Time seems to moving faster than ever and my kids are growing so quickly. Work has been keeping me super busy, but the kids come with me to as much as possible. They are definitely going to grow up in the Ag department, but at least they tell me they have fun. I'm the trap coach this year so that keeps me rather busy aside from other FFA activities.
The past couple of weekends we've traveled back and forth to Jefferson City to visit the family and to take Tyler's senior pictures, I'm by no means a professional photographer, but I think they're pretty happy with the results! :)
The kids have learned how to pedal their tricycles so that's been a huge accomplishment over the last few weeks and they're so proud of themselves, it's the best to watch them this summer going on their trikes or driving around the little gator and truck. I'll admit I've fallen behind on doing good at taking their picture and videos so I plan to try to improve that, I'm afraid if I don't get those things to document their life right now I won't remember all the little things I want to which is partly why I try to do the blog to have a record of things for them, I just need to start making time for everything I want to do and quit going with the flow on the nights/weekends at home I guess, but I just don't have much left for free time anymore. Being a working mom is way more difficult than I thought, I mean balancing my time that is. I suppose I should have chosen a profession that is less demanding on my time as I frequently am doing things for it on nights and weekends, but I do love what I'm doing and all my "kids" at school.
This week we're thinking of going to buy the newest blackberry's for me and Andy, we'll see, I'm not sure I'm sold on the idea of getting new phones.....
We are also looking to buy a new vehicle for me soon I think, so I'm looking forward to that, just not the payments! We're hoping to build next spring I guess, at least that's what we've decided for now unless the perfect place comes up for sale. We definitely need a new place that's for certain!
The kids and I are in my friend Angela's wedding in a couple of weeks, I hope they do okay, it'll be their first big performance like that and they're kinda shy so we'll see!
Went ahead and decided to put out my fall/halloween decorations, the kids were so excited and it feels so much like fall I couldn't resist. I have to admit I really like this cooler weather!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Where we've been
So this has been a wild summer. We bought season passes to the landing (water park by Mark Twain Lake) and have went a lot, but would like to have gone more, time has just flown by. Before I started my job we squeezed in short trip to Kansas City and another short trip to see my sister in Lousiana and we got to see alligators and had lots of fun. We spent the 4th of July weekend with friends and worked around home and the kids got their first experience with sparklers and the lanterns that float like in the movie Tangled which was a lot of fun. Since starting the job, I've been gone some which has been hard and time has gone so quickly I blinked and it was August. I haven't done a good job taking pictures lately, but do have a few to share of randomness throughout the summer. I will post them shortly. Other than that we've spent our weekends at home, visiting mom and dad in Jeff City and we even enjoyed one day out on the lake with friends, just us adults! ;) It was an enjoyable time. I think we didn't do much of anything but we've been to the movies and fun things. We had prospects of a new home but it was off the market just about before we began to look into it, so that was disappointing, but we're still not sure if we want to build/buy any way so it was probably for the best. We're also looking into a new car, but have no idea when we'll decide to bite the bullet on that one! LOL! Between county fairs and everything else the life of an ag teachers brings it's been a crazy summer full of fun and life is good. It has been hard leaving the kids, but the job has been rewarding so far and really does make the time away worth it. This week we'll be traveling to the Marion County fair to watch my students show and the kids will be along to enjoy rides and the motocross Thursday evening. Then on to the state fair next week! Then things really get interesting as school begins and I really see what it's like to be an ag teacher! Although I'm excited about a new car and a new home, I'm not sure when/where those directions are leading just yet and that's okay, I'm still enjoying the ride and can't imagine that a different car or new home or anything else would make this life any better than it already is. Although if anyone reads this they may throw up in their mouth a little, I'm gonna get mushy and say I'm truly blessed with a wonderful husband and two great kids, they really make life worth living.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
KC Fun
This last weekend we went to the Cards vs. Royals game in Kansas City and watched the fireworks after the game. It was a blast and the kids had a lot of fun and got very spoiled. We stayed at the Holiday Inn right next to the ballpark with the water park but didn't have time to enjoy the water park so we just used the indoor pool. I'd have been more bummed if I hadn't bought us season passes to the Landing this year! =)
We went to Cabela's and did some shopping on Saturday before heading home as well. It was a great little getaway in the midst of a crazy busy summer.
Between weddings and holidays our weekends are booked until July, which is crazy because then I start working full-time! In the mean time I'm just trying to enjoy what little full-time mom time I have left with the kiddos and we're really enjoying ourselves. I've wasted all of today uploading pictures and updating computer stuff. I hate being inside when it's nice, but that's why these things never get done. I also realized when updating that I haven't done the best job of taking pictures, so I will try to do better at that and at uploading those. Felt good to get all 500+ uploaded to shutterfly and my sharing site, blog and facebook though! ;)
I'm sort of counting down the days until work, I'm excited. Another income means some big changes for us, I'll be getting a new car within the next few months which is very exciting, and hopefully this time next year we'll be able to finally start building a house. It's been a long wait, but it's been worth it.
