Live Love Dream -nScrap

LEWISTON TRIP JUNE 2009

2009-07-06T09:13:00.000-07:00

Sabrina with Grandma Mossor.

Sabrina with Grandpa Mossor

Sabrina with Aunt Kate.

We went and got Sabrina's other ear pierced. She let it close it up last time when it got infected. She's had just one ear pierced for the last year +. She wants to wear different earrings so she decided she was ready to re-pierce this ear. Girls....

Mt. Rainier in the background. We had a lovely drive over White Pass on our return home! Sabrina and I got to go spend a little over a week with Grandpa and Grandma Mossor. We had such a wonderful time being with them. We miss them! It was a fun trip there and back, just mom and daughter.

We got to see Nana and Papa, Auntie, a couple of Sabrina's friends, and a couple of my really good friends. I got to spend time with Kate. Loved that. It's been way too long. We also got to spend time with Meg and her family. Super sweethearts. Just so happy to see everyone.

MY NEW SCRAP CORNER!

2009-07-06T09:04:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of Alex and his girlfriend, Melissa. She is very sweet and so cute. FINALLY... a good pick by Alex! : )

Here's James getting started putting the floor down in scrappin' corner. and the finished floor.

My goodwill file cabinet, painted and now the base for my desk. The desk top in a flat hollow core door from Home Depot painted black. wow! It looks so good!

And now my finished space. I am going to be doing some major scrapbooking today. yeah me! Thanks hubby xoxoxo

GO-KARTS

2009-07-02T14:05:00.000-07:00

As you can see.. they deemed Sabrina big enough to drive her OWN go-kart. First time ever. You have to be 52" tall and she is just barely that. In these pics you will see the rules my family did NOT follow, Sabrina being instructed how to drive and the racing that followed. They had a great time. The kid who ran this part was super nice. Just graduated high school and enlisted in the airforce. He even signed up for the same job Alex did. They exchanged numbers. what a small world. Anywho... this was a great time had by all.

FAMILY DAY AT THE BEACH!

2009-07-02T13:50:00.000-07:00

19 years and a week of marriage. Still the love of my life xoxoxo

Sabrina is concentrating on her ninja moves!

Concentrating..........

Father son bonding time... well past due ;)

Big brother's got your back Sabrina

I LOVE tranquil moments like these. Sabrina and Spencer in the surf

Brothers......

Mom and daughter snuggle time ; )

Yep, that's my family. Fills my heart with love and pride when I see them all together like this.

Sand dollars.... Sabrina's secret sand digging find this season

My honey writing me notes in the sand.

Unity.....

Here we are before we left in the morning; L-R Alex, James, Rachel, Spencer and Sabrina in front. (my husband does smile and he is a happy person, I swear!)

6 YEAR OLD GIRL POST RECITAL!

2009-06-14T11:03:00.000-07:00

Saturday was the recital. Sabrina did an amazing job. So much fun to watch her. No anxiety or stage fright for that girl!! I did get into trouble and was told I could not take pictures during the show. Not happy about that one! Here are some pics of her post show.

HOLY TATTOO BATMAN!

2009-06-12T20:44:00.000-07:00

Alex's 18th birthday gift was a tattoo. He had drawn one he wanted really badly and here it is. I feel loved!

** I won't mention my thoughts about how I gave up mochas for the 8 and a half monthes I was pregnant so he would be PERFECT and now he has marked himself up! ;0

ALEX GRADUATED!

2009-06-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

Spencer with his girlfriend Nicole after she graduated!

Nana and Alex.

Uncle Wendall, Alex and Aunt Angela.

Aunt Christina, Alex, Uncle Darrin and cousin Laurel.

Alex and Buddy

Siblings: Spencer, Alex and Sabrina

Kory, Spencer, Alex, Tyler and Sabrina hugging Alex's leg!

Spencer, Dad, Alex, Mom and Sabrina after Alex's graduation.

Our gorgeous son in his cap and gown.

3 2009 graduates; Nicole, Alex and Laurel!

