~*~Great News~*~
~*~Heath is coming home tomorrow~*~
~*~I'm so thrilled~*~
~*~Please pray for his safe travel~*~
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Single Parenting Class
Well, I'm about finished with my single parenting class! I won't lie, it wasn't easy, but I think I did fairly well. There were only a few times I lost my mind, but everything turned out okay. Shall we run through everything that shouldn't have happened, but did... okay...
-Braelyn became sick (throwing up and the squirts... the squirts lasted for a WEEK!)
-4 wheeler wouldn't start
- -30 degrees outside therefore Dex (smelly, outside dog) needed to come in
-back door wouldn't shut
-I became ill
-received a nice little "If you don't scoop, you won't get your mail" letter from the postman (By the way, it was 2 inches... nothing compared to the 2 ft he walks through to get to my sidewalk)
Thanks to Brandon, Nick, and Larry for helping me out with some of my troubles! It meant a lot for you guys to come help! I guess I can thank my dad for wanting to drive 35 miles to make sure we got scooped out and that the 4 wheeler was ready for another snow!
Braelyn and I kept busy with report cards (that was more me than Braelyn I guess), going to Colby's bball game, jewelry party, Susanna's birthday party, shopping, and baking! I enjoyed every minute of mommy/Braelyn time, but it's time for daddy to come home and take his turn. Friday can't come soon enough!
-Braelyn became sick (throwing up and the squirts... the squirts lasted for a WEEK!)
-Expedition started to shake on the interstate on my way home from school & when I got home the check engine light came on (My Guardian Angel was with me that day)
-Blade on the 4 wheeler fell off in the middle of the road-4 wheeler wouldn't start
- -30 degrees outside therefore Dex (smelly, outside dog) needed to come in
-back door wouldn't shut
-I became ill
-received a nice little "If you don't scoop, you won't get your mail" letter from the postman (By the way, it was 2 inches... nothing compared to the 2 ft he walks through to get to my sidewalk)
Thanks to Brandon, Nick, and Larry for helping me out with some of my troubles! It meant a lot for you guys to come help! I guess I can thank my dad for wanting to drive 35 miles to make sure we got scooped out and that the 4 wheeler was ready for another snow!
Braelyn and I kept busy with report cards (that was more me than Braelyn I guess), going to Colby's bball game, jewelry party, Susanna's birthday party, shopping, and baking! I enjoyed every minute of mommy/Braelyn time, but it's time for daddy to come home and take his turn. Friday can't come soon enough!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Hi! Ho! Hi! Ho! It's back to work I go!
Well, I was officially off my break yesterday. 6:15am came way too soon! It was one of the hardest days to go back since I had so much fun at home for a week and a half. On the bright side, I'm half way done!
Yesterday, Heath left for SF for some training and will return home late Wednesday night. Early Thursday morning he will pack his bags once again and hit the road to Missouri for some Guard School. He will return to Braelyn and I on the 23rd of January. I'm trying to picture this as my "Single Parenthood Class" as I prepare for the upcoming year and I've got to say, so far, so good! I know it's only been two days, but for anyone that knows me, I don't do well when Heath is gone. I've got a couple of outings planned for Braelyn and I and I think I may take a shopping trip in there somewhere to keep my mind off of him being gone. Also, I have to have a routine otherwise I may loose my mind! I've got my routine down and it's working quite well! Whew!
Well, I have some grades to post so I'd better stop procrastinating!
Yesterday, Heath left for SF for some training and will return home late Wednesday night. Early Thursday morning he will pack his bags once again and hit the road to Missouri for some Guard School. He will return to Braelyn and I on the 23rd of January. I'm trying to picture this as my "Single Parenthood Class" as I prepare for the upcoming year and I've got to say, so far, so good! I know it's only been two days, but for anyone that knows me, I don't do well when Heath is gone. I've got a couple of outings planned for Braelyn and I and I think I may take a shopping trip in there somewhere to keep my mind off of him being gone. Also, I have to have a routine otherwise I may loose my mind! I've got my routine down and it's working quite well! Whew!
Well, I have some grades to post so I'd better stop procrastinating!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Lovin it!
It's hard to find the right words to express how happy I am to be at home playing with Braelyn and teaching her new things. We're having so much fun! 
Braelyn being goofy.
