Family

Happy Birthday To You

2007-05-28T09:01:00.000-07:00

WE ARE IN THE HABIT OF CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS AND TODAY IS HUNTERS YEAH!!!!!! HERE YE HERE YE COME ONE COME ALL HUNTER IS 10 WOO HOO!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY I LOVE YOU!

Happy birthday Hunter!!!!!

2007-05-20T20:21:00.000-07:00

we are in the habit of having birthday parties for the kids and yesterday we had Hunters. His b-day is on the 28th but we have his party early here are some pictures. Hunter is hitting the double digits he will be 10 how time flys. TTFN

Happy mothers day

2007-05-13T10:36:00.000-07:00

we are in the habit of wishing our moms happy mothers day see between Rich and I we have 3 so this year we sent cards and some pictures and we would like to say again to you all have a great Mothers Day we love you

TTFN

new pictures

2007-04-13T23:58:00.000-07:00

we are in the habit of playing with new toys and guesswhat? I got a new camera a digital one yeah now I can keep up with the rest of the world.

to roast or not to roast

2007-03-27T12:22:00.000-07:00

We are in the habit of finding new things to do as a family. we got a portable fire pit and it is really fun we have roasted hot dogs and marshmallows with it and the kids ask when we will do it again. We love to camp but with our schedules camping is not something we get to do very often. I think maybe sometime this summer we will try to go camping it will be fun. well that's all for now TTFN.

We may be family but we are all different

2007-03-20T17:56:00.000-07:00

we are in the habit of taking lots of pictures most with a disposable camera but here are a few that just got developed. three of them are from bowling and the one of me well just goofing off with a friends digital camera. anyway I like that they are all different and it lets people see us as individuals rather than Oh you are so and so's mom or hey isn't your brother Hunter. so here we are all different and enjoying whatever activity we are doing. TTFN

Happy St Patricks day

2007-03-17T10:47:00.000-07:00

We are in the habit of... having fun on these days like today. we make sure we are wearing green and pinch the ones that are not so ,here is to you and hope you are wearing green. TTFN

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More Pictures

2007-03-15T14:34:00.000-07:00

I am getting into the habit of posting pictures here are more of the"Volcano"project.

there is before and after of MT ST Helens It blew may 18, 1980 at 8:32 A.M. wow this was fun and the other picture is just to cute to not put on well thats all of the habits for now TTFN

Volcano anyone?

2007-03-08T01:53:00.000-08:00

messy boy

building the frame

frustrated

looking cool

water buffalo?

playing in goo

3 hours and 5 pounds of flour later

we are in the habit of taking tons of pictures and then not getting them develeoped but I did it and here are some pics of Hunter doing a science fair project he is half of the team.

3 hours and 5 pounds of flour later we were done. it was messy but it was fun

Ultimate blog party

2007-03-05T22:31:00.000-08:00

I am in the habit of.... well...My name is Billie and I have another blog called honeysuckle thoughts I am married to a man that makes life interesting and I start my posts I am in the habit of... or we or some one in the family, I am a mom of two active kids and today one is sick. my son is 9 and my daughter is 5 I drive a school bus and volunteer in the special needs classroom at the middle school. I like to write and I was in the NANOWRIMO I hit the 50,000 word mark yeah! I am here and I love to hear from people come join the Ultimate blog party hosted by 5 minutes for mom lots of fun and excitment I hope to see you there!

Hey man your losing your drawers

2007-03-05T22:19:00.000-08:00

Rich is in the habit of getting "upset" when someone bumps in to him knowing there was room to get around but did not make it. on this occasion Rich held his temper and well this is what happened.... In the store Rich moved to one side to let this guy with his plumber pants on showing the world all and they bumped into each other no apology was given and the guy just walked out. After Rich got what he needed he walked out and with a straight face turned to him and said "hey man your losing your drawers" looking the guy in the his eyes and just staring for him to make the move and when he just stood there Rich just smiled and walked away. talk about keeping your cool and adding insult to injury I can just imagine him pulling up his pants and trying to keep them there. now that is one habit That is a good one to break. TTFN.

