We went SLEDDING off the ROOF!!!!

We woke up to about 8 new inches of HEAVY snow. We had a morning of chores awaiting us in the great WHITE outdoors!! Due to our 37 inch down fall a week ago our roof had quite a load on it. I ran over it earlier this week in the really high build up areas but today we did it all.

We could walk on and off the roof like our roof was ground level. (or Snow Level) We got the front portion done and said to each other "We could sled off the roof the snow is so high". We say that every time we shovel the roof but this year.......We did it!!!! I had Aaron go first (I am a bit of a chicken) He said "I've got life insurance, I'll see you at the bottom". All I could do is jump down and grab the camera. Then it was my turn with little hesitation off I went. It was a blast!!! We let Clayton join in the fun. He either takes after me or is smart, I don't know which. He hesitated he started down once and threw his feet down as breaks to stop himself just before the icy gutter edge. He regrouped and took off again, this time making it down. "Wow that was awsome" was all he could say. Well we have a lot more work to get done the front door is completely snowed in......Aaron says"have everyone call ahead and go through the garage instead of using the front door till spring". Then bless his heart went to work clearing the front door. So all are WELCOME!! We had to widen the driveway it is slowly becoming a 1 car drive instead of the 3 it could be. Then off to the back to clear some room for the dog to do her business. Gotta keep the dog happy too.

Unfortunately Aaron & I forget how old we are. Were not spring chickens anymore and this kind of stuff really takes a toll on our bodies. (Shoveling that is not Sledding)

We may not be moving tomorrow. :)

LET IT SNOW!!

I love the snowy pictures!!
My Neighbor and I worked on our drive from 5:30 till 7:00 then my little sister showed up on there four wheeler to plow us out ....... shucks we had just finished so she did the neighbors. We have so much beautiful snow!!
This is our truck. Aaron I don't think well be moving that till spring.








Clatyon and Cody standing in the middle of the front yard. I couldn't contain them 7:00 this morning they are up and running. No School!!! I would go back to bed but not my little guys there off and running!!




Casen running through a small path in the front yard. It's up to his chest or better.
We love the snow!!



In North Idaho it knows how to SNOW!!

WINTER HAS ARRIVED!!

We went to bed with a foot or so of snow and got up to this........ This picture is of a 4 foot fence.
The 2nd also a 4 foot fence and the last my roof. We are loving it. What a Paradise!! It is so beautiful!!
The temp is only 18* with a high of 21* which is a tropical heat wave for us. Our highs have been in the single digits with a wind chill. Today school has been canceled!! You just really have to keep an eye on who you let out and when..... they might get lost out there and not make it back in.
I tried to do my little paper route last night. I waited till after 8pm thinking that people would shovel or blow or plow there drives and NO....No one had, not to mention nearly no roads have been plowed yet. My brakes went out in my little van due to too much snow in my undercarriage and it's too cold to quickly compensate.
We are loving the snow. What a Winter Wonder Land!!

Be Safe & Have Fun!

North Pole!!

Last Night we (JoAnn and her family, the boys and I) all went on the fantasy in lights cruse to The North Pole. There we saw Santa and Mrs Clause. They read off the nice list all the kids names that were on the list. The lights are amazing and it is so nice.
The only complaint is that the weather.....it was only 9* on the way down when we got in the van to leave it was 5* and my van doesn't take the wind chill into its reading.
So BRRRRRRRRRRR .......BRRRRRRR and BRRRRRR. Needless to say we went out for the reading of names then ran right back in to try to get warm.
It is quite the site. It has become a family tradition we've done this now for at least 5 years and still enjoy it.

My Birthday!!

