A family of sickness

Here in the Nubile house we are all suffering from colds and flu. This is how fun our Thanksgiving break was. We need to get the kids into the doctor but we are waiting to hear from the state to see if they qualified for insurance. So, please pray that they get better, They have good spirits but you can tell that they aren't feeling good.

The weather here is Texas doesn't help either. IT will be 85 degrees one day and then that night it will be 45 to 35 degrees that night. I just don't think our bodies know what to do. Okay I have nothing else to write.

We did have a very good Thanksgiving, we went to Longview and spent it with my mom and her sisters. The guys watched football while the girls played Mexican Train. We had a lot of fun. I hope you all had good days too. Talk to you later. Eddie is screaming.

Two of the most fun days I have had in a long time!

The last two days I told myself not to worry about school, well the reading part. I was going to spend that time with the kiddos. So, yesterday my mom and I drove all over trying to find the park. Well, we finally found it. Ed and I had so much fun running all over the place. We went down slides, through mazes and on the swings. I was so much fun just seeing him laughing and having so much fun.

With school and studying and reading I know that the extra time with them gets neglected and I hate that. But just listening to them laughing and having fun made everything worth it.

But I will say that my mom was laughing at me because I didn't trust anybody. Anybody who looked suspicious I kept my eye on them the whole time. Today, I am sorry but it is hard to trust people. Seems like everyday that you hear about kids getting abducted. Okay, but anywho I had such a fun time. And with Bailey walking she is able to play and have fun too. Okay, I just wantd to share.

Here is some pictures for you all to enjoy!!

A very sad day for me!!

Today was Baileys first birthday which was exciting, but the sad part was that I had no one to celebrate it with me. Tony had a game and with everyone else living so far away they couldn't be here. I don't know when I have cried so much last. I know that this one isn't the most exciting insert but I had to get it off my chest, because if I called and talked to one of my sisters or my mom I know I would burst into tears. So, I am getting it off right now. My mom is coming next weekend for a week so we will do something then, but today I was extremely depressed and homesick. Not only do I miss my family but I also miss my friends who are spread across America. I just wanted to say that I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eddie is binky free

Okay as of Monday or Tuesday we have been binky free with Eddie. His mouth kept getting worse with the breakout so, I said thats it no more. So I took each one of them and cut the tips off right in front of him and threw all but one away. That night we gave him the one that was left but of course he couldn't suck on it because the tip was gone. He just kept looking at us and laughing and saying that they binky is broken momma it has hole in it. I just wanted to share this milestone with you all.

Any Suggestions

We are having a hard time weening Ed from his binky. We don't give it to him unless he is sleeping or in the car, but he wines so much throughout the day that we want to give it to him, but we don't. The only thing is, is that Bailey still uses one but she doesn't like it unless she is tired. So, if anyone has any suggestions on what we could try I am open.
Also we are trying to potty train him too but he doesn't want anything to do with the toilet. We have tried some stuff but it hasn't worked. So, if any of you moms or dads or aunts or uncles or whoever have suggestions pleeeeaaaaasssssseeeee let me know.

Okay, so to catch you all up on what is going on, since I am so bad at writing. We just had our first long period away from Ed. My mom asked it she could keep him for a week, so I finally talked Tony into letting her. Oh man he wanted to go get him after one day. Ed however was having a fun time. But after a week he wanted to come home which made us excited because we missed him.
But we did like having that time to spend with Bailey who is starting to walk more and more. She is growing up so fast. But Tony insist that we are done and aren't having any more, but I am not sure if I want to be done. But for right now we are done. At least till I get a job and get settled. Okay stop rambling.
Oh, I better also say that Tony had his first game of the season on Saturday and he was so excited and even more so when the guys won. I just thought I would share that wiht you all.

Ramblings!!!!!

