We are still waiting for the appraisal on the house. Apparently we are on a long list of homes that need appraised and all we can do is sit back and have faith that everything will work out just fine. But in the mean time, some fun things ahve happened in our home:
I held a tarantula today. I was braver than Dustin!!! All he could do was sit back and watch. he just couldn't bring himself to hold it. We dropped our kids off at the Douglass family home today so I could go to the doctor about my medicines for the fibro. They have a pet tarantula. I never would have touched one or even thought of touching one if I hadn't seen Debbie do it. She is a very gentle woman and I would have thought she would be the type to totally freak out over a huge aracnid. She showed me a very cool side of her and I felt brave becasue of her. I love inspiring women and she unkowingly pushed me. It actually was really cool holding the tarantula. I may even think about giving one to the kids down the road. Although, they have their hearts completely set on a puppy!
Noah told Dustin the other day that "Mom only does boring stuff with him and Dad does all the fun stuff with him. All Mom does is read..." I'm not sure how to take that comment. It certainly made me laugh.
Noah and I have come up with a deal. I made a New Year's resolution to practice the piano more. I want to be able to play so much better than what I can right now. So, Noah said he will practice a lot if I practice a lot too. He will give me a lesson on Wednesday- tell me if I am good enough to move on or if I have to repeat the song. I think it will be good for both of us. It will get me playing a lot more and it will help Noah see how to practice correctly. I am excited to see how this will work out.
We have had a great last coule of weeks in our home. We spent some time talking to the kids about all of the fighting and yelling. We are putting pennies in the good jar (serving Heavenly Father) for when we help each other, speak kindly to each other and play nice with each other. We also put pennies in the bad jar for when we fight and thence serve Satan. We look at the levels at the end of each week. When we fill the good jar all the way we will take the kids to Makudo's Island- an indoor play park. It has really made a huge difference with everyone, but especially with Daniel. He is so much more loving and giving and the wonderful side of my boy is coming out from hiding!!!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
It's Really Happening!!
After much search, many prayers, and lots of stress it is official. We are closing on our house on April 9!! Only 1 more month in the apartment! The house is huge (2088 square feet) with an ENORMOUS backyard. That was the first thing I saw and I knew I needed this house for Daniel. This, in essence, is a gift for Daniel. He has outgrown the apartment and desperately needed a place where he could be himself. The yard is so big he can ride his bike in it!! It is in a nice quiet neighborhood in Apache Junction. It is an older built home and needs a bathroom redone and carpets professionally cleaned before we can move in. We can't wait to get started!! Dustin is itching to get his hands working. Enjoy the pics and more will come!
We are taking our camera with us on to the inspection and will take as many pictures as we can to help us in decorating ideas. If the inspection happens on a weekday, we are going to pull Noah out of school to come with us. He wasn't there when we found this house. I am having fun looking at home decorating books and paint chips. Buying a new house and dreaming is so fun. The best part of the house- it is only $75 more for a monthly payment than our current rent. I am thinking "No way". We have been so blessed. I am so grateful for with all that my Heavenly Father has blessed me. My heart is constantly poured out in thanksgiving daily- if not hourly!!
We are taking our camera with us on to the inspection and will take as many pictures as we can to help us in decorating ideas. If the inspection happens on a weekday, we are going to pull Noah out of school to come with us. He wasn't there when we found this house. I am having fun looking at home decorating books and paint chips. Buying a new house and dreaming is so fun. The best part of the house- it is only $75 more for a monthly payment than our current rent. I am thinking "No way". We have been so blessed. I am so grateful for with all that my Heavenly Father has blessed me. My heart is constantly poured out in thanksgiving daily- if not hourly!!
Kids Say the Funniest Things
Our kids have said some pretty hilarious things lately.
Jodi on buying a new house: Holy Mackerel, That's totally awesome (complete with fist gestures)
Daniel on my braided hair: I wish I could be a girl with long hair then I could have it looks pretty like yours!! Too cute.
Noah on dreams: I told Noah that Heavenly Father answers the dreams in our hearts, you know like getting a house with a huge yard. He had a nightmare that night, came into my room, woke me up from my drug-induced sleep and said, "Mom you told me Heavenly Father answers my prayers and I just had a BAD dream!" I tried explaining what I meant, but I was really our of it and am not sure how many words got from my brain to my mouth.
