If I Had A Blog...

Sarelle's Cupcake Party

2011-04-23T10:12:00.000-07:00

Sarelle had such fun with her friends! We decorated cupcakes with our cupcake aprons on and then had fun playing some silly games and dancing to "Just Dance" Wii. We ate one cupcake and took one to go.... too fun!

Spring Break 2011

2011-04-23T09:29:00.000-07:00

Having some fun! I love when the kids are home - no school, nothing we HAVE to do...spending time together!

Monday we hung out with the DeHarts...nothing better than cuzzin'in' it :o)

Tuesday we went with Grandma and Aunt Janet to Zoomars petting zoo and Marie Calendars for lunch. Simple but fun outing.

Wednesday we just relaxed and Renna had some friends from church come over.

Then Thursday through Saturday we have been hanging out at a cabin in Arrowhead! Sissy and Buddy gave us this adventure for Christmas. (Sweetest gift ever) We have really had fun - found a hidden "twilight" baseball field and played lacrosse and softball and kick ball and soccer- read some books - touched the freezing lake when we explored - watched Shrek 4 and Hoodwinked - had a marshmellow war - ate treats til our stomachs hurt - played some board games and still need to paint some fancy finger nails and go for a walk again.

I LOVE my family! I am so very blessed to have such an awesome husband and amazing kids!!!

2010-11-06T23:01:00.000-07:00

Wow! It's been a whole year. So just goes to show ya :If I had a blog.... I would never make time to post anything on it! Sad, but true. So the girls wanted me to post the latest Extreme sport that their little bro is performing...but the download is taking way too long. So instead I just posted some of the recent pictures...... amazing things like Sissy getting married, and Jackies wedding too, Jared's concerts, Homecoming (&the gang that went to go watch Konrie take pictures- ha), Halloween, soccer skills, , etc etc.... BUT maybe tomorrow I can update 2010. Yet another thing to put on my "to do" list. Ugh!

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LOVIN' Life & all the craziness!

(Just need to get better about posting all the craziness)

Halloween (a little late)

2009-11-29T23:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween!

Oh so if I'm blogging tonight, I had better post the Halloween pictures that Sissy requested. I must say, Halloween was a lot of fun and super tiring. I need to just post things when they happen or it just doesn't happen. (you can quote me on that).

So They all looked so cute! Konrie was adorable as a black cat. Torra very sporty as the ref. Renna as Thing 1 (possibly my alltime favorite costume). Emery as Captain Jaclyn Sparrow. Sarelle the Hip Witch and Zale ... Batman (whatelse?)

We ended up trick or treating with 27 people, I think. A good time was had by all. I still love Halloween after all these years. I think I have pictures of Talon and I somewhere. I looked scary though. (truly the vampire look did not do good things for me)

Good Times!

2009-11-29T22:43:00.000-08:00

So if I had a blog I would have to write about today. We had some good laughs. One had to do with one of our family traditions. .. So most everyone who know the Mings, knows that we make tacos EVERY Sunday. Nothing new. Same process every Sunday. We each have our jjobs... mine is the meat. Well, today the conversation was extra good or perhaps the cold meds were messing with my pea brain... but nonetheless... today I added Koolaid instead of the same Taco Seasoning Packet that we add every week. Yep. KOOLAID.... Tropical Punch.

Well... what do ya do? Can't waste perfectly good meat. Better just see what tropical tacos are gonna taste like. Ha ha~ we laughed pretty hard. Torra called them our "Festive Tacos" to kick off the Christmas season.

A few weeks ago I added Enchilada seasoning to the meat, not paying attention. For the following weeks, Sarelle (our 6 year old) would say in a very condescending tone, "Mom, this is the Taco Packet. Use this one. Not the enchilada packet." It got a good laugh. I can only imagine the weeks to come.... "Ah mom, no Tropical Tacos tonight please."

