My Bargain Barstools!

I finally found some barstools for our new house. I had been looking but hadn't found anything I liked in our price range. When my MIL was here this last week we did manage to escape the house for a few hours one day and found these at Shopko. I love them! The best part is they were 50% off and the cushions match our furniture perfectly....same color and same fabric. Anyway, I thought I would share a pic. Hopefully the kids will use the bar more now to eat and do projects and not the dining room table. Because of the price, we were able to buy 4 so there will be no fighting over who gets to sit at the bar....yea!

Brock is back!

We had a welcome visitor, my mother in law and an unwelcome visitor at our house this week, influenza! Yuck! Brian's mom got here on Friday and I was looking forward to spending the week hanging out, maybe shopping and getting a pedi, and definitely getting some decorating tips for our new house. But no....Brock and Abby ended up with the flu. On Saturday, Brock was running a low grade fever but bounced back in the evening and was fine on Sunday. Then Sunday evening, he got the fever again and started coughing. We laid low on Monday and then Tuesday I decided to take him to the doctor. His fever had gone up to 104°....yuck! They tested him for influenza and sure enough he was positive. They said his lungs were crackly and his O2 stats were low so they wanted me to watch him closely and use the nebulizer to help loosen stuff up. Unfortunately by Wednesday after running a high fever combined with throwing up, he got very dehydrated and had labored breathing. The doctor suggested we head to the ER. After 5 hours there, 2 bags of iv fluids, steroids, chest x-rays and a battery of other tests they were advising we stay the night if he didn't perk up. Within 15 monutes of the deadline, Brock sat up in bed and started talking and laughing! Praise God! We were not looking forward to a night in the hospital! We brought him home and the next day the fever finally broke. By Friday, he was finally looking like himself. And today he really had his bright eyes back! We finally got out of the house today....went to McD's and the mall...not too exciting but out none the less. In all of this, Abby got sick as well but not nearly as sick as Brock. She did miss the whole week of school however because we didn't want to share this bug with anyone else! Needless to say, it was a blessing to have Betty, my mother-in-law here this week. She was a great help with the kids....especially when we had to go to the ER. We managed to avoid getting sick as did Riley and Jordan. Jordan had a little fever one day but is was short lived. I will definitely be getting flu shots for the family from here on out. I have always gotten them in years past and didn't this year. After this experience it is just not worth it.

Brock getting his breathing treatments.

What is this thing on my face?

Brock with his bright eyes again.

Big Sky Country!

I do not claim to be a photographer by any means but when I was looking out our living room window the other day and saw this I had to try to capture it. I have said on many occasions in the last few months that I feel blessed to call our new house "home". Sometimes, I feel like I am sitting in some mountain lodge somewhere and not just looking out the living room window. Anyway, just thought I would share these beautiful pics!

Abby's new haircut!

My mother in law came into town for the week and I took her to Abby's school so she could help with the Valentine's party. When we walked into the class of 20+ kids grandma wasn't able to find Abby in the crowd. I kept pointing her out and she kept saying where. It then dawned on me that I hadn't even told her that we cut 10" off of Abby's hair a couple weeks ago. That is why I have this blog...to keep our family and friends updated on the happenings of our life and I haven't been finding the time to do that. I even missed my 1 year blog-iversary on Feb. 14th. That is when I started last year. So with that said I decided to post some pics of Abby's haircut and try to be a little better about updating you on the Moser happenings. About the haircut....I didn't think we were going to go that short but Abby kept asking for it to be short like mine. So we walked into the haircutting place and they mentioned that we could donate it if we cut off 10" and the haircut would be free. You know that sealed the deal for me....I can't pass up a bargain! It is so much easier too and Abby just looks adorable with her new do!

Abby mius 10" of hair and 2 front teeth!

Happy 6th Birthday Abby!

Can't believe she turns 6 today! Where does time go? This blog is quick because we are running out the door to catch a plane to go to Florida for the week. But I wanted to post a few pics of Abby! She has grown into such a beautiful, sweet little girl! Happy Birthday sweet girl! We are so proud of you! We are excited to see you grow into a Godly woman and see all that God has for you!

Brock opening his new pj's

A fun look back at 2008!

The year is almost over...here is a fun look back ♥ 2008

JANUARY

1. Who kissed you on new years?
My husband of course.

2. Did you have a new year's resolution this year?
I always think of all the things I should change and then don't.

3. Does it snow where you live?
YES!! We live in MT now ;o)

4. Do you like hot chocolate?
With lots of whip cream and sprinkles ;o)

5. Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop?
No...I would rather just watch from my warm living room.

