We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and that all were able to focus on the many things that we truly are blessed with. The 5 Legg's had a very nice Thanksgiving . We were able to spend some time with family on both sides as well as a little time just hanging out at home. Thanksgiving day, we had "lunch" with my side of the family. This is a time that we get to see, and visit with cousins, aunts and uncles. There are so many of us that we have to use the gym at my grandma and grandpa Loveland's church building. It is so nice to see everyone, and catch up with all of them. The kids all go up so much in a year.
After eating way to much ( those Loveland women know how to cook) we came home and started making the rolls for the Legg gathering. We got over to their house around 4:30 or so, and just hung out for a while, visiting with J.O and Bee while Brooklyn chased the grand dogs. Bee and J.O. have 5 cute and energetic dogs: Gunner and Paris ( both pugs, and parents to our Spazzy Jazzy) they are also bother and sister ( that explains A Lot about our dog)Tanker is a Basset , Dixie and Trigger are both Bull dogs. When Bee and J.O. come to visit our Brooklyn is in 7th heaven. I think we have a vet in the making. Anyway, grandpa made some yummy ham and we had a great meal, and just chilled out at their house.
This morning Derrick ( yes you read correctly) Derrick went shopping. For any of you who know Derrick very well, you know that he does NOT like to shop, but as I have said before I have an incredible husband. I was willing to go, but he felt that as he would be leaving me though out the day ( Broncos last game) I should get as much sleep as I could, and although it was a kind thought, when he got up at 4:30 , so did I . I tried for about an hour to go back to sleep, and finally gave in and took some Tylenol P.M. ( note: if any one needs that extra hour or two of sleep, best to do it an your own. I walked around like a zombie most of today) So... Derrick went shopping. He found some great deals, on a few things, but just not much that was on our kids wish list.
This afternoon we pulled out the Christmas stuff. I think we will start the tree tomorrow, so if you see me Sunday, I may have war wounds from our tree. That brings us to " the Tree" Like the lights I like the tree " just so" that is why we have 2 trees. One in the living room, that the kids call " Mommy's tree" and one in the family room that is the family tree. I spend hours and hours putting the lights on the tree, and decorating it, till I think it is just right. Crazy yes, but also SO satisfying for me. The family tree we do all together, and to tell the truth it is a lot funner. We play Christmas music and sing along and talk about past Christmases. It is such a blessing to be a family.
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and that you are felling loved and appreciated. I am thankful for you, and for the person that you are. Please remember that you are loved.
P.S. Pics and info on trees to come.
The 5 Legg's
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sweet Stuff
This past weekend we had a bunch of sweet things happen.
On Saturday, Derrick ( my AWESOME husband ) put the Christmas lights up on the house. This is a hard job for anyone, but poor Derrick has to put up with me " nicely" shouting up at him, just to let him know what lights need to be straightened and pulled tight. Derrick had been at it for about half an hour or so , when Brooklyn decided she wanted to help. She is the dare devil of the kids and also LOVES to help us with whatever we are doing.So, before I go any further I need to tell you all of Brooklyn and the Christmas lights.
While I was in the hospital, after I had Porter, Derrick ask if he could do something to help me with Christmas preparations. I ask him to put the lights up on the house. As we pulled up to the house a few days later , I noted that the lights were on the house in an interesting way. ( yes I like the lights just so) Instead of saying anything ( didn't want to hurt Derrick's feelings) I decided that as soon as he went back to work , and Audra was back at school, I would fix the lights.