Yesterday was my Birthday!! I had a great day! I did how ever down load a virus that morning but later got it taken care of that's why I am just now blogging and sharing my beautiful flowers.
I went out for lunch with Wendy a family friend it was very nice. Jo Ann my older sister took the boys so that I could do that. Took Clayton to the Doctor. He had been complaining about headaches for a week or so now. Come to find out he has a sinus infection. JoAnn and I gathered our families and went and looked at Christmas lights they are so beautiful especially the house in Post Falls that has there own radio station and the lights dance to the music. It is amazing!! We had dinner at McFattys (McDonald's) the kids loved it. I wasn't going to make myself a cake, we just can't eat it all so Sherry had us over to have cherry cheese cake. I was very nice.
I didn't tell the boys it was my birthday until later in the day. Cody and Casen were so hurt not to know. They went running through that house gathering all there stuffed animals and bagging them up giving me them for my birthday, it was so sweet.
The pictures are of the flowers Aaron sent to me. They are so beautiful and smell amazing. I had a great day and am so thankful for friends and family that care so much for me and my family.

Christmas Tree

We put our Christmas Tree up last Monday hoping to get it all done for FHE but Casen fell asleep so we had to postpone it. Tuesday G-ma and G-pa Lippy came, Wednesday we did our paper route and Clayton had basketball then homework...oh what a night. Thursday Clayton has Scouts then homework, Friday we went to G-ma and G-pa Wallaces. Finally Saturday we got our little bare tree decorated. We put up sparkly snowflakes, shimmery blue balls, white lights and little snowmen. It looks great, the boys did a great job! Every time I turn off the lights the boys come thur right behind me and turn them back on. They love to sit in the light of the Christmas lights and play or dream. Oh to be a kid again. This year we have a few additions to our tree and our Nativity. Casen keeps putting match box cars in the tree and with such pride walks away saying now its beautiful. Then the Nativity match box cars he says they're watching Jesus too. DON'T TOUCH THEM MOM. Cody just walked in saying mom someone put a simi in the Christmas tree. Christmas is such a Happy and Magical time of year.

Visit with the In-Laws

My In-Laws were here for Thanksgiving, then left. They went to Portland for a few days then came back. They have been here since Tuesday night. We have had a very nice visit. We have stayed up every night late playing games. Then yesterday mom and I did the things we love....we got Cody off to school then ran to Micheals for crafts. Mom made me make the Christmas Cards that Aaron has been asking for. We made 25 cards and if I do say so they look good. I have'nt made and cards for a while so it was fun!! Then we made Christmas center peices were on a budget of $24.00 we came in over budget at $26.00. We bought a little more then needed just so that we wouldn't have to go back, little did we know........we had enough for 2 Christmas center peices!! How exciting I have one to give away, to brighten someones day. We have had a very nice visit. The boys have loved spending time with there grandparents laughing, playing and making memories.

Clayton's BIG day!!

Today was a huge day in Clayton's life. Today Clayton got Baptized. All the family that could make it and some of our close family friends came to share in this special occasion with him. Clayton listened to Uncle Roberts talk on Baptism he did a great job. Then it was time Clayton told his dad that he was very afraid. Aaron told him he would be o.k.. Clayton said he felt the Holy Ghost so Strong as he walked down the stairs into the font. The fear and anxiety went away, he knew he would be alright. He also knew that he was following the example of Jesus by being baptised. Grandpa Wallace then gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. It helped him better understand that now the Holy Ghost is always with him. Like Jimny Cricket as long as you listen the him he will guide you. Clayton is such a precious Child of God. I am very thankful to have the opportunity to be his mother.

Thanskgiving!

Our Thanksgiving day started a little crazy. We had a paper route to do that morning early. We had 600ish papers to get wrapped so we called in the forces. My visiting teachers are the best ever they are great friends also. Kelly heard we were doing the route and said her and her daughters would help us fold and stuff papers. Mind you we didn't get them till 11:30 wed. night. Kelly and the girls, Karla my mother in law, Jacob my little brother, Aaron and I and Clayton (who really wanted to help, but fell asleep on the couch waiting),rolled and stuffed until our fingers were going to fall off. It took 1 hour. Then Aaron, Jacob and I set off to deliver them. We filled the hole bed of the truck 2 times there were so many papers. It was 27 degrees and we hopped in the back of the truck throwing as fast as we could. Trying to stay warm and get that awful task done so we could go to bed. 3:00 A.M finally we were home trying to recover from the cold and wind burnt cheeks and sore knees we finally hit the hay. What an entertaining start to our holiday.
We had a Great Thanksgiving Day. We stayed at home as a family, Aaron's parents came, his grandparents were suppose to come (that why dinner is served around 1:00) but canceled at 1:00. Our neighbors went out of town and left there son and mother at home so we had them also. We had most of the traditional foods but I found a recipe off you tube for the turkey, we also tried a broccoli souffle recipe from my visiting teacher and 3 or 4 deserts I tried from different sites. :) It all was so good and fun to try.
Today is black Friday and for the first time since I've been married I didn't go out until 8:30 or so and got nothing. Can you believe it??? I couldn't. But I'm sure that's for the best.