I was told that I needed to write something new, since it has been a while. But I don't have a whole lot of time these days between school and the kids. Plus nothing new is going on here to write about. I am taking quizes and test everyday and the kids are keeping me busy when I am not studying. So, I am sorry that I don't have anything exciting or interesting to write about.

Back to School.

I decided to go back to school. I started on Monday, and so far I really like it. It is ATI Career Technical something. I go in the mornings from 8-12, so it worked out for Tony to stay home with the kiddos. I know you are wondering what I went back for, unless your husbands have told you. I am going back to be a Massage Therapist. Things weren't going so good with the job search, so I decided to go back and get something that I can start a career with and I have been thinking about this for a while now I finally did it.
It is good to because it is a 7.5 month program, so it isn't to long. Its just everything goes so fast. Right now we are doing Anatomy and Physiology and science has never been my strong suit but I am working hard and studying hard when the kids go to sleep. Well, I just wanted to fill those in who hadn't heard from me or their husband.

Tony is excited to because he is getting to spend that time in the morning with the kids and he doesn't feel quilty when he comes home late and they are a sleep. It is also helping Bailey to get to know her dad too. Okay, I am done rambling.

This is for Eric and Brittany

I just had to write this for you guys. When ever Eddie finds a phone or especially Tony's he walks around saying he has to call Opie. Then if we ask him who is talking to on the phone he tells us to shush he is talking to Opie. It is really cute. He will sit there for a while with the phone to his ear talking away to Opie. So, I just wanted to let Opie know that he is special enough to talk to Eddie. I thought this might bring a smile to you faces. Just had to share.

The joy of Kids!!

Okay, I know that some parents have the perfect kids, and thats great. But man mine can be boogers at times. I am venting so I am sorry. I decided to go to Target today, because the kids were both in good moods when we woke this morning so I thought it would be pleasant. Well, we got there and things were going good then they went from good to worse. Eddie my little man decided he would run off to where I couldn't find him, which I hate because it scares me half to death. Bailey my little girl decided to scream and throw a fit. I was so frazzled by the time we left that I couldn't even enjoy my Starbucks. But it is almost nap time for them so maybe I can regain composer by the time they wake up.

Okay, on a lighter side, we had a fun Labor Day weekend. We went up to Wichita Falls where my uncle lives and also where my mom is at the time. We had fun we went up to Okalahoma and played in the mountains, I will post some pictures when I download the stuff on the computer.

Then last night we had a BBQ with all the coaches and their families. That was fun. I tried to be socialble and come out of my shell, but some of the wives didn't make that easy. I found it easier to talk to the coaches. Oh well, maybe as time goes on things will get easier.
Well, that was our weekend.

We are in Texas

Well, we got to Waxahachie on Monday morning. Well, we were told by all these people that they would help us move our stuff in when we got here. Well, when we got here none of those people were anywhere to be found. It took us quite a while to get our truck unloaded, but we got it done. So, far things are going good, the only thing is the weather. It is hot and muggy, I will say that I liked Arizona's hot heat over the mugginess here.
I was glad to hear that things are going better for all you guys and your families. Brittany I am so sorry about your brother. I am glad things are starting to look up for him though. We have been praying for you guys. I don't know everything but I know the little bit Tony tells me. Jen holy cow, Jaron is so big and already in first grade. I remember visiting you in the hospital when he was born. Wow time flies.
We are almost all unpacked and moved in. My mom was a huge blessing to have around and help with the unpacking. Okay my kids are being crazy. Better go.

Prayer Request

I know that you guys are praying people so, I am writing this to ask for your prayers. My sister and her family are not doing so well right now. Her husband has been out of job since January, and isn't in any big hurry to find one. They are getting real close to losing everything. She is working but doesn't make enough to pay all the bills. I just pray that he would get his act together before he ends up losing everything including his family. My sister calls mom and I crying a lot, but she is trying to stand by her husband. So, if you could please pray for them. Thank you!!

5 year Anniversary and a Date night WAHOO!

