Well, the Hellers are certainly ending 2010 on a good note! The older two girls are doing wonderful in school, Hayden is potty-trained, jobs are going fantastic, and we were approved on a home loan. We actually found "the home" this week, and are just waiting on a few things before we make an offer. It's quite exciting, and the house is amazing (it even comes with a hot tub ;) )! It's definitely been hurry up and get us this stuff, now wait, hurry up, now wait...just like anything else I suppose.
We went to visit grandma Kornbaum last weekend. She took the girls to the Children's Museum, which was absolutely amazing! The girls, and my counsin Beth, had such a great time. They easily could have stayed there all day to play. It was great to catch up with grandma, and for a brief time, with aunt Martha too.
Mom and Rich came up Sunday for an early Christmas. It's always great to see them, though sometimes I wish it were for a little longer than a day. I can't really complain, though, considering I have seen her more since we moved here than in the previous 3 or 4 years combined! The girls love seeing grandma and grandpa...especially the biggest entertainer, Hayden.
We are headed back to do a few Heller Christmas's in the old hometown this weekend. It will be busy and hectic, but also nice to spend time with that side of the family as well. Then, this Sunday will mark my final year countdown until I am no longer in my 20s...truthfully, I don't mind turning 30 in a year though. I'm ready for it!
I was terrible this year with Christmas cards...I didn't do a single one, but I suppose I can count this so here you go! Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
End of November
Well here we are at the end of November. When I was younger, time couldn't pass fast enough and now that I want to sit back, relax, and enjoy it all, time is just flying by. I can't believe it is near the end of another year.
It's been a pretty fantabulous, in the words of grandpa K, year for our family. We have had some big changes, small changes, good times, bad times, and reminders why sometimes, no matter the consequence, it is right to stay real and true to what you believe. I sure learned that this year, and I wouldn't change a thing!
The girls are the girls. Amaya and Ariana are still enjoying school, Ariana more I think. She had her very first school concert last night. She was so excited and proud. She was even front row so her sisters and I had a great view. Dad, unfortunately, was working late last night :( Amaya is growing so fast, both physically and mentally. She has always been that way, but it is really starting to show. Her grades are absolutely fantastic. Another few years (maybe less) she will be taller than me. Of course, that doesn't really take much!!
Hayden is potty-trained....YAY! It took her a while to come around, but once we decided to just send her to daycare in her "nunnerware" as she calls them, well, I guess that was all she was waiting for. Those days of diapers are FINALLY behind us! She is really growing so much too. She is so curious and needs to know everything that is going on. If we leave a room it's, "where are you going?" to which we are now just replying "crazy." She then replies with "can I come?" You sure can honey...bring everyone along!!
It's been a pretty fantabulous, in the words of grandpa K, year for our family. We have had some big changes, small changes, good times, bad times, and reminders why sometimes, no matter the consequence, it is right to stay real and true to what you believe. I sure learned that this year, and I wouldn't change a thing!
The girls are the girls. Amaya and Ariana are still enjoying school, Ariana more I think. She had her very first school concert last night. She was so excited and proud. She was even front row so her sisters and I had a great view. Dad, unfortunately, was working late last night :( Amaya is growing so fast, both physically and mentally. She has always been that way, but it is really starting to show. Her grades are absolutely fantastic. Another few years (maybe less) she will be taller than me. Of course, that doesn't really take much!!
Hayden is potty-trained....YAY! It took her a while to come around, but once we decided to just send her to daycare in her "nunnerware" as she calls them, well, I guess that was all she was waiting for. Those days of diapers are FINALLY behind us! She is really growing so much too. She is so curious and needs to know everything that is going on. If we leave a room it's, "where are you going?" to which we are now just replying "crazy." She then replies with "can I come?" You sure can honey...bring everyone along!!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Aunt Julie
The Kornbaums suffered another great loss Monday morning. My aunt Julie lost her 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. I know all too well the pain, confusion, and anger associated with losing a parent, and my heart goes out to all of her children and the rest of the family. Julie was such an amazing woman. She certainly had to be in order to raise ten wonderful children! As I once told her, some of my favorite childhood memories are the get-togethers with all of my cousins, aunts, uncles, grandma and grandpa.
While I know that she is no longer in pain and has taken her place next to my dad and grandpa, it is still difficult to deal with. First, it is hard to lose a family member or someone close to you. Second, I wish I could just grab grandma K right now and give her the biggest hug (I will when I see her of course). She is so couragous and strong, but I know that she must be in a lot of pain right now. She has lost so many close to her and my prayers are with her just as much as the rest of the family. I could never imagine losing Luke or one of the girls, let alone two of my girls. It also brings back so many memories of my dad. That may sound selfish in a way, but there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him, and now my thoughts and memories just seem to be intensified. It is very hard not to be angry with God at times, and reminding myself that there is a greater purpose seems to help me.