In the mean time, we're baking and enjoying time outdoors, swinging, riding horses and just having fun. We have been enjoying our little garden and flower beds too! =)
We have a trip planned to Louisiana to visit Michelle sometime June and plan to go to the St. Louis zoo and some other fun places this summer so hopefully they'll be some great pictures and stories to share!
We went to Cabela's and did some shopping on Saturday before heading home as well. It was a great little getaway in the midst of a crazy busy summer.
Between weddings and holidays our weekends are booked until July, which is crazy because then I start working full-time! In the mean time I'm just trying to enjoy what little full-time mom time I have left with the kiddos and we're really enjoying ourselves. I've wasted all of today uploading pictures and updating computer stuff. I hate being inside when it's nice, but that's why these things never get done. I also realized when updating that I haven't done the best job of taking pictures, so I will try to do better at that and at uploading those. Felt good to get all 500+ uploaded to shutterfly and my sharing site, blog and facebook though! ;)
I'm sort of counting down the days until work, I'm excited. Another income means some big changes for us, I'll be getting a new car within the next few months which is very exciting, and hopefully this time next year we'll be able to finally start building a house. It's been a long wait, but it's been worth it.
In the mean time, we're baking and enjoying time outdoors, swinging, riding horses and just having fun. We have been enjoying our little garden and flower beds too! =)
We have a trip planned to Louisiana to visit Michelle sometime June and plan to go to the St. Louis zoo and some other fun places this summer so hopefully they'll be some great pictures and stories to share!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
It's Been Such A Long Time...
Wow, I can't believe I haven't posted in 2011. I feel very bad at this! I am I guess! Anyway, well, I haven't downloaded pictures off of my camera from Christmas or the kids' birthday yet to upload to here or facebook, it may be next year before I get there at this rate. =(
So, since I have no pictures to add at this time I'm going to give a head's up on our crazy schedule/lives since December.
We had great holidays and the birthday parties for the kids went very well. We did the usual two birthday party, the first on their birthday at the Christine Grandparents' home and the next the following Saturday at the Hogg Grandparents' home to celebrate Grandma Loretta's birthday that day as well.
The kids were of course spoiled as ever and were very excited about their birthday and turning 3. My goodness how the last few years have flown by.
I also started student teaching on January 3 and have been very busy ever since starting this 16 week experience, yet here it is, nearly over.
The funny thing is that Andy started working in a small town very close to Center so we've been traveling in the same direction yet again. He looks like he'll be headed towards brookfield soon and will be working there for quite some time if all goes well.
The kids have enjoyed the snow days and playing, although the recent warm weather has been much better and we've done lots of playing outside and going for walks, working on our garden, etc. It's really wonderful to have them at this age where we can actually go and do things all together as a family and the kids have lots of fun.
I also took them roller skating for the first time in February with my FFA kids in Quincy, IL., to Scotty's Fun Spot during National FFA Week. That was a lot of fun and well enjoyed it. the kids were SO tired afterwards, they fell asleep and didn't wake until the next morning!
It's been a very busy time for me and I started the job search, luckily Monroe City was hiring for two ag positions and I was offered one position and accepted. I signed my contract a couple of weeks ago and it was approved by the school board so I'm officially an ag instructor for the 2011-2012 school year starting July 1.
That's exciting and nerve racking all together, but mostly exciting. I'm just hoping we learn the ropes quickly enough! =) So before I start working full-time, I'm going to be spending part of my days at Monroe City learning in May/June and the other soaking up sun and having fun with my kiddos. I'm planning to get a season pass to the Landing and use it a lot before July 1 and use it some after that, but my weeks will be full so that only leaves the weekends.
I also graduate on May 13 (yes Friday the 13) so I will finally have my master's and school work behind me. I started shortly after the kids were born, so this is quite an accomplishment for me and I'm going to go ahead and walk and enjoy the pomp and circumstance because I feel like celebrating! =) I also think it'll be neat to have my kids cheer me on, however graduation doesn't start until 8 so they may fall asleep before I walk across the stage, though I hope not!
I am also busy getting some things ready for Easter, already bought Emma's dress last month but need to get Weston's outfit.
This week will be State FFA Convention and my last busy week as a student teacher. Next week is my final week, but I won't be teaching any classes and am only there for 4 days. Then I'm pretty much tying up any loose ends that need to be taken care of before graduation and enjoying some time at home with the kids.
For anyone who may be interested in what I'm teaching next year I have my schedule and will be teaching Ag Science 1 (two sections), Horticulture (greenhouse), Ag Business, and 7th Ag Exploratory Class. I am excited about teaching these classes and think it will be a lot of fun. I also have an SAE period and a planning period. I am excited to be back at Monroe City, I made connections there when working at the paper and am happy to be able to see those people more often. I am a little bummed that I will be gone for MVATA Convention for ag teachers during the Cole County fair as we've enjoyed being down there and riding rides/watching tyler show and just having fun the last few years, but my kids are planning to stay with grandma and grandpa then so they'll still enjoy it I'm sure.
