You'd think I'd be a posting fool with no job and a husband home to help all the time, but apparently instead I'm just a slacker...I promise I'm going to post an update of our lives here in the sweltering heat of AZ with pictures of our new place later this week, but figured I need a little motivation to post, so here it is, unless I get 10 responses to this post, I'm throwing in the towel, writing this blogging thing off, and turning my back on the world, that's right, you heard me, now get a postin'!
Here are the directions....
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I have together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember...
Well, what are you waiting for? Do you really want me to stop blogging? I mean, what would you do with all your free time if you didn't have this AMAZINGLY interesting blog to read? Seriously, start writing!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
And the misery continues...
I've been thinking lately about the lame situation the Sargeant put us in, and decided that it would be important to document how much he has really messed up this time. And of course, everyone knows, there's no better documentation than pictures. So, here are a few pictures that show just how much we continue to suffer due to that dang Sargeant:
Izak and Landon being forced to play at the pool with their cousins Mara, Asher, & Eden
Child labor laws being broken-poor Izak had to help Papa drive the tractor for hours
Don't be fooled by the smiles in this one-anyone that knows my dad knows that just having to spend time with him is pure TORTURE
My Grandma & Grandpa Lloyd said if we didn't visit them, they'd take us out of their inheritance
Dave's Grandma & Grandpa Mellot shoved our favorite candy down our throats while we were there
Unfortunately, I did not have my camera available for these other incidents, but they were just as traumatizing as the other recorded events:
*Visited my long lost best friend (we were best friends from 6th grade through my senior year of high school)
*Visited Jenna and Kevin in Boise and had to eat a bunch of good food and play fun games
*Had no choice but to eat my mom's amazing cooking morning and night
That Sargeant picked the wrong people to mess with!
Izak and Landon being forced to play at the pool with their cousins Mara, Asher, & Eden
Child labor laws being broken-poor Izak had to help Papa drive the tractor for hours
Don't be fooled by the smiles in this one-anyone that knows my dad knows that just having to spend time with him is pure TORTURE
My Grandma & Grandpa Lloyd said if we didn't visit them, they'd take us out of their inheritance
Dave's Grandma & Grandpa Mellot shoved our favorite candy down our throats while we were there
Unfortunately, I did not have my camera available for these other incidents, but they were just as traumatizing as the other recorded events:
*Visited my long lost best friend (we were best friends from 6th grade through my senior year of high school)
*Visited Jenna and Kevin in Boise and had to eat a bunch of good food and play fun games
*Had no choice but to eat my mom's amazing cooking morning and night
That Sargeant picked the wrong people to mess with!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Moping Around with Nothing To Do
So, for those who don't know, the lovely Sargeant with whom we've had the privilege to work, once again decided to play a trick on our little family. Yep, that's right, Dave did not end up going to Officer Training. This means that we are homeless and incomeless (good word isn't it?!) for quite a while. So, in true Martell fashion, we've been mourning our awful situation as we hope you will for us too. We've been having an awful time, cursing the name of the Sargeant and living in a cardboard box. See for yourselves...
Bryce Canyon
Zion National Park
We decided to torture ourselves by going to Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, St. George, Las Vegas (where we got to meet up with one of my favorite people ever-Betsy!), Park City, floating down the Provo River, and we'll be leaving for Oregon on Friday. As you can tell, our lives have been RUINED by that dang Sargeant!
Bryce Canyon
Zion National Park
We decided to torture ourselves by going to Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, St. George, Las Vegas (where we got to meet up with one of my favorite people ever-Betsy!), Park City, floating down the Provo River, and we'll be leaving for Oregon on Friday. As you can tell, our lives have been RUINED by that dang Sargeant!
Friday, May 30, 2008
The Benefits of having a Tubby Tummy Baby
3. His falls are always cushioned.
2. Even if your baby's crying and "acting" as if he's hungry, you know he can go at least a few more hours off of his "food storage" inside that tubby tummy.
