Out in the yard with Steve
Always in motion.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Family reunioun
Lexie at the wedding
Resting on the table before the ceremony.
Picking up petals to throw at the groom and bride
Relaxing...
West Coast meets East Coast. Mark and Darcy from Southern California, Steve and Sally from New Jersey.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Who would'a think it...
I'm blooging from my iPod in hotel room in Temecula,CA. Lex and I are
headed out to the pool. I just saw uncle Steve in the courtyard. How
cool!
headed out to the pool. I just saw uncle Steve in the courtyard. How
cool!
--
Rachel Keller
Technical Lead
Broadway Medical Clinic, LLP
4212 NE Broadway Street
Portland, Oregon 97213
Tel: (503) 331-7657
Fax: (503) 382-7706
www.broadwaymedicalclinic.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Where in the world is Carmen Santiago?
I’m not even sure when the last time I blogged was. I have pictures to add, and stories to tell. Bottom line is the last couple months have been really touch and go for my anxiety. So much going on Frank was in jail half a month for violation of restraining order, and his parenting time arrangements are in the air until he contacts the necessary people and sets up visitation. Those of you who know me and haven’t heard the details can contact me for them, but It’s really not something I want to describe in a blog intended to be a work of memory for Lexie.
As tensions have eased, we have been having more summer fun. I set up the big inflatable pool with slide out back, broke down and bought a battery powered inflator thingy. Otherwise, I don’t think I would have ever set that pool up again.
We’ve been making bi-monthly trips to downtown
Sunday we went to
Tuesday evening we went out to Aunt Christine’s to visit and have dinner with Fred and Barbara down from
The
Yesterday Ryan and I attended an OSCON conference at the Convention Center. It was great. Free stuff, party invites, great information on neat software.
Does anyone know if online IQ tests are accurate, like IQResearchlab.com? I’ve taken two this week, the first one was 139 and the second was 137. I don’t know if they’re just trying to fluff my ego, or what?
Well, wanted to check in.
Pictures to come.
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Check out time: 11:00AM
I'm fried beyond my belief. So much has been going on that I'm almost daily in a tailspin. Lexie, Mom, Dad, Tracy, my friends at work, my cats, and Griffen have been my point of sanity. I now have pepper spray attached to my key chain, and I worry about the sanity and the possibility for retaliation from FDK. When Lex finally is old enough to read this chronicle, she will still love him, but probably understand my point of view at least a little. I've been trying to keep this part of our lives out of this out of respect for her love of her Dad, but it slips in there, inevitably since it's such a large part of our lives right now.
We had a great Fourth. We spent the morning driving around, Lexie napping in the car, me driving. We had a five hour barbeque at Tracy's parents. Zoe and Steve are not only kind but also extremely funny! It was fun. I was having a constant mild panic attack, I think I might have even been annoying at times. Lex and I walked to some neighbors a block away and spent two hours watching fire works with them, including illegals people up the street were firing off. We went home a couple times, once to get cookies for Beth and Kate, once to get a bucket with water to help clean up expended explosives. It was a fun evening.
Last Thursday evening, Lexie and I went to Ms. Amy's graduation. It was awesome. She is truly a great person. After the graduation, we all went to Baskin Robbins for ice cream, then to Shute Park. The kids had a good time and I sooooo much enjoyed getting to know Amy and Tim better. I hope we can all become good friends. I miss talking to Tonya when we were "work related" and I want to get to know her better too. Taylor's mom seems really nice and smart too. It was a good time and I hope we all can get together occasionally at least.
Now, Lex and I are heading off to Hillsboro Main Street to play in the toy store for a while.
I miss journaling in this blog as much as I used to, and I hope in the near future I can get back to it.
We had a great Fourth. We spent the morning driving around, Lexie napping in the car, me driving. We had a five hour barbeque at Tracy's parents. Zoe and Steve are not only kind but also extremely funny! It was fun. I was having a constant mild panic attack, I think I might have even been annoying at times. Lex and I walked to some neighbors a block away and spent two hours watching fire works with them, including illegals people up the street were firing off. We went home a couple times, once to get cookies for Beth and Kate, once to get a bucket with water to help clean up expended explosives. It was a fun evening.
Last Thursday evening, Lexie and I went to Ms. Amy's graduation. It was awesome. She is truly a great person. After the graduation, we all went to Baskin Robbins for ice cream, then to Shute Park. The kids had a good time and I sooooo much enjoyed getting to know Amy and Tim better. I hope we can all become good friends. I miss talking to Tonya when we were "work related" and I want to get to know her better too. Taylor's mom seems really nice and smart too. It was a good time and I hope we all can get together occasionally at least.