Wow, I can't believe it has already been five years that Tony and I have been married. The years have just flown by. We have two amazing little healthy children. I couldn't ask for a better man to be my husband, a father and most of all my best friend. We have had hard times but we have always kept God the center and because of that he has brought us through them. We have lived more houses and almost more states then years we've been married but God has a place somewhere for us to settle down.
Well, last night we went out to a movie. We went and saw Rush Hour 3, I loved it but I really like the Rush Hours, I think they are hilarious. That was the first movie I had been to since the Chronicles of Narnia. It was nice to have that quiet time to ourselves, before all the craziness of moving starts.
I also want to say Happy Anniversary to Eric and Brittany today! Tony and I love you guys, I wish we all lived closer but I love reading your blogs and I love reading yours Jen.

Pictures

Okay, I have always wanted to have the older looking pictures done of my kids. I finally broke down and did them. So, I am going to share them with all of you. I am kinda bias with my children but I think they are just do darn cute in these pictures.

Other than the pictures everything is going good. We are packing every waking minute. We head out next Saturday. So, we are trying to get all the loose ends done. Okay, talk to you all later.

Babbling

Well, I just wanted to babble because I haven't been on here for a while. Well, Bailey just started crawling and now she goes everywhere. She is also trying to pull herself up. Ed is just a down right booger. He hits people and throws stuff, and we can't keep him out of the fridge.
Well, Tony is so excited for his new job. I am still have mixed emotions. New place and new people and with this being the 6th house we have lived in and the fifth state. I just wanted to shared that with everyone. Okay nothing else to share. Talk to you all later.

Moving to Waxahachie, TX

Okay, so you all already know this but I am going to put it up here anyway. Our family is going to be moving to Texas in August. Tony got a job at Southwestern in the athletic department. He is really excited about it. One of the downfalls of moving there is that he is not going to be making a enough money for me to be a stay at home mom anymore. So, we are going to have to use daycare, which I am not against by any means but it is going to be hard.
We are going to really pray and make sure that it is a good daycare, because it is hard to trust people now a days. I am excite to be moving to a city and where we know people, but I am also scared. I did tell Tony that I really don't want to move again for a long time. So, please pray for us and our move.

GOD is so GOOD

Jen I went to that website that you put on your blog. It was so awesome because I read the verse for the day and it was amazing.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”- Isaiah 41:10
With everything that is going on right now this is what I needed to hear. When it feels like everything is collapsing in, God is always there to get you out. I just wanted to say that God is awesome. Thank you Jen for sharing that website.

Okay I will do the 10 things about me list!

Just like Jen and Brittany I dread doing this. I am actually getting nervous just thinking about what I am going to write.

1) My biggest thing is I am a huge fan of FRIENDS. There are very few people who have watched it as much as I have. My husband and I have the DVD collection. Plus the Scene It FRIENDS edition and some other games.

2) I also love Crime shows and Reality TV those are my two biggest things I like to watch. I love all the CSI's, Law and Order and Law Order SVU, Crossing Jordan and many others. I love the Amazing Race I actually get so excited when it is coming on and get so nervous for the contestants. There are many others but that could take all day.

3) I love to read Karen Kingsbury books, once I start I have to keep reading until I am done otherwise it drives me crazy. I usually pre-order her books espcially the ones in the series. It drives me crazy waiting for the next one to come out.

4) I love to stay up late just talking to my husband like we did when were first married.

5) I love to bake and cook. I am always finding new recipes and trying them. Some turn out and some don't.

6) I am a really quiet person until you get to know me. I tend to be to trusting of people and usually end up getting hurt. But when you mess with my family or friends I can be one mad red head.

7) I cry a lot, I am a very sensitive person. When I am happy or sad or mad I cry. I hate good byes, because it never fails that I am going to start the train reaction of everyone crying.

8) I really miss playing volleyball and basketball. I don't know if I could even jump and move like I used to. After having two kids things just aren't the same.

