wooooow...a TON has happened since the last time i blogged. care for an update? you're in luck; it's right below!
the last time i blogged, i was leaving the beach to head to burkeville to see my lovely grandparents. before leaving, i went by grandma and grandad's house to hang out for a bit. as i got there, there was a guy (who totally looked like timbaland) delievering grandad's wheelchair. that was probably one of the hardest things to see...grandad down to nothing and sitting in a wheelchair. his humor is still there, though, as he asked the guy how fast it goes and if he can lay it back so he take a nap. :)
i made it to burkeville in one piece and got to spend some time with them. the next day, i got up, went to church, saw my fabulous aunt donna, and then went back to the house and saw my fabulous aunt debbie, who i hadn't seen in like 2 1/2 years since before she moved to georgia. i hated to leave them but i had to get back to work that week.
alexander cut two teeth before i went to california. hopefully, he's done for a while~poor baby was just miserable.
i left for wise thursday with james and allen. i could not have asked for two better people to travel with...our car was full of jokes and laughter, my favorite! plus, good music and singing 80's hits is always good in my book.
friday, we left for cincinnati international airport which is actually in northern kentucky and not ohio at all...fail. the flight out was a little rough and i was soo super nervous. plus, gaining 3 hours was interesting. i was exhausted.
saturday, we walked and walked and climbed hills and walked some more. we spend time at seaport village (yay!) and went to the padre's game. the o's beat them (again, yay even though it's a team from md). walking up and down all those hills was insane but a good way to work out.
sunday, we went on bus tours of san diego~balboa park, old town, la jolla and beaches, and other random fun things along the way. it was sooo much fun but i got burnt! i'm a nice brown color now.
monday, my buddy howard took us to UCSD for the conference. while some of the things didn't go as smooth as everyone had hoped, it was still a ton of fun! opening was a blast and SAACURH won best roll call! :)
tuesday and wednesday were programs and boardroomy things. i wore dresses. boardroom is intense and I LOVED IT! wednesday night, wise did swap shop. i walked away with tons more than i came with...so did james. 17 t shirts. holy cow! that kid now has 2 weeks worth of shirts and then some!
thursday, we checked out, i called howard back, and wise and uk went to the zoo. omg, i love the zoo. san diego has THE BEST ZOO IN THE ENTIRE WORLD! my favorite animals were...the pandas, of course! and the polar bear. he was soo stinking funny. sigh.
we made our way to the airport when the zoo closed and waited and waited and waited. our flight was suppose to take off at 11 but it didn't take off until 11:45, 15 minutes after all san diego flights have to be off the ground. i wonder if delta got a fine for that...okay, i know they did. the only good thing about being delayed was i got to see evan lysacek in the airport. yummy. the best part was talking to the guy who picked him up...he didn't know who he was. silly guy.
we got back to wise and i turned around and went home. good lord. driving after only having about 3 hours of sleep was crazy. me and allen made it safe, though. we entertained each other and kept one another awake. we did, however, pull over in a sheetz parking lot and slept for a while...oops. haha
annnnnnnd....i got home last night to find out my baby sister is getting married! yayyyy! congrats, erica and steve!
when i went to bed last night, it had been 52 hours since i had gotten out of one. i fell asleep almost right away and slept for 15 hours. crazy. chinese food tonight and back to reality tomorrow.
thanks for reading. hope it was mildly entertaining for you. california was amazing for me but i'm so glad to be home!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Beachy Keen
The beach is just beachy keen this week. There is a Latin Fest going on down here and the National Sand Soccer Championship for North America this weekend. It's amazing. Sand soccer is SO much fun to play. (Good luck to all the teams!) Plus, the music on 33rd was really good last night and I enjoyed the fireworks and World Cup coverage while laying in the sand.
Have you ever noticed how footprints look in the sand? I was walking along the beach today and turned around to take a picture of my footprints. I glanced over to my left and saw a crazy maze of bird tracks. How weird is it that birds hop on the ground? I loved looking at the prints, almost telling a crazy story of a bird lost and spinning around in circles when he could have just flown to wherever he was going. Random but true.
