On May 29th and 30th was Emily's ballet recital. Emily did an awesome job and I am so proud of her.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
KGA Award Ceremony and Kindergarten Graduation
Austin at Kindergarten Graduation
Jacob and Justin
Emily and RachaelField Trip to Upland Farms
The KGA kindergarten and jr. kindergarten class went to Upland Farms in Addison Twp, MI. The kids had a great time seeing the animals. We went on a hay ride, hiked thru the Storybook Forest and saw the farm show. A very fun time!
Puppies...puppies, we have puppies
Bailey - 7 Months Old
Abby - 7 Months Old
Abby in the dishwasher. Molly use to do this too!
Scott's birthday - Abby, Molly, Austin and Bailey
The first day home!! Kenny, Abby, Austin, Bailey and Emily. The girls love their big yard!!!!Yes, you read right - two puppies. I couldn't decide which one, so I bought two. They are too cute, but a handful. Both parents are Champions. Not only are the girls beautiful, they are also very sweet. We are still working on potty training, but they settled in quickly and love their big siblings - Jacob, Emily, Austin and Kenny!!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
School Play and New Puppy
The loss of Molly has been very hard on our family. Poor Kenny isn't eating well and looks very sad. Not that getting a new puppy could ever replace our Molly, but I am hoping it can bring a little bit of happiness back into our lives. (For those of you reading this that are not animal lovers, you probably don't understand it - sorry). We did find a scottie puppy here in Michigan. We are going to go take a look on Sunday and we are all very excited. We will keep you posted!
Last night it was the kids school play. All I have to say is that EVERYONE did a fantastic job. I was especially proud of my three - Jacob, Emily and Austin. They remembered their lines and spoke clearly and loudly. YEAH! Austin was the horse to the prince in "Sleeping Beauty". Jacob was the 3 of clubs and Emily was the Queen of Hearts in "Alice in Wonderland". I will get those pictures off the camera and post a few in the coming days!
Last night it was the kids school play. All I have to say is that EVERYONE did a fantastic job. I was especially proud of my three - Jacob, Emily and Austin. They remembered their lines and spoke clearly and loudly. YEAH! Austin was the horse to the prince in "Sleeping Beauty". Jacob was the 3 of clubs and Emily was the Queen of Hearts in "Alice in Wonderland". I will get those pictures off the camera and post a few in the coming days!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Austin's BOO-BOO
Yesterday, while I was at work, I received a call from the kids school saying that Austin had an accident. He was running on the playground, tripped and fell forehead first on the cement. We took him to urgent care. They removed a couple of good sized pebbles. Luckily, they have the "skin glue", so he didn't have to have stitches. WOOHOO!
Ok, this makes three "bad things" that have happened this week: 1) Jacob's tooth; 2) Molly's passing; 3) Austin's forehead. Does this mean that I can have a few "good days" now?!?!?!
Ok, this makes three "bad things" that have happened this week: 1) Jacob's tooth; 2) Molly's passing; 3) Austin's forehead. Does this mean that I can have a few "good days" now?!?!?!
Pictures of Molly
Molly - 2001
Duncan and Molly with their treatball - 2001
Where ever the kids were, so was Molly. She would keep close to the kids. This picture is right after Jacob and Emily came home in 2001. In this picture, it is Molly and Emily (9 months old)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Am I Going Crazy?
| Today, May 5, 2009. While I was in our small laundry room early this morning, I heard a set of dog tags jiggle and thought to myself that I had to watch for Molly, so I don't step on her. Then I realized that Molly wasn't on this Earth any longer! I looked and our Kenny (5 year old scottie) was sleeping on the couch and the kids were in their bedroom. When Scott got home from work, he also said he heard the same tag jiggle twice since Molly's passing. Could this be Molly's way of saying..."I'm OK and I am here". I sure hope so! If not, I am losing my mind!!! The house still feels so empty without her. Kenny finally ate tonight after I made him ground hamburger and rice. I know...time heals all wounds! But, since Duncan died in November 2007 until now, my life has sucked!! Duncan's passing; Jacob's autism diagnosis; the majority of a small LDS Branch (congregation) that doesn't give a flip about your family and now Molly's passing -life just SUCKS!! I sure hope it starts improving!! |
Monday, May 4, 2009
What A Week: Trip to Dentist and Molly's Passing
This last past week is something I don't want to re-live anytime soon. It was a very tiring, straining week in so many ways.