9) I am looking forward to the day when God calls us over to the Mission field. I am always praying and waiting for that day. But some things gotta happen and go away before that happens. One thing is I got to get rid of the school loans.

10) Camping and fishing and being outdoors is one of my favorite things. We did that for our honeymoon and it was so much fun. Here in AZ it is to dang hot to do anything. I am sure Jen knows with the humidity in IA.

Okay, I did and I agree it was hard. I have nobody to tag so sorry if I ended it here.

Blessed Day!!

Today was so amazing that I am going to share. I haven't been to church in almost 3 months due to summer camps, emergency room visits and kids getting sick. But today we were able to make it to church. I feel like a totally new person. I was getting so lippy with people and inpatient, but after today I feel so rejuved.
Our church is this really little church, but it is on fire for the Lord and feeled with the Holy Spirit. All through worship I couldn't stop crying, I absolutely loved it and I just want to say that the Lord is awesome. With everything that is going on around here with the new Captain and the Salvation Army itself, I was getting so bitter and such a bad attitude. So, I just wanted to say that God has everything under control and He is going to take care of our family.
I love you guys and want to thank you for all your prayers we have needed them!!!

Road Trip

I thought I would share some of our photos from our road trip to WA. The road trip part wasn't much fun, but when we got there and seeing everyone was awesome. I got to spend time with family and I also was able to break away and see some friends who are almost like family (Eric and Brittany) and (Erika).

I will say this much I don't know when or if I will be doing a road trip with a toddler and a infant any time soon. The trip up there was fine, but the trip back down was not so much. On the way back down both kids were sick with colds. Which made for a long trip with two not so happy kids. Then to top things off my mom decides to take one of her short cuts, which is a two lane highway thru Nevada. So, there were few and far between stops to let the kids out and stretch. But overall we had a good time, but we were glad to be home. Now in August we are going to fly to Washington for a week. We found a steal of deal on plane tickets. WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Venting

I don't know if any of you know much about the Salvation Army, but every four to five years they do a rotation where they get moved to a different job or state all together. Well, this year was a rotation year and we got a new Captain or Camp Pastor basically. Well, this guy is down right horrible. He goes behind Tony's back all the time and then Tony finds things out from different people.
Well, anyway Shawn and Sheree Daniel are working here this summer which has been a huge blessing. They are people that we can confide in Spiritually and Personally. Well, with all the stuff that has been going on with the new Captain things have gone from worse to absolutely horrible. Tony is so stressed out all the time, so please pray for us. Tonight I was so mad at something Captain said that I just cried and vented on my mom. Thank God for mothers. But you all know that I am a crier when I get mad, but at least hopefully I won't go off on the Captaion, but I have no respect what so ever for the man.
Okay, sorry I had to get that off my chest so I am sorry if it bummed you all out. Eric I know you hear all this from him all the time. So, Britt, I know that you have probably heard some of it too.

Tony's Doctor Appt.

Well, Tony went to the doctor today and I thought I would let you all know what he said. Tony has a major sinus infection. The medicine that the ER gave him wasn't helping at all, and mixed with the other things he was taking for the headaches was making things worse. They told him that he basically has a big ball of gunk that is sitting up there in his head. When that breaks loose everything is going to feel much better for him. He has some new medication, that is supposedly good stuff. He also has allergies and had a shot for those. So, I just wanted to let you all know. Thanks for your prayers. I was so glad to hear all that and put our minds at ease.

4th of July

Okay, well, we had a good 4th of July. We don't do fireworks because they are illegal here unless you have a permit. Mainly because it is extremely dry down here. But we all wore our Old Navy 5 dollar shirts to show our paitriotism (spelling???). Gotta love the $5 shirts we get them every year.

Here in our small town of Heber they do the fireworks the weekend before, and let me tell you they make it into quite the ordeal. But we are able to sit on our front porch and watch them. But people around here reserve their spots for the show early in the day. It cracks us up. Okay, enough rambling.

