Fun Family Blog

Summer is coming!!

Mrs. Fun — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:14:28 +0000

I am so excited for lazy days, sleeping in and NO MORE SOCKS! I know I have written about socks before. I dread them. Not only do I hate wearing them, I hate washing, drying and trying to match them up after the washer and dryer eat them.
So back to summer….our kids have 6 days of school left. This summer could go so many ways. We could be moving, settling into a new house, making it home. We could spend a week in San Diego or at the beach house. We could just be hanging here, swimming our hearts out. Which brings me the fact that I bought a bathing suit. Not just any bathing suit but a one piece!!!! My first since I was in elementary school. I am almost excited to go to the beach actually wearing a suit this year. I usually just wear shorts and a tank.
What I would love to do this year is drive out to Utah to see my family. My dad has never met T and Wy was 9 months old last time we visited. That is nine years too long. Not sure that will happen but I would like it to sometime soon.

So here’s to the open road of summer.

My Day….

Mrs. Fun — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:50:37 +0000

It was spent at the ballpark followed by a hockey game that was hard to watch.
I was disappointed in the garlic fries from Red Hot…they sucked and I ate a handful. My margarita was delicious but only had one, would have liked one more.
I was surrounded by my family and great friends
I didn’t eat a hot dog, first time ever. I always eat a ballpark dog, there is no better.
Mr. Fun cooked dinner, the boys whined about it. I said some things I shouldn’t but SERIOUSLY? It was Mother’s Day, if I can’t get a whine free day then I never will. It was quite frustrating for me.

So I guess Mr. Fun was right when he said we treat you like it’s Mother’s Day every day. In the end, frustration and all, it was a great day. I got lots of love and enjoyed the day. It was a day where I had no responsibility and I can’t complain about that.

It was one of those imperfectly perfect days.

Wishes….

Mrs. Fun — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:56:48 +0000

I am one that expects the worst…I am not sure why but I think I believe in reverse psychology.
I am no longer going to do this. I am going to put positive thoughts out there. I am going to wish for what I feel is right for this family. I know where I want this adventure to take us.

I will make wishes on 11:11, I will throw pennies into fountains, I will touch a screw and lift my feet when going over train tracks and I will tell the universe what I want. I feel this city calling us, I see us happy there.

10 on 10 May edition

Mrs. Fun — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:41:38 +0000

It’s really more of 20 on 20 or so. I picked a doozy of a day to pick up my camera and start capturing it.
It started with Starbucks

Just for myself, Mr. Fun and JJ…. Can you guess which drink belongs to who?

It was a Sunday so Mr. Fun makes a big breakfast. I love this ritual and I hope it continues as our kids grow.

and I swear he eats…

Balance…Wii and reading.

The first time we were all in the burb together in I don’t know how long, it’s seriously been MONTHS!

Target was our first stop, then Sports Authority(pit stop for a car wash) and the mall. We were on a hunt for shoes for T. His were a size too small, oops. Of course we found them at the very last store we could have gone to.

Of course T is full speed ahead…all the time!

And then there’s JJ! HA! She’s such a dork, gotta love her!

One with my Dub, taken by G.

At the car wash..

Mr. Serious…most of the time.

He’s also a daddy’s boy….big time…the only person he’ll hug tight and long. I try not to take it personally.

Finally finding shoes that fit T’s feet that he likes…it’s a struggle.

JJ’s needed a trim FOREVER so after much whining from her brothers, they settled and waited quietly why she got her hairs cut.

And I do not like these machines that entice my children and have them begging for quarters.

They were hoping to get free candy, they checked every machine…dorks.

Now we were all hungry but had one more stop before heading home so we went to Manuel’s, yummiest food and not overpriced.

I’ll be sad when we no longer have kid’s menus at the table.
Checking kid’s eyesight, reading a sign outside.

Then it was time to do something that JJ never thought we would let her do….I think she forgets that we are pretty cool and all about self expression.

Does she look nervous? She was!!

Mr. Fun wanted to go in with her but she wanted Mama! So dad had to wait in the lobby with the rowdy boys full of energy because we fed them.

She survived and once it’s healed I’ll get some photos of her. It looks really good. Piercing was done at HTC Body Piercing. I was very impressed with this place. I give it a 10.

Now visit Kristi and view her 10 on 10.

Music..

