Spring Break 2008

Precious Moments

Western Day at Miller Elementary and at the Eason house

Sesame Street Live

Several weeks ago we got tickets from Aunt Stephanie. She won them along with back stage passes. As most of you know Claire is a huge Elmo fan. She loves Grover too. She sat through the whole show and loved every minute. We invited Ryan to go because Hannah said "please don't make me go to Sesame Street." Porters comment was,"I'm really not into Sesame Street but I'll go and have fun." We had a blast and got some great pictures. Thanks Aunt Stephanie for thinking of us.

Warning..... This could make one sick

I have been a little set back on the computer lately so now I think I need to catch up on blogging. I had carpel tunnel release and trigger thumb release surgery a few weeks ago. I once again got so sick from being put under and the vicodine. I hate that stuff. Would someone remind me never to take another one again!!! I have been living offf of Advil instead. No side affects. Not having the use of one of my hands has made me appreciate both of my hands. Life is much easier and you can get things done much faster with 2.
I also was in an accident 4 days after my sugery. We (my mother-in-law,Claire,Porter,Hannah, and Ali) were all leaving Sonic to go to the park and a guy turned while I had a green light and I ended up hitting him. Then after we got unstuck from the accident he drove off. I turned and got the first part of his license plate and then Hannah started saying the last part of it and I told her to write it down. I was so proud of her for being so alert. She said I taught her to do that. I must be getting old because I can't remember telling her that. As I was giving the police my story this guy drives up and tells us he saw it all and chased him all the way down I20 but, was unable to get his license plate number. There are good samaritans still left in the world. There was another lady who stopped to see if we were ok too. Long story short, he ended up gettting 4 citations, (no license, no insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to yield to oncoming traffic/ ME) Anyway, that was my last few weeks and I am sure glad things are looking up. I don't think I could have handled much more.

How Cute Can You Get Claire

Sometimes I sit back and look at how quickly she's grown. She is no longer my "baby", she is my "little girl". She is so much fun. She brings so much happiness to our house. With a 10 1/2 year old not knowing what mood she will be in and then Porter who we call "Porter the Reporter" because we get the WHOLE report everyday from school. Some days I laugh so hard at his report and others I wish he didn't want to report so much. Then there's happy Claire, happy. She loves to sing "Happy Yo It" translated "If your happy and you know it". She is so much into her baby dolls. She loves Elmo and "Baby Tine Tine" translated "Baby Einstein" She goes to bed easily and takes a nap easily. I just love watching her learn new things and copy other people. If I could just freeze her happy spirit I would.

Hannah's Project

Hannah had a project to do on an African American this past weekend. She was given Langston Hughes. I told her to do all that she can and then I will help her. The only thing I did was give her the idea to display her written report. She ended up changing that up a little too. I must say she did an amazing job. I was quite proud of her.
Updated news. Hannah came home from school and told me her teacher said that her project was the neatest. Way to go Hannah!

Happy Valentine's Day 2008

Ok, you wouldn't guess it was me if it wasn't late.
PEEK_A_BOO
WE SEE YOU
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!

Wii play

I've know this for quite some time but it really hit me today. How grateful I am that Porter lives close to his cousin Cris. All of our other cousins live in Montana. They are 2 years apart but are so close. They play good together and they love to spend time with each other. This morning I caught them deeply into the Wii. The army tank game was one of the favorites. They did the cow racing too. Then they challenged each other to quite a physical boxing match. Tennis and golf were some others they played. In the pictures you can tell how much they are into it. We have had family compititions and its brought lots of togetherness in our home. I guess you could say we could literally play this until we die. Nursing homes are using the Wii to keep the older people mentally and physically active. So heres to a long life of the Wii.

I've Been Tagged

I got tagged so here it goes

10 years ago I was 28 years old and had been married for 4 years. Hannah who was 9 months old was the light of our lives and we had just moved into our first home. I remember living on a dime. We pinched every penny, but we were so happy.


