June 18, 2008 by julie.

On Sat.  we set up paint and 2 18×24″ canvas in my studio, getting ready to paint.  The kids both had the same colors/brushes to use and this is what they came up with…

Addison’s:

Cole’s:

As you can see they both were inspired by each other in different ways while they painted.  SO now I need to find the perfect place to hang these beauties

Cole’s eye surgery went great and he is recovering well.  Trying to keep him “down” is a challenge in itself, he is always on the move. 

When we got back from our vacation I noticed this terrible rash on Addison, took her right in to the Doc and she was diagnosed with Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum).  Dale and I also caught the virus, I only had terrible joint pain, but Dale got both the rash and joint pain…NASTY stuff.  My hands still hurt now as I write.  The Doctor told him Disney keeps them in bussiness..LOL!  Here is what Addison looked like for over a week-

The lace looking rash was on her face, arms and legs.  My poor sweetie was so very uncomfortable.  We now just have to keep her from getting to hot or it brings it back out.  Luckily Dale did not get the rash on his face so he could still go to work

Hope you all have a very blessed week.

xoxo

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June 14, 2008 by julie.

I cannot believe how long it has been since I have logged in to update my blog/website.  Life has been so incredibly crazy.  So much has happened I don’t even know where to start.  I write here wondering, do I write for me or do I write for everyone that is reading.  The answer is, I write for me.  I print out all my entries and include them in my Journal.  So life has it’s ups and downs. I write about them all.  so……….. Lots of Happy Family Moments!

It has been very down for me lately.  I have been very sick with my ear and other health problems.  It has kept me off of my computer, away from my friends/family, and honestly sad.  I am doing better now but am mad at myself for the self-pity I feel.  It is wrong, but I really want a break, when does it end?  Or does it for me?  It really makes no difference, I feel the same way inside. 

On another non mental note:- Addison graduated Kindergarten, we went to Legoland, Laguna Beach, Disneyland!!!!  It was fun, Dale planned the entire trip and did an awesome job!!!  We have had a very busy summer, It has been really hot… too much for the kids to go outside and play.  So I have been playing and working with them inside.  Addison is reading sooo well for a 5 yr. old.  She is reading chapter books now.  Cole is into his rocks and crystals as always.  Tomorrow we are going to paint on very large canvas.  I cannot wait to see what the kids do.

We went to Laguna Beach first, Legoland, then Disney.  We left the day after school ended so it has a bit much for the kiddos.  We had a blast though, the kids loved the pool at our hotels.  I slept during the drive.  The rolling hills to Ca. are just yucky for me.  Meclazine and out; good for me. 

I miss you all my dear friends-

 Jules

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April 5, 2008 by julie.

My life the last few months feels like a rollercoaster.  Ups and Downs, Highs and Lows.  Not to mention busy with a capital B.  Here is a quick update, I hope everyone who is reading this is doing great!

To start, my Addy is riding without traning wheels and confidence doing it!!!!  Cole has had his 8th Birthday, Nintendo DS has replaced his leapster..we are having a Cosmic Bowling party on the 12th of April for his Buddies, he is looking forward to it. I received the most gorgeous Flowers from my Best Friend Carrie, Gerber Daisy’s and mini roses…sooooo Perfect.  THANK YOU CARES!!! Dale caught the biggest Rattle snake yet, sneaking out of our front yard. My friend Tracy and her kids..Hannah and Kayla and Me and the Kids went to Mcdonalds to celebrate Cole and Hannah in the Math Bee…this super nice man won the Boxing mit you see above, and just out of kindness gave it to Cole.  You know those money eaters with the “grabber”.  Cole was so happy!   I was very proud of Cole placing so well in his Math Bee.  Addison was invited and attended her first official Princess Tea Party, it was wonderful to be surrouded by soo many Princessess!  I danced my BUTT off at the School’s DJ Dance Party…from nine thirty to one thirty..non stop, phew I am getting old.  I barely knew any of the songs played for the 5th graders..Yikes!  Lets see…… My allergies turned into this cold I cannot get rid off..argh, Addison was sent home Monday from school with a fever…When it got to almost 104, we knew it was strep again…and yep.  She is feeling better after starting the antibiotics, though she has been sleeping the nights in my arm pit….so I am t i r e d.  Hmmmm, our trip is planned next month to go to CA. again and do Disney and San Diego..Lego Land!!!!! YAY, My kids cannot wait to go back to the beach, we are so blessed to be able to just get in our car and drive there.  My ear has been acting up since my allergies/cold…will it ever end???? Keep us all in your prayers please.  We wish you all God’s blessings.  xoxo- Jules 

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March 11, 2008 by julie.

Tagged I was…
Seven Random Things About Me.
here how it works:
1. Link to the person that tagged you and leave a comment on their blog, so that their readers can visit yours. Janneke tagged me!
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Share 7 Random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 random people at the bottom of your post, linking to their blog.
Let each person know by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. I do not enjoy Romance movies or novels.

