Hey Family!
Sorry it's been a while. I keep forgetting to take the time to write, and honestly most of the time I'm too tired to remember haha oops!
We've had a really great week. We were able to put more jobs in this week than ever before, which is an awesome accomplishment :) Definitely proud of that.
Work still has it's ups and downs, ya win some, ya lose some.
It's funny, people keep asking us what our favorite restaraunt, place to see, etc etc, is in Sioux Falls, and we can't say we've really explored it enough to decide. We just work too much.
I never thought I could work as much as I have and still have energy to form coherent thoughts (and some days I don't) but for the most part I've done well. Sam's been an awesome support & does his best to be understanding and loving always. He's really committed to making this summer go well & hopefully we'll be able to reach the goals we've set out to accomplish.
Sometimes I struggle with the whole job itself you know? There is VERY little, if anything, that I can relate to in this job, which makes it hard some days & I find myself wondering why we put up with so much garbage, but as Sam pointed out- we're getting well paid to do it, and this is all just a means to an end. The REAL things we can relate to is the fact that we're doing all this sacrificing for a short period of time, to make things better in the long run. To be able to purchase a lot in Mount Pleasant, to be able to build our own home someday, to be able to help with all the different projects Dad wants to get going, to be able to get me a car that doesn't have to be treated with kid-gloves & a prayer that it will last just a little bit longer.... Those are all things I can relate to.
And with that thought & motivation, I keep going.
It also helps that I get to have a break here in a few days :)
WAY looking forward to seeing you all!
I will be getting in around 9am on the 25th and leaving around 5pm on the 3rd- Know that Sam really wishes he could get away too, he misses all of you so much. We both do.
And on that note, I shall wrap this up & go throw in a batch of laundry- there is so much to do on the one day we don't work!
Love to all!
~LeAndra
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
From TBFam
Here in the South things are busy for the boys and very 'layed back' for the ladies. The boys are working in Georgia now, so they drive down there, about 2 hours,.on Monday morning and come back late Wednesday night. They do laundry, sleep, and pack to head out again on Thursday morning. They work hard and it pays off when they get to come home again late Saturday night. The ladies spend their time relaxing by the pool and being domestic.
The kids are doing great. Leilani is rhyming everything she can. Lovie is Leilani's shadow and the perfect partner for trouble. Isabel had taken up making felt fruit and crocheting. JD spends his time swimming and trading GI Joes with all the other little boys in the building. 'Little' Bianca has been teething and gets around very well, she is standing up to and walking around everything. And best of all..... Taylor can breath again!!!
We are thinking we might end up staying until August now, but we will keep ya'll informed.
It is so hard not to pick up a Southern accent, I love it.
We hope ya'll are doing well and love and miss ya'll.
The kids are doing great. Leilani is rhyming everything she can. Lovie is Leilani's shadow and the perfect partner for trouble. Isabel had taken up making felt fruit and crocheting. JD spends his time swimming and trading GI Joes with all the other little boys in the building. 'Little' Bianca has been teething and gets around very well, she is standing up to and walking around everything. And best of all..... Taylor can breath again!!!
We are thinking we might end up staying until August now, but we will keep ya'll informed.
It is so hard not to pick up a Southern accent, I love it.
We hope ya'll are doing well and love and miss ya'll.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
From Mama Gigi
Dear Family,
As a Mother I'm missing my family very much. I enjoy so much the visits from Heather and children, Caramie and children, and Virginia/Marcy and children, but we miss you others and don't see the ones in town every day which we certainly wouldn't mind. The summer is quickly slipping by but at the same time seems like it will go on forever before my far away family returns.
Gabriel left for his work mission in Mt. Pleasant last Saturday the 11th. He will be gone for 3 weeks. Scott left Monday the 13th for Wyoming to help out there in the bakery and on the ranch. He will be gone for 5 weeks. Monday Daddy left with Chauncey and Thomas for 3 days to work in Mt. Pleasant. It seems strange that we only have 4 of our children at home. More and more often I find myself realizing that the days of having a full house are quickly disappearing. Personally I have no children at home right now; however, I do have my sister Emily's two boys. They are mine for the summer. Like any 4 and 2 year olds, they keep me busy. It is good for me.
