Windy City

I dont know about the rest of you but it has been really windy at our house the past couple of days. I dont really like the wind since it almost blew a tree on top of the house where I was sleeping a couple of years ago. The house that we are in now has some big trees in the back yard so it makes me nervous. On sunday I prayed all day long that God would keep us safe. Actually the main reason is if any of you watched the news last night, I think channel 7 you would have seen a tree through someones house. And guess what, It was two houses down from us. I was in the kitchen and I heard a noise, not too loud but I looked outside and there it was. It was a miracle that no one was hurt. I think the parents were in the house but not in the livingroom. The kids were playing at the neighbors. The guy said that he was watching tv and that if he had still been sitting on the couch he would have been gone. It was really sad. But they really seemed in good spirits. I havent met them yet so I thought I might do something for them. All the guys were running around the house and it was cold and windy so I made a pot of coffee.

Then one of the neighbors came over to check on our trees and we got to talking. She said this is going to be their best Christmas. And I looked at here and thought "What". She said they all still have their lives. And I said yeah that is true. But truly in the back of my mind I thought Lady you are nuts, they just lost their house a week before Christmas. But at least they have a place to go. They were able to reach through the window and get all their presents they had under the tree. Im just glad that no one was hurt. Please pray that our house stays tree free today. They say the wind is supposed to stop today.

Correction

No, we have RATS. Actually both. I dont know if there are any more but we did have them. We killed 2 on saturday with traps and we put out poison in the garage. I havent heard anything else but who knows. It still grosses me out.

Oh I just remembered I havent told the story. (There is some sensitive material in this so those of you who get grossed out easily, dont read any further. The other night I was laying bed watching tv and I heard something. So I turned the tv off for like 10 min. Then I heard the cupboard doors to the garbage bang around. So I went out there and there were mashed potatoes lined through the livingroom. So I freaked out and tried to wake Darren up but he was sound asleep so I shut our door and finally fell asleep. So next morning I told darren and he freaked out. I looked behind the couch where the potaoes led and our vent was open and there was stuff all around it. Grooooossssssssssssssss. So we taped around all of the vents. I think that was the only way they were getting in except behind the garbage, but we took care of that. Anyway, If you are feeling sick about any of that run to the bathroom. Im sorry you had to read that.

We have a mouse

I know, isnt it gross. The other day I opened the door to the garage and something ran away. Then, I heard something under the sink the other night but I was too afraid to open it so I just kicked the door and it stopped. I dont know why but there was a hole under the sink. So darren boarded that up and where we thought it might be coming in from to the garage. Then last night I went to the garage and there it was again. Then Darren woke up last night and it was freaking out trying to get under the sink. It was squeaking and scratching. It grosses me out. Darrens going to get some traps today. I want to finish organizing the garage but Im not gonna do it if that thing is in there.

All moved in

Well, we are at our new house in covington. I didn't tell you what this house looked like before but it was bad. I think one of the worst houses Ive seen. There was dog pee and cigarette smoke in the house. You couldnt really see the floor because there was junk everywhere. And by junk I mean stuff that they thought that they could get a quarter for. But we would just throw away. The garage was the worst. You could not see that floor at all. It had so much computer stuff you could open a store. I gagged when I walked in it. I know this is gross but there was dog poop somewhere in there. It was so bad. But we got new carpet, new paint, bleached everything, a new toilet. It is really cute. When I take some pictures I will post them. Oh and it is so funny, when some people drive by they slow down and point because it looks so different. On the outside of the house there were two cars that didnt work but stuffed with stuff. So when they didnt take them Andy got the title so he could get rid of them. Well one day Andy went to the house and they were gone. The neighbor next door said they came at midnight and woke them up to get something to move them. At least we didnt have to do it. But we love it, especially the three bedrooms. Darren already put the Christmas lights up. We are the only one on the street. I will try to post pictures soon.