Monday - Tuesday: Nothing I can remember, but yet again - my brain is in a fog today.
Wednesday: Had to go over Jacob's IEP at school. I don't know why I push for "services" since they can only offer him around 30 minutes (if that) per week! After the meeting, I was getting ready to leave for work. That is when Jacob's teacher brought him to me to show me he broke his front tooth, almost in half. Jacob claims he was running in the gym, racing a friend, and ran into the wall. Doesn't that kid know that there are "walls" inside?!?!?! I had to cancel work and take him to the dentist. The dentist was able to reconstruct his front tooth and it looks good.
Thursday: I don't remember what I did in the morning, but in the afternoon was Jacob's neurofeedback at noon and then later it was Austin's golf lesson and Emily had to be dressed and in make-up for her ballet pictures. Ok, it was raining and I had to transport three kids and making sure Emily's still looked good from school (yep, that is where I got her ready) to the dance studio in the rain. I think we managed it - her photos turned out nice.
Friday: Not a good day. We noticed Thursday night that Molly was just not feeling her feisty self. I called in the morning to make an appointment to get her in. Molly's breathing was labored, she threw up a couple of times and wasn't eating. The only time I could get her in was at 4pm - I took the appointment. I kept an eye on Molly thru-out the day. She would walk outside, occasionally, and even would follow me to the bedroom when I headed back there to fold laundry. Anyway, at 4pm I took her to the vet.
Molly was examined. The vet said she wasn't in good shape, although the first x-ray looked good. She suggested they keep her to put her on fluids and keep a closer eye on her. I was hesitate, because the last time I left my pup at the vet (Duncan in November 2007), he never came home. I didn't want to, but finally agreed to allow her to stay for the night.
Saturday: I dropped Emily off at the "A Beautiful Me" meeting (to build self-esteem) at the library. On my way home, I received a phone call from the vet. Molly wasn't improving and the second set of x-rays showed a shadow around her liver. Her blood work looked good, except for a couple elevated liver enzymes. The vet said she strongly felt it was cancer (if I remember right, she said 98% sure) and we needed to do exploratory surgery. After I got home, we took Jacob and Austin up to the vet to see Molly. Molly wanted to go home SO bad - she lead Austin to the door for him to open it. We stayed about 20 minutes and then had to leave to pick up Emily.
That afternoon I had to take Austin to his first golf tournament. He played awesome, I played not so good. I haven't played golf in YEARS and my mind was so heavy with worry with Molly. After the tournament, we headed to my parents home for a couple of hours so Austin could visit with his "Amah".
Sunday: Not a good day. I pushed myself to get up and get going, instead of wallowing in self pity. It was Church day, but between it being Stake Conference (Jacob doesn't do well with schedule change) and with Molly going in for surgery at 11am, I just could go anywhere. I did have to go to the dance studio to buy tickets for Emily's recitial this month and order Emily's birthday cake (cause I didn't do that on Friday or Saturday). Right after I left the dance studio, I received the dreaded phone call from the vet.
The vet was right, Molly did have cancer. She had cancer thru her entire stomach lining (stomach cancer) and then it spread to her liver, lymph nodes and spleen. Molly's stomach was rock hard from the cancer and in great pain. The saddest news is, there is nothing that could be done to save my precious baby! I requested to the vet that I wanted Molly awake, so we could say our good-byes. Debbie came up and we took all the kids, Kenny included, to say goodbye to Molly. Molly was still trying to be the brave, feisty girl and refused to lay down - and this was after she had major surgery!!!