Eagles

Today the boys and I went around the lake to Higgins Point to watch the Eagles. I thought we might be a little early to do it this year, but we saw HUGE eagles soaring above us. We saw a couple perched in trees as we went up to the day use area it was so neat. As we got to the top we looked up as one landed in a tree right above us. Casen really got to see them. Ya now being 3 and telling him there in the tree all you hear is I can only see the tree....but there was no mistaking them. What an amazing and majestic sight, we live in such a beautiful area. We are truly blessed and have so much to be thankful for!!

3 days and critter free....... I think. Now I hope I don't start smelling things.
I've been tagged-- your turn.


Try to answer all questions in 1 word.
Not as easy as you might think. Now copy or forward, change the answers to suit you and pass it on. It's really hard to only use one word answers but that’s your goal. Be sure to send back to the person you received it from!

1. Where is your cell phone? COUCH
2. Where is your significant other? TWIN FALLS
3. Your hair? BLONDISH
4. Where is your mother? HOME
5. Your father? HOME
6. Your favorite thing? FAMILY
7. Your dream last night? NONE
8. Your favorite drink? ?????
9. Your dream/goal? ETERNAL FAMILY
10. What room you are in? LIVING
11. Your hobby? SCRAPBOOKING
12. Your fear? SATAN
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? SETTLED
14. Where were you last night? HOME
15. Something that you aren't? CRAZY (I THINK)
16. Favorit food? SPAGHETTI
17. Wish list items? WII
18. Where you grew up? COEUR D' ALENE
19. Last thing you did? SURF (THE WEB)
20. What are you wearing? SWEATS
21. Your TV? ON
22. Your pets? BEANS (DOG)
23. Friends? LOTS
24. Your life? EXCITING
25. Your mood? TIRED
26. Missing someone? TERRIBLE
27. Your car? MINI-VAN
28. Something you're not wearing? A FROWN
29 Your favorite store? KOHLS
30. Your favorite color? RED
31. When is the last time you laughed? THIS AFTERNOON
32. Last time you cried? SUNDAY
A) Four places that I go to over and over: G-STORE, SCHOOL, PARK, MOMS
B) Four people who email me regularly:
D) Four places I would like to go right now: TWIN FALLS, CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, HAWII
E) Four people I think will respond: HOPEFULLY EVERYONE!!
F) Four TV shows I watch all the time: PBS WITH THE BOYS!!
agged-- your turn!!

Thursday I felt like we (Vicky and I) could accomplished anything. Vicky is my neighbor and a very close dear friend. After my terrible night I got a call from Vicky, her van had broke down, I loaded up the boys and off we went. She talked to her husband he said "it must the alternator, try to get it home. After we got Cody to school we jumped her van and got her home. That sounds easy but to two ladies who have never had to do it, it was a big deal. We were the blind leading the blind. It was kind of fun. We were so careful mainly because we were so afraid. We took care of business and got her van home safely.
I told Vicky about my critter problem and how I am a huge chicken to go up into the attic and check it out. I asked Robert my little brother to come and help but Vicky said" Lets do it, strength in numbers. I'll go up!" WOW Vicky is scared to death of spiders, hates thunder and lightening, she is a girly girl. She went up into the attic with spiders, dust, bees nests and just yuck..... She crawled up there and took care of business for me. There is strength in numbers. We try to be tuff but we are big chickens. So it was a big day with lots of adventures and new experiences.
Today I put up our Christmas lights. I love Christmas lights they are so delightful. I know it is soon but I hate to put them up in the rain, snow or freezing temperatures. We got our yards all cleaned and ready for winter and Christmas!!!

