Well we arrived in San Diego! Our house is tiny, and our street is not where I would choose to live (the houses are all super close together, and its busier than I would like) but its not bad. We are all finished moving in except that we need to buy a dresser for our room and a bookshelf, so that stuff is still in boxes. We are having a blast though! Already we've been to the beach, the zoo twice, and the park more times than I can count. We've been wearing shorts every day, and the kids and Jesse are swimming right now, eat our hearts out Utahans!
We don't have Internet though, and no plans to get it in the immediate future. There is a business center at the community center, where I am right now and I can use the Internet there but I learned this morning that it is not a place to bring the kids.
So, that's my real quick update. Oh, and if your name is Samantha or Penny email me your address at carleyconger@hotmail.com.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Packing is Neverending!
I had a plan. I started packing 8 days ago and assigned myself one room to pack a day. I gave myself today off, and the goal was to be finished packing by 3 PM tomorrow. Jesse's flight gets in at like 7, so I was hoping to be done before Savannah got out of school so we could pick her up from school and head straight to Salt Lake and either hang out with one of my sisters or return some stuff at Baby Gap or something fun like that.
Well, it didn't happen. Things were going great until Thursday. My basement flooded! I went down to check the laundry at 10:30 PM and found water everywhere. I called my dad who came over and sucked 75 gallons of water out of 5 rooms in my basement! Luckily only 3 of them were carpeted. I guess somehow the drain hose from my washer came out of where it connects to the wall, so I had dirty wash water everywhere! So I was up until 1 am dealing with that. Then Friday I got up and dealt with it some more. Friday night we had planned for my nieces and nephews to sleep over (Savannah has been begging for months) so between the two things, I got nothing done on Friday. Then came Saturday. By the time I finally got all the children deposited to their homes it was almost noon. My kids were super grumpy, the carpet in the basement was still damp, and I now had about 13 loads of laundry left to do between the laundry I was still behind on and the stuff that got wet in the flood. So I dropped my kids off at my sisters and went to the laundromat. After that we had to stop by and see my grandparents. Then we had to get some dinner since my kitchen isn't functioning. Then we had to make a quick stop at the grocery store (like there is such a thing with 2 small kids) and we were finally home at 9:30 PM. Lincoln then proceeded to cry until around midnight. So, I folded the rest of the laundry and got that all packed up, and finally made it to bed around 2 AM. I'm now 2 days behind.
I thought I could make up for it today. I'd just have to give up my day off, no big deal, right? So we woke up late. I got myself and the kids ready for church, and even had time to pack a few straggling items in the bedrooms before our 11 am church. We got home at 2, and had an hour and a half before we had to leave for Jesse's sister's birthday dinner. Of course, I had to feed my kids. Then I managed to get some straggling items packed, and the kitchen half way cleaned. We then spent a quick hour at Jesse's family's house before going to the Sunday dinner/going away party my family was having today. We made it home around 9, and I attempted to put my kids to bed, and threatened them if they bugged me. I started in on the kitchen and got 1 measly box packed when I ran out of packing tape! I can't go get more. Its 11 PM and I have one sleeping kid, and 1 should-be-asleep toddler!
So, I now have 1 day to pack my kitchen and the playroom, which happen to be the 2 most difficult rooms in the house, disconnect the computer and get that all put away, get our "on the road" stuff ready to go, and pack the remaining straggling items. Plus we have to go to Walmart in the morning and Savannah has preschool which is 20 minutes away and I promised she could take cookies from her favorite bakery for her last day. So much for being done by 3 o'clock huh
I have taken tons of cute pictures this week, and I'd love to post one here, but I've packed all the cords necessary for that.