Mamma Marion is working like crazy on household things and in the yard. She has been getting starts from her sister and planting trees, herbs, raspberries, etc. She has also been gathering rock for the dry bed in the back yard. Daddy and the boys started getting the dry bed dug out and rocks placed. It isn't finished but has a good start and is looking great. AnnaLee is spending time planting and watering in the garden and of course reading. She starts a class this week. Ormond works and hangs out some at home. He just bought a car, when he gets it registered and licenced I'm sure he will feel more freedom again. Maura's leg has healed well and she is doing great. As always she is busy being "the boss". Sometimes she and Benjamin (Emily's oldest) get along great and play so well together, other times it is constant arguing and fighting, either best friends or enemies it seems. Landon is a joy for us. He is always creating something new with junk. Aluminum foil and cardboard are his favorites. We are always finding some strange contraption and when he explains it to us it we are amazed. We think he is headed into the roll of inventor. I spend too much time sewing and need to get out in the sun more, but I'm getting on top of things. I even found time to write up something for the blog. Wow! I do enjoy my job and the freedom it gives me to do school and be able to take Emily's boys, etc. But like any job it has responsibility and keeps me tied down at times.
Missing everyone and pray you will be held in the palm of the Lord's hands. I'm so grateful to know that you are in His care and the reasureance that He loves you more than I can is comforting. Take care. I love you!
As a Mother I'm missing my family very much. I enjoy so much the visits from Heather and children, Caramie and children, and Virginia/Marcy and children, but we miss you others and don't see the ones in town every day which we certainly wouldn't mind. The summer is quickly slipping by but at the same time seems like it will go on forever before my far away family returns.
Gabriel left for his work mission in Mt. Pleasant last Saturday the 11th. He will be gone for 3 weeks. Scott left Monday the 13th for Wyoming to help out there in the bakery and on the ranch. He will be gone for 5 weeks. Monday Daddy left with Chauncey and Thomas for 3 days to work in Mt. Pleasant. It seems strange that we only have 4 of our children at home. More and more often I find myself realizing that the days of having a full house are quickly disappearing. Personally I have no children at home right now; however, I do have my sister Emily's two boys. They are mine for the summer. Like any 4 and 2 year olds, they keep me busy. It is good for me.
Mamma Marion is working like crazy on household things and in the yard. She has been getting starts from her sister and planting trees, herbs, raspberries, etc. She has also been gathering rock for the dry bed in the back yard. Daddy and the boys started getting the dry bed dug out and rocks placed. It isn't finished but has a good start and is looking great. AnnaLee is spending time planting and watering in the garden and of course reading. She starts a class this week. Ormond works and hangs out some at home. He just bought a car, when he gets it registered and licenced I'm sure he will feel more freedom again. Maura's leg has healed well and she is doing great. As always she is busy being "the boss". Sometimes she and Benjamin (Emily's oldest) get along great and play so well together, other times it is constant arguing and fighting, either best friends or enemies it seems. Landon is a joy for us. He is always creating something new with junk. Aluminum foil and cardboard are his favorites. We are always finding some strange contraption and when he explains it to us it we are amazed. We think he is headed into the roll of inventor. I spend too much time sewing and need to get out in the sun more, but I'm getting on top of things. I even found time to write up something for the blog. Wow! I do enjoy my job and the freedom it gives me to do school and be able to take Emily's boys, etc. But like any job it has responsibility and keeps me tied down at times.
Missing everyone and pray you will be held in the palm of the Lord's hands. I'm so grateful to know that you are in His care and the reasureance that He loves you more than I can is comforting. Take care. I love you!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Virginias Post
Hello Family
I know I'm late this week but you know what they say, "better late then never." Well our family has been really busy already this summer, we made "family goals" and have been busy trying to get them done. They are putting in a fence in the front so our kids will stay in the back, getting a good supply of wood for next winter, and pulling out our old swamp cooler, fixing the roof and painting the upstairs hall and down the stairs so that our roof will stop leaking water on us.Open-mouth smile The fence is coming along, we hope to pick up the other parts to finish it on monday. Saturday we spent all day picking up wood and chopping it and I think we got a good start. The roof will have to be our July and August project. Our kids are having so much fun helping Dad and playing in the yard. Mo wants to be five so he can go to school, he talks about it all the time. Chase still loves horses and asks all the time to riding. We went to the kids dance performance the other night and so now Chase really wants to go dance with them, he loved it so much. Miles is a big boy now and he lets us know it, you don't leave him out of anything Mo and Chase are doing, he also loves "helping" his mom in the garden. Mason had a bad fall the other day at the dance performance so his face is really sad looking, he also loves standing on our picnic table out side, the little monkey. Carson loves playing with his brothers trucks out side and walking around. They are so much fun together and they are never part from each other. Their favorite thing to do right now is Mason will chase Carson around the house grabbing him and then they will fall over laughing and laughing. We miss you all so much and pray God will be with us all until we can be together again. I think we should have a little Baker reunion when everyone gets back together again.
