Even though I might be doing a lot of this...
Watch out for a post detailing our newest adventure, beginning soon!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
New Title
Well, I have a new title. Actually, two new titles;
AND
Braison decided he wanted to play soccer. Great. They called me looking for volunteers. Sure. Next thing I know, I am the head coach of the team. Fantastic. I am actually pretty excited. My team has 6 little boys ages 4 to 6.
Even though I might be doing a lot of this...
I will not be trading in on a minivan. Ever. No matter what.
Watch out for a post detailing our newest adventure, beginning soon!
Even though I might be doing a lot of this...
Watch out for a post detailing our newest adventure, beginning soon!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Girl's Night Out
My cousin, Kaitlyn, and I were able to have a girl's night out at the Carrie Underwood concert last night. We had a blast and the concert was wonderful! Thanks for inviting me Kait!!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Valentine's Tea
The kids had a Valentine's tea party at school today with their teddy bears. They were so excited to get dressed up for the occasion! And, we, of course, took treats to all of their friends and made mailboxes to receive greetings from everyone.
We were all spoiled this year with lots of love and yummy candy!
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| The treats we handed out |
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Do you know how long a Century is??
One hundred years. Yes, 100.
My great-grandma Shirley celebrated a milestone yesterday, her 100th birthday.
Do you know what they call people who are 100 years old? A centenarian. True story.
We are so lucky to have the ability to celebrate this amazing birthday with such a wonderful woman.
"Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again." - Menachem Mendel Schneerson
Happy Birthday Blessings Grandma Shirley!
My great-grandma Shirley celebrated a milestone yesterday, her 100th birthday.
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We are so lucky to have the ability to celebrate this amazing birthday with such a wonderful woman.
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| Grandma Shirley with her baby, Dick (my grandfather) |
Happy Birthday Blessings Grandma Shirley!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Family
We have a new family member...meet Cruiser
This is how he spends most of his time....sleeping.
Ron's grandfather, Ben, and his wife, Carol, came into town for the funeral. We got a couple photos of them with the kids. For some reason, I didn't even think to get a photo with Ron and his mom with them. I struggle.
It was great to see them, obviously not under those circumstances. They stuck around a few extra days because the weather didn't permit travel back to Nebraska. We hope to not have to wait another two years to see them again!
Ron's grandfather, Ben, and his wife, Carol, came into town for the funeral. We got a couple photos of them with the kids. For some reason, I didn't even think to get a photo with Ron and his mom with them. I struggle.
It was great to see them, obviously not under those circumstances. They stuck around a few extra days because the weather didn't permit travel back to Nebraska. We hope to not have to wait another two years to see them again!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Grandpa Pat
I haven't blogged for a while. The end of 2012 was a hard one for all of us.
On Sunday, December 30th, we were having dinner to celebrate Ron and my mom's birthday, when I got a call from Ron's mother. She told me that her husband, Pat, had suffered a heart attack and they were at the hospital. I told her we would come straight away. We loaded up and got there as fast as we could. When we reached the waiting room, Pat's sister, Betty, told us that he was gone. Shock. Disbelief. Sorrow. Shock. We had just seen him a few days before. Spent Christmas with them the week before. He was not sick nor complaining. Completely shocked. He was only 49 years old.
Braison couldn't control his tears. Lilian chose to go in with us to say goodbye one last time.
Patrick Allan “Pat” Bartosz, 49, of Middleton, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012.
Pat was born on October 15, 1963 in Riverside, California to Charles and Fujiko (Enomoto). He was the fifth of six children. In 1981 Pat graduated from Borah High School in Boise. Following high school he joined the Coast Guard in 1982 where he was a mechanic until 1986.
In October of 1997, Pat was blessed with the birth of his daughter, Sydney. In August of 2006, he married the love of his life, Sheryl.
His love of anything with a motor, fishing, camping, and his unmatched generosity were just part of what set him apart from the rest. Pat was always willing to lend a hand, play a practical joke, or shoot the breeze over a beer. You didn’t have to twist his arm very hard to convince him to go with, if you ever needed a fishing buddy, no matter what.
Pat is survived by his wife, Sheryl; his father, Charles, of Boise; daughter, Sydney, of Meridian; step-daughter, Jennifer Buseman, of Boise; step-son, Ron (Ashley) Buseman, of Nampa; grandchildren, Braison and Lilian Buseman, of Nampa; sister, Bonny (Ray) Johnson, of Belmont, CA; brother, Stan, of Boise; sister, Betty, of Boise; sister, Eileen (Todd) Tannahill, of Tracy, CA; two nieces, one nephew, and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, and brother, Stephen.