Oh to be a first grade teacher reading kids stories: Here are some of Noah's words that he wrote in his Whale report: huooj, ocktupoosis, (on a story he wrote about a fish- fire fite fish. It is hilarious reading some of his stories. He has a great imagination and spelling will come in time!
Look again soon for news on our house hunting!
Jodi on buying a new house: Holy Mackerel, That's totally awesome (complete with fist gestures)
Daniel on my braided hair: I wish I could be a girl with long hair then I could have it looks pretty like yours!! Too cute.
Noah on dreams: I told Noah that Heavenly Father answers the dreams in our hearts, you know like getting a house with a huge yard. He had a nightmare that night, came into my room, woke me up from my drug-induced sleep and said, "Mom you told me Heavenly Father answers my prayers and I just had a BAD dream!" I tried explaining what I meant, but I was really our of it and am not sure how many words got from my brain to my mouth.
Oh to be a first grade teacher reading kids stories: Here are some of Noah's words that he wrote in his Whale report: huooj, ocktupoosis, (on a story he wrote about a fish- fire fite fish. It is hilarious reading some of his stories. He has a great imagination and spelling will come in time!
Look again soon for news on our house hunting!
Monday, February 8, 2010
New Beginnings!!!
We are now entering a new era in the Frier family. Dustin is an official Murse- male nurse!! He begins orientation shifts with nurse pay on Monday!! We are so unbuliebably excited!!!! We find ourselves quite giddy at the moment.
So what does our future hold: A HOUSE!!!! We have resumed our house hunting. We are looking in Apache Junction again. We loved the small town feel. Plus Apache Junction offers bigger homes for a better cost. Our lease on the apartment is up at the end of March and can't wait to be in a house by then!! We will keep Noah at the same school for the rest of the year and will switch him over in August.
We are excited for the changes that are coming to our family. They have been long in coming, but well worth this feeling of elation. Of course, we could not have done it without many prayers to a loving Heavenly Father, the love and support of family and friends, and wonderful kids who have waited patiently for Daddy to be done with school so he can play with them more.
Thanks to all and
YYYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!
So what does our future hold: A HOUSE!!!! We have resumed our house hunting. We are looking in Apache Junction again. We loved the small town feel. Plus Apache Junction offers bigger homes for a better cost. Our lease on the apartment is up at the end of March and can't wait to be in a house by then!! We will keep Noah at the same school for the rest of the year and will switch him over in August.
We are excited for the changes that are coming to our family. They have been long in coming, but well worth this feeling of elation. Of course, we could not have done it without many prayers to a loving Heavenly Father, the love and support of family and friends, and wonderful kids who have waited patiently for Daddy to be done with school so he can play with them more.
Thanks to all and
YYYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Happy Holidays
Dear Family and Friends,
It is so hard to believe that another year has come and gone. It flew by so fast! 2009 has been a great year for the Frier family, hard, but great.
The biggest and best news of all is that Dustin graduated from Scottsdale Community College with his AAS in nursing. We are so thrilled that school is finally over. The kids are so glad to have their Daddy back. I am so glad to have my husband back. The next big hurdle is the NCLEX test so he can be registered. It's a huge test, but we have all the faith in the world that Dustin will do well and pass. He already has a job lined up as a float pool nurse for the hospital in Scottsdale, the same one where he has been working the last 4 years. It was our hope to move to Colorado, but with a job already waiting we feel Mesa is still the place for us to be. Our Colorado dream will have to wait awhile.
Because Dustin will have his RN, we will now be able to move out of these apartments!!! That is probably the best gift I could have. We only have a few more months here. We are looking at a move by March or April at the latest. We can not even begin to say how excited we are for that move!
We also said goodbye to Dustin's mom, Joan. She passed away on July. She was always so happy. The kids mention Grandma Joan in many conversations. They know they will get to see her again someday and that brings them and us peace and joy. We love her very much.
Noah has had a good year. He moved on from Kindergarten to first grade. He is reading so good and writing so well. He loves math, PE, and playing with his friends. He loves Mrs. Vaughan. Noah played Tball this spring and had a blast. He loved being the catcher and hitting the ball. Noah also started piano lessons this year. His piano book is awesome. Almost every song he learns has an accompaniment part. So, I have been able to play the piano with Noah. It has been so much fun to play with him. Noah turns 7 in February. He is growing up way too fast.
