On September 10th, I will officially be a substitute teacher for Sulphur Springs School District. After a lot of thought, I decided it was time to spread my wings and jump head first into the classroom. With my teaching credential program coming to an end in a few short months, all I need now is some good hands on experience. With the help of Wayne and a few family members I am hoping to maintain my mommy duties, and gain some helpful experience I will need to further my career.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Call me crazy....
On September 10th, I will officially be a substitute teacher for Sulphur Springs School District. After a lot of thought, I decided it was time to spread my wings and jump head first into the classroom. With my teaching credential program coming to an end in a few short months, all I need now is some good hands on experience. With the help of Wayne and a few family members I am hoping to maintain my mommy duties, and gain some helpful experience I will need to further my career.Build -A- Bear
On Tuesday, Hunter and I met Jamie and the girls at Build - A- Bear. Lauren received some gift certificates for her birthday, and I thought the girls would enjoy having Hunter join them. We all had a blast, and all the kids left with a new friend.
Lauren's black bear
Emma's fluffy brown bear
Hunter's turtle
The girls cleaning their bears...
The isle of outfits....... 
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
crawling and exploring
on to the next.....
head first down the slide....
We spend $66.00 dollars a month for Hunter to go to My Gym, and today he spent most of the time at the door waiting to put his shoes back on.
Hunter, Elmo and our new TV.....
It seems like every week Hunter turns his attention to one of his toys, and enjoys it all week long. This week it is Tickle-Me Elmo. Hunter gets a total kick out of watching Elmo roll around giggling.
In other news, we got a new TV this weekend. To make a long story short, our other TV which we bought from Costco less then four years ago started to go out. The color was all funky, and we were at a loss for what to do. At the suggestion of my friend Michelle, we returned the TV to Costco and they refunded us the full amount of money for the TV. Costco gave us a store credit of $1,515.49, and asked little to no questions. I am so impressed with Costco's customer service, I could burst.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Grandma Dorothy ......
If nothing is going well, call your grandmother. ~ Italian ProverbSaturday, August 23, 2008
Happy 6th Birthday Lauren.....
My adorable, sweet, kindhearted niece is six years old today. She has brought so much happiness to our family. Below are six things I adore about her:
1. She is a great big sister to Emma......
2. She is a great cousin to Hunter.....
3. She is a tomboy......
4. She is a friend to everybody.....
5. She loves school, and her teacher......
6. She has filled my heart with so much joy and happiness....
To me , you will always be our Baby Lauren. Thank you for making this world a brighter place....
Friday, August 22, 2008
The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks
My current read is The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks. Volunteer fireman Taylor McAden is driven to take terrifying, heroic risks to save lives. But there's one leap into the unknown he can't bring himself to make: He can't fall in love. A man who likes to rescue troubled women, he inevitably leaves them as soon as they want more from him. Then, one day, a record-breaking storm hits his small Southern town, and Taylor comes across a young single mother named Denise Holton in a crashed car. When she revives, Taylor finds himself looking for her missing son - and involved in a rescue different from all the others. This one will require him to open doors to his past slammed shut by pain. And, with Denise's help, dare him to make the greatest commitment of all: Love someone forever.sTORI Telling by Tori Spelling
She was television's most famous virgin-and, as Aaron Spelling's daughter, arguably its most famous case of nepotism. Portraying Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210, Tori Spelling became one of the most recognizable young actresses of her generation, with a not-so-private personal life every bit as fascinating as her character's exploits. Yet years later the name Tori Spelling too often closed - and sometimes slammed- the same doors it had opened.
sTORI telling is Tori's chance to finally tell her side of the tabloid-worthy life she's led, and she talks about it all: her decadent childhood birthday parties, her nose job, her fairy-tale wedding to the wrong man, her so-called feud with her mother.
I personally wanted to read this book because I stumbled upon her reality show late one night and Wayne said he would die if I started watching her show. I, on the other hand wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt and read her book and read about her side of all the stories we read in the media. I read this book in two days, and thought it was wonderful. Tori talks about everything, including her roller coaster ride of a relationship with her mother.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Adorable Baby Girl
On Monday night, our friends Rob and Michelle brought dinner over and we had a great time hanging out with the kids. I simply can not get enough of their little girl Brooke. She has totally stolen my heart. She is adorably chunky, and has a great disposition.
Hanging out with the daddies......
Taking a break from the excitement....
A few kisses will solve the problem.....
Heart breaker.....Family BBQ
Last Sunday we all got together at my moms community pool for some good family swimming. We are all very excited because John's( my moms other half) daughter Lynn and her family moved here from New Hampshire. We had dinner and went swimming. Wayne was lucky enough to get some good swimming time in with Hunter while I sat on the side and socialized.
