So we moved into the city from the country...an adjustment. Brycen loves his school and the fact that it is a 5 minute car ride / 10 minute walk. We try to walk as much as possible when its nice.
I have started walking a couple times a week with a friend. We walk fast and it gets my blood pumping and sweating. I also got back on Slim Fast shakes and bars to help with the weight loss. It has helped me lose some inches. I am waiting to see the pounds come off. I am working a lot to help get everything caught up again since I went out on disability (doesn't pay much). It is a blast working with the people I do because it makes my time away from my family fun.
Payson is growing leaps and bounds. We started him on rice cereal because he has been downing 6 big cans of formula a week...not cheap. He is laughing and talking more and more and it is a pure joy to watch him grow and become the person he is meant to be. He went to the Zoo for the first time but wasnt too impressed. He is teething too (way fun).
Brycen is learning his limits at home and keeps testing his parents and learns the consequences for his poor choices. So far he has been grounded 4 times (a week each time). He loves going next door and they like having him over (thank goodness). He is a great big brother and a great protector of Payson. He always wants to hold him and love on him. It is such a blessing to have them have a great relationship. He has homework every night, except, fridays or before a vacation. We work on his homework before the television goes on, that can get difficult. Mike helps with the measurement math homework, because I am no good with that, but give me math problems and spelling...we are all good. I make him work out the math problems without a calculator and man that can become an argument and sometimes frustrating. But, we work through it.
Mike, works a little over 40 hrs a week so I can get the over time because I have the higher pay. He does a lot of the housework. He starts back to work in May and will be done with his associates May 2013. We are so ready for him to be done.
We have gotten into our new ward church building and it is so nice to actually have a chapel and cultural hall separate from each other. It is great to have this building that is ours to attend. Everything is on one level and we are the only ward in the stake to have a handicap baptismal font. In May, we are dedicating it; can't wait.
Also, in May, we are going to WWE Raw in Syracuse. Brycen and Mike love watching WWE on Friday nights, so this is a nice event to take my two boys too. Payson is too young to attend, so a babysitter must be hired. Brycen has not been to an event that requires a ticket so this is big for him. A late Easter gift but well worth it.
Farewell for now. Talk with y'all soon.
Us
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
August 2011 - February 2012
I am not good at blogging...
August - December 2011:
We got back from out vacation and we got a 3rd cat (Squishie) from my Supervisor. He is a great addition to our cats. Prince and Squishie wrestle constantly; Prince and Squishie go after Zora all the time; poor Zora doesnt attack anyone but man can she defend herself. In fact she took a bite out of Prince's ear because he wouldnt leave her alone.
Brycen started 2nd grade at Emily Howland Elementary. He loved that school. He is doing great with his hand writing. He loved Mrs. Krause and his speech therapy teacher and meeting with the guidance counselor once a week.
Mike working MacKenzie Childs and Dominos Pizza. He is also in the young men's presidency at church. Nothing else really changed. He worked alot during my maternity leave.
Leah (me) worked ALOT! Finally got cleared to work on my own as a paramedic for the city ambulance. I worked right up to 38 weeks pregnant. Went out on disability (maternity leave) 12/31/11.
August we were pleased to announce my niece had her baby boy early, but he is now very healthy and they are a beautiful family.
Thanksgiving we hosted at our house. It was a great success. My aunt Cheri and her hubby and son came over as well as my parents and my mom's foster mom. We had fun and good food. Christmas we went to my aunt Cheri's house. We always have fun when we get together.
Also, we received the news that we had to vacate our home (we were renting) the day after Christmas. So, we started looking for a place to rent. We knew it would be hard because we have our 3 cats that we were not willing to part with. After all, they are family. We havent had any peace of mind.
January...
On the 6th we were blessed with the birth of our 2nd son via c-section. His name is Payson Stephen Burton Kishpaugh. He weighed in at 8 lbs and 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. He doesnt like diaper changes or baths. He doesnt like to be messed with. If he has food he is happy. He is a great baby. Brycen loves him very much. He wants to hold him ALL the time. He wont change a diaper but he will bathe him. We also signed a lease for our new home. When the little one was 2 weeks old, we were back in the hospital because he had RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and were admitted for 3 days. RSV is a cold to bigger people but to babies it is very deadly. He was released with a clean bill of health and was counseled to stay home for a week. Thankfully, my mom stayed in the hospital with us.
