They are cute but you never know what they will do next!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Mission organize...
Not so shining sink, I made the picture small on purpose!Back in the Old days I had a friend who was a Fly Lady freak, (not that her house was EVER clean but I guess at least she was trying!) Anyway, I learned a few tricks like shine your sink, which have stuck with me and I love having my sink clean now...Weird I know! I joined their yahoo group today, and am hoping it will give me some more tips. I did already gleaned a great idea, I have never had luck menu planning, but she says for a month write down everything you eat then you know what you make and can go from there to make you plan, I thought that was a great idea!~ So I am going to try that out.
I need to find some way to get time for myself and create, but it just isn't happening, I don't have time with Hubby, and that I need too, he does too... when I forget to say HI how are you? and just look at him as he walks in and continue to do whatever it was I was already doing that isn't good!
But I guess my point is that I am calling out for help. How do you keep organized and what are your tips and tricks? I am open to any idea besides giving in and letting the kids run the place, since that hasn't seemed to work! :O)
Seriously If I don't have any comments on this post I am going to go NUTS! Help!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Boo Hoo...
More snow... No comment, Baby was up till Heaven only knows when probably 3am last night, I am so tired! thankfully the kids have been good today and we had no place to go, though I did have good intentions today of actually making it to playgroup, and Yoga but hey Maybe next week!
Oh and just to let you know I am over staying here, I am excited, besides the weather. But it could be worse, and it is nice to not have to move too far which will save us money. I have good friends here so I am glad to not have to leave them all, I will be sad when the Harkers and Cleggs take off though...You guys are great!
Oh and just to let you know I am over staying here, I am excited, besides the weather. But it could be worse, and it is nice to not have to move too far which will save us money. I have good friends here so I am glad to not have to leave them all, I will be sad when the Harkers and Cleggs take off though...You guys are great!
Monday, January 26, 2009
The Big News is......
To: ADAM N. SHEPHERD
This message provides you with your Match result for Phase II of the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program for residency positions beginning in 2009.
Congratulations! You have been matched to:
Institution: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO/SUNY
So we will be staying here in Buffalo for 2 more years! I am kinda sad cause it is 20 below and Dallas was looking good, but I am excited because we know that the schools here are good for Allie next year and we don't have to move far, (we will get into a new house) we know the area, the ward, and we have friends here... These are all good things, Adam is loved by the assistance down at the hospital, and we know the other residents, They are actually All from Adam's class which is Crazy!
So YEAH! We matched, we are planned out for the next 2 years...Life is good!
This message provides you with your Match result for Phase II of the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program for residency positions beginning in 2009.
Congratulations! You have been matched to:
Institution: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO/SUNY
So we will be staying here in Buffalo for 2 more years! I am kinda sad cause it is 20 below and Dallas was looking good, but I am excited because we know that the schools here are good for Allie next year and we don't have to move far, (we will get into a new house) we know the area, the ward, and we have friends here... These are all good things, Adam is loved by the assistance down at the hospital, and we know the other residents, They are actually All from Adam's class which is Crazy!
So YEAH! We matched, we are planned out for the next 2 years...Life is good!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thankful Sunday
Baby Bee, She was dressed this day by her big sister, who has some Crazy fashion sense!
Luke Loves Phoebe, she cried a little bit and he ran over and sat next to herin the bouncer seat patted her head and kissed her... It was so cute!
Today I am thankful for having good friends, and being able to hang out now that life is a bit less crazy.
I am grateful that my kids got out and partied last night they slept late and are in bed early tonight.
I am thankful that Adam and I have sat down and set some goals to meet by May first.
I am THANKFUL Tomorrow we will know where we are spending out next two years...
I am thankful for Adventures, for life not being totally boring all the time. My 3 kids keep me busy and on my toes and keep me learning and growing. I am grateful that the Lord has seen fit for me to be a Mother, it is the best job, the hardest job, and the sweetest job out there...
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Crazy for Obama
Ok, this is slightly political only because the subject is the new President Obama...
Is is just me who is kinda freaked out by the fact that you can buy almost ANYTHING with a picture of Obama on it? Stickers, shoes, shirts, underwear (ok I haven't seen Undies but I am sure they are out there!), shoelaces, dolls, car clings, movies, enbrodery,posters, legos, cupcakes, Well pretty much anything... little print offs to stick in to your cupcakes... Seriously, to me it is kinda Creepy... There is even a whole (I am sure there is more than one) website devoted to crafts with Obamas face on them...Now this morning what drove me over the edge to express my creeped outness is that you can now Crochet Obama....
