I know she is a peanut but come on!

Rachel just got her team leo for gymnastics. This thing would fit a build a bear. Here's the proof. I mean I know they like to have their gymnasts small but this small?? Let's hope she doesn't grow. I guess she will be eating air for dinner and drinking water?

Good thing these leo's stretch. Doesn't she look cute? Let's pray that it doesn't rip during a meet. That would be the end of gymnastics for her. She would never show her face again. But I will be sure to have the video camera with me in case it ever does. America's home funny video would be getting a copy and I would be laughing all the way to the bank with my winning check.

Couch time

Lilly has adapted well to the kids being back in school. Everyday last year we would take the kids to school and then she would come home and eat breakfast. She loves to get out her tray and eat on the couch and watch t.v.. Last year almost daily she would have a frozen burrito for breakfast. This year so far it has been waffles and a Popsicle. I asked her if she missed the kids "No, they are so noisy and annoying". There you have it.

Get away in Tucson

Rachel had a gymnastics meet in Tucson on Saturday so we decided to make a trip out of it. We headed to Tucson Friday afternoon to stay the night at Loews Ventana Resort. We were loving life when we pulled up. It was nice outside, and everything was so green. We got checked into our room and then off to explore. We decided to eat at the restaurant by the pool. It was fun to watch the girls act so grown up. No fits or fighting. They were on great behavior. I think they were picking up on the vibe around us. They could tell that all of the adults there were on a weekend get away from their kids. After dinner we went back to the room. The girls couldn't wait to get into the bathtub. This thing was huge! All three girls were able to lay all the way down and not even touch each other. There was a flat screen t.v. in the bathroom so we cranked that on and they were happy as can be. They laid in the bubble bath and watched t.v. for almost an hour.

A big storm rolled in. We are talking lighting, thunder and pouring rain. We had a great balcony that we watched the storm from. The next day we had breakfast, the girls fed the fish in the koi pond, and then we were off to the meet. The meet was for a program that Rachel is in called "TOPS". Only your coach can choose you to be in this program. The meets are based on strength ,agility and speed. It's weird but nobody can watch the meet except all of the coaches from the competing teams and the judges. It is a pretty big deal. We should have Rachel's results this next week. They compare the girls nation wide to rank where they stand. If you are in the top for your age you can make the National team. What does that mean? No clue. I thought if we ever get to that point I will find out. No need to add one more thing on my plate to stress out about. All in all we had a fun little girls weekend. Don't cry for Abby and Josh. Marc took them to see Batman at the Imax and they had a quiet house.

My birthday- And I will cry if I want too

Thank heavens my b-day came and went. Didn't really deliver like last year. Let's see it started off with me not wanting the present Marc had for me in the morning. (you can imagine what that would be-he is a typical guy). Then I decided to go workout to clear my head - not so easy to do. I think the kids called me at least 5 times while I was on the treadmill. I know they were emergency calls "What can I have to eat?, Rachel took my place on the couch., What are we going to do today when you get home?, and What are we having for dinner?" Needless to say the workout only stressed me out more. I cranked to treadmill to level 6 and sprinted for what seemed like forever. I think there was smoke coming out of the treadmill by this point. Made it home to iron the clothes for our family picture session. That is what I wanted for me b-day. I scheduled the gal to come over and do pictures. She is awesome. Check out her site. http://piedpiperphoto.blogspot.com/. The pictures seemed to go as well as can be expected. Everytime someone started to act up I just said "Don't do this to your mom on her b-day". That seemed to shut them up pretty fast. Now, granted we were outside and things were heating up. I hope when we get the proofs back it doesn't look like a bunch of people sweating with red faces. We will see. After she left Marc said he didn't vision the night going like that. Then Josh was like "Dad the only vision you have is a glass of wine at 7:00". I was cracking up. Now, Marc is no alcholic by any streach of the means, just likes his heart juice a couple times a week. It really does help with his cholesteral. On to the Hannan Montana cookie


as they were singing the tears started flowing. Too much to handle that day. Of course the kids were like "Don't cry mom, 41 isn't that old. I mean just think you could be turning 45", plus you use that good face lotion to hide your wrinkles so you look even better." Gotta love the kids for lifting you up. By this time it is getting late. I head upstairs to lay down and recap the day. An hour later this is what is going on. Mind you it is 11:00 at night on Wednesday. Boy, we are really going to be ready for the school schedule next week.




First of all who the h#ll is Amelia talking to on the phone at this time of night? Secondly, look at Marc's pj's. BBS shirt. I think he wears that to bed to have funky dreams. How could you not with that throw back shirt. Thirdly, the beds are empty. Nobody is in bed. Fourthly, Abby and Josh are on the computer. I think I am failing as a mom. No, that's not the word. I think I am just enjoying the last bit of summer break. These are the times the kids will remember.
So, recap of my b-day - I am glad that it won't be here for another year.

