We are back.....barely

I am not sure when I will fully regain my sanity and sleep deprivation from our flight home. We went from the high stress situation of almost missing a flight to a two hour delay....I didn't know that my body could actually sustain such high stress without going into the fight or flight syndrome. At one point when Allen had to check our baggage in again in Honolulu, then meet us at the gate for the trip to the mainland, I really thought that he was going to lose it. I could see the headlines in the news...."desperate father arrested after breakdown at security gate trying to get to family", or, " missing man found in mental hospital due to airline stress", or, "desperate mother left penniless at gate 14 in Honolulu airport. Okay, we really are alright except for the sleep deprivation. We left Kauai at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, and arrived home in our driveway at 12:00 pm Wednesday! We learned many things about what NOT to do traveling with children. The only good thing is that Rose has been sleeping a WHOLE lot, and I have already gotten unpacked! I will get some pictures up soon! Hope everybody had a great week, we really did have a wonderful time in Hawaii....thanks mom and dad!

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Thirteen Things I don't understand 1…. math 2. why I dwell on mistakes, and negative things 3. I cannot seem to organize my life, as hard as I try 4. why desperation always leads to failure 5. why I want to eat food when I am stressed 6. why it seems to take me so much longer to do things than other people 7. why people cannot be more cognizant of other people's needs 8. Why when you really need something, it is never there 9. Why my least favorite plants are flourishing in the garden and my most favorite are doing poorly 10. Why I am always cold, and Allen is always hot 11. Why my children can never find anything 12. Why do your eyes hurt after you cry 13. Why all good things must come to an end Okay I realize that my little list a bit of a downer, but I just needed to complain a little bit. :) ....sorry Janet and Judy...I'll be better tomorrow. I better get off the computer....Belle tells me I am in "time out" if I don't get off... *sigh* Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)


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New Store at Etsy

I have a new store at Etsy, check it out when you have time! I discovered Etsy a few months ago, and I was really impressed with what they offer. If you are looking for a one of a kind gift for someone, you have got to shop here! I only have a few things listed right now....but am hoping to get more if it is successful.

Wordless Wednesday

Fantastic Giveaway!

I can't believe it, but when I was reading a post by Melanie from Our Happy Happenings, I discovered an amazing giveaway! You can enter at 5 minutes for mom. They are giving away 37 inch LCD flat screen tv sponsored by Best Buy! Well of course I immediately entered my name....hope I win, but if you enter, good luck to you!!!!

Cousin Camp

Well, my camera was really causing me a lot of difficulties so I didn't get as many pictures as I would have liked. I also got a massive migraine on Saturday, and have no pictures from Saturday:( (it was so bad I was on the couch with a cold pack.) Some of these pics are a bit fuzzy....but here we go.....


Katie my sister in law married to our youngest brother, taught the kids how to make flowers out of napkins. They turned out super cute! The Jr. Campers really liked this project. While the cousin campers were busy with lots of projects, the Senior Campers were hiking in Bryce Canyon, and having a great time.

During some down time, Madi, LaRae's oldest was blowing some bubbles for the little ones...they sure enjoyed that.

Spencer's highlight of the weekend, was poppy teaching him to drive the lawn mower! Spencer told me driving was a piece of cake, and he is ready to get his license......(oh yeah! Thanks Dad) This activity abruptly ended when one of the kids ran the lawn mower into a ditch......oh well all good things must end.

Madi, highly excited that it is her turn!

After the hike it was just pouring rain....and the kids were so hot they stood out in the rain and let it pour all over them. This is Lili, Janae's daughter, and Katie, LaRae's second oldest.

Jr. camp activity, learning to make cookies with Aunt Janae.

This picture really cracks me up! This is Vivi with her mom, I think she is telling her she absolutely does not need her help doing this task. ( on a side note, take a look who is in the back ground in the pantry. I did not recognize myself, I am getting so skinny!!! Wooo Hooo.........)

A little game of "Jared says" is always a delight, and really kept the kids occupied while waiting for lunch.

Belle and Ryan, (Jared's oldest boy) got along famously. They made a big fort in the front room with all the fleece blankets that everyone made, and ran and chased each other a lot. I think they became really good friends on this trip.

My dad's birthday was on Sunday, 61! (doesn't look a day older than 40, well at least my mom doesn't........ Anyway we had a great dinner, roast, potatoes, carrots, squash from my garden, corn on the cob, and chocolate molten cake and cheesecake from the cheese cake factory!!!! Too yummy. (just a side note....the molten cakes were 600 calories a piece!!!!!) Man were they delish.

The kids made the cutest fleece blankets....(wish I had a pic.) and they learned how to make gift boxes, necklaces and they all read lots of books. This cousin camp theme was dedicated to charity. All of the cousins have been reading like crazy since December. My mom told the kids for every book they read she would contribute so much money for each book depending on how many pages it was. Each child did just stupendous! I am really proud of all of them. Some of the kids are going to contribute 100% of their money to their charity that they chose. Spencer and Isabelle are choosing to contribute to National Autism society in the name of their brother, Jp. I am really proud of them! All in all it was a very memorable cousin camp, and I am sure the kids all left with a lot of good memories.