tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86557712400150108412012-02-12T18:09:12.575-06:00Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.comBlogger2611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-46494124452170534922012-01-29T15:47:00.000-06:002012-01-29T15:47:35.794-06:00

My foot is starting to have good bone regrowth and so this past Wednesday the doctor told me that I could ditch the boot. What glorious words to hear. I have now been trying to learn how to re-walk while wearing two regular shoes. It has been a bit awkward...and at times I find my self tripping. And there is the issue of my foot really not fitting into too many of my shoes. This will resolve

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Vacation has came to an end.... I am a little bummed. Yesterday, I did a marathon drive and took Nathan back to school. The car was loaded with plenty of water, pretzels, a new microwave (courtesy of grandma and grandpa), foot locker and plenty of pain meds, and whatever else he needed. The drive down was pleasant. We saw a man and his kid riding a horse in the hospital district of Houston {weird

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Yay! It is not my foot. Bummer! That Nathaniel decided to join me in the foot injury department. Yesterday, Nathan was seen by the surgical podiatrist...and I have to say thank goodness that we did not listen to the ER doctor like it was not a big deal. He has a crush fracture to the tip of the pinkie toe...will easily heal. He also has a crush fracture to the metatarsal joint...a little bit of

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taken right after they removed the c-collar  The hole in the attic and the concrete where he landed Today my heart just sank as I watched my son fall through the sheet rock of the attic and land flat on his back onto the concrete floor of the garage. His story is a tad different as he said he landed on his foot first....the story of how it happens does not really matter though. All I know is

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-7538008818510271662011-12-31T15:20:00.000-06:002011-12-31T15:20:41.543-06:00

2011 has been quite a ride....many life events that lead to nothing but change. Some of these that I will treasure forever....and others that I wished would never had made an appearance. Either way...it will be a year that will always have a mark in my life....it will be part of my story and journey....a part of what makes me....well me. So I have chose a variety of pictures from the past year...

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I received many wonderful gifts and generosity this Christmas. But I have to show off what was my most anticipated and (will be most) used gift. The afghan that my mom made for me. She has quite a knack for creating such beauties that we all have loved. This past year, my old one acquired a whole with the help of a certain dog, a grown sons big feet and a little nephew who loves to put his head

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opening his yearly popcorn tin I am sure life would not be the same if this was not a gift received I never thought that Nathaniel would not be around for every holiday until after he was married or graduated from college. Last night it hit me at how different life now is....as I went to our friends house (as we have done for the past 7 or 8 years) by myself. Nathan spent Christmas Eve with his

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Stephanie and Me This past week my sister-in-law and brother invited me to go to Christmas Eve service with them at their church. With all the changes in life right now, I happily agreed to go tonight, believing that a Christmas service was exactly what I needed. Brody (brother) did give me a heads up that the service would be totally different from the church that we grew up in (The Church of

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I had my second post op appointment today....the fracture is still not totally closed but looking better (I can only imagine how long this would go on if I hadn't opted for surgery). Fortunately, I have been cleared to walk in my frankenstein shoe crutch free....and drive. Good times! After all the driving that Nathan has had to do the past two days...he was real glad to hear the news (teenagers)

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I went for my one week post op appointment this past Friday. I only had one stitch and my incision is about 1/8 inch. But I must say that my foot is definitely swollen and a bit more sore now.A much needed pedicure will be in order once the healing is done. Dr Taylor did not feel comfortable repeating an xray quite yet...meaning one more weak of being totally non weight bearing and pretty

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-76341666361604464052011-12-12T16:38:00.000-06:002011-12-12T16:38:47.701-06:00

notice the cute and festive painted toe nails Ten weeks ago, I tripped over a portion of uneven sidewalk and broke my foot. Unfortunately, the bone/joint decided it did not want to heal and surgery was in order.Time was running out as I will soon be without insurance and my deductible happened to be met. Last Thursday I opted to have a pin placed and assist the healing process along. This

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-22474170560664805522011-10-13T20:55:00.001-05:002011-10-13T20:56:57.841-05:00

Life is sometimes hard and full of unexpected challenges.  It is times like this when girlfriends need to stick together....and this is what Melissa did for me three weeks ago. No small feat when one has a special needs daughter and another in 1st grade. But some how the stars aligned and Melissa was able to arrange sitters and transportation for six days and a last minute trip to Texas. we

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It was family weekend at the University of Houston this past weekend. I was so excited to go see my college boy. Nathan has totally adapted to college life and his studies...and I do not think it is on his mind to come home and see his mother any time soon. Damon and I made the drive Friday morning and arrived after Nathan was done with class. Damon had never stayed in a hotel before and was

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I went for a simple walk and my foot met a part of the sidewalk that should not have been there. Blunt force equals a broken foot and a torn ligament. No cast or surgery for now...no socks allowed...and don't even think about trying to put a shoe on. It isn't going to happen any time soon. My fancy tape job  And lets not forget my stylish shoe for at least the next month.