5 things on my to do list today...

1. help Hannah get ready for her Hannah Montana movie day
2. attend Abby's baptism
3. get groceries
4. clean downstairs (in-laws and my mom coming over Sunday)
5. finalize my lesson for Sunday

5 snacks I enjoy...

1. Bluebell ice cream
2. Bluebell ice cream shakes
3. Bluebell icecream
4. chips
5. granola bars

5 places I lived

1. Dillon, Montana
2. Billings, Montana
3. Tyler, Texas
4. Sulphur Springs. Texas
5. Arlington, Texas

5 jobs I've had

1. Eckerd Drug (in high school)
2. Walmart (in college- my husband said he'd never admit this one- hey, it helped my bills)
3. Tyler Juinor College
4. The Parlour (did hair for a while)
5. Dr. Wallace (Dentist office at now)

5 things people don't know about me

1. I want to be a Nascar driver and I love demolition derbies (yes the redneck is showing)
2. I'm a smell freak (I can smell a bad odor from far away- good ones too)
3. I love to sit and talk to old people (they have so much to share)
4. I took tap, jazz, and ballet for 13 years
5. I can't stay awake during MOST movies

Ok, now that I've done my part, I tag Stephanie, Julie and everyone else who reads my blog but never comments. You know who you are.

My life lately

We have been attacked by the nasty BUG!!! It started last week when I went to wake Claire up and she was covered in throw up. She said, "Mommy, I sick." Then I was supposed to go to Austin for a girl weekend with Stephanie and I got sick Friday night. So needless to say no trip and Jimmy was at school all day. Whew hew for me. Hannah did help quite a bit.
Then Sunday I thought the monsters were attacking our house when my husband was hurling. He for some reason can't do it quietly. Then last night Porter (prior to us warning them and telling them what do expect and do) came into our room and said,"Mom, I feel ssssssss ." Then he threw up all over the floor and all the way to the bathroom. So I, because my husband is gagging, clean up all the vomit and then go lay on the floor and help Porter the rest of the night. The most funny thing was everytime Porter would get done he would lay on his pillow and tell me a story from school about Lars the polar bear. How in the world can you sit and tell a story when your sicker than a dog. Only Porter. We are either hoping Hannah gets it tonight or tomorrow or not at all. She got invited to go to the Hannah Montana show of the concert with her friend Kaylie. She is so excited. This nasty BUG better not ruin it. It already ruined my fun weekend. So yes our house is bugged and I'm trying real hard to get rid of them. So no visitors for a few more days.

President Hinkley

I was so sad to hear of our prophet President Gordon B. Hinkley passing on Sunday January 27,2008. He had such a great sense of humor. I loved to hear him speak. I watched his life story on the BYU channel and learned so much about him. He will be missed but will always be remembered by what a great leader and person he was. He was truly a follower of Christ.

"I've got a problem" says Porter

The other day I was driving down the road and Porter said, "Mom I've got a problem." I ask him what was that? He then told me that, "All the girls are chasing me. Ashley calls me boyfriend and she knows my name is Porter." "Mikayla told me that she told her mom she's in love with me!" "During recess they all chase me and I have to hide. "They make paper rings for him so that they can get married." I just laughed when he finished. I would have to agree he is pretty cute and sweet, I'd probably chase him too. This school year he has been ivited to 3 parties and these are the girls. The last party the mom told the teacher to tell me that Mikayla insisted on inviting Porter even though it was a make-up party. Porter said NO WAY!! So we won't be attending that one!

How Sweet

Hannah came home from school the other day and had drawn and colored this picture in art for Porter. As most of you know this is completely of out character for her towards her brother. So I made a big deal about it to Hannah so that she would know that I noticed and appreciated her for being so kind. Later that night I was reading to Porter before bed and (we hung the picture up in the game room or his room until we move) and Porter said to me, "Mom, I think I will save that picture even after Hannah moves out so that I will always remember her." How sweet is that.