Rebel

2007-02-26T12:33:00.000-08:00

I am in the habit of or at least I used to be of visiting the graves of those that have passed on and talking to them telling them what has been happening. Today I had the opportunity to do it again. As most are aware of my cousin passed away in November. I miss her terribly and today I went to her grave I wanted to see the stone that was not there at her funereal and I was not sure what I would do when I got there but, I cried a lot like when it first happened and I realize how much she meant to me and how much I miss her. she was my friend and someone I could laugh with someone I could cry to and know she would listen. In turn I did the same for her. I can not help but feel like maybe I could have done something to save her. and the over whelming sense of guilt is not something I can shake. next week is her birthday and I will be going again to see her grave and putting flowers on it and sending up a balloon to her in Heaven with all my love. letting go is hard and I am not so sure I am ready to do that just yet but, maybe one day I will. I know she is in a better place and she is not in pain for that I am thankful. My life has been better for having her in it and I will never forget my Rebel cousin Becky.

My baby is not a baby anymore

2007-02-17T18:37:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of being outside when the weather is nice. Today it got to 60 and it was beautiful. Khirali and Hunter were riding their bikes and Khirali decided to ask to have her training wheels taken off. so I did and off she goes scooting along and then putting her feet on the pedals and then she loses her balance. after about 20 min. she got the hang of it my baby is riding her bike with out the trainging wheels of course we made a huge deal of it. and she is so excited that she is showing everyone. I have to say they grow up so fast and I am a little sad to think that my baby is well on her way to being a young lady. on the other hand it also means she starts school next year and then it all goes up from there. so freedom here we come or not at least we still have our habits. TTFN

A good man

2007-02-16T21:44:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of making the oh so familiure trip down the Gorge. yet today was for a different reason. We went to say goodbye to a good man. A man that has had a big impact on my familys life. If it were not for the man Clark Riley we may still be in Dufur (which is not a bad place to live) working four jobs between us and not really going any where. Clark offered Rich a job therefore we moved and here we are today. maybe not at the top of life but we are in a good place. Clark shall be missed. The world will be different without you here. To the family our prayers go out to you. to the mill may you find a boss as good as Clark and to the world may life continue and strive to be better. That is all of the habits for now. TTFN

Valentines Day

2007-02-14T12:15:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of celebrating Valentines day (well sort of) and this year we do it again only this time my absolutly wonderful husband wants to make dinner for me. It is a surprise and I have to admit I am excited. I am not sure what to expect but, I know it will be made with lots of love. this year we all got floppys and for some of you floppy is well known. A floppy: a loveable huggable floppy pal so soft and comfy no one can resist. I got one last year and again this year as well. I love valentines day it is a day of love and sharing for my sister and her Husband it is an anniversary so here is to a day of love for all. Thats all of our habits for now TTFN!

Saying Goodbye

2007-02-09T08:14:00.000-08:00

we are in the habit of being sad when someone passes away. and yesterday is no different. yestarday someone Rich rerspected and enjoyed to have around passed away. not knowing what happened we sit and wonder why? Clark was so lively from the stories I heard and wedensday he seemed healthy. so yet again we ask the question why? I am hoping the funeral will be when Rich can go and say his goodbyes. although the world does not stop for death neither will his job. See Clark was Rich's boss and he knew him through his mom. the mill and the world will not be the same with out Clarks cheery what the He-- are you eating it looks like a cafe in here and then smile, or he would come in ask what they were doing he always made a point to go to the shop and look in. To his family I want to say there are no words to express how you feel and I can not pretend to know so I will keep you in my prayers and hope to make the journey to The Dalles once again only this time it is to say good bye not hello.

Surprise!! Not

2007-01-28T09:49:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of missing our niece and nephew that now live in The Dalles, and yes again we make the journey to The Dalles to go to a Surprise 16th Birthday party for our niece which she knows about already. she invited us. anyway this is a well known adventure and this time we have 2 more passengers. My sister and other nephew are coming with us boy what a crowd. it will be good to see them again and I can't believe she will be 16. I feel old. so once again we are off to see the gorge and have some family time. since Chris is here and he is scared of dogs he is beginning to get used to them. well sort of. he at least does not scream when he sees them he yells shoo dog. but he does say come dog and turn around and yell shoo. he is a funny little man. so that is all the habits for now TTFN.

