Friday

This week had been one crazy week. I would like to say that I am looking forward to the weekend, but I see no rest for the weary!!

Zachary started baseball practice this week. His coach plans to offer practice 4 times a week. I say offer because I just don't feel that a 6 year old needs to practice more than 2 times a week. Last year, Zach got where he did not want to go to practice. Monday night, Wednesday night, Friday night, and sometime Saturday or the times that he has planned for practice. Well, we will not be going on Wednesday and I am not sure about Saturdays. I think that we forget that we are dealing with young kids here. We are not expecting major league performance (you can only get that using steroids anyway, right?)

Well, other than baseball, the usual has been going on. Morgan has been working on a Black History PowerPoint project all week. I am uploading a video of her presentation. She worked really hard on it and she did a great job.

On Tuesday, we had a King cake. I learned about Madi Gras when I was in the fourth grade and I have always wanted to go. I thought that having a King Cake would be fun to do with the kids. Savannah picked the piece with the baby in it.

Morgan is having spend the night company tonight and I have a lot of homework to do and I am sure that Todd does too. I have a research paper to do in Child and Adolescence Growth and Development (feel free to forward your already done papers to me!!) and a presentation in Educational Technologies and a mid-term in Lit. Can you here my brain screaming??

Here are a few extra pictures. One is a picture of Scrabble Cheez-Its that Zach spelled his name with one day when he was sick. The other one is a picture of Savannah on Valentine's Day. Christy gave her the "pillowcase" dress. She was so cute.

Well, here is wishing for snow on Sunday!! Can't wait!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Momma!!

Happy Birthday To You

Happy Birthday To You

Happy Birthday Dear Momma

Happy Birthday To You

Menu Monday

Well, as if anyone is interested in what my family will be eating this week, here goes nothing.

Monday
chicken thigh pie (rachel ray recipe)
salad

Tuesday
Hot Dogs
French fries
baked beans

Wednesday
Baked pork chops
rice
green beans

Thursday
sweet and sour meatballs w/noodles

Friday
BBQ Sammies

A Sick Little Boy!

When I went to pick up the kids from school yesterday, Zach got in the car and started crying. This was unusual, so I tried to decipher what he was saying. Finally, I got him calmed down enough and found out that he was saying that he wanted to go to sleep. By this time I had gotten a good look at him and I could tell that be was not feeling well at all. I decided that I would go ahead and take him to the doctor. Well, after a chest x-ray, a flu test (he did have a flue shot), and a strep test, the conclusion was that maybe it was just the start of an ear infection. I was really surprised. I was thinking that he had strep the way that his fever spiked. Well, the doctor said to keep him home today (even though he seems fine now.) Luckily for me, I did not have class this morning and my American Lit. professor is very understanding.

Todd did have school this morning and he has to teach this afternoon at Davis Elementary. I will be so glad when he finishes school and (HOPEFULLY) can get a better job. On the days that he works, he comes home so tired and then still has studying or homework to do plus he helps the kids with homework and reads to Zach. I am very proud of him for sticking with it and finishing school. I don't know how he has been able to work and go to school for the last 3 or 4 years, but he has...........He is a SUPERDAD and SUPERHUSBAND!!!!

Menus Monday and More

Well, our week has began again. That usually means back to school for all of us, but not this week. The kids are out of school today, but Todd and I still had class. Luckily for us, I had a test this morning, so I was able to leave and come home until my afternoon class, then Ana will come and stay with the kids like she does every Monday.

Our weekend was basically the same old thing. On Friday night, we did have the Goff's and the Locke's over for dinner and Phase 10! We had a blast. I look forward to the next time that we all get together. Saturday, was basically a lazy day. Todd "worked" on school work and the kids played. On Saturday night we did watch movies, but I had to go to bed early because I had a very bad headache all day.

Well, here is our menu for the week.

Monday
chicken crescent casserole
green beans

Tuesday
Spaghetti with Zesty Bolognese
garlic bread
salad

Wednesday
baked chicken fingers
pineapple casserole


Thursday
chili

Friday
breakfast

25 Random Things About Me!

I was tagged on Facebook so I thought that I would post it on here too! These are in no certain order!
1. I have a major fear of heights.
2. I am afraid to fail. (I still need to apply to the school of ed.)
3. I have ALWAYS wanted to be a mother.
4. My favorite color is green.
5. My favorite number is 5.
6. I have a hard time sleeping in. I always have to get up for a little while and then go back to bed.
7. I cannot stand to hear people smack when they eat. (just ask my kids)
8. I tend to get a little jealous when it comes to my hubby!
9. I love to read, I just don't have time anymore.
10. My favorite movie is Sweet Home Alabama.
11. I am a lover of children's books. I cannot go into a book store without spending $30-$40.
12. I have ALWAYS wanted to be a teacher, and I am planning on getting my Masters in Administration.
13. I just recently discovered that I love crab! Joe's Crab Shack is our favorite place to go with friends.
14. Christy and I have a standing date for lunch on Tuesday, but we usually go out on Thursday too!
15. I just got a GPS and I have it tell me directions to the kid's schools. (Goofy I know!!)
16. Next year I will have a child in Jr. High.
17. I have 2 bassett hounds
18. I love college high school and college football.
19. I like nascar. I got tickets to Talladega for my birthday a few years ago.
20. I DO NOT like scary movies.
21. I am so in love with my husband.
22. I have great friends.
23. I love my kids.
24. I cannot wait for our summer vacation this year.
25. I passed the Alabama Potential Teacher Test!!

