catching up

A lot has happened since I last posted. Curtis was released from his calling as a scoutmaster (Yippee!!!!), but then called to be the ward mission leader (BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!). With both of us working again and having to parent our boys it feels like this new calling is just another stresser on an already stressed out family. Curtis now has a meeting every Sunday morning as well as one during the week. Enough about that.

The epic battle against perfume, colognes, body sprays and other smelly items continues. For those not in the know, I am highly allergic to those items and a few more. Being in Sacrament meeting is impossible for me due to the health repercussions. I end up with a major headache and my asthma flares up to an uncontrollable level. Each time I try to attend one meeting, I end up with yet another prescription of prednisone. For those of you not familiar with the drug it suppresses your immune system so that your lungs can heal. I sit in the foyer for all 3 hours each Sunday. At this point I have been doing this routine for over 6 months. I have discussed it with the bishopric and they are unwilling to help. Each and every Sunday Curtis sits with the boys in the chapel while I am banished to the RS room so that I can breathe and be worth something for the rest of the day. One time I asked a sister who sat next to me to move because she was wearing perfume and I got called out on the carpet for it. Why is it that being assertive when you are a woman means you are being a WITCH, but if you are a man it is something you get patted on the back for? Anyway, it is a struggle and one I continue to fight for over and over and over again.

We are potty training our 2yo and things couldn't be more interesting. Today he flushed a pair of underwear down the toilet. and I am sure there are more antics on the way.

Grandma's House

This past week Curtis went to scout camp so the boys and I went to my parents house. Both boy were good travelers on the way down. We got to spend lots of time with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Jeremy, Aunt Emmy and a variety of animals! There are 3 dogs, 2 cats, 10 adult emus and about 9 or 10 babies (I can't remember how many). That doesn't include the local herd of deer or the frogs or fish in the pond or the tank full of guppies. When looking for a place to entertain little boys Grandma and Grandpa's house has it all!

There were a few highly entertaining moments. Talon picked up a 2ft long piece of 1x8 lumber and was messing with it. Logan asked Grandma if that was okay. She told him as long as he didn't break a window or hurt himself it was fine. The next thing we know the boys are both carrying a 10ft length of 1x8 all over the backyard! Boys will be boys I guess...

We hit the outlet mall and got some great deals on clothes and organization stuff, went swimming and Emmy and I even made a headboard! It was a busy and fun-filled week. As much as I enjoy visiting my family while Curtis is at scout camp I am always glad to get home!

Pictures of the boys and baby emus to come soon!

Adventures in Oklahoma

So, I haven't been doing the best at keeping in touch with my friends and family that aren't close by. In order to let them know more of what is going on in our lives I am creating this blog.

Some of the most recent news is that I go back to work for the studio I work for on the 21st. I can't wait to learn some new photography techniques. I work for a local studio that does school portraits. You remember picture day when your mom dressed you in nice clothes and did your hair with more gel than you had seen in a life time previously? Those are the pictures I take, and I enjoy every minute of it! For the last month or so I have been home with the boys and enjoyed my time, but I am ready to go back.

Last month Curtis was promoted out of sales. This has been something we have wanted since before we got married, and we are so excited for this opportunity for him. He is now in a marketing position and loving it so much more that what he did before.

Logan just finished kindergarten and is so ready for 1st grade. He is reading at a 3rd grade level and know the names and periods of at least 20 dinosaurs (not that mom minds), I am constantly challenged to teach that kid new stuff, and keep him from getting bored. His getting bored usually means I have a huge mess to clean up.

Talon is getting into everything, and I mean everything. I found him sitting on top of the fridge one day. He is nowhere near as big as his brother was at his age, but he keeps eating like he should weigh twice what he does.

That is the most recent update on our little family!