Sunday, August 17, 2008

Hey, It's not so bad

So, Minot is okay. The mosquitos are the size of hummingbirds and they are everywhere, but otherwise I don't have may complaints. Our little home has become quite cozy and we have adapted so it's all good. We went out today and took some pics in the spacious sunflower fields here. It is beautiful. I will be doing a bit of traveling this year. I leave for my sister's wedding in SLC next week. I will be driving with the three kids...ALONE. A little nervous but gotta go. Then, Trent will leave for San Antonio just before my birthday in September for 6 weeks. I will go to Boise, again driving alone and then returning end of Oct for his arrival. Then, as it stands now, he will leave for Guam mid November until March, so I will either go back to boise for a month and then denver, and then if all works out well, we will try and go stay with him in Guam for a couple months, otherwise, stay in Denver for a little longer. Yeah...this is crazy. Oh well, you do what you gotta do. For now, you can see we are doing great and life could be worse. Better Guam than Iraq.
So, sorry to bring this up again, but Kami, need your number because I have questions about soaking nuts for raw meals and Megan, need your recommendations for what to try out of the new book...I am going to try the flax seed "pancakes" this week. Plus, need your mayo recipe. Guys, seriously, I love this stuff. I am not full into like Kami, but I will say I have been eating less processed food and meat and eating more living foods and I have noticed a difference in my energy level, in my skin and my kids are doing so much better. They now ask for a peach or plum instead of crackers or candy. I have no junk food in the house except chocolate chips for the cookies I make. I think I am just getting more into it because my third aunt just got diagnosed with breast cancer (yeah she's the third one) and my grandma and 2 aunts have already had full mastectomies. All in their 40s. My mom's the only one left to get it...she runs everyday and has breastfed nine kids so hopefully it'll bypass her but I doubt it. Anyway, the food is good and it's kinda fun. Only problem is the commissary doesn't carry a lot of stuff I need and it's a half hour drive to town to get anything.
Okay, that's long enough.
Hope everyone is doing okay...Ann, you still alive?








7 comments:

Maggie said...

Wow those sunflowers are gorgeous. I am glad you are all settled in. I do hope you go to Guam. Jason's grandparents lived there when his grandpa was in the service. When his grandma talks about it I wish I could go. It just sounds so exotic. Good luck with the driving.

The Mathews Family said...

Ooooh Pretty!!! Those are some HUGE sunflowers! Its so good to hear that things are going well for you guys :) You seem to have a pretty good attitude about things and I know that's at least 90% of the battle, right? Good luck with all the traveling. I can't wait to hear how you guys like Guam. A lot of people go there from here too. Seems to be quite popular. I'm trying to be as prepared as possible for when James is done with res. and they ship us somewhere crazy! ;)

The Kalcichs said...

I'm glad to hear that you are making the most of things, Karie. You are such a trooper. I don't know how you do all of the traveling! Have fun and be safe. I have been out of town and so busy. I'll try to post some stuff soon! Your kids are adorable. We miss you guys. Zeke has a little bud out here named Braydon, but it's just not the same!

Jill said...

Karie i love the pictures and the update. You are definately going to stay busy this fall and winter, glad that you are able to stay with family though while Trent is out of town. Sounds like you are doing great with the raw foods, I'm glad you are noticing a difference and feel more energetic already.

hughes family said...

karie, i have sat down to email you 4 times and every time i get interrupted by either computer error or a child crisis. its frustrating me! anyway, i promise tomorrow i will attempt again. sorry, i can't write tonight, i have a headache and can't think anymore. but i didn't want you to think i was ignoring you! i'll think about some of my concoctions too. i don't have exact recipes, but i'll do what i can! glad you are enjoying all your fruits and greens. i agree too, a couple of my kids will ask for fruit before anything else. i don't force them to eat like me, but just by default, they see ALL that yummy fruit on the counter and they WANT it! sometimes i actually hide my peaches and oranges, especially from eva. isn't that terrible!!??! ha ha! i am keeping the watermelon growers in business this summer!
i'll write you later--
meg

banks said...

I am so proud of you. It is fun to see the change in your energy level. Good luck with your crazy schedule. I feel like we are just about to start a crazy adventure ourselves. You can email me, and I'll give you my number from there. kamijbanks@gmail.com Loves

Adam Jensen said...

beautiful family! beautiful flowers!