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-78004973563109035062011-09-04T22:32:00.000-05:002011-09-04T22:32:34.780-05:00

It has been 19 days since we drove Nathan to the University of Houston.....who says I am counting. Eventually...it will be too long and hard to remember how long my baby has been gone. I miss Nathan terribly and still find myself with tears in my eyes at times. The house is far too lonely. Even when I think about how he drove me utterly crazy at times his last few weeks at home. Poor Nathan was

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-44179282485218580682011-08-16T22:18:00.000-05:002011-08-16T22:18:30.612-05:00

who would have thought the boy scout foot locker would come in use again   It did not look like much once we started packing everything up The past two weeks have been spent collecting STUFF for Nathaniel and his dorm. Thanks to graduation gift cards and money...many much needed items were easily purchased. It was pretty impressive, as the items started piling up on the dining room table

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After seven years in school...four for the Bachelors (a two year break) and another three for his masters program....Steve graduated last week with his Masters in Public Administration from University of North Texas. This was not an easy thing for him to do...and at times...a down right struggle with time...but he accomplished his goal. That alone deserves a big congrats! Everyone asks if he is

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Sometimes a smile will sneak up on you when you least expect it...and...sometimes there were no physical pictures taken {sigh}...leaving those moments to reside in the memory only.  And..well...today it is okay. I have that fresh picture and felt the smile! I had a fun Saturday evening....and an even better Sunday afternoon. My grin truly gives thanks to those who made this occur.

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   Part of my reasoning for my impromptu trip to California was just to hide from life. Well, I guess that is only somewhat possible when you have a tendency to post on facebook. My Aunt Kandy had seen one of my posts while I was on the sand and contacted me asking if we could have a visit. Not a real easy thing to arrange on such a short stay. After working out the details, we were able to

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com1Laguna Hills, CA, USA33.5994444 -117.699444433.5616454 -117.7356984 33.6372434 -117.6631904tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-31361947917583854732011-07-26T22:03:00.000-05:002011-07-26T22:03:01.014-05:00

Last week I was lucky enough to go visit one of my best girlfriends (at her parents beach house) in Balboa. Three days and four nights was definitely not long enough...especially when we haven't seen each other in three years. Sadly, airfare just would not cooperate with a longer trip.  The weather was in the mid 70's....a nice break from the heat wave we are having here in Texas. I was actually

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Summer has not been anything that I had hoped and planned for. I had wanted to take Nathan on a graduation cruise (just he and I). Financially, I just could not swing it {frown}. I then wanted to at least hit a semi local zipline....just became a little too complicated. AND then..quite frankly....Nathan is just too busy doing whatever it is he seems to be doing before he is off to school {frown

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-50321622653806350232011-06-29T13:40:00.002-05:002011-07-26T22:26:03.628-05:00

I Do ...I married the love of my life and we only had our future to look forward to. It was a small, simple wedding in a church gymnasium (don't ask how we wound up here) surrounded by family and friends. And it is totally obvious by the pictures that the eighties styles had continued to hang around awhile. We said our I Do's and then headed to one of the most fun receptions that I have ever

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Nathan hard at work Nathan is working this summer at the Grapevine Farmers Market thanks to a friend. This is kind of funny for those who know him....as he has a fear of fruits and vegetables and has yet to try any in his life. Not that I haven't tried for years (but that is another story). Anyways, this past Saturday, Nathan came home and told us that he was interviewed by a local reporter. We

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-15294925530537049092011-06-27T21:27:00.000-05:002011-06-27T21:27:14.536-05:00

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in, forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, you shall begin it well and serenely..."~Ralph Waldo Emerson~ I saw this quote on another blog that I follow and felt impressed to read it and reread it. These are words that I should really learn and think each day that I

