My Crazy Life!

Labor Day weekend in summary

2011-09-05T21:00:00.000-07:00

Had a great long weekend with the family. Had some friends over to a BBQ where Paul cooked up his yummy Dove appetizers, kids had fun playing games in the pool with friends..went to church, then to grandmas for dinner and a fun game of rummy...
today was relaxing, slept in, did a couple errands and went to dinner at a friends house.Don't know why I'm so tired but school starts tomorrow and I'm pretty excited about that! I hope Fall comes quick. Don't like the heat anymore. I want it to go away.

1st Day of 5th grade

2011-08-31T16:03:00.000-07:00

Today my boys started 5th grade. I can't believe I'm saying this. 5th grade? really? it seems like yesterday when it was their 1st day of school and jack freaked out and I had to hold the door to his classroom shut with my foot to keep him from running out and trying to get back into our car. How far they have come! Every year on Aug 31st My husband Paul takes my boys to Arizona to do their annual Dove Season Opener trip. Last year Joe decided to stay home with me but not this year...He wants to go get his birds. Both boys took and passed their hunter safety course this summer with a 10 hour class and a 100 question multiple choice test. they scored an 87% and a 89%. Paul was so proud of them. Now Paul will have to chase his own birds into the field and pick them up. no more bird dogs for him...I hope they have a great time but hope they are safe and not so hot. last year the daily temp was 123 degrees. Today I am just cleaning up house and getting stuff done...3 days without my boys...what to do???

2011-02-19T19:16:00.000-08:00

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Merry Christmas

2009-11-30T18:13:00.000-08:00

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Paul's birthday in the snow

2008-12-23T00:18:00.000-08:00

Last Friday we had a last minute change of plans for Paul's birthday. we were supposed to go pheasant hunting all together but the weather in the high desert was so bad that the roads were closed. We decided we would take a drive to the snow and see what we could find. upon arriving to Gorman the surrounding mountains were full of snow but we kept on driving until we found the perfect spot. We had our dog with us and it was her first time in the snow. She loved it. She was bouncing all over the place and sniffing out small animals under all the bushes covered in snow. We found the best hill for us. Not too steep but just right to get a good ride on the sleds...
Unfortunately, our video camera had no tape in it so we did not get to video the fun..but we did bring the regular camera and here our some high lights....

thanksgiving photo show

2008-11-26T21:57:00.000-08:00

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memmories of 1st grade

2008-10-19T21:00:00.000-07:00

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Nathan is turning 1

2008-10-18T22:19:00.000-07:00

My little nephew, Nathan is turning one in two weeks. I can't believe a year has already passed by. I remember that special day when he was born a year ago. What an amazing birth that was. Well Nate, Happy 1st birthday big boy.
I love you,
Aunt Donna

Grandpa Chub turns 90

2008-09-11T21:38:00.000-07:00

I came across this picture today and it reminded me that my grandfather will be turning 90 this October 1st. What amazing man. He is so special an doesn't even know it. I always smile when I think about him and the way he makes me laugh. My boys love to hang around him and even though we have not seen him in a couple months they still remember and quote some of grandpa Chub's funny sayings...I wish I could spend more time with him and my grandmother but it is hard to do. Life seems to always be so busy. i hope to spend the day with them soon.
Happy Birthday Grandpa.

Baseball season is here! Yeah!

2008-02-25T10:10:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite times of year. I love watching my boys out on the baseball field learning the game and trying so hard to play ball. My boys are true Dodger fans and this year have been placed on the single A Dodgers again. We are all very excited. The only true bummer about this time of year is Paul works so many hours and looses out on some of the boys games, at least until April 15th. This is our boys second year in this division and I think they will do well. We have several friends on the team with us and that always makes it more fun.
Go Dodgers!

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