Well, it didn't happen. Things were going great until Thursday. My basement flooded! I went down to check the laundry at 10:30 PM and found water everywhere. I called my dad who came over and sucked 75 gallons of water out of 5 rooms in my basement! Luckily only 3 of them were carpeted. I guess somehow the drain hose from my washer came out of where it connects to the wall, so I had dirty wash water everywhere! So I was up until 1 am dealing with that. Then Friday I got up and dealt with it some more. Friday night we had planned for my nieces and nephews to sleep over (Savannah has been begging for months) so between the two things, I got nothing done on Friday. Then came Saturday. By the time I finally got all the children deposited to their homes it was almost noon. My kids were super grumpy, the carpet in the basement was still damp, and I now had about 13 loads of laundry left to do between the laundry I was still behind on and the stuff that got wet in the flood. So I dropped my kids off at my sisters and went to the laundromat. After that we had to stop by and see my grandparents. Then we had to get some dinner since my kitchen isn't functioning. Then we had to make a quick stop at the grocery store (like there is such a thing with 2 small kids) and we were finally home at 9:30 PM. Lincoln then proceeded to cry until around midnight. So, I folded the rest of the laundry and got that all packed up, and finally made it to bed around 2 AM. I'm now 2 days behind.
I thought I could make up for it today. I'd just have to give up my day off, no big deal, right? So we woke up late. I got myself and the kids ready for church, and even had time to pack a few straggling items in the bedrooms before our 11 am church. We got home at 2, and had an hour and a half before we had to leave for Jesse's sister's birthday dinner. Of course, I had to feed my kids. Then I managed to get some straggling items packed, and the kitchen half way cleaned. We then spent a quick hour at Jesse's family's house before going to the Sunday dinner/going away party my family was having today. We made it home around 9, and I attempted to put my kids to bed, and threatened them if they bugged me. I started in on the kitchen and got 1 measly box packed when I ran out of packing tape! I can't go get more. Its 11 PM and I have one sleeping kid, and 1 should-be-asleep toddler!
So, I now have 1 day to pack my kitchen and the playroom, which happen to be the 2 most difficult rooms in the house, disconnect the computer and get that all put away, get our "on the road" stuff ready to go, and pack the remaining straggling items. Plus we have to go to Walmart in the morning and Savannah has preschool which is 20 minutes away and I promised she could take cookies from her favorite bakery for her last day. So much for being done by 3 o'clock huh
I have taken tons of cute pictures this week, and I'd love to post one here, but I've packed all the cords necessary for that.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Things I've done
I copied this from Samantha too. It seemed fun, so I wanted to do it :)
Things I've done are in red.
Things I've Done
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band - only if middle school/high school band count
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland we are taking the kids for their first time this spring, I'm so excited!
8. Climbed a mountain -- I live in Utah. Duh. It's pretty much mandatory.
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch - quilting, but I made 1 and gave up
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty -- I've been to the base, but never the top
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping -- way too shy
27. Run a Marathon -- SO not a runner! It's never gonna happen
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise - I was sick and did not enjoy it.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted - In Paris, and its lovely, but I've never done anything with it.
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business - I had an online bow store, but it only last like 3 months.
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma - can't, I'm anemic, but I've tried twice.
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check - unfortunately
68. Flown in a helicopter - No, but Jesse used to do it for a living, and Lincoln has.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car - only used :(
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake - no. I've lived in Utah most of my life, and I've never even been to the Great Salt Lake, isn't that sad?
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
.99. Been stung by a bee
Things I've done are in red.
Things I've Done
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band - only if middle school/high school band count
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland we are taking the kids for their first time this spring, I'm so excited!
8. Climbed a mountain -- I live in Utah. Duh. It's pretty much mandatory.
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch - quilting, but I made 1 and gave up
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty -- I've been to the base, but never the top
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping -- way too shy
27. Run a Marathon -- SO not a runner! It's never gonna happen
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise - I was sick and did not enjoy it.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted - In Paris, and its lovely, but I've never done anything with it.
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business - I had an online bow store, but it only last like 3 months.
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma - can't, I'm anemic, but I've tried twice.