Two days later life went back to somewhat normal, and Derrick was of to work, and Audra was back at school. ( yes I was going crazy, I wanted the lights fixed!!) So, I bundled myself up, got the baby monitor( both Brooklyn and Porter were fast asleep in their cribs) and hicked myself up onto the roof. I had left the front door a tiny bit open, just in case , and I went into the house every 15 minutes or so to check on the kids. Anyway, I was just about finished when I hear my sweet Brooklyn's voice say " Mama what ya doing" ( Brooklyn was 2 , almost 3) At first I thought I was hearing her on the baby monitor, but as I turned around there she stood, on the pitch of our roof. ( laugh or scream now) A sense of panic swept over me, I wanted to run, and make sure she was O.K., but I didn't want her to freak out( even if I was) so as calmly as I could I walked over to her , and picked her up, and ask her " how did you get up here?" she pointed to the ladder and says, I went up the stairs. My little baby had gotten out of her crib. ( something she had never done before) and come out the front door, and climbed up a 12 foot ladder. I learned a few things that day. Standing in the front yard " nicely shouting" directions at my husband is a much safer way to put up the lights. Brooklyn can and will do anything if she doesn't know it is dangerous. Brooklyn is NOT afraid of heights, and going down a 12 foot ladder is A Lot harder if you are holding a 2 year old.
So, this Saturday as Brooklyn climbed out the window to help Derrick, a rush of memories came. She amazes me !! How is it that she can't seem to walk a straight line down on the ground, but she can keep her balance on the roof. She and Derrick had been working on the lights for about an hour or so when Porter decided he wanted to help. He did great for about 45 minutes or so, and then he wanted back on solid ground. So, the lights are up, and they look GREAT !!
Saturday morning Derrick went out with Audra for a church activity . All the youth met and divided up into groups to go into different neighborhoods to pass out Book of Mormons.The Wednesday before they had glued a piece of paper into the Book of Mormons , with their testimonies on them. I was blessed with a spoon full of the Lords tender mercies that day. I was blessed enough to be the one to help Audra type her testimony. For those who know Audra, you know that she doesn't know how to lie, so when she says she knows the gospel is true ,she KNOWS. When she says that she knows that Christ atoned for all of our sins, she KNOWS. When she says that she Loves our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ, she LOVES them. What a blessing to have such a sweet and simple testimony. She is so innocent and so pure. I pray that she will stay this way, that she will be protected for the evils of this world. I pray for all my kids, that angels will guide them and protect them, from this world.
Anyway, we had a great weekend, and start of the week. Yesterday, Porter had a Thanksgiving program at school. SO cute. They all had lines to say, and sang all these cute songs. He was so great up there singing and flapping his arms around like a bird. Made Mom so proud. ( Thanks to Grandma Legg and Grandpa Loveland for coming, it meant a lot to Porter and me.)
Audra and I have been working on this big project for school. ( More info, and pictures to come) She is so exited about this game project. It's nice to work with her on it.
O.k. I think I have taken up enough of your time. I hope everyone has a great rest of the week. Please remember that you are loved, and that I am thankful for all you do.
On Saturday, Derrick ( my AWESOME husband ) put the Christmas lights up on the house. This is a hard job for anyone, but poor Derrick has to put up with me " nicely" shouting up at him, just to let him know what lights need to be straightened and pulled tight. Derrick had been at it for about half an hour or so , when Brooklyn decided she wanted to help. She is the dare devil of the kids and also LOVES to help us with whatever we are doing.So, before I go any further I need to tell you all of Brooklyn and the Christmas lights.
While I was in the hospital, after I had Porter, Derrick ask if he could do something to help me with Christmas preparations. I ask him to put the lights up on the house. As we pulled up to the house a few days later , I noted that the lights were on the house in an interesting way. ( yes I like the lights just so) Instead of saying anything ( didn't want to hurt Derrick's feelings) I decided that as soon as he went back to work , and Audra was back at school, I would fix the lights.
Two days later life went back to somewhat normal, and Derrick was of to work, and Audra was back at school. ( yes I was going crazy, I wanted the lights fixed!!) So, I bundled myself up, got the baby monitor( both Brooklyn and Porter were fast asleep in their cribs) and hicked myself up onto the roof. I had left the front door a tiny bit open, just in case , and I went into the house every 15 minutes or so to check on the kids. Anyway, I was just about finished when I hear my sweet Brooklyn's voice say " Mama what ya doing" ( Brooklyn was 2 , almost 3) At first I thought I was hearing her on the baby monitor, but as I turned around there she stood, on the pitch of our roof. ( laugh or scream now) A sense of panic swept over me, I wanted to run, and make sure she was O.K., but I didn't want her to freak out( even if I was) so as calmly as I could I walked over to her , and picked her up, and ask her " how did you get up here?" she pointed to the ladder and says, I went up the stairs. My little baby had gotten out of her crib. ( something she had never done before) and come out the front door, and climbed up a 12 foot ladder. I learned a few things that day. Standing in the front yard " nicely shouting" directions at my husband is a much safer way to put up the lights. Brooklyn can and will do anything if she doesn't know it is dangerous. Brooklyn is NOT afraid of heights, and going down a 12 foot ladder is A Lot harder if you are holding a 2 year old.