February...
WE MOVED! If you want our new address; please let me know. It was a 12 hour process and the two kids went to a sitter's house. The cats were traumatized, but adjusting. Brycen started a new school (Casey Park Elementary) and loves it. I went back to work after 7 weeks off. Mike backed off to a normal schedule at work. AND...the most exciting news...
The LDS church building being built for the Auburn Ward is complete. We hold our first service on the first Sunday in March. This is an achievement that we have been waiting for, for a long time.
I will do better staying in touch.
August - December 2011:
We got back from out vacation and we got a 3rd cat (Squishie) from my Supervisor. He is a great addition to our cats. Prince and Squishie wrestle constantly; Prince and Squishie go after Zora all the time; poor Zora doesnt attack anyone but man can she defend herself. In fact she took a bite out of Prince's ear because he wouldnt leave her alone.
Brycen started 2nd grade at Emily Howland Elementary. He loved that school. He is doing great with his hand writing. He loved Mrs. Krause and his speech therapy teacher and meeting with the guidance counselor once a week.
Mike working MacKenzie Childs and Dominos Pizza. He is also in the young men's presidency at church. Nothing else really changed. He worked alot during my maternity leave.
Leah (me) worked ALOT! Finally got cleared to work on my own as a paramedic for the city ambulance. I worked right up to 38 weeks pregnant. Went out on disability (maternity leave) 12/31/11.
August we were pleased to announce my niece had her baby boy early, but he is now very healthy and they are a beautiful family.
Thanksgiving we hosted at our house. It was a great success. My aunt Cheri and her hubby and son came over as well as my parents and my mom's foster mom. We had fun and good food. Christmas we went to my aunt Cheri's house. We always have fun when we get together.
Also, we received the news that we had to vacate our home (we were renting) the day after Christmas. So, we started looking for a place to rent. We knew it would be hard because we have our 3 cats that we were not willing to part with. After all, they are family. We havent had any peace of mind.
January...
On the 6th we were blessed with the birth of our 2nd son via c-section. His name is Payson Stephen Burton Kishpaugh. He weighed in at 8 lbs and 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. He doesnt like diaper changes or baths. He doesnt like to be messed with. If he has food he is happy. He is a great baby. Brycen loves him very much. He wants to hold him ALL the time. He wont change a diaper but he will bathe him. We also signed a lease for our new home. When the little one was 2 weeks old, we were back in the hospital because he had RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and were admitted for 3 days. RSV is a cold to bigger people but to babies it is very deadly. He was released with a clean bill of health and was counseled to stay home for a week. Thankfully, my mom stayed in the hospital with us.
February...
WE MOVED! If you want our new address; please let me know. It was a 12 hour process and the two kids went to a sitter's house. The cats were traumatized, but adjusting. Brycen started a new school (Casey Park Elementary) and loves it. I went back to work after 7 weeks off. Mike backed off to a normal schedule at work. AND...the most exciting news...
The LDS church building being built for the Auburn Ward is complete. We hold our first service on the first Sunday in March. This is an achievement that we have been waiting for, for a long time.
I will do better staying in touch.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Vacation 2011
Hello again...
So much has happened. Brycen graduated 1st grade and is going into 2nd grade at Emily Howland Elementary. I took my paramedic NYS exam. Mike is still doing what mike does.
We left for our whirlwind vacation on Sunday June 26th at 10:00am from Rochester, NY; we got into Chicago, IL at 11ish and was back on a plane at 12:10pm and arrived at Salt Lake City, UT by 3:45pm MST. We flew American Airlines out. We then got our Ford Fusion rental car from Fox Rental and drove to my brother David's house. That is where we stayed while in Utah. Sunday and Monday we hung out with David and his family. Monday we went to the Lindon, UT aquatic center (AKA pool) and had so much fun. We also had a family night with a couple of my nephew's friends. Sunday and Monday, Michelle cooked fabulous meals. We also went and got our shower supplies on Monday. We played Rummie and Cribbage. Man, they are fun games. Michelle's mother was also there visiting from Canada with her dog babe. Sunday we went to bed early do to losing 3 hours in one day. The next day Brycen got up at 5:30a and went down to the playroom to be with his cousins. By monday night, Brycen was exhausted and so we went to bed early. Tuesday David and his family went on a camping trip; and we spent the day with my brother Richard and his family up in Salt Lake (his in-laws). We swam in the pool and hit up the hot tub. My niece's carson, abby, portia and kelsey also came with kelsey's husband wayne and son ryker. It was fun getting cooled down since it was so hot. We also swam with kristi (rich's wife's sister) and reed (his father in-law). We also had a lunch on the patio. Later we played 2000 with rich, laurie (rich's wife); abby (their daughter), and kristi. Brycen was playing the wii. We continued to snack all afternoon. About 6:30 that night Rich had to get home so left to go back to David's house. Wednesday we took showers and then we got up and took a drive to Bridal Vail Falls as well as Squaw Peak. We got breath taking views and pictures. We then proceeded to Orem Park where we met Blanche and Sam (mike's mom and brother) and had lunch. Then by 1ish we were on our 10 hour drive to Arizona.