Hunter swimming to the side of the pool........
Emma Jean who learned to swim this summer......
Lauren
Lauren , my mom, and Alexia (Lynn's daughter)
Go Emma Jean ! Let me tell you this little girl is sassy with a capital S.....
Eruption of laughter.....
Hanging with Daddy......
Hunter sticking his hand in Wayne's mouth......
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Berg-Feinfield TLC Vision Center
Let me begin by saying I had the weirdest experience ever at the eye doctor yesterday.It was a good experience, just weird. At the beginning of the summer I decided that I have had enough of wearing contacts. First of all, I don't even see that well, and second of all, they are a pain in the ass. So I called dear Dr. Landon and told him I was interested in Lasik Eye Surgery. At that point I didn't care what it cost, Wayne can do overtime.. OK just kidding ! I do care how much it costs, and I have the opportunity to change insurance companies to cover at least some of the cost
So Dr. Landon sent me down to Dr. Berg in Burbank for a free consultation to see if I am a candidate for this surgery. When I arrived, the office was packed with people. The way people were moving around you would think I was in the middle of a mall. I quietly sat down, and pulled out my newest read The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks. I was prepared to wait, it was a free consultation after all. Within two minutes they called my name, and I was shocked. Other people in the waiting room were looking at me like, who is this girl.
The nurse took me into a room and had me remove my contacts. Let me first tell you that I drove down by myself and then had no idea how I was going to get home with dilated eyes, and no contacts. The sweet nurse took pictures of my eyes, we moved from room to room, test to test. Then Dr. Schroeder came in. Now that I look back he must have been a intern or something because he was with me from that point on. Coincidentally, after asking me questions about my health we got on the subject on kids. His son was just a little younger then Hunter. He started asking me questions, like "does your son sleep all night", "does he eat well", " are you breastfeeding", etc. Suddenly, we were in deep conversation about how challenging parenting is and he was asking me what I did in certain situations. So there I am deep in conversation with this adorable young doctor. I have no contacts in or glasses on, my eyes are dilated, and everything was blurry. At one point I felt like I was doing something wrong, it wasn't my fault I couldn't see much and was at the mercy of this adorable doctor.
After Dr. Schroeder finished all his tests, he had me wait a few minutes for Dr. Berg to come in. A few minutes later Dr. Berg came in, took one look at the pictures of my eyes, and says the dreaded words I never wanted to hear. " Well my friend, it doesn't look to good for you. I don't see how I could do surgery on someone I know will not benefit from the surgery. The risks are higher then a positive outcome." My heart sank, and there I was sitting in the chair heartbroken, not being able to see anything clearly, still wondering how I was going to get home. Dr. Berg knew I was heartbroken, his face showed it. At that moment, I couldn't face the fact that I might have to wear contacts the rest of my life. Dr. Berg went on to tell me about what they are looking for in a candidate, and I for sure was not it. He offered me the opportunity to not wear contacts for two weeks and come back and see if the tests show different results.
Dr. Berg felt bad, I reassured him that I was OK and would look forward to better technology over the next ten years. I was blown away by the attention and compassion I received at this office. After Dr. Berg and I were done talking he asked me several times if I would be back in two weeks to see him again. I told him I was willing to not see for two weeks in hopes of having a different test results. And yes, I would be back in two weeks this time with a driver.
As I was standing in the hall making my next appointment, Dr. Schroeder joined me again. He was shocked that I wasn't a candidate ,and was asking what Dr. Berg told me. I told him I would be back in two weeks. I made my appointments, and was one my way out when Dr. Schroeder asked me if I put my contacts back in. I said no, because I was afraid to with my eyes still dilated. "Well, how are you going to get home with dilated eyes, and not contacts?" he asks. I didn't know how to answer, because I was wondering the same thing. Dr. Schroeder took me into one of the testing rooms, and helped me put the contacts in because I still could not see anything. I was so thankful, for his help!
As I left, I walked through the same busy mall like waiting room. I guess the girl sitting next to me with the detached retina wasn't as important as my consultation, or maybe I just made my appointment with the right doctor. Later that night, I expressed my disappointment to Wayne. I know he feels for me but he helped my put the situation in perspective. As I carried on about having to wear contacts the rest of my life he simply said, " Imagine living without and leg for the rest of your life, now that is something to be sad about." I didn't say anything, because he was right .
So Dr. Landon sent me down to Dr. Berg in Burbank for a free consultation to see if I am a candidate for this surgery. When I arrived, the office was packed with people. The way people were moving around you would think I was in the middle of a mall. I quietly sat down, and pulled out my newest read The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks. I was prepared to wait, it was a free consultation after all. Within two minutes they called my name, and I was shocked. Other people in the waiting room were looking at me like, who is this girl.