So, this Saturday as Brooklyn climbed out the window to help Derrick, a rush of memories came. She amazes me !! How is it that she can't seem to walk a straight line down on the ground, but she can keep her balance on the roof. She and Derrick had been working on the lights for about an hour or so when Porter decided he wanted to help. He did great for about 45 minutes or so, and then he wanted back on solid ground. So, the lights are up, and they look GREAT !!
Saturday morning Derrick went out with Audra for a church activity . All the youth met and divided up into groups to go into different neighborhoods to pass out Book of Mormons.The Wednesday before they had glued a piece of paper into the Book of Mormons , with their testimonies on them. I was blessed with a spoon full of the Lords tender mercies that day. I was blessed enough to be the one to help Audra type her testimony. For those who know Audra, you know that she doesn't know how to lie, so when she says she knows the gospel is true ,she KNOWS. When she says that she knows that Christ atoned for all of our sins, she KNOWS. When she says that she Loves our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ, she LOVES them. What a blessing to have such a sweet and simple testimony. She is so innocent and so pure. I pray that she will stay this way, that she will be protected for the evils of this world. I pray for all my kids, that angels will guide them and protect them, from this world.
Anyway, we had a great weekend, and start of the week. Yesterday, Porter had a Thanksgiving program at school. SO cute. They all had lines to say, and sang all these cute songs. He was so great up there singing and flapping his arms around like a bird. Made Mom so proud. ( Thanks to Grandma Legg and Grandpa Loveland for coming, it meant a lot to Porter and me.)
Audra and I have been working on this big project for school. ( More info, and pictures to come) She is so exited about this game project. It's nice to work with her on it.
O.k. I think I have taken up enough of your time. I hope everyone has a great rest of the week. Please remember that you are loved, and that I am thankful for all you do.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Song ( It's a Beautiful Life)
I heard this song on T.L.C. for the John and Kate plus 8 show. I fell in love with it. It was just a reminder that this is a beautiful life, and world. We are so blessed. Even when things are tough, and nothing seems to be going our way, we are blessed to have the opportunities to grow and learn. I have been blessed to live in places where people feel so blessed just to have a roof over their heads even if it is a cardboard roof, I have seen kids that are sick and malnourished. I think we sometimes forget ( at least I do) how very blessed we are. Things could always be worse. I hope to take the time to feel the blessings I have been given, and to recognize that every breath that I take is a gift, a gift that someone else in this world doesn't have anymore. I love you all, Cork
Monday, November 10, 2008
HE IS IN
This last weekend we had parent teacher conferences with all three of the kids teachers. I knew that things were going fine in all their classes( I try and volunteer, at least once a week in each of their classes) So anyway, I have the chance to talk to their teachers on a regular bases. I went to Brooklyn's P.T. conference and was able to see ( on paper) how much her reading has improved) She is doing so well , and I am so happy for her.She is getting to feel success, and it suits her. So, as we were getting ready to go I went to get something from the office. The principal just happened to be there and as I walked in she got this big grin on her face, and started singing, " I know something you don't know" ( this lady is great, I love her.) She then proceeds to tell me that what we have been waiting for is finally going to happen. Porter, is in . He made it into the school !! I am telling you, people 5 miles away heard me scream. We are all so happy. All 3 kids at one school.