I came to the beach on Thursday. I came down to see Grandad. He isn't doing very well. He went for fluids yesterday and was getting a handicap parking pass, a wheelchair, and information about a feeding tube. Seeing him shrivel down to just about nothing has been very hard. I think what's even harder is just his body is wearing out-his mind is still there and sharp. He cracked a few jokes to me but then was worn out from laughing. Grandad used to have this crazy funny belly laugh. I would give anything to hear him laugh like that again.
I leave the beach this afternoon to go to Burkeville to visit Grandma and Papaw. I'm excited to see Aunt Debbie. It's been about 2 1/2 years. Can't believe that. I'll update when I get home tomorrow.
Oh-I got my tragus pierced yesterday. It didn't hurt at all. A little uncomfortable while Chris put the jewlery in, but great other than that. It was cool to get it done and then walk around on the sand right afterwards. Perks of the beach, right? :)
Have you ever noticed how footprints look in the sand? I was walking along the beach today and turned around to take a picture of my footprints. I glanced over to my left and saw a crazy maze of bird tracks. How weird is it that birds hop on the ground? I loved looking at the prints, almost telling a crazy story of a bird lost and spinning around in circles when he could have just flown to wherever he was going. Random but true.
I came to the beach on Thursday. I came down to see Grandad. He isn't doing very well. He went for fluids yesterday and was getting a handicap parking pass, a wheelchair, and information about a feeding tube. Seeing him shrivel down to just about nothing has been very hard. I think what's even harder is just his body is wearing out-his mind is still there and sharp. He cracked a few jokes to me but then was worn out from laughing. Grandad used to have this crazy funny belly laugh. I would give anything to hear him laugh like that again.
I leave the beach this afternoon to go to Burkeville to visit Grandma and Papaw. I'm excited to see Aunt Debbie. It's been about 2 1/2 years. Can't believe that. I'll update when I get home tomorrow.
Oh-I got my tragus pierced yesterday. It didn't hurt at all. A little uncomfortable while Chris put the jewlery in, but great other than that. It was cool to get it done and then walk around on the sand right afterwards. Perks of the beach, right? :)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
An Unusual Day
Hello, friends!
I'm having a very unusual day that I thought I'd blog about (because what else am I going to do?!)
I woke up at 4:30 this morning, as usual, to go to Alexander's house and nanny my squirt. I've been taking him with me to Kingdom's Kids this week. The program starts at 9. I knew I wasn't working but I was still going to take him to hang out and such. He didn't wake up until 8:45. That's the longest he's ever slept...EVER. I was getting a little worried but he didn't have a fever and seemed to be acting normal...until we got downstairs. Oyi.
He ate yogurt and pears for breakfast. Usually, he's very independent but he wanted me to feed him this morning and every time he pointed to his cup, I had to hold it while he drank out of it. Then, he screamed in the car to town. I think his teeth are bothering him again. :(
I took him into the center, signed him in, and ran. lol Make someone else deal with him for a bit. My plan was to come home, take a nap, shower, and then go out. I got home and decided I wasn't really tired so I took a shower (for an hour!) and now, here I am. I feel a little bad because we talk about the moms who drop their kiddos off and then go home and sleep but here I am doing the same thing. He drove me crazy this morning, but I miss my little snuggles. I think I may pick him up a little early and take him home to play. It's raining, otherwise, we'd go to the park.
Tomorrow, I'm only with Alexander a half day. I'll take him to KK with me and leave at 1 without him. It's going to be so weird. But! I'll be headed down to la playa so I'm SO SUPER EXCITED! I'll be staying on the beach in the penthouse so yay me! It'll be a nice mini vaca and hopefully, I'll get some sun before I head out west (which is a week from tomorrow...can you believe that?!).
I'm off to lay on the couch and watch some trashy daytime tv. Love to you all. <3
I'm having a very unusual day that I thought I'd blog about (because what else am I going to do?!)
I woke up at 4:30 this morning, as usual, to go to Alexander's house and nanny my squirt. I've been taking him with me to Kingdom's Kids this week. The program starts at 9. I knew I wasn't working but I was still going to take him to hang out and such. He didn't wake up until 8:45. That's the longest he's ever slept...EVER. I was getting a little worried but he didn't have a fever and seemed to be acting normal...until we got downstairs. Oyi.
