1 year ago...

1 year ago I was getting very nervous and down right anxious about turning the big 3-0. Think back to when it was 1999 and everyone kept saying in 2000 the world is going to end and we all die. That is exactly how I felt when I knew I was going to be 30. So exactly 1 year ago I started my bucket list. I read books on how to live your life to the fullest and to make peace with anything that was bothering you, and of course a book on what places to visit. Not all that went to plan but it has given me a new look on life.
So back to the bucket list I have about 2 pages of things I want to see and do before I die. I also don't make any money and my husband makes very little so the skydiving and going to Athens wasn't going to be where I start. So I started at watching the classics.

8*9*2009 I watched Citizen Kane. I did not like this movie. I sat through the first 1 1/2 and didn't find it interesting at all. So I turned it off. Now remember this is my bucket list so if I don't want to watch something crappy I can still say I tried it!

On 8*22*09 I tried once more with The Godfather. I really don't understand why people like this one either. I watched again the first 1 1/2 of this one and fell asleep. I mean I couldn't keep my eyes open. When I awake from my slumber I fast forward a little and still didn't like it. I never did try and watch it with Al Pacino they may be better.

8*24*09

This day I also watched half of Casablanca. This really was pushing me towards a nap. I don't know if I'm cut out for old movies! Or it may be the time of day I was watching them. Don't think I'll try watching this one again....On to the last movie.

8*30*09

I really was taking this bucket list seriously if you cannot tell by now. Last but not least I watched Gone with the wind! I was to watch this movie in film class my senior year of High School. I fell asleep a little but who didn't in HS? But I did truly enjoy Gone with the Wind. This 1939 classic of a women who won't admit she's in love with this man just to lose him in the end, and go from luxury to poverty. I just loved all the characters, the fight for love and the drama that came along with it, the outfits that everyone wore. I almost wished I lived back in those days of horse drawn carriage instead of a car. When men truly "wined and dined" the ladies! Granted it was not all wonderful with the drama and the war but this movie was wonderful! 

Happy 7th Birthday!

7 years ago I woke up at 4am with the worst contractions ever. I waited several hours to call the doctor and notify them that I was in labor. Once I felt like it was time to go I called Roger to pick me up..he didn't answer. I drove myself down the block to a friends house, no answer. I finally decided to wake up my roommate (whom I wasn't speaking with at the time) to drive me to the hospital. Once we go there they sent me home and told me to rest, eat, shower and wait until I couldn't handle it any longer. So I did all of these things. I finally got a hold of Roger and I then called my boss, and told him I wouldn't be coming in to work that night or for the next 3 months for that matter. All while contractions interupting me of course. We arrived at the hospital and waited SSSOOOO LONG to start pushing. After a few pushes and a lot of throwing up I delivered Tanner Dalton Craft. 5lbs 4 oz and 19inches long.

I unfortunetly didn't get to see Tanner right away, he had several complications and was taken to NICU. After what seemed like forever I was finally escorted to see Tanner so tiny and precious in his little incubator. My little precious guy was so sweet...until I took him home and he was so colicky! The kids woudln't stop crying, which made me not stop crying! Now here we are 7 years later and both of us still won't stop crying. No really he cries about everything!

We both are a lot alike we are both very sensitive though. I just cannot believe that time flies to quickly and he is starting 2nd grade and can really be a smart ass.

I thought about this blog all day today and I was super excited to have a newborn picture posted with a picture from today. All my pictures are on a broken computer and I cannot transfer them. So above I have included an Easter picture of Tanner. It's just so him, I pull out my camera and he turns into a smiling model!

Happy Birthday my sweet Tanner! I love you so much!

Issaquah High School Lip Dub- "I Gotta Feeling"

When I hear Black Eyed Peas, " I got a feeling" on the radio I think of this. I like it because this is the high school I attended from 1994-1998! Yes, I know I'm young! I wish that we thought of something like this. I think this is so amazing that an entire school can get along and come together to produce something so special. If you look up other lip sync's they are not as good as this. Congrats ISSY for doing this and getting recognized. Go Issaquah Indians! (I know they are no longer Indians but it will always be to me).

My new addiction!

I don't watch much TV, just an hour or two in the evening. But I have to say I have been obssessed with the Real Housewives of..pick a city and I watch it. But NOW I am so happy Big Brother 12 has started a few weeks ago. I've been busy so didn't get to see the show when it first aired. I got caught up online. I just love that show. This season everyone from day one has started with a lie. Day 2 we already have Brenchal, which is Brenden and Rachel showmance. Then week 4 we have another secret showmance with Hayden and Kristin. This show cracks me up. To top it all off half the house are self proclaimed geniuses. Lane cracks me up, this guy is from Texas and he is 100% redneck! The compatitions are amazing. Some day I wish I could go on this show and just have fun. I don't know if I could be away from my family though for up to 3 months. They are filmed 24/7 even in the bathroom, sleeping and you are not allowed to take off your microphone! If you look at the application online it tells you all the rules, they are brutal. I guess that's why it's a hot show.
If you aren't watching this summers showmances, lies and betrayel you are missing out! Sunday, Wed, Thurs evening on CBS. You will love it!