We arrived in Arizona at 12:30a on thursday. We were staying with Evan, Alicia and Faith (mike's brother; sister in-law and niece). It was nice to sleep in. We had heard that Mike's grandma was in the hospital and not doing well after a major stroke. We went after breakfast to see her and Grand-dad. We got there and met up with mike's uncle dave in the parking lot his aunt lynn; as they were just leaving. When we got up to her room on the 4th floor and mike's uncles john and richard were in the room with grand-dad, because they just got done giving her a priesthood blessing with mike's dad on the phone. Grandma Betty was getting a feeding tube and her meds. She was on a nasal canula and occassionaly opened her eyes. She did smile when people talked into her ear. She did see Brycen and Mike and I when she opened her eyes. We spent a couple hours with her and Grand-dad when we were told she wasnt going to pull out of this. As we left I whispered into her ear, "Grandma you need to get better so you can bake us cookies" and she smiled. We then headed to the Mesquite Aquatic Center (pool) for some cooling off. We spent 2 hours in the water. Then we headed back to Alicia and Evan's house. Friday we went to Pheonix and saw a friend from NY, Asia and her fiance. Then we went back to the house. Saturday, we took showers and then we went back to the hospital to see Grandma one last time, for that was the day they stopped her pacemaker and let nature take over. She was moved from the 4th floor to the 2nd floor. Grand-dad was a wreck. We stayed with him for an hour. Alicia won us free tickets to see Cars 2. After the hospital we went to the movies. Then we headed to Darcine and her family. The funny part of that day was...we noticed we needed an oil change. We called the rental place and they told us where to go. After the oil change we learned that Grandma passed away at 3:30p (1 hour after they stopped the pacemaker). We then went back to the house. Sunday we got up early and ate, then we drove 14 hours to Nevada.
We stopped at the Hoover Dam on our way and took pictures. We arrived at our destination in Nevada at 11:30p. It was a long trip through the desert. We woke up at 8:30a and took showers and then had breakfast with mike's uncle richard, aunt brenda and cousins Karl and Kellen. The 4th of July was the only day we were in Nevada. Mike wanted to show us where he grew up and all the houses he lived in as well as the church bldg he attended. We also stopped at the Reno Temple and took pictures. He said so much has changed since he last visited there. When we got back to Richard's house Kellen was making up some amazing hambergers for grilling. We had a small but yummy cook out. Brycen played with his cousins and planned to take their dog "Sugar" for a walk after dinner. All the boys went to the park to take the dog for a walk. Brenda, Casey and I stayed at the house. That night, MIke and I went into downtown Sparks and watched the holiday fireworks from the Nugget Casino. They were spectacular. The next morning we got up early and started our 10 hour drive to California.
We drove to Oakland Temple and took pictures. We were able to over look the San Francisco Bay but couldnt see the Golden Gate Bridge. We then proceeded to Disney. We arrived after a VERY VERY long drive at Disney Resort at 6:30ish that night. We ate dinner and then hit the bed early.
We got up and headed to the park at 8a went into Tomorrowland and went on: Star Tours; Autopia; Buzz Lightyear; Astro Orbitor and Finding Nemo Submarine. We rode a railrode all around the park. In California Adventure we rode The Hollywood Tower of Terror and then we into Bugs Life and rode: Tuck and Roll Drive 'em Buggies and Flicks Flyers. We went to hotel and chilled by the pool. When it cooler we went back into the main park in Critter Country and did: Splash Mountain; Haunted Mansion; Pirates of the Caribbean. Then we went back to our room and showered and went to the pool area in our pjs and watched the fireworks.