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FRIDAY I had Nathan to myself for the first part of the day on his birthday. We started the morning off by going to breakfast at Our Place where Nathan enjoyed a chocolate chip waffle in the shape of Texas. We then went to the movies and watched the Green Lantern....which for all the comic book movies was just okay. I then attempted to get him some slip on Vans and none of the local stores had

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-74410479736182536862011-06-24T20:23:00.014-05:002011-06-26T21:03:25.897-05:00

Eighteen years ago today, I gave birth to a wonderful little baby boy. I remember how happy I was to find out that we were expecting....and after nine months of a somewhat hard pregnancy to hold him in my arms. How beautiful my little Nathaniel J. was.  Oh the lessons that I would soon learn. The life experiences that were gained and lost all over this period of time. Little did I know back

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-63243968357323532042011-06-20T17:50:00.000-05:002011-06-20T17:50:29.160-05:00

Graduation came and went...then a few days later I realized that I did not have a single picture of Nathaniel alone in his cap and gown. I did not worry initially, as I decided that I would buy and overpriced school one from the ceremony. Then I saw the proofs.....not that good (all of my friends have said the same about theirs).  So kindly, Nathan agreed to put on all of the garb again last

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-87075599769743318392011-06-08T16:43:00.000-05:002011-06-08T16:43:30.085-05:00

Today life is feeling a bit stinky. It is showing me that the next couple of months will bring about change. A change or two that was definitely not a part of my life plan. But then again....most of my adulthood has not gone as my younger self had planned. I am missing my son (and he is only on vacation right now), I am bored and have left myself in a position of not quite knowing where or how to

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-68144602839997093092011-06-04T23:27:00.003-05:002011-06-05T00:35:13.049-05:00

Procession into the convention center Today was the big day for Central High School's class of 2011. It was definitely bittersweet as the day lead  up to the graduation ceremony. Since our grad time was 6pm, we had a luncheon with family and friends and then dessert to end the day. wanting me to snap the picture so we could enjoy the Mexican feast mom and I made cake balls for dessert

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-37935506729477192272011-05-29T16:59:00.000-05:002011-05-29T16:59:06.698-05:00

It is six days away from Nathaniel's high school graduation. I am filled with all sorts of emotions, but have contained them well thus far. I am amazed at how fast this year went by (and almost 18 years for that matter). Far too fast for this mother, as I reflect on the trials and great memories that the year provided.  The challenges of a young man wanting independence....horrible physics

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-73699364371481616642011-05-17T17:20:00.001-05:002011-05-17T17:23:03.025-05:00

Disclaimer: Nathan made me pinky promise him that I would not post this on my blog. This will be my first pinky promise break. So if you should see Nathan, don't mention that you saw this on my blog. A couple of weeks ago, I took Nathan to his dermatologist as his acne medications wasn't working. After mentioning how bad his back was a few times, the nurse practitioner took a peak at his back.

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-13860435621694414342011-05-15T17:54:00.005-05:002011-05-17T18:14:25.183-05:00

Blowing out her 16 candles Dominique, Raven, Hunter and Ashley The family gathered at moms house today (a day early) to celebrate Hunter turning sixteen. A few of her friends came also came over and the girls were all pleasant. Mom made lasagna and salad. Sally bought a yummy chocolate cake (a rare moment as she always bakes them). Hunter blew out all the candles in one breath...better than

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-2610179604632281582011-05-14T17:24:00.005-05:002011-05-18T13:45:45.876-05:00

Mr Ketchum and the time capsule (or trunk) the kids that showed up  Nathan and Mr Ketchum Nathan is about 6 ft. It doesn't show here During Nathans 8th grade year, he had Mr Ketchum for his history class. Mr Ketchum was a first year teacher with a unique teaching style. During this school term, the kids went on a scavenger hunt, helped the teacher propose to his wife, made music cassette

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-39880665979036150512011-05-08T21:29:00.000-05:002011-05-08T21:29:22.996-05:00

Today Mothers Day 2007 with our sweet little Miranda Mothers Day is always a day that is bittersweet to me. A day to reflect over my life plan that was not fulfilled. Also a day to be joyous for the blessing that I did receive. I try to keep my thoughts of Miranda to myself. But it is very sad to me knowing that my once little girl will never even know that I was apart of her life. This year

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-57996791905822999932011-05-07T23:58:00.000-05:002011-05-07T23:58:08.222-05:00

