left. We had someone come and fix the AC unit, and they are starting the house next door to us, so there were several workers who knew that we had a little Doxie (yorkie, daushund mix). There has been a problem with this in our neighborhood. I know of five families this has happened to. The workers either steal them and sell them, or they steal them and bring them back if there is a reward poster. We did the reward poster thing, and nada. The kiddos don't know, and I think Zoey it putting it together when we went to Costco and bought a dog bed, then to Crate and Barrel to buy dog bowls and now we are headed to petco to get a collar and a leash.

(daisy pulling zoey around in the water)

At Costco she asked me, "Mom, is this for Liam?"



me: "No honey, its a dog bed"



Zoey: "Oh, but why are we getting it?"



me: "What do you think"



Zoey: "Ummm, I think its too big for a chihuahua puppy"



Liam: "Chihuahua!!!! I wov widdle Chihuahua!!!! I think its so funny that Chihuahua is the ONLY word he can say correctly.



me: "Hmmm, yes, its a little big for a chihuahua."



Zoey: GASP "Are we getting TWO chihuahuas!!!!!"



I am really hoping they aren't disappointed with a Boxer...

What I learned at Curriculum Night

Tonight was curriculum night at Zoey's school. I arrived a few minutes early to ask a few questions about how Zoey is doing. As soon as I sat down at Zoey's desk, Mrs. Johnson came to me giggling. She says, "I have to tell you a story about the second day of school."

me: "Oh Boy." (sighing in nervousness)

Mrs J: "After the pledge of Allegiance we have a minute of silence and reflection. The kids are supposed to stand. I looked around and thought Zoey was still sitting, so said to Zoey, 'Honey, you need to stand up!', and she said, very offended, ' I AM standing!!!'

She is that short. Her first grade teacher thought she was sitting down! I was laughing hysterically. Hope you did too. If it didn't, this photo will at least get a chuckle out of ya.

Jumping off the back of the boat, Lake Havasu

The Hunger Games

Just ordered the whole trilogy. I am very excited, because according to everyone I've talked to, especially my beehives, they are the best thing ever. A special thanks to Amazon for allowing me to purchase the books for less than $25.







*i'm a beehive advisor now!!!!

First Day of Pre-School

Liam is a pre-schooler now.

He feels very big.

He loves is Buzz Lightyear lunch box.

He feels very cool eating lunch out of it, and he gets spiderman fruitsnacks to boot.

I feel like I've lost my baby.

First Day of School

She picked out the outfit herself, did her hair by herself, and put her shoes on herself.

My big first grader....