Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
What a way to end the week.
Everyone headed back to school this week after a great spring break. It was hard for all of us to get used to going to bed at a decent time, and getting up early. Megan enjoyed her first night of YW this week with a camp kick-off night. She really enjoyed it. Spring soccer started this week, and Meg was the only one to actually get to play any. She had a practice on Tuesday night, then the rain moved in and closed down the fields for the rest of the week. With more rain expected tonight and tomorrow, the first day of games is looking like a wash-out.
Everyone got up this morning looking forward to this being the last day of school for the week, except Megan. She woke up with her eye glued shut. She had complained about it hurting, and being a bit fuzzy to look out of last night, and by this morning she had a full blown case of pink eye. We were finally able to get her seen and a prescription for eye drops filled (it's a really LONG story, and pretty boring, too, so I'll spare you the details). I have quarantined her in her room to try and prevent it spreading through the household. Hopefully it will work, and no one else will get it.
Everyone got up this morning looking forward to this being the last day of school for the week, except Megan. She woke up with her eye glued shut. She had complained about it hurting, and being a bit fuzzy to look out of last night, and by this morning she had a full blown case of pink eye. We were finally able to get her seen and a prescription for eye drops filled (it's a really LONG story, and pretty boring, too, so I'll spare you the details). I have quarantined her in her room to try and prevent it spreading through the household. Hopefully it will work, and no one else will get it.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Happy Birthday, Meggie Moo
I can't believe that you are now 12 years old! Seems like only yesterday you were born. I'm so thankful you are part of our family... it just wouldn't be complete without you!!!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Spring on the Farm
Signs of Spring are everywhere at the farm! The kids and I enjoyed a few days of relaxation this week while we visited Grandma and Grandpa at the farm.
And of course, you can't talk about the farm without mentioning the animals!
A couple of cows got out, and were driving poor mom crazy by being in the yard!
One of the kittens got nosy while I was out taking some pictures.
The kids are welcoming the newest addition, a cute puppy (and yes, she is still a puppy!) named Bear. She is a mix between a Great Pyrenees and a Rottweiler, and is going to be HUGE when she is full grown. The kids instantly fell in love with her, even though she did destroy some shoes, jeans, and a t-shirt while we were there!
These two have birthdays a week apart, and usually get stuck having one family party together. Luckily, neither of them mind at all! Their cake this year was a yummy ice-cream cake that Kris has started making/selling at the shop. Boy was it good!!
Hope you had a great spring break... we did!!
And of course, you can't talk about the farm without mentioning the animals!
A couple of cows got out, and were driving poor mom crazy by being in the yard!
One of the kittens got nosy while I was out taking some pictures.
The kids are welcoming the newest addition, a cute puppy (and yes, she is still a puppy!) named Bear. She is a mix between a Great Pyrenees and a Rottweiler, and is going to be HUGE when she is full grown. The kids instantly fell in love with her, even though she did destroy some shoes, jeans, and a t-shirt while we were there!
These two have birthdays a week apart, and usually get stuck having one family party together. Luckily, neither of them mind at all! Their cake this year was a yummy ice-cream cake that Kris has started making/selling at the shop. Boy was it good!!
Hope you had a great spring break... we did!!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Playing catch-up
To start off... Kyle and I had a fun time at his Beta Club convention. The bus ride wasn't the best for my back, but the rest of the trip was good. I can remember going to Beta convention when I was in high school, and we had such a fun time, and I was excited for Kyle to experience that for himself. I don't think he had as much fun as I did since none of his friends went, but he learned a lot, and was able to figure some things out for next year's convention. Hopefully he can convince some of his friends to come along next year, too. Several of our members placed in various competitions they competed in, and got invitations to Nationals. Congrats to them!
It's been a big week of tests for Josh. On Monday and Friday he took the math and biology portions of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. He wasn't all that excited about it, but they are necessary. He also had a big test on Thursday... he took the test to get his driver's permit!!! And he passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is so excited. He talked his dad into taking him driving on Saturday. Overall he did a great job, although he was convinced that he blew hid dad's engine and brakes. Barry is teaching him to drive in his car, which is a stick-shift, so not only does he have the actual driving to worry about, but also learning the gears. He actually talked his dad into going out twice... the first time was better than the second for him, and he came home very upset. We reassured him that he did great for a beginner, and not to give up. He is determined to get his license before Kayti, who still won't get behind the wheel, so he has some good motivation.
This week is spring break... and Barry gave me a great gift. I always take the kids to the farm for a few days during spring break, and Barry thought that he would see if his parents wanted to spend a little bit of time with the kids this week, and give me some "alone" time. They took him up on his offer, and we headed to off to the Weatherly Ward yesterday to attend church with them, then take the kids to their house. The kids are looking forward to spending time with their grandparents, as well as their cousins who live next door. I will pick them up tomorrow, then we will head to Tennessee for a few days. We have to be back in town by Thursday night, so we can attend an Optimist Club dinner. Why, you ask? So we can see Kayti honored by them for winning second place in an essay contest they sponsored. She gets a free dinner, a medal, and cash award. She is the most excited about the steak dinner! She is so related to her mother!! The rest of the week we plan on just hanging out. I teach on Sunday, so sometime during this week I need to finish up my lesson. Today, though, while I have his whole day to myself, I am going to go shopping!!! Then I plan in meeting Barry after he gets off work and he is taking me out to dinner.