After receiving a worried call from Rich last night, I called my mom and talked to her. While we may not have said a whole lot, we certainly took our turns crying and saying out loud how sad and hurt we were. It really hit me after I got off the phone with her. As it is very true for me, I didn't realize how hard it still is on my mom as well, and I feel so terrible for not realizing that until now.
So to all of my Kornbaum family, our thoughts, love and our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
While I know that she is no longer in pain and has taken her place next to my dad and grandpa, it is still difficult to deal with. First, it is hard to lose a family member or someone close to you. Second, I wish I could just grab grandma K right now and give her the biggest hug (I will when I see her of course). She is so couragous and strong, but I know that she must be in a lot of pain right now. She has lost so many close to her and my prayers are with her just as much as the rest of the family. I could never imagine losing Luke or one of the girls, let alone two of my girls. It also brings back so many memories of my dad. That may sound selfish in a way, but there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him, and now my thoughts and memories just seem to be intensified. It is very hard not to be angry with God at times, and reminding myself that there is a greater purpose seems to help me.
After receiving a worried call from Rich last night, I called my mom and talked to her. While we may not have said a whole lot, we certainly took our turns crying and saying out loud how sad and hurt we were. It really hit me after I got off the phone with her. As it is very true for me, I didn't realize how hard it still is on my mom as well, and I feel so terrible for not realizing that until now.
So to all of my Kornbaum family, our thoughts, love and our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Friday, August 27, 2010
How do I even begin...
Wednesday school started. It's still a little hard to believe that I now have a 3rd grader and a Kindergartener!
Amaya is going so quickly it's hard to keep up. She likes school so far, but says it is boring right now. She is starting to lose teeth like crazy again. I think she tries to knock them out for the money, though she informed me last spring that "she knows the truth about that stuff." What a sad night that was! She is such a great helper when she wants to be, which is becoming more and more often. She is also taking a great interest in cooking. We let her make mac and cheese about a month ago...well you can about imagine how the pan looked by the time she was done. We soaked it for quite some time! It's the effort that counts, not the mess.
Ariana is still a little mixed about school. It's a big new, scary place for her but she is also really enjoying it. Her only complaint so far has been a boy from daycare picking on/bothering her at recess. She loves art class. She is growing so quickly and becoming such a young lady already!
Hayden is the hardest to keep up with, naturally. She has both of her sisters attitude mixed in with her, very unique, own attitude. She is so fun to watch. She is always doing and saying the most random things. She is bound and determined to be a big girl, aside from going potty like a big girl. She tells us, "no toilet. I go potty in diaper." Even cookies aren't working. They all do it when they are ready so we aren't pushing...though it sure would be nice!
Our move has been fantastic. Getting out of Pierre was the best thing for us and we couldn't be happier! Luke and I both have jobs we love, a really great place, and so much more to do. I've seen my mom more since April than probably the past 4 years combined. Life can't get much better...well if we won the lottery...
I've decided with this blog that I will continue to write and say what I believe in my heart. You cannot say something and then take it back because of a consequence, and I haven't nor will I ever. It's who I am and I'm proud to be me. Everyone is who they are because their beliefs and opinions, and when something is worth standing up for, never back down.
Amaya is going so quickly it's hard to keep up. She likes school so far, but says it is boring right now. She is starting to lose teeth like crazy again. I think she tries to knock them out for the money, though she informed me last spring that "she knows the truth about that stuff." What a sad night that was! She is such a great helper when she wants to be, which is becoming more and more often. She is also taking a great interest in cooking. We let her make mac and cheese about a month ago...well you can about imagine how the pan looked by the time she was done. We soaked it for quite some time! It's the effort that counts, not the mess.
Ariana is still a little mixed about school. It's a big new, scary place for her but she is also really enjoying it. Her only complaint so far has been a boy from daycare picking on/bothering her at recess. She loves art class. She is growing so quickly and becoming such a young lady already!
Hayden is the hardest to keep up with, naturally. She has both of her sisters attitude mixed in with her, very unique, own attitude. She is so fun to watch. She is always doing and saying the most random things. She is bound and determined to be a big girl, aside from going potty like a big girl. She tells us, "no toilet. I go potty in diaper." Even cookies aren't working. They all do it when they are ready so we aren't pushing...though it sure would be nice!
Our move has been fantastic. Getting out of Pierre was the best thing for us and we couldn't be happier! Luke and I both have jobs we love, a really great place, and so much more to do. I've seen my mom more since April than probably the past 4 years combined. Life can't get much better...well if we won the lottery...
I've decided with this blog that I will continue to write and say what I believe in my heart. You cannot say something and then take it back because of a consequence, and I haven't nor will I ever. It's who I am and I'm proud to be me. Everyone is who they are because their beliefs and opinions, and when something is worth standing up for, never back down.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
and I'm back...
After a lot of thought (and losing my old blog!) I have decided to attempt to start blogging again. We shall see how it goes...
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