Friday, October 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Cooper's First Day back to ACA!
Cooper started back to ACA after a really nice 2 1/2 week break. It was hard for me...I miss him! He loves his new 3 year old class with Ms.Debbie and all of his friends!! He has been telling me that he doesn't want me to go to work and that breaks my heart but at least I am down the hall and I know he is having a blast. Here is a picture of him on his first day. We couldn't get one outside by the sign so I took one in his classroom. Big smile!!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Summer 2009
I have not posted in forever and we have done a lot over the past few months. Needless to say, this will be a long post with lots of pictures, and will actually probably take me days to finish.
First up, was our Heart and Sole 5K and Fun Run. Jessica and I organized this as a fundraiser for ACA. It was great fun and was very successful, especially for the first year. I am excited about doing it again next year!!
Then we took a trip to Destin with some great friends from VA. We miss them so much and hope to make a habit out of this summer trip. It was a great trip, with lots of time on the beach...beautiful weather...and lots of good food!! Plus, the time with friends was awesome. The boys played great together and it was fun to watch them interact!
Then their was the end of school. We had a really fun end of year program at ACA with a fifties theme. Cooper's class sang "Teddy Bear" by Elvis. It was very cute and Cooper pulled out all the stops, which in his world means flinging yourself off the risers and watching everyone laugh at you. It was pretty funny really. The most popular comment I heard was, someone had to be the entertainer...to which I though...what if it was your kid? It was classic Cooper and he had a blast! :)
Let's see, ACA started back up in June. This was a busy time for me but getting back to work was fine. Cooper loves his class at school and his new teachers! They do all kinds of fun things in the summer, like cooking and puppets. He loves it! I love my job, but do wish I was home a bit more often, at least for the summer. Oh well!
In July, we went to Alabama for a week to visit our families. As always, it was a blast! We spend half the week with Corey's family and half the week with my family. My sister and her kids came to visit as well. We miss our families so much. We love being where we are, but there is something to be said for being close to family. I miss them!
Cooper will be 3 years old in a month....this is crazy. He is such a little man and I adore every second with that child. He is definitely in the testing phase, but I don't see that getting drastically better anytime soon. He is very independent, which contributes to that a lot. I will appreciate that independence later in life, but at this point, it's a bit challenging. I am in the process of deciding on his birthday party plans. Small and easy, yet fun with friends. We shall see!
VBS ended last night. Corey and I, along with our great friends The Rangels, were in charge of the music. It was fun! We did music at the beginning and the end, and in between had all kinds of fun playing bananagrams and eating ice cream, drinking coffee and hanging out with friends. We had our own adult VBS. Tons of fun!!
Finally, our summer at ACA ended with a cute program of camp songs. Then Cooper and I got to spend 2 1/2 weeks hanging out. It was a blast and I am having a really difficult time adjusting to being away from him again. He is loving his new class at school though!
Well, I guess that is a decent enough update. I can't believe it is September. Summer has flown by. I will try to update a bit more often now. :)
First up, was our Heart and Sole 5K and Fun Run. Jessica and I organized this as a fundraiser for ACA. It was great fun and was very successful, especially for the first year. I am excited about doing it again next year!!
Then we took a trip to Destin with some great friends from VA. We miss them so much and hope to make a habit out of this summer trip. It was a great trip, with lots of time on the beach...beautiful weather...and lots of good food!! Plus, the time with friends was awesome. The boys played great together and it was fun to watch them interact!
Then their was the end of school. We had a really fun end of year program at ACA with a fifties theme. Cooper's class sang "Teddy Bear" by Elvis. It was very cute and Cooper pulled out all the stops, which in his world means flinging yourself off the risers and watching everyone laugh at you. It was pretty funny really. The most popular comment I heard was, someone had to be the entertainer...to which I though...what if it was your kid? It was classic Cooper and he had a blast! :)
Let's see, ACA started back up in June. This was a busy time for me but getting back to work was fine. Cooper loves his class at school and his new teachers! They do all kinds of fun things in the summer, like cooking and puppets. He loves it! I love my job, but do wish I was home a bit more often, at least for the summer. Oh well!
In July, we went to Alabama for a week to visit our families. As always, it was a blast! We spend half the week with Corey's family and half the week with my family. My sister and her kids came to visit as well. We miss our families so much. We love being where we are, but there is something to be said for being close to family. I miss them!
Cooper will be 3 years old in a month....this is crazy. He is such a little man and I adore every second with that child. He is definitely in the testing phase, but I don't see that getting drastically better anytime soon. He is very independent, which contributes to that a lot. I will appreciate that independence later in life, but at this point, it's a bit challenging. I am in the process of deciding on his birthday party plans. Small and easy, yet fun with friends. We shall see!