Hunters homework!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-24T09:03:00.000-08:00

we are in the habit of sitting down and helping Hunter with his homework. yet sometimes he does not get it done. Yesterday was no exception. I told him to walk home from school clean the cat box and read his book for his book report until I got home. when I got home Hunter was no where to be found I called his friend but there was no answer. I called Rich and he said he would go look for him. I went outside to see if he might be coming and there he was with the friend that would not answer the phone. I told him to go in the house that he was grounded. we tried to explain the whole being responsible thing to him and explain why we were so upset. so back to the home work. I sat down got him started and had to run an errand and I told him ask dad for help if you need it I get home he was where I left him at saying he wanted me to help so needless to say no cat box cleaned no reading done and no homework either. what am I going to do with that kid.

ANOTHER SNOW DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-16T07:04:00.000-08:00

We are not in the habit of getting snow at least not much. and Guess What it is snowing again and I mean really snowing. at least two inches already I know where I am going to be today playing in the snow playing in the snow. and drop the jaw to the ground we have another snow day WOO HOO I am excited can you tell? any way Hunter is sick poor boy but me and Khirali can still play. and Rich had to drive the truck to work he wanted to stay home and play too. snow ball fight here I come and maybe sledding down a hill I cant wait. That's all of the habits for now TTFN.

Playing on Ice

2007-01-14T20:41:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of playing with what ever weather we can get so tonight we froze our sidewalk for a ice rink of sorts and played until Hunters friend got hurt so we De-iced it and called mom to see what needed to do he of course is fine. we all slid on the ice and laughed and chanted while we watched. ice skating as a family with home made ice is better than real skateing. any way just a habit I thought I would share TTFN.

Snow

2007-01-12T09:35:00.000-08:00

we are in the habit of playing in the snow (when it falls) and we were lucky enough to get some on wedensday and we had an actual snow day yesterday the only bummer is it did not last. I would love to have at least two feet of it and really have a good time. any way so we had some fun and hopefully it comes again.

pictures

2007-01-06T23:43:00.000-08:00

I am in the habit of trying new things. today I finaly figured out how to put pictures on the blog how cool is that? tonight I am babysitting for my friend so I have some time on my hands. I have been working on this whole picture thing for a while but now tada I am now literate in putting up pictures yeah!!!!! anyway we have been good a little tired but good. the kids had a silly string fight today and had tons of fun. well I am out of habits for now ttfn.

Busy Busy Busy

2007-01-01T21:30:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of just taking it easy on January 1 and as today comes to an end the first day of a new year we are preparing for tomorrow as we go back to school and work and start our schedule all over again. with our lives being busy and getting ready for little league for Khirali and continuing scouts for Hunter we will have a hectic time doing much else other than work sleep and kids. we are also packing and getting ready to move maybe if we can find somewhere. so here is to 2007 and all it will bring.

New Years

2006-12-31T10:10:00.000-08:00

we used to be in the habit of going to The Dalles for new years eve but kinda got out of it well today we are starting it again. We go up and visit Aunt Pat and have a fun time playing if there is snow which there usually is and spend time just relaxing and having fun and playing games. so off we go after my shower to The Dalles another trip to probably yell at the kids for fighting and pull over to go potty and watch out for the crazies on the road. for all of you have a safe and happy new year.

say good bye to Christmas early

2006-12-30T07:51:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of leaving up all Christmas decorations until after the new year, except this year. out with the old and in with the new shall be done with out the Cheer of the holidays. we made this decision because we are getting ready to start packing or actually finish packing and Christmas must end. we put them up early so down they come early. it is a little sad having it end so soon but, it will be here again and next year we shall hopefully be in a new home to call our own. with the lights coming down and people getting ready for the new year we will try to keep the Spirit of Christmas alive all year. So as we embark on this new adventure we shall bring you along for the ride in our habits.

