Thursday, December 2, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Moore family update...SEPTEMBER
Can you believe it's already SEPTEMBER??? Time flies, eh? Especially when you're trying to raise kids!! So, Hunter is currently working in LA for Seyfarth Shaw (a firm that represents 22 NFL teams with workers' compensation law). He is living there with one of the ward members from Westwood 2nd Ward (renting their apartment). He's making money--which is the good part :-). He greatly dislikes being away from the kids and I, but he's getting along. He loves his scout calling, and he still spends as much time as possible with friends we've made there in LA. There are great families there that we plan to keep as friends for ever! He is planning on getting the CA bar results at the end of November, which is SO unfair because most other states are relinquishing bar results this week or next.
The kids and I are living in Snowflake, AZ, with my mother, sister and step-dad, Keith Flake. They've been good enough to take us in for a short while. My mom began working as a 5th grade teacher this year--including after-school-orchestra, and Keith works half of the week in the valley, so, I pretty much get the house to myself and Sterling each day when the kids leave for school. What's even cooler, is that the busses bring my kids home each day after school! Last year, I had to walk about 3 miles a day to drop-off and retrieve my kids from school. Parking was a nightmare at Westwood Charter--so, I would just walk from home. YEAH for SNOWFLAKE BUSSING!!!!! Life has gotten much less complicated. Except, of course, that Hunt lives in another state :-).
Single-mommying has had it's trying moments, but I was reminded that Hunter is still bringing in the money, which greatly eases my stress!!! I am definitely BLESSED! I remember watching my mother work night shift to help supliment $$ when she was a single mother. She only slept a grand total of 5 hours each day...AGH!! I have NOTHING to complain about! Besides, with Sterling's sleep schedule, I get to write about 1-3 hours a day!!
The kids are doing well with their schooling. They've adjusted yet again to another state. Fortunately, they've lived in AZ before, just not in the northern part. So, with the addition of LOTS of extended family here, the kids and I are fairing quite well. Cody had a fun class activity today that I attended. They are all great kids! Mariah has entered puberty---AGH!!!!! Her emotions roller coaster some days, but she's so bright and enthusiastic about life that it makes up for the sob-sessions. Amber is making friends, which really helps here at home. She is improving her reading, too...YEAH!
We all had a fun rendezvous with Hunter this past weekend. Hunter allowed me a few hours off to go and have a "girl's get-a-way" with my buddy, Jamie Alston. We met and ate breakfast for her birthday. It was WONDERFUL to be a woman again. Sometimes, I feel like all I do is maid. I also got to read Hunger Games 3--woohoo! It was a ten hour vacation for me. Really, I read it in 10 hours! I found that I could multitask while tending to Sterling, doing the laundry, making dinner, and helping with homework.
Also, I've been offering two hours of free dance instruction for anyone who wants to come to the dance studio. It's been a blast! I had over 25 students show up for the beginning class this Tuesday night. It's great for my girls--not only do they get instruction, but they get to mingle with some of the neatest families in Snowflake. LOVE IT!! Mom watches my two boys while I'm gone with the girls. It's awesome! Mariah has turned into quite the ballerina. If only I could get her a better teacher with instruction a few times/week. If only, if only... So, Cody starts soccer at the end of the month, and we've yet to find exactly the right activity for Amber, but I'm hoping she figures it out as we're exposing her to so many different arts and such. We'll see.
So--despite the fact that we're in two different states, we're choosing happiness :-). Hunter is sending out applications left and right, so that our family can be reunited. If you know of any attorney leads...let us know :-). The economy is dying, unfortunately. But, we have faith that the Lord will help us move forward. FAITH FAITH FAITH!!!!!
Amber did kill my cell phone last week, so if you tried to call--I didn't get your message :-). I've gotten a new phone (thanks to Kyle Moore), and I'm back online. My number is 480-440-2906. Call anytime.
LOTS OF LUV,
Julie
The kids and I are living in Snowflake, AZ, with my mother, sister and step-dad, Keith Flake. They've been good enough to take us in for a short while. My mom began working as a 5th grade teacher this year--including after-school-orchestra, and Keith works half of the week in the valley, so, I pretty much get the house to myself and Sterling each day when the kids leave for school. What's even cooler, is that the busses bring my kids home each day after school! Last year, I had to walk about 3 miles a day to drop-off and retrieve my kids from school. Parking was a nightmare at Westwood Charter--so, I would just walk from home. YEAH for SNOWFLAKE BUSSING!!!!! Life has gotten much less complicated. Except, of course, that Hunt lives in another state :-).
Single-mommying has had it's trying moments, but I was reminded that Hunter is still bringing in the money, which greatly eases my stress!!! I am definitely BLESSED! I remember watching my mother work night shift to help supliment $$ when she was a single mother. She only slept a grand total of 5 hours each day...AGH!! I have NOTHING to complain about! Besides, with Sterling's sleep schedule, I get to write about 1-3 hours a day!!
The kids are doing well with their schooling. They've adjusted yet again to another state. Fortunately, they've lived in AZ before, just not in the northern part. So, with the addition of LOTS of extended family here, the kids and I are fairing quite well. Cody had a fun class activity today that I attended. They are all great kids! Mariah has entered puberty---AGH!!!!! Her emotions roller coaster some days, but she's so bright and enthusiastic about life that it makes up for the sob-sessions. Amber is making friends, which really helps here at home. She is improving her reading, too...YEAH!