Braelyn annoying Maggie. Poor Maggie can't eat in peace.
Braelyn doing her best to give Maggie a hug.
Braelyn playing with Maggie.
Braelyn giving Maggie a hug.
Outside sledding
This smile happened after she saw Heath's dog, Dex.
She can't move too well in all of her gear. It's kinda like the little boy on the Christmas Story.
Ready to go sledding.
Braelyn being goofy.
Braelyn annoying Maggie. Poor Maggie can't eat in peace.
Braelyn doing her best to give Maggie a hug.
Braelyn playing with Maggie.
Braelyn giving Maggie a hug.
Outside sledding
This smile happened after she saw Heath's dog, Dex.
She can't move too well in all of her gear. It's kinda like the little boy on the Christmas Story.
Ready to go sledding. That's all for now. I'm sure there will be more pictures later because I still have 5 more days of my break left!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas 2008
Here are a few snapshots from our Christmas celebration.
Smile!
All dressed up.
Grandpa Tom, Grandma Nae, and Braelyn
Grandpa Tom letting Braelyn open his gift.
Maggie and Braelyn waiting to open gifts!Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Best Husband!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Update!
Hello everyone!
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving as much as I did! We went to my Grandma and Grandpa's house for Thanksgiving Dinner. I know everyone probably thinks their Grandma is the best cook, but I happen to know my Grandma is a wonderful cook! I mean, the lady gets $450+ for making one pie a month (It's a school fundraiser so the money goes to the school)! But, I tell ya, she's the best! I ate and ate and ate some more.
We celebrated Braelyn's birthday with my side as well. It was my cousin's kid's birthday so we had a joint birthday party. The girls loved it! Braelyn showed her true side and ate the whole cake, while Hallee dipped her fingers into the frosting. It was a good time!
On Friday, Braelyn and I attempted to shop. Um... enough said.
Saturday we went to Heath's side for their Thanksgiving. That night we met Mark and Tracy at Jersey's for wings. We had a good time! Thanks!
Yesterday Heath took his girls out for breakfast and then he worked on his garage while the girls took naps and watched Desperate Housewives (I had my own mini marathon!).
Now that brings me to today. My heart is heavy as I write about the most amazing lady that I've ever known. Sue was a speech teacher for many years at DR. When I was student teaching there, Sue would always meet me at the end of the hall during lunch break. We would chit chat about her daughter Katie (Katie and I grew up together and played on the same sports teams) and life. Sue was diagnosed with cancer roughly a year ago. Even when her life was coming to an end, she stayed positive and had a smile on her face. She has touched so many lives and so many hearts. She's in a better place where there's no pain and she can be with her grandchildren everyday and walk beside her daughter as she marries the man of her dreams.
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving as much as I did! We went to my Grandma and Grandpa's house for Thanksgiving Dinner. I know everyone probably thinks their Grandma is the best cook, but I happen to know my Grandma is a wonderful cook! I mean, the lady gets $450+ for making one pie a month (It's a school fundraiser so the money goes to the school)! But, I tell ya, she's the best! I ate and ate and ate some more.
We celebrated Braelyn's birthday with my side as well. It was my cousin's kid's birthday so we had a joint birthday party. The girls loved it! Braelyn showed her true side and ate the whole cake, while Hallee dipped her fingers into the frosting. It was a good time!
On Friday, Braelyn and I attempted to shop. Um... enough said.
Saturday we went to Heath's side for their Thanksgiving. That night we met Mark and Tracy at Jersey's for wings. We had a good time! Thanks!
Yesterday Heath took his girls out for breakfast and then he worked on his garage while the girls took naps and watched Desperate Housewives (I had my own mini marathon!).
Now that brings me to today. My heart is heavy as I write about the most amazing lady that I've ever known. Sue was a speech teacher for many years at DR. When I was student teaching there, Sue would always meet me at the end of the hall during lunch break. We would chit chat about her daughter Katie (Katie and I grew up together and played on the same sports teams) and life. Sue was diagnosed with cancer roughly a year ago. Even when her life was coming to an end, she stayed positive and had a smile on her face. She has touched so many lives and so many hearts. She's in a better place where there's no pain and she can be with her grandchildren everyday and walk beside her daughter as she marries the man of her dreams.
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