On Thursday, we got up and went to the main park in Fantasy Land and rode: King Arthurs Carrousel; Dumbo the Flying Elephant; Its a Small World; Mad Tea Party. Then we went to Mickey's Toon Town and rode: Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin. We then ate with Evan, Alicia and Faith in Adventure Land. Mike and Evan went on Indiana Jones Adventure while Alicia and I took the kids to Tarzans Tree House. Evan and his family had to go to their hotel and we continued on and did in Adventure Land: Jungle Cruise and then went back to Frontier Land and did: Big Thunder Ranch and then went back to Mickeys Toon Town and got pictures with Goofy and Mickey as well as: Donald's Boat and the Chipmunk tree House. We then headed back to Tomorrow Land and did: Jedi training and got our souveniors. Then we headed back to Mike's dad's house for the evening. That day was Grandma's funeral but we didnt go.
On Friday, we got up and rode with Mike's dad to Disney (because he knows some cool tricks on not paying for parking) and went to California Adventure Land and rode: Grizzly Run; Redwood Creek Challenge trail; California Soarin'; Tuck and Roll drive 'em buggie; Flicks Flyer and ended with Mickey's Fun Wheel. We then said our goodbyes to Evan and his family. We then went to Cosco and had hotdogs and sodas for lunch. Then a wonderful pork steak dinner.
Saturday we got up and packed the car by 10ish. We said goodbye to Mike's dad. We drove toward the Car Rental place and filled up the car. We returned the car and got a shuttle to the airport. It was a cluster trying to check in but we got to our gate with an hour to spare. We flew United home. We left California at 1:50p and got into Chicago, IL at 7:20p and left there at 9:35p and got into Rochester, NY at 11:50p. We didnt get home til 2a.
It was a fun but tiresome vacation. Glad we went, glad to be home. While I was in Utah, I got a call from my Paramedic instructor that I passed my NYS exam and that I am now a Paramedic for the grand state of New York.
I hope everyone had a great two weeks. Pictures to follow as we need to take them off the memory card. Love you all.
So much has happened. Brycen graduated 1st grade and is going into 2nd grade at Emily Howland Elementary. I took my paramedic NYS exam. Mike is still doing what mike does.
We left for our whirlwind vacation on Sunday June 26th at 10:00am from Rochester, NY; we got into Chicago, IL at 11ish and was back on a plane at 12:10pm and arrived at Salt Lake City, UT by 3:45pm MST. We flew American Airlines out. We then got our Ford Fusion rental car from Fox Rental and drove to my brother David's house. That is where we stayed while in Utah. Sunday and Monday we hung out with David and his family. Monday we went to the Lindon, UT aquatic center (AKA pool) and had so much fun. We also had a family night with a couple of my nephew's friends. Sunday and Monday, Michelle cooked fabulous meals. We also went and got our shower supplies on Monday. We played Rummie and Cribbage. Man, they are fun games. Michelle's mother was also there visiting from Canada with her dog babe. Sunday we went to bed early do to losing 3 hours in one day. The next day Brycen got up at 5:30a and went down to the playroom to be with his cousins. By monday night, Brycen was exhausted and so we went to bed early. Tuesday David and his family went on a camping trip; and we spent the day with my brother Richard and his family up in Salt Lake (his in-laws). We swam in the pool and hit up the hot tub. My niece's carson, abby, portia and kelsey also came with kelsey's husband wayne and son ryker. It was fun getting cooled down since it was so hot. We also swam with kristi (rich's wife's sister) and reed (his father in-law). We also had a lunch on the patio. Later we played 2000 with rich, laurie (rich's wife); abby (their daughter), and kristi. Brycen was playing the wii. We continued to snack all afternoon. About 6:30 that night Rich had to get home so left to go back to David's house. Wednesday we took showers and then we got up and took a drive to Bridal Vail Falls as well as Squaw Peak. We got breath taking views and pictures. We then proceeded to Orem Park where we met Blanche and Sam (mike's mom and brother) and had lunch. Then by 1ish we were on our 10 hour drive to Arizona.
