The Hintz's "As for me and my house we are gonna serve the Lord"

It's been too long...

2010-01-10T18:57:00.000-08:00

Well the New Year has been upon us now for 10 whole days and so far it's been great! We are in full swing with the church plant. This morning we had another meeting and we had a house full! Follow my husband blog for more details on the church as he is much better at keeping up with his blog than I am.

All of my kids are doing good.

Dylan is steadily making his way through 4th grade, both he and I are learning a lot. I am amazed at how much you forget over the years. However, I am pretty sure they are teaching things in 4th grade that I learned in 11th. He is the most helpful older brother and genuinely loves it! He had made good friends with Lisa, the little girl across the street. And he love helping out at MOPS with his friend Sam when he gets a chance.

Zion is loving school! He is in kinder also with AZVA. He is in first grade math though. He is reading anything and everything and we can no longer spell words to try and get over on him! LOL He is having a great time with his legos that Grandma bought him for Christmas and can make nearly anything...the latest being an American Flag! We are learning about North America so next we are going to try to make a maple leaf for Canada.

Xander is nearly 9 months and he just make be walking within a few weeks. He stood for the first time today! Last week he got 2 more teeth, totaling 4. He is loving his Gerber Peach puffs once he figures out how to get them into his mouth, everything else manages to find it's way there including Zi's legos - SCARY

We as a family have been enjoying have Greg home the month of December and January as we transistion into full time pastors at THE PLACE. We've been taking many hikes and walks while the boys ride their new bikes from Grandpa Al.

We're looking forward to many things in the upcoming months and I'll try to be a better blogger in 2010!

A quick update

2009-08-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

Man oh man throwing a third kid in the mix sure keeps me busy! But I wouldnt have it any other way!

We are into homeschooling fullswing. Zion is thriving in Kinder and does double Phonics and Math lessons everyday followed by Literature. Dylan has a full course load of math, literature, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, science, history and art. Xander is just content as can be just to be the room with us.

The X man is learning to roll over and we think he is getting his first tooth! He is a very happy baby and smiles all the time! For the time being it is the cute gummy (no teeth) grins!

Greg will be starting school next week and he is going full time. We are hoping for him to be done with his AA next semester. He is already looking for his BS at Grand Canyon University.

Summer brought a lot of time of relaxation and a great vacation! Hopefully we'll be getting some eastern visitors again soon!

Bountiful baskets

2009-06-20T12:09:00.000-07:00

Today's basket was one of the best yet....
9 plums
2 packages of grapes
1 crate of strawberries
1 red onion
5lb potatos
3 bunches of broccoli
2 heads of romaine lettuce
6 mangoes
3 apples
1 cantaloupe
8 bananas
10 roma tomatoes

Update

2009-06-20T12:02:00.000-07:00

Things have been hectic since adding a third child in our family! We are all learning and growing and we love it! The boys are currently in swimming for the second session and are doing great.

Dylan is learning to dive and do "offcial strokes". Zion is no longer afraid to go under water and went under for 12 rings last week. We have 4 more lessons and then this Friday we go to the Ringling Brothers Circus! Both are excited about their birthdays, vbs and vacation all next month!

Xander is now 2 months and is growing so fast. He weights 12lb 2oz and is 23.5 inches long. He got is shots Thursday and I think he's slept ever since!

Greg has been busy with school. He just finished Jazz and is finishing English and Biology - hopefully before vacation July 21.

I am just doing everything I can to keep up with 4 active guys in my life. Working on losing weight and doing some scrapbooking if I catch a spare moment.

Let us know how you all are doing! Have a great summer!

Just when you think you can't love anymore....

2009-04-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Have another baby! Wow! I am so in love all over again! I've got another new man in my life and he is just a complete bundle of joy.
Xander Gregory Hintz
Born April 18, 2009 9:39am
7lb 12oz 21 inches long

We are not sure if our family is complete but we know now that we are closer to completion! Thank you for you love, prayers and support during our pregnancy and hospital stay! Love, The Hintz's
Tara, Greg, Dylan, Zion and Xander

Day by day

2009-02-10T13:17:00.000-08:00

I seem to never have time to blog, such is life I guess. I have been busy with sick kids, and a husband with a "pain in his neck" literally! We still have not heard about the house that we want although we are actively seeking out other options. Renting, buying, leasing.....we are not sure where we are headed!

I am now in week 29 with 11 weeks to go! I feel pretty good but I am nesting which makes me sleepy all the time! We have our 3d/4d ultrasound next Thursday and the much dreaded glucose screening test next Friday!

See no time to blog - Zi wants to eat and then play dominos!

25 week Belly Shot

2009-01-17T09:58:00.001-08:00

We are getting so excited and can't wait to meet Xander!