-Freaky Night-

Last night was one of those scary nights. The wind was blowing pretty hard, it seemed especially dark with the dark cloud cover. I had ran all evening, we did a paper route, ran Clayton to basketball practice then to Sarah's to watch the boys so I could go to a cho. dipping class at the church. Ran back grabbed the boys and whisked them off to bed. All was good! I laid on the couch listening to the wind blow and the leafs hit the windows until I fell asleep. Until 2:00 AM when my cell phone started ringing. Some lady asked if my boys were o.k.. "Did I loose one, I better watch them or I may loose one." It being 2 AM I said "No, there fine." She says "What number did I dial??" I hung up and laid there for what seemed like forever until I finally fell asleep.
A year or so ago some critter was getting into our attic and scratching and digging at our ceiling. Well it's been a year or so and it's back. That's what I woke up to. I put a call into my little brother to climb up there and see what's going on. Then I went to Lowe's and got a noise maker to make it leave. Wish me luck with my little critter......and my scary caller cause I need some sleep tonight!!

Clayton...Your AMAZING!!!

I changed the look of my blog a few weeks ago. When I did this I lost my play list, I was so frustrated. I forgot how I got it there and it took me forever to find out how to get it back. So finally yeah me I got it up again!! I hope you enjoy it.
I had a terrible head ache, my neck hurt and when I moved, my head felt like it was going to fall off. The boys came home, Clayton asked what was up?? I told him I didn't feel good. He said mom lay down and I will take care of my brothers. Well you can imagine how well that went.....Actually better then I thought. Clayton made grilled cheese for dinner. He tryed to clean up and did his home work on the bus. He then asked me if he could do family home evening to night. He did a great job with dinner, cleaning, helping with his little brothers and FHE. He left my aching head spinning I was so proud of my little man.
Clayton turned 8 a week ago. The bishop put a bird in the Stake Presidents ear about our situation and we were able to get it approved for him to get baptized Thanksgiving weekend. I am so proud of my little man.

It has been dark and rainy for a week straight now. I can't complain we had a beautiful fall, the trees were so radiant and bright full of colors red, yellow, and orange. It has been one of the most spectacular falls I can remember. The weather until now has been amazing, sunny and happy feeling.
A week ago today when or weather took it's dive is also the day that Aaron went back. We had a great time with him. Just before he got home I got the kids a trampoline!! We spent some quality family fun time on it jumping, laughing and enjoying each other's company. We hung out at home just enjoying one another. It was nice to attend church as a family so the ward stop asking me if I'm single and how single life is.
I know that our situation is not idea, but we are doing the best we can in our situation.
We look forward to the Holidays so we can spend more time together!! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only 2 1/2 weeks away.(ya!!)
The boys never cease to amaze me. They are my pride and joy!! I love being a mom, only because I have 3 amazing boys, and an amazing husband. Life has thrown us a curve ball right now but we are holding on tightly and trying to enjoy the ride!!

Baking!!

It is that time of season!! I enjoy this time of season, it's exciting to see what new creations we can come up with to share with others or to beautify or tables. If anyone has anything they would be willing to share, I am intrested.

Sorry couldn't get the pictures to follow my blog.
Clayton playing basketball!!
He is #3 he has blue pants and blond hair.
One of his 3 baskets!!
Clayton wanted an Icecream cake for his 8th Birthday. He alson wanted it to be a race track. The only pan I have is a hat shaped one so this was the best I could do.
Happy 8th Bugs!!











Clayton on his 8th Birthday!




Me as Ugly Betty. Pretty Ugly Ya Think???

Saturday was a busy day around the Lippy house. First off Dad comes home today!!! We made him his favorite carameled apples, we then cleaned and cleaned, did some wash and then the unthinkable I raked and mowed the lawn, keep in mind that it's Nov. 1.

