HELLOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Hey everyone! I hope you all are doing good. Things here are in full swing. I had to work all weekend so this is the first chance Ive had to sit down and do this.
Everyone wish Jay a happy b-day its in 3 days!! I got him a new cell phone today, we got a great deal at T Mobile.
Lexi is having a blast we have been watching the women gymnastics Olympic trial and she is SO dead set on taking "nymnastics". She was ready to go last night told me to find the key and we can lock the door when we are all done! She is too funny. She was running up and down the hall to summer salts and the saluting with her hands at the end when she stood up. It was priceless! I wish I could find my freakn camera! So I found a gym for her here we will try to start her classes in the next couple of weeks!
Brooke is good, she is talking like crazy. Her newest word of the day MINE... and it is everything! We hear MINE MINE MINE all day long! She is fighting back when her big sis takes toys away and most times she wins.... I try to let them settle their own battles, it is very hard not to jump up and separate them,but they have to learn to figure it.
Work is good, they are finally getting my stuff figured out, still not sure of a set schedule yet but hopefully this week Ill know so I can plan things a bit better. The kiddo I had this weekend was a blast. ( kids in that family the oldest is 21 ant the youngest is 3. Talk about mass insanity!!!! 9 kids.... what the crap??? They are all really sweet tho! I have learned alot from the 19 y/o, her name is Nehaum ( they are from Africa-Sudane)< class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">trivia for you! Did you know that white girl jeans and black girl jeans are different? I didnt, hence she calling me really white... LOL There is next time your out shopping see if you can spot the difference! I need to shop for black girl jeans! I have a booty! She is a blast and her sister, the kiddo I take care of is 6 and totally her mini me! They are so funny together!
im sure Ill have tons more stories from work, with 9 kids running around the comedy Im sure will be endless!
Record heat here yesterday 117, just thought Id share!
Love ya!
shell

WHATS UP!

Well just wanted to drop in and hey to everyone. Mot alot going on here. It really has been a slow week. I have to work all weekend, so that kinda sucks.
The waether is HOT here it was 112 today,but, it so different than in Oklahoma, I dont even sweat here, it is so odd!
The girls are good. Lexi is in one of her moods tonight and got sent o bed early. She has been miss mouth today, with lots of nos and i dont want toos. She lost her TV and will not get it back until tomorrow night. Brooke has been too funny the last few days, she kissed everything she can and loves to tease us!
We went car shopping today,but decided to wait a while to trade this one in, really is was for gas issues as everyone knows way to well! So we will just not go that often and stay close to home. Jason will be working across the street so that will save a ton on gas, he can walk, I dont really go anywhere when Im not working so really its not that big of a deal.
I hope you all are stayn dry, I know its been some pretty crazy weather lately.
I love you all!

Fathers Day

What a special day for so many dads. We had a good day, nothing to great,but we spent it together as a family. We went to church and then came home took a nap and took the girls to the pool. Like I said nothing way awesome,but it was a good day for us.
I talked to my dad a couple times today,he was in a good mood,not sounding to down and out so that made me feel better.
I had to work all day yesterday,so, not a darn thing got done this weekend. Oh well it will still be here tomorrow.
Im just kinda sitting here, thinking, of our past, our future and what it may hold for my wonderful kids. Just lots of random thoughts today. I laid Lexi down to bed and stayed with her until she went to sleep. I just look at her with awe, she is such an amazing little girl. Thank you God for every lesson she has taught me. I value those lessons with every inch of my soul. My girls are so different from one another, but, each one has taught me so many different things. Brooke has taught me strength and courage. Lexi has shown me patients and self control.
This man I married may not be perfect,but he is mine. He gave me 2 wonderful baby girls and has given some of the best memories of my life. Today we celebrated him and it was good. He is such a great dad and the girls adore him. I hope one day everyone can see the good that I see and stop judging him for his faults. Not a single person I have ever met is without fault. I thank God he can see past past that all and love us for who we are. I pray each and everyday that i can be more christ like in the way I live my life. My prayer for each of you is the same.
I love you all!
Happy Fathers Day!

So Im a few days past due!!!

