Here I go!

I keep seeing everyone and their own "Blogspots" and figured- MY TURN! I have enough going on in my daily life to catch up with everyone that wants to know what me, my family and my daughter are up to!

In the past 10 years life has changed a lot. This June marks the 10 year point of when I first moved away from home. I say first, because I keep going back! I moved to Franktown, CO to nanny for 2 girls. I stayed with that family for 2 years before a lack of communication caused them to hire a new nanny. They were 5 and 7 when I started... and now both are teenagers in high school! I made a lot of mistakes those 2 years trying to figure out myself without family or real friends around.

After my nanny job was over, I decided to move back to Kennewick and just live life. A few months after living there, I met a wonderful man (even though he is a Kennewick High grad) and fell in love. On September 1, 2001 we eloped to Couer D'Alene. Literally, just the two of us and a reverend!

On May 7, 2002 we welcomed our little Ladybug- Kira Elise. She was only 3 days overdue, but weighed in at 9 lbs, 8oz and 22" long!! We moved to Phoenix in 2003 and I really enjoyed the heat! We had a pool in the back yard and with it a hot tub, that we kept cold so that Kira could have her own little pool. We were involved in playgroups, went to the library all the time and just had a blast together. I loved being a stay-at-home mom, and was teased at the joy that it brings!

In 2005, my husband and I decided that it would be best to live life seperate ways and we filed for divorce. He and Kira stayed in AZ and I moved to CO where my parents had just moved. Being back in Colorado was the best thing. I have been here off and on since and LOVE it here. Kira's dad has since remarried and they are now living in Kennewick and run a cattle farm. They have their own daughter together, Ryleigh.

Kira is the BEST big sister. I talk to her once a week, and got to see both of them on webcam tonight. Kira takes such good care of Ryleigh. I love hearing about all that she does, what she is learning in school, what music she listens to.. everything. I hope to make a trip up to WA to see her.

<--- First grade picture- isn't she cute?

As for my family:

A lot is changing this year. BOTH of my brothers are getting married! John and Knicki (who live in Staunton, VA) are getting married in Virginia Beach on May 16th. They plan on visiting CO in August for Brandon's wedding. Brandon and Stephanie will be married in Denver on August 1st. I can't wait to have 2 more sisters!






Bekah is 19 and attending college in Alamosa, CO at Adams State College. She is a freshman there and just loves being there. It's only a 4 hour drive, and comes up to visit as often as she can.

Rachel is.. Rachel. She loves to date and is constantly driving down to Colorado Springs to see friends. She lives in Cherry Hills Village, CO and is a "full-time" nanny. She's been with these kids for almost 5 years now! She loves only working for 3 hours a day and goes to school to get a degree in... well, she isn't sure either!



Mom and dad are doing great as well. They live in Parker, CO. My mom is a substitute teacher for Douglas County schools and loves it. My dad works for Boeing in Aurora and is enjoying it.


Not much else to catch up on. I'll try to do these as often as I can!