I can't believe my son has graduated! It seems like just yesterday that James and I were graduating. We're so proud of Alex. He is enlisted into the airforce and leaves for bootcamp in October. Wow! What a lot of changes for our family. We love him :)

CONGRATS LAUREL ALYSE

2009-06-06T21:38:00.000-07:00

My niece, Laurel, graduated high school today. We got to go to Portland and watch her cross the stage for her diploma. What a beautiful young lady. I'll post her pic tomorrow. I'm so tired right now I just can't load it right now. Two more days until my baby boy graduates. I'm so excited for him, proud of him and sad for myself. I will miss him and I know our family life will never be exactly the same.

PROM 2009

2009-05-09T22:46:00.000-07:00

Sabrina at the park

Nicole's prom dress

Nicole after Spencer asked her to prom

Spencer asking Nicole to prom

Spencer getting ready for Prom

Alex getting ready

profile pic of Sabrina at the park

Alex and his prom date, Kara

Spencer, Alex and Sabrina with the Olympia Brewery in the background

Tyler Whiteash getting ready for prom

the girls before prom; Nicole, Olivia and Kara

Spencer's boutenair

Spencer putting on Nicole's corsage.

Spencer cuddling Sabrina

Spencer and Nicole in front of Nicole's uncle's Challenger

Nicole and Spencer in their 007 pose!

Nicole and Spencer with the brewery in the background

Emmanuel and Olivia before prom

Nicole pinning on the boutenair

Nicole and Spencer Alex and Kara, Tyler, Olivia and Emmanuel

Spencer and Nicole walking down to the water

007 pose again

Nicole admiring her date! I agree Nicole, he is one of two very handsome boys!!

Nicole and Spencer at her uncle's koi pond. I love the reflection of her dress in the water!

Alex and Kara walking away. Holy backless dress batman!

Emmanuel looking hip

My gorgeous baby boy!! I can't believe it's his senior prom! his last high school dance. wow

the entire group: Nicole with Spencer, Alex with Kara, Tyler, Olivia and Emmanuel

Nicole and Spencer

MOM OF THE YEAR AWARD?????

2009-04-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

I am feeling very flattered. I received a comment from a fellow blogger that led me to her blog spot. (very fun site to read by the way! : ) ) I have enjoyed reading her thoughts... What a cool thing; this blogging. She's a mom in Canada. How else would I connect with her but by common interests via blogger??? I digress. She very kindly nominated me for a mom of the year award. I must be doing well at leting you all know what is most important to me on my blogspot because BINGO! being a mom is it. ( and wife ; ) ) SO..... here are the rules of the game:

Rules for Mom of the Year Award:Admit one thing you feel awful about involving being a mom. Get it off your shoulders. Once you've written it down, you are No Longer allowed to feel bad. It's over with, it's in the past. Remember, you're a good mom!

THANK YOU TO SPOTLIS!!!! I am flattered and honored! : ) You made my week.

I sometimes have NO patience for my teenagers when they don't do what I've asked them to RIGHT when I ask them too. I get frustrated asking them to do simple things and having to repeat myself over and over and over and over and over and over and over.... well you get the point! Then I YELL!!!!

Remind yourself you are a good mom, list seven things you love about your kids, you love doing with your kids, or that your kids love about you.These are the things to remind yourself everyday that you Rock!

1. I LOVE that my boys choose to spend their time here at home and they bring their friends here.

2. I LOVE when all these friends of my boys call my mom!

3. I LOVE watching my boys' friendship. They are the best of friends and it makes me feel so proud!

4. I LOVE sleepover night with my daughter : )

5. I LOVE family night when we all play SingStar on Playstation and sing badly together but laugh and smile together!

6. My kids LOVE when I make them homemade pancakes and bacon on Sunday mornings!

7. I LOVE being a mom and am so proud of my 3 children!!!

Send this to five other Mom's of the year that deserve credit for being great moms and remind them that they are the best moms they can be!! Remember to send them a note to let them know you've selected them, and add a link to the person who nominated you.

http://spotlis.blogspot.com/ Spotlis! thank you
http://celebratingmoments.blogspot.com/ Ms. Shawna! you rock
http://beckyhiggins.com/blog Sooo creative and entertaining
http://lisabearnson.com/blog a lot of connections to so many people she shares!
http://mochamomma.com/ I've been reading this blog for a year or so and find her so down to earth and fun to read. I hope you do to!