I know I'm late this week but you know what they say, "better late then never." Well our family has been really busy already this summer, we made "family goals" and have been busy trying to get them done. They are putting in a fence in the front so our kids will stay in the back, getting a good supply of wood for next winter, and pulling out our old swamp cooler, fixing the roof and painting the upstairs hall and down the stairs so that our roof will stop leaking water on us.Open-mouth smile The fence is coming along, we hope to pick up the other parts to finish it on monday. Saturday we spent all day picking up wood and chopping it and I think we got a good start. The roof will have to be our July and August project. Our kids are having so much fun helping Dad and playing in the yard. Mo wants to be five so he can go to school, he talks about it all the time. Chase still loves horses and asks all the time to riding. We went to the kids dance performance the other night and so now Chase really wants to go dance with them, he loved it so much. Miles is a big boy now and he lets us know it, you don't leave him out of anything Mo and Chase are doing, he also loves "helping" his mom in the garden. Mason had a bad fall the other day at the dance performance so his face is really sad looking, he also loves standing on our picnic table out side, the little monkey. Carson loves playing with his brothers trucks out side and walking around. They are so much fun together and they are never part from each other. Their favorite thing to do right now is Mason will chase Carson around the house grabbing him and then they will fall over laughing and laughing. We miss you all so much and pray God will be with us all until we can be together again. I think we should have a little Baker reunion when everyone gets back together again.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Taylor Family United!-boring Sam and LeAndra ;)
Sam FamHey Family,
Hope you're doing well.
This week has been a tiring one, and not quite as productive as last, but what can you do except keep moving on?
The good news of the week though, is Danielle has had her baby, a gorgeous little girl with lots of dark hair- and that means LeAndra will be heading home
soon! Just for a week long visit, from the 25th of June to the 3rd of July. Can't wait to see you all!Sorry there isn't more news, life is kinda repetative & boring lately.
ALTHOUGH! We did go to the Sertoma Butterfly House a few weeks ago- it was so much fun! Here are some photos :) The two that are on the post are actually Atlas Moths- they're pretty cool.
Anyway, love you all lots & miss you even more!!!
~Sam & LeAndra
Taylor Family
Bianca is almost ready to walk and just got her 7th tooth for her Birthday!
Lovina has become very independent and has a natural love for the water as long as she can explore it at her own pace. She as also recently perfected the 'fake mope'.
Leilani is a sweet little 'mommy' to her little sisters, always concerned as to whether or not their feelings were hurt. She is so devoted, she walks Betsy EVERYWHERE all day long (poor dog).
Isabel loves learning to cook. She takes great care in being a very attentive big sis. The little girls all love and look up to her, always asking her to help them when mommy is busy.
J.D. is our brave fish boy. He always wants to swim. He also enjoys going to the gym where can work out as well and as long as any adult.
LaRee is so happy to have their little family together again and is enjoying learning to JUST be a mom again.
Taylor is as busy as ever but glad to be surrounded by family again. He is as always a friend to all.
Wow driving across the country with 11 people and 1 dog squished in a suburban with no AC was a BIG adventure. We made good time in between potty stops and only had one tornado watch ( in Missouri). We made it in 39 hours of craziness. We almost lost our luggage off the top of the car when the bungie cord net broke. When we pulled off of the free way and into the gas station parking lot, the back of the trarp was open and it looked like we had already lost some but we counted and did not loose anything, we must have had a really brave guardian angel up there who didn't want me to cry again. Now that we are finally here it is really an experience. We have to shop again! When we arrived I had to go buy eggs, wipes, milk, and of course ice cream......just to name a few things we have not bought in a long time. We went to the beach the day after we arrived, sadly daddy had to work and could not join us. Bianca just kept crawling 'out to sea' and the seaguls stole our lunch and ppoped on mommy as we watched a wedding on the beach. The kids all loved it and it felt like a perfect bath. The kids love it here, we get to swim whenever we want ( ha ha, mommy is a party pooper who doesnt think its good to go everyday, thats where Uncle Leon comes in) Most of us fried the first time we swam especially Bianca and mommy but now we all look like natives, except Lovie who looks like she is wearing little white shorts when she runs around nude. We went to a zoo here and got to go on safari. We got to pet a zebra that tried to bite Lovie's ponytail off. We also saw alot of big cats, JD loved it! We are having tons of fun and JD and Izzy are reading well now!!! The only thing that would make this vacation better would be to share the experience with all of you. We love and miss you all. May God bless our family until we meet again. Love Taylor, LaRee and Children
Glenn and Leon
Bianca is almost ready to walk and just got her 7th tooth for her Birthday!