Is is just me who is kinda freaked out by the fact that you can buy almost ANYTHING with a picture of Obama on it? Stickers, shoes, shirts, underwear (ok I haven't seen Undies but I am sure they are out there!), shoelaces, dolls, car clings, movies, enbrodery,posters, legos, cupcakes, Well pretty much anything... little print offs to stick in to your cupcakes... Seriously, to me it is kinda Creepy... There is even a whole (I am sure there is more than one) website devoted to crafts with Obamas face on them...Now this morning what drove me over the edge to express my creeped outness is that you can now Crochet Obama....
Seriously???? NO I mean it Seriously!!! Creepy. Hey maybe it is just me. Presidents on coins is one thing but on my sweater is another...Ok that is about as political as I get...
Friday, January 23, 2009
fun photobooth
Life has been pretty mellow, trying hard to wait till Monday. It is Match day...Our big day we all hope! Adam got his part 2 board score back, and he passed well which is fabulous since he really didn't have time to study, between baby Bee, and interviews...Yeah Adam, I told him it meant he learned it all the first time and has great recall...
Kids are well for being trapped in with this lovely weather, which I am thankful for, I am mastering one handed typing, and becoming a yahtzee master...I think i am going to try to teach Allie how to sew while Luke naps. speaking of Luke, last night we took the rail off his crib and made him a big boy bed...he was in awe, and jumped right in and covered up...Hours later he fell out, which I think scared him tons, I picked him up and put him back in and he was right out again! So that is good. We went to Walmart last night and the kids made friends with a little girl there Allie kept trying to get them to come over to our house! I love how kids just make friends so fast, no questions asked...
We got our Ensign yesterday and I think it is a GREAT one! There is an articla about the Functional Family and it is full full full of great ideas and tips, Also I loved the Hearing and Heeding the message from the grove too, I have a great plan to take our family there before we move and take home our own physical reminders of that sacred place.
I also wanted to share this great thing I read on another blog...supermom It is a stay at home moms advice and how she does things it is inspiring...She talks about actually staying at home being Great, like Not filling your day with outing and things to do, which is something very cool that I never thought of in that way... I love the idea and have always been a fan, and not having guilt about it anymore is great too...
Kids are well for being trapped in with this lovely weather, which I am thankful for, I am mastering one handed typing, and becoming a yahtzee master...I think i am going to try to teach Allie how to sew while Luke naps. speaking of Luke, last night we took the rail off his crib and made him a big boy bed...he was in awe, and jumped right in and covered up...Hours later he fell out, which I think scared him tons, I picked him up and put him back in and he was right out again! So that is good. We went to Walmart last night and the kids made friends with a little girl there Allie kept trying to get them to come over to our house! I love how kids just make friends so fast, no questions asked...
We got our Ensign yesterday and I think it is a GREAT one! There is an articla about the Functional Family and it is full full full of great ideas and tips, Also I loved the Hearing and Heeding the message from the grove too, I have a great plan to take our family there before we move and take home our own physical reminders of that sacred place.
I also wanted to share this great thing I read on another blog...supermom It is a stay at home moms advice and how she does things it is inspiring...She talks about actually staying at home being Great, like Not filling your day with outing and things to do, which is something very cool that I never thought of in that way... I love the idea and have always been a fan, and not having guilt about it anymore is great too...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
I love this sign...
PS. that is not my mantel...I wish it was, I wish I had a mantel...Or even 3 bedrooms! :O)
Super cute Etsy shop called Red letter Words They have some adorable stuff but this one is my favorite...
Super cute Etsy shop called Red letter Words They have some adorable stuff but this one is my favorite...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
A few pictures & arranged marriages...
Arranged marriage? Sure why not we love the Harkers....
Phoebe and Dash on their first date...Tina said that Dash was trying to suck Phoebe's hand.. Ahh young love.. haha
These two are just trouble... they and Luke managed to SOAK the bathroom, ceiling, walls counters floor EVERY thing! even themselves! And when they were leaving Noah was sad and Allie was kissing him and telling him 3 more days and we will come see you!
These two are just trouble... they and Luke managed to SOAK the bathroom, ceiling, walls counters floor EVERY thing! even themselves! And when they were leaving Noah was sad and Allie was kissing him and telling him 3 more days and we will come see you!
Now Tina get to work on that girl... Luke is lonely!
Tina also made Phoebe this FABULOUS blanket, isn't it Lovely! It is soooo cute and warm...
I had to take 2 pictures, I just love it!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Thankful Sunday....in pictures...
Luke is so cute! OK you hear that a lot but hey I am his MommaI have been calling Phoebe Little Bee, and tonight Allie said Mom she is the Queen Bee! So Phoebe is Queen Bee and Allie is the Princess and Luke the Prince! Very cute!
My Babe, she is growing and changing already! :O(
Love this little one!
