Rainy Days

I have to say I am anxious for Summer.  I really, truly detest winter.  I don't belong to it and it doesn't belong to me.  I find myself wanting to move to a warm place.  Going to Hawaii only made me feel it more.  I can state here and now that I will not live here and die in the cold.  I am not sure when or how but I WILL move to a warm place.  That being said I am glad that the signs of spring are popping up.  I am anxious for sunny blue skies.  I know April Showers Bring May Flowers so I will put up with it as long the temp stays high.  No more snow!!!!  Do you hear me mother nature?

We have a busy week ahead filled with Girl Scout, Soccer, parties and Spring Break.  I am always happy to have the girls home for a few days so we can sleep in (they sleep in and I get the morning to myself)  I also really enjoy the Easter Holiday and spending precious time with family.  I hope you all have a wonderful Easter Weekend.

Love,
Krystal J. Anderson

Hawaii

I have been back just over a week from my wonderful vacation to Hawaii.  Michael took care of the girls while I went to Hawaii and stayed with a friend.  I haven't been that relaxed in years.  I got to do so many fun things and see so many beautiful places I feel completely rejuvinated.  I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to go and that Michael was able to hold down the fort here. 

Solo Mio

Michael has been gone pretty much the whole week.  Don't worry, I am fine.  I always am. :)  The girls have been the girls.  Never a dull moment over here.  I am always glad when Michael is around to do his part with them because frankly they wear me out. :)

Yesterday I ate horribly.  I haven't eaten that bad since Christmas.  Late at night I had the girls take a run with me.  I know it won't make up for all that I ate but it still made my mind feel a little better.

The girls have had friends over at the house almost every day this week and all weekend.  I am glad they want to bring their friends over here because I can keep an eye on them.  Actually they spent most of the weekend outside.  The weather has been surprisingly lovely the last few days.  I hear it is all to change this evening when a cold front/snow storm moves in.  It was nice while it lasted.  It gave me a renewed hope for spring to come.  Please come and come early!!!!!! 

Michael started back up in the Air Force Reserves.  I think he is really enjoying having his connection back in the military. I must say he looks pretty dang cute in that uniform.

Kassidy wants to sign up for Spring Soccer.  I need to figure out where and who to sign her up with.  I am happy she wants to get involved with something again.

Karly wants to sign up with gymnastics. As soon as some of her health issues are resolved we will do it.  I really wanted her to be in ballet but I can't make her live my dream for her.  I do hope that one of my girls will be come insanely rich like this Justin Bieber they so admire.  That way I am sure to finally get my beach house. 

All for now

Here We Go Again

It was so nice having Monday off.  The girls and I had our traditional holiday lunch of fries and ice cream.  We cleaned up the house a little and had some friends over to play.  Now it's the Tuesday Monday where our week really begins.  I am not loving the morning routine but that's okay.  I am excited to start working with the kiln this week a school.  I have some pinch pots ready to get fired up.  May the week be filled with positive energy and good things.

I love love.

Yesterday I got to run Karly's class Valentines party.  It was so much fun.  I love all the holidays but especially the ones that focus on the color red. :)  I really love the month of February because of Valentines Day, Kassidy's birthday, Our anniversary and our parents anniversary.  Many reasons to celebrate! 

Kassidy had her little heart broken yesterday.  Somebody told a boy that she liked him and he said EWWWWWWWW!  She did really like him but doesn't now because he had such a horrible reaction to it all.  Fortunately she had the will to continue on with her life and got up and went to school again anyway.

Karly had the opposite happen, she told me "Jace really likes me Mom because he is soooooo mean to me and we all know what that means." She also got a Tron Valentine from him with a pencil in it and he knows how much she needs pencils.

Michael sent me some beautiful flowers.  He also agreed to taking over paying the bills again.  That is the best present of all. :)

Krystal

Insomnia

It's 2:46 a.m. and I can't sleep.  I ate bad today and my stomach isn't very happy about it.  I hate wasting time so I thought I would do something.... 
Michael and I had a very nice date this evening.  We had a very sweet neighbor girl come and watch our girls so that we could go out to dinner and a dance.  It was so nice spending time alone with Michael.  It's easy to remember why I love him so much.  We got all dressed up and really enjoyed dancing together.  The band was a little old school but we enjoyed ourselves anyway.
I forgot to get Teebo his dog treats today.  I hate it when I think I something I need to do in the middle of the night.  Well, I guess I will go read now. Or I could go get dog treats?  Nah, to cold.
Krystal

Going, Going, Gone!

