Oh my.

I really am lacking in the blogging department. Who knew that would ever happen?? We have been SO busy it seems lately. We are running all day between school, dance, soccer, playgroup . . . and now my very frequent coupon runs. I have learned to coupon and am really enjoying it almost (when the checker are nice.) I seriously get a bit of a thrill going into a store and saving $200-300 and spending like $20. I am slowly getting the hang of it. So between running all day -- trying to get naps in and home to make dinner I usually end up going at night. Which this makes Cory upset sometimes because I am out late and he wants to see me too. But I am saving money and thats what I care about right now!

As for the kids: Canden-- this little man is growing like a weed. It is talking SO MUCH he is always speaking sentences to me. It's cute when I ask him to go get something and he comes back and says "MOM, Heew it is" (here it is). My favorite at the moment is when he says Araleigh. lol Its really cute. His current obsession is wipes. He HAS to have a wipe in his hands at all times. He sits with them and wipes his face -- or the couch or his toys. He is obsessed. He is such a pill. He has gotten SO stubborn and throws tantrums til he gets his was. He also a runner. Whenever he is set down (at a store) he darts. Little turd. Lately he is getting the best of Cory and I. He has kept us up all night for a few weeks now. He keeps waking up and its really getting hard to kick the habit. I seriously feel like I have a newborn again . . . we are all so exhausted.

Araleigh has been a busy little girl. She has school, dance, playgroup and now soccer. Its good for her to keep her busy. She loves it. She is so excited about soccer. Her first game is this Saturday . . I am hoping to get some good pictures and video! We'll see. I took her in for her 2nd EEG and they found nothing (which I assumed would happen) so her Dr. is sending us to speak with a neurologist in general to just talk over all that we have been dealing with and see if he has any ideas and if not--- we will just assume she has some major habits. Which I hope we can find an answer.

As for us -- we are just trekking along. I have lost all motivation to get into shape again and REALLY need to get it back -- I can feel myself sinking into that dark hole. Cory is busy with work as always --- He had surgery on his mouth done 2 weeks ago-- which was a little unexpected and was a hit for us financially. Especially because we were told how much it would be before hand and came back to us $1000 more. Yikes. We had our 7th Anniversary last week. Lacey and Jeff were amazing enough to watch our kids for the night. So we went up to Clarkston and stayed with them Friday and came back to Spokane Saturday. We went to PF. Changs then a movie then we went to our new favorite restaurant called Twigs and went to ANOTHER movie. Yes, we really did nothing exciting. It was nice just being together without stress of the kids for a day.

SEVEN. Where has time gone?

So today (April 2) is our seventh anniversary. WHAT? I cannot believe that time has flown by like it has. Cory and I have been together for 11 years and that just blows my mind. I remember on our wedding day how nervous I was . . . the day was so busy for me and stressful but it all came together as it always does and was beautiful. I remember our honeymoon and being able to be checked out of all reality -- work, family, life. As I think about it I remember how much fun we really had just being together and having new experiences --like our cruise and flying. We haven't been on a trip since our honeymoon but it seems like any chance we get to just spend time together talking or whatever seems to be our little fix. Maybe someday we will have another trip but til then our mini dates will have to do. Cory truly is my best friend. I always want to tell him everything and lately he seems to be the same way. For the first time in our marriage he is using me as his way of therapy by talking. I think this has made us closer. I cannot believe the years have gone as fast as they have. We have been through highs and very lows - but we have made it through together. I have been give 2 beautiful children who I cherish more than anything. I see Cory in them everyday and realize how much more I love him for that. Cory, thank you for who you are . . . your charity, your determination to be a better man, your hard work and willingness to serve others and your love for your children. I see your amazement in them and it truly touches my heart to see the love you have for them. Thank you for what you have given me . . .the support, love, and wonderful family you have chose to let me be apart of. I have gained so many blessings in our decisions to be together and have learned that we can endure anything as long as we are together. To many more years and experiences.

Love you.