Varner #5 on the way!

Wow! It is now November. Time flies! Can you believe that 2009 will be here in about 48 days! This year has flown by! Next year proves to be a good year. We Varner's have a lot to look forward to. We found out a few weeks ago that we are expecting baby #5 around June 1st. The boys say they want a girl. I am trying NOT to hope for one b/c last time I hoped and prayed for a girl, I got twin boys. Don't get me wrong, I love my twins but I don't want to have any kind of disappointments when I find out what it will be. Girl or Boy(s), I will love it very much. We are happy and excited to see our new family member.

Anyway, so, other than that exciting news, here is what happening to the rest of us individually.

Marcus(old): Is trying to find another job. He writes PT for a internet marketing company and he does this at home so it is fun to have him around.

Tami(6 months older): I'm pregnant. That's exciting enough.

Elijah(6): Is enjoying homeschool. He is on his way to memorizing all 50 state, their capitals, and tidbits of info on them. He is also doing well in math and is trying to get better at writing stories.

Samuel (4): Has started to read! It's funny, as soon as I introduced him to comic books, he picked it up right away! I think we got a future Marvel Comic writer/artist in our house.

Charles (2): He is still the quiet one in our family but has started to make strange growling noises to mimic superheros. It's actually kind of scary but strangely really adorable, too.

Clark (2, too): Is talking up a storm! (He took Charlies' share). He loves to talk to everyone and he is really into Thomas the Train. What ever question you ask him, the answer is always something about Thomas. "So, Clark, what do you want for lunch?" "Thomas the Train and his Friends." "Clark, do you want to go to the playground?" "Thomas the Train." I think you get the idea. I have to keep reminding myself that it's better than him being interested in WWF or something.

So, that is us. Not much more to add. Hopefully, I can remember to write more to keep those who might be interested in our family more updated.

To end, my friend gave me a really cool quote that I wanted to share with everyone:

“I don't want to drive up to the pearly gates in a shiny sports car, wearing beautifully tailored clothes, my hair expertly coiffed, and with long, perfectly manicured fingernails.I want to drive up in a station wagon that has mud on the wheels from taking kids to scout camp. I want to be there with grass stains on my shoes from mowing Sister Schenk's lawn. I want to be there with a smudge of peanut butter on my shirt from making sandwiches for a sick neighbor's children. I want to be there with a little dirt under my fingernails from helping to weed someone's garden. I want to be there with children's sticky kisses on my cheeks and the tears of a friend on my shoulder. I want the Lord to know I was really here and that I really lived.” ~ Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Hope everyone has a great day!

Toothloss!

Okay, I had to post this picture for everyone to see. My son lost one of his front teeth he was so proud to show everyone. It was so cute. He even brushed it so the tooth fairy will be extra generous. He looks a lot like Gilbert Godfrey on the right picture.

Hope you all get a good laugh out of this.

September 9, 2008

I haven't been really good at keeping up with my blog. My mom has finally drove me up the wall and so I am putting more pictures on this for her request. (OKAY MOOOOMMMM!!) Well, I guess it is good that I try and stay more updated with everyone else too.

Anyway, life is good with the Varners. Elijah and Sam like school. They have also started soccer. They are really good. Elijah has had a swollen lymph node on his neck for the last two weeks so he hasn't put in a big effort but is still really good. Sam is amazing! He just really knows how to work that ball! He got one of the goals and an assist at his last game and he is one of the youngest on his team (only 4)! I think all the other moms think I am silly when I come with my big signs, cheering for my boys but I don't care! They are my boys and I want them to know how much I love them .....even if it embarrasses them...hehehehe.

I am enjoying being at home with the twins. They need some much need one on two attention (as opposed to the one on four or five). I have been working on their alphabets and numbers and we go to the park a lot. With just the two, it is easier to keep up with my walking routine. Oh, and I got called as the primary chorister. I am excited to work with the kids. But I know that it will be exchausting.