I woke up so happy and full of energy it's now noonish and it's gone.  Oh well, I am going to study Spanish a bit and see if I can recoup some of that energy so I can do some other projects today.  Karly is supposed to do a talent tonight for Girl Scouts.  I guess we will have to come up with something quickly after school.  The Roberts Craft in Jordan Landing is going out of business.  I hear everything is 75% off I need to swing over there and find some wire for the school art project next week.  We are making Mobiles in the style of Alexander Calder. 
Michael is in Florida this week.  I am so jealous because we have snow, snow, and more snow here.  Actually the sun is out now but there is still way too much snow.  I actually think I hate snow.  I was out shoveling the driveway this morning and I think I pulled a funky muscle in my back.  More reasons to hate snow!!!!!! 
Michael I am mad at you because you threw away my Sunday Newspaper and I had to dig them out of the big trash can and I almost fell in because one was clear at the bottom!  Okay, I am really not mad I know you were busy this weekend so I will let it go........This Time.......
Kassidy turned 11 yesterday.  Karly and I took her out to Olive Garden for dinner.  The servers sang Happy Birthday to her and it sounded terrible.  At least we all had a good laugh at their attempt.  Kassidy is really such a cute pie.  She has come such a long way.  It's fun watching her grow into this beautiful young lady.  I love her so dearly.  (Yes Karly I love you so dearly too)
All for now
Krystal

Decorating with Kas

Tomorrow after school we will be having a friend party for Kassidy's 11th birthday.  It's crazy to me that my baby is growing up so quickly.  Her favorite color these days is orange so our walls and ceiling are covered with orange balloons and streamers.  She wanted to help me decorate tonight before her friends came home from school with her tomorrow.  I was going to surprise her but if she wants to help me I thought why not?  Less work for me.  I love parties.  I get just as excited as they do.  I am happy I have girls who love to celebrate. 

I lied

Late in the afternoon I pooped out and didn't clean up the main floor yesterday so I woke up this morning with a total mind set to really clean the house.  I haven't cleaned like this for a long time.  The house has really needed some attention that I just haven't wanted to give it.  I still have a bit to do but I think my hubby will be shocked to find the house so clean.  I used to be such a clean freak.  I still am to some degree but having medical issues has humbled me a bit.  I have to ration out my energy more so other things get ignored.  I am finally getting to the point where I am okay with that.  If anyone wants to visit me this evening would be great so you can see a clean house. :)

Kassidy has turned out to be quite the little runner.  Michael took her running again at the Olympic oval.  She ran three miles and he admitted that she was just as fast as he was if not a bit faster.  She actually got into the zone and ran effortlessly.  I am so excited and proud of her.  I was so not athletic and such a wimp when it came to sports and exercise at her age.  I still hate to play sports but I would be thrilled to see one of my children get into any sport and would proudly support them at any race/game/activity they want to participate in.

Karly is still struggling with her little health issues.  We have her on a good plan and are hoping to see improvements over the next few months.  She is preparing herself to get baptized in Aug.  I have never seen a child so excited about it.  She has set up little goals to pray and read scriptures every day.  She is also becoming quite the little know it all.  Yesterday she reminded me how to curl ribbon (Yes Mom I forgot what you showed me.)  Karly figured it all out by herself and proceeded to show me how to do it.  She told me it should feel like peeling a potato.  :)

Michael has submitted his first bid with his new business.  We have no idea whether or not he will get it but I can see the light in his eyes at having his own business.  I can tell he will pursue it regardless of the outcome of this first bid.  It's fun seeing him so happy.  I have to admit I will be happy too if the business is a success because he promised to by me a winter home somewhere warm. :)  I may be the youngest snow bird yet. :)

Okay, I think I have rested enough now to go finish my cleaning.  That's all for now.

Krystal

Lucky Me

I am wearing red today.  As most of you know red is my favorite color and not only is it the color of love, passion and power but it is a color I look GREAT in! :)  Anyway, I have had a productive day.  I exercised, ran errands, worked a little, and now I am going to work on my Spanish.  Yes my friends, I have a few goals this year and speaking spanish is one of them.  I also plan on cleaning up this main floor before Michael gets home so he can walk into a clean house just because I love him and I know it makes him happy.  I better get going if it's all going to get done.  Also having fish tacos for dinner.  YUMMY!