Christmas Eve

2006-12-24T07:09:00.000-08:00

we are in the habit of trying to see family for Christmas. today is no different so as we go off to The Dalles to see family we will give them their goodies and gifts to the ones I got them for and have fun visiting. as we go I will keep in mind that the reason for this season is Jesus and I am trying to teach my kids that. As a family I try to keep Christmas real but put some fun into it too, yes we write letters to Santa and he writes back, and yes our kids wonder how Santa will come down the chimney when we do not have an opening for it but, we have our nativity scene and angels and things that remind us that we are celebrating a birthday so here is to Jesus and happy birthday to him.

pumpkin cookies

2006-12-23T10:23:00.000-08:00

I am in the habit of making cookies and this year is no different today I am making pumpkin cookies and boy do they smell good these are to put in my goodies baskets and I really hope everyone likes them. any way today I have 4 cheese cakes, more pumpkin cookies, chocolate peanut butter brownies and more chocolate covered pretzels bot I am a busy little bee today. any way I enjoy making all sorts of things to give to our friends and family. it is a little of myself that I put in to it and of course a little of the kids fingers too wanting to help but it is agood time to spend and enjoying each other. Happy Holidays

Strays

2006-12-22T07:44:00.000-08:00

I am in the habit of feeding the strays that have adopted us as their family weather we wanted it or not. we have coon cat he looks like a raccoon then a new one because my neighbor is gone has turned to us for food. Meo (pronounced Me O) has run off I am not sure where he went but he has changed addresses. Hunter and Khirali are sad they miss him a lot. anyway as we get ready to move and we are packing I am thinking of which cat will go with us max really belongs here but, coon cat has been our cat for years. He is a loving cat and huge so maybe I have already made up my mind coon cat it is. that was not hard. so we have three cats two dogs and two newts. although I think maybe we will be saying good bye to the two dogs because unfortunately most places don't allow dogs. so as we go into moving mode and we say good bye to old friends and hello to new ones at least we will still have our family.

Goodies

2006-12-21T16:25:00.000-08:00

we are in the habit of making goodies for Christmas and giving them as gifts. this year is no different. As a family we have fun making cookies and other things to put in the baskets. this year I will be adding Cheesecake to them as a little extra. I found that if we buy for kids and do goodies for the whole family it is not so hard on the pocket book. the thing I like the most about this is it comes from our hearts and we out a little bit of ourselves into it. and homemade gifts are wonderful and usually everyone likes them. so as we make our goodies we think about our family and how much we love them. I will be busy the next few days baking Love to all from Us.

Coffee

2006-12-18T07:23:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of drinking coffee all of us. Rich is either a plain coffee or a 4 shot mint mocha, I was a high octane coffee drinker but have switched to decaf. so I either have double decaf eggnog lattes or double decaf cherry vanilla lattes more cherry than vanilla, Hunter is a sugar free caramel latte single shot. Khirali is a "pink coffee" steamed milk and strawberry syrup and what ever else she can get her hands on. at home I have a little coffee with my creamer and again Rich just drinks regular coffee. as a society coffee is a huge thing most people rely on it I know I for one have found my self tired because I do not drink the regular coffee anymore. I wonder if with out coffee if our society would function as well as it is? who knows I mean maybe, we are only going and being productive because of a simple thing called caffeine. Think about it!

LET IT SNOW LET IT SNOW LET IT SNOW!!!!!!

2006-12-16T17:02:00.000-08:00

I am in the habit of wearing shorts and sandals year round. there are times though that it is to cold even for me (trust me it has to be cold) and then I bundle up like some one from the north pole. my philosophy is if it is going to be that cold it really needs to snow. snow the white fluffy stuff that is cold but tons of fun to play in. we do not get much snow where we live so we go out on adventures to find it. sometimes we do (and have snow ball fights which Rich usually wins) and sometimes we don't. the point is we go as a family and have fun doing it, this year I am determined to find snow even if it means going to Mt Hood which is about 2 1/2 hours from us or more. I want snow so we can sled make snow angels and have tons of fun but most importantly to make good memories to cherish. So I am dreaming of a white Christmas and praying for the kids to be good so we can have a silent night and wishing one the first bright star to let it snow let it snow let it snow.