Clayton wanted to play basketball but we got back too late to sign him up. We got a call that a team was short a player so he was able to play. We wanting him to do his best, but were a little nervous, no practice with his team so no practice at all. Keeping in mind last year he played on the 2nd grade team as a 1st grader, he made 1 basket all season. This year he is playing with 2nd graders as a 2nd grader and made 3 baskets, it was so much fun to watch. He was very active back and forth, quick on the rebounds and very aggressive. I couldn't of been more proud of him. Great Job!!

The boys and I picked up dad and they all fell asleep almost before I hit the freeway. Aaron was like a kid in a candy store told not to touch anything. So excited and happy to be home, but with his 3 little best friends asleep, it took the wind out of his sail. We made it to the off ramp for the freeway that's when Cody then Casen and then Clayton finally decided to wake up. Needless to say it was a late night.

It is so nice to have dad home we have sure missed him.

Halloween 2008

Wow, what a day! We started off destroying the house trying to get ready for school and Halloween. Clayton was a just cute, a strange little man. Cody was a ninja (the Silent Ninja) to him that meant quick and quiet. If you want peace in your home don't let your little ones be a ninja, it's all out the window your just encouraging a fight. Casen was a monkey he loved every minute of it. Oh to be young, to know that your so cute and irresistible.
We went to a ward family and had dinner and activities, then trick or treated our little circle. Clayton kept saying "I love our neighborhood" and "We live in the best neighborhood". We only went down one side of our circle maybe 6 or 8 houses, and there bags were full. Which makes it great for me. YAAAH were done!
We ventured off to a Halloween Barn Party!! It was a BLAST!! The kids loved it. That's were I had a little scare, not just from the mirror(I was Ugly Betty or Holly) but I walked off to visit with some members and left the boys playing games with g-ma. She got caught up in what Clayton and Cody were doing and Casen walked off. I came back and mom says "don't you have Casen with you??" "NO" He had wondered off trying to find me. He was found and said "I can't find my mom" Who is you mom??" "Momma Holly" he says. Well no one knew momma Holly especially as Ugly Betty. After this scare we were all reunited and had some more fun then called it a night. Home and in bed by 9:30 -2 who fell asleep on the way home.
For the most part we had a great Halloween! We hope you did as well!!
Now off to Thanksgiving!!

CAMOUFLAGED!!

Camouflaged??
This is the Poor Squirrel the boys were after!
That's its frozen position trying to blend.
Is it working??? It didn't with my boys!















Camouflage!
What do you see here??















Camouflaged!!
What do you see here??


Too Cute!
Happy Birthday Babe!! Your the BEST!!!

Fall Fun!!

Saturday we went to the park. It was such a beautiful fall day. By 9:30 we were all able to loose our full winter gear and just run in sweatshirts. It was so warm. We played, we ran, we laughed, we saw a wedding at the beach, a squirrel that had to seriously fear for its life due to the boys and a chestnut tree.(that took up majority of our time at the park) The poor squirrel ran down the tree and froze as if to hide, the boys saw it rite off it couldn't hide. They ran around collecting chestnuts as the squirrel tried to blend with the tree. Too late they had there ammo, and he had better really run. All three of the boys started chucking chess nuts at that poor animal. He had speed on his side and they had a pretty small target to hit. We had a lot of fun. The squirrel and poor moose may not of but we had a great time. It took a lot to get these pictures, but it was worth it. Happy Fall to All!

1 Week

I hate to say but I am wishing the next week away. Aaron comes home a week from today, it will have been 6 weeks. --Too Long.
So Friday night is pizza night around our home. I like ham & pineapple the boys like cheese. I can't see spending money on a pizza so com in and blah pizza. It was great, except JoAnn (My older sister) came by for a visit, then I had to get the kids from the neighbors house and visit there. When I finally made it back to my pizza that was cooking all that time. The bottom looked great due to it's being cooked on a baking stone but the top was a different story. It was bubbly and very dark. That's not the best part yet-- When you take a bite no matter how big or small (cause its too hot) the whole top of the pizza comes off with it. Then it hangs off your mouth burning your chin. We look like we forgot to wash our faces, but its just red from burnt toppings on our creative hot pizza. Oh the things we do for entertainment!

