Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Our August

Okay, I know, it's been way way too long. Here is an update of August! (well, most of it anyway)

Girl's camp.... Taylor's first year - tons of fun! Zero sleep, rag curls, wonderful spiritual moments, and my personal favorite, (for real!) - camp songs!!

A genuine welcome home hug - not even posed for the camera!

The O.M.E.H. garage sale! With lots of help from some wonderful friends, it was a great success! Chip raised about $500 to go toward his bike and people also donated separately to help out with the trip. There are some great new posts on Chip's blog including a picture of his bike and also a post explaining the significance of his American Flag he will be riding with. It is quite inspiring - Take a look


We got to see Grampa Kossub for the first time in almost three years. What a fun treat that was for us! He drove the Makaafi's moving van here to Boise for them.



Speaking of the Makaafi's - HOORAY!! They are here and everything is going wonderfully! We love them so very much.

Fo'ou brought something that is new to the Schultz's - X Box!! It's always great to see the change in behavior when the evil threat is given, "No X box tomorrow!" And suddenly I don't have kids begging to pick up a gallon of milk at the store with me... that's okay, I welcome the break sometimes! Sure is great to have though when you need to hear yourself think for a while (as long as that ridiculous racing game music is muted!)


Our great friends, the Springers, were driving through Boise on a road trip and spent an evening with us for a barbecue. - What a wonderful evening! It was so great to laugh at old memories and introduce each other to new children!


Chip made a new friend for life...

Chip and Fo'ou spent a lot of time and effort mounting Chip's flag onto his trailer. They knew it had to fly tall and strong for 7 weeks of riding, so it was no easy task! After several attempts, and trips to Home Depot, they did it!!


Chip's trial ride with the flag...



I can't believe how soon Chip leaves! I am scared, anxious, nervous, and excited. But most of all, I am one proud wife. Chip is confident and motivated. He believes in his cause with all of his heart, and will do everything in his power to make it a wonderful success. I know he will! He is using his life to touch the lives of others. He is my hero.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

My Little Conversation with my Neice, Anela

me:


Anela, guess what?




Anela:
What, Aunt Tracy?



me:

When you move to Boise, I will get to care for you during the day!

Anela:


me:

We will have three whole hours when the other kids are at school and it's just you and me! How do you feel about that?

Anela:


me:
me too! I can't wait!

Love you Nela!!

Bye-Bye Boredome Blues

"I'm boooooorrrred" - "What can I dooooooo???"

I know it's not just my nerves that these wonderful summer phrases get to!


I re-discovered a classic activity that the kids were not only content with, but quite intrigued with too! I mean, how many fun patterns can one think of to put their froot loops in?! I got the fun mom award this day! All you need is yarn, and cereal that have holes in the middle!



Jack's good buddy - James - His was eaten probably 2.5 minutes after smiling for the picture!



I'm the kind of mom with Froot Loops and AppleJacks - kids call me a cool mom for that - you know, I'm the mom who's house you want to spend the night at solely for the choice of cereal in the morning. Other moms might call me a bad mom for that. So, alright all you "good" moms - go ahead and make a Cheerio necklace, but we all know who's is gonna turn out cuter!! hee hee.