So anyway, Porter had his first day today. I was more scared for him, than he was scared. I ( like always, being overprotective) wanted to make the transition as smooth as possible. We had somewhat prepared him for it already. We had made sure he had met the teacher, seen the classroom, and even met a few of the kids. I don't know what I was expecting ( maybe a few tears) this morning as I walked him into his new class, but all I got was" I'm good Mom, I love ya, see ya later."A quick hug and kiss on the cheek later he was arm in arm with is teacher and one of the boys in his class. Normally I think I would have been a little sad, but in this case I was so happy. Just as I was leaving I heard Porter tell the class, " I've been waiting to get here forever, and now I am finally here." He had them all laughing , his teacher had a full on belly laugh going on. Made me feel great!!
O.K. that was not the only thing that happened this weekend. For starters, Derrick took the day off on Friday, so that we could celebrate my birthday. I had such a great time with him. We went out to lunch, and did some shopping. The best part is just to be able to sit and talk . I absolutely LOVE spending time with Derrick. We have so much fun together. We laugh A LOT !!
Saturday, Derrick went to the Boise State game, and I finished getting ready to feed the Bishops and their wife's as well as the High Council. Derrick got home just in time to pick me up, and we headed over to the church to get things going. I think it went well, other than we forgot about our gluten free sisters ( sorry) Next year, we will be better prepared.
That night we had the adult session of stake conference. Grandma and Grandpa Legg watched the kids while we attended the meeting, and they got to go to their most favorite place to eat ( Golden Corral)
Sunday was great as well. Stake Conference, and my Dad came for dinner. My Mom is in California with my sister ( Nen) who had her baby boy , Trent, 1 hour and five minutes to late. She had him November 6th at 12:05 a.m. I told her that if she had him on my birthday, she would have to name him after me. I think that is why she held out another hour. He is such a cute little boy. I figured out how to copy the pictures she sent , and post them. ( She can be taught)
Let's see. Audra got a new 7th grade home room teacher. She was a little nervous ( it is a man teacher) But after she met him, and was able to talk to him and get to know him a little better, she was at ease.
Brooklyn had a field trip this morning. We went to Borah high, and watched a one man show on the life of Michael Angelo) They covered up all the " parts" in his nude sculptures and painting , but I am glad I had talked to Brooklyn before hand, and I am sure I will have some explaining to do after school. We had a good time, and she seemed to be O.K. with the whole "human body as art"
I am off to get the kids, have a great week. Remember that you are loved , and that I am thankful for all that you do.
So anyway, Porter had his first day today. I was more scared for him, than he was scared. I ( like always, being overprotective) wanted to make the transition as smooth as possible. We had somewhat prepared him for it already. We had made sure he had met the teacher, seen the classroom, and even met a few of the kids. I don't know what I was expecting ( maybe a few tears) this morning as I walked him into his new class, but all I got was" I'm good Mom, I love ya, see ya later."A quick hug and kiss on the cheek later he was arm in arm with is teacher and one of the boys in his class. Normally I think I would have been a little sad, but in this case I was so happy. Just as I was leaving I heard Porter tell the class, " I've been waiting to get here forever, and now I am finally here." He had them all laughing , his teacher had a full on belly laugh going on. Made me feel great!!
O.K. that was not the only thing that happened this weekend. For starters, Derrick took the day off on Friday, so that we could celebrate my birthday. I had such a great time with him. We went out to lunch, and did some shopping. The best part is just to be able to sit and talk . I absolutely LOVE spending time with Derrick. We have so much fun together. We laugh A LOT !!
Saturday, Derrick went to the Boise State game, and I finished getting ready to feed the Bishops and their wife's as well as the High Council. Derrick got home just in time to pick me up, and we headed over to the church to get things going. I think it went well, other than we forgot about our gluten free sisters ( sorry) Next year, we will be better prepared.
That night we had the adult session of stake conference. Grandma and Grandpa Legg watched the kids while we attended the meeting, and they got to go to their most favorite place to eat ( Golden Corral)
Sunday was great as well. Stake Conference, and my Dad came for dinner. My Mom is in California with my sister ( Nen) who had her baby boy , Trent, 1 hour and five minutes to late. She had him November 6th at 12:05 a.m. I told her that if she had him on my birthday, she would have to name him after me. I think that is why she held out another hour. He is such a cute little boy. I figured out how to copy the pictures she sent , and post them. ( She can be taught)
Let's see. Audra got a new 7th grade home room teacher. She was a little nervous ( it is a man teacher) But after she met him, and was able to talk to him and get to know him a little better, she was at ease.
