Public school - Facebook 23 Aug 2016

As a homeschooling mom going into public school for the first time with FIVE kids, I just have to say: WHAT IN THE HOLY HECK!?!?

It took 4 hours to get everybody wrapped up with first day "homework" (signing piles of *#%¥) and Michael had to pinch hit dinner from Costco because...😱
It's the first day. The FIRST day.
I don't think I can handle this.

Veteran moms: Throw me a bone. I am NOT going to survive a year of this.

Facebook 23 Aug 2016

I've been practicing the morning school routine with the kids for the last two weeks. Getting up at 5:30 for seminary, dressed and out the door. I'll admit to driving my route to figure out logistics and timing. I've also done a cost analysis on packing vs school lunch. This is our morning spread. They have several options to pick from and their limit is $2 from the menu (actual price break down from Costco 🤓...and yes I realize some of the fresh fruit/veggie prices are still missing). School lunch is $3.50 per kid, so I consider this winning. Yes, I'm neurotic.

On the plus side, getting up, dressed, packed and out the door was completely flawless!

Aunt Donna - Facebook 19 Aug 2016

 My great Aunt Donna passed away this last week. Such a great lady and so loved. This is my second family funeral this week. 😥 God is calling a lot of people home lately.

Accent - Facebook 17 Aug 2016

 😂😂😂Try this!!! Say, "Rise up lights" and you'll sound like an Australian saying "Razor blades". TRIPPY!!!!

Marriage: which end? Facebook 02 Aug 2016

There once was a young new bride on her wedding day preparing to walk down the isle. Her mother came in to see the bride one last time before she would be a Mrs. The bride gushed to her mother, "I'm at the end of all my troubles!" The wise mother responded, "Yes, but YOU don't know which end yet."

Marriage IS just the beginning of the biggest challenge you will ever face. Who you marry is the ONE decision that will impact your life for good or bad more than any other.

Your spouse should be your very best friend. You should be the one go-to person they can always talk to about anything and everything. They are your ballast that keeps you steady. You have their back as they tackle the world. And visa versa.
Marriage is Yin-Yang balance. Equally yoked.

You may find that your weaknesses are their strengths. Their strengths may be your weaknesses. When united, you are unstoppable.

Life is already challenging. Marriage is even more challenging. It may look like a shiny, happy fairytale when portrayed on Facebook but it's compromise, sacrifice, humility, service, patience, and a myriad of other trial-by-fire virtues that will either break you or force you to be better.

Marriage is a choice. It is THE choice of whom you are going to love. Love is NOT a feeling. It is a verb. Choosing to love, even when the infatuation is gone. Wanting the very best for this one person even if it means personal sacrifice. Serving, even when you don't feel like it's your turn to...whatever.

When done right; when you both learn what love really means; when it's no longer all about either of you; marriage CAN be a beautiful thing.

The line for High School registration. 😱

 

Tires - Facebook 15 Aug 2016

Buy 4 tires, get a baby free!
Overdue for new tires on the Excursion. Never mind the nail on the right front side, the sidewall gash on the driver's side, and the other nearly bald back tires 😱.

Families are forever. Last day of a rough ride. You are loved Jared Tumbleson.

 

Our favorite rock climbing place!! We're only two months late doing my this for Daddy's birthday! 😜

 

Couture? Facebook 09 Aug 2016

 OMGsh!!! Are you freaking kidding me!?!? THIS is what's hot right now? In that case I've got a whole box of garbage, I mean, couture for REAL cheap.

Facebook 03 Aug 2016

 

Wilson disease is an inherited condition that causes the body to retain excess copper. The liver of a person who has Wilson's disease does not release copper as it should. As the copper builds up in the liver, it begins to damage the organ. Some people will have mental health-related signs and symptoms when copper builds up in the central nervous system. Signs and symptoms may include •personality changes •depression •feeling anxious, or nervous, about most things •psychosis—when a person loses contact with reality" Your body needs small amounts of copper from food to stay healthy. But too much copper is poisonous. When you have Wilson disease, copper buildup begins when you are born. But it can take years or even decades for symptoms to appear. Symptoms can start at any age but in most cases they start between ages 5 and 35. Wilson disease can lead to many liver-related problems including: •Liver damage •Redness or swelling (inflammation) of the liver, called hepatitis •Chronic liver damage (cirrhosis) causing scarring and liver failure •Liver failure Neurological symptoms can make it difficult for you to function normally. Brain damage is also possible. Wilson disease is fatal if untreated.

Wilson disease is an inherited condition that causes the body to retain excess copper. The liver of a person who has Wilson's disease does not release copper as it should. As the copper builds up in the liver, it begins to damage the organ. Some people will have mental health-related signs and symptoms when copper builds up in the central nervous system. Signs and symptoms may include
•personality changes
•depression
•feeling anxious, or nervous, about most things
•psychosis—when a person loses contact with reality"

Your body needs small amounts of copper from food to stay healthy. But too much copper is poisonous. When you have Wilson disease, copper buildup begins when you are born. But it can take years or even decades for symptoms to appear. Symptoms can start at any age but in most cases they start between ages 5 and 35.

Wilson disease can lead to many liver-related problems including:
•Liver damage
•Redness or swelling (inflammation) of the liver, called hepatitis
•Chronic liver damage (cirrhosis) causing scarring and liver failure
•Liver failure

Neurological symptoms can make it difficult for you to function normally. Brain damage is also possible.

Wilson disease is fatal if untreated.

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/liver_biliary_and_pancreatic_disorders/wilson_disease_134,226/

Facebook 02 Aug 2016

A day in San Fransisco visiting the De Young museum. 😁 But now I remember why it's been so long since I've taken small children there. 😖

Make a wish!

Anti-Mass. A play on words. The pieces are the chard remains of a church that was destroyed by arson. The arrangement gives a sense of anti-gravity. But the name Mass is a nod to Sunday services that used to be held there.

Classical art and sculpture is a personal favorite.

Here's a throwback tribute to the last time we visited.

From the observation deck.

Exhausted and bored out of their minds. What?!?!

Hide and seek in the rose garden.

The illusion of movement is all within the flat pattern of the material.

Superman is always a favorite!

Don't touch, Peter!

Stone that looks like light flowing material. Now that's talent!