VBS ended last night. Corey and I, along with our great friends The Rangels, were in charge of the music. It was fun! We did music at the beginning and the end, and in between had all kinds of fun playing bananagrams and eating ice cream, drinking coffee and hanging out with friends. We had our own adult VBS. Tons of fun!!
Finally, our summer at ACA ended with a cute program of camp songs. Then Cooper and I got to spend 2 1/2 weeks hanging out. It was a blast and I am having a really difficult time adjusting to being away from him again. He is loving his new class at school though!
Well, I guess that is a decent enough update. I can't believe it is September. Summer has flown by. I will try to update a bit more often now. :)
Cooper's 3rd Birthday!!
Cooper turned 3 on August 22nd. We had a great day full of his favorite things. We started out the day letting him choose what he wanted for his bday breakfast...he chose a peanut butter sandwich and doritos. Ha! For lunch he chose chick-fil-a (aka: chickilay). We had a great day playing and just spending time together. We had his birtday party on the church playground with a slip n slide and pool! He loved it! The kids all had a great time and it was very laid back and enjoyable. We had hotdogs and a spiderman cake (my first attempt at cake decorating...it was ok). Overall we had a fantastic day. I can't believe my baby is 3! He is just such a joy! Here are a few things about my sweet little 3 year old!
1. He talks like he's an adult sometimes, using words like actually. Sounds pretty funny coming out of a 3 year olds mouth.
2. He loves action heroes-batman, superman, and especially spiderman!
3. He also loves Star Wars and we have 4 light sabres at home.
4. He is very affectionate to me most of the time. Always willing to give hugs and kisses whenever I ask...I love this!
5. He is still a wild man but also has plenty of time where he plays calmly.
6. He is very tenderhearted, and is concerned when others are hurt or crying.
7. He loves his friends at school and enjoyes being at ACA but also loves to be at home with me and Corey.
8. He is not afraid of ANYTHING! This can be good and bad!
9. He says the sweetest prayers at dinner and at bedtime. I could listen all day!
10. He is a momma's boy and I LOVE it!!
Here are a few pics from his birthday!!
1. He talks like he's an adult sometimes, using words like actually. Sounds pretty funny coming out of a 3 year olds mouth.
2. He loves action heroes-batman, superman, and especially spiderman!
3. He also loves Star Wars and we have 4 light sabres at home.
4. He is very affectionate to me most of the time. Always willing to give hugs and kisses whenever I ask...I love this!
5. He is still a wild man but also has plenty of time where he plays calmly.
6. He is very tenderhearted, and is concerned when others are hurt or crying.
7. He loves his friends at school and enjoyes being at ACA but also loves to be at home with me and Corey.
8. He is not afraid of ANYTHING! This can be good and bad!
9. He says the sweetest prayers at dinner and at bedtime. I could listen all day!
10. He is a momma's boy and I LOVE it!!
Here are a few pics from his birthday!!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Lately...
Hello!
It's been awhile since I've updated and I guess I could say it's because we have been busy...and that would be true. I'm just having a hard time thinking of things to say. I've always wanted to be a writer but I don't think that is my talent. Oh well! Maybe one day, if I work on it long enough.
We HAVE been busy. Work for Corey is busy, as always! I am really busy at work also! Lots of things gonig on, plus it's getting to the end of the year. We are working a fundraiser for ACA. We are doing a 5K and Family Fun Run on May 2nd. So, we are in the process of getting sponsors and signing people up for it. If you want to sign up, let me know. It's gonna be great fun!!
Cooper is doing great! I am going to post some pics after this. I have gotten way behind on my picture downloading. I am taking them, they are just sitting on my camera though.
I have been doing "The Purpose Driven Life" the last 6 days. I guess today is day 7. I am also tying in my working out to that as well. Just my 40 days to work on some things. 7 days in and it is going pretty well. I am really just trying to seek God in my life and figure out what He wants of me. I finally realized that I am just fighting letting go and so, now I am trying to really let go and it has made me feel so much more free. Most days, at least.
We went to the Dallas Aquarium during Spring Break. Other than being insanely crowded, it was lots of fun. Cooper loved it. We also went to the Tyler Zoo some weeks ago, also a favorite of Cooper's and mine. I am enjoying Cooper so much! He is just such a blast and so funny! He is such a little man now. At times it makes me sad and at times it doesn't. I just truly adore him!!