It's been a rough year for sickness, which I think is partially due to the fact that my kids have never been at a babysitter with other kids so their being exposed to a lot more than before, just little things and pink eye, but it's been kinda non-stop between the 4 of us, so I'm hoping the warm weather brings that to an end.
I know this post has been all over the place, there's been a lot happening and not a lot of free time as my weekends have been full of practice contests and then spending whatever time I have off the computer and with the family and trying to do laundry and a little cleaning. My house was very neglected during the last month and a half or so, but made up for that yesterday. ;)
Tonight we are going bowling for the first time with some of our friends (well it's the kids' first time anyway) so I'm hoping that goes well and is an enjoyable experience! So, for now that's life and I'll try to get better about posting and making time to get pictures up, but it will probably be after the next two weeks and student teaching is over and I have some more free time.
So, since I have no pictures to add at this time I'm going to give a head's up on our crazy schedule/lives since December.
We had great holidays and the birthday parties for the kids went very well. We did the usual two birthday party, the first on their birthday at the Christine Grandparents' home and the next the following Saturday at the Hogg Grandparents' home to celebrate Grandma Loretta's birthday that day as well.
The kids were of course spoiled as ever and were very excited about their birthday and turning 3. My goodness how the last few years have flown by.
I also started student teaching on January 3 and have been very busy ever since starting this 16 week experience, yet here it is, nearly over.
The funny thing is that Andy started working in a small town very close to Center so we've been traveling in the same direction yet again. He looks like he'll be headed towards brookfield soon and will be working there for quite some time if all goes well.
The kids have enjoyed the snow days and playing, although the recent warm weather has been much better and we've done lots of playing outside and going for walks, working on our garden, etc. It's really wonderful to have them at this age where we can actually go and do things all together as a family and the kids have lots of fun.
I also took them roller skating for the first time in February with my FFA kids in Quincy, IL., to Scotty's Fun Spot during National FFA Week. That was a lot of fun and well enjoyed it. the kids were SO tired afterwards, they fell asleep and didn't wake until the next morning!
It's been a very busy time for me and I started the job search, luckily Monroe City was hiring for two ag positions and I was offered one position and accepted. I signed my contract a couple of weeks ago and it was approved by the school board so I'm officially an ag instructor for the 2011-2012 school year starting July 1.
That's exciting and nerve racking all together, but mostly exciting. I'm just hoping we learn the ropes quickly enough! =) So before I start working full-time, I'm going to be spending part of my days at Monroe City learning in May/June and the other soaking up sun and having fun with my kiddos. I'm planning to get a season pass to the Landing and use it a lot before July 1 and use it some after that, but my weeks will be full so that only leaves the weekends.
I also graduate on May 13 (yes Friday the 13) so I will finally have my master's and school work behind me. I started shortly after the kids were born, so this is quite an accomplishment for me and I'm going to go ahead and walk and enjoy the pomp and circumstance because I feel like celebrating! =) I also think it'll be neat to have my kids cheer me on, however graduation doesn't start until 8 so they may fall asleep before I walk across the stage, though I hope not!
I am also busy getting some things ready for Easter, already bought Emma's dress last month but need to get Weston's outfit.
This week will be State FFA Convention and my last busy week as a student teacher. Next week is my final week, but I won't be teaching any classes and am only there for 4 days. Then I'm pretty much tying up any loose ends that need to be taken care of before graduation and enjoying some time at home with the kids.
For anyone who may be interested in what I'm teaching next year I have my schedule and will be teaching Ag Science 1 (two sections), Horticulture (greenhouse), Ag Business, and 7th Ag Exploratory Class. I am excited about teaching these classes and think it will be a lot of fun. I also have an SAE period and a planning period. I am excited to be back at Monroe City, I made connections there when working at the paper and am happy to be able to see those people more often. I am a little bummed that I will be gone for MVATA Convention for ag teachers during the Cole County fair as we've enjoyed being down there and riding rides/watching tyler show and just having fun the last few years, but my kids are planning to stay with grandma and grandpa then so they'll still enjoy it I'm sure.
It's been a rough year for sickness, which I think is partially due to the fact that my kids have never been at a babysitter with other kids so their being exposed to a lot more than before, just little things and pink eye, but it's been kinda non-stop between the 4 of us, so I'm hoping the warm weather brings that to an end.
I know this post has been all over the place, there's been a lot happening and not a lot of free time as my weekends have been full of practice contests and then spending whatever time I have off the computer and with the family and trying to do laundry and a little cleaning. My house was very neglected during the last month and a half or so, but made up for that yesterday. ;)
Tonight we are going bowling for the first time with some of our friends (well it's the kids' first time anyway) so I'm hoping that goes well and is an enjoyable experience! So, for now that's life and I'll try to get better about posting and making time to get pictures up, but it will probably be after the next two weeks and student teaching is over and I have some more free time.
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