Found the dog! So excited.
A neighbor, Rusty, just four houses down picked her up and took her to his friends house (who has a yard). His neighbor, Mary, called us tonight during Rex's 40th Surprise party and said, she saw our sign and might know where our dog is. We get her info. Call her back when we leave the restaurant. She gives me more detail.
On our way home, I have Adam go up to Rusty's house ring the door bell. He can see their Dalmatian...but no Cali. We head back to the house and I see the back driveway with some open car doors. We drive up to the SUV (which doesn't belong at that house) and I say, "um do you live here?" He looks at me strange and says, "yes". "um is your name Rusty?", he says "yes" and walks towards our vehicle. I said, "I have lost a dog and heard you might know where she is." He did we followed him to get her.
I am very thankful for these men who took care of her...Apparently she was WELL taken care of - since she ate at their thanksgiving dinner table, she is a little chubbier. Kobie hugged her when we got home and said, "Cali you are a little plumper, you'll run it off". She was able to go inside and have another dog to play with.
My four girls are now home safe and sound. I will rest easy tonight.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of favorite times of the year. It's a yearly reflection for me (more so than new years which is more for fun- yeah we made it through another one). What are you truely thankful for in your life?
I am recently disturbed by all these shopping stores that are big on Halloween and then run right into Christmas, skipping Thanksgiving all together...(maybe a few turkey hand towels).
Our family went to Nancy & David's Saturday. I stayed home in bed recovering from surgery.
Thanksgiving day we went to Granny C's for lunch as we always do. It is great, my mom and the rest of Adam's family are there and we have a fun time. We have this huge house to be together in...and yet we ended up in the smallest room in the house...All surrounded by love in this tiny room. Laughter roared and old stories to reminisce on.
This year, Aunt Pooh, Adam's aunt, JoBeth's sister, and her family from Hammond Louisiana did not come up so they could spend longer here during Christmas. Well Aunt Pooh was thrown from a horse on Thanksgiving day, broke 8 ribs, a Vertebrate in her neck, and her hip. She has surgery on Monday.
We got home and let the dogs out in the back yard, WHOOPS the gate was opened and Cali ran away (sometime between 5-6pm Thanksgiving night). We have called everywhere. Funny thing is, the last time I had surgery, she got out and some one kept her for almost a week (she couldn't stand the dogs crying at night, b/c Cali wanted to sleep inside). She finally called one of our Lost dog signs. I surely hope this is the case again. She had no tags on, but she did have a collar.
This year, I had to get out for Black Friday. It was fun. Kobie and I got up at 5:45 and got to Walgreen's by 6:40 for opening at 7. Yes, we stood in line in the drizzle and cold.
Crystal (Jeff's wife) and I went to Walgreen's on Thanksgiving to check out where these topiary trees were. We found them across from the milk and drinks. That Friday morning, there the shoppers were two by two. They were all talking about their plans to get these awesome potted, pre-lit, topiary, 4 foot tall trees two for $19.99. They were saying "Go straight to the Christmas isle". Of course Crystal's shopping savvy was great, b/c we already knew they weren't in the Christmas Isle. I had told Kobie in the car, "here is the plan, go straight to the photo lab take a left and get four trees."
So while we stood there in the cold, this man named CHAD! Was getting a royal treatment from his wife. She complained about the cold, he went to the car to get her hat and scarf. She complained about being thirsty, he went to the car to get her a drink (some smart water). She complained about the drink being her "cold" drink and that she wanted her "hot" coffee. He then ran back to the car to get her the coffee. She drank a sip and then said, I'm done, can you go put this back now. He ran back to the car again.
Goodness!
Now with everyone making their plans about where they would go when the entered the store. Chad's wife was of course listening to where the trees were. She of course said, "forget about the buggy go straight to the Holiday isle." I turned around minutes before the door opened and said, "Chad, follow me, I can't tell you why, just do it". He smiled, the doors opened, he followed me, his wife struggling to get a buggy at the front door. She rounded the corner, "Chad you weren't on the Holiday isle, you didn't stick to the plan, they are completely out of trees. Why are you over here in foods." He just looked at her and she paused a moment and said, "Oh Thank you Chad, how did you know they were here." She gave him a kiss and they went off happy.
I'm sure WE women are guilty at times for being obnoxious, bossy, female dogs...but you know in the end, our men still love us. So WE should love our husbands, even when they want to be lazy and don't LOOK for things. It's the same thing isn't it? I felt like I helped this man named Chad. I don't have a clue who he is and will probably never see him again.
