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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Christmas Craft Night
Each year on the night after Thanksgiving I force my family to join together to bond at evening of crafts in honor of the upcoming Christmas season. This year we designed these lovely items.
Visors and puppets!
Rachel is 27 and a half. Drew is 23 and a half. They are still children at heart!
Baby, I'm Back!
Happy 2009 to all!
Yes, I have heard your complaints that I have not blogged for months. Yes, I am ashamed. Yes, I will try to do better.
General news. Thanksgiving went well. Drew came home from Colorado and showed us his new truck. Bob and I had our own little Thanksgiving dinner here. Then we had the annual Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Crafts night with Rachel and the kids and Drew here. This year we made visors and puppets.
We took Cash and Veronica up to visit Bob's parents before Christmas. Everyone had a great time. Cash was a little shy around Herman and Toni at first. But once Toni gave him candy, she was his BEST friend. He still looks at her picture in the living room and says, "Candy, ummm, good!"
We also went to see Santa. Veronica continued her long friendship with Santa. Cash did not care for him! Again, candy saved the day. We were able to get him to stay on Santa's lap long enough for a picture. Somebody was crying in the picture.
For Christmas, Drew came from Colorado again, my Mom came from Oklahoma, and Rachel and the kids came too. Christmas Eve we were all here with my sister Bev, my sister-in-law Debbie, and my friend Robin. My brother Bill had to work. We had fun and both Veronica and Cash were thrilled with their gifts. Cash's phrase for the night was, "Mo pesants!" Veronica just enjoyed it all. Rachel and the kids spent the night, so we got to have Christmas morning together. We really cut down on gifts, 1) because of the economy and 2) Rachel begged us not to add more toys to her house. Of course, we had to get some things.
On Christmas day, Veronica went to her Dad's for awhile to open presents with him and her grandpa and his family. Then Rachel, the kids, and Drew went to their paternal grandparents' house dinner where they met up with their dad and his family. Again, the kids loved the presents.
Bob, Mom, and I went to the casino to eat buffet and then drove around the corner to Bob's parents where we had a nice visit.
Then we all got together in the evening to play with the kids and their toys.
During the week Bob and Drew went to a gun show and shopping for man stuff. Mom and I went house hunting. We found one, but I don't know if she will buy it or not.
Then Drew returned to Colorado. Then right after that he left with his company to go for training in LA. Currently, he is in the low areas "fighting" in an actual practice Iraqi village. He has only been able to call once. Our conversation included this..."Yeah, today we got to shoot live rounds and have people shoot live rounds at us. And then Apache helicopters were dropping stuff down on us. It was cool!" Long pause on my part..."When you say people were shooting live rounds AT you, what exactly does that mean?" "Not really AT us, just toward us..." Sometimes you don't want to know the answer.
At the end of the month Drew is supposed to go to AR for actual sniper training. I won't be asking questions then either.
In the week before the new year, Bob, Veronica, and I followed Mom home and did a couple of repairs to her house, so she can get it listed. We also helped her sort. She is still doing that!
School started back and there was much drama between administration and staff. Somewhat smoother, but there are some hard feelings. It was nice to see the students after their break.
I have been very busy with some of the organizations I am in. I think I will be taking off the summer from any school duties.
Rachel has been working on her part of the textbook business. She was gone out of state for a couple of weeks and the kids stayed with me. It was fun to spoil them even more than normal. they were both very well behaved. Rachel goes out frequently with friends.
Bob has actually been home for weeks. He has appreciated the time to relax at home. He has gone out locally some days. He is leaving this week for New York and he might get to go see Mike and Ryan.
Bob has made LOTS of money this year! Teachers really are underpaid. I work much more often than he does. It was great to get some bills paid off, but this is the first year we don't have any kids to claim on our taxes. We are nervous.
Mike and Ryan has a nice Christmas too. They went over their aunt's for the day. Their Grandma Dolores sent us a picture and they both look mature and happy.
Some of our family have recently reached MAJOR milestones in their lives.
Big news for Ryan! He has now graduated from high school! Michael is scheduled to graduate in June. We don't know if they will choose to walk at graduation, but we want to go see them anyway.
Veronica has big news too! She is learning to write cursive letters. You probably aren't that excited, but she really is!
Cash has big news too! He can potty in the toilet. He is basically potty trained during the day. And if he wets at night, he gets up early yelling, "Get it off!" about his diaper.
Talk about progress!
That is about all I have. I hope you enjoy the pictures I am going to post.
