Oh Boy

Every time you move into a new ward you always wonder what calling you are going to be bestowed with. We have moved a lot since we have been married and I have had a variety of callings. We got the phone call this morning saying that we were wanted to extend callings could we come in early. I was gearing up, and sure enough I got the calling for the 2nd counselor in YW. I knew there was an opening and I have to say I feel really blessed to have this callings. The ward has one laurel and I think maybe two Mia-Maids and about 13 Beehives. Since I am the 2nd counselor I am over the Beehives. I sat in YW today feeling little overwhelmed. How can I possibly get to know that many girls and befriend them? I have a hard enough time talking to people period. But I felt this was my chance to grow and to make this a really great learning experience for me. So I am marching in full force. I am going to try to reach beyond what I think I am capable of. I was boosted when one of the YW's mom came up to me and told me her daughter was thrilled when I was called in this morning. She told her mom I looked like a really neat person. I just hope I don't let her down.

Hailey is crawling

Hailey is officially crawling now. Although I sometimes wonder how she learned because she is always demanding that I hold her. And being the sucker that I am, I usually give in. I can't help it. She looks so pitiful. You have to admit after watching this video you would give in and pick her up too. But nothing is safe now.

Looking Good.

So I find that I am very impressed lately with my kids and their special talents. Of course Hailey is everywhere now. She is an early crawler. So it is slow going, but she is up on hands and knees getting around the house. I really didn't think I had to worry yet. She is still slow enough that I can usually catch her before she gets into something she shouldn't.

Just yesterday morning I was telling Corey that in no time Hailey would find his coveted stereo equipment and it would be a hot spot for a little crawler. Well we just laughed it off, till I came in the living room because she was being quiet....(if she can't see me she is usually bawling her head off) and this is what I found:

She was loving it. All those buttons to push and right at eye level. Who could really blame her. I just snapped this shot to prove to dad that yes we do need to worry about her getting into things.

And the other kid I was impressed with (in a different way) was Gabe's fashion sense. Or better yet his lack thereof. I am at the point where I pretty much let the boys wear what they want as long as it is weather appropriate. So this is what Gabe came out in this morning:

Oh ya!!! That is one hot get up. Nothing like a polo shirt with bright yellow gym shorts. That is one hot little man right there. But being the good mom that I am, I let him wear it. But I have this picture for when he gets older and really does care about his appearance a little bit more. He is still super cute.

Adult Conversation

Since I have been cooped up in the house the last little bit, I thought I would have an adult conversation with my blog. I have to say I was humbled slightly today at the YMCA. This is the second time I have gone to the Muscle Makeover class and I really enjoy it. Yesterday we had this big butch lady who did an excellent job and I was so sore this morning. So I go in this morning ready to go and this little old lady walks in and puts on the microphone. I am thinking in my mind...oh no. This class is going to suck. I won't feel anything. So feeling so self confident I go and get the heavier weights and the hard bands for the workout. I do tend to get carried away with weights. Don't you know I was surprised when this little old lady kicked my trash. I had to drop down in weights twice and even ended up with no weights a couple of times. And there she was just going at it with her 5lb weights. She did so many reps I thought I was going to die by the time it was over. I am used to high weights and low reps. But I can already not feel my butt. I was so impressed. It just goes to show, you can't judge a book by its cover. So next time I go to class maybe I should just swallow my pride and grab the 2 or 3 pounds weights like everyone else.

Thought I was over that

If anyone has ever driven with me, you know I can sometimes get a little road rage going on. I have been trying to make an effort to slow down and not let every little mistake cause me to erupt like a volcano. I have been doing really well lately. I don't know if it is because I am new to the area and going extra slow actually help me make sure I am going the right direction. (Don't even get me started on the streets here...no organization.) But I was driving to the YMCA this morning to workout. I know the route now and I left my GPS at home. This means I am paying more attention to how slow everyone is driving.

So I am attempting to pass this older gentleman who is in the right lane. I am passing him slowly and I look over to see him basically an inch away from my car. I slam on my brakes and realize the guy was driving in the middle of both lanes. So this just gets my adrenaline rushing. But I was proud that I calmed down and didn't honk or follow on his bumper really close. But just as I was slowing down so this old dude wouldn't knock into me, some jerk zooms by me on my left side, knowing that the lane was about to end and nudges into the small space between me and the old guy. Nothing makes me more angry than someone who shoves there way in front of you. Considering there was not a soul behind me. So I get mad and I am thinking if only I were a male and had those numchuck ( I have no idea how to spell that) fighting skills I would beat this guy up. It just so happens he pulls into the YMCA right along with me on his bumper. And there before us was the last open spot before you have to drive all the way over to overflow parking. Well he brakes, throws into reverse and almost rams into the front of my car. Some muscle head was behind the wheel. Probably too many steroids. So I was a little high on my anger meter and I did peel out right by him and did a not so friendly gesture.