We all had a fun rendezvous with Hunter this past weekend. Hunter allowed me a few hours off to go and have a "girl's get-a-way" with my buddy, Jamie Alston. We met and ate breakfast for her birthday. It was WONDERFUL to be a woman again. Sometimes, I feel like all I do is maid. I also got to read Hunger Games 3--woohoo! It was a ten hour vacation for me. Really, I read it in 10 hours! I found that I could multitask while tending to Sterling, doing the laundry, making dinner, and helping with homework.
Also, I've been offering two hours of free dance instruction for anyone who wants to come to the dance studio. It's been a blast! I had over 25 students show up for the beginning class this Tuesday night. It's great for my girls--not only do they get instruction, but they get to mingle with some of the neatest families in Snowflake. LOVE IT!! Mom watches my two boys while I'm gone with the girls. It's awesome! Mariah has turned into quite the ballerina. If only I could get her a better teacher with instruction a few times/week. If only, if only... So, Cody starts soccer at the end of the month, and we've yet to find exactly the right activity for Amber, but I'm hoping she figures it out as we're exposing her to so many different arts and such. We'll see.
So--despite the fact that we're in two different states, we're choosing happiness :-). Hunter is sending out applications left and right, so that our family can be reunited. If you know of any attorney leads...let us know :-). The economy is dying, unfortunately. But, we have faith that the Lord will help us move forward. FAITH FAITH FAITH!!!!!
Amber did kill my cell phone last week, so if you tried to call--I didn't get your message :-). I've gotten a new phone (thanks to Kyle Moore), and I'm back online. My number is 480-440-2906. Call anytime.
LOTS OF LUV,
Julie
Monday, September 6, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Open House night at Westwood Charter Elementary
For Westwood Charter's Open House, Amber came dressed as Betsy Ross. She looked beautiful!! Her classroom was covered with multiple art projects, self-made poetry, and pictures about famous Americans that they've studied for the past semester. Amber's creations were focused on Betsy Ross.
Mariah and Cody also had amazing art projects and displays. Mariah had completed a research project on Joseph Smith. She had made golden plates, a bucket of beans--where the plates had been hidden, and a self-made journal entry from Joseph Smith. I was sooooo impressed!! Cody made a family tree, and he too had multiple art projects displayed around the room. So many parents complimented me on my fabulous children. It was a sweet "mommy moment". I walked away feeling so proud of my kids. YEAH Mariah, Amber and Cody!! You are amazing! I love you!!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Family comes to town!!
We love spending time with Granny Jo, Grandmother, and Natalie. Here are some of the pics when they were leaving us last Sunday. Thanks for coming!!!NO GO ON THE CA BAR :-(
So, the Hunt-man didn't pass. Bummer!! We've finally recovered from a week of shock, and we're ready to move forward again. We have lots of different options. We're not certain, yet, which road to take, but we're leaning toward moving to Snowflake to stay with family while Hunter prepares to take the CA Bar one more time in July. Rent is so exorbitant here that it seems ludicrous to stick around and drown in debt. So, we're aiming to be up and out of CA come June 26th. It's not concrete, yet, but it feels right. Who knows what will come next for our family. We're doing everything God's commanded us to do, so were sure it will all work out :-). We had my Grandmother, Mother, and sister here with us last Friday when the results came in. Poor Hunter was traumatized when it all went down, but he's going to take a week out with the boys, camping in Minnesota and Canada this next week. When he gets back, we're going to go crazy packing. Wish us luck.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Mother's Day "Tea Party"
Today, I got to go to Cody's kindergarten class for our Mother's Day Tea Party!! This was the best school event I've been to!! We really lucked out with Cody's teacher, Mrs. Kaufman--who (in my opinion) is one of the finest teachers in the world!! Every year, she prepares the children with art projects and songs to sing for their mothers on the Friday before Mother's Day.
Each student created a paper machete hat with paper roses and all for their mothers!! They also brought food (cookies, fruit & apple juice) to our tables and had class-made gifts (wrapped and all) for all the mothers. It was a tear-jerker moment! I was so impressed with all of the children. YEAH FOR FANTASTIC TEACHERS!!
Cody sang each song to me, and he insisted that I hold his hand through the whole song. I wasn't about to let go of his hand!! I jump at every opportunity to smother him with affection :-)!! He also insisted that I look directly into his eyes (as his teacher had instructed). I JUST LOVE IT!!
Each student created a paper machete hat with paper roses and all for their mothers!! They also brought food (cookies, fruit & apple juice) to our tables and had class-made gifts (wrapped and all) for all the mothers. It was a tear-jerker moment! I was so impressed with all of the children. YEAH FOR FANTASTIC TEACHERS!!
Cody sang each song to me, and he insisted that I hold his hand through the whole song. I wasn't about to let go of his hand!! I jump at every opportunity to smother him with affection :-)!! He also insisted that I look directly into his eyes (as his teacher had instructed). I JUST LOVE IT!!
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