We arrived in Arizona at 12:30a on thursday. We were staying with Evan, Alicia and Faith (mike's brother; sister in-law and niece). It was nice to sleep in. We had heard that Mike's grandma was in the hospital and not doing well after a major stroke. We went after breakfast to see her and Grand-dad. We got there and met up with mike's uncle dave in the parking lot his aunt lynn; as they were just leaving. When we got up to her room on the 4th floor and mike's uncles john and richard were in the room with grand-dad, because they just got done giving her a priesthood blessing with mike's dad on the phone. Grandma Betty was getting a feeding tube and her meds. She was on a nasal canula and occassionaly opened her eyes. She did smile when people talked into her ear. She did see Brycen and Mike and I when she opened her eyes. We spent a couple hours with her and Grand-dad when we were told she wasnt going to pull out of this. As we left I whispered into her ear, "Grandma you need to get better so you can bake us cookies" and she smiled. We then headed to the Mesquite Aquatic Center (pool) for some cooling off. We spent 2 hours in the water. Then we headed back to Alicia and Evan's house. Friday we went to Pheonix and saw a friend from NY, Asia and her fiance. Then we went back to the house. Saturday, we took showers and then we went back to the hospital to see Grandma one last time, for that was the day they stopped her pacemaker and let nature take over. She was moved from the 4th floor to the 2nd floor. Grand-dad was a wreck. We stayed with him for an hour. Alicia won us free tickets to see Cars 2. After the hospital we went to the movies. Then we headed to Darcine and her family. The funny part of that day was...we noticed we needed an oil change. We called the rental place and they told us where to go. After the oil change we learned that Grandma passed away at 3:30p (1 hour after they stopped the pacemaker). We then went back to the house. Sunday we got up early and ate, then we drove 14 hours to Nevada.
We stopped at the Hoover Dam on our way and took pictures. We arrived at our destination in Nevada at 11:30p. It was a long trip through the desert. We woke up at 8:30a and took showers and then had breakfast with mike's uncle richard, aunt brenda and cousins Karl and Kellen. The 4th of July was the only day we were in Nevada. Mike wanted to show us where he grew up and all the houses he lived in as well as the church bldg he attended. We also stopped at the Reno Temple and took pictures. He said so much has changed since he last visited there. When we got back to Richard's house Kellen was making up some amazing hambergers for grilling. We had a small but yummy cook out. Brycen played with his cousins and planned to take their dog "Sugar" for a walk after dinner. All the boys went to the park to take the dog for a walk. Brenda, Casey and I stayed at the house. That night, MIke and I went into downtown Sparks and watched the holiday fireworks from the Nugget Casino. They were spectacular. The next morning we got up early and started our 10 hour drive to California.
We drove to Oakland Temple and took pictures. We were able to over look the San Francisco Bay but couldnt see the Golden Gate Bridge. We then proceeded to Disney. We arrived after a VERY VERY long drive at Disney Resort at 6:30ish that night. We ate dinner and then hit the bed early.
We got up and headed to the park at 8a went into Tomorrowland and went on: Star Tours; Autopia; Buzz Lightyear; Astro Orbitor and Finding Nemo Submarine. We rode a railrode all around the park. In California Adventure we rode The Hollywood Tower of Terror and then we into Bugs Life and rode: Tuck and Roll Drive 'em Buggies and Flicks Flyers. We went to hotel and chilled by the pool. When it cooler we went back into the main park in Critter Country and did: Splash Mountain; Haunted Mansion; Pirates of the Caribbean. Then we went back to our room and showered and went to the pool area in our pjs and watched the fireworks.
On Thursday, we got up and went to the main park in Fantasy Land and rode: King Arthurs Carrousel; Dumbo the Flying Elephant; Its a Small World; Mad Tea Party. Then we went to Mickey's Toon Town and rode: Roger Rabbit Cartoon Spin. We then ate with Evan, Alicia and Faith in Adventure Land. Mike and Evan went on Indiana Jones Adventure while Alicia and I took the kids to Tarzans Tree House. Evan and his family had to go to their hotel and we continued on and did in Adventure Land: Jungle Cruise and then went back to Frontier Land and did: Big Thunder Ranch and then went back to Mickeys Toon Town and got pictures with Goofy and Mickey as well as: Donald's Boat and the Chipmunk tree House. We then headed back to Tomorrow Land and did: Jedi training and got our souveniors. Then we headed back to Mike's dad's house for the evening. That day was Grandma's funeral but we didnt go.