Senior Prom   Tonight was Central High Schools prom, which was held at the Gaylord hotel in Grapevine. I was so excited to see the kids get dressed up. Neither Nathan or Pam wanted to drive (and the party bus was full), so originally, Steve and I were going to drive them. Then last night, they decided to ride with their friends Isaac and Brittani. I was a bit bummed, as I was looking forward to

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-29686134789081340702011-05-01T20:22:00.001-05:002011-05-01T20:22:37.435-05:00

Yesterday, Steve and I took Diego out to celebrate his turning eight. We went miniature golfing and took a turn racing with the go carts. Diego won golf with the highest score {wink} and Aunt Kelly lost with the lowest score {boohoo}. Sadly Uncle Steve beat us on the go karts. All in all, we wore the boy out and had a great time. On the drive home, Diego asked if "on the night before I turn nine,

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-82330025547950534192011-04-26T07:00:00.001-05:002011-04-28T17:14:55.585-05:00

I have been wanting to update the look of my blog now for a while, so tonight I decided to create a new header. I have used this tutorial from Clover Lane twice now. Sarah (creator of this site) has it so easily illustrated. It still took me quite a bit of time as it has been awhile since I have been on Picasa (still learning). Hopefully, I will be able to figure out a few more things to change..

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-91054427588636358322011-04-25T18:17:00.000-05:002011-04-25T18:17:17.572-05:00

For Easter Sunday this year, we invited the Thomas Family, along with  my family, to come over for some good food and company. We were even lucky enough to have the weather cooperate and let us enjoy a couple of hours in the back yard.   The boys searching for eggs  Trent and Nathan were antisocial and engaged in some gaming Mom and Sally socializing Diego and daddy (Antonio purposely avoiding

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-62106427395799270472011-04-25T17:52:00.000-05:002011-04-25T17:52:45.614-05:00

I had the kids come over the Friday before Easter to color eggs. I love doing crafts and traditions for just about every main holiday. So I am very pleased that some family members do not gain as much pleasure. Especially since Nathan is so done with egg coloring {frown}.  Some brotherly bonding Diego is like many of the guys in our family....they don't know how to smile Hunter dyeing her

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-15777013323038413222011-04-10T21:55:00.000-05:002011-04-10T21:55:31.462-05:00

This weekend, my Uncle Scott and his family (Stephanie and Jackson) came to visit us and check out some Texas sites. So today we made it to the Stockyards for the historic cattle drive, shops and Riskys BBQ.  Pamela and Nathan joined us todayPam had never really been here before Dad, Damon, Pam, Nathan and Hunter  Pam made sure her Dublin bottle was in all of her pictures Scott and Hunter

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-68461908005287829182011-04-10T21:09:00.000-05:002011-04-10T21:09:00.990-05:00

Last week, I made my yearly visit to Jodie and her family. This trip and last year both happened to be in April. Mostly lovely wet weather and one 50 degree day to end the visit. We don't usually plan anything big to do and this year the kids were on Spring break leaving the hours open. So it wound up that we decided to eat our way around Washington (as my Aunt Kandy had posted on Facebook). 

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-80318439378423735592011-04-03T21:19:00.004-05:002011-04-10T19:54:08.010-05:00

It was around this time last year that Nathan and the parents started the college search. We traveled to Iowa and Illinois with Nathan being totally against a Texas school. We toured some great states and campuses. Nathan has been recruited by some people very good at their jobs. Nathan was accepted into all of his schools to which he applied. Iowa had been the plan from the beginning. The

Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100979755390351787noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655771240015010841.post-59682239744046095922011-04-03T20:35:00.000-05:002011-04-03T20:35:16.357-05:00

Last night was Nathan's final swim team banquet. It was very bittersweet for me. This was something that I looked forward to planning and putting on since the start of the year. However, it was not my destiny to put on the banquet, as the coach ended up with different plans. Anyways, after a bit of drama, I relinquished my role and planning and succumbed to the rumors and accusations that flew.

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nothing like a self portrait after a long day. Not very glamorous I must admit, that at the present moment....I am Bored stiff. Yes, that's right....Bored! I have the crafting and project bug in me bad. There are a few different projects to which I have started and a few that I would like to do in this head of mine. And, well, the weather is just not cooperating with me to get the ones I've

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Last night, we finally held Nathaniel's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. This evening has been in the works for many years. He started the Boy Scout journey when he was 12 and was ready to quit when he was around 15. But being the mean parents that we are....we made him continue as he had come to far to not finish. After all was said and done....we think he is quite happy to have reached this

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I have been overwhelmed with my marriage...helping Nathan decide on a college that we can somewhat attempt to afford....and well.....life in general. This has pretty much taken me away from blogging the good things to which life has offered. But it is time to grab life and events by the hand and just get on with it. So please stay tuned in for the blogging to return.