We took our time saying good-bye to Molly. Even though Molly was deaf, I think she knew that we loved her, will greatly miss her and we did NOT want to do this. Everyone left the room, except for Molly, the vet and me. The injection was given and my sweet girl left this Earth while laying in my arms.
Monday: Today is Emily's 9th birthday and I am trying to get thru it. I am going to cancel work and try to make this a good birthday for my daughter, despite our pain.
Molly: Molly will be missed. I have no one to follow me around the house; dig up moles; dig holes in the yard; protecting the kids; laying on the rug in the kitchen while I cook dinner - and the list goes on. She came into our lives right after Scott and I were married. She was with us at the condo, then onto the Sterling Heights house and now to our current home. For the last 11-1/2 years, Molly was part of our daily life and now she is gone. I don't know how I am going to get thru today.
Monday - Tuesday: Nothing I can remember, but yet again - my brain is in a fog today.
Wednesday: Had to go over Jacob's IEP at school. I don't know why I push for "services" since they can only offer him around 30 minutes (if that) per week! After the meeting, I was getting ready to leave for work. That is when Jacob's teacher brought him to me to show me he broke his front tooth, almost in half. Jacob claims he was running in the gym, racing a friend, and ran into the wall. Doesn't that kid know that there are "walls" inside?!?!?! I had to cancel work and take him to the dentist. The dentist was able to reconstruct his front tooth and it looks good.
Thursday: I don't remember what I did in the morning, but in the afternoon was Jacob's neurofeedback at noon and then later it was Austin's golf lesson and Emily had to be dressed and in make-up for her ballet pictures. Ok, it was raining and I had to transport three kids and making sure Emily's still looked good from school (yep, that is where I got her ready) to the dance studio in the rain. I think we managed it - her photos turned out nice.
Friday: Not a good day. We noticed Thursday night that Molly was just not feeling her feisty self. I called in the morning to make an appointment to get her in. Molly's breathing was labored, she threw up a couple of times and wasn't eating. The only time I could get her in was at 4pm - I took the appointment. I kept an eye on Molly thru-out the day. She would walk outside, occasionally, and even would follow me to the bedroom when I headed back there to fold laundry. Anyway, at 4pm I took her to the vet.
Molly was examined. The vet said she wasn't in good shape, although the first x-ray looked good. She suggested they keep her to put her on fluids and keep a closer eye on her. I was hesitate, because the last time I left my pup at the vet (Duncan in November 2007), he never came home. I didn't want to, but finally agreed to allow her to stay for the night.
Saturday: I dropped Emily off at the "A Beautiful Me" meeting (to build self-esteem) at the library. On my way home, I received a phone call from the vet. Molly wasn't improving and the second set of x-rays showed a shadow around her liver. Her blood work looked good, except for a couple elevated liver enzymes. The vet said she strongly felt it was cancer (if I remember right, she said 98% sure) and we needed to do exploratory surgery. After I got home, we took Jacob and Austin up to the vet to see Molly. Molly wanted to go home SO bad - she lead Austin to the door for him to open it. We stayed about 20 minutes and then had to leave to pick up Emily.
That afternoon I had to take Austin to his first golf tournament. He played awesome, I played not so good. I haven't played golf in YEARS and my mind was so heavy with worry with Molly. After the tournament, we headed to my parents home for a couple of hours so Austin could visit with his "Amah".
Sunday: Not a good day. I pushed myself to get up and get going, instead of wallowing in self pity. It was Church day, but between it being Stake Conference (Jacob doesn't do well with schedule change) and with Molly going in for surgery at 11am, I just could go anywhere. I did have to go to the dance studio to buy tickets for Emily's recitial this month and order Emily's birthday cake (cause I didn't do that on Friday or Saturday). Right after I left the dance studio, I received the dreaded phone call from the vet.