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check - unfortunately
68. Flown in a helicopter - No, but Jesse used to do it for a living, and Lincoln has.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car - only used :(
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake - no. I've lived in Utah most of my life, and I've never even been to the Great Salt Lake, isn't that sad?
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
.99. Been stung by a bee
Give Said the Little Stream
Ok, so I got this from my friend Samantha's blog, but since we are moving in 10 days(eek!!!!) I'm changing the rules a little bit.
Isn't it fun to GIVE?! :)
Why not give it a try?
The first five people to respond to this post will get something from me.
Restrictions:
1 - I get to give you anything I want to give you.
2 - It might be something for you, it might be something for your kid(s)
3 - You'll receive it by mid-April
4 - You must re-post this on your blog and offer the same giveaway to 5 people.
5 - Don't forget to take a picture of what you get.
6-If you live far away I will mail it to you.
7-It might be something used or it might be something new, but I swear it will be something you will love.
Isn't it fun to GIVE?! :)
Why not give it a try?
The first five people to respond to this post will get something from me.
Restrictions:
1 - I get to give you anything I want to give you.
2 - It might be something for you, it might be something for your kid(s)
3 - You'll receive it by mid-April
4 - You must re-post this on your blog and offer the same giveaway to 5 people.
5 - Don't forget to take a picture of what you get.
6-If you live far away I will mail it to you.
7-It might be something used or it might be something new, but I swear it will be something you will love.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Want to win a super yummy dinner for 6 people!
If you've never been to the Sonora Grill, you are missing out! Its in downtown Ogden, at the Junction. Anyhow, they are doing an Ultimate Blog Giveaway right now, and the winner gets dinner for 6 people including appatizers, entres, and desserts! So hurry over there and enter! And if you win, take me with you!
http://thesonoragrill.com/blog/wordpress/?p=350#comment-267
http://thesonoragrill.com/blog/wordpress/?p=350#comment-267
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Great Easter Dress Debate
Its that time again. Easter is in a little over a month! If you know me well, you know that I'm a but obsessive with my kids clothes, especially holiday clothes, and I spend WAY too much time thinking about them.
Dress #1. I've been drooling over this for months. Its Janie and Jack. Now some, very lucky people buy their kids tons of Janie and Jack all the time. I'm too cheap (and poor) for that. I had to wait for this dress to go on sale, and even then had a hard time stomaching the cost. I LOVE it, and will be keeping it even if we go with the other dress for Easter. The problem is that I like my kids to match and I'm having a hard time finding something for Linc. My idea was that I'd get him a tan suit with a green tie, but now I'm not really sure. Oh, and I ordered Savannah some gorgeous bows to go with this, but they won't be here for at least a week.
Dress #2. Really, its not so much the dress as the set. I saw these and just had to have them. Again, we will be keeping these whether we use them for Easter or not. They aren't as Easter-y to me, but I just love them! It was harder to get pictures with 2 kids, so there are several.
OK, so what I need is for you to post a comment and tell me which one you think I should use for Savannah's Easter dress.
Dress #1. I've been drooling over this for months. Its Janie and Jack. Now some, very lucky people buy their kids tons of Janie and Jack all the time. I'm too cheap (and poor) for that. I had to wait for this dress to go on sale, and even then had a hard time stomaching the cost. I LOVE it, and will be keeping it even if we go with the other dress for Easter. The problem is that I like my kids to match and I'm having a hard time finding something for Linc. My idea was that I'd get him a tan suit with a green tie, but now I'm not really sure. Oh, and I ordered Savannah some gorgeous bows to go with this, but they won't be here for at least a week.
Dress #2. Really, its not so much the dress as the set. I saw these and just had to have them. Again, we will be keeping these whether we use them for Easter or not. They aren't as Easter-y to me, but I just love them! It was harder to get pictures with 2 kids, so there are several.
OK, so what I need is for you to post a comment and tell me which one you think I should use for Savannah's Easter dress.
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