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We are finally having Nathaniel's Eagle Scout Court Of Honor in the next couple of weeks. I have been putting together different ideas for the program. Lots of kids do slide shows. Nathan did not want one, so I put together a photo album that I will have out on the table for people to flip through. Feel free to check it out on snapfish. http://www5.snapfish.com/snapfish/projectshareewelcome/l=

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Now after the festival was over....Isaac had gone on stage to try and make the audience aware that they did not show his film. The way he went about could have been a bit different...but he is 17. But this was to be the beginning of the drama. Nathan, mom and I left and found out today. After the festival, each entrant was provided with feedback and score sheets from the judges. While at school

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Nathan and a couple of classmates entered and had films choose to be featured in the 2nd annual Keller ISD 2010 Film Festival. There were eight different categories (with three different age groups) that they could enter. It was very exciting last month when we found out that one of his three films entered was selected. Nathan has really enjoyed his computer classes and has a teacher that lets

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Last night Steve and mom threw me a somewhat surprise party at the local bowling alley. I say "somewhat surprise", as I was totally convinced that Steve was going to forget about me with as busy as he is with school and work. Then there was the whole weekend with my guys being in Iowa and all on my actual birthday. I guess both mom and Steve decided to tell me that something was being planned so

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how about this fancy tiara On my actual birthday, Steve and Nathaniel were away taking care of college business. I was left to entertain myself. Not an easy feat for someone who hates being alone. I must say that the middle of the day felt a little odd. The morning/early afternoon was filled with zumba and lunch with mom and dad. Nothing like exercise and yummy soup, salad and bread sticks at

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It is now time to part ways with another decade of my life. Gone are the thirties and hello to a new beginning with the forties. Only a short couple of hours away. Once upon a time {ugh} forty would have seemed so old. Now I see it with a different set of eyes. I am not afraid. I am trying to not look back with much regret, but with the ability to relish the memories. However, definitely wishing

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All I can say is that he is definitely a teenager with a mind of his own. image courtesy of www.canstockphoto.com/ Today was Nathans official official last swim meet of his career. It was a non qualifier meet that had to be rescheduled due to inclement Texas weather. Now I almost did not go to this meet as it had no importance whats so ever....and now I am so glad that I did....as this is

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picture courtesy of superstock.com Yes...I am in my last two weeks of my thirties. Awaits in a whole new adventure of womanhood and life. Am I ready....well....that is for another post on another day. This post is about my past two days.....SIGH....and how I thought that I had left my pubescent years behind me.Yes...I may have been blind in this kind of thinking....as I awoke yesterday with a

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 Monday January 1st we got hit with some ice and snow flurries the nova with a little dusting Tuesday February 2nd the view was pretty but oooh sooo slick front view from my work of park and small river in the distance all of the nurses cars on this crazy driving day The picture doesn't give the road condition justice. I did a double 360 on my way to work and got stuck in ice on the way

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Yesterday was Nathans last official swim meet of his senior year {tear tear for me}. This season has been so so at best.....but man...Nathan sure did fantastic in his last two meets.........Funny...........he did that last year. I   really wanted to see my son end his swim career on a good note. I believe he did this. Nathan was disqualified in one event and made a personal best in another. 

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The first half of Nathans senior year has come to an end. It has been busy, exciting and a bruiser all in one. We have had our ups and downs....with me not wanting to let go....and one seventeen year old with severe senioritis and wanting to venture out {SIGH}... But none the less....we made it through and he managed to finish with a report card looking like this. This was a first in high

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The senior swim meet is always supposed to be their moment of fame. A brief summary about the swimmer is read as they walk down the bulkhead. They are given a flower and the parents meet them for a photo. Sadly, there was a lot of chaos with the other swimmers being all over the place and it was hard to see Nathan as it was his moment. Fortunately, I could somewhat hear his presentation and were