He ate yogurt and pears for breakfast. Usually, he's very independent but he wanted me to feed him this morning and every time he pointed to his cup, I had to hold it while he drank out of it. Then, he screamed in the car to town. I think his teeth are bothering him again. :(
I took him into the center, signed him in, and ran. lol Make someone else deal with him for a bit. My plan was to come home, take a nap, shower, and then go out. I got home and decided I wasn't really tired so I took a shower (for an hour!) and now, here I am. I feel a little bad because we talk about the moms who drop their kiddos off and then go home and sleep but here I am doing the same thing. He drove me crazy this morning, but I miss my little snuggles. I think I may pick him up a little early and take him home to play. It's raining, otherwise, we'd go to the park.
Tomorrow, I'm only with Alexander a half day. I'll take him to KK with me and leave at 1 without him. It's going to be so weird. But! I'll be headed down to la playa so I'm SO SUPER EXCITED! I'll be staying on the beach in the penthouse so yay me! It'll be a nice mini vaca and hopefully, I'll get some sun before I head out west (which is a week from tomorrow...can you believe that?!).
I'm off to lay on the couch and watch some trashy daytime tv. Love to you all. <3
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
I'm Alive...Barely
Yes, friends, I am alive. This past weekend, I spent the weekend just with myself. It was a much needed get away, complete with some fun times in the pool and a couple of good movies.
Yesterday and today, I've been working doubles~I wake up at 4:30 to get to Alexander's house. Then I get him up and dressed, feed him, pack him a lunch, and head into work. I'm so lucky I have a job where I can be surrounded my kiddos and can keep Alexander too. Kingdom's Kids wears me out, though. Yesterday, I got home around 6:45 and was asleep on the couch by 8. I got up and took a shower and got bit by a spider. That sucked really bad.
Thursday, I'm heading to the beach for a mini vaca and to see Grandad. A week from Thursday, I'm leaving for Wise to go to San Diego! It's it crazy how fast the end of June has come? It's crazy how fast life goes by too. Yesterday was the two year mark of me graduating high school. TWO YEARS! I told mom I felt old. She said I shouldn't because it's been 30 since she was in high school. haha
I'm going to take a mini nap while Alexander sleeps...shh. <3
Yesterday and today, I've been working doubles~I wake up at 4:30 to get to Alexander's house. Then I get him up and dressed, feed him, pack him a lunch, and head into work. I'm so lucky I have a job where I can be surrounded my kiddos and can keep Alexander too. Kingdom's Kids wears me out, though. Yesterday, I got home around 6:45 and was asleep on the couch by 8. I got up and took a shower and got bit by a spider. That sucked really bad.
Thursday, I'm heading to the beach for a mini vaca and to see Grandad. A week from Thursday, I'm leaving for Wise to go to San Diego! It's it crazy how fast the end of June has come? It's crazy how fast life goes by too. Yesterday was the two year mark of me graduating high school. TWO YEARS! I told mom I felt old. She said I shouldn't because it's been 30 since she was in high school. haha
I'm going to take a mini nap while Alexander sleeps...shh. <3
Friday, June 4, 2010
Lessons Learned Before 6 AM
Top 5 lessons learned before 6 AM this morning:
Number 5: Spiders jump. Screaming makes them jump higher.
Number 4: If you're missing your keys, obviously, look in the fridge on top of the lunch you packed. duh.
Number 3: Wildlife does not care that you are speeding towards them. They will stop and pee in the middle of the road.
Number 2: Dogs do not like it when you accidently knock their water bowl over. Just so you know...
Number 1: Oatmeal will boil in the microwave in 20 seconds. If using this method, do not do it in a little coffee cup.
Lord knows I'll have many more lessons later. Today is an exciting day, though. I'm taking Alexander for his first playdate with Azlyn and Kaile and then to Carousel for his first cup of ice cream! Last week, he had his first trip to the park. Yesterday, he had his first lollipop from the bank and had his first dip in the stream at Rady Park. He also learned how to grab faces and give kisses yesterday. He's such a little lovebug.
Well, I'm off to clean up the kitchen a bit, get breakfast ready to go, and then get ready to play. :)
Number 5: Spiders jump. Screaming makes them jump higher.