Now, Lex and I are heading off to Hillsboro Main Street to play in the toy store for a while.
I miss journaling in this blog as much as I used to, and I hope in the near future I can get back to it.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Update
Wee haw! It's five AM. Sunday morning, Father's Day. I have the best Dad anyone could hope for. We're going to the movies, early afternoon. Lexie and I have had a blast the last couple weekends. Last weekend, Friday after school, I picked her up, we went to the movies to see Kung Fu Panda. Then went swimming for two hours (pizza included). Saturday we walked in front of the Grand Floral Rose Festival Parade. A little more than four miles from the Rose Quarter across the Burnside bridge, through downtown Portland and ending up in front of the Portland Clinic (where I'll be having a hysteroscopy and D&C next Friday morning). Lexie walked the whole four miles! Then we went to the Fun Center, where I spent WAY too much cash on ride tickets. I hope the carnival is in town for a while longer so I can redeem some of the change spent.
Last week went well. Had an appointment with GYN and DR. After my recent outbreak of panic attacks, including one at my appointment, my DR. prescribed a calmer-downer. Just having the RX in my hand had the most wonderful placebo effect.
I did have to take half of one Friday morning for the proceedings to decide visitation for Lex and her Dad. He was pretty much a no show, and the Judge agreed to the change. The judge sent us to Starbucks while he typed up the order. He told us to give him until 10:00am, then to come back to pick up the papers. Mom, Dad, and I got caffinated beverages from said establishment, then walked up and down Main street Hillsboro, passing time until we were to go get the papers. It was really nice, for a while. Crossing Second street, back to the courthouse block, I saw him. We glared at each other in passing, so I thought. At the last minute, when he should have just gone on, he confronted us. He had missed the hearing, and now he started following us down the block, alternately yelling and rambling. I did what the papers and my heart said to do. Police involved...Lex's dad is now in jail for violation of restraining order. I can't tell her. She hasn't even spoken of him, except to say that she doesn't want to talk to him or see him. Then Thursday when at school she had made a Father's Day present with the rest of the kids, she started asking about him...after two months, the day after she finally asks about him, he's in jail for following us, accosting us, threatening my Dad. Ok, enough of that.
So, now it's early Sunday morning. Yesterday Lexie and I went to Oaks Park. We showed up at 12:31pm. We were there on invitation from Sonja and Corky to celebrate Alex's birthday. Sonja, Corky, Alex and Sam arrived after Lex and I had ridden the Spider, a couple other rides and dined on hot dog, cheeseburger, and super greasy (and delicious) onion rings. We had an absolute blast! It was great spending time with them and we all had so much fun on the rides. Lex and Sam are great pals. Sonja is a terrific friend! Great day. Alex, Sam, Sonja, and Corky had to leave to go to grandparent's house for presents, and Lex talked me into hanging around longer. She (Lex) rode the roller coaster at least 15 time more. I went twice with her, but my knees kept hitting the bar on the last part, and I couldn't put up with it anymore. Fun enough to watch her. 7 1/2 hours at Oaks Park. More taxing, and definitely more fun than your average work day.
We're looking forward so much to going to Justin's wedding! The first wedding of my cousins that I'll actually be able to attend. I would have loved to been at Jason's too.
Today, Father's Day, I choose to think of my own Dad. The most wonderful Dale. I'm going back to bed for a nap, then we'll all (Mom, Dad, Lex, and me) go to the movies late morning.
Last week went well. Had an appointment with GYN and DR. After my recent outbreak of panic attacks, including one at my appointment, my DR. prescribed a calmer-downer. Just having the RX in my hand had the most wonderful placebo effect.
I did have to take half of one Friday morning for the proceedings to decide visitation for Lex and her Dad. He was pretty much a no show, and the Judge agreed to the change. The judge sent us to Starbucks while he typed up the order. He told us to give him until 10:00am, then to come back to pick up the papers. Mom, Dad, and I got caffinated beverages from said establishment, then walked up and down Main street Hillsboro, passing time until we were to go get the papers. It was really nice, for a while. Crossing Second street, back to the courthouse block, I saw him. We glared at each other in passing, so I thought. At the last minute, when he should have just gone on, he confronted us. He had missed the hearing, and now he started following us down the block, alternately yelling and rambling. I did what the papers and my heart said to do. Police involved...Lex's dad is now in jail for violation of restraining order. I can't tell her. She hasn't even spoken of him, except to say that she doesn't want to talk to him or see him. Then Thursday when at school she had made a Father's Day present with the rest of the kids, she started asking about him...after two months, the day after she finally asks about him, he's in jail for following us, accosting us, threatening my Dad. Ok, enough of that.