Today I had made plans with my old visiting teacher to take the boys. She wanted to take them to the park and make pizzas with them before Cody had to leave to school. She picked them up 25 minutes ago and I've got dinner in the crock pot, the house is clean and the cookies are baking. Don't I sound like Molly Mormon, Not. Now that all that's done I've got nothing to do. I'm Bord and lonely. I know that they need to get out and away from mom but it sure it hard on mom.
Funny thing Kelly picked up the boys and said get some sleep:) How sweet but it's 11:00 A.M. I can't sleep. Then I thought... do I look tired? Go figure I put makeup on and tried to look nice those that know me know that I never wear make up. I think that next time I need to try harder. ha ha ha.

White Peaches!

Last week we went to a food give away that we had heard about. We got a ton of peaches (white peaches). They were still pretty hard so we thought we would wait till after the weekend to get to canning them. Monday roles around. If you'r home is like mine Monday is clean and dig out from the weekend day. But we started those peaches anyway, we had 12 boxes total between my neighbor and I. I set out early went to moms to get jars and to Albertsons for lids $20 dollars later we were ready to start our project. They are white peaches so they have to be peeled like an apple (a little more work then we had imagined). We worked on them for 4 hours, 22 jars later and 4 jars of jam. We are finally done. You may think that's all? But these peaches were so rotten and furry that I could of made a fur coat out of the furry growth on top. We really tackled 8 boxes and got very picky on the last 4. Wow we felt great a job well done!!

I chilled a jar for breakfast this morning and asked the kids to try them. Clayton was the best what a little trooper. He tasted them started chewing and ran as fast as he could get to the trash. Have you tasted those?? No but I'm going to. "Mom don't they are nasty they will make you sick where did you get that stuff?? Wow don't I feel great!! I tasted them and they are not to be desired.
So the moral of this experience, don't Can white peaches they are nasty from the get go. They don't have much flavor and taste like slime both before and after being canned. Don't waist your time and money on nasty slime.
P.S Clayton lives to retail the story. Although the nightmares will haunt him for a while.

Home

Almost 3 weeks ago today the boys and I threw our towel in and came home. I have been busy getting things going here. We took our home off the market, we got the boys into school, we got our home put back together, mowed a few times and tried to just enjoy being home. Yesterday we got the boys all set for winter and went to the pumpkin patch. A great family tradition we all really enjoy.
Fall is in the air. The trees are beautiful full of fall shades of red, orange, yellow and some are at there end stages of brown. We live in such a beautiful area were we get all 4 seasons. We take it for granted. Imagine no Autumn or Winter. I know it's a little tough cold and a lot of work. My kids are so excited for snow that when we have a heavy frost like this morning it's next to impossible to get them to eat breakfast and wait until 8:00 so my neighbors don't get mad at us. They are out the door with all there winter gear sled in one hand and snowboard in the other. Clayton pulls them they call it frost surfing! They love it and look so forward to it each morning. Then the sun comes up and the frost that the sleds were gliding over turns into wet grass and the fun is over till tomorrow.
Oh to be a kid again full of energy and life.

Things haven't changed much. Aaron is getting more comfortable with his school and the class room setting. The boys are struggling to adjust. It took me 45 min. to an hour to drop Cody off to kindergarten the other day. Clayton missed the bus 3 times this last week and every day was the same crying to stay with me or he would only go if I promise to take him out of school early. For now we are holding on to the first of Oct. when were flying home!!
I miss my family and my friends so much. Aaron even says sorry we don't have your family and no Vicky here. I can understand how it can be hard on you and it is. So I think that we are going to try to rent this school year. Vicky knows how wishy washy I can be. That's our play today anyway. Hopefully we will make it next summer or that's my hope.
On the flip side the Leisures are very nice they try to help us feel welcome and loved. They are great!! We are so thankful for the friendship and kindness that they have shown our family. On a SPECIAL note, it is my older sisters birthday.
JoAnn Happy Birthday! I Love You!!