The vet was right, Molly did have cancer. She had cancer thru her entire stomach lining (stomach cancer) and then it spread to her liver, lymph nodes and spleen. Molly's stomach was rock hard from the cancer and in great pain. The saddest news is, there is nothing that could be done to save my precious baby! I requested to the vet that I wanted Molly awake, so we could say our good-byes. Debbie came up and we took all the kids, Kenny included, to say goodbye to Molly. Molly was still trying to be the brave, feisty girl and refused to lay down - and this was after she had major surgery!!!
We took our time saying good-bye to Molly. Even though Molly was deaf, I think she knew that we loved her, will greatly miss her and we did NOT want to do this. Everyone left the room, except for Molly, the vet and me. The injection was given and my sweet girl left this Earth while laying in my arms.
Monday: Today is Emily's 9th birthday and I am trying to get thru it. I am going to cancel work and try to make this a good birthday for my daughter, despite our pain.
Molly: Molly will be missed. I have no one to follow me around the house; dig up moles; dig holes in the yard; protecting the kids; laying on the rug in the kitchen while I cook dinner - and the list goes on. She came into our lives right after Scott and I were married. She was with us at the condo, then onto the Sterling Heights house and now to our current home. For the last 11-1/2 years, Molly was part of our daily life and now she is gone. I don't know how I am going to get thru today.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Another Post From EMILY!!
By now, Jacob is 10 years old. I'm now finally taking ballet again!!! My recital is coming up soon.
I am so excited and can't wait! We are still thinking about the vacation coming up. I have know clue where we are going for vacation. Anyways, I've been taking ballet for almost 4 years. This is my 4th year of ballet already! I have been doing it since this February I think.
By now it is almost my birthday. At May 4th. Oh, last Sunday was Easter. I got a hula hoop for
Easter! I also got a lot of other stuff too like crayons and some pencils. Plus a note pad. It is pink
colored with little Easter eggs on it. Jacob and Austin got some too. But either Jacob or Austin
had an Easter bunny on his? Plenty of stuff happened since last time I posted. Valentines day was laughable, a warm spring week, and a lot of other things.
This week is very warm. By now we go outside every day. I have been playing on my hula hoop,
Jacob was playing Badminton,...oh! Austin through the birdie up on the porch!!! ( Funny!!!) Well
I just noticed it on the porch while in the kitchen. Austin already knew he threw it up there. The
birdie is the thing you use in Badminton.
Well that is for all mates! Good bye!
I am so excited and can't wait! We are still thinking about the vacation coming up. I have know clue where we are going for vacation. Anyways, I've been taking ballet for almost 4 years. This is my 4th year of ballet already! I have been doing it since this February I think.
By now it is almost my birthday. At May 4th. Oh, last Sunday was Easter. I got a hula hoop for
Easter! I also got a lot of other stuff too like crayons and some pencils. Plus a note pad. It is pink
colored with little Easter eggs on it. Jacob and Austin got some too. But either Jacob or Austin
had an Easter bunny on his? Plenty of stuff happened since last time I posted. Valentines day was laughable, a warm spring week, and a lot of other things.
This week is very warm. By now we go outside every day. I have been playing on my hula hoop,
Jacob was playing Badminton,...oh! Austin through the birdie up on the porch!!! ( Funny!!!) Well
I just noticed it on the porch while in the kitchen. Austin already knew he threw it up there. The
birdie is the thing you use in Badminton.
Well that is for all mates! Good bye!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Jacob and his Neurofeedback
With the help of a few friends, we started to take Jacob to the Autism Support Center for neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is the process that helps retrain the brain to do wrong things right - for example - MELTDOWNS!! Jacob has had three neurofeedback sessions, thus far, and I am seeing fewer meltdowns. I don't know if he is having less meltdowns because he is on Spring break this week or if the neurofeedback is really working. Of course, I am hoping that the sessions are working!!! If you want to know more about this, go here: http://www.mpccares.com/autism-neurofeedback-treatment.htm
We will keep you posted!! :)
We will keep you posted!! :)
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Here Comes The Snow! :*(
Apparently Michigan is about to get a major snowstorm tomorrow night and into Monday. Can I just tell you that I am OVER winter and want Spring!!
