Have you noticed...I am taking a break!

We have been so busy with packing, cleaning, getting the house ready for renters, and all kinds of other things......that blogging is just the last thing on my mind. I will start up again at the end of June, after we arrive in Vancouver. I am going to have to have a blog re-do because Vegas is in my title, and I will no longer live there! Bye for now-

My Sweet Madi-

Afew months ago, Madi joined a new softball team. Not only has this new team had a lot of success, but Madi has been having a great time. I love to look at these pics and see the smile on her face with her buddies. I know she will miss these girls very much. I am sure she will make many new friends in Washington....

20 years later, and we are going home!

Well, it's official. Charles was offered the job in Vancouver, and he accepted the position. Where do I start? I am oh so excited. It's just that the excitement is stifled a bit with the long "to-do list" ahead of us. I am such a procrastinator, and I know this. So I am going to try really hard not procrastinate when it comes to this move. We will be arriving sometime in June. We haven't quite nailed down any dates or anything. The girls seem excited. I think we are all ready to embark on a new chapter in our lives. I expect everyone who reads this blog, and lives in Vancouver, to become fans of Evergreen HS Football. This fall, friday nights...will mean..Friday Night Lights! Won't it be fun, all of us cheering and stuff. Shannon can get her old skirt and pom poms out. he he- Uncle Todd can get out his old BG uniform, put on the shoulder pads, and knock people out. Ha! Well, I leave in the morning at 6 am. for a softball trip, and I haven't even packed. So I need to get my life together. Thanks to everyone for all your prayers and support. To Dena, and Laurie....my sweet dearest Vegas friends. You have both been like sisters to me. Thanks for including me in your families. It's going to be very hard to leave y'all. I love ya. To Mom, Dad, Shannon and fam, get ready for the wonderful, busy, crazy Anthony family....cuz we are a comin'

Would You Rather........

This weekend at my softball games, one of my players asked me some random "would you rather" question. Something like.....would you rather a pencil get stuck in your eyeball or.....a toothpick get jammed into the tip of your big toe, and you have to bang it against the wall. I couldn't pick. That just started a weekend full of "would you rather "questions. Infact.....I can't stop thinking about them. So I was just going to throw one out there for blogland. So answer the question, and explain why that is your choice. Then ask a would you rather question of your own. Okay, now let me think? Would you rather.......never get to use a computer again or.... never get to eat sweets again?
C'mon people, just amuse me with some more questions. Some good ones that I can use. Of course some of the ones getting thrown around were a bit gross...a bit funny...just not quite right. But give me what you got!

PLEASE PRAY!

We have really been excited about the opportunity to move to Washington. We just feel "done" with Vegas. We believe this is the direction that God has for us, but you just never know. Anyways, tomorrow at 3:30 Charles will be having a phone interview for the EHS football job. There are locals who are very connected going for the same job. Can we all pray that the interview would go great! I always pray that the athletic director, principal, etc...won't be able to get Charles name off their mind. That God will just keep reminding them of him, and lead their thoughts back to him. You can pray whatever you think will be helpful of course.

Inauguration Day! History is Made-

What a WONDERFUL day to be a part of. I had a great morning, at home, with my husband, watching President Obama take over the reigns. Even though I didn't vote for him, I am encouraged by how far we have come as a nation. That people like Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks, etc. made an impact that carried far beyond what they could have imagined. I don't think any President in history has had as many expectations put on him as he does. So many think he holds many answers. I support him in his mission, and I pray that America can be strong again.

Blogging vs. Facebook

My sister, Shannon, was bringing up the fact that more people seem to be checkin' in more to their facebook pages these days than their blogs. I know I am guilty for sure. Facebook is just easier. It's like one sentence....Kim is...!! Blogging takes much more brain power! I don't always seem to have enough of that to go around these days. I still do check blogs everyday. So those of you who are keeping up with yours, good on ya. I read it all the time. Please give those of us who aren't real consistent these days a break! Well, gotta go see what's going on in the facebook world! Lol!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME

Well, 15 years ago today, my sweet honey and I got married. What a wonderful day. Our rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception was all at a beautiful country club here in Las Vegas. They supplied a wedding coordinator and everything. I was so blessed by that because I don't like planning all the little details....I am not my mom, nor my sister. I remember when she was asking what kind of flowers I wanted...I just said something white, and pretty. All my years on the softball fields, I never learned much about flowers, I guess. The one detail that I was absolutely sure of, was the man standing opposite of me, looking into my eyes, reciting his vows. We dated for about 4 years before the wedding. We were best friends, both loved Jesus, and were hot for one another. What else do you need? 15 years, and 3 kids later, and I love my honey more than ever. Marriage is definitely a roller coaster ride, that's for sure. But the highs are far more memorable than the lows. He is the best dad, best helper around the house, best ______ I could ever ask for. Thank you my honey for 19 great years together. I look forward to 90 more!

I Won't be home for Christmas :(

Shannon has kept most of you up to date on the Arctic Blast. Infact most of you who even read my blog, live in the midst of the winter storm. However, I needed to update my blog. We were planning on driving home to Vancouver, this year. But the weather seems to have other plans for us. My parents sent some pictures of their house the other day.

The snow is oh so marvelous, except when it keeps you from the family that you love and miss so much. Merry Christmas to everyone!

My Little Model!

My little beauty!


Mikelle got her hair done today, and of course we had to take some snapshots! She isn't shy about posing. She even walked the "catwalk"! She would have loved to worn it all down, but the stylist thought it was too grown up.

20 year Reunion?

It has begun, and I can hardly believe it. I received my first notification for my 20 year high school reunion, for next August. Wow, where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday that we were all gathered for our 10 year reunion. Well, maybe not "yesterday", but atleast only a couple of years ago. High school was a great time. I had a great group of friends, and I look forward to as many reunions as possible. A few months ago, I was able to go home and get together with about 8 girlfriends from high school. It's amazing the laughs, and good conversations you can have with friends you haven't seen in years. The bond of high school, ties ya forever, in a special way. Now would I ever go to high school again, NO. Man, it's tough, with the peer pressure, boys, drama.....must I go on. But when you are that age, you can bounce back. I recently joined Facebook, and have been in touch with many familiar faces. I look forward to seeing how many more people make me their "friend" on FB. It just doesn't seem like it was 20 years ago that I was standing in the rain at Vikki's house, while Bette Midlers song, "Wind Beneath My Wings", played on the car stereo...and we hugged goodbye. Now I have 3 children, and she has 2. Wow.... It can't be close to 30 years that I used to go to Colettes house and make peanut butter and banana sandwiches, and watch her dog hump on it's stuffed animal. Lol! It can't be 25 years since Erica ran around in figure 8's singing "Everything is coming up roses"! Has it really been that long?

TRACK BREAK SHOW DOWN!

We are only in week 1 of track break, as I have already mentioned. The thing that I have not mentioned is.....there is a showdown a brewin' between me and my youngest. I think only one of us is going to make it out alive! And let's just say, I ain't ready to die!

She only looks innocent! Trust me. Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep my kids busy. Or how to bury her without getting caught! Just kidding, I think!

Christmas Spirit!

Miah and Mikelle are home on track break right now. For those of you who don't live in cities with year round schools, "track break" is basically their summer break gets broken up into 4 or 5 different breaks throughout the year. Each school has 5 tracks, and one track is always out. They don't have school the entire month of December! I know, I am lucky, but I will try not to brag. Ok, kidding! Yes, I like having them home....at times. Like right now they are decorating a gingerbread house, and they are working together. It's just when they get bored and start arguing. We are going to continue decorating for Christmas. This is probably the latest I have ever put up my tree. We usually do it during the Thanksgiving weekend. Now that December came upon us so quickly, I feel rushed. I haven't bought even 1 Christmas present. I really need to dig down deep, and focus on the "reason for the season" and all that important stuff. I was hoping that helping serve the homeless on Thanksgiving would help put life in perspective during this Christmas. It does, but then the things that I am used to doing, pop up in my mind. Then just wanna rush out and spend, and shop til you drop! I went to the movie yesterday with two of my girlfriends; Laurie and Laurie. Laurie B. totally treated me! She paid for everything and it was such a blessing and a great treat to spend time with them both. We saw "Australia". I really liked it, and would recommend it! Well, I am just kind of rambling. Oh, and one more very important thing. Yesterday was my mom's birthday. It stinks living so far away! Wish I lived there so I could have come over and given her a big hug! Thanks for being the best mom ever! Hopefully next year I will be able to come over and give you that hug, mom!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