It's been awhile since I've updated and I guess I could say it's because we have been busy...and that would be true. I'm just having a hard time thinking of things to say. I've always wanted to be a writer but I don't think that is my talent. Oh well! Maybe one day, if I work on it long enough.
We HAVE been busy. Work for Corey is busy, as always! I am really busy at work also! Lots of things gonig on, plus it's getting to the end of the year. We are working a fundraiser for ACA. We are doing a 5K and Family Fun Run on May 2nd. So, we are in the process of getting sponsors and signing people up for it. If you want to sign up, let me know. It's gonna be great fun!!
Cooper is doing great! I am going to post some pics after this. I have gotten way behind on my picture downloading. I am taking them, they are just sitting on my camera though.
I have been doing "The Purpose Driven Life" the last 6 days. I guess today is day 7. I am also tying in my working out to that as well. Just my 40 days to work on some things. 7 days in and it is going pretty well. I am really just trying to seek God in my life and figure out what He wants of me. I finally realized that I am just fighting letting go and so, now I am trying to really let go and it has made me feel so much more free. Most days, at least.
We went to the Dallas Aquarium during Spring Break. Other than being insanely crowded, it was lots of fun. Cooper loved it. We also went to the Tyler Zoo some weeks ago, also a favorite of Cooper's and mine. I am enjoying Cooper so much! He is just such a blast and so funny! He is such a little man now. At times it makes me sad and at times it doesn't. I just truly adore him!!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Cooking and Recipes...
If you know me, you know I love to cook. Especially desserts!! I have always thought it would be great fun to have a bakery or to bake out of my home as a career. Maybe some day! I did sell my first cheesecake in December to my sweet friend, Jessica. Other than stressing that it was not good, even though I have made 50 other cheesecakes that were good, I really enjoyed getting to do that.
So, I have been looking up new recipes, desserts and meals, that I am going to start playing with a bit. I thought I would start posting at least one a week after I have tried it and maybe you guys can try it too, if you like to cook!
And as always, if you have any special occassion that you need desserts for, I would be glad to help out. I can't really eat many right now but I still like to cook them and get them out of the house. :)
So, I am going to try my first new recipe this week and I will post about it afterwards.
Hope everyone is having a great week!!
B
So, I have been looking up new recipes, desserts and meals, that I am going to start playing with a bit. I thought I would start posting at least one a week after I have tried it and maybe you guys can try it too, if you like to cook!
And as always, if you have any special occassion that you need desserts for, I would be glad to help out. I can't really eat many right now but I still like to cook them and get them out of the house. :)
So, I am going to try my first new recipe this week and I will post about it afterwards.
Hope everyone is having a great week!!
B
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Resolution Update...
I was reading back through my New Year's Resolutions list. Wow, I must've been in a real productive mood when I did that one. I thought I would look back over it every now and then and see how I'm doing. So, this is how I'm doing...
This year, I will enjoy life more! More laughing and joy, less complaining! I'm working on it. Some days are great, some days not as much.
This year, I will run at least one half-marathon (maybe 2 depending on how it goes.) My running is going great but the half marathon in April is not going to happen. I do love running and am glad that it is my new habit.
This year, I want to cook more...all kinds of foods, not in boxes! Not really cooking more. I have found some great recipes but haven't taken the time to figure them out. This one is not going very well.
This year, I want to become my child's best friend, love the things he loves, play with the toys he plays with, bring myself to him as often as possible!
This one is going pretty well. Some days I am too exhausted to do what I should with him but I have spend a lot more time in the floor with lots of toys so I would say this one is going well. I have also noticed what a difference it makes in my baby boy when I do this. Well worth it...plus he's just the coolest!This year, I will not stress about money. It is what it is and worrying about it will not change it. I am doing pretty well with this one actually.
This year, I will love my husband more than ever before and he will know it! Working on it. I think he is seeing a difference but I guess I should ask him. The more I do it, the easier it becomes!
This year, I will be more organized...because I'm crazy if I am not!
This one is going well...on most days. I actually think I am more organized that I have ever been. I guess my parents finally rubbed off on me. ;)
This year, I will live in my house for an entire year...no moving for me, thank you! No plans for a move anytime soon. I told Corey and he said ok!
This year, I will take better care of myself, physically, emotionally, and most importantly, spiritually! This one is a work in a progress and will probably be for awhile. I am making some changes and that is really what my goal was.
This year, I will love God more and learn God more, and feel God more...and everyone will know it! I have struggled with this one. I don't know why...I'm sure God is just waiting on me. Definitely working on it though!
This year, I will have people over more often, and serve them.
