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Overbooked...

So today was jam packed with a long list of things to do. Getting home at 4am and then waking up at 8am didn't exactly help either. We had Caden again today, probably not a wise decision on MY part, but we couldn't really change it either. Then cake delivery at 11am, lunch with Emily at 11:50am til 12:30pm, guests arriving at 1pm...I'm surprised we made it through the day honestly! Also with all the stuff to do Caden didn't get a nap which meant a VERY fussy baby for us. SO stressful.

Loosie's cake turned out wonderful



She was very happy to eat it...



Rachel and Jordan practiced their parenting skills



and then we made the lovely journey to...well Journeys in the 5th Ave mall for me to do some paperwork which took much to long but it's okay because I officially start their the 12th of July and managed to get Drex's birthday off :)
(and found out I'm NOT taking a paycut, and can wear jeans! WHOO!)

From there we decided we were all STARVING so we split up (Rach in my car, Jordan in Drex's) and ventured to Mooses Tooth. (And Rach and I only got a tiny bit lost!) We waited for an hour, which ended up being okay cus it was pretty outside and we got to just chat, and then ate some delicious food, and of course took a picture in the bathroom.



Drex and I also made a new rule for each other...it's called the 'No cellphone rule unless I am at work, or anyone not near him' And when we ARE together we switch cell phones so neither of us can be super distracted. This is mostly for me, since I have a recent addiction to checking Facebook every 5 seconds on my phone, which ultimately leads to me ignoring him, and him getting upset, and not saying anything, which slowly but surely causes division in our relationship.

*note this is only for apps and does not include taking calls or texting haha we still get to communicate with other people :)

60/365

So here I am...sitting in a theater, after spending almost 2 hours standing outside...oh for the love of movie premiers. This better be worth it :)

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So Drex and I along with the rest of the world...will be sitting in a theater tomorrow night/Wednesday morning to see the premier of Twilight: Eclipse. My childhood best friend, and still present day friend, Emma will be coming with us :)

Of course to celebrate such an occasion, I went to Michaels and purchased over 30 dollars worth of t-shirt making materials! I have made a lot of T-shirts in my lifetime, but with these I decided to invest in some stencils to make the whole thing a lot easier.



Not perfect but pretty good for the fact that I rushed through it, and did all of this while watching a movie :) I actually quite like how they came out, though If I had had more time I definitely would have added more. Oh well :)

Anyways, I'm pretty excited for tomorrow night...lots of pictures! Yay :) Speaking of which....I should go charge my camera! Night!

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It's raining, It's pouring...

It decided to rain today. Sadly, when it rains in Alaska, it rains all day. That's one thing I love about the Lower 48, the rain is hard, loud, and over quickly! Drex and I took our chances and walked around the Sunday Market, a very wet experience...

The rest of the day was relaxing...came home and napped for a few hours (I was exhausted for reasons unknown to me!) and then played with the dogs.

Later in the evening Drex and I met up with Rachel and Jordan and had some dinner at Red Robin. As usual the food was delicious, and the drinks were bottomless. Something you just HAVE to take advantage of when dining there. Hanging out and talking to them was a lot of fun. I also really like Jordan, he's quiet, but only because he doesn't find the need to talk for no reason other than talking (a lot like Drex) but he's really nice, and Rachel and Him get along very well :)

I had to use my awesome convincing tactics to get Rachel to take a picture with me.



After the lovely photography, I saw one of those Photo Booth type things and got really excited and convinced Drex to do one with me. (He wasn't exactly thrilled by any means)



We eventually came back home, and nestled into bed to watch Green Zone (semi-boring movie with Matt Damon in it). I've been having these weird fears of a giant earthquake hitting Alaska...and the thought scares the living hell out of me. So tonight I get Loosie, because obviously furry little puppies make everything so much better :)



(plus I hear dogs can sense earthquakes coming? I'm hoping she'll let me know!)

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Today was one of the most interesting days...

It started with going to Snow City Cafe with Emily, Drex, and Caden. During our meal, Caden flipped backwards onto the concrete floor (thank GOD he didn't hurt himself)! Which was an extremely horrifying experience.

And then...I worked 8 hours (also a horrifying experience)

Anyways, I'm exhausted and my feet hurt. So to the bed I go :)

56/365

Losing what you never really had...

I have been hesitant to blog about things that do not directly involve me, I don't want to be sharing gossip to the world, when really and truly it is no ones business. But today I am going to blog about something that doesn't directly involve me, because It is on my mind.

The drama involving Emily, Dan, Mason, and Caden could take a year to explain. Especially since it only seems to escalate. It is Dan and Emily against each other...which sometimes gets in the way of the kids, and what is best for them. Something I believe occured this morning during the most recent trial.

It seems to be Emily gets a restraining against Dan for her son (though he is also Dan's son), Then Dan will get a restraining order against Emily for his son. (Mason). Exactly what happened this morning. Emily was fighting the restraining order Dan was attempting to get to prevent Emily from EVER seeing Mason, but sometimes fighting isn't enough. Especially since Emily has no rights to Mason since he is strictly Dan's son and not hers in anyway aside from marriage which is now ended. Dan won this trial...meaning Emily cannot have any contact with Mason whatsoever.

Have you ever had that feeling where you really honestly think everyone needs to get over themselves and think of the kids. FIRST and foremost. I feel like the whole restraining order is such (forgive my language) bullshit. It doesn't help Caden, and it doesn't help Mason. It doesn't honestly do any good for anyone. But i suppose that's divorce for you. I miss Mason, I even miss Dan. But not in a "I love Dan so much" way, but i miss them being a family.

Mason and I last summer

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Babies babies babies!

My cousin had her first baby today :) a little boy named Grayson Robert Berghuis. He weighs 6lbs 8oz (same as I did when I was born!) and is 20 inches long :) sadly they're all the way in puerto Rico (military) so I don't get to meet him anytime soon.

I also made a trip to the bookstore today, a rare adventure, and bought a book called What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Children's Vaccinations. Basically a book written by a pediatrician and her findings on vaccines leading to autism, and other similar diseases. Really good so far!

Then Drex and I volunteered ourselves for childcare for a little while Emily looks for a new daycare. She found out the lady left the tv on all day for the kids, big no no as well as would leave Caden in a room by himself sleeping and go into a different room. Meaning Drex and I get to hangout with Caden more and be the help Emily needs :)

I put in my letter of resignation today for Payless. My last day is July 10, 2010 and I start working at Journeys the week of July 11-July 17th. I'm so excited! Jeans, T-shirts, commission, no straightneing, no filling shoes! Yay :)