LUCKY DUDE

So after returning for the river this last weekend we were told that our friend Big Glenn found a baby Desert Tortise in his back yard. Immediatly I sent him a message saying if it needed a new home we would love to have it. (I have been thinking about a turtle for Sean for awhile now). We went to store, bought all the stuff the little guy will need to thrive and now tomorrow he will arrive at his new home. He is still a baby and is very very tiny. (About the size of a silver dollar) He is going to take a long while to grow, but I think that he will do great things living with us. I can't wait for Sean to meet his new buddy. Also known as LUCKY-DUDE. Do to the fact he almost was a victim of the lawn mower. Ahh the adventure begins. Pictures to be posted shortly

River Friends and Relaxation

Wow... what a wonderful weekend. Decided to head to the river with friends and t turned out to be the best trip in a long time. We enjoyed the quiet river house, the wonderful cove, and most of all good friends. The kids played in the water and with eachother while the adults snacked and played cards. Even though it was a great weekend it was also very long. We arrived at the river house very late on friday. Once we got there the little ones had a huge burst of energy and they were ready to go. And believe me when I say they went all weekend. They play so well together it is nice. Now, it is back to work for another day of craziness. Oh how quick times flies when you are having fun.. and laying on the floor board of a truck (right Shells)

Blogging

I guess I am the only person in the world that SUCKS at blogging. I can not figure out how to do all the fancy stuff my friends can do and I am jealous. Someday I am hoping to become good at this. Well, for my simple blog. I got my new stove today and love it. I can not wait to cook on it tonight. It is beautiful. Much better then that yellow one I had. Hope everyone ois enjoying there break as much as me. Tina

Welcome back to school

Well, today was a nightmare! First day back to school, and everything that could go wrong did. First, I sat in traffic for 20 minutes trying to get onto campus. Next we had transportation issues. Kids were getting dropped off everywhere and no one even knew their classroom moved. 100-150 special ed kids turns very crazy very quick. About 2 hours after school started I got a call about a student who was lost in the Principals office. Non Verbal down syndrom boy with no ID, name or any information what so ever. I took a picture with my cell phone so I could send it to our staff to see if any school was missing a student. Lucky for us my substitute assistant knew exactly who the student was and which school he was coming too. As we were wrapping up that situation I got a call that I was going to be having a meeting in my office at noon. Upon returning to my classroom I looked at the clock and saw it was only 10:30. I told my staff I needed to sit down and eat something before my meeting so I did. As I am eating the door swings open and it was the parents for the meeting. Quickly I realize that my clock was an hour off and it was actually 11:40. UHHHHHH So during the meeting I was helping staff change and then we went on to getting ready to go home. Our pick up time was 2:00 busses didnt start arriving until 2:40 and the last bus made it through traffic and arrived at wait for it. 4 oclock. Needless to day the first day back was long tiring and most of all Very Very crazy. I can not wait to climb into bed.

Summer Time 2010

Well, tomorrow is back to reality, and I have decided to make a little post before the craziness begins. This summer was amazing... We had not big trips planned, but me did many small things. Once again, we had a summer where we were hardly home. Sean has grown up so much this summer I can hardly believe it. He has learned how to swim, learned how to use the big boy potty, and he has fallen in love. Ryan is enjoying his job so much and he seems to be very happy. And as for me, I have done my best to keep my sanity this summer when it comes to school and moving classrooms, but I will be fine. This summer we have gont to the River, Sea World, Legoland, the Zoo, and the Beach. The river was a great trip with friends and family, and Sea World was amazing. We were able to go with our new friends Matt, Shelly, Sunshine and Chloe. Did I mention Sean is in love with Sunshine. The hold hands, walk, hug and talk about each other constantly. We are truly blessed that when Ryan went away to Oklahoma he found such a great friend in Matt. I just wish we lived closer so the kids to spend more time together. Well, I will keep posting.