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Let me just say that I really really hate dumb projects. Especially ones that get all of our emotions riled up. For physics (first semester), it is a mousetrap car that provided this excitement. It started off when Nathan and his girlfriend procrastinated until the very last moment. Now I know my son and some of his weaknesses....and lets say building things like this is a weakness. So mom

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I really wanted to have a post today just so I could  have 1-1-11 on my blog {pretty dorky I know}. Today I am content. No need to make any resolutions that will be broken in a week or two. Just a moment of   enjoying the peace and calmness of today. The holidays and last couple of weeks, I have felt like a normal family. Last night, Steve and I spent a couple of hours playing scrabble with mom

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This Christmas, my little family, was extra blessed both worldly and spiritually with gifts, good food, friends and family. I don't know how Santa did it...but everyones wants (plus unknown ones) were delivered.I did not take a lot of pictures (as I am not real happy with my camera)....but the pictures that I do have each contain a story or memory. Every year since I have been married, my mom

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Today was cookie making day with Axel, Diego, Hunter and Nathan here to taste test. It has become an annual tradition that Hunter and I have (and I like having the nephews involved too). Hunter took charge and helped the boys make these cookies the taster the picture says it all yuuuummmm You can't see it here..but this one was covered in flour The final and tasty outcome

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I had such grand hopes and desires for this years Christmas season. This year was supposed to be extra special since it is Nathaniel's official last year of having to live in my nest. With that being said....I hope he continues to come home when not away at school....another worry for another day. We do not have any real traditions that I have passed on and that he will pass on. I mean, I start

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I Made This! For mine and moms annual girl christmas party this year, we had a gift basket/bag exchange. I had decorated my box with peppermints(didn't think to take a picture) and found that I had A LOT left over. One evening I decided that I wanted a new festive,decorative item and came up with this. This project with cheap (already had glass jar and peppermints were $2 at store), easy and

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I had seen a similar picture of this cute apron posted on my moms wall in her sewing room and knew that I wanted to make one. We did not have a pattern, but fortunately, I have a very talented mother who was able to help me create this project.  I am happy to say that I did about 98 percent of the sewing and crafting involved. I hope that the recipient of this cheerful gift will enjoy it.

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Nathan decided this past spring which colleges he wanted to attend. We toured each campus and he was able to gain a good feel and the difference between the two. The school year started and he submitted his applications......and the waiting began. And the asking every other day about the mail and if his letters arrived....and more waiting... Until today when he received letter from college #

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This evening we went to celebrate Axel's third birthday (real day is November 29th). Toy Story and Buzz Light Year was the theme. He was one lucky kiddo and had lots of friends and family to watch him open his presents and blow out his candles. It was fun to watch him this year and to see how he has grown....as the idea has sunk in....and he did not need to be prompted on the present thing.

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Today, I finally got Nathan's bathroom floor completely done. The mopping, sink and mirror cleaned and rack behind the toilet back in place. Ready to be fully used.  I chose not to remove the baseboard in the bath and laundry rooms....as to not want to add that to the mix as well. I am actually quite pleased with the way it turned out. Other than needing the room dividers...the floors turned out

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Nathan got together with some of the young men in our ward last night for some "friendly" male bonding. They came together for a evening of competitive gaming using air soft pellets and guns..... Lets just say that... Nathan obviously lost.... based on the fact that his eye could have been shot out..... and yes...he was wearing protective goggles....they shattered. Happy testosterone

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I was off this past Friday and didn't have my Friday Pal for the day...so dad and I started tiling the house. I was totally wiped out at the end of the day after being dads assistant. But I must say that tiling is much easier than laying laminate. The dining room became the storage room  A before shot Our first line and we are off to a good start     Yes...I really did help dad  Cutting the tile

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Tonight, Nathaniel had his board of review and earned his Eagle Scout Rank. Hooray!!! This was a long time coming. And the saying is true that behind every eagle scout is a mother. I fully believe this (some boys are naturally motivated)....and....others need a good kick in the rear to finish this. So let this be my little personal hoorah. Nathaniel actually did his eagle project around this

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I had my dad remove our linoleum from our kitchen, laundry and bathrooms about two months ago. And it has drove me CRAZY. This has bothered me more than the time we went without carpet/flooring in the rest of the house. Flooring has been a bigger project than I should have got myself into. We have had very little budget for this and I very much have BMW taste with a budget that is zilch. So for