In a world full of economic woes, downfalls, slumps, etc....I still have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for my Jesus, who has forgiven me, cleansed me, and continues to help me each and everyday. I am thankful for my husband, who puts up with me, loves me, and is so cute. I am thankful for my girls, who drive me crazy, make me smile, light up a room, and make me so proud. I am thankful for the family I was born into...Dad, mom, and Shannon. What a great foundation I was given. I love that my sister and I are more than sisters, but are great friends. I love that my parents have always worked so hard to maintain a relationship with their grandkids, even though we are so far a part. I am thankful that all my daily needs are met, far exceedingly! I am also thankful for great friends, who love me, put up with me, eat with me, cry with me, and laugh with me!
Today we went up to our church to help minister to the homeless. We all worked as a family as "hosts". It was our job to walk 2 men around from station to station. To make them feel comfortable, to minister, and be their friend. They were provided with many wonderful opportunities including; clothes, jackets, backpacks (full of goodies), dental care, medical care, showers, the ability to go on-line, or make a phone call, manicures, legal council.......and at the end of all that, a fantastic meal. What a wonderful opportunity for all of us to remember just how blessed we are. As we went into eat, Pastor John said a prayer, and that is when I just started crying. As he thanked God for all our many blessings, it hit me, that even if I was the one homeless, I would still need to thank Him. This world encourages us to keep on wanting, until there is nothing else left. Today, Bob and Steve, just wanted some socks, a warmer jacket, and a hot meal. Everytime I put on a pair of shoes, I don't stop and thank God for them. I am so truly blessed. Thank you Lord for each and everything in my life! My kids were a bit nervous at first and then they were just great. I have to say that Madi is a natural. She was able to make conversation, and just be herself. Miah and Mikelle were so good about serving the food and making sure their drinks were full and such. I hope all of you had a tremendously blessed day as well.

Beyonce' at AMA

I don't like music videos, have never been to a concert, and find most live performances kind of boring. However, this year Beyonce' did her little jig at the American Music Awards! I have watched it so many times. I find it totally catchy and entertaining. I apologize if her "shakin' her groove thing" bothers you. I just imagine that if any of us ever got up the nerve to dance for our husbands, we would wish we could do it like this. And I guarantee they wouldn't mind. Hope you enjoy! Watch Beyonce dance herehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uerTtXtgye4
I went out and bought my leotard today! LOL!

Vancouver Here We Come!

I am speaking that title in faith. I am only putting this out there on blog world, because I believe in the power of prayer. My husband applied for a job opening in the Evergreen School District. Those of you who live there know that there isn't much movement in Vancouver as far as teachers go. It's hard to get a job there. So we need the power of prayer on our side. We have enjoyed our life in Las Vegas, but it's time for a change! Next school year would be perfect. Madi is going into high school and Miah middle school. I know the rain will be something to contend with for a while, but what are ya gonna do. I lived there for many years, so hopefully, I can get used to it again. It is hot here, way too hot. But it's always sunny. I mean literally sun everyday! It's pretty rare that we have a cloudy or gloomy day. This is the first time since I have moved away almost 20 years ago, that I feel this little excitement in my tummy about coming home. Please pray that God's will be done in our lives, and if it is not God's will that we come there....pray that He changes His mind! Ok, I might be kidding! Thanks ahead of time for your prayers!

1.99!!!