On Friday, we got up and rode with Mike's dad to Disney (because he knows some cool tricks on not paying for parking) and went to California Adventure Land and rode: Grizzly Run; Redwood Creek Challenge trail; California Soarin'; Tuck and Roll drive 'em buggie; Flicks Flyer and ended with Mickey's Fun Wheel. We then said our goodbyes to Evan and his family. We then went to Cosco and had hotdogs and sodas for lunch. Then a wonderful pork steak dinner.
Saturday we got up and packed the car by 10ish. We said goodbye to Mike's dad. We drove toward the Car Rental place and filled up the car. We returned the car and got a shuttle to the airport. It was a cluster trying to check in but we got to our gate with an hour to spare. We flew United home. We left California at 1:50p and got into Chicago, IL at 7:20p and left there at 9:35p and got into Rochester, NY at 11:50p. We didnt get home til 2a.
It was a fun but tiresome vacation. Glad we went, glad to be home. While I was in Utah, I got a call from my Paramedic instructor that I passed my NYS exam and that I am now a Paramedic for the grand state of New York.
I hope everyone had a great two weeks. Pictures to follow as we need to take them off the memory card. Love you all.
Friday, May 27, 2011
February - May 2011
So much has transpired in such a short amount of time. Where to begin...that is the true question.
Leah - Finished paramedic school and took the NYS paramedic exam (may 19, 2011); working hard at TLC, Inc ambulance full time (42 hrs / week); found out I am expecting (january 12, 2012); dont know what a day off feels like. It feels like there is something every day; still Sunday school teacher for the 12 - 14 yr olds at church
Mike - Full time working at MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd (40 / week); taking care of the outside work of the house; getting ready to take on Phoenix Schooling in July; still the clerk at the church; cant wait for the new baby; doing great with picking up the slack of the kitty litter for me since Im not allowed.
Brycen - Doing great in school; cant wait for summer vacation; loves Nickelodeon and Disney TV and sometimes Cartoon Network (when we allow it); his hand writing getting much better; reading above grade level; loves the idea of being a big brother; loves the cats.
Zora & Prince - Pampered kitties; get snacks once a day; naps in the afternoon on my lap; try to escape when my hands are full. Sometimes they are successful but get a tap on the bum when they do...they are indoor kitties; they turned 1 on the 23rd of May.
We lost a very important member to our family at the end of April...he was a brother-like figure to me (as well as his twin brothers) since I was born. He had acute form of Leukemia. He fought a great fight; his funeral was amazing; as well as his brother sang The Lord's Prayer. His 16 yr old son designed the front of the program. I cant imagine the feelings they are feeling. I was devastated to learn of his passing but so glad I went to the funeral.
I am so thankful for my family and my other family, as well as my friends who love me and my family for who we are. We Zumba at my house every Wednesday night at 7:30p...it is a blast. Anyone who wants to join us for this festive event is more than welcome...we also have a great and easy dinner.
I love my Elder Bradley who is in Spain and doing the Lord's work...we are so pleased with him. Also, so happy for the new Ames baby in September...not to mention the amazing Poe and Rowland boys that have joined our family last year. What an amazing family we have and how we have grown. Love you all. See you next month for more on the Kishpaugh's!
Leah - Finished paramedic school and took the NYS paramedic exam (may 19, 2011); working hard at TLC, Inc ambulance full time (42 hrs / week); found out I am expecting (january 12, 2012); dont know what a day off feels like. It feels like there is something every day; still Sunday school teacher for the 12 - 14 yr olds at church
Mike - Full time working at MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd (40 / week); taking care of the outside work of the house; getting ready to take on Phoenix Schooling in July; still the clerk at the church; cant wait for the new baby; doing great with picking up the slack of the kitty litter for me since Im not allowed.
Brycen - Doing great in school; cant wait for summer vacation; loves Nickelodeon and Disney TV and sometimes Cartoon Network (when we allow it); his hand writing getting much better; reading above grade level; loves the idea of being a big brother; loves the cats.
Zora & Prince - Pampered kitties; get snacks once a day; naps in the afternoon on my lap; try to escape when my hands are full. Sometimes they are successful but get a tap on the bum when they do...they are indoor kitties; they turned 1 on the 23rd of May.
We lost a very important member to our family at the end of April...he was a brother-like figure to me (as well as his twin brothers) since I was born. He had acute form of Leukemia. He fought a great fight; his funeral was amazing; as well as his brother sang The Lord's Prayer. His 16 yr old son designed the front of the program. I cant imagine the feelings they are feeling. I was devastated to learn of his passing but so glad I went to the funeral.