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Issued by The National Weather Service
Detroit, MI
4:03 pm EDT, Sat., Apr. 4, 2009
... WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DETROIT/PONTIAC HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON.
RAIN WILL SPREAD INTO THE AREA LATE SUNDAY AND THEN CHANGE TO SNOW SUNDAY EVENING AS A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM TRACKS INTO THE AREA. THIS SNOW MAY BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES SUNDAY NIGHT... AND THEN PERSIST INTO MONDAY BEFORE TAPER OFF TO SNOW SHOWERS. TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 10 INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE. NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL ALSO GUST TO NEAR 30 MPH BY MONDAY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW... SLEET... OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Senator Stabenow's (D-MI) Office is Useless
I have been trying to gather support with the politicians to help someone with their financing of their business. This is an existing business, where the owners have great credit, pay their bills on time and the building has equity. The bummer part is that the balloon on the mortgage came at a bad time - March 2009.
The business is my kids school. My children have attended this school for the last five years and have excelled beyond what they would have done in public school. Jacob, my little guy with Aspergers Syndrome, may have some rough days, but at least he is learning. Emily is reading at 6th grade level (she is only 8) and baby Austin is doing 1st grade math and reading. The staff and the administration have been wonderful and my kids have flourished.
When I heard that the JP Morgan Chase (remember the bank with 250 Billion in TARP money) decided not to renew the mortgage, I became angry. Me, being the go-to-it person that I am, decided to write all the Congress people from Michigan (and yes, I even wrote to Obama and Biden) asking them for help in this matter. Our first call came from our US Representative, Candice Miller (R-MI), on Tuesday. Their office was understanding and told the owner she would be receiving a phone call from Chase in the next few days. Great news!! Today, Thursday, Stabenows (D-MI) and basically told the owner that it was "too bad", "sell the building" and "we can't do anthing for you". WHAT??? Doesn't this idiot (aka Stabenow) work for us - the Michigan residents? Isn't Chase using OUR money from TARP funds to purchase new jets (2) and a new hanger for their new toys?
If the owner had done something wrong, I would be the first to tell them, but they have not. The only thing they are guilty of is the bad timing of their balloon on their mortgage for their business building. They are hard working, dedicated people who love what they do and love the children. They pay their bills, have great credit and never were late with the mortgage payments, along with the building having some major equity.
Tomorrow I will write letters to the CEO and all the Board members of JP Morgan Chase telling them of our issue. I will not give up!
And yes, I will keep you posted!
By the way, if anyone has any ideas on how we can get this thing to work, drop me an email.
The business is my kids school. My children have attended this school for the last five years and have excelled beyond what they would have done in public school. Jacob, my little guy with Aspergers Syndrome, may have some rough days, but at least he is learning. Emily is reading at 6th grade level (she is only 8) and baby Austin is doing 1st grade math and reading. The staff and the administration have been wonderful and my kids have flourished.
When I heard that the JP Morgan Chase (remember the bank with 250 Billion in TARP money) decided not to renew the mortgage, I became angry. Me, being the go-to-it person that I am, decided to write all the Congress people from Michigan (and yes, I even wrote to Obama and Biden) asking them for help in this matter. Our first call came from our US Representative, Candice Miller (R-MI), on Tuesday. Their office was understanding and told the owner she would be receiving a phone call from Chase in the next few days. Great news!! Today, Thursday, Stabenows (D-MI) and basically told the owner that it was "too bad", "sell the building" and "we can't do anthing for you". WHAT??? Doesn't this idiot (aka Stabenow) work for us - the Michigan residents? Isn't Chase using OUR money from TARP funds to purchase new jets (2) and a new hanger for their new toys?
If the owner had done something wrong, I would be the first to tell them, but they have not. The only thing they are guilty of is the bad timing of their balloon on their mortgage for their business building. They are hard working, dedicated people who love what they do and love the children. They pay their bills, have great credit and never were late with the mortgage payments, along with the building having some major equity.
