PEDIGO FAMILY UPDATES!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE...

Last Spring, I decided to "pull-up my bootstrapps" and go back to school. It was hard, but I knew I could do it! More than anything, I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it! I was scared and felt weak and small. I found a few classes that I could take online and decided to give it a try. Not only did I accomplish my goals, I was able to get straight "A's"! I honestly didn't know I had it in me! It was a proud day in my life when Ashley came home with questions about her algebra homework and I could actually help her!

Life gets challenging as your kids grow up...I always looked forward to having my babies grow up so I could have a little time to sew or practice the piano or cook. I've learned that life gets extremely busy when your children get older, and that they need you more than ever to be there for them.

A few weeks ago, I signed up for Chemistry and Psychology. Both of these classes were on campus and my Chemistry class/lab was every weekday, except for Thursdays. I was overwhelmed but kept telling myself that I could do it! Last week, I didn't have homework due to an exam and spent time enjoying my kids and felt myself longing to be with them. I guess it was a bit of an eye opener to have Aylexie turn 12 and go into Young Women's...I felt torn...I wanted to complete my goals, yet I felt like I was missing out on precious moments in my kids lives. I made a difficult decission to put school on hold for now and enjoy the beauty of being a mother. School will always be there...but my children will grow up too fast.

I feel at peace with my decision and feel happier than I have felt in a long time. I'm going to spend more time enjoying "the now" and not stressing or worrying about "what needs to be done". Today, I pulled out an embroidery quilt that I started last January...it was SO nice to be able to actually ENJOY something that I love to do, instead of rushing through it!

I know I learned a lot and gained a lot of important skills this past year and look forward to stepping back onto campus later...when my kids don't need me as much as they do now...and realize that I need them too!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

CHRISTMAS CARDS 2009

On December 7th, Jeff took his last class for his MBA. We are SO proud of him for accomplishing his goals! In honor of his many successes, we decided to get dressed in our WSU shirts and take our annual Christmas card pictures. They turned out better than I could have ever hoped for. I especially love the pictures that were snapped while were were just hanging out in our home! Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Can you believe how beautiful my baby girl is?

My three little miracles...

My "fourth" child!

The ENTIRE Pedigo Family!

Thomas and Jeff having some fun!

Christmas Card Picture-2009

You can't help but laugh when you look at this one!

My Silly Kids!

In front of the family room Christmas tree.

The only way she would let Jennifer take pictures was when I was nearby!

Zulla

"Kneeling"

I absolutely LOVE this picture of Thomas! He captured the Christmas Spirit in one perfect picture!

NUTCRACKER 2009

This year was pretty special for Aylexie. She was invited to join the junior company at Northwest Classical Ballet. She dances four days a week and when preparing for the Nutcracker, five-six and she still has a smile on her face. Dancing is her passion. This year, she got to perform one of her parts on pointe. My friend, Jennifer came to one of the shows and took most of these fabulous pictures...I'm grateful for her talents!

~Cousin~

~Soldier~

~Palace Maiden~

~Angel-on pointe~

~Chinese (This part was one of her personal favorites)~

NEW VISITORS

We are so excited to see our new "friends" each evening. They've been staying right outside our front door on top of the pillars for a couple of months now. It's neat to go out our front door and see them there each night! Small and simple things really do bring joy to our lives!