Pink Parlor Party

A couple of weeks ago I took Kaitlyn to the Pink Parlor Party, it was a party for little girls. Kaitly had her nails,hair and sparkly makeup done. They had food from Chik-fil-a there, after she was done a photographer took a picture of her. This was a fundraiser for Katy Hayes. So I was happy to help out a family in need, and Kaitlyn had fun.

Penny

Ronnies neighbor was giving her 7 month old dachsund away(they were moving into military housing in Kansas) so the kids had been wanting a dog for awhile now. So I took the kids to Ronnies and let them play with Penny. They fell in love. So I told them they could have the dog. He is really sweet.He is pretty much potty trained to go outside. So he is our new addition to the family.

Girls in Kaitlyns Class-Super Kids Day

Super Kids Day

Super Kids Day is such a blast for the parents and kids. Each grade has a different color tye dye shirt on, this year Ryan was orange and Kaitlyn was red. I had a shirt made that was red and orange. I was there by 8:00 to help set up the concession stand, what a fun day to work at the CANDY concession stand-I was there from 8:00 till 2:00, it was so great to get too know all the PTA moms. When Kaitlyn and Ryans clasess came out I hung out with them. They had a rock wall,always a hit with the kids. There were 32 stations that had different games. Such a huge effort,and the kids love it. I was pretty tired when I got home,but what a good day.

Jan 28th and Feb 11th

The one year anniversary if my mothers passing came on January 28th,hard to believe it has already been a year. What an Amazing mother I was so blessed to have, she had so much heart and soul, and loved people completely.I waited for this time in my life for 8 years,kids in school,no work and all the time in the world to spend with my mom. I had so many plans, my life was about to be more amazing. I had trips planned, going berry picking, going to Whole Foods. She just was more sunshine in my life. I miss her terribly like a hole in my heart. Some days are so depressing and then other days I find great Joy in my life. I remember her helping me with the kids when they had a 104 degree temps, and Ron was in California visitng family. She stayed up all night with me just keeping those 2 babies cool and hydrated. Also after I had Kaitlyn she put a roast in the crock pot for us and cleaned our house. She was always there for me, I could always count on her. What happy memories I hold in my heart. God blessed me by sending me to live in Texas,I got to spend so much time with her, lots of good times. For that I am so thankful.

On Feb 11th it was 15 years since my dad passed. He was so awesome. He always told us he loved us, and always so affectionate. I was devasted when he died. I remember when he took me to get my license and helped me buy my first car. What a blessing he was to me. I miss him so much. In this life I had 2 wonderful parents. My cup over floweth. Mom and dad you will forever be in my heart, and I pray that i can continue the legacy that you left behind, and remind my kids of their wonderful grandmother and grandpa. Love forever.

College

I am taking a Government class that goes towards my AA degree. I am trying to get my 60 credits so that I can do substitute teaching (perfect schedule-Work when I want) off on holidays and summer. As I get more into my AA I will consider going for my teaching degree. I am so not a behind the desk kind of person, and I really dislike Accounting (what I have done for the past 8 years) Volunteering at the school, and doing presentations like Art Masterpiece and Junior Achievement where I have to give a presentation to the kids, that just is preparation for being a teacher. The school the kids go to is so awesome, everybody works together, and there is so many parent volunteers. I really feel like God placed us where we need to be. Very encouraging and uplifting.

8 year Anniversary

In 2009 Ron and i celebrated our 8 year anniversary. Ron surprised me with red roses and a pretty card. Ronnie and Kristan took care of the kids, and we headed to downtown Houston to do some touring.Before dinner we had some drinks at a pub, and there was some kind of disturbance up the street, and the police were there, well this homeless man who was part of the disturbance (nothing violent) came over an asked for some money because he was hungary, well Ron invited the guy to sit down (okay we had a few drinks in us)so we started talking to him, and I left to get a menu so I could order this man a sandwich, when I came back this white cop grabbed the man and handcuffed him on the spot. Well the bartender of the pub came out and told us to never feed the animals, well I told him that the homeless man was a human being, and basically that was not cool to say, well we had to leave because I was getting mad about what the bartender said,and about to come unglued.
We stayed at the Doubletree Hotel (very nice) drank Champagne. For dinner we ate a Japanese restaurant had some yummy sushi. I really enjoyed walking around the city.
To cap off the evening we had drinks at the Hyatt Hotel. I love anniversary getaways.