No not that way, ok maybe,but anyway!
I kept saying Ill blog tomorrow and then Id get busy and forget,not really forget but just sit down and crash, so here goes!
So my week has gone by so fast. Finally got my nursing junk taken care of so I started working today. I love the new case Im on and the family is just wonderful. He is such a sweet baby,just 7 months old, so that will be fun.
The girls are doing great. Brooke is feeling much better and her staph looks like it is all cleared up. Ive got all her paper work going here for DDD ( the special needs area) she gets help because of her seizures. Just waiting to get all that done so we can get her OT and PT started. She has really just started talking like crazy! Mine is her new favorite word and GO is a close second. She will take my hand and say GO and we just take off walking down the hall or to the kitchen or whatever. She is so funny,but really rotten! She really gives Lexi a hard time!
Lexi is doing good, adjusting really well. She is missing family,but, i think she is starting to understand how far away we are, she says mama _________ can get on an airplane and come and see me now! She is just too funny. She is getting to that stage were she just talks ALL THE TIME. I promise from the time she opens her eyes to when she falls asleep she is talking about anything and everything! We have the funnest conversations now days. She thinks she is so big, and gives her opinion on life and such. She has such a giving heart and I thank God everyday that she is so full of love.
Im starting to get homesick! I figured that about 2 weeks in I would. Its not really Oklahoma I miss, I really LOVE it out here. I miss my family and my friends. I have only made 1 friend here so far, so it is a bit lonely. Yes I talk to dad and both grandmas most everyday,but, its not the same. I really miss my daddy. I cant wait to see him. I am such a daddys girl, its hard being this far away from him. I finally cried today for the first time sinse leaving home. I just want to give my dad a big hug. I can tell he is missing us too, I mean we saw each other at least 3 times a week. Well be back to visit soon. i hope in the next couple of months.
I miss you all and love everyone! Big hugs from us all. I promise as soon as I find my camera, Ill get some pics uploaded!
Love Ya
Shell

My long FUN weekend!

I have to say we had great weekend. The weather was nice and sunny and we got to spend time with family! We went over to my cousins moms house this weekend on saturday to celebrate Jennas birthday. We had some margaritas and sat around by the pool and swam. Tara came over too and Rob was there with his girlfriend Brittany ( totally cute girl by the way) Last time I saw Rob he was like 14 or something now he is all grown up! We had such a blast just hanging out. The kids played great together and Jennas oldest daughter Kelsy came home with us to stay the night.Sunday morning we went to a church called Radiant, Jenna came along, with her youngest daughter Katie and her boyfriends daughter. It was a nice church, very big, so not what Im used to. We will try it a few more times before we decide, Ive been invited to visit another church as well. Lexi really liked it and said she wanted to go back. The kids program seemed awesome. I hope they feed us the word so we want to go back for more. The sermon was on being a better parent, which I think everyone needs to hear every now and again! we came home after church, and the girls and I took a nap. last night we went to Jennas for yet another cookout. That was the best BBQ chicken I have had in forever! GO JENNA! We had a good time,but, the evening was cut short when we noticed that Brooke had fever and dark purple spots on her belly! we took her the ER because we have no insurance yet turns out she has yet another staph infection.. this is the 4th one in about 3 months! They gave her some Bactrium and sent us on our way. No fever today. They did cultures on her rash and Mickey so well know something in about 3 days.
Jason had another job interview today that went well. I spent the day at DDD, for Brooke that is for kids with Special needs, she will get assistance because of her seizures and other issues. Then I took Lexi out for an hour or so just to spend some time with her, we came home Lexi took a nap and Brooke and I went to walmart just her and I. Daddy to Lexi to the pool for some one on one when Brooke went down for her afternoon nap.
Things are good here and the weather is hot. I hope yo all are staying safe in Oklahoma, I hear the weather has been pretty crappy the last week or so!
I love you all ad will talk to you tomorrow!

Finally Friday!

Well we have been here an entire week. I survived and hell hasnt frozen over, so I guess we are doing great!
I had a really great day hanging out with my mother-in-law! She is so awesome and I love that we will finally get to hang out and really get to know one another. I hope we still adore each other in 6 months... LOL we went to some garage sales and some estate sales, which was really wierd, knowing that your walking through someones home buying there stuff because they have died. Then we went to lunch and then to great little grocery store called Trader Joes. that was pretty cool , they have organic stuff and the prices are really cheap. i got Brookes milk 30 cents cheaper there than at Sprouts around the corner, gotta love that. Tomorrow we are going to my cousins for a birthday party/cookout thing, then my friend from high school invited me to go watch a colorguard show in Tempe with her (on her) I might add. WOW. I hope I can fit it all in tomorrow! jason had a great job hunt day yesterday! Not going to go into details just yet,but, Ill let everyone know when things are finalized. I hope everyone is safe in Oklahoma I know the weather has been crazy lately, you are all in my prayers.
We are trying a church on sunday, I pray that God just leads us where we need to be.
Talk about ironic, I went to get my fingerprints done yesterday at the police station and low and behold the cop that did them was from Brokenarrow! We were talking so much he actually printed the wrong hand and he had to start over! What a small world huh!
The homesickies really hit me when I was driving home from an orientation, alone last night. I really miss everyone and hope to back to visit soon. I love you all.
Hug and Kisses
Shell!

