Update

So, busy as usual here in the Ghetto. As I type there are several police units scouring the neighborhood for heaven only knows what. I'll let you know what's up after they frisk me. (Please frisk me...) That would at least make it worth the fact that I couldn't get onto my street.
Anyway, I updated Cade's blog and let's just say there is much to do with him before deployment.
Skyler is good. His new math tutor is a champ! I only wish I would've found him sooner. Unfortunately, I think the math teacher is the problem. Anyway, he will sail through accounting next year! He applied for a job at the local ballpark. Say a little prayer for him.
Koy is still the funniest little dude I know. He is done with track and enjoying an occasional root beer. He is singing in his last concert this week and I think he is a little bummed that it's almost summer time. My kids are freaks in that they detest summer. They get too bored. Weirdos. He told me today that he had next year all figured out to his advantage. He will be in A Capella with a lot of 9th graders. So he figured he could make lots of older friends then be nice to the "sevies" that would love to hang with a 8th grader that has lots of 9th grade friends. Then he got that mad scientist look and said, "younger people are so easily manipulated." Watch out people! This kid is a little... wow! I love it.
Sterling is going mad himself trying to find a contractor that will renovate our house. It is a big deal and I'm hoping it works out. Don't worry that I wasn't so into the idea of adding a train room. That is until he figured out he would have to sweeten the deal with a master bedroom and bath for me. Hmmmmm... I see a connection to a certain 7th grader here.
I am staying pretty busy as it is the only way to stay sane. Well, at least not insane... well...
OK, anyway, I hope you are all doing well too.

Macade is being deployed!

So Macade spent the better part of the morning at Camp Williams being poked with all sorts of good stuff to prepare for his deployment. The word today is that he will spend this weekend with his unit and then report on Wednesday for FTX. (Field training exercises). It sounds like he will be at Camp Williams for a couple of weeks and then come home for a few days before leaving for Wisconsin. He will have even more info by the end of the weekend. He is going with a SAPPER unit? I am not sure what it stands for but it is the big bad unit to not mess with I guess. It is a full combat unit and he will be right in the thick of things. He needs all the support he can get right now and throughout the next year. We are asking that only positive and uplifting words come his way. (And ours) He is anxious to get going and I am fairly certain that there is something good in whatever they poked his arm with this morning, because he is ready to go! Thanks to everyone for supporting our family.
ps I will also resume posting on his blog 1armyguy.blogspot.com

Got the Call

So Macade received the call on Monday! He is to report on Thursday and if all goes well he is off to Afghanistan. He is very anxious! He will be training most of the month of May and then leave the country in June. More info coming tomorrow.

No news is good news....

Well, maybe.

Macade hasn't received the call yet. I realize the Army can be slow with the paper pushing, but come on! Anyhow, we will keep everyone posted on that progress. (Or lack thereof).
Skyler, I am devastated to say, did not make the PACK. We are very sad, but ready to move on and will just keep at it until we find something for him.
And Koy tied his last time for the mile. He was ticked! But he did beat his previous 1/2 mile time by 6 seconds.
Baby steps people. One day at a time. Just breathe.
Oh sorry. Are you still here? I was just typing to myself.

I need therapy on so many levels.

I have news!!!

And pictures! So the big news of the week...(For each kid)
If you haven't heard yet, it looks like Macade has been transferred to the unit that is deploying to Afghanistan in June. Now, it is not a done deal yet. We are still waiting for word from his Sgt. He would be in training pretty much all of May and then ship out. He is very deep in thought these last few days and wants to spend a lot of time with us. He is anxious and nervous, but he has said several times that he is ready to serve the country. He would be gone for a year with a compact unit and that is pretty much all I know. I will keep this blog updated on him. Here he is with his good friend Robbie.


Skyler has been really busy as well. This week he had spirit week. He got to dress like a pirate yesterday and was so excited about it that I am not sure he slept at all. When I went to wake him up I said, "ahoy mate. Are you going to shower this morning?" His reply? "Parlay".
He is interviewing for a student leadership club at Timpanogos High today. It is called PACK and he wants it so bad!! It will be a shame if he doesn't make it being he has more school spirit than anyone I know. (PS I literally dyed my hair green with food coloring in high school. I would not recommend doing that by the way.)



Koy has been so into track! Who knew?! He runs about 4 miles a day after school and is holding his own with the big boys. Keep an eye out for him in the future! He is running the mile and half mile. He has never complained once about the amount of time he spends training. He loves it! The biggest news for him though is that he made the acapella choir!!! Only 12 7th graders made it for next year. It is normally just 9th graders! I am thrilled beyond reason! He doesn't understand what the big deal is, but I, myself, could sing from the rooftops! I remember being so bummed about not joining choir and then hoping my kids would. So this is a huge deal for me even though he has threatened me not to tell the world. (You didn't hear a thing!)
So, it's been a pretty eventful week around here. Next post I will download our photos from our hiking trip with US Synthetic.

To the cute boy

Playing his guitar on the steps at Timpanogos High School...
Do you know Ricky Martin?

Koy's latest

You have got to love this kid!
Mom (from work: Koy what are you going to do today?
Koy: Can I hang out with my friends?
Mom: Who?
Koy: Chris and Landon
Mom: Where
Koy: Here or there
Koy: Giggle, giggle, I just sounded like Dr. Seuss. Would you, could you in a house?
Mom: Wetting her pants at work.