Twin Falls

Well Aaron came home for the Holiday weekend!! It was such a nice reunion that the boys and I hurried and packed up. We canceled Aaron's return fright and hit the road. We are all in Twin Falls.
It is so nice to be here as a family but other then that I am kind of struggling. I took my kids to school yesterday 1 week after they had started and Clayton started his IRI testing that very moment. Then I got Cody to his class, he is in afternoon kindergarten. I felt lost I can't explain how much I miss my boys. On the way home from dropping Cody off Casen fell asleep so now I set here in a town that I can't find anything in, I have no family, no friends and nothing to do. So needless to say I really miss my garden and my lawn, my family and friends right now.
The Community is different. I truly see how sheltered I was there in Hayden and CdA. We were blessed to live there as long as we did.
This transition is harder then I thought. The people that we are staying with are so kind and giving. They try to make us feel at home and welcome. They are good people. They have a beautiful home, goats, horses, chickens, dogs and cats. The boys are in country heaven. The dog jumps in the irrigation canal for Aaron every night to sleep in the kennel and stink the place up. The boys have seen horse come and go the goats got our this morning it was entertaining. The chickens run from then after the boys its funny they are afraid of them.

Mom keeps reminding me to Bloom where your planted. So that's what I need to do. I just don't know how deep I want my roots planted yet.

Just a little note. Today is my dads 60th Birthday!! Happy Birthday Dad!! We love you
The Lippys

The Ocean!!

We had the opportunity to go to the Washington coast with our neighbors. We had so much FUN!!
Our boys all skimmed for real in the Ocean, the back yard one in very similar. The boys caught on very quick. I found a large skim board at Goodwill for 7 dollars. We went there and they were 75 dollars. Huge difference just being where you can't hardly use it. Clayton surfed!! He loved it Cody eat, slept and dreamed of nothing but surfing until the neighbor boy told him to watch for sharks. That's all it took he got out there waist high and wouldn't let go of his dad. He dang near ran off the surf board to get back to the shore (Safety)
Aaron on the other hand helped the boys for a bit then took off out in the deep uncharted waters to try his luck with surfing. He did good, he stuck to it until he was able to stand and ride a wave. He says its a lot harder then it looks. I also noticed there are not any chubby surfers. (Not that he is chubby) but it takes so much upper body to get out to where the waves don't take you out. It's a hard work out so he says. I wouldn't know I spent most of my time running the boys. No I was FREEZING Cold. I couldn't get warm. It was maybe 45-50 degrees kids have no thermometers and the surfers had wet or dry suites on whatever they are so they were as snug as a bug in a rug. I never took my jacket off the hole time we were there. Dog on cold blood, it's hard to warm.
The sea creatures that we saw were amazing. We saw Crab of course tons of people crabbing off the dock. From there baskets we saw squid, star fishes and touched them, shells, dolphins, and more that's just a few off the top of my head.
It was so nice to get away from what was going on here. Aaron got refused from both of the schools here in town that he was going for. We were down and tired of fighting for something that clearly we weren't suppose to have. Aaron filled out the information for a job in Twin Falls, Idaho Tuesday night. Then took 1\2 day off Wednesday to fill out more apps. that's when Dr. Smith the Principle from Twin Falls called and did an impromptu interview. Then again this morning with the V.P and someone from the District office by 11:30 this morning we were offered the job there to be an English (Language Arts) Teacher. He is signing the contracts now as I am blogging. It is very hard to leave our comfort bubble that we've made here, we've got family and friends that mean the world to us. Our church callings were great we love the youth and primary kids we work with. Our Bubble is comfortable it's idea for raising a family. Now were going to have to move on pack our bubble up and see who we can add to it. We will be off to Twin Falls, Idaho in 2 weeks.
We are turning a new chapter in the big book of life with the Lippy's....This is the scary chapter so proceed with caution.