Our Anniversary Weekend

Todd and I were able to celebrate our 13th anniversary this weekend. We started by meeting Todd's parents in Troy to drop off the kids. We headed back to Montgomery and went to one of our favorite restaurants, Carrabba's!

Saturday, we decided to give our new GPS a try and find us a "hole in the wall" restaurant for lunch! Well, after driving around for 2 hours (some of the places were closed or no longer open) we went to this local BBQ place called Sam's BBQ! We were really happy with our choice! We have found a new place that we like!

Well after lunch, we decided to go to a matinee and see Mall Cop! It was pretty funny, I think it might have been more of a guy movie, but I enjoyed it.

After the movie I had mention to Todd about going to the driving range. He really enjoys playing golf and very rarely gets the chance to go, so I thought that he would enjoy shagging some balls! He had a pretty good time.

Well after the driving range went to Outback (our usual Anniversary restaurant) and shared a steak! We had great service and our food was great!

Well, here it is Sunday and the kids will be home soon and Todd and I are cleaning house and working on homework! I guess that things are back to the old grind! I really had a great time this weekend. It is good to know that after 13 years we still enjoy spending time together.

Visit with Brooks!

I really enjoyed my visit with Jennifer and Brooks Friday! Brooks is doing great! He is almost back to his birth weight! Jennifer has had a few problems but is doing good! Please remember to keep the new parents in your prayers.

More pics of Brooks

I can't help, but share all the pictures he is so cute. I am going to try to go see him Friday, so there will be more pictures!!

Menu Monday!

Monday
Tater tot casserole (with pureed carrots and cauliflower)
English peas
Corn

Tuesday
Lasagna (with pureed cauliflower and sweet potatoes)
Salad

Wednesday
Grilled chicken
Grilled veggies
Black eyed peas

Thursday
Tacos (with pureed with butternut squash)


I am also going to make blueberry cheesecake cupcakes with yellow squash puree and spinach puree! (not sure how these are going to taste) and also banana bread with pureed cauliflower!

Right now this is so much fun, I am getting Savannah to eat all kinds of things that she normally would turn her nose up at!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

Today is our 13 year anniversary! I must say that even though we have had our ups and downs, I am glad that we have pushed through and made it 13 years!three beautiful children to show for it! I know that our love will continue to grow more and more each year.

Todd has to write a journal in one of his classes and in one of his entries he wrote 13 things about my wife, so I have done the same thing. I have also posted his at the bottom.

Here are my "13 things that I love about Todd." Mushy I know, but it is our anniversary!


1. I love that Todd is a man of God.

2. I love that Todd works hard to support his family.

3. I love that Todd is a great Dad. (he reads to the kids every night and puts them to bed.)

4. I love that Todd is working hard to finish school, so that he will have a good job.

5. I love that Todd has persuaded me to go back to school.

6. I love that Todd convinces me to watch movies that I don’t think that I would like, because I end up liking them anyway.

7. I love that Todd very rarely loses his cool, unlike me! We balance each other that way.

8. I love that Todd has supported me with every crazy and wacky idea that I have had.

9. I love that Todd has agreed to try anything that I cook at least once.

10. I love that Todd knows how much I hate the Military Channel and waits until I am asleep to watch it.

11. I love that Todd helps out around the house when he is asked to, without complaining.

12. I love that Todd is a caring and kind man. Just the kind of man that I hope my girls marry
and my son grows up to be like.

13. I love that Todd laughs at my jokes no matter how corny they are.


Here are Todd’s 13 things:




1. She is a loving and caring wife.


2. She takes care of the house and keeps it in order.


3. She cares about the children’s education.


4. She volunteers for everything even if she does not have time.


5. She is persistent on finishing her degree.


6. She is computer savvy where I am not.

7. She makes sure the kids and I are fed a wholesome and nutritious breakfast, lunch ,and
dinner.


8. She has stuck with me through thick and thin.


9. What she lacks in patience allows her not to be run over by other people.


10. She likes going to the races with me.


11. She enjoys traveling and seeing new places.

12. She gets along with my mom.


13. She stands beside me no matter how crazy the idea is that I get in my head.