Happy New Year 2008

We had so much fun for New Years. We stepped out of the box and took Hannah and Porter to Six Flags. Since we had season passes why not? It was so cold so we left Claire with Nana and Papa. We rode rides, bought the best food (they have the special booths set up with mmmmmm good food). Porter wanted to ride the train and drink hot chocolate like Polar Express so we did. I informed everyone that mom was riding Superman. Hannah said, "I'm not so go ahead." Porter said, "I will ride it with you mom." I've always wanted to ride it and the line is so stinkin long and that night it was short. Porter kept going back and forth on whether he was going to ride it or not. I told him he didn't have to. So when it was our turn he got on and we rode it. I screamed so loud that Jimmy said the whole park and Arlington could have heard me. Porter never once screamed and said while we were at the top that it was fun!! I wrapped my leg around his leg and held on to his hand. I have this fear of falling off of tall buildings and when I was at the top I felt like I was sitting on a chair at the edge of a building and was about to be pushed off. Sounds like fun! Huh! We went to one of the shows. We rode the snow hill. Doesn't compair to the hills in Montana but you take what you can get in Texas. To top off the night we watched a great fireworks show out in the parking lot and ate a funnel cake. How much fun can you get. My camera ran out of batteries so I only got 3 pictures.

More Christmas Pics 2007

Christmas update for 2007

We had a great Christmas. I think I could say everyone was happy. I love just being together with family. I love watching the excitement in my kids eyes. Hannah was too sweet this Christmas. She earned her own money and then Jimmy added to it so she could go buy gifts for who she wanted. The highlight of her Thanksgiving trip was going shopping with her cousin Cami. She is a senior and took Hannah to the mall. If Hannah didn't buy a gift she made it. I was really touched to see that side of her. It makes a mom proud!! Christmas morning she also did not count gifts (which she has done for the last 4 years) and she took her time to help Claire open her gifts and then open her own. Porter dug in like it was Christmas or something. He was and still is a believer. He enjoys every moment of life. Jimmy scored this Christmas and got his new TV and Blue Ray dvd player. At first I wasn't sold but now I have to admit there is a huge difference. He got a bonus this year and I told him to go for it. I got a really nice present too. I got a Sony digital camera with a lens. Now I need to read about and try it out on my kids. All who know me know I will put it to good use. Last but not least Santa left us a Wii. We have had so much fun with it.

A lot going on

I have wanted to sit and blog but you know it means get the card out of the camera, put it in the printer, load the pictures, pick out which ones, then tell about Christmas,New Years. Ok, I am complaining and I am planning on getting it done because the end of this year means I get to order my books of my blogs. Keepsake for my children given to me by my husband for our anniversary. Great idea coming from a man. I have decided to go back to school. So I have been trying to get transcripts and decide which school. Big move for me. I also have a dental class all day at the dental convention and I have to pass the test after the class. No pressure there. I have also been in and out of the doctors offices with my hands to see what is wrong with them. Not to mention Jimmy is about to start another sememster of school!! UGH. Thanks for listening to me go on and on. On a more positive note I have had this incredible burst of energy the past 3 days and have gotten so much done, that is around the house and with the kids. No, I don't know what caused it or I would share it with you. Many have asked. Hope this finds you having a great day.

Merry Christmas 2007

We went over to some long time friends, sort of family and enjoyed Christmas Eve. Great food and great people. We played white elephant and visited. Now we are home Jimmy and Porter insisted on watching Its A Wonderful Life. Hannah and I are hanging out and spending some girly time together. I am excited for tomorrow and a little sad. I just love that the world gathers together and celebrates the birth of our Savior (well some of the world) I've have tried to slow down and enjoy the lights and hot chocolate a little bit more. We are going to bring the spirit of Christmas closer by reading the Christmas story in Luke before we go to bed tonight. I just don't want to loose sight of things tomorrow and you know how easily that can be done. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
The picture is of our front yard. Hannah said I think this is the most lights we've ever had!! Sad to say it's true.