It is cold again!

We have been having really warm weather for the past two weeks. This morning we woke up to flurries and cold, cold weather. I was hoping that spring was on its way. I can't complain too much. I know that in other parts of the country it is bitterly cold.

Tim will be returning to Iraq next week. He will be there for about 4 months. He has to work for some SF general. I was a bit upset because he hasn't been home for more than three months at a time. I know that once this Fort Carson tour is over he will be home more often. He gets his company command in June and that will be a long year. It is different in the SF world compared to regular Army. You get your company command as a major not as a captain. Tim has worked hard to get to this point and I am proud of him. I do like the tax free money. It is great come tax time. I hate that we will miss our anniversary again this year. To all my friends, hug your husbands, significant others and treasure their company.

The kids are doing fine. David has his hockey championship this week. He is very excited. I hope they win.

I volunteered this past Friday for our PTO Lenten soup night. It was a fun event. The soups were actually pretty delicious.

March 2009

Can you all believe that it is March all ready? We have had great weather for the past two days, 70 degrees. I am really starting to love Colorado Springs. I think I wouldn't mind retiring here. Karina's birthday party was fun. The kids loved the bear shop. Moira's birthday is in three weeks. We are having it at the pool. SHe will be four. Time sure flies. We had some old friends from the 101st(Ft Campbell) over last night. It was great talking about our young days. NOw we are all involved with PTOS, etc. Tim is ready to take his company. He can't wait until June. He might be heading to Iraq for a while. This is the SF life. Lots of short deployments (6 months).........

Finally some pictures...

Number 24, David during hockey practice.

This is Moira wait to get into the basketball game....

This is Moira's attempt to do the hula hoop at the sock n hop.

THe school held a SOCK N HOP evening social. We got dressed in our best 50's attire. The girls enjoyed dancing and drinking soda pop.

This is behind the kids school, around 730 am, it was a great way to start the day.

Just one of our nice snow storms, about 6 inches, the kids played in the backyard.

We took the kids to Denver, ate at the cheesecake factory, 16th street mall, and then to a hockey game. we had a great time....

This is during one of our hiking trips. We were at the Garden of the Gods....beautiful weather and great hike. Moira was tired and needed to be carried the last part of the hike.

We just had our taxes done and surprised about our huge tax refund. Having three kids sure does help. Also, being tax free for ten months also helps. I tell Tim that I will be ready for another tax free long deployment in another two years. We should be leaving Colorado in two years and hopefully it will be to someplace overseas. The kids will be older and easier to travel.

For all my military friends....the registration for operation purple camp is MArch 16th. It is a great opportunity for kids to participate in a summer camp free of charge. Just google operation purple camp and you will get all the information. I am thinking of registering our oldest for this camp.

Lot has happened

I have been lazy not writing for a couple of weeks. I just have been busy and I know that is not an excuse. The kids are healthy and growing. My Karina lost two teeth and she will be six in 4 days. We are having her birthday at build a bear. She is enjoying her basketball season on Fort Carson and her learn to ice skate lessons. Moira is in basketball and ice skating as well. David is still doing hockey and getting better. My two boys love to watch hockey on the big tv. We recently bought a 2009 Ford Mustang. It is a beauty. It is primarily Tim's car. Our 1995 Honda Accord blew up. All my catholic friends....start thinking about what to give up for Lent. I am going to try to give up sodas. I want to just drink tea, water and juice. I hope that I won't get a bad craving.....will power!!! During lent the kids must attend mass twice a week, Monday and Friday. They attend a catholic school. My parents will be here in several days. They are having their home remodeled and need some place to stay. The kids are anxious.

Goood Morning!

Hi, I know that it has been ages since I lasted posted any news. I have been extremely busy. I involved with the PTO and yesterday was sure busy. The school held a nice sock and hop in the gymnasium. My girls got all dressed up and we headed off to the event. I was in charge of the refreshment table. It was a fun evening. David and Tim went to a hockey game.....air force played the army. Army lost 5-1. The arena was packed, Go Army! David is currently in a nice etiquette class. He attends every Wednesday evening until March 21st at the Broadmoor Hotel. The Broadmoor is a gorgeous hotel.....top 5 star. (I get to chaperon this coming week. I have to get all dressed up and wear white gloves). The kids school sponsors this nice class. They learn the proper way to ask a girl to dance, table manners, etc. He is so handsome in his suit. He is learning the fox trot and the waltz. I took pictures of all these events. Also the two girls wanted to try basketball this year. They try their hardest. I will post pictures soon. Hope everyone is staying warm. The weather has been a bit mild....nice for us.

Life is busy, again

Hi, ALL. We are doing well. Back to school, hockey, scouts, music lessons...etc. Our girls started their first ice skating lesson this morning. I was more nervous than they were...they did awesome. David has sure got the whole family hooked on ice skating. My two men went to a local college hockey game last night and my son learns some great vulgar language. I have volunteered to be the newborn coordinator for Tim's work place. I have to go to a SF family readiness group this afternoon. I figured I would take the easiest job...it has to do with newborns. I have to take the nice gift from HHC to the family after their delivery. I like to take a nice fruit basket and welcome their new bundle of joy. Too easy! We will see if it is easy, I will keep you posted......post pictures soon, I promise.

Happy New Year!

2009, WOW!!! I hope that everyone brought in the New Year with family and friends. We rented a movie and had some glasses of champagne. The kids were sleeping of course! Santa brought the kids lots of goodies. Tim and David have been enjoying guitar hero. I have tried it but it is rather difficult. My two boys think they are rock star material......
School resumes on Monday and the kids are ready. Tomorrow is hockey and Sunday is church & preparations for school.