Thursday, October 1, 2009
Abraham, the happy soccer player
Abraham is a very happy, easy to please, whatever kind of guy. I asked him if he wanted to be in wrestling, karate, soccer, gymnastics, dance, and he said yes to all of them. He doesnt really care, specifically, yet, what he does. You point him in any direction and the child will run with a smile plastered on his face. Needless to say, he is our, how to say it, least challenging child. Ha!
The soccer teams are ages 4-6, so hes a young one at 4.5. Their team did great, they won 15-3, not that I was keeping score or anything. (you dont do that anymore, by the way) I think Abe actually touched the ball 5 times LOL. SO here are a few pictures of the cutie out giving it his all.
One more funny thing. After the game Blaize tells Abe on the way to the car, something that at first seemed so nice, and it was, in a big brother kind of way. "Abe, you did really good! You were a little slow....but you still did good". I was laughing, it was so funny. Ahhh, sibling love.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Long Time No See
We Have been busy. Lets see whats happened. We have extended our underground sprinkler system into the whole back yard, had gravel brought in for the side of the house, poured a pad for our shed, and enlarged our patio, making it 3 times larger! Yay! We have also had Sod brought in and gotten our garden started. Oh and we put up our fence. Oh and we are in the midst of selling our AK home. Its been a stressful process. Aaron will be up next week to handle the only thing keeping the loan from going through, some gravel under the house. So hopefully by the end of next week we will have the thumbs up to finish it up. That will be a huge stress relief for us. Miranda is in Dance and had her first recital a couple weeks ago, and another Memorial weekend. She is adorible, and just loves it. She is girl to the core. Blaize is in Karate. He also loves it and is doing very well, he was promoted to get his Gee and white belt last week. I cant wait to see him advance, I LOVE what he is learning, its everything I wanted it to be for him. Abe is in tumbling. He really, really really likes it too. When he turns 5 we will put him in Karate with Blaize. So far its just a great way for him to release some little boy energy. We have had birthdays also. The Twins turned 4 April 4th and Blaize is now 7, as of May 5th. I cant believe it. Time goes by faster every week, and I am just reeling that its comming to the end of May. I have posted pictures on my facebook account of all of this. But I will try to do it here soon. Love checking in on everyone. Enjoy your summers!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Ron Paul Legislative Update on the "Stimulus" Bill
Monday, February 2, 2009
Stand Up for Freedom - Ezra T. Benson
Old video clip, and it is very inspiring. Calling to action all of us so realize what is happening, and know that it is our duty to do something about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2PI3tss74
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2PI3tss74
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Personalities and our Destiny
We have been introduced to personalities via my brother this past couple weeks. I must tell you that it has been a very fascinating thing for me. Exciting at first at how crazy accurate it was, and then emotional when I realized that it has been easy for me to loose my true self in the speed of my daily life.
First I learned that I am and "Extrovert", not surprising at all, actually none of it really was surprising just accurate. The true "Hostess of the World". (ESFJ if you want to look it up) Aaron, is the ISTJ. And "Introvert". The most private of all 16 types of personality categories. The definitions of these are in depth, from the way you interact from others, to your relationships, and the careers that suit you best. I have been very observant after the tests in watching Aaron and I and our children. I have found that this has been a blessing to our relationship. We are able to see things for what they are. It has been easy for me to assume many things about my Husbands intentions throughout our many years together, but not until now, have I truly seen the real Aaron. His DNA is different, he is amazing. He doesn't do anything unless he thinks its necessary, and when he does something, its is 101% without a second thought, how many of us could say that about ourselves? I admire this trait about him the most and have realized that this is the way God made his brain, and that we are all so different, not in our emotions, or humor, or social life, but by our personality, things that we cannot totally change.
After much thought I have had some great incite about all of this. Aaron is a rare man, only about 1 in 4 of us has his type of personality. He was made to be a leader, made to make decisions, to create stability for those of us who crave it. What if he didn't embrace that part of him?...............Why is there only 1 in 4 a Leader?.....Maybe its because that's all we need. But what if they don't Lead us? Some one will step up and Lead, but will they be able to accomplish the same things a true "Leader" would? I see this as our destiny. Look at your family, that you grew up in. In ours we have several types. If I didn't fulfill my part in our dynamic what would happen? It might not function as well, or fall apart. If we don't identify, and embrace who we truly are and fulfill those statuses, someone else will and they wont be able to accomplish what you would have. I think that it is an incredible concept, to think, the Lord made us all different, not just with different interests, or preferences, but scientifically, different species, so much deeper than I ever thought, for a reason. To fulfill those destiny's and embrace our true selves, is where we find and feel that most deep sense of accomplishment, meaning and joy.
