Sunday, April 5, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Spring Break 2009!!
Whew! I cannot believe how quickly this Spring Break has flown by. It excites me to know that we only have nine more weeks, and we can live a life like this for a few months! We stayed up much too late every night and sleep late every single morning... AND LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT!
Monday- We met some precious friends from church at the zoo. Ella loved the "animals"! Carson enjoyed glancing at the animals, but then was ready to move on to the next ones. After enjoying a picnic lunch, the children played at the nice new park for awhile. Ella was worn out after our adventure, so we enjoyed a nice long afternoon nap.
Tuesday- After sleeping late and playing Wii fit, it was time for us to get ready for my therapy session. Carson and Ella stayed at Grammy and Papa's for awhile while I was at therapy. We ventured to Ella's school to return her picture proofs, and then came hope for yet another NAP! :)
Wednesday- I had a MOMMY DAY! I traveled to Lancaster to meet Marlee Foreman! It was so nice to visit with Allison. I miss seeing her. Marlee was just too precious! After leaving Allison's, I got lost trying to get to IKEA! I finally made it, but didn't shop for too long! Carson and Ella had a FUN day with Grammy and Aunt Z. They journeyed to Lowes to visit Daddy, to Party City, to a pizza place for lunch, and to Toys R Us for sure!! Ella got a new "Tiki"- Dora doll, and Carson got a blob stuffed animal from a new movie that is coming out soon.
Thursday- It was therapy day yet again! Carson and Ella spent a little time with Grammy and Aunt Z. We enjoyed a LATE nap, so Ella and I were up much too late that night.
Friday- We didn't sleep as late as we have been. I decided to take the children to the new park in Duncan. Carson didn't want to go unless he could take a friend. I even tried driving him by the park to see that would help convince him. My heart breaks at the fact that he is growing up and changing so quickly. Along with not wanting to hang out with Mommy and Ella any longer, he also has a hard time saying, "I love you" anymore. He thinks he is "too old"! I pray this is just a little stage he is going through!
We have had a very relaxing and pretty uneventful Spring Break! It has been nice to spend time together! I am so looking forward to being a full-time Mommy in about nine weeks!
Monday- We met some precious friends from church at the zoo. Ella loved the "animals"! Carson enjoyed glancing at the animals, but then was ready to move on to the next ones. After enjoying a picnic lunch, the children played at the nice new park for awhile. Ella was worn out after our adventure, so we enjoyed a nice long afternoon nap.
Tuesday- After sleeping late and playing Wii fit, it was time for us to get ready for my therapy session. Carson and Ella stayed at Grammy and Papa's for awhile while I was at therapy. We ventured to Ella's school to return her picture proofs, and then came hope for yet another NAP! :)
Wednesday- I had a MOMMY DAY! I traveled to Lancaster to meet Marlee Foreman! It was so nice to visit with Allison. I miss seeing her. Marlee was just too precious! After leaving Allison's, I got lost trying to get to IKEA! I finally made it, but didn't shop for too long! Carson and Ella had a FUN day with Grammy and Aunt Z. They journeyed to Lowes to visit Daddy, to Party City, to a pizza place for lunch, and to Toys R Us for sure!! Ella got a new "Tiki"- Dora doll, and Carson got a blob stuffed animal from a new movie that is coming out soon.
Thursday- It was therapy day yet again! Carson and Ella spent a little time with Grammy and Aunt Z. We enjoyed a LATE nap, so Ella and I were up much too late that night.
Friday- We didn't sleep as late as we have been. I decided to take the children to the new park in Duncan. Carson didn't want to go unless he could take a friend. I even tried driving him by the park to see that would help convince him. My heart breaks at the fact that he is growing up and changing so quickly. Along with not wanting to hang out with Mommy and Ella any longer, he also has a hard time saying, "I love you" anymore. He thinks he is "too old"! I pray this is just a little stage he is going through!
We have had a very relaxing and pretty uneventful Spring Break! It has been nice to spend time together! I am so looking forward to being a full-time Mommy in about nine weeks!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Whew...
It seems like so much has been happening in our lives lately.
-The flu and stomach virus made it into our home for an unwelcomed visit.
-Carson missed his first day of school.
- Carson's baseball season is finally underway after a couple of rained out games.
-Carson missed his first baseball game because he traveled to Charlotte with Daddy and Aunt Z to see the Bobcats play.
- Carson hit a home run during his first time up to bat! :) :)
- I am AMAZED everyday at home much Carson is learning in school!
-We have officially begun our homework days... homework everyday now in kindergarten!
- My essays, videoed lesson, and picture portfolio are now completed and turned in... just have an interview waiting on Wednesday!!! God has blessed me in so many ways!!!!
- I received some discouraging news from the orthopedic doctor this week. My bones are completely healed, but my pelvis is a "mess". I have been enduring a lot of pain recently. I will begin another six week round of physical therapy next week.
- Ella has been boo boo prone this week. She has a cut beside her eye and a scratched up face after falling face first onto the ground from the slide.
-A leprechaun visited our house this week. "She" left hats, glasses, and cookies for Car and Roo. "She" left me a clean house and fresh flowers. It was so much better than a pot of gold!
- Carson and Brian are traveling to Bristol for a race tomorrow!
- Ella and I will enjoy a Girls' Day while the boys are away... one baby shower and one birthday party for baby Will.