Daniel has had a good year to. He is in the same preschool program as he was last year getting extra help in speech. He loves to go to school. He loves all the crafts they get to make. He is learning to write his numbers with cute little rhymes. He is starting to sing for us- he never would before, but he will sing the songs he learned at school to us. He is still as happy and excitable as ever. He gives the best hugs and can be such a little puppy- literally. Daniel turned 5 in October. He loves everything Batman, animals, cars, etc... He and Jodi have become best friends. I love watching them play. Daniel also loves riding his bike and is getting really close to taking the training wheels off.
Jodi is my little Princess. She turned 3 in July. She is forever dancing and singing. She loves watching "Dancing with the Stars" and "SYTYCD" with me. She is always picking up new dance moves. She is such a hoot to watch. Jodi is so adaptable. She can play transformers and animals and all the boy games with her brothers, but she also loves her baby dolls, purse, make-up, and Barbies. Our one concern with her is her respiratory problems. They have not gotten any better. She has to do breathing treatments twice daily and she still catches any little cold that is in the air. She will be in Primary this coming year (for kids 3- 11 in our church). She is excited because that means she is a BIG girl now. I am excited because she won't be in a nursery room with all the younger kids spreading germs on all the toys. So hopefully she won't get sick as often.
Now that leaves me. What can I say- my life is pretty boring. I have been supporting Dustin in all his studies and work. I have been taking care of 3 children- not so easy on some days. I am no longer the Primary chorister (kids music director for ages 3-11 at my church). It became too painful. I was very sad to have to leave that position. I have been devouring every book I can get my hands on. I can read about 3-4 books a week. I try to play my flute on my "good" days. I just have to take some pain meds! I have to say that I have a wonderful husband who picks up the slack for me- even with all he does. I have 3 awesome children who love me and try hard, mostly, to adapt to my life. They help me as best as they can.
We hope this holiday season brings you much joy and happiness. We miss all of the friends we have made over the years. Please keep in touch. You are all so close to our hearts. You have all affected our lives in some way and we are better for our friendships with you all.
With Love,
The Frier Family
It is so hard to believe that another year has come and gone. It flew by so fast! 2009 has been a great year for the Frier family, hard, but great.
The biggest and best news of all is that Dustin graduated from Scottsdale Community College with his AAS in nursing. We are so thrilled that school is finally over. The kids are so glad to have their Daddy back. I am so glad to have my husband back. The next big hurdle is the NCLEX test so he can be registered. It's a huge test, but we have all the faith in the world that Dustin will do well and pass. He already has a job lined up as a float pool nurse for the hospital in Scottsdale, the same one where he has been working the last 4 years. It was our hope to move to Colorado, but with a job already waiting we feel Mesa is still the place for us to be. Our Colorado dream will have to wait awhile.
Because Dustin will have his RN, we will now be able to move out of these apartments!!! That is probably the best gift I could have. We only have a few more months here. We are looking at a move by March or April at the latest. We can not even begin to say how excited we are for that move!
We also said goodbye to Dustin's mom, Joan. She passed away on July. She was always so happy. The kids mention Grandma Joan in many conversations. They know they will get to see her again someday and that brings them and us peace and joy. We love her very much.
Noah has had a good year. He moved on from Kindergarten to first grade. He is reading so good and writing so well. He loves math, PE, and playing with his friends. He loves Mrs. Vaughan. Noah played Tball this spring and had a blast. He loved being the catcher and hitting the ball. Noah also started piano lessons this year. His piano book is awesome. Almost every song he learns has an accompaniment part. So, I have been able to play the piano with Noah. It has been so much fun to play with him. Noah turns 7 in February. He is growing up way too fast.
Daniel has had a good year to. He is in the same preschool program as he was last year getting extra help in speech. He loves to go to school. He loves all the crafts they get to make. He is learning to write his numbers with cute little rhymes. He is starting to sing for us- he never would before, but he will sing the songs he learned at school to us. He is still as happy and excitable as ever. He gives the best hugs and can be such a little puppy- literally. Daniel turned 5 in October. He loves everything Batman, animals, cars, etc... He and Jodi have become best friends. I love watching them play. Daniel also loves riding his bike and is getting really close to taking the training wheels off.
