June and VBS!!

Ok. I can't believe how time has flown. I just spent this past weekend in Lubbock visiting family and attending a dance recital. My cousin had been asking me for weeks on end to come and see her performance. It worked out that I didn't have two different recitals to attend on the same day. I had promised a child that I used to take care of that I would attend her dance recital first so I prayed that everything worked out. It did work out and for two weekends straight I went to dance recitals. Both did a great job at their respective recitals. It was also the first time that I got to see my aunt and uncle's new house despite the fact that they had been living there for several years. Many things had required my time and therefore I could not be there.

As of Monday night, Vacation Bible School at my church began. I was with the 1st and 2nd graders again this year. There are a few children that I have had 3 years in a row since their first time with me I was doing pre-k/kinder. We had some new kids who were having to get used the church and us as a group. Another special thing about monday night was that it kicked off the 1st VBS at the new church facility.

Tuesday night was just as a much fun even though I had to discipline some of the kids by reminding them what they were supposed to be doing. I had a ton of fun watching the kids pick up on lessons that were given to them. I can't wait until I can take the little ones I care for to a VBS even if it is near where they live.

Happy Easter!!!!

It never fails to amaze me how quickly time flies. It seems like Christmas was yesterday. This year, unlike last year, I was not sick so I was able to do easter activities with the kiddos. We made bread in the shape of bunnies, we did an easter egg hunt, and went to Barnes and Nobles. We had a lot of fun. The kids were ready for more egg hunts.

This year, my family easter was different. Instead of celebrating easter on sunday, we celebrated on saturday. My dad worked, and therefore did not go bowling with my mom, my brother, his girlfriend, and me. We really enjoyed it, and want to play together again.

Concert, wedding, news

Wow! There has been a lot of things going on for last couple of weeks.

To start off with, I have been with the family I work with for a year since Feb 21st.

I went to the Mark Schultz concert the next day, but the nice part was that I could finally go with family friends of mine who had originally were planning to come with me the first time I met him and go to his concert. It was their Christmas gift to me.

I also went to my best friend's ("big sister") wedding. She was beautiful, and her wedding was awesome.

I even caught her bouquet. My 1st catch ever!!!!

Christmas 2008

Wow! Christmas went by so quickly. We had a very quite morning, which is so different from when my brother and I were little. Now we are older, and have added someone in the mix. It was funny when his girlfriend and I wore the same color that day. Everyone who has seen the picture can't believe that he and I are related, and if they didn't know, would have thought that she and I were related. I got exactly what I wanted for christmas (ie. pictures of kids I care for, money, printer, and a fire safe box among other things). This is the first christmas since I have moved from my parents' house.

This year, my parents decided that us kids were in charge of deserts. My brother and his girlfriend brought fondu, and I planned on making pumpkin pie. As you can see in the photo, my pies fell on the ground. I made the pies Christmas Eve, they looked really good, and not ten minutes after I took them out of the oven, Baby cat knocked them unto the ground. My parents and I were floored, and I then was upset about it. We have always had pumpkin for desert every christmas for as far back as I can remember. We did survive without it this year although I did not like that idea.

After we had lunch, my brother and his girlfriend went her parents' house to celebrate and I went to my aunt and uncle's house to celebrate there. I had a great time spending time with my extended family. It reminded me of when I was younger. We talked and played a game called "Partini." Once we played it once, everybody decided it was time to leave. I was able to get pictures of us three older grandkids. My mom and their dad are siblings. The three of us are only half of the grandkids. We also are the three oldest girls out of four girls. Then there are two boys. Of the three of us older ones, I am the only one not married.

A Year since Graduation

I can not believe how much things have changed since last December. I have been working with the family with two kids for just over 10 months. I have enjoyed working with them, and working with a church as well. I love working with kids.

8 Months Later

So much has happened since my last posting. I have been working with the family I mentioned back in my last post for the last 8 months. I love working for them, and I love the kids a lot. It has been amazing to watch them grow. The little boy is 3 now, and going to preschool 3 mornings a week. The baby is now a year old, and growing like a weed. I feel like part of the family though I do have distance on particular events that are part of their family, just as they keep their distance on events in my family.

In June, my computer stopped working completely. We thought it was just the hard drive, but it turned out that it wasn't the only problem it had. I ended up having to buy a whole new computer. I love my new computer, but miss parts of my old computer.

In July, I had to move closer to where I work and go to school. It just made a lot more sense that I moved closer due to several different reasons. The main reasons were financially (gas and school), and weather related.

Then at the end of September, on my way to a football game at my college alma mater, my car broke down. It is sitting at my parent's house right now, and I have a brand new car. I got a 2007 Ford Fusion, and I got it pre-owned. I love it. The kiddos love it too.

In my family news, I have family coming down next weekend. I won't be able to see them the whole time, but my hope is that I will be able to have a day off to visit with them. Also, my maternal grandma made my dress for Halloween.

So busy

Well I am certainly glad that I have my degree now. I have been super busy since then. Christmas was great. My parents drove me crazy for almost two months about me getting a job. I am so glad that I now have a job.

I am nanny for a family with two children about thirty minutes away from where I live. Right now I am in a trial period for the family and I hope that I can continue to work with the family.

I am also back in school to get a certificate to interpret sign language.

I will be glad when everything is settled.