Prayer for Tony

Okay I know it has been forever, and I am sorry. For those of you who don't know, Tony has been sick for about 3 weeks. He has had migrains and high fevers and many other symptoms. Well, last Saturday his temperature was 103 and he just didn't look good. So, about 10:00 pm I took him into the ER where they did a bunch of test and pretty much told us stuff we already know.
Well, after 5 hours there they released him with some medicine. We got home at 5:00 am and Bailey woke up at 6:30 am so needless to say we were exhausted. Well, Tony is still not doing very good, so please keep him in your prayers. I am sure it is nothing but those who know me know that I am a worry wart. He goes to our doctor on Tuesday. If you know anything about Arizona, they are in no hurry to do anything. He could be dying and they still wouldn't hurry to fast.
When he sees the doctor and hopefully know more we will let you know. I know that you are people and friends who will pray. I am trying hard not to stress about it and let it eat at me. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

My obsessive son!!

Ed cracks me up. He is such a neat freak, which Tony and I are far from. He cannot stand to eat anything that gets his hands dirty, and he will freak out when they are until they are cleaned.
But last night I was watching him play with some Lincoln Logs and it was making me giggle. He likes us to build bridges with them, but I told him to make it by himself and I would watch. Well, I was watching him and he would perfectly a line them together and if they would get messed up or he couldn't do it he would hit them and make them go everywhere. He was getting so frustrated because They wouldn't stay lined up perfectly.

Craziness

Okay I know that I haven't been on here in a while. Things are absolutely crazy around here. Yesterday we officially kicked off the first of our camps for the summer. This time of year is really hard for me because Tony and I don't get to see each other very often. I leave for work at 6:00 am and I am in bed usually when he gets home. With 2 kids I can get a little frazzled, but I am very glad to have my mom here this summer. I just had to vent for a second.

But I know that this is late but I wanted to give a shout out to my husband. I considered myself so blessed to have such an amazing husband and father. Every Saturday he takes the kids out of the room so that I can sleep in. Ed loves to go for rides in his Mule (an off road little thing), and take the dog for walks. Bailey is a little different still being young but they hang out together while he checks his scores and checks email. I thank God everyday for blessing me with such an amazing man.

Well, I just wanted to write a little note, to let you know that I am still alive.

Hey chica's

Okay, I just read one of bestest friends blog and she made me cry. But I wanted to say that I am so thankful for such life long friends. Even though we all live miles apart we still pick up from where we left off. I thank God everyday for such amazing friends. I know that I can always turn to Jen and Brittany whenever I need to talk.
I know this is going to sound dumb, but reading your blogs makes me realize how lonely I am here in this town. I really miss having you guys around to go to Aberdeen and just hang out. College was a lot of fun, but I wouldn't trade anything for what I have now. I am so grateful and glad that God gave me the bestest friends a girl could ask for.
I jus wanted to say that no matter how cheesy this sounds I love and miss you guys.

Ed's first time in child care

Okay so for the summer I am working in the kitchen here at the camp for 8 hours a day. Well, the camp provides childcare for the kiddos. Right now there is four of them in it my two and then two others. Well, Eddie has never been around a lot of kids so I find out that he is throwing toys at the other kids kicking them and all this other stuff. Luckily the days to follow have gone much smoother. But I was so embarrassed to find out that my son was the bully.
Bailey on the other hand loves it. She just watches the other kids run around and play and laughs at them. So, that is the latest thing going on in our lives.

Okay I followed the TREND

Well, I decided to join the club. Since two of our good friends are on here, I thought what the heck. Well, we are the Nubile's, there is my husband Tony, myself (Melisa), Eddie are 2 year old and Bailey are 7 month old. We live in Arizona, we my husband is Camp Administrator of a Salvation Army camp. We relly love doing what we do. I am a stay at home mom, but help out with camps during the summer. Well, that is the Nubile's in nutshell.