Christmas cards

2006-12-15T11:31:00.000-08:00

we are not in the habit of sending out Christmas cards but, this year I changed that. the kids got a picture with Santa and I put it in a card. now I just have to mail them. I get a lot of cards during Christmas and I look for the first one every year excited to see who it is from and what it looks like. Just a few days ago I took down last years. I love the variety but I am guilty of not returning the pleasure so now I am. if I get them mailed. Last night Rich and I were talking about what has happened in Oregon the last few weeks and we prayed for the families that have lost a loved one and for the ones still on MT Hood. I put the requests on the prayer journal with hopes others will pray for them too. any way the cards will be on their way to you have a good holiday love to all.

Old habits are hard to break

2006-12-10T10:03:00.000-08:00

we are in the habit of being lazy on Sundays. Not every Sunday but most, I admit that being Lazy also includes sleeping in which in turns means we miss church. I am thinking seriously of changing that Habit. As my kids grow I would like them to learn of Gods love and kindness. If I as a parent do not hold up my responsibility to this task then I have let my children down. So this habit of being lazy although may sound good is one that I don't want to really make a habit of. The saying old habits are hard to break may be true I am hoping in this case it is not. Have a great Sunday.

Quest for the perfect tree

2006-12-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

We are in the habit of cutting down our Christmas tree every year. the quest for the perfect tree. I admit in the beginning we had some Charlie Brown trees but they were our Charlie Brown trees and we liked them one year we had a red neck tree (it only had three sides) but, the important thing is we have fun as a family and the search is on again today. I do not know what we will come up with but I am sure no matter what it will be perfect. as we get it set up and decorate it I look at the ornaments from years past and think about all of the blessings I have had. this year there will be yet another new ornament this one just as special as the last and my memories for this year will hang on the tree. although this year is different this year I am getting two, one for the milestone of marriage and another to honor the memory of my cousin. I will probably have tears when I hang that one but, I have my memories as well and I will dwell on the happy times and remember the smiles this Christmas may have a sadness to it but we are truly blessed to have had the pleasure of our memories. love one another like you may never love again, create beautiful memories for others to cherish and Thank God for the blessings he has given us all. Happy Holidays everyone God Bless you all.

Christmas Wreath

2006-12-06T13:34:00.000-08:00

I am in the Habit of making my Christmas wreath. I have so much fun figuring out what color and ribbon and design I want. I have to admit that my wreaths do not always turn out the way I want them but every year it is different. This year I made a blue and silver wreath. a snowflake ribbon with blue poinsettia flowers and silver fern leaves I am happy with how it came out. I have a blue and silver/white theme going this year. with Christmas coming I am gearing up for the happiness it brings to me I love Christmas. I know it is time when depression is higher and a lot of people have no money and people seem to get down but I feel Christmas should be a time to celebrate what we do have love and friendship and kindness from others. some don't even have that much so this year I am going to try to give to someone that has nothing in hopes it gives them a better holiday season.

Trips

2006-12-03T07:40:00.000-08:00

We are in the Habit of helping family when the need arises today we are going to The Dalles to help boo and moo they are moving so as we start this journey we will probably yell at the kids a time or two. pull over for a gazillion potty breaks and finally arrive probably late. eat a breakfast of pop tarts and mandarin oranges and Bananas (hopefully the peels stay in the bag) yummy. as we listen to usually 101 kufo which I will try to change to something else and undoubtedly it will get turned back we will drive. with hopes the road will be clear we will embark on this family adventure no doubt we will be tired when we get back but I am sure it will be fun. we are in the habit of doing trips like this so I am used to them. Have a great day everyone.

Starting out

2006-12-02T10:01:00.000-08:00

Where to start well back in the summer we found out we have to move. we thought we were buying the house and found out they had no business selling it to us because the people we sent money to did not own it. next I was diagnosed with migraines and had to have an MRI done they said some of the symptoms I had were the same as a brain tumor but, all is well. Hunter has been having trouble in school the teacher he had was not wanting him in her class and made that clear by how she treated me and Hunter. Hunter now has a new Teacher he goes back to school on Monday he has been out for two weeks, he told me he liked the new teacher and thinks things will be better now. Khirali is doing well she loves school her birthday is coming up soon she will be five. Khirali wants to play Tee-Ball so in January we will be signing her up. I am doing better my headaches in November were re diagnosed to classic Migraines with chronic Daily headaches. so all in all we are doing okay still looking for a home but God will provide I am sure.