Where has the time gone?? Almost another month down. We have been very busy. I can't believe there is only 1 month of summer left.
A few weeks ago we all rode our bikes across the long bridge, where Clayton's tire blew out. We have warned him time and time again not to skid out. Well he finally got the consequences for his decision. Clayton also lost his other front tooth. (In his sleep) So he is toothless! He's Cute.
Cody just runs and runs till his little body can't run any more. He is so afraid to start Kindergarten. He knows his letters and sounds, he knows his colors (that took forever) and he can count to 60 or better. He is ready and yet so afraid of it. He will have tons of friends cause that's the kind of kid he is but getting over the fear of it is another thing.
Casen is just enjoying being his big brothers shadow. Loving these last few weeks to its fullest with is brothers around. Then it will be lots of time spent with boring old mom. I wont hardly now what to do either cause I'm used to them always having each other. Wow we are turning a page to a new chapter in Lippy Life.
Aaron, he's has been another story all together. He cut his arm 3 weeks ago. He received 2 stitches there. (Not a good stitch job it should of been 6-8 stitches) That's gonna leave a scare. Then 1 day after he got those stitches out he cut his finger. His middle finger with a razor knife. This one has 7 stitches it cut the artery in his finger and nicked the tendon. Needless to say 3 weeks no swimming. During all this he also has been sick with strep-throat and bronchitis. I think if he could secure a job his whole world would change. I think that most of this is coming about because of stress.
Me, I am rolling with the punches. I get to enjoy my boys, play referee, lifeguard, maid, cook and bottle washer. I wouldn't change it for the world. Life is good for the most part, a little tough at times but good over all.
We are hoping to hear from 2 schools in our area in the next couple weeks. I pray that I can keep Aaron all in 1 piece and well. Three little boys happy and and safe and he can secure a job. It would be such a blessing for our whole family.

Monday our day went as usual except, my mom was off, so we went there to spend some time with her. Just as we got there we got one of those dreaded phones calls. Aaron got hurt at work. Just that phrase I'm at the doctors I got hurt at work puts your heart in your throat so quick, Are you O.K?? What happened? Where are you? How bad is it? What can I do to help? etc.
It turns out he is fine. He was on a ladder lost his balance, tried to catch himself with a razor knife in his hand which ended up in his arm. YUCK a few stitches and strict rules to stay out of the pool for 2 weeks and he'll be fine!!
Monday night we rode our bikes to the Mylroies a family in our ward. We had dinner and FHE with them. For FHE we delivered cookies to new members in our ward and less actives also. It was a lot of fun! We explained to the kids that this was a form of doing missionary work. Today I was asked to attend a discussion with the missionaries and Jamie an investigator. I explained this to the boys and they were so mad. They said we love to do missionary work. We want to do it with you. It was so sweet and felt so good to now that the little things we do to teach our children sometimes does sink in.
I am so thankful for such a special family. They are so sweet, loving and caring towards me there mother and wife. My life is truly blessed daily. My life is great!! I have so many blessings and still receive many more daily. Most of my joy is in little things, like my little family. They are the best.

Summer Fun!

Well Summer has hit full force! We live in such a beautiful area. We love the mountains, the fresh air, great neighbors, family and lots of friends. We are truely blessed to live here.

Our summer is going pretty well. We got a pool!!! It has been a blast! As you can see Aaron laying on water=) Pretty impressive. Not one day has gone by that we haven't been out in it swimming. It is so nice.
It is 15'x42" I think "" are right if not its 15 feet x 42 inches. About waist high, which is perfect for the boys. Even Casen has a blast jumpin with a life jacket of course.
The pool has been full at all times with neighbor kids (who have there own pool) family and friends.
Yes, to all the mothers just like me I was and am scared for my boys daily but they have been doing a great job staying away from the pool and that area without me out there. This pool comes with a really good cover that clips down. (That's what the black doohickey's are that are hang down all around the pool) We need some fun in our lives, so enjoy the little things.

My Boys!

Are these not the most handsome boy that you ever did see?? They are my pride and joy, they fill my heart with joy and happiness! This was camping Memorial Weekend.