Another of Cade's Funny Thoughts

My Sister-in-law, Rachel and Myself have decided that Cade needs his own post every week or so. That kid is just too funny! So here is another one of his off the wall comments with more to come I'm sure!

Cade: (while in the shower) Dad? Will I still be cool if I don't wash my butt?

Dad: Not only will you not be cool, but you will have a stinky butt as well.

Cade: Then I think I'm gonna wash my butt!

Just picture this 4 year old talking in that sweet, ever so raspy, voice of his!

YAY!!!

I'm so excited because Kathy is coming to visit this weekend! She will only be here for 2 days, but 2 days is better than no days! For those of you who don't know "our Kathy", she was my neighbor (our backyard's corners met) in Utah. She helped me so much when Rick was out of town working. She was like a friend/nanny/housekeeper/grandma all in one. All of my kids got so attached to her. It was super sad for all of us to leave her :o( Tomorrow can't come fast enough!!!

Cade's Funny Thoughts

For some reason, my kids are obsessed with dying and flying. I know, weird. They think that with dying comes an automatic pair of wings. I believe in angels and all, but I just don't think they get the picture. They always talk about wanting to live with Jesus and Heavenly Father, which is wonderful, but I constantly remind them that that time will come soon enough, but right now we have to live our lives the best we can so someday we can live with them again. Anyway, this morning, here was my conversation with Cade:

Cade: Do you want to fly, Mom?
Me: Sure, but humans can't fly like birds do?
Cade: Well, do you remember George's dad?
Me: Yes?
Cade: Marie told me that George's dad passed away and now he can fly! I want to fly too! Do you think George's dad can fly?

By this time I was laughing. First, because he used the phrase "passed away" and Second, because he is so freakin' cute when he talks. I also thought it was funny that he remembered this conversation that he had with my friend/neighbor in Utah.

Cade: Will George's dad live again some day?
Me: Yes. When Jesus comes again.
Cade: OK, Good. (with a sigh of relief)

This made me grateful for the knowledge I have that my family will be together forever. And it made Cade happy that George will see his dad again. And also that one day he might be able to fly, too!

Pictures as Promised

Kaleigh and London the week before we moved

Jett with his Kathy, we love and miss her sooooo much!!!

Jett playing at the pirate ship in Maui

The view from our room

Doing such a great job helping with Ace that she put him to sleep

In front of the Banyan Tree in Lahaina

Before I got sick on the Semi-Sub, "The Reef Dancer"
Looking for the fish

They all crashed after a long day of playing in the sun
Jett chilin' by the pool sportin' some new tattoos

Catchin' some waves, pool style

Ace and Dad taking a dip
Cousin Jasper (he and Ace are exactly 1 month apart)
Our annual family photo up at Ululani's Shave Ice Waiting to be seated at Mama's Fish House

Dad, Drake and Cade
Uncle Justin (one of Rick's younger brothers, Jasper's dad)

Kaleigh's first day of 3rd grade

Drake's first day of 1st grade

3 Dot (my crazy life)

Holy crap!!! We finally got our computer hooked up so now I can fill y'all in on the happenings of our crazy life.

I was soooo sad when we left Utah. We had the most awesome neighborhood, I think in the world. I knew coming back to California would be a huge change. And it is! Our neighborhood is nice and all and so is the house, but it's nothing like good old Pinehurst Drive. I had a really hard time adjusting. I cried every day for a week, and that isn't the norm for me. By the time my first week was over I had to focus on Rick's little brothers' wedding. Rick, Kaleigh and Drake were in it but I forgot my camera at home so no pics, suck. Anyway, it was nice and a good distraction for me. When that was over it was time to start packing for Hawaii. We were leaving that Friday so I had a LOT to do. Packing for 5 kids and myself is no easy task. I pretty much have to have all the laundry done so it goes more smoothly, and for those of you who know about my laundry... The other fun part was trying to get all we needed to take in 6 bags! You know, the new airline rules... But, being the most awesomest super-packer that I am, I got 4 kids into 1 suitcase, myself and Ace in another, Rick in 1, a pack-n-play, 1 full of diapers, and 1 full of food (food there is way over priced). I am amazing, yes.

We got back from Maui on Saturday the 23rd of August. It was awesome! The kids got blaaack! I was mostly under the umbrella with Ace, but managed to get some sun (not enough to to make my skin old and wrinkly looking before my time though :o) I always hate to come home. A week just isn't long enough. We went on a semi-sub with the kids. I got seasick, as always, but they loved it. Rick took them snorkeling and they saw a sea turtle. I guess it swam really close to them. It was the highlight of the trip. Kaleigh's 8th birthday was the day we got home. She is getting baptised so we didn't have a big party, yet. She wanted to just have a mommy-daughter date. We got our nails and toes done, went to dinner and then met the boys at Nickle-Nickle. We had a blast! Then on Sunday was Rick's birthday, so we went to his parents for a family party for him and Kaleigh. The food was great, as always, and they got some good stuff. Kaleigh was all ROXY'd out by the time we left. I gave rick some money to get something he has been wanting for a while. He turned 30 and I felt bad that we didn't do something bigger, but with all the craziness of our move and Hawaii and the Wedding, there just wasn't time or money for that. I guess we will have to do something for the both of us when I turn 30, yikes! We finally got to our ward last week and got a date for Kaleigh's baptism. It's not til October 11th. She is super bummed cuz that just seems like forever to an eight year old. She is so excited and doesn't want to wait anymore. At least now I have time to find her a dress and order her scriptures. Too bad I didn't get that all done before we moved from Mormonville. School started last Wednesday and I couldn't be more thrilled. All my kids do is fight and scream, so taking 2 of the out of the picture for half the day is nice. They really like their school and I am so glad. I feel bad for Kaliegh having been in 3 different school and she is only in 3rd grade. The next time we move, hopefully, it will be permanent! Now things are starting to get back to normal. Rick works a lot and is mostly tired. I knew that would be the case though. No big shocker! We have gone to the beach a few times, we do live 5 miles away, and that has been fun. One of the best smells is a campfire at the beach. My fav! I am starting to really like this city. There is something to be said about not having to drive 15 minutes to get somewhere. Everything is within a mile from us, and I mean everything. Can anyone say Cheesecake Factory...... I do miss all of my peeps from the holy land. I get sad just thinking about it. I want everyone to know how much your friendships helped me be away from the family I didn't have up there. I love you guys. So don't forget about the coolest Californians that lived in Eagle Mountain and are back living in Huntington Beach, ever!!!!

(pictures to come)

Gone, Baby Gone!

August 1st is the day we start our journey back to California. I've been looking around our house and have noticed that we have a whole heck of a lot of CRAP! I am not excited to start packing it all, that is for sure. My mom is coming on Tuesday to help me pack and to ride with me back down. And of course I am leaving it all to be done next week. I don't even like to think of moving. I tear up every time. I love this place, except for the winter, and am going to miss all my great, awesome, lifelong friends! Marie and George are doing a "Going Away" party for us on Saturday. At least we will have one last chance to spend time with everybody before we go!

Update

Yes we are still moving back to Southern Cali. Rick has been searching for a place to rent out there with no luck so far. I don't need anything fancy, just big enough for our 5 kids! I am getting a bit frustrated but am praying that the right place will show itself. As for our place here... we have had to lower our rental price a few times. There are so many houses in our neighborhood that are either for rent or sale that we need to aggressively price ours so it will move. I will be so relieved when we can just get on with our lives, where ever that may be!