Nona came to town and is leaving tomorrow Allie keeps asking her for 2 more days!
Our friend Jessee is taking cake decorating classes and she made us this beauty! It is soooo cute, Allie was so mad when we ate it! So I let her keep a few of the flowers!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Been to the Doctors....
All three kids have been to the Doctors in the last 2 wks, so I thought I would tell you how big they are...
Allie (5) is 42 inches tall and 40lbs... which is right on for weight and just a little under average for height. Perfectly healthy and all caught up on her shots... which she wasn't happy about... but she survived with a little help from some donut holes and hot cocoa... (which we needed brrr)
Luke (2) is 34 inches, and 26lbs, which I don't really remember the precentiles of but he was pretty normal... Also perfectly healthy! and caught up on shots too...
Phoebe, 3 wks, 8.5lbs and 21 inches tall, Of course our doc declared her perfect and beautiful which of course she is!
So now you are all up to date!
Allie (5) is 42 inches tall and 40lbs... which is right on for weight and just a little under average for height. Perfectly healthy and all caught up on her shots... which she wasn't happy about... but she survived with a little help from some donut holes and hot cocoa... (which we needed brrr)
Luke (2) is 34 inches, and 26lbs, which I don't really remember the precentiles of but he was pretty normal... Also perfectly healthy! and caught up on shots too...
Phoebe, 3 wks, 8.5lbs and 21 inches tall, Of course our doc declared her perfect and beautiful which of course she is!
So now you are all up to date!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Weather...
Have you noticed on the sidebar the weather? Like 4 degrees? and -4 real feel today? Tomorrow is supposed to be worse, Honestly WORSE???? Time to move to St. George!
Update, Wow now it warmed up to 6... Where are my shorts?!
Update, Wow now it warmed up to 6... Where are my shorts?!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Random pictures....And love for Amy J.
Daddy Tradition...
Allie
Luke
Luke
Phoebe
Look at that cute dimple!
Although this picture below seems Totally Random, it is important! My good friend Amy J. brought us over a frozen meal...Even though she was Moving halfway across the country! She says it is no big deal but don't believe her, she is fabulous! Well then I actually got around to reading what was on the "instructions" and I just laughed and laughed! Amy I love you! You are the best, and when I let it sink in that you moved I will be so sad, right now since I am skipping church and not getting out I am pretending that you still live 2 streets over! You are missed, even though I am in denial!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Save the date...
If you are planning to come and see this handsome Dentist graduate then Mark your calendar!
![[Adam.jpg]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uWt-qVUQb7M/SO-oNKnSRlI/AAAAAAAAEHU/q6bQZgrkfyY/s1600/Adam.jpg)
Commencement for the School of Dental Medicine will take place Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. in the Center for the Arts on the North Campus. A reception for the graduates and their families will immediately follow the ceremony.
We got our first email today about graduation! Light at the end of the tunnel! AHH Beauty!
If you are planning to come let us know!
PS, today is also the last day to put in our ranks for MATCH...(english version is we are ranking our schools today...) Jan. 26th is the day we find out were we are going... Keep us in your prayers!
Commencement for the School of Dental Medicine will take place Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. in the Center for the Arts on the North Campus. A reception for the graduates and their families will immediately follow the ceremony.
We got our first email today about graduation! Light at the end of the tunnel! AHH Beauty!
If you are planning to come let us know!
PS, today is also the last day to put in our ranks for MATCH...(english version is we are ranking our schools today...) Jan. 26th is the day we find out were we are going... Keep us in your prayers!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Just some pictures....and a site tip...
Looking for some good Crock pot recipes? I saw this site....A year of crockpotting on another blog and checked it out... there are some pretty good looking things there...(Beckey, check out the Mexican section)
What Allie is doing most of the day...Holding her baby!
What Allie is doing most of the day...Holding her baby!
As we were undecorating the big tree, Luke was decorating his little tree, it was so cute!
Allie sharing her necklace with her baby, and below on Christmas when Luke got his bat, classic picture!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Thankful Sunday
I am thankful for my family, I am thankful for Phoebe! Today was her blessing day, it was sweet! She looked so beautiful, even with her battle marks from her brother! We all love her so much!
Friday, January 2, 2009
2008
January, I got my camera, Adam and the kids got their TV, we went bowling, we had some fun... Not much, pretty mellow...
February, we went to the Car Show, our annual tradition. Allie loves fast red cars...We went to some fun parties, we played outside while it was mild and we stayed in snug when it was freezing...
In March we said good bye to our friends the Axtells who escaped Buffalo for slightly warmer weather outside of DC...Allie had to say goodbye to her best friend Alex...It was a sad time for us...