Jodi is my little Princess. She turned 3 in July. She is forever dancing and singing. She loves watching "Dancing with the Stars" and "SYTYCD" with me. She is always picking up new dance moves. She is such a hoot to watch. Jodi is so adaptable. She can play transformers and animals and all the boy games with her brothers, but she also loves her baby dolls, purse, make-up, and Barbies. Our one concern with her is her respiratory problems. They have not gotten any better. She has to do breathing treatments twice daily and she still catches any little cold that is in the air. She will be in Primary this coming year (for kids 3- 11 in our church). She is excited because that means she is a BIG girl now. I am excited because she won't be in a nursery room with all the younger kids spreading germs on all the toys. So hopefully she won't get sick as often.
Now that leaves me. What can I say- my life is pretty boring. I have been supporting Dustin in all his studies and work. I have been taking care of 3 children- not so easy on some days. I am no longer the Primary chorister (kids music director for ages 3-11 at my church). It became too painful. I was very sad to have to leave that position. I have been devouring every book I can get my hands on. I can read about 3-4 books a week. I try to play my flute on my "good" days. I just have to take some pain meds! I have to say that I have a wonderful husband who picks up the slack for me- even with all he does. I have 3 awesome children who love me and try hard, mostly, to adapt to my life. They help me as best as they can.
We hope this holiday season brings you much joy and happiness. We miss all of the friends we have made over the years. Please keep in touch. You are all so close to our hearts. You have all affected our lives in some way and we are better for our friendships with you all.
With Love,
The Frier Family
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Things I'm Grateful For:
We had a great Thanksgiving. We had loads of fun with Dustin's brothers.
But, I want to share some things that I am truly thankful for.
1. Absolutely without question, I'm thankful for my testimony in the Restored church of Jesus Christ on the earth today; for the Priesthood blessings in my home; for the Book of Mormon that truly brings peace and comfort when I read it; for Prophets that lead and guide me; for the eternal sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2. I am so thankful for a wonderful husband- he is my best friend and love of my life. And for the 3 beautiful children he gave me. I couldn't ask for better children- despite a mother's frustrations in teaching and disciplining them. Along with them, I am thankful for my own extended family. For loving parents who support me and comfort me even now as an adult, who teach me how to be the loving parents that they were for me. I am most thankful for loving siblings: to Elisa for being such a great big sister who I can share frustrations and joys with; to Derrick for his creativity, his quirky personality that is so fun and that I miss so much; for Juliann who always makes me laugh, who is such an example of long- suffering, for she truly has endured long, for her great faith; and for Lief who is more like me than I would think possible, for his trust in the Lord and people, for his boyish fun in life. I love my family so much and really missed them this Thanksgiving.
3. I am thankful for my thirst for knowledge. I love reading books and can not seem to get enough of them.
4. I am thankful for my talent in music, although I feel as though I am losing those abilities I once had. This makes me sad, but I am hoping that a renewed desire will help me fill that void that I have felt in terms of my music performance opportunities in all aspects of music that I so love. I am most thankful that I am able to share my love of music with my children. Helping Noah learn to play piano and playing with him has been so much fun.
5. Funny to think- but I am thankful for my "condition." Being in so much pain brings you to your knees- literally. I have had to humble myself- a work in progress- and accept the help from a loving Heavenly Father, Dustin, my children, and on occassion others. I am thankful for this condition because I know that things could be SO much worse. My fibromyalgia has taught me that my personal expectations for what a wife and mom should be are not my reality and that's ok. I am learning to accept what I can and can not always contribute to my home and community.
6. I am very thankful that I live now and not in the 1800's or another time past. I am thanful for the ease of life that we have. I love the conveniences that we take for granted- running hot water, electricity, comfortable transportation, quick communication, knowledge at our fingertips.... I am very thankful for those divinely inspired forefathers who built our free country with sweat, blood, tears, hope, and faith.
But, I want to share some things that I am truly thankful for.