Tomorrow I will write letters to the CEO and all the Board members of JP Morgan Chase telling them of our issue. I will not give up!
And yes, I will keep you posted!
By the way, if anyone has any ideas on how we can get this thing to work, drop me an email.
World Autism Awareness Day
Today is "World Autism Awareness Day". Below is from their website. Not only do we need to become "aware", but we need to do more about autism. Hey, getting Michigan to pay for autism treatment would be a step in the right direction!!
"On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, supported the campaign for a World Autism Awareness Day through the current 62nd UN General Assembly Session, garnering consensus support from all United Nations Member States.
This UN resolution is one of only three official disease-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world's attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages all Member States to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. It further expresses deep concern at the prevalence and high rate of autism in children in all regions of the world and the consequent developmental challenges.
World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of individuals worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to inspire compassion, inclusion and hope."
Source: www.worldautismawarenessday.org
"On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, supported the campaign for a World Autism Awareness Day through the current 62nd UN General Assembly Session, garnering consensus support from all United Nations Member States.
This UN resolution is one of only three official disease-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world's attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages all Member States to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. It further expresses deep concern at the prevalence and high rate of autism in children in all regions of the world and the consequent developmental challenges.
World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of individuals worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to inspire compassion, inclusion and hope."
Source: www.worldautismawarenessday.org
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Jacob Updates
In February, Jacob celebrated his 10th birthday. I love this picture because he looks so happy with this "cake with fruit and Sponge Bob". Do you know how hard it is to find a cake with fruit and the ignorant yellow sponge from Nick?
This picture is NOT my favorite - Jacob in a middle of a meltdown. Can I tell you that I am over the yelling and screaming with these meltdowns?!?!?! I know it comes with the territory of autism, but I so tired of having to deal with them. Just tonight he had another meltdown, along with having a bad day at school. :(
At his Cub Scout den meeting he did a presentation on the state of Illinois. Ok, Illinois is upside down in the picture, but he did a great job at explaining what he did when he goes to Illinois. He also showed pictures, one with him at his great-grandparents cemetery (Great Grandma Dorothy and Great Grandpa). He was talking like he knew them. It was too cute.
Emily Updates
Emily at their Writers Night at school. She is such an incredible writer - she just amazes me beyond words. Several weeks ago she wrote the following about her Mom:"My mom is a very nice person. She can be either fun or serious. Mom has blond hair and green eyes. Her favorite things are computers, her children, her husband and pretty much the whole family. Mom usually wears anything from capris to sweaters to t-shirts. I liker her anyway she looks. She is lovely. Mom walks like any other person would, but doesn't usually swing her arms. She isn't very unsteady like me. My mom is special because she is my mom. She is like my best friend."
BTW...I am saving the above paper, which I am going to laminate, and show it to her when she becomes an obnoxious teenager! HA!
Emily with her Korean dance fan while wearing her hanbok (Korean dress). I just hope and pray that she continues to love and embrace the Korean culture.
Austin Updates
Austin has been taking golf lessons at school. He loves golf and can not wait to play a round with Papa when he gets back from Florida.
Austin after he read his story at Writers Night. He wrote a story about himself, along with illustrations. I would have posted one of him actually reading, but he held the book up which covered his face.
Valentines Day Party At School
I know these posts aren't in order - SORRY!
This picture cracks me up. Here are Austin and his classmate, Emma. Emma loves to chase the boys and kiss them. The reason I love this photo because it sums it up - Austin wants the food and Emma wants Austin. HA!
8th Gotcha Day
On February 2nd, Jacob and Emily have been home 8 years. We did our usual thing - going out to eat Korean food. Very yummy!
Austin's Driving Experience
Austin was invited to a birthday party in January. They had race cars and he loved it! See the smile!