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OH MY....THIS IS MY 100th POST!!!This is a call for a celebration or at least a brag about my favorite someone Today I took the day off of work to time at an all day meet (20 schools total). I was able to hang out with another mom from breakfast time to dinner time. The meet was pretty enjoyable and made for some good conversation along the way. I was SOOOO happy with how Nathan swam. He swam

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Yesterday was the last day for Grandma, Chris and Josh's visit here with us....so my parents labored for a day and whipped up a delicious BBQ. It was a very enjoyable evening with the family and friends who were here. And this had to have been some of dads best brisket yet...not to forget that mom made a fantastic sweet potato pie (and other tasty sides as well). I thoroughly enjoyed having my

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Today we went to Fossil Rim Animal Park out in Glen Rose. For a few it was a repeat visit, but for the rest of us it was a new experience. Nathan and Pam were able to miss school and come and join in the fun. Having more than would fit in one car...we drove to the park in two vehicles....for the tour Nathan, Pam, Josh and I rode in the back of dads truck. We braved both the chill and the animals.

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Yesterday it was pouring rain and we headed out to the CR Smith museum with the Georgia crew. It was a fun afternoon checking out the exhibits and taking some goofy pictures. But before arriving here, we stopped for lunch at Braums so grandma could have one last banana split for lunch.        Josh showing us the original toilet size                    We were all fascinated watching our

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Halloween has come and gone and it was a total blast this year. Steve and I were invited to a party. There was trunk or treat on Halloween Eve and family visiting from Georgia to enjoy the festivities. The only downfall is that teenagers don't receive a lot of candy and that means not much for me. The tourist and the Ravenclaw student thanks to Pam for letting me borrow her costume Cousin

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The swim team traveled to Norman, Oklahoma yesterday for their meet today at Oklahoma University (OU). We drove up to meet the kids and watch the meet. Upon meeting some friends at the hotel, we left to meet up with our kids, who were bored and cranky at the Coaches Restaurant. I personally thought the food was good for a college hub. Nathan and a group of his teammates waiting for some grub

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This evening I came home to an extremely quiet house. It left me feeling empty and full of dread. Nathan and his girlfriend Pam were off to a concert. Steve is at school like always...and even when he is home...he isn't fully here. If this is what I have to look forward to in less than a year... well... I am opting to stop time now (that way Nathan will always keep the house full of activity)

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With dad wanting to make some homemade poppers and me having a huge package of foot long hot dogs in the freezer, we decided it was time for a family BBQ. The weather totally cooperated and we had a ton of food. My dads jalapeno poppers were fantastic...i should have snapped a photo to make you drool. We also had smores for dessert. Here are some pictures from the afternoon in no particular order

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Nathan J age 3 in April 1997 at Jodie's wedding The first few months of school the school year is expensive. Especially having a senior.  The outflow of cash keeps going out and quick.  Between senior pictures,  swim team trips, lost equipment, yearbooks....I always like when parents do the senior ads in the yearbooks and really want to have one for Nathaniel. I am trying to decide which

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  This sign was made by the boys This past Saturday...we had our first official fundraiser of the season...and it was quite successful. Between, family, friends and the neighborhood we made a nice sum of cash. Nathan trying to get someone with the hose  Both the kids and the adults had a good time washing the cars and playing in the water. Well... except for one swimmer who Nathan poured a

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Pumpkin Cookies that I helped Axel make My days are totally filled right now....and I am content. This time last year, I would never have predicted that I would be working more days for less pay and during the day. I am. And I am happy doing so. I am trying to revel in the bustling of activity; as I know swim season will end in the mid winter....my son will graduate this coming spring and leave

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Sadly I can pinch an inch on my belly, sides, thighs, buttocks and arms....and it all snuck up on me over a years time. Along with a twenty pound weight gain and an extra size up in clothing. I have motivation and desire to gain my old body back. Or at least tone the one I now inhabit. It seems time is the evil prohibitor at this time...and well...it would be wrong of me to not mention my love

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swim season 2009-10 I am at a loss to what happened to Nate tonight at his meet....UGH. It was like a total regression to a long time ago....like the very first time he had ever swam his 500 free. His time was a set back to where he once was many a moon ago....GULP. I could not hardly concentrate on my timing for the rest of the meet. Too many thoughts running through my mind. Wondering

