Warm Weather

Boy was today a beautiful day! Spring is right around the corner I can smell it. The snow is melting away. Can't wait to see green grass! It was so nice outside that when we all were home and off of work we went outside. Randy gave Karenza a quick ride on his motorcycle and she loved it. He was letting the motorcycle run because it hasn't been started for a few months and they both were sitting on it and Karenza was "revving" it up. He let her, and I had to tell her to stop. She thought it was funny. I cleaned out the Expedition and putted around in the garage. It was really nice to just be outside. We then came in for dinner and Karenza's idea for dinner was grits! We had chicken and dumplings. Karenza and I were going to set up our new wireless Internet for the new laptop we got (from mom and dad, thanks!!) but the wireless kit we got was for DSL and mine is through the cable company so we'll have to return what we have and get what we need. So Karenza and I were laying on the floor in the living room playing with her Cinderella CD on the new laptop and she can decorate Cinderella's castle and the different rooms and Cinderella's garden. It's quite cute! Anyway, I was putting stuff in the castle were she was telling me to put it, and then she moved and was sitting on my back. I said "Oh, honey that hurts mommy's back can you get off?" She said, "But Mom you'll be able to see me pick my nose though!" I couldn't help but laugh. Randy had to tell her to get out of her nose because I couldn't stop laughing. She is a character!

Hopefully the rest of the week will be nice. Seems like I have more energy today/this evening must be a combination of more sun light and it being 60 degrees today.

Have a great week...

Picture of Karenza This Weekend

Dad just sent me this picture he took of Karenza today when she was watching High School Musical. She had her head set microphone on and her microphone stand and was singing away to all the songs (yes, she knows all the songs on both High School Musicals!).

Great Weekend...

Mom called on Friday night to see if Karenza and I wanted to ride along with her and my dad on Saturday morning to Underwood to see my grandpa. They said they would pick us up around 9:30. Randy had a basketball tournament and his first games wasn't until 1:00pm, but he wanted to see a team play at 9:00am and set the alarm for 8am. No sleeping in I guess! So off to his game he went and Karenza and I were off to Underwood. Mom drove and dad and Karenza sat in the back. All the way up to Underwood (about a 45 min/hour drive) Karenza and my dad were making plans for her to stay overnight at papa and grandma's house. My grandpa wasn't having a very good day. I don't even think he knew we were there. Which is so sad, because on his good days he asks to see the "little people" (his great-grandkids) and today Karenza was there to ask him "how is feelings was?" she always asks him that and he looks forward to her asking him that. Today when she asked him I don't think he even knew what she said. All keep saying is "I want to go to sleep". It is so sad to see my grandpa that way. He is such a strong man, and to see him suffer is so hard to see. I love him and sure do miss him dearly. So we didn't stay long. Mom and dad dropped me off at Simile middle school were Randy's tournament was being held and off Karenza went with my mom dad. She sure is getting big now that she is potty trained. No worrying of carrying diapers or anything. I just had to take pj's and clothes for the next day to mom and dad's when I was done. I got there just in time to watch Randy's game. He does such a great job with those kids. Has the patience, yet gets the most out of them. I can really see the improvement he has done with them from the start of the season. And boy do they look up to him! He doesn't see it as much as I do, but they do. It was nice to be able to watch him coach without having Karenza there to watch. Although all the other kids wanted to know where she was. She was missed! There is another tournament next weekend at Century High School so she will be able to go to that one. They lost their first game by about 10 points. They played against a Casselton team and one 6th grader had to be 6'2"! Crazy. Just couldn't box him out or get him out of the lane. But they played three more games and won all three to take home the consolation champs! A parent came up to Randy and I after the game thanking Randy for all his hard work and how good he is with the kids. She said as a mom she appreciates that. I guess the last couple years there coach screamed at the kids. She told Randy she loves his approach towards the kids, and how to get what he wants and the kids still keep their head up. He told the mom that he has a great group of kids and the kids all have great parents that teach them well. I told him he should be proud of what the mom told him. It's a different side to him I haven't seen before. He is so great with those kids! This morning there game was at 8am. We had to be there at 7am. Randy set the alarm for 6:15am and with the time change it was really 5:15am! So I am one tired mama. After their first game we did come home and try to take a rest. There last game was at 1:15 and I called mom and dad to see if Karenza was ready to come home and if we should go and get her. I should have known - she was not ready to come home. Dad answered the phone and said she was having to much fun and that he would let me know when she wanted to come home! She was watching High School Musical 2. Dad was being Troy and Karenza was Gabriella. I bet dad can't wait for one of us to have a boy so he can play cops and robbers just once! She finally came home about 5 or so. Mom and dad had to bribe her with ice cream because she knew when she left mom and dad's that she would have to go home. So they told her lets go get some ice cream. They asked her if she wanted to call mommy and she said yes, dad said he had my number on his cell phone and said are you sure you want to talk to mommy because if I push it you will have to go home. So she said that was okay she didn't want to talk to me! She is something else. Here she came home with ice cream from the Dairy Queen. She was telling mom and dad by, but she told dad "By Troy!" Poor dad! Mom told me that she didn't take a nap either day (dad would lay down with her, no wonder there was no nap!). Mom said that she laid her down and that she cried for mommy and then mom went and got her and tried rocking in the chair. But my dad was in the other chair making faces at her so she would laugh. No wonder why she doesn't want to come home when you can have fun and no rules at papa and grandma's house. Mom and dad said she sure is getting to be such a big girl. How time flies. I don't have to shop in the baby section anymore for her. First no formula, then no diapers! Now she gets to almost wear big girl clothes too. She is only 3, but she acts so much older. Randy is giving her a bath, and I better go help wash her hair. Have a great week!!

One Long Week...