Read more in 2010...just kidding...I will post again sooner than that!
Yes, I have heard your complaints that I have not blogged for months. Yes, I am ashamed. Yes, I will try to do better.
General news. Thanksgiving went well. Drew came home from Colorado and showed us his new truck. Bob and I had our own little Thanksgiving dinner here. Then we had the annual Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Crafts night with Rachel and the kids and Drew here. This year we made visors and puppets.
We took Cash and Veronica up to visit Bob's parents before Christmas. Everyone had a great time. Cash was a little shy around Herman and Toni at first. But once Toni gave him candy, she was his BEST friend. He still looks at her picture in the living room and says, "Candy, ummm, good!"
We also went to see Santa. Veronica continued her long friendship with Santa. Cash did not care for him! Again, candy saved the day. We were able to get him to stay on Santa's lap long enough for a picture. Somebody was crying in the picture.
For Christmas, Drew came from Colorado again, my Mom came from Oklahoma, and Rachel and the kids came too. Christmas Eve we were all here with my sister Bev, my sister-in-law Debbie, and my friend Robin. My brother Bill had to work. We had fun and both Veronica and Cash were thrilled with their gifts. Cash's phrase for the night was, "Mo pesants!" Veronica just enjoyed it all. Rachel and the kids spent the night, so we got to have Christmas morning together. We really cut down on gifts, 1) because of the economy and 2) Rachel begged us not to add more toys to her house. Of course, we had to get some things.
On Christmas day, Veronica went to her Dad's for awhile to open presents with him and her grandpa and his family. Then Rachel, the kids, and Drew went to their paternal grandparents' house dinner where they met up with their dad and his family. Again, the kids loved the presents.
Bob, Mom, and I went to the casino to eat buffet and then drove around the corner to Bob's parents where we had a nice visit.
Then we all got together in the evening to play with the kids and their toys.
During the week Bob and Drew went to a gun show and shopping for man stuff. Mom and I went house hunting. We found one, but I don't know if she will buy it or not.
Then Drew returned to Colorado. Then right after that he left with his company to go for training in LA. Currently, he is in the low areas "fighting" in an actual practice Iraqi village. He has only been able to call once. Our conversation included this..."Yeah, today we got to shoot live rounds and have people shoot live rounds at us. And then Apache helicopters were dropping stuff down on us. It was cool!" Long pause on my part..."When you say people were shooting live rounds AT you, what exactly does that mean?" "Not really AT us, just toward us..." Sometimes you don't want to know the answer.
At the end of the month Drew is supposed to go to AR for actual sniper training. I won't be asking questions then either.
In the week before the new year, Bob, Veronica, and I followed Mom home and did a couple of repairs to her house, so she can get it listed. We also helped her sort. She is still doing that!
School started back and there was much drama between administration and staff. Somewhat smoother, but there are some hard feelings. It was nice to see the students after their break.
I have been very busy with some of the organizations I am in. I think I will be taking off the summer from any school duties.
Rachel has been working on her part of the textbook business. She was gone out of state for a couple of weeks and the kids stayed with me. It was fun to spoil them even more than normal. they were both very well behaved. Rachel goes out frequently with friends.
Bob has actually been home for weeks. He has appreciated the time to relax at home. He has gone out locally some days. He is leaving this week for New York and he might get to go see Mike and Ryan.
Bob has made LOTS of money this year! Teachers really are underpaid. I work much more often than he does. It was great to get some bills paid off, but this is the first year we don't have any kids to claim on our taxes. We are nervous.
Mike and Ryan has a nice Christmas too. They went over their aunt's for the day. Their Grandma Dolores sent us a picture and they both look mature and happy.
Some of our family have recently reached MAJOR milestones in their lives.
Big news for Ryan! He has now graduated from high school! Michael is scheduled to graduate in June. We don't know if they will choose to walk at graduation, but we want to go see them anyway.
Veronica has big news too! She is learning to write cursive letters. You probably aren't that excited, but she really is!
Cash has big news too! He can potty in the toilet. He is basically potty trained during the day. And if he wets at night, he gets up early yelling, "Get it off!" about his diaper.
Talk about progress!
That is about all I have. I hope you enjoy the pictures I am going to post.
Read more in 2010...just kidding...I will post again sooner than that!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Did anyone say "CHEEEEEEEEEEEEESE?Missing October
November 16
Apparently, I have crossed the line to too dang busy to blog. I have always teetered there. But I am back and here we go.