I hope I put all these links on correctly. This is the first time I've done something like this. I do believe you will enjoy each one of these rockin' mom's blogspots!!! Thank you again to Spotlis. Check out her blog too.
http://spotlis.blogspot.com/

MORE PICS OF THE KIDS

2009-04-18T10:35:00.000-07:00

My boys before the dance. Kory, Spencer and Alex.

Kory and Sabrina

Alex and Sabrina

FRIDAY NIGHT AT OUR "LITTLE" HOUSE

2009-04-18T10:32:00.000-07:00

Spencer with Nicole, Alex, Kory, Taryn, Ryan and Tyler. Demetri in front.

The gangsta wannabes headed out to a dance on a Friday night! I may spend a lot of time doing laundry, cooking and doing dishes but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I LOVE having these kids hang out here before they go out. I will miss them all when they graduate and move on. I hope they come visit this mom still!

HAPPY EASTER 2009

2009-04-12T16:20:00.000-07:00

Spencer and Nicole

Easter basket from Grandma and Grandpa Tiede!

Sabrina at the easter egg hunt in Tumwater with her bag of eggs!

Sabrina with the Easter Bunny!

Easter morning with her easter basket!

Alex and Spencer chowing down on ham and fried potatoes for easter dinner!

Sabrina's beautiful easter dress made special for her by Nana

beautiful easter bonnet, tights and shoes.

It has been a very laid back Easter this year. Relaxing! The kids were all gone from Saturday until Sunday late morning; staying with friends. This made for a very relaxing husband-wife evening. Long past over due! I miss my family today though. Easter dinner with extended family is always nice.....

Here are some pics of Easter dress; girlfriends and ? I can't remember! Tomorrow is back to school for the kids and back to work for me! No rest for the weary ; )

Have a great week and enjoy some spring!

WARM SPRING DAYS!

2009-04-05T19:09:00.000-07:00

Emmanuel, Alex, Demetri and Sabrina before the dance 4-3-09

AC, Tyler, Demetri and Spencer 4-4-09

Alex and AC washing my car for me!! Love warm spring days : )

Sabrina ready to go to the park!

OMG MY BABY BOY IS 18!!!

2009-04-05T18:58:00.000-07:00

Tinkerbelle on the window of mine and Brina's ride!

Alex's room

Alex's room looking down to his window from door.

north side of Alex's room

Alex at 18 getting ready to go to a dance! 4-3-2009 I can't believe it's been 18 years since the birth of Alexander. wow.... it seems like just yesterday. He was 6#10 oz dark hair and looong eyelashes; pretty blue eyes! Now he's 5' 10" , 155#
blue-green eyes and the same long eyelashes. He has grown to be such a handsome young man. We are so proud of him and the man he has become. It's so hard to let go...........

FUN EMOTICONS

2009-04-04T11:53:00.000-07:00

I found he coolest "smiley" website. I love these little guys. Can you tell?? Enjoy your weekend! It's sunny here today.

JACK BLACK LOOK-A-LIKE

2009-04-01T19:21:00.000-07:00

Laurel, Grandma Mossor, Grandpa Mossor, Alex, Darrin, Brian and Sabrina

Cousin shot. Spencer had to stay behind and work : (

Brian, Laurel, Alex and Sabrina

My nephew, Brian. Sabrina kept staring at him and saying, "you look like Jack Black!" So funny! Love the boy.

DONATIONS ACCEPTED TO FEED THE TEENAGE BOYS!

2009-04-01T19:13:00.000-07:00

Spencer singing

Tyler playing the guitar.

Justin chillin

Alex and Sabrina

The whole group.

L.O.L just kidding. These are some of the boys that have been ravaging my cupboards and refrigerator!! Today they're playing rock band in my living room. I really wouldn't want it any other way!

DINOSAURS AND TATTOOS!

2009-04-01T19:09:00.000-07:00

Dinosaur story Sabrina wrote in school. I'm impressed with her spelling actually and the pics of course! I hope you all smile when you read this the same way it made me smile!

This is a drawing of the tattoo that Alex wants for his 18th birthday. (in two days!!) I love it. Does it look the way you expected mom?