Number 4: If you're missing your keys, obviously, look in the fridge on top of the lunch you packed. duh.
Number 3: Wildlife does not care that you are speeding towards them. They will stop and pee in the middle of the road.
Number 2: Dogs do not like it when you accidently knock their water bowl over. Just so you know...
Number 1: Oatmeal will boil in the microwave in 20 seconds. If using this method, do not do it in a little coffee cup.
Lord knows I'll have many more lessons later. Today is an exciting day, though. I'm taking Alexander for his first playdate with Azlyn and Kaile and then to Carousel for his first cup of ice cream! Last week, he had his first trip to the park. Yesterday, he had his first lollipop from the bank and had his first dip in the stream at Rady Park. He also learned how to grab faces and give kisses yesterday. He's such a little lovebug.
Well, I'm off to clean up the kitchen a bit, get breakfast ready to go, and then get ready to play. :)
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Alexander
Some of you have been asking what I've been doing this summer. I'm working at Kingdom's Kids part time and nannying Alexander. He's 19 months old and was recently adopted from Russia. Since he was in an orphanage, he's not quite functioning on a 19 month old level. This is my second week nannying for him and already, I've seen him grow so much. He's soo sweet. This little guy has a tight hold on my heart. Here are some pictures I shot this morning of him. :)
Playing with his airplane. He loves it.
Typical Alexander face. You can tell he's up to something.
I don't know what's up with him and his tongue this morning. I think he's cutting teeth. :(
My favorite. If you could hear him laugh, your heart would melt.
I'll post more later. Right now, he's taking his morning nap and I'm going to get a jump start on fixing his lunch.
Here's to Coffee and a Sleeping Baby :)
Ready for some hard truth twisting questions?
Okay
Who are you dating?
Nobody at the moment. And I'm happy.
Do you have one best friend?
I have a couple best friends.
Do you look decent when you wake up?
Depends on how I go to bed...with the bangs, if I go to bed with my hair wet, I wake up looking like Tarzan.
Will this weekend be a good one?
I'm nannying, babysitting, house sitting, and working. It'll be good but busy.
Laid on a bed with your boyfriend/girlfriend?
I have in the past.
The last person that made you angry, did you tell them?
No.
Hows the heart?
Guarded.
Is it hard to make you laugh?
Not at all
Chocolate or coffee?
Hmm...I'd say both
You think "I love you" are strong words?
Yes.
Do you pay with cash, credit/debit, or checks most often?
Credit. I hate having cash...I spend it like crazy.
Would you rather love one person or have many short relationships?
One person.
Do you remember who you liked this time 3 months ago?
Ehhh
Is there a guy that knows a lot about you?
Yeah.
Do you have on make-up?
Nope.
Is the person you last texted single?
Nope
Do you have more then two piercings?
Sure do.
Are you the type of person who seeks out revenge?
Haha, I try not to be.
When you think of the word 'blueberry' what do you think?
Muffin.
When's the last time you took a nap?
Last week.
Literally, do you judge books by their covers?
No.
Which one - taco bell or wendys?
Taco Bell!
Who's bed were you in last besides yours?
Kaile's.
When applying eyeliner, which eye do you do first?
Right.
How many siblings does your mom have?
Two.
Gummies or fruit roll ups?
Roll Ups!
Who were you with last night?
I was sleeping. I went to bed at 8:30. haha
Do you have sweet dreams?
Sometimes.
Do you have a condom in your room?
No.
Interested in anyone at the moment?
Not anymore.
How is your hair currently styled?
Up in a bun.
What are you wearing tomorrow?
Probably sweatpants and a t shirt. Alexander makes me run around.
Do you like to wear flip-flops?
Yeah.
Who is the last person you kissed?
Camdom. haha my life is so uneventful.
Have you kissed them more than 20 times?
Probably
What do you hate about winter?
Ice.
Are you sarcastic?
Always.
What do you hate about summer?
Hot cars.
Do you remember the first time you kissed the last person you kissed?
Yeah. He was about two hours old. Love.
Were you intoxicated the last time you threw up?
No.
Have you held hands with someone in the past week?
Just little kiddos.
Do you like anyone right now?
