New Semester, New Path

I have spent my break trying to slow down and get organized. I work out in the mornings and spend the afternoon with the girls. I still managed to lose my phone. But I feel like I am getting better. Although, maybe I should get a check up. A 28 year really shouldn't have this much trouble with her memory, right? Maybe it was all that studying:)
This week I started back to school. I was so nervous. I am really putting myself out there and trying something completely new. I am taking all art classes. Graphic design and photography which I thought would help with my graphic design classes. I was right they use the same computer program Adobe CS4. Now I want to buy it. Thank goodness I get a student discount. I want to enjoy my life and my family. That means I am not willing to sacrifice my time with my most favorite people. So I am searching for a career that will give me the best of both worlds. I hope this graphic design path is the right ticket.

2009

New Years Eve has come and gone. Every year I am sure to make a New Year's Resolution. Usually one resolution I truly want to work on. This year for some reason I have an unreasonably long list. However, after much thought I have come to realize it all is based with one theme. Slow Down!! Enjoy this absolutely wonderful life I have.

Christmas 2008

Well Christmas was good. We were not overscheduled and we had a great time. Christmas morning the girls woke us up early. The first thing they see a Sport and Play Slide. Luckily we decided to have it inside because it was extremely cold that morning. After playing on this for a while we moved to the other presents. They opened a bunch of neat things including a Hanna Montana outfit for Chenoa, an Idog for her Ipod shuffle, and pink hairclips. Kylee opened a bunch of little gifts but the slide was the biggy for her. Also the other gift they seemed to love so much. Their very own packs of gum from their stockings!

 

During nap time I had time to dye my hair. Then we headed to my parents house for our big family party. We had a blast hanging out and enjoying everyone's company. The girls were thrilled to find more Christmas presents from Auntie Foof, Ba Ba Pat, Ba Ba Sheryl and Pa Pa Gary. Chenoa got a new bike and Kylee got her first tricycle. We had so much fun and lots of yummy Mexican food. It has become a tradition!

 

Next year I plan to start Christmas planning extra early. That way everything is prepared and I will enjoy every minute. Plus every year I have problems with things being delivered via the post office. Apparently a month is not long enough during the holidays. Happy Holiday everyone!

Big Girl Panties

Well the time has come for the transition to being a big girl. Kylee picked out her potty it's a froggy one, but it's still cute. She picked it over the pretty pink potty I preferred. Chenoa may have been a big influence in this decision. With the addition of the new potty was time to transition to big girl panties. She was very happy to see them and excited to try them on. I am happy to see Kylee is excited about potty training and I am confidant she will be soon potty trainedJ

Hard Core Biker

Last week Marc decided to head out for a ride in the mud. I asked why he wanted to ride in the cold and wet mud. He simply answered that it would be really fun. Well he seemed pretty happy when he made it back to our home. But wow he sure was muddy and so was his bike!


As you can imagine we had to scrub pretty hard to get that mud out of the bike. Kylee and I helped by watching and we also had a photo sessionJ we are so helpful. It's so nice to see Marc enjoying himself with this fun activity.

New Tradition

Chenoa, Kylee, and I started a new Holiday Tradition this year. We made a gingerbread house. I went the easy route and bought the supplies all in one box. All we had to do was make the frosting and put the pieces together then decorate with the supplied decoration. Chenoa had the great idea to add our own lollipops to the house. This worked out perfectly because then they were able to eat lollipops when we finished. This tradition is going to be a fun one. Maybe next year I will make it all from scratch!

My Wish List

Christmas is coming and I have recently realized I need a list. If I don't have things I want or goals to work for I won't get it. Duhh, it took me 28 years to figure this outJ

1. I phone
   
2. Running shoes, Nike
   
3. Running stroller
   
4. Clothes
   
5. Gift cards to: Macy's, H&M, Lucy, Gap
   
6. Gym Clothes
   
7. Shoes
   
8. Makeup, Sephora or Bare Minerals
   
9. Perfume
   
10. Ihome, for my Ipod
    
11. Wii fit
    
12. Spa Certificate
    
13. Vacation
    
14. House
    
15. Car
    
16. Win the Lottery
    
17. $500,000,000.00
    

For those of you who have known me for a long time. You had to have known for sure I would put # 17 on. I had to put it all out there if I plan on getting everything.