Hunting Show Expo

So it's that time of year again.. & again & again... The HUnting and Fishing Expo! I seem to get invited to one of these about 3 or 4 times a year. And to my suprise I moved to Bend JUST in time! I do have to say these expo's are the icing on the cake, for my Husband that is!! Gracie even got to miss school for the opening day!

One great thing they did do at this expo for all kids 12 & under is they gave away free life jackets! I really thought this was a great idea. They also put the kids in a boat and taught them how to be safe. We took 2 of my Nephews (pictured with Gracie)with us so they could get a free life jacket and we had a great time.

This is all that is new around here. Chad is out of town for a week and I will be back in Utah next weekend for a few days! I hope all is well with all of you...

Our new Company.....

This Entry is strictly for Cami, Kacee, Heidi, Shamo and all of you other "Twilight" lovers!!!

So Edward and I were driving around Bend, Oregon & decided how better seal our commitment than by starting our own Company, So Ladies here it is (see picture above). Edward is no longer residing in Forks Washington but now a current resident of Bend, Oregon....Please come visit...

2nd 1st day of Kindergarden....

Yes, she was nervous! But she made 2 new friends a girl named "Natalie" & a boy whose name she forgot... She said at recess the boys were chasing her and her new friend and they couldn't catch her because she is too fast! That's my girl.. Stay away from boys they are nothing but "TROUBLE"......

What a Beautiful Place...

What a Beautiful place.. Bend Oregon... Please come visit!!!!!!!

Hello From Oregon.....

OK I'm sorry it has taken me a few days to blog. It doesn't mean I don't miss any of you... Things are O.K. We made it safely to Bend, Oregon on Sunday.

I got Grace registered for Kindergarten and she actually won't start until this coming Monday. Her school, which by the way is twice the size of her old elementary is really nice. Grace has become accustomed to not going to daycare and insists that she can just stay home after school. I try to remind her she is 6 not 16!

I have been in Bend for 6 days. I want to point out it has not rained or snowed 1 time since I have been here. This I could get used to! I have applied for numerous Jobs. I am hoping in the next week I can find something! Keep your fingers crossed.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I promise to write more this weekend...
Peace out-
Miss

Last day...

GOODBYE!!!!!

So I hate goodbyes... I am not very good at them... I will be the 1st to admit it.
I am torn because this is a new adventure for our family but I hate leaving my friends and family here in Utah. I hope that all of you keep in touch.
With love always,
Marisa

This is all I have to say!!!!!

Happy Valentines Day.....

Happy Valentines Day!!!! So 7 years ago, my Husband proposed to me! I know what a romantic! I called him the other night and he told me he was going to drive to Utah on the 14th. I said oh Yeah your going to be home on Valentines Day! He said oh is that the 14th!

All I have to say is he better have remembered what today is, or he is going to sleep on the couch!

Carpal Tunnel.................

(Pictured above: Gracie playing "Hit me with your best shot")

I have finally made it through 3/4 of all the songs on medium but there is a problem I think I have Carpal Tunnel. For those of you who didn’t know you have 2 tendons in your pinky but thanks to a car accident back in "95" I only have 1 tendon. It doesn’t really ever bother me, except on a few occasions. 1. When I play Hockey & 2. When I play Guitar Hero.
What’s a girl to do? I know what you’re thinking with all the packing I should be doing who has time to play Guitar Hero!! However Since I will soon be unemployed I really have been thinking about getting back into music, only of course if the Hallmark thing doesn’t work out! I will keep you posted..

Is Hallmark Hiring:

So this weekend I was sending out some Valentines to my Family & it struck my like a lightening bolt, I am in the wrong profession! I seriously should be an Author for Hallmark Cards.
On my Brother Joe's card I wrote: Roses are red, Violets are Blue. Stay off of America's Most Wanted. PS I Love you. Love always Gracie
On My Brother Rollin's I wrote: Roses are red, Violets are Blue. Stay out of Trouble & may the force be with you. Love always Gracie
I know what you’re thinking... Pure Genius! Well I guess if you've got it, you've got it!

Sad......

So only 4 days left of work. I am excited but sad at the same time. I am going to miss my good friends here. I hope they all keep in touch as they have promised to. I still have so much to do before we leave on Sunday! All I can do while sitting at my desk is think about all the packing I have to get done before the Husbands rolls into town Thursday! If any of you have free time between now and Thursday 5pm - Midnight let me know I have plenty of boxes to fill!!

NO Baby on Board....

Ok so sometimes my sarcasm doesn't come across clearly. So let me be clear now!!! "No, we are not planning on having another Baby!!" Chad & I would like to live a little closer to each other (perhaps a little less than the now 678.05 miles) Before deciding to have another Baby. I was just thinking how much nicer it would be to have another tax deduction! Trust me when I say Chad was being sarcastic when he said he would think about it and get back to me!!

I apologize for any false hopes I created! If Chad and I decide to create another "tax Deduction" You all will be the 1st to know!!!

Another child = $

So I have decided, after doing my taxes that I am going to have to have another Child. Seriously I am almost finished with our taxes and I really think this is what would be best for our family. I was a little nervous mentioning this to Chad but to my surprise he said "ok I'll think about it and get back to you" I was expecting the "Hell No" response, needless to say I am happy with his response although I wonder now if there was a little sarcasm in his voice? I will definitely keep you posted....

Build a Bear

( Gracie & Sammy Kate Build a Bear 2008)

Before we had the sleepover, one of Gracies Friends, Sammy Kate took Grace and a few friends to Build a bear. It was a very kind gesture and we are going to miss Sammy Kate & her family very much. They have been Great friends since the day we met them...

Gracie's Going away Party!!!

Saturday we had a party for Gracie & her friends. It was a sleep over. I wanted to get her friends together one last time before we move. Gracie is "SO" excited to move but I don't think she quiet understands that when we move she wont be able to go over to their houses any more. I do not look forward for when that sets in! Not all of the kids are pictured here.. I know what your thinking ....

" What the hell were you thinking Marisa"

I think I ended up having 15 kids over. This is a picture of where they all slept! Yes I had my hands full, But I know it will be a party Gracie will never forget.

Farewell My Friends....

So these are my girls from Crump. We all got together Friday night for my last Dinner with them before we move to Oregon. I am going to miss all of them so very much. They have been great co-workers & friends. Keep in touch.. Word to your Mother....

They could be twins!!!!

Nikolas.. Pipe Down.............

Seriously when your Mom is on the phone, especially with me you need to pipe down. No more of this screaming at the top of your lungs while we are conversing! I advised your mom to give you a little dose of Tylenol to prevent you from these outbursts! Let me know how it works out...

BTW I love you both very much!!!!

Notice...

So I gave my notice today at work. My Last day will be 02/15. I really thought they would have just let me go. It is my curse for being such a great employee! So I have 2 weeks to get things taken care of here in Utah!

Gracie is so excited to move she keeps counting down the days. She misses her Daddy so much!

St. Joseph must still be pissed at me. (Refer to my 1st blog entered) No walk throughs this weekend, Although I was grateful!! Gracie had a going away/ Sleepover party this weekend I would of hated to have to leave the house with 15 kids so someone could walk through our house!

I will post another blog or two later tonight! I know I slacked off, But seriously I was super busy this weekend!!!