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:07:36 +0000

Who doesn’t love music. Doesn’t matter what kind you like, love or even hate…to each their own. That is how I see it. I don’t like when people diss my country music because I wouldn’t diss ( and with this word I think I am showing my age) their heavy metal or opera. Music is like art, subjective. You don’t have to like my music but if you don’t have something nice to say don’t say it. This is my motto until this morning. I was driving from dropping JJ at school. Our drive is seriously six minutes round trip so it’s rare I hear anything that interest me. This morning I stayed in the truck, garage closed to listen to this. All I could think was what the hell? Who would want your kids to listen to this and how could any adult sit through it? So I went to Youtube and found the video and OH MY HELL!!! I don’t even know where to start…it’s mind blowing and not in a good way.

I am all for talking to kids about death and heaven and so on BUT has this guy freaking lost his marbles? I can’t wrap my head around this. There are other terrifying videos on youtube if you want more.

Ever have so much to write..

Mrs. Fun — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:44:13 +0000

I have so many things I want to write about. This is keeping me from writing anything, the thoughts are all getting jumbled together and making no sense at all.

I am also trying to make a decision on what to do with this blog. I think I have the decision made but keep second guessing myself. I must back it up before I do anything and that is freaking me out!! FREAKING out about it. I have never backed this blog up, in 4 years…If I lose it all I lose it all but eek.

Twenty-six on Friday….. Takes my breath away

Mrs. Fun — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:35 +0000

There are a lot of things that take my breath away. There is so much beauty that surrounds me. The desert is a unique place, one that I think everyone should see. When the cacti bloom, it’s like a miracle. I never knew cacti had flowers until I moved to Phoenix.
Then there is my children, how could they not take my breath away. Especially their laughter and silliness. I could post a photo of them, almost did.
But I am choosing Mr. Fun…. he’s my lobster, my everything. I am not one to get mushy or brag about my husband. I know who and what he is and I don’t think anyone really cares to hear about our relationship. But today I am going to brag, you can stop reading if you wish.

There are so many reasons he takes my breath away. He never lets a day go by without letting me know he loves me. He laughs at my stupidity without making me feel stupid. He supports me in anything I feel passionate about, like photography.

He never complains when the house is a mess or there are no clean towels. He eats whatever I fix for dinner even when it’s not something he really likes. He has supported me staying home for 16 years without complaining or bringing the stress of his job home. That is one thing I admire most about him, he leaves work at the door. He knows when he needs to be home and puts his family first, over anything.

He makes me laugh and after sixteen years of marriage he still takes my breath away.

Now continue the circle here with Elisabeth Ross

Things I wish were easier for me..

Mrs. Fun — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:26:29 +0000

1~Understanding my FTP and code. I just want a better blog.
2~Running, I am not a natural runner. I curse Mr. Fun for not running for months and then he pulls off a 5K faster than ever before.
3~Staying organized. I suck at it. I am great at organizing but can’t keep it that way to save my life.
4~Cooking….all I have to say is dinner is a four letter word. Hoping this new adventure with JJ helps me learn to be better at following recipes.
5~Doing my hair and make-up, I suck at both so rarely even try. Mascara and lip gloss are my best friends.
6~Managing money…..I think I need to pick up Dave Ramsey’s book.
7~Picking up the phone…I suck at that, I have a phone phobia. Not sure how I survived before the invention of texting.
8~Cleaning….boooooo…I really just wish I enjoyed it more.
9~Clipping coupons and using them….I always forget I have them.
10~Marketing….I would have loved for my business to take off like everyone told me it would.

The day I broke a chair.

Mrs. Fun — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:48:34 +0000

We don’t get together with friends often enough. When we do I regret not doing it more often and promise to do it more often. This is me writing it down, must see friends more often. I am the kind of person that never wants to do anything but once I am doing it I am so glad I did. Wy is like me and it makes getting him to do anything a struggle. Well, except play Xbox.

The kids also have so much fun that getting them to leave is always a challenge. I don’t blame them one bit, I wish I could stay longer too. I wish life could just be one big party.

Caught with a beer, ha! Of course it was for Mr. Fun, the perks to having older children that can fetch your drinks for you.

And another perk of older children, they can help cook
Speaking of cooking, JJ and I are looking for a cook book. We are going to cook all the recipes and blog about it with videos and photos. So please share your favorite cook book with us. We can’t decide.

He would turn 42 today….

Mrs. Fun — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:05:09 +0000

I still miss him….I still remember his laugh….

I wish every day that he was still here with us. Weren’t we the cutest set of siblings, ever? I think so
Happy Birthday DJ.