I am recently disturbed by all these shopping stores that are big on Halloween and then run right into Christmas, skipping Thanksgiving all together...(maybe a few turkey hand towels).
Our family went to Nancy & David's Saturday. I stayed home in bed recovering from surgery.
Thanksgiving day we went to Granny C's for lunch as we always do. It is great, my mom and the rest of Adam's family are there and we have a fun time. We have this huge house to be together in...and yet we ended up in the smallest room in the house...All surrounded by love in this tiny room. Laughter roared and old stories to reminisce on.
This year, Aunt Pooh, Adam's aunt, JoBeth's sister, and her family from Hammond Louisiana did not come up so they could spend longer here during Christmas. Well Aunt Pooh was thrown from a horse on Thanksgiving day, broke 8 ribs, a Vertebrate in her neck, and her hip. She has surgery on Monday.
We got home and let the dogs out in the back yard, WHOOPS the gate was opened and Cali ran away (sometime between 5-6pm Thanksgiving night). We have called everywhere. Funny thing is, the last time I had surgery, she got out and some one kept her for almost a week (she couldn't stand the dogs crying at night, b/c Cali wanted to sleep inside). She finally called one of our Lost dog signs. I surely hope this is the case again. She had no tags on, but she did have a collar.
This year, I had to get out for Black Friday. It was fun. Kobie and I got up at 5:45 and got to Walgreen's by 6:40 for opening at 7. Yes, we stood in line in the drizzle and cold.
Crystal (Jeff's wife) and I went to Walgreen's on Thanksgiving to check out where these topiary trees were. We found them across from the milk and drinks. That Friday morning, there the shoppers were two by two. They were all talking about their plans to get these awesome potted, pre-lit, topiary, 4 foot tall trees two for $19.99. They were saying "Go straight to the Christmas isle". Of course Crystal's shopping savvy was great, b/c we already knew they weren't in the Christmas Isle. I had told Kobie in the car, "here is the plan, go straight to the photo lab take a left and get four trees."
So while we stood there in the cold, this man named CHAD! Was getting a royal treatment from his wife. She complained about the cold, he went to the car to get her hat and scarf. She complained about being thirsty, he went to the car to get her a drink (some smart water). She complained about the drink being her "cold" drink and that she wanted her "hot" coffee. He then ran back to the car to get her the coffee. She drank a sip and then said, I'm done, can you go put this back now. He ran back to the car again.
Goodness!
Now with everyone making their plans about where they would go when the entered the store. Chad's wife was of course listening to where the trees were. She of course said, "forget about the buggy go straight to the Holiday isle." I turned around minutes before the door opened and said, "Chad, follow me, I can't tell you why, just do it". He smiled, the doors opened, he followed me, his wife struggling to get a buggy at the front door. She rounded the corner, "Chad you weren't on the Holiday isle, you didn't stick to the plan, they are completely out of trees. Why are you over here in foods." He just looked at her and she paused a moment and said, "Oh Thank you Chad, how did you know they were here." She gave him a kiss and they went off happy.
I'm sure WE women are guilty at times for being obnoxious, bossy, female dogs...but you know in the end, our men still love us. So WE should love our husbands, even when they want to be lazy and don't LOOK for things. It's the same thing isn't it? I felt like I helped this man named Chad. I don't have a clue who he is and will probably never see him again.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Waffle Cone Wednesdays
Waffle Cone Wednesday's @ TCBY
A family of 5 can get out the door of TCBY for under $7 who knew it. The Jr. Sized waffle cones are only .99 cents. No toppings, of course, but who really cares. Just thought I'd pass on the word.
A family of 5 can get out the door of TCBY for under $7 who knew it. The Jr. Sized waffle cones are only .99 cents. No toppings, of course, but who really cares. Just thought I'd pass on the word.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Fabulous
So Surgery went well on Friday afternoon. Dr. Shaw removed two gallstones, larger than a marble a little smaller than a golf ball. I kept one. For those of you who want to see, ask me...some however are a little more grossed out so I'm not posting a picture.
I hurt much worse than I was expecting to after my first anesthesia experience. My calves were in major pain.
This surgery pain however is much much better than a c-section was. I was up and moving well Saturday. Monday I even went pain med free and visited the grocery store to get a few more things. Then I came home and crashed for two hours.
I feel great! Saturday morning was the first time in about 6 years I woke up without nausea. Which is fabulous, I thought that was just the way I would be forever.
