Here i am i didn't fall off the face of the earth

Sorry it's been so long. Life! I want it to slow down. I know some of you think that I do a lot, but it seems as though I never really get to catch up with all I have to do.

I still don't have my mother in laws Christmas stuff sent. The snowmen cards I sent I had my daughter Megan make them (I'm not creative enough to come up with the ideas for all of them).

Suzzy thank you for the wonderful thank you note it really lifted my spirit.

I didn't even get to put up my Christmas houses this year. That made me sad. I really enjoy them. We have been so busy helping our son (Josh) and with other things I put it off. Then I didn't know if it was worth all the effort for a few days. Danyel tells me yours is just gorgeous Suzzy.

We had all the kids here for Christmas except Danyel, Doran and PJ. We played games and had a good time. I'm sad that the holidays are over but I'm also ready for the new year.

Jeffrey and I are taking a family history class at church. We are enjoying the class but fail to do our home work (Not good).

Well that all that is new here. Missing you all. Have a great day

Life in the fast lane

Some days i am so tired. I don't remember if i told you we are helping our son Josh and lisa renivate tier rental house. what a night mare. but we are on the up hill climb. we painted this week. next week tile. but today was a slow day and brandi and i went shopping. we went to an eastate sale and had a great time. we really enjoyed being togather. it felt good. i think she has been needing this for awhile now. Jeff and i are taking a geneology class we are loveing it. other than that just trying to keep up. i'm not ready for christmas but that is life. i hope to get Danyels stuff sent this week i know i'm on the slow boat. i have a friend that had all of her shoping done by october so she could decoragte in nov. and bake with her grandkids in december and not feel rushed. i think next year i best replan. well a great day to all love starleen

wow its been awhile

Time sure flyes i'm not ready for Christmas and it's almost Thanksgiving crazy. We have been helping our son and daughter in law on their rental house. the people that lived there for 10 years didn't tell anyone the pipers were leaking in the bathroom and kitchen so you can emagen yep the worst. we had to take out the floors to the floor joist what a mess. Then on top of it all Josh lost his job. not much else is new goota go to church. Oh last sunday we had ElderTom L Perry come to our stake and we sat in the very front row and the after words he invited people to come shake his hand. It was great.

Thinking about ways to save money

As we try to get out of debt i try to think of ways to save money. not eating out somuch that can save us alot. make a list when i go to the store and stick to it. not taking kids with me when i go. i think for christmas i will try to make homemade thigs this year. not sure what i'm doing for an ordnament yet i found some good ideas. as for my children they all need money more than anything else so i need to come up with fun ideas for that. when money is tight chrstmas can be stressfull. i usualy get stuff throught the year but this year i have procastinated exseped Danyel. if anyone has any good ideas i'm open to them. well i gotta clean house tomarrow is Jeff's day off and i like the house to be clean so we can do things he wants to. ya'll have a great day

Just working on quilts

Our ward needed 7 quilts for the DI chrstmas drive so i've been sewing tops for them and other sisters can tie them. i work on them in the morning when it's to cold to go out side and work or raining and we have had alot of that. Yesturday Levi i and Jen were out cleaning the trees so i can spray them and then they had to go, dad called to tell me rain was on the way. so megan and i went out picked up all the tools and came in i walked up the stairs and heard the rain pelting down. i would have been soaked in sec. i've been trying to get the house cleaned for the holidays. don't know what i'm doing for the kids but i'm exsicted to decorate. All my kids need money more than anything. well that will cut my shopping down. haha.

the fle season

well it's that time of year when the weather changes and we turn the heat on or build a fire and it never fails i get sick. you know the ichy eyes and stuffy nose, Danyel says it's anergys to dust, well today i was moving some things in my sewing room and there was alot of dust. so Danyel was right within a few min i was sneezing and my eyes were watering. I guess thats it i don't have to work any more. hahaha I've been making quilts for the DI christmas night and working in the yard. i do take time to play games with the family. well i best get back to work have a great day.

How could i be a better mother

Life has it's up's and downs. I'm always looking to be a better mother. I want to be a mother that my children will love and will want to talk to and spend time with me. I have alot of skills but being a good mother i lak those skill. So i will keep trying. Not much is new here the sun was out today but there is a bitter cold wind blowing. I still have alot to do outside i hope to get some of it done tomarrow. We had a baby shower for Xander thanks to danyel helping us with the games. there were a few sisters that came, also her mom grandma and a friend. they said the enjoyed it. thats all thats new. have a good day.