Food Co-op

2009-01-17T09:02:00.000-08:00

So on some of my other sites I mentioned that I joined a Food Co-op called Bountiful Baskets. This was my first experience all though I have heard great things! For $15 bucks I got the following:
Pack of Strawberries
10 bananas
2 avacados
10 green apples
8 oranges
1 bunch of Romaine
1 bunch of collared greens
Bag of grapes
3 yellow squash
1 bag of carrots
10 tomatos
8 pears

We are so pleased, if you add of of that up its well over that amount!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T10:25:00.000-08:00

What a Christmas! Last night our family (including my sister, Kayla and my father in law) went to church for a great service. I especially loved the children's sermon given by our pastors wife, Jackie! Then came home for an evening of snacking and watching football(Giants and Titans - dvr'd).

This morning Greg and I woke up around 6am and made coffee and cinnamon rolls for the family and had egg bake made last night. We had to serenade the family awake with "We wish you a Merry Christmas" around 7pm. We were shocked the boys were still sleeping but it was still dark.

The kids were spoiled as usual. They finally got their Wii, a bunch of games, the Mario Cart steering wheel and rechargable battery packs. Several DVD's and board games. Dylan got a few books and 2 sets of Hotwheel trick tracks! Zion got his art easel desk and all the accesories and an art projector from Kay and Joe.

Greg got his rollerblades, leather riding gloves and his Seinfeld season 9 dvd set to name a few. I got new dishes, silverware and pots and pans from Greg and Al. My Mom and Dadsent a Crop-a-dile Big bite, clothes for Baby Xander and some additional scrapbooking supplies for me to scrap for him!

I can hardly believe we will have a baby this time next year! It is very exciting! Only 19 more weeks!

"Unto us is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord"
In the midst of all the food, fellowship and gifts let us now forget the reason we celebrate today! To remember the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Jesus is the Reason....

2008-12-23T12:31:00.000-08:00

What a busy time of year! However, my most favorite time. I've been getting to spend some much needed time with my boys and tonight a date with my man! We've been baking and cooking and going to parties and seeing Christmas plays. Here are a few pictures from our events.!

Life Update 11.14.08

2008-11-14T20:10:00.000-08:00

The above pictures is my prego belly at 16 weeks. It is going great! I've had no morning sickeness and the extreme fatigue is gone...(I hope). We found out the gender on November 26 at 9:15 am.

Soccer season is over for the boys with a celebration BBQ tomorrow at the field. The kids will receive their medals and team photos.

It is nice having Kayla and Joe here. They help were they can and are great company for Greg and I.

Greg is doing well in his macroecomomics course this semester and is maintaining a B average.

That is it for now..I am tired and am turning in early!

Pre Halloween Photos

2008-10-28T22:11:00.000-07:00

Fall Pictures

2008-10-28T22:02:00.000-07:00

We had fun a few weeks ago when my mom was here. I just got the pictures from her and so I decided to post them. Kayla and Joe arrive in 6 days - we are so excited!

Seven Things

2008-10-19T18:18:00.001-07:00

Seven Things
Did you know?
I saw these on a few other blogs and decided to join in. Tag! You're it!!Seven things I do well:1) Love my family2) Am a good friend3) Sing4) Cook/Bake5) Keep my word6) Clean7) ScrapbookSeven things I don't do well:1) Exercise everyday2) Dishes (I really just hate to do them)3) Patience
4) Home business5)Finish books cover to cover6) Paint trim7) yard workSeven things I have never done:1) Got a tattoo2)Skydive3)Pushed a baby out.4) Made a real cheesecake5) Been to Africa6) Had my tongue pierced7) Had colored contacts
Seven 'jobs' I have(none of mine pay though):
1)Mother
2)Wife
3)President of PTA
4) Registrar for AYSO Soccer
5) Worship team singer
6) Youth group leader
7) Mops Publicity Chair

Seven things I want to do:1)Meet my new baby
2)Spend Christmas with my whole family again3)Visit Egypt4) Get over my fear of public speaking5) Loose weight after baby6)Move into a new house7)Get out of debtSeven Things that make me Happy:1)My family2)Attending Church and praising Jesus3)Scrapboking4) Sunshine5)Friends
6)Coming home to a clean house7)Babies.
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Sunday Sunday

