The Clark Family

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Working Woman

NEVER say NEVER!!!!! After 3 years of unemployment, well I take that back. Being a SAHM is HARD work, but 3 years ago I said "never again will I go to work!!!" I am currently 'eating' my words as I have entered into the working field again. I am currently working PT (30 hrs a week) at a Physical Therapy Clinic working as a Physical Therapy Tech. I work along side the Physical Therapist and assist them with their pateints at Rehab Authority in the Eagle clinic. I really LOVE what I do. It's just that I am on my feet ALL day long (10hrs) and my feet are burning by the time I head home for the evening. It's been a rough few months for us, but after sometime of Dan trying to pick his business up and finding another job we decided we needed more steady income coming in. So, it was a little easier for me to apply so I got the job and away I went.
The boys stay home with Dan so that has made going to work a little easier. I miss them like crazy, but at the same time it has been refreshing to get away and have "me" time. I feel soooo selfish saying that. We pray daily that Dan can find some work for him and we can get back up on our feet. I am grateful for this challenge and trial the Lord has placed upon us. It has been a growing experience for us both and I have learned to trust in my Savior and know that He is watching out for us. I have great respect for Dan as it has been a challenge for him to send me back to work. He has ALWAYS been a HARD worker and provider for us. I love him and know that things will change in due time when we have learned all we need to, to conquer this challenge together. May we never take for granted the things that we have. I am thankful for my sweet little boys and husband. And as long as I have them nothing else maters.
With this said, I am busy busy busy so I took the time this weekend and got caught up on my blogging, please enjoy the 3 new entrees below that I have blogged.

Out Cold

A couple of weeks ago the boys started getting sick.... this is usually a sign that I know a sickness is around the corner for Daigen. it was about 7pm he was upstairs watching Monsters Inc and we noticed it was mighty quite up there. So we headed upstairs and sure enough Dai was out cold!!

He wouldn't even budge....

Too cute!!! Love the double chin... poor kid he is going to HATE this when he gets older.

Daigen's 1/2 B-day at Pre-K

On Thursday they celebrated Daigen's 1/2 Birthday at Pre -K since he has a summer Bday. he wanted donuts so I went and got some donuts for him to share with his class. He was SOOO excited he blew out the candle before they were done singing to him....

So Miss Susan lit up his candle for round two....

here he is getting ready to blow out his candle

The birthday boy got the first bite!! Love this picture!!!

The beautiful "cheese" for me!!! :)

His special present from his teacher...

And the contents inside his bag....

I can not believe he is 3 1/2 already, it feels like yesterday that we got him. Oh.... how much excitement, energy, love, patience, laughter, kindness, did I mention patience :), tears, frustration, joy and thoughtfulness this little boy has given us. Daigen we love you so much and wouldn't change anything in the world to not have these special qualities in our home. You keep us on our feet and we love that about you. Thank you for bringing so much joy and love into our home. Love you always and forever... Mommy and Daddy :)

Last Chance Hot Tubbing

Well... it happened sooner than we thought it would be we Sold our Hot Tub. So this last week the boys have been enjoying it EVERY night with Daddy. We feel so bad because they LOVE this thing, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do....

Here is Bosten cheesing for the camera...

Daigen is like a little fishy.... LOVES LOVES LOVES the water.

As good as it gets with trying to goth of them

Daddy enters.... let the fun times begin

Havin a ball!!! (no pun intended) :) They were so sad to see the tubby leavin on Saturday

Sunday, January 31, 2010

I got a "little" crafty....

Funds have been a little "sparse" these days. So I thought I would "try" and pull out my old crafty skills and put them to use. My niece got married in November, so I saw this quote and fell in love with it. I got a piece of 10 x 10 tile and then I rubbed alcohol ink on it and colored it red. I then used my sisters Cricut and did the vinyl lettering. I bought the frame with a 40% off coupon and they framed it free for me since I bought the frame from them. This was right near $20.

Every year my Aunt invites us over for a brunch or lunch around the Christmas Season and every year she does something special for us. So this year my sister and I decided it was time we return the favor. So we went to the store and put a few things together and then I made them. This is a glass box, that I once again, colored with a Carmel colored alcohol ink. Then placed the vinyl lettering on the front. Stuffed the inside of the box with lights and my sis in law made a beautiful bow that we super glued on top. It was VERY pretty....

This is a piece of canvas that I painted tan then glued some scrapbook paper on the side. Covered up the edging with a piece of ribbon and then put the vinyl on. This was a gift I made for a few of my girlfriends. This was around $15 even with the easel....

This was the second gift we did for my Aunt. Some exact thing as before just with a Christmas saying....

This is the gift I did for Daigen's preschool teacher this year from him and his two cousins. It's just a 10 x10 tile once again colored in alcohol ink and then placed the vinyl lettering on it.

This was my LAST project. I made 17 of these for my little nursery babies for Christmas. YEP, you read that right 17!!!! AND YEP that was for Nursery!!!! These were really cute and cost me $.50 for each of them. Daigen pre-k teacher donated the sticks to me. I then painted, super glued and taped the pictures to card stock and then to the back of the frame. Glued the little bows and hanger on them. They each now have a cute little ornament to go on there tree each year to remind them how special they each are to me!! :) I had ALOT of fun with making these this season. I hope those that received enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them...

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Happy 40th

Saturday was my sisters 40th Birthday. She moved to Jerome in July, so the 4 of us decided to drive down Saturday and surprise her along with her oldest daughter Karlene. Here she is blind folded coming out of the house.

Kyle loading her into our car.......

"SURPRISE!!!!!!" I love my brothers face here.... She was sooooooo surprised and excited!! We went into Twin Falls and had lunch at Chilis then we went to a movie at the lovely Twin falls 12 cinemas. We never got a photo of us all while we were out and about. We had a great time and we were so glad she had fun. A special thanks to Kyle her husband.... your the best thanks for letting us steal her for the day!

Rod "cheesing" it for the camera....

Robyn..... well..... I'm not sure what the crap she is doing?? I think at this point we had all had it with sitting and we were getting a little delirious.

Here is Tash.... well Tash this was the better of the two pics I had. I don't know what you are doing either. I think the sugar from our Blizzards has "kicked" in.....

driving down the road..... we had just passed a dead deer I was hoping to capture the moment for everyone but didn't get my camera up in time...

"YIKES" our driver is passed out!!!

"WOW"..... great pics Robyn!!! This is how we all felt after our last bite of our Blizzard.... needless to say I didn't eat dinner that night.... Thanks guys.... I had a blast, it was fun to let loose and be crazy young again!! I love you all and Happy 40th to you Kimberly we love you to the moon and back!! :)