A post from my sweet sister

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
My sister posted this about me on her blog and I loved it. I wanted to add it to my blog because I am having my blog for the year converted into a book for keepsakes. But feel free to post something nice about me. ha-ha
happy birthday
Happy Birthday to my best friend and sister. Chrissy is the funniest person I know. One time sticks out in my head the most. We were scrap booking late one night at Recollections and she was p.m.s.ing and not in a creative mood. She packed up and was getting ready to leave early. One of our friends asked if they would like someone to walk her to her car. Chrissy's reply " I dare someone to try to rape me."She is the glue that holds our family together too. She is always in the know of what is going on with everyone's life. I remember when her youngest daughter Lilly was in the hospital for RSV. She was admitted around 9 in the morning and by 9:15 every family member and close friend had been called. Her husband was like, "isn't there anything else you should be doing besides being on the phone with everyone?" She just said, "I would want to know if someone I loved was sick". Chrissy is always mindful of how others may feel and has never let a relationship fail for lack of communication or endurance.Because of these qualities she has always been popular and the life of any party. She was the cheerleader in school who dated the older guys, always knew where the parties were, worked at MGA (before it was Guess?), talked on the phone at all hours (sometimes with an Australian or French accent)....but was never too cool to hang out with her sister that was 9 years younger. I remember going everywhere with my sister and I never felt unwanted. The only fight that I remember us getting into is when I was a sophomore in high school and she was in college. I was making fun of her not doing cheer her senior year because she wasn't "good enough". I knew this was a sore spot because she really was the best cheerleader but didn't get along with the coach. So Chrissy took her big circle k big gulp of diet coke and dumped it on my head. That is seriously the only time I can remember us getting upset with each other.She is also the most popular at BBS too. I love having our kids go to the same school, because we get special treatment being related to the Pulisfers. Chrissy served as PTA president for two years, teacher's appreciation committee, worn the bright yellow safety jacket to direct all the car pool moms, has 5 beautiful children that are in a million activities, loves to run, go to concerts, scrapbook, go to movies alone and countless other qualities that I can only strive for. There is no one else in this world that I love more than my sis!Happy birthday

Marc covers his bases

I got this beautiful flower arragement sent to me from Marc for my birthday. Lucky for me or maybe him that one of his clients owns a flower shop. Marc is always so good about sending me flowers for almost every holiday. (It helps that he trades out legal work for credit at the flower shop) It's funny because he always sends them the day before the holiday or my birthday. I think he is so scared that if he waits until the exact day to send them they might not come for some sort of reason and then he is screwed. I guess you can say I have trained him well. The witch will not be out tomorrow. I'm sure she will be back on her broom in the next couple of days. WATCH OUT KIDS!

California

We just got back from our trip to California. We had a blast. Who couldn't in great weather? We didn't do anything but bum around. Went to the beach almost everyday to sit and do nothing. The girls and I went and had a shopping therapy day which always does wonders for me. We had pedicures and pampering on another day. Josh thought it was pathetic that we would waste our time doing those sorts of things but as he put it "Hey, whatever makes you girls happy". I think he learned that line from Marc. Marc took Josh our snorkeling on our shopping day. The boys had fun doing boy things. All in all it was fun and can't wait to go back during fall break.

Concert

Went to the Jonas Brothers last night. I was surprised at how talented those boys are. It wasn't as bad as what I thought it would be. I can see how teenage girls would dig them. It was outside and boy was it hot. We got there at 4:30 and they didn't even let us in until close to 6:00. We were so sweaty and gross by the time it started. It was fun to watch the girls sing and dance to the music. Oh, I remember those days so long ago when I had no cares. The concert ended close to 11:00. We stopped by 7-11 and got our free slurpee and headed home. We are off to California today for a week. Can't wait to get on the beach and chill. Have a great week!

7/11

Tomorrow 7-11 is giving away free slurpee's because the date is 7-11. We might hit a couple of stores tomorrow. My kids will think I am a God.

Recap of my week

I thought I would recap the highlights of my week:



Monday: Signed up and inked the deal for the PF Chang 1/2 marathon. Yikes! My sister and brother are on board with me. Anyone is welcome to join in the fun with us. The race isn't until January, but I have started the training process. I will keep you all updated. First update: I AM SORE!!!!

Tuesday: Abby and Josh came home from being in Idaho for the last week. They had a blast! It sure was quiet around here while they were gone. Evidence they were back : empty chip bags by the computer, extra messes around the house, and their sweet kisses and hugs.

Wednesday: I have made the decision that Ryan Gosling is my secret crush.

I love his eyes, and voice. Now, he is no Marc Pulsifer but he sure is a close 2nd. You might be surprised that I am attracted to this guy given he has no tattoos and is clean cut but that doesn't mean that I don't still like my boy Lukas. There is enough space in my heart for both of them. (ha-ha)

Thursday: Josh has been advancing in his karate. He broke a board with his foot. It was so cool to watch. It was awesome seeing how excited he was. I was so proud of him. I guess watching the karate kids movie was an inspiration. Go Mr. Miyagi.

Friday: Marc had some of his staff from his office over for a bbq. My sister and her family were able to join us at the last minute. We ate, swam, played a game of left, right, center and I won! I ended up with the $40.00. Yea me! After the game we walked down to the lake and watched the fireworks. Good thing Marc had his fireworks earlier in the day because I was dead tired by 10:30 when we headed home. We all had a great day!

Saturday: My good friend Brenda (Paige's mom) has offered to have all 5 of my kids over for a sleep over. Is she crazy or what? Lilly was so funny she said to me "Don't cry mom I promise I will come back". Honey sorry to break the news to you but those were tears of happiness because you were leaving. I am looking forward to the next 24 hours. I love my kids but could use some quiet time. You can only imagine how much noise 5 kids who are bored make.

Throw back Thursday

We came across this picture the other day of the kids at the Wildlife Zoo in California. We thought it was pretty funny looking. So here you have it a picture from the past. A throw back.