I don't know where my mind was. I added the powder. Went to fill the packet with water and realized it was really small and blue. Much smaller than usual. WOW! It wasn't until then that I looked and saw Koolaid. "hmmm... do I tell the family?... Bright red, no way out!" Ha! Of course, Torra ran for the camera and wanted to post it on Facebook. Guess I beat her to it... at least I think so.

Time for a vacation, ya think?

SuperHero Fairies Saved the Day!

2009-10-16T23:06:00.000-07:00

Renna had her 12th birthday party tonight. What a bunch of nutty girls having so much fun!!!! They made tutus and added a superhero mask.... then came up with a skit "to save the day". They giggled and laughed and danced as we videoed.... and then again when they watched it at the end of the party. We had yummy BBQ burgers and dogs (nice warm evening) then went off to RiteAid for ice cream cones... yep with the Tutus and masks. I love 12 year old's giggles. Of course we had to throw in some silly games like human tic tac toe and donuts on a string. (It just wouldn't be a Ming party with out nonsensical games!)

Overall I think it was a success. Definately one to remember!!!

Just Real Quick

2009-06-22T23:20:00.000-07:00

Here is the Dream's website (it's the band that Torra plays keyboard and backup vocals... )http://www.myspace.com/thedreamsbandrocks

They have some pretty fun gigs coming up! It is pretty fun to come listen to them... you ought to come join us!

And yes, I know, I Gotta download the promotion pictures of Renna and Torra.... and the last day of school vs. the first day. Hmmmm not tonight (sorry Dana)

Lovin' summer and really looking forward to girls camp - hiking, horsebackriding, rifles and repelling. whoo hoo!!!

Gotta Catch Up...

2009-05-16T20:53:00.000-07:00

Sissy's Engaged!!

When they were out in MARCH :o), Travis asked Sissy to marry him, (but not before asking Talon's permission - ah way to make brownie points with the dad- so cool for Talon) We are so excited for them. Travis is a very kind and genuine young man that treats Sissy very well. He will be a great addition to the family. They are shooting for a date in August 2010... I personally can't wait that long (Sissy says I have to :o) CONGRATULATIONS SWEETHEART!

The Dreams

Torra is playing in a band now and just loves it. They have done gigs at the Kaliedescope Mall, a skate rink in San Clemente and couple battles of the bands. It is a 13 year old's dream come true... at least our 13 year old. She loves it and does a great job with her keyboard, back up vocals and dancing. TOO FUN! This video is not the best - somewhere on MySpace her friend has a whole website about them... ?? but not sure where that is right now..

Missing My Big Bro

My brother "Yo" passed away after a tough battle with cancer on April 21st. I really miss him. He was my big bro that always handled things with such integrity and smarts and no-nonsense. In the past few months I was allowed into his world to see what an amazing person and friend he was. I am so grateful to his wife Carol and so glad she "is stuck with us" now. At times like this, we can't help remembering how fragile life is ... I have found strength in the love of my family and the embrace of friends.

Konrie Sweet 16 on April 28th!!
It's hard to believe she is 16! The other night a boy called to ask her if she wanted to go to the movies with his family and him. I said "hmmm, it sounds like a date to me." (meaning I didn't think it was such a good idea) ha... Konrie replied... "yea kinda" Oops, forgot she was 16 - guess it's okay now. And where did those 16 years go. Wow! The girls at church came and surprised her with kisses all over her room... "Sweet 16 and now you've been kissed!" Too cute! For her party she and her friends went to Lazer Quest and battled it out then came home and played some silly games and watched a movie. She said it was her perfect party! (phew!)

And tonight she went to the prom with her friend Tyler. She looked amazing (with special thanks to her cousin Jackie as the makeup artist and all those years of practice I had doing hair for Sundays). Such a beautiful young lady - inside and out. I hope all of the other girls are as easy to get along with and easy to please as Miss Konrie. She loved her dress, her shoes, the clutch purse, her hair, her makeup... "everything is perfect" - lucky us! Here is the group they went with... friends mostly from choir...
But it's hard to believe what a mess a few seaguls can make...

ha ha

And so it goes... If I had a Blog, I would celebrate life. I would enjoy the moments. And thank my Father in Heaven for each new day and each blessing - especially my family and friends and the Gospel.