1. And here's the #1 reason...
That's right people. Eat your hearts out. When my child is bored, all I have to do is take his clothes off and he can play with his fat for hours. Don't you wish your baby was fat like mine...
2. Even if your baby's crying and "acting" as if he's hungry, you know he can go at least a few more hours off of his "food storage" inside that tubby tummy.
1. And here's the #1 reason...
That's right people. Eat your hearts out. When my child is bored, all I have to do is take his clothes off and he can play with his fat for hours. Don't you wish your baby was fat like mine...
You May Be Moving Too Often If...
1. You've moved more times than the years you've been married.
2. When your child talks about his "old house" you have to ask him to specify which one.
3. Your decisions as to which products to buy at the grocery store are determined by plastic vs. glass so they won't break in your next move.
4. When your child can't find his toy, he asks if you packed it.
5. When your child doesn't want to pick up his toys, he asks you to pack them.
2. When your child talks about his "old house" you have to ask him to specify which one.
3. Your decisions as to which products to buy at the grocery store are determined by plastic vs. glass so they won't break in your next move.
4. When your child can't find his toy, he asks if you packed it.
5. When your child doesn't want to pick up his toys, he asks you to pack them.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Man Scout and Nomads
Top 5 Reasons to go to Texas with Dave:
5. No cooking!
4. Being close to extended family that I don't get to see that often.
3. Experience a new place with lots of neat history.
1. No cleaning toilets!
I'm just kidding, that's not the #1 reason-didn't you notice I skipped #2? I can't believe you fell for that!
1. Get to be with Dave!!!
Top 5 Reasons I won't be going with Dave to Texas:
5. I like to torture myself by taking care of 2 little boys by myself for 45 days.
4. I'd rather clean toilets and cook.
3. Payson, Utah is much more exciting than San Antonio, Texas.
2. I like to be homeless for 2 months with 2 little boys.
1. The lovely Sargeant with whom we work misinformed us and families actually CAN'T go to officer training with their spouses!
Yep, it's true. As of June 6th, I and the boys will be homeless. Since we found out 2days ago about the little misinformation (is that a word?) we were given, it is too late to get my job back along with our apartment. We have already given our notice and they've already started the hiring process for our job, so there's no turning back. Nomads we will be.
Dave's getting excited to become a man scout. That is the name I've given him. The other night we were talking and he was reading through what he will be learning at Officer Training and I said to him, "It sounds like Boy Scouts but now you get to play with guns". And we all know that when you get to play with guns that is the sign of true manhood. Man scout he will be.
5. No cooking!
4. Being close to extended family that I don't get to see that often.
3. Experience a new place with lots of neat history.
1. No cleaning toilets!
I'm just kidding, that's not the #1 reason-didn't you notice I skipped #2? I can't believe you fell for that!
1. Get to be with Dave!!!
Top 5 Reasons I won't be going with Dave to Texas:
5. I like to torture myself by taking care of 2 little boys by myself for 45 days.
4. I'd rather clean toilets and cook.
3. Payson, Utah is much more exciting than San Antonio, Texas.
2. I like to be homeless for 2 months with 2 little boys.
1. The lovely Sargeant with whom we work misinformed us and families actually CAN'T go to officer training with their spouses!
Yep, it's true. As of June 6th, I and the boys will be homeless. Since we found out 2days ago about the little misinformation (is that a word?) we were given, it is too late to get my job back along with our apartment. We have already given our notice and they've already started the hiring process for our job, so there's no turning back. Nomads we will be.
Dave's getting excited to become a man scout. That is the name I've given him. The other night we were talking and he was reading through what he will be learning at Officer Training and I said to him, "It sounds like Boy Scouts but now you get to play with guns". And we all know that when you get to play with guns that is the sign of true manhood. Man scout he will be.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Down Dog
It’s true. Dave convinced me. We joined the Yoga class at our gym. Yep. And I lasted two times. He’s still a faithful Yoga class member. I love Dave. I don’t love Yoga. And here’s my good man. Making me proud. With his great Yoga moves.
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