Jacob's Birthday
Jacob turned 10 on the 20th of February. As you can see, he was very happy to get a DS.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Home Safe and Sound
I made it home safe and sound from Illinois. It was good to see family, but a bummer to attend a funeral (memorial) for my Uncle Gary. I will post more later!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Uncle Gary Passes Away
I just found out today that one of my Uncles has died. I will be leaving for Illinois tomorrow for his funeral. This is one of my favorite photos of him and I together. In this photo I was 1 year old and Gary was 17 taken while visiting family in Jacksonville, Illinois. He will be greatly missed by his children and grandchildren. He was a great guy who was always happy.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Jacob is a Webelo!
Sunday was "Scout Sunday" at Church. Here is Jacob in his uniform with all his badges sewed on!! We are very proud of him!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Some Time To Blog!
This has been a very busy two weeks. I have been working alot of hours for work (work) and at the school. This week alone I was at work three days; school one full day and today I was at the gym. Yes, you heard me right - I finally decided to do something for myself and join a gym and to get into shape.
Monday was a rough day - I was called at work to come and get Jacob from school. Jacob had a meltdown (can I tell you that I am so over the meltdown drama!?!?!). Jacob was angry because his teacher told him to rewrite his cursive. School work after the kids were in bed.
Tuesday was busy. I was at work most of the day then off to pick the kids up at 4pm. We then had to go to the Blue and Gold Banquet where Jacob became a Webelo. School work after the kids were in bed.
Wednesday I was at work; to my parents to check out the house; then bowling for the kids. Of course, Jacob did NOT want to go so he went to latch-key after school. I don't know what I am going to do with that boy. Came home, made dinner (KFC) and Emily was off to Achievement Day. After the kids were in bed, I taught school.
Thursday I was at school all day helping out for Austin's Valentines Party and working in the office. Dropped Emily off at ballet and then dinner. I decided I needed a break from teaching, so I took a night off.
Friday (today) I went to the gym this morning. The gym has a nice child care area for the kids and they love going. We then were off to Costco; gas and post office. Emily went to stay the weekend with Aunt Debbie. After dinner, I did my teaching and now blogging.
See, my week was busy and now see why I am so exhausted this week. Jacob has been trying my patience and I have no idea what to do with him. Maybe I need more prayer or some good drugs (Prozac, maybe?).
That about does it for this week.
Monday was a rough day - I was called at work to come and get Jacob from school. Jacob had a meltdown (can I tell you that I am so over the meltdown drama!?!?!). Jacob was angry because his teacher told him to rewrite his cursive. School work after the kids were in bed.
Tuesday was busy. I was at work most of the day then off to pick the kids up at 4pm. We then had to go to the Blue and Gold Banquet where Jacob became a Webelo. School work after the kids were in bed.
Wednesday I was at work; to my parents to check out the house; then bowling for the kids. Of course, Jacob did NOT want to go so he went to latch-key after school. I don't know what I am going to do with that boy. Came home, made dinner (KFC) and Emily was off to Achievement Day. After the kids were in bed, I taught school.
Thursday I was at school all day helping out for Austin's Valentines Party and working in the office. Dropped Emily off at ballet and then dinner. I decided I needed a break from teaching, so I took a night off.
Friday (today) I went to the gym this morning. The gym has a nice child care area for the kids and they love going. We then were off to Costco; gas and post office. Emily went to stay the weekend with Aunt Debbie. After dinner, I did my teaching and now blogging.
See, my week was busy and now see why I am so exhausted this week. Jacob has been trying my patience and I have no idea what to do with him. Maybe I need more prayer or some good drugs (Prozac, maybe?).
That about does it for this week.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Happy Gotcha Day
Today, February 2nd, is Emily and Jacob's "Gotcha Day". They arrived home 8 years ago today from South Korea. We are going to dinner at the local Korean restaurant for the celebration!!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Jacob Earns Bear Badge in Scouts - he is a Webelow
I am so proud of Jacob. He has finished his Bear requirements in Cub Scout and will now be a Webelow! He will get his award and scarf at the next Blue and Gold Banquet on the 10th of February!! Pictures will be coming!!
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