We're Moving

I just found out last night that we are going to be moving. Darren hadn't decided until last night. Most of you know that we live on lake sawyer in Andy and Andrea Potts downstairs but now we are going to their house in covington. We love it on the lake but it is only one bedroom and the kitchen and dining room and livingroom are one big open area and it isnt really kid friendly for Allison to play outside. The house is all seperate rooms. It has three bedrooms and a fenced backyard. I am so excited. Oh and it has a dishwasher. I think that is my favorite part. It is all happening so fast. Moving Day starts the day after Thanksgiving. Anyway, I thought I would let you know and make a post so no one could write that I hadn't written anything in a while.

New job

Well, Its not really that big of a deal. Let me start from the beginning. For about the last two months, I have been wanting to learn how to sew. But my cautious husband said that I cannot get a sewing machine until I learn how. My mom has one, she bought it about two years ago and she took it out of the box........Thats about it. So we were about to set up shop and figure everthing out. I had been hand sewing to practice, but that is not very fun to me. I guess Im a little impatient. So, last friday I was pinning an apron that I bought and Darren called and asked what I was doing. I said working on my apron, and he said well how are you doing that, and I just said I was pinning it. So then he said well I have a prize for you. So he got home and guess what it was. I was so excited. He said that he went through hell (pardon my french) to get it. It was the last of the month and he went to the bank first and then he went to the renton wal-mart. For those of you who have been there, it is like another world. What a great hubby. Anyway, I was up until 3 am trying to figure everything out and practice. And for about an hour of that I thought something was wrong with it and I was putting the bobbin in the wrong way. Duh!!!

So back to the new job, I hadn't yet figured out the whole yardage measuring yet and spent more on some fabric than I wanted to. So I got home and told Darren that I would make some extra cash to help pay for my new hobby and some extra christmas $$. So my mom came over and said that she know of someone who wanted some help with cleaning and cooking. So I met with her and I will be cleaning one day and putting something in the crockpot and then making some meals at home and taking them and putting them in her freezer. And then, when I was working at starbucks, somehow a customer and I started talking about him needing his office and house cleaned. He gave me his card. So I gave him a call, and he is still interested. I think that Im going to start next week. I am really excited, if that makes sense.

ps Sorry this is so long, I havent learned how to make a long story short.

the dofelmier family

The funniest thing happened the other day. Allison has been pulling her pants down lately. So this time, I pulled them up and we went on our way to the library and the store. Then we went to starbucks and i was holding her and she felt like she had something in her pants. I thought, man that is a really hard poop. there is no way it could be that. So I took her pants off and lo and behold in her shirt onsie was a golf ball. I was dying laughing. She was probably wondering why I pulled her pants up after she put a surprise in there. It didn't seem to bother her though.

Its official

Well, Im a stay at home mom. It is really strange. I keep trying to think of when I have to work next and nothing comes up. Well, not much else going on here. I'll let you know when something exciting happens.

This past weekend Allison and I went to Andy and Andreas reception up here. It was a warm day. My mom took Allison down to the creek to cool off. She is such a water baby. She just got right in. She would try to pick up the biggest rock she could find and then throw it. It wouldn't be very far so it would splash her and the water was cold. It would scare her and then she would laugh. I never really realized how soaked diapers get in water. It was falling off of her.  

I just want to tell you something exciting that is happening in my life (no Im not pregnant.) Darren came home the other day and said that he wants me to quit my job. I was like um, did you just say what I think you said. He has always said to find another job first before I quit. But this time I dont have to find one. At least not for now. He wants me to take care of him and Allison and our home. I have been waiting for this for a long time. I am so excited to keep our home the way Darren wants it, prepare healthy meals, instead of hurrying and making whatever. I have been house cleaning with my sister in law a little bit so that brings in some extra cash so I still feel like im contributing. So, stay at home momville here I come.

the Dofelmier family

the dofelmier family

I was going through our pictures and saw some older ones. I started getting sad. I cannot believe how fast our little ones grow up. This one is from last summer. She loves to be naked and give mom some messes to clean up. For those of you who remember, doesn't she look like me at the beginning of MC. Any way, Im going to try and get some new pictures this week. Im so bad at that. I will post them soon. Have a wonderful day everyone. 

I cannot believe how adorable my daughter is!!  