I have not really done this yet but Corey's bball season just ended so hopefully we can start doing this more often. If you wanna come over to my house...let me know. :)
This year, I will exercise. My mind and body need it and so does my waist! :) I am running most days and that is great!!
This year, I will love my family more...and they will feel it!
Loving my family and going to visit them soon! Yay!
This year, I will give more...time, money, thoughts, prayers!
Honestly, I'm not sure how I'm doing with this one. I guess that means I need to do better!
This year, I will cut myself some slack...and know that I am not perfect, nor will I ever be perfect. Work in progress!
This year, I will not feel guilt because I am a working mom, instead I will realize how fortunate I am that I have a fantastic job and that my son loves his school...and that I am still a good mom! I am very aware that I have a fantastic job and that I am very lucky. I am working on the guilt because I miss him horribly but I am trying to see him more during the day and that makes it better!
This year, I will not be angry at Corey for the job that he does and the time that he is not home. I will accept this part of our life and be supportive and appreciative of what Corey does! Um, some days I am very accepting and some days I am very resentful. Bball season is over but his days are still very busy with other sports! We are trying!!
This year, I will learn to bite my tongue...and think before I say anything negative to anyone or about anyone. I think I am doing pretty good with this one!
This year, I will love myself more! I am doing better with this one and it is making a difference it pretty much everything, I think!
So, that is how I'm doing with my resolutions. Lots to keep working on but it makes me feel better to know that I am at least making some progress!!
This year, I will enjoy life more! More laughing and joy, less complaining! I'm working on it. Some days are great, some days not as much.
This year, I will run at least one half-marathon (maybe 2 depending on how it goes.) My running is going great but the half marathon in April is not going to happen. I do love running and am glad that it is my new habit.
This year, I want to cook more...all kinds of foods, not in boxes! Not really cooking more. I have found some great recipes but haven't taken the time to figure them out. This one is not going very well.
This year, I want to become my child's best friend, love the things he loves, play with the toys he plays with, bring myself to him as often as possible!
This one is going pretty well. Some days I am too exhausted to do what I should with him but I have spend a lot more time in the floor with lots of toys so I would say this one is going well. I have also noticed what a difference it makes in my baby boy when I do this. Well worth it...plus he's just the coolest!This year, I will not stress about money. It is what it is and worrying about it will not change it. I am doing pretty well with this one actually.
This year, I will love my husband more than ever before and he will know it! Working on it. I think he is seeing a difference but I guess I should ask him. The more I do it, the easier it becomes!
This year, I will be more organized...because I'm crazy if I am not!
This one is going well...on most days. I actually think I am more organized that I have ever been. I guess my parents finally rubbed off on me. ;)
This year, I will live in my house for an entire year...no moving for me, thank you! No plans for a move anytime soon. I told Corey and he said ok!
This year, I will take better care of myself, physically, emotionally, and most importantly, spiritually! This one is a work in a progress and will probably be for awhile. I am making some changes and that is really what my goal was.
This year, I will love God more and learn God more, and feel God more...and everyone will know it! I have struggled with this one. I don't know why...I'm sure God is just waiting on me. Definitely working on it though!
This year, I will have people over more often, and serve them.
I have not really done this yet but Corey's bball season just ended so hopefully we can start doing this more often. If you wanna come over to my house...let me know. :)
This year, I will exercise. My mind and body need it and so does my waist! :) I am running most days and that is great!!
This year, I will love my family more...and they will feel it!
Loving my family and going to visit them soon! Yay!
This year, I will give more...time, money, thoughts, prayers!
Honestly, I'm not sure how I'm doing with this one. I guess that means I need to do better!
This year, I will cut myself some slack...and know that I am not perfect, nor will I ever be perfect. Work in progress!
This year, I will not feel guilt because I am a working mom, instead I will realize how fortunate I am that I have a fantastic job and that my son loves his school...and that I am still a good mom! I am very aware that I have a fantastic job and that I am very lucky. I am working on the guilt because I miss him horribly but I am trying to see him more during the day and that makes it better!
This year, I will not be angry at Corey for the job that he does and the time that he is not home. I will accept this part of our life and be supportive and appreciative of what Corey does! Um, some days I am very accepting and some days I am very resentful. Bball season is over but his days are still very busy with other sports! We are trying!!
This year, I will learn to bite my tongue...and think before I say anything negative to anyone or about anyone. I think I am doing pretty good with this one!
This year, I will love myself more! I am doing better with this one and it is making a difference it pretty much everything, I think!
So, that is how I'm doing with my resolutions. Lots to keep working on but it makes me feel better to know that I am at least making some progress!!
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