The nurse took me into a room and had me remove my contacts. Let me first tell you that I drove down by myself and then had no idea how I was going to get home with dilated eyes, and no contacts. The sweet nurse took pictures of my eyes, we moved from room to room, test to test. Then Dr. Schroeder came in. Now that I look back he must have been a intern or something because he was with me from that point on. Coincidentally, after asking me questions about my health we got on the subject on kids. His son was just a little younger then Hunter. He started asking me questions, like "does your son sleep all night", "does he eat well", " are you breastfeeding", etc. Suddenly, we were in deep conversation about how challenging parenting is and he was asking me what I did in certain situations. So there I am deep in conversation with this adorable young doctor. I have no contacts in or glasses on, my eyes are dilated, and everything was blurry. At one point I felt like I was doing something wrong, it wasn't my fault I couldn't see much and was at the mercy of this adorable doctor.
After Dr. Schroeder finished all his tests, he had me wait a few minutes for Dr. Berg to come in. A few minutes later Dr. Berg came in, took one look at the pictures of my eyes, and says the dreaded words I never wanted to hear. " Well my friend, it doesn't look to good for you. I don't see how I could do surgery on someone I know will not benefit from the surgery. The risks are higher then a positive outcome." My heart sank, and there I was sitting in the chair heartbroken, not being able to see anything clearly, still wondering how I was going to get home. Dr. Berg knew I was heartbroken, his face showed it. At that moment, I couldn't face the fact that I might have to wear contacts the rest of my life. Dr. Berg went on to tell me about what they are looking for in a candidate, and I for sure was not it. He offered me the opportunity to not wear contacts for two weeks and come back and see if the tests show different results.
Dr. Berg felt bad, I reassured him that I was OK and would look forward to better technology over the next ten years. I was blown away by the attention and compassion I received at this office. After Dr. Berg and I were done talking he asked me several times if I would be back in two weeks to see him again. I told him I was willing to not see for two weeks in hopes of having a different test results. And yes, I would be back in two weeks this time with a driver.
As I was standing in the hall making my next appointment, Dr. Schroeder joined me again. He was shocked that I wasn't a candidate ,and was asking what Dr. Berg told me. I told him I would be back in two weeks. I made my appointments, and was one my way out when Dr. Schroeder asked me if I put my contacts back in. I said no, because I was afraid to with my eyes still dilated. "Well, how are you going to get home with dilated eyes, and not contacts?" he asks. I didn't know how to answer, because I was wondering the same thing. Dr. Schroeder took me into one of the testing rooms, and helped me put the contacts in because I still could not see anything. I was so thankful, for his help!
As I left, I walked through the same busy mall like waiting room. I guess the girl sitting next to me with the detached retina wasn't as important as my consultation, or maybe I just made my appointment with the right doctor. Later that night, I expressed my disappointment to Wayne. I know he feels for me but he helped my put the situation in perspective. As I carried on about having to wear contacts the rest of my life he simply said, " Imagine living without and leg for the rest of your life, now that is something to be sad about." I didn't say anything, because he was right .
Friday, August 15, 2008
You mommies understand...
While Wayne was getting ready this morning, we laughed about the many loves in Hunter's life. So we made a list, one being his most precious possession.
1. mommy
2. milk
3. daddy
4. belly buttons
5. shoes
6. rasberries (not the fruit, the noise you make when you blow on your skin)
All in all, Wayne is a really great sport about being number three on the list. I overheard Wayne telling Hunter the other day that he quote " knew me first ". I nearly fell out of my seat laughing.
1. mommy
2. milk
3. daddy
4. belly buttons
5. shoes
6. rasberries (not the fruit, the noise you make when you blow on your skin)
All in all, Wayne is a really great sport about being number three on the list. I overheard Wayne telling Hunter the other day that he quote " knew me first ". I nearly fell out of my seat laughing.
Favorite Fhoto Friday...
This week has been hard. As I was looking through pictures for Favorite Fhoto Friday, I was simply looking for a picture that made me smile. The funny thing is that my week was hard because my sister was hurting. My brother -in-laws grandpa died a week ago today. Although he lived 81 blissful years, his death was hard for my sister and brother- in- law because they have been involved in helping Mike's grandparents the last few months. Since I received the tearful call last Friday, my sister has been working on a photo project for the funeral, preparing her house for the reception, all while taking care of her kids and preparing my niece for her first day of first grade. To say the least tears were shed, and my sisters head was spinning. So while I had a heavy heart all week for her, she did all she could to make the best of the situation. In the end, the funeral was beautiful, and the grave side ceremony took my breath away. All I could do was offer my help, be supportive, and buy her breakfast this morning. It was the least I could do !
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