Heather is flying in tomorrow for a visit. I can't wait. I always love having people over, it's just the cleaning part that I don't want to do. I want my house perfect, but don't want to have to make it that way. Today I woke up just dreading ALL I have to do. I have to still find places for some things, and that is the hardest, or should I say, most unmotivating part of it all. Anyway, I dragged myself downstairs to get started. I decided to grab some breakfast, just to give me some energy, and then I sat down to watch TV during breakfast. It must really be bad- I NEVER do that! Anyway, I looked through the recorded shows on our DVR that I haven't watched yet, and my favorite show was recorded. Jon and Kate Plus 8 is such a fun show for me! I can really relate in many ways, and I just love that kind of thing. Not only does she have a lot of kids who are close in age (twins/sextuplets), she and Jon kind of have similar personalities to Scott and me. Well, thank you Jon and Kate. Since watching your show this morning, I have mastered the guest room and am ready to move on. I think I can do this today!
(By the way, Jon and Kate are on TLC Monday nights- yea- it's tonight!)
Monday, April 21, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
We made it
April 15 is always a big day in the Keen family. Scott begins tax season the end of January, and even though we adjust to the crazy schedule, once we get him back, it's amazing that we ever made it through without him. I am one who just likes to have my husband around. I don't like running the house without knowing he'll be home for dinner, for example.
This was Scott's first year with the new firm here in MD. By the end, he was working all the time. I mean that. If Max had a baseball game, he did slip away to see the game, but then back to work he went. A few nights last week, he didn't get home until 3am. (What does he think this is, poker night!??)
April 15 in OR was pretty exciting. His firm there had it all together. He would usually get done early and everyone would go home around 3pm. Then they would meet together at Rudy's Restaurant on the golf course there in Salem that evening for a tax party (and boy did I miss that halibut dinner this year!!!). Then, they would all get off the next day, as a holiday.
This year was not the same. Scott ended up not getting home until after 10:30pm. I think he grabbed some dinner at the Royal Farms convenient store for dinner. He did get to sleep in the next day, but didn't get the whole day off.
For me, tax day was fun. I started out by going to Bible study, which my mom teaches. I always look forward to it. It is at the church I grew up in, not the church we attend now. So it's fun to see the older ladies especially (along with Sara and Katie who are my age) who were friends with my grandparents. Now we are friends. It's just a good time.
Then my mom and I left there and grabbed Lauren and hurried back to drop her and the kids off at my house. She is so great and babysits for me at least once a week! My mom and I quickly left my house to get to Turf Valley Resort for our 30 minute massages we had scheduled. We were in a hurry, did I mention that. I usually don't feel too rushed during my day, but that day I did. We wanted to get there early enough to eat some lunch in their restaurant before the massage. Well, go figure that the one time I wasn't paying attention to my speed, I got pulled over. I was doing 58 in a 40. I found it interesting that the officer was coming at me and quick turned around to get me. He put his lights on right as I came over that hill. I didn't know they checked the speed of cars coming at them. Now I know. Thankfully, because of my wonderful driving record (I have gotten just one ticket almost 10 years ago. It was my first time driving through Junction City after the Scandinavian Festival, and the speed limit changes to quickly there at those lights) I only got a warning.
We did get to Turf Valley in time to eat and the masssage was great, although the lady doing mine felt the need to keep talking to me. Thankfully, though, she was asking questions about God and my church and family- I think she was really intrigued with the fact that I am only 31 and have five children and I love God and all that. Anyway, I felt our conversations were beneficial, so I didn't mind.
Well, that was tax day for us. I'm glad we made it through. Tomorrow, the family is celebrating having their daddy/husband back and we are going up to Harrisburg, PA to a hotel and then Sat. are going to Hersheypark for the day. It's one of my favorite places on earth. I'll eat plenty of chocolate for all of you! :)
This was Scott's first year with the new firm here in MD. By the end, he was working all the time. I mean that. If Max had a baseball game, he did slip away to see the game, but then back to work he went. A few nights last week, he didn't get home until 3am. (What does he think this is, poker night!??)
April 15 in OR was pretty exciting. His firm there had it all together. He would usually get done early and everyone would go home around 3pm. Then they would meet together at Rudy's Restaurant on the golf course there in Salem that evening for a tax party (and boy did I miss that halibut dinner this year!!!). Then, they would all get off the next day, as a holiday.
This year was not the same. Scott ended up not getting home until after 10:30pm. I think he grabbed some dinner at the Royal Farms convenient store for dinner. He did get to sleep in the next day, but didn't get the whole day off.
For me, tax day was fun. I started out by going to Bible study, which my mom teaches. I always look forward to it. It is at the church I grew up in, not the church we attend now. So it's fun to see the older ladies especially (along with Sara and Katie who are my age) who were friends with my grandparents. Now we are friends. It's just a good time.