A blessing!

I got a call on Friday early evening from Judy the registrar at Platte River Academy. This is the school Dylan is going to. She informed me that a 2nd grade class spot opened up and Tanner's name was pulled! This was a bittersweet moment. There are many mixed feelings about public/charter schools and as everyone knows Tanner has struggled in school for a while now. He is on an ILP and has worked with his past teacher to meet his goals. I wasn't sure if a smaller school would be able to meet our needs. I talked to a few teachers that work for neither school and got some feedback.
I called this morning and talked with the Special Ed teacher that handles ILP students and asked her a ton of questions and told her all my concerns. She was amazing! I think I almost started crying at how much she told me they care and support the students. We DO NOT get that at WildCat elementary!
I feel like this is a GOD sent blessing! Not only is it incredible hard to get into this school, some people are on the waitlist for YEARS! Dylan and Tanner both got picked in the same year. My life is going to be so much easier because of this blessing!
Now what to do with my few hours of FREE mom time without the boys??

Summer Pictues

Arizona

Dylan at poolPetting zooPeople's Fair

It's been a while!

I have the blogger itch again..I know I'm bad at posting but hey it's more for me than anyone else. I know that maybe 1 person my mother reads this. I talk to my mom on the phone all the time so she barely come on here either.
Well my life has been crazy this summer! After our trip to see my parents in Arizona we have been hanging out at the pool almost everyday. Not much else you can do when the weather is 100 degrees. So yes we all have great tans going on. I think people look so much better with a tan! I think I will always be addicted to the sun even with cancer making a headway.
Let's start with updates of the family...Tanner is getting a lot better at his reading, although it's pulling teeth to get him to read and do homework when he rather be outside playing. He is currently in Florida with the in-laws. I'm sure he's being so spoiled too. Tanner has been a little fish in the pool, and plays catch almost everyday, yet he doesn't want to play baseball. He's excited for another season of soccer to start.  Tanner starts second grade in a few weeks. He is so excited. I have a feeling he is going to get another great teacher.

Dylan is still a big talker. He talks from the moment he wakes up to the moment his head hits the pillow. He sometimes makes up stories I think just to hear himself talk. He is very animated too, with the raise of the eyebrows and big smile. When he's in another room playing he even talks to himself. I find it hilarious! I do admit at times it drives me NUTS! He has really enjoyed his summer of swimming, and just plan running around. He has had a few friends come play and a few birthday parties to attend.  Dylan is currently playing Tball this summer and he likes it. He doesn't really like me to attend, I think I embarress him from my cheering. Whereas dad just watches and throws a few pointers here and there. After Tball not sure what the little guy is going to do. School starts for Dylan just before Tanner. Dylan is going to PRA and is so excited. He's not to thrilled about the uniform but hey he won't have wardrobe issues this year. Dylan is currently obsessed with  Under Armour clothes and Hurley shirts. Not sure where he gets that from?

Roger is working away at the Marriott still. He has applied to a few new places but no luck. He keeps his eyes and ears open for things. We love Denver but dont' think he will move up in the industry at this property and surrounding hotels. A move might be in the future. Roger is still at the Museum and Sanctuary on weekends and he is enjoying it. On days during the weekend he has house projects he wants to do so he's constantly either reading a book on it or at Lowes/Home Depot. I swear we have talked about upgrading almost anything and everything in our house and maybe 1 thing has gotten done. I hope he gets it figured out soon, so we can enjoy it before we sell it!

Last but not least myself...Well still same old stuff. I just love being a stay at home mom. I feel so blessed to get to feed, dress and take my kids on fun things to do everyday. I would just hate being at a job right now.  I will be volunteering a lot more this year and really get involved at both schools. For the summer I have put my other volunteer work on the back burner but plan on filling it back up once the boys are in school. I have a deep desire to do a mission trip. I don't think I will have the money to do Africa like I would hope to but maybe Mexico. Our church does some missions in the U.S that I will check out too. I took time off from Bible study and have been recently checking on new topics the church is doing, maybe that can fit in this year too??  I have been getting out this summer every evening with Tanner and my friend Lisa running a few miles. Tanner rides his bike in front of us, he loves it. He asks me every afternoon, "mom are we working out tonight with Lisa?"  I love his passion for exercise. I'm also back in Pilates classes, just love it! Once the boys are in school I will actually get to workout alone for as long as I want! On Sunday's I still try and do the day of rest. We have been enjoying the backyard of our neighbors with a bbq, s'mores and some good wine. When it rains we play Taboo....If your not playing Taboo you are missing out. My favorite game to date.
I've actually been looking forward to that the most! I am also wanting to plan a girls weekend trip to Vegas, I've never been. I've never been on a girls trip nor to Vegas! I need both bad!
That's the family update.
God Bless. Nicole