2008-10-19T18:08:00.001-07:00

Just a quick update on the life of the Hintz's
My mom just left after a week long visit. She was sad to leave but is coming back in May when the baby is born. We got to do lots of fun things including: a picnic in the park, a trip to the zoo, picking out the boys halloween costumes, carving pumpkins and going to the library and mall.
My sister, Kayla and her husband Joe will be here around November 3. They will be living with us till at least the 1st of the year until they find their own place and get back on their feet. It will be nice to have them here for the holidays!
Greg is back from his missions trip to Mexico! He had an awesome time with our youth group. They spent time helping with the beginning stages of building a well that will double the water pressure to the entire RAV camp and running a soccer camp. 40 children received full soccer uniforms, trophies and a soccer ball - courtesy of AYSO Soccer (the soccer board I serve on) and the Vacation Bible school our kids had at our church this summer. It was awesome to see giving in action!
Dylan had a great fall break and is eager to get back to school tomorrow! He is loving 3rd grade and his teacher! Praise God she is a christian! They started science a few weeks ago and he loves that too. He is really into rocks and gems and that was one of their first lessons. If you got the email regarding his fundraiser there is one week left to order.
Zion is still keeping me on my toes. He played soccer Saturday for the first time in 3 weeks (they were reseeding the fields) and the little guy had to play the entire 4 quarters straight - which is about 20 minutes on those little legs! His next game is Tuesday so hopefully he gets some much needed rest.
I am just about to enter my 2nd trimester and can't! I am hoping to regain some energy and get my life back in order. I am probably over extended as far as being involved in too many boards but I like to be involved in my children's lives. I am taking a break after December. I will be stepping down from the worship team for a season, as of November 15 I will be done coaching soccer and I will resign from the soccer board (Sorry Joyce!). I am down to only doing the 5th Sunday children's sunday school and morning refreshments and I will quit that after December as well.
My BFF is due anytime with her twin girls and I can't wait to meet them!!!

The holidays are just around the corner and that is my favorite time of year! I love to cook and bake and entertain so I'll be looking forward to that!

The neatest gift

2008-10-10T12:07:00.000-07:00

My best friend Maria(h), yes my friend still pregnant with the twin girls, got me on of the best gifts I've ever got! It is a gift certificate to Prenatal Peek! It includes :
20-30 minute 4D ultrasound session
Video of your 4D ultrasound on DVD set to music
4 color photos of your baby and 4 black and white photos of your baby
Images of your baby on CD
gender determination - if requested
Discounts or Coupons from our "partners"
Enfamil gift pack

I am so excited to go and do this. It's just an extra thing I am looking forward to with the arrival of our new little one. I can't go until between Feb 12 and March 18 but it will be well worth the wait.
Thanks Greg and Maria!

My new favorite thing!

2008-09-15T20:56:00.001-07:00

My mom is so awesome! I got the cutest purse today in the mail for my birthday (not till September 29)! I've wanted one forever! It's a Vera Bradley Bucket Tote in Mod Floral Pink

Feeling blessed

2008-09-09T14:30:00.001-07:00

I feel so extemely blessed today. Nothing out of the ordinary has happened really. I got to do dishes with my 4 year old - he rinses and is a very GOOD rinser!!!! We played blocks, colored and made strawberry smoothies. I found out my sister is very serious about moving down to Arizona and leaves November 1st! She is going to stay with me until they get on their feet, so she will hopefully be here through Christmas! Either way I may get some help cooking for Thanksgiving and Christmas!!!
I also got to make an much overdo apology to someone. Whether it is going to be well received or not is TBD, but I feel better knowing I did it.
Greg's job is great. He is due for his review and hopefully a raise! We love our new Pastor and his wife. They've been a blessing to us and our church. They have also adopted (she is grown know though)!
Dylan is doing wonderful in school. He is getting all A's. Every paper that comes home is 100% or check plus(which is how they grade these days).
My mom is coming to visit in a few weeks and I can't wait for that. She is soooo excited to be a grandma again! My dad and sister arent coming though
My other dad (my two dads ha ha) is out of rehab and is doing well. He gave his life to the Lord too! He just may tie the knot with Dawn (finally), but it was good that they waited!
Well that is it....must go clean - my favorite hobby - NOT!

8 months and counting and other random blogging

2008-09-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I am already one month into my pregnancy. I feel great! I go to my first doctors appointment this Thursday at 2:45pm. I've pulled out all of my prego books and am reading them for a refresher. It also helps me to pray for the baby specifically when I know what parts are developing and when.

Dylan is doing great in school. He has school pictures on Sept 22 and he is so photogenic so we will probably get them. Both of the boys started soccer and their first game is Saturday September 13. Greg is coaching Dylan's team and I have Zion's.

Well I am off to watch the OSU game. Go BUCKEYES!