March Madness... April Showers

Well, it has officially been a couple of crazy months. Between my birthday, Spring Training, Las Vegas (Knight Rider Convention), and all of Sean's big moments... things have been crazy. Well, as many of you know. I officially turned 29 this year.Yes... I'm get old. Things have been very constant in the last couple of months and one thing that has not changed is the fact that I am constantly on the run. Sean is now attending a Mommy and Me classes with his Nannie, and he is enjoying every minute of it, but Nannie says it is not long enough. Ryan is finally off "probation" at work and anxiously awaiting his interview with the FFA in April , and I am just praying for the year to come to a successful end without having bloodshed amongst my assistance at work. All in all lets just say, it has been a LONG year at work.

As for around here, the boys and I have done our best to get the traveling bug out of our system early this year. The problem is, we dont know if or when Ryan is leaving for Oklahoma, so we can't plan anything for this summer. So, so far we have gone to Arizona for Spring training, where Sean took pictures with quiet a few Hall of Fame baseball players, and Joe Saunders of the Angels. We also managed to make it down to Prescott Az. to visit some friends where despite a massive allergic reaction from Sean, we really had a great time.

We have also managed an overnight trip to Las Vegas to go the the Knight Rider Convention, where once again Sean was the hit of show. He managed to get some serious hang out time with the main actor from the new Knight Rider series... not to mention Mommy totally enjoyed the eye candy, and Ryan was bummed that he did not get to see the girl that played Sarah in the show. However, Daddy got his excitement when he saw our room and realized that he could see all of Las Vegas including the airport.

Now for April,
I have been on Spring Break for the last week, and have seriously enjoyed my time off. We managed to go see Disney on Ice, and managed to squeeze in our first ball game of the year. Sadly, it was the day before the tragic loss of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart. While on Spring Break Sean managed to get a new BIG BOY BED which he sleeps in very well, and he absolutely loves. Coming up for this month, Ryan has an interview with the FAA, and we have a baby shower for Aly Cat... I cant wait. I will keep in touch....

Where to Begin

Recently, I viewed a blog posted by my friends Steve and Shelly. It was very nice to read up on how good the kids are going and other things going on with them. With that, I decided that this might be something rather fun to do. So with that said, I have decided to start my own Blog. Now, if anyone reads it that would be a whole other story. Guess we will have to wait and find out. But with a rapidly grown 1 year old, keeping up to speed is easier said then done.

So to start... Sean is now 15th months old, and boy has that started out with a bang. First, we had shots, and snow. Then, we started temper tantrum and attitudes. And finally, we have our first major injury to report. On Saturday, Sean's fingers came in contact with the bathroom door. And boy did it cause a riot. Sadly, Kenzie ( our babysitter daughter) really had to go potty and she was running to the restroom. As she went to shut the door. Sean was right on her heals and unfortunately Sean's finger wound up rather squished. Poor Kenzie was so heartbroken, you would have thought she lost her favorite action figure (shes not into dollies). She was crying, Sean was crying... I was trying not to cry. In the end we had a squished finger, a nail that fell off, and one big boo boo. But, we know that accidents happen, and Sean still loves Kenzie more then ever... and so do I. I think Sean loves her even more because he got some new cars out of the deal. I am just grateful that Sean's first boo boo not only happened when I was with him and not when I was at work, but also that it was nothing major. A banged up finger we can handle.

On a happy note, Sean's vocabulary is getting increasingly larger as we speak. He has a vocabulary of over 30 words and he is signing about 7. Not bad at all. Some days I can not get him to stop chattering. Sean has also proven to be a great eater. This boy with eat anything you put in front of him.

As for Ryan and I.. things are the same. He is now working for Target, and I am just praying I have a job next school year. All of these budget cuts are a scary thing. Basically, we are praying for the best. We are also planning a trip to Arizona in March. We are going to spring training.. Sean should be a blast this year. We really can not wait.