Job and Moving update

Today is a new day. I am feeling so lost and unproductive. My mind doesn't seem to be focused on anything. He got the job. They said "We'd love to have you". That's positive! The owners even have a house available to rent. What are the odds on that. He seems really interested in this position. I told him I would follow him anywhere...which is true. I'd just rather move than go look and decide. It's just easier for me to just follow him rather than make the decision. It's hard. I can't seperate my feelings and what a good decision it would be. It's scarry. When we moved here it was an adventure. I had never moved before. It was hard at first. Now 2 years later we are finally making good friends and making a life for ourselves. Then this happens. It sucks. I really am not prepared to do this all again. I know GOD has a plan for us. I have prayed and asked for help. It's hard to see it right now, but he is providing. I have to be thankful for that. Our friends have really rallied behind us. Which of course adds to the sadness. Thankfully we are only a boat ride away and can still see them occasionally. Reallisticly speaking, it will happen for awhile (just like Az) then it will become less and less. Not wanting it to...
More later...

Laid off and moving

Wow, what a worlwind of a week. On Friday, my dear hubby was givin his 30 day notice. Thankfully, they gave him that. Not only his 30 days but also 30 days to move out of the company housing. Yuck. It's 1 thing to lose your job but to lose your house too. It sucks!
I just know there is another door oopening up. We are maintaining a positive and upbeat outlook. Of course, we are still in shock too. He is out on an interview right now. Pray that he will provide an outstanding interview and the company will only have the option of giving into him. lol Okay well if it the right one...it will work out.
If this isn't the job for him...then we are heading home. We are unsure of exactly what is going to happen next. Our focus is finding him a job in the area to stay...and packing up the house.
Stay tuned for more info...

Palate Expander 03/18 Update

Hello, we went to the ortho doc today to follow up on my issue. As I have been turning her expander I started to notice that her molar was the only thing moving on her left side. After talking with her we went to the doc. They explained that while I only see the molar moving...in fact the expander is working. She showed me by having her bite down. Awe, I see. The wire that has bent was straightened and we are to continue turning for 8 more days.
She is doing terrific and we are so proud of her.

March Snow???

We have had a crazy snow storm roll through. As much as I love the snow...I am so ready for Spring to get here. Only 3 more days til Spring. Enjoy the photos. The girls had a blast!

Palate Expanders Update

Well, she has had her palate expanders in now for 10 days. She is doing so well. Below is a picture of her expanders while she is sitting in the chair. hehe

She says it doesn't even hurt at all. Glad to know that she is doing so well. I do have one concern and I'll be calling tomorrow about it. Let you know when I find out.

crafting

For my b-day, my family bought me a Cricut machine (actually I bought it, lol). I have been having so much fun. Here are some of my creations. What do you think?

Thanks for looking. :)

PE Week 1

Well, she is a trooper. She got her spacers in and after the first few days she was doing well.

Tomorrow she is get the brackets in and a mold taken. The brackets will be removed (to make the appliance) and spacers put back in.

She's really doing so well. :)

Palate Expander details

As some of you may know, my little girl is growing up. :) I can't believe my little baby girl is 8. It amazes me everyday. As you can imagine at age 8 and in 2ND grade her little mouth is changing. I am sad to announce she has my big teeth. lol She will be starting phase I of her orthodontics. This phase I is to make room for her teeth in the future. So here is the break down.
02/20 - spacers put in and an impression taken of her top and bottoms.
02/27 - brackets on molars put on and an impression taken. brackets removed to make her palate expander's (top & bottom).
03/06 - Palate expander's (to & bottom) glued in. Here is a really good example of what is about to happen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKlDbsobkI
I will be turning her palate expander each day for 28 days. I am under the impression that the most painful day will be the day after and the second day.
Then on 04/03 - She will get braces on the top and bottom 4 teeth only. There is some confusion as to which top 4 since the bilateral teeth are not in yet. This is still in the planning process. Here is an example of this process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjbFog3kh-s&feature=related

She and I both sat and watched this and I feel it was a great example. Her good friend Annalise is about 3 weeks ahead of her. The difference between the example and her will be the bottom expander and braces.

We are hoping to make a trip to AZ for spring break (04/04-04/12). We'll keep you up to date with Sierra's orthodontics. :)

Palate Expander

Starting next Friday, My big girl is starting phase I of her orthodontics. She is getting a palate expander top and bottom. Look for pictures. :)

Just for me...