Bob has traveled some. He has been back to Spain, Texas, More Texas, and home some. He is going close to home next week. He also stayed a couple of days with his parents while Herman had some minor surgery. He has gotten to rest some days too and he appreciated that. He also got to spend more time with Veronica and Cash. Cash has figured out Poppie is one fun guy to hang out with. They play trucks and cars and tractors and bobcats for hours. Bob also introduced Veronica to a game on the computer called Fantastic Contraptions and they are both obsessed! So are all of my students. The game is even educational.
I have just worked. And then worked some more. Typical work week. Spend part of Sunday doing laundry, planning for the week, working at school. Monday-teach-then go home and watch Dances with the Stars. Tuesday-teach all day-then teach GED program-until 6:30. Wednesday-teach-then tutor until 4:45. Thursday-teach-then GED program again until 6:30-then watch My Name is Earl, Grey's Anatomy, ER. Friday-teach-collapse and/or babysit. Saturday-Just depends.
We have had some stressful transition this year among staff, but things seem better. I do enjoy the people I work with. I enjoy my students this year. However, we have had so many interruptions that I feel like I haven't got to teach much this year. Going to refocus on that.
I planned a field trip to a theater for my students. They enjoyed it. I did write a play about the Holocaust that my students performed for the community on Veterans Day. Actually I organized the whole event and it went really well. Many of the students and teachers and local veterans participated.
Bob and I hosted a Halloween party for many of my co-workers. In case you wonder what teachers do at parties...we have dress up in costumes, talk a lot, drink punch, play wii rock band, and sing horrible kareoke (Still can't spell.) A good time was had by all.
We also redid the bathroom. Paint, shower doors, trim, and other stuff. If I ever get the door repainted, we are done.
Halloween was fun. I passed out a lot of candy. I had over 100 trick or treaters. I saw a lot of my students and some students who are now the parents. Nobody put toilet paper in my trees!
Rachel and the kids wore themselves out getting everywhere. They had a snack before they left, but didn't have time to eat a meal. At 8:30, my front door opened and Cash came running in yelling, "Green Beans! Green Beans! Green Beans!" He then ran to his chair, got in it, and started shoveling all the food he could when I gave him a plate of roast, potatoes, and green beans. Rachel and Veronica were starved too and it was pretty quiet until they ate.
Rachel has been going out with friends more often. Sometimes she thinks she wants a boyfriend, but can't decide if they are worth the trouble. She and a girlfriend just went to a comedy club and had a great time. She is working for her dad and is getting ready to go textbook buying in December. The challenges of motherhood get to her sometimes, but she keeps moving on.
Drew is enjoying his new Army base in Colorado. Currently he is going to be a sniper. He didn't pick that, but they picked him based on his high ASVAB score. However, he also was encouraged to apply to fly helicopters. He is waiting for the flight aptitude test for that. He bought a new truck and is pretty excited about that. He will be coming home for Thanksgiving.
Mike and Ryan have called a couple of times. They are doing fine. Bob was actually home and got to speak to both of them. We still think they are graduating from high school this January.
Veronica is making her way through 2nd grade. She is still bubbly and has developed the habit of saying pretty much what she thinks. Even more than normal. It seems to be a second grade thing, as my friend has shared that her second grader does the same thing. Veronica is having a few problems with the change in weather due to her breathing problems. We are both big fans of Dancing With the Stars and she likes to spend Monday nights with me, so we can get our fix. She was a beautiful Renaissance girl for Halloween.
Cash is a happy and ACTIVE boy. His favorite things continue to be Hot Sausage, Tractors, His Momma and Sister, and his friends. He is talking up a storm. He can say anything you do. Sometimes that is not so good. His babysitter and her husband bought him a Bobcat machinery toy and that is what he talks about MOST of the time. Rachel is about to go nuts! I can tell what his conversations are when he is playing with his friend Hunter...."Bobcat! Mine! Bobcat! Hunter! Bobcat! Share!" He is very big on explaining who his toys belong to. He likes the word share if it means he gets to share. Cash was Elmo for Halloween.
Mom came up for her class reunion and a short visit. She is enjoying her retirement. We are still looking for a house for her. The kids just love her to death and want her to move soon.
I talk to my sister Beverly regularly. I also got to go dinner with my sister-in-law Debbie. I got to see her and Bill's grandsons on Halloween and they are cute and growing!
Our cat is alive. The fish is, but I really need to change his water.
Over and out!
I
Apparently, I have crossed the line to too dang busy to blog. I have always teetered there. But I am back and here we go.