So, now it's early Sunday morning. Yesterday Lexie and I went to Oaks Park. We showed up at 12:31pm. We were there on invitation from Sonja and Corky to celebrate Alex's birthday. Sonja, Corky, Alex and Sam arrived after Lex and I had ridden the Spider, a couple other rides and dined on hot dog, cheeseburger, and super greasy (and delicious) onion rings. We had an absolute blast! It was great spending time with them and we all had so much fun on the rides. Lex and Sam are great pals. Sonja is a terrific friend! Great day. Alex, Sam, Sonja, and Corky had to leave to go to grandparent's house for presents, and Lex talked me into hanging around longer. She (Lex) rode the roller coaster at least 15 time more. I went twice with her, but my knees kept hitting the bar on the last part, and I couldn't put up with it anymore. Fun enough to watch her. 7 1/2 hours at Oaks Park. More taxing, and definitely more fun than your average work day.
We're looking forward so much to going to Justin's wedding! The first wedding of my cousins that I'll actually be able to attend. I would have loved to been at Jason's too.
Today, Father's Day, I choose to think of my own Dad. The most wonderful Dale. I'm going back to bed for a nap, then we'll all (Mom, Dad, Lex, and me) go to the movies late morning.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
A little secret
When I was picking up Lexie from school yesterday, she motioned with her pointer finger that she wanted to tell me a secret. So, I bent my head down, ear to her mouth, and she said..... "I was born to be a werewolf."
Hmm.
My favorite teacher in the whole world is getting another job. I could not have been more blessed than to have Ms. Amy as Lexie's pre-school teacher/daycare provider! So a new adventure begins. Today I will look for summer care for her. Lex has grown so much in the last year and a half.
Two weekends ago, Lex and I did the Cannon Beach Elementary School walk/run. She ran a mile, and I walked three miles. She had such a blast! And she got a t-shirt and a medal. Then last weekend we did the OHSU Tram Run 5k walk. Lex got a medal for that one too. I'll post pictures later. Saturday we are doing a four mile walk. We're going to be in the Rose Festival parade! Should be a blast.
Monday, May 26, 2008
How delightful!
What a wonderful Memorial Day! Lexie and I slept in, then goofed around until 9:00am, watching cartoons, tickle fights, story time, and apples and peanut butter breakfast. Then we decided we should do something fun and it had to be out of the house. Since it's Memorial Day, we picked visiting our Air Force Vet GrampaDad. We went to Freddy's and got cat toys, cat nip, 85% dark chocolate, and a Cinabon collection. We drove out past Yamhill and sortasurprised Mom and Dad. I got to meet the new kitty, Shadow, and GrampaDad whipped up some cheesy eggs for Lex. How could we have picked any better! Mom made me some spaghetti, trimmed my hair, and we soaked in the wonderful rain forest. I do love Capper Hill, but I still think Yamhill Thicket is my favorite place. I had a carmel machiato on the way there (Starbucks) and an orange green tea on the way home (Dad). Now Lexie is sleeping, and I'm going to read another chapter, then watch a movie. No one could as for a better weekend. My Dad is the best, and I'm also giving thanks and thoughts as memorial to Grandy, Mark, Lexie's grandad Keller, Lloyd, John, and Karina.
tata.
Like riding a bike...
My brain must have missed the meeting with my joints and muscles. I always think I can walk fast from here to there, the bathroom, the basement of the clinic, pediatrics reception. I can hurry, but I guess I have no endurance. I did a 5K Saturday, and it was wonderful, but my legs weren't up to par. I really need to get them back into shape soon. Lexie ran a mile race! It was so great, I almost cried. I should have trotted along side her, but thankfully others took her into their care for the race. The most wonderful girl, I only know her as number 102, took Lexie on the course. I had thought of the fact she might be scared, but I really should have thought it through more. I'm not sure I could even jog a mile right now, let alone trot behind Lexie as she did. I felt really concerned as she ran off into the distance. Thank God 102 kept her with her. Lexie did wonderful!
Capper Hill is wonderful! It's one thing to look at the pictures, but another entirely to actually be there! The tree damage from winter storms is so amazing, but still this place is alive and wonderful. My favorite is the pond. Second is the house and foilage. What a special place. I sincerely hope I have something like that someday.
I have to get back to bed now. Don't know why I woke up at one am, but typing has restored my sleepiness... I hope Lexie and I will get to do tons more fun stuff this year...I know we will.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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