Abby and Gabby at Abby's 5th birthday

FEBRUARY

1. Who was your Valentine?
my husband and my kids

2. When you were little did you buy Valentine's for the whole class?
I think so...can't remember that far back ;o)

3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
Not really because I think winter lasts a little longer in MT weather he see his shadow or not

The kid's getting ready for our Valentine's dinner

MARCH

1. Are you Irish?
Not sure...but you would think with the red hair

2. Do you wear green every Year on St.Patrick's day?
I try....

3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2008?
Went to Abby's preschool with her and then had Sam D. over for a play date and they went outside to hunt for leprechauns ;o)

4. Are you happy when winter is pretty much over?
I am ready for spring to come and open all of the windows ;o)

5. Something special in march?
Last March was a crazy month...we were selling our house, got an offer, offer fell through, busy with the everyday stuff but we did manage to squeeze in a vacation to Montana and Bri took the kids skiing ;o) We also finishing designing our new house plan and now I am sitting in the house....amazing ;o)

Abby and Sam in their green clothes

APRIL

1. Do you like the rain?
grew up in the rain...Seattle area so sometimes it reminds me of home but for the most part I appreciate a dryer climate

2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year?
My kids played one of me....put a rubber band around the kitchen sprayer and when I turned on the water I got soaked...cute real cute!

3. Do you get tons of candy on Easter?
I give candy and toothbrushes...I figure that balances it out ;o)

4. Do you celebrate 4/20?
Not really but last year I went to Woman of Faith that weekend...what a blast!

5. Do you love the month of april?
I like when it transitions to warmer weather and the flowers start to bloom....we'll see what happens in MT. Last year I took pics in April of the kids picnicking on our lawn in 74 degree weather ;o)

The kids on Easter

MAY

1. What is your favorite flower?
white roses from my husband, gerber daisies on my porch

2. Finish the phrase "April showers...":
brings may flowers or in MT more snow??

3. Do you celebrate May 16th: National Piercing Day?
no piercings here except for my ears. I am sure there are people out there that do celebrate that ;o)

4. Is May anything special to you?
Yep....my Jordie's birthday is in May and Mother's Day of course

Jordan's 8th birthday dinner at Zany's

JUNE

1. Did you do anything fun during this month?
June was a crazy month....we had a going away party, moved to MT, Brock turned 2, and we started the church ;o)

2. Have a favorite baseball team?
Mariners if I had to say, but really whatever little league team my kids are playing on ;o)

3. Who has a birthday in June?
Brockie and my brother Henry

Brock's 2nd Birthday

JULY

1. What did you do on the Fourth of July?
Had a BBQ with the Beeson's and went to bed before the fireworks....like I said June was a very busy month...we were tired ;o)

2. Did you go on any vacations during this month?
I don't think so....still tried to settle into to the new house and new city but Grandma Betty came to see us ;o)

3. Do you blast the A/C all day?
What a/c...no a/c in the rental....blah! We did buy a window unit and used that 24/7!

Jordan with Grandma at Hoagieville eating ice cream

AUGUST

1. Did you do anything special this month?
Went to family camp, the kids started at their new school, did the "Grocery Give" and we prepared for the launch of the new church!

2. Name a birthday in this month:
My mother in law and brother in law

3. Did you have a sunburn?
Probably a little...but it was too hot to be out too long.

4. Did you go to the pool a lot?
A little with the kids.

The kids on their first day of school

SEPTEMBER

1. Are you attending college/school?
No...thank goodness I am done with that and my husband is too ;o)

2. Who was/is your favorite teacher?
Mr. O'Reilly ~ 7th grade math teacher....part of the inspiration for Riley's name.

3. Do you like fall better than summer?
I like both...usually ready for fall after summer.

Riley with his frog he found when we were camping ;o)

OCTOBER

1. What was your favorite Halloween costume?
I of course liked all my kids costumes: Riley as Elvis, Jordan as a clone trooper, Abby as Hannah Montana and Brock as a cow.

2. What is your favorite candy?
Turtles

3. Who's birthday is this month?
My husband and my dad's.

4. What was your favorite thing about this month?
Went home for a visit to see family....Brian's favorite thing was that he got a moose ;o)

Brian with his Canadian one-antlered moose

NOVEMBER

1. Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving?
We had Thanksgiving at Fairmont Hot Springs...a wonderful getaway ;o)

2. What's best about this month?
Spending time being thankful and looking forward to Christmas.

3. What are you thankful for?
So many things...God's grace and unending love, my wonderful husband and children that bless me everyday, my family that loves me unconditionally, my wonderful friends near and far, our new house that is starting to feel like home and Christmas...a time to reflect the son of God who was born so He could eventually die for us and give us new life...what an amazing Gift!

4. Do you love stuffing?
oh yes and my kids like it too...we make traditional stuffing and sweet potatoe stuffing for my husband.

The kids at Fairmont Hot Springs on Thanksgiving break

DECEMBER

1. Do you celebrate Christmas?
Of course....it has such a different, more wonderful meaning now than it did when I was a kid.

2. Do you go to a movie on Christmas day?
We usally do when we are at my parent's house...we will have to see this year.

3. Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe?
Yes...

4. Have you ever gone ice skating?
Yes...not so good. I would like to take the kids to the rink here.

5. What do you want this year?
I just got a brand new house for Christmas....I feel very blessed!

6. Do you like cold weather?
If I am dressed appropriately ;o)

Our Christmas tree and stockings at our new house ;o)