I made a friend!!!!!

I made a new friend today!!! i am so excited, we met because I posted some dipes on craigslist. She is my age and has 2 little boys one is 2 and 1 is 5 weeks. It was nice to have a mama close to talk to!
I know sounds wierd,but, I am totally excited!
Jason had an interview today and has 2 more tomorrow. I hope he finds one that is a great fit for us. Ill have my lic by tuesday and can get to work on wed.
The girls are good. Lexi is missing papa pretty bad,but I know hell be here to visit soon. Brooke is still a bit under the weather,I think its teeth, poor thing.
Not much info today. I am enjoying hanging out with my girls and just being a mom. I do need to get to work for sure, gots to have that money ya know.
I love you all and miss everyone. I can feel the homesicks starting to creep in.
Love ya!

OMG the stupid nursing board!!!!!!!!!

The stupid Arizona nursing board is causing me grief, AGHHHHHHHHHHH. Anyway, I went to get my AZ nursing licn. today, I get a money order for 228.00 and I get there the lady tells me it will be 2 weeks before I get it, and if I want it sooner it will cost another 15 bucks then 10 or 15 to get my finger prints done. That would be fine if I had money! That was the money I saved to get that done I have no more! My job is giving me my sign on bonus on friday, but in the mean time I have a stupid money order I cant cash unless I go back to the gas station in phoenix I bought it at. I have like 30 miles in my gas tank and need to buy some food! I dont think it was more than 15 miles or so there it just seemed much further. Im sure Ill be fine to run and do that in the morning,but the last thing I need is to run out of gas in town were I know no one! Ok vent done!
Say a prayer that this works itself out quickly! I cant work until I get my AZ lic. ! I have to work soon!
The girls are doing good, Brooke is still feeling a little crappy,but, we will get passed it as we always have.
jason has had several good leads for good jobs,so hopefully her will hear something soon.
Say a prayer for my mother-in-law. Her back has been hurting and she has been pretty tired from not sleeping well the last several days.
Keep the family I told you about in your thoughts and prayers and if you get a chance to read Angies blog I would say do it. She is amazing! A great writer and a great christian!
i love you all!
Rachelle

Just another manic monday.......

Just a monday around here, nothing too exciting. I went into my new office and did my paper work and such. Ill get my Arizona nursing licence tomorrow and hopefully start working this week.
I dont think Brooke is feeling to great, I think she may be teething. Ive just been watching her close. Lexi had a rough day, I thing the time change is catching up with her. She was overly dramatic and cranky today.
I would like to ask for some special prayers for a family I have never met. I have been following a blog written by Angie Smith, her husband Tod sings a christian group called Selah. Anyway they have had a very hard year and lost thier baby daughter just a couple of weeks ago at birth from a fatal birth defect. They are sturggling to stay strong in the midst of all this grief. Then thier family was hit again by loss last week, her nephew was found not breathing in his crib on the the 27th, he was just a new born, he was born the 18th of March this year, they called the medics but they were unable to save baby Luke. Please be in prayer for this family. Pray that they can be strong and look to God for the answers as to why and how they can make it through. i cannot imagine the pain they are feeling right now. My heart just breaks for them.
If you would like to read more about baby Luke or Tod and Angies baby Audrey Caroline you can check out her blog at http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/
I have been reading this for awhile now and cant help but feel like I know this family. Please keep them in your thoughts!

We made it!

Well we made it safe and sound. We have been working on getting things situated in our new place. The girls are adjusting well and seem to be really having fun. We took them to the pool yesterday and they both were very timid to start with but got into it before we left.
I got to visit with some family today, my cousin Jenna her 2 girls Kelsey and Katie and Jennas mom Wendy, I havent seen them in years. It was sp ni`ce to have them over, the girls played well together and had a great time.
Our apartment is very nice and has a ton of room, Ill try to post some pics later, I have to find my camera...
I hope everyone is doing well. I miss you all and will be in touch!
Love Shell