I planed to go to work all day today (Tuesday). I left early and will not be in tomorrow. To much movement is not good right now.
Thanks for all the prayers and words of well wishes.
On a funny note...Adam and I had thought for our 10th anniversary we might get matching tattoo's...well God provided them, we have matching stomach scars (4 of them) how sweet.
I hurt much worse than I was expecting to after my first anesthesia experience. My calves were in major pain.
This surgery pain however is much much better than a c-section was. I was up and moving well Saturday. Monday I even went pain med free and visited the grocery store to get a few more things. Then I came home and crashed for two hours.
I feel great! Saturday morning was the first time in about 6 years I woke up without nausea. Which is fabulous, I thought that was just the way I would be forever.
I planed to go to work all day today (Tuesday). I left early and will not be in tomorrow. To much movement is not good right now.
Thanks for all the prayers and words of well wishes.
On a funny note...Adam and I had thought for our 10th anniversary we might get matching tattoo's...well God provided them, we have matching stomach scars (4 of them) how sweet.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Off To Surgery
I have this certain fear of not being able to take care of my family. Mom out of commission is a bad scenario in my mind. Not because Adam cannot handle everything...just because I like to control what I can.
This year I have had pneumonia, tick fever, and now gallstones. It has just been a bad year.
I went to see Dr. Shaw today and now have surgery tomorrow around 11am.
Ready for the world to slow down a bit and let me have a moment of peace and clarity. Your prayer are appreciated.
This year I have had pneumonia, tick fever, and now gallstones. It has just been a bad year.
I went to see Dr. Shaw today and now have surgery tomorrow around 11am.
Ready for the world to slow down a bit and let me have a moment of peace and clarity. Your prayer are appreciated.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Traveling & Soccer
For those of you who think I am the most rigid person, you would be surprised to know that Adam has turned me into a "fly by the seat of my pants" gal. We can get up and go out of town in less than 1 hour. I now have a travel kit which includes all of our toiletry and personal care items...So we don't have to rummage through the bathrooms packing away. We have a travel set and a home set. All you have to do is pack your clothes. The boys are older which means they do their own clothes packing and can get their own drinks and snacks and go to the potty before we leave without me having to remind them. This is the best part of kids aging...you see them being productive for themselves.
This past weekend we were in Jackson, MS that's 2 1/2 days and 700 miles. We had a great time. The competition was fierce and Jacob preformed well against these guys. The younger two boys were FABULOUS.
This past weekend we were in Jackson, MS that's 2 1/2 days and 700 miles. We had a great time. The competition was fierce and Jacob preformed well against these guys. The younger two boys were FABULOUS.
Bouts of Greatness:
It was Saturday morning, the first game was at 8:45 which meant we had to be at the fields by 7:45am...and we had gotten into the hotel at 10:15pm and unpacked and then the next door neighbors were just terrible, repacked and switched rooms, we lied down in bed about 11:30pm. So the team was sitting down eating breakfast and they were missing one player. All the boys got up to go rush off to wake this kid up...and I said firmly, "My Holsted boys stay". THEY DID...All the parents said, "can you get mine to obey like that". I reassured them, my boys do not always act like angels. Later when we went up to the room to get Adam up...I promised them desert for dinner to thank them for their great obedience...I don't usually get all three together on anything. Now off to games, Jacob had a great opportunity to score with his head off of a corner kick and it was so sweet, I stood up and squealed! It was pro skillz, but it didn't go in, it hit the post.
This weekend we were at a soccer tournament here at home. Jacob scored twice (so I think that makes 7 for the year). He played against a kid, NO LIE, 5'3"+...he was elbowed in the head, headbutted in the stomach, killed royally by a large team. We were playing 12 year olds (who had apparently hit puberty). Jacob held his own, he fought back and he committed plenty of retaliation fouls. He is a tough kid...
This morning we went for our last game and won 2-0.
Adams soccer game this evening. He completed a bicycle kick and it was so awesome. It made me rekindle why I first sought him out. I feel like a gitty girl again.
Fun Fun!
Don't forget to vote on Tuesday!
-C
Sports- be the best at being YOU
I have been thinking about sports lately. I LOVE SPORTS! I could sit at the soccer fields for an entire day (not even watching my own kids - or even anyone I knew) I enjoy the skill, the teamwork, and the vitality each player posesses.
Most people have started asking how we picked what each boy would play when they got older.