Zale Can Ride a Bike!

2008-12-30T20:28:00.000-08:00

Check this out... it is the cutest thing ever!

Our friends, the Hondas, brought over a bike for Sarelle that their son had grown out of... which she is now riding with skill and ease. It was fun to see her so proud and just zooming all over. So then Zale says, "I wanna ride this one" ... pointing to Sarelle's old 12" one. After much pursuading, I agreed to run behind him, not looking forward to the aching back and being out of breath. He can be SO persistant.

As I began running behind him two or three steps, Zale says, "I do it myself." He continued for the next couple of steps to INSIST. Being the mother of the year candidate, I thought, "Fine, do it yourself!" (Thinking he would fall over and I would try to catch him.) Nope. Off goes little Zale, riding on his own. Turning and balancing as if he had been riding for weeks. That was THE easiest training I have ever assisted in. WOW! That boy has some serious boy genes... and some major balancing skills. It is the cutest thing ever.

One way around the Christmas Budget...

2008-12-22T15:00:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!! With our fine Christmas budget, we decided we just couldn't put out the extra $50 to send Cards this year. So tacky as it may be.... we were able to send our Christmas card to everyone on our email list. Unfortunately we don't have everyone's email, but.... "It's all good" (our phrase for the year)

Loves to all!

Random

2008-12-13T22:18:00.000-08:00

Yep... big loser...lost my username or something... I couldn't remember how to get onto my own blog. So the new name could be... If I could remember I had a blog. Ha HA!

I really want to write about a few things... but not tonight. I am going to bed. But just remind me....thanksgiving (ya gotta love being a mom of kindergarteners... I got to be the pilgram ...looking ever so smashing in my bonnet.

Then there are the flamingos, and an all day "freezing" 50 degree lacrosse tournament 11 hours! and oh yes, from last October... the jungle YW activity.

Oh and here is my substitute teaching card that I made to hand to my favorite teachers. (I really don't want to sub for just anyone) I love Zale's little marching feet and how the girls are laughing!)

But someday I will write all of my great stuff...

So for tonight, just want to say I love Christmas! It has snuck up on me, but nonetheless... happiness abounds.

2008-09-26T22:57:00.000-07:00

So school started . Off went my angel helpers to school. All 5 of them... even Sarelle started school.

They all are thrilled to be back with their buddies and meeting their new teachers. But with school comes chaos... more homework, more projects, SOCCER, seminary and schedules. (I miss the lazy days of summer)

The older girls even are enjoying school. Konrie is loving Spanish & Torra is a web-leader helping out the 7th graders & is drama council Pres. Pretty nifty.

I must admit, it gets a little quiet around here during the day... accept that is - for Zale... who has the ability to destruct more in 10 minutes than the whole bunch of girls can do in 2 days. :o)

Truly I love the time with Zale. He is so fun and happy and smart. He puts smiles on our faces everyday with his sense of humor.

So with the second or so day of school, when I left the room for maybe 5 minutes... Zale landed right in the middle of a bannana hurricane... poor innocent boy just was trapped... bananas flying all around him. At the end, banana was smooshed all over him, the floor and the carpet, but lucky our little trouper survived without a scratch. Amazingly he still lives to tell about it.

And then, the next week Grandma and I bought him a new train and he was just so adorable to watch. All day long he played with his train and brought it everywhere and told everyone all about it. He just cracks us up. Oh the joy of our boy!!

So I guess I have a blog...

2008-09-02T22:44:00.000-07:00

Honestly, like I need another thing to absorb my time... but it does sound like oh so much fun to journal our little adventures. Over the past few years, there have been several occasions that I thought, "If I had a blog... I would write this one down."

So here we are. The Mingalings on the map of Cyber space.

Looking forward to capturing some great daily moments and sharing the bigs ones with our family and friends. But not tonight. I am going to bed. Someday I will get all fancy and add fun pictures and tell some stories ... then again... someday may never come.