Then my mom and I left there and grabbed Lauren and hurried back to drop her and the kids off at my house. She is so great and babysits for me at least once a week! My mom and I quickly left my house to get to Turf Valley Resort for our 30 minute massages we had scheduled. We were in a hurry, did I mention that. I usually don't feel too rushed during my day, but that day I did. We wanted to get there early enough to eat some lunch in their restaurant before the massage. Well, go figure that the one time I wasn't paying attention to my speed, I got pulled over. I was doing 58 in a 40. I found it interesting that the officer was coming at me and quick turned around to get me. He put his lights on right as I came over that hill. I didn't know they checked the speed of cars coming at them. Now I know. Thankfully, because of my wonderful driving record (I have gotten just one ticket almost 10 years ago. It was my first time driving through Junction City after the Scandinavian Festival, and the speed limit changes to quickly there at those lights) I only got a warning.
We did get to Turf Valley in time to eat and the masssage was great, although the lady doing mine felt the need to keep talking to me. Thankfully, though, she was asking questions about God and my church and family- I think she was really intrigued with the fact that I am only 31 and have five children and I love God and all that. Anyway, I felt our conversations were beneficial, so I didn't mind.
Well, that was tax day for us. I'm glad we made it through. Tomorrow, the family is celebrating having their daddy/husband back and we are going up to Harrisburg, PA to a hotel and then Sat. are going to Hersheypark for the day. It's one of my favorite places on earth. I'll eat plenty of chocolate for all of you! :)
Sunday, April 13, 2008
I'm Back!
Hello out there! I FINALLY tried to get back to my blog and see if I could remember my password. Thankfully today, I did! I hope friends are still checking it here and there, just in case I might happen to write, which I am doing tonight.
Maryland is going great. I absolutely love being here. I look back on Oregon with great and fond memories. But I think it was time to move back. I know that God knows everything and has a plan for my life. I never doubt that, and I am thrilled that He saw my need and fulfilled it in a way where I could be close to my family again. It's been a fun ride!
Max started baseball this year, and that has been fun. He got the game ball this past Saturday for a good (and surprising, if I do say so) hit. He hasn't necessarily been the athletic one in the family, but he is doing ok. Actually, he is improving tons every time he's out there, and I love watching that. It's been good for him.
The girls are doing well- growing a lot. They are really into their "dollies" and coloring pictures for Mommy and all that. All of them would love to help me cook every meal. I wish I had more time for that.
Riley is the cutest boy ever! We love him so much. His smile is contagious and he really makes us laugh. Even his nursery workers adore him. Awww, he is so cute! I wish I could freeze his age right now. It's the best!
I'm just thankful that we only have TWO more days of tax season. Yippee! Maybe I'll actually get my husband back this week. That will be nice. We are taking a mini vacation up to Hershey this weekend, and that will be so fun. I'm really looking forward to that.
I can't believe how busy we've been these last 6 months (and even more in Oregon before we left). It's crazy. I have so many friends, especially in OR, that I would love to call and really catch up with. I have emails to write. I would like to sit and write a letter to my grandmother. I just really don't have enough time in my day. So, don't take it personally if I haven't talked to you in a while. You are in my thoughts and mostly in my heart. We will catch up soon! And, if you have time, write me! I would love to hear from you.
Maryland is going great. I absolutely love being here. I look back on Oregon with great and fond memories. But I think it was time to move back. I know that God knows everything and has a plan for my life. I never doubt that, and I am thrilled that He saw my need and fulfilled it in a way where I could be close to my family again. It's been a fun ride!
Max started baseball this year, and that has been fun. He got the game ball this past Saturday for a good (and surprising, if I do say so) hit. He hasn't necessarily been the athletic one in the family, but he is doing ok. Actually, he is improving tons every time he's out there, and I love watching that. It's been good for him.
The girls are doing well- growing a lot. They are really into their "dollies" and coloring pictures for Mommy and all that. All of them would love to help me cook every meal. I wish I had more time for that.
Riley is the cutest boy ever! We love him so much. His smile is contagious and he really makes us laugh. Even his nursery workers adore him. Awww, he is so cute! I wish I could freeze his age right now. It's the best!
I'm just thankful that we only have TWO more days of tax season. Yippee! Maybe I'll actually get my husband back this week. That will be nice. We are taking a mini vacation up to Hershey this weekend, and that will be so fun. I'm really looking forward to that.
I can't believe how busy we've been these last 6 months (and even more in Oregon before we left). It's crazy. I have so many friends, especially in OR, that I would love to call and really catch up with. I have emails to write. I would like to sit and write a letter to my grandmother. I just really don't have enough time in my day. So, don't take it personally if I haven't talked to you in a while. You are in my thoughts and mostly in my heart. We will catch up soon! And, if you have time, write me! I would love to hear from you.
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