I would love for all of you to take the time and go to http://www.9types.com/, an online personality test, take it, and see what it says about you and your family. Especially those of you who have older children, this might give them incite into what they are geared for in the future. I know that for many of you, maybe all, and I'm just all alone on this one, have known this forever. This is nothing new to you and you are wondering where I have been:) I have asked myself the same thing. But this is something of a deeper understanding for me. I have seen this yes, everyday, but you know what it is like when you Really See something? It changes the way you see things:) Tyra
First I learned that I am and "Extrovert", not surprising at all, actually none of it really was surprising just accurate. The true "Hostess of the World". (ESFJ if you want to look it up) Aaron, is the ISTJ. And "Introvert". The most private of all 16 types of personality categories. The definitions of these are in depth, from the way you interact from others, to your relationships, and the careers that suit you best. I have been very observant after the tests in watching Aaron and I and our children. I have found that this has been a blessing to our relationship. We are able to see things for what they are. It has been easy for me to assume many things about my Husbands intentions throughout our many years together, but not until now, have I truly seen the real Aaron. His DNA is different, he is amazing. He doesn't do anything unless he thinks its necessary, and when he does something, its is 101% without a second thought, how many of us could say that about ourselves? I admire this trait about him the most and have realized that this is the way God made his brain, and that we are all so different, not in our emotions, or humor, or social life, but by our personality, things that we cannot totally change.
After much thought I have had some great incite about all of this. Aaron is a rare man, only about 1 in 4 of us has his type of personality. He was made to be a leader, made to make decisions, to create stability for those of us who crave it. What if he didn't embrace that part of him?...............Why is there only 1 in 4 a Leader?.....Maybe its because that's all we need. But what if they don't Lead us? Some one will step up and Lead, but will they be able to accomplish the same things a true "Leader" would? I see this as our destiny. Look at your family, that you grew up in. In ours we have several types. If I didn't fulfill my part in our dynamic what would happen? It might not function as well, or fall apart. If we don't identify, and embrace who we truly are and fulfill those statuses, someone else will and they wont be able to accomplish what you would have. I think that it is an incredible concept, to think, the Lord made us all different, not just with different interests, or preferences, but scientifically, different species, so much deeper than I ever thought, for a reason. To fulfill those destiny's and embrace our true selves, is where we find and feel that most deep sense of accomplishment, meaning and joy.
I would love for all of you to take the time and go to http://www.9types.com/, an online personality test, take it, and see what it says about you and your family. Especially those of you who have older children, this might give them incite into what they are geared for in the future. I know that for many of you, maybe all, and I'm just all alone on this one, have known this forever. This is nothing new to you and you are wondering where I have been:) I have asked myself the same thing. But this is something of a deeper understanding for me. I have seen this yes, everyday, but you know what it is like when you Really See something? It changes the way you see things:) Tyra
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Christmas, Family, and New Beginning
Well as you can see, Global Warming has effected our winter here. We were definitely satisfied with the initial inch we received a couple weeks into December, and we were under the impression that that was all we were going to receive. I was excited and ready for spring. That fulfilled the 4 seasons enough for me. Then, it started, and it didn't stop, we are scheduled to have more this week! So needless to say, we got out our gear, added some more, and hit the sand dunes for some really fun sledding with some friends. So weird to have a sandy snow mixture to sled on, but it worked. Christmas was great, I added our family shot. Have decided to give up all together of a really smiling shot of a happy family. This is really who we are, crazy, and fun. Maybe in a couple years I will try again to get a posed one, time will tell. We spent our first one alone. It was nice actually because we were able to just focus on our children, and do what we wanted to do. We weren't able to go to Clint's, nor they here for weather and work related issues. As the next pictures show, when Aaron started into and worked his night shift, and the weather let up, me and the kiddos headed over to spend some time with Clint's family. It was their first meeting with Cierra, she is already 6 weeks old! Oh and so cute! We love spending time over there, our children love each other, so that makes it easier. We also went to Chuckie Cheese, that was really fun, for the children too. Who doesn't like that place, the kids were happy every minute of it. As we dive into life again, I wish everyone a Happy, and fulfilled New Year. One with motivation to do better, serve more, and enjoy the time we spend with each other. Today is tomorrow, and what we do now, defines who we are, where we are going, and who we will be. I look forward to this year with much excitement. I am feeling motivation and dedication through my toes, and my goal is to keep it. I see my life, and opportunities in front of me, available, and ready to bless me and others in many ways. As spring comes on it is a time to remind us of the ability we all have for a new beginning, for growth in our lives, and for the freedom we have to take that gift and do something with it. With Love, Tyra
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Made with Love by Mom
I made this dress for Miranda. And to my pleasent suprise it actually turned out like I had envisioned it too. I was so relieved that all that worked payed off. It also went much smoother than I though it would, bonus! She loves it and wears is all the time, which is great, and suprising in itself, it is after all NOT pink.
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