Just wanted to send a quick shout out!! Hooray, I bought gas for $1.99 a gallon today. Let's face it people, the economy stinks right now. I mean, for the most part, we are all very blessed. Its just tight, hard, whatever you wanna call it right now. One positive thing in the middle of this crunch time for me, is the decreasing gas prices...yipee! Speaking of crunch time financially, Christmas is just around the corner. I have not bought one present, not even one! It's not going to be like the Christmas' of ole', which is ok. I believe we are going to go and help at church on Thanksgiving, and minister to the homeless. Not to have a selfish motive in this, but I think the timing will be perfect, as we try and teach our kids to remember how many things we are blessed with. I was telling my sister yesterday, whenever we were finished opening ALL of our many gifts as a kid, no matter how many we got, there was kind of this dissappointment. Like that's it? So I do know the expectations that kids have. We have set it up that way. I like presents, I like buying my kids presents. We have never put Christmas on a credit card, so it was never a matter of us living above our means. It's not like we go totally crazy, I do like to get that one thing they really want. Last year it was the WII. This year, it's more like phones, and IPods, and I am not thinking I am going that route. When are they going to just be into clothes? The other day when I told my girls that this Christmas they wouldn't be getting as many presents as usual, they said, "less than last year?" I'm thinking "wow, this is going to be more difficult than I thought!" I'm going to have to be more creative with my gift giving than ever. What about y'all? Is everyone having to cut back? Any creative ideas for gifts? Any magic pills to give to my kids so all they care about is Jesus, and not presents? Ha! I'm just being silly.

I've Been Tagged!

1. Watching T.V. is probably my favorite way to relax. The funny thing about that is that we didn't even have a T.V. for like 9 years. That's a long story....I guess I am just making up for lost time. DVR is my favorite, because I really can't stand commercials. I like reality T.V. for some stupid reason. I like Oprah when she isn't talking about "the light, and inner people, (lol)". I like Rachael Ray, and the View. That's my morning routine.

2. I know we have talked about Target many times. I was just there tonight. I have been trying to stay away. I forgot just how happy I am when I am there. Of course I am most happy when I am there with cash to spend. It has a little bit of everything. It's not overwhelming like the mall. The prices are reasonable. I love the home decor stuff! It's to die for! I love TARGET!

3. I'm kind of a "go by the rules" gal. Authourity has always intimidated me a bit. Even now if I have to meet with the kids teachers, I find myself all sweaty and nervous. I didn't like getting in trouble as a kid, and I certainly don't want to get in trouble for my kids. If a cop is driving behind me, I tense up a bit. Stuff like that!

4. I am a junk food junkie! I would always choose something "unhealthy" to eat, over anything "healthy" if the calories didn't matter. I love things like ice cream, pizza, french fries, tacos, burgers, pop tarts, cookies, pastries, candy, soda, chips, etc......This is exactly why I am attending Weight Watchers for my 99th time. Oh, and Starbucks...I like it!

5. I am very competitive. I guess this isn't really something new to most of you. But, I do play to win! Whether a board game, sports, etc. At GGW my team lost a game of Taboo. We are going to have to train for next year. Ha ha! Worst part about it, that means, my sister actually won. The little sister is never suppose to beat the big sister. I'm slowly getting over it.

6. I can't stand bugs, spiders, snakes, etc....All of them really freak me out! I can't kill em, so I just panic. I usually have to ask my kids to come and get rid of this bug! We have black widows in Vegas. Scary!

7. I find my hubby very hot! He looks like he did the day I met him. I wish I could say the same about myself. Poor guy. I have been every size under the sun, over the last 18 years. I am working on it! Hopefully for good this time! But that junk food just calls my name!

Dena, Shannon, Lee Ann, and whoever else might read my blog.....you have been tagged!

On a Lighter Note!

Politics, religion, wars, abortion....lets get to the important stuff! HAIR! Last week I got a wild hair up my bootie, and.....had my hair chopped off. Mom, I am sorry. I know you like it long, and so do I. I miss my long hair the way I miss a good friend. I don't know what to do without it. I wasn't going to blog about it, or tell my mom. Cuz I figured it will grow some before I see her, and maybe she will never know. Lol! So here is a picture of my hair before....

Very nice, long, long, long. And now here is my new bob....
Not a very good picture. I just woke up this morning and knew I needed a picture for this post. Mikelle took it for me. Does anyone know how long it will take me to grow it out? I'm guessing 2 years? Although it doesn't have to be as long as it was...just long enough for a cute pony tail.

Made a Decision!

I decided to erase the two blogs that seemed to cause a lot of tension. The election is over....and so is this conversation. Love to you all!!