Life

So I've been waiting to post something about my parents, cause it's been a little crazy, and we weren't sure exactly what was happening.

For those of my friends who haven't heard, my parents have split up after being married almost 37 years! I haven't said this out loud to anyone in my family yet, but I think they know how I feel, but I AM SO GLAD! I think this is just what was needed for both of them! Dad has tried too many times to count to be better, and Mom has dealt with crap for too many years! Now Mom is happy everyday, and Dad is really trying to get better! I hope he really does this time! I think her being gone is the only way he will really do it. Mom is staying with her brother in AF for now and tells me that she is really happy when she gets "home".

I pray for them both daily and I try not to give too much of my opinion so that it will truly be their decisions, but I can't help but be happy. It's only been a few weeks so there is a long way to go. It has been so stressful, and exciting at the same time. My Dad has driven me nuts, and made me understand again why my Mom deserves some freedom and sanity! I'll tell more details when we know more of what will happen. We would love any extra prayers anyone can give ;)

Here we go!!

We have wanted to redo our cupboards for quite a few years, and this year had enough from our tax returns to do it! Our good friend Terri Treasure has worked in a cabinet shop for 10 yrs or so and is giving us a really good deal to come and do it. Jer will help of course. Me, I'm getting out of here!! ;) The kids and I will go hang out with family most of the time, and come Sunday they will look so awesome! I'm so excited! Of course putting everything back in the cupboards will be a pain, but I'm kind of excited to rearrange them a little bit. So, here is some before pics. Some after will come next week.Sure makes you realize how much crap you have in your kitchen ;) I have already thrown away quite a bit of stuff!

Kylee's Party

Kylee had a fun Birthday Party. 3 Friends came and they played games, ate pizza, giggled, played more games, and watched a movie. She is so grown up! She pretty much did it all herself.

All set up. Pizza, popcorn, treats, and games.I've had this idea for years and finally did it. I used toilet paper rolls and filled them with candy, then covered them with tissue paper and ties the ends. I think everyone liked them ;) Kylee got the donuts for free for having good grades.
They played some silly game where they had to eat baby food. They all hated it and ended up quitting after one round. It was funny.
They loved Apples to Apples, and charades the best. They also painted fingernails.


She loved all the presents she got too!Ooh, makeup ;)
Especially the candy!

All in all, as much as I'm a non party lover, I had fun and I'm glad they did too.