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Somewhere from Monday morning and the evening of the homecoming parade, Nathan and Pam went from "exclusively hanging out" to "officially dating"....and I am okay with this. She is a great girl and I love when she hangs out at the house. Pam and Nathan sporting their mums especially for me This gives a view of how long the mums are Pam likes sporting around Nathan's fedora an up close

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It is homecoming time again and this year the weather decided to cooperate with us and let everyone enjoy a beautiful day. Last year it was an utter downpour. One of the swim dads (and a friend of mine) offered up his boat this year and it worked out fantastic one of the favorite sayings for the swimmers Bailey had the creative idea to tye dye balloons  Olivia, Bailey and Laurie Nate, Pam and

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photo credit Tonight, after eating a scrumptious bowl of Pad Thai, I cracked open my fortune cookie with a fortune that read: "You do not have to know where you are going to be headed in the right direction". Food for thought with all the events going on in my life and household at this time. I finished my second week at my new job. It has been refreshing going to a place of employment

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About this time last year, my dad and I laid laminate in my house. And then for the last year, we lived with the kitchen, bath and laundry room unfinished. My talented dad, has been honing in on his tiling skills, and now they will soon be used in our house. I can not wait to have all the floors done!!! Dad using some handy gadget from the DEPOT to remove the hideous linoleum Dad had to do the

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Nathans day at Teen Court finally arrived this evening. We arrived early with him dressed properly to face the judge. I listened to Nathan talk all the way over about how he was hoping to plea bargain his hours down. Having had his experience from volunteering as a peer attorney some time back, he was feeling a little cocky. But he was also a little leary since his ticket occurred in North

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courtesy of zumba power This morning I went to my first Zumba class. I found this class to be a little easier than the cardio-kickboxing that I attended a couple of weeks ago. I have come to the conclusion though, that one should really be coordinated for these classes. I had always thought that I had a little coordination on my side...{hmmm}. Fortunately, I was not the only one that missed a

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Sneak peek to the two we made for Nathans and Isaac's dates For those of you who do not live in Texas (maybe the South....I'm not quite sure), homecoming mums are a tradition. You can get anywhere from a small single mum all the way to a large triple mum. Some girls are happy with simple ones and to other girls the fuller, blingier the better. Some will parade them around cute while others will

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This week I started a new job. A job where you don't take home your worries from the day. An environment where all the employees are friendly and team work is just something that they all do. In other words, a stress free place to work.  This job was totally unplanned; as the opportunity sprung upon me last week so quick that I did not have time to contemplate the decision I had made. I mean a

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So much has gone on in our lives and household the past two weeks. I feel a little out of whack or broken to say to the least.  A week ago, this past Monday, Nathan was hit in the school parking lot. The young girl in her rice burner slammed into Nathaniel's sweet Nova at a speed estimated close to 35 mph. Unfortunately for Nathan, the "rule of the road" ....which might I add....does not

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A few years back, I had the years ahead of me all planned out. My life was finally going to go the way which I had planned and hoped. I had a good job...making great money...and had all the flexibility a mother could want (for a working mom that is). Finally....life....MY LIFE...was turning out how I had hoped all the years prior. Or so I had thought. What I did not see during this journey

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I love reading Screwed UpTexan's daily posts, but I especially get a kick out of her Wednesday Rambles, from whom the idea came from CrazyTexasMommy. I often have many things to which I want to say....and quite frankly...I don't always want to worry about grammar and such. So here goes the rants: I've been seriously thinking about getting into the twitter thing lately Not quite sure as I a

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This morning I went to a cardio-kickboxing class....and I did not die! Well, not yet at least. I suppose I will decide tomorrow if I am going to live or die. I thought it was quite an accomplishment though; to not completely trip over myself as the instructor was far more limber/coordinated than this old out-of-shape body of mine at times. No seriously, I was pretty coordinated until he

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This evening, my dad celebrated his big 63. A majority of the family gathered for a very tasty grilled chicken and shrimp fiesta. Might I say....YUM YUM! Not to mention that we all ate far too much....Or at least I did Diego and Oscar watching Papa open a gift Papa and Axel blowing out a few candles Dad said that during the day, we had all cheated, in that we all either sent him a Happy

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Tonight I finally conquered making a button for my blog with success.  Not necessarily an easy task for a not-so-smart HTML girl  The challenge drove me crazy for the past month.  Well, not the entire month, as I became too frustrated getting the code right that I had to step away for a while. Regardless, I had success tonight....HOORAY! So if you are a bloggy friend....show some bloggy love

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