God is good

2008-08-27T12:02:00.000-07:00

I am so excited! Recently Greg got pulled over for having expired tags on our van. When the officer asked to see his liscense he didn't have it with him. To make a long story short, the tickets were to be around $720-750. Today he went to his court hearing and the judge cleared all of the charges!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QT with the Fam

2008-08-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

My Sister and I
Kay and Joe
Sedona Red Rocks
Dylan Climbing the Grand Canyon
Dylan, Dad and Zion at Slide Rock
What a great week! Although I was sad to see my sister, Kayla and her hubby Joe leave today we definately wasted no time at all. We left Thursday afternoon and drove to Prescott and had dinner at the Prescott Brewery Company. They have the best Tomato Mushroom Bisque with Beer bread in the world!!! Next we drove to Williams where we stayed the night at a hotel and swam in the pool before going to bed. We got up early the next morning and had breakfast. We had a 58 mile drive to the Grand Canyon. Greg and I were there in December of 2006 but it was cold, snowy and not very enjoyable, however still beautiful! We took the boys too and they had never been either. We hiked Bright Angel Trail , took lots of pictures and shopped at the general store. Next we drove to Sedona. We stopped at Slide Rock for a little more hiking and swimming!! We then drove to historic Sedona and ate dinner, got coffee and shopped some more before driving home. What a great adventure!!!

Time of my life

2008-08-20T23:26:00.000-07:00

There is nothing better chillin' with family. Shopping, walking through the desert, sharing meals, playing darts. It has been such a blast having my sister and brother in law here. It is flying by so fast!!!! Tomorrow we are going to the Grand Canyon for an overnight trip with the boys. We are pretty excited about it. The Viscomis and our boys have never been there. Pictures to follow!

Busy Weekend

2008-08-16T20:45:00.000-07:00

I am sooooo excited to see my sister(and Joey) only two more days and she'll be here! I wish I could see everyone else too, but this will give me a fix. Today I got to go scrapbooking with my favorite gals from AZ. The new CTMH fall catalog came out but we can't order from it till Sept 1. And their clearance sale is starting again Tuesday morning!!!!! YEA! After scrapping I went and signed up more people for soccer, we are up to 208. I am coaching the little guys and only have 4 players and Greg is coaching Dylan's team again for the third year. After that I came home and cleaned like there was no tomorrow, I guess that's what women in my family do when they get nervous, or excited or both...CLEAN! We also went to our friend Tom's for his birthday! He is such a great cook and he wanted to cook for all of his friends on his birthday and cook he did! It was a smorgasboard of delights! I love his cooking!

Tomorrow is church and a welcome home party for Lindsay, a girl from our church, who just got back from a missions trip in Thailand!

We got good news today that Greg's tickets may go down from $600 to $125 for failing to present his liscense and expired registration - Pray that reduce the fines!!!! If they do that will help us pay our $645 electric bill!!!!!!!!!!!! YIKES! What do people think money grows on trees?

Until till tomorrow **SIGH** I am going to bed, I am sleepy!

Crop till I drop

2008-08-14T12:47:00.000-07:00

I love to scrapbook. My favorite supplies come from Close to my heart from my favorite consultant and good friend Kim Higgins. A group of us meet every third Saturday of the month and we are making a album titled a Inspired By. I posted some pictures from it on my myspace.

As the Deer

2008-08-14T01:13:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite hymns...its been in my head all day. So I guess God had me meditating on the words.........

As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee

You alone are my strength my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship thee

You're my friend and You are my brother,
Even though you are a king.
I love you more thank any other,
So much more than anything.

I want You more than gold or silver,
Only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy Giver,
And the apple of my eye.

Boys will be Boys

2008-08-13T14:19:00.001-07:00

Ahh, look at that face, Does he look like he would hurt a flea?

No, but he did!

Dylan's First Shiner! He says it doesn't hurt!

Well Dylan has his first shiner and Zion gave it to him. Zi whacked him in the face with a broom. I guess that is what boys do. It happened Monday night so he had to go to school (only his 2nd day in 3rd grade) with it. He got a lot of attention though. A little too much from one girl who is in LOVE with him. He got 100% on his first spelling pre-test Monday so he doesn't have to take the actual test on Friday. He also got 100% on his Reading test - the only kid in the class. As Greg always tells them "Readers are Leader" if you can read you can teach yourself anything. Right now Dylan is reading "Sir Fartsalot and the hunts the Booger" by Kevin Bolger. That was right after we got out "Walter the Farting Dog" for Zion. They actually have this "Walter the farting dog" stuffed animal at the library and YES it does fart! The kids love it!!!! GROSS!

Ahh yes, boys will be boys. I am just happy they are reading.

This that and the Other

2008-08-13T13:49:00.000-07:00

Well thanks to my cousin Nikki (SAHM mom of 3 and Tasetfully Simple Consultant) and her cute blog, I decided to keep up with mine. I started in April of last year but never blogged since. I will try it for awhile and see how I like it.

I am up to my neck in soccer registration, my first PTA meeting is next week, and so is my first steering committee meeting for M.O.P.S.

BUT

I am very excited that my sister is coming to visit next week with her husband Joe. I have not seen them since their wedding last year. See left for a picture....she was a stunning bride and Joe looked pretty good too!