I am so thankful for my family and my other family, as well as my friends who love me and my family for who we are. We Zumba at my house every Wednesday night at 7:30p...it is a blast. Anyone who wants to join us for this festive event is more than welcome...we also have a great and easy dinner.
I love my Elder Bradley who is in Spain and doing the Lord's work...we are so pleased with him. Also, so happy for the new Ames baby in September...not to mention the amazing Poe and Rowland boys that have joined our family last year. What an amazing family we have and how we have grown. Love you all. See you next month for more on the Kishpaugh's!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
February 2011
This month has been interesting. Brycen has adjusted to the new house and the kittens and doing well in school. A week off of school is coming up and he is so thrilled.
I am in the Paramedic refresher program and will be done with that in May. I still work full-time and love it...the hours are not so fabulous...but it pays the bills and we are able to work our schedules with Brycen's schedule.
Mike has had 3 episodes of palpitations in the last 2 years. He has been in the ER twice and the last time he was in the ER...they said that he had to see a cardiologist and get a stress test, because there was chest wall involvement, but nothing screamed at the ER doctor to make him keep Mike in the hospital. Mike went to the cardiologist and they made him wear a hulter monitor for 24 hours. He was glad to get that off. He goes for the stress test in March. We hope it is just anxiety and not anything cardiac. But, whatever the result, we will roll with it.
My aunt got married to a wonderful guy. The ceremony was great and the reception was fun. It was good to get the family together again. It is far and few between when we can get together.
I have had the opportunity to take care of 2 little kids under the age of 2 and it was fun. I know that I am ready for another child. Brycen loved having them at the house for a day. He was so good with them and helpful for me.
I am truly thankful for all the true friends I have surrounding me and my family. I love having a supportive family that gives guidance and counsel when they see something going off track.
Brycen loves being in his own house. He said the other day, "I dont want to cut my hair; I want to be like Justin Beiber". I laughed and said, "Well, that is all well and good, but when under my roof; you will cut your hair." His quick wit rebuttle, "My papa once said that I can do what I want with my hair." He is too smart and too wise for his 6 young years. How much he brightens my day...even when he sometimes pushes my buttons at times.
I love the fact we are on our own...family is still close by and Brycen still gets off the bus at the Grandparent's house. I cannot wait for Spring and the warmer weather. So much planned for this year and it is so exciting to know that, it is going to come true.
I hope you have a great day. My God bless you with all you need.
I am in the Paramedic refresher program and will be done with that in May. I still work full-time and love it...the hours are not so fabulous...but it pays the bills and we are able to work our schedules with Brycen's schedule.
Mike has had 3 episodes of palpitations in the last 2 years. He has been in the ER twice and the last time he was in the ER...they said that he had to see a cardiologist and get a stress test, because there was chest wall involvement, but nothing screamed at the ER doctor to make him keep Mike in the hospital. Mike went to the cardiologist and they made him wear a hulter monitor for 24 hours. He was glad to get that off. He goes for the stress test in March. We hope it is just anxiety and not anything cardiac. But, whatever the result, we will roll with it.
My aunt got married to a wonderful guy. The ceremony was great and the reception was fun. It was good to get the family together again. It is far and few between when we can get together.
I have had the opportunity to take care of 2 little kids under the age of 2 and it was fun. I know that I am ready for another child. Brycen loved having them at the house for a day. He was so good with them and helpful for me.
I am truly thankful for all the true friends I have surrounding me and my family. I love having a supportive family that gives guidance and counsel when they see something going off track.
Brycen loves being in his own house. He said the other day, "I dont want to cut my hair; I want to be like Justin Beiber". I laughed and said, "Well, that is all well and good, but when under my roof; you will cut your hair." His quick wit rebuttle, "My papa once said that I can do what I want with my hair." He is too smart and too wise for his 6 young years. How much he brightens my day...even when he sometimes pushes my buttons at times.
I love the fact we are on our own...family is still close by and Brycen still gets off the bus at the Grandparent's house. I cannot wait for Spring and the warmer weather. So much planned for this year and it is so exciting to know that, it is going to come true.
I hope you have a great day. My God bless you with all you need.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
New House
Ok...so we were accepted to rent a house from friends since they currently live out of state. It is a 3 bedroom ranch style house. Lots of space. We also acquired 2 cats from a friend. They are both 8 months old. The black cat is named Zora Ravenclaw and the white cat is named Princopher Pugsley. They are both getting use to the new place.