Not really.
Have you ever kissed someone older than you?
Yes.
Is there anyone in the room with you?
Nope.
Do you own a pair of skinny jeans?
I hate skinny jeans.
When was the last time you were really stressed?
Last week.
Do you follow your head more or your heart?
I listen to both.
Where will you be in five hours?
Probably feeding Alexander lunch.
Do you think that you will be married within ten years?
I hope so.
What is today's date?
June 2nd.
What was the last thing you ate?
Maple Nut Clif Bar...it was delish! Try one!
Have you ever gotten in a car with people you just met?
Yeah.
Is your last name longer than 6 letters?
It's 6 letters.
Do you like to run?
Sometimes.
Have you ever slept a whole day away?
Yeah.
Have you ever slept in the same bed as your friends?
Yup.
Would you rather get a new puppy or a new car?
Car. No doubt.
Where did you get the pants you are wearing from?
JC Pennys
Who do you feel most comfortable talking to about your feelings?
Clint, when he wants to listen.
What do you currently hear right now?
Alexander snoring.
Are you cheating on someone right now?
Nope.
When was the last time you saw a cop?
This morning.
What don’t you leave the house without?
My purse and everything in it.
Have you ever stayed in a hotel?
I love hotels!
Are you ticklish?
Yes. Very.
Who was the last person you said "I love you" to?
Mom
When you hold hands do you interlock fingers?
Yes. And my thumb is on the inside. Bruce likes it.
Do you have both a loud side and a quiet side?
Yes.
At the beginning of the summer, who were you in a relationship with?
Nobody.
What about the end?
It isn't over.
Who is the next person you will hold hands with?
I don't know.
How was last night?
Uneventful. I blogged, ate dinner, then went to bed.
How are you feeling right now?
Good.
What shoes did you wear today?
Navy Blue flip flops from Old Navy.
What's the last sporting event you watched?
Hockey.
Are you wearing socks?
Nope
Who was the last person you went out to eat with?
Crystal, Nathan, and Kaile after Kaile's graduation.
What do you have to do tomorrow?
Nanny
Do you currently like anyone?
NO!
Have you ever kissed someone in a vehicle?
Yup.
Well that was dumb. But a good waste of 10 minutes.
Okay
Who are you dating?
Nobody at the moment. And I'm happy.
Do you have one best friend?
I have a couple best friends.
Do you look decent when you wake up?
Depends on how I go to bed...with the bangs, if I go to bed with my hair wet, I wake up looking like Tarzan.
Will this weekend be a good one?
I'm nannying, babysitting, house sitting, and working. It'll be good but busy.
Laid on a bed with your boyfriend/girlfriend?
I have in the past.
The last person that made you angry, did you tell them?
No.
Hows the heart?
Guarded.
Is it hard to make you laugh?
Not at all
Chocolate or coffee?
Hmm...I'd say both
You think "I love you" are strong words?
Yes.
Do you pay with cash, credit/debit, or checks most often?
Credit. I hate having cash...I spend it like crazy.
Would you rather love one person or have many short relationships?
One person.
Do you remember who you liked this time 3 months ago?
Ehhh
Is there a guy that knows a lot about you?
Yeah.
Do you have on make-up?
Nope.
Is the person you last texted single?
Nope
Do you have more then two piercings?
Sure do.
Are you the type of person who seeks out revenge?
Haha, I try not to be.
When you think of the word 'blueberry' what do you think?
Muffin.
When's the last time you took a nap?
Last week.
Literally, do you judge books by their covers?
No.
Which one - taco bell or wendys?
Taco Bell!
Who's bed were you in last besides yours?
Kaile's.
When applying eyeliner, which eye do you do first?
Right.
How many siblings does your mom have?
Two.
Gummies or fruit roll ups?
Roll Ups!
Who were you with last night?
I was sleeping. I went to bed at 8:30. haha
Do you have sweet dreams?
Sometimes.
Do you have a condom in your room?
No.
Interested in anyone at the moment?
Not anymore.
How is your hair currently styled?
Up in a bun.
What are you wearing tomorrow?
Probably sweatpants and a t shirt. Alexander makes me run around.
Do you like to wear flip-flops?
Yeah.