We also ourselves headed south to DC and visited with Amy and Munich and Munchie, we stopped in Hershey PA and Luke got terribly sick and shared with several of us... Fun times!
April... We finally got out the door into tolerable weather! We got out to the Park several times, Allie had a cleaning with Daddy Dentist, things were coming to life.
May, Allie had her very first stage performance, She did WONDERFUL! She is a great dancer, She also got a big girl bike, and Luke rode carnival rides for the first time, they were a big hit! We also found out about baby Phoebe, we were very excited for #3.
June was pretty crazy, Adam went to the Dominican, we went to Vermont, We had lots of corn on the cob, and spent lots of time outside! We also were very busy getting Adam's Pedo application put together.
July, This month got even crazier! We jumped in the car and headed out! First Providence and Boston, then off to Wisconsin and Utah....
The kids got Very used to their car seats this month, they loved it though! We stayed in lots of fun hotels and saw lots of Zoos and many other crazy things along the way, then we got family and friends in UT. Then we got lots of the same on the trip home! LOTS OF McDonalds... though we tried hard to find Wendy's!
August brought on BYU football season, and lots of friends to watch with, Adam went to Canada camping, Allie had swimming lessons, Nona came for a visit, we found out Phoebe is a girl, another trip to the zoo, School started up again...for the last time!
September, Brought parties, my growing tummy, Cookies, The beach, fiting in out last fun outdoor things before winter....Lots of laughs, Lots of love!
October, A few more road trips, Ohio for Adam's first interview, Pumkin patch trip, hanging out with friends, we hit up the fall fest, And just started realizing that things weren't going to slow down for a while!
November, LOTS of interviews, Lots of Daddyless nights, A tired Momma, Reading book after book with daddy when he was home, eating yummy turkey, sharing time with friends, feeling a bit of pressure from all the things going on...Starting to wonder when our little girl was going to make and entrance! Lots of gettting things prepared for the next months celebrations...
December, Another Crazy month, More interviews, family in town, Phoebe, Christmas, Lots of Poopy diapers, Sweet sibling moments....Little baby loves....Daddy home and "relaxed" Life is good! 
2009 is looking bright, and we are going to keep it that way! The best is yet to come!
February, we went to the Car Show, our annual tradition. Allie loves fast red cars...We went to some fun parties, we played outside while it was mild and we stayed in snug when it was freezing...
In March we said good bye to our friends the Axtells who escaped Buffalo for slightly warmer weather outside of DC...Allie had to say goodbye to her best friend Alex...It was a sad time for us...
We also ourselves headed south to DC and visited with Amy and Munich and Munchie, we stopped in Hershey PA and Luke got terribly sick and shared with several of us... Fun times!
April... We finally got out the door into tolerable weather! We got out to the Park several times, Allie had a cleaning with Daddy Dentist, things were coming to life.
May, Allie had her very first stage performance, She did WONDERFUL! She is a great dancer, She also got a big girl bike, and Luke rode carnival rides for the first time, they were a big hit! We also found out about baby Phoebe, we were very excited for #3.
June was pretty crazy, Adam went to the Dominican, we went to Vermont, We had lots of corn on the cob, and spent lots of time outside! We also were very busy getting Adam's Pedo application put together.
July, This month got even crazier! We jumped in the car and headed out! First Providence and Boston, then off to Wisconsin and Utah....
The kids got Very used to their car seats this month, they loved it though! We stayed in lots of fun hotels and saw lots of Zoos and many other crazy things along the way, then we got family and friends in UT. Then we got lots of the same on the trip home! LOTS OF McDonalds... though we tried hard to find Wendy's!
August brought on BYU football season, and lots of friends to watch with, Adam went to Canada camping, Allie had swimming lessons, Nona came for a visit, we found out Phoebe is a girl, another trip to the zoo, School started up again...for the last time!
September, Brought parties, my growing tummy, Cookies, The beach, fiting in out last fun outdoor things before winter....Lots of laughs, Lots of love!
October, A few more road trips, Ohio for Adam's first interview, Pumkin patch trip, hanging out with friends, we hit up the fall fest, And just started realizing that things weren't going to slow down for a while!
November, LOTS of interviews, Lots of Daddyless nights, A tired Momma, Reading book after book with daddy when he was home, eating yummy turkey, sharing time with friends, feeling a bit of pressure from all the things going on...Starting to wonder when our little girl was going to make and entrance! Lots of gettting things prepared for the next months celebrations...
December, Another Crazy month, More interviews, family in town, Phoebe, Christmas, Lots of Poopy diapers, Sweet sibling moments....Little baby loves....Daddy home and "relaxed" Life is good! 
2009 is looking bright, and we are going to keep it that way! The best is yet to come!
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