My cute little family. I just love them!!! 

Aren't they adorable!!!! 

Allison likes magazines just like mommy. 

Great Weekend

Good Morning Everyone, It is a beautiful morning on the lake. I can barely look outside it is so bright. We had a good weekend. Friday we just hung out at home. I had to open at work on saturday at 5:00 am so i needed to go to bed early. Saturday was just a lazy day. I needed a nap. Then we ate lunch and Darren said that he would watch The Notebook with me. Can you believe it? He's not usually a chick flick guy but I dont think there was anything else on tv. So I was really excited. Then we went to bed early again because I had to open at 5:30 on sunday. I have to tell you the funny thing about me waking up so early. Our friend Andy Potts lives upstairs. My alarm is so loud that it wakes him up but not me. A few weeks ago his fiance and her parents were here and i woke up her parents and it was going off so long they thought it was the fire alarm. So they woke up Andy and he came down and had Darren wake me up. (He sleeps on the couch when I need to get up early. I get the bed to myself. Yeah) But it was going off for like 20 min and I didnt hear it. So anyway, funny story. So I went to work sunday morning to cover for someone and she said she would be there at about 7 am. But when I looked out the window 10 min. after we got there she pulled up. So I got an early morning start. It was nice though. I was all ready for they day. So I went home, We went out to do some things. Darren fished and golfed all day. I planted some spinach and cilantro. We went to my parents house for dinner for a seafood feast. It was just like the Crabpot. My mom cooked potatoes, shrimp, sausage, clams and mussels in one big pot. So yummy. Then Terry cooked oysters on the bbq. Terry's family loves oysters. We would all fight over them. So it was a nice weekend. Lots of family time.

Sorry my blog is so long. Sorry it is not the most interesting thing ever. But at least Im writing something.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Here I am

Well I thought would take some time to write. We have been busy. I have been working alot at starbucks. Darren is working at a lumber company. He really likes it. In our spare time we just hang out at home. We went and saw Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Matt and Mel last saturday. It was fun. I have been really trying to keep the house tidy lately. I have been doing ok. We dont have a dish washer so I dont really like to do them. So that has been a struggle for me. But I found a website that tells you to do them everynight and shine your sink before you go to bed so you wake up happy. And Tammie has been an encouragement. So if anyone has any tips let me know. I have to go but I promise I will write again soon.

This is the picture Darren has on his computer. We just love it! 

Our little ballerina 

Cute huh! 

help

I need help. I changed my background but now all your names are gone. I dont know how to put them back on. Please can someone let me know. Thanks!

hello again

Im sorry everyone. I have been so bad at this whole blogging thing. I think part of my problem is that I have been really bad at taking pictures lately so I havent wanted to write anything. But i do have some new ones so I will have darren transfer them. Check back tonight or tomorrow.

Good Morning, well not really.

Well this whole night has been interesting. I couldn't fall asleep until 12 but before that Allison woke up. She has a little cold. So I kept trying to lay her back down and every time she would cry. So I brought her to bed with me and that didn't work out so well either. She kept moving all over and would whine when she was uncomfortable(especially when I was about to fall asleep). So that lasted pretty much all night. Then I woke up at about 5:30 to a very awake baby. We usually wake up at about 8:00. Anyway thats why Im here now. Thanks for listening to my whining.

You're my boyfriend Daddy

They can't even make a doll as cute 

Hi Grandma, I love you!!!! 

No wonder Allison is so cute... 

Feed me Mommy!!! 

Bad hair day 

Got a staring problem? 

Like Father like Daughter, both of there eyes glued to the T.V. 

2 days after allison got this toy, she was walking all over the place 

This is one of our favorites 

This is Allison and her good friend Lexi and her dad Jim. This was one of our favorite faces that she made. This was her 1 year birthday party. 

this is a picture of allison that we dont want to show people because they would think she was ugly.

hi everybody

I just wanted to say hello to everyone and say that I am excited to share about our family. We are Darren, Amelia and Allison (15 months now).
Its getting late right now and Im not really sure what to write so I will write later.