Lovina has become very independent and has a natural love for the water as long as she can explore it at her own pace. She as also recently perfected the 'fake mope'.
Leilani is a sweet little 'mommy' to her little sisters, always concerned as to whether or not their feelings were hurt. She is so devoted, she walks Betsy EVERYWHERE all day long (poor dog).
Isabel loves learning to cook. She takes great care in being a very attentive big sis. The little girls all love and look up to her, always asking her to help them when mommy is busy.
J.D. is our brave fish boy. He always wants to swim. He also enjoys going to the gym where can work out as well and as long as any adult.
LaRee is so happy to have their little family together again and is enjoying learning to JUST be a mom again.
Taylor is as busy as ever but glad to be surrounded by family again. He is as always a friend to all.
Wow driving across the country with 11 people and 1 dog squished in a suburban with no AC was a BIG adventure. We made good time in between potty stops and only had one tornado watch ( in Missouri). We made it in 39 hours of craziness. We almost lost our luggage off the top of the car when the bungie cord net broke. When we pulled off of the free way and into the gas station parking lot, the back of the trarp was open and it looked like we had already lost some but we counted and did not loose anything, we must have had a really brave guardian angel up there who didn't want me to cry again. Now that we are finally here it is really an experience. We have to shop again! When we arrived I had to go buy eggs, wipes, milk, and of course ice cream......just to name a few things we have not bought in a long time. We went to the beach the day after we arrived, sadly daddy had to work and could not join us. Bianca just kept crawling 'out to sea' and the seaguls stole our lunch and ppoped on mommy as we watched a wedding on the beach. The kids all loved it and it felt like a perfect bath. The kids love it here, we get to swim whenever we want ( ha ha, mommy is a party pooper who doesnt think its good to go everyday, thats where Uncle Leon comes in) Most of us fried the first time we swam especially Bianca and mommy but now we all look like natives, except Lovie who looks like she is wearing little white shorts when she runs around nude. We went to a zoo here and got to go on safari. We got to pet a zebra that tried to bite Lovie's ponytail off. We also saw alot of big cats, JD loved it! We are having tons of fun and JD and Izzy are reading well now!!! The only thing that would make this vacation better would be to share the experience with all of you. We love and miss you all. May God bless our family until we meet again. Love Taylor, LaRee and Children
Glenn and Leon
Glenn is really missing everyone back home and still goes to the gym everyday. He enjoys being around kids again.
Leon is getting tired of dogs and children waking him up early, but he does enjoy having the kids here especially Lovie whom he always finds first when he comes home.
The boys are working hard and doing good despite the heat and humidity. It doesn't cool down much at night here, at 8 p.m. it is still 90 degrees and 75% humidity.
(Thank you LaRee for keeping us all up to date with the boys, I appreciate it.)
Stephen Fam
There has not been a lot going on here. The boys finished school last week and are very ready for a break, however Mathoni was elected to take a summer coarse that will aid him in reading and writing and language, he eagerly accepted that invitation. He is also getting baptized this Saturday. He is very excited and has worked hard (he had to read the first and second Nephi) We are very delighted in his accomplishment. Joseph is going to be his dads right hand man on the "farm", more on that to come. We did build our chicken coop, and got our garden in(some of it) Eliza is walking now, and only gets pushed down about 2% of the time. We love you all and look forward to hearing from you again. Love Stephen and family.
Leon is getting tired of dogs and children waking him up early, but he does enjoy having the kids here especially Lovie whom he always finds first when he comes home.
The boys are working hard and doing good despite the heat and humidity. It doesn't cool down much at night here, at 8 p.m. it is still 90 degrees and 75% humidity.
(Thank you LaRee for keeping us all up to date with the boys, I appreciate it.)
Stephen Fam
There has not been a lot going on here. The boys finished school last week and are very ready for a break, however Mathoni was elected to take a summer coarse that will aid him in reading and writing and language, he eagerly accepted that invitation. He is also getting baptized this Saturday. He is very excited and has worked hard (he had to read the first and second Nephi) We are very delighted in his accomplishment. Joseph is going to be his dads right hand man on the "farm", more on that to come. We did build our chicken coop, and got our garden in(some of it) Eliza is walking now, and only gets pushed down about 2% of the time. We love you all and look forward to hearing from you again. Love Stephen and family.
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