Who is the last person you kissed?
Camdom. haha my life is so uneventful.
Have you kissed them more than 20 times?
Probably
What do you hate about winter?
Ice.
Are you sarcastic?
Always.
What do you hate about summer?
Hot cars.
Do you remember the first time you kissed the last person you kissed?
Yeah. He was about two hours old. Love.
Were you intoxicated the last time you threw up?
No.
Have you held hands with someone in the past week?
Just little kiddos.
Do you like anyone right now?
Not really.
Have you ever kissed someone older than you?
Yes.
Is there anyone in the room with you?
Nope.
Do you own a pair of skinny jeans?
I hate skinny jeans.
When was the last time you were really stressed?
Last week.
Do you follow your head more or your heart?
I listen to both.
Where will you be in five hours?
Probably feeding Alexander lunch.
Do you think that you will be married within ten years?
I hope so.
What is today's date?
June 2nd.
What was the last thing you ate?
Maple Nut Clif Bar...it was delish! Try one!
Have you ever gotten in a car with people you just met?
Yeah.
Is your last name longer than 6 letters?
It's 6 letters.
Do you like to run?
Sometimes.
Have you ever slept a whole day away?
Yeah.
Have you ever slept in the same bed as your friends?
Yup.
Would you rather get a new puppy or a new car?
Car. No doubt.
Where did you get the pants you are wearing from?
JC Pennys
Who do you feel most comfortable talking to about your feelings?
Clint, when he wants to listen.
What do you currently hear right now?
Alexander snoring.
Are you cheating on someone right now?
Nope.
When was the last time you saw a cop?
This morning.
What don’t you leave the house without?
My purse and everything in it.
Have you ever stayed in a hotel?
I love hotels!
Are you ticklish?
Yes. Very.
Who was the last person you said "I love you" to?
Mom
When you hold hands do you interlock fingers?
Yes. And my thumb is on the inside. Bruce likes it.
Do you have both a loud side and a quiet side?
Yes.
At the beginning of the summer, who were you in a relationship with?
Nobody.
What about the end?
It isn't over.
Who is the next person you will hold hands with?
I don't know.
How was last night?
Uneventful. I blogged, ate dinner, then went to bed.
How are you feeling right now?
Good.
What shoes did you wear today?
Navy Blue flip flops from Old Navy.
What's the last sporting event you watched?
Hockey.
Are you wearing socks?
Nope
Who was the last person you went out to eat with?
Crystal, Nathan, and Kaile after Kaile's graduation.
What do you have to do tomorrow?
Nanny
Do you currently like anyone?
NO!
Have you ever kissed someone in a vehicle?
Yup.
Well that was dumb. But a good waste of 10 minutes.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Oh, Tuesdays
At work, the first Tuesday of the month means one thing: MOPS! Alexander is in North Carolina today with his parents so I didn't have to get up before the sun to watch him. I texted Megan last night to see if I could come into work to go through my summer stuff and she asked me to work. I knew it would be for MOPS so I wasn't too worried about it (it's the easiest two hours). I get there: 27 MOPS KIDS ARE SIGNED UP FOR TODAY! 27! Last month, I had 5! Panic? A little. 27!!! It ended up being okay...we only had 17. :)
I got to see my Camdon today. I love him so much. He's so stinking sweet. And Thomas crawled!!! :D
As for the summer stuff, I went through a bit of it and brought the rest home. I'm planning on relaxing tonight and going through bits and pieces of it. It starts in two weeks...when I'm in CALIFORNIA!!! (Everytime I say California, I say it like the cow on the cheese commercial. :) )
Momma just got home so I'm off to compare days. Dinner will have to be quick because I'm going to be in bed by 8:30 tonight! Love.
I got to see my Camdon today. I love him so much. He's so stinking sweet. And Thomas crawled!!! :D
As for the summer stuff, I went through a bit of it and brought the rest home. I'm planning on relaxing tonight and going through bits and pieces of it. It starts in two weeks...when I'm in CALIFORNIA!!! (Everytime I say California, I say it like the cow on the cheese commercial. :) )
Momma just got home so I'm off to compare days. Dinner will have to be quick because I'm going to be in bed by 8:30 tonight! Love.
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