Here I am several days after. Each day is better. A little less sad, a little less angry, a little less hurt. Then today happened. I have been trying to reach an Uncle because I don't know if he knew or not. I had been nervous about reaching him for several reasons. One if he knew and didn't call me I knew I would be mad and hurt. The other if he didn't know the fact that I was telling him. Turns out, he knew. I was surprised that I wasn't as mad as I had thought I'd be. He said he didn't feel it was his place to tell me. Mmmm, I sortof understand. However, further into the conversation he reveled that my dad actually told him not to contact me. I guess my dad's way of adding more salt to the wound. Ouch. Also in this conversation, I asked if he would prefer me not to contact him anymore and he agreed. Ouch...if I wasn't having a difficult time dealing with the fact my Mother is dead, that no one contacted me, but now I have lost an Uncle who I truely respected. That is respected until today. :(
I look at my girls and I think how can family ever act this way? Could I ever turn my back on them? The answer is simple, no. They would always be a top priority in my life. I believe that stems from the fact of good role models. The people I call my family. The ones who took me in and taught me about love, honesty, family, values, forgiveness and unconditional love. For that I am eternally greatful. For that I have hope for the future.
I am still sad that my Mother is dead. I think it will take time before I heal. I am unsure of my next step. I have questions, concerns and way to many thoughts running through my head. I spoke to a councelor and they suggested I write my feelings down...so here I am.

Things to Ponder

Have you ever had a day where things were going so calmly and good? Do you reflect back and think this was a good day? I do, I love my family. I can't imagine my life without them. I can't imagine letting anything disrupt my love for my husband or my 2 beautiful girls.
Sunday 02/06 was just such a day. My hubby took the girls to the museam. They had a blast. I was able to go and see the movie New In Town. Funny I thought. Totally reminded me of me when I moved to this small town. lmao. Almost hit a dear in the process of coming home. Thankfully I didn't. :)
Then it happened. The moment when things for that day changed. I had just finished updating the blog with the photos from the museam when my hubby handed me a rather large envelope. I looked at the return address...it was from a lawyer. I thought, "Oh great, we are being sued for something." Hubby thought the same thing until he opened it. I went to put it aside to finish the day when he said I needed to look at it. So I did...
There it said it...in Bold, Italic Letters...
"Re: The Estate of Sharon M Marks, deceased..."
Holy Cow. What the...I started bawling. How could this be? I couldn't read any futher. I asked hubby what this meant. When did she die? Millions of thoughts were racing through my head. My girls didn't understand. Why is Mommy crying? I felt so bad. I went outside to calm down.
My hubby read most of the information and expained to me that she pasted away December 29th. What the .....???? No one called me? How could no one call me??? Why was I notified by the a lawyer and no one in my family? No one called me. I was fuming mad. I reallize my relationship with my biological parents was/is estranged but this was beyond my thinking. I called my Uncle to tell him and he didn't even know. I am trying to reach another Uncle to tell him and I am not sure he knows. Why wouldn't anyone call me.
I spent the remainder of the day in a fog. My hubby was so good to me. He didn't say much but held me when I needed him. He held me all night long. I didn't sleep.
Monday is a new day. I woke up with less tears and more frustration. I began calling my inlaws to let them know. I cried some. I knew I needed to blow off some steam. I called a friend of mine and talked her out of going to Yoga...so she could go with me to the bar...(That reminds me, I need to go get my car, lol). We met at the bar and had so much fun. I am sure she is tired of me saying "Did you know my Mom is dead?" But each time I said it...I felt release. I felt a little less sad...a little less mad...a little less guilty...a little less pain. I am guessing this is part of the greiving process. It still hurts. Or maybe it's the 6 shots of tequilla? lmao.
Today is a new day. It's Tuesday. My head feels a little more clear today. I have only cried once and I am dressed for the day. Please pray and send my good thoughts as I really need them.
Thanks for reading.

Flight Museum

She's an astronaunt!

Look who lost another tooth.

She lost her 7th tooth today at school. 2:44 to be exact. lol She was so excited to show me when I picked her up. Doesn't she look so beautiful!

Helping with dinner

Awe aren't they so cute. They helped me make dinner tonight. They thought it was so cool to use the cheese shredder. :)

Flooding Pictures

This photo is the road to the Safeway in town.

This picture is the cow field next to our house.

The girls enjoying the HUGE puddle near our home.

Thankfully, other than being land locked, we were not affected by the flooding. Hope your family is healthy and happy.

Museum Visit

Well, Dad took the girls to the museum. They had a lot of fun exploring. Here are a few pictures from the trip.

Happy New Year!!!!

Wow, is it actually 2009? It seems as though time is flying by. How did you spend your New Year's Eve? Weeone passed out by 9pm. The Bigone stayed up until the stroke of midnight! We spent most of the evening lighting off the fireworks we had left over from July 4th. Even weeone was shooting of the roman candles. The fountains are always the best. Of course, it seemed weird to be lighting off the fireworks when we are surrounded by snow. (And they say it rarely happens here)
From our family to your...Happy Healthy New Year to YOU!!!