Megan has a big milestone coming up next week. She turns 12!!!! I can't believe it. Where has the time gone?
My back finally started feeling better last week and I was able to start using my wiifit! I've been doing yoga and working on my balance. I'm actually surprised how much fun it is! I am really enjoying it, and look forward to "playing" each day!
I've been really lazy so far today, so I guess that I had better get off of here and get busy shopping while I can!
It's been a big week of tests for Josh. On Monday and Friday he took the math and biology portions of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. He wasn't all that excited about it, but they are necessary. He also had a big test on Thursday... he took the test to get his driver's permit!!! And he passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is so excited. He talked his dad into taking him driving on Saturday. Overall he did a great job, although he was convinced that he blew hid dad's engine and brakes. Barry is teaching him to drive in his car, which is a stick-shift, so not only does he have the actual driving to worry about, but also learning the gears. He actually talked his dad into going out twice... the first time was better than the second for him, and he came home very upset. We reassured him that he did great for a beginner, and not to give up. He is determined to get his license before Kayti, who still won't get behind the wheel, so he has some good motivation.
This week is spring break... and Barry gave me a great gift. I always take the kids to the farm for a few days during spring break, and Barry thought that he would see if his parents wanted to spend a little bit of time with the kids this week, and give me some "alone" time. They took him up on his offer, and we headed to off to the Weatherly Ward yesterday to attend church with them, then take the kids to their house. The kids are looking forward to spending time with their grandparents, as well as their cousins who live next door. I will pick them up tomorrow, then we will head to Tennessee for a few days. We have to be back in town by Thursday night, so we can attend an Optimist Club dinner. Why, you ask? So we can see Kayti honored by them for winning second place in an essay contest they sponsored. She gets a free dinner, a medal, and cash award. She is the most excited about the steak dinner! She is so related to her mother!! The rest of the week we plan on just hanging out. I teach on Sunday, so sometime during this week I need to finish up my lesson. Today, though, while I have his whole day to myself, I am going to go shopping!!! Then I plan in meeting Barry after he gets off work and he is taking me out to dinner.
Megan has a big milestone coming up next week. She turns 12!!!! I can't believe it. Where has the time gone?
My back finally started feeling better last week and I was able to start using my wiifit! I've been doing yoga and working on my balance. I'm actually surprised how much fun it is! I am really enjoying it, and look forward to "playing" each day!
I've been really lazy so far today, so I guess that I had better get off of here and get busy shopping while I can!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Birthday... and snow!!
It's been a while since I last posted, and I thought that I should show everyone what I got for my birthday! Barry and the kids got me...:
It is actually my combined Valentine/Birthday present. When they went shopping for it, all of the stores around here were sold out, so they had to order it. It came in a bit after my birthday, and before I could actually use it for the first time, I pinched a nerve in my back. I am still recovering from that (it's taken a while, and I am ready to be over it!!), but hopefully I will be ready to "play" soon. I am really excited about the yoga and aerobics.
And, yes, unbelievably, it snowed in the Tennessee Valley this morning! I didn't think it would actually happen, but we were all excited by it!! Barry had to work last night, and he called me early this morning to tell me to look out the window. Of course I woke the kids up to go and play in it while they could. Kyle and Megan made this cute snowman, which they lovingly named "Cyclops":
And they were all prepared for their dad as soon as he got home from work:
Kyle and I are getting ready to head out of town for a couple of days. He is a member of the Junior Beta Club, and they are having their state convention in Montgomery starting tomorrow. I have been asked to go as a chaperone, and we leave late this afternoon to travel down. I'm making sure I pack my heating pad and muscle relaxers, because I am sure that I am going to need them after being on a bus for 4 hours.
It is actually my combined Valentine/Birthday present. When they went shopping for it, all of the stores around here were sold out, so they had to order it. It came in a bit after my birthday, and before I could actually use it for the first time, I pinched a nerve in my back. I am still recovering from that (it's taken a while, and I am ready to be over it!!), but hopefully I will be ready to "play" soon. I am really excited about the yoga and aerobics.
And, yes, unbelievably, it snowed in the Tennessee Valley this morning! I didn't think it would actually happen, but we were all excited by it!! Barry had to work last night, and he called me early this morning to tell me to look out the window. Of course I woke the kids up to go and play in it while they could. Kyle and Megan made this cute snowman, which they lovingly named "Cyclops":
And they were all prepared for their dad as soon as he got home from work:
Kyle and I are getting ready to head out of town for a couple of days. He is a member of the Junior Beta Club, and they are having their state convention in Montgomery starting tomorrow. I have been asked to go as a chaperone, and we leave late this afternoon to travel down. I'm making sure I pack my heating pad and muscle relaxers, because I am sure that I am going to need them after being on a bus for 4 hours.
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