Bob has traveled some. He has been back to Spain, Texas, More Texas, and home some. He is going close to home next week. He also stayed a couple of days with his parents while Herman had some minor surgery. He has gotten to rest some days too and he appreciated that. He also got to spend more time with Veronica and Cash. Cash has figured out Poppie is one fun guy to hang out with. They play trucks and cars and tractors and bobcats for hours. Bob also introduced Veronica to a game on the computer called Fantastic Contraptions and they are both obsessed! So are all of my students. The game is even educational.
I have just worked. And then worked some more. Typical work week. Spend part of Sunday doing laundry, planning for the week, working at school. Monday-teach-then go home and watch Dances with the Stars. Tuesday-teach all day-then teach GED program-until 6:30. Wednesday-teach-then tutor until 4:45. Thursday-teach-then GED program again until 6:30-then watch My Name is Earl, Grey's Anatomy, ER. Friday-teach-collapse and/or babysit. Saturday-Just depends.
We have had some stressful transition this year among staff, but things seem better. I do enjoy the people I work with. I enjoy my students this year. However, we have had so many interruptions that I feel like I haven't got to teach much this year. Going to refocus on that.
I planned a field trip to a theater for my students. They enjoyed it. I did write a play about the Holocaust that my students performed for the community on Veterans Day. Actually I organized the whole event and it went really well. Many of the students and teachers and local veterans participated.
Bob and I hosted a Halloween party for many of my co-workers. In case you wonder what teachers do at parties...we have dress up in costumes, talk a lot, drink punch, play wii rock band, and sing horrible kareoke (Still can't spell.) A good time was had by all.
We also redid the bathroom. Paint, shower doors, trim, and other stuff. If I ever get the door repainted, we are done.
Halloween was fun. I passed out a lot of candy. I had over 100 trick or treaters. I saw a lot of my students and some students who are now the parents. Nobody put toilet paper in my trees!
Rachel and the kids wore themselves out getting everywhere. They had a snack before they left, but didn't have time to eat a meal. At 8:30, my front door opened and Cash came running in yelling, "Green Beans! Green Beans! Green Beans!" He then ran to his chair, got in it, and started shoveling all the food he could when I gave him a plate of roast, potatoes, and green beans. Rachel and Veronica were starved too and it was pretty quiet until they ate.
Rachel has been going out with friends more often. Sometimes she thinks she wants a boyfriend, but can't decide if they are worth the trouble. She and a girlfriend just went to a comedy club and had a great time. She is working for her dad and is getting ready to go textbook buying in December. The challenges of motherhood get to her sometimes, but she keeps moving on.
Drew is enjoying his new Army base in Colorado. Currently he is going to be a sniper. He didn't pick that, but they picked him based on his high ASVAB score. However, he also was encouraged to apply to fly helicopters. He is waiting for the flight aptitude test for that. He bought a new truck and is pretty excited about that. He will be coming home for Thanksgiving.
Mike and Ryan have called a couple of times. They are doing fine. Bob was actually home and got to speak to both of them. We still think they are graduating from high school this January.
Veronica is making her way through 2nd grade. She is still bubbly and has developed the habit of saying pretty much what she thinks. Even more than normal. It seems to be a second grade thing, as my friend has shared that her second grader does the same thing. Veronica is having a few problems with the change in weather due to her breathing problems. We are both big fans of Dancing With the Stars and she likes to spend Monday nights with me, so we can get our fix. She was a beautiful Renaissance girl for Halloween.
Cash is a happy and ACTIVE boy. His favorite things continue to be Hot Sausage, Tractors, His Momma and Sister, and his friends. He is talking up a storm. He can say anything you do. Sometimes that is not so good. His babysitter and her husband bought him a Bobcat machinery toy and that is what he talks about MOST of the time. Rachel is about to go nuts! I can tell what his conversations are when he is playing with his friend Hunter...."Bobcat! Mine! Bobcat! Hunter! Bobcat! Share!" He is very big on explaining who his toys belong to. He likes the word share if it means he gets to share. Cash was Elmo for Halloween.
Mom came up for her class reunion and a short visit. She is enjoying her retirement. We are still looking for a house for her. The kids just love her to death and want her to move soon.
I talk to my sister Beverly regularly. I also got to go dinner with my sister-in-law Debbie. I got to see her and Bill's grandsons on Halloween and they are cute and growing!
Our cat is alive. The fish is, but I really need to change his water.
Over and out!
I
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