2. My favorite drink is water.

3. I am almost completely deaf in my right ear.

4. I avoid shopping at the mall whenever possible.

5. I love to knit and chrochet.

6. I have a cosmetology liscense.

7. I kill scorpions..the deadly kind….LOL!

I now Tag:

Cares

Megan

Corinne

Sherry

Janelle

Danielle

Wendi

xoxo- Jules

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February 24, 2008 by julie.

What an enjoyable weekend outside with the family!  We were able to be outside and plant our garden..YAY!  We had so many seeds and flowers, the kids were so excited.  The weather was just perfect, although leave it to me to get one arm sunburn..LOL!  Here are the before pics, I can’t wait to post the after pics later in a few months!!! Love to you all!

xoxo-Jules

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February 18, 2008 by julie.

My friend Carrie just debuted her second line of papers and stamps for the Scrapbook Retailers from everwhere in CA.!!!!!  I hear the show has a HUGE success!!! I knew it would be nothing less.  Paper trunk, along with two brand new paper lines (JellyBean, 1974)- 2 new 12″ coordinating border stamps- ALSO debuted a CHIPWHEEL!!! This little nifty embellishment has sooo many possibilities and was an ENORMOUS hit at the show…YAY Carrie!!!!!!  All of the Paper is recycled and using vegtable dye inks, so bonus on being green =) Also the texture of the papers have is something you have to work with, its like nothing out there now.  I wanted to share just a few layouts I made with these fabo papers and stamps- http://www.papertrunk.com

XOXO to you all!

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February 3, 2008 by julie.

It takes, Determination, Strength, and Courage… and my Cole and Dale have those 3 special qualities.  I am sooo proud as I write this post,  Most of you know that I live in the Desert, in our Backyard we can see the Majestic Superstition Mountain.  It reaches over 5,000 feet high and is tough hard rugged desert terrain.  Well on January 7th, Cole and Dale packed up their gear and thought they would take on the challenge to get to the top.  Survival packs along with them, they headed out.  My son with such determination would not stop, he just kept pushing and going and going.  They found some cool washes, running with water from previous rain.  Cole collected rocks along the way, they both took many photographs.  As you can see from the Photographs..THEY MADE IT TO THE VERY TOP!!!!!!!! (An 8 1/2 hour hike total) Cole is the youngest boy where we live to accomplish this..soooo They are going to be in our Local Paper!!!!  I am so happy for them both, Dale had wanted to make the hike since we moved here, never did he imagine he would be doing it with his 7 year old son.  What a memory they will both share.

Love to you all! xoxo- Jules

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January 13, 2008 by julie.

You will be 10 years after marriage?  Dale and I will be celebrating just that on the 28th of Feb., I know how quickly time goes by…but still am amazed at just how fast it really does go by.  In 10 years I have grown so much closer to Dale and Love Him even more then ever thought possible, he has saved me ….in my life.  He has been sent to me for a reason, I have always known that.  He is my Angel.  We are celebrating our Anniversary in Vegas..YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! …and he even bought me a gift….I helped a bit..LOL—-here is a peak-

For “OUR TEN YEARS” of love, commitment, and faithfullness, I could not be happier, this is the third peice of jewelry i will have received from Dale: Wedding Ring, Diamond Earings, and now our Anniversary Ring!!!!!!! Thanks so much my LOVE!!!!!!  I cannot wait to go and rule the Black Jack Table hehe!!!!!!!!!!!   Who would think I would have an almost 8 yr. old and an almost 6 yr. old, I still feel so young. 

I very much look forward to 2008.  I wish God’s Blessings upon all of my friends & family.  I will continue to pray for you all each and every night =)

Soaring in Christ-

Jules

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January 11, 2008 by julie.

At 30 she has found her true love, I always knew she would.  His name is Richard, she is so very happy, as am I for HER!!!!!  They planned a wedding in Aruba, sadly I was not there but I have to share some pics with all my friends…….She just looks so stunning! I am so proud of her and cannot wait to see what the future holds for her and Rich.

My brother Josh and his wife Angelika were there (bottom middle)  I wish the best for my sister and husband.  Congratulations Jenn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Livestrong*

Jules

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December 28, 2007 by julie.

Christmas was so very enjoyable with the kids this year, they are at that “perfect” age!  Cole and Addison were both overwhelmed with Joy to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ :)  Love and Peace filled our home and I hope all of yours as well.

These pics were taken at Dale’s Mom and Dad’s home where we celebrated with one of the newest Geiger members “Timmy”…….what a blessing!

These are some random Photographs from before Christmas, making our Gingerbread Train, opening gifts on Christmas eve, and also Christmas Day.  Cole and Addy were SO filled with joy and excitement, what wonderful memories we have to cherish.  Love to you all…and an a l m o s t HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)  Jules

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