The Strasser's

So Cory finally heard back from Willamette and guess what he was accepted. He was so worried that he wasn't going to get accepted this year because of being later. We are very excited. He will probably teach High School Math, not quite sure yet.

Well the last few days of been pretty busy. Cory's brother Shawn left for his mission yesterday early morning, he was called to Tonga. We are excited for Shawn and hope he does very well while he is there. Some other things that have been going on: Cory is trying to get into Willamette University to get a Master's in teaching. He is still doing the books. Yesterday I canned Peach jam, than a a day or so before that we canned peaches. Also yesterday I was getting the kids in the car and I am not sure how it happened but the door got me in the mouth and I bite my lip and it's a little swollen and black and blue. Than this morning we were getting ready for playgroup, I went out to the car to put some things in it and I came back in the house and Owen had blood on him. I am thinking that he thought there was something to drink in the cup and got frustrated and broke the cup on the floor, I counted the cuts and there are about 4 little slices on his fingers. Owen is starting to ...

Here are some of the random pictures that I have taken recently. Cory Playing with the kids Finally got a picture of him standing up by himself Alyssa in the "sprinkle's", sprinkler

I tried to get this posted sooner, just have been backed up on othere things. Cory's birthday was on August 3rd. For dinner we went to hometown buffet, only because he got a buy one get one free on a buffet for his birthday. I made him a chocolate cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting. After we got back from dinner family and friend's came over for cake and ice cream. I actually did put 27 candles on the cake!

I have been behind on posting pictures of things that have been going on. Well went to Corvallis to Osborn and I took some picture's. Owen is our chunky monkey, BUT he is so adorable! Owen lounging for a little bit before getting back in the water Trying to get a Alyssa's picture in the water

So I have time to actually post Owen's appointment. He has lowered on the percentile. I was worried that he would still be in the 90% for his weight. He is a big boy still though. He has started saying mom, he is standing up by himself in the middle of the room (it's really hard to get a picture of him standing), he says dad, and he has said "no" a couple of times. Height: 12 month: 2' 7" (0.787 m) (81%) 9 month: 2' 5.5" (0.749 m) (87%) 6 month: 2' 5" (0.737 m) (99%) 4 month:2' 4" (0.711 m) (98%) Weight: 12 month: 25 lb 12 oz (11.68 kg) (85%) 9 month: 24 lb (10.886 kg) (92%) 6 month: 20 lb 13 oz (9.44 kg) (92%) 4 month:19 lb 9 oz (8.873 kg) (96%) Head 12 month: 18.74" (81%) 9 month: 18.31" (83%) 6 month: 17.52" (69%) 4 month:17.24" (74%)

I promise to update later, working on organizing coupons, hoping to make a shopping a trip today.

Well after many days of the washer leaking, and getting stuck on certain cycles. This morning the washer had it. I was washing Cory's shoes, because he managed to end up with poison oak and I didn't want him spreading it anymore with his only pair of shoes. I decided to wash his shoes. So the shoes got done washing and I put it on the cycle for just rinsing and to spin and I got it there and it got stuck in the cycle and I went in to turn the knob some and I smelt something burning and I saw smoke coming out of the washer near where you stick in the bleach. And finally the washer had enough. So we went and looked at garage sales to see if we could find a used one and we found one for really cheap barely used.

Nothing much as been going on. It has been really hot. I am really glad that we have AC. It's still kind of warm in the house but if we didn't the AC it would be really miserable. Next week is Cory's birthday, he will be 27. I have been busy with the kids and trying to get some stuff done. So nothing new!

I have done several posts. Not really much to update on Cory and I so. But there are some posts with pictures.

Well Cory is looking into going back to school to become a teacher. He just took the CBEST. He is working from home right now. He hasn't up to a whole a lot, working and he loves playing darts.

I have been pretty busy trying to keep up with the kids and the house. I have been trying to read lots and haven't to manage it a whole lot. I hope to have a long list of books read by the end of summer. I turned 25 on July 8th. I sometimes hate the thought of getting older, but it's part of life. Working on sewing a couple of bags, I will post pictures when I am done with them. I am starting the couponing thing. Well that's all for my update and thoughts!

Alyssa is a very loveable girl with some attitude and some loud lungs. She knows her alphabet almost to the fullest now. She loves The Wiggles, Dora, Tinkerbell, and Princess Stuff. She loves spending time with her cousin's. She is doing well riding her bike, soon it will be time to get a bike with training wheels. That's Alyssa!

Owen turned 1 yesterday! It's so weird that he is one now. It's weird how time has flew. He has his appointment in a couple of weeks. So than i will update with information about his stats than. He walks around furniture, not by himself. It will be nice when he does, because he hurts my back sometimes. He waves hi and bye to us. For now though he is a fast crawler, especially when he knows that I am trying to come after him. That's Owen for now!

We had Owen's party with family at our house. We made homemade pizza, and had cupcakes with icecream. He was a spoiled kid! :) Thanks for all the presents, from Owen Devil's Food cupcake's with homemade buttercream frosting The birthday boy waiting for food Eating cupcake Look at those eyes

For Owen's birthday during the day we went to the Gilbert House with some family. After the Gilbert House we headed over to the park and had a picnic and the kids playing in the fountains. They had lots of fun! The Birthday Boy! Playing in the bubble room Owen & Alyssa playing on the truck Kalo walked up and said "cheese" Eliana, Alyssa & Siosi Alyssa at the fountain's Alyssa, Eliana & Owen playing

I decided that Owen needed a haircut. His hair was uneven in some places, plus I wanted it to start growing in thicker. Before.... After....

Well I am a little behind on posting some entries of what has been going on. I turned 25 on July 8th. I had a good birthday. We had some family over and some friends. I made some really good cupcakes they are called dalamation cupcakes, and we had hawaian haystacks for dinner. Cory got my a couple of shirts some capris and a food chopper. His parents got me some picture frames, which I need to get hung on the wall. My mom and rick got me bunco. Joe and Aleta got me some earrings and necklace. David and Kimber got me some good smelling bath wash & lotion. Our friends Jeff & Stephanie gave me some babysitting card's, that they will watch the kids for a couple of hours. My grandparents and dad sent me $25, so I used that money towards some chocolate brown sheets which I have been wanting. Thanks for all the wonderful gifts everyone! Here's Alyssa! Eliana eating cupcakes Kenize getting into it And here is Owen getting practice for his birthday O...

ummm.... the blogging hasn't been done because I haven't caught up on the things that need to be done a little more. I have been trying to keep up with a whole bunch of things. Hopefully they will get done tomorrow! Until than no lengthy posts to read.

I got Alyssa ready for a nap, read her a couple of stories. Than I went into the hall and told her to come here I have your pull up for you. She came running in and tripped over my foot and biffed it and bit her lip. She has had somewhat of a big lip. I took some pictures while she was taking a nap. I know it's a little creepy, she sleeps with her eyes a little open. It's just a little bit deep. I ended up calling the doctor to see if stitches were needed and they said normally not on the lip so that is good. So no doctor trips today.