- We FINALLY completed our taxes tonight. I am so thankful Brian spent most of the time working on them this year. But, then again, he has had SEVERAL days off without children at home!
- We have a Wii Fit now, and we all LOVE it!!! Brian and I must work on our weight. This will help on the days when I can't make it to the gym.
- We are less than one month away from the anniversary of my accident! I have such mixed emotions about the upcoming date.
- I am still enjoying Experiencing God. I hate that I often fall behind in my lessons throughout the week.
- Our school's dedication is this Sunday.
- Ella has turned into a little chatter box this week. She is putting so many words together! I love it!
-The flu and stomach virus made it into our home for an unwelcomed visit.
-Carson missed his first day of school.
- Carson's baseball season is finally underway after a couple of rained out games.
-Carson missed his first baseball game because he traveled to Charlotte with Daddy and Aunt Z to see the Bobcats play.
- Carson hit a home run during his first time up to bat! :) :)
- I am AMAZED everyday at home much Carson is learning in school!
-We have officially begun our homework days... homework everyday now in kindergarten!
- My essays, videoed lesson, and picture portfolio are now completed and turned in... just have an interview waiting on Wednesday!!! God has blessed me in so many ways!!!!
- I received some discouraging news from the orthopedic doctor this week. My bones are completely healed, but my pelvis is a "mess". I have been enduring a lot of pain recently. I will begin another six week round of physical therapy next week.
- Ella has been boo boo prone this week. She has a cut beside her eye and a scratched up face after falling face first onto the ground from the slide.
-A leprechaun visited our house this week. "She" left hats, glasses, and cookies for Car and Roo. "She" left me a clean house and fresh flowers. It was so much better than a pot of gold!
- Carson and Brian are traveling to Bristol for a race tomorrow!
- Ella and I will enjoy a Girls' Day while the boys are away... one baby shower and one birthday party for baby Will.
- We FINALLY completed our taxes tonight. I am so thankful Brian spent most of the time working on them this year. But, then again, he has had SEVERAL days off without children at home!
- We have a Wii Fit now, and we all LOVE it!!! Brian and I must work on our weight. This will help on the days when I can't make it to the gym.
- We are less than one month away from the anniversary of my accident! I have such mixed emotions about the upcoming date.
- I am still enjoying Experiencing God. I hate that I often fall behind in my lessons throughout the week.
- Our school's dedication is this Sunday.
- Ella has turned into a little chatter box this week. She is putting so many words together! I love it!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ella at 25 Months
-Can repeat almost anything you say
-Loves to say "MY mommy", "MY daddy", "MY brother", "MY Z", "MY Grammie", "MY Papa", and "MY ANYTHING!"
-Still cannot get her completely off of the bottle
-Still loves her pappy
-Still loves her babies
-Enjoys reading and being read to
-"Cheeses" for pictures
-Is so extremely LOVING
- Cuddles with Mommy every night
-Recites her friends and teachers names frequently
-Seeks the comfort and attention of her brother all of the time
-Will not call Carson by his name. It is "Broder".
-Still loves "I Carly"
-Enjoys Noggin especially Woobzy
-Is GREAT sitting in church with mommy, but will NOT have anything to do with the nursery
-Loves to look "pretty" and stare at herself in the mirror
-Enjoys having her toe nails painted like Mommy's
- Cleans up much better than her big brother ever did
- Loves to fall asleep in her daddy's arms on the couch
- Gets so excited when someone comes over or gets home for the day
- Still loves school
- Sleeps later than Carson in the mornings
- Makes my heart smile twenty four hours a day!!!!!!!!!
-Loves to say "MY mommy", "MY daddy", "MY brother", "MY Z", "MY Grammie", "MY Papa", and "MY ANYTHING!"
-Still cannot get her completely off of the bottle
-Still loves her pappy
-Still loves her babies
-Enjoys reading and being read to
-"Cheeses" for pictures
-Is so extremely LOVING
- Cuddles with Mommy every night
-Recites her friends and teachers names frequently
-Seeks the comfort and attention of her brother all of the time
-Will not call Carson by his name. It is "Broder".
-Still loves "I Carly"
-Enjoys Noggin especially Woobzy
-Is GREAT sitting in church with mommy, but will NOT have anything to do with the nursery
-Loves to look "pretty" and stare at herself in the mirror
-Enjoys having her toe nails painted like Mommy's
- Cleans up much better than her big brother ever did
- Loves to fall asleep in her daddy's arms on the couch
- Gets so excited when someone comes over or gets home for the day
- Still loves school
- Sleeps later than Carson in the mornings
- Makes my heart smile twenty four hours a day!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Only by God's Grace...
Today I received a very special package from my sister-in-law congratulating me for being named Teacher of the Year for my school. It was an AMAZING day to receive the gift... a day my school's PTO held a celebration in honor of my award and the day the essays I poured my heart into reached their destination. The card Karen sent seemed to perfectly sum up my journey.
God's grace
has lifted you up...
stood you on your feet...
placed you on a road...
given you a destination...
filled you with a purpose...
provided you with a hope...
and guaranteed you a future!
The Lord will never let you down!
"...He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6
God is so good ALL the time!!!! ALL the time God is good!!!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
A HUGE Honor!
Last Wednesday, I was so surprised and very HONORED to be announced as Teacher of the Year for my school. God has blessed be beyond words with the most AMAZING facility, administration, coworkers, and students!
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