Brooklyn had a field trip this morning. We went to Borah high, and watched a one man show on the life of Michael Angelo) They covered up all the " parts" in his nude sculptures and painting , but I am glad I had talked to Brooklyn before hand, and I am sure I will have some explaining to do after school. We had a good time, and she seemed to be O.K. with the whole "human body as art"
I am off to get the kids, have a great week. Remember that you are loved , and that I am thankful for all that you do.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Trick or Treat
We hope that all had a great Halloween, and that all of you are doing well.
For us, Halloween was a lot different than we have ever had. Audra went to her first Halloween party.( she went as Dorothy, from the Wizard of OZ.) She did great !! Thanks to the Smith family for having such a fun, cool party. Audra was so funny. She wanted to go to the party, but was not so sure about the whole boy/girl party. She finally decided that she would try it out, but just for 1 hour. The timer started as soon as she got out of the car, and the timer get off just as we pulled up to the house to pick her up. Guess what , She had a great time. We were so proud of her. She is growing up way to fast for my liking, and it is hard to find that line of protecting her, and letting her go. We are working on it.The fallowing day she went to a friends birthday party. Five of the girls from her school, went and saw High School Musical 3, and then went out for pizza. Audra had a great time !! We feel so blessed to have her in the school she is in. It is a tight group of kids. All the kids know each other, and they take care of one another. Audra has made great friends at school. These girls love Audra just the way she is, and they treat her with love and respect. I LOVE IT , and am so grateful for the school.
Brooklyn had a great time on her first official trick or treat. After a quick stop at Grandma and Grandpa Loveland's, and running a few errands , we were off and running. We hit all the houses in our neighborhood, and then walked down the road, and got a bunch more. After taking Audra to the party, we headed to some of the people in our wards houses. After picking Audra up, we headed to Grandma and Grandpa Legg's. It was fun to watch Brooklyn ( all dressed up, like a medieval princess) run from house to house. She was way into it. She liked to see all the houses decorated. She and Porter only got scared once. ( this creepy guy, dressed up all in black , with glowing red eyes.) All in all a great time was had. Brooklyn is doing great in school. The reading group she is in has already helped her so much. She has made some good friends at school, but still misses and loves her friends at her old school. The girls didn't have school on Halloween day, and so when I went to help in Porter's harvest party, Brooklyn went down to Mrs. Fly's class and was able to hang out with some of her friends. She was so exited to see them all.
Porter was our mighty protector, all dressed up like Indiana Jones. We got him this "whip" that played the theme song from the movie when you press a button. Lets just say, that I have heard that song enough to last me a life time. He did great trick or treating ,for about half and hour, and then he wanted to go home. It took him a bit, to get back into it, but he came around , and by the time it was time to go home, he didn't want to. He loved swinging his "whip" around , pressing the music button , and having people tell him what a great Indiana Jones he made. ( this is funny to me, because Porter has never seen any of the movies, yet he played the part SO will.) Porter is doing well in school. We are still waiting for him to get into the same school as the girls. Hopefully that will happen soon.
Derrick is doing great at his new job. He is learning so much, and his new boss is happy with what he is doing. We feel so blessed that he has this opportunity. We know of a lot of folks that have lost their jobs or have been laid off. We recognize what a blessing it is to have a job, and are truly thankful, for both of his jobs.
As for me, today I am officially 36 years old. I had a hard time at 30,and I think 40 will be hard, but really it's just another day to be thankful that I am here, that I have been so blessed to have the gospel, to know who I am , and that the plan of happiness is real. I am so thankful for my dear husband and best friend. I recognize how blessed I am to be a mother to 3 of our Father in Heavens greatest spirit children. I am truly blessed to be as healthy as I am, and to live in a free country ( even if I am not happy with the presidential outcome. Isn't it great that we live in a country where we have the privilege to vote) I am thankful for those men and women who have fought so hard to keep our freedom, and payed the ultimate price. I am thankful to have true friends who love me in spite of all the dumb things I say and do. I love ya !!