I haven't written since Monday because it's been a hectic week! Month end was crazy, Karenza was sick, I was sick! It was nuts. Tuesday night I was up all night with Karenza because she got the flu. Randy had to stay home with her on Wednesday because there was no way I was able to with month end. However, it seemed she got over it quick and the whole day was a play day with them two. They got in trouble with mom quite a bit! :-) I had my door closed to my office and my music on, and Karenza would open the door and tell me that she is "just checking on me". Randy was talked into being a "prince" for the day. Karenza had her blanket wrapped around her like a dress and Randy was her prince. I heard her pouting outside my door, and so I opened and asked her what was wrong. She said "The Prince!" I said what about the prince? She said "The Prince on the couch!" I walked out to the living room and Randy was sitting on the couch. I just had to shake my head, and back into my hole I went! The next morning we were all getting ready and Karenza was dragging butt all morning. I was at the door ready to go, and she was in her room with the door closed. Randy went and knocked on her door and she said "who is it?" He said "Your royal driver" and she opened the door and she said "yes?" he said "your ride awaits you, princess" - meaning that I was ready to go! And she said to him "Now isn't a good time!", and shuts the door in his face! I was like tell the princess to get out here b/c mommy has got to get going! I had to tell her there was this big party at daycare that she was going to miss if she didn't hurry. Once we got to daycare she asked Cindy where the party was at, and so I had to tell Cindy that was my excuse to get her there. She didn't pressure it much more so it worked! With month end coming to a close and the week coming to a close it isn't going to be a quite weekend. Randy has another 6th grade basketball tournament this weekend. At least it is in Bismarck so that won't be so bad. Hopefully I can get some things done around here that I had on my list to do last weekend that didn't get done. As a closing, Karenza and I were looking through pictures and she saw the one above and said "Oh mom, you and dad are in love!" I had to laugh when she said that. It is at Randy's family reunion in August of 2006 in Alabama. Have a great weekend!

Welcome The Cunniff Twins!

My good friends Court & Mel from Washington (Melanie is my manager, well Courtney has been at some point too and both personal attendants in my wedding) had their babies on Sunday March 2nd! Jack William Cunniff was born at 03:35 AM, weighing in at a healthy 6 lbs 8 oz and 18 1/2 inches long. Avery Dale Cunniff followed her brother shortly thereafter at 04:01 AM, weighing 6 lbs 3 oz and 18 1/4 inches long. Congrats to them both for there new additions.

Sending love all the way from ND!

Yup I'm Sick...

Well, so much for thinking I was sick....I am!! Got the whole sinus, very tired, headache thing. At least it's not Influenza A (at least not yet). I took a 4 hour nap on Saturday (thanks to a great husband and a great daughter to let mommy sleep that long without being bothered!) I went and laid on our bed, and Randy closed the door. I can't remember the last time I have taken that long of a nap. Way before Karenza was born that's for sure - probably in college when I was hung over or something. I did leave the house on Saturday morning for a little bit to get some groceries for my family so I wouldn't have to be relied on so much for making something to eat for them. They were fine for the rest of the weekend! I didn't leave the house on Sunday. Just slept off and on all day. I did get a little bit of energy to work a little bit to get ahead for month end. Today was dreadful trying to get through work, but I did! Had my music on and was just working away. Hopefully I'll be heading to bed here shortly so I can continue through work tomorrow.

Mom and Dad went to Omaha, NE with Clete and Karen for a road trip to the casino's there. She called tonight and they are having a great time.

Hope all is well with everyone else.

Please Tell Me I am Not Getting Sick

I woke up yesterday morning with a soar throat and scratchy ears! If I got that from going to the ER, OMG that was quick! This morning I now have a cough (that hurts like hell!) and can barely talk. What the hell just happened? I was feeling just fine on Thursday! It is month end at work and so I can't be sick! Always seems to work out where I am sick during month end. Although I do have to say I have been pretty lucky this winter. Holly called Mom yesterday morning at 7:00am asking if she could come help her. She said she was so sick and that Cassidy needed to be taken to school. Mom went to Holly's and decided she needed to go to the doctor. So they took Cass to school and Mom took Holly to the doctor. She has Influenza A! And she felt fine the day before too. She stopped over on Thursday for her lunch and she was totally fine! The doctor told her that it starts out as a soar throat and scratchy ears and then it hits you like a bus! I am crossing my fingers I don't get it. I don't feel like I will. My ear itch like crazy! Drives me nuts. Just hope I don't give this to anyone else in my family. I have been wiping everything with disinfecting wipes and spraying Lysol like crazy. So we'll see. I wanted to go see my grandpa this weekend, but feeling crappy I am not sure I will make it up there. He is in the nursing home in Underwood and I haven't been able to see him since he was moved there. Have to get up there to see him. He has been asking about Karenza, and I miss him terribly.

Last night Jen and Wes (he was a groomsmen in our wedding) got a room at the Ramkota to let their kids go swimming. They called and asked if we wanted to bring Karenza over. Randy asked if I felt like going, and I wanted Karenza to have some fun for the night/day she had the day before. So we got her ready and she got to go swimming. I forgot my camera, so I don't have any pictures to share. She loved it though. She swam for 2 1/2 hours. We then ordered pizza and she ate a lot of pizza! Swimming must have tired her out. We didn't get home 'til late (12:00am!) and so she is still sleeping right now. I just peeked in there and she is knocked out! It was nice to be able to sleep in a little bit. I did buy her the My Little Pony and the Barbie Mariposa movie. I went to Target before I picked her up from daycare yesterday. She loved it and I got lots of hugs and kisses. She will have plenty to do this weekend. Of all the chores I had on my list not sure how much of it will get done. We'll see if I feel better as the day goes on.

Have a great weekend!