Marcus is still working with Challenger school's Marketing but he isn't liking it very much so we are looking for other opportunities. Hopefully we can stay in Utah with all of Marcus' cousins but we will go where ever we need to go (even the east coast if it needs be......don't get too excited mom! We're not sure yet).

On more political issues, I was really excited about Barack Obama after the whole Demo's National Convention. I just thought he was the one I was going to vote for! THEN, I listen to Sarah Pallin. MAN, she ROCKS! Maybe because I am a soccer mom and can relate to the whole pitbull/lipstick joke! I don't know! But mostly, I was really impressed with how down to earth she was. I have to admit, I thought John McCain was crazy when he first picked her but then after listening to her speak, I was thoroughly impressed. She knows what she is talking about regarding political issues and boy, she is not afraid to do the right thing regardless of what other people think. THAT is my kinda of women! I totally admire her tenacity and guts. It is not easy to make a difference in a world like today but I can see someone like her making the 'change' better than Obama. Intelligent and couragous women like her prove to the world that the love of a good mother and wife can make more of a difference in this world then anything else. No doubt, she will make the decisions she feels will help families in this nation. I think by picking her McCain showed that he, too, isn't afriad to make decisions that other people might not agree with but will make a positive difference in the long run.

Whatever your opinion might be, I sure hope everyone makes an effort to go out and vote this November. Definetly, it will make a big difference either way we vote but we should all make an effort.

Here are some pictures for my mom and for anyone else curious to know what we look like nowadays.

Have a great day, everyone!

Tami

Starting School

Okay, so Elijah is back in school again and Samuel is starting preschool. It was hard to see them go but it is nice to finally have some alone time with the twins. They have been deprived since birth. Now they have me all to themselves. I have read to them, played blocks, went to the park, and did many other various activites that they have always had to share with at least one older/demanding brother. I have also cleaned my house top to bottom. I finally feel like I have some control in my life! Occasionally, though, I really miss my big boys . There isn't anyone to run get me a diaper or play with the baby while I do something. I guess it is bitter sweet.

I am also done with my emergency preparedness fair. My committeeand I put in a lot of work. We have been working on it since February and I believe it was a success. We had a class on water purification, making bread from wheat, pandemic preparation, food storage, 72-hour kits, and made ID cards for all the children. It was a very drawn out ordeal and I am glad that I have my life back now. However, I feel that it was a very important learning experience as well.

Anyway, that is us up to date. Now that I have my life back, I will make more of an effort to post more about what is going on.

Marcus got a job!

YES! WE GOT A JOB!!

After 2 years of hard work, Marcus graduated with his MBA at BYU's Marriot School of Management. We started looking for a job since last Thanksgiving. Nothing fit or offered enough. BUT, finally the long wait is over! It is so perfect. It is almost like God planned it all.
He is working for Challenger Schools. He is starting as their Marketer working under Development. After a year, he has the possiblity to move up as the Head Director for all the schools.
If you want to know more about it their website is: www.challengerschool.com.
The best part is that Elijah and Sam get to go there for free! We are so excited. We are so proud of Marcus and all that he has accomplished.

Elijah's 6th Birthday

Eljiah had his 6th birthday on May 29th! We had a family party at Chucky Cheese's. Then, on June 2nd, we had a group party with the Fonoimoana's and Flores' (Marcus' cousins). Turns out Aukai was turning 7 so we had a double party. It was fun! We met at the Scera pavillion and had a little BBQ. The rain tried to ruin our party but we didn't let it get to us. We had a Transformer pinata and a Speed Racer cake.
Elijah's favorite birthday present was his electronic device maker-thing! (what do you call it?) It has all these little parts that help you make little gagets.
Anyway, it was a great day! We are so proud of our Elijah!

Marcus' movie...Star Wars: Herbert Strikes Back

Here is a fun movie that Marcus made at work. I think it is very funny.

Here is the link:
http://www.classesandcareers.com/education/2008/05/22/office-star-wars-herbert-strikes-back/

Comments are welcome;-)