Zora gets her stitches out this week and hopefully we Prince fixed as well. They are a real treat to have with our family. They are crazy silly at times and very snuggly others. They sleep with us at night. Both easily scared still...Zora more than Prince.
Brycen is growing like a weed and loving his new space and his room. He loves the cats, but sometimes goes to fast at them and scare them (we are working at that). He loves going to school, but doesnt like some of his peers. At we keep telling him; kids can be mean; just remember that you are loved inside your house.
Mike is working hard at work and at church. He doesnt like getting up and leaving for work but knows that there is a goal at the end of the tunnel. He is still doing online school through Cayuga Community College in Auburn.
I am working full-time and taking a class on tuesday nights until May. I also help a friend with her group Fun Without Food. Unpacking is driving me nuts. I would rather dive into a swimming pool full of double edged razor blades than move again.
We got our dish working so we can actually watch TV instead of movies all the time or video games. Life, is looking up right now. Just taking it one day at a time. That is all I can muster.
The snow is falling and the wind is hollowing. Not loving the fact that winter is here and that I have to leave my warm and comfy house and drive in it. I would much prefer staying home and snuggling on my couch.
Thank you to all who have supported us and helped us these last few months. You all know who you are and the blessings will be poured out.
Love,
Leah - Mike - Brycen - Zora & Prince
Zora gets her stitches out this week and hopefully we Prince fixed as well. They are a real treat to have with our family. They are crazy silly at times and very snuggly others. They sleep with us at night. Both easily scared still...Zora more than Prince.
Brycen is growing like a weed and loving his new space and his room. He loves the cats, but sometimes goes to fast at them and scare them (we are working at that). He loves going to school, but doesnt like some of his peers. At we keep telling him; kids can be mean; just remember that you are loved inside your house.
Mike is working hard at work and at church. He doesnt like getting up and leaving for work but knows that there is a goal at the end of the tunnel. He is still doing online school through Cayuga Community College in Auburn.
I am working full-time and taking a class on tuesday nights until May. I also help a friend with her group Fun Without Food. Unpacking is driving me nuts. I would rather dive into a swimming pool full of double edged razor blades than move again.
We got our dish working so we can actually watch TV instead of movies all the time or video games. Life, is looking up right now. Just taking it one day at a time. That is all I can muster.
The snow is falling and the wind is hollowing. Not loving the fact that winter is here and that I have to leave my warm and comfy house and drive in it. I would much prefer staying home and snuggling on my couch.
Thank you to all who have supported us and helped us these last few months. You all know who you are and the blessings will be poured out.
Love,
Leah - Mike - Brycen - Zora & Prince
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
January 2011
We have been able to rent a house not far from mom and dad. We painted brycen's room dark blue; our room midnight blue; living room green and the dining room white. The hall will be egg shell white after we are done moving all of our stuff in.
We are getting 2 new members to our family. Their names are Zora and Prince. They are cats. They are kittens. Prince is calico and Zora is black. Their original owners still have visitation rights.
January 8th we are moving all of our belongings into the house. It is a truly cute 3 bedroom house. There is an attic that runs the whole length of the house. It sits on 1.9 acres of land. It makes for a cozy little diamond in the rough.
We have a planned vacation for this summer that is all paid for. We are so excited for the this year and all that is planned for it.
We love all of our family and those who have supported us through the years. Also, Mike still is the ward clerk. I am the sunday school teacher for the 12 - 14 year olds. And, brycen is in a new class in primary.
I will let you know next month how the move went and all that has transpired for January. Be safe and happy.
We are getting 2 new members to our family. Their names are Zora and Prince. They are cats. They are kittens. Prince is calico and Zora is black. Their original owners still have visitation rights.
January 8th we are moving all of our belongings into the house. It is a truly cute 3 bedroom house. There is an attic that runs the whole length of the house. It sits on 1.9 acres of land. It makes for a cozy little diamond in the rough.
We have a planned vacation for this summer that is all paid for. We are so excited for the this year and all that is planned for it.
We love all of our family and those who have supported us through the years. Also, Mike still is the ward clerk. I am the sunday school teacher for the 12 - 14 year olds. And, brycen is in a new class in primary.
I will let you know next month how the move went and all that has transpired for January. Be safe and happy.
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