Foot in my mouth

SO yesterday I had a stupid moment!
I went in to a mail America store to have the notary sign the closing papers on our texas home.
When she was telling me how her family had moved around alot and then came to settle here in CA. Her husband had retired and she continued working. I then told her it was okay that is what kept her young. A little old man was behind me and I saw him and asked if that wasn't true? He then said well I don't know I haven't worked for quite sometime. I then said well then it is your wife that keeps you young! He then said well she recently passed away. I said I was sorry and then stupid me said well I am sure your children help you. He then said well I only have one left.
Then I said oh I am so sorry. He then told me how his son had been up skiing in Aspen Co and drove off a cliff. There was a long pause of awkward silence and then the lady in the store thanked me for coming in and to have a nice day.

My foot tastes awful.....

Moral of story don't assume to much......

The move and how we are adjusting

Hello everyone from sunny California!! Well we arrived here in San Ramon March 23rd 2008. It has taken awhile for everyone to get adjusted. The kids ended the school year here. It was interesting to see the difference in schools. First Easton went back to half day kindergarten. He was a little bored. Some of the projects that the kids had to do were very intense. Derek had a state of California report, along with 3-d model of the state. Cody had to make an ethnic food from asia, and report on cultural experience. Braden had a 24 page reflection scrap book due. Ashley had so many things she was so glad she was able to keep her head above water!
We as a family are enjoying the area and it's great to see mountains again. Actually we live on a mountain range. Our backyard in our rental home backs up to a creek. We have seen 2 deer and can smell skunks all the time. I think rocky is learning the smell is bad. Thank heavens he hasn't met a skunk.
David is enjoying his new job!! Everyone he works with is great and he has many friends.
I just love my kids and love being their mom.
This next week we are leaving for Utah. I hope to have some great pictures for my blog. My goal is to keep this up and running so everyone will know what the family is up to!!

Have a great night

Cleaning House

Well it is Monday July 21, I told the kids that before we could leave for Utah on Wed they would need to help get the house clean. They have been up since 8:00 am and are cleaning up a storm. Thats why I am sitting here working on my blog. I have so many things to figure out....

I have received papers for the closing on our house in Texas. In one day we will no longer be owners of a house. Now comes the time to save for our house here in CA. There might also be a vacation in the future.. We'll see.

Hope you are having a great day!
Smile it looks great on you!

Tracey