So here was our RULE...when the boys turned age 5 for the entire year (until they were 6) they could try any sport they wanted to (basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, gymnastics, etc.) After that we asked that they pick their favorite sport, NOT what they were good at.
Jacob as we all know was great at soccer and he picked that...now he still sulks when it's basketball season and he's not playing anything...but oh well (he'll get over it) He is now in classic soccer playing kids 4 years older.
Kobie picked basketball...he was GREAT at baseball...moving up in one season from tee ball to pitching machine when he was 5/6 b/c he was cracking them to the fence...problem with baseball...the child cannot stay up past 7:30pm. He wants to try Gymnastics so we were going to try that. Kobie doesn't really like competitive sports, and he asked to play bass guitar, so now we are going that direction.
Dylan has played primarly soccer and basketball. He is really a loner. He is great at everything he does...But he's just not motivated. So will see in a few years how he develops. He is sitting out this season of soccer for two reasons.
1.) to let Adam and I get used to traveling with Jacob's soccer team and
2.) b/c Adam & I were taking a break from 6 years of coaching soccer (which we had decided on years ago-when the kids were done with micro we would take a break) I know some of you are looking at 6 years...and thinking Jacob is just 9 and micro doesn't start until 4/5...well we coached a LW U14 team...YES, I had three babies to care for...but I told you we loved to watch soccer and to teach it (for those who are willing to learn- some of those kids weren't- and some were, we still go try and watch them play now at the HS level and admire how far they've come)
All of our boys picked their favorite. It was their choice and we support them. These sports are what they do individually, but when we go to the park we play all kinds of sports, not being limited to just one. Injuries are a very constant thought in our minds as my husband and I played many sports growing up and then we were set on soccer and track during HS...we have both had broken ankles and have knee problems. I still run 5k's to 1/2 marathon's and he still is in a mens soccer league...
Showing our kids how to live a healthy lifestyle with balance is all that should matter... we should show them how to work well with others and have relationships with people. That's the true meaning of sports for me...not to be the best at everything, but be the best at being YOU!
As Adam says, "I don't care what you want to become when you grow up...be the best Garbage man, be the best Dad, be the best Lawyer, whatever you want to do, give it your all!"
Most people have started asking how we picked what each boy would play when they got older.
So here was our RULE...when the boys turned age 5 for the entire year (until they were 6) they could try any sport they wanted to (basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, gymnastics, etc.) After that we asked that they pick their favorite sport, NOT what they were good at.
Jacob as we all know was great at soccer and he picked that...now he still sulks when it's basketball season and he's not playing anything...but oh well (he'll get over it) He is now in classic soccer playing kids 4 years older.
Kobie picked basketball...he was GREAT at baseball...moving up in one season from tee ball to pitching machine when he was 5/6 b/c he was cracking them to the fence...problem with baseball...the child cannot stay up past 7:30pm. He wants to try Gymnastics so we were going to try that. Kobie doesn't really like competitive sports, and he asked to play bass guitar, so now we are going that direction.
Dylan has played primarly soccer and basketball. He is really a loner. He is great at everything he does...But he's just not motivated. So will see in a few years how he develops. He is sitting out this season of soccer for two reasons.
1.) to let Adam and I get used to traveling with Jacob's soccer team and
2.) b/c Adam & I were taking a break from 6 years of coaching soccer (which we had decided on years ago-when the kids were done with micro we would take a break) I know some of you are looking at 6 years...and thinking Jacob is just 9 and micro doesn't start until 4/5...well we coached a LW U14 team...YES, I had three babies to care for...but I told you we loved to watch soccer and to teach it (for those who are willing to learn- some of those kids weren't- and some were, we still go try and watch them play now at the HS level and admire how far they've come)
All of our boys picked their favorite. It was their choice and we support them. These sports are what they do individually, but when we go to the park we play all kinds of sports, not being limited to just one. Injuries are a very constant thought in our minds as my husband and I played many sports growing up and then we were set on soccer and track during HS...we have both had broken ankles and have knee problems. I still run 5k's to 1/2 marathon's and he still is in a mens soccer league...
Showing our kids how to live a healthy lifestyle with balance is all that should matter... we should show them how to work well with others and have relationships with people. That's the true meaning of sports for me...not to be the best at everything, but be the best at being YOU!
As Adam says, "I don't care what you want to become when you grow up...be the best Garbage man, be the best Dad, be the best Lawyer, whatever you want to do, give it your all!"
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