ALRIGHT KRISSY!

2009-04-01T18:36:00.001-07:00

Tyler and Spencer playing pictionary with?

Spencer and Tyler EATING!

So I've been a little busy! I love my job but some days I'm so worn out from it then I come home to family stuff. Laundry, cooking, dishes, make lunches for the next day. You know what I'm talking about. I'm whining because I've been incredibly blessed and able to JUST be mom for a lot of the years home with my babies. Now balancing work and mom jobs..... I'm still learning : )

I got my haircut today and that feels GOOD! Our refrigerator broke and we have to buy a new one. That feels BAD! No gas money for a trip to Spokane now. Sucky appliances!

My first born turns 18 in 2 days. My gosh.... it really feels like I'm still 18 and just found out I was pregnant with him. Time flies. He's been spending so much time with his siblings the last 2 monthes. The reality of him growing older has hit him. I've been mourning it for the last 3 years because I knew it would be here too soon. Love and hug those babies while they're still babies. They grow up soooo fast. I will miss him. ; ( . . .

I've got to go do some of those household jobs I talked about. Hope you all are enjoying our April 1st snow storm.... What's up with that anyway??????????

RIP NATASHA RICHARDSON

2009-03-18T19:59:00.001-07:00

I think it is so tragic when a senseless accident takes away someone's mom, someones wife. I am heartbroken for Liam Neeson and their two sons. Prayers to her family and God bless them in this time of tragedy. I loved her acting. Parent Trap is one of my favorite she was in. Makes you grateful for your life, even the bad days... doesn't it?

THANK YOU GOD!!

2009-03-18T06:45:00.000-07:00

I'm so happy! I have a job! I've been working/ subbing etc. I got hired for the job I've been doing. God is faithful and took care of us because everything with my new job is just what we needed. And... I love what I do ; )

I meant to post these pics yesterday for St. Patty's day but I couldn't get them loaded onto my computer for some reason. Here is a pic of Sabrina and I and then a pic of Sabrina and her friend Kaylee. Thank you Nana for the matching vests you made the girls for the holiday and thank you for all the socks for the rest of us. You are too good to us ; ) We love you and thank you for being so thoughtful all the time.

2009-03-08T16:23:00.000-07:00

What a week! Spencer stayed home all week with strep throat, I came home from work Friday, SICK!! I had a high fever and was dying! Now I have two gross red eyes and stuffy sinus'. ugh.... Sabrina has been fantastic. All I've done is sleep and she's kept herself entertained. Great baby girl.
Tomorrow is my interview to keep the job I've been doing for the last 5 weeks. Wish me luck! : )
Sad news in our family. Grandma and Grandpa Mossor's dog, Goliath had to be put to sleep Friday. The boys chose him for them 10+ years ago. He was the fattest of the puppies and so cute. Goliath was a white german shepard, norwegian elkhound mix. He really had taken fantastic care of Grandpa these last few years. We're going to miss him alot.
I hope you all are healthy and have a great week!! I'll be busy helping teenage boys get caught up on a lot of homework!!

2009-02-28T17:55:00.000-08:00

This is Alex for the last 2 days....... Sabrina celebrating her 1/2 birthday and sharing it with a guest; Flat Stanley!

Kory and Sabrina playing a game of Life.

The spaz on the left is really James' kid!

Sabrina and Flat Stanley with our strawberry mice we made for her 1/2 birthday celebration!

The curtains Nana made MONTHES ago for Alex's room. I finally spent the money on the curtain rod and hooks to put them up! Looks perfect in there.

MONO?!???!!!!

2009-02-28T08:22:00.000-08:00

What a week! We got a tiny bit more snow this week and the schools called 2 hour delay! Alex got really sick on Thursday. We went to the dr. Thursday and Friday. It looks like he might have mono. This looks to not be a good thing at all and he might be missing a large amount of school for the next few WEEKS! yikes. We'll see what happens with that. Saturdays forecast is a trip to Costco! Way past due and I'm looking forward to some food in the freezer : )
That's about it this week. Sabrina and I are going to run down to the sound and take a pic with her Flat Stanley and get that mailed out today. fun fun fun
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.... sun or snow!