To all out there who may read this, please know that I am thankful for you, and for all the things that you do. We are all truly blessed to have each other in our lives.
Have a great and wonderful day !!
For us, Halloween was a lot different than we have ever had. Audra went to her first Halloween party.( she went as Dorothy, from the Wizard of OZ.) She did great !! Thanks to the Smith family for having such a fun, cool party. Audra was so funny. She wanted to go to the party, but was not so sure about the whole boy/girl party. She finally decided that she would try it out, but just for 1 hour. The timer started as soon as she got out of the car, and the timer get off just as we pulled up to the house to pick her up. Guess what , She had a great time. We were so proud of her. She is growing up way to fast for my liking, and it is hard to find that line of protecting her, and letting her go. We are working on it.The fallowing day she went to a friends birthday party. Five of the girls from her school, went and saw High School Musical 3, and then went out for pizza. Audra had a great time !! We feel so blessed to have her in the school she is in. It is a tight group of kids. All the kids know each other, and they take care of one another. Audra has made great friends at school. These girls love Audra just the way she is, and they treat her with love and respect. I LOVE IT , and am so grateful for the school.
Brooklyn had a great time on her first official trick or treat. After a quick stop at Grandma and Grandpa Loveland's, and running a few errands , we were off and running. We hit all the houses in our neighborhood, and then walked down the road, and got a bunch more. After taking Audra to the party, we headed to some of the people in our wards houses. After picking Audra up, we headed to Grandma and Grandpa Legg's. It was fun to watch Brooklyn ( all dressed up, like a medieval princess) run from house to house. She was way into it. She liked to see all the houses decorated. She and Porter only got scared once. ( this creepy guy, dressed up all in black , with glowing red eyes.) All in all a great time was had. Brooklyn is doing great in school. The reading group she is in has already helped her so much. She has made some good friends at school, but still misses and loves her friends at her old school. The girls didn't have school on Halloween day, and so when I went to help in Porter's harvest party, Brooklyn went down to Mrs. Fly's class and was able to hang out with some of her friends. She was so exited to see them all.
Porter was our mighty protector, all dressed up like Indiana Jones. We got him this "whip" that played the theme song from the movie when you press a button. Lets just say, that I have heard that song enough to last me a life time. He did great trick or treating ,for about half and hour, and then he wanted to go home. It took him a bit, to get back into it, but he came around , and by the time it was time to go home, he didn't want to. He loved swinging his "whip" around , pressing the music button , and having people tell him what a great Indiana Jones he made. ( this is funny to me, because Porter has never seen any of the movies, yet he played the part SO will.) Porter is doing well in school. We are still waiting for him to get into the same school as the girls. Hopefully that will happen soon.
Derrick is doing great at his new job. He is learning so much, and his new boss is happy with what he is doing. We feel so blessed that he has this opportunity. We know of a lot of folks that have lost their jobs or have been laid off. We recognize what a blessing it is to have a job, and are truly thankful, for both of his jobs.
As for me, today I am officially 36 years old. I had a hard time at 30,and I think 40 will be hard, but really it's just another day to be thankful that I am here, that I have been so blessed to have the gospel, to know who I am , and that the plan of happiness is real. I am so thankful for my dear husband and best friend. I recognize how blessed I am to be a mother to 3 of our Father in Heavens greatest spirit children. I am truly blessed to be as healthy as I am, and to live in a free country ( even if I am not happy with the presidential outcome. Isn't it great that we live in a country where we have the privilege to vote) I am thankful for those men and women who have fought so hard to keep our freedom, and payed the ultimate price. I am thankful to have true friends who love me in spite of all the dumb things I say and do. I love ya !!
To all out there who may read this, please know that I am thankful for you, and for all the things that you do. We are all truly blessed to have each other in our lives.
Have a great and wonderful day !!
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