1. Absolutely without question, I'm thankful for my testimony in the Restored church of Jesus Christ on the earth today; for the Priesthood blessings in my home; for the Book of Mormon that truly brings peace and comfort when I read it; for Prophets that lead and guide me; for the eternal sacrifice of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2. I am so thankful for a wonderful husband- he is my best friend and love of my life. And for the 3 beautiful children he gave me. I couldn't ask for better children- despite a mother's frustrations in teaching and disciplining them. Along with them, I am thankful for my own extended family. For loving parents who support me and comfort me even now as an adult, who teach me how to be the loving parents that they were for me. I am most thankful for loving siblings: to Elisa for being such a great big sister who I can share frustrations and joys with; to Derrick for his creativity, his quirky personality that is so fun and that I miss so much; for Juliann who always makes me laugh, who is such an example of long- suffering, for she truly has endured long, for her great faith; and for Lief who is more like me than I would think possible, for his trust in the Lord and people, for his boyish fun in life. I love my family so much and really missed them this Thanksgiving.
3. I am thankful for my thirst for knowledge. I love reading books and can not seem to get enough of them.
4. I am thankful for my talent in music, although I feel as though I am losing those abilities I once had. This makes me sad, but I am hoping that a renewed desire will help me fill that void that I have felt in terms of my music performance opportunities in all aspects of music that I so love. I am most thankful that I am able to share my love of music with my children. Helping Noah learn to play piano and playing with him has been so much fun.
5. Funny to think- but I am thankful for my "condition." Being in so much pain brings you to your knees- literally. I have had to humble myself- a work in progress- and accept the help from a loving Heavenly Father, Dustin, my children, and on occassion others. I am thankful for this condition because I know that things could be SO much worse. My fibromyalgia has taught me that my personal expectations for what a wife and mom should be are not my reality and that's ok. I am learning to accept what I can and can not always contribute to my home and community.
6. I am very thankful that I live now and not in the 1800's or another time past. I am thanful for the ease of life that we have. I love the conveniences that we take for granted- running hot water, electricity, comfortable transportation, quick communication, knowledge at our fingertips.... I am very thankful for those divinely inspired forefathers who built our free country with sweat, blood, tears, hope, and faith.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Ok, for some this is sort of old news- like 2 days old, but for others like my big Brother, this is new news. Dustin passed the course work of his last semester in the nursing program!!!!!!! All that is left are seven 12-hour preceptorships (like an internship) with a registered nurse; Graduation in December; the NCLEX board test in February; house hunting in February/March; move out of the apartment not soon enough!!!!!!!!
I am so incredibly proud of Dustin. He has had to carry so many burdens while trying to go to college. Working full time, taking care of the kids, cooking dinners because I couldn't, taking care of a lazy- I mean sick wife. He has had to do so many things and worry about so much, and has done it all without complaining. There were days when he was comforting me when he was the one needing the reassurances. He never ceases to amaze me. I truly am more in love with him now than when we were first married. I know that the Lord has truly strengthened him and has blessed our home so much. I can't even begin to describe or explain some of those blessings, but we have endured with the Lord's help. There were some close calls on some of those tests, but all came out fine, especially with a "B" on the final!!!
The kids are thrilled that Daddy will be able to spend more time with them, although the next 3 weeks will be crazy because he has to fit in his 3 12- hour shifts of work as well as the 3 12- hour preceptorships. His work ones are at night, his school ones are days. That will be crazy, but a walk in the park compared to the course work!! We are celebrating as a family on Monday night, and we are celebrating big for our wedding anniversary in December after graduation!!!
Congratulations Babe!!!
I am so incredibly proud of Dustin. He has had to carry so many burdens while trying to go to college. Working full time, taking care of the kids, cooking dinners because I couldn't, taking care of a lazy- I mean sick wife. He has had to do so many things and worry about so much, and has done it all without complaining. There were days when he was comforting me when he was the one needing the reassurances. He never ceases to amaze me. I truly am more in love with him now than when we were first married. I know that the Lord has truly strengthened him and has blessed our home so much. I can't even begin to describe or explain some of those blessings, but we have endured with the Lord's help. There were some close calls on some of those tests, but all came out fine, especially with a "B" on the final!!!
The kids are thrilled that Daddy will be able to spend more time with them, although the next 3 weeks will be crazy because he has to fit in his 3 12- hour shifts of work as well as the 3 12- hour preceptorships. His work ones are at night, his school ones are days. That will be crazy, but a walk in the park compared to the course work!! We are celebrating as a family on Monday night, and we are celebrating big for our wedding anniversary in December after graduation!!!
Congratulations Babe!!!
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