Since I get so angry I forget I have two little daughters in the back seat, until I hear Lexie exclaim "what was that mommy?" Then I go back to feeling ashamed that I lost my temper in the car again. Dang it and I was doing so good. I guess I will have to try again tomorrow.

What have we been doing?

Over the past two weeks we took a lot of pictures and went a lot of places. I am just posting snip-its of things because I am already exhausted from unpacking today. Tomorrow I have lined up the same thing...unpacking. I realized by looking at these pictures that I need to just get it over with (those last 15 pounds I have been wearing after Hailey). Which is why I conveniently left out the ones with me in them.

Corey and the kids at Gettysburg. It was a perfect day for it, and I loved every second of it.

The kids in front of one of the original cannons.

We also went down to Hagerstown City Park here and I was awestruck at how beautiful it was. They have a park on 50 acres and it is so nice. We walked around for a couple of hours. They have all sorts of running trails through out and I am excited to give those a try this weekend. I almost didn't want to leave.

Railroad ran through the middle of the park, I couldn't resist a picture.

They have a couple of ponds and rivers running through as well. The ducks would just follow you around hoping for a treat.

Logan took this picture, right when we got there. The only one of me I guess I told a fib.

The kids posing for a picture when we got there.

At the end of the day, the kids were exhausted. So much going on, driving all over, seeing so many new things. I love this picture. They really are the best of friends.

Our New Place

We finally moved into our new place. My mom has been asking for pictures, and although the house is still a wreck, I decided to post anyways. No pictures are up and there is stuff still in boxes, but you can get the general idea. I really love my new place and I am excited to unpack and decorate. Here are a bunch of pictures that I took.

This is our closet, much bigger than the one we had in Coweta. I love I can line my shoes up on the shelves.
One view of our room.

View of our bed

The master bathroom, which we are loving the double sinks.

Lexie and Hailey's room. This room is the messiest, so the boxes are everywhere.

The kids bathroom.

My laundry room, I love that I don't have to go out in the garage to do laundry now.

My favorite room the kitchen, I love how open it is and I have so much cabinet space that most of them are empty. But I am sure that will be solved in due time.

View of our living room. We love the built in electric fireplace that can be used as a TV stand as well.

The boys room. It is the smallest room, but they really love it. They have three windows and it gets so much light during the day.

The Ups and Downs of moving

So I am sitting in the hotel room trying to get adjusted to the fact that we won't be getting our stuff till Tuesday now. So we are stuck here living in limbo until then. At least we get reimbursed for the hotel room so that won't be a huge deal. But I was hoping that we could have the weekend to unpack and get settled into our new place....oh well. I guess I should get started on our little trip to the East Coast.

We left Tuesday morning and drove till we got a little past Memphis TN. We stopped a few places along the way for resting up. But we got to our hotel around 4pm and we had time to relax, eat dinner and swim. Nothing eventful happened on that day. Which is just the way you like it when you are driving 1200 miles with two separate cars, one of which is our clunker car.

Wednesday morning we woke up early and headed out. Driving out of the hotel parking lot Corey took the curb too sharp and hit it, and some how his tire busted. I have a good feeling that it was a blessing in disguise. A tire shouldn't blow bumping into a curb and I feel it might have busted mid drive with Corey going 70 miles an hour. But we found a tire place right next to the hotel and they had us on our way in just 10 minutes. Minor set back. The rest of the trip was uneventful. We drove till Kingsport TN, and I have to admit TN is a huge state when you drive it length wise. I didn't think we would ever get out of it.

Today (Thursday) we drove up to Hagerstown MD where we are going to live. This drive was the shortest and the most beautiful drive. So different from OK, and I feel a little displaced right now. No place of my own and with four kids that can get overwhelming. But we have been blessed that everything went so well for us so far.

The hardest part for me has been the separation from my mom. The first time I left I was going to college and looking forward to being away from my parents and being independent. This time was different. I have loved living next to my mom for the past five years. We have become really close and I already miss calling her and seeing what we are having for Sunday dinner. I am sad to think that she is so far away from me. But I have to realize that I can't hide behind my mom's support anymore. I have to break out on my own and meet new people and start fresh. So tomorrow we go to register the boys at school. We are going to find our church and find the time we meet. We might even try to get up to Gettysburg sometime this weekend to look around. Hopefully when our stuff gets here I can find that cable and we can put it to use. It has only just begun for us.