A memorial service with reception will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Cloverdale Funeral Home Reception Center, 1200 N. Cloverdale Road in Boise.
A private family inurnment will be held at Cloverdale Memorial Park in Boise.
Happy fishing Pat, you will be missed more than words can describe.
I was honored to be the one who officiated Pat's funeral. It was a little stressful, but I am so glad that I did it. He was such a wonderful, funny, caring, man that will be missed by so many. We are comforted in knowing that Pat is forever fishing.
On Sunday, December 30th, we were having dinner to celebrate Ron and my mom's birthday, when I got a call from Ron's mother. She told me that her husband, Pat, had suffered a heart attack and they were at the hospital. I told her we would come straight away. We loaded up and got there as fast as we could. When we reached the waiting room, Pat's sister, Betty, told us that he was gone. Shock. Disbelief. Sorrow. Shock. We had just seen him a few days before. Spent Christmas with them the week before. He was not sick nor complaining. Completely shocked. He was only 49 years old.
Braison couldn't control his tears. Lilian chose to go in with us to say goodbye one last time.
Patrick Allan “Pat” Bartosz, 49, of Middleton, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012.
Pat was born on October 15, 1963 in Riverside, California to Charles and Fujiko (Enomoto). He was the fifth of six children. In 1981 Pat graduated from Borah High School in Boise. Following high school he joined the Coast Guard in 1982 where he was a mechanic until 1986.
In October of 1997, Pat was blessed with the birth of his daughter, Sydney. In August of 2006, he married the love of his life, Sheryl.
His love of anything with a motor, fishing, camping, and his unmatched generosity were just part of what set him apart from the rest. Pat was always willing to lend a hand, play a practical joke, or shoot the breeze over a beer. You didn’t have to twist his arm very hard to convince him to go with, if you ever needed a fishing buddy, no matter what.
Pat is survived by his wife, Sheryl; his father, Charles, of Boise; daughter, Sydney, of Meridian; step-daughter, Jennifer Buseman, of Boise; step-son, Ron (Ashley) Buseman, of Nampa; grandchildren, Braison and Lilian Buseman, of Nampa; sister, Bonny (Ray) Johnson, of Belmont, CA; brother, Stan, of Boise; sister, Betty, of Boise; sister, Eileen (Todd) Tannahill, of Tracy, CA; two nieces, one nephew, and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, and brother, Stephen.
A memorial service with reception will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Cloverdale Funeral Home Reception Center, 1200 N. Cloverdale Road in Boise.
A private family inurnment will be held at Cloverdale Memorial Park in Boise.
Happy fishing Pat, you will be missed more than words can describe.
I was honored to be the one who officiated Pat's funeral. It was a little stressful, but I am so glad that I did it. He was such a wonderful, funny, caring, man that will be missed by so many. We are comforted in knowing that Pat is forever fishing.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
It's Christmas Time
We have had a busy, but fun Christmas. It is a lot of work to get everything in that we want to, but in the end it is all worth it. We went to see Santa on Sunday, the 23rd...after waiting in line for 2 hours, Lilian was tongue tied and couldn't decide what to ask him for!
That evening we had a wonderful meal and company at my mom's house. My mother, John, BJ, Krista, Chloee, Payton, and the four of us enjoyed the night together. I only got one photo, of the kids.
Christmas Eve we went to Ron's mother's for dinner and presents. It was a great dinner and we were spoiled rotten! The kid's got a new trampoline that they can hardly wait to be set up at home!
After dinner, we went to my dad's for dessert and another gift exchange. I didn't get any photos there, but I will post the ones my dad took when he sends them.
Christmas Day was quiet and nice. The kids made the nice list and Santa brought a new bike for Braison and a new vanity for Lilian.
We took a couple photos to mark the holiday.
Grandma and Grandad stopped by for a minute to spoil us some more.
Thank you to everyone who made our Christmas special. We are so lucky to have so much family close and be able to spend time with the ones that we love. We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!
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| Kids with their Aunt Jen |
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| Kids with their Aunt Sydney |
After dinner, we went to my dad's for dessert and another gift exchange. I didn't get any photos there, but I will post the ones my dad took when he sends them.
Christmas Day was quiet and nice. The kids made the nice list and Santa brought a new bike for Braison and a new vanity for Lilian.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Dance
Here is the video from Lilian's dance recital.
The quality is not great, but Lilian is in the front row, second over from the right (when looking at the stage). She is the only